Hypomagnesemia predicts postoperative biochemical hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-parasitic splenic cysts are associated with elevated serum carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 levels. We report a case in which a 23-year-old female exhibited a large ruptured splenic cyst and an elevated serum CA19-9 level. CASE PRESENTATION:The patient, who experienced postprandial abdominal pain and vomi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Imoto Y,Einama T,Fukumura M,Kouzu K,Nagata H,Matsunaga A,Hoshikawa M,Nishikawa M,Kimura A,Noro T,Aosasa S,Shimazaki H,Ueno H,Yamamoto J

更新日期：2019-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Persisting abdominal complaints are common after an episode of diverticulitis treated conservatively. Furthermore, some patients develop frequent recurrences. These two groups of patients suffer greatly from their disease, as shown by impaired health related quality of life and increased costs due to multipl...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： van de Wall BJ,Draaisma WA,Consten EC,van der Graaf Y,Otten MH,de Wit GA,van Stel HF,Gerhards MF,Wiezer MJ,Cense HA,Stockmann HB,Leijtens JW,Zimmerman DD,Belgers E,van Wagensveld BA,Sonneveld ED,Prins HA,Coene PP,Kars

更新日期：2010-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To explore the safety and effectiveness of a modified surgical technique which could shorten the time of renal ischemia in left renal cancer and Mayo level II to IV inferior vena cava (IVC) tumor thrombus. METHOD:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 14 cases with left renal cell carcinoma (RCC) ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhuo L,Guodong Z,Xun Z,Shiying T,Peng H,Li Z,Liwei L,Shudong Z,Guoliang W,Xiaojun T,Cheng L,Hongxian Z,Lulin M

更新日期：2020-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incisional surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most frequent complications that occur after colorectal surgery. Surgery for colorectal perforation carries an especially high risk of incisional SSI because fecal ascites contaminates the incision intraoperatively, and in patients who underwent stoma cr...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yamamoto T,Morimoto T,Kita R,Masui H,Kinoshita H,Sakamoto Y,Okada K,Komori J,Miki A,Kondo M,Uryuhara K,Kobayashi H,Hashida H,Kaihara S,Hosotani R

更新日期：2015-12-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Median arcuate ligament syndrome is a rare condition with abdominal symptoms. Accepted treatment options are open release of median arcuate ligament, laparoscopic release of edian arcuate ligament, robot-assisted release of median arcuate ligament and open vascular treatment. Here we aimed to evaluate the ce...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Duran M,Simon F,Ertas N,Schelzig H,Floros N

更新日期：2017-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early accurate assessment of burn depth is important to determine the optimal treatment of burns. The method most used to determine burn depth is clinical assessment, which is the least expensive, but not the most accurate.Laser Doppler imaging (LDI) is a technique with which a more accurate (>95%) estimate ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hop MJ,Hiddingh J,Stekelenburg C,Kuipers HC,Middelkoop E,Nieuwenhuis MK,Polinder S,van Baar ME,LDI study group.

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy with ileopouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the treatment of choice for intractable or complicated ulcerative colitis(UC). Elderly patients often present with acute colitis requiring emergent subtotal colectomy(SC). Frail patients are at risk of developing septic complications relat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pellino G,Sciaudone G,Candilio G,Canonico S,Selvaggi F

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postoperative peritoneal adhesion formation following abdominal surgery remains a relevant surgical problem. The application of soluble physico-chemical barriers like 4% icodextrin is one approach to protect the peritoneal surface from getting linked to adhesive scar. The aim of this study was to investigate...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Klink CD,Schickhaus P,Binnebösel M,Jockenhoevel S,Rosch R,Tolba R,Neumann UP,Klinge U

更新日期：2013-09-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) provide guidelines regarding axillary nodal evaluation in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), but data regarding national compliance with these guidelines remains incomplete. METHODS:We conducted a retrospecti...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mitchell KB,Lin H,Shen Y,Colfry A,Kuerer H,Shaitelman SF,Babiera GV,Bedrosian I

更新日期：2017-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic surgery has achieved significant results in elderly patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). In this study, we compared the short-term and long-term outcomes of open surgery and laparoscopic surgery in patients with CRC aged above 75 years at a single tertiary medical center. METHODS:We analyzed ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chern YJ,Hung HY,You JF,Hsu YJ,Chiang JM,Hsieh PS,Tsai WS

更新日期：2020-11-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (LE-PAD) continues to increase and associated morbidity remains high. Despite the significant development of percutaneous revascularization strategies, over the past decade, LE-PAD still represents a unique challenge for interventional cardiologists ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Franzone A,Ferrone M,Carotenuto G,Carbone A,Scudiero L,Serino F,Scudiero F,Izzo R,Piccolo R,Saviano S,Amato B,Perrino C,Trimarco B,Esposito G

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bleeding and rupture of blood vessels has been correlated with weather conditions in the past. This is the first study in the world literature with the aim of investigating the relationship between atmospheric pressure and temperature with the presentation of aortic dissection. METHODS:The dates of all emer...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Repanos C,Chadha NK

更新日期：2005-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Actinomycosis is a rare chronic invasive disease caused by Actinomyces spp. Although abdominopelvic actinomycosis, which involves the colon and the pelvic organs extensively, has been frequently reported, abdominopelvic actinomycosis presenting with colon perforation and hepatic involvement concurrently has ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yang SS,Im YC

更新日期：2018-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The acute inflammatory response following mesh implantation has been often evaluated in vitro and in animal models. The aim of this study was to evaluate the acute inflammatory response near the prosthesis in human by analysing some inflammatory indicators. METHODS:We used a cohort of twelve male patients a...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Patti R,Caruso AM,Aiello P,Angelo GL,Buscemi S,Di Vita G

更新日期：2014-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Primary amyloidosis of the breast is an unusual benign disease that mostly occurs in postmenopausal elderly women. Amyloidosis is the deposition of amorphous protein within tissues. Breast biopsy is necessary to make a definite diagnosis in order to avoid unnecessary surgical methods. Localized primary amylo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Tsuji W,Takeuchi E,Oka S,Yamashita T,Yotsumoto F

更新日期：2016-09-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesh repair of incisional hernia is superior to the conventional technique. From all available materials for open surgery polypropylene (PP) is the most widely used. Development resulted in meshes with larger pore size, decreased mesh surface and lower weight. The aim of this retrospective non randomized stu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ladurner R,Chiapponi C,Linhuber Q,Mussack T

更新日期：2011-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinico-surgical implication and successful management of a rare case of factor five (V) deficiency with portal hypertension and hypersplenism due to idiopathic extra-hepatic portal venous obstruction is presented. CASE PRESENTATION:A 16-year old boy had gastro-esophageal variceal bleeding, splenomegaly...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chava SP,Pal S,Ghatak S,Kumar R,Sahni P,Chattopadhyay TK

更新日期：2006-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic appendectomy is not yet unanimously considered the "gold standard" in the treatment of acute appendicitis because of its higher operative time, intra-abdominal abscess risk, and costs compared to open appendectomy. This study aimed to compare outcomes and cost of laparoscopic and open appendecto...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Minutolo V,Licciardello A,Di Stefano B,Arena M,Arena G,Antonacci V

更新日期：2014-03-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a malignant neoplasm that normally differentiates to form striated muscle, is the most common type of childhood soft tissue sarcoma. However, it infrequently occurs in adults and is uncommon in the liver. We herein report a case of RMS of the liver in an adult. CASE PRESENTATION:A 73...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Okazaki M,Tajima H,Ohbatake Y,Shinbashi H,Nakanuma S,Makino I,Ninomiya I,Fushida S,Ohtsubo K,Ohta T

更新日期：2020-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Various body composition indices have been reported as prognostic factors for different cancers. However, whether body composition affects prognosis after lower gastrointestinal tract perforation requiring emergency surgery and multidisciplinary treatment has not been clarified. This study examined whether b...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kayano H,Nomura E,Abe R,Ueda Y,Machida T,Fujita C,Uchiyama S,Endo K,Murakami K,Mukai M,Makuuchi H

更新日期：2019-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial dysfunction or loss is the early event that leads to a host of severe cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, brain stroke, myocardial infarction, and peripheral artery disease. Ageing is regarded among the most detrimental risk factor for vascular endothelium and predisposes the su...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Moccia F,Dragoni S,Cinelli M,Montagnani S,Amato B,Rosti V,Guerra G,Tanzi F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atlantoaxial fusion has been widely used for the treatment of atlantoaxial instability (AAI). However, atlantoaxial fusion sacrifices the motion of atlantoaxial articulation, and postoperative loss of cervical lordosis and aggravation of cervical kyphosis are observed. We investigated various factors under t...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ha BJ,Won YD,Ryu JI,Han MH,Cheong JH,Kim JM,Chun HJ,Bak KH,Bae IS

更新日期：2020-11-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic germ cell cancer of the testis is characterized by favorable prognosis since effective treatment methods are available even in cases of extensive disease. Retroperitoneal masses frequently encroach major blood vessels requiring a vascular intervention usually performed in association with the post...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Hulova S,Aziri R,Vulev I,Palacka P,Kolnikova G,Rejlekova K,Chovanec M,Mardiak J,Pindak D,Mego M

更新日期：2020-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal cholangiocarcinoma (DCC) is a rare but over the last decade increasing malignancy and is associated with poor prognosis. According to the present knowledge curative surgery is the only chance for long term survival. This study was performed to evaluate prognostic factors for the outcome of patients un...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Beetz O,Klein M,Schrem H,Gwiasda J,Vondran FWR,Oldhafer F,Cammann S,Klempnauer J,Oldhafer KJ,Kleine M

更新日期：2018-08-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence is accumulating that, similar to other ventral hernias, umbilical and epigastric hernias must be mesh repaired. The difficulties involved in mesh placement and in mesh-related complications could be the reason many small abdominal hernias are still primary closed. In laparoscopic repair, a mesh is p...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ponten JE,Leenders BJ,Charbon JA,Lettinga-van de Poll T,Heemskerk J,Martijnse IS,Konsten JL,Nienhuijs SW

更新日期：2014-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars are collections of indigestible material in the gastrointestinal tract, mostly described in children. Polyurethane "plastobezoars" consisting of composites used in the construction industry are rarely described bezoars formed in the esophagus and stomach, causing gastrointestinal obstruction, usually...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ziaja K,Chudek J,Chlubek A,Sznapka M,Toborek T,Ziaja D

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outcomes in patients with pancreatic or ampulla tumors remain unsatisfactory, especially with invasion into the hepatic artery (HA) or the superior mesenteric artery (SMA). In this setting, pancreatectomy combined with arterial resection and reconstruction may offer the possibility of an en-block resecti...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhang Q,Wu J,Tian Y,Duan J,Shao Y,Yan S,Wang W

更新日期：2019-10-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Neuralgia due to iliohypogastric nerve entrapment from sutures and mesh after inguinal hernioplasty is a rare entity in clinic. Its' awareness and management remain a clinical challenge. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of 54-year-old male who presented with post-operative pain after 1 month and sensory d...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shadhu K,Ramlagun D,Chen S,Liu L

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We experienced a rare case of benign arterial stricture of the right posterior hepatic artery (RPHA) caused by atherosclerosis in a patient with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. CASE PRESENTATION:A 75-year-old man was referred to our hospital for the detailed investigation of serum hepatobiliary enzyme elevation. ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Goto Y,Kojima S,Nomura Y,Muroya D,Arai S,Sakai H,Kawahara R,Hisaka T,Akagi Y,Tanaka H,Okuda K

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:When considering "early stoma closure", both standardized inclusion/exclusion criteria and standardized methods to assess anastomosis are necessary to reduce the risk of occult anastomotic leakage (AL). However, in the immediate postoperative period, neither have the incidence and risk factors of occult AL i...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kitaguchi D,Enomoto T,Ohara Y,Owada Y,Hisakura K,Akashi Y,Takahashi K,Ogawa K,Shimomura O,Oda T

更新日期：2020-03-19 00:00:00