Radiation-induced thoracic necrosis with a pulmonary cutaneous fistula repaired using a free omental flap: a case report.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bezoars usually present as a mass in the stomach. The patient often has a preceding history of some psychiatric predisposition. Presentation could be in the form of trichophagy followed by trichobezoar (swallowing of hair leading to formation of bezoar), orphytobezoar (swallowing of vegetable fibres). Rapunz...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chintamani,Durkhure R,Singh JP,Singhal V

更新日期：2003-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inguinal hernia repair has often been used as a showcase to illustrate practice variation in surgery. This study determined the degree of hospital variation in proportion of patients with an inguinal hernia undergoing operative repair and the effect of this variation on clinical outcomes. METHODS:A nationwi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Latenstein CSS,Thunnissen FM,Harker M,Groenewoud S,Noordenbos MW,Atsma F,de Reuver PR

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fecal incontinence is a common and severely disabling disorder. For patients with severe fecal incontinence, surgery may prove to be the only adequate treatment option. METHODS:This study reports on 43 patients that were treated with a prosthetic sphincter system between 2005 and 2009 in three coloproctolog...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Goos M,Baumgartner U,Löhnert M,Thomusch O,Ruf G

更新日期：2013-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subchondral bone is commonly affected in cases of giant cell tumour (GCT) of the proximal tibia. Numerous studies have stated that retaining a sufficient subchondral bone layer could decrease the possibilities of postoperative degenerative changes and mechanical failure of the knee joint. However, the most c...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lu M,Wang J,Tang F,Min L,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Tu C

更新日期：2019-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastric cancer with synchronous liver metastasis remains a clinical treatment challenge. There has been a longstanding debate on the question whether surgical resection could be beneficial to long-term survival. This study is to investigate the effectiveness and prognostic factors of combined curative resect...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang YN,Shen KT,Ling JQ,Gao XD,Hou YY,Wang XF,Qin J,Sun YH,Qin XY

更新日期：2012-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Excisional haemorrhoidectomy is the gold standard technique in patients with III and IV degree haemorrhoidal disease (HD). However, it is associated with a significant rate of post-operative pain. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of mesoglycan in the post-operative period of patients who und...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gallo G,Di Saverio S,Clerico G,Sturiale A,Manigrasso M,Luc AR,Trompetto M,Sammarco G,MeHAEMO Working Group.

更新日期：2020-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Duodenal stump fistula (DSF) remains one of the most serious complications following subtotal or total gastrectomy, as it endangers patient's life. DSF is related to high mortality (16-20%) and morbidity (75%) rates. DSF-related morbidity always leads to longer hospitalization times due to medical and surgic...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zizzo M,Ugoletti L,Manzini L,Castro Ruiz C,Nita GE,Zanelli M,De Marco L,Besutti G,Scalzone R,Sassatelli R,Annessi V,Manenti A,Pedrazzoli C

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is generally safe and well-accepted. In rare cases, it is associated with complications (intra- e postoperative bleeding, visceral injury and surgical site infection). Splenic lesion has been reported only after direct trauma. We report an unusual case of splenic rupture pre...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Geraci G,Picciurro A,Attard A,Modica G,Cajozzo M,Sciumè C

更新日期：2014-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The dermoid cyst considered a cystic teratoma derived from embryonic germinal epithelium is a slow-growing benign tumour. Dermoid cysts may occur in the orbital and periorbital region in paediatric patients and are often recurrent. The surgical approach depends upon the site of the lesion, superficial or dee...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Villalón ML,Leal MLÁ,Chávez JR,Santillán EM,Lares-Asseff I,Loera V,Valencia L,Camacho B,Alvarado B,Cervantes V,Patrón L,Almanza H

更新日期：2018-11-14 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: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:Surgical glove perforation is a common event. The operating staff is not aware of the perforation until the procedure is complete, sometimes in as high as 70% of the incidences. Data from Ethiopia indicates that the surgical workforce suffers from a very surgery related accidents, however there is paucity of...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bekele A,Makonnen N,Tesfaye L,Taye M

更新日期：2017-03-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transplantation is the only treatment offering long-term benefit to patients with chronic kidney failure. Live donor nephrectomy is performed on healthy individuals who do not receive direct therapeutic benefit of the procedure themselves. In order to guarantee the donor's safety, it is important to optimise...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Dols LF,Kok NF,Terkivatan T,Tran TC,d'Ancona FC,Langenhuijsen JF,zur Borg IR,Alwayn IP,Hendriks MP,Dooper IM,Weimar W,Ijzermans JN

更新日期：2010-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The complete resection is one of the most crucial requirements to achieve favorable outcomes in oncologic surgery. The apex of the lung is surrounded complicatedly by the clavicle, the first rib, the subclavian artery and vein, and the brachial plexus. Therefore, the image information especially about the in...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Sugiura Y,Fujimoto H,Naruke M,Hashizume T,Kaseda S,Nemoto E

更新日期：2017-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complex proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal comminution remain challenging regarding reduction and stability. In most fracture patterns the hard bone of the bicipital groove remains intact. In this case series, we describe a novel technique of hybrid double plate osteosynthesis of complex proximal hu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Theopold J,Marquaß B,Fakler J,Steinke H,Josten C,Hepp P

更新日期：2016-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To estimate the proportion of elderly patients (>70 years) with breast cancer eligible for an Exclusive IntraOperative RadioTherapy (E-IORT) and to evaluate their local recurrence-free survival rate. METHODS:This retrospective study examining two cohorts focuses on patients over 70 years old: a multi-centri...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lambaudie E,Houvenaeghel G,Ziouèche A,Knight S,Dravet F,Garbay JR,Giard S,Charitansky H,Cohen M,Faure C,Hudry D,Azuar P,Villet R,Gimbergues P,de Lara CT,Tallet A,Bannier M,Minsat M,Resbeut M

更新日期：2016-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated perioperative clinical risk factors for early post-transplant bacteremia in patients undergoing living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). Additionally, postoperative outcomes were compared between patients with and without early post-transplant bacteremia. METHODS:Clinical data of 6...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Park J,Kim BW,Choi HJ,Hong SH,Park CS,Choi JH,Chae MS

更新日期：2020-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has been a revolutionary development in the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). Meanwhile, unfavorable anatomy of the aneurysm has always been a challenge to vascular surgeons, and the application of EVAR in emergent and elderly patients are still in dispute. ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wu N,Liu C,Fu Q,Zeng R,Chen Y,Yang G,Liu B

更新日期：2014-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In view of the disturbed esophageal peristaltic activity and abnormal esophageal motility in gastroesophageal reflux disease, (GERD), we investigated the hypothesis that these changes result from a disordered myoelectric activity of the esophagus. METHODS:The electric activity of the esophagus (electroesoph...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Shafik A,El-Sibai O,Shafik I,Shafik A

更新日期：2004-10-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Restorative proctocolectomy is increasingly being performed minimal invasively but a totally laparoscopic technique has not yet been compared to the standard open technique in a randomized study. METHODS/DESIGN:This is a two armed, single centre, expertise based, preoperatively randomized, patient blinded s...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Antolovic D,Kienle P,Knaebel HP,Schmidt J,Gutt CN,Weitz J,Koch M,Büchler MW,Seiler CM

更新日期：2006-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is an uncommon complication of severe pancreatitis. It is defined as a sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) > 20 mmHg (with or without an abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) < 60 mmHg), associated with new organ dysfunction/failure. ACS confers a poor prognosis and shou...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Lee AHH,Lee WS,Anderson D

更新日期：2019-08-17 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 aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs and attitudes of trainee surgeons regarding placebo interventions, in surgical practice and in research, and to compare them to those of senior orthopaedic surgeons. METHODS:An invitation to participate in an online survey was sent to all the email addres...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Baldwin MJ,Wartolowska K,Carr AJ

更新日期：2016-04-27 00:00:00

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: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 rate of adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction (AEG) has significantly increased over the past two decades. Surgery remains the only curative treatment. However, there are currently few studies on Chinese AEG patients. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the surviva...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Feng Y,Jiang Y,Zhao Q,Liu J,Zhang H,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-11-30 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: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:laparoscopic adrenalectomy has become the standard treatment for adrenal lesions. The better clinical outcoms of laparoscopic technique are valid for treatment of small benign masses (< 5-6 cm), instead there are still open questions in literature regarding the correct management of larger lesions (> 6 cm) o...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Di Buono G,Buscemi S,Lo Monte AI,Geraci G,Sorce V,Citarrella R,Gulotta E,Palumbo VD,Fazzotta S,Gulotta L,Albano D,Galia M,Romano G,Agrusa A

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increases in the levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and creatinine (Cr) and decreases in those of albumin (Alb) are commonly observed in acute pancreatitis (AP). We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the Cr/Alb and CRP/Alb ratios in the prediction of surgical treatment effect in AP patients. METHODS:Th...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Zhao Z,Yu Y,Xie R,Yang K,Xu D,Li L,Lin J,Zheng L,Zhang C,Xu X,Chen Y,Xu Z,Chen E,Luo M,Fei J

更新日期：2020-12-09 00:00:00