Unusual metastasis of papillary thyroid cancer to the pancreas, liver, and diaphragm: a case report with review of literature.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proteinuria is a manifestation of renal dysfunction and it has been demonstrated to be a significant prognostic factor in various clinical situations. The study was designed to analyze prognosis of patients receiving liver transplantation as well as to determine predictive performance of perioperative protei...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pan HC,Chen YJ,Lin JP,Tsai MJ,Jenq CC,Lee WC,Tsai MH,Fan PC,Chang CH,Chang MY,Tian YC,Hung CC,Fang JT,Yang CW,Chen YC

更新日期：2016-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To investigate the role of magnesium in biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, a retrospective study was conducted. METHODS:Less-than-total thyroidectomy patients were excluded from the final analysis. Identified the risk factors of biochemical and symptomatic hypocalcemia, and investigated the correlati...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Luo H,Yang H,Zhao W,Wei T,Su A,Wang B,Zhu J

更新日期：2017-05-25 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: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:This study aimed to explore mid-term clinical results of cementless total hip arthroplasty (THA) with modified trochanteric osteotomy in Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). METHODS:Thirteen patients (13 hips) with Crowe type IV DDH who underwent THA with modified trochanteric osteotomy b...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jin JY,Yoon TR,Park KS,Jin SY,Jung DM,Li QS

更新日期：2021-01-06 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:Pancytopenia is a rare complication of hyperthyroidism. Various mechanisms have been described such as immunological, bone marrow suppression. The possibility of hyperthyroidism should be considered in patients with unexplained pancytopenia. There are many case reports showing the association between hyperth...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Jha P,Singh YP,Ghimire B,Jha BK

更新日期：2014-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Synchronous cancer in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) increases morbidity and mortality after AAA repair. However, little is known about the impact of the history of cancer on mortality after AAA repair. METHODS:Patients with intact AAA who were treated with endovascular aneurysm repair or ope...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ahn S,Min JY,Kim HG,Mo H,Min SK,Min S,Ha J,Min KB

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Overall cancer incidence rates decreased in the most recent time period in both men and women, largely due to improvements in surgical therapeutic approaches (tertiary prevention) and screening programs (secondary prevention), but differences in cancer incidence and survival according to socioeconomic status...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Rametta S,Grosso G,Galvano F,Mistretta A,Marventano S,Nolfo F,Buscemi S,Gangi S,Basile F,Biondi A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to identify and review associations between the types of sutures used for uterine compression suture (UCS) and its outcomes in postpartum hemorrhage. METHODS:An electronic search using PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. We included the English articles reported from January 1, 1997,...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Matsuzaki S,Jitsumori M,Hara T,Matsuzaki S,Nakagawa S,Miyake T,Takiuchi T,Kakigano A,Kobayashi E,Tomimatsu T,Kimura T

更新日期：2019-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acupuncture is a famous traditional medicine in China, but the complications caused by broken acupuncture needles have been rarely reported. It seems easy to remove the foreign matters usually, but things become difficulty in special issues. Here, we reported a recently encountered case to provide an importa...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu ZH,Wang HD,Xu X,Man LB

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This report describes a new technique of sphincter saving anorectoplasty (SSARP) for the repair of anorectal malformations (ARM). METHODS:Twenty six males with high ARM were treated with SSARP. Preoperative localization of the center of the muscle complex is facilitated using real time sonography and comput...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Pratap A,Tiwari A,Kumar A,Adhikary S,Singh SN,Paudel BH,Bartaula R,Mishra B

更新日期：2007-09-24 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:Obesity is a growing public health concern in most western countries. More and more patients with high body mass index (BMI) are undergoing surgical procedures of all kinds and, in this context, obese patients are undergoing thyroid surgery more than ever before. The aim of the present study was to evaluate ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Canu GL,Medas F,Cappellacci F,Podda MG,Romano G,Erdas E,Calò PG

更新日期：2020-11-07 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: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:Necrotising Fasciitis is a life threatening soft tissue infection which requires aggressive, early surgical management. CASE PRESENTATION:We present a rare case of a retroperitoneal perforation of a carcinoma of the caecum presenting as a necrotising fasciitis of the anterior abdominal wall. CONCLUSION:Thi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Marron CD,McArdle GT,Rao M,Sinclair S,Moorehead J

更新日期：2006-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological data demonstrate that the worldwide prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is increasing. These patients have an increased risk of mortality and morbidity and have constant limitations in airflow. Comparing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in patients with chronic obstructive pu...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bayrak M,Altıntas Y

更新日期：2018-08-20 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:Although Mirizzi syndrome is widely reported in literature, little is known about acute acalcholous cholecystitis determinig the findings of a Mirizzi syndrome. CASE PRESENTATION:We report a case of MRCP-confirmed Mirizzi syndrome in acute acalculous cholecystitis resolved by surgery. CONCLUSION:Acute acal...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Milone M,Musella M,Maietta P,Gaudioso D,Pisapia A,Coretti G,De Palma G,Milone F

更新日期：2014-11-15 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/PURPOSE:Perioperative complications cause significant pediatric morbidity and mortality in low- and lower middle -income countries. This study investigates factors associated with prolonged length of stay, 90-day readmission and in-hospital mortality among pediatric patients at Eastern Regional Hospital (ERH...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Peiffer S,Ssentongo AE,Keeney L,Amponsah-Manu F,Yeboako R,Ofosu-Akromah R,Arkorful TE,Agyemang E,Tsai A,Oh J,Ssentongo P

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morgagni's hernia (MH) is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with limited available literature. Late presentations are infrequent and the ones complicated due to gastric volvulus are even rarer. Another uncommon association of MH is with small bowel diverticulosis. We herein discussed a case of g...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ladiwala ZFR,Sheikh R,Ahmed A,Zahid I,Memon AS

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While immunohistochemistry (IHC) methods have been widely conducted for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease (HSCR) in developed countries, there are very few studies on their use in developing countries where hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining is a key element of the diagnosis of HSCR. We aimed to determi...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Setiadi JA,Dwihantoro A,Iskandar K,Heriyanto DS,Gunadi

更新日期：2017-06-19 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: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: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:We present a series of patients with blunt abdominal trauma who underwent damage control laparotomy (DCL) and introduce a nomogram that we created to predict survival among these patients. METHODS:This was a retrospective study. From January 2002 to June 2012, 91 patients underwent DCL for hemorrhagic shock...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang SY,Liao CH,Fu CY,Kang SC,Ouyang CH,Kuo IM,Lin JR,Hsu YP,Yeh CN,Chen SW

更新日期：2014-04-28 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:The aim of this study was to compared laparoscopic (LWR) and open wedge resection (OWR) for the treatment of gastric gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). METHODS:The data of 156 consecutive GISTs patients underwent LWR or OWR between January 2006 and December 2013 were collected retrospectively. The sur...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Cai JQ,Chen K,Mou YP,Pan Y,Xu XW,Zhou YC,Huang CJ

更新日期：2015-05-09 00:00:00