Can thyroidectomy be considered safe in obese patients? A retrospective cohort study.

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:Herein we present our experience with laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) in managing common bile duct stones. METHODS:Data of 129 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and LCBDE done at our institutes from April 2011 through June 2016 were prospectively recorded...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Salama AF,Abd Ellatif ME,Abd Elaziz H,Magdy A,Rizk H,Basheer M,Jamal W,Dawoud I,El Nakeeb A

更新日期：2017-03-31 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: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：: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:To investigate the potential mechanism of splenic enlargement in Ang II/APOE model and the associations between the spleen volume and the indices of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in human. METHODS:To investigate the changes of spleen volume on AAA formation, apolipoprotein E knockout (Apo E-/-) mice were ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Li FD,Kang R,Nie H,Wang XM,Zheng YH

更新日期：2017-12-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to assess curative effect of hysteroscopic and laparoscopic myomectomy for type II submucous myomas between 3 and 5 cm in diameter and explore the optimal surgical indications. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed of those who underwent hysteroscopic or laparoscopic myome...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang H,Zhao J,Li X,Li P,Lu C,Tian S,Wang ZH

更新日期：2016-02-27 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: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:Inguinal hernias account for 75% of abdominal wall hernias, with a lifetime risk of 27% in men and 3% in women. Major complications are recurrence, chronic pain, and surgical site infection, but their frequency is low. Few studies have reported a calcified mesh causing neuropathy by chronic compression of th...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ohkura Y,Haruta S,Shinohara H,Lee S,Fukui Y,Kobayashi N,Momose K,Ueno M,Udagawa H

更新日期：2015-05-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of the study was to evaluate total parathyroidectomy with trace amounts of parathyroid tissue (30 mg) as a surgical option in secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPT) treatment. METHODS:From January 2008 to March 2012, 47 patients underwent parathyroidectomy. Comparisons of demographic data, symptoms, a...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： He Q,Zhuang D,Zheng L,Fan Z,Zhou P,Zhu J,Duan S,Li Y,Ge Y,Lv Z,Cao L

更新日期：2014-05-05 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:Patients with cirrhosis have a high incidence of abdominal wall hernias and carry an elevated perioperative morbidity and mortality. The optimal surgical management strategy as well as timing of abdominal hernia repair remains controversial. METHODS:A cohort study of 67 cirrhotic patients who underwent hern...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Andraus W,Pinheiro RS,Lai Q,Haddad LBP,Nacif LS,D'Albuquerque LAC,Lerut J

更新日期：2015-05-21 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: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:The continuously increasing survivorship of female breast cancer makes the monitoring and improvement of patients' quality of life ever so important. While globally there is a growing body of research on health-related quality of life 1 year after surgical treatment for non-metastatic breast cancer, up-to-da...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yfantis A,Sarafis P,Moisoglou I,Tolia M,Intas G,Tiniakou I,Zografos K,Zografos G,Constantinou M,Nikolentzos A,Kontos M

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prophylactic central neck lymph-nodes dissection is still a topic of major debate in Literature. There is a lack of randomized controlled trials proving advantages in its application in terms of overall survival and local recurrence. Due to the recent rapid increase of elderly population, differentiated tumo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Gambardella C,Patrone R,Di Capua F,Offi C,Mauriello C,Clarizia G,Andretta C,Polistena A,Sanguinetti A,Calò P,Docimo G,Avenia N,Conzo G

更新日期：2019-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aneurysms of the peroneal artery are infrequent and consist mainly of pseudoaneurysms. CASE PRESENTATION:This report describes an unusual case of peroneal pseudoaneurysm developing after thromoboembolectomy with a Fogarty catheter. It was managed successfully using an endovascular technique consisting of se...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Sadat U,See T,Cousins C,Hayes P,Gaunt M

更新日期：2007-03-29 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: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: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:Currently, more than 30% of the population in the gulf demonstrate a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 30. This burden of obesity has proven to take a toll on the population; therefore, we created the first Kuwait National Bariatric Surgery Database to report on bariatric surgeries performed in Kuwait. METHOD...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Al Sabah S,Al Haddad E,Jumaa T,Al Abbad J,Salam F,Abbas M,Al Kandari M,Al Ozairi A

更新日期：2020-11-23 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 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: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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute mesenteric ischemia is a life-threatening vascular emergency resulting in tissue destruction due to ischemia-reperfusion injury. Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful scavenger of reactive oxygen species (ROS), including the hydroxyl and peroxyl radicals, as well as singlet ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ozban M,Aydin C,Cevahir N,Yenisey C,Birsen O,Gumrukcu G,Aydin B,Berber I

更新日期：2015-03-08 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to test the effect of different pulse frequencies and amplitudes during gastric stimulation (GS) on gastric emptying in the rat. METHODS:GS was performed in 2 groups of laparotomized rats: healthy control animals, and rats with acute diabetes. The effects of four pulse frequencies ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Le Blanc-Louvry I,Guerre F,Songné B,Ducrotté P

更新日期：2002-07-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mucinous cyst neoplasm of the liver (MCN-L) comprise less than 5% of all cystic liver lesions and is characterized by the presence of ovarian stroma and absence of bile duct communication. CASE PRESENTATION:Here, we discuss a 45-year-old woman who presented with symptomatic liver mass. Diagnostic workup det...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ferreira R,Abreu P,Jeismann VB,Segatelli V,Coelho FF,David AI

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oesophagectomy for cancers is a major operation with significant blood loss and usage. Concerns exist about the side effects of blood transfusion, cost and availability of donated blood. We are not aware of any previous study that has evaluated predictive factors for perioperative blood transfusion in patien...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Ayantunde AA,Ng MY,Pal S,Welch NT,Parsons SL

更新日期：2008-01-25 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