Variation in practice and outcomes after inguinal hernia repair: a nationwide observational study.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Over the last few years, there has been increasing attention on surgical procedures to treat haemorrhoids. The Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy is still one of the most popular surgical treatments of haemorrhoids. The aim of the present work is to assess postoperative pain, together with other early and lat...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Diana G,Guercio G,Cudia B,Ricotta C

更新日期：2009-10-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Our aim is to elucidate the true preoperative risk factors for postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), making it possible to select POPF high-risk patients preoperatively regardless of intraoperative pancreatic consistency judged by the surgeon's hand. METHODS:Among the 2...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kusafuka T,Kato H,Iizawa Y,Noguchi D,Gyoten K,Hayasaki A,Fujii T,Murata Y,Tanemura A,Kuriyama N,Azumi Y,Kishiwada M,Mizuno S,Usui M,Sakurai H,Isaji S

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are associated with great emotional costs to individuals and substantial economic costs to society. This study seeks to evaluate the effect of a new natural compound "Tradamixina plus Serenoa Repens" in order to improve lower urinary tract symptoms. METHODS:100 patients (...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Iacono F,Prezioso D,Illiano E,Ruffo A,Romeo G,Amato B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immediate laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the accepted standard for the treatment of acute cholecystitis. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility of a standardized approach with tailored care maps for pre- and postoperative care by comparing pain, nausea and patient satisfaction after el...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Grass F,Cachemaille M,Blanc C,Fournier N,Halkic N,Demartines N,Hübner M

更新日期：2016-12-01 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:An intro-abdominal hernia through the lesser omentum is a rare but severe condition that can cause intestinal obstruction and other life-threating complications. Until now, only a handful of cases have been reported worldwide. The diagnosis of lesser omental hernia remains challenging for emergency surgeons ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Liu Z,He L,Jiao Y,Xu Z,Suo J

更新日期：2020-01-16 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: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:The robotic system has advantages of high-definition three-dimensional vision and articular instruments with high dexterity, allowing more precise dissection in the deep and narrow pelvic cavity. METHODS:We enrolled 95 patients with stage I-III rectal cancer (adenocarcinoma) who underwent totally robotic-as...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Huang CW,Tsai HL,Yeh YS,Su WC,Huang MY,Huang CM,Chang YT,Wang JY

更新日期：2017-12-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymph node metastasis (LNM) is most common in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). The bi-directional spread is a key feature of LNM in patients with thoracic esophageal SCC (TE-SCC). The purpose of this study was to analyze the prognostic factors of survival in patients with TE-SCC with cervical lymph ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Chen J,Wu S,Zheng X,Pan J,Zhu K,Chen Y,Li J,Liao L,Lin Y,Liao Z

更新日期：2014-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Management of emergency general surgical conditions remains a challenge in rural sub-Saharan Africa due to issues such as insufficient human capacity and infrastructure. This study describes the burden of emergency general surgical conditions and the ability to provide care for these conditions at three rura...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Mpirimbanyi C,Nyirimodoka A,Lin Y,Hedt-Gauthier BL,Odhiambo J,Nkurunziza T,Havens JM,Omondi J,Rwamasirabo E,Ntirenganya F,Toma G,Mubiligi J,Bayitondere S,Riviello R

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Breast-preserving surgery (Bp) and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SNB) are established as standard treatment for axillary lymph node-negative early breast cancer. METHODS:A surgical technique using manual blunt dissection (MBD), in which use of electrocautery, an ultrasonically activated scalpel, and ligation ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Kashiwagi S,Onoda N,Asano Y,Kurata K,Morisaki T,Noda S,Kawajiri H,Takashima T,Hirakawa K

更新日期：2015-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chest wall necrosis can manifest as a late effect of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Only two cases of fistulas communicating with the respiratory tract as a result of radiation-induced necrosis of the lungs or bronchi have been reported. To the best of our knowledge, we report the first case of a pulmo...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Azuma R,Kajita M,Kubo S,Kiyosawa T

更新日期：2019-02-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A horseshoe kidney is a congenital malformation involving the fusion of the bilateral kidneys and is often accompanied by anomalies of the ureteropelvic and vascular systems. When performing resection of colorectal cancer in a patient with horseshoe kidney, damage to the ureter or excessive renal arteries sh...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Yoshizawa JI,Gomi K,Makino A,Hisamune R,Sugenoya S,Shimada K,Maruyama K,Mihara M,Kajikawa S

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Complete pathological response occurs in 10-20% of patients with rectal cancer who are treated with neoadjuvant chemoradiation therapy prior to pelvic surgery. The possibility that complete pathological response of rectal cancer can also occur with neoadjuvant chemotherapy alone (without radiation) is an int...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Naiken SP,Toso C,Rubbia-Brandt L,Thomopoulos T,Roth A,Mentha G,Morel P,Gervaz P

更新日期：2014-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kimura's disease is a rare, benign chronic inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that mostly affects Asians. The disease typically presents as subcutaneous masses in the head or neck region that are predominantly found in the preauricular and submandibular areas. CASE PRESENTATION:A 7-year-old boy presen...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Bi S,Gu J,Hu C

更新日期：2020-09-21 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:Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is the most common bariatric procedure in Sweden and results in substantial weight loss. Approximately one year post-surgery weight regain for these patient are common, followed by a decrease in health related quality of life (HRQoL) and physical activity (PA). Our aim...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Sellberg F,Possmark S,Ghaderi A,Näslund E,Willmer M,Tynelius P,Thorell A,Sundbom M,Uddén J,Szabo E,Berglind D

更新日期：2018-05-09 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:It has been widely accepted that video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is superior to conventional open thoracotomy lobectomy in many aspects. However, the direct comparison between VATS and Muscle-sparing thoracotomy (MST) has not been widely conducted. We aimed to compare the perioperative ...

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Wang Z,Pang L,Tang J,Cheng J,Chen N,Zhou J,Liu L

更新日期：2019-10-15 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: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: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: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: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: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:Infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis is a challenging problem for orthopedic surgeons. This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of using a locking compression plate (LCP) as a definitive external fixator in the management of infected nonunion of the humeral diaphysis after failure of internal fixation....

journal_title：BMC surgery

authors： Xiao C,Tang F,Zhou Y,Zhang W,Luo Y,Duan H,Tu C

更新日期：2016-08-05 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: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: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