abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare single-layered hand-sewn cervical end-to-side (ETS) anastomosis with end-to-end (ETE) anastomosis in a prospective randomized fashion. BACKGROUND:The preferred organ used for reconstruction after esophagectomy for cancer is the stomach. Previous studies attempted to define the optimal site of anas...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nederlof N,Tilanus HW,Tran TC,Hop WC,Wijnhoven BP,de Jonge J

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Influence of sacral nerve modulation (SNM) on cerebral somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) was determined in patients with incontinence and constipation. BACKGROUND:Selection of patients with incontinence and constipation for SNM could be improved. METHODS:The latency (ms) of SEP induced by pudendal nerve...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Giani I,Novelli E,Martina S,Clerico G,Luc AR,Trompetto M,Malaguti S,Nicholls J,Ganio E

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the short- and long-term outcomes following surgical treatment for corrosive stricture of the esophagus. BACKGROUND:Surgery is a well-established treatment for corrosive strictures of the esophagus and involves either resection or bypass of the damaged esophagus and replacement by a conduit. The n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Javed A,Pal S,Dash NR,Sahni P,Chattopadhyay TK

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to identify determinants of disease recurrence after potentially curative resection of colorectal cancer. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:The identification of patients at increased risk of disease recurrence is currently based on pathological factors. Recently, there has been consider...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards CH,Platt JJ,Anderson JH,McKee RF,Horgan PG,McMillan DC

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This case control study is a detailed analysis of the causes of death and the risk factors of short-term mortality after appendectomy. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although death is a rare event after appendectomy, we found a 7-fold excess mortality after appendectomy overall and a 9-fold excess mortality after n...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Andersson MN,Andersson RE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study evaluates surgical procedures for Crohn's colitis. The risk of recurrence and how it interacts with future avoidance of permanent stoma and quality of life (QoL) is studied. BACKGROUND:Segmental and subtotal colectomy are widely used surgical options in isolated Crohn's colitis. It is not clear wh...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Kiran RP,Nisar PJ,Church JM,Fazio VW

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the study was to determine the long-term effect of the use of a hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose membrane (Seprafilm) on the incidence of adhesions and subsequent small-bowel obstruction and chronic abdominal complaints after colorectal surgery (Hartmann's procedure). BACKGROUND:Adhesi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： van der Wal JB,Iordens GI,Vrijland WW,van Veen RN,Lange J,Jeekel J

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the association of the genetic variants in excision repair cross-complementation group 2 (ERCC2) R156R and ERCC4 rs3136038 with survival duration for patients with esophageal cancer. BACKGROUND:ERCC2 and ERCC4 are important molecules participating nucleotide excision repair system. The clinica...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lee JM,Yang PW,Yang SY,Chuang TH,Tung EC,Chen JS,Huang PM,Lee YC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the dramatically increased entry of women into general surgery and surgical subspecialties, traditionally male-dominated fields, there remains a gross under-representation of women in the leadership positions of these departments. Women begin their careers with fewer academic resources and tend to progress thr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zhuge Y,Kaufman J,Simeone DM,Chen H,Velazquez OC

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to emphasize the importance of a subclassification in the TNM staging system of rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:The clinical significance of the mesorectal extension of rectal cancer is unclear. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Data from 463 consecutive patients with stage IIa disease (T3N0) undergo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shirouzu K,Akagi Y,Fujita S,Ueno H,Takii Y,Komori K,Ito M,Sugihara K,Japanese Society for Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (JSCCR) on Clinical Significance of the Mesorectal Extension of Rectal Cancer.

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients frequently voice concerns regarding wait times for cancer treatment; however, little is known about the length of wait times from diagnosis to surgery in the United States. Our objectives were (1) to assess changes in wait times over the past decade and (2) to identify patient, tumor, and hospital f...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bilimoria KY,Ko CY,Tomlinson JS,Stewart AK,Talamonti MS,Hynes DL,Winchester DP,Bentrem DJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively assess the accuracy of gadofosveset-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for nodal staging and restaging in rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:Accurate preoperative assessment of nodal disease in rectal cancer impacts treatment management. Staging with modern imaging techniques (computed tomogra...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lambregts DM,Beets GL,Maas M,Kessels AG,Bakers FC,Cappendijk VC,Engelen SM,Lahaye MJ,de Bruïne AP,Lammering G,Leiner T,Verwoerd JL,Wildberger JE,Beets-Tan RG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess what proportion of surgical malpractice claims might be prevented by the use of a surgical safety checklist. BACKGROUND:Surgical disciplines are overrepresented in the distribution of adverse events. The recently described multidisciplinary SURgical PAtient Safety System (SURPASS) checklist covers ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： de Vries EN,Eikens-Jansen MP,Hamersma AM,Smorenburg SM,Gouma DJ,Boermeester MA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To specifically target tumor angiogenesis by linking transgene expression of engineered mesenchymal stem cells to angiopoietin-1-induced differentiation. BACKGROUND:Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been used to deliver therapeutic genes into solid tumors. These strategies rely on their homing mechanisms on...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Conrad C,Hüsemann Y,Niess H,von Luettichau I,Huss R,Bauer C,Jauch KW,Klein CA,Bruns C,Nelson PJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the literature on current management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma represents one of the most common malignancies worldwide with a rising incidence in western countries. There have been substantial advances in the surgical and medical treatment of HCC within...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rahbari NN,Mehrabi A,Mollberg NM,Müller SA,Koch M,Büchler MW,Weitz J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surgical management of incidental Meckel's diverticulum(MD) is a highly debated controversial issue that has never been discussed from the oncological standpoint. OBJECTIVE:To describe the epidemiology and risk of Meckel's diverticulum cancer (MDC) and compare it with other ileal malignancies. METHODS:Data...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thirunavukarasu P,Sathaiah M,Sukumar S,Bartels CJ,Zeh H 3rd,Lee KK,Bartlett DL

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Surgical resection provides the only possibility of cure for pancreas cancer. A standard adjuvant approach has not been established. We tested the safety and efficacy of a granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF)-based immunotherapy administered in patients with resected pancreatic adenocarcino...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lutz E,Yeo CJ,Lillemoe KD,Biedrzycki B,Kobrin B,Herman J,Sugar E,Piantadosi S,Cameron JL,Solt S,Onners B,Tartakovsky I,Choi M,Sharma R,Illei PB,Hruban RH,Abrams RA,Le D,Jaffee E,Laheru D

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Prehospital intravenous (IV) fluid administration is common in trauma patients, although little evidence supports this practice. We hypothesized that trauma patients who received prehospital IV fluids have higher mortality than trauma patients who did not receive IV fluids in the prehospital setting. METHODS...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Haut ER,Kalish BT,Cotton BA,Efron DT,Haider AH,Stevens KA,Kieninger AN,Cornwell EE 3rd,Chang DC

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims at improving diagnosis of intestinal ischemia, by measuring plasma and urinary fatty acid binding protein (FABP) levels. METHODS:Fifty consecutive patients suspected of intestinal ischemia were included and blood and urine were sampled at time of suspicion. Plasma and urinary concentrations o...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thuijls G,van Wijck K,Grootjans J,Derikx JP,van Bijnen AA,Heineman E,Dejong CH,Buurman WA,Poeze M

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the gene expression signature of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in relation to the gross morphology. BACKGROUND:Eggel's nodular type of HCC is morphologically subclassified into the single nodular (SN) type, the single nodular type with extranodular growth (SNEG), and the confluent multinodular (...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Murakata A,Tanaka S,Mogushi K,Yasen M,Noguchi N,Irie T,Kudo A,Nakamura N,Tanaka H,Arii S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence and number of nodal metastasis significantly impact colon cancer prognosis. Similarly, the number of resected/evaluated nodes impacts staging accuracy. This ratio of metastatic to examined nodes or lymph node ratio (LNR) may have independent prognostic value in colon carcinoma. PURPOSE:: To eva...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chen SL,Steele SR,Eberhardt J,Zhu K,Bilchik A,Stojadinovic A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the long-term outcomes of surgical resection and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a promising, emerging therapy for small HCC. Whether it is as effective as surgical resection (RES) for long-...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Huang J,Yan L,Cheng Z,Wu H,Du L,Wang J,Xu Y,Zeng Y

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate long-term outcomes of locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) patients with postchemoradiotherapy (post-CRT) pathologic complete response of primary tumor (ypT0) and determine prognostic significance of post-CRT pathologic nodal (ypN) status. BACKGROUND:LARC patients with post-CRT pathologic com...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yeo SG,Kim DY,Kim TH,Chang HJ,Oh JH,Park W,Choi DH,Nam H,Kim JS,Cho MJ,Kim JH,Park JH,Kang MK,Koom WS,Kim JS,Nam TK,Chie EK,Kim JS,Lee KJ

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aims to describe recent experience with rectal carcinoids in European and North American centers. BACKGROUND:While considered indolent, the propensity of carcinoids to metastasize can be significant. METHODS:Rectal carcinoid patients were identified from prospective databases maintained at 9 inst...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Shields CJ,Tiret E,Winter DC,International Rectal Carcinoid Study Group.

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the relation between delay in surgery because of preoperative biliary drainage (PBD) and survival in patients scheduled for surgery for pancreatic head cancer. BACKGROUND:Patients with obstructive jaundice due to pancreatic head cancer can undergo PBD. The associated delay of surgery can lead to ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Eshuis WJ,van der Gaag NA,Rauws EA,van Eijck CH,Bruno MJ,Kuipers EJ,Coene PP,Kubben FJ,Gerritsen JJ,Greve JW,Gerhards MF,de Hingh IH,Klinkenbijl JH,Nio CY,de Castro SM,Busch OR,van Gulik TM,Bossuyt PM,Gouma DJ

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) remains a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Previous studies have suggested that hospital volume is an independent predictor of in-hospital mortality. We sought to validate this effect using a large national database incor...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bucher BT,Guth RM,Saito JM,Najaf T,Warner BW

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Medicaid and Uninsured populations are a significant focus of current healthcare reform. We hypothesized that outcomes following major surgical operations in the United States is dependent on primary payer status. METHODS:From 2003 to 2007, 893,658 major surgical operations were evaluated using the Nationwi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： LaPar DJ,Bhamidipati CM,Mery CM,Stukenborg GJ,Jones DR,Schirmer BD,Kron IL,Ailawadi G

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA) is a devastating disease that killed nearly 38,000 people in the United States this past year. OBJECTIVE:Treatment of PDA typically includes surgery and/or chemotherapy with gemcitabine. No reliable biomarker exists for prognosis or response to chemotherapy. Two previo...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Richards NG,Rittenhouse DW,Freydin B,Cozzitorto JA,Grenda D,Rui H,Gonye G,Kennedy EP,Yeo CJ,Brody JR,Witkiewicz AK

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Resident duty hour restrictions were implemented in 2002-2003. This study examines changes in resident surgical experience since these restrictions were put into place. METHOD:Operative log data for 3 specialties were examined: general surgery, urology, and plastic surgery. The academic year immediately prec...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Simien C,Holt KD,Richter TH,Whalen TV,Coburn M,Havlik RJ,Miller RS

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate information transfer and communication (ITC) across the surgical care pathway with the use of Information Transfer and Communication Assessment Tool for Surgery (ITCAS). BACKGROUND:Communication failures are the leading cause of surgical errors and adverse events. It is vital to assess the ITC ac...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nagpal K,Vats A,Ahmed K,Vincent C,Moorthy K

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The current study investigates activation of the nutritional anti-inflammatory pathway by lipid-rich nutrition. BACKGROUND:Enteral nutrition activates humoral and neural pathways to regulate food intake and sustain energy balance. Recently, we demonstrated that enteral nutrition and in particular lipid-rich ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lubbers T,de Haan JJ,Luyer MD,Verbaeys I,Hadfoune M,Dejong CH,Buurman WA,Greve JW

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the events and people that shaped Harvey Cushing, one of the nation's leading surgeons, into a political actor as he rallied support for the issue of military medical preparedness for World War One. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:In a little remembered episode of American medical history, for 2 years bef...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow E,Rutkow I

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease often has a low resting pressure and a short abdominal length. The mechanism by which this occurs is unknown. We hypothesize that gastric distension causes progressive effacement of the abdominal portion of the LES...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ayazi S,Tamhankar A,DeMeester SR,Zehetner J,Wu C,Lipham JC,Hagen JA,DeMeester TR

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hospitals increasingly rely on surgical quality assessment programs that require considerable resources to capture outcomes after hospital discharge. However, it is unclear whether capturing postdischarge complications and deaths is important. Our objectives were (1) to determine the frequency of postdischar...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bilimoria KY,Cohen ME,Ingraham AM,Bentrem DJ,Richards K,Hall BL,Ko CY

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Thymic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are uncommon but malignant tumors of the thymus gland that are usually associated with systemic symptoms due to hypersecretion of biogenic amines from metastatic lesions. Due to the limited number of studies in the literature, very little is known about progress or trend...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gaur P,Leary C,Yao JC

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Advances in molecular biology have led to the identification of potential markers of prognostic and therapeutic importance in human cancers. HER-2 testing and targeted therapy now represents a critical cornerstone in the management of breast cancer. The objectives of the current study were to determine the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Chiu CG,Masoudi H,Leung S,Voduc DK,Gilks B,Huntsman DG,Wiseman SM

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prognostic influence of residual tumor at or within 1 mm of the mobilization margins (R1Mobilization) compared with transection margins (R1Transection) following pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). BACKGROUND:The prognostic strength of R1 status increases wit...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jamieson NB,Foulis AK,Oien KA,Going JJ,Glen P,Dickson EJ,Imrie CW,McKay CJ,Carter R

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comparison of minimal access retroperitoneal pancreatic necrosectomy (MARPN) versus open necrosectomy in the treatment of infected or nonresolving pancreatic necrosis. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Infected pancreatic necrosis may lead to progressive organ failure and death. Minimal access techniques have been ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Raraty MG,Halloran CM,Dodd S,Ghaneh P,Connor S,Evans J,Sutton R,Neoptolemos JP

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) versus human albumin on incisional wound breaking strength and subcutaneous collagen deposition in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a randomized trial. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Platelet peptidic growth factors may stimulate colla...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Danielsen PL,Agren MS,Jorgensen LN

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the incidence of isolated gastrocnemius and soleal vein thrombosis (IGSVT) and the effect of anticoagulation on venous thromboembolism (VTE) events in patients with IGSVT. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Although IGSVT is diagnosed with increasing frequency, the clinical significance and optimal managem...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lautz TB,Abbas F,Walsh SJ,Chow C,Amaranto DJ,Wang E,Blackburn D,Pearce WH,Kibbe MR

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00