abstract：OBJECTIVE:We hypothesized that inpatient postoperative pain trajectories are associated with 30-day inpatient readmission and emergency department (ED) visits. BACKGROUND:Surgical readmissions have few known modifiable predictors. Pain experienced by patients may reflect surgical complications and/or inadequate or dif...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Hernandez-Boussard T,Graham LA,Desai K,Wahl TS,Aucoin E,Richman JS,Morris MS,Itani KM,Telford GL,Hawn MT

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the development of acute kidney injury (AKI) after burn injury as an independent risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality over initial hospitalization and 1-year follow-up. BACKGROUND:Variability in fluid resuscitation and difficulty recognizing early sepsis are major barriers to preventi...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Thalji SZ,Kothari AN,Kuo PC,Mosier MJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We compared the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy across the world and evaluated temporal trends. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Population-based studies reported the incidence of appendicitis. METHODS:We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for population-based studies reporting the incidence of appendic...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Ferris M,Quan S,Kaplan BS,Molodecky N,Ball CG,Chernoff GW,Bhala N,Ghosh S,Dixon E,Ng S,Kaplan GG

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study compares outcomes following pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for patients treated at local, low-volume centers and those traveling to high-volume centers. BACKGROUND:Although outcomes for PD are superior at high-volume institutions, not all patients live in proximity to major medical centers. Theoreti...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Lidsky ME,Sun Z,Nussbaum DP,Adam MA,Speicher PJ,Blazer DG 3rd

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) after neoadjuvant chemoradiation and esophagectomy is associated with improved overall survival for patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer, and to evaluate how pathologic disease response to neoadjuvant treatment impacts this effect. BACKGROUND:Neoadj...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Burt BM,Groth SS,Sada YH,Farjah F,Cornwell L,Sugarbaker DJ,Massarweh NN

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to evaluate and study the full spectrum of swallowing dysfunction and long-term disease-specific outcomes in adults with surgically corrected esophageal atresia/tracheaesophageal fistula (EA/TEF). BACKGROUND:Long-term outcomes for adults who underwent EA/TEF repair because infants a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gibreel W,Zendejas B,Antiel RM,Fasen G,Moir CR,Zarroug AE

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential additive effects of blood transfusion and sepsis on colon cancer disease-specific survival, cardiovascular disease-specific survival, and overall survival after colon cancer surgery. BACKGROUND:Perioperative blood transfusions are associated with infectious complications and incr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Aquina CT,Blumberg N,Becerra AZ,Boscoe FP,Schymura MJ,Noyes K,Monson JRT,Fleming FJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Ω3 fatty acids (Ω3FA) on fatty and lean liver in hepatic surgery. BACKGROUND:The global spread of energy-dense diets has led to an endemic rise in fatty liver disease and obesity. Besides metabolic pathologies, steatosis enhances hepatic sensitivity to ischem...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Linecker M,Limani P,Kambakamba P,Kron P,Tschuor C,Calo N,Foti M,Dufour JF,Graf R,Humar B,Clavien PA

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To examine the extent to which multiple, sequential complications impacts variation in institutional postoperative mortality rates. BACKGROUND:Failure to rescue (FTR) has been proposed as an underlying factor in hospital variation in surgical mortality. However, little is currently known about hospital varia...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Massarweh NN,Anaya DA,Kougias P,Bakaeen FG,Awad SS,Berger DH

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To prospectively characterize changes in body weight, satiety, and postprandial gut hormone profiles following esophagectomy. BACKGROUND:With improved oncologic outcomes in esophageal cancer, there is an increasing focus on functional status and health-related quality of life in survivorship. Early satiety a...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Elliott JA,Docherty NG,Eckhardt HG,Doyle SL,Guinan EM,Ravi N,Reynolds JV,Roux CWL

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess clinical and surgical factors affecting local recurrence and survival in young breast cancer patients in the Prospective study of Outcomes in Sporadic versus Hereditary breast cancer (POSH). BACKGROUND:Emerging data suggest young age is a predictor of increased local recurrence. METHODS:POSH is a ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Maishman T,Cutress RI,Hernandez A,Gerty S,Copson ER,Durcan L,Eccles DM

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine whether weekday of esophagectomy impacts 30-day mortality, and short- and long-term oncologic outcomes in esophageal cancer. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Recent literature suggests a relationship between the weekday of esophagectomy and overall survival. This finding coul...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Visser E,van Rossum PSN,Verhoeven RHA,Ruurda JP,van Hillegersberg R

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To review the methodology employed in surgical mortality studies to control for potential confounders. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Nationwide hospital data are increasingly used to investigate surgical outcomes. However, poor data granularity and coding inaccuracies may lead to flawed findings. METHODS:We condu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Payet C,Lifante JC,Carty MJ,Rabilloud M,Duclos A

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the therapeutic effects of dietary supplementation on Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). BACKGROUND:With limited treatment options, the rise of C. difficile-associated disease has spurred on the search for novel therapies. Recent data define a role for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) and...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Julliard W,De Wolfe TJ,Fechner JH,Safdar N,Agni R,Mezrich JD

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This multicenter study sought to evaluate the accuracy of the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program's (ACS-NSQIP) surgical risk calculator for predicting outcomes after pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and to determine whether incorporating other factors improves its predictive ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： McMillan MT,Allegrini V,Asbun HJ,Ball CG,Bassi C,Beane JD,Behrman SW,Berger AC,Bloomston M,Callery MP,Christein JD,Dickson E,Dixon E,Drebin JA,Fernandez-Del Castillo C,Fisher WE,Fong ZV,Haverick E,Hollis RH,House MG

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate adverse event free admissions as a potential, patient-centered indicator aligned directly with the goal of patient safety-freedom from harm. BACKGROUND:Preventable adverse event rates in healthcare could be further reduced. These are generally measured separately, one adverse event at a time. ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： King A,Bottle A,Faiz O,Aylin P

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to investigate the prevalence and disparity of chronic opioid usage in surgical patients and the potential risk factors associated with chronic opioid usage. BACKGROUND:Chronic opioid usage is common in surgical patients; however, the characteristics of opioid usage in surgical...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Jiang X,Orton M,Feng R,Hossain E,Malhotra NR,Zager EL,Liu R

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of parastomal hernias (PSHs) after end-colostomy formation using a polypropylene mesh in a randomized controlled trial versus conventional colostomy formation. BACKGROUND:A PSH is the most frequent complication after stoma formation. Symptoms may range f...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Brandsma HT,Hansson BM,Aufenacker TJ,van Geldere D,Lammeren FM,Mahabier C,Makai P,Steenvoorde P,de Vries Reilingh TS,Wiezer MJ,de Wilt JH,Bleichrodt RP,Rosman C,Dutch Prevent Study group.

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the relevance of resection margin status for survival outcome after resection and adjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer. BACKGROUND:The definitions for R0 and R1 margin status after resection for pancreatic cancer are controversial. The strict definition of R0 requiring a 1 mm tumor-free margin is...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Strobel O,Hank T,Hinz U,Bergmann F,Schneider L,Springfeld C,Jäger D,Schirmacher P,Hackert T,Büchler MW

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the feasibility and safety of Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) appendectomy, and to analyze separately the transvaginal appendectomy (TVAE) and the transgastric appendectomy (TGAE) procedures. BACKGROUND:Laparoscopic appendectomy has rare but relevant complications, namely i...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bulian DR,Kaehler G,Magdeburg R,Butters M,Burghardt J,Albrecht R,Bernhardt J,Heiss MM,Buhr HJ,Lehmann KS

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the correlation between in-hospital surgical delay before appendectomy for suspected appendicitis and the finding of perforated appendicitis in children. METHODS:All children undergoing acute appendectomy for suspected acute appendicitis at Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden fro...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Almström M,Svensson JF,Patkova B,Svenningsson A,Wester T

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate differences in the quality, confidence, and consistency of intraoperative surgical decision making (DM) and using functional neuroimaging expose decision systems that operators use. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Novices are hypothesized to use conscious analysis (effortful DM) leading to activation ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Leff DR,Yongue G,Vlaev I,Orihuela-Espina F,James D,Taylor MJ,Athanasiou T,Dolan R,Yang GZ,Darzi A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of artesunate on organ injury and dysfunction associated with hemorrhagic shock (HS) in the rat. BACKGROUND:HS is still a common cause of death in severely injured patients and is characterized by impairment of organ perfusion, systemic inflammatory response, and multiple organ failur...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Sordi R,Nandra KK,Chiazza F,Johnson FL,Cabrera CP,Torrance HD,Yamada N,Patel NS,Barnes MR,Brohi K,Collino M,Thiemermann C

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Demonstrate intratumoral genetic heterogeneity in rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:Several clinical management decisions in rectal cancer may be influenced by pretreatment biopsy information. However, in the setting of significant intratumoral heterogeneity, biopsies may not be representative of the entirety of the...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bettoni F,Masotti C,Habr-Gama A,Correa BR,Gama-Rodrigues J,Vianna MR,Vailati BB,São Julião GP,Fernandez LM,Galante PA,Camargo AA,Perez RO

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To achieve consensus on the best practices in the management of ventral hernias (VH). BACKGROUND:Management patterns for VH are heterogeneous, often with little supporting evidence or correlation with existing evidence. METHODS:A systematic review identified the highest level of evidence available for each ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Liang MK,Holihan JL,Itani K,Alawadi ZM,Gonzalez JR,Askenasy EP,Ballecer C,Chong HS,Goldblatt MI,Greenberg JA,Harvin JA,Keith JN,Martindale RG,Orenstein S,Richmond B,Roth JS,Szotek P,Towfigh S,Tsuda S,Vaziri K,Berg

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine if 5-year surgeon cumulative and annual volumes predict improved early postoperative outcomes in patients with rectal cancer. BACKGROUND:Operative experience has been shown to effect surgical outcomes. The differential role of cumulative versus annual volume has not yet been explored for rectal ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Yeo HL,Abelson JS,Mao J,O'Mahoney PR,Milsom JW,Sedrakyan A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the founding of the American Medical Association's Section on Surgery in 1859 and how it represented, on a national basis, the beginnings of organized surgery and the formal start of the professionalization and specialization of surgery in the United States. BACKGROUND:The broad social process of ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Rutkow I

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the outcome of preoperative gemcitabine-based chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for borderline resectable pancreatic cancer (BRPC), focusing on the associations among the tumor-vascular relationship, surgical outcomes, and pattern of recurrence. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Among the various multimodal tre...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Takahashi H,Akita H,Tomokuni A,Kobayashi S,Ohigashi H,Fijiwara Y,Yano M,Sakon M,Ishikawa O

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to assess the reduction in the incidence of parastomal hernia (PH) after placement of prophylactic synthetic mesh using a modified Sugarbaker technique when a permanent end-colostomy is needed. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Prevention of PH formation is crucial given the high prevalenc...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： López-Cano M,Serra-Aracil X,Mora L,Sánchez-García JL,Jiménez-Gómez LM,Martí M,Vallribera F,Fraccalvieri D,Serracant A,Kreisler E,Biondo S,Espín E,Navarro-Soto S,Armengol-Carrasco M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the challenges encountered during surgical quality improvement interventions, and explain the relative success of different intervention strategies. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA:Understanding why and how interventions work is vital for developing improvement science. The S3 Program of studies tested wh...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Flynn LC,McCulloch PG,Morgan LJ,Robertson ER,New SJ,Stedman FE,Martin GP

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to determine the unbiased mortality rates for pancreatic surgery procedures at the national level through a comprehensive analysis of every inpatient case in Germany. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several studies have proclaimed a general improvement of perioperative outcomes following pancreatic surge...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Nimptsch U,Krautz C,Weber GF,Mansky T,Grützmann R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the association between anesthetic management before and after graft reperfusion and early graft regeneration in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). BACKGROUND:Sufficient graft regeneration is essential for the success of LDLT. Diverse signals start to trigger liver regeneration immediatel...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Han S,Park HW,Song JH,Gwak MS,Lee WJ,Kim G,Lee SK,Ko JS

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to report 10+ year outcome of laparoscopic biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (LDS), with special focus on quality of life. BACKGROUND::Reports on long-term morbidity and quality of life after LDS are rare. METHODS:Records of all patients who underwent LDS 10+ years ago ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bolckmans R,Himpens J

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We assessed circulating tumor cells (CTCs) with epithelial and mesenchymal phenotypes as a potential prognostic biomarker for patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). BACKGROUND:PDAC is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States. There is an urgent need to develop biomarkers that pr...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Poruk KE,Valero V 3rd,Saunders T,Blackford AL,Griffin JF,Poling J,Hruban RH,Anders RA,Herman J,Zheng L,Rasheed ZA,Laheru DA,Ahuja N,Weiss MJ,Cameron JL,Goggins M,Iacobuzio-Donahue CA,Wood LD,Wolfgang CL

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to assess CT-PET and endoscopic assessment postneoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) in predicting complete pathologic response (pCR) in locally advanced esophageal cancer (LAEC). DESIGN:A prospective cohort study. BACKGROUND:nCRT is increasingly standard of care in LAEC, with pCR a ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Heneghan HM,Donohoe C,Elliot J,Ahmed Z,Malik V,Ravi N,Reynolds JV

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine whether remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) protects aged liver against ischemia reperfusion (IR). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The demands for liver surgery in an aging population are growing. Clamping of vessels to prevent blood loss is integral to liver surgery, bu...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Limani P,Linecker M,Oberkofler CE,Barmettler G,Kaech A,Graf R,Humar B,Clavien PA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is to identify the association between early postoperative troponin elevations and outcomes after major colorectal surgery. BACKGROUND:Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of death after noncardiac surgery. Most postoperative myocardial infarctions are clinically silent, and asymp...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Gorgun E,Lan BY,Aydinli HH,Reed GW,Menon V,Sessler DI,Stocchi L,Remzi FH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To assess survival after liver resection and transplantation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) beyond Milan criteria. BACKGROUND:The role of liver resection and transplantation remains controversial for patients with HCC beyond Milan criteria. Resection of advanced tumors and transplantation u...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Zaydfudim VM,Vachharajani N,Klintmalm GB,Jarnagin WR,Hemming AW,Doyle MB,Cavaness KM,Chapman WC,Nagorney DM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transversus abdominis muscle release (TAR) with retrorectus synthetic mesh reinforcement in a large series of complex hernia patients. BACKGROUND:Posterior component separation via TAR during abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) continues to gain popularity. Although our...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Novitsky YW,Fayezizadeh M,Majumder A,Neupane R,Elliott HL,Orenstein SB

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of 9-cis retinoic acid (9-cis RA) on postsurgical lymphedema. BACKGROUND:9-cis RA promotes lymphangiogenesis in vitro and in vivo and has promise as a therapeutic agent to limit the development of postsurgical lymphedema. METHODS:Lymphedema was induced in the right hind limb after a ...

journal_title：Annals of surgery

authors： Bramos A,Perrault D,Yang S,Jung E,Hong YK,Wong AK

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00