abstract：:This retrospective study investigated the clinicopathologic characteristics and clinical outcomes of esophageal basaloid squamous carcinoma (BSC). Among 190 patients with esophageal carcinoma treated surgically between 1998 and 2011, we identified 9 (4.7%) with BSC. All of the patients were male, with a median age of ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kumagai Y,Nagata K,Ishiguro T,Haga N,Kuwabara K,Sobajima J,Kumamoto K,Ishibashi K,Baba H,Shimizu M,Tamaru J,Kawano T,Takubo K,Ishida H

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We retrospectively evaluated rectal cancer surgery cases in which resection had been performed for invasion of other organs in terms of pathologic findings from the viewpoint of sex differences. We enrolled 61 consecutive patients with rectal cancer who had undergone curative surgery with resection of invaded adjacent...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Komori K,Kimura K,Kinoshita T,Sano T,Ito S,Abe T,Senda Y,Misawa K,Ito Y,Uemura N,Shimizu Y

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 85-year-old woman with no history of abdominal surgery complained of abdominal pain and vomiting and was referred to us with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction a few days later. Upon admission to our facility, she presented with marked abdominal swelling and prominent kyphosis. Because of the kyphosis, most of t...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Yoneyama S,Kato T,Yumoto T,Ohwada M,Terashima T,Koizumi M,Ueki H

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endometriosis is an ectopic occurrence of tissue morphologically and functionally resembling endometrial tissue in regions outside the uterine cavity. Although scar endometriosis after surgery has been shown to be most common among all the extrapelvic forms of endometriosis, endometriosis after bladder exstrophy surge...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kitajima T,Inoue M,Uchida K,Otake K,Kusunoki M

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was to evaluate the accuracy of bedside index for severity in acute pancreatitis (BISAP) in predicting the severity and prognoses of acute pancreatitis (AP) in Chinese patients. Clinical data for 497 patients with AP were analyzed retrospectively to compare BISAP with acute physiology and chronic hea...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Chen L,Lu G,Zhou Q,Zhan Q

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At present, physicians and surgeons treating thyroid disorders can rely on highly accurate and precise investigations, modern equipment, and state of the art operating theater to achieve optimum results; however, this was not the case at the beginning of the treatment of thyroid diseases centuries ago. We present a sh...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Dorairajan N,Pradeep PV

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with incarcerated abdominal wall hernias (AWHs) are often encountered in emergency care units. Despite advances in anesthesia, antisepsis, antibiotic therapy, and fluid therapy, the morbidity and mortality rates for these patients remain high. Between 2006 and 2011, we retrospectively analyzed the cases of 13...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Gul M,Aliosmanoglu I,Kapan M,Onder A,Taskesen F,Arikanoglu Z,Tacyildiz I

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 46-year-old man underwent living-donor liver transplantation and splenectomy for primary biliary cirrhosis. On postoperative day 22, cloudiness of ascites increased, and triglyceride concentration in ascites was as high as 1046 mg/dL. With a diagnosis of chylous ascites, total parenteral nutrition was started. Nine ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Shiba H,Wakiyama S,Gocho T,Ishida Y,Misawa T,Yanaga K

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to analyze the risk factors for complications and recurrence in pilonidal sinus disease. The prospective study consisted of 144 patients with pilonidal sinus disease who were operated on at Dicle University Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery, between February 2008 and December 2010...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Onder A,Girgin S,Kapan M,Toker M,Arikanoglu Z,Palanci Y,Bac B

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proximal gastrectomy (PG) has been introduced for patients who are preoperatively diagnosed with early gastric cancer located in the upper third of the stomach. In the present study, we compared the prognosis of patients who underwent PG with that of patients who underwent total gastrectomy (TG). Between 1997 and 2006...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ikeguchi M,Kader A,Takaya S,Fukumoto Y,Osaki T,Saito H,Tatebe S,Wakatsuki T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemobilia is the process of bleeding into the biliary tree and is an unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. When this event results from a cystic artery pseudoaneurysm, it is a particularly rare phenomenon; fewer than 20 cases are described in the literature. Alongside the literature review, we report a c...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Petrou A,Brennan N,Soonawalla Z,Silva MA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) has been established as a very valuable asset for patient monitoring during cardiac surgery. The value of perioperative TEE for patients undergoing noncardiac surgery is less clear. This article reviews the technical aspects of TEE and comments on the potential benefit of using T...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Rebel A,Klimkina O,Hassan ZU

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We analyzed data on the three-dimensional vascular anatomy of the right colon from the operative documents of 215 patients undergoing oncologic resection for right colon cancer. The right colic artery (RCA) was absent in 146 patients (67.9%), with the ileocolic artery (ICA) crossing the superior mesenteric vein (SMV) ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Tajima Y,Ishida H,Ohsawa T,Kumamoto K,Ishibashi K,Haga N,Osada H

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the outcome of the patients with cervicothoracic tuberculosis who underwent radical debridement, reconstruction with bone autograft or allograft, and plate internal fixation via anterior approach. From June 2000 to December 2010, 20 patients with tuberculosis in cervicoth...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Lan X,Liu XM,Ge BF

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative complications, such as pancreatic fistulae, after pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancers are associated with surgical outcomes of patients with pancreatic cancers. A total of 160 patients with pancreatic cancers undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were group...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ren S,Liu P,Zhou N,Dong J,Liu R,Ji W

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This single-institution experience retrospectively reviewed the outcomes in 21 patients with primary duodenal adenocarcinoma. Twelve patients underwent curative surgery, and 9 patients underwent palliative surgery at the Chiba University Hospital. The maximum follow-up period was 8650 days. All pathologic specimens fr...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kawahira H,Miura F,Saigo K,Matsunaga A,Natsume T,Akai T,Horibe D,Suzuki K,Nabeya Y,Hayashi H,Miyauchi H,Shuto K,Asano T,Matsubara H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To inhibit local recurrence of rectal cancer, it is very important to ensure that there is a sufficient circumferential resection margin. We evaluated pathology studies of combined radical resection of seminal vesicles in the treatment of rectal cancer. We analyzed data from 7 cases of combined radical resection of th...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Komori K,Hirai T,Kanemitsu Y,Shimizu Y,Sano T,Ito S,Senda Y,Misawa K,Ito Y,Kato T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Causes of early readmissions following lung transplantation are not well understood, and the impact is poorly reported. We reviewed 221 consecutive lung transplantations and identified patients readmitted within 90 days. A case control analysis was performed to determine the characteristics that predict readmission an...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Vigneswaran WT,Helenowski M,Bhorade SM,Lamounier F,Alex C,Garrity ER Jr

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fecoflowmetry (FFM) has been introduced to simulate natural anorectal evacuation. So far, few reports have described the effect of the herbal medicine Daikenchuto (DKT) on impaired anorectal motor function. The aim of this pilot study was to assess anorectal motor function by FFM in postoperatively impaired patients w...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Takagi A,Yagi M,Tanaka Y,Asagiri K,Asakawa T,Tanaka H,Ishii S,Egami H,Akaiwa M,Tsuru T

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors performed a total of 237 endolaser treatments for insufficiency of great and small saphenous veins and assessed 5-year results. It was found that this method, especially if performed with a 1470-nm-wavelength laser combined with instrumental removal of some lateral veins, was very effective. It was delicat...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Malý I,Julínek S,Winkler L

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to clarify the rate and characteristics of conscious disorder without intracranial hemorrhagic injury in polytrauma patients. The medical records of polytrauma patients with conscious disorder without intracranial hemorrhagic injury were reviewed. Fifty-five patients (35.3% of 156 polytra...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Suzuki N,Moriwaki Y

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to investigate whether tolerogenic dendritic cells (DCs) were induced in the tolerant recipients with the blockade of CD40-CD40L costimulation. Mouse heterotopic heart transplantation was performed. DCs were sorted from rejected and tolerant recipients using magnetic-activated cell sorting. Their expression o...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Jiang XF,Cui ZM,Zhu L,Guo DW,Sun WY,Lin L,Wang XF,Tang YF,Liang J

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Limy bile syndrome is a rare condition in which the gallbladder is filled with a paste-like radiopaque material. The presence of limy bile in the common bile duct is rare. A 72-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with epigastric pain and jaundice. Plain abdominal radiography on admission showed a radiopaque ma...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Sasaki T,Kato D,Matsuoka N,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopic Heller myotomy with antireflux procedure seems the procedure of choice in the treatment of patients with esophageal achalasia. Persistent or recurrent symptoms occur in 10% to 20% of patients. Few reports on reoperation after failed Heller myotomy have been published. No author has reported the realizatio...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Rossetti G,del Genio G,Maffettone V,Fei L,Brusciano L,Limongelli P,Pizza F,Tolone S,Di Martino M,del Genio F,del Genio A

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in late adult life. It occurs most frequently in the extremities (70%), followed by the retroperitoneum (16%). The occurrence of MFH in the spermatic cord is extremely rare (approximately 50 cases in the literature). We are reporting one case ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Abou-Jaoude M,El Ali M

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the outcome of stapled, functional, end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) for the reconstruction of right hemicolectomy. We enrolled 204 patients who underwent a right hemicolectomy for colon carcinomas or adenomas by open surgery. One hundred two patients received an FEEA...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Sameshima S,Koketsu S,Yoneyama S,Miyato H,Kaji T,Sawada T

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proportion of patients on dialysis with multiple access procedures, failed transplant(s), or no suitable sites for conventional arteriovenous (AV) fistula is increasing. We report on 4 patients at our institution requiring unusual measures to achieve vascular access for dialysis. All 4 patients had temporary femor...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Akoh JA,Riaz M

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:99mTc-MIBI-guided detection of abnormal parathyroid glands in primary hyperparathyroidism (1-HPT) has become a popular and effective technique, but its efficacy for detecting the ectopic glands of secondary hyperparathyroidism (2-HPT) is still controversial. Of the 2-HPT cases from 2000 to 2004, 14 ectopic parathyroid...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Takeyama H,Shioya H,Ogi S,Yokoyama K,Yamamoto H,Odaka M,Sato S,Kinoshita S,Uchida K,Morikawa T

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of carcinoid syndrome in a patient receiving treatment for a malignant non-B-cell tumor of the pancreas is presented, and a survival of >14 years is noted. The probable cause is discussed. The literature is reviewed. It was found that such a presentation is rare, and long-term survival in these cases exceedingl...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Sreevathsa MR,Choudhury A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A gallstone ileus is an unusual form of bowel obstruction. Colonic gallstone ileus is rare, difficult to diagnose, and still has a high mortality rate. We present a case of biliary ileus caused by an impacted gallstone, causing necrosis and perforation of the rectosigmoid junction. A Hartmann's procedure was performed...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Van Kerschaver O,Van Maele V,Vereecken L,Kint M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Benign tracheal stenosis is responsible for considerable morbidity, and it is difficult to treat. Our objective is to present the results of surgical treatment. This was a retrospective chart review from the tertiary care center on Head and Neck Surgery in Hospital Ana Costa. We performed a retrospective review of 19 ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Dedivitis R,Pfvetzenreiter EG Jr,Sertorio CB

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiofrequency ablation of the liver for primary and metastatic disease is used for patients who are not candidates for resection or in conjunction with resection. The technique is simple, and the morbidity rate is low. A case of intrahepatic pseudoaneurysm after radiofrequency ablation of a centrally located hepatoce...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Datta RV

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare two preoperative staging procedures of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): one using positron emission tomography (PET) and one using conventional imaging studies. Accuracy, effects on patient management, and costs were calculated. Four hundred thirteen consecutive patients with NS...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Nosotti M,Castellani M,Longari V,Chella B,Baisi A,Rosso L,Santambrogio L

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplantation (SPK) is considered an extremely effective and well-established therapeutic option for selected patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD), secondary to type 1 diabetes. Vascular complications in pancreas transplantation are more common than in any other solid organ t...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Vlachos K,Mitsis M,El Tayar A,Papalois V,Hakim N

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the first publication of a rare benign tumor; mesenteric panniculitis causing acute on chronic ischemic bowel injury. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Hobson ML,Johari AS,Woon W,Haghighi KS

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The management of the stenosis of the pancreaticojejunostomy is dictated by the state of the anastomosis and the residual pancreas, endocrine, and exocrine pancreatic function. We report a case of a 23-year-old woman who presented with recurrent attacks of acute pancreatitis. Four years ago, she was diagnosed with pan...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kuroki T,Tajima Y,Tsutsumi R,Adachi T,Kitasato A,Hamasaki K,Kanematsu T

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydatid disease, which is caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosis, is endemic in certain parts of the world in which humans and sheep live in proximity. Hydatid cysts occur most often in the liver, and affliction with multiple cysts is rare. We present the case of a 48-year-old woman with 55 hydatid cysts (47 i...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ezer A,Kilic D,Oguzkurt L,Nursal TZ,Moray G

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:NO is an important mediator in the generalized inflammatory response of the body during sepsis and septic shock. We investigated the possible effects of L-arginine and aminoguanidine on plasma NO levels and the interaction between NO levels and lung tissue damage and blood gases in sepsis. Fifty Wistar male rats were ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ceran S,Erikoglu M,Sahin M,Sunam GS,Gölcük M,Pasaoğlu H,Avsar F,Hücümenoglu S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura is a rare clinical entity. Approximately 600 such cases have been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study was to review the surgical outcome of this disease. This is a retrospective review of seven cases of solitary fibrous tumor of the pleura. There were five women a...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Saha SP

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Induction of transplant tolerance is a clinically desirable goal. To provide unbiased insight into transplant tolerance, we analyzed gene expression profiling in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from recipients of living-donor liver transplants (LDLTs) who had retained an immune tolerance with a well-functioning gra...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kawasaki M,Iwasaki M,Koshiba T,Fujino M,Hara Y,Kitazawa Y,Kimura H,Uemoto S,Li XK,Tanaka K

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00