abstract：:The effectiveness of low-molecular weight heparin CY 216 in the prophylaxis of fatal pulmonary embolism in patients undergoing general surgery was assessed in a multicentre, double-blind, randomized, clinical trial against placebo. A total of 4,498 patients aged over 40 undergoing general surgery were enrolled in the ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Pezzuoli G,Neri Serneri GG,Settembrini P,Coggi G,Olivari N,Buzzetti G,Chierichetti S,Scotti A,Scatigna M,Carnovali M

更新日期：1989-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A subcutaneously placed afferent jejunl loop pexis, which is often performed during a hepaticojejunostomy, opens a route to the biliary tract, through which appropriate instruments can be passed should postoperative complications arise, requiring a choledochoscopy, the removal of calculi, and for the dilatation of the...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Takada T,Yasuda H,Uchiyama K,Hasegawa H,Shikata J,Kuniyasu Y

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The influence of exogenous insulin on oxidation of U-14C-glucose was investigated by monitoring the production of 14CO2 in septic rats. Ten Wistar rats underwent ligation of the distal third of the caecum and the ligated caecum was punctured with a 21-G needle (septic rats: group S). A group of ten rats was not subjec...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Iriyama K,Kihata M,Asami H,Azuma T,Suzuki H

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A consecutive series of 385 patients with intussusception treated between January 1, 1982 and December 31, 1987 was analysed. Male patients predominated over female by a ratio of 2.2:1. Seventy nine per cent of patients were under 12 months of age. There was no seasonal variation in the incidence of intussusception. R...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Kim YS,Rhu JH

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hürthle cell neoplasms (HNC) of the thyroid gland are uncommon, but potentially malignant lesions. Opinion is divided as to their most suitable surgical treatment. In the ten-year period between 1976 and 1986, 46 patients with Hürthle cell tumor underwent surgery in our Department. Preoperative diagnosis was made by f...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Marzano LA,Finelli L,Marranzini A,Lupoli G,La Manna S,Zarrilli S,Zarrilli L

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two children, both girls, aged 11 and 16 with a postoperative biliary fistula and cholelithiasis, choledochal cyst and common bile duct stones have undergone endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST), leading to a rapid recovery from their pathologies, thanks to cooperative work. In reviewing the literature we have not come acr...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Gökçora IH,Ormeci N,Dökmecí A,Barlas M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of the 365 surgical techniques performed on the aorto-iliac area in 354 patients, 448 extremities were revascularized by means of the insertion of a prosthesis as a by-pass, and 165 by thromboendarterectomy (TEA), either global or ilio-femoral. The patency rate at five years was 83% for prostheses, and 72% for TEAs, s...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Lazaro T,Gesto R,Fernández Valderrama I,Fonseca JL,Lozano P,Porto J

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis of pancreatic duct carcinoma is determined mainly by the degree of local invasion, particularly of the portal system and/or associated arteries supplying the carcinoma. Intraoperative (25-36.5 Gy of betatron) and/or external (14.4-25.6 Gy, preoperatively, and 24-61.2 Gy, postoperatively, using lineac pho...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Manabe T,Baba N,Nonaka A,Asano N,Yamaki K,Shibamoto Y,Takahashi M,Abe M,Tobe T

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and forty-one hip fracture patients over 70 years of age still living at home at the moment of the accident were followed prospectively until three months postoperatively. The patients were admitted to the department over a five year period (1978-1983). One hundred and forty-four patients returned home. In...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Broos PL,Stappaerts KH,Luiten EJ,Gruwez JA

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The infiltration of extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma along the bile duct wall was studied in 29 resection cases. Histologically, spreading took place by mucosal infiltration in one case, mucosal and transmural in three, and transmural in 25. The average microscopic infiltrating distance from the gross margin of the tu...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Shimada H,Niimoto S,Matsuba A,Nakagawara G,Kobayashi M,Tsuchiya S

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A retrospective analysis of 1,856 patients treated by esophageal achalasia in 23 different surgical departments from seven countries is reported. The predominant symptom was dysphagia (100%), pain, vomiting and weight loss (76.1%). The most useful diagnostic methods were: barium meal (85%), manometry (100%), endoscopy...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Moreno González E,Garcia Alvarez A,Landa Garcia I,Gómez Gutierrez M,Rico Selas P,Garcia Garcia I,Jover Navalón JM,Arias Diaz J

更新日期：1988-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and seven patients aged from 37 to 65 years with noninflammatory breast cancer treated by surgery without radiation were studied over a ten year period with a view to forecasting the prognosis on the basis of the immune status and treatment. The immunocompetence or immune status was studied in 121 patients...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Reynier J,Bazin JC,Bizzini B,Villet R,Chany C,Leandri S

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of the umbilical cord in the birth canal either by prolapse or as a funis presentation is a potential obstetrical catastrophe. The contact hysteroscope is a tool which permits rapid and decisive assessment of the position of the cord or of the presenting part. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Tchabo JG

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fracture of the penis is a rare injury, only 135 patients having been reported by 1985. Our recent experience with six patients who underwent emergency surgery, has been documented. The results of treatment were excellent with complete recovery of function. The study recommends operative management as the treatment of...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Taha SA,Sharayah A,Kamal BA,Salem AA,Khwaja S

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From April 1985 to March 1986 there were 48 cases of laser breast operations. Twelve cases of breast cancer were treated by modified radical mastectomy using a CO2 laser. Another twelve cases of breast cancer were treated conventionally using a scalped and electrocautery for the purpose of comparison. Laser surgery of...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Wang YH

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This preliminary study included five patients with a history of haematemesis resulting from rupture of oesophageal varices complicating schistosomal hepatic fibrosis. Simultaneous measurements were taken of the endoscopic variceal pressure (EVP) and the free portal pressure (FPP) obtained by the cannulation of a mesen...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Karara K,el-Gendi MA,Gertsch P,Mosimann R

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present report is to demonstrate the results of conservative surgical treatment in twelve patients with postvagotomy syndrome (PVS). The reconstructive operation performed in each case depended on the preexisting drainage procedure. Out of eight patients who had undergone vagotomy and gastrojejunost...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Rossonis GA,Fatsis ME,Tsioulias GJ,Rossonis SG

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From 1969 through 1984, 304 case of early gastric cancer (EGC) were resected. Nodal status was studied in 272 cases in which lymph node dissection was performed. The lymph nodes were negative for metastasis in 90% of the cases. In 7%, metastasis was noted in the Group 1 lymph nodes alone and in 3%, as far as the Group...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Habu H,Takeshita K,Sunagawa M,Endo M

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The history of inguinal herniorrhaphy certainly presents some peculiar aspects. Until the 18th century this disease was studied with interest and found a place in the books of several important authors, but in practice it was treated by empiricists and barbers. We must recognize however that some of their surgical met...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Premuda L

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven patients with gastric leiomyosarcoma (LMS) and leiomyoblastoma (LMB) were seen at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in the period 1970-1983. The natural history, clinical presentation, radiologic findings, histopathologic features and treatment modalities of these patients are discussed. The anato...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Abbas JS,Massad M,Mufarrij A,Saksouk F,Kulaylat M

更新日期：1986-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and thirty patients, treated by resection for bronchial carcinoma, were analysed. The histological examination showed in 80% a squamous cell carcinoma, in 11.3% an adenocarcinoma, in 5.3% a large cell and in 3.4% a small cell carcinoma. There was a great difference between preoperative and postsurgical TNM...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Oehy K,Vogt B

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:About half of 361 patients with intrahepatic stones had recurrent stone(s) requiring additional surgery in the past 10 years. In order to cope with this problem, a new tube referred to as the KMC (Kaohsiung Medical College) tube was developed to allow the removal of stones without additional surgery. This tube was imp...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ker CG,Sheen PC

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of regional therapy are to increase the exposure of regional confined cancers to drugs and to decrease their systemic levels. Two main approaches are available: intra-vascular and intra-lymphatic (I.L.) therapy. The former is comprised of different methods of delivering chemo-radio therapeutic agents directly...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Rossi CR,Nitti D,Favretti F,Lise M

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Total parenteral nutrition or elemental diet has frequently replaced the use of a proximal stoma. Since 1969, data on patients receiving these non-residue nutritional methods have been collated daily; there were 63 patients where the surgeon believed that a proximal stoma would otherwise have been indicated. In 35 pat...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Hagen J,Deitel M,McIntyre JA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The standard surgical approach to multiple polyposis has been a total proctocolectomy and an end ileostomy because of the premalignant nature of the disease. This operation has been successful, but has resulted in a significant amount of psychological trauma due to the presence of an abdominal stoma. For that reason, ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Coran AG,Jordan FT,Wesley JR

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of one hundred consecutive patients who underwent prosthetic repair of inguinal hernia through a preperitoneal approach is reported. In 49% the hernia was recurrent. A large prosthetic sheet (Dacron or Teflon) is placed between the peritoneal sac and the wall, to cover the inguinal, femoral and hypogastric re...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Van Damme JP

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A totally implantable system was used for prolonged intravenous treatment in patients whose peripheral veins could no longer be punctured. Our experience showed this device, which was used for short periods in 20 patients, to be an effective solution to the problem of permanent venous access. ...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Dauplat J,Condat P,Giraud B

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of two cases with concomitant secondary hyperparathyroidism and thyroid cancer. Despite previously published reports of a possible association between primary hyperparathyroidism and non-medullary thyroid cancer, we believe that such an association is coincidental....

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Linos DA,Ziroyannis PN

更新日期：1985-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is an additional risk factor in surgical patients. The mortality rate in obese patients is high (3.6% in my series) and the morbidity is much higher. These patients may be prediabetic, diabetic, hypertensive or atherosclerotic and they are liable to develop postoperative coronary thromboses and chest complicat...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Abdel-Moneim RI

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cases with concurrent pheochromocytoma and renal artery stenosis, two "surgically curable" hypertensive disorders, are rare. The stenosis is generally secondary to direct compression or stretching of the renal artery by the tumor. Five such cases are reported. Sometimes the tumor and the renal artery stenosis occur in...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Del Gaudio A

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new classification of proximal bile duct tumors mainly based on endo- and exobiliary neoplastic invasion, indicating radical or palliative surgery is proposed. Fifty-eight patients underwent radical (12) or palliative (46) surgery. The 5-year survival rate of patients treated radically is 40% compared to 0% in patie...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Gazzaniga GM,Faggioni A,Filauro M

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The results of a European survey on pneumatic dilatation in the treatment of achalasia have been compiled from a questionnaire completed by 18 different surgical teams. The total number of patients investigated was 2,161. Surgical treatment was prescribed by 94% of teams, whereas pneumatic dilatation was only prescrib...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Monges B,Grimaud JC,Richieri JP,Botti G,Salducci J

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of cardiac tamponade as the first manifestation of bronchogenic adenocarcinoma is presented. Diagnosis of metastatic pericarditis with effusion was made by echocardiography and cytology of the pericarditis fluid. Because of rapid recurrence of the effusion, a pericardial window was created. This operation was w...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Van Schil P,Peeters P,Seghers K

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas with elevated serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is presented. The diagnosis was reached using histopathological techniques. AFP was positive in the tumor specimen, immunohistochemically. Serum AFP had fallen temporarily after surgery and chemotherapy. The patient survived 6....

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Ono J,Sakamoto H,Sakoda K,Yagi Y,Hagio S,Sato E,Katsuki T

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The skin bacterial flora of subjects who scrub their hands routinely was compared to subjects who usually do not scrub their hands, to determine the influence of the surgical scrub on the skin bacterial population. Aerobic, anaerobic and yeast cultures of 15 surgical residents and 15 internal medicine residents were o...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Coelho JC,Lerner H,Murad I

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors give a brief review of the pathologic anatomy, the incidence and distribution, the probable etiologic factors in the development of spondylolysis and spondylisthesis, and a description of the clinical syndrome of this abnormality. It is pointed out that there are two distinct parts to the clinical syndrome...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Johnson AC,Power TC

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No topic in the field of vascular surgery evokes more controversy than the management of the patient with asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis. The fact remains, however, that patients can and do develop stroke without any antecedent TIA, and there is no definite and predictable way to identify the stroke-prone group....

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Batson RC,Sottiurai VS

更新日期：1984-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive jaundice in patients with chronic pancreatitis still constitutes a surgical problem deserving the attention of many specialized centers throughout the world. Out of a series of 149 patients operated upon for chronic pancreatitis, 45 (30.2%) with common duct stricture secondary to pancreatic disease have be...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： da Cunha JE,Bacchella T,Mott CB,Jukemura J,Abdo EE,Machado MC

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-seven patients operated on for cancer of the stomach with locoregional spread, i.e. invasion of adjacent tissue and/or lymph node metastases, have been studied in order to evaluate whether the surgeon's intraoperative assessment of "curative resection" was of any significance with respect to postoperative survi...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Viste A,Lillestøl J,Søreide O

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents thermography as a useful method for the determination of regional thermal variations, during the pre- and postoperative periods, in the surgery and pathology of the hand. This method can give, directly or indirectly, very valuable information for both diagnosis and prognosis, and at times, can give...

journal_title：International surgery

authors： Pernet A,Villano JB

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00