abstract：AIMS:To describe the extremely rare case of an adenomyoma of the papilla of Vater. CASE REPORT:A 42-year-old woman was hospitalized for epigastralgia and high fever. The clinical presentation and endoscopic, biochemical, and radiologic findings led to the diagnostic impression of a dysfunction of the papilla of Vater....

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Kayahara M,Ohta T,Kitagawa H,Miwa K,Urabe T,Murata T

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysgerminomas of the ovary rarely metastasize to abdominal viscera and when they do, the involvement is a part of a disseminated disease. A 30-year-old woman developed isolated duodenopancreatic dysgerminoma 14 years after salpingo-oophorectomy. The clinical picture was complicated by the presence of tuberculous lesio...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ramesh H,Philip M,Jacob G,Lekha V,Venugopal A,Mahadevan P

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The management of patients with silent or asymptomatic gallstones remains controversial. The objective of this study is to determine the complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed to treat patients under 50 years of age with asymptomatic gallstones. METHOD:207 patients, 13-49 years of age ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Coelho JC,Vizzoto AO,Salvalaggio PR,Tolazzi AR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Oesophageal intubation remains one of the principal methods of palliation for an obstructing oesophageal carcinoma. We present a case which illustrates a rare but fatal complication of this procedure. METHODS:A 60-year-old female with oesophageal cancer presented with total dysphagia 9 months following...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Evans JD,Halloran CM,Mansour P,Zeiderman MR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present study was designed to evaluate the effects of perioperative treatment with TNP-470 on the resistance of colonic anastomoses. TNP-470 is a drug that was developed as an inhibitor of angiogenesis. METHODS:A colonic anastomosis was constructed in Sprague-Dawley rats. From 4 days before surgery to 4 days ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： García-Olmo DC,Payá J,García-Olmo D

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors reported the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detection of manganese (Mn) deposition in the basal ganglia of a pancreatoduodenectomized patient following 30-day parenteral nutrition. A multi-trace element supplement solution including 20 micromol Mn/day was parenterally administered for 30 days postoperati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Iwase K,Kondoh H,Higaki J,Tanaka Y,Yoshikawa M,Hori S,Osuga K,Kamiike W

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sarcomas of the esophagus are rare representing 0.1-1.5% of all esophageal tumors. We report a case of malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) of the esophagus in a 60-year-old woman. METHODS:The diagnosis was made preoperatively on endoscopic biopsy and confirmed after tumor resection by immunohist...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Manger T,Pross M,Haeckel C,Lippert H

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To compare the diagnostic value of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the differentiation of malignant from benign masses in the pancreatic head. METHODS:Within 14 months 95 prospective patients with masses in the pancreatic head were assigned for preoperative...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Glasbrenner B,Schwarz M,Pauls S,Preclik G,Beger HG,Adler G

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:In the present study, we investigated the acute and late phases of splenic circulation after spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (SPDP) involving the division of splenic vessels. METHODS:An acute phase of splenic circulation was evaluated by laser flow meter and the late phase was estimated by (99m)...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sato Y,Shimoda S,Takeda N,Tanaka N,Hatakeyama K

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Primary distal bile duct adenocarcinomas (DBDAs) are unusual neoplasms, necessitating pancreaticoduodenectomy for cure. The aims of this study were to evaluate the prognostic importance of lymphatic and perineural invasion, long-term outcome of patients after resection, and differences in outcome with h...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Bortolasi L,Burgart LJ,Tsiotos GG,Luque-De León E,Sarr MG

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Strictureplasty (SP) or miniresective 'bowel-sparing' techniques (MR) can prevent the risk of intestinal stomia and short bowel syndrome in patients affected by Crohn's disease (CD). The aim of this study was to analyze the perioperative morbidity and mortality in 104 of 138 consecutive patients treated...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sampietro GM,Cristaldi M,Porretta T,Montecamozzo G,Danelli P,Taschieri AM

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perianal warts are common, and may be extensive. Electrocoagulation is a recognised management option. METHOD:A 20-year-old male underwent electrocautery of extensive perianal warts. He presented 3 months postoperatively with constipation and inability to defecate. Examination revealed severe perianal stric...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Ammori BJ,Ausobsky JR

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To prove further the safety of primary closure of the common bile duct. METHOD:Twenty patients among 99 common bile duct explorations underwent primary closure. Pre- and postoperative liver function test, ultrasound and intraoperative cholangiography data, operation time, postoperative complications and the length...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Tu Z,Li J,Xin H,Zhu Q,Cai T

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic strategies to prevent port site recurrences in laparoscopy surgery of malignancies have not been investigated until now. METHODS:The effects of taurolidine, heparin, and povidone iodine on the growth of rat and human colon adenocarcinoma as well as gallbladder carcinoma were investigated in vitr...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Jacobi CA,Peter FJ,Wenger FA,Ordemann J,Müller JM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:We report an unusual case of metastatic testicular germ cell tumor with its unusual presentation. METHOD:A patient presented to the San Joaquin General Hospital with gastrointestinal bleeding and obstruction and a testicular mass is described. The patient's clinical course is followed and the literature...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hofflander R,Beckes D,Kapre S,Matolo N,Liu S

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The symptoms of necrolytic migratory erythema, diabetes, stomatitis, weight loss and diarrhoea represent the glucagonoma syndrome which has been recognized since the early 1970s. Because of its rarity (1 case/20-200 million population) late diagnosis is frequent which leads to a poor prognosis. The case described, ori...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Nightingale KJ,Davies MG,Kingsnorth AN

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surgical management of gastroesophageal reflux disease has been simplified by the availability of minimally invasive techniques to treat this condition. The indications and selection of patients remain the same as for open surgery and initial results with laparoscopic antireflux surgery show long-term results equa...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Hinder RA,Smith SL,Klingler PJ,Branton SA,Floch NR,Seelig MH

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:External drainage is the traditional surgical therapy for infected pancreatic pseudocyst, although associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. In this study it was determined whether internal drainage is feasible with acceptable postoperative morbidity and recurrence rates. METHODS:A retrospective c...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Boerma D,van Gulik TM,Obertop H,Gouma DJ

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Different results and opinions exist concerning the use of a standard or an extended lymphadenectomy, and about the indications for portal vein resection in the surgical treatment of pancreatic cancer. The site of recurrence of pancreatic cancer may help to define the usefulness of different treatments in av...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Pedrazzoli S,Pasquali C,Sperti C

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and IL-8 have been thought to play a pivotal role in the propagation of severe acute pancreatitis (AP) and the development of its systemic complications, particularly acute lung injury. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of pretreatment with hydrocortisone on the p...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Osman MO,Jacobsen NO,Kristensen JU,Larsen CG,Jensen SL

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To propose guidelines for treatment based on the study of early and late outcome after various surgical procedures for sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis (SEP). PRIMARY BACKGROUND DATA: SEP is rare. The main complication is intestinal obstruction. Ideal treatment is resection of the membrane, whenever possi...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Célicout B,Levard H,Hay J,Msika S,Fingerhut A,Pelissier E

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intestinal barrier function is considered to play an important role in protecting the penetration of luminal antigens, associated with the development of secondary infection and sepsis and the initiation of the multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The intestinal mucosal barrier against luminal macromolecules and m...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Sun Z,Wang X,Andersson R

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative chemotherapy and to investigate the relationship between the histopathologic response and prognosis in patients with colorectal carcinoma. Thirty-six previously untreated patients with advanced colorectal carcinoma were consecutively enrolled in this stu...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Kumagai K,Shimizu K,Masuo K,Yamagata K,Tanaka T

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The optimal treatment of common bile duct (CBD) stones is controversial, and depends on local expertise, the patient's medical condition and the time of diagnosis. Current practice entails a wide variation in the duration of leaving T tubes in place, anywhere from 7 to 30 days, and in the time to postoperati...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Stein DE,Sclafani SJ,Kral JG

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Since carcinoma of the esophagus is usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, many cases of esophageal cancer are beyond possible radical resection and only palliative treatment can be performed in such cases. Therefore, a great deal of discussion has taken place concerning indications for treatment modality, ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Iwasa M,Ohmori Y,Iwasa Y,Yamamoto A,Inoue A,Maeda H,Kume M,Ogoshi S,Nishioka A,Ogawa Y,Yoshida S

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the fact that laparoscopic hernia repair was already described in 1979, its value has still not been well defined. The standard treatment for uncomplicated primary hernia repair in Europe is an open anterior approach (i.e. Shouldice), and 'tension-free' mesh plug repair in the USA. At present, posterior mesh i...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Krähenbühl L,Schäfer M,Feodorovici MA,Büchler MW

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The monocyte/macrophage plays a key role in the network of immune reactions. Dependent on activation, it is able to produce various cytokines which act on other cells of the immune system in the sense of upregulation or downregulation. In addition, it presents antigens by the HLA-DR molecule as an initial trigger of a...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Haupt W,Riese J,Mehler C,Weber K,Zowe M,Hohenberger W

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:The surgical treatment of duodenogastric reflux (DGR), resistant to medical therapy, in patients with intact stomach is difficult to standardize. The aim of this study is to present our experience on 5 patients, all cholecystectomized, with severe DGR disease treated surgically. METHODS:Out of a group ...

journal_title：Digestive surgery

authors： Civello IM,Brisinda G,Palermo A,Agresti M,Minelli S,Sganga G,Maria G

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00