Search Results - "Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England"

Laboratory risk indicator for necrotising fasciitis (LRINEC) score for the assessment of early necrotising fasciitis: a systematic review of the literature by Bechar, J, Sepehripour, S, Hardwicke, J, Filobbos, G

“…Introduction Early operative debridement of necrotising fasciitis is a major outcome determinant. Identification and diagnosis of such patients can be…”
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Hartmann's procedure, reversal and rate of stoma-free survival by Hallam, S, Mothe, B S, Tirumulaju, Rmr

“…Background Hartmann's procedure is a commonly performed operation for complicated left colon diverticulitis or malignancy. The timing for reversal of…”
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A short history of robotic surgery by Lane, Tim

“…A concise review of the use of robotic technology to enhance surgery…”
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Penetrating neck injuries: a guide to evaluation and management by Nowicki, J L, Stew, B, Ooi, E

“…Introduction Penetrating neck injury is a relatively uncommon trauma presentation with the potential for significant morbidity and possible mortality. There…”
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Near-infrared autofluorescence imaging to detect parathyroid glands in thyroid surgery by Ladurner, R, Al Arabi, N, Guendogar, U, Hallfeldt, Kkj, Stepp, H, Gallwas, Jks

“…Objective To identify and save parathyroid glands during thyroidectomy by displaying their autofluorescence. Methods Autofluorescence imaging was carried out…”
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The ASA classification and peri-operative risk by Fitz-Henry, Jo

“…The ASA classification is an assessment of the patient’s preoperative physical status. On its own, the ASA classification of physical status is not a predictor…”
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Systemic neoadjuvant chemotherapy in modern pancreatic cancer treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Rangarajan, K, Pucher, P H, Armstrong, T, Bateman, A, Hamady, Zzr

“…Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma remains a disease with a poor prognosis despite advances in surgery and systemic therapies. Neoadjuvant therapy strategies are…”
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Which mesh for hernia repair? by Brown, C N, Finch, J G

“…The concept of using a mesh to repair hernias was introduced over 50 years ago. Mesh repair is now standard in most countries and widely accepted as superior…”
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Fracture admission trends in England over a ten-year period by Jennison, T, Brinsden, M

“…Fractures are a common reason for admission to hospital around the world. Varying incidences have been reported but these are mainly based on small studies…”
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A systematic review of the prognostic value of lymph node ratio, number of positive nodes and total nodes examined in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma by Elshaer, M, Gravante, G, Kosmin, M, Riaz, A, Al-Bahrani, A

“…BACKGROUND Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is the most common pancreatic cancer. Five-year overall survival is currently 3.3-6.0%. The aim of this review was…”
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Patterns of metastasis in follicular thyroid carcinoma and the difference between early and delayed presentation by Parameswaran, R, Shulin Hu, J, Min En, N, Tan, W B, Yuan, N K

“…Introduction Follicular thyroid cancer (FTC) has a good prognosis if treated early. The aim of this study was to look at the difference in outcomes in those…”
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Complications of biliary-enteric anastomoses by Kadaba, R S, Bowers, K A, Khorsandi, S, Hutchins, R R, Abraham, A T, Sarker, S-J, Bhattacharya, S, Kocher, H M

“…INTRODUCTION Biliary-enteric anastomoses are performed for a range of indications and may result in early and late complications. The aim of this study was to…”
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Anatomy in a modern medical curriculum by Turney, B W

“…Anatomy in undergraduate education has been in decline for many years. Some suggest that it has fallen below a safe level. Balances between detail and safety,…”
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Dieulafoy's lesion: current trends in diagnosis and management by Baxter, M, Aly, E H

“…Dieulafoy's lesion is a relatively rare, but potentially life-threatening, condition. It accounts for 1-2% of acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, but…”
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Prophylactic antibiotics in acute pancreatitis: endless debate by Mourad, M M, Evans, Rpt, Kalidindi, V, Navaratnam, R, Dvorkin, L, Bramhall, S R

“…INTRODUCTION The development of pancreatic infection is associated with the development of a deteriorating disease with subsequent high morbidity and…”
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Severe acute pancreatitis: eight fundamental steps revised according to the 'PANCREAS' acronym by Gomes, C A, Di Saverio, S, Sartelli, M, Segallini, E, Cilloni, N, Pezzilli, R, Pagano, N, Gomes, F C, Catena, F

“…Severe acute pancreatitis remains a life-threatening condition, responsible for many disorders of homeostasis and organ dysfunction. By means of a mnemonic…”
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Risk factors for leak, complications and mortality after ileocolic anastomosis: comparison of two anastomotic techniques by Sánchez-Guillén, L, Frasson, M, García-Granero, Á, Pellino, G, Flor-Lorente, B, Álvarez-Sarrado, E, García-Granero, E

“…There are no definitive data concerning the ideal configuration of ileocolic anastomosis. Aim of this study was to identify perioperative risk factors for…”
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A systematic review of enhanced recovery protocols in colorectal surgery by Rawlinson, A, Kang, P, Evans, J, Khanna, A

“…Colorectal surgery has been associated with a complication rate of 15-20% and mean post-operative inpatient stays of 6-11 days. The principles of enhanced…”
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Laparoscopic vs open surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic: what are the risks? by Hadjittofi, C, Seraj, S S, Uddin, A, Ali, Z J, Antonas, P L, Fisher, R J, Parekh, K P, Lovett, B, Ahmad, A

“…The initial intercollegiate surgical guidance from the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant changes to practice. Avoidance of laparoscopy…”
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The relationship between temperature and hip and wrist fracture incidence by Johnson, N A, Stirling, Erb, Alexander, M, Dias, J J

“…Predicting when fracture incidence will rise assists in healthcare planning and delivery of preventative strategies. The aim of this study was to investigate…”
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