Search Results - "MacLean, Anthony"
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Postoperative Complications Following Surgery for Rectal Cancer
Published in Annals of surgery (01-05-2010)“…This systematic review was designed to determine postoperative complication rates of radical surgery for rectal cancer (abdominal perineal resection and…”
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Classic and Novel Histopathologic Risk Factors for Lymph Node Metastasis in T1 Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-09-2021)“…Treatment of endoscopically resected T1 colorectal cancers is based on the risk of lymph node metastasis. Risk is based on histopathologic features, although…”
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A validated metabolomic signature for colorectal cancer: exploration of the clinical value of metabolomics
Published in British journal of cancer (27-09-2016)“…Background: Timely diagnosis and classification of colorectal cancer (CRC) are hindered by unsatisfactory clinical assays. Our aim was to construct a…”
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Self-Expanding Metal Stents Do Not Adversely Affect Long-term Outcomes in Acute Malignant Large-Bowel Obstruction: A Retrospective Analysis
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-02-2022)“…Self-expanding metal stents as a bridge to surgery in acute malignant large-bowel obstruction has gained popularity. However, long-term oncologic outcomes have…”
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Decreasing Colectomy Rates for Ulcerative Colitis: A Population-Based Time Trend Study
Published in The American journal of gastroenterology (01-12-2012)“…Colectomy rates for ulcerative colitis (UC) have been inconsistently reported. We assessed temporal trends of colectomy rates for UC, stratified by emergent…”
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Improved Survival in a Cohort of Patients Aged 75 Years and Older With Fecal Immunochemical Testing–Detected Colorectal Cancer
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-04-2023)“…Fecal immunochemical testing is an accepted form of colorectal cancer screening and is recommended for adults up to the age of 75 years in Canadian guidelines…”
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Postoperative Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use and Intestinal Anastomotic Dehiscence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-11-2016)“…BACKGROUND:Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used analgesics in colorectal surgery. Controversy exists regarding the potential association…”
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Colonoscopy Following Nonoperative Management of Uncomplicated Diverticulitis May Not Be Warranted
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-11-2013)“…BACKGROUND:Following the nonoperative management of acute diverticulitis, guidelines recommend routine follow-up colonoscopy; however, evidence to support this…”
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Efficacy of perioperative chemotherapy in resected colorectal liver metastasis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in European journal of surgical oncology (01-12-2021)“…Nearly half of patients with colorectal cancer develop liver metastases. Radical resection of colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) offers the best chance of…”
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Patient and disease characteristics, treatment practices and oncologic outcomes among patients with colorectal cancer: a population-based analysis
Published in Canadian journal of surgery (01-02-2023)“…The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing among young adults. We sought to report on patient and disease characteristics, treatment practice…”
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Expedited discharge in uncomplicated acute appendicitis: Decreasing the length of stay while maintaining quality
Published in The American journal of surgery (01-05-2019)“…An expedited discharge protocol for uncomplicated appendicitis was developed at a Canadian academic hospital to determine if patients could be safely…”
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Postoperative Complications and Mortality Following Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis
Published in Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology (01-11-2011)“…Background & Aims Complications after colectomy for ulcerative colitis (UC) have not been well characterized in large, population-based studies. We…”
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Adhesive small bowel obstruction: epidemiology, biology and prevention
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-08-2007)“…Intraabdominal adhesions develop after abdominal surgery as part of the normal healing processes that occur after damage to the peritoneum. Over the last 2…”
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A quantitative multimodal metabolomic assay for colorectal cancer
Published in BMC cancer (04-01-2018)“…Early diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) simplifies treatment and improves treatment outcomes. We previously described a diagnostic metabolomic biomarker…”
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A 30-day prospective audit of all inpatient complications following acute care surgery: How well do we really perform?
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-04-2020)“…Acute care surgery (ACS) and emergency general surgery (EGS) services must provide timely care and intervention for patients who have some of the most…”
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Bowel obstructions and incisional hernias following trauma laparotomy and the nonoperative therapy of solid organ injuries: A retrospective population-based analysis
Published in The journal of trauma and acute care surgery (01-09-2015)“…Small bowel obstruction (SBO) and incisional hernia (IH) represent the most common long-term complications of laparotomy. They may also be more common among…”
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Bowel Obstruction Following Appendectomy What is the True Incidence?
Published in Annals of surgery (01-07-2009)“…Appendicitis is a common problem that is typically treated with an appendectomy. Following abdominal surgery, adhesions may form and may cause a subsequent…”
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Can we improve the efficiency of care in patients with colorectal cancer from the time of their initial referral for colonoscopy to surgical resection?
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-02-2019)“…Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of colon adenocarcinoma are distressing to patients and clinicians alike. Of 224 patients with resected colon cancer…”
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Assessing resectability of colorectal liver metastases: How do different subspecialties interpret the same data?
Published in Canadian Journal of Surgery (01-08-2018)“…Multimodal treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs) relies on precise upfront assessment of resectability. Variability in the definition of resectable…”
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Morbidity and Mortality Following Colorectal Surgery in Patients With End-Stage Renal Failure: A Population-Based Study
Published in Diseases of the colon & rectum (01-11-2010)“…PURPOSE:The risk of abdominal surgery in patients with end-stage renal failure is poorly defined. Our objective was to describe outcomes of colorectal surgery…”
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