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Heller myotomy vs Heller myotomy plus Dor fundoplication : Cost-utility analysis of a randomized trial by TORQUATI, A, LUTFI, R, KHAITAN, L, SHARP, K. W, RICHARDS, W. O

“…The addition of a Dor antireflux procedure reduces the risk of pathologic gastroesophageal reflux (GER) by ninefold following laparoscopic Heller myotomy for…”
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Management of general surgical problems in patients with left ventricular assist devices by Eckhauser, A E, Melvin, W V, Sharp, K W

“…Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a major health issue resulting in significant patient morbidity and mortality. Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) are…”
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Evaluation of long-term surgical site occurrences in ventral hernia repair: implications of preoperative site independent MRSA infection by Baucom, R. B., Ousley, J., Oyefule, O. O., Stewart, M. K., Phillips, S. E., Browman, K. K., Sharp, K. W., Holzman, M. D., Poulose, B. K.

“…Purpose Previous work demonstrated that prior MRSA infection [MRSA(+)] is associated with 30-day surgical site infection (SSI) following ventral hernia repair…”
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Surgical trial investigating nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux and sleep (STINGERS) by COHEN, J. A, ARAIN, A, HARRIS, P. A, BYRNE, D. W, HOLZMAN, M. D, SHARP, K. W, RICHARDS, W. O

“…Nocturnal reflux is important in the pathogenesis of esophagitis. The relationship between reflux and sleep is poorly understood, although data support both…”
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Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux after laparoscopic Heller myotomy by RICHARDS, W. O, CLEMENTS, R. H, WANG, P. C, LIND, C. D, MERTZ, H, LADIPO, J. K, HOLZMAN, M. D, SHARP, K. W

“…There is still some controversy over the need for antireflux procedures with Heller myotomy in the treatment of achalasia. This study was undertaken in an…”
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Initial experience with the stretta procedure for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease by Richards, W O, Scholz, S, Khaitan, L, Sharp, K W, Holzman, M D

“…The Stretta device (Curon Medical, Sunnyvale, CA) is a balloon-tipped four-needle catheter that delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the smooth muscle of the…”
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Analysis of the grain depth-of-cut in plunge grinding by Sharp, K.W., Miller, M.H., Scattergood, R.O.

“…The grain depth-of-cut in plunge grinding was analyzed using computer simulation and an analytic model. Two regimes were identified for the depth-of-cut as a…”
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Soldering a 3D Wire Lattice Structure by Fonda, R. W., Scherr, M. J., Geltmacher, A. B., Sharp, K. W.

“…Soldering the junctions in a novel woven structure constructed from metallic wires is expected to significantly enhance the mechanical properties of that…”
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Incidence and significance of pneumomediastinum after laparoscopic esophageal surgery by CLEMENTS, R. H, REDDY, S, HOLZMAN, M. D, SHARP, K. W, OLSEN, D, HOLCOMB, G. W, RICHARDS, W. O

“…Pneumomediastinum can be a sign of esophageal perforation. During laparoscopic esophageal surgery, the mediastinum is exposed to carbon dioxide gas under…”
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Tumor seeding from percutaneous biliary catheters by CHAPMAN, W. C, SHARP, K. W, WEAVER, F, SAWYERS, J. L

“…Percutaneous transhepatic biliary decompression has been used since 1973 as a preoperative surgical adjunct in patients with obstructive jaundice. Tumor…”
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Ileoanal pouch procedures: clinical outcomes and quality-of-life assessment by Seidel, S A, Peach, S E, Newman, M, Sharp, K W

“…Ileoanal pouch (IAP) anastomosis following total colectomy for ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis is performed with the goal of avoiding a…”
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Laparoscopic surgical treatment of achalasia by Holzman, Michael D., Sharp, Kenneth W., Ladipo, J.K., Eller, Richard F., Holcomb, George W., Richards, William O.

“…The authors have performed 11 myotomies in 10 patients (aged 12 to 77) with achalasia using minimally invasive techniques. The initial 3 patients were treated…”
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Diverticular disease of the jejunum and its complications by Ross, C B, Richards, W O, Sharp, K W, Bertram, P D, Schaper, P W

“…Jejunal diverticulosis is an uncommon, acquired condition that has been encountered recently in four patients. These cases (two patients with diverticulitis,…”
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Laparoscopic fundoplication: 5-year follow-up by Dassinger, M S, Torquati, A, Houston, H L, Holzman, M D, Sharp, K W, Richards, W O

“…There are few published reports on outcomes of 5 or more years following laparoscopic fundoplication. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) specific quality…”
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in infants and children: modifications and cost analysis by Holcomb, 3rd, G W, Sharp, K W, Neblett, 3rd, W W, Morgan, 3rd, W M, Pietsch, J B

“…Between June 1990 and February 1993, 26 children underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Their ages ranged from 25 months to 19 years (mean, 12.3 years;…”
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Incidence of inguinal hernias diagnosed during laparoscopy by Watson, D S, Sharp, K W, Vasquez, J M, Richards, W O

“…This prospective study was done to identify the incidence of asymptomatic hernias diagnosed during laparoscopic surgery. Previously unidentified inguinal…”
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Acute cholecystitis by Sharp, K W

“…Acute cholecystitis is a common cause of the acute abdomen. The diagnosis has been distinctly improved with the development of ultrasonography and…”
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Local resection of tumors of the ampulla of Vater by Sharp, K W, Brandes, J L

“…Local resection of an ampullary tumor with reimplantation of the pancreatic and bile ducts was first described by William S. Halsted in 1899. Technical hazard…”
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The staged celiotomy for trauma. Issues in unpacking and reconstruction by Morris, Jr, J A, Eddy, V A, Blinman, T A, Rutherford, E J, Sharp, K W

“…This article describes the important clinical events and decisions surrounding the reconstruction/unpacking portion of the staged celiotomy for trauma. Of…”
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Breast disease by Bradley, A L, Sharp, K W

“…Breast diseases are a common aspect of primary care practice. Common benign and malignant breast diseases are reviewed. The evaluation of common breast…”
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