Published in American journal of surgery
Although the incidence of postoperative pneumonia was higher in the older group than in the younger group, hepatic resection was justified for hepatocellular carcinoma in selected patients >70 years of age.
Published in American journal of surgery
Long intestinal tube splinting can prevent recurrence of ASBO only in the patients with high risk of recurrence.
Published in The American Journal of Surgery
Abstract Background Mannitol, hypertonic saline, and progesterone may blunt leukocyte recruitment after traumatic brain injury (TBI). We hypothesized that progesterone reduces pericontusional recruitment of leukocytes to a greater extent than either osmotherapy a day after TBI. Methods CD1 mice underwent controlled cortical impact and were treated ...
Published in American journal of surgery
The diagnosis of anastomotic-related complications before clinical symptoms seemed possible by mediastinal microdialysis, but the diagnosis should be based on an interpretation of several metabolic events.
Published in American journal of surgery
Self-expandable metal stents represent a valid adjunctive to treat patients with symptomatic anastomotic complications after colorectal resection for cancer. They have a complementary role to balloon dilatation in case of simple anastomotic stricture, and they improve the rate of healing when the stricture is associated with a leak.
Published in American journal of surgery
BCS is a feasible and safe procedure for the removal of multifocal tumors. Extended lymphovascular invasion is associated with mortality in patients who undergo mastectomy.
Published in American journal of surgery
Increased concentrations of LBP in drain fluid are significantly associated to a higher chance of CAL and could contribute in a future prognostic model for CAL.
Published in American journal of surgery
Published in American journal of surgery
Published in American journal of surgery
