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Clinical Surgery-International
Impact of intraoperative behavior on surgical site infections, 16 March 2009 Guido Beldi, Sonja Bisch-Knaden, Vanessa Banz, Kathrin Mühlemann, Daniel Candinas pages 157-162 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (201 KB)
Invited commentary on “Impact of intraoperative Behavior on Surgical Site Infections” by Beldi et al, 16 March 2009 Hiram C. Polk, Ben A. Reid page 163 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (74 KB)
Severity of disease as main predictor for mortality in patients with pyogenic liver abscess, 09 March 2009 Shiuan-Chih Chen, Chi-Chou Huang, Shih-Jei Tsai, Chi-Hua Yen, Ding-Bang Lin, Po-Hui Wang, Chun-Chieh Chen, Meng-Chih Lee pages 164-172 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (512 KB)
Laparoscopic versus open right hepatectomy: a comparative study, 09 March 2009 Ibrahim Dagher, Giuseppe Di Giuro, Julien Dubrez, Panagiotis Lainas, Claude Smadja, Dominique Franco pages 173-177 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (150 KB)
Total parathyroidectomy without autotransplantation in dialysis patients and renal transplant recipients, long-term follow-up evaluation, 17 February 2009 Spiros Drakopoulos, Maria Koukoulaki, Theofanis Apostolou, Dimitrios Pistolas, Katerina Balaska, Stylianos Gavriil, Valsamakis Hadjiconstantinou pages 178-183 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (369 KB)
Enucleation of liver hemangiomas: is there a difference in surgical outcomes for centrally or peripherally located lesions?, 26 March 2009 Fu Xiao-Hui, Lai Eric Chun Hung, Yao Xiao-Ping, Chu Kai-Jian, Cheng Shu-Qun, Shen Feng, Wu Meng-Chao, Lau Wan Yee pages 184-187 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (126 KB)
Do patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism in San Francisco, CA, and Bursa, Turkey, differ?, 23 March 2009 Turkay Kirdak, Quan-Yang Duh, Electron Kebebew, Orlo Herrick Clark pages 188-192 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (152 KB)
Diagnostic value of hyperbilirubinemia as a predictive factor for appendiceal perforation in acute appendicitis, 23 March 2009 Michael Sand, Falk G. Bechara, Tim Holland-Letz, Daniel Sand, Gudrun Mehnert, Benno Mann pages 193-198 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (372 KB)
Outcomes of hepatic resection for hepatolithiasis, 02 March 2009 Takahiro Uenishi, Hiroyuki Hamba, Shigekazu Takemura, Kazuki Oba, Masao Ogawa, Takatsugu Yamamoto, Shogo Tanaka, Shoji Kubo pages 199-202 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (131 KB)
Eighteen months clinical experience with the GeneSearch breast lymph node assay, 02 March 2009 Isabelle Veys, Virginie Durbecq, Samira Majjaj, Jean Christophe Schobbens, Danielle Noterman, Nicolas Sirtaine, Maria Dolores Martin Martinez, Dina Hertens, Francesco Feoli, Pierre Bourgeois, Jean-Marie Nogaret, Denis Larsimont pages 203-209 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (197 KB) | Add-Ons
Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: a case series of 26 consecutive patients, 09 March 2009 Feng Yang, Chen Jin, Jiang Long, Xian Jun Yu, Jin Xu, Yang Di, Ji Li, De Liang Fu, Quan Xing Ni pages 210-215 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (685 KB)
Clinical Surgery-American
Surgical time independently affected by surgical team size, 16 March 2009 Maria A. Cassera, Bin Zheng, Danny V. Martinec, Christy M. Dunst, Lee L. Swanström pages 216-222 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (539 KB)
Local wound exploration remains a valuable triage tool for the evaluation of anterior abdominal stab wounds, 16 March 2009 C. Clay Cothren, Ernest E. Moore, Frank A. Warren, Jeffry L. Kashuk, Walter L. Biffl, Jeffrey L. Johnson pages 223-226 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (309 KB)
Surgical outcomes following pancreatic resection at a low-volume community hospital: do all patients need to be sent to a regional cancer center?, 23 March 2009 John David Cunningham, Nancy O'Donnell, Paul Starker pages 227-230 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (136 KB)
Can intravenous lidocaine decrease postsurgical ileus and shorten hospital stay in elective bowel surgery? A pilot study and literature review, 16 March 2009 Kyle P. Harvey, James D. Adair, Mayyas Isho, Robert Robinson pages 231-236 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (258 KB)
Recent trends and predictors in immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy in the United States, 23 March 2009 Brian C. Reuben, Jotham Manwaring, Leigh A. Neumayer pages 237-243 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (282 KB)
Scientific (Exp)/Research
Blockade of inducible costimulator pathway to prevent acute rejection in rat liver transplantation Yong Chen, Haizhong Liu, Zuojin Liu, Shaoyong Liang, Jie Chen, Feiwu Long, Yong Peng, Lünan Yan, Jianping Gong pages 244-249 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (656 KB)
PJ34, a poly-ADP-ribose polymerase inhibitor, modulates visceral mitochondrial activity and CD14 expression following thoracic aortic ischemia-reperfusion, 09 March 2009 David H. Stone, Hassan Albadawi, Mark F. Conrad, Fateh Entabi, Michael C. Stoner, Patrick J. Casey, Richard P. Cambria, Michael T. Watkins pages 250-255 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (715 KB)
Reviews
Codeine-acetaminophen versus nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of post–abdominal surgery pain: a systematic review of randomized trials Marieke Nauta, Marieke L.A. Landsmeer, Gideon Koren pages 256-261 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (270 KB)
Magnetic resonance imaging of ductal carcinoma in situ: what is its clinical application? A review, 20 April 2009 Arjan P. Schouten van der Velden, Margrethe S. Schlooz-Vries, Carla Boetes, Theo Wobbes pages 262-269 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (489 KB)
Surgical Education
Anonymous group peer review in surgery morbidity and mortality conference, 13 April 2009 Leila C. Bender, Mary E. Klingensmith, Bradley D. Freeman, William C. Chapman, William Claiborne Dunagan, Jonathan E. Gottlieb, Bruce L. Hall pages 270-276 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (529 KB)
Can medical students achieve skills proficiency through simulation training?, 13 April 2009 Rebekah A. Naylor, Lisa A. Hollett, R. James Valentine, Ian C. Mitchell, Monet W. Bowling, A. Moe Ma, Sean P. Dineen, Brandon R. Bruns, Daniel J. Scott pages 277-282 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (592 KB)
Brief Report
A novel ultrasound-guided electrosurgical loop device for intra-operative excision of breast lesions; an improvement in surgical technique Richard E. Fine, Michael A. Schwalke, James V. Pellicane, Deanna J. Attai pages 283-286 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (272 KB)
Laparoscopy/Minimally Invasive Surgery
Impact of slit and nonslit mesh technique on testicular perfusion and volume in the early and late postoperative period of the totally extraperitoneal preperitoneal technique in patients with inguinal hernia, 13 April 2009 Aysun Simsek Celik, Naim Memmi, Fatih Celebi, Deniz Guzey, Atilla Celik, Rafet Kaplan, Mehmet Oncu pages 287-291 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (148 KB)
Book Review
Herrick J. Siegel page 292 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (76 KB)
Letters to the Editor
Prevention of wound healing disorders and recurrence, 19 December 2008 John Bascom, Thomas Bascom pages 293-294 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (107 KB)
Exploring variability in the causal link of HITS and cognitive decline, 09 March 2009 James L. Rudolph, Kristen K. Martin, Val E. Pochay, Michael D. Crittenden pages 294-295 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (99 KB)
Intraoperative cerebral high-intensity transient signals and postoperative cognitive function: a systematic review, 09 March 2009 Donald Whitaker, Reza Motallebzadeh pages 295-297 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)
Partial or complete mesohepatectomy combined with resection of the hilar bifurcation in cases of Klatskin tumors: a reasonable strategy?, 09 March 2009 Georgios C. Sotiropoulos, Hauke Lang, Ernesto P. Molmenti, Gernot M. Kaiser, Andreas Paul, Christoph E. Broelsch pages 297-298 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Caudate lobectomy: tumor location, topographic classification, and technique using right- and left-sided approaches to the liver, 09 March 2009 Sorabh Kapoor pages 298-299 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (97 KB)
Caudate lobectomy: tumor location, topographic classification, and technique using right- and left-sided approaches to the liver, 09 March 2009 Eleazar Chaib page 299 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (84 KB)
Feasibility of spinal anesthesia in laparoscopic ventral hernia repair: is it worth it?, 16 March 2009 Francisco J. Morera Ocon, Inmaculada Carcel pages 299-300 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (101 KB)
Intramuscular cavernous hemangioma, 09 March 2009 Israel Fernández-Pineda pages 300-301 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (92 KB)
Erratum
Erratum: Kidney transplant complications and obesity page 302 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (58 KB)
Clinical Images
Gallbladder ulcer eroding the cystic artery: a rare cause of hemobilia, 04 May 2009 Sandro Contini, Mario Uccelli, Romano Sassatelli, Ferdinando Pinna, Domenico Corradi pages e17-e19 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (870 KB)
Cholecystitis caused by a fish bone Masaki Kunizaki, Hiroyuki Kusano, Koji Azuma, Hidetoshi Fukuoka, Masato Araki, Shigekazu Hidaka, Atsushi Nanashima, Terumitu Sawai, Toru Yasutake, Takeshi Nagayasu pages e20-e22 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (384 KB)
Giant hepatic alveolar echinococcosis in an adult, 12 May 2009 Bo Qu, Chang Liu, Yi Yang, Jianhui Li, Chenwang Jin, Bo Wang, Liang Yu, Yi Lv pages e23-e24 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (408 KB)
Chilaiditi's syndrome: A nonemergent cause of “free gas under diaphragm”, 12 May 2009 Vivien Wai-Yin Wong, Shirley Yuk-Wah Liu, Philip Wai-Yan Chiu, Simon Kin-Hung Wong, Enders Kwok-Wai Ng pages e25-e26 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (349 KB)
How I Do It
Tumescent local anesthesia in inguinal herniorrhaphy with a PROLENE Hernia System: original technique and results Masato Narita, Shigeru Sakano, Shogo Okamoto, Shinji Uemoto, Masayuki Yamamoto pages e27-e31 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (137 KB)
Frontmatter
Table of contents pages A3-A6 Full-Text PDF (56 KB)
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