High ligation of theanal fistula tract bylateral approach: A prospective cohort study on a modification of the ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) technique
Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) is a sphincter-preserving operation for anal fistulas. Although it has advantages in preserving continence after surgery, it is difficult to perform owing to the narrow field of view. We performed a modified surgical procedure based on the LIFT to overcome these drawbacks. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 18, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Wook Ho Kang, Hyung Kyu Yang, Han Jeong Chang, Yong Taek Ko, Byung Eun Yoo, Cheong Ho Lim, Jae Kwan Hwang, Young Chan Lee, Hyeon Keun Shin, Hae Jung Son Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Risk Factors for Contralateral Central Lymph Node Metastasis in Unilateral cN0 Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Meta-analysis
Central lymph node metastasis(CLNM) is common in papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC). LNM is related to local recurrence and adverse prognosis. The extent of prophylactic central lymph node dissection(pCLND) is not well defined. We aim to investigate the prevalence and risk factors for contralateral central lymph node metastasis (CCLNM) in unilateral clinical node-negative (cN0) PTC patients to determine the appropriate extent of pCLND. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Binbin Yan, Yingchen Hou, Dong Chen, Jianye He, Yu Jiang Tags: Review Source Type: research
The SCARE 2018 Statement: Updating Consensus Surgical CAse REport (SCARE) Guidelines
The SCARE Guidelines were published in 2016 to provide a structure for reporting surgical case reports. Since their publication, SCARE guidelines have been widely endorsed by authors, journal editors, and reviewers, and have helped to improve reporting transparency of case reports across a range of surgical specialties. In order to encourage further progress in reporting quality, the SCARE guidelines must themselves be kept up to date. We completed a Delphi consensus exercise to update the SCARE guidelines. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Riaz A. Agha, Mimi R. Borrelli, Reem Farwana, Kiron Koshy, Alex Fowler, Dennis P. Orgill, For the SCARE Group Tags: Guideline Source Type: research
Prognostic significance of circulating microRNA-21 expression in esophageal, pancreatic and colorectal cancers; a systematic review and meta-analysis
Literature has shown that aberrantly expressed microRNAs may have implications in certain cancers. A wealth of studies signal potential prognostic role of microRNA-21 in GIT cancers. This meta-analysis quantitatively determines prognostic significance of circulating microRNA-21 in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and colorectal carcinoma (CRC). (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 15, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Salman Guraya Tags: Review Source Type: research
Association between PPP2CA expression and colorectal cancer prognosis tumor marker prognostic study
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. The aim of this study is to identify candidate genes by bioinformatics and investigate its clinical pathological characters and prognostic significance. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Lv Yong, Zhu YuFeng, Bai Guang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Association between PPP2CA expression and colorectal cancer prognosis Tumour Marker Prognostic Study
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. The aim of this study is to identify candidate genes by bioinformatics and investigate its clinical pathological characters and prognostic significance. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 5, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Lv Yong, Zhu YuFeng, Bai Guang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
The efficacy and safety of parecoxib for reducing pain and opioid consumption following total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The goal of the current meta-analysis is to make a credible and overall assessment about the efficacy and safety of parenteral parecoxib for pain control in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Xingye Du, Jiaye Gu Tags: Review Source Type: research
Liposomal bupivacaine reduces narcotic use and time to flatus in a retrospective cohort of patients who underwent laparotomy
Sustained release liposomal bupivacaine (LB) is a new pain control option that can reduce opioid use after laparotomy, which is known to prolong ileus, length of stay. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Atuhani Burnett, Brian Faley, Themba Nyirenda, Zubin M. Bamboat Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity are significantly associated with poorer overall survival in patients with pancreatic cancer: Systematic review and meta-analysis
The role of sarcopenia and sarcopenic obesity in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC) remains controversial. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ioannis Mintziras, Michael Miligkos, Sabine W ächter, Jerena Manoharan, Elisabeth Maurer, Detlef Klaus Bartsch Tags: Review Source Type: research
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy with staple line reinforcement with oversewing and staple line inversion vs buttressing material: a randomized clinical trial
Postoperative nausea and vomiting are relevant complications after restrictive bariatric procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy, mainly secondary to a drastic reduction in the gastric volume. However, other causes can be involved.The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), with staple line reinforcement with oversewing vs buttressing material. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Jaime Ruiz-Tovar, Lorea Zubiaga, Jose Luis Mu ñoz, Carolina Llavero Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
A novel hybrid fixation (coracoclavicular screw supplemented with K-wire) for the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation: A prospective study
The aim of this study was to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes of clavicular hook plate fixation and the coracoclavicular lag screw supplemented with K-wire fixation in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 3, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Junju Zheng, Jiaru Chen, Lin Chen, Yueping Ni, Zhou Lin Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Editor ’s Perspectives – October 2018
In the September issue of the Editor ’s Perspectives, I talked about endoscopic mucosal resection, or EMR in short, for relatively large sessile polyps without a stalk in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract (GIT) using flexible endoscopy. The snaring is done with a diathermy snare, either in piecemeal or en bloc. The risk of p erforation of the GIT increases with the size of the sessile polyp. Three EMR methods have since developed to decrease the risk of GIT perforation for a relatively large sessile polyp: (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Joseph W.Y. Lau, Hon FRACS Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: International Journal of Surgery - October 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Source Type: research
Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) in predicting acute kidney injury following orthotopic liver transplantation: A systematic review
Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) usually occurring early post-transplant. Multiple causes include graft preservation injury, blood loss, hypotension but also severity of recipient liver disease. Early intervention in AKI has both short and long term patient benefits. Unfortunately there are no current clinical biomarkers of early AKI. (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 28, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Arthur C.Y. Yeung, Andrew Morozov, Francis P. Robertson, Barry J. Fuller, Brian R. Davidson Tags: Review Source Type: research
Kinesio taping improves pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
To perform a meta-analysis from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the efficacy of Kinesio Taping in reducing pain and increasing knee function in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). (Source: International Journal of Surgery)
Source: International Journal of Surgery - September 28, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Zhijun Lu, Xiaoming Li, Rongchun Chen, Chaoyang Guo Tags: Review Source Type: research
