Surgical Management of Renal Cell Cancer Liver Metastases
Conclusion: A total of 10 studies met inclusion criteria. Median overall survival ranged between 16 and 142 months. Major morbidity was rare while 30-day postoperative mortality was less than 5%. A disease-free interval of more than 2 years from nephrectomy to evidence of liver metastases and a radical, microscopically negative surgical resection (R0) were the most consistent prognostic factors that, in turn, could be used as potential selection criteria to identify patients who can benefit the most from liver-directed surgery. Liver surgery for renal cell cancer liver metastases can be performed with low mortality, accept...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Pikoulis, E., Margonis, G. A., Antoniou, E. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Intracranial Suppurative Complications of Sinusitis
Conclusion: Patients with a sinusitis-related intracranial suppuration typically present with signs of raised intracranial pressure rather than signs of sinusitis. Most are likely to need neurosurgical intervention and evacuation of the abscess without delay. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Nicoli, T. K., Oinas, M., Niemelä, M., Mäkitie, A. A., Atula, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Reconstruction of Vertebral Bone Defects using an Expandable Replacement Device and Bioactive Glass S53P4 in the Treatment of Vertebral Osteomyelitis: Three Patients and Three Pathogens
Conclusion: The antibacterial properties of bioactive glass S53P4 also make it a suitable bone substitute in the treatment of severe spondylodiscitis. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Kankare, J., Lindfors, N. C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Missed Injuries in Polytrauma Patients after Trauma Tertiary Survey in Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion: In conclusion, the missed injury rate in trauma patients admitted to trauma intensive care unit after trauma tertiary survey was very low in our system without formal trauma tertiary survey protocol. These missed injuries did not lead to prolonged hospital or trauma intensive care unit stay and did not contribute to mortality. Most of the missed injuries received non-surgical treatment. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Tammelin, E., Handolin, L., Söderlund, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Ultrasound Screening of Men with Coronary Artery Disease for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: A Prospective Dual Center Study
Conclusion: The mean age of the study cohort was 70.0 years (standard deviation: 11.0). The prevalence of previously undiagnosed abdominal aortic aneurysms in the whole screened population of 407 men was 6.1% (n = 25/407). In a multivariate analysis of the whole study population, the only significant risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm were age (odds ratio: 1.04, 95% confidence interval: 1.00–1.09) and history of smoking (odds ratio: 3.13, 95% confidence interval: 1.26–7.80). Non-smokers with abdominal aortic aneurysm were significantly older than smokers (mean age: 80.7 (standard deviation: 8.0) vs 68.0...
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Vänni, V., Hakala, T., Mustonen, J., Turtiainen, J., Rissanen, T. T., Kajander, O., Ilveskoski, E., Koivumäki, J., Eskola, M., Hernesniemi, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Laparoscopic Wide Mesocolic Excision and Central Vascular Ligation for Carcinoma of the Colon
Conclusion: Laparoscopic wide mesocolic excision and central vascular ligation for colon cancer resulted in good long-term oncologic outcome. Randomized trials are needed to show that laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision technique would become the standard of care for the carcinoma of the colon. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Ehrlich, A., Kairaluoma, M., Böhm, J., Vasala, K., Kautiainen, H., Kellokumpu, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Does the Introduction of Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy Jeopardize Patient Safety and Well-Being?
Conclusion: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy can be introduced without jeopardizing patient safety and well-being during the early learning curve. The procedures should be compared in a prospective randomized manner. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Hasselgren, K., Halldestam, I., Fraser, M. P., Benjaminsson Nyberg, P., Gasslander, T., Björnsson, B. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

A Randomized Trial on the Efficacy of Prophylactic Active Drainage in Prevention of Complications after Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Conclusion: Prophylactic active drainage reveals significant reduction in severity of complications associated with pancreatic fistula and might be recommended as an alternative for patients with high risk of developing serious pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Jiang, H., Liu, N., Zhang, M., Lu, L., Dou, R., Qu, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Recent Advances in Pancreatic Surgery
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Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - October 19, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Sallinen, V. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Translation and Validation of the Finnish Version of the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire (PRWE) in Patients with Acute Distal Radius Fracture
Conclusion: Our study shows that the Finnish version of the PRWE is reliable, valid, and responsive for the evaluation of pain and disability after distal radius fracture. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Sandelin, H., Jalanko, T., Huhtala, H., Lassila, H., Haapala, J., Helkamaa, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Abnormal Patella Height Based on Insall-Salvati Ratio and its Correlation with Patellar Cartilage Lesions: An Extremity-Dedicated Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis of 1703 Chinese Cases
Conclusions: Patients with patellar cartilage lesions have an increased tendon length/patellar length ratio. The abnormal patella height is significantly correlated with chondral lesions and can be used as a potential diagnostic marker. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Lu, W., Yang, J., Chen, S., Zhu, Y., Zhu, C. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Tibial Fractures in Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding in Finland: A Retrospective Study on Fracture Types and Injury Mechanisms in 363 Patients
Conclusion: The most important finding was the relatively high number of the tibial plateau fractures among adult skiers. The fracture patterns between snowboarding and skiing were different; the most common fracture type in skiers was spiral tibial shaft fracture compared to proximal tibial fractures in snowboarders. Children had more simple fractures than adults. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Stenroos, A., Pakarinen, H., Jalkanen, J., Mälkiä, T., Handolin, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Do Treatment Policies for Proximal Humerus Fractures Differ among Three Nordic Countries and Estonia? Results of a Survey Study
Conclusion: Our survey revealed a remarkable uniformity in the current practice of operative treatments and rehabilitation for proximal humerus fractures in the participant countries. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Launonen, A. P., Lepola, V., Laitinen, M., Mattila, V. M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

The Use of Blood Products in Adult Patients with Burns
Discussion: We show that Finnish adult burn patients received ample transfusions. The number of blood components transfused varied according to the anatomical location of the injury and patient survival. Whether the additional mortality is related directly to transfusions or is merely a manifestation of the more severe burn injury remains unknown. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Koljonen, V., Tuimala, J., Haglund, C., Tukiainen, E., Vuola, J., Juvonen, E., Lauronen, J., Krusius, T. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Endoscopic Treatment for Persistent Hematospermia: A Novel Technique Using a Holmium Laser
Conclusion: Endoscopic treatment using a holmium laser is minimally invasive and was effective for treating ejaculatory duct and seminal vesicle diseases, which are the main cause of hematospermia. (Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery)
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - August 8, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Oh, T. H., Seo, I. Y. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research