The American Journal of Surgery

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Comparison of laparoscopic versus open procedure in the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of the results

Li, Junsheng, Ji, Zhenling, Li, Yinxiang

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2014

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english

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Tumor growth pattern as predictor of colorectal liver metastasis recurrence

Pinheiro, Rafael S., Herman, Paulo, Lupinacci, Renato M., Lai, Quirino, Mello, Evandro S., Coelho, Fabricio F., Perini, Marcos V., Pugliese, Vincenzo, Andraus, Wellington, Cecconello, Ivan, D'Albuquer

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Staged management of the open abdomen and enteroatmospheric fistulae using split-thickness skin grafts

Cheesborough, Jennifer E., Park, Eugene, Souza, Jason M., Dumanian, Gregory A.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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A randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after open mesh-plug hernia repair

Mazaki, Takero, Mado, Kazunari, Masuda, Hideki, Shiono, Motomi, Tochikura, Noahiro, Kaburagi, Morio

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Meta-analysis of randomized trials on single-incision laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

Antoniou, Stavros A., Koch, Oliver O., Antoniou, George A., Lasithiotakis, Konstantinos, Chalkiadakis, George E., Pointner, Rudolph, Granderath, Frank A.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Use of ketorolac is associated with decreased pneumonia following rib fractures

Yang, Yifan, Young, Jason B., Schermer, Carol R., Utter, Garth H.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Interhospital transfer of blunt multiply injured patients to a level 1 trauma center does not adversely affect outcome

Billeter, Adrian T., Miller, Frank B., Harbrecht, Brian G., Bowen, Wanda, Stephens, Matthew J., Postel, Gregory C., Smith, Jason W., Penta, Matthew, Coleman, Royce, Franklin, Glen A., Trunkey, Donald

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Evaluation of genetic biomarkers for distinguishing benign from malignant thyroid neoplasms

Nagar, Sapna, Ahmed, Samreen, Peeples, Claire, Urban, Nichole, Boura, Judy, Thibodeau, Bryan, Akervall, Jan, Wilson, George, Long, Graham, Czako, Peter

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Rates and indications for surgical breast biopsies in a community-based health system

Soot, Laurel, Weerasinghe, Roshanthi, Wang, Lian, Nelson, Heidi D.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Editorial Board

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Temporal trends and volume-outcome associations in periampullary cancer patients: a propensity score–adjusted nationwide population-based study

Shi, Hon-Yi, Wang, Shen-Nien, Lee, King-Teh

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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english, 2014

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Evaluation of the prognostic value of the metastatic lymph node ratio for gastric cancer

Zhang, Bao-yan, Yuan, Jing, Cui, Zhen-shuang, Li, Zhong-wu, Li, Xiang-hong, Lu, You-yong

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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The impact of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease-Na in predicting morbidity and mortality following elective colon cancer surgery irrespective of underlying liver disease

Causey, Marlin Wayne, Nelson, Daniel, Johnson, Eric K., Maykel, Justin, Davis, Brad, Rivadeneira, David E., Champagne, Brad, Steele, Scott R.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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english, 2014

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Abdominal wall reconstruction in the obese: an assessment of complications from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program datasets

Nelson, Jonas A., Fischer, John P., Cleveland, Emily C., Wink, Jason D., Serletti, Joseph M., Kovach, Stephen J.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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Routine restaging PET/CT and detection of initial recurrence in sentinel lymph node positive stage III melanoma

Baker, Justin J., Meyers, Michael O., Frank, Jill, Amos, Keith D., Stitzenberg, Karyn B., Ollila, David W.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Higher clinical performance during a surgical clerkship is independently associated with matriculation of medical students into general surgery

Daly, Shaun C., Deal, Rebecca A., Rinewalt, Daniel E., Francescatti, Amanda B., Luu, Minh B., Millikan, Keith W., Anderson, Mary C., Myers, Jonathan A.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Diabetes is not associated with an increased peri-operative mortality or non-infectious morbidity following lower extremity arterial reconstruction

Hughes, Kakra, Padilla, Leybelis, Al-zubeidy, Batul, Bolorunduro, Oluwaseyi, Rose, David, Cornwell, Edward, Turner, Patricia, Greene, Wendy

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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PDF, 157 KB

english, 2014

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Longer length of stay or readmissions: can we achieve a balance?

Itani, Kamal M.F.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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PDF, 71 KB

english, 2014

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Life after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis: a 7-year follow up study

Dallas, Kai B., Condren, Audree, Divino, Celia M.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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english, 2014

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Techniques of parathyroid exploration at North American endocrine surgery fellowship programs: what the next generation is being taught

Wang, Tracy S., Pasieka, Janice L., Carty, Sally E.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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english, 2014

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Detecting adverse events in surgery: comparing events detected by the Veterans Health Administration Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the Patient Safety Indicators

Mull, Hillary J., Borzecki, Ann M., Loveland, Susan, Hickson, Kathleen, Chen, Qi, MacDonald, Sally, Shin, Marlena H., Cevasco, Marisa, Itani, Kamal M.F., Rosen, Amy K.

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The American Journal of Surgery

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2014

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english

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Pancreas-sparing duodenectomy for gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Yamashita, Suguru, Sakamoto, Yoshihiro, Saiura, Akio, Yamamoto, Junji, Kosuge, Tomoo, Aoki, Taku, Sugawara, Yasuhiko, Hasegawa, Kiyoshi, Kokudo, Norihiro

Journal:

The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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english, 2014

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Outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic malignancy in octogenarians: an American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis

Lee, David Y., Schwartz, Jamie A., Wexelman, Barbara, Kirchoff, Daniel, Yang, Kevin C., Attiyeh, Fadi

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

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english

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Defining quality in surgical training: perceptions of the profession

Singh, Pritam, Aggarwal, Rajesh, Pucher, Philip H., Duisberg, Alexandra L., Arora, Sonal, Darzi, Ara

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

Language:

english

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english, 2014

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Staged marginal contoured and central excision technique in the surgical management of perianal Paget's disease

Möller, Mecker G., Lugo-Baruqui, Jose Alejandro, Milikowski, Clara, Salgado, Christopher J.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

Language:

english

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Multiple complications and short length of stay are associated with postoperative readmissions

Kohlnhofer, Brittney M., Tevis, Sarah E., Weber, Sharon M., Kennedy, Gregory D.

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The American Journal of Surgery

Year:

2014

Language:

english

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PDF, 243 KB

english, 2014

Volume 207; Issue 4

Comparison of laparoscopic versus open procedure in the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of the results

Tumor growth pattern as predictor of colorectal liver metastasis recurrence

Staged management of the open abdomen and enteroatmospheric fistulae using split-thickness skin grafts

A randomized trial of antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of surgical site infection after open mesh-plug hernia repair

Meta-analysis of randomized trials on single-incision laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy

Use of ketorolac is associated with decreased pneumonia following rib fractures

Interhospital transfer of blunt multiply injured patients to a level 1 trauma center does not adversely affect outcome

Evaluation of genetic biomarkers for distinguishing benign from malignant thyroid neoplasms

Rates and indications for surgical breast biopsies in a community-based health system

Editorial Board

Temporal trends and volume-outcome associations in periampullary cancer patients: a propensity score–adjusted nationwide population-based study

Evaluation of the prognostic value of the metastatic lymph node ratio for gastric cancer

The impact of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease-Na in predicting morbidity and mortality following elective colon cancer surgery irrespective of underlying liver disease

Abdominal wall reconstruction in the obese: an assessment of complications from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program datasets

Routine restaging PET/CT and detection of initial recurrence in sentinel lymph node positive stage III melanoma

Higher clinical performance during a surgical clerkship is independently associated with matriculation of medical students into general surgery

Diabetes is not associated with an increased peri-operative mortality or non-infectious morbidity following lower extremity arterial reconstruction

Longer length of stay or readmissions: can we achieve a balance?

Life after colectomy for fulminant Clostridium difficile colitis: a 7-year follow up study

Techniques of parathyroid exploration at North American endocrine surgery fellowship programs: what the next generation is being taught

Table of Contents

Detecting adverse events in surgery: comparing events detected by the Veterans Health Administration Surgical Quality Improvement Program and the Patient Safety Indicators

Pancreas-sparing duodenectomy for gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Outcomes of pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic malignancy in octogenarians: an American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program analysis

Defining quality in surgical training: perceptions of the profession

Staged marginal contoured and central excision technique in the surgical management of perianal Paget's disease

Multiple complications and short length of stay are associated with postoperative readmissions