Tracey D Arnell
Tracey D Arnell
The surgical indications for laparoscopic techniques continue to expand as experience is gained. This includes patients who have had a previous open abdominal operation and require surgical intervention. In addition to the generally accepte...
Reoperation following minimally invasive surgery: are the "rules" different? [0.03%]
微创手术后的再次手术：规则是否不同？
James T McCormick,Clifford L Simmang
James T McCormick
This article discusses various indications for reoperation and how employing laparoscopy at primary operation might affect the incidence, presentation, and treatment of common complications. The abdomen is likely to be far less hostile afte...
Zuri A Murrell,Michael J Stamos
Zuri A Murrell
Anastomotic leak is a dreaded complication of colorectal surgery, with many potential causes. This complication carries with it a reported mortality ranging from 6 to 39%. Early diagnosis is key for the prevention of mortality. Here, we dis...
Justin T Kim,Ravin R Kumar
Justin T Kim
Stoma complications are common. Most do not require reoperation, but when surgery is indicated, numerous options are available. Complications can arise early or late, and they can vary from benign to life-threatening. Meticulous preoperativ...
Rowena L Ramirez,Phillip Fleshner
Rowena L Ramirez
With the advent of restorative proctocolectomy or ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis (UC), not only has there been potential for cure of UC but also patients have enjoyed marked improvements in bowel function, contin...
Surgical hemorrhage, damage control, and the abdominal compartment syndrome [0.03%]
手术出血、控制性复苏和腹腔间隔综合征
Kerry L Hammond,David A Margolin
Kerry L Hammond
The morbidity and mortality associated with surgical hemorrhage are considerable, particularly when relaparotomy is necessary. This complication can usually be avoided with comprehensive preoperative patient evaluation and meticulous surgic...
Joseph C Carmichael,Steven Mills
Joseph C Carmichael
The timing of reoperation for small bowel obstruction is a topic of significant debate. Any patient with evidence of strangulation should undergo urgent surgical intervention. However, predicting strangulation can be difficult. Because of t...
Reoperative surgery [0.03%]
再次手术
Michael J Stamos
Michael J Stamos
Hemangiomas of the pelvis [0.03%]
盆腔血管瘤
Marcus C B Tan,Matthew G Mutch
Marcus C B Tan
Hemangiomas of the colon and rectum are rare but often misdiagnosed causes of hematochezia. They are characterized by the clinical triad of recurrent episodes of painless rectal bleeding, multiple ectopic phleboliths on plain radiographs, a...
Aalok Sahai,Ira J Kodner
Aalok Sahai
Premalignant and malignant lesions of the anal margin are rare. Understanding anal anatomy and performing a biopsy of any suspicious lesions are essential in avoiding a delay in diagnosis and appropriately treating these tumors. Wide local ...