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Liver transplantation and resective surgery lessons learned: the case for a systems approach
The challenges facing today's general surgeon are daunting, if not overwhelming. We all are too familiar with changes in governance, hierarchy, privileges, liability, surgical competency, remuneratio...
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Charles H. Scudamore
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561-563
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| Historian's Lecture |
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Dr Robert McKechnie: Vancouver's pioneer surgeon and a patron of British Columbia sports & education
Abstract: Robert E. McKechnie, M.D.C.M. (1861–1944), was a distinguished graduate of McGill Medical School and a pioneer in the early days of surgery in Vancouver, Canada. He was a long-standing Canad...
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Preston L. Carter
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564-567
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Temporal trends in the treatment of severe traumatic hemorrhage
15 March 2012
Abstract: Background: This study examined the evolution of damage control resuscitation (DCR) and outcomes in severe traumatic hemorrhage (STH) at a large Canadian trauma center. Methods: This was a r...
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Behrouz Heidary,
Nathaniel Bell,
Jacqueline T. Ngai,
Richard K. Simons,
Kate Chipperfield,
S. Morad Hameed
et al.
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568-573
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Factors influencing humanitarian care and the treatment of local patients within the deployed military medical system: casualty referral limitations
Abstract: Background: Humanitarian medical care is an essential task of the deployed military health care system. The purpose of this study was to analyze referral acceptance in treating injured local...
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Marlin Causey,
Robert M. Rush,
Randy J. Kjorstad,
James A. Sebesta
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574-577
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Acute care surgery: the impact of an acute care surgery service on assessment, flow, and disposition in the emergency department
09 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Acute care surgery (ACS) services are becoming increasingly popular. Methods: Assessment, flow, and disposition of adult ACS patients (acute, nontrauma surgical conditions) throu...
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Chad G. Ball,
Anthony R. MacLean,
Elijah Dixon,
May Lynn Quan,
Lynn Nicholson,
Andrew W. Kirkpatrick,
Francis R. Sutherland
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578-583
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Thrombelastography-identified coagulopathy is associated with increased morbidity and mortality after traumatic brain injury
19 March 2012
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between coagulopathy and outcome after traumatic brain injury. Methods: Patients admitted with a traumatic brain injur...
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Nicholas R. Kunio,
Jerome A. Differding,
Katherine M. Watson,
Ryland S. Stucke,
Martin A. Schreiber
et al.
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584-588
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An assessment of different scoring systems in cirrhotic patients undergoing nontransplant surgery
Abstract: Background: Determining surgical risk in cirrhotic patients is difficult and multiple scoring systems have sought to quantify this risk. The purpose of our study was to assess the impact of ...
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Marlin Wayne Causey,
Scott R. Steele,
Zachary Farris,
David S. Lyle,
Alan L. Beitler
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589-593
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Bioprosthetic mesh use for the problematic thoracoabdominal wall: outcomes in relation to contamination and infection
26 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Limited controlled data exist regarding the role of bioprosthetic meshes for hernia repair. Often the only option available in contaminated cases, their high cost calls for an ev...
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Jean-Francois Ouellet,
Chad G. Ball,
John B. Kortbeek,
Lloyd A. Mack,
Andrew W. Kirkpatrick
et al.
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594-597
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Incidence of deep vein thrombosis is increased with 30 mg twice daily dosing of enoxaparin compared with 40 mg daily
Abstract: Background: The purpose of this study was to analyze whether 2 standard dosing regimens of enoxaparin (30 mg twice daily vs 40 mg once daily) would result in different deep vein thrombosis (...
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Gordon M. Riha,
Philbert Y. Van,
Jerome A. Differding,
Martin A. Schreiber,
The Oregon Health & Science University Trauma Research Group
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598-602
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The duodenal switch for morbid obesity: modification of cardiovascular risk markers compared with standard bariatric surgeries
14 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Obesity is associated with cardiovascular risk factors such as lipid levels and increased levels of C-reactive peptide (CRP). We hypothesized that duodenal switch (DS) would show...
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Daniel Nelson,
Rees Porta,
Kelly Blair,
Preston Carter,
Matthew Martin
et al.
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603-608
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The benefits of laparoscopic appendectomies in obese patients
26 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials comparing laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) with open appendectomy (OA) show a reduction in wound infections associated with LA b...
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Clara Tan-Tam,
Eukua Yorke,
Michael Wasdell,
Camelia Barcan,
David Konkin,
Peter Blair
et al.
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609-612
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Results of routine shunting and patch closure during carotid endarterectomy
19 March 2012
Abstract: Background: The role of shunting and patching during carotid endarterectomy remains controversial. Methods: This is a retrospective case series evaluating consecutive patients undergoing car...
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Marcus R. Kret,
Brandon Young,
Gregory L. Moneta,
Timothy K. Liem,
Erica L. Mitchell,
Amir F. Azarbal,
Gregory J. Landry
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613-617
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Impact of American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z0011 and National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project B-32 trial results on surgeon practice in the Pacific Northwest
26 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Recent clinical trials have suggested no survival benefit for completion axillary node dissection (CALND) after sentinel lymph node biopsy (American College of Surgeons Oncology ...
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Kristen P. Massimino,
Crystal J. Hessman,
Michelle C. Ellis,
Arpana M. Naik,
John T. Vetto
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618-622
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Revisiting the “10% rule” in breast cancer sentinel lymph node biopsy: an approach to minimize the number of sentinel lymph nodes removed
Abstract: Background: Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy (SLNB) is an accurate and proven axillary staging procedure for early breast cancer. The aim of this study was to determine if the “10% rule” is ...
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Ranjan Dutta,
Andreas Kluftinger,
Michael MacLeod,
Gary Kindrachuk,
Chris Baliski
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623-627
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Laparoscopic surgical exploration is an effective strategy for locating occult primary neuroendocrine tumors
29 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Many patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have metastases at diagnosis. Despite extensive metastases the primary tumors remain small and difficult to locate. Methods: Recor...
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Kristen P. Massimino,
Esther Han,
SuEllen J. Pommier,
Rodney F. Pommier
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628-631
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Practice referral patterns and outcomes in patients with primary retroperitoneal sarcoma in British Columbia
15 March 2012
Abstract: Background: We examined practice referral patterns for primary retroperitoneal sarcoma (PRS) in British Columbia (BC) and associations between the timing of referral to tertiary care and pat...
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Shaila Merchant,
Rona Cheifetz,
Margaret Knowling,
Fareeza Khurshed,
Colleen McGahan
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632-638
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Use and outcomes of emergent laparoscopic resection for acute diverticulitis
26 March 2012
Abstract: Background: The use and outcomes of laparoscopic sigmoid resection during emergency admissions for diverticulitis are unknown. Methods: The Nationwide Inpatient Sample was queried for colore...
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Jennifer D. Rea,
Daniel O. Herzig,
Brian S. Diggs,
Molly M. Cone,
Kim C. Lu
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639-643
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Expediting return of bowel function after colorectal surgery
29 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Postoperative ileus is the main determinant of the length of hospital stay after colorectal surgery. Our objective was to analyze modifiable factors, including polyethylene glyco...
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Sarah Sindell,
M. Wayne Causey,
Tabetha Bradley,
Mariola Poss,
Ravi Moonka,
Richard Thirlby
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644-648
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Loss of expression of the cancer stem cell marker aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 correlates with advanced-stage colorectal cancer
14 March 2012
Abstract: Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) progression is mediated by cancer stem cells (CSCs). We sought to determine if the expression of the CSC marker aldehyde dehydrogenase 1 (ALDH1) in CRC tu...
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Crystal J. Hessman,
Emily J. Bubbers,
Kevin G. Billingsley,
Daniel O. Herzig,
Melissa H. Wong
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649-653
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Beta-catenin expression is prognostic of improved non–small cell lung cancer survival
09 March 2012
Abstract: Introduction: The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency and prognostic significance of beta-catenin expression in a cohort of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. ...
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Connie G. Chiu,
Simon K. Chan,
Z. Amy Fang,
Hamid Masoudi,
Richard Wood-Baker,
Steven J.M. Jones,
Blake Gilks,
Janessa Laskin,
Sam M. Wiseman
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654-659
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Correlating Haller Index and cardiopulmonary disease in pectus excavatum
15 March 2012
Abstract: Background: The Haller Index (HI) has become standard for determining the severity of pectus excavatum. We compared patterns of cardiopulmonary dysfunction and their relationship with HI in ...
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Jordan W. Swanson,
Jeffrey R. Avansino,
Grace S. Phillips,
Delphine Yung,
Kathryn B. Whitlock,
Greg J. Redding,
Robert S. Sawin
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660-664
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Outcomes associated with type of intervention and timing in complex pediatric empyema
29 March 2012
Abstract: Background: The presence of effusion/empyema in pediatric pneumonia can increase treatment complexity by possibly requiring pleural drainage. Currently, no data support the superiority of an...
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Adam B. Goldin,
Chinnaya Parimi,
Cabrini LaRiviere,
Michelle M. Garrison,
Cindy L. Larison,
Robert S. Sawin
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665-673
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