Volume 103; Issue 6 Archives - British Journal of Surgery

Volume 103; Issue 6

1st May 2016

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J. J. Earnshaw

The co-Chief Editor, Jonothan Earnshaw, discusses the contents of the May 2016 issue, which includes the meta-analysis of antibiotics versus appendicectomy for non-perforated acute appendicitis.

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Leading article

Watch and wait after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. BJS 2016; 103: 629-631.

Authors: M. Dattani, B. J. Moran

Systematic review

Systematic review and meta‐analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of ductoscopy in patients with pathological nipple discharge. BJS 2016; 103: 632-643.

Authors: L. Waaijer, J. M. Simons, I. H. M. Borel Rinkes, P. J. van Diest, H. M. Verkooijen, A. J. Witkamp et al.

Notes: Optimization of tissue sampling needed

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of the concordance of histological grade of breast cancer between core needle biopsy and surgical excision specimen. BJS 2016; 103: 644-655.

Authors: F. M. Knuttel, G. L. G. Menezes, P. J. van Diest, A. J. Witkamp, M. A. A. J. van den Bosch, H. M. Verkooijen et al.

Notes: Moderate agreement

Systematic review

Meta‐analysis of antibiotics versus appendicectomy for non‐perforated acute appendicitis. BJS 2016; 103: 656-667.

Authors: V. Sallinen, E. A. Akl, J. J. You, A. Agarwal, S. Shoucair, P. O. Vandvik et al.

Notes: Limitations of each evolving

Randomized clinical trial

Randomized multicentre trial comparing external and internal pancreatic stenting during pancreaticoduodenectomy. BJS 2016; 103: 668-675.

Authors: J.‐Y. Jang, Y. R. Chang, S.‐W. Kim, S. H. Choi, S. J. Park, S. E. Lee et al.

Notes: Internal stenting is better

Original article

Outcome of hypocalcaemia after thyroidectomy treated only in symptomatic patients. BJS 2016; 103: 676-683.

Authors: J. Järhult, K. Landerholm

Notes: Routine treatment with calcium is not necessary

Original article

Definition and clinical significance of tumour rupture in gastrointestinal stromal tumours of the small intestine. BJS 2016; 103: 684-691.

Authors: T. Hølmebakk, B. Bjerkehagen, K. Boye, Ø. Bruland, S. Stoldt, K. Sundby Hall et al.

Notes: A new classification

Original article

Polylactic acid nanosheets in prevention of postoperative intestinal adhesion and their effects on bacterial propagation in an experimental model. BJS 2016; 103: 692-700.

Authors: A. Hinoki, A. Saito, M. Kinoshita, J. Yamamoto, D. Saitoh, S. Takeoka et al.

Notes: Minimizes adhesions

Original article

Outcome of acute intestinal failure. BJS 2016; 103: 701-708.

Authors: J. J. Atema, B. Mirck, I. Van Arum, S. M. ten Dam, M. J. Serlie, M. A. Boermeester et al.

Notes: Good results in a specialized unit

Original article

Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome. BJS 2016; 103: 709-715.

Authors: J. J. De Waele, E. Kimball, M. Malbrain, I. Nesbitt, J. Cohen, V. Kaloiani et al.

Notes: Improves organ function

Original article

Preoperative serum α‐fetoprotein and prognosis after hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma. BJS 2016; 103: 716-724.

Authors: S.‐L. Yang, L.‐P. Liu, S. Yang, L. Liu, J.‐W. Ren, X. Fang et al.

Notes: Not useful

Original article

Albumin–bilirubin versus Child–Pugh score as a predictor of outcome after liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma. BJS 2016; 103: 725-734.

Authors: Y.‐Y. Wang, J.‐H. Zhong, Z.‐Y. Su, J.‐F. Huang, S.‐D. Lu, B.‐D. Xiang et al.

Notes: ALBI score may be better

Original article

Balance between von Willebrand factor and ADAMTS13 following major partial hepatectomy. BJS 2016; 103: 735-743.

Authors: D. J. Groeneveld, E. M. Alkozai, J. Adelmeijer, R. J. Porte, T. Lisman

Notes: Hyper‐reactive haemostasis?

Original article

Validation of preoperative cardiopulmonary exercise testing‐derived variables to predict in‐hospital morbidity after major colorectal surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 744-752.

Authors: M. A. West, R. Asher, M. Browning, G. Minto, M. Swart, K. Richardson et al.

Notes: Validated risk assessment

Original article

Impact of multimodal therapy in locally recurrent rectal cancer. BJS 2016; 103: 753-762.

Authors: Y. N. You, J. M. Skibber, C.‐Y. Hu, C. H. Crane, P. Das, E. S. Kopetz et al.

Notes: Options for treatment

Original article

Consensus‐based training and assessment model for general surgery. BJS 2016; 103: 763-771.

Authors: P. Szasz, M. Louridas, S. de Montbrun, K. A. Harris, T. P. Grantcharov

Notes: Worth testing in many healthcare systems

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