Purpose: This study was designed to assess whether visceral obesity is a more useful
predictor of surgical outcomes compared with body mass index after laparoscopic colectomy. …

Imaging studies are a major component in the evaluation of patients for the screening,
staging and surveillance of colorectal cancer. This review presents commonly encountered …

PURPOSE We undertook this study to review our experience with indwelling vascular access
devices in cancer patients to identify factors associated with complications. PATIENTS …

To improve the welfare of experimental animals, investigators seek to respect the 3R
principle (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement). Even when large animal studies are …

Abstract Evaluation of pathologic predictors of metastases in T1 stage colorectal cancer
may be difficult with hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining alone. The aim of this study was to …

BACKGROUND Many hemodynamically stable patients with blunt abdominal solid organ
injuries are successfully managed nonoperatively, while unstable patients often require urgent …

The biceps pulley or “sling” is a capsuloligamentous complex that acts to stabilize the long
head of the biceps tendon in the bicipital groove. The pulley complex is composed of the …

BACKGROUND The ability to easily predict the need for massive transfusion may improve
the process of care, allowing early mobilization of resources. There are currently no clear …

Objective The authors review their initial experience with laparoscopic splenectomy in
patients with hematologic diseases. Efficacy, morbidity, and mortality of the technique are …

Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has become a standard minimally invasive
therapy in Japan for large, superficial, colorectal neoplasms [1]. Although polypectomy or …