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Original Communications
Hepatocyte nuclear factor-kappa β (NF-κB) activation is protective but is decreased in the cholestatic liver with endotoxemia, 15 March 2010 Ayako Iida, Hiroyuki Yoshidome, Takashi Shida, Shigetsugu Takano, Dan Takeuchi, Fumio Kimura, Hiroaki Shimizu, Masayuki Ohtsuka, Masaru Miyazaki pages 477-489 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (2113 KB)
The role of interleukin-1β and platelet-derived growth factor-AB in antifibrosis mediated by native human interferon α, 22 February 2010 Goran Šantak, Maja Šantak, Dubravko Forčić pages 490-498 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (344 KB)
Topical nanoemulsion therapy reduces bacterial wound infection and inflammation after burn injury, 02 March 2010 Mark R. Hemmila, Aladdein Mattar, Michael A. Taddonio, Saman Arbabi, Tarek Hamouda, Peter A. Ward, Stewart C. Wang, James R. Baker pages 499-509 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (1151 KB)
Medical students' perceptions on factors influencing a surgical career: The fate of general surgery in Greece, 12 March 2010 Emmanouil Pikoulis, Efthimios D. Avgerinos, Xanthi Pedeli, Ioannis Karavokyros, Neofitos Bassios, Sofia Anagnostopoulou pages 510-515 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (124 KB)
Indeterminate thyroid nodules: A challenge for the surgical strategy, 25 March 2010 Reza Asari, Barbara E. Niederle, Christian Scheuba, Philipp Riss, Oskar Koperek, Klaus Kaserer, Bruno Niederle pages 516-525 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (122 KB)
Subclinical lymph node metastasis in papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: A study of 551 resections, 02 March 2010 Yoon Kyoung So, Young-Ik Son, Sang Duk Hong, Min Young Seo, Chung-Hwan Baek, Han-Sin Jeong, Man Ki Chung pages 526-531 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (83 KB)
Correlation between indeterminate aspiration cytology and final histopathology of thyroid neoplasms, 17 March 2010 Tony Pang, Catharina Ihre-Lundgren, Anthony Gill, Todd McMullen, Mark Sywak, Stan Sidhu, Leigh Delbridge pages 532-537 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (221 KB)
Complicated hernia presentation in patients with advanced cirrhosis and refractory ascites: Management and outcome, 26 March 2010 Dana A. Telem, Thomas Schiano, Celia M. Divino pages 538-543 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (98 KB)
Incisional ventral hernias: Review of the literature and recommendations regarding the grading and technique of repair, 22 March 2010 The Ventral Hernia Working Group, Karl Breuing, Charles E. Butler, Stephen Ferzoco, Michael Franz, Charles S. Hultman, Joshua F. Kilbridge, Michael Rosen, Ronald P. Silverman, Daniel Vargo pages 544-558 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (363 KB)
The intraoperative Surgical Apgar Score predicts postdischarge complications after colon and rectal resection, 15 March 2010 Scott E. Regenbogen, Liliana Bordeianou, Matthew M. Hutter, Atul A. Gawande pages 559-566 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (100 KB)
The antiendotoxin agent taurolidine potentially reduces ischemia/reperfusion injury through its metabolite taurine, 12 March 2010 Kishore K. Doddakula, Peter M. Neary, Jiang H. Wang, Shastri Sookhai, Aongus O'Donnell, Tom Aherne, David J. Bouchier-Hayes, Henry P. Redmond pages 567-572 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (137 KB)
Effects of perioperative immunonutrition on cell-mediated immunity, T helper type 1 (Th1)/Th2 differentiation, and Th17 response after pancreaticoduodenectomy, 15 March 2010 Daisuke Suzuki, Katsunori Furukawa, Fumio Kimura, Hiroaki Shimizu, Hiroyuki Yoshidome, Masayuki Ohtsuka, Atsushi Kato, Hideyuki Yoshitomi, Masaru Miyazaki pages 573-581 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (413 KB)
Is impaired hepatic arterial buffer response a risk factor for biliary anastomotic stricture in liver transplant recipients?, 15 March 2010 Koji Hashimoto, Charles M. Miller, Cristiano Quintini, Federico N. Aucejo, Kenzo Hirose, Teresa Diago Uso, Loris Trenti, Dympna M. Kelly, Charles G. Winans, David P. Vogt, Bijan Eghtesad, John J. Fung pages 582-588 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (274 KB)
Evaluation of a pediatric protocol of intrapleural urokinase for pleural empyema: A prospective study, 22 March 2010 Giorgio Stefanutti, Vittorina Ghirardo, Angelo Barbato, Piergiorgio Gamba pages 589-594 Abstract | Full Text | Full-Text PDF (170 KB)
Moments in Surgery
The first (and second) craniofacial operation at the Johns Hopkins Hospital: The case of the flying rib!, 12 July 2010 Michael G. Sarr pages 595-596 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (34 KB)
Issues in Surgical Ethics
Banding in Bangkok, CABG in Calcutta: The United States physician and the growing field of medical tourism Elliott Mark Weiss, Peter F. Spataro, Ira J. Kodner, Jason D. Keune pages 597-601 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (109 KB)
Invited Editorials
Weathering a “perfect storm” in surgical education Scott E. Regenbogen pages 602-604 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (251 KB)
Surgical residency, class of 2010: The kids are all right Andrew J. Meltzer pages 605-606 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (40 KB)
Images in Surgery
Identification of traumatic, right-sided diaphragm rupture in a patient with newly diagnosed situs inversus, 10 June 2009 A. Britton Christmas, Brittany N. Knick, Amirreza T. Motameni, William S. Miles pages 607-608 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (213 KB)
Letters to the Editors
Endoscopic therapy as a first-line therapy for pancreatic-pleural fistula Deepak Kumar Bhasin, Surinder Singh Rana page 609 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (31 KB)
Response to “Endoscopic therapy as a first-line therapy for pancreatic-pleural fistula” Jonathan C. King, Howard A. Reber, O. Joe Hines pages 609-610 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
One hundred and seven family members with the rearranged during transfection V804M proto-oncogene mutation presenting with simultaneous medullary and papillary thyroid carcinomas, rare primary hyperparathyroidism, and no pheochromocytomas: Is this a new syndrome–MEN 2C? P.R.K. Bhargav pages 610-611 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (44 KB)
One hundred and seven member family with the rearranged during transfection V804M proto-oncogene mutation presenting with simultaneous medullary and papillary thyroid carcinomas, rare primary hyperparathyroidism, and no pheochromocytomas: Is this a new syndrome–MEN 2C? Alexander L. Shifrin, Angela M. Fay, Cristina Z. Xenachis, Jerome J. Vernick pages 611-612 Full Text | Full-Text PDF (39 KB)
Frontmatter
Table of Contents pages A1-A4 Full-Text PDF (58 KB)
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