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		Research article Laparoscopic liver resection as a safe and efficacious alternative to open resection for colorectal liver metastasis: a meta-analysis Yanming Zhou, Yaqing Xiao, Lupeng Wu, Bin Li, Hua Li BMC Surgery 2013, 13:44 (1 October 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF
		Research article Intensified neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy for rectal cancer enhances surgical complications Leif Schiffmann, Nicole Wedermann, Michael Gock, Friedrich Prall, Gunther Klautke, Rainer Fietkau, Bettina Rau, Ernst Klar BMC Surgery 2013, 13:43 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical symptoms and sonographic follow-up after surgical treatment of nonparasitic liver cysts Hubert Scheuerlein, Falk Rauchfuss, Julia Franke, Karin Jandt, Yves Dittmar, Gudrun Trebing, Utz Settmacher BMC Surgery 2013, 13:42 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gastric outlet obstruction at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: a prospective review of 184 cases Hyasinta Jaka, Mabula D Mchembe, Peter F Rambau, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Surgery 2013, 13:41 (25 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Bohler’s angle’s role in assessing the injury severity and functional outcome of internal fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective study Yanling Su, Wei Chen, Tao Zhang, Xingwang Wu, Zhanpo Wu, Yingze Zhang BMC Surgery 2013, 13:40 (24 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
		Research article Subjective outcome related to donor site morbidity after sural nerve graft harvesting: a survey in 41 patients Alexander Hallgren, Anders Björkman, Anette Chemnitz, Lars B Dahlin BMC Surgery 2013, 13:39 (24 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The effect of ursodeoxycholic acid in liver functional restoration of patients with obstructive jaundice after endoscopic treatment: a prospective, randomized, and controlled study Enver Fekaj, Arben Gjata, Mehmet Maxhuni BMC Surgery 2013, 13:38 (22 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Case report IgG4-related intracranial hypertrophic pachymeningitis with skull hyperostosis: a case report Che-Kuang Lin, Dar-Ming Lai BMC Surgery 2013, 13:37 (21 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay during focused parathyroidectomy: the importance of 20 minutes measurement Pietro Calò, Giuseppe Pisano, Giulia Loi, Fabio Medas, Lucia Barca, Matteo Atzeni, Angelo Nicolosi BMC Surgery 2013, 13:36 (18 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article High occurrence of perianal abscess among Bedouin compared to Jews in the southern region of Israel David Czeiger, Gad Shaked, Igor Igov, Ilia Pinsk, Jochanan Peiser, Gilbert Sebbag BMC Surgery 2013, 13:35 (12 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Influence of 4% icodextrin solution on peritoneal tissue response and adhesion formation Christian D Klink, Patrick Schickhaus, Marcel Binnebösel, Stefan Jockenhoevel, Rafael Rosch, Rene Tolba, Ulf P Neumann, Uwe Klinge BMC Surgery 2013, 13:34 (10 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Case report Bouveret’s syndrome: presentation of two cases with review of the literature and development of a surgical treatment strategy Felix Nickel, Matthias M Müller-Eschner, Jackson Chu, Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk, Beat P Müller-Stich BMC Surgery 2013, 13:33 (4 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The interventional therapy for diabetic peripheral artery disease Nian-feng Sun, Ai-ling Tian, Yu-ling Tian, San-yuan Hu, Li Xu BMC Surgery 2013, 13:32 (20 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Observational results implicate balloon percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) as a viable treatment for diabetic peripheral arterial disease, the main cause of lower limb amputation in diabetic patients, with improvements seen in lower limb vessel diameter and foot ulceration.
		Case report An unusual case of orbito-frontal rod fence stab injury with a good outcome Massimo Miscusi, Paolo Arangio, Luca De Martino, Fabio De-Giorgio, Piero Cascone, Antonino Raco BMC Surgery 2013, 13:31 (13 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Patient experiences with interventions to reduce surgery cancellations: a qualitative study Einar Hovlid, Christian von Plessen, Kjell Haug, Aslak Aslaksen, Oddbjørn Bukve BMC Surgery 2013, 13:30 (8 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Case report Bilateral pneumothoraces complicating reduction mammoplasty: a case report Stylianos Mavridis, Hans Gnauk, Martina Schumacher, Roland Wagner BMC Surgery 2013, 13:29 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article A decision rule to aid selection of patients with abdominal sepsis requiring a relaparotomy Jordy JS Kiewiet, Oddeke van Ruler, Marja A Boermeester, Johannes B Reitsma BMC Surgery 2013, 13:28 (19 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A model predicting the necessity of relaparatomy in patients with enduring peritonitis, utilising variables such as heart rate and haemoglobin level, is used to generate a decision rule to aid surgeons in determining the need for this procedure.
		Case report Abdominal cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst occurring 21 years after ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement: a case report Atsumi Tamura, Dai Shida, Kyosuke Tsutsumi BMC Surgery 2013, 13:27 (8 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Routine histopathology of gallbladder after elective cholecystectomy for gallstones: waste of resources or a justified act? Faisal G Siddiqui, Ahmer A Memon, Arshad H Abro, Nazeer A Sasoli, Lubna Ahmad BMC Surgery 2013, 13:26 (8 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The application of the Risdon approach for mandibular condyle fractures Seung Nam, Jang Lee, Jun Kim BMC Surgery 2013, 13:25 (6 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The Belsey Mark IV: an operation with an enduring role in the management of complicated hiatal hernia Charalampos Markakis, Periklis Tomos, Eleftherios D Spartalis, Pavlos Lampropoulos, Leonidas Grigorakos, Dimitrios Dimitroulis, Elias Lachanas, E Andreas Agathos BMC Surgery 2013, 13:24 (5 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Pancreato-jejunostomy versus hand-sewn closure of the pancreatic stump to prevent pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: a retrospective analysis Roberto L Meniconi, Roberto Caronna, Dario Borreca, Monica Schiratti, Piero Chirletti BMC Surgery 2013, 13:23 (2 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Study protocol Prothrombin complex concentrate in the reduction of blood loss during orthotopic liver transplantation: PROTON-trial Freeha Arshad, Brigitte Ickx, Rachel T van Beem, Wojciech Polak, Frank Grüne, Frederik Nevens, Minna Ilmakunnas, Anna-Maria Koivusalo, Helena Isoniemi, Paul FW Strengers, Henk Groen, Herman GD Hendriks, Ton Lisman, Jacques Pirenne, Robert J Porte BMC Surgery 2013, 13:22 (1 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Ventral root re-implantation is better than peripheral nerve transplantation for motoneuron survival and regeneration after spinal root avulsion injury Huanxing Su, Qiuju Yuan, Dajiang Qin, Xiaoying Yang, Wai-Man Wong, Kwok-Fai So, Wutian Wu BMC Surgery 2013, 13:21 (24 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Assessing awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms and screening in a peripheral colorectal surgical unit: a survey based study Terri P McVeigh, Aoife J Lowery, Ronan M Waldron, Akhtar Mahmood, Kevin Barry BMC Surgery 2013, 13:20 (22 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB

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		Research article Laparoscopic liver resection as a safe and efficacious alternative to open resection for colorectal liver metastasis: a meta-analysis Yanming Zhou, Yaqing Xiao, Lupeng Wu, Bin Li, Hua Li BMC Surgery 2013, 13:44 (1 October 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF
		Research article Intensified neoadjuvant radiochemotherapy for rectal cancer enhances surgical complications Leif Schiffmann, Nicole Wedermann, Michael Gock, Friedrich Prall, Gunther Klautke, Rainer Fietkau, Bettina Rau, Ernst Klar BMC Surgery 2013, 13:43 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical symptoms and sonographic follow-up after surgical treatment of nonparasitic liver cysts Hubert Scheuerlein, Falk Rauchfuss, Julia Franke, Karin Jandt, Yves Dittmar, Gudrun Trebing, Utz Settmacher BMC Surgery 2013, 13:42 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gastric outlet obstruction at Bugando Medical Centre in Northwestern Tanzania: a prospective review of 184 cases Hyasinta Jaka, Mabula D Mchembe, Peter F Rambau, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Surgery 2013, 13:41 (25 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Bohler’s angle’s role in assessing the injury severity and functional outcome of internal fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a retrospective study Yanling Su, Wei Chen, Tao Zhang, Xingwang Wu, Zhanpo Wu, Yingze Zhang BMC Surgery 2013, 13:40 (24 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
		Research article Subjective outcome related to donor site morbidity after sural nerve graft harvesting: a survey in 41 patients Alexander Hallgren, Anders Björkman, Anette Chemnitz, Lars B Dahlin BMC Surgery 2013, 13:39 (24 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol The effect of ursodeoxycholic acid in liver functional restoration of patients with obstructive jaundice after endoscopic treatment: a prospective, randomized, and controlled study Enver Fekaj, Arben Gjata, Mehmet Maxhuni BMC Surgery 2013, 13:38 (22 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Case report IgG4-related intracranial hypertrophic pachymeningitis with skull hyperostosis: a case report Che-Kuang Lin, Dar-Ming Lai BMC Surgery 2013, 13:37 (21 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay during focused parathyroidectomy: the importance of 20 minutes measurement Pietro Calò, Giuseppe Pisano, Giulia Loi, Fabio Medas, Lucia Barca, Matteo Atzeni, Angelo Nicolosi BMC Surgery 2013, 13:36 (18 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article High occurrence of perianal abscess among Bedouin compared to Jews in the southern region of Israel David Czeiger, Gad Shaked, Igor Igov, Ilia Pinsk, Jochanan Peiser, Gilbert Sebbag BMC Surgery 2013, 13:35 (12 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Influence of 4% icodextrin solution on peritoneal tissue response and adhesion formation Christian D Klink, Patrick Schickhaus, Marcel Binnebösel, Stefan Jockenhoevel, Rafael Rosch, Rene Tolba, Ulf P Neumann, Uwe Klinge BMC Surgery 2013, 13:34 (10 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Case report Bouveret’s syndrome: presentation of two cases with review of the literature and development of a surgical treatment strategy Felix Nickel, Matthias M Müller-Eschner, Jackson Chu, Hendrik von Tengg-Kobligk, Beat P Müller-Stich BMC Surgery 2013, 13:33 (4 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The interventional therapy for diabetic peripheral artery disease Nian-feng Sun, Ai-ling Tian, Yu-ling Tian, San-yuan Hu, Li Xu BMC Surgery 2013, 13:32 (20 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Observational results implicate balloon percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) as a viable treatment for diabetic peripheral arterial disease, the main cause of lower limb amputation in diabetic patients, with improvements seen in lower limb vessel diameter and foot ulceration.
		Case report An unusual case of orbito-frontal rod fence stab injury with a good outcome Massimo Miscusi, Paolo Arangio, Luca De Martino, Fabio De-Giorgio, Piero Cascone, Antonino Raco BMC Surgery 2013, 13:31 (13 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Patient experiences with interventions to reduce surgery cancellations: a qualitative study Einar Hovlid, Christian von Plessen, Kjell Haug, Aslak Aslaksen, Oddbjørn Bukve BMC Surgery 2013, 13:30 (8 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Case report Bilateral pneumothoraces complicating reduction mammoplasty: a case report Stylianos Mavridis, Hans Gnauk, Martina Schumacher, Roland Wagner BMC Surgery 2013, 13:29 (26 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article A decision rule to aid selection of patients with abdominal sepsis requiring a relaparotomy Jordy JS Kiewiet, Oddeke van Ruler, Marja A Boermeester, Johannes B Reitsma BMC Surgery 2013, 13:28 (19 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A model predicting the necessity of relaparatomy in patients with enduring peritonitis, utilising variables such as heart rate and haemoglobin level, is used to generate a decision rule to aid surgeons in determining the need for this procedure.
		Case report Abdominal cerebrospinal fluid pseudocyst occurring 21 years after ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement: a case report Atsumi Tamura, Dai Shida, Kyosuke Tsutsumi BMC Surgery 2013, 13:27 (8 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Routine histopathology of gallbladder after elective cholecystectomy for gallstones: waste of resources or a justified act? Faisal G Siddiqui, Ahmer A Memon, Arshad H Abro, Nazeer A Sasoli, Lubna Ahmad BMC Surgery 2013, 13:26 (8 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The application of the Risdon approach for mandibular condyle fractures Seung Nam, Jang Lee, Jun Kim BMC Surgery 2013, 13:25 (6 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article The Belsey Mark IV: an operation with an enduring role in the management of complicated hiatal hernia Charalampos Markakis, Periklis Tomos, Eleftherios D Spartalis, Pavlos Lampropoulos, Leonidas Grigorakos, Dimitrios Dimitroulis, Elias Lachanas, E Andreas Agathos BMC Surgery 2013, 13:24 (5 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Pancreato-jejunostomy versus hand-sewn closure of the pancreatic stump to prevent pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy: a retrospective analysis Roberto L Meniconi, Roberto Caronna, Dario Borreca, Monica Schiratti, Piero Chirletti BMC Surgery 2013, 13:23 (2 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Study protocol Prothrombin complex concentrate in the reduction of blood loss during orthotopic liver transplantation: PROTON-trial Freeha Arshad, Brigitte Ickx, Rachel T van Beem, Wojciech Polak, Frank Grüne, Frederik Nevens, Minna Ilmakunnas, Anna-Maria Koivusalo, Helena Isoniemi, Paul FW Strengers, Henk Groen, Herman GD Hendriks, Ton Lisman, Jacques Pirenne, Robert J Porte BMC Surgery 2013, 13:22 (1 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Ventral root re-implantation is better than peripheral nerve transplantation for motoneuron survival and regeneration after spinal root avulsion injury Huanxing Su, Qiuju Yuan, Dajiang Qin, Xiaoying Yang, Wai-Man Wong, Kwok-Fai So, Wutian Wu BMC Surgery 2013, 13:21 (24 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed
		Research article Assessing awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms and screening in a peripheral colorectal surgical unit: a survey based study Terri P McVeigh, Aoife J Lowery, Ronan M Waldron, Akhtar Mahmood, Kevin Barry BMC Surgery 2013, 13:20 (22 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB