British Journal of Surgery

Inguinal hernia repair
pp. 577-578(2)
Author: Nicholson S.

Obscure lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding
pp. 579-580(2)
Author: Thomas M.G.

Endoleak after stent-graft treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm: a meta-analysis of clinical studies
pp. 581-587(7)
Authors: Schurink G.W.H.; Aarts N.J.M.; Bockel J.H.V.

Periampullary diverticula and pancreaticobiliary disease
pp. 588-597(10)
Authors: Lobo D.N.; Balfour T.W.; Iftikhar S.Y.; Rowlands B.J.

TWO ARTICLES FOR COMPARISON
pp. 598-599(2)
Authors: Farndon J.R.; Büchler M.

Digest
pp. 600-602(3)

Prospective randomized comparison between pylorus-preserving and standard pancreaticoduodenectomy
pp. 603-607(5)
Authors: Lin P.W.; Lin Y.J.

Randomized clinical trial of ultrasonic dissector or conventional division in distal pancreatectomy for non-fibrotic pancreas
pp. 608-611(4)
Authors: Suzuki Y.; Fujino Y.; Tanioka Y.; Hori Y.; Ueda T.; Takeyama Y.; Tominaga M.; Ku Y.; Yamamoto Y.M.; Kuroda Y.

Randomized trial of open versus closed day-case haemorrhoidectomy
pp. 612-613(2)
Authors: Carapeti E.A.; Kamm M.A.; McDonald P.J.; Chadwick S.J.D.; Phillips R.K.S.

Randomized trial to study the effect of fundic mobilization on long-term results of Nissen fundoplication
pp. 614-618(5)
Authors: Luostarinen M.E.S.; Isolauri J.O.

Follow-up of patients with a thin melanoma
pp. 619-621(3)
Authors: Johnson R.C.; Fenn N.J.; Horgan K.; Mansel R.E.

Treatment of gallbladder cancer by radical resection
pp. 622-627(6)
Authors: Todoroki T.; Kawamoto T.; Takahashi H.; Takada Y.; Koike N.; Otsuka M.; Fukao K.

Characterization of the Kupffer cell response to exogenous endotoxin in a rodent model of obstructive jaundice
pp. 628-633(6)
Authors: Kennedy J.A.; Clements W.D.B.; Kirk S.J.; McCaigue M.D.; Campbell G.R.; Erwin P.J.; Halliday M.I.; Rowlands B.J.

Immunoglobulin A antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae are associated with expansion of abdominal aortic aneurysm
pp. 634-638(5)
Authors: Lindholt J.S.; Juul S.; Vammen S.; Lind I.; Fasting H.; Henneberg E.W.

Contribution of diet, tumour volume and patient-related factors to weight loss in patients with colorectal liver metastases
pp. 639-644(6)
Authors: Fordy C.; Glover C.; Henderson D.C.; Summerbell C.; Wharton R.; Allen-Mersh T.G.

Use of a unilateral pudendal thigh flap in the treatment of complex rectovaginal fistula
pp. 645-646(2)
Authors: Cardon A.; Pattyn P.; Monstrey S.; Hesse U.; de Hemptinne B.

Comparative study of two sites of colonic conduit placement in the treatment of constipation due to rectal evacuatory disorders
pp. 647-650(4)
Authors: Eccersley A.J.P.; Maw A.; Williams N.S.

Controlled digital anal dilatation under total neuromuscular blockade for chronic anal fissure: a justifiable procedure
pp. 651-655(5)
Authors: Strugnell N.A.; Cooke S.G.; Lucarotti M.E.; Thomson W.H.

Comparison of open posterior versus transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy
pp. 656-660(5)
Authors: Dudley N.E.; Harrison B.J.

Epidemiology of Warthin's tumour of the parotid gland in an Asian population
pp. 661-664(4)
Authors: Chung Y.F.A.; Khoo M.L.C.; Heng M.K.D.; Hong G.S.; Soo K.C.

Case-controlled study of the epidemiological risk factors for breast cancer in Nigeria
pp. 665-668(4)
Authors: Adebamowo C.A.; Adekunle O.O.

Unique distribution patterns of metastatic lymph nodes in patients with superficial carcinoma of the thoracic oesophagus
pp. 669-673(5)
Authors: Matsubara T.; Ueda M.; Abe T.; Akimori T.; Kokudo N.; Takahashi T.

Clinical significance of telomerase activity in the non-cancerous epithelial region of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma
pp. 674-679(6)
Authors: Koyanagi K.; Ozawa S.; Ando N.; Takeuchi H.; Ueda M.; Kitajima M.

Impaired healing of extraperitoneal intestinal anastomoses
pp. 680-684(5)
Authors: Pierie J.P.E.N.; de Graaf P.W.; Vroonhoven T.J.M.V.V.; Renooij W.; Obertop H.

Clinical evaluation of lymph node metastasis in gastric cancer defined by the fifth edition of the TNM classification in comparison with the Japanese system
pp. 685-689(5)
Authors: Fujii K.; Isozaki H.; Okajima K.; Nomura E.; Niki M.; Sako S.; Izumi N.; Mabuchi H.; Nishiguchi K.; Tanigawa N.

Twenty-three years of experience of carotid endarterectomy
pp. 690-690(1)
Authors: Hussain T.; Senaratine J.W.B.; Green F.R.; Collin J.; Hands L.; Morris P.J.

Audit of surgical technique during carotid endarterectomy by intraoperative duplex ultrasonography: trainees compared with consultant
pp. 690-690(1)
Authors: Padayachee T.S.; Brooks M.D.; Self G.; Moderesi K.B.; Taylor P.R.

Carotid angiography is used more selectively in the Asymptomatic Carotid Surgery Trial
pp. 690-691(2)
Authors: Robless P.; Halliday A.

Thrombelastography can differentiate ischaemic from haemorrhagic stroke
pp. 691-691(1)
Authors: Handa A.; Platts A.; Tone S.; Hamilton G.

Impact of spontaneous embolization on cognitive function
pp. 691-691(1)
Authors: Lloyd A.J.; Smith J.L.; Loftus I.M.; Hayes P.; Bell P.R.F.; Naylor A.R.

Re-evaluation of criteria for reoperation in carotid endarterectomy using intraoperative duplex imaging
pp. 691-692(2)
Authors: Walker R.A.; Walker E.A.; McCabe A.; Horrocks E.; Budd J.S.; Horrocks M.

Transcranial Doppler-directed dextran therapy in the prevention of postoperative carotid thrombosis
pp. 692-692(1)
Authors: Hayes P.; Lennard N.; Smith J.; Abbott R.; Evans D.; London N.; Bell P.; Naylor A.R.

Near-infrared spectroscopic monitoring of patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under locoregional anaesthesia
pp. 692-692(1)
Authors: Williams D.J.; Laws P.; Imray C.; Lambert A.W.; Horrocks M.

Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography as a predictor of haemodynamically significant carotid stenosis
pp. 692-693(2)
Authors: Byrd S.; Wolfe J.; Nicolaides A.; Stansby G.; Cheshire N.; Thomas D.; Mansfield A.

Deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in Wales
pp. 693-693(1)
Authors: Basnyat P.S.; Biffin A.; Moseley L.; Hedges R.; Lewis M.H.

Limb outcome following failed femoropopliteal polytetrafluoroethylene bypass for intermittent claudication
pp. 693-693(1)
Authors: Renwick P.; Johnson B.; Wilkinson A.; Galloway J.; McCollum P.

Superficial femoral angioplasty
pp. 693-694(2)
Authors: Seedawy E.E.; Black D.; Shaw J.; Belch J.; McCollum P.

Distal venous arterialization for non-reconstructable arterial disease
pp. 694-694(1)
Authors: Jacob S.; Nassef A.; Belli A.M.; Dormandy J.A.; Taylor R.S.

Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study to assess the effect of sublingual glyceryl trinitrate in patients with intermittent claudication
pp. 694-694(1)
Authors: Walker S.R.; Heer R.; MacSweeney S.T.

Analysis of cold provocation thermography in the objective diagnosis of the hand–arm vibration syndrome
pp. 694-695(2)
Authors: Coughlin P.; Chetter I.C.; Kent P.J.; Kester R.C.

In situ replacement of infected aortic grafts with rifampicin-bonded prostheses
pp. 695-695(1)
Authors: Nasim A.; Hayes P.; London N.; Barrie W.W.; Bell P.R.F.; Naylor A.R.

Inhibition of systemic fibrinolysis is associated with myocardial injury in patients operated on for ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
pp. 695-695(1)
Authors: Adam D.J.; Evans S.M.; Ludlam C.A.; Bradbury A.W.

Total abdominal approach for repair of type IV thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm
pp. 696-696(1)
Authors: Dunning P.G.; Dudgill S.; Brown A.S.; Wyatt M.G.

Long-term survival following repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in patients over 75 years of age
pp. 696-696(1)
Authors: Evans S.M.; Adam D.J.; Brittenden J.; Bain M.; Bradbury A.W.

Perioperative renal function following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm with suprarenal and infrarenal stents
pp. 696-696(1)
Authors: Macierewicz J.; Walker S.R.; Vincent R.; Wastie M.; Elmarasy N.; Hopkinson B.R.

Changes in proximal aortic neck dimensions following endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
pp. 697-697(1)
Authors: Walker S.R.; Macierewicz J.; Whitaker S.C.; Gregson R.H.S.; Hopkinson B.R.

Prevention of lumbar artery endoleaks following endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with the selective use of absorbable gelatin sponge
pp. 697-697(1)
Authors: Walker S.R.; Macierewicz J.; Hopkinson B.R.

Endovascular aortic aneurysm repair reduces mortality: a physiological analysis
pp. 697-697(1)
Authors: Treharne G.D.; Thompson M.M.; Whiteley M.W.; Bell P.R.F.

Immunoglobulin A antibodies against Chlamydia pneumoniae are associated with expansion of small abdominal aortic aneurysms and declining ankle blood pressure
pp. 698-698(1)
Authors: Lindholt J.S.; Vammen S.; Henneberg E.W.; Fasting H.

Autologous transfusion reduces blood transfusion requirements in aortic surgery
pp. 698-698(1)
Authors: Wong J.; Haynes S.; Dalrymple K.; McCollum C.N.

Randomized double-blind study of dopexamine versus placebo in aortic surgery
pp. 698-698(1)
Authors: Baguneid M.S.; Welch M.; Bukkari M.; Fulford P.E.; Howe M.; Bigley G.; McMahon R.F.T.; Eddleston J.; Walker M.G.

Management of coexisting intra-abdominal disease in aortic surgery
pp. 699-699(1)
Authors: Oshodi T.O.; Abraham J.S.; Brigg I.K.; Kelly J.F.

First year of a fast-track carotid duplex service
pp. 699-699(1)
Authors: Bhatti T.S.; Harradine K.L.; Davies B.; Earnshaw J.J.; Heather B.P.

Influence of contralateral stenosis on long-term mortality rate following carotid surgery
pp. 699-699(1)
Authors: Black D.; Renwick P.; Naidu S.; McCollum P.

Systemic effects of exercise in claudicants are associated with neutrophil activation
pp. 699-700(2)
Authors: Lewis D.R.; Day A.; Jeremy J.Y.; Newcombe P.V.; Brookes S.T.; Baird R.; Smith F.C.T.; Lamont P.M.

Outcome after ligation of infected false femoral aneurysms in intravenous drug abusers
pp. 700-700(1)
Authors: Gan J.; Leiberman D.P.; Pollock J.G.

Symptoms of varicose veins
pp. 700-700(1)
Authors: Bradbury A.W.; Evans C.J.; Allan P.L.; Lee A.J.; Ruckley C.V.; Fowkes F.G.R.

Mid-term results of arterial allograft below-knee bypasses for limb salvage
pp. 701-701(1)
Authors: Albertini J.N.; Barral X.; Branchereau A.; Favre J.P.; Magnan P.E.; Magne J.L.; Sessa C.

New technique of in situ autogenous venous valve construction using varicose vein and bench hydrostatic testing of its properties in vitro
pp. 701-701(1)
Authors: Amaragiri S.; Lees T.

Randomized controlled trial of heparin plus graduated compression stocking for the prophylaxis of deep venous thrombosis in general surgical patients
pp. 701-701(1)
Authors: Perkins J.; Beech A.; Hands L.

Role of superficial vein surgery in treatment of venous ulceration
pp. 701-702(2)
Authors: Bello A.M.; Scriven M.; Naylor A.R.; Bell P.R.F.; London N.J.M.

Contribution of malnutrition to postoperative morbidity in vascular surgical patients
pp. 702-702(1)
Authors: Durkin M.T.; Mercer K.G.; McNulty M.F.; Phipps L.; Upperton J.; Giles M.; Scott D.J.A.

Prevalence and significance of thrombophilia in patients with intermittent claudication
pp. 702-703(2)
Authors: Evans S.M.; Brittenden J.; Adam D.J.; Ludlam C.; Bradbury A.W.

Integrated care pathways for vascular surgery
pp. 703-703(1)
Authors: Abu-Own A.; Sachs R.; Louden C.; Linnard D.; Buckland J.; Murphy S.; Barker S.G.

Review of out-of-hours vascular procedures in a tertiary vascular unit
pp. 703-703(1)
Authors: Kelly M.; Potter K.; Nassef A.; Jacob S.; Loosemore T.; Dormandy J.; Taylor R.

Provision of an emergency vascular service: a three-hospital model
pp. 703-704(2)
Authors: Woodcock S.A.; Hulton N.

Systematic review of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy for peripheral vascular occlusions
pp. 704-704(1)
Authors: Palfreyman S.J.; Michaels J.A.

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty for lower limb ischaemia
pp. 704-704(1)
Authors: Brittenden J.; Beattie G.C.; Gillespie I.; McBride K.; McInnes G.; Bradbury A.W.

Outcome of iliac percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with and without the use of stents in patients with intermittent claudication
pp. 704-705(2)
Authors: Beattie G.C.; Brittenden J.; Gillespie I.; McBride K.; McInnes G.; Bradbury A.W.

Duplex surveillance does not enhance infrainguinal prosthetic bypass graft patency
pp. 705-705(1)
Authors: Adam D.J.; Gillies T.E.; Kelman J.; Allan P.L.; Chalmers R.T.A.

Caval filters are an underexploited therapy for acute pulmonary embolism
pp. 705-705(1)
Authors: Tai N.R.M.; Atwal A.; Handa A.; Platts A.; Hamilton G.

Duplex ultrasonography overestimates internal carotid artery stenosis in the presence of contralateral disease
pp. 705-706(2)
Authors: Ray S.A.; Lockhart S.J.; Burnand K.G.

Isolated femoral profundoplasty with endarterectomized superficial femoral artery for limb salvage in the elderly
pp. 706-706(1)
Authors: Witz M.; Shnaker A.; Lehmann J.M.

Limb salvage in the octogenarian
pp. 706-706(1)
Authors: Ramamoorthy P.; Johnson B.J.; Wilkinson A.R.; Galloway J.M.; McCollum P.T.

Review of 94 tibial bypasses for intermittent claudication
pp. 706-707(2)
Authors: Byrne J.; Darling R.C.; Chang B.B.; Paty P.S.K.; Kreienberg P.B.; Lloyd W.E.

Two-year follow-up after acute thromboembolic lower limb ischaemia: the importance of continuing warfarin treatment
pp. 707-707(1)
Authors: Campbell W.B.; Ridler B.M.F.; Szymanska T.H.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat abdominal aortic aneurysm
pp. 707-707(1)
Authors: Franklin I.J.; Walton L.J.; Brown L.; Greenhalgh R.N.; Powell J.T.

Angiogenesis and the atherosclerotic carotid plaque: association between symptomatology and plaque morphology
pp. 707-708(2)
Authors: McCarthy M.J.; Loftus I.M.; Thompson M.M.; Jones L.; London N.J.M.; Bell P.R.F.; Naylor A.R.; Brindle N.P.J.

Patients with a failed infrainguinal bypass graft have abnormal lipid metabolism
pp. 708-708(1)
Authors: Lewis D.R.; Taberner P.V.; Lemon M.J.C.; Day A.; Shih M.F.; Brooks S.T.; Bird R.N.; Lamont P.M.; Smith F.C.T.

Uptake of tetracycline in aortic aneurysms: influence on inflammation and proteolysis
pp. 708-708(1)
Authors: Franklin I.J.; Harley S.L.; Greenhalgh R.M.; Powell J.T.

Platelet function during carotid endarterectomy and the antiplatelet effect of dextran 40
pp. 709-709(1)
Authors: Robless P.; Okonko D.; Tegos T.; Mansfield A.; Stansby G.

Angioplasty reverses the systemic effects of exercise in intermittent claudication
pp. 709-709(1)
Authors: Lewis D.R.; Day A.; Baird R.N.; Smith F.C.T.; Lamont P.M.

Fifteen years of experience using 6 cm as a criterion for abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
pp. 709-710(2)
Authors: Scott R.A.P.; Ashton H.A.; Lamparelli M.J.

Scottish Audit of Surgical Mortality, 1997
pp. 710-710(1)
Authors: Black D.A.; Stonebridge P.A.; Bradbury A.W.; Cross K.S.; Duncan J.; McKay A.J.

Avoiding the complications of thrombolysis
pp. 710-710(1)
Authors: Thomas S.M.; Gaines P.A.

Results of the Carotid And Vertebral Artery Transluminal Angioplasty Study
pp. 710-711(2)
Author: Brown M.M.

RETA: the registry of endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms
pp. 711-711(1)
Authors: Thomas S.M.; Gaines P.A.; Beard J.D.

Endovascular aneurysm repair: the need for randomized controlled trials
pp. 711-711(1)
Authors: Brennan J.; Harris P.L.; Gilling-Smith G.L.; Bakran A.

D-lactate as an early marker of intestinal ischaemia after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
pp. 712-712(1)
Author: Welch M.

D-lactate as an early marker of intestinal ischaemia after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm repair Author's reply
pp. 712-712(1)
Author: Poeze M.

Repair of ventral hernias with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch
pp. 712-712(1)
Author: Gillion J.F.

Repair of ventral hernias with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene patch Author's reply
pp. 713-713(1)
Authors: Balén E.M.

Bilirubin and peripheral vascular disease
pp. 713-713(1)
Authors: Kangas E.; Teittinen K.; Vilkko P.; Utriainen S.

Comparison of POSSUM and the Portsmouth predictor equation for predicting death following vascular surgery
pp. 713-714(2)
Authors: Tekkis P.; Trotter G.; South L.M.

Water-soluble contrast study predicts the need for early surgery in adhesive small bowel obstruction Letter 1
pp. 714-714(1)
Author: Spillane A.J.

Water-soluble contrast study predicts the need for early surgery in adhesive small bowel obstruction Letter 2
pp. 714-715(2)
Authors: Guthrie H.C.; Cadogan M.; Murchison J.T.; Paterson-Brown S.

Water-soluble contrast study predicts the need for early surgery in adhesive small bowel obstruction Authors' reply
pp. 715-715(1)
Authors: Chen S.C.; Lin F.Y.

Sodium fusidate and the cytokine response in an experimental model of acute pancreatitis
pp. 715-715(1)
Author: Widdison A.L.

Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy in patients with complicated acute cholecystitis or fibrosis
pp. 715-716(2)
Authors: Zayyan K.S.; Sellu D.P.

Laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy in patients with complicated acute cholecystitis or fibrosis Authors' reply
pp. 716-716(1)
Authors: Krige J.E.J.; Bornman P.C.

Paediatric Surgery J. D. Atwell (ed.). 278 × 203 mm. Pp. 848. Illustrated. 1998. London: Arnold. £175.
pp. 717-717(1)
Author: Lloyd D.A.

Surgical Management of Abdominal Hernias M. Kurzer, A. E. Kark, G. E. Wantz (eds). 252 × 192 mm. Pp. 260. Illustrated. 1998. London: Martin Dunitz. £49·95.
pp. 717-717(1)
Author: Gajraj H.

Textbook of Genitourinary Surgery. 2nd ed. (two volumes) H. N. Whitfield, W. F. Hendry, R. S. Kirby and J. W. Duckett (eds). 282 × 222 mm. Pp. 1578. Illustrated. 1998. Oxford: Blackwell Science. £395.
pp. 717-717(1)
Author: Abel P.D.

Scientific Surgery
pp. 718-718(1)