Volume 103; Issue 6
1st May 2016
Podcast
Editorial podcast
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.
Leading article
Authors: M. Dattani, B. J. Moran
Systematic review
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
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
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
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
Authors: J. Järhult, K. Landerholm
Notes: Routine treatment with calcium is not necessary
Original article
Authors: T. Hølmebakk, B. Bjerkehagen, K. Boye, Ø. Bruland, S. Stoldt, K. Sundby Hall et al.
Notes: A new classification
Original article
Authors: A. Hinoki, A. Saito, M. Kinoshita, J. Yamamoto, D. Saitoh, S. Takeoka et al.
Notes: Minimizes adhesions
Original article
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
Authors: J. J. De Waele, E. Kimball, M. Malbrain, I. Nesbitt, J. Cohen, V. Kaloiani et al.
Notes: Improves organ function
Original article
Authors: S.‐L. Yang, L.‐P. Liu, S. Yang, L. Liu, J.‐W. Ren, X. Fang et al.
Notes: Not useful
Original article
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
Authors: D. J. Groeneveld, E. M. Alkozai, J. Adelmeijer, R. J. Porte, T. Lisman
Notes: Hyper‐reactive haemostasis?
Original article
Authors: M. A. West, R. Asher, M. Browning, G. Minto, M. Swart, K. Richardson et al.
Notes: Validated risk assessment
Original article
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
Authors: P. Szasz, M. Louridas, S. de Montbrun, K. A. Harris, T. P. Grantcharov
Notes: Worth testing in many healthcare systems