Web-based references relating to the number under the disk sign, listed by page header
Lumps in the groin and scrotum
202 Analysis of 508 infertile male
patients in south-western Finland in 1980-2000: hormonal status and factors
predisposing to immunological infertility. Author: Ver"j"nkorva E, Laato M,
P"ll"nen P. Journal: Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol; 2003 Dec 10 ;
111(2):173-8. PubMed ID: 14597247.
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203 Association for Genitourinary Medicine (AGUM), Medical Society
for the Study of Venereal Disease (MSSVVD). 2002 national guideline for the
management of epididymo-orchitis.
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204 Upper genital tract infection in men--Epididymitis
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205 Casparie M 2004 Pubmed 15211966 618
(footnote) Assessment of efficacy of varicocele repair for male subfertility: a
systematic review. Author: Evers JL, Collins JA. Journal: Lancet; 2003 May 31 ;
361(9372):1849-52. PubMed ID: 12788571.
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Lumps in the neck
(footnote) Kikuchi's disease: a Singapore case series. Author: Poulose V, Chiam
P, Poh WT. Journal: Singapore Med J; 2005 May ; 46(5):229-32. PubMed ID:
15858692.
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Lumps in the thyroid
206 Can cytology
accurately predict benign follicular nodules? Author: Smith J, Cheifetz RE,
Schneidereit N, Berean K, Thomson T. Journal: Am J Surg; 2005 May ;
189(5):592-5; discussion 595. PubMed ID: 15862502.
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207 Thyroid carcinoma. Author: Sherman SI. Journal: Lancet; 2003 Feb
8 ; 361(9356):501-11. PubMed ID: 12583960.
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Abdominal masses
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Around the anus
208 Topical capsaicin--a novel and effective treatment for idiopathic
intractable pruritus ani: a randomised, placebo controlled, crossover study.
Author: Lysy J, Sistiery-Ittah M, Israelit Y, Shmueli A, Strauss-Liviatan N,
Mindrul V, Keret D, Goldin E. Journal: Gut; 2003 Sep ; 52(9):1323-6. PubMed ID:
12912865.
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209 Ischaemic nature of anal fissure. Author: Schouten WR, Briel JW,
Auwerda JJ, De Graaf EJ. Journal: Br J Surg; 1996 Jan ; 83(1):63-5. PubMed ID:
8653368.
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210 Progress in the understanding and treatment of chronic anal
fissure. Author: McCallion K, Gardiner KR. Journal: Postgrad Med J; 2001 Dec ;
77(914):753-8. PubMed ID: 11723312.
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211 Operative procedures for fissure in ano. Author: Nelson R.
Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2005 ; (2):CD002199. PubMed ID: 15846630.
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212 MR imaging of fistula-in-ano. Author: Halligan S, Buchanan G.
Journal: Eur J Radiol; 2003 Aug ; 47(2):98-107. PubMed ID: 12880990.
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213 Pre-operative assessment of anal fistulas using endoanal
ultrasound. Author: Lengyel AJ, Hurst NG, Williams JG. Journal: Colorectal Dis;
2002 Nov ; 4(6):436-40. PubMed ID: 12790915.
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214 Randomized clinical trial comparing primary closure with the
Limberg flap in the treatment of primary sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease.
Author: Akca T, Colak T, Ustunsoy B, Kanik A, Aydin S. Journal: Br J Surg; 2005
Sep ; 92(9):1081-4. PubMed ID: 16078300.
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215 Surgical management of rectal prolapse. Author: Madiba TE, Baig
MK, Wexner SD. Journal: Arch Surg; 2005 Jan ; 140(1):63-73. PubMed ID: 15655208.
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216 For a review of anal carcinoma, see N Esiashvili 2002 The
Oncologist 7:188-199 www.theoncologist.com 627
(footnote) [EUS results of malignant rectal giant condyloma acuminatum
(Buschke-Loewenstein tumor)] Author: Strock P, Barrioz T, Lauroy J, Babin P,
Mordi A, Fort E, Laurin C, Sevestre C, Silvain C. Journal: Gastroenterol Clin
Biol; 2004 Aug-Sep ; 28(8-9):801-3. PubMed ID: 15646541.
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(footnote) Online dermatology library image.
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Haemorrhoids (piles)
217 A randomized
controlled trial of rubber band ligation versus infra-red coagulation in the
treatment of internal haemorrhoids. Author: Poen AC, Felt-Bersma RJ, Cuesta MA,
Devill" W, Meuwissen SG. Journal: Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol; 2000 May ;
12(5):535-9. PubMed ID: 10833097.
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218 Long stapled haemorrhoidectomy versus Milligan-Morgan procedure:
short- and long-term results of a randomised, controlled, prospective trial
Author: Ascanelli S, Gregorio C, Tonini G, Baccarini M, Azzena G. Journal: Chir
Ital; 2005 Jul-Aug ; 57(4):439-47. PubMed ID: 16060181.
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219 Double-blind randomised controlled trial of effect of
metronidazole on pain after day-case haemorrhoidectomy. Author: Carapeti EA,
Kamm MA, McDonald PJ, Phillips RK. Journal: Lancet; 1998 Jan 17 ;
351(9097):169-72. PubMed ID: 9449871.
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Hernias
220 Long-term follow-up of a randomized controlled trial of suture
versus mesh repair of incisional hernia. Author: Burger JW, Luijendijk RW, Hop
WC, Halm JA, Verdaasdonk EG, Jeekel J. Journal: Ann Surg; 2004 Oct ;
240(4):578-83; discussion 583-5. PubMed ID: 15383785.
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221 Ward reduction without general anaesthesia versus reduction and
repair under general anaesthesia for gastroschisis in newborn infants. Author:
Davies MW, Kimble RM, Woodgate PG. Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev; 2002 ;
(3):CD003671. PubMed ID: 12137704.
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Inguinal hernias
222 Transabdominal pre-peritoneal (TAPP) vs totally extraperitoneal
(TEP) laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair. Author: Wake BL,
McCormack K, Fraser C, Vale L, Perez J, Grant AM. Journal: Cochrane Database
Syst Rev; 2005 ; (1):CD004703. PubMed ID: 15674961.
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Varicose veins (VVs)
223 The epidemiology of chronic venous insufficiency and varicose
veins. Author: Beebe-Dimmer JL, Pfeifer JR, Engle JS, Schottenfeld D. Journal:
Ann Epidemiol; 2005 Mar ; 15(3):175-84. PubMed ID: 15723761.
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224 Currently under investigation by NICE. Check progress at:
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225 Surgery versus sclerotherapy for the treatment of varicose veins.
Author: Rigby KA, Palfreyman SJ, Beverley C, Michaels JA. Journal: Cochrane
Database Syst Rev; 2004 ; (4):CD004980. PubMed ID: 15495134.
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226 J Herman 1997 BMJ 315
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Gastric surgery and its aftermath
227 Extended versus
limited lymph nodes dissection technique for adenocarcinoma of the stomach.
Author: McCulloch P, Nita ME, Kazi H, Gama-Rodrigues J. Journal: Cochrane
Database Syst Rev; 2004 ; (4):CD001964. PubMed ID: 15495024.
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228 Afferent loop obstruction presenting as acute pancreatitis and
pseudocyst: case reports and review of the literature. Author: Conter RL,
Converse JO, McGarrity TJ, Koch KL. Journal: Surgery; 1990 Jul ; 108(1):22-7.
PubMed ID: 2360186.
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229 For a description of Dumping Syndrome see:
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230 229 Long-term effect of alpha-glucosidase inhibitor on late
dumping syndrome. Author: Hasegawa T, Yoneda M, Nakamura K, Ohnishi K, Harada H,
Kyouda T, Yoshida Y, Makino I. Journal: J Gastroenterol Hepatol; 1998 Dec ;
13(12):1201-6. PubMed ID: 9918426.
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231 For an account of Billroth's life and achievements see:
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232 Don't forget Polya!
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