Pelvic recurrence is common after resection of hepatic metastases from rectal carcinoma, according to a report in the August Archives of Surgery. Reuters Health Information
Almost all patients with base of tongue cancers treated with primary surgery and reconstructed with a modified radial forearm free flap consistently achieve efficient and safe swallowing postoperatively, Canadian researchers report in the August issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. Reuters Health Information
Incorporating docetaxel into a sequential regimen of epirubicin followed by cyclophosphamide, methotrexate, and fluorouracil improved recurrence-free and overall survival in women with node-positive early-stage breast cancer. Medscape Medical News
As treatments for T1a midcord glottic carcinoma, endoscopic laser surgery and radiotherapy provide similar voice outcomes, according to a report in the Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery for September. Reuters Health Information
Arthroscopic meniscal repair results in good clinical and anatomic outcomes, according to a report in the August issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Treatment with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) enhances anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) grafts in beagles, Japanese researchers report in the September issue of the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Reuters Health Information
Kidneys transplanted from living donors over the age of 55 are associated with "excellent outcomes" in older transplant recipients, according to data from the Organ Procurement Transplant Network/United Network for Organ Sharing. Reuters Health Information
Aggressive surgical cytoreduction is becoming more common for patients with ovarian cancer, and when performed, increases median survival. How, when, and why debulking should be used are discussed. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
Commentary on a study on the effect of dedicated breast surgeons on breast cancer therapy and results, published August 2008 in the Annals of Surgery. Medscape General Surgery
