Can J Surg 2014;57(3)
Editorial • Éditorial
Choosing Wisely (and carefully) Canada
E.J. Harvey
Choisir avec soin (et sensément)
E.J. Harvey
Commentary • Commentaire
Review of a medical student–run surgery lecture series and skills lab curriculum
J.Z. Li, S.C.Y. Chan, M. Au, J. Hoogenes,T. Chan, K. Li, S. Reid
Single incision laparoscopic surgery in Canadian children
C. Botkin, R. Keijzer, K. Milbrandt
Research • Recherche
Factors affecting the relative age effect in NHL athletes
C.I. Parent-Harvey, C. Desjardins, E.J. Harvey
Does ultrasonography accurately diagnose acute cholecystitis? Improving diagnostic accuracy based on a review at a regional hospital
H. Hwang, I. Marsh, J. Doyle
Minimally displaced clavicle fracture after high-energy injury: Are they likely to displace?
J.T. Riehl, B.J. Athans, M.W. Munro, J.R. Langford, S.J. Kupiszewski,
G.J. Haidukewych, K.J. Koval
Intraoperative systemic lidocaine for pre-emptive analgesics in subtotal gastrectomy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
J.H. Yon, G.J. Choi, H. Kang, J.-M. Park, H.S. Yang
The effects on oxidative DNA damage of lapa roscopic gastric band applications in morbidly obese patients
A. Kocael, H. Erman, K. Zengin, P.C.A. Kocael, G.G. Korkmaz, R. Gelisgen, M. Taskin, Y. Ersan, H. Uzun
A comparison of the modified Tokuhashi and Tomita scores in determining prognosis for patients afflicted with spinal metastasis
A. Aoude, L.-P. Amiot
The impact of an acute care surgery clinical care pathway for suspected appendicitis on the use of CT in the emergency department
C.G. Ball, E. Dixon, A.R. MacLean, G.G. Kaplan, L. Nicholson, F.R. Sutherland
Differences in telomerase activity between colon and rectal cancer
G.D. Ayiomamitis, G. Notas, A. Zaravinos, A. Zizi-Sermpetzoglou,
M. Georgiadou, O. Sfakianaki, E. Kouroumallis
Outcomes following surgical treatment of periprosthetic femur fractures: a single centre series
N. Holder, S. Papp, W. Gofton, P.E. Beaulé
Impact of perioperative acute ischemic stroke on the outcomes of noncardiac and nonvascular surgery: a single centre prospective study
M. Biteker, K. Kayatas, F.M. Türkmen, C.H. Misirli
The “weekend warrior”: Fact or fiction for major trauma?
D.J. Roberts, J.-F. Ouellet, P.B. McBeth, A.W. Kirkpatrick, E. Dixon, C.G. Ball
Does regional variation impact decision-making in the management and palliation of pancreatic head adenocarcinoma? Results from an international survey
V. Hurdle, J.-F. Ouellet, E. Dixon, T.J. Howard, K.D. Lillemoe, C.M. Vollmer,
F.R. Sutherland, C.G. Ball
Clinical outcomes of minimally invasive endoscopic and conventional sternotomy approaches for atrial septal defect repair
M.W.A. Chu, K.L. Losenno, S.A. Fox, C. Adams, H. Al-Habib, R. Guo, A.H. Menkis, B. Kiaii
Attempting primary closure for all open fractures: the effectiveness of an institutional protocol
F.O. Moola, A. Carli, G.K. Berry, R. Reindl, D. Jacks, E.J. Harvey
Single-incision versus conventional laparoscopic appendectomy in 688 patients: a retrospective comparative analysis
H.-H. Liang, C.-S. Hung, W. Wang, K.-W. Tam, C.-C. Chang, H.-H. Liu, K.-L. Yen, P.-L. Wei
A comparison of pain scores and medication use in patients undergoing single-bundle or double-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
S.A. Macdonald, S.M. Heard, L.A. Hiemstra, G.M.L. Buchko, S. Kerslake, T.M. Sasyniuk
Review • Revue
Low-intensity pulsed ultrasonography versus electrical stimulation for fracture healing: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
S. Ebrahim, B. Mollon, S. Bance, J.W. Busse, M. Bhandari
Discussions in surgery • Discussions en chirurgie
CAGS and ACS Evidence Based Reviews In Surgery. 49
Is a diverting loop ileostomy and colonic lavage an alternative to colectomy for the treatment of severe Clostridium difficile–associated disease?
C.J. Brown, M. Boutros, A. Morris, C.M. Divino; Evidence Based Reviews in Surgery Group