Published in Am J Surg on January 01, 1984
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The training of physician's assistants. The use of a clinical algorithm system for patient care, audit of performance and education. N Engl J Med (1973) 1.77
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Factors influencing outcome in patients with postoperative biliary strictures. Am J Surg (1982) 1.63
Primary sclerosing cholangitis: a heterogenous disease. Ann Surg (1982) 1.61
Proximal bile duct cancer. Quality of survival. Ann Surg (1987) 1.54
The Seattle evaluation of computerized drug profiles: effects on prescribing practices and resource use. Am J Public Health (1983) 1.52
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Use of an absorbable mesh to repair contaminated abdominal-wall defects. Arch Surg (1986) 1.37
Recognition and management of the diarrheal syndrome caused by nonbeta islet cell tumors of the pancreas. Am J Surg (1970) 1.36
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Peptide chain termination. VII. The ribosomal and release factor requirements for peptide release. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (1970) 1.28
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The Seattle evaluation of computerized drug profiles: effect on provider activities. Med Care (1983) 1.08
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Clinical performance versus in-training examinations as measures of surgical competence. Surgery (1980) 1.03
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Eelvated postoperative renal clearance of amylase without pancreatitis after cardiopulmonary bypass. Am J Surg (1977) 1.00
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The effect of chest radiographs on the management and clinical course of patients with acute cough. Med Care (1983) 0.94
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Clinical and biochemical evidence of increased gallstone formation after complete vagotomy. Surgery (1972) 0.92
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Amino terminal fragments of human progastrin from gastrinoma. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (1984) 0.90
Biliary complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Am Surg (1993) 0.89
Relationship of biliary phospholipid and cholesterol concentrations to the occurrence and dissolution of human gallstones. Ann Surg (1970) 0.89
Effect of an elemental diet on canine pancreatic autografts. Surg Forum (1978) 0.88
A membrane for the rapid concentration of dilute protein samples in an ultrafilter. Clin Chem (1969) 0.87
The malignant potential of mucinous cysts of the pancreas. West J Med (1982) 0.87
The effectiveness and cost of acute respiratory illness medical care provided by physicians and algorithm-assisted physicians' assistants. Med Care (1977) 0.87
Secretin-like choleresis produced by a diarrheogenic non-beta islet cell tumor of the pancreas. Surgery (1969) 0.87
On the relationships among headache symptoms. J Chronic Dis (1982) 0.87
A critical appraisal of the effectiveness of scientific presentations. J Surg Res (1976) 0.87
An efficient strategy for managing acute respiratory illness in adults. Ann Intern Med (1980) 0.87
Acute headaches: presenting symptoms and diagnostic rules to identify patients with tension and migraine headache. J Chronic Dis (1981) 0.87
The spectrum of mucin-producing adenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Pancreas (2000) 0.86
Benign hepatic tumors and their association with oral contraceptives. Arch Surg (1976) 0.86
Primary torsion of the omentum--mimic of appendicitis: review of six cases. Am Surg (1966) 0.85
Cluster analysis to determine headache types. J Chronic Dis (1982) 0.85
Definitive diagnosis of insulin-secreting tumors of the pancreas. Surg Gynecol Obstet (1967) 0.85
Localization of central prostaglandin E2 antisecretory effects. Gastroenterology (1991) 0.85
A new model for recognizing and rewarding the educational accomplishments of surgery faculty. Acad Med (1999) 0.84
Differentiation of pyogenic from amebic hepatic abscesses. Surg Gynecol Obstet (1986) 0.84
Modern management of biliary tract stone disease. Adv Surg (1987) 0.84
Management of hepatic echinococcosis in Southern California. Am J Surg (1986) 0.83
Enhancement of the cholesterol-holding capacity of human hepatic bile. Surg Forum (1968) 0.83
Primary adenocarcinoma of the duodenum: analysis of survival. World J Surg (1988) 0.83
Hepatic cell adenoma: A report of four cases. Ann Surg (1974) 0.83
Serum alpha 1 -fetoglobulin in a patient with hepatic metastases from bronchogenic carcinoma. Am J Dig Dis (1972) 0.83
Repair of large paraesophageal hernia with complete intrathoracic stomach. Am Surg (1991) 0.82
Floating tumor debris. A cause of intermittent biliary obstruction. Arch Surg (1984) 0.82
Teaching physical diagnosis: the effect of a structured course taught by medical students. J Med Educ (1976) 0.82
Peritoneal electrolyte absorption: analysis of portal, systemic venous, and lymphatic transport. Surgery (1968) 0.82
Identification and characterization of opioid growth factor receptor in human pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Int J Mol Med (2000) 0.82
Treatment and prognosis in bile duct cancer. World J Surg (1988) 0.82
Circadian rhythms of acid and bicarbonate efflux in fasting rat stomach. Am J Physiol (1991) 0.81
Asynchrony in circadian rhythms of gastric function in the rat. A model for gastric mucosal injury. Dig Dis Sci (1994) 0.81
The effect of total parenteral nutrition or elemental diet on pancreatic proteolytic activity and ultrastructure. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr (1982) 0.81
The matching program as it applies to general surgery and specialties from a general surgeon's viewpoint. Arch Otolaryngol (1978) 0.80
Fragmentation of biliary tract stones by lithotripsy using local anesthesia. Arch Surg (1988) 0.80
Ischemia of the colon. Surg Gynecol Obstet (1976) 0.80
Inhibition of pepsin activity by unconjugated bile acids. Inverse relation to number of hydroxyl groups. Am J Surg (1982) 0.80
Absence of mucosal atrophy in human small intestine after prolonged isolation. Gastroenterology (1977) 0.79
Alterations in biliary phospholipid: cholesterol ratios following vagotomy. Surg Forum (1970) 0.79
Reduction of pepsin activity by bile. A factor favoring ulcer formation after bile-diverting operations. Am J Surg (1972) 0.79
Gastric bicarbonate appearance with ethanol ingestion. Mechanism and significance. Dig Dis Sci (1983) 0.79
Investigations into the reduction of pepsin activity by bile. Am J Surg (1974) 0.79
Reflections on gallstones. Postgrad Med (1969) 0.78
Bile acids inhibit pepsin activity against a refined substrate. Am J Surg (1980) 0.78
Effect of constant light on rhythmic gastric functions in fasting rats. Dig Dis Sci (1994) 0.78
Efficacy of the gallbladder for drainage in biliary obstruction: a comparison of malignant and benign disease. Arch Surg (1980) 0.77
Management of bile duct strictures. An evolving strategy. Arch Surg (1992) 0.77
Evaluation of scheduled J-pouch irrigations on decreasing stool frequency after ileoanal pull-through and ileostomy closure. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs (1996) 0.77
Canine gallbladder bile. Effects of proximal gastric vagotomy, truncal vagotomy, and truncal vagotomy with pyloroplasty on volume and composition. Arch Surg (1975) 0.77