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Papers by Ernest Miles

Perspectives in Plastic Surgery, 2000

The Journal of pastoral care, Sep 1, 1984

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Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society, 1951

M-srif.m* {'-[0Pi)where w(0, 4>)EL on 5. When the relation (1.1) holds between {/and u, we write ... more M-srif.m* {'-[0Pi)where w(0, 4>)EL on 5. When the relation (1.1) holds between {/and u, we write U = piu). The following Theorem I extends to three dimensions results obtained by Douglas for two dimensions (see [2, pp. 307-311 ]).2 Theorem I. Let w(P) EL on S and U be the function, harmonic in V, such that U = piu). Let P" (cos 6) and P™(cos 0) be respectively the Legendre polynomial of order n, and the associated Legendre function of the first kind. Denote the Laplace expansion of u on S by U(fl, ) ~ È AnPniC0S 0) n=0 L n + 2~1 (-4n.m cos m + Bn.m sin m)P" (cos 0) m=l Then, if any one of the three numbers A[U]= fff \VUiP)\2dVP, «11 * CC M CC [<M)-ujN)}2

Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society, 1955

Proceedings of the American Mathematical Society, 1967

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 1991

European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO), 2009

In 1908, William Ernest Miles published his article in the Lancet, introducing the basis of moder... more In 1908, William Ernest Miles published his article in the Lancet, introducing the basis of modern rectal cancer surgery. He established the basis for curative cancer treatment by combining the knowledge of anatomy and biological behaviour with improved surgical options as a result of better anaesthesiological techniques. Miles' contribution comprised the introduction of the concept of lymphatic spread of cancer cells and his consequent radical surgical resection, removing all primary lymph nodes en bloc. Miles' concept has dominated the minds of surgeons throughout the 20th century and his abdominoperineal resection has been the golden standard for several decades. However, his concept of downward spread of rectal cancer was proven wrong, which initiated the historical shift from radical abdominoperineal resection to the use of sphincter-saving surgery. Since the introduction of total mesorectal excision, abdominoperineal excision has been performed in only a minority of patients. Further improvement in surgical technique consisted of autonomic nerve preservation, improving functional outcome. From a historical overview, it can be concluded that the management of rectal cancer has been progressed tremendously over the past 100 years, mainly because of an increased understanding of the pathology and natural history of the disease, which has been initiated by Miles.

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1982

David Goodsall was born in Gravesend, England, January 4, 1843. His father, rather late in life, ... more David Goodsall was born in Gravesend, England, January 4, 1843. His father, rather late in life, decided on medicine as a career, and he matriculated at St. Bartholomew's Hospital. While doing a post-mortem examination as a student, the elder Goodsall injured his hand and subsequently died. In 1865, David Goodsall entered St. Bartholomew's, having his fees waived because of his father's tragic death.In 1870 Goodsall was appointed house surgeon to St. Mark's Hospital, becoming full surgeon in 1888. It was there that he developed his life-long interest in rectal surgery. He contributed many articles to the surgical literature, especially in his chosen field, including reports onforeign bodies of the rectum, pilonidal sinus disease, colostomy and anal fissure. But his most significant work, a book entitledDiseases of the Anus and Rectum, was done in concert with Mr. W. Ernest Miles. It was in his chapter on “Anal Fistula” that he espoused the rule that has become eponymously associated with him.In addition to Goodsall's medical prowess he was a skilled businessman, directing a waterworks company and the Western Telegraph Company. He died, presumably of a myocardial infarction, September 14, 1906. He had married late in life and was survived by his widow and seven-year-old son.Because of space limitations, the following chapter on “Anal Fistula” has been slightly abridged by deleting the discussion on the operative approaches to treatment.

CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1971

T solution was employed throughout the operation, some two to I three pints being utilised. ' , O... more T solution was employed throughout the operation, some two to I three pints being utilised. ' , On the following day the patient's condition was much I improved; the drainage-tube was replaced by a gauze plug on the third day and the latter was removed on the fourth day. ' , On the second day after the operation pain in the right side of the chest was complained of and examination led to a diagnosis of "dry pleurisy " at the right base and "pneu-' ' monia " involving the left lower lobe; the chest was ' ' strapped. The temperature on the third day was 98° and the ' , pulse-rate was 84 per minute. From this date the tempera-I ture became irregular, varying from 970 to 102 8°. The ' ,