scholarly journals Forearm reconstruction with bone allograft following tumor excision: A series of 10 patients with a mean follow-up of 10 years

2011 ◽  
Vol 97 (8) ◽  
pp. 793-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. van Isacker ◽  
O. Barbier ◽  
A. Traore ◽  
O. Cornu ◽  
F. Mazzeo ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang-jun Li ◽  
Ping Wang ◽  
Shao-bo Zhang ◽  
Xiao-na Ning ◽  
Chen-jun Guo ◽  
...  

Abstract Background:To describe the preliminary suppressive effects of iodine 125 brachytherapy for malignant lacrimal gland tumors after excisionMethods:The study recruit 9 patients with lacrimal gland carcinoma from May 2017 to December 2020. All patients underwent eye sparing surgical tumor resection first and then received iodine 125 interstitial brachytherapy to prevent tumor recurrence. We look over whether tumor recurred or metastasized by detecting the visual function and CT/MRI/PET MRI of every patient.Results1 patient was lost visit. The median follow up period was 29 months of other 8 patients (range, 7 43 months). One patient experienced recurrence two years later but was free from local disease after iodine 125 seeds were implanted one more time. The vision of one female patient was lost due to the seeds moving to the optic nerve. In the remaining 6 patients the vision was no changed, and CT/MRI showed no tumor was recurrencedConclusions:Permanent iodine 125 strip implantation in the orbit can be used as an alternative eye sparing surgery for malignant lacrimal gland tumors after tumor excision. It can control tumor recurrence and maintenance of vision and good cosmesis.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Wetzell ◽  
Julie B. McLean ◽  
Mark A. Moore ◽  
Venkateswarlu Kondragunta ◽  
Kimberly Dorsch

Abstract Background The objective of this study was to retrospectively compare initial procedure and 12-month follow-up hospitalization charges and resource utilization (lengths of stay; LOS) for lumbar fusion surgeries using either recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) or a cellular bone allograft comprised of viable lineage-committed bone cells (V-CBA) via a large US healthcare system database. Potentially relevant re-admissions during the follow-up period were also assessed. Methods A total of 16,172 patients underwent lumbar fusion surgery using V-CBA or rhBMP-2, of whom 3503 (21.66%) patients had follow-up re-admission data. Initial patient, procedure, and hospital characteristics were assessed to determine confounding factors. Multivariate regression modeling compared differences in hospitalization charges (in 2018 US dollars) and LOS (in days) between the groups, as well as incidences of potentially relevant re-admissions during the 12-month follow-up period. Results The adjusted mean initial procedure and 12-month follow-up hospital charges were significantly lower in the V-CBA group versus the rhBMP-2 group ($109,061 and $108,315 versus $160,191 and $130,406, respectively; P < 0.0001 for both comparisons). This disparity remained in an ad hoc comparison of charges for initial single-level treatments only (V-CBA = $103,064, rhBMP-2 = $149,620; P < 0.0001). The adjusted mean initial LOS were significantly lower in the V-CBA group (3.77 days) versus the rhBMP-2 group (3.88 days; P < 0.0001), but significantly higher for the cumulative follow-up hospitalizations in the 12-month follow-up period (7.87 versus 7.46 days, respectively; P < 0.0001). Differences in rates of follow-up re-admissions aligned with comorbidities at the initial procedure. Subsequent lumbar fusion rates were comparable, but significantly lower for V-CBA patients who had undergone single-level treatments only, in spite of V-CBA patients having significantly higher rates of initial comorbidities that could negatively impact clinical outcomes. Conclusions The results of this study indicate that use of V-CBA for lumbar fusion surgeries performed in the US may result in substantially lower overall hospitalization charges versus rhBMP-2, with both exhibiting similar rates of 12-month re-admissions and subsequent lumbar fusion procedures.


2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 111-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Harms ◽  
Gail Lebovic ◽  
Cary Steven Kaufman ◽  
Michael Cross

111 Background: Marking the site of the excised tumor bed during partial mastectomy is critical for radiation targeting and surveillance for breast cancer recurrence. However, delineating the lumpectomy cavity margins is challenging, and dense fibrosis and scarring often present obstacles when reviewing post-operative mammograms for signs of early recurrence. To determine whether implantation of a "mini" breast implant used for partial breast reconstruction adversely affected post-operative breast imaging, we reviewed clinical imaging of 100 patients that had been implanted with a new bioabsorbable breast implant over a three year period. Methods: Following informed consent, 110 patients were implanted at the time of partial mastectomy with a bioabsorbable implant with a primary purpose of marking the surgical site of tumor excision for radiotherapy. In each case, the surgeon sutured the implant into the cavity at the location believed to be at greatest risk for recurrence. Implants were used for partial breast reconstruction, a guide for radiation treatment planning and routine mammographic follow-up. Mammograms were reviewed for implant visibility, presence of artifacts and other diagnostic criteria. Results: In all cases the implant was rated as easily visible on mammography and CT without appreciable artifact or interference with diagnostic capabilities. In addition, there was notably less dense fibrotic tissue visualized on mammographic imaging at the tumor excision site containing the implant. In some cases, the marker clips coalesced in the center of the surgical cavity. The marker was also seen on US and MRI during routine follow-up. Conclusions: Mammographic imaging in patients implanted with this new device was not adversely affected by its presence. The implant visually assisted with verification of the excised tumor bed without introducing any artifact or diagnostic interference and there was notable in-growth of normal breast tissue clearly seen on mammography. In this group of patients there were no abnormal calcifications in or around the implant and there were no recurrent cancers detected within this 36 month period.


2017 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 084-088
Author(s):  
Marco Biondi ◽  
Giuliana Roselli ◽  
Prospero Bigazzi ◽  
Giulio Lauri

Background Wrist osteoarthritis is a common disease often resulting from malunited fractures of the distal radius. The primary treatment purpose is to provide pain relief, while maintaining strength and mobility whenever possible. In a patient presenting a posttraumatic degeneration of the wrist, deciding which surgical technique, which joints to sacrifice and which to preserve is crucial to optimizing the outcome. Case Description We describe a 10-year follow-up of an osteoarticular allograft of the distal radius proposed to treat an isolated distal radius posttraumatic degeneration. The patient was young and active. No or slight articular degeneration of the carpal rows was present. The surgical technique was based on a periarticular step-cut that allowed the preservation of the dorsal capsule and the maximum contact between the bone and the allograft. Literature Review In the literature, the allograft of the radius is described as a solution to an oncologic problem. Considering a posttraumatic scenario other techniques are usually performed. However, compared with artificial interbody fusion devices and prosthetic implants, structural bone allograft retains an advantage in biologic performance. It has osteoconductive properties and is similar to native tissues providing a progressive incorporation by the host. Clinical Relevance This surgical technique provide a metaphyseal step-cut able to ensure a secure stabilization and a wide contact surface between the allograft and the native bone. Integration of the allograft with good functional and radiological outcome seen after 10 years supports this technique.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Wetzell ◽  
Julie B McLean ◽  
Mark A Moore ◽  
Venkateswarlu Kondragunta ◽  
Kimberly Dorsch

Abstract BackgroundThe objective of this study was to retrospectively compare initial procedure and 12-month follow-up hospitalization charges and resource utilization (lengths of stay; LOS) for lumbar fusion surgeries using either recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) or a cellular bone allograft comprised of viable lineage-committed bone cells (V-CBA) via a large US healthcare system database. Potentially-relevant re-admissions during the follow-up period were also assessed.MethodsA total of 16,172 patients underwent lumbar fusion surgery using V-CBA or rhBMP-2, of whom 3,503 (21.66%) patients had follow-up re‑admission data. Initial patient, procedure, and hospital characteristics were assessed to determine confounding factors. Multivariate regression modeling compared differences in hospitalization charges (in 2018 US dollars) and LOS (in days) between the groups, as well as incidences of potentially-relevant readmissions during the 12‑month follow-up‑ period.ResultsThe adjusted mean initial procedure and 12-month follow-up‑ hospital charges were significantly lower in the V-CBA group versus the rhBMP-2 group ($109,061 and $108,315 versus $160,191 and $130,406, respectively; P<0.0001 for both comparisons). This disparity remained in an ad hoc comparison of charges for initial single-level treatments only (V-CBA = $103,064, rhBMP-2 = $149,620; P<0.0001).The adjusted mean initial LOS were significantly lower in the V-CBA group (3.77 days) versus the rhBMP-2 group (3.88 days; P<0.0001), but significantly higher for the cumulative follow-up hospitalizations in the 12‑month follow-up period (7.87 versus 7.46 days, respectively; P<0.0001). Differences in rates of follow-up re‑admissions aligned with comorbidities at the initial procedure. Subsequent lumbar fusion rates were comparable, but significantly lower for V-CBA patients who had undergone single-level treatments only, in spite of V-CBA‑ patients having significantly higher rates of initial comorbidities that could negatively impact clinical outcomes.ConclusionsThe results of this study indicate that use of V-CBA for lumbar fusion surgeries performed in the US may result in substantially lower overall hospitalization charges versus rhBMP-2, with both exhibiting similar rates of 12-month re-admissions and subsequent lumbar fusion procedures.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley Wetzell ◽  
Julie B McLean ◽  
Mark A Moore ◽  
Venkateswarlu Kondragunta ◽  
Kimberly Dorsch

Abstract BackgroundThis retrospective study of a large US healthcare system database compared initial procedure and 12-month follow-up hospitalization charges and resource utilization (lengths of stay; LOS) for lumbar fusion surgeries using either recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP‑2) or a cellular bone allograft comprised of viable lineage-committed bone cells (V‑CBA). Potentially-relevant re-admissions during the follow-up period were also assessed.MethodsA total of 16,172 patients underwent lumbar fusion surgery using V-CBA or rhBMP-2, of whom 3,503 (21.66%) patients had follow-up re‑admission data. Initial patient, procedure, and hospital characteristics were assessed to determine confounding factors. Multivariate regression modeling compared differences in hospitalization charges (in 2018 US dollars) and LOS (in days) between the groups, as well as incidences of potentially-relevant re‑admissions during the 12‑month follow‑up period.ResultsThe adjusted mean initial procedure and 12-month follow‑up hospital charges were significantly lower in the V-CBA group versus the rhBMP‑2 group ($109,061 and $108,315 versus $160,191 and $130,406, respectively; P<0.0001 for both comparisons). This disparity remained in an ad hoc comparison of charges for initial single-level treatments only (V‑CBA = $103,064, rhBMP-2 = $149,620; P<0.0001).The adjusted mean initial LOS were significantly lower in the V‑CBA group (3.77 days) versus the rhBMP-2 group (3.88 days; P<0.0001), but significantly higher for the cumulative follow-up hospitalizations in the 12‑month follow-up period (7.87 versus 7.46 days, respectively; P<0.0001). Differences in rates of follow-up re‑admissions aligned with comorbidities at the initial procedure. Subsequent lumbar fusion rates were comparable, but significantly lower for V-CBA patients who had undergone single-level treatments only, in spite of V‑CBA patients having significantly higher rates of initial comorbidities that could negatively impact clinical outcomes.ConclusionsThe results of this study indicate that use of V-CBA for lumbar fusion surgeries performed in the US may result in substantially lower overall hospitalization charges versus rhBMP-2, with both exhibiting similar rates of 12-month re-admissions and subsequent lumbar fusion procedures.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 230949902110191
Author(s):  
Oscar Martínez-Gutiérrez ◽  
Victor Peña-Martínez ◽  
Adrián Camacho-Ortiz ◽  
Felix Vilchez-Cavazos ◽  
Mario Simental-Mendía ◽  
...  

Purpose: To compare the bone fusion of freeze-dried allograft alone versus freeze-dried allograft combined autograft in spinal instrumentation due to spondylodiscitis. Methods: A randomized prospective trial of patients with spondylodiscitis treated with surgical debridement and spinal fixation with freeze-dried bone allograft and autograft (Group 1) or freeze-dried bone allograft alone (Group 2) was performed. Patient follow-up was assessed with a CT-scan for bone fusion; consecutive serum inflammatory marker detection (C-reactive protein, [CRP], and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, [ESR]) and clinical assessment (pain, functional disability, and spinal cord injury recovery) were other outcome parameters. The primary outcome was the grade of bone allograft integration with the scale of Tan (which ranges from 1 to 4, with lower scores indicating a better fusion rate) at 1 year after surgery. Results: A total of 20 patients were evaluated, 13 (65%) men and 7 (35%) women with a mean age of 47.2 (±14.3) years. Homogeneous distribution of demographic data was observed. A similar satisfactory bone graft fusion grade was observed in both graft groups at 1 year after surgery (p = 1.0000). Serum inflammatory markers gradually decreased in both groups after surgical intervention (CRP, p < 0.001; ESR, p < 0.01). At one-year follow-up, gradual improvement of pain, functional disability, and neurological spinal injury recovery in both graft groups were achieved. Conclusion: Freeze-dried allograft alone could be a therapeutic option for spinal fixation surgery due to spondylodiscitis since it achieves a satisfactory graft fusion rate and clinical improvement. Level of Evidence: Level 1. Treatment register: NCT03265561


2004 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 131-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elton Golçalves Zenobio ◽  
Jamil Awad Shibli

Abstract Clinicians often have difficulty with the diagnosis and treatment of root perforation. This paper reports two patients with root perforation treated with periodontal surgery associated with guided tissue regeneration (GTR) and demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA). This combined treatment resulted in minimal probing depths, minimal attachment loss, and radiographic evidence of bone gain after follow-up evaluations that ranged from 2 to 4 years. These case reports show a correct diagnosis and removal of etiologic factors can restore both periodontal and endodontic health. Citation Zenobio EG, Shibli JA. Treatment of Endodontic Perforations Using Guided Tissue Regeneration and Freeze-Dried Bone Allograft: Two Case Reports with 2-4 Year Post-Surgical Evaluations. J Contemp Dent Pract 2004 August;(5)3:131-141.


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