Comparison of Resorbable Mesh (Poly L-Lactide/Glycolic Acid) and Porous Polyethylene in Orbital Floor Fractures in an Experimental Model

Background: Resorbable mesh and porous polyethylene are frequently used alloplastic materials for the treatment of the orbital blowout fractures. The literature lacks reports comparing their long-term effects on experimental models. Objective: Our aim was to radiologically and histologically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of porous polyethylene and resorbable mesh in a rabbit orbital blowout fracture model. Methods: Twelve New Zealand white rabbits (24 orbits) were randomized to 4 groups. In group 1, only orbital floor dissection was done. In group 2, following orbital floor dissection, a 10-mm defect was created without any extra procedure. In group 3, following a 10-mm defect creation, a 12-mm-round cut porous polyethylene was placed on the defect. In group 4, following a 10-mm defect creation, a 12-mm-round cut resorbable mesh was placed on the defect. Computed tomographic analysis was performed during follow-up period. Orbital floors were evaluated histologically at month 6. Results: No clinical complications were observed during follow-up period. In radiological evaluation, there was no statistically significant difference between groups regarding bone formation. In histological evaluation, the connective tissue was denser, and organized and better bone formation was observed in group 3 and 4 when compared with other groups. Conclusion: Although no significant radiological changes were present, porous polyethylene and resorbable mesh performed better histologically. They were effective and well tolerated for reconstruction of the isolated orbital floor defects.

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Clinical and parasitological evaluation of pour-on fluazuron and ivermectin for treating canine demodicosis

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira ◽

10.1590/s0100-736x2014001100011 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 34 (11) ◽

pp. 1094-1100

Author(s):

Clarissa P. Souza ◽

Regina H.R. Ramadinha ◽

Fabio B. Scott

Keyword(s):

Histopathological Examination ◽

Treatment Protocol ◽

Wilcoxon Test ◽

Histological Evaluation ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Before And After ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of pour-on formulations of fluazuron and ivermectin in different therapeutic protocols for treatment of demodicosis by means of quantifying mites with skin scraping, histological and clinical evaluation in dogs. Eighteen dogs with skin scrapings positive for Demodex canis were evaluated, divided into three groups. All the animals were treated every 14 days, completing 6 treatments for each animal (days 0, 14, 28, 42, 56 and 70). In group 1, pour-on 2.5% fluazuron was used at the dose of 20mg/kg; in the group 2 pour-on 2.5% fluazuron at a dose of 20 mg/kg in association with pour-on 0.5% ivermectin at the dose of 0.6mg/kg; and in group 3, pour-on 0.5% ivermectin alone was used, at the dose of 0.6mg/kg. The treatment was evaluated and monitored through skin scrapings and clinical follow-up of the lesions every 14 days for 84 days, and through histopathological examination at the end of each treatment protocol. The success rate was defined as the percentage of dogs in each group that had negative skin scrapings after the treatment: this was 16.67% for group 1, and 50% for groups 2 and 3. The reduction in mite counts reached effectiveness of 67.66%, 88.99% and 84.29% for groups 1, 2 and 3 respectively. The Wilcoxon test showed that there was a significant difference between the number of mites before and after treatment in groups 2 and 3. The histopathological examination revealed that only group 1 showed no significant difference in the intensity of infestation between days 0 and 84. Clinically, there was no significant difference between the evaluation before and after treatment in the three groups. pour-on 2.5% fluazuron and pour-on 0.5% ivermectin were not effective for treating canine demodicosis, either in association or as single therapy, when applied every 14 days for a period of 70 days. Quantification of mites using skin scrapings and histological evaluation proved to be ineffective, either one as sole therapeutic evaluation parameters, for canine demodicosis.

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Effects of posterior tibial slope on the mid-term results of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

Arthroplasty ◽

10.1186/s42836-021-00070-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zhijie Chen ◽

Kaizhe Chen ◽

Yufei Yan ◽

Jianmin Feng ◽

Yi Wang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Knee Flexion ◽

Tibial Slope ◽

Posterior Tibial ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Medial Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Postoperative Knee ◽

Group 1

Abstract Objective To evaluate the effect of medial posterior tibial slope (PTS) on mid-term postoperative range of motion (ROM) and functional improvement of the knee after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Methods Medical records of 113 patients who had undergone 124 medial UKAs between April 2009 through April 2014 were reviewed retrospectively. The mean follow-up lasted 7.6 years (range, 6.2–11.2 years). Collected were demographic data, including gender, age, height, weight of the patients. Anteroposterior (AP) and lateral knee radiographs of the operated knees were available in all patients. The knee function was evaluated during office follow-up or hospital stay. Meanwhile, postoperative PTS, ROM, maximal knee flexion and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score (pre−/postoperative) of the operated side were measured and assessed. According to the size of the PTS, patients were divided into 3 groups: group 1 (<4°), group 2 (4° ~ 7°) and group 3 (>7°). The association between PTS and the knee function was investigated. Results In our cohort, the average PTS was 2.7° ± 0.6° in group 1, 5.6° ± 0.9° in group 2 and 8.7° ± 1.2° in group 3. Pairwise comparisons showed significant differences among them (p < 0.01). The average maximal flexion range of postoperative knees in each group was 112.4° ± 5.6°, 116.4° ± 7.2°, and 117.5° ± 6.1°, respectively, with significant difference found between group 1 and group 2 (p < 0.05), and between group 1 and group 3 (p < 0.05). However, the gender, age, and body mass index (BMI) did not differ between three groups and there was no significant difference between groups in terms of pre−/postoperative HSS scores or postoperative knee ROM. Conclusion A mid-term follow-up showed that an appropriate PTS (4° ~ 7°) can help improve the postoperative flexion of knee. On the other hand, too small a PTS could lead to limited postoperative knee flexion. Therefore, the PTS less than 4° should be avoided during medial UKA.

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The Relationship between Serum Ferritin Levels and 5-Year All-Cause Mortality in Hemodialysis Patients

Blood Purification ◽

10.1159/000515639 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Emre Erdem ◽

Ahmet Karatas ◽

Tevfik Ecder

Keyword(s):

Serum Ferritin ◽

Hemodialysis Patients ◽

Rank Test ◽

Significant Difference ◽

All Cause Mortality ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

The Relationship ◽

Group 1

Introduction: The effect of high serum ferritin levels on long-term mortality in hemodialysis patients is unknown. The relationship between serum ferritin levels and 5-year all-cause mortality in hemodialysis patients was investigated in this study. Methods: A total of 173 prevalent hemodialysis patients were included in this study. The patients were followed for up to 5 years and divided into 3 groups according to time-averaged serum ferritin levels (group 1: serum ferritin <800 ng/mL, group 2: serum ferritin 800–1,500 ng/mL, and group 3: serum ferritin >1,500 ng/mL). Along with the serum ferritin levels, other clinical and laboratory variables that may affect mortality were also included in the Cox proportional-hazards regression analysis. Results: Eighty-one (47%) patients died during the 5-year follow-up period. The median follow-up time was 38 (17.5–60) months. The 5-year survival rates of groups 1, 2, and 3 were 44, 64, and 27%, respectively. In group 3, the survival was lower than in groups 1 and 2 (log-rank test, p = 0.002). In group 1, the mortality was significantly lower than in group 3 (HR [95% CI]: 0.16 [0.05–0.49]; p = 0.001). In group 2, the mortality was also lower than in group 3 (HR [95% CI]: 0.32 [0.12–0.88]; p = 0.026). No significant difference in mortality between groups 1 and 2 was found (HR [95% CI]: 0.49 [0.23–1.04]; p = 0.063). Conclusion: Time-averaged serum ferritin levels >1,500 ng/mL in hemodialysis patients are associated with an increased 5-year all-cause mortality risk.

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A tissue-engineered urinary conduit in a porcine urinary diversion model

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-94613-7 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arkadiusz Jundziłł ◽

Piotr Kwieciński ◽

Daria Balcerczyk ◽

Tomasz Kloskowski ◽

Dariusz Grzanka ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Urinary Diversion ◽

Porcine Model ◽

Histological Evaluation ◽

Metabolic Complications ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

The Right ◽

Group 1

AbstractThe use of an ileal segment is a standard method for urinary diversion after radical cystectomy. Unfortunately, utilization of this method can lead to numerous surgical and metabolic complications. This study aimed to assess the tissue-engineered artificial conduit for urinary diversion in a porcine model. Tissue-engineered tubular polypropylene mesh scaffolds were used for the right ureter incontinent urostomy model. Eighteen male pigs were divided into three equal groups: Group 1 (control ureterocutaneostomy), Group 2 (the right ureter-artificial conduit-skin anastomoses), and Group 3 (4 weeks before urostomy reconstruction, the artificial conduit was implanted between abdomen muscles). Follow-up was 6 months. Computed tomography, ultrasound examination, and pyelogram were used to confirm the patency of created diversions. Morphological and histological analyses were used to evaluate the tissue-engineered urinary diversion. All animals survived the experimental procedures and follow-up. The longest average patency was observed in the 3rd Group (15.8 weeks) compared to the 2nd Group (10 weeks) and the 1st Group (5.8 weeks). The implant’s remnants created a retroperitoneal post-inflammation tunnel confirmed by computed tomography and histological evaluation, which constitutes urostomy. The simultaneous urinary diversion using a tissue-engineered scaffold connected directly with the skin is inappropriate for clinical application.

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Repair of Orbital Floor Fractures: Our Experience and New Technical Findings

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction ◽

10.1055/s-0030-1268518 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. 217-221 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Pasquale Piombino ◽

Giorgio Iaconetta ◽

Roberto Ciccarelli ◽

Antonio Romeo ◽

Alessia Spinzia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

Orbital Floor ◽

Economic Costs ◽

Orbital Floor Fractures ◽

Computed Tomography Scans ◽

Resorbable Materials ◽

Preoperative Examination

We report our experience with the repair of the orbital floor fractures and present new technical findings. We evaluated 30 subjects with pure blowout fractures treated at the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery of the Federico II University of Naples, Italy, between 2005 and 2007. A preoperative examination by computed tomography scans provided classification of the orbital floor fractures into small and large fractures by measurement of the bone defect to choose the appropriate reconstructive implant materials, resorbable or nonresorbable. The clinical follow-up has been performed at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months. We observed a resolution of preoperative symptoms. The scar was not evident, and there was an absence of postoperative complications. We concluded that the use of resorbable materials for small orbital floor fractures and nonresorbable materials for large orbital floor fractures offers satisfactory results in both functional and aesthetic considerations. Furthermore, the new technical findings allow standardization of the surgical technique to be more accurate, also reducing the economic costs.

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The Dilemma of Reconstructive Material Choice for Orbital Floor Fracture: A Narrative Review

Medicines ◽

10.3390/medicines9010006 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 6

Author(s):

Akash Sivam ◽

Natalie Enninghorst

Keyword(s):

Disease Transmission ◽

Narrative Review ◽

Orbital Floor ◽

Alloplastic Materials ◽

Complex Anatomy ◽

Orbital Floor Fractures ◽

Orbital Floor Reconstruction ◽

Material Choice ◽

Properties Of Materials ◽

Catastrophic Disease

The aim of this study is to present a narrative review of the properties of materials currently used for orbital floor reconstruction. Orbital floor fractures, due to their complex anatomy, physiology, and aesthetic concerns, pose complexities regarding management. Since the 1950s, a myriad of materials has been used to reconstruct orbital floor fractures. This narrative review synthesises the findings of literature retrieved from search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. This narrative review was conducted of 66 studies on reconstructive materials. Ideal material properties are that they are resorbable, osteoconductive, resistant to infection, minimally reactive, do not induce capsule formation, allow for bony ingrowth, are cheap, and readily available. Autologous implants provide reliable, lifelong, and biocompatible material choices. Allogenic materials pose a threat of catastrophic disease transmission. Newer alloplastic materials have gained popularity. Consideration must be made when deliberating the use of permanent alloplastic materials that are a foreign body with potential body interactions, or the use of resorbable alloplastic materials failing to provide adequate support for orbital contents. It is vital that surgeons have an appropriate knowledge of materials so that they are used appropriately and reduce the risks of complications.

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Comparison of Changes in Number of Hyperreflective Dots After İntravitreal Ranibizumab or Dexamethasone İmplant in Patients with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion

10.21203/rs.3.rs-736656/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Aylin Karalezli ◽

Sema Kaderli ◽

Ahmet Kaderli ◽

Cansu Kaya ◽

Sabahattin Sul

Keyword(s):

First Year ◽

Intravitreal Ranibizumab ◽

Retinal Layers ◽

Vein Occlusion ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 3 ◽

The Mean ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Abstract Purpose: To compare the effect of intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) or intravitreal dexamethasone implants (IVD) on regression of hyperreflective dots (HRDs) on optical coherence tomography (OCT) B-scan in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). Methods: 37 eyes of 37 patients with cystoid macular edema who received IVR or IVD and followed up for at least 12 months were included in this study. The patients were divided into three groups according to intravitreal treatment. Group 1 consisted of 12 eyes who received only IVD, group 2 consisted of 10 eyes who received only IVR on a pro re nata and group 3 consisted of 15 eyes who received both IVD and IVR. OCT parameters (CMT, number of HRDs, status of external limiting membrane (ELM) and ellipsoid zone (EZ)) and best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) were compared between the groups over the follow-up time. HRDs were categorized as HRD in inner retinal layers (from the internal limiting membrane to the inner nuclear layer) or HRD in outer retinal layers (from the outer plexiform layer to the outer border of the photoreceptor layer).Results: There was no significant difference between groups in terms of BCVA, CMT, HRDs in the inner and the outer retinal layers at baseline visit. (p˃0.05 for all) Comparing the baseline values in all groups, a significant decrease was observed in CMT in the first year. (For group 1; p=0.013, group 2; p=0.010; group 3, p<0.001) The BCVA was significantly increased after 1 year in all groups. (p=0.001, p=0.006, p<0.001) The mean number of HRDs in inner and outer retinal layers were significantly decreased in group 1 and group 3. (For group 1; p<0.001, p=0.001, for group 3; p<0.001, p<0.001) However, there was no significant difference in terms of the mean number of HRDs in inner and outer retinal layers for group 2. (p=0.134, p=0.477) At the first year, the number of HRDs in inner and outer retinal layers was significantly lower in group 1 and group 3 than group 2. (For inner HRDs; group 1 vs. group 2 p=0.007, group 2 vs. group 3 p<0.001. For outer HRDs group 1 vs. group 2 p<0.001, group 2 vs. group 3 p<0.001.) The BCVA was higher in group 3 than group 2 at 1year. (p=0.048). There was no significant difference in terms of post-treatment CMT and the number of HRDs between group 1 and group3 in posthoc tests (p=0.621, p=0.876, and p=0.632).Conclusion: The reduction in HRDs at 12 months and better BCVA after IVD intimates that the HRDs should be considered as inflammatory markers in the follow-up of CME in BRVO. Thus, IVD injection could be more appropriate for patients with higher HRDs after BRVO.

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Investigation of TAp63 gene Expression and Follicle Count Using Melatonin in Cisplatin-induced Ovarian Toxicity

10.21203/rs.3.rs-52313/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Hacı Öztürk Şahin ◽

Mehmet Nuri Duran ◽

Fatma Sılan ◽

Ece Sılan ◽

Duygu Sıddıkoglu ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gene Expression ◽

Female Rats ◽

Histological Evaluation ◽

Saline Control ◽

Control Group ◽

Ovarian Toxicity ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Abstract Background: Premature ovarian failure is among the most important side effects of chemotherapy during reproductive period. Preserving ovarian function is gradually gaining importance during oncologic treatment. The present study aims to investigate the potential of melatonin to protect from cisplatin-induced ovarian toxicity in rats. Twenty nine female rats were divided to three groups: Saline control group (Group 1), cisplatin group (Group 2), and cisplatin+melatonin group (Group 3). While the rats in Groups 2 and 3 were administered 5 mg/kg single dose of cisplatin via intra-peritoneal (IP) route, the rats in Group 3 were started on melatonin (20 mg/kg IP) before cisplatin administration and continued during 3 consecutive days. Ovaries were removed one week after cisplatin administration in all groups. Blood samples were obtained before the rats were decapited. Histological evaluation, follicle count, and classification were performed. TAp63 mRNA expression was evaluated using mRNA extraction and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. Serum estradiol (E2) and anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) values were measured with enzyme immune-assay technology. Results: While primordial follicles were seen to decrease in Group 2 as compared to Group 1 (p:0.023), primordial follicle count was observed to be preserved significantly in melatonin group as compared to Group 2 (p:0.047). Moreover, cisplatin-induced histo-pathological morphology was preserved in favor of normal histology in melatonin group. A significant difference was not observed between groups with regard to mean serum AMH and E2 values (p:0.102 and p:0.411, respectively). While TAp63 gene expression significantly increased in Group 2 as compared to control group (p:0.001), we did not detect a statistically significant difference in cisplatin+melatonin group, although gene expression decreased (p:0.34). Conclusion: We conclude that concurrent administration of melatonin and cisplatin may protect from ovarian damage.

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Clinical Implications of Clonal Cytogenetic Abnormalities of Aquired Aplastic Anemia.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v114.22.4217.4217 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 114 (22) ◽

pp. 4217-4217

Author(s):

Sung Hyun Kim ◽

Ji Hyun Lee ◽

Kyung A. Kwon ◽

Suee Lee ◽

Sung Yong Oh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aplastic Anemia ◽

Hematologic Malignancies ◽

Initial Diagnosis ◽

Monosomy 7 ◽

Cytogenetic Abnormalities ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Normal Cytogenetics

Abstract Abstract 4217 Background Cytogenetic abnormalities (CA) have been reported infrequently in patients with otherwise typical aplastic anemia (AA). The relevance of CA in AA to the prognosis of AA and the evolution to the hematologic malignancies is controversial. Design and Methods One hundred and twenty-nine adult AA patients from four centers located in Busan, South Korea, who had successful cytogenetics at initial diagnosis were retrospectively analyzed. Results .The median follow-up duration of the overall patients was 46.8months. The ratio of severe AA to non-severe AA was 59:41. The patients were classified into 5 groups according to the CA and progression to the hematologic malignancies. Among the patients with normal cytogenetics at initial diagnosis, 117 remained AA with normal cytogenetics (Group 1). Six patients (4.7%) had CA at initial diagnosis (Group 2). The CA showed trisomy 8 in two cases and trisomy 11, deletion of Y chromosome, t(2;9), and t(22;?) in each case. One with trisomy 11 later developed monosomy 1. None of the Group 2 evolved to acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Two patients with normal cytogenetics at initial diagnosis later developed monosomy 4, and monosomy 7, respectively, with persistent AA (Group 3). Group 3 patients were treated only with intermittent transfusion but spontaneously recovered from cytopenia and are still alive without transfusion requirement. Among the AA with normal cytogenetics at initial diagnosis, four patients (3.2%) progressed to AML or MDS; two remained normal cytogenetics (Group 4), and two patients obtained structural CA (Group 5) at follow-up, respectively. Conclusion The majority of the AA patients had normal cytogenetics at initial diagnosis. Non-severe AA patients may have CA. AA patients with CA at initial diagnosis or at follow-up are not at greater risk of evolution to the hematologic malignancies, and have no significant difference in survival. Prospective studies and more patients are needed to establish the clinical relevance of CA. Disclosures: No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Treatment of adenocortical carcinoma: 11-year Birmingham experience.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.6_suppl.462 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (6_suppl) ◽

pp. 462-462

Author(s):

Lenka Zvirinska ◽

Alice Tew ◽

Emilio Porfiri

Keyword(s):

Survival Data ◽

Standard Treatment ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Phase Iii Trial ◽

Limited Efficacy ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Unselected Population ◽

Group 3 ◽

Time To Relapse

462 Background: Due to the lack of prospective randomized phase III trial data, we have analysed patients with ACC treated between 2000 and 2011. Methods: All the patients given Mitotane (standard treatment of ACC in UHB, Birmingham) where extracted from pharmacy database. Results: 23 patients were identified, age 26-74 (median 53). Follow-up for whole group was 14–167m, median 60. Overall survival (OS) was 3-48m, medium 11.1 patient with slowly growing disease is still alive (167m) with 2nd dg of breast cancer. 19 patients were treated for metastatic disease, 4 in adjuvant setting. 7 patients were managed by endocrinologist only (3 adjuvant, 2 poor PS, 1 reluctant to treatment and 1 details unknown). 16 patients were under shared care. 4 these patients were never exposed to chemotherapy (2 poor PS, 1 returned to Africa, died within 5 months, 1 declined chemotherapy, still alive at 16 months post). 6/19 metastatic patients had chemotherapy as 1st treatment (4 patients etoposide/doxorubicin/cisplatin chemotherapy, 1 etoposide/carboplatin, 1 etoposide/cisplatin), 7 were treated with chemotherapy on PD(6 streptozocin, 1 etoposide/doxorubicin/cisplatin, 1 etoposide/cisplatin). There was no significant difference in OS when those approaches were compared (1st group 7-16 m, median 10, 2nd group 3-14, median 11) But TTP has been slightly worse for treatment on PD as expected (1st group 3-13m, median 6.5; 2nd group 3-14, median 3), although might be due to tendency to use Streptozocin, consistant with preliminary published results of FIRMACT trial.3 patients were treated with 2 lines of chemotherapy (age 30,31, 38), TTP 2- 5 m. Adjuvant patients within our sample has been followed up for limited perion only (11 – 71m, median 22.5), however no recurrence was diagnosed so far.In metastatic patient population 4 patients were treated for recurrence with time to relapse 3-43m, medium 23.5. Conclusions: ACC is heterogenic disease as confirmed by our survival data. In unselected population median OS is comparable to FIRMACT. Consistant with literature review, chemotherapy threatment can be delivered as 1st-line or delayed till PD. 2nd-line chemotherapy is of limited efficacy.

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