Selective ablative laser technologies in the correction of involutional skin changes

Using a combined application of surface and deep fractional ablation allows you to solve a wider range of problems in the correction of aesthetic deficiencies in the case of involute skin changes. The study examined the clinical efficacy of the interference of the superficial and deep fractional ablation on epiflourescent and ultrasonic parameters of the skin. There were 52 patients under observation, who were divided into 2 groups according to the treatment regimen. Surface fractional ablation was performed in group 1, and interference of surface and deep fractional ablation was performed in group 2. The analysis of clinical data and the degree of satisfaction with the procedures showed a more pronounced clinical effect when performing combined exposure.

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Bacteriophage use in the focus of hospital-acquired shigellosis

Kazan medical journal ◽

10.17750/kmj2017-917 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 98 (6) ◽

pp. 917-921

Author(s):

E S Kurakin

Keyword(s):

Infection Prevention ◽

Clinical Effect ◽

Shigella Flexneri ◽

Clinical Effectiveness ◽

Antibacterial Treatment ◽

Clinical Recovery ◽

Study Evaluation ◽

Group 2 ◽

Hospital Acquired ◽

Group 1

Aim. Evaluation of epidemiologic effectiveness of polyvalent dysentery bacteriophage use for management of infection outbreak caused by Shigella flexneri. Methods. Investigation was performed in Tula psychoneurological hospital where the persistent focus of shigellosis was formed by Sh. flexneri 2a. As part of the study, evaluation of efficacy of antibacterial treatment (ciprofloxacin 250 mg per day for 7 days - group 1) was performed by evaluating duration of bacterial excretion in 18 patients with mild, 21 with moderate and 2 with severe Shigella infection. At the same time efficacy of Shigella bacteriophage (group 2) was assessed during treatment of 19 patients with mild and 17 with moderate form of the infection. Prevention of hospital-acquired shigellosis was provided for all patients in the departments where the infection was diagnosed. In this case bacteriophage was administered as following: first 5 days - 2 pills of bacteriophage 4 times a day, then 2 pills once a day during the whole period of hospitalization. This scheme was administered also to all patients newly admitted to the involved departments from day 1 of hospital stay. Results. Treatment with antibiotics led to fast and full recovery not in all cases. Insufficient clinical effect (persistence of disease signs and bacterial excretion for more than 7 days) in the treatment of mild, moderate and severe forms of Shigella infection was 16.7, 61.9 and 50.0%, respectively. High clinical effectiveness was noted in the treatment of patients with the use of Shigella bacteriophage. Ratio of insufficient clinical recovery from mild and moderate forms of the disease was 5.3 and 17.6%, respectively. In the course of anti-epidemiological measures aimed at localization and elimination of the focus, about 1000 patients were exposed to mentioned regimen of prevention. No patients had manifested infection or bacterial excretion registered. Conclusion. The study confirmed clinical and epidemiological effectiveness of polyvalent dysentery bacteriophage use for management of outbreak caused by Sh. flexneri 2a.

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The combined application of transvaginal collagenase electrophoresis and pulsed magnetic therapy to improve the quality of life of patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis

Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist) ◽

10.33920/med-14-2106-02 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 14-19

Author(s):

Tamara Mikhailovna Medoeva ◽

Madina Zaudinovna Dugieva ◽

Vadim Viktorovich Portnov

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Psychological Health ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Main Group ◽

Pelvic Pain Syndrome ◽

Combined Application ◽

Group 2 ◽

Magnetic Therapy ◽

Group 1

Chronic salpingo-oophoritis (CSO) is one of the most common diseases among the entire gynecological pathology, the frequency of which reaches 65-68%. Despite the progress made in the treatment of CSO, there is a serious problem due to the steady growth and complications leading to infertility, ectopic pregnancy and the development of chronic pelvic pain syndrome, which significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. In this regard, the development of promising pharmaco-physiotherapeutic methods with pronounced analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and bacteriological effects to increase the therapeutic effectiveness and improve the quality of life of patients with salpingo-oophoritis is an important task of modern gynecology and physiotherapy. Objective: To study in a comparative aspect the effect of the combined use of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex and pulsed magnetic therapy and their mono-effects on the quality of life of patients with chronic salpingo-oophoritis. Materials and research methods. The study included 77 patients aged 18 to 42 years (median age was 26,7±2,8 years) with a diagnosis of chronic salpingo-oophoritis of non-specific etiology. More than half of the patients (59,7%) were women under 25 years of age. All patients were divided into three groups that were comparable according to the main clinical and anamnestic data, somatic and obstetric-gynecological status: group 1 — the main group — included 28 patients who received a course of combined application of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex and pulsed magnetic therapy; group 2 — comparison group 1 — included 25 patients who received acourse of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex; group 3 — comparison group 2 — included 24 patients who received a course of pulsed magnetic therapy. The quality of life was assessed by the indicators of the Quality of Life Index (QOL), which takes into account the three most important and informative aspects of patients’ lives: physical condition and its dynamics, mental (psychological) health and daily functioning. The results of the study. Based on the obtained results, it was proved that the most pronounced results were achieved in patients of the main group who received a course of transvaginal electrophoresis of the collagenase complex in combination with pulsed magnetic therapy, where the quality of life improved by 89,3% according to the QOL index, compared to the monotherapy with transvaginal electrophoresis and pulsed magnetic therapy — 75,7% and 73,1%, respectively.

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Comparative Characteristics of The Effects of Drug and Mechanical Reperfusion in The Treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome with ST Elevation in Patients Working in Environmentally Challenging Conditions

Journal of Medical Biomedical And Applied Sciences ◽

10.15520/jmbas.v8i6.234 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 479-486

Author(s):

Javadova Tarana Mamedgasanovna ◽

Mammadgasan Mammadguseynovich Agayev

Keyword(s):

Systolic Function ◽

Left Ventricular Systolic Function ◽

Left Ventricular ◽

Coronary Syndrome ◽

Combined Application ◽

St Elevation ◽

Group 2 ◽

Comparison Of The Results ◽

Group 1

Studied clinical and hemodynamic efficacy of complex use heparin,Сyто-Mас, propranolol (obzidan), fosinopril (monopril) with and PCI; PCI conducted separately on hemodynamics on cardiohemodynamics on ekoendotoksikoz (AMP) and the clinical course of patients working in environmentally stressful conditions in the acute phase and follow-up of MI. Comparison of the results of complex mediakamentoz and mechanical revascularization with PCI conducted separately. Investigated 50 patients with STMI in the age of 30 to 70 years (56,7 ± 1,20 years). Of the 50 patients 25 were treated Cyto-Mac, foznopril, propranolol with heparin and PCI (group 1); 25 patients were treated with PCI alone (group 2). In both groups, blood was determined by the degree ekoendotoksikoza (AMP) by EchoCG and Doppler EchoCG studied ESV, EDV, EF, SI, CI , an local contractility violation index of left ventricle (LCVI) , with the aid of restenosis koronorografii. A well established dynamics of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, clinical features of MI during follow-up. Patients treatedheparin,Cуто-мас, propranolol, foznopril and PCIindicators of central hemodynamics stabilizis. The reduced ЕSV,EDV, LCVI and decreased degree ofekoendotoksikoza (АMP), improves left ventricular systolic function of demand , increases PV. However, in this group, one patient on the third day was recorded AHF and one recurrent MI. İn The group spent only 2 PCI in relapse developed MI, 1 - restenosis, 2 -AHF and 1 patients died. The results show that the combined application of drug therapy with PCI provides a positive result in comparsionwiththan separately conducted PCI in ACS with elevation ST.

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Combined use of micro-focused ultrasound and autologous blood cells in correction of involutive skin changes

Medical alphabet ◽

10.33667/2078-5631-2019-2-26(401)-105-109 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (26) ◽

pp. 105-109

Author(s):

Zh. Yu. Yusova ◽

T. V. Stepanova ◽

P. A. Belkov

Keyword(s):

Red Blood Cells ◽

Blood Cells ◽

Focused Ultrasound ◽

Clinical Effect ◽

Autologous Blood ◽

Study Data ◽

Skin Changes ◽

Combined Application ◽

Combined Use ◽

Qualitative Characteristics

A comparative study of micro-focused ultrasound in monotherapy and combined use with autologous blood cells was conducted. In assessing the effectiveness of the procedures studied the qualitative characteristics of the skin and ultrasound scanning data. All patients (35) with involutional changes of the skin at the procedures were divided into tho groups: combined application of ultrasound macrofocusrange with autologous red blood cells and macrofocusrange ultrasound as monotherapy. The results of the study, data were obtained that showed a more pronounced clinical effect in patients treated with the combined use of ultrasound macrofocusrange with autologous red blood cells.

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Use of Upper-Posterior Thoracoplasty in the Treatment of Patients with Fibrous-Cavernous Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Vestnik of Experimental and Clinical Surgery ◽

10.18499/2070-478x-2020-13-4-326-330 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (4) ◽

pp. 326-330

Author(s):

Sergei A Belov

Keyword(s):

Pulmonary Tuberculosis ◽

Clinical Effect ◽

Mesh Group ◽

Pulmonary Tissue ◽

Compression Device ◽

Intervention Area ◽

Mesh Prosthesis ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Introduction. SSurgical care for patients with fibrous-cavernous and cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) most often ends with thoracoplasty due to impossibility to use resection methods of treatment.The aim of study was to assess results of application of various upper-posterior thoracoplasty options in the treatment of patients with fibrous-cavernous pulmonary TB.Materials and methods. The author analyzed results of 233 thoracoplasties performed in patients with fibro-cavernous pulmonary TB in 2012-2018. Group 1 (n = 70) consisted of patients with selective extrapleural upper-posterior thoracoplasty with polypropylene mesh; Group 2 (n = 60) consisted of patients with osteoplastic thoracoplasty according to Bjork; Group 3 (n = 103) consisted of patients with traditional selective extrapleural upper-posterior thoracoplasty. The following parameters were analyzed: elimination of the destruction cavity, stabilization of the specific process and termination of the excretion of Mycobacterium tuberculosis during the year. The results were summarized in groups based on good clinical effect, satisfactory clinical effect, worsening, death.Results. Thoracoplasty treatment option with a compression device (mesh) application resulted in the increased degree of compression in the intervention area by 30%, compared with the traditional upper-posterior thoracoplasty option and osteoplasty according to Bjork (p 0.05), and reduced the number of bronchopulmonary complications by 15% (p 0.05).Conclusions. The use of a mesh prosthesis leads to an increased effective compression of the destruction cavity, creates conditions for healing of the pulmonary tissue defect and reduces the risk of developing bronchopulmonary complications

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Combined application of kinesis and laser therapy for the correction of disorders in regional hemodynamics at the dilatation cardiomyopathy

Laser Medicine ◽

10.37895/2071-8004-2020-24-1-18-25 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 18-25

Author(s):

I. A. Mamedyarova

Keyword(s):

Blood Flow ◽

Drug Therapy ◽

Vascular Resistance ◽

Venous Tone ◽

Combined Application ◽

Regional Hemodynamics ◽

Regional Vascular Resistance ◽

Group 2 ◽

Functional Loading ◽

Group 1

Purpose: To study a combined application of kinesis and laser therapy for correcting regional hemodynamic disorders in patients having dilatation cardiomyopathy (DCMP) with simultaneous supportive pharmaceutical therapy. Material and methods. 100 patients with a verified diagnosis of DCMP were taken into the study. All patients had a differentiated supportive pharmtherapy. In three months after selection of the supportive differentiated drug therapy, patients were divided into two groups comparable by gender, age, disease course, severity of state and ways of medicine administration. Patients from Group 1, in addition to the supporting differentiated drug therapy, were given intravenous laser blood irradiation (ILBI) and unloading physical exercises. Patients from Group 2 continued their course of differentiated drug therapy.Research techniques included: clinical and functional observations; venous-occlusive plethysmography for assessing regional hemodynamics with a generally accepted method: measurement of blood flow (Qr) and regional vascular resistance (Rr) at rest; venous tone (Vt), reserve blood flow (QH) and regional vascular resistance (RH) under the functional loading test. Results. The data obtained during dynamic observations (in 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months) in Group 1 demonstrated a significant increase in volumetric blood flow velocity at rest (Qr) and reserve blood flow (QH); decrease of the regional vascular resistance at rest (Rr) and under functional loading (RH) as well as the decrease of venous tone (Vt), respectively. In Group 2 (controls), there were no significant positive dynamics; moreover, regional hemodynamics significantly worsened in 9 and 12 months. Conclusion. By the findings of venous-occlusive plethysmography, regional hemodynamics significantly improved in patients with DCMP under unloading therapeutic gymnastics in combination with ILBI and correctly selected differentiated drug therapy. The developed curative technique can be used in medical practice by GPs, therapists, cardiologists for optimizing treatment of patients with DCMP.

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In-vivo evaluation of the effect of cyanoacrylate on prosthetic vascular graft infection – does cyanoacrylate increase the severity of infection?

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000867 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 49 (4) ◽

pp. 281-284

Author(s):

Atıf Yolgosteren ◽

Gencehan Kumtepe ◽

Melda Payaslioglu ◽

Cuneyt Ozakin

Keyword(s):

Vascular Graft ◽

Graft Infection ◽

Vascular Graft Infection ◽

Group 4 ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Prosthetic Vascular Graft Infection ◽

Group 1

Summary. Background: Prosthetic vascular graft infection (PVGI) is a complication with high mortality. Cyanoacrylate (CA) is an adhesive which has been used in a number of surgical procedures. In this in-vivo study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between PVGI and CA. Materials and methods: Thirty-two rats were equally divided into four groups. Pouch was formed on back of rats until deep fascia. In group 1, vascular graft with polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) was placed into pouch. In group 2, MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected into pouch. In group 3, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece was placed into pouch and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. In group 4, 1 cm 2 vascular graft with PET piece impregnated with N-butyl cyanoacrylate-based adhesive was placed and MRSA strain with a density of 1 ml 0.5 MacFarland was injected. All rats were scarified in 96th hour, culture samples were taken where intervention was performed and were evaluated microbiologically. Bacteria reproducing in each group were numerically evaluated based on colony-forming unit (CFU/ml) and compared by taking their average. Results: MRSA reproduction of 0 CFU/ml in group 1, of 1410 CFU/ml in group 2, of 180 200 CFU/ml in group 3 and of 625 300 CFU/ml in group 4 was present. A statistically significant difference was present between group 1 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 2 and group 4 (p < 0.01), between group 3 and group 4 (p < 0.05). In terms of reproduction, no statistically significant difference was found in group 1, group 2, group 3 in themselves. Conclusions: We observed that the rate of infection increased in the cyanoacyrylate group where cyanoacrylate was used. We think that surgeon should be more careful in using CA in vascular surgery.

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The influence of continuous local wound infusion on postoperative pain in patients undergoing transfemoral amputation

VASA ◽

10.1024/0301-1526/a000457 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 44 (5) ◽

pp. 381-386 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Christian Uhl ◽

Thomas Betz ◽

Andrea Rupp ◽

Markus Steinbauer ◽

Ingolf Töpel

Keyword(s):

Pain Management ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Local Anaesthetic ◽

Phantom Pain ◽

Transfemoral Amputation ◽

Postoperative Wound ◽

Stump Pain ◽

Management Protocol ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

Abstract. Summary: Background: This pilot study was set up to examine the effects of a continuous postoperative wound infusion system with a local anaesthetic on perioperative pain and the consumption of analgesics. Patients and methods: We included 42 patients in this prospective observational pilot study. Patients were divided into two groups. One group was treated in accordance with the WHO standard pain management protocol and in addition to that received a continuous local wound infusion treatment (Group 1). Group 2 was treated with analgesics in accordance with the WHO standard pain management protocol, exclusively. Results: The study demonstrated a significantly reduced postoperative VAS score for stump pain in Group 1 for the first 5 days. Furthermore, the intake of opiates was significantly reduced in Group 1 (day 1, Group 1: 42.1 vs. Group 2: 73.5, p = 0.010; day 2, Group 1: 27.7 vs. Group 2: 52.5, p = 0.012; day 3, Group 1: 23.9 vs. Group 2: 53.5, p = 0.002; day 4, Group 1: 15.7 vs. Group 2: 48.3, p = 0.003; day 5, Group 1 13.3 vs. Group 2: 49.9, p = 0.001). There were no significant differences between the two groups, neither in phantom pain intensity at discharge nor postoperative complications and death. Conclusions: Continuous postoperative wound infusion with a local anaesthetic in combination with a standard pain management protocol can reduce both stump pain and opiate intake in patients who have undergone transfemoral amputation. Phantom pain was not significantly affected.

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Abnormal Haemostasis and Blood Viscosity in Malignant Hypertension

Thrombosis and Haemostasis ◽

10.1055/s-0038-1661190 ◽

1984 ◽

Vol 52 (03) ◽

pp. 253-255 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

C Isles ◽

G D O Lowe ◽

B M Rankin ◽

C D Forbes ◽

N Lucie ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Blood Viscosity ◽

Renal Damage ◽

Antithrombin Iii ◽

Plasma Viscosity ◽

Malignant Hypertension ◽

Fibrin Deposition ◽

Group 3 ◽

Group 2 ◽

Group 1

SummaryWe have previously shown abnormalities of haemostasis suggestive of intravascular coagulation in patients with malignant hypertension, a condition associated with retinopathy and renal fibrin deposition. To determine whether such abnormalities are specific to malignant hypertension, we have measured several haemostatic and haemorheological variables in 18 patients with malignant hypertension (Group 1), 18 matched healthy controls (Group 2), and 18 patients with non-malignant hypertension (Group 3) matched for renal pathology, blood pressure and serum creatinine with Group 1. Both Groups 1 and 3 had increased mean levels of fibrinogen, factor VIIIc, beta-thrombo- globulin, plasma viscosity and blood viscosity (corrected for haematocrit); and decreased mean levels of haematocrit, antithrombin III and platelet count. Mean levels of fast antiplasmin and alpha2-macroglobulin were elevated in Group 1 but not in Group 3. We conclude that most blood abnormalities are not specific to malignant hypertension; are also present in patients with non-malignant hypertension who have similar levels of blood pressure and renal damage; and might result from renal damage as well as promoting further renal damage by enhancing fibrin deposition. However increased levels of fibrinolytic inhibitors in malignant hypertension merit further investigation in relation to removal of renal fibrin.

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Total Knee Arthroplasty after Previous Ipsilateral Hip Arthroplasty Showed Lower Clinical Outcomes and Higher Leg Length Discrepancy Perception

The Journal of Knee Surgery ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1715447 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Han-Jun Lee ◽

Seong Hwan Kim ◽

Nicolas Pujol ◽

Yong-Beom Park

Keyword(s):

Clinical Outcomes ◽

Hip Arthroplasty ◽

Leg Length ◽

Function Score ◽

Patient’S Satisfaction ◽

Length Discrepancy ◽

Total Knee ◽

Group 2 ◽

Ks Function ◽

Group 1

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to compare perception of leg length discrepancy (LLD) and clinical results of total knee arthroplasties (TKA) in patients with or without previous ipsilateral hip arthroplasty. Between 2008 and 2015, navigation-assisted TKA was performed in 43 patients with previous hip arthroplasty after hip fracture. After 1:3 propensity score matching was performed, 108 patients of primary navigation-assisted TKA (group 1) and 36 patients with hip arthroplasty (group 2) were included. Knee Society (KS) scores, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC) scores, and patients' satisfaction including perception of LLD were evaluated. Radiographic evaluation included mechanical axis, component position, and LLD. Logistic regression analysis was performed to find the factors that affect the clinical outcomes. No significant differences in radiologic and clinical evaluations, except for KS function score, patient's satisfaction and LLD (p< 0.001), were detected between the groups. LLD and its perception were significantly higher in group 2 (1.8 ± 3.4 mm in group 1 and 9.7 ± 4.1 mm in group 2, p = 0.000). Risk factors for the low KS function score were found as LLD (odds ratio [OR]: 1.403, p = 0.008) and previous hip arthroplasty itself (OR: 15.755, p = 0.002), but much higher OR was found in previous hip arthroplasty. Although the outcomes of TKA in patients with ipsilateral hip arthroplasty are comparable to those of primary TKA, LLD was high and patient's satisfaction and functional outcomes were low in patients with previous ipsilateral hip arthroplasty. Care should be taken when considering TKA in patients with previous hip arthroplasty. This is a Level III, case control study.

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