Efeito da emissão de luz com fibra óptica, na cimentação de retentor intrarradicular experimental / Effect of light emission with optical fiber, on the cementation of an experimental intraradicular retainer

Os fotopolimerizadores vêm sendo utilizados como dispositivos fundamentais na Odontologia para confecção de restaurações. No entanto, a etapa de fotopolimerização da resina composta inadequada pode afetar a união entre o material restaurador e o substrato. No caso dos agentes cimentantes resinosos a dificuldade está na limitação do local de incidência da luz. Em cimentações de retentores intrarradiculares pré-fabricados, normalmente são utilizados os cimentos de ativação química ou dupla ativação, devido a limitações anatômicas. Portanto, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito da emissão de luz com fibra óptica, na cimentação de retentor intrarradicular experimental capaz de fotoativar em toda a extensão do conduto radicular. No estudo foi confeccionado um protótipo de ponta acessória em fibra óptica para fonte transmissora de luz que acoplado a um aparelho fotoativador (Bluephase, Ivoclar, Brasil) transmite a luz pelo interior do conduto radicular. Desta forma foram confeccionados em parceria com a empresa Angelus, retentores experimentais vazados ao longo dos seus eixos em fibra de vidro parcialmente opacos. Para simulação do conduto radicular foram utilizadas 80 amostras de resina G10 seccionadas no tamanho de 10 mm de largura por 14 mm de altura (n=80). Cada amostra foi perfurada ao centro nas seguintes dimensões: diâmetro de 3,0 mm e 10 mm de altura. Para cimentação dos retentores intrarradiculares foram utilizados cimento resinoso fotoativado ou dual. A fotoativação foi realizada diretamente com a ponta do aparelho fotoativador ou utilizando o dispositivo experimental transmissor de luz. As amostras foram analisadas imediatamente ou após o envelhecimento térmico de 10.000 ciclos. Para análiseda resistência de união as amostras foram seccionadas em 3 partes, com 2 mm cada (coronal, média e apical) e submetidas aos testes de resistência de união por push out, seguido da análise estereomicroscópica e análise espectroscópica no infravermelho transformada por Fourier (FT-IR). O dispositivo experimental transmissor de luz foi avaliado quanto a sua irradiância, e esta obteve 50% da energia quando comparada com obtida diretamente da ponteira do fotoativador. Após testes mecânicos, os resultados encontrados foram submetidos aos testes estatísticos, Anova com 3 fatores (cimento x fotoativação x profundidade) e Anova 2 fatores (envelhecimento x cimento), seguida de teste Tukey com nível de significância de 5%. Nos resultados de resistência houve diferença estatística entre os tipos de cimentos, profundidade, fotoativação e interação entre oscimentos e a profundidade, sendo que os grupos cimentados com os cimentos fotoativados e com o dispositivo houve uma maior resistência de união na porção média e apical. Com relação ao grau de conversão houve uma maior conversão e a análise estereomicroscópica apresentou maior falha adesiva na porção apical, independente da realização do envelhecimento. Portanto, a utilização do dispositivo obteve resultados promissores e o retentor intrarradicular experimental contribuiu para aumentar a adesão entre o cimento e o substrato em sua porção mais apical.

Photopolymerizers have been used as a fundamental device in dentistry for making restorations. Nonetheless, the stage for the photopolymerization of the composite resin is critical and can affect the adhesion between the restorative material and the substrate. In the case of resin cementing agents, the difficulty lies in limiting the location of the incidence of light. In cementations of prefabricated intraradicular retainers, chemical activation or double activation cements are normally used, due to anatomical limitations. Therefore, the objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of light emission with optical fiber in the cementation of experimental intraradicular retainer capable of photoactivating in the entire length of the root canal. In the study, a prototype of fiber optic accessory tip for light transmitting source was made, which coupled to a photoactivator device (Bluephase, Ivoclar, Brazil) transmits the light inside the root canal. Thus, they were made in partnership with the company Angelus, experimental retainers cast along their axes in partially opaque fiberglass. For simulation of the root canal were used 80 samples of resin G10 sectioned in size 10mm wide by 14mm high (n=80). Each sample was drilled in the center in the following dimensions: diameter 3.0 mm and height 10 mm. For the cementation of the intraradicular seals, light-cured or dual resin cement was used. The photoactivation was performed directly with the tip of the photoactivator device or using the light transmitting experimental device. The samples were analyzed immediately or after thermal aging of 10,000 cycles. For bond strength analysis, the samples were sectioned into 3 parts, with 2 mm each (coronal, mean and apical) and submitted to the bond strength tests by push out, followed by the stereomicroscopic analysis and infrared spectroscopic analysis by Fourier (FTIR). The Light Transmitting Experimental Device was evaluated for its irradiance and obtained 50% of the energy when compared to that obtained directly from the tip of the photoactivator. After mechanical tests, the results found were submitted to the statistical tests Anova with 3 factors (cement x photoactivation x depth) and Anova 2 factors (aging x cement), followed by Tukey's test with a significance level of 5%. In resistance results, there was a statistical difference between the types of cements, depth, photoactivation and interaction between the cements and depth, and the groups cemented with the photoactivated cements and the device had a greater bond strength in middle and apical portion. Regarding the degree of conversion, there was a greater conversion and the stereomicroscopic analysis, it showed greater adhesive failure in the apical portion, regardless of the performance of aging. Therefore, the use of the device obtained promising results and the experimental intraradicular retainer contributed to increase the adhesion between the cement and the substrate in its most apical portion.

Successful rescue with videolaryngoscopy after failed fibroscopy in anticipated difficult airway: case series / Rescate exitoso con videolaringoscopia luego de fibroscopia fallida en vía aérea difícil anticipada: serie de casos

Abstract Introduction: In the management of the anticipated difficult airway (DA), awake intubation is the strategy of choice. In this context, flexible fibroscopy is the tool most widely used as the first choice. However, there is always the rare case where it may fail. Important findings: Six successful rescue cases using videolaryngoscopy following failed fibroscopy in patients with anticipated DA, and 1 case of rescued extubation of an airway previously secured with fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Conclusion: Videolaringoscopy may be an adequate tool to use as a backup plan for the management of an anticipated DA.

Resumen Introducción: En el manejo de vía aérea difícil anticipada la estrategia de elección es la intubación con el paciente despierto. En este contexto, la fibroscopia flexible es la herramienta más utilizada como plan A; sin embargo, en raras ocasiones puede fallar. Hallazgos importantes: Se presentan seis casos de rescates exitosos con videolaringoscopia luego de fibroscopia fallida en pacientes con vía aérea difícil anticipada, y un caso de rescate de extubación de vía aérea asegurada previamente con fibrobroncoscopio. Conclusión: La videolaringoscopia puede ser una adecuada herramienta como plan B para el manejo de la vía aérea difícil anticipada.

Fibra óptica como un material alternativo en la obturación endodóncica: un estudio piloto / Optical fiber as an alternative material in endodontics: a pilot study

La gutapercha es químicamente un polímero a base de isopreno, impermeable, no poroso y radiopaco entre otras características, empleado desde el siglo XIX; sin embargo manifiesta algunos inconvenientes propios del material, lo cual ha dado lugar al nacimiento de otros materiales para mejorar sus propiedades. Recientemente se ha desarrollado y caracterizado un material novedoso a base de fibra óptica recubierta por nano partículas de plata (FONP), propuesto como un material alternativo para la obturación de conductos radiculares. En el presente estudio se seleccionaron 24 dientes para conformar cuatro grupos experimentales comparativos entre la obturación con fibra óptica y con gutapercha, ambos con el sellador AH Plus. Las raíces fueron obturadas en grupos de diez y almacenadas en solución salina a 37 oC. La filtración apical se midió desde el extremo apical de la interfaz del material hasta la extensión más coronal del tinte observado microscópicamente. Se empleó la herramienta de LAS EZ V3.0 (Leica Microsystems, Switzerland), los datos se tabularon y se analizaron. Resultados: Las mediciones de microfiltración a nivel apical e intraconductos manifestaron diferencias en favor de la gutapercha, donde los grupos experimentales manifestaron una filtración promedio correspondiente a 0.872 mm en el grupo de Gutapercha/AH-PLUS y de 2.390 mm con técnica lateral utilizando FONP/AH-PLUS, aun así se evidenció que las propiedades de sellado de la fibra óptica con nanopartículas fueron suficientes para considerarlo como un material de obturación de conductos radiculares dentales como posible sustituto de la gutapercha (AU)

Gutta-percha is chemically an Isoprene-based polymer, impervious, non-porous and radiopaque, among other characteristics, used since the 19th century, it manifests some disadvantages inherent to the material, which has led to the birth of new materials with improved properties. Recently, a novel material based on optical fiber covered by silver nanoparticles (FONP) has been developed, characterized and proposed as an alternative material for root canal obturation. In the present study, 24 teeth were selected and divided into four comparative experimental groups for obturation with fiber optics and gutta-percha, both with the AH Plus sealer. The roots were sealed in groups of ten and stored in saline at 37 oC. Apical filtration test was performed from the apical end of the material interface to the most coronal extension of the dye observed microscopically. The LAS EZ V3.0 tool was used to make the measurements and the data was tabulated and analyzed. Results: Measurements of microfiltration at the apical and intracanal level showed differences in favor of gutta-percha, where the experimental groups showed an average filtration of 0.872 mm in the Gutapercha/AH-PLUS group and 2.390 mm using FONP/AH-PLUS, even so, it was evidenced that the sealing properties of the optical fiber with nanoparticles are sufficient to consider this material as a proper filling material for dental root canals as a substitute for gutta-percha (AU)

Development of a multi-channel NIRS-USG hybrid imaging system for detecting prostate cancer and improving the accuracy of imaging-based diagnosis: a phantom study

PURPOSE: This study aimed to develop a multi-channel near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and ultrasonography (USG) fusion imaging system for imaging prostate cancer and to verify its diagnostic capability by applying the hybrid imaging system to a prostate cancer phantom. METHODS: A multi-channel NIRS system using the near-infrared 785-nm wavelength with 12 channels and four detectors was developed. After arranging the optical fibers around a USG transducer, we performed NIRS imaging and grayscale USG imaging simultaneously. Fusion imaging was obtained by processing incoming signals and the spatial reconstruction of NIRS, which corresponded with grayscale USG acquired at the same time. The NIRS-USG hybrid system was applied to a silicone-based optical phantom of the prostate gland containing prostate cancer to verify its diagnostic capability qualitatively. RESULTS: The NIRS-USG hybrid imaging system for prostate cancer imaging simultaneously provided anatomical and optical information with 2-dimensional registration. The hybrid imaging system showed more NIR attenuation over the prostate cancer model than over the model of normal prostate tissue. Its diagnostic capability to discriminate a focal area mimicking the optical properties of prostate cancer from the surrounding background mimicking the optical properties of normal prostate tissue was verified by applying the hybrid system to a silicone-based optical phantom of prostate cancer. CONCLUSION: This study successfully demonstrated that the NIRS-USG hybrid system may serve as a new imaging method for improving the diagnostic accuracy of prostate cancer, with potential utility for future clinical applications.

Long-term Fiber Photometry for Neuroscience Studies / 神经科学通报·英文版

Fiber photometry is a sensitive and easy way to detect changes in fluorescent signals. The combination of fiber photometry with various fluorescent biomarkers has substantially advanced neuroscience research over the last decade. Despite the wide use of fiber photometry in biomedical fields, the lack of a detailed and comprehensive protocol has limited progress and sometimes complicated the interpretation of data. Here, we describe detailed procedures of fiber photometry for the long-term monitoring of neuronal activity in freely-behaving animals, including surgery, apparatus setup, data collection, and analysis.

Tooth decay detection using a fiber optic sensor / Detección de caries dental usando un sensor de fibra óptica

ABSTRACT Introduction: tooth decay has become one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide, but ironically it is one of the most neglected. Currently, adequate and effective caries treatment is based on early diagnosis and procedures such as sealants, crowns, and root canal treatment. Methods: This study examined the behavior of carious and non-carious areas of critical dental units (premolars and molars) subjecting them to a wavelength of 830 nm in adult humans who agreed to a dental exam and had at least one tooth affected by dental caries. Underage persons and patients in medical treatment were excluded. After finding a behavior that helped differentiate decayed tissue from healthy areas, the used experimental system was characterized and tested in volunteers. The implemented system contains a fiber optic sensor comprised of a trifurcated fiber and a photodetector to perform optical power measurements. Results: This sensor detected 100% of dental caries samples on premolar and molar occlusal surfaces. It also showed the ability to diagnose buccal cavities. Conclusions: The results showed that caries can be identified in dental units by means of a fiber optic sensor and infrared light at 830 nm.

RESUMEN. Introducción: la caries se ha manifestado como una de las enfermedades con mayor prevalencia mundial, pero paradójicamente es una de las más desatendidas. En la actualidad, el tratamiento adecuado y eficaz contra la caries se basa en el diagnóstico temprano y en procedimientos como obturaciones, coronas y tratamiento de conductos. Métodos: esta investigación se centró en examinar el comportamiento de zonas cariadas y no cariadas de piezas dentales vitales (premolares y molares) al someterlas a una longitud de onda de 830 nm en seres humanos mayores de edad que aceptasen una revisión odontológica y que presentaran al menos un caso de caries dental. Fueron excluidos menores de edad y personas bajo tratamientos médicos. Tras encontrar un comportamiento que permitió diferenciar entre zonas cariadas y sanas, se caracterizó el sistema experimental usado y se probó en voluntarios. El sistema implementado se basa en un sensor de fibra óptica compuesto por una fibra trifurcada y un fotodetector para realizar mediciones de potencia óptica. Resultados: este sensor detectó el 100% de las muestras de caries dental en superficies oclusales de premolares y molares. Asimismo, exhibió indicios de la capacidad de diagnosticar caries vestibulares. Conclusiones: los resultados mostraron que se puede establecer la presencia de caries en piezas dentales mediante la implementación de un sensor de fibra óptica y luz infrarroja de 830 nm.

Research on wavelength matching of therapeutic laser fiber / 中国医疗器械杂志

Medical laser adopts optical fibers as spread media, using laser energy for the purpose of diagnostics and therapeutics. The corresponding industry standard is YY/T 0758-2009 General requirements for therapeutic laser fiber, which requires manufacturers to offer applicable wave length (or spectrum range) of the fiber, and the corresponding minimum transmission efficiency of the wave length. This research focuses on the matching of therapeutic laser fiber and laser source, to support and emphasize the importance and reasonability of relative requirements in YY/T 0758-2009.

Evaluation of the safety of non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma in hairless mouse tissues / 대한구강보건학회지

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the stability of non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma on Candida albicans in hairless mouse-2 (HRM-2) tissues. METHODS: HRM-2 mice were subjected to non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma jet treatment using an optical fiber probe and monitored using a thermometer. The skin of HRM-2 mice was treated with plasma jet for 0, 60, 180, and 300 s per day for 5 days. After plasma treatment, morphological changes in Candida albicans on the skin of these mice were examined using a scanning electron microscope. Biopsy of the plasma-treated skin was performed and the tissues were histologically analyzed using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) and Masson's trichrome stains. RESULTS: The scanning electron microscopic images revealed the morphological changes in the membrane structure of the plasma-treated Candida albicans. Histological analysis showed that non-thermal plasma treatment did not cause epidermal damage or tissue inflammation and did not significantly modify the collagen layers of the mouse skin. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma might be safe and effective for clinical applications in the field of dentistry.

Prototype of a new tip developed to be coupled to dental light-curing units for optimizing bonding of orthodontic brackets and accessories

OBJECTIVE: development of a new device to be coupled to light-curing units for bonding orthodontic brackets and accessories, and test its efficacy in an in vitro mechanical trial. The inner surface of the device is mirrored and is based on physical concepts of light refraction and reflection. The main advantage of such device is the reduced clinical time needed for bonding and the low possibility of contamination during the process. METHODS: One hundred and twenty specimens were used for testing the shear bond strength of brackets bonded with the device. The Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI) was also determined. The sample was divided into 2 groups. In group 1 a halogen light-curing unit was used while in group 2 a led light-curing unit was used. Each group was then subdivided. In subgroups H1 and L1, a conventional light guide rod was used while in subgroups H2 and L2 bonding was performed with the mirrored device coupled to the tip of the guide light rod. RESULTS: The values obtained for the shear bond strength and the ARI in the subgroups were compared. Results showed that there was no statistically significant difference for the shear strength (p > 0.05) and the ARI (p > 0.05) between the subgroups. CONCLUSION: The tests of mechanical trials and the ARI analysis showed that the new device fulfilled the requirements for bonding orthodontic accessories, and that the time for bonding was reduced to half, being necessary only one light exposure.

OBJETIVO: desenvolver uma nova ponteira para ser acoplada aos aparelhos fotopolimerizadores utilizados para colagem de braquetes e acessórios ortodônticos, e testar sua da efetividade em ensaio mecânico in vitro. A ponteira é espelhada na superfície interna e baseia-se em conceitos físicos de refração e reflexão de luz. Apresenta como principal vantagem o menor tempo clínico durante o procedimento de colagem, reduzindo a possibilidade de contaminação durante o processo. MÉTODOS: por meio de ensaio de resistência ao cisalhamento e determinação do índice remanescente de adesivo (IRA), testou-se a ponteira desenvolvida em 120 corpos de prova. A amostra foi dividia em dois grupos. No grupo 1, foi utilizado aparelho fotopolimerizador de fonte de luz halógena e, no grupo 2, fonte de LED. Cada grupo foi subdividido. Nos subgrupos H1 e L1, utilizou-se a ponteira convencional. Nos subgrupos H2 e L2 a colagem foi feita utilizando a ponteira desenvolvida para a polimerização do material de colagem. RESULTADOS: os valores dos testes de cisalhamento e IRA para os subgrupos foram comparados entre si. Os resultados mostraram que não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa para o ensaio de resistência ao cisalhamento (p > 0,05) nem para o IRA (p > 0,05) entre os subgrupos. CONCLUSÃO: os testes de ensaio mecânico, assim como a análise do IRA, mostraram que a nova ponteira desenvolvida cumpriu os requisitos necessários à colagem dos acessórios ortodônticos, e que o tempo de colagem foi reduzido pela metade, sendo necessária uma só incidência.

Role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy and utility of bronchial washings and brushings in the diagnosis of lung diseases.

Transbronchial lung biopsy via fiberoptic bronchoscope is an extremely useful technique by which bronchial as well as lung biopsies along with brushings and washings can be easily and safely taken.1 Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) was performed and biopsies were done in 250 patients. In addition, bronchial brushings and washings were also taken in 140 and 115 cases, respectively. Adequate material was obtained in 242 cases. The cases were broadly classified into neoplastic and nonneoplastic categories. Malignancies and specific granulomatous diseases, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis were the main diseases diagnosed. Brushings showed a sensitivity of 88.2% and a specificity of 98.9% for the diagnosis of neoplasms. On the other hand, washings had only a 34.9% sensitivity and a 98.6% specificity in diagnosing neoplastic disorders. We concluded that FOB is a safe and effective tool in the diagnostic work-up of suspected malignancies and neoplastic lung diseases.

Transcanalicular endoscope combined laser assisted dacryocystorhinostomy

In this study, we have tried to assess the success rate and difficulties that we came across while performing the transcanalicular endoscope combined laser-assisted dacryocystorhinostomy [T-ECLAD]. A prospective study of 60 patients suffering from nasolacrimal duct obstruction confirmed by preoperative syringing was carried out at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology. T-ECLAD is a new minimally invasive dacryocystorhinostomy procedure, which is performed by diode laser [980 nm diode laser with power of 10 watts] through lacrimal canaliculi with the help of a cannula and fiber optic cable. The interior of the nasal cavity was visualized with the help of the nasal endoscope on a monitor. Success of procedure was assessed by patency of the lacrimal drainage system on irrigation. We performed 56 successive T-ECLAD. The average procedure time was 10 min, and on an average 235 Joules of laser energy was needed. We observed a patent nasolacrimal duct on irrigation in 39 out of 56 treated eyes. 1 patient had partial, 5 patients had blocked irrigation, and 10 patients did not return for follow up. This yields a success rate of 69.6% [if we exclude patients who did not return for follow up] with an average follow-up period of 6 months. The 980-nm T-ECLAD is a new contribution to the field of lacrimal surgery. It is a minimally invasive and quick procedure.

Lista de verificação de materiais ópticos de videocirugia: efetividade do instrumento / Checklist of optical materials of videosurgery: effectiveness of the instrument

Avaliar a efetividade do uso da lista de verificação como instrumento de checagem padronizada para verificar o funcionamento e a estrutura de ópticas e cabos de fibra óptica usados em videocirurgias e analisar se, ao implantar a lista de verificação, ocorreu redução no número de ópticas danificadas.....

Mastoplastia de aumento através da abdominoplastia / Breast augmentation through abdominoplasty

INTRODUÇÃO: Este trabalho demonstra a técnica de dissecção de espaço retroglandular através da abdominoplastia, com visualização de fibra óptica para inclusão de implantes mamários de silicone gel. MÉTODO: Foram avaliadas, retrospectivamente, 44 pacientes portadoras de flacidez abdominal e hipomastia, submetidas a mastoplastia de aumento através da abdominoplastia em um só estágio, durante o período de setembro de 2001 a abril de 2012. RESULTADOS: A técnica utilizada possibilitou melhora do contorno abdominal e aumento do volume mamário pela mesma incisão. As complicações ocorreram na área abdominal (hematoma, seroma, deiscência e cicatriz hipertrófica) e na região mamária (contratura capsular e infecção). CONCLUSÕES: A técnica de mastoplastia de aumento por via abdominal evita cicatrizes nas mamas ou axilas, é segura, reprodutível, com curva de aprendizado curta, e resultados satisfatórios e duradouros.

BACKGROUND: This study establishes a technique for dissection of the retroglandular space through abdominoplasty by using a lighted retractor for the introduction of silicone gel breast implants. METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out for 44 patients with abdominal flaccidity and hypomastia who underwent breast augmentation through a single-stage abdominoplasty between September 2001 and April 2012. RESULTS: This method enabled improvement of the abdominal contour and breast augmentation through the same incision. The complications observed affected the abdominal area (hematoma, seroma, dehiscence, and hypertrophic scarring) and the breast (capsular contracture and infection). CONCLUSIONS: Breast augmentation through abdominoplasty does not cause scars on the breast or armpit and is a safe and reproducible procedure with a short learning curve. Moreover, it provides satisfactory and long-lasting results.

Rapid analysis of metronidazole tablets by optic-fiber sensing technologies and the similarity of ultraviolet spectra / 药学学报

The paper is to report the development of an optic-fiber sensing technology method to analyze metronidazole tablets rapidly. In this fiber-optic sensing system, the light from source delivering to probe can be dipped into simple-handling sample solution, absorbed by the solution and reflected to the fiber-optic and detected in the detection system at last. Then the drug content can be shown in the screen from the ultraviolet absorption spectra and the consistency between that obtained by this method and that in China Pharmacopoeia can be compared. With regard to data processing, a new method is explored to identify the authenticity of drugs using the similarity between the sample map and the standard pattern by full ultraviolet spectrum. The results indicate that ultraviolet spectra of tablets can be obtained from this technology and the determination results showed no significant difference as compared with the method in China Pharmacopoeia (P > 0.05), and the similarity can be a parameter to identify the authenticity of drugs.

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis of cervical spine - an unusual cause of difficult flexible fiber optic intubation

This is a report of anterior osteophytes on the cervical vertebra resulting in distortion of the airway and leading to difficulty during intubation. The osteophytes associated with the syndrome of diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis were at the C2-3 and C6-7, T1 level and resulted in anterior displacement of the pharynx and the trachea respectively

awake glidescope intubation: an additional alternative to the difficult intubation

The incidence of difficult intubations has consistently remained between 8 and 9%. We found a novel approach to the difficult intubation using a Glidescope in the awake spontaneously breathing patient. In a difficult airway, the same approach for an awake fiberoptic intubation including excellent nerve blocks and sedation can be used with a Glidescope in the same fashion as a fiberoptic bronchoscope. The skill level for the awake Glidescope appears to be less, making it a useful tool for emergency room physicians and critical care physicians when used for awake intubation. It is particularly useful for the patient who fails the airway exam and also has macroglossia. This case report confirms that while not applicable to every patient, the awake Glidescope intubation does add to the previous existing armamentarium in this clinically challenging situation

Fabrication and Optimization of a Fiber-optic Dosimeter for Proton Beam Therapy Dosimetry / 의학물리

In this study, we have fabricated a fiber-optic dosimeter for a proton beam therapy dosimetry. We have measured scintillating lights with the various kinds of organic scintillators and selected the BCF-12 as a sensor-tip material due to its highest light output and peak/plateau ratio. To determine the optimum diameter of BCF-12, we have measured scintillating lights according to the energy losses of proton beams in a water phantom. Also, we determined the adequate length of organic scintillator by measuring scintillating lights according to the incident angles of proton beam. Using an optimized fiber-optic dosimeter, we have measured scintillating lights according to the dose rates and monitor units of proton accelerator.

Aspergilose pulmonar necrotizante crônica / Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis

A aspergilose pulmonar necrotizante crônica é uma das formas de aspergilose pulmonar usualmente encontrada em pacientes com imunossupressão leve. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente com queixas de tosse produtiva crônica, febre e astenia. Havia utilizado corticóides. A TC do tórax evidenciava consolidação com cavitação de permeio no lobo superior direito. A fibrobroncoscopia demonstrou secreção purulenta em árvore traqueobrônquica e lesão vegetante endobrônquica. Biópsias desta lesão e biópsia transbrônquica foram compatíveis com aspergilose. Diante do quadro clínico, radiológico e histopatológico, o diagnóstico de aspergilose pulmonar necrotizante crônica foi realizado. Tratada com itraconazol, a paciente apresentou boa evolução clínico-radiológica.

Chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis is one of the forms of pulmonary aspergillosis typically found in mildly immunocompromised patients. We report the case of a female patient with complaints of chronic productive cough, fever and asthenia. She reported previous corticosteroid use. A CT scan of the chest revealed consolidation with interposed cavitation in the right upper lobe. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed purulent fluid within the tracheobronchial tree and an endobronchial exophytic lesion. The results of the biopsy of that lesion and the transbronchial biopsy were consistent with aspergillosis. Based on the clinical, radiological and histopathological findings, the patient was diagnosed with chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis. Treated with itraconazole, the patient presented a favorable clinical-radiological evolution.