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Sci Data ; 11(1): 743, 2024 Jul 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38972893

ABSTRACT

Machine learning-based systems have become instrumental in augmenting global efforts to combat cervical cancer. A burgeoning area of research focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the cervical screening process, primarily through the exhaustive examination of Pap smears, traditionally reliant on the meticulous and labor-intensive analysis conducted by specialized experts. Despite the existence of some comprehensive and readily accessible datasets, the field is presently constrained by the limited volume of publicly available images and smears. As a remedy, our work unveils APACC (Annotated PAp cell images and smear slices for Cell Classification), a comprehensive dataset designed to bridge this gap. The APACC dataset features a remarkable array of images crucial for advancing research in this field. It comprises 103,675 annotated cell images, carefully extracted from 107 whole smears, which are further divided into 21,371 sub-regions for a more refined analysis. This dataset includes a vast number of cell images from conventional Pap smears and their specific locations on each smear, offering a valuable resource for in-depth investigation and study.


Subject(s)
Papanicolaou Test , Uterine Cervical Neoplasms , Humans , Female , Vaginal Smears , Machine Learning
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J Fungi (Basel) ; 8(10)2022 Sep 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36294550

ABSTRACT

As the recent outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has shown, viral infections are prone to secondary complications like invasive aspergillosis with a high mortality rate, and therefore the development of novel, effective antifungals is of paramount importance. We have previously demonstrated that 1-amino-5-isocyanonaphthalene (ICAN) derivatives are promising original drug candidates against Candida strains (Patent pending), even against fluconazole resistant C. albicans. Consequently, in this study ICANs were tested on Aspergillus fumigatus, an opportunistic pathogen, which is the leading cause of invasive and systematic pulmonary aspergillosis in immunosuppressed, transplanted and cancer- or COVID-19 treated patients. We have tested several N-alkylated ICANs, a well as 1,5-naphthalene-diisocyanide (DIN) with the microdilution method against Aspergillus fumigatus strains. The results revealed that the diisocyanide (DIN) was the most effective with a minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) value as low as 0.6 µg mL-1 (3.4 µM); however, its practical applicability is limited by its poor water solubility, which needs to be overcome by proper formulation. The other alkylated derivatives also have in vitro and in vivo anti-Aspergillus fumigatus effects. For animal experiments the second most effective derivative 1-N, N-dimethylamino-5-isocyanonaphthalene (DIMICAN, MIC: 7-8 µg mL-1, 36-41 µM) was selected, toxicity tests were made with mice, and then the antifungal effect of DIMICAN was tested in a neutropenic aspergillosis murine model. Compared to amphotericin B (AMB), a well-known antifungal, the antifungal effect of DIMICAN in vivo turned out to be much better (40% vs. 90% survival after eight days), indicating its potential as a clinical drug candidate.

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Metabolites ; 11(11)2021 Nov 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34822434

ABSTRACT

In trauma and orthopedic surgery, limb ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) remains a great challenge. The effect of preventive protocols, including surgical conditioning approaches, is still controversial. We aimed to examine the effects of local ischemic pre-conditioning (PreC) and post-conditioning (PostC) on limb I/R. Anesthetized rats were randomized into sham-operated (control), I/R (120-min limb ischemia with tourniquet), PreC, or PostC groups (3 × 10-min tourniquet ischemia, 10-min reperfusion intervals). Blood samples were taken before and just after the ischemia, and on the first postoperative week for testing hematological, micro-rheological (erythrocyte deformability and aggregation), and metabolic parameters. Histological samples were also taken. Erythrocyte count, hemoglobin, and hematocrit values decreased, while after a temporary decrease, platelet count increased in I/R groups. Erythrocyte deformability impairment and aggregation enhancement were seen after ischemia, more obviously in the PreC group, and less in PostC. Blood pH decreased in all I/R groups. The elevation of creatinine and lactate concentration was the largest in PostC group. Histology did not reveal important differences. In conclusion, limb I/R caused micro-rheological impairment with hematological and metabolic changes. Ischemic pre- and post-conditioning had additive changes in various manners. Post-conditioning showed better micro-rheological effects. However, by these parameters it cannot be decided which protocol is better.

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Int J Mol Sci ; 22(18)2021 Sep 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34575919

ABSTRACT

Mesoporous aerogel microparticles are promising drug delivery systems. However, their in vivo biodistribution pathways and health effects are unknown. Suspensions of fluorescein-labeled silica-gelatin hybrid aerogel microparticles were injected into the peritoneum (abdominal cavity) of healthy mice in concentrations of 52 and 104 mg kg-1 in a 3-week-long acute toxicity experiment. No physiological dysfunctions were detected, and all mice were healthy. An autopsy revealed that the aerogel microparticles were not present at the site of injection in the abdominal cavity at the end of the experiment. The histological study of the liver, spleen, kidneys, thymus and lymphatic tissues showed no signs of toxicity. The localization of the aerogel microparticles in the organs was studied by fluorescence microscopy. Aerogel microparticles were not detected in any of the abdominal organs, but they were clearly visible in the cortical part of the parathymic lymph nodes, where they accumulated. The accumulation of aerogel microparticles in parathymic lymph nodes in combination with their absence in the reticuloendothelial system organs, such as the liver or spleen, suggests that the microparticles entered the lymphatic circulation. This biodistribution pathway could be exploited to design passive targeting drug delivery systems for flooding metastatic pathways of abdominal cancers that spread via the lymphatic circulation.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/pathology , Biocompatible Materials/chemistry , Drug Carriers/chemistry , Gels/chemistry , Lymph Nodes/pathology , Animals , Biocompatible Materials/administration & dosage , Drug Carriers/administration & dosage , Drug Delivery Systems , Fluorescent Antibody Technique , Gelatin , Immunohistochemistry , Lymph Nodes/metabolism , Mice , Nanoparticles/chemistry , Nanoparticles/ultrastructure , Silicon Dioxide , Tissue Distribution
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30478163

ABSTRACT

As a consequence of emerging numbers of vulvovaginitis cases caused by azole-resistant and biofilm-forming Candida species, fast and efficient treatment of this infection has become challenging. The problem is further exacerbated by the severe side effects of azoles as long-term-use medications in the recurrent form. There is therefore an increasing demand for novel and safely applicable effective antifungal therapeutic strategies. The small, cysteine-rich, and cationic antifungal proteins from filamentous ascomycetes are potential candidates, as they inhibit the growth of several Candida spp. in vitro; however, no information is available about their in vivo antifungal potency against yeasts. In the present study, we investigated the possible therapeutic application of one of their representatives in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, Neosartorya fischeri antifungal protein 2 (NFAP2). NFAP2 inhibited the growth of a fluconazole (FLC)-resistant Candida albicans strain isolated from a vulvovaginal infection, and it was effective against both planktonic cells and biofilm in vitro We observed that the fungal cell-killing activity of NFAP2 is connected to its pore-forming ability in the cell membrane. NFAP2 did not exert cytotoxic effects on primary human keratinocytes and dermal fibroblasts at the MIC in vitro. In vivo murine vulvovaginitis model experiments showed that NFAP2 significantly decreases the number of FLC-resistant C. albicans cells, and combined application with FLC enhances the efficacy. These results suggest that NFAP2 provides a feasible base for the development of a fundamental new, safely applicable mono- or polytherapeutic topical agent for the treatment of superficial candidiasis.


Subject(s)
Antifungal Agents/metabolism , Antifungal Agents/therapeutic use , Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal/drug therapy , Neosartorya/metabolism , Animals , Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal/microbiology , Drug Resistance, Fungal , Female , Flow Cytometry , Humans , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Pathol Oncol Res ; 25(2): 625-633, 2019 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30406399

ABSTRACT

Metastatic studies on rats showed that after subrenal implantation of tumor cells under the capsule of the kidney or subhepatic implantation under Glisson's capsule of the liver generated primary tumors in these organs. It was assumed that tumor cells that escaped through the disrupted peripheral blood vessels of primary tumors entered the peritoneal cavity, crossed the diaphragm, and appeared in the thoracal, primarily in the parathymic lymph nodes. This explanation did not answer the question whether distant lymph nodes were reached via the blood stream from the primary tumor or through the thoracal lymphatic vessels. In this work, we investigated the metastatic pathway in C3H/HeJ mice, after direct intraperitoneal administration of murine SCC VII cells bypassing the hematogenic spread of tumor cells. The direct pathway was also mimicked by intraperitoneal injection of Pelican Ink colloidal particles, which appeared in the parathymic lymph nodes, similarly to the tumor cells that caused metastasis in the parathymic lymph nodes and in the thymic tissue. The murine peritoneal-parathymic lymph node route indicates a general mechanism of tumor progression from the abdominal effusion. This pathway starts with the growth of abdominal tumors, continues as thoracal metastasis in parathymic lymph nodes and may proceed as mammary lymph node metastasis.


Subject(s)
Lymphatic Metastasis/pathology , Animals , Cell Line, Tumor , Disease Models, Animal , Heterografts , Humans , Mice , Mice, Inbred C3H , Neoplasm Transplantation/methods
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Orv Hetil ; 159(52): 2207-2211, 2018 12.
Article in Hungarian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30582356

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (EDCR) has good results. AIM: To perform a prospective histological investigation of the removed lacrimal sacs' walls. METHOD: Between 2016 and 2017, we carried out 21 operations in two groups: inflammatory (11 patients) and non-inflammatory (10 patients) lacrimation groups. The mean age was 60.5 years. Histological samples were investigated after staining them with hematoxylin-eosin. RESULTS: In the non-inflammatory group, histology revealed the incipient metaplasia of the ciliated goblet cells. In the lacrimal sac's wall, there is a chronic inflammation with mucinous metaplasia of the serous glands. In the inflammatory group, the metaplasia of the ciliated goblet cells is more pronounced. Chronic fibrotic inflammation destroys the lacrimal sac's wall, which is dilated, ruptured. The mucinous metaplasia of the serous glands is pronounced. CONCLUSIONS: The results of histological investigations of the lacrimal sacs removed in the course of EDCR are much alike in the inflammatory and non- inflammatory groups. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(52): 2207-2211.


Subject(s)
Dacryocystorhinostomy/methods , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/pathology , Lacrimal Duct Obstruction/therapy , Lymphoid Tissue/pathology , Nasolacrimal Duct/pathology , Nasolacrimal Duct/surgery , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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J Basic Microbiol ; 58(11): 957-967, 2018 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30168857

ABSTRACT

The physiological background of the unusually high cadmium tolerance (MIC50 > 2 mM) of Aspergillus fumigatus Af293 was investigated. The cadmium tolerance of the tested environmental and clinical A. fumigatus strains varied over a wide range (0.25 mM < MIC50 < 1 mM). Only the Af293 strain showed a MIC50 value of >2 mM, and this phenotype was accompanied by increased in vivo virulence in mice. A strong correlation was found between the cadmium tolerance and the transcription of the pcaA gene, which encodes a putative cadmium efflux pump. The cadmium tolerance also correlated with the iron tolerance and the extracellular siderophore production of the strains. In addition to these findings, Af293 did not show the synergism between iron toxicity and cadmium toxicity that was detected in the other strains. Based on these results, we suggest that the primary function of PcaA should be acting as a ferrous iron pump and protecting cells from iron overload. Nevertheless, the heterologous expression of pcaA may represent an attractive strain improvement strategy to construct fungal strains for use in biosorption or biomining processes or to prevent accumulation of this toxic metal in crops.


Subject(s)
Aspergillus fumigatus/physiology , Cadmium/metabolism , Adenosine Triphosphatases/genetics , Animals , Aspergillus fumigatus/drug effects , Aspergillus fumigatus/pathogenicity , Cadmium/toxicity , Cation Transport Proteins/genetics , Female , Fungal Proteins/biosynthesis , Fungal Proteins/genetics , Iron/metabolism , Iron/toxicity , Male , Mice , Mice, Inbred BALB C , Oxidative Stress/drug effects , Siderophores/biosynthesis , Transcription, Genetic , Virulence
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Ann Clin Lab Sci ; 48(3): 381-385, 2018 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29970445

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Paratesticular fibrous pseudotumor (PFP) represents a benign tumor-like lesion confined to intrascrotal, paratesticular areas. Due to its rarity, only less than 200 cases have been reported to date, of which both pathogenesis and clinical management are little understood. Recently, PFP has been postulated to be among the spectrum of so-called immunoglobulin G4-related diseases (IgG4-RD). Here we describe a case of PFP focusing on the clinical, morphological features and the utility of immunohistochemistry to support the theory that PFP might be a potential member of IgG4-RD family. CASE PRESENTATION: A 41-year-old man presented with a slowly growing, right intrascrotal mass An MRI scan revealed a diffuse-proliferative nodular mass around the paratesticular area. The patient underwent right orchiectomy and a diffuse multinodular tumor with testicular compression was discovered without intratesticular infiltration. Postoperatively, the patient has been well for 2 years up to the recent follow up. On histological examination, the lesion consisted of hyalinized fibrotic tissue with storiform patterns. There were scattered germinal centers; lymphocytic vasculitis was also noted. The immunoglobulin G4 staining showed infiltration of positive plasma cells with highest count 52 per high-power field, whereas the mixed Kappa and Lambda immunoglobulin light chain expression indicated the polyclonality of the plasma cell population. CONCLUSIONS: The morphological and immunohistochemical features in our case support the theory of PFP being part of IgG4-RD. Familiarity to this tumor-like lesion is crucial, since it may respond to corticosteroid therapy, which may save patients from more aggressive surgical procedures.


Subject(s)
Autoimmune Diseases/diagnosis , Granuloma, Plasma Cell/diagnosis , Immunoglobulin G/metabolism , Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue/diagnosis , Testicular Neoplasms/diagnosis , Adult , Autoimmune Diseases/metabolism , Granuloma, Plasma Cell/metabolism , Humans , Male , Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue/metabolism , Prognosis , Testicular Neoplasms/metabolism
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Appl Microbiol Biotechnol ; 102(6): 2817-2825, 2018 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29423632

ABSTRACT

Aspergillus fumigatus is an opportunistic pathogen, the leading cause of invasive and disseminated aspergillosis in systemic immunocompromised patients, and an important cause of mortality. The aim of the present study was to adapt a pulmonary aspergillosis murine model, to determine pathodynamical parameters quantitatively, and to follow the progression of fungal infection in vivo. The nasal inoculation of Aspergillus conidia in mice previously subjected to immunosuppression with cyclophosphamide (CP) turned out to be a more suitable model than that of immunosuppressed with hydrocortisone (HC). The following parameters were found to correlate quantitatively with the progress of the infection: (i) survival rate, (ii) weight loss of mice, (iii) infected focal plaque size, (iv) hyphal density, (v) hyphal length distribution of A. fumigatus, and the (vi) the histopathological status and scores. These parameters will be essential elements for the development of antifungal drugs and therapies, and important for the investigation of the pathogenicity in different strains of A. fumigatus.


Subject(s)
Aspergillus fumigatus/growth & development , Disease Models, Animal , Hyphae/growth & development , Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis/microbiology , Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis/pathology , Animals , Body Weight , Colony Count, Microbial , Histocytochemistry , Immunocompromised Host , Mice , Severity of Illness Index , Survival Analysis
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Asian J Androl ; 18(3): 462-6, 2016.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26178399

ABSTRACT

Testicular torsion may lead to serious ischemia, and the viability depends on the duration of torsion and the effect of ischemia-reperfusion. Testicular decompression and tunica vaginalis flap application technique were introduced in 2008 by Kutikov et al. We aimed to examine the impact of this method on the testicular microcirculation and hemorheological parameters in a rat model. Six adult rats underwent bilateral scrotal exploration. Intravaginal torsion of the testis was created by 720° rotation on both sides for 2 h. After detorsion, the right testes underwent tunica albuginea incision and tunica vaginalis flap application. Testicular microcirculation was monitored and hematological parameters, erythrocyte deformability, and aggregation were determined. Measurements were performed before and after torsion, directly after detorsion, on the 1 st -2 nd and 8 th postoperative day. After the last sampling, testicles were removed to determine their volume for histological examinations. The microcirculatory parameters demonstrated slight differences between testicles. Apical zone of the left (nondecompressed) testicles had elevated compared to the middle zone (P < 0.05). On the 2 nd and 8 th day, the microcirculation of the testes normalized but not equally. The erythrocyte aggregation and deformability decreased by the 8 th day. Both testicles underwent atrophy and epithelial necrosis, but the volume of the decompressed ones was lower (1.07 ± 0.08 vs 1.25 ± 0.31). Histologically, there was no significant difference in epithelial damage score between decompressed and nondecompressed testes. In conclusion, 2-h ischemia led to alteration in testicular microcirculation, reduction in volume, changes in hemorheological parameters and serious epithelial necrosis both in decompressed and nondecompressed testicles without remarkable differences.


Subject(s)
Ischemia/pathology , Microcirculation , Spermatic Cord Torsion/pathology , Testis/pathology , Animals , Atrophy , Decompression, Surgical , Erythrocyte Indices , Male , Necrosis , Organ Size , Rats , Spermatic Cord Torsion/surgery , Surgical Flaps , Testis/blood supply
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Acta Cir Bras ; 29(5): 320-7, 2014 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24863320

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The failure of small-caliber vascular grafts still means a serious problem. Concerning the early postoperative complications we aimed to investigate the hemostaseological and hemorheological aspects of this issue in a canine model. METHODS: In the Control group only anesthesia was induced. In the Grafted group under general anesthesia a 3.5-cm segment was resected unilaterally from the femoral artery and replaced with a PTFE graft (diameter: 3 mm). On the 1st-3rd-5th-7th and 14th postoperative days the skin temperature of both hind limbs was measured, and blood sampling occurred for hematological, hemostaseological and hemorheological tests. RESULTS: The skin temperature of the operated versus intact limbs did not differ. In the Grafted group leukocyte count was elevated by the 1st postoperative day, while platelet count increased over the entire follow-up period. Fibrinogen concentration rose on the 1st-5th days, activated partial thromboplastin time increased on the 3rd-7th days. Erythrocyte aggregation was enhanced significantly on the 1st-5th days. In specimens taken on the 14th day, histologically we found matured thrombus narrowing the graft lumen. CONCLUSIONS: Small-caliber PTFE graft implantation into the femoral artery caused significant changes in several hemostaseological and hemorheological parameters. However, better clarifying the factors leading to early thrombosis of these grafts needs further studies.


Subject(s)
Blood Coagulation/physiology , Erythrocyte Aggregation/physiology , Femoral Artery/transplantation , Models, Animal , Polytetrafluoroethylene/therapeutic use , Vascular Grafting/methods , Anastomosis, Surgical , Animals , Blood Cell Count , Blood Vessel Prosthesis , Dogs , Fibrinogen/analysis , Partial Thromboplastin Time , Postoperative Complications , Postoperative Period , Prothrombin Time , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Pathol Res Pract ; 210(12): 1146-51, 2014 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24857338

ABSTRACT

Pleomorphic hyalinizing angiectatic tumor (PHAT) is a recently described, non-metastasizing tumor of uncertain lineage. This tumor distributes equally between the genders and has a predilection for the subcutaneous soft tissue, particularly in lower extremity, other locations are rare. Based on the recent literature, PHAT is suspected to encompass the morphological spectrum with other tumors such as myxoinflammatory fibroblastic sarcoma (MIFS) and hemosiderotic fibrolipomatous tumor (HFLT), although cytogenetic data remain inconsistent. We report a case of PHAT that arose in the upper arm with unusual morphology which showed ganglion-like cells similar to Reed-Sternberg-like cells found in MIFS. The tumor had strong immunohistochemical expression of CD34, CD99, and was negative for S-100. The ganglion-like cells were positive for both CD34 and CD68 but negative for CD30. The translocation between chromosome 1 and 10, a frequent finding of MIFS and HFLT, was not identified by FISH excluding the possibility of hybrid PHAT and MIFS. We conclude FISH can be a potential useful tool to separate PHAT with atypical morphology from hybrid tumor in doubted cases. Due to the rarity of PHAT and lack of consistent pathogenetic signatures, more cases and further studies will be needed to elucidate the pathogenesis and nature of this tumor.


Subject(s)
Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic/genetics , In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence , Receptors, Complement 3b/metabolism , Sarcoma/pathology , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/pathology , Aged , Ganglion Cysts/pathology , Humans , In Situ Hybridization, Fluorescence/methods , Male , Sarcoma/diagnosis , Soft Tissue Neoplasms/diagnosis , Translocation, Genetic/genetics
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Acta cir. bras ; 29(5): 320-327, 05/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-709238

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: The failure of small-caliber vascular grafts still means a serious problem. Concerning the early postoperative complications we aimed to investigate the hemostaseological and hemorheological aspects of this issue in a canine model. METHODS: In the Control group only anesthesia was induced. In the Grafted group under general anesthesia a 3.5-cm segment was resected unilaterally from the femoral artery and replaced with a PTFE graft (diameter: 3 mm). On the 1st-3rd-5th-7th and 14th postoperative days the skin temperature of both hind limbs was measured, and blood sampling occurred for hematological, hemostaseological and hemorheological tests. RESULTS: The skin temperature of the operated versus intact limbs did not differ. In the Grafted group leukocyte count was elevated by the 1st postoperative day, while platelet count increased over the entire follow-up period. Fibrinogen concentration rose on the 1st-5th days, activated partial thromboplastin time increased on the 3rd-7th days. Erythrocyte aggregation was enhanced significantly on the 1st-5th days. In specimens taken on the 14th day, histologically we found matured thrombus narrowing the graft lumen. CONCLUSIONS: Small-caliber PTFE graft implantation into the femoral artery caused significant changes in several hemostaseological and hemorheological parameters. However, better clarifying the factors leading to early thrombosis of these grafts needs further studies. .


Subject(s)
Animals , Dogs , Blood Coagulation/physiology , Erythrocyte Aggregation/physiology , Femoral Artery/transplantation , Models, Animal , Polytetrafluoroethylene/therapeutic use , Vascular Grafting/methods , Anastomosis, Surgical , Blood Cell Count , Blood Vessel Prosthesis , Fibrinogen/analysis , Partial Thromboplastin Time , Postoperative Complications , Postoperative Period , Prothrombin Time , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome
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Interv Med Appl Sci ; 4(4): 206-9, 2012 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24265877

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Tracheal stenosis is the most common severe late complication of percutaneous tracheostomy causing significant decrease in quality of life. Applying modified Griggs technique reduced the number of late tracheal stenoses observed in our clinical study. The aim of this study was to investigate the mechanism of this relationship. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-six cadavers were randomized into two groups according to the mode of intervention during 2006-2008. Traditional versus modified Griggs technique was applied in the two groups consequently. Wider incision, surgical preparation, and bidirectional forceps dilation of tracheal wall were applied in modified technique. Injured cartilages were inspected by sight and touch consequently. Age, gender, level of intervention, and number of injured tracheal cartilages were registered. RESULTS: Significantly less frequent tracheal cartilage injury was observed after modified (9%) than original (91%) Griggs technique (p < 0.001). A moderate association between cartilage injury and increasing age was observed, whereas the level of intervention (p = 0.445) and to gender (p = 0.35) was not related to injury. Risk of cartilage injury decreased significantly (OR: 0.0264, 95%, CI: 0.005-0.153) with modified Griggs technique as determined in adjusted logistic regression model. DISCUSSION: Modified Griggs technique decreased the risk of tracheal cartilage injury significantly in our cadaver study. This observation may explain the decreased number of late tracheal stenosis after application of the modified Griggs method.

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Anticancer Res ; 29(6): 2121-6, 2009 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19528472

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The ultimate cause of cancer death is, in most cases, the appearance of metastases. The aim of the present study was to contribute to animal experimental investigations of metastatic tumor development. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Rat hepatocarcinoma (He/De), mesoblastic nephroma (Ne/De) cells, and in other cases tumor-bearing lymph nodes were transplanted under the renal capsule of F344 rats. Metastatic potential of tumor cells was examined by whole body autoradiography and phosphor image analysis. The organ distribution of cells was also investigated. RESULTS: Transplanted tumor cells resulted in metastases in the parathymic lymph nodes. Implanted India ink also demonstrated connection between the lymphatic vessels of the renal capsule and the parathymic lymph nodes. The metastatic potential was independent of the primary tumor growth rate. CONCLUSION: The renal capsule-parathymic lymph node complex seems to be suitable for the isolated in vivo examination of metastatic development and for the detailed analysis of secondary tumors.


Subject(s)
Carcinoma, Renal Cell/secondary , Disease Models, Animal , Kidney Neoplasms/secondary , Liver Neoplasms/pathology , Lymph Nodes/pathology , Thymus Gland/pathology , Wilms Tumor/secondary , Animals , Carcinoma, Renal Cell/pathology , Female , Kidney Neoplasms/pathology , Lymphatic Metastasis , Male , Rats , Rats, Inbred F344 , Subrenal Capsule Assay , Tumor Cells, Cultured , Wilms Tumor/pathology
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Int J Urol ; 15(2): 171-4, 2008 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18269458

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: The incidence of appendix testis has been shown to be 76% in descended and 24% in undescended testis in our previous intraoperative survey. To determine the possible role of the appendix testis in the process of testicular migration, we compared the androgen and estrogen receptor status of appendix testis in descended and undescended testes. METHODS: Thirty-seven appendix testes were collected intraoperatively and the expression of androgen and estrogen receptors were examined with immunostaining and immunofluorescence labeling. Based on the diagnosis, the specimens were divided into three groups. Group H (groin hernia, n = 11, as a group of descended testis), Group AU (acquired undescended testis, n = 14), and Group CU (congenital undescended testis, n = 12). RESULTS: The testicular appendages were found to express both androgen and estrogen receptors in Group H and Group AU, but specimens in Group CU were only estrogen receptor positive, whereas androgen receptors were not present. CONCLUSION: The presence of the androgen receptor in the appendix testis of the descended testes and acquired undescended testes and its absence in patients with congenital undescended testis suggests that the appendix testis might play a role in the process of testicular descent.


Subject(s)
Cryptorchidism/metabolism , Mullerian Ducts/metabolism , Receptors, Androgen/metabolism , Receptors, Estrogen/metabolism , Child , Child, Preschool , Humans , Infant , Male
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Knee ; 11(2): 103-8, 2004 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15066619

ABSTRACT

One of the causes of anterior knee pain may be symptomatic mediopatellar plica. The pain is usually attributed to the mechanical damage caused by the plica inside the joint, or, more precisely, to the synovitis induced as a result. Recent observations seem to suggest, however, that the pain is, in addition, likely to be engendered by an increased number of nerve-elements present in the substance of the plica. The present study used up-to-date histochemical methods to reveal in the symptomatic mediopatellar plicae nerve-elements that may be made responsible for the pain. Semi-quantitative methods were used to establish the number of nerve-elements in the tissue samples obtained from 21 symptomatic mediopatellar plicae (Group 'A'), exposing them to view with the aid of synaptophysin and neurofilament serum, coupled with routine light microscope as well as polarising microscope examinations following H&E and van Gieson staining. Tissue samples taken from the asymptomatic mediopatellar plica of 11 patients served as control (Group 'B'). A significantly larger number of nerve-elements were found in the substance of the plicae of Group 'A' 6.9 (S.D.+/-2.9) than in Group 'B' 3 (S.D.+/-1.2). Within Group 'A', more nerve-elements were revealed in trauma-related case histories than in those with no recollections of trauma (an average of 9.6 vs. 5.2, respectively). Similarly, the reduction of pain achieved by surgery was greater in the trauma-related group than in the non-traumatic one (3.0 vs. 1.8, respectively). Relying on our observations, we claim that the painfulness of the knee joint plicae is in all probability also attributable to the fact that their tissue substance contains an increased number of nerve-elements. A major trauma in a particular case history contributes, in all likelihood, to an increase in the number of nerve-elements, but further examinations are required to clarify the pathomechanism involved.


Subject(s)
Knee Joint/pathology , Pain/pathology , Synovial Membrane/pathology , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Male , Middle Aged , Neurofilament Proteins/analysis , Pain/etiology , Synovial Membrane/chemistry
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