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Addict Behav ; 98: 106056, 2019 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31351326

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: A mainstay treatment for opioid addiction in North America is methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) - a form of opiate agonist therapy (OAT). While efficacious for treating opioid addiction, MMT fails to address the concurrent polysubstance use that is common among opioid dependent clients. Moreover, psychosocial approaches for addressing polysubstance use during MMT are lacking. Our study's goals were to validate the use of the four-factor personality model of substance use vulnerability in MMT clients, and to demonstrate theoretically-relevant relationships of personality to concurrent substance use while receiving MMT. METHOD: Respondents included 138 daily-witnessed MMT clients (65.9% male, 79.7% Caucasian), mean age (SD) 40.18 (11.56), recruited across four Canadian MMT clinics. Bayesian confirmatory factor analysis was used to establish the structural validity of the four-factor personality model of substance use vulnerability (operationalized with the Substance Use Risk Profile Scale [SURPS]) in MMT clients. SURPS personality scores were then used as predictors for specific forms of recent (past 30-day) substance use. RESULTS: Using a latent hierarchal model, hopelessness was associated with recent opioid use; anxiety sensitivity with recent tranquilizer use; and sensation seeking with recent alcohol, cannabis, and stimulant use. CONCLUSION: Personality is associated with substance use patterns and may be an appropriate target for intervention for those undergoing MMT to reduce opioid use, and potentially dangerous concurrent use of other drugs, while receiving methadone.


Subject(s)
Methadone/therapeutic use , Opiate Substitution Treatment/psychology , Opioid-Related Disorders/rehabilitation , Personality , Adult , Anxiety/psychology , Arousal , Comorbidity , Correlation of Data , Female , Hope , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Motivation , Opioid-Related Disorders/psychology , Substance-Related Disorders/psychology , Substance-Related Disorders/rehabilitation
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Phys Chem Chem Phys ; 19(16): 10602-10610, 2017 Apr 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28397886

ABSTRACT

The two-dimensional (2D) surface-directed self-assembly of dibenzonitrile diacetylene (DBDA) on Ag(111) under ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) conditions was investigated by combining scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and theoretical simulations based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The molecule consists of two benzonitrile groups (-C6H4-C[triple bond, length as m-dash]N) on each side of a diacetylene (-C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C-C[triple bond, length as m-dash]C-) backbone. The terminating nitrile (-C[triple bond, length as m-dash]N) groups at the meta position of the phenyl rings lead to cis and trans stereoisomers. The trans isomer is prochiral and can adsorb in the R or S configuration, leading to the formation of enantiomeric self-assembled networks on the surface. We identify two simultaneously present supramolecular networks, termed parallel and chevron phases, as well as a less frequently observed butterfly phase. These networks are formed from pure R (or S) domains, racemic mixtures (RS), and cis isomers, respectively. Our complementary data illustrates that the formation of the 2D supramolecular networks is driven by intermolecular hydrogen bonding between nitrile and phenyl groups (-C[triple bond, length as m-dash]NH-C6H3). This study illustrates that the molecular arrangement of each network depends on the geometry of the isomers. The orientation of the nitrile group controls the formation of the most energetically stable network via intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

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Phys Med Biol ; 54(1): 1-16, 2009 Jan 07.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19060362

ABSTRACT

The effect of a magnetic field on the steady-state and time-resolved optical emission of a custom fullerene-linked photosensitizer (PS) in liposome cell phantoms was studied at various oxygen concentrations (0.19-190 microM). Zeeman splitting of the triplet state and hyperfine coupling, which control intersystem crossing between singlet and triplet states, are altered in the presence of low magnetic fields (B < 320 mT), perturbing the luminescence intensity and lifetime as compared to the triplet state at B = 0. Measurements of the luminescence intensity and lifetime were performed using a time-domain apparatus integrated with a magnet. We propose that by probing magnet-affected optical emissions, one can monitor the state of oxygenation throughout the course of photodynamic therapy. Since the magnetic field effect (MFE) operates primarily by affecting the radical ion pairs related to type I photodynamic action, the enhancement or suppression of the MFE can be used as a measure of the dynamic equilibrium between the type I and II photodynamic pathways. The unique photo-initiated charge-transfer properties of the PS used in this study allow it to serve as both cytotoxic agent and oxygen probe that can provide in situ dosimetric information at close to real time.


Subject(s)
Luminescent Agents/chemistry , Magnetics , Oxygen/analysis , Photochemotherapy , Photosensitizing Agents/chemistry , Fullerenes/chemistry , Luminescent Agents/chemical synthesis , Phantoms, Imaging , Photosensitizing Agents/chemical synthesis , Time Factors
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Surg Radiol Anat ; 27(6): 517-23, 2005 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16307198

ABSTRACT

Perineal neuralgias may be considered as nerve entrapment syndromes, which have been anatomically poorly studied. The pudendal nerve could be compressed between the sacrospinal and the sacrotuberal ligaments. This study tries to find a correlation between the pelvis and the lumbosacral junction morphometry, and sacrospinal and sacrotuberal ligaments morphometry. We did an anatomical study of eight anatomic specimens, and we performed the measures by using the computed tomography scanner. No correlations were found.


Subject(s)
Ligaments/anatomy & histology , Lumbar Vertebrae/anatomy & histology , Pelvis/anatomy & histology , Sacrum/anatomy & histology , Cadaver , Coccyx/anatomy & histology , Female , Femur Head/anatomy & histology , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Ischium/anatomy & histology , Male , Pelvimetry , Perineum/anatomy & histology , Pubic Bone/anatomy & histology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Eur J Echocardiogr ; 4(2): 128-34, 2003 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12749874

ABSTRACT

AIMS: We aim to determine whether the myocardial performance index, will be a good predictor of adverse outcomes following mitral valve surgery. METHOD: We prospectively measured pre-operative myocardial performance index in 22 consecutive patients, with moderate to severe mitral insufficiency, undergoing corrective mitral valve surgery. The primary endpoint was predefined as either peri-operative death or congestive heart failure. RESULTS: The primary endpoint occurred in nine patients. Five of the six patients with myocardial performance index >or=0.7 had primary endpoints. Chi-square testing demonstrated that the primary endpoint was significantly associated with advanced age (>or=70 years) and myocardial performance index >or=0.7 (P=0.003 and 0.01 respectively). There was a trend towards significant association of depressed left ventricle ejection fraction (left ventricle ejection fraction or=0.7. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that myocardial performance index is a potentially useful predictor of increased risk of peri-operative death or congestive heart failure, in patients with moderate-severe mitral insufficiency undergoing corrective mitral valve surgery. In conjunction with left ventricle ejection fraction, it may be helpful in the pre-operative prognostication of these patients.


Subject(s)
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation , Mitral Valve/physiopathology , Mitral Valve/surgery , Myocardial Contraction/physiology , Postoperative Complications/etiology , Postoperative Complications/physiopathology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Echocardiography , Endpoint Determination , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation/adverse effects , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Mitral Valve/diagnostic imaging , Mitral Valve Insufficiency/mortality , Mitral Valve Insufficiency/physiopathology , Mitral Valve Insufficiency/surgery , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Predictive Value of Tests , Prospective Studies , Quebec , Risk Factors , Sensitivity and Specificity , Severity of Illness Index , Stroke Volume/physiology , Survival Analysis , Treatment Outcome , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/mortality , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/physiopathology , Ventricular Dysfunction, Left/surgery
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Can J Cardiol ; 19(2): 140-4, 2003 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12601438

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Surgeons have traditionally relied mainly on clinical intuition in the selection of elderly candidates for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The overall increasing number of patients undergoing CABG and limited resources require that a more rational approach be used to screen out candidates who are least likely to benefit from the surgery. HYPOTHESIS: Preoperative functional status is a more sensitive predictor of mortality and poor postoperative functional status than age. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective preoperative and postoperative geriatric assessment was obtained for 123 patients who had undergone CABG at the Montreal General Hospital. Montreal, Quebec. Preoperative and postoperative health and functional status were assessed using the Canadian version of the Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form (SF-36) 1 to 1.5 years following surgery. The questionnaires were compiled according to the method described by Stewart et al and scores were transformed linearly to a 0 to 100 scale. In addition to functional status, the presence of comorbidities and other risk factors known to influence the outcome of CABG were recorded. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the likelihood of having a poor functional status before or after surgery, or death as an outcome of CABG in the young elderly group versus the old elderly group. Preoperative functional status was found to predict postoperative functional status; however, there was no significant association between preoperative functional status and the presence of comorbidity. The presence of comorbidity did not affect the postoperative functional status, but increased the likelihood of death. CONCLUSION: Functional status was demonstrated to be a significant predictor of CABG outcome. When compared with age, functional status was also found to be a more reliable predictor of CABG outcome, which had not been previously demonstrated. Women were found to be more likely to have a poor preoperative functional status than their male counterparts. This may account in part for the decreased success rate of CABG in elderly women.


Subject(s)
Coronary Artery Bypass/mortality , Geriatric Assessment/methods , Health Status Indicators , Self-Assessment , Age Factors , Aged , Coronary Artery Bypass/rehabilitation , Female , Humans , Male , Patient Selection , Predictive Value of Tests , Recovery of Function , Retrospective Studies , Sex Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , Treatment Outcome
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Presse Med ; 31(3): 113-8, 2002 Jan 26.
Article in French | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11859735

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: An epidemiologic study of urinary calculi (N = 1843) was conducted in Western France: distribution according to the main chemical compounds, age and sex. Comparison with the results of a study with national recruitment (N = 10,617) and a study with regional recruitment (N = 1774). METHOD: The study involved 1843 stones characterized beforehand by morphological analysis associated with infra-red spectrophotometry (FTIR). If analysis of the composition of the stones was carried out on the totality of calculi, studies related to age and sex included only 1583 cases. Comparison of percentages was made using chi 2 test. RESULTS: The composition in main compounds of calculi was comparable with the results of other studies; minor significant compounds presented great differences, raising the problem of interpretation of the infra-red spectra of the latter. Hence, our work was directed towards the analysis of the major compounds and we showed, like most authors, that monohydrate calcium oxalate is predominant in male (46%) as well as in females (37%). Calculi average sex-ratio was 2.19 but dehydrated calcium oxalate sex-ratio was 4.42, suggesting that this compound is found mainly in men. Conversely, for the majority of phosphate stones, the sex-ratio was lower or equal to one, indicating that they predominate in women. Infectious calculi (particularly struvite calculi) appeared slightly more frequent in our population than in other studies, whereas the number of uric acid calculi was lower. This, however, remains to be confirmed. CONCLUSION: The population studied was not significantly different from the national population regarding lithiasis, except perhaps for uric acid and struvite calculi, despite specific regional differences in diet and the role of nutritional factors in lithogenesis.


Subject(s)
Urinary Calculi/chemistry , Urinary Calculi/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Calcium Oxalate/analysis , Chi-Square Distribution , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , France/epidemiology , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Magnesium Compounds/analysis , Male , Middle Aged , Phosphates/analysis , Sex Factors , Spectrophotometry, Infrared , Struvite , Uric Acid/analysis
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Can J Cardiol ; 16(11): 1403-7, 2000 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-11109037

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is one of the most common procedures performed today, and wound complications are a major source of morbidity and cost. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether there is any difference in wound outcome (including cost in a Canadian context) between a subcuticular suture technique and skin stapling technique for closure of sternal and leg incisions in CABG patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS: One hundred and sixty-two patients undergoing CABG were prospectively, randomly placed to have their sternal and leg incisions closed with either a subcuticular suture technique or with a skin clip. Data were obtained through chart review, in-hospital assessments and follow-up visits. Nonblinded assessments were made regarding wound leakage, inflammation, infection, necrosis, swelling, dehiscence and cosmesis. Each of the parameters was graded on a scale from 1 to 4. The cost was evaluated in Canadian dollars. RESULTS: There were trends toward increased rates of in-hospital sternal (P=0.09) and leg (P=0.17) incision inflammation when the wounds were closed with skin clips. There was a significantly greater (P=0.05) rate of sternal wound infection with clips, as well as a tendency (P=0.15) toward a greater rate of mediastinitis at follow-up assessment. Cosmetic outcome was similar for both groups. The cost incurred was significantly greater when skin clips were used for closure. There was a greater than threefold difference, which translates to a greater than $10,000 difference over one year. CONCLUSIONS: Closure with a subcuticular technique achieves better outcomes than the use of skin clips. When factoring in the increased cost incurred by using clips, as well as other intangible factors such as surgical skill acquisition, subcuticular suture closure appears to be a favourable method of wound closure in CABG patients compared with the use of skin stapling techniques.


Subject(s)
Coronary Artery Bypass/methods , Surgical Instruments , Sutures , Aged , Canada , Coronary Artery Bypass/economics , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Dermatologic Surgical Procedures , Female , Humans , Leg , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Surgical Instruments/adverse effects , Surgical Instruments/economics , Surgical Wound Infection , Sutures/adverse effects , Sutures/economics , Thorax , Wound Healing
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Ann Thorac Surg ; 69(6): 1949-51, 2000 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10892961

ABSTRACT

Primary tumors of the heart are rare and most of them benign. The majority of benign cardiac tumors are myxomas while almost all malignant cardiac tumors are sarcomas. We present a case of primary right atrial synovial sarcoma, a form of sarcoma particularly rare in the heart. The tumor manifested clinically as transient ischemic attacks probably related to a patent foramen ovale allowing paradoxical tumor embolization.


Subject(s)
Heart Atria , Heart Neoplasms/complications , Ischemic Attack, Transient/etiology , Sarcoma, Synovial/complications , Diagnosis, Differential , Embolism, Paradoxical/complications , Embolism, Paradoxical/pathology , Embolism, Paradoxical/surgery , Heart Atria/pathology , Heart Atria/surgery , Heart Neoplasms/pathology , Heart Neoplasms/surgery , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Sarcoma, Synovial/pathology , Sarcoma, Synovial/surgery
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Int J Cancer ; 86(6): 883-7, 2000 Jun 15.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-10842206

ABSTRACT

Genetic predisposition accounts for >/=10% of all cancer of the prostate (CaP) and is therefore considered a major risk factor, together with age and ethnic origin. Several epidemiological studies have suggested that familial clustering of CaP may be associated with an increased frequency of breast and other cancers among relatives. In order to correlate the incidence of CaP with prevalence of breast and other cancers, we have performed uni- and multi-variate analyses on 691 complete pedigrees including probands, who were consecutive patients with confirmed CaP treated in three French urological departments. We have shown a significantly higher risk (RR = 2.3, p = 0.01) to develop breast cancer in families with multiple than in those with a single CaP. Risk of observing other types of cancer within these families was not significant. We then calculated the breast cancer risk in early onset prostate cancer families, and observed a relative risk that is even more significant (RR = 5.5, p = 0.002). Furthermore, the risk was >30 times that a proband's mother have breast cancer if CaP occurred below 55 years of age, rather than after 75 years (p = 0.003). This study has therefore shown for the first time, the relatively high penetrance for breast cancer in relatives of early onset CaP patients.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/genetics , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , Prostatic Neoplasms/genetics , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Breast Neoplasms/etiology , Cluster Analysis , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multivariate Analysis , Ovarian Neoplasms/etiology , Ovarian Neoplasms/genetics , Risk
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J Card Surg ; 13(1): 32-6, 1998 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9892483

ABSTRACT

UNLABELLED: The impact of continuous retrograde cardioplegia (RCP) on right ventricular (RV) function was evaluated prospectively with intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in 36 patients (23 males, 13 females) with a mean age of 60.4 years (ages 24-82). Operative procedures included 12 aortic valve replacements, 16 mitral valve repair/replacements, both with or without an associated cardiac operation, and 8 Ross procedures. Mean cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time was 123.3 minutes (66-280 minutes) with an average cross-clamp time of 88.9 minutes (43-199 minutes). The amount of cold blood RCP ranged from 3160-18,500 mL (mean = 7382.5), and the average pulmonary artery pressure was 35/18 mmHg. The coronary sinus was distally snared in 11 patients. TEE documented biventricular global dysfunction in two patients and post-CPB with preservation of the left ventricular function in all other patients. Localized akinesis of the RV apex and outflow tract were noted in three patients, and isolated worsening tricuspid insufficiency of moderate to severe intensity in six patients. Two of the six patients with worsening tricuspid insufficiency belonged to the snared coronary sinus group (11 patients). All of the documented RV dysfunctions were new and showed no correlation with the perfusion data. IN CONCLUSION: (1) RV apex, RV outflow tract and tricuspid valve were particularly subject to important dysfunction post-RCP; (2) RCP did not protect RV adequately in 11 patients (31%); and (3) TEE is a convenient intraoperative technique in evaluating RV dysfunction.


Subject(s)
Echocardiography, Transesophageal , Heart Arrest, Induced/methods , Postoperative Complications/diagnostic imaging , Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/diagnostic imaging , Cardiac Surgical Procedures , Female , Heart Arrest, Induced/adverse effects , Humans , Incidence , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Prospective Studies , Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/epidemiology , Ventricular Dysfunction, Right/etiology , Ventricular Function, Right/physiology
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Forensic Sci Int ; 83(2): 133-46, 1996 Dec 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9022275

ABSTRACT

From a research sample of 138 corpses, divided into four subgroups of ambient storage temperature (0-5 degrees C, 6-10 degrees C, 11-15 degrees C and 16-23 degrees C) four linear regression formulae of actual versus estimated post-mortem interval were obtained ('interval' formulae) using a single outer ear temperature measurement on both sides. This method showed the best correlation coefficient among five other methods previously proposed for time of death determination (rectal temperature, vitreous K+, CSF K+, blood log NA+/K+ and log Cl-), however its results were less accurate than those obtained with a multivariate equation combining several of the above mentioned methods. Eventually an equation expressing time of death (TOD) as a function of outer ear temperature (OE T degrees) and ambient temperature was also established from the whole research sample ('global' formulae). On a different sample of 141 corpses the regression formulae ('interval' and 'global') for the outer ear temperature were compared to three methods based on a single rectal temperature measurement ('rule of thumb' 1 and 2, Henssge nomogram) and therefore useful at the scene; the results of all methods were compared within the four subgroups of ambient temperature as well as in three subgroups of different post-mortem interval lengths (< 7 h, < 10 h, < 15 h). In all cases the outer ear temperature formulae provided better results than the rectal temperature methods (especially Henssge nomogram and rule of thumb 1). Moreover they did not show any post-mortem plateau which was present in almost 30% of cases when rectal temperature was measured in corpses kept at ambient temperature above 15 degrees C. Our results show that outer ear temperature measurement is the method which provides the best simplicity/quality ratio and should therefore be proposed for use at the scene when conditions are similar to those of our experiment (within buildings). A software equipped thermometer is required in order to use in each case the appropriate formula and confidence interval.


Subject(s)
Death , Ear, External , Forensic Medicine/methods , Skin Temperature , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Algorithms , Body Temperature , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Research Design , Time Factors
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Hum Genet ; 96(5): 542-8, 1995 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8530001

ABSTRACT

We have evaluated a two-tier neonatal cystic fibrosis (CF) screening of immunoreactive trypsinogen (IRT) followed by CFTR gene mutation analysis using a systematic scanning of exons 7, 10, and 11, and, if necessary, by direct DNA sequencing. Over an 18-month period we screened 32,300 neonates born in the western part of Britanny. The first tier, involving IRT screening at 3 days of age, utilizes a low elevation of the trypsinogen level (600 ng/ml), which is highly sensitive. The second tier, which corresponds to the exhaustive screening for mutations in three exons of the gene, is highly specific for this population (Britanny). The false positive rate is very low, and no false negatives have been reported to date. This strategy has allowed the identification of five novel alleles (V322A, V317A, 1806 del A, R553G, G544S).


Subject(s)
Cystic Fibrosis/genetics , Neonatal Screening , Trypsinogen/blood , Base Sequence , Cystic Fibrosis/blood , Cystic Fibrosis/epidemiology , DNA Mutational Analysis , France , Genetic Counseling , Humans , Incidence , Infant, Newborn , Molecular Sequence Data , Mutation , Pilot Projects
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Mol Cell Probes ; 7(6): 497-502, 1993 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8145780

ABSTRACT

We propose a newborn cystic fibrosis (CF) screening test based on the analysis of dried blood spot DNA by a strategy involving simple or multiplex denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE) of PCR products of CFTR gene fragments, in conjunction with the immunoreactive-trypsin (IRT) assay. From May 1988 to May 1992 we have performed a neonatal screening programme of 42,000 newborns in Brittany. We identified 450 infants with an elevated IRT level. From this cohort, to evaluate the feasibility of measuring IRT in conjunction with mutation analysis in Guthrie cards, a pilot study was initially conducted on 200 individuals with normal IRT and 150 with raised IRT levels. Furthermore, a retrospective study was performed on 189 IRT positive cards, involving mutation scanning of exons 10 and 11 of the CFTR gene, which contains a number of frequent mutations including the deletion delta F508. We show that this approach has several implications for neonatal CF screening especially in decreasing the recall rate and detecting CF carriers.


Subject(s)
Cystic Fibrosis/diagnosis , DNA Mutational Analysis , Fetal Blood/chemistry , Neonatal Screening/methods , Polymerase Chain Reaction , Algorithms , Chlorides/analysis , Cystic Fibrosis/epidemiology , Cystic Fibrosis/genetics , Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel , Exons , False Positive Reactions , Genes , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Nucleic Acid Denaturation , Pilot Projects , Retrospective Studies , Sensitivity and Specificity , Sweat/chemistry , Trypsin/blood
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Ann Thorac Surg ; 55(5): 1087-91; discussion 1091-2, 1993 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8494415

ABSTRACT

Many lung transplant programs consider ventilator dependence as a contraindication for transplantation. Among 54 patients in whom bilateral lung transplantations for cystic fibrosis were performed by the Joint Marseille-Montreal Lung Transplant Program, 10 were ventilator dependent. Three of them died in the early postoperative period (30%): 2 as a result of cerebral anoxia and sepsis, 1 of Pseudomonas cepacia pneumonia. Two patients died at 15 and 19 months after transplantation of obliterative bronchiolitis and secondary bacterial pneumonitis. Another 2 patients in whom obliterative bronchiolitis developed underwent retransplantation with a heart-lung block; 1 of those was operated on at 12 months and is well at 29 months after his initial transplantation; the second was operated on at 34 months and died of primary graft failure. Three other patients are alive and well at 3, 11, and 14 months after transplantation. Actuarial survival at 1 year was 70%. The postoperative course and the infectious and rejection complications were no different from those in patients who underwent transplantation while spontaneously breathing. Obliterative bronchiolitis developed in 66% of patients at risk (2 of 6 patients surviving more than 6 months). We conclude that transplantation in mechanically ventilated patients with cystic fibrosis is not associated with an increase in morbidity or mortality after bilateral lung transplantation. Long-term survival, as in patients who undergo transplantation while spontaneously breathing, is limited by the development of obliterative bronchiolitis.


Subject(s)
Cystic Fibrosis/surgery , Lung Transplantation/methods , Respiration, Artificial , Adolescent , Adult , Anastomosis, Surgical , Bronchi/physiopathology , Bronchi/surgery , Bronchiolitis Obliterans/etiology , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Graft Rejection/etiology , Humans , Intubation, Intratracheal , Lung Transplantation/adverse effects , Male , Middle Aged , Survival Rate , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Ventilator Weaning , Wound Healing
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Eur Respir J ; 6(3): 354-7, 1993 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8472825

ABSTRACT

As more lung transplantations are performed, many patients will suffer graft failure and will be considered for retransplantation. This article reviews the case management reports of four patients who received lung or heart/lung retransplantation, with overall disappointing results. The pros and cons of lung retransplantation are discussed.


Subject(s)
Bronchiolitis Obliterans/surgery , Graft Rejection/surgery , Heart-Lung Transplantation , Lung Diseases/surgery , Lung Transplantation , Adult , Bronchiolitis Obliterans/epidemiology , Female , Graft Rejection/epidemiology , Graft Survival , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Postoperative Complications/surgery , Reoperation
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