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  • 1
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    Journal of molecular medicine 57 (1979), S. 673-679 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Formaldehyd ; Anti-N-artige Antikörper ; Immunhämolyse ; Hämodialyse ; renale Anämie ; Formaldehyde ; Anti-N-like antibodies ; Immunohaemolysis ; Haemodialysis ; Renal anaemia
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary During reuse of formaldehyde sterilized Kiil-dialysers, red cell survival, measured by means of51Cr t/2, was significantly reduced (p〈0.001) in 16 patients with anti-N-like positive sera, when compared with 19 antibody negative control patients (Mean±SD: 16.5±2.7 versus 22.4±3.1 days.) In antibody negative patients (n=10) replacement of form-aldehyde sterilized dialysers by ethylene-oxide sterilized disposable dialysers resulted in a significant increase (p〈0.002) of51Cr t/2 (Mean±SD, days: Kiil-dialyser 16.3±1.9; disposable dialyser 20.3±3.5). This improvement took place, although antibody titres persisted during the51Cr-measurements and declined thereafter only slowly. In antibody negative patients (n=6) red cell survival did not increase, when formaldehyde as a sterilant was avoided. In antibody positive patients mean haematocrit rose significantly (p〈0.05), whereas in none of the antibody negative patients a definite change of haematocrit occurred. The data demonstrate, that formaldehyde sterilisation of dialysers may cause antibody-mediated haemolysis contributing to the extent of renal anaemia. This immunohaemolysis may be corrected, in spite of continuing antibody persistance, when formaldehyde exposure is totally avoided, or possibly when minimized.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Während der Wiederverwendung Formaldehyd-sterilisierter Kiil-Dialysatoren war die mit51Cr bestimmte Erythrocytenüberlebenszeit bei 16 Patienten mit Anti-N-artigen Antikörpern significant (p〈0,001) kürzer als bei 19 Antikörper-negativen Kontrollpatienten (MW±SD: 16,5±2,7 bzw. 22,4±3,1 Tage). Bei Antikörper-positiven Patienten (n=10) führte das Umsetzen von Formaldehyd-sterilisierten Kiil-Dialysatoren auf Ethylenoxid-sterilisierte Einmaldialysatoren vergleichbarer Effektivität zu einem sofortigen, signifikanten (p〈0,002) Anstieg der Erythrocytenüberlebenszeit (MW±SD: 16,3±1,9 Tage, Kiil-Dialysator; 20,3±3,5 Tage Einmaldialysator). Die Antikörper-Titer blieben während der Messung der Erythrocytenüberlebenszeit unverändert, danach fielen sie im Verlauf von Monaten langsam ab. Bei Antikörper-negativen Kontrollpatienten (n=6) führte das Umsetzen von Formaldehyd-sterilisierten Kiil-Dialysatoren auf die Ethylenoxid-sterilisierten Einmaldialysatoren nicht zum Anstieg der Erythrocytenüberlebenszeit. Bei den Antikörper-positiven Patienten stieg der mittlere Hämatokritwert nach dem Umsetzen signifikant (p〈0,05) an, dagegen kam es nach dem Umsetzen bei keinem der Antikörper-negativen Patienten zu einer gerichteten Veränderung der Hämatokritwerte. Die Untersuchungen belegen, daß die Formaldehyd-Sterilisation von Dialysatoren zu einer Antikörper-vermittelten Hämolyse führen kann, die zum Ausmaß der renalen Anämie dieser Patienten beiträgt. Diese Immunhämolyse kann, auch bei Persistenz der Anti-N-artigen Antikörper, zumindest teilweise verhindert werden, wenn eine weitere Formaldehyd-Exposition des Patienten vermieden wird.
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  • 2
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1432-1238
    Keywords: Key words Hypoxia ; Ischemia ; Acute phase proteins ; Cardiac arrest ; Infections
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Objective: Inflammation and hypoxia are frequently associated, but their interaction is poorly understood. In vitro studies have shown that hypoxia stimulates the genes of acute phase proteins (APP) and cytokines known to induce APP. We decided to determine kinetics and potential determinants of an acute phase response after cardiac arrest and to assess whether isolated moderate hypoxia can induce APP in humans in vivo. Design: Prospective, observational study in patients and human experiment. Setting: Tertiary care university hospital. Patients and participants: 22 patients after primarily successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and 7 healthy volunteers. Interventions: None in patients; exposure of volunteers to simulated altitude (460 torr/6 h). Results: Following CPR, type-1 APP (C-reactive protein, α1-acidglycoprotein, serum amyloid A) and type-2 APP (haptoglobin, α1-antitrypsin) increased consistently within 1–2 days and the ’negative' APP transferrin was downregulated. This APP response occurred irrespective of the cause of arrest, the estimated time of anoxia, clinical course or patient outcome and was not different in patients with and without infectious complications. Exposure of healthy volunteers to less severe but more prolonged hypoxia did not induce APP, although a time dependent increase of serum erythropoietin (EPO) was measurable under these conditions, indicating the activation of oxygen dependent gene expression. Conclusions: (i) A marked acute phase response occurs regularly after cardiac arrest, but within the complexity of this situation the severity of hypoxia is not a predominant determinant of this response. (ii) Despite in vitro evidence for similarities in the oxygen dependent regulation of APP and EPO production, the oxygen sensitivity of these proteins in vivo is different. (iii) Measurements of APP are not revealing regarding infectious complications in the early phase after CPR.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 0090-6980
    Source: Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002
    Topics: Medicine
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  • 5
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    Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin 35 (1998), S. 332-336 
    ISSN: 1435-1420
    Keywords: Key words Schmidt's syndrome ; Addison disease ; Addisonian crisis ; Diabetes mellitus type I (IDDM) ; Autoimmune thyreoiditis ; Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome (APS) ; Schlüsselwörter Schmidt-Syndrom ; Morbus Addison ; Addison-Krise ; Diabetes mellitus Typ I (IDDM) ; Autoimmunthyreoiditis ; Auto-immunes Polyglanduläres Syndrom (APS)
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Das Zusammentreffen von Nebennierenrinden- und Schilddrüseninsuffizienz wird in der Literatur als Schmidt-Syndrom bezeichnet. Bei 2/3 dieser Patienten findet man einen koexistenten Diabetes mellitus Typ I. Da in der Gruppe der Diabetiker das Auftreten von pluriglandulären Erkrankungen beschrieben ist, sollte ein Krankheitsprozeß mit auffälliger Adynamie, Erbrechen, Bauchschmerzen, Exiskkose und Hypotonie auch an das gleichzeitige Vorliegen eines M. Addison denken lassen. Zusätzlich ist das frühzeitige Erkennen einer beginnenden Addison-Krise sehr wichtig, da trotz Intensivmedizin dieses Krankheitsbild mit einer hohen Letalität behaftet ist.
    Notes: Summary The coexistance of thyroid- and adrenocortical insufficiency is known as Schmidt's syndrome. In two-thirds of these patients you find also diabetes mellitus. In the group of diabetic patients one sees pluriglandular endocrine dysfunction more often than in non-diabetic patients. Therefore, one should be aware of a coexisting Addision's disease in diabetic patients who are complaining of tireness, weakness, vomiting, abdominal pain, and circulatory disturbances. It is very important to detect this combination as early as possible, because the lethality of an Addisionian crisis is still high.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1435-1285
    Keywords: Key words C-reactive protein – troponin T – acute coronary¶syndrome – risk assessment ; Schlüsselwörter¶C-reaktives Protein – Troponin T –¶akutes koronares Syndrom –¶Risikostratifizierung
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Grundproblematik und Fragestellung: Die akute Entzündungsreaktion spielt wahrscheinlich eine wichtige Rolle in der Pathogenese aber auch der Diagnosefindung und Prognoseeinschätzung des akuten Koronarsyndroms. Es fehlen Daten zur Frage, ob hochsensitive Messungen des C-reaktiven Proteins (CRP) zusätzliche Aussagen zum etablierten Risikomarker Troponin T (TnT) ermöglichen.¶Patienten und Methodik: Wir untersuchten 50 Patienten mit akutem Koronarsyndrom (59,4 SD 13,9 Jahre) innerhalb einer Stunde nach Aufnahme und im Intervall von 4–24h in Hinblick auf TnT (Elecsys®, Roche Diagnostics) und CRP (biokit, modifizierter Quantex CRP plus, analytische Sensitivität 0,02mg/dL). 50% der Patienten wurden retrospektiv als instabile AP klassifiziert. Alle Patienten wurden bis 6 Wochen nach Entlassung hinsichtlich des primären Endpunktes Tod oder erneutes akutes Koronarsyndrom beobachtet.¶Ergebnisse: Die kumulative Ereignisrate lag bei Patienten mit positivem CRP und TnT 42 Tage nach Entlassung bei 62,5% im Vergleich zu 35,3% der TnT positiven und CRP negativen Patienten. Die TnT negativen und CRP positiven Patienten erreichten in 33,3% der Fälle den primären Endpunkt. Für die TnT und CRP negativen Patienten wurden in 28,8% der Fälle Ereignisse beobachtet. Die logistische Regression hinsichtlich des primären Endpunktes mit TnT und CRP (jeweils nach 4–24h), Alter, Geschlecht und Diagnose ergab einen unabhängigen Einfluss von TnT (Cutoff 0,1μg/L, p=0,048, Odds Ratio=7,5) und CRP (Cutoff 0,862mg/dL, p=0,026, Odds Ratio=5,3). Sensitivität/Spezifität für die Diagnose AMI waren 69,6%/75% für TnT bzw. 12%/72% für CRP in der ersten Stunde und 91,3%/68,2% für TnT bzw. 68%/72% für CRP im 4–24h Verlauf.¶Folgerungen: Hochsensitive CRP- Bestimmungen sind neben Troponin T für die akute Infarktdiagnostik wenig hilfreich. Die Einschätzung der Prognose der Patienten durch TnT wird jedoch mittels CRP 4–24h nach Aufnahme signifikant unabhängig ergänzt und damit wesentlich verbessert.
    Notes: Summary Background: It has been suggested that inflammatory processes play a role in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). C-reactive protein (CRP) is a classic acute phase protein. It is yet unclear whether, in addition to established markers as troponin T (TnT), determination of CRP in patients admitted for ACS contributes significantly to the diagnosis and prognosis of ACS.¶Patients and Methods: We investigated 50 patients with ACS (59.4 SD 13.9 years) in the first hour after admission and 4–24h later with respect to TnT (Elecsys®, Roche Diagnostics) and CRP (biokit, modified Quantex CRP plus, analytical sensitivity 0.02mg/dL). Fifty percent of the patients were classified as having unstable angina retrospectively. All patients were followed in the 6 weeks post discharge regarding death and recurrent ACS.¶Results: The cumulative event rate at 6 weeks after discharge was 62.5% for patients being CRP and TnT positive compared to 35.3% in TnT positive and CRP negative patients. In TnT negative patients a positive CRP test predicted 33.3% of events and 28.8% of patients negative for CRP and TnT had events at 42 days post discharge.¶   Logistic regression analysis regarding the primary endpoint including TnT and CRP (4–24h values), age, gender and diagnosis resulted in independent prediction of ACS or death by TnT (cutoff 0.1μg/L, p=0.048, odds ratio=7.5) and CRP (cutoff 0.862mg/dL, p=0.026, odds ratio=5.3). Sensitivity/specificity for AMI diagnosis were 69.6%/75% for TnT and 12%/72% for CRP in the first hour and 91.3%/68.2% for TnT and 68%/72% for CRP 4–24h later.¶Conclusions: Besides TnT, high sensitivity CRP determination has no additional value for early AMI diagnosis. The prognosis of these patients during the first 24 hours is significantly and independently predicted by CRP measurements in addition to troponin T.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1435-2451
    Keywords: Secondary hyperparathyroidism ; Total parathyroidectomy ; Autotransplantation ; Transplantation tumor
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Zusammenfassung Bei 41 Patienten mit chronisch globaler Niereninsuffizienz und sekundärem Hyperparathyreoidismus wurde eine totale Parathyreoidektomie und Autotransplantation von Epithelkörperchengewebe in die fistelfreie Unterarmmuskulatur durchgeführt. Innerhalb von 7–33 Monaten entwickelten 5 Patienten ein Transplantatrezidiv im Unterarm. Die morphologischen und klinischen Aspekte des Transplantathyperparathyreoidismus rücken die Regenerate im Unterarm in die Nachbarschaft eines malignen Wachstums. Bei Abwägung der Erfolge und der Risiken dieses Verfahrens nach 5jähriger Beobachtung kann die Autotransplantation beim sekundären Hyperparathyreoidismus nicht empfohlen werden. Ausschlaggebend ist die hierfür zwar morphologisch vorerst nicht nachgewiesene, aber durchaus vorstellbare Entwicklung eines Transplantatcarcinoms.
    Notes: Summary The results of clinical and morphologic studies performed in 41 patients with chronic, renal failure and secondary hyperparathyroidism, who had total parathyroidectomy and autotransplantation of parathyroid tissue into the forearm muscle are presented. In five cases, 7–33 months after autotransplantation we found transplantation tumors developing in the forearm. Explanted grafts showed invasive growth of parathyroid tissue in the adjacent structures, into the musculature and blood vessels. The increased incidence of mitosis otherwise seen as evidence of malignant neoplasia of parathyroid tumors, indicated atypical focal proliferation of the transplanted tissue. This is justification for not performing transplantations any more in the treatment of renal osteodystrophy.
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  • 8
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    Archives of gynecology and obstetrics 245 (1989), S. 259-259 
    ISSN: 1432-0711
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
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  • 9
    ISSN: 1432-2323
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Résumé La récidive de l'hyperparathyroïdisme après parathyroïdectomie (APTX) totale complétée par une auto-transplantation a déjà été rapportée; cependant aucune donnée à propos de l'intervalle de temps séparant la greffe de la récidive et à propos de la morphologie de la récidive n'a été fournie. Seul un cas d'hyperparathyroïdisme primitif après APTX a été bien analysé. Les auteurs ont pratiqué 42 auto-transplantations pour des malades présentant un hyperparathyroïdisme dû à une insuffisance rénale chronique. Le parenchyme parathyroïdien implanté a présenté une hyperplasie typique des cellules principales. Au cours de 4–33 mois, 6 sujets ont vu s'installer une récidive d'hyperparathyroïdisme (HPT) avec des niveaux sériques de iPTH plus élevés au niveau du sang veineux prélevé au niveau du bras siège de la greffe. Ces greffes durent être supprimées. Bien que seulement 20–40 mg de tissu parathyroïdien ait été implanté, le poids des greffons excisés variait de 0,9 à 3,1 grammes. Ces greffons furent examinés au microscope classique et au microscope électronique. La taille et le contenu en DNA des nucléi furent déterminés. Dans tous les cas, une prolifération invasive des cellules parathyroïdiennes au niveau du tissu conjonctif et des muscles fut constatée, et dans 2 cas des aspects mitotiques semblables à ceux caractérisant les néoformations malignes de la parathyroïde furent décelés. De ces constatations cliniques et morphologiques les auteurs tirent les conclusions suivantes: 1. Le traitement chirurgical de l'hyperparathyroïdisme d'origine rénale par parathyroïdectomie complétée par une auto-transplantation peut aboutir à une prolifération rapide du fragment de tissu parathyroïdien greifé. 2. En raison de ce caractère prolifératif, il existe un risque possible d'essaimage de tissu parathyroïdien auto-greffé. 3. L'ablation du greffon peut être difficile et conduire à des interventions chirurgicales répétées et considérables. 4. Devant ce phénomène dont le processus n'est pas parfaitement compris, il convient de préférer la parathyroïdectomie subtotale à la parathyroïdectomie totale avec auto-transplantation pour traiter l'hyperparathyroïdisme rénal.
    Abstract: Resumen La recurrencia del hiperparatiroidismo después de paratiroidectomía total y autotransplante ha sido informada previamente; sin embargo no se han suministrado datos relativos al lapso entre el transplante y la recaída, ni a la morfología. Sólo un caso con hiperparatiroidismo primario con autotransplante ha sido analizado en detalle. Hemos realizado el autotransplante en 42 patientes con hiperparatiroidismo debido a falla renal crónica. El tejido paratiroideo implantado exhibió típica hiperplasia de células principales. En el transcurso de 4 a 33 meses seis pacientes desarrollaron hiperparatiroidismo recurrente con demostración de altos niveles de hormona paratiroidea inmunoreactiva (iPTH) en la sangre venosa del brazo portador del transplante, y los transplantes tuvieron que ser removidos. En cuatro casos fue necesario realizar una segunda y hasta una tercera intervención operatoria antes de lograr la normalización de los niveles de iPTH. Aun cuando sólo se implantaron entre 20 y 40 mg de tejido paratiroideo, los transplantes resecados llegaron a pesar entre 0,9 y 3,1 gramos. Los transplantes removidos fueron examinados mediante microscopía de luz y electrónica, y el tamaño y contenido de DNA del núcleo fueron determinados. En la totalidad de los casos, el material explantado exhibió un definido patrón de crecimiento invasivo hacia los tejidos conectivos y músculos vecinos y en 2 casos se demostraron figuras mitósicas, un hallazgo que simula a una neoplasia maligna de la paratiroides. Con base en nuestras observaciones clínicas y morfológicas hemos formulado las siguientes conclusiones: 1. El tratamiento quirúrgico del hiperparatiroidismo renal por medio de la paratiroidectomía total y autotransplante, inesperadamente puede resultar en un crecimiento muy acelerado del tejido transplantado. 2. Debido al crecimiento invasivo, existe el peligro de una extensión incontrolada del tejido paratiroideo. 3. La remoción del transplante puede resultar difícil y puede necesitar cirugía extensa y repetida. 4. Antes de que este fenómeno pueda ser mejor comprendido, nos abstenemos de recomendar la paratiroidectomía total con autotransplante como alternativa a la paratiroidectomía subtotal en el tratamiento quirúrgico del hiperparatiroidismo renal.
    Notes: Abstract Recurrence of hyperparathyroidism (HPT) following total parathyroidectomy and autotransplantation (APTX) has been reported before. However, no data about the time interval between grafting and relapse and about morphology were given. Only 1 case of primary hyperparathyroidism with APTX has been extensively analyzed. We have performed autotransplantation in 42 patients with HPT due to chronic renal failure. Implanted parathyroid tissue showed typical chief cell hyperplasia. Within 4–33 months, 6 patients developed recurrent HPT with serum iPTH levels being highest in venous blood of the grafted arm. Grafts had to be removed. Although only 20–40 mg of parathyroid tissue had been implanted, removed grafts weighed from 0.9 to 3.1 g. Explanted grafts were examined by light and electron microscopy. The size and DNA content of nuclei were determined. In all cases the explanted material showed a distinct invasive growth into the adjacent connective tissue and muscles and in 2 cases mitotic figures were demonstrated, a finding resembling malignant neoplasia of the parathyroid. From our clinical and morphological observations we draw the following conclusions: 1. Surgical treatment of renal hyperparathyroidism by PTX + Auto-TX unforeseeably may result in very accelerated growth of grafted tissue. 2. Because of invasive growth there exists the risk of uncontrolled spread of parathyroid tissue. 3. Graft removal may turn out to be difficult and possibly necessitate repeated and extensive surgery. 4. Before the observed phenomenon is totally understood, we no longer recommend PTX + Auto-TX as an alternative to subtotal PTX in the surgical treatment of renal hyperparathyroidism.
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  • 10
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    Journal of molecular medicine 70 (1992), S. S120 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Hypertension ; Kidney ; Antihypertensive drugs
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Summary Antihypertensive therapy influences kidney function by different mechanisms depending on the mode of action of the drug used. The GFR is improved by calcium entry blockers and ACE inhibitors, unaffected by vasodilators, α-blockers and centrally acting sympatholytics and impaired by β-blockers. The same is true for renal blood flow and is due to changes of renal vascular resistance. Renal sodium excretion is impaired mostly by vasodilators, by α-blockers, sympatholytics and β-blockers; in contrast, calcium entry blockers and ACE inhibitors acutely induce natriuresis. The RAAS is stimulated by vasodilators, unaffected by α-blockers and sympatholytics and suppressed by β-blockers. Plasma catecholamines are stimulated by vasodilators and suppressed by centrally acting sympatholytics and unaffected by the others. Induction of acute renal functional impairment is reported for ACE inhibitors under conditions of compromised renal perfusion pressure such as in renal artery stenosis. These data from the literature reviewed are supported by our own experimental data on sodium balance under different drugs and micropuncture data in experimental renal artery stenosis. To achieve effective antihypertensive treatment with a low profile of side effects, careful monitoring of renal function seems to be mandatory.
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