NMP22联合尿脱落细胞学检测在膀胱癌术后复发监测中的价值

目的：探讨尿核基质蛋白22（NMP22）联合尿脱落细胞学榆测对膀胱移行细胞癌诊断及术后复发监测中的应用价值。方法：采用酶联免疫法（EI。ISA）检测60例膀胱癌者、20例非膀胱癌者、20例健康志愿者尿中NMP22水平,并同时行尿脱落细胞学检查,并对结果进行比较。结果：膀胱癌者NMP22平均为35．6×10^3U／L,高于非膀胱癌者（7．8×10^3U／L）和健康志愿者（7．2×10^3U／L,P〈0．05）;膀胱癌复发患者（31．5×10^3U／L）高于未复发患者（8．O×10^3U／L,P〈0．05）;膀胱癌者NMP22的敏感性高于尿脱落细胞学,而其特异性低于尿脱落细胞学。结论：尿NMP22对膀胱移行细胞癌具有高灵敏度和无创伤性,是检测膀胱移行细胞癌的有效标志物;联合尿细胞学检查可进一步提高膀胱癌术后复发的诊断率。     

不同标准对荧光原位杂交技术在膀胱癌诊断中应用的影响

目的：探讨不同标准对荧光原位杂交技术（fluorescence in situ hybridization,FISH）诊断膀胱癌的敏感度和特异性的影响。方法：选择20例健康人为正常组,计算FISH检查正常阈值;选择143例血尿患者为病例组．经F1SH检查、尿脱落细胞学检查,比较Urovysion膀胱癌探针斌剂盒标准和正常闯值标准诊断膀胱癌的敏感度和特异性。结果：采用Urovysion标准和正常阈值标准对膀胱癌的诊断敏感度分别为73．1％和100％．均较尿脱落细胞学检查明显增高,三者对膀胱癌诊断的特异性分别为90．0％、86%和100％。Urovysion标准与尿脱落细胞学联合检查时对膀胱癌诊断的敏感度明显升高,差异具有统计学意义（P〈0．01）。结论：FISH检查较尿脱落细胞学检查诊断膀胱癌的敏感度显著提高,相比Urovysion际准,正常闯值更适合FISH诊断膀胱癌的标准。FISH与尿脱落细胞学联合检查能显著提高膀胱癌的诊断敏感度。     

核基质蛋白22检测与尿脱落细胞学检查在膀胱癌诊断中的价值

目的　探讨尿核基质蛋白 2 2 (NMP 2 2 )检测和尿脱落细胞学检查在膀胱移行细胞癌诊断中的价值。　方法　对 15 5例怀疑膀胱癌者进行尿NMP 2 2与尿细胞学检查 ,其中 95例经组织学证实为膀胱移行细胞癌。比较两者诊断膀胱癌的敏感性和特异性。　结果　尿NMP 2 2的敏感性为6 5 .3%、特异性为 70 .0 % ;尿细胞学的敏感性为 4 3.2 %、特异性为 83.3%。NMP 2 2在膀胱癌不同分级和分期中的敏感性优于尿细胞学 (P <0 .0 5 )。　结论　尿NMP 2 2检测在早期诊断膀胱癌方面优于尿细胞学检查 ,可以作为膀胱癌的早期检测指标。     

尿核基质蛋白22检测在膀胱癌诊断中的应用

目的　探讨尿核基质蛋白 2 2 (NMP2 2 )在膀胱癌诊断中的临床价值。方法　用化学发光分析法检测 2 7例膀胱癌和 2 2例疑似膀胱癌患者的NMP2 2 ,并同时行尿脱落细胞学检查。结果　膀胱癌和疑似膀胱癌患者尿NMP2 2 含量的中位数分别为 6 4 .10、12 .95U·mL-1,差异有显著性意义 (P <0 .0 1) ;尿NMP2 2 诊断膀胱癌敏感性为 85 .2 % ,特异性为 36 .4 % ;尿脱落细胞学诊断膀胱癌的敏感性为 18.5 % ,特异性为 10 0 %。结论　尿NMP2 2 检测可作为膀胱癌的辅助诊断手段     

尿脱落细胞微卫星改变分析在膀胱肿瘤诊断中的应用

目的 选择6个微卫星位点，了解其在膀胱肿瘤诊断中的敏感性和特异性。方法 以外周血白细胞作为自身正常对照，检测31例膀胱肿瘤患肿瘤组织、尿脱落细胞以及10例正常人尿脱落细胞中的微卫星改变情况。结果 应用所选6个位点，诊断膀胱肿瘤具有90．3％的敏感性和100％的特异性，显高于尿细胞学检查的敏感性(10．3％)。结论 尿脱落细胞微卫星改变分析是一种无创、敏感、特异的诊断膀胱肿瘤的分子学方法。     

荧光原位杂交法在膀胱尿路上皮癌诊断中的应用

目的：探讨荧光原位杂交法（FISH）在膀胱尿路上皮癌诊断中的应用。方法：选取20例非尿路上皮癌和40例膀胱尿路上皮癌的人群尿液作常规尿脱落细胞学检查和FISH检测。结果：FISH技术的敏感性为82．5％,显著高于常规尿脱落细胞学的敏感性25．0％（P〈0．05）;FISH技术和常规脱落尿细胞学检查的特异性均为100％,两者在特异性方面差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论：荧光原位杂交法在膀胱尿路上皮癌诊断中的特异性与常规尿脱落细胞学检查一致,但其敏感性显著高于常规尿脱落细胞学检查,所以,FISH技术更有望成为膀胱尿路上皮癌无创性的诊断和检测手段。     

尿脱落细胞Cox-2mRNA检测在膀胱癌诊断中的价值

目的探讨尿脱落细胞Cox-2基因检测在膀胱癌诊断中的价值.方法采用逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)半定量法检测31例膀胱癌患者、42例泌尿系良性疾病患者和8例健康志愿者清晨中、后段尿脱落细胞Cox-2mRNA的表达,并与尿脱落细胞学检查相对照.结果用RT-PCR法检测尿脱落细胞Cox-2 mRNA用于诊断膀胱癌的特异性为72.1%,低于尿脱落细胞学检测(100%)(P ＜0.05),但敏感性为100%,高于尿脱落细胞学检测(64.5%)(P＜0.01).;表达Cox-2 mRNA的部分膀胱良性疾病患者,其强度与G1膀胱癌患者之间的差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),但与G2、G3膀胱癌患者之间的差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);膀胱癌患者尿脱落细胞Cox-2mRNA的表达强度随膀胱癌分级的增高而升高(P＜0.05);浸润性膀胱癌患者表达Cox-2的强度高于浅表性膀胱癌患者(P＜0.01).结论采用RT-PCR法检测尿脱落细胞Cox-2mRNA的表达可作为膀胱癌早期诊断、复发监测的一项极其灵敏的方法,并有助于肿瘤分级分期的判断.     

NMP 22在膀胱癌早期诊断中的临床研究

目的评价尿液NMP 22含量测定在膀胱癌早期诊断中的应用价值,寻找早期诊断膀胱癌的理想方法.方法采用化学发光法测定30例健康人尿中NMP 22水平,以结果的95%可信区间作为正常对照值(1.9～14.7)U/ml,NMP 22＞10 U/ml为阳性界值.对镜下血尿者51例,有膀胱癌手术史者9例,肉眼血尿者8例的尿液NMP 22值进行测定.男52例,(60±10)岁,女16例,(41±12)岁.68例NMP 22检测后均进行尿细胞学检查和膀胱镜检查,可疑处取材活检18例.统计学比较尿NMP 22和尿细胞学检测结果.结果68例患者中NMP 22阳性22例,其中经活检证实为膀胱癌11例(含术后复发者1例).NMP 22检测灵敏度为100%(11/11),特异度为81%(46/57).尿细胞学检查灵敏度为35%(4/11),特异度为93%(54/57).NMP 22诊断灵敏度高于尿细胞学检查(P＜0.01).11例NMP 22假阳性结果患者随访12个月,确诊为膀胱癌1例(随访至11个月).结论尿NMP 22检测为早期诊断膀胱癌提供了新的方法.     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Intrathecal administration of sameridine to patients subjected to arthroscopic knee joint surgery

Background: Sameridine, a new substance with both local anesthetic and opioid effects, was administered intrathecally for the first time to humans, i. e. in patients subjected to arthroscopic knee joint surgery.
Method: A dose-escalating (10, 15, 20 and 25 mg), open study was performed in 33 patients. Only two patients were included in the 25 mg group.
Results: Sameridine provided good quality of surgical anesthesia in all patients except those receiving 10 mg. The maximum level of sensory block, Th5–Th7, was reached within 30 min with a median duration of 3.6–3.9 h. The motor block was more profound with increasing dose, but never lasted longer than the sensory block. The influence on heart rate and blood pressure was minor and atropine and ephedrine were needed in four patients. No clinically significant ECG-changes were detected and no arrhythmias were recorded. Oxygen saturation and respiratory rate did not decrease in a clinically significant way and were not affected by concomitant morphine given i. v. postoperatively. There were few side-effects, the most frequent being mild pruritus (10/33).
Conclusion: Sameridine provided clinically adequate anesthesia for the patients receiving the doses of 15, 20 and 25 mg. Further studies are needed to evaluate the substance and it is of great interest to clinically investigate the opioid component with respect to postoperative analgesia.     

Reduction of Plasma Fibrinogen, Immunoglobulin G, and Immunoglobulin M Concentrations by Immunoadsorption Therapy with Tryptophan and Phenylalanine Adsorbents

Abstract Immunoadsorption (1A) therapy with tryptophan (TR-350) or phenylalanine (PH-350) adsorbents has been used to reduce the concentration of serum antibodies in human lymphocyte antigen (HLA)-immunized patients. Other forms of plasma purification have been reported to reduce the level of fibrinogen, which affects the blood properties. In this study we investigated the effects of IA therapy using both adsorbents on plasma fibrinogen and immunoglobulins G and M in 13 patients (8 patients were treated with TR-350, and 5 patients were treated with PH-350). During each session 1 plasma volume (2.8 ± 0.4 L of plasma) was processed through the immunocolumn and then returned to the patient together with the blood cells. Compared with the pretreatment values, the plasma fibrinogen, IgG, and IgM concentrations were significantly reduced after IA therapy (p < 0.01 for TR-350; p < 0.04 for PH-350). There was a positive correlation between the degree of reduction of plasma proteins and the number of IA treatments given. A nonpara-metric test (Wilcoxon's signed-rank test or the Mann-Whitney test) was used for statistical analysis. We conclude from our study that IA therapy effectively lowers the plasma levels of fibrinogen, IgG, and IgM and thus can be considered a valuable alternative to other blood purification methods.