Comparison of total body irradiation versus non-total body irradiation containing regimens for de novo acute myeloid leukemia in children

With limited data comparing hematopoietic cell transplant outcomes between myeloablative total body irradiation (TBI) containing and non-TBI regimens in children with de novo acute myeloid leukemia, the aim of this study was to compare transplant-outcomes between these regimens. Cox regression models were used to compare transplant-outcomes after TBI and non-TBI regimens in 624 children transplanted between 2008 and 2016. Thirty two percent (n=199) received TBI regimens whereas 68% (n=425) received non-TBI regimens. Five-year non-relapse mortality was higher with TBI regimens (22% vs. 11%, P<0.0001) but relapse was lower (23% vs. 37%, P<0.0001) compared to non-TBI regimens. Consequently, overall (62% vs. 60%, P=1.00) and leukemia-free survival (55% vs. 52%, P=0.42) did not differ between treatment groups. Grade 2-3 acute graft versus host disease was higher with TBI regimens (56% vs. 27%, P<0.0001) but not chronic graft versus host disease. The 3-year incidence of gonadal or growth hormone deficiency was higher with TBI regimens (24% vs. 8%, P<0.001) but there were no differences in late pulmonary, cardiac or renal impairment. In the absence of a survival advantage, the choice of TBI or non-TBI regimen merits careful consideration with the data favoring non-TBI regimens to limit the burden of morbidity associated with endocrine dysfunction.     

Evaluation of bladder capacity in Korean children younger than 24 months: a nationwide multicenter study

Purpose

Bladder capacity is an important factor in the diagnosis and treatment of children with voiding dysfunction. The purpose of this study was to define the normal maximal voided volume formula in Korean children younger than 2 years.

Methods

We measured the bladder capacities of 151 Korean children between 0 and 24 months of age (83 boys and 68 girls) who did not have clinical voiding dysfunction. The maximal voided volume was determined in all subjects using a 2-day frequency volume chart with a four-hour voiding observation. The largest voided volume for each patient was considered to be the maximal voided volume. Statistical analyses were carried out using linear regression analysis.

Results

The maximal voided volume increased with age and weight (P = 0.0001). There was no significant difference between males and females (P = 0.771). A formula that approximates bladder capacity with respect to age is the following: bladder capacity (ml) = [1.6 × age (months)] + 45 (t = 8.757, P = 0.0001). A formula that approximates bladder capacity with respect to weight is the following: bladder capacity (ml) = [4.1 × weight (kg)] + 28 (t = 10.152, P = 0.0001).

Conclusions

These formulas may be useful for the diagnosis of abnormal bladder capacity and the evaluation of voiding dysfunction in Korean children younger than 24 months.     

Effect of chondroitinase ABC on adhesion and behavior of synovial membrane‐derived mesenchymal stem cells in rabbit partial‐thickness chondral defects

Transplanted cells may have difficulty attaching to the surface of partial‐thickness chondral lesions because of the anti‐adhesive properties of the proteoglycan rich matrix. Therefore, the current study attempts to evaluate the effect of chondroitinase ABC (chABC) on the adhesion and behavior of transplanted synovial membrane‐derived mesenchymal stem cells (SDSCs) in rabbit partial‐thickness chondral defects. In ex vivo adhesion experiments, chABC treatment (0.1 U/ml) was increased in SDSC attachment to the cartilage explants, and significantly diminished by pretreatment with neutralizing antibody against fibronectin. In the in vivo experiments, 1 day and 4 weeks after the chABC treatment (0.1 and 1 U/ml), the immunoreactivity (IR) against CS‐56 (intact chondroitin sulfate antibody) was markedly decreased; however, the IR of 2B6 (stub of the chondroitin 4‐sulfate chain), 3B3 (stub of the chondroitin 6‐sulfate chain), and fibronectin was increased. At 12 weeks, this IR returned to normal except in the high‐dose chABC‐treated group (1 U/ml). Furthermore, the attachment of SDSCs to the chondral defects after chABC treatment was increased at 7 days compared with that in the chondral defects pretreated with saline. However, the tissue repaired by SDSCs was negatively stained for type II collagen at 12 weeks. In conclusion, these results showed that the exposure to fibronectin by chABC treatment enhances the attachment of SDSCs to partial‐thickness chondral defects. However, the tissue regenerated by SDSCs showed lack of hyaline cartilage regeneration. Thus, to understand the fate of transplanted MSCs in cartilage defect is very important for successful cell therapies. © 2013 Orthopaedic Research Society Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 31:1293–1301, 2013     

Reconstruction of extensive abdominal wall defect using an eccentric perforator‐based pedicled anterolateral thigh flap: A case report

Reconstruction of extensive abdominal wall defects is a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. In this report, a case of reconstruction of a large abdominal wall defect using an eccentric perforator‐based pedicled anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is presented. A 30‐year‐old man presented with recurrent desmoid‐type fibromatosis in the abdominal wall. The recurrent tumor was radically excised, and the en bloc excision resulted in a full‐thickness, large abdominal wall defect (25 cm × 20 cm). An eccentric perforator‐based pedicled ALT flap, including wide fascial extension, was transferred to the abdominal defect; fascial portions were sutured to the remnant abdominal fascia. Plication of the fascia along the sutured portion was performed to relieve the skin tension between the flap and the marginal skin of the abdominal defect. Eight months after surgery, the reconstructed abdomen had an acceptable esthetic appearance without tumor recurrence or hernia. The use of an eccentric perforator‐based pedicled ALT flap may be an alternative method for the reconstruction of extensive abdominal wall defects. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Microsurgery 33:482–486, 2013.     

The Patterns of Limb Length,Height, Weight and Body Mass Index Changes after Total Knee Arthroplasty

The objective of this retrospective review of 466 patients was to document changes in limb length, leg length discrepancy (LLD), height, weight, and body mass index (BMI) 1 year after TKA and the patterns of height, weight, and BMI during 5 years. To determine change patterns over 5 years, the data of 291 patients were analyzed and compared with those of age and gender-matched normal subjects. Limb length, height, and weight increased, BMI remained unchanged, and LLD decreased 1 year after TKA. The bilateral group had a greater height increase and lower rate of LLD. Preoperative mechanical tibiofemoral angle was related to limb length increase, and patients with a smaller preoperative BMI showed more weight gain. During the 5 years, weight and BMI at 1 year were maintained, but height diminished, while the healthy population showed a decreasing trend in weight.     

Long-Term Durability of the CLS Femoral Prosthesis in Patients with Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head

Ninety-five hips with cementless wedge-shaped tapered CLS stem were evaluated with a mean duration of 12.7 years (range, 10.7–17.3 years). All patients were young and diagnosed with osteonecrosis of the femoral head. The Harris hip score was 92 at the latest follow-up. A subsidence greater than 3 mm was found in 3 hips (3.2%). Focal femoral osteolysis was found in 12 hips (12.6%). Endosteal bone formation and bony pedestal were observed in 94 hips (98.9%) and in 26 hips (27.4%), respectively. With revision for stem loosening as the end point, the survivorship showed 98.9% (95% CI, range 96.9%–100%) at 13 years. Stem alignment and proximal femur morphology did not influence loosening of the stem (p > 0.05).