Frakturen des proximalen Humerus

Trauma und Berufskrankheit - Bei 4–5% aller Frakturen handelt es sich um proximale Humerusfrakturen, begünstigend wirkt v. a. die Osteoporose. Aus diesem Grund ist unter...     

PR01“A PICTURE SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS”– THE USE OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE INTERNET IN MONITORING FREE TISSUE TRANSFER

Purpose Post operative monitoring is crucial for the success of microsurgical free tissue transfer. Sophisticated and expensive methods are available for monitoring. We propose a novel technique using digital photography and the internet as a reliable and cost effective method to monitor free tissue transfers. Methods 163 micro‐vascular procedures were monitored using this technique over 8 months. Serial photographs taken to show flap color. Capillary refill time, pin prick‐ bleed time and color and hand held Doppler signal was recorded in the movie mode of a standard 5 mega pixel camera with duration of 15 seconds. Data was sent to the surgeon at regular intervals and or as deemed necessary. Results Analysis of the 67 cases is presented. 5 re‐explorations were done. The early diagnosis of venous congestion was possible using this technique. Timely intervention contributed to the success of the re‐explorations and these flaps could be salvaged. The file size of images was in the range of 1 MB–6 MB. The file size of an entire set of images ranged about 7 MB–9 MB. These were sent across the ADSL internet lines. Conclusion The use of the digital images and the internet allow reconstructive surgeons to have a reliable picture of the state of their free tissue transfers. This permits decrease in observer error and saves valuable time which otherwise needs to be spent to verify situations of doubt and offers an ideal solution to the logistic problem of having to visit the patient in case of doubt.     

Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland: a case report and role of radiotherapy.

Primary squamous cell carcinoma is an extremely rare tumour of the thyroid gland. A case of an elderly lady who was diagnosed to have primary squamous cell carcinoma of the thyroid gland is presented and the role of radiotherapy is discussed.     

Enamel loss associated with orthodontic adhesive removal on teeth with white spot lesions: an in vitro study.

Teeth with white spot lesions (WSL) might be more prone to enamel loss during bracket debonding. This in vitro study compared enamel loss from teeth with (n = 14) and without (n = 14) WSL after polishing with low-speed finishing burs or disks (Sof-Lex, 3M ESPE, St Paul, Minn). Debonded surfaces were analyzed with a contact stylus profilometer, and digitized data were compared with baseline readings by using AnSur NT software (Regents, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn). Specimen surfaces were also examined with a scanning electron microscope. Two-way analysis of variance was performed to analyze the data. In teeth without WSL, the volume losses were 0.16 mm(3) for the bur group and 0.10 mm(3) for the disk group; the mean maximum depths were 47.7 microm for the bur group and 54.3 microm for the disk group. In teeth with WSL, the volume losses were 0.06 and 0.17 mm(3), and the mean maximum depths were 35.1 and 48.7 microm for the bur and disk groups, respectively. There were no significant differences in enamel loss between the 2 groups of teeth without WSL (P =.12). However, in teeth with WSL, the burs removed less enamel than the disks (P = 0.006). Scanning electron microscope examination showed that any damage on the enamel surface was usually located in the cervical third of the teeth. On most specimens, even though tooth surfaces appeared resin-free to the naked eye, there were remnants of it. The differences between groups were so small that they might be clinically insignificant.     

Discrimination of exudative pleural effusions based on multiple biological parameters.

Pleural effusion is a common complication of various diseases. Conventional methods are not always capable of establishing the cause of pleural effusion, so alternative tests are needed. The aim of this study was to explore means of discriminating between different pleural effusion groups, malignant, parapneumonic and tuberculous, based on the combined function of seven biological markers. Adenosine deaminase (ADA), interferon-gamma, C-reactive protein (CRP), carcinoembryonic antigen, interleukin-6, tumour necrosis factor-alpha and vascular endothelial growth factor concentration levels were measured in pleural fluid from 45 patients with malignant, 15 with parapneumonic and 12 with tuberculous pleural effusion. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, multinomial logit modelling and canonical variate analysis were applied to discriminate the pleural effusion groups. The three groups could be discriminated successfully using the measured markers. The most important parameters for discrimination were ADA and CRP concentration levels. An individual with an ADA concentration level of >45 U.L(-1) and a CRP concentration of <4 mg.dL(-1) was more likely to belong to the tuberculous pleural effusion group, whereas one with an ADA concentration level of <40 U.L(-1) and a CRP concentration of >6 mg.dL(-1) was more likely to belong to the parapneumonic pleural effusion group, and one with a CRP concentration of <4 mg.dL(-1) to the malignant pleural effusion group. The combination of adenosine deaminase and C-reactive protein levels might be sufficient for discriminating between the three different groups of exudative pleural effusion: malignant, tuberculous and parapneumonic.     

Unterkieferrekonstruktion mit autologem Knochen und einem induktiven Implantat beim G?ttinger Minischwein

ZusammenfassungFragestellung In der vorliegenden Studie am Göttinger Minischwein wurde die direkte Rekonstruktion des Unterkiefers nach ausgedehnter Kontinuitätsresektion mit autologem Knochen und einem osteoinduktiven Implantat untersucht.Methode An neun ausgewachsenen Göttinger Minischweinen wurde ein einseitiger, 5 cm langer Unterkieferkontinuitätsdefekt gesetzt. Die Rekonstruktion erfolgte bei vier Tieren mit einem 50×25×15 mm³ großen, kollagenen Träger, dotiert mit rhBMP-2 (400 µg/cm³). Bei zwei Tieren wurde nur der Träger alleine implantiert und bei drei Tieren das lokal resezierte Knochensegment replantiert. Die Knochenregeneration und Konsolidierung der Defekte wurde radiologisch und histologisch analysiert.Ergebnisse Nach Rekonstruktion mit dem osteoinduktiven Implantat zeigte sich bei allen Versuchstieren eine komplette knöcherne Konsolidierung des gesetzten Unterkieferkontinuitätsdefekts. Der gesamte Defekt wurde von einem biomechanisch hochwertigen, sich funktionell anpassenden Knochen überbrückt. Nach Replantation des ortsständigen autologen Knochens wird dieser nicht schnell genug knöchern integriert. In der Peripherie bilden sich nur unvollständige Knochenbrücken aus; dies führt zum vollständigen Versagen der Rekonstruktion. Ebenso findet bei der Implantation des Trägers alleine keine Konsolidierung statt.Schlussfolgerung Die direkte Rekonstruktion eines ausgedehnten, biomechanisch belasteten Defekts mit einem osteoinduktiven Implantat erwies sich als die überlegene Methode. Das hierbei entstehende knöcherne Regenerat erfährt eine unmittelbare funktionelle Strukturierung. Die Notwendigkeit zu extensiven adaptiven Umbauvorgängen wird hierdurch minimiert.