Surface-coil MR imaging of orbital neoplasms

Fifteen patients with orbital neoplasms demonstrated by CT were studied with magnetic resonance (MR) using a 13 cm surface coil and a 0.6 T superconducting magnet. The use of a surface coil allowed for a reduction in slice thickness and a significant improvement in spatial resolution resulting in better demonstration and improved characterization of orbital lesions. All neoplasms (15/15) were demonstrated by MR. The lesions were grouped into four main categories on the basis of signal intensities on T1- and T2-weighted images. CT was superior to MR in displaying densely calcified or bony lesions (two of 15 cases). MR was at least equal or superior to CT in demonstrating the other lesions (13 of 15 cases) and had the added advantage of improved tissue characterization in some cases. With the use of surface coils, MR could become the primary imaging technique for evaluation of orbital neoplasms.     

Cyclosporin A-induced remission of primary membranous glomerulonephritis in a child

Sir, A 4-year-old boy presented with oedema and weight gain of 5kg. There had been no preceding infections, vaccinations ormedication. The family history includes the mothers mesangioproliferativeglomerulonephritis. Laboratory results showed decreased albumin (13 g/l) concentration.Calculated glomerular filtration rate was 125 ml/min/1.73 m²and the     

Seltene Hintergrundsbefunde bei Jugendlichen

Ohne ZusammenfassungArbeiten aus dem Gebiete der Pathologie des Zentralgefässsystems der Netzhaut. (Gefässsystem und Auge.) VI. Mittheilung.IV. u. V. Mitteilung siehe dieses Archiv. Bd. LXXXVII, 2. S. 334 u. 354.     

Percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease using a transluminal endatherectomy catheter (TEC): Initial results and angiographic follow-up

Purpose To evaluate the clinical results of percutaneous transluminal rotational atherectomy in the treatment of peripheral vascular disease. Methods Rotational atherectomy was performed in 39 patients aged 39–87 years (mean 66.6 years). A total of 71 lesions (43 stenoses and 28 occlusions) were treated in 40 limbs. Additional balloon angioplasty was required in 54% of lesions. Fifteen patients (37.5%) presented in Fontaine stage II, 10 patients (25%) in Fontaine stage III and 15 patients (37.5%) in Fontaine stage IV. Rotational atherectomy at 750 rpm was carried out over a 0.014-inch guidewire with continuous aspiration into a vacuum, bottle. Follow-up angiography and color flow Doppler examinations were performed in 22 patients (23 limbs) after a mean period of 6 months (range 2–14 months) Results There was one primary technical failure. In 36 of 40 lesions there was a good angiographic result with residual stenoses in less than 30%. In 70 lesions treated by rotational atherectomy, however, 54% showed residual stenoses of 30%–50% and these cases required additional balloon angioplasty. The mean ankle-brachial index improved significantly (p<0.001), from 0.49 before the procedure to 1.01 after the procedure. A single distal embolus, related to primary recanalization, occurred and there were two large inguinal hematomas. Cumulative clinical patency after 6 months was 83.8% and cumulative angiographic patency after 6 months was 79.1%. Conclusion Percutaneous rotational atherectomy is a promising approach for the treatment of chronic peripheral vascular disease. Further prospective, randomized studies are necessary to compare percutaneous transluminal angioplasty with this new technical approach.     

Lactone, 16. Mitt.: Synthese von 4,9-Dihydropyrano[3,4-b]indol-1(3H)-onen aus α-Ethoxalyl-δ-valerolacton

Lactones, XVI: Synthesis of 4,9-Dihydropyrano[3,4-b]indol-1(3H)-ones from α-Ethoxalyl-δ-valerolactone Treatment of α-ethoxalyl-δ-valerolactone (1) with diazotized anilines and indolization of the intermediate hydrazones 4 leads to the pyranoindolones 5 . Compared to the recently reported reaction of α-ethoxalyl-γ-butyrolactone with arylhydrazines²⁾, this synthesis is more versatile with regard to variation of substituents at the aromatic ring. Stereochemistry and reactivity of the α-arylhydrazonolactones are discussed.     

Die posteriore, lumbale, interkorporelle Fusion in unilateraler transforaminaler Technik

Zusammenfassung Operationsziel Beseitigung von schmerzhaften Wirbels?uleninstabilit?ten und Dekompression nervaler Strukturen durch interkorporelle Fusion. Wiederherstellung der Form und Wirbels?ulenfunktion. Indikationen Segmentale Instabilit?t(en) bei chronischen, therapieresistenten Lumboischialgien infolge von Diskushernie und-protrusion, Osteochondrose, Spondylolisthese oder Spinalstenose. Kontraindikationen Kyphotische und fixierte Fehlstellungen der Lendenwirbels?ule, anatomische Anomalien oder Vernarbungen im oder um das Foramen intervertebrale, Kreuzschmerzen ohne neurologische Symptome, ungünstige psychosoziale Bedingungen. Operationstechnik Einseitige ?ffnung des Foramen intervertebrale und Ausr?umung der Bandscheibe nach Teilresektion von Gelenkanteilen des kranialen und kaudalen Wirbelk?rpers. Bilaterale Distraktion zur Erweiterung des Bandscheibenfaches mit einem Schrauben-Stab-System. Implantation von autogenem Knochen und zwei metallischen Abstützk?rpern. Wiederherstellung der Segmentstabilit?t durch Kompression der dorsalen Instrumentation gegen die vorderen Abstützk?rper. Ergebnisse Von Oktober 1993 bis August 1996 wurden 191 Patienten operiert, 89 M?nner und 102 Frauen im Durchschnittsalter von 53 Jahren (zw?lf bis 82 Jahre). Diagnosen siehe Tabelle 1, fusionierte Segmente siehe Tabelle 2, intra- und postoperative Komplikationen siehe Tabelle 3. Postoperative Kontrollen nach drei, sechs und zw?lf, zum Teil nach 24 Monaten. Schmerzstatus nach Denis siehe Tabelle 5. Die besten Resultate wurden bei degenerativer Spondylolisthese und isthmischer Defektspondylolisthese erzielt. Beim Postnukleotomiesyndrom “nur” in 60% gute bis befriedigende Resultate.