Modified Damus–Kaye–Stansel procedure using aortic flap technique for systemic ventricular outflow tract obstruction in functionally univentricular heart

Damus–Kaye–Stansel procedure is a useful method to relieve the systemic ventricular outflow tract obstruction in functionally univentricular heart. Regurgitation of pulmonary valve and recurrence of systemic ventricular outflow obstruction are the major concerns at the late phase of this procedure. Modification of original Damus–Kaye–Stansel procedure that can prevent the use of prosthetic materials is evaluated. The modified Damus–Kaye–Stansel procedure using aortic flap technique was performed in eight patients with functionally univentricular heart. Patients’ ages ranged from 3 to 28 months (mean 14 months). Follow-up period was 37 months as a mean (9–71 months), and the follow-up was complete. There was no operative mortality and no late death. In addition, there was no recurrence of systemic ventricular outflow tract obstruction throughout the follow-up period. Regurgitation of the pulmonary valve estimated by echocardiography at the latest follow-up was none to trivial in seven patients and mild in one. The modified Damus–Kaye–Stansel procedure using aortic flap technique is a safe, useful and reproducible technique to solve systemic ventricular outflow tract obstruction in functionally univentricular heart, and it can be an alternative for original technique or the so-called double-barrel modification.     

MRI relaxation fluctuations in acute reperfused hemorrhagic infarction.

MRI evaluations of intramyocardial hemorrhage in acute infarction have relied on T(2) and T(2)(*) shortening only. We propose a more comprehensive evaluation of hemorrhagic infarction based on the concept that fluctuations in T(2) and T(1) relaxation in acute reperfused infarction will reflect transient edema and hemoglobin oxidative denaturation to uncompartmentalized methemoglobin. Anteroapical infarction was created via percutaneous balloon in young swine (22-25 kg, N = 12). T(2), T(1), diastolic wall thickness (DWT), and the Gd-DTPA partition coefficient (lambda) were measured on days 0, 2, and 7. DWT was elevated at 1 hr postreperfusion (128% +/- 53%, P = 0.0001), and alleviated on days 2 and 7 (48% +/- 10%, P = 0.008; 53% +/- 24%, P = 0.003). T(2) and T(1) elevations were coincident with early edema (DeltaT(2) = 55% +/- 24%, P < 0.0001; DeltaT(1) = 27% +/- 18%, P < 0.04). T(2) and T(1) were nearly normal on day 2 (DeltaT(2) = 8% +/- 8%, P = 0.27; DeltaT(1) = 0% +/- 1%, P = 0.65). On day 7, T(2) increased while T(1) decreased (DeltaT(2) = 27% +/- 16%, P = 0.005; DeltaT(1) = -14% +/- 10%, P = 0.02). Lambda was elevated by >150% at all time points (P < or = 0.002). Histology verified hemorrhagic injury. T(1) and T(2) fluctuations are consistent with transient edema, as well as hemoglobin oxidative denaturation to decompartmentalized methemoglobin. This methodological development may broaden our understanding of hemorrhagic microvascular injury and improve its detection in clinical populations.     

The posterior urethral valve uropathy: Results of treatment

Nineteen children treated for posterior urethral obstruction due to congenital valve in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria, over a 9-year period have been analysed. Their ages ranged from birth to 12 years. Results show that associated kidney pathology may be irreversible even after successful excision of the valve. This determines the final prognosis, which is worse the younger the child at presentation.     

诱导型一氧化氮合酶在单侧输尿管梗阻大鼠肾脏的表达

目的:探讨诱导型一氧化氮合酶(iNOS)在单侧输尿管梗阻(UUO)大鼠术侧肾脏的表达.方法:建立左侧输尿管梗阻模型(UUO组),设假手术组为对照.3 d后应用逆转录-聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)检测iNOS的mRNA水平.结果:与对照组相比,UUO组大鼠肾脏出现明显病理变化,并且其iNOS mRNA表达明显增加.结论:iNOS参与UUO的发生和发展的病理过程.     

Bilocular atrial malignant mesenchymoma causing mitral and localized pulmonary vein flow obstruction: diagnosis by transoesophageal echocardiography.

Cardiac malignant mesenchymoma is an extremely rare malignancy with poor prognosis. We report a patient presenting with a history and clinical findings typical of mitral stenosis. Transthoracic echocardiography showed a mass on the thickened posterior mitral leaflet. Transoesophageal echocardiography revealed two tumoural masses: one on the atrial side of the posterior mitral leaflet causing mitral obstruction, the other arising in the region of the right lower pulmonary vein orifice and obstructing inflow through this vein.     

植入镍钛记忆合金支架治疗恶性胆道梗阻的临床分析

目的 评价植入镍钛记忆合金支架治疗恶性胆道梗阻的疗效。方法 对16例恶性胆道梗阻患者。采用经手术及介入方法植入镍钛记忆合金胆道支架。结果 术后1个月内死亡1例，15例黄疸完全解除。随访15例，12例术后平均生存13．1个月。结论 植入镍钛合金胆道支架可提高姑息切除的疗效；对不能切除病灶患者，支架植入可解除黄疸，改善生活质量。     

Cloning and expression of SLC1OA4,a putative organic anion transport protein

AIM:To determine if novel bile acid transporters may be expressed in human tissues.METHODS:SLC10A1 (NTCP) was used as a probe to search the NCBI database for homology to previously uncharacterized ESTs. The homology search identified an EST (termed SLC10A4) that shares sequence identity with SLC10A1 and SLC10A2 (ASBT). We performed Northern blot analysis and RT-PCR to determine the tissue distribution of SLC10A4. SLC10A4 was cloned in frame with an epitope tag and overexpressed in CHO cells to determine cellular localization and functional analysis of bile acid uptake.RESULTS:Northern analysis revealed that SLC 10A4 mRNA is ubiquitously expressed fn human tissues with the highest levels of mRNA expression in brain,placenta, and liver. In SLC10A4-transfected CHO cells,immunoblotting analysis and immunofluorescence staining demonstrated a 49-kDa protein that is expressed at the plasma membrane and intracellular compartments.Functional analysis of SLC10A4 showed no significant taurocholate uptake in the presence of sodium when compared to untransfected CHO cells.CONCLUSION:To date, we have shown that this protein has no capacity to transport taurocholate relative to SLC1041; however, given its ubiquitous tissue distribution, it may play a more active role in transporting other endogenous organic anions.