Analgesic nephropathy in Hungary: the HANS study.

BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of analgesic nephropathy has improved significantly with modern imaging techniques. We reviewed a large portion of the Hungarian dialysis population to obtain additional insight into the problem. METHODS: Twenty-two participating dialysis units enrolled 1400 patients on renal replacement therapy between 1 January 1995 and 1 January 1998. Patients with no known aetiology (n = 284) were interviewed and studied with renal imaging. We assessed the presence of decreased renal mass combined with either bumpy contours, papillary calcification, or both. The subjects studied were interrogated extensively. RESULTS: Our survey suggested analgesic nephropathy in 47 of 1400 patients (3.3%), 3-fold higher than the EDTA database estimate for Hungary. The analgesics most commonly abused were phenacetin-containing mixtures. The driving symptoms were mainly headache and joint pain. Cardiovascular complications were more common than in the rest of the dialysis population, independent of smoking and lipid values (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Phenacetin should be banned. Our study results support the need for longitudinal cohort and case-control studies in Hungary.     

Improved Scoring System to Assess Adult Donors For Cadaver Renal Transplantation

We previously proposed a quantitative approach to assess donor organs for cadaver renal transplantation. To improve on our original scoring system, we studied 34 324 patients who received cadaver renal transplants from adult donors between 1994 and 1999 and were reported to the UNOS Scientific Renal Transplant Registry. A scoring system was developed from five donor variables (age, 0-25 points; history of hypertension, 0-4; creatinine clearance before procurement, 0-4; cause of death, 0-3; HLA mismatch, 0-3) that showed a significant correlation with renal function and long-term graft survival. Cadaver kidneys were stratified by cumulative donor score: grade A, 0-9 points; grade B, 10-19; grade C, 20-29; and grade D, 30-39. The influence of donor score on renal function and graft survival was most severe above 20 points, designated 'marginal' kidneys. In summary, a donor scoring system developed from a large population database was useful in predicting outcome after cadaver renal transplantation. The improved system provides a quantitative approach to evaluation of marginal kidneys and may improve allocation of these organs in cadaver renal transplantation.     

Objective definition and measurement method of ground-glass opacity for planning limited resection in patients with clinical stage IA adenocarcinoma of the lung

Objective: The standard operation for patients with stage IA lung adenocarcinoma is considered to be a lobectomy. Recently, some researchers have reported that patients with tumors showing greater proportions of ground-glass opacity (GGO) at computed tomography (CT) could be candidates for limited resection, because of its less aggressive nature. However, the lack of a precise definition or standard measuring method of GGO prevents its general use as an index for planning limited resection. Therefore, we attempted to define GGO based on CT number and measured it more objectively. Methods: Between 1998 and 2001, 90 patients with clinical stage IA adenocarcinoma, who underwent standard or intentional limited resection and whose images of chest high-resolution CT were preserved in Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) format, constituted the study population. The tumor shadow seen on the solid window (WL, −160 HU; WW, 2 HU) was regarded as the central solid area of the tumor seen on the lung window, and GGO was defined as the whole tumor area with the exception of the central solid area. Each area was measured using Scion Image (Scion Corp., Frederick, MD). We analyzed the relationship between the proportion of GGO and both of pathologic findings and recurrence. Results: Among the 90 tumors, 31 (34.4%) were calculated to have a GGO area greater than or equal to 50%. Of these, 27 (87%) tumors were bronchioloalveolar carcinoma. Lymphatic and vascular invasions, or nodal involvement were found only in patients with a smaller proportion of GGO (<50%) (P<0.05). During the follow-up period (median 36 months), recurrences occurred in eight patients who were diagnosed as having tumors showing smaller proportion of GGO (<50%). Conclusions: Tumors with a greater proportion of GGO measured by our method are thought to have a less invasive nature. Our objective measuring method of GGO could be useful for future multicenter trials to elucidate the value of limited resection for clinical stage IA adenocarcinoma based on the proportion of GGO.     

连续性肾脏替代治疗在慢性肾衰竭并发急性心肌梗死中的应用

目的:总结日间连续性肾脏替代治疗(CRRT)救治慢性肾衰竭并发急性心肌梗死的经验.方法:对9例慢性肾衰竭常规透析时发生急性心肌梗死的患者改行CRRT,观察临床效果,监测血生化、肾功能.结果:所有患者经CRRT治疗,心前区疼痛、胸闷、憋气均有不同程度缓解,7例患者度过急性期,平均治疗时间90～146 h,转为常规血透,目前仍存活;2例患者因并发症死亡.结论:CRRT操作简便,对血流动力学影响小,日间CRRT同样能有效救治病人,使其度过急性期,降低急性心肌梗死的病死率.     

Leishmaniasis of the lip in a patient with Down''s syndrome

Cutaneous leishmaniasis is an endemic protozoan infection in Sardinia, one of the major islands of the Mediterranean Basin. The main causative strain in this country is Leishmania infantum, which rarely involves mucocutaneous areas, but has the potential to cause visceral leishmaniasis. An atypical leishmaniasis involving the inferior lip of a 57-year-old female with Down's syndrome was observed at the Dermatology Department of Cagliari (italy). The diagnosis was mainly based upon histopathological examination, revealing intra- and extra-cellular leishmania amastigotes. The leishmania infantum zymodeme MON-111 was identified by isoenzymatic characterization. Laboratory investigations revealed a normal complete blood count and biochemistry profile, except for an inverted CD4/CD8 ratio. Treatment with meglumine antimoniate 60 mg/kg/day (Glucantime) intramuscularly for 15 days, followed by intralesional administration 1 ml weekly for 4 weeks led to complete recovery. No relapses were observed at 6-month follow-up. The unusual localization is likely to be a reflection of the uncommon site of inoculation of the protozoa, transmitted by bites from flying vectors. Nevertheless, the presence of Down's syndrome in our patient may have contributed to the atypical presentation by traumatic exacerbation of the lesion, due to repeated auto-induced microtraumas of the inferior lip accompanied by subclinical immunodeficiency. In fact, the specific immune response to Leishmania infection depends on a host-cell-mediated immune response, reported as defective in Down's syndrome patients. Differential diagnosis and early detection of the infection are necessary in order to start effective treatment and prevent more serious complications.     

压力调节容量控制通气对肺损伤犬血流动力学、呼吸力学和呼吸功能的影响

目的 探讨压力调节容量控制(PRVC)通气模式对健康及急性肺损伤(ALI)模型犬的血流动力学、呼吸力学和呼吸功能的影响。方法 PRVC和间歇正压通气(IPPV)两种通气模式在呼气末压为0、0．5、1．0和1．5kPa时，分别测定健康犬及油酸诱发ALI犬的血流动力学、呼吸力学及血气参数。结果 健康犬PRVC较IPPV模式下除了在PEEP为0．5kPa时，气道峰压(PIP)、肺动态顺应性(Cdyn)和肺血管阻力(PVR)的影响差异有显著性，对血流动力学、呼吸力学及呼吸功能的影响差异均无显著性。ALI犬PRVC较IPPV模式下各PEEP水平的PIP、平均气道压(mPaw)、Cdyn、动脉血氧分压[pa(O2)]和氧耗(VO2)的影响均有显著意义，但两种通气模式对血流动力学的影响差异无显著性。结论 与IPPV相比，PRVC通气模式能降低PIP，增加Cdyn和提高pa(O2)，两模式对血流动力学的影响差异无显著性，PRVC更适用于ALI／ARDS的治疗。     

ABS-2000全自动血库系统临床应用评价研究

目的:通过相应的测定对自动化血库系统适用性和安全性进行全面评价,并对输血相容性检测方法与常规手工方法进行全面对比.方法:使用人工设计的各种样本对仪器进行特异性、灵敏度及抗干扰试验的对比评估,以及对临床常规9108例标本进行ABO正反定型,Rh(D)测定及抗体筛检测定,并对相应结果进行对比分析.结果:对人工设置的各种测定标本,在特异性、灵敏度和抗干扰试验中,测定结果均能达到设计要求,并优于手工Polybrene方法.ABO血型测定9108份,除正反定型不符.228份,报告NTD给予提示外,其它测定血型全部与报告血型相符;Rh(D)所测结果为4份NTD,9104份结果全部相符.抗体筛检测定9108份,抗筛阳性383份,使用同一种抗筛细胞进行手Polybrene方法抗筛测定阳性仅为228份,统计学有显著性意义(P＜0.005).结论:ABS2000应用的固项检测技术具有较高的敏感度,能检测出较弱的IgG类的不规则及自身抗体,以上检测结果及统计情况与国外相关报道情况相符,此仪器在临床检测中使用可以达到保证安全检测的目的.     

中药聪脑汤治疗老年性痴呆的临床研究

目的:比较聪脑汤和双益平(石衫碱甲)片剂治疗老年性痴呆(阿尔茨海默病,Alzheimerdisease,AD)的疗效。方法:35例AD病人随机分为2组,聪脑汤组20例,双益平组15例;分别给予聪脑汤50ml,口服,日3次和双益平片剂0.15mg,口服,日2次,两组疗程均为8w。结果:与治疗前相比,两组长谷川痴呆量表(HDS-R)积分均有显著性改善(P<0.05),聪脑汤组和双益平组总有效率分别为75%和73.4%,两组比较差异无显著性。结论:聪脑汤对AD临床症状有一定改善作用。     

Potential risk factors for infection with Candida spp. in critically ill patients

The incidence, risk factors and prognostic factors for candidal infection were determined in a prospective study of 280 infected patients. Thirty-one (11%) patients were infected with Candida spp., sub-divided into 18 (58%) with C. albicans, and 13 (42%) with non-albicans spp. (six C. glabrata, three C. parapsilosis, and one each of C. krusei, C. tropicalis, C. guilliermondii and C. lusitaniae). Infection with Candida spp. was always associated with concurrent bacterial infection. By univariate logistic regression analysis, the degree of morbidity and the duration of mechanical ventilation were independent predictive factors for death, but infection with Candida spp., was not. Factors associated with Candida spp. infection were the degree of morbidity, intensive care unit length of stay, alterations of immune response, and the number of medical devices involved. By multivariate logistic regression analysis, the only independent risk factor for candidal infection was intensive care unit length of stay.