Thirteen patients with varying grades of suppurative keratitis were studied with regard to their response to keratoplasty. In all patients there was a rapid improvement in symptoms and signs. In eight of the 13 there was restoration at least of previous function: one patient lost all vision due to secondary closed-angle glaucoma, because he refused further surgery. Corneal graft opacification occurred in three eyes; one other became partially opaque; whilst in a fourth, the lamellar graft remained clear while the original autograft failed. At last follow-up, all eyes were normotensive and free of symptoms. Keratoplasty should assume an important part of the management of suppurative keratitis, from both theoretical and practical considerations. 相似文献
Summary: The inner structure of polyurethane latex particles has been studied in situ using small‐angle X‐ray scattering (SAXS). From contrast variation SAXS measurements evidence could be given that the dispersed particles are semi‐crystalline. The semi‐crystalline structure gives a strong contribution to the measured intensities in an intermediate range of scattering vectors. This contribution, which is independent of the adjusted contrast, could be separated and the long period of the lamellar structure could thus be determined quantitatively to 11 nm. In addition, it was found that the particles exhibit a core‐shell structure which arises from electron‐rich acid groups that are preferentially located at the particle surface.
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) picture of the PUR particles. 相似文献
Lamellar ichthyosis (LI) is characterized by generalized scaling of the skin and is often resistant to ordinary emollients. Recently, Locobase(R) fatty cream containing a mixture of 5% lactic acid and 20% propylene glycol (LPL) was found to be markedly effective in a pilot study. To consolidate this finding, a double-blind study comparing LPL with the corresponding mixture in Essex(R) (Diprobase(R)) cream (LPE) and Locobase(R) fatty cream containing either 5% urea or 20% propylene glycol was conducted in 20 patients with LI. Before and after applying the creams twice daily on each of the four extremities for 4 weeks, the following investigations were performed: scoring of xerosis, scaling and erythema, measurements of skin hydration (capacitance) and transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and moulding of the skin surface (replicas). Xerosis was reduced by all four creams, but significantly more so by LPL (P < 0.001) and LPE (P < 0.01). Scaling was only reduced by LPL (P < 0.001) and LPE (P < 0.01), which also caused a slight increase in the erythema score (P < 0.05 for both). The patients' weekly evaluation of symptoms showed that LPL produced the most rapid effect: the response rate after 4 weeks was 63%. Skin hydration and TEWL were both significantly increased by LPL and LPE, whereas skin roughness was reduced most by LPL. Fourteen patients preferred LPL over the other cream formulations. Ten patients continued using LPL for up to 8 weeks with good results and no side-effects other than occasional irritation in the skin folds. LPL is a major advance in the topical treatment of LI that suits most patients. Some patients, however, seem to prefer the more hydrophilic LPE formulation. Both formulations effectively reduce hyperkeratosis and xerosis, but may cause slight irritation and adversely affect the epidermal barrier function. 相似文献