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Τετάρτη 23 Μαρτίου 2022

Neue Therapieansätze für Speicheldrüsenmalignome

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Laryngorhinootologie
DOI: 10.1055/a-1792-2246

In den vergangenen Jahren haben sich durch die Verbesserung und Verbreitung molekularpathologischer Testverfahren und die Möglichkeit von zielgerichteten Therapien neue Optionen in der Behandlung von Speicheldrüsenmalignomen ergeben. Durch die neuen zielgerichteten Therapieoptionen werden Patienten deutlich weniger toxische Alternativen zur konventionellen zytostatischen Chemotherapie geboten. Zum einen gibt es neue entitätsspezifische Therapien, wie z.B. die Therapie mit NTRK-Inhibitoren bei sekretorischen Karzinomen und die Therapie mit Axitinib bei adenoidzystischen Karzinomen. Darüber hinaus rücken aber auch entitätsübergreifende Therapeutika, wie z.B. die antiandrogene The rapie, die HER2-Inhibition oder auch die PI3K-Inhibition, in den Vordergrund. Bei metastasierten/rezidivierten Speicheldrüsenkarzinomen, welche nicht mit einer zielgerichteten Therapie behandelt werden können, werden weiterhin hauptsächlich platinbasierte Chemotherapien eingesetzt.
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Endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy for refractory nasolacrimal duct obstruction with a small lacrimal sac (≤ 5 mm in diameter)

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Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2022 Mar 23. doi: 10.1007/s00405-022-07347-1. Online ahead of print.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Although endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is a standard procedure for nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), the failure rate remains approximately 10%. A small lacrimal sac is considered the main reason for surgical failure. We explored the efficacy of endoscopic DCR for the treatment of NLDO with a small lacrimal sac.

METHODS: The clinical data of 72 patients (88 eyes) diagnosed with NLDO and undergoing endoscopic DCR from 2012 to 2020, with at least 24 months of follow-up were retrospectively collected. Intraoperatively, the Rosenmüller valves were fully exposed, mucosal flaps were preserved to cover the naked bone, and a silicone tube was implanted if necessary. Postoperative intervention was performed if necessary. The main outcome measures were symptomatic improvement and objective ostium patency.

RESULTS: Eighty-eight eyes of 72 patients were divided into two groups: the refractory group (34 patients, 47 eyes), with a small lacrimal sac (≤ 5 mm in diameter), and the simple group (38 patients, 41 eyes). Patients with small lacrimal sacs were more prone to bilateral eye disease than those in the simple group (P = 0.014) and required a longer postoperative follow-up (P < 0.001). Refractory NLDO and simple NLDO had a success rate of 91.5% and 95.1%, respectively, with no significant difference.

CONCLUSION: Endoscopic DCR for refractory NLDO with a small lacrimal sac could achieve a beneficial result by exposing the Rosenmüller valves, preserving mucosal flaps, implanting necessary intubation, and intervening postoperatively. Thus, a small lacrimal sac should not be regarded as a contraindication to surgery.

PMID:35320400 | DOI:10.1007/s00405-022-07347-1

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Pelvic Pain after italian coffee consumption : Ischemic colitis (IC) is an inflammatory condition of the large intestine, or colon. It develops when there isn't enough blood flow to the colon.

Pelvic pain occurs mostly in the lower abdomen area. The pain might be steady, or it might come and go. It can be a sharp and stabbing pain in a specific spot, or a dull pain that is spread out. If the pain is severe, it might get in the way of your daily activities.Pelvic pain can be steady, or it can come and go. It can be a sharp and stabbing pain felt in a specific spot, or a dull pain that is spread out.
Ischemic colitis occurs when blood flow to part of the large intestine (colon) is temporarily reduced, usually due to constriction of the blood vessels supplying the colon or lower flow of blood through the vessels due to low pressures.
For patients who present with symptoms of ischemia, a CT scan of the abdomen with oral and IV contrast and laboratory testing can be performed. Manifestations of ischemic colitis on CT include colonic wall thickening, edema, thumbprinting, bowel dilatation, and effusion of intestinal circumference.

  


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Τρίτη 22 Μαρτίου 2022

Pepsinogen/Proton Pump Co‐Expression in Barrett's Esophageal Cells Induces Cancer‐Associated Changes

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Educational Objective

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should better understand the carcinogenic potential of pepsin and proton pump expression in Barrett's esophagus.

Objective

Barrett's esophagus (BE) is a well-known risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Gastric H+/K+ ATPase proton pump and pepsin expression has been demonstrated in some cases of BE; however, the contribution of local pepsin and proton pump expression to carcinogenesis is unknown. In this study, RNA sequencing was used to examine global transcriptomic changes in a BE cell line ectopically expressing pepsinogen and/or gastric H+/K+ ATPase proton pumps.

Study Design

In vitro translational.

Methods

BAR-T, a human BE cell line devoid of expression of pepsinogen or proton pumps, was transduced by lentivirus-encoding pepsinogen (PGA5) and/or gastric proton pump subunits (ATP4A, ATP4B). Changes relative to the parental line were assessed by RNA sequencing.

Results

Top canonical pathways associated with protein-coding genes differentially expressed in pepsinogen and/or proton pump expressing BAR-T cells included those involved in the tumor microenvironment and epithelial–mesenchymal transition. Top upstream regulators of coding transcripts included TGFB1 and ERBB2, which are associated with the pathogenesis and prognosis of BE and EAC. Top upstream regulators of noncoding transcripts included p300-CBP, I-BET-151, and CD93, which have previously described associations with EAC or carcinogenesis. The top associated disease of both coding and noncoding transcripts was cancer.

Conclusions

These data support the carcinogenic potential of pepsin and proton pump expression in BE and reveal molecular pathways affected by their expression. Further study is warranted to investigate the role of these pathways in carcinogenesis associated with BE.

Level of Evidence

N/A Laryngoscope, 2022

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ROBOTIC REPAIR OF ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECT WITH PARTIAL PULMONARY VENOUS RETURN ANOMALY: OUR 5‐YEAR EXPERIENCE

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Introduction

Partial pulmonary venous return anomalies (PPVRA) were not considered as a good candidate for robotic surgery in early time of robotic cardiac surgery. In this study, we present our experience in patients undergoing robotic atrial septal defect (ASD) and PPVRA surgery.

Methods

Between November 2014-January 2020, data of 21 patients underwent robotic ASD with PPVRA was collected. Inclusion criterion was presence of right-sided PPVRA with ASD. All operations were performed robotically.

Results

The mean age of patients was 26.7±10.3 years. 17 patients (81 %) had superior-caval ASD with supracardiac PPVRA and double-patch technique was used. Four patients had inferior-caval ASD with intracardiac PPVRA and single-patch technique was preferred. Cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time were 92.8±29.6 and 127.8±38.1, respectively. There was no mortality. One patient had atrioventricular-block and required pacemaker.

Conclusion

Robotic repair of ASD with PPVRA is feasible and effective method as an alternative to conventional surgery.

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The effectiveness of topical 1% lidocaine with systemic oral analgesics for ear pain with acute otitis media

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Publication date: May 2022

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, Volume 156

Author(s): Ateş Kara, Ayşe Büyükcam, Murat Sütçü, Enes Sali, Şefika Elmas Bozdemir, Manolya Kara, Eda Çullas İlarslan, Cemil Kaya, Sabahat Karakaşlılar, Gülsüm Sönmez, Soner Sertan Kara, Tuğba Bedir, Eda Albayrak, Tuğçe Tural Kara, Solmaz Çelebi, Fatma Nur Öz, Adem Karbuz, Ayper Somer, Derya Alabaz, Hasan Tezer

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Comparison of Video Head Impulse Test Findings in Individuals Aged between 20–39 and 40–60 Years

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Özge Gedik, Nilüfer Bal, Sümeyye Özdemir, Berna Özge Mutlu, Elifnur Taşdemir, Burcu Kaya, Eda Kurt, Nur Sema Kaya, Zeynep Durukan

Indian Journal of Otology 2021 27(4):225-229

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the normal gain values specific to each semicircular canals by using the goggle-less model of video head impulse test (vHIT) between ages of 20–39 and 40–60, gender and age-related gain values changes. Materials and Methods: The present study was performed in 99 participants aged 20–39 years and 100 participants aged 40–60 years. Each semicircular canal gain values were interpreted by comparing for both the age group of 20–39 and 40–60 years and gender. Results: The mean right lateral, right posterior, left lateral, and left posterior canal gain of 20–39 age group was significantly higher than the 40–60 age group. Regardless of age, while the mean left lateral canal gain in females was significantly higher than males, the mean right anterior and right posterior canal gain was significantly higher in males. The mean right lateral and the left lateral canal gains were significantly higher in females in the 20–39 year s' age group; however, the mean right anterior, right posterior, and left posterior canals gains were significantly higher in males than in females. The mean right lateral canal gain in males was significantly higher in the 40–60 age group than that of females. Conclusions: The vHIT as a standard test for vestibular assessment provides clinical benefits, in addition the comparing for different age groups for goggle-less vHIT model will provide more beneficial results in the evaluation of patients. In the literature, there are not many studies on the goggle-less vHIT device, so we believe our study will be a pioneer in this field.
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