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Iwai T, Takai N, Asakura T. Space-time Spectrum Correlation Function of the Dynamic Polychromatic Laser Speckle. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/713821273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Uchida J, Machida Y, Iwai T, Naganuma T, Kitamoto K, Iguchi T, Maeda S, Kamada Y, Kuwabara N, Kim T, Nakatani T. Desensitization Protocol in Highly HLA-Sensitized and ABO-Incompatible High Titer Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2010; 42:3998-4002. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2010.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2010] [Accepted: 09/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Iwai T, Takai N, Asakura T. The Autocorrelation Function of the Speckle Intensity Fluctuation Integrated Spatially by a Detecting Aperture of Finite Size. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/713820453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Iwai T, Takai N, Asakura T. Simultaneous Magnitude and Direction Measurements of a Diffuse Object's Velocity Using the Rotating Directional Detecting Aperture in a Laser Speckle Zero-crossing Method. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1080/713820632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Iwai T, Uzu T. [Microalbuminuria]. NIHON RINSHO. JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE 2010; 68 Suppl 9:401-405. [PMID: 21667493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Uchida J, Machida Y, Iwai T, Naganuma T, Kitamoto K, Iguchi T, Maeda S, Kamada Y, Kumada N, Kuwabara N, Kim T, Nakatani T. DESENSITIZATION PROTOCOL IN HIGHLY HLA-SENSITIZED AND ABO-INCOMPATIBLE HIGH TITER KIDNEY TRANSPLANTATION. Transplantation 2010. [DOI: 10.1097/00007890-201007272-01249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Shigematsu H, Yasuda K, Iwai T, Sasajima T, Ishimaru S, Ohashi Y, Yamaguchi T, Ogihara T, Morishita R. Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of hepatocyte growth factor plasmid for critical limb ischemia. Gene Ther 2010; 17:1152-61. [DOI: 10.1038/gt.2010.51] [Citation(s) in RCA: 158] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Weak oral bacteria, such as periodontal bacteria, have been found in various vascular lesions, including atheroma, the thrombus of the occluded artery of Buerger's disease, the abdominal aortic aneurismal wall and varicose veins. Serum titer levels of each bacterium are now available and have shown a significant relationship between severity and individual differences. MATERIAL AND METHODS The Medline and Tokyo Medical and Dental University databases were searched to identify the literature currently available on oral bacteria and vascular diseases. RESULTS It is estimated that lymph vessel openings trap bacteria en route from the mouth to the bloodstream and then carry them to the vein of the venous angle near the supraclavicular area. In the case of periodontal bacteria, a typical bacterium, such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, strongly activates platelets and makes them mass, including the bacteria without phagocytosis. Simultaneously, cytokines and serotonin are discharged. Platelet engulfment was clearly demonstrated by electron microscopy analysis. An animal study using rats showed the formation of a small arterial thrombus after continuous intravenous infusion of P. gingivalis for 2-4 wk. CONCLUSION Weak oral bacteria, such as periodontal bacteria, may play an important role in the development of various vascular diseases, such as Buerger's disease, atherosclerosis and varicose veins, through bacteremia.
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The solubility of Pu and rare-earths (REs) were measured in LiClLi2O melt where individually the oxides precipitated. The solubility of Pu(III) was measured at 923 K as a function of Li2O concentration. After every addition of Li2O to increase the Li2O concentration in the melt, the Pu concentration increased and showed a saturation in several hours. The stepwise variation means that the Pu concentrations at the saturation are regarded as the Pu solubility at the respective Li2O concentrations. The solubility of Nd(III), Gd(III), Pu(IV), and Ce(IV) were also measured as a fanction of Li2O concentration, and all of them increased with increased Li2O concentration. Especially, the solubility of the trivalent Pu and REs were related almost proportionally with the Li2O concentration. The solubility of La(III) and Pr(III) were measured in molten LiCl saturated with Li2O between 883 and 973 K. The logarithmic solubility was related linearly with the reciprocal temperature. The systematic measurement indicated that the solubility was higher for the element with a larger ionic radius as to the trivalent Pu and REs.
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Mitsudo K, Shigetomi T, Nishiguchi H, Fukui T, Yamamoto N, Furue H, Ueda M, Ohhara Y, Iwai T, Tohnai I. Daily concurrent chemoradiotherapy with docetaxel (DOC) and cisplatin (CDDP) using superselective intra-arterial infusion via superficial temporal artery for T3 and T4 head and neck cancer: Possibility of organ preservation in advanced head and neck cancer. J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e17020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e17020 Background: Superselective intra-arterial chemotherapy via a superficial temporal artery (HFT method) has become feasible for daily concurrent radiotherapy and chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. We used this novel method for head and neck cancer, and evaluated its efficacy. Treatment consisted of superselective intra-arterial infusions (docetaxel total 60 mg/m2, cisplatin total 100 mg/m2) and concurrent radiotherapy (total 40 Gy) for 4 weeks as preoperative therapy. Thirty-five patients with stage III and IV oral cancer underwent surgery after this treatment, of whom pathological complete response (CR) was obtained in 31 (88.6%). In this study, the possibility of organ preservation in cases of advanced head and neck cancer was evaluated based on this result. Methods: Eligibility included T3 or T4 squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck. Treatment consisted of superselective intra-arterial infusions (docetaxel, total 60 mg/m2, cisplatin, total 150 mg/m2) and concurrent radiotherapy (total 60 Gy) for 6 weeks. Organ preservation was demonstrated in cases when the biopsy specimen of the primary lesion showed grade 3 (non-viable tumor cells present) or grade 4 (no tumor cells present) after the completion of all treatments. Results: Thirty two patients (21 male and 11 female) were eligible for evaluation. A relapse was detected in 11 cases (34.4%): primary sites, 7 cases (21.9%); cervical lymph node and distant metastasis, 2 cases (6.3%); primary site and distant metastasis, 1 case (3.1%); cervical lymph node, 1 case (3.1%). Seven patients (21.9%) died. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to estimate the 3-year and 5-year survival rates, which were 81.3% and 78.1%, respectively, and the 3-year and 5-year locoregional control rates, which were 68.8% and 64.5%, respectively. No major complications such as cerebral infarctions or other neurological complications developed in any patient. Conclusions: These results of the present study demonstrate that this is a promising new treatment strategy for advanced head and neck cancer, thus contributing to patients’ QOL. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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Shibasaki M, Matsui Y, Iwai T, Yasumura K, Maegawa J, Tohnai I. The use of ultrasonic bone device in orthognathic surgery. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.03.566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Matsui Y, Iwai T, Chikumaru H, Mitsudo K, Maegawa J, Tohnai I. Simple technique to identify Wharton's duct during endoscopically-assisted submandibular sialoadenectomy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2009.03.572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Uchida T, Andou H, Yasutsune T, Iwai T, Fukumura F, Tanaka J. [Thoracic aortic aneurysm due to giant cell arteritis without any specific symptom]. KYOBU GEKA. THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF THORACIC SURGERY 2009; 62:324-327. [PMID: 19348218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 76-year-old female was admitted to our hospital for investigation and treatment of aortic regurgitation. She was found to have an ascending aortic aneurysm extending to the proximal arch. She had not suffered from any symptoms except chest discomfort. Total arch replacement and aortic valvoplasty were performed under cardiopulmonary bypass. Pathological examination of the aneurismal wall revealed giant cell arteritis. Aortic aneurysm due to giant cell aortitis without such symptom as temporal pain or polymyalgia was considered to be very rare.
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Kishi A, Kawabata Y, Ugi S, Iwai T, Tanaka Y, Yoshizaki T, Uzu T, Nishio Y, Ikegami H, Kashiwagi A, Maegawa H. The onset of diabetes in three out of four sisters: a Japanese family with type 1 diabetes. A case report. Endocr J 2009; 56:767-72. [PMID: 19506323 DOI: 10.1507/endocrj.k09e-079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Type 1A diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by the destruction of insulin-producing beta-cells in the pancreas. The HLA-DR and -DQ genes are well established as being associated with increased risk for type 1 diabetes. Moreover, polymorphisms in CTLA4 have been reported to be associated with susceptibility to type 1 diabetes and autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). In both Caucasian and Japanese populations, the lifetime risk in siblings of type 1 diabetic probands is much higher than that in general populations. However, in Japan, where the prevalence of type 1 diabetes is less than one-tenth that of most Caucasian populations, it is rare for type 1 diabetes to develop in three or more siblings within a family. Here, we report a Japanese family in which type 1 diabetes occurred in three siblings amongst four sisters. Three probands of type 1 diabetes had the same combination of HLA haplotypes, DRB1(*)0405-DQB1(*)0401/ DRB1(*)0802-DQB1(*)0302, which occurs significantly more often in type 1 diabetes patients than in control subjects in the Japanese population. With respect to the rs3087243 (+6230G>A) polymorphism of CTLA4, the first sister had type 1 diabetes and AITD and had the GG genotype, whereas the second and third sisters, who had type 1 diabetes without AITD, had the AG genotype. This is the first report of a family in which type 1A diabetes developed in three siblings. We performed genetic analysis of HLA-DR, -DQ, and CTLA4 in all family members. Even in a country where the prevalence of type 1 diabetes is low, diabetic proband siblings should be monitored for the onset of type 1 diabetes.
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Uchida T, Andou H, Yasutsune T, Iwai T, Fukumura F, Tanaka J. [Gigantic coronary aneurysm arisen from coronary fistula between the left circumflex artery and the left ventricle]. KYOBU GEKA. THE JAPANESE JOURNAL OF THORACIC SURGERY 2008; 61:1104-1108. [PMID: 19068695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 71-year-old male was referred to our hospital due to abnormality detected by a chest roentgenogram. He had no symptoms except for slight chest oppression. He was found to have a giant coronary aneurysm. It was originated from a coronary artery (left circum flex branch) left ventricular fistula. The orifice of this fistula to the left ventricle was also dilated and formed diverticulum. Ligation of the feeding coronary branch, closure of the aneurysmal fistula in the left ventricular wall and aneurysmectomy were performed under cardiopulmonary bypass. Postoperative course was uneventful. A giant aneurysm originated from a coronary-left ventricular fistula was considered to be very rare.
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Iwai T, Matsui Y, Tohnai I, Maegawa J. Endoscopic-assisted medial osteotomy during sagittal split ramus osteotomy. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2008; 61:1547-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.03.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2008] [Accepted: 03/30/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Baba J, Mitsudo K, Iwai T, Fukui T, Hirota M, Watanuki K, Matsui Y, Tohnai I. P.348 Superselective intra-arterial infusion via occipital artery. J Craniomaxillofac Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(08)72136-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Uchida J, Iwai T, Kato M, Machida Y, Naganuma T, Kumada N, Yoshimura R, Kawashima H, Kim T, Nakatani T. A Novel Approach to Successful ABO-Incompatible High-Titer Renal Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2008; 40:2285-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2008.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Naito I, Takatama S, Shimaguchi H, Iwai T. Endovascular Treatment of Vertebral Artery Dissecting Aneurysms using Stents. Interv Neuroradiol 2008; 10 Suppl 1:181-6. [PMID: 20587297 DOI: 10.1177/15910199040100s131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2004] [Accepted: 01/20/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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SUMMARY We report on five patients who were treated by stent-assisted coil embolization to preserve the patency of the parent artery. Three patients presented with subarachnoid haemorrhage and two with ischemic symptoms. Four patients were treated with stenting and then followed by coil embolization of the aneurysmal dilatation, and the remaining patient with stenting alone because the aneurysmal dilatation was too small to insert coils. Complete obliteration of the aneurysm was achieved in three patients, but in one patient an aneurysmal rupture occurred during the insertion of the first coil and a parent artery occlusion was therefore performed. In the one patient treated with stenting alone, a small aneurysmal dilatation remained patent, but complete obliteration was confirmed by the follow-up angiography. Subsequent subarachnoid haemorrhage was not observed in any of the patients. Four of them achieved a good recovery, but one patient suffered severe disability due to the aneurysmal rupture during the procedure. Parent artery occlusion remains the treatment of choice. Stentassisted coil embolization has a higher risk of rupture than does the parent artery occlusion during the procedure. Furthermore, recanalization or subsequent subarachnoid haemorrhage is more likely to occur in a stent-assisted coil embolization after the procedure. However, this procedure, which can maintain the patency of the parent artery, will become an alternative for patients who are at a high risk of developing ischemic symptoms in parent artery occlusions.
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Hirota M, Mizuki N, Iwai T, Watanuki K, Ozawa T, Maegawa J, Matsui Y, Tohnai I. Vertical distraction of a free vascularized osteocutaneous scapular flap in the reconstructed mandible for implant therapy. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008; 37:481-3. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2008.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2007] [Revised: 08/17/2007] [Accepted: 01/09/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Miyake K, Iwai T, Chikumaru H, Maegawa J, Matsui Y, Tohnai I. The use of ultrasonic bone curette (SONOPET) in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.09.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Nakamura H, Inoue Y, Kudo T, Kurihara N, Sugano N, Iwai T. Detection of venous emboli using Doppler ultrasound. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 35:96-101. [PMID: 17913518 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2007] [Accepted: 07/16/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To detect emboli in the venous system using a Doppler ultrasound device with embolism detecting software. METHODS Pulmonary embolism (PE) was induced by injecting thrombus through the iliac vein of castrated swine under general anaesthesia. Data recorded from the Doppler system were analysed for high intensity transient signals (HITS) using receiver operating characteristic curves. Four different thrombi (5 or 10mm long and 3 or 5mm in diameter) were then injected to assess the quantitative analysis. RESULTS Thrombus could be detected in the venous system by the Doppler ultrasound device with an embolism detecting function. Appropriate confidence level was 60%. If thrombus were assumed to travel at the maximum flow rate (30 cm/s) in the inferior vena cava, the estimated embolism size was 10.4 S.D. 2.8mm for 3mm and 10.8 S.D. 4.9 mm for 5mm, both of which were close to 10mm. CONCLUSION Thrombi could be detected as high intensity transient signals in the venous system. The appropriate confidence level was 60%. The size of emboli can be estimated if they are more than 3mm in diameter when the venous flow rate is 30 cm/s or less. Our results suggest that it may be possible to detect emboli in the subclavian vein, axillary vein or inferior vena cava in clinical cases.
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Chen YW, Umeda M, Nagasawa T, Takeuchi Y, Huang Y, Inoue Y, Iwai T, Izumi Y, Ishikawa I. Periodontitis may increase the risk of peripheral arterial disease. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 35:153-8. [PMID: 17964192 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2007] [Accepted: 08/26/2007] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this case control study was to evaluate whether periodontitis was associated with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). SUBJECTS AND METHODS Twenty-five patients diagnosed with aorto-iliac and/or femoro-popliteal occlusive disease and thirty-two generally healthy control subjects were enrolled in this study. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to identify Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans, Prevotella intermedia, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Chlamydia pneumoniae, and Helicobacter pylori in tissue specimens taken from the anastomotic site of distal bypasses. Periodontal status was evaluated; serum IgG titres against the four listed bacteria were measured. RESULTS Periodontopathic bacteria were detected in 13/25 (52%) atherosclerotic specimens. CMV or C. pneumoniae was detected in 1/25 (4%) specimens; H. pylori was not detected from any of these specimens. Fontaine grade III or IV patients showed higher detection frequency of P. gingivalis than Fontaine grade II patients (57.1% vs 22.2%, P=0.09). After adjusting for age, gender, diabetes and smoking, periodontitis increased 5-fold the risk of having PAD (OR 5.45). There were preliminary indications that periodontitis was associated with increased serum IL-6 and TNF-alpha concentrations. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that periodontitis may be associated with an increased risk of PAD. This association could result from the increased concentration of serum inflammatory cytokines in those with periodontitis.
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Kurihara N, Inoue Y, Iwai T, Sugano N, Umeda M, Huang Y, Ishikawa I. Oral Bacteria are a Possible Risk Factor for Valvular Incompetence in Primary Varicose Veins. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2007; 34:102-6. [PMID: 17478111 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2006] [Accepted: 02/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate a possible link between valvular incompetence in primary varicose veins and chronic infection of periodontal disease by assessing the presence of oral bacteria in the great saphenous vein from patients with varicose veins and control subjects. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-four primary varicose vein patients were enrolled in the study. 12 control saphenous veins were obtained from patients undergoing peripheral arterial bypass without clinical evidence of venous reflux. In total, 56 saphenous vein specimen (44 varicose veins and 12 control veins) were examined for 7 periodontal bacteria using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method. RESULTS Of the 44 primary varicose vein patients, 31 patients were women and mean age was 59 years (range, 39-79 years). PCR examination of the diseased vein specimens showed that 48% were positive for at least one of 7 periodontal bacterial DNA. No bacteria were detected in the control specimens. CONCLUSION Bacterial colonisation or infection of varicose veins is a frequent event although we were not able to establish whether this is a cause or consequence of the development of varices but this could be considered a risk factor for the development of varices.
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