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Motolese E. [The subcutaneous administration of drugs]. ASSISTENZA INFERMIERISTICA E RICERCA : AIR 2007; 26:99-105. [PMID: 17695004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Sar C, Mwenya B, Pen B, Takaura K, Morikawa R, Tsujimoto A, Kuwaki K, Isogai N, Shinzato I, Asakura Y, Toride Y, Takahashi J. Effect of ruminal administration ofEscherichia coliwild type or a genetically modified strain with enhanced high nitrite reductase activity on methane emission and nitrate toxicity in nitrate-infused sheep. Br J Nutr 2007; 94:691-7. [PMID: 16277770 DOI: 10.1079/bjn20051517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The effects of two kinds ofEscherichia coli(E. coli) strain, wild-typeE. coliW3110 andE. colinir-Ptac, which has enhanced NO2reduction activity, on oral CH4emission and NO3toxicity in NO3-treated sheep were assessed in a respiratory hood system in a 4×6 Youden square design. NO3(1·3g NaNO3/kg0·75body weight) and/orE. colistrains were delivered into the rumen through a fistula as a single dose 30min after the morning meal.Escherichia colicells were inoculated for sheep to provide an initialE. colicell density of optical density at 660nm of 2, which corresponded to 2×1010cells/ml. The six treatments consisted of saline,E. coliW3110,E. colinir-Ptac, NO3, NO3plusE. coliW3110, and NO3plusE. colinir-Ptac. CH4emission from sheep was reduced by the inoculation ofE. coliW3110 orE. colinir-Ptac by 6% and 12%, respectively. NO3markedly inhibited CH4emission from sheep. Compared with sheep given NO3alone, the inoculation ofE. coliW3110 to NO3-infused sheep lessened ruminal and plasma toxic NO2accumulation and blood methaemoglobin production, while keeping ruminal methanogenesis low. Ruminal and plasma toxic NO2accumulation and blood methaemoglobin production in sheep were unaffected by the inoculation ofE. colinir-Ptac. These results suggest that ruminal methanogenesis may be reduced by the inoculation ofE. coliW3110 orE. colinir-Ptac. The inoculation ofE. coliW3110 may abate NO3toxicity when NO3is used to inhibit CH4emission from ruminants.
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Elias D, Pocard M, Goere D. HIPEC with oxaliplatin in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin. Cancer Treat Res 2007; 134:303-18. [PMID: 17633062 DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-48993-3_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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The rationale for ip administration as an adjunct to surgery is firmly based on theoretical and pharmacokinetic grounds. The superiority of combined ip and intravenous chemotherapy over intravenous chemotherapy alone has been established in randomized trials in stage IIIc ovarian cancer patients. Intraoperative ip cytotoxic therapy results in a definite pharmacological advantage, since high peritoneal concentrations are achieved with limited systemic absorption. At present, however, it is not clearly established to what extent this PK advantage will result in enhanced anticancer activity and, ultimately, in a survival benefit. Preclinical models show that direct penetration into tumour tissue is limited to a few millimeters. Furthermore, the limited exposure time of intraoperative chemoperfusion could limit cytotoxic activity despite high local concentrations. Among the cytotoxic agents currently used, the pharmacodynamic aspects of the platinum compounds are the best studied both with and without associated hyperthermia. Newer agents such as the taxanes and the camptothecins appear promising for ip chemoperfusion during or immediately after surgery. Pharmacodynamic aspects of HIPEC needing further preclinical study-including mathematical modeling - are the establishment of tumour tissue penetration of the newer agents and its relation to hyperthermia, the definition of the relative contribution of direct penetration versus vascular supply by absorbed drug, and the efficacy of combined ip and intravenous regimens. Ultimately, however, randomised trials of ip chemotherapy with surgery will have to provide the evidence base to further build upon.
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Estfan B, Mahmoud F, Shaheen P, Davis MP, Lasheen W, Rivera N, Legrand SB, Lagman RL, Walsh D, Rybicki L. Respiratory function during parenteral opioid titration for cancer pain. Palliat Med 2007; 21:81-6. [PMID: 17344255 DOI: 10.1177/0269216307077328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Respiratory depression is the most feared opioid-related side-effect yet research on the topic is sparse. We evaluated changes in respiratory parameters during parenteral opioid titration for cancer pain to determine if opioid titration was associated with evidence of hypoventilation. The primary outcome measure was to measure changes in end-tidal CO(2) (ET-CO(2)) during opioid titration to pain control. METHODS Subjects with severe cancer pain admitted for parenteral opioid titration for poorly controlled pain were eligible. Those who were oxygen dependent were excluded. ET-CO(2), O(2) saturation, respiratory rate (RR), and vital signs were monitored daily until pain control was achieved. RESULTS 30 patients completed the study of which 29 are reported. The mean ET-CO(2) at initial evaluation was 33.39 -/+ 5.0 and 34.79 -/+ 5.7 mmHg at pain control (P =0.14, 95% CI -0.5 to 3.3). None had an ET-CO(2) > or =50 mmHg. All maintained O(2) saturation > or = 92%. RR dropped transiently below 10/minute in two subjects. CONCLUSIONS Parenteral opioid titration for relief of cancer pain was not associated with respiratory depression as demonstrated by significant changes in ET-CO(2) or oxygen saturation in non-oxygen dependent cancer patients.
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Puertas A, Tirado P, Pérez I, López MS, Montoya F, Cañizares JM, Miranda JA. Transcervical intrapartum amnioinfusion for preterm premature rupture of the membranes. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2007; 131:40-44. [PMID: 16730113 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2006.04.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2005] [Revised: 03/24/2006] [Accepted: 04/20/2006] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the effect of transcervical amnioinfusion on the management of labour and neonatal outcomes in preterm premature rupture of the membranes. STUDY DESIGN This clinical trial included 86 patients with premature rupture of the membranes between weeks 27 and 35 of gestation. Patients were randomly assigned to receive amnioinfusion via a two-way catheter or to the control group. Clinical management was otherwise the same in both groups. RESULTS Amnioinfusion decreased the frequency of variable decelerations in fetal heart rate (27.9% versus 53.5%, p<0.05) and the rate of obstetric interventions motivated by nonreassuring fetal status (13.6% versus 52.4%, p<0.05). At delivery, pH values were significantly higher in the treatment group than in the conventionally managed control group (median 7.29 versus 7.27). CONCLUSIONS Intrapartum transcervical amnioinfusion for preterm premature rupture of the membranes reduced the number of interventions needed because of nonreassuring fetal status, and improved neonatal gasometric values without increasing maternal or fetal morbidity.
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Schmidt JC, Meyer CH, Mennel S. Pars-plana-Vitrektomie mit Infusionszugang über eine korneale Parazentese bei pseudophaken Augen. Ophthalmologe 2007; 104:222-5. [PMID: 17318474 DOI: 10.1007/s00347-006-1479-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND More than 50% of vitrectomies are performed in pseudophakic eyes. There is free communication between the anterior segment of the eye and the vitreous cavity through the zonular fibres of the lens. This means it is possible to use a primary anterior chamber infusion for pars-plana vitrectomy. METHODS For some years, therefore, we have used an anterior chamber approach for the infusion cannula when carrying out such simple vitreo-retinal procedures as silicone oil removal or macular pucker peeling in pseudophakic eyes. RESULTS In all eyes the anterior chamber access was placed via a corneal paracenthesis and during all vitrectomies it was held in place by corneal tissue tone with no need for suturing. Secure wound closure was also achieved without suturing by simply swelling the paracentesis. Conventional sclerotomies were closed with absorbable sutures. During vitrectomy the infusional flow was sufficient to ensure adequate intraocular pressure regardless of intraocular lens type and diameter. CONCLUSIONS In pseudophakic eyes the anterior chamber infusion approach by way of a paracentesis is a safe way of reducing surgical trauma during vitrectomy. It must, however, be borne in mind that when an endotamponade is applied it is necessary to switch the infusion to one of the sclerotomies.
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Mitsuhashi S, Fukushima T, Arai K, Tomiya M, Santa T, Imai K, Toyo'oka T. Development of a column-switching high-performance liquid chromatography for kynurenine enantiomers and its application to a pharmacokinetic study in rat plasma. Anal Chim Acta 2007; 587:60-6. [PMID: 17386754 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2007.01.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2006] [Revised: 01/12/2007] [Accepted: 01/12/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Kynurenine (KYN), a tryptophan metabolite, is a precursor of kynurenic acid, which is an antagonist of N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor. In this study, an enantiomeric separation of d,l-KYN derivatized with the benzofurazan fluorescence reagent 4-N,N-dimethylaminosulfonyl-7-fluoro-2,1,3-benzoxadiazole (DBD-F) (DBD-d,l-KYN) was first investigated by using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with several chiral columns. As a consequence, DBD-d,l-KYN was enantiomerically separated on a cellulose-type chiral column (CHIRALCEL OJ-RH) with a mobile phase of H(2)O/CH(3)CN/MeOH (40/50/10) containing 0.1% acetic acid. Under this condition, the separation factor and resolution were 1.48 and 1.28, respectively. Next, a column-switching HPLC consisting of both octadecylsilica and chiral columns was developed and used to determine both d- and l-KYN enantiomers in 10 microL of rat plasma following the intraperitoneal administration of d,l-KYN to rats (10 mg kg(-1)). The result revealed that the concentration of l-KYN was higher than that of d-KYN, suggesting that d-KYN was eliminated faster than l-KYN.
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Dahlke MH, Schlitt HJ, Piso P. Continuous peritoneal perfusion: techniques, methods and applications. Cancer Treat Res 2007; 134:265-73. [PMID: 17633059 DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-48993-3_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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Wydra D, Sawicki S, Ciach K, Marciniak A, Emerich J. Combination of intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy (IHPC) with intraperitoneal chemotherapy as a treatment modality for persistent ovarian cancer. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2007; 28:128-30. [PMID: 17479675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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Persistent minimal residual disease diagnosed after the first line of chemotherapy during second-look surgery can be an indication for intraperitoneal chemotherapy. Another treatment option is intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion chemotherapy (IHPC) where the drug is administrated into the peritoneal cavity with the use of extracorporeal closed circuit perfusate circulation at a temperature of 41-42 degrees C. We have started to perform, as a second-line treatment, a combination of one IHPC procedure and four cycles of standard intraperitoneal chemotherapy. In a patient who had previously undergone three different chemotherapy regimens, stabilization of the disease was achieved. In our opinion combining the IHPC procedure with intraperitoneal chemotherapy can be valuable in patients with small volume residual tumor.
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Vánky FB, Håkanson E, Jorfeldt L, Svedjeholm R. Does glutamate influence myocardial and peripheral tissue metabolism after aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis? Clin Nutr 2006; 25:913-22. [PMID: 16737761 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2006.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2006] [Revised: 03/01/2006] [Accepted: 04/03/2006] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Glutamate plays an important role for myocardial metabolism in association with ischaemia. Patients with coronary artery disease characteristically demonstrate increased uptake of glutamate. Improved recovery of myocardial metabolism and haemodynamic state after coronary surgery has been reported in patients treated with glutamate infusion. However, the effect of glutamate has not been studied after other cardiac surgical procedures. In addition, the effects of glutamate on peripheral tissue metabolism remain to be described. METHODS Twenty patients undergoing surgery for aortic stenosis were studied after randomisation to blinded infusion of glutamate or saline during 1h immediately after skin closure. Myocardial and leg tissue metabolism were assessed with organ balance techniques. RESULTS Postoperative glutamate infusion induced a marked increase in myocardial and leg tissue uptake of glutamate. This was associated with a significant uptake of lactate in the heart. The negative arterial-venous differences of amino acids and free fatty acids across the leg were significantly smaller in the glutamate group. Haemodynamic state remained stable and did not differ between groups. CONCLUSION The heart and peripheral tissues consumed the exogenously administered glutamate after surgery for aortic stenosis. Potentially favourable effects of glutamate on myocardial and peripheral tissue metabolism are suggested.
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Steil GM, Rebrin K, Darwin C, Hariri F, Saad MF. Feasibility of automating insulin delivery for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Diabetes 2006; 55:3344-50. [PMID: 17130478 DOI: 10.2337/db06-0419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 273] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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An automated closed-loop insulin delivery system based on subcutaneous glucose sensing and subcutaneous insulin delivery was evaluated in 10 subjects with type 1 diabetes (2 men, 8 women, mean [+/-SD] age 43.4 +/- 11.4 years, duration of diabetes 18.2 +/- 13.5 years). Closed-loop control was assessed over approximately 30 h and compared with open-loop control assessed over 3 days. Closed-loop insulin delivery was calculated using a model of the beta-cell's multiphasic insulin response to glucose. Plasma glucose was 160 +/- 66 mg/dl at the start of closed loop and was thereafter reduced to 71 +/- 19 by 1:00 p.m. (preprandial lunch). Fasting glucose the subsequent morning on closed loop was not different from target (124 +/- 25 vs. 120 mg/dl, respectively; P > 0.05). Mean glucose levels were not different between the open and closed loop (133 +/- 63 vs. 133 +/- 52 mg/dl, respectively; P > 0.65). However, glucose was within the range 70-180 mg/dl 75% of the time under closed loop versus 63% for open loop. Incidence of biochemical hypoglycemia (blood glucose <60 mg/dl) was similar under the two treatments. There were no episodes of severe hypoglycemia. The data provide proof of concept that glycemic control can be achieved by a completely automated external closed-loop insulin delivery system.
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Chary A, Tice AD, Martinelli LP, Liedtke LA, Plantenga MS, Strausbaugh LJ. Experience of Infectious Diseases Consultants with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: Results of an Emerging Infections Network Survey. Clin Infect Dis 2006; 43:1290-5. [PMID: 17051494 DOI: 10.1086/508456] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2006] [Accepted: 07/31/2006] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the increasing use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), little is known about the role of infectious diseases consultants in the process or their perceptions of OPAT. METHODS In May 2004, the Infectious Diseases Society of America Emerging Infections Network (EIN) surveyed its members to characterize their involvement and experiences with OPAT. RESULTS Of the 454 respondents (54%) who completed the questionnaire, 426 (94%) indicated that patients in their primary inpatient facility were "frequently" discharged while receiving OPAT, estimating that, on average, 19 patients are discharged from their hospitals while receiving OPAT each month. Although 86% of EIN members stated that they personally order OPAT for some patients, 18% indicated that they have no involvement, and 37% stated they only rarely or occasionally oversee OPAT. EIN members involved in OPAT estimated that approximately 90% of their patients who take OPAT received therapy at home, and the members described variable monitoring and oversight methods. Of the respondents, 68% of providers collectively estimated that they encountered 1951 infectious and serious noninfectious complications of OPAT in the past year. The most frequently used antibiotics included vancomycin, ceftriaxone, and cefazolin, most commonly used for bone and joint infections. CONCLUSIONS These results testify to the pervasive use of OPAT in today's health care system, the variable role of infectious diseases consultants, and the heterogeneity in oversight and management practices. The widespread use of OPAT and its frequent complications indicate the need for additional studies to establish optimal methods of delivery and management to insure the quality and safety of the process.
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Alhayki M, Hopkins L, LE T, Fung Kee Fung M. Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for advanced epithelial ovarian cancer: A Canadian perspective. Int J Gynecol Cancer 2006; 16:1761-5. [PMID: 17009968 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00713.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The objectives of this study were to: a) assess the position of Canadian gynecological oncologists (GOC) toward intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy as primary treatment for ovarian cancer, b) initiate a process of communication among GOC, and c) assess the perception of barriers to implementing IP chemotherapy across Canada. An electronic practice survey was mailed to all GOC in January 2006. The response rate was 62%. GOC accept IP chemotherapy as the standard of care in the primary treatment of optimally debulked epithelial ovarian cancer. The majority of respondents were working on implementation strategies at their local institutions. The cost of administration and use of additional resources were identified as sources of moderate and high concerns, respectively. Moderate concerns were expressed with regard to the management of systemic and local toxicity, catheter complications, patients' acceptance, and quality of life. Catheter insertion issues were of low concern to most respondents. Previous experience with IP administration did not significantly impact the perceived level of concern. GOC support the use of IP chemotherapy for appropriate patients with ovarian cancer. This survey identifies important implementation challenges of IP therapy for Canada, and processes must be developed before successful delivery of IP chemotherapy can be realized. This survey serves to initiate a process of communication among GOC. A collaborative effort will be needed to facilitate this change in practice. Further study of the implementation process is warranted as more experience is gained with this modality of treatment.
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Sugarbaker PH, Stuart OA. Pharmacokinetic and phase II study of heated intraoperative intraperitoneal melphalan. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol 2006; 59:151-5. [PMID: 17091250 DOI: 10.1007/s00280-006-0238-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2005] [Accepted: 03/09/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Peritoneal surface malignancy resulting from local dissemination is a common manifestation of treatment failure of gastrointestinal cancers. Although the management of carcinomatosis has been improved with an aggressive surgical approach of extensive cytoreduction followed by heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy, no patients are cured when there is residual disease after surgery. Melphalan (L-phenylalanine mustard) is a well-known antineoplastic alkylating agent which has markedly increased pharmacological activity with heat. The use of heated intraoperative intraperitoneal melphalan may provide a pharmacokinetic and clinical advantage in this group of gastrointestinal cancer patients who cannot be made cancer-free with cytoreductive surgery. METHODS Thirteen patients with residual disease following cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal carcinomatosis were included in this study. After surgical resection and prior to anastomotic reconstruction, patients received intraperitoneal melphalan (70 mg/m2) in 3 l of 1.5% dextrose peritoneal dialysis solution at 41-42 degrees C for 90 min. Concentrations of melphalan were assessed in the peritoneal fluid, blood, urine and tumor nodules using high-performance liquid chromatography. RESULTS During the 90 min of treatment 87.2 +/- 4.3% of the drug was absorbed from the perfusate/peritoneal fluid and 11.9 +/- 2.1% was excreted in the urine. The area-under-the-curve ratio of peritoneal fluid to plasma was 33.3 +/- 11.8 with an average peak plasma concentration of 0.82 +/- 0.24 microg/ml occurring at 28.5 +/- 13.1 min. Concentrations of melphalan in tumor nodules on the peritoneal surface were approximately ten times higher than in plasma with an average peak concentration of 7.2 +/- 4.2 microg/gm. The grade III/IV morbidity was 38%; there was no mortality. CONCLUSION Approximately 90% of the drug was absorbed during the 90-minute procedure with a 30 times greater exposure of drug at the peritoneal surfaces than in the blood. Concentrations of the drug in peritoneal surface tumor nodules were approximately ten times greater than concentrations in the blood. These data demonstrate that heated intraoperative intraperitoneal melphalan could have a significant impact on the treatment of peritoneal surface malignancies.
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Qian H, Yang Y, Huang J, Dou K, Yang G. Cellular cardiomyoplasty by catheter-based infusion of stem cells in clinical settings. Transpl Immunol 2006; 16:135-47. [PMID: 17138046 DOI: 10.1016/j.trim.2006.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2006] [Revised: 08/03/2006] [Accepted: 08/07/2006] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Myocardial infarction is the leading cause of congestive heart failure and death in the industrialized world. However, the intrinsic repair mechanism of the heart is inadequate. Current therapy is limited in preventing ventricular remodeling, but can not regenerate the lost cardiomyocytes. Recent interests have been focused on cellular cardiomyoplasty which is an outside intervention to support the reparative process in the heart through transplantation of stem/progenitor cells or cardiac cells. Cellular cardiomyoplasty with stem cells is a possible option to reverse the adverse hemodynamic and neurohormonal imbalance after myocardial infarction. Experimental studies and clinical trials suggest that cellular cardiomyoplasty may benefit tissue perfusion and contractile performance of the injured heart. Although the mechanisms are still intensively debated, cellular cardiomyoplasty with stem cells has already been introduced into the clinical settings. However, it is an important challenge how stem cells are delivered to targeted area. In early studies on animals, intramyocardial injection of stem cells after thoracotomy is the predominant transplantation route which is not suitable for most patients in clinical settings. Then the catheter-based infusion of stem cells is clinically introduced and rapidly developed in patients because of the safety, convenience and mini-invasion. We mainly review the progress in catheter-based transplantation with stem cells in order to fully understand the application of various intervention-based approaches to stem cells transplantation in clinical settings.
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Adama van Scheltema PN, Feitsma AH, Middeldorp JM, Vandenbussche FPHA, Oepkes D. Amnioinfusion to facilitate external cephalic version after initial failure. Obstet Gynecol 2006; 108:591-2. [PMID: 16946219 DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000230406.82713.c0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effectiveness of antepartum transabdominal amnioinfusion to facilitate external cephalic version after initial failure. METHODS Women with a structurally normal fetus in breech lie at term, with a failed external cephalic version and an amniotic fluid index (AFI) less than 15 cm, were asked to participate in our study. After tocolysis with indomethacin, a transabdominal amnioinfusion was performed with an 18G spinal needle. Lactated Ringers solution was infused until the AFI reached 15 cm, with a maximum of 1 L. External cephalic version was performed directly afterward. RESULTS Seven women participated in the study. The gestational age of the women was between 36(+4) and 38(+3) weeks, and three women were primiparous. The AFI ranged from 4 cm to 13 cm. A median amount of 1,000 mL Ringers solution (range 700-1,000 mL) was infused per procedure. The repeat external cephalic versions after amnioinfusion were not successful in any of the patients. CONCLUSION In our experience, amnioinfusion does not facilitate external cephalic version.
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Yamagami T, Kato T, Hirota T, Yoshimatsu R, Matsumoto T, Nishimura T. A simplified method for continuous hepatic arterial port-catheter system placement not requiring catheter end-hole occlusion. Acta Radiol 2006; 47:775-9. [PMID: 17050356 DOI: 10.1080/02841850600854910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of hepatic port-catheter system placement without distal catheter tip occlusion or gastroduodenal artery embolization distal to the catheter tip. MATERIAL AND METHODS A port-catheter system was percutaneously implanted in 29 patients (16 men, 13 women; mean age 65.6 years) with unresectable liver cancer. Persistent blood flow through the end hole of the catheter was verified immediately and 1-10 days after catheter placement. RESULTS In all cases, percutaneous port-catheter placement was successfully performed. In seven of 29 (24.1%) patients, flow through the end hole of the catheter was verified immediately after the procedure. However, no flow was seen 1-10 days after the procedure. CONCLUSION It is not necessary to occlude the end hole of the catheter tip and embolize the gastroduodenal artery beyond the catheter tip when placing a port-catheter system for repeated hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy.
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du Bois A, Schmalfeldt B, Meier W, Sehouli J, Pfisterer J. Ovarian cancer-can intraperitoneal therapy be regarded as new standard in Germany? Int J Gynecol Cancer 2006; 16:1756-60. [PMID: 17009967 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1438.2006.00712.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The German Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynaekologische Onkologie (AGO) and the two German cooperative study groups (AGO-OVAR and NOGGO) performed a review of the currently available literature on intraperitoneal first-line treatment in advanced ovarian cancer to consider if this new option should be incorporated into the German guidelines for treatment of ovarian cancer.
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Mosqueira VCF, Legrand P, Barratt G. Surface-modified and conventional nanocapsules as novel formulations for parenteral delivery of halofantrine. JOURNAL OF NANOSCIENCE AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2006; 6:3193-202. [PMID: 17048536 DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2006.444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The aim of this work was to develop a stable injectable formulation of the antimalarial drug halofantrine (Hf) based on nanocapsules (NC) prepared from biodegradable polymers with Miglyol 810N as the oily core. Poly(D,L-lactide) PLA and its copolymers with poly(ethyleneglycol) (PLA-PEG) were used together with the surfactants poloxamer 188 and lecithin to yield NC with different surface properties. Highly efficient loading of the free base form of Hf was obtained; zeta potential measurements indicated that a part of the associated Hf was at the NC surface, interacting with the lecithin. NC were 150-250 nm in diameter and more stable on storage than nanoemulsions formed from oil and lecithin without polymer. The most stable NC, showing minimal size changes and flocculation, were those with a high density of 20-kDa PEG chains covalently grafted at the surface. Hf release from NC occurred mainly by partition with the external medium. In PBS, even when Tween 80 was added, release was limited to 20% of the total content, whatever the formulation. Addition of serum to the medium allowed complete and rapid release from PLA NC stabilized with adsorbed poloxamer 188, because of the high affinity of Hf for lipoproteins. However, the presence of covalently grafted PEG chains at the surface limited release by providing a hydrophilic steric barrier at the particle surface. A dense coverage with long PEG chains provided the best reduction of release. Such systems could constitute a long-circulating intravenous formulation of Hf for treating severe malaria.
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Kavanagh M, Ouellet JF. [Clinical practice guideline on peritoneal carcinomatosis treatment using surgical cytoreduction and hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy]. Bull Cancer 2006; 93:867-74. [PMID: 16980229] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2006] [Accepted: 06/07/2006] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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In 2005, the Comité de l'évolution des pratiques en oncologie (CEPO) took it upon itself to develop a clinical practice guideline to determine the clinical value of surgical cytoreduction followed by hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for treating peritoneal carcinomatosis stemming from colorectal cancer, cancers of the appendix and stomach, pseudomyxoma peritonei, and mesothelioma of the peritoneum. A review of the scientific literature was performed using the PubMed search engine. The period covered extended from January 1990 to January 2006, inclusively. The scientific literature search was limited to clinical trials (minimum phase II) and organizations elaborating clinical practice recommendations. Twenty-six studies were identified. Of these, only one was phase III. Although some of these studies have demonstrated a benefit from this treatment in terms of patient survival, HIPEC remains a complex procedure whose optimal use is uncertain. Given the morbidity and mortality associated with this treatment, this procedure requires a high level of expertise. Considering the evidence available, the CEPO recommends: 1) that complete cytoreduction followed by HIPEC be used in a clinical research context only, preferably in the presence of an isolated peritoneal carcinomatosis stemming from colorectal cancer, cancer of the appendix, peritoneal pseudomyxoma, or mesothelioma of the peritoneum; 2) that studies be conducted only in specialized centers with the necessary expertise and technical resources.
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Provencher DM. [Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: a complex strategy but what an exciting avenue!]. Bull Cancer 2006; 93:959-60. [PMID: 16980239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Xanthoulis A, Mirelis C, Markakidis S, Bougioukas I, Bekiaridou K, Tsalkidou E, Zafeiropoulos G, Tentes AAK. Complete Cytoreduction Combined with Early Postoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy for Ovarian Carcinosarcoma. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2006; 62:100-2. [PMID: 16645301 DOI: 10.1159/000092855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2005] [Accepted: 03/08/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The purpose of the study is to report two long-term survivors with ovarian carcinosarcomas, which are rare intrapelvic malignancies with unfavorable prognosis. METHODS Two middle-aged women with palpable abdominal tumors underwent complete cytoreductive surgery and no macroscopic tumor was left behind. Early postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy with doxorubicin was used as an adjuvant treatment. RESULTS The patients are disease-free 2 and 3 years, respectively after the initial therapy. CONCLUSION Complete cytoreduction combined with early postoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy seems to be an effective treatment for ovarian carcinosarcoma with peritoneal spread. Further studies are required to define the value of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in ovarian carcinosarcoma.
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Chemo update for ovarian cancer. THE JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICAL LETTER HEALTH AFTER 50 2006; 18:1-2. [PMID: 16921649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Knutsen A, Sielaff TD, Greeno E, Tuttle TM. Staged laparoscopic infusion of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy after cytoreductive surgery. J Gastrointest Surg 2006; 10:1038-43. [PMID: 16843875 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2006.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2005] [Accepted: 01/06/2006] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Cytoreductive surgery plus hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPC) is a promising treatment for patients with peritoneal malignancies. Traditionally, HIPC is performed concurrently with cytoreductive surgery. However, this strategy is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In this report, we describe our initial experience with staged laparoscopic infusion of HIPC. Five patients underwent complete open cytoreductive surgery followed by staged laparoscopic HIPC several weeks later. Primary malignancies included adenocarcinoma of the ileum (one patient), adenocarcinoma of the appendix (three patients), and adenocarcinoma of the gallbladder (one patient). At a subsequent operation, we performed laparoscopic HIPC. Quality of life was measured with the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colon Subscale (FACT-C). Mean inflow and outflow cannula temperatures were 42.1 degrees C and 40.5 degrees C, respectively. Mean peritoneal perfusion flow rates were 689.8 ml/minute. The hospital stay for all patients was 1 to 2 days. One patient developed postoperative cellulitis, one patient died of progressive tumor, and four patients are alive without tumor progression. Quality-of-life measurements had returned to baseline 4 months after treatment. Staged laparoscopic HIPC after open cytoreductive surgery is safe, feasible, and can achieve uniform temperatures and perfusion flow rates. Although the results of this pilot study are encouraging, additional studies are required to determine long-term survival and quality of life.
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