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Renkawitz T, Stengel D. [Reduced postoperative knee pain after operative stabilization of tibial shaft fractures using a suprapatellar approach for tibial nailing : Results of a prospective randomized multicenter trial]. Unfallchirurg 2020; 123:339-340. [PMID: 32052082 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-020-00785-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- T Renkawitz
- Orthopädische Universitätsklinik Regensburg, Kaiser-Karl V. Allee 3, 93077, Bad Abbach, Deutschland.
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- Forschung, BG Kliniken - Klinikverbund der gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung gGmbH, Berlin, Deutschland
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Schulz-Drost S, Ekkernkamp A, Stengel D. [Epidemiology, injury entities and treatment practice for chest wall injuries : Current scientific knowledge and treatment recommendations]. Unfallchirurg 2019; 121:605-614. [PMID: 30073550 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-018-0532-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fractures of the bony chest wall are common injuries. They affect almost every second severely injured person and are gaining more and more importance even after low-energy accidents, especially among older people. Complications mainly occur due to respiratory insufficiency, secondary pulmonary complications and remaining deformities with a functional disorder of the chest wall. In addition to the important conservative therapeutic measures, such as a differentiated pain therapy and pneumonia prophylaxis, operative stabilization of fractures can be an option; however, this is still controversially discussed. OBJECTIVE A thematically structured overview provides basic knowledge on rib and sternal fractures as well as the treatment options. MATERIAL AND METHODS Epidemiological facts are presented based on the relevant literature and clinical experience. Anatomical principles are intended to improve understanding of the various entities of rib and sternal fractures. For this purpose, the new AO‑/OTA classification system is presented and finally therapeutic options including different osteosynthesis procedures are presented and their importance discussed. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION Multimodal therapy concepts and closely controlled follow-up examinations of fractures avoid complications or can detect them early. Bony chest wall injuries should still be evaluated for complications and typical fracture patterns identified and classified. Modern osteosynthesis procedures with high patient safety and soft tissue-preserving tissue preparation for the surgical access route to the ribs and sternum provide an excellent opportunity for successful restoration of the anatomical and physiological integrity of the bony thorax.
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- S Schulz-Drost
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin gGmbH, Warener Str. 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin gGmbH, Warener Str. 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, BG Klinikum Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin gGmbH, Warener Str. 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland
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Addison B, Onofrei D, Stengel D, Blass B, Brenneman B, Ayon J, Holland GP. Spider prey-wrapping silk is an α-helical coiled-coil/β-sheet hybrid nanofiber. Chem Commun (Camb) 2018; 54:10746-10749. [PMID: 30191228 DOI: 10.1039/c8cc05246h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Solid-State NMR results on 13C-Ala/Ser and 13C-Val enriched Argiope argentata prey-wrapping silk show that native, freshly spun aciniform silk nanofibers are dominated by α-helical (∼50% total) and random-coil (∼35% total) secondary structures, with minor β-sheet nanocrystalline domains (∼15% total). This is the most in-depth study to date characterizing the protein structural conformation of the toughest natural biopolymer: aciniform prey-wrapping silks.
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- B Addison
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182-1030, USA.
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Mayer F, Arampatzis A, Banzer W, Beck H, Brüggemann GP, Hasenbring M, Kellmann M, Kleinert J, Schiltenwolf M, Schmidt H, Schneider C, Stengel D, Wippert PM, Platen P. Medicine in Spine Exercise [MiSpEx] – a national research network to evaluate back
pain. Dtsch Z Sportmed 2018. [DOI: 10.5960/dzsm.2018.340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Fussi J, Perka C, Stengel D, Hönning A, Duda G, Bülow R, Schmidt CO. Verteilung der Ganzbeinachse auf Basis von MRT-Untersuchungen in einer Bevölkerungskohorte – Ist nur ein gerades Bein ein gesundes Bein? Das Gesundheitswesen 2017. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1605918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- J Fussi
- Charité Berlin, CMSC, Berlin
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- Charité Berlin, CMSC, Berlin
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- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Centre for Clinical Research, Berlin
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- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Centre for Clinical Research, Berlin
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- Charité Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculosceletal Regeneration, Berlin
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- Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Institut for Community Medicine, Greifswald
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- Charité Berlin, Julius Wolff Institute for Biomechanics and Musculosceletal Regeneration, Berlin
- Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Institut for Community Medicine, Greifswald
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Mauffrey C, Giannoudis P, Civil I, Gray AC, Roberts C, Pape HC, Evans C, Kool B, Mauffrey OJ, Stengel D. Pearls and pitfalls of open access: The immortal life of Henrietta Lacks. Injury 2017; 48:1-2. [PMID: 28017190 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Stengel D, Bartl C. Distale Radiusfrakturen – Evidence is Shlevidence. Unfallchirurg 2016; 119:706-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00113-016-0220-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The article "Evidence based medicine: what it is and what it isn't" published in the BMJ in 1996, is regarded as the foundation of the evidence-based medicine (EbM) movement. Approximately 5 years later David L. Sackett, one of the leaders of the movement, requested all experts to voluntarily abandon their position to make way for young researchers and fresh ideas. Since the term was first coined and the establishment of organizations and platforms fostering the idea, EbM has polarized clinicians and scientists around the world. Clinical and methodological developments during recent years have, however, overtaken the original principles of EbM. This review highlights the core concepts of EbM which have remained unchanged and valid for the current practice of trauma and orthopedic surgery and where revision is needed.
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- D Stengel
- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Str. 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland.
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- St. Vincentius-Kliniken gAG, Steinhäuserstraße 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Deutschland
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- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Str. 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Ärztehaus Nymphenburg, Rosa-Bavarese-Str. 1, 80639, München, Deutschland
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The Bone & Joint Journal provides the latest evidence to guide the clinical practice of orthopaedic surgeons. The benefits of one intervention compared with another are presented using outcome measures; some may be specific to a limb or joint and some are more general health-related quality of life measures. Readers will be familiar with many of these outcome measures and will be able to judge the relative benefits of different interventions when measured using the same outcome tool; for example, different treatments for pain in the knee measured using a particular knee score. But, how should readers compare outcomes between different clinical areas using different outcome measures? This article explores the use of standardised effect sizes. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2014;96-B:853–4.
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- N. Parsons
- Warwick Medical School, University
of Warwick, Coventry, CV4
7AL, UK
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- University of Warwick, Warwick Medical
School, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Department
of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Unfalkrankenhaus
Berlin, Warener Street 7, 12683
Berlin, Germany
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- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and The
University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth 6009, Western
Australia, Australia
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- University of Warwick, Warwick Medical
School, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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- University of Warwick, Warwick Medical
School, Coventry, CV4 7AL, UK
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The importance for observing the intention-to-treat approach in clinical studies is explained. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:1443–4.
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- X. L. Griffin
- Warwick Orthopaedics, Warwick
Medical School, University of Warwick, Clinical Sciences
Research Laboratories, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry
CV2 2DX, UK
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- Statistics and Epidemiology, Warwick
Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill
Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and The
University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth 6009, Western
Australia, Australia
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- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Centre
for Clinical Research, Department of Trauma
and Orthopaedic Surgery, Warener Street 7, 12683 Berlin, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Warwick Medical
School, University of Warwick, Gibbet
Hill Road, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
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- N. Parsons
- Statistics and Epidermiology, Warwick
Medical School, University of Warwick, Gibbet
Hill Road, Coventry, CV4
7AL, UK
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- Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital and The
University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth
6009, Western Australia, Australia
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- Warwick Medical School, University
of Warwick, Clinical Sciences Research Laboratories, Clifford
Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2
2DX, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Department
of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Unfallkrankenhaus
Berlin, Warener Street 7, 12683
Berlin, Germany
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- Warwick Clinical Trials Unit, University
of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry, CV4
7AL, UK
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Over a five-year period, adult patients with marginal impaction of acetabular fractures were identified from a registry of patients who underwent acetabular reconstruction in two tertiary referral centres. Fractures were classified according to the system of Judet and Letournel. A topographic classification to describe the extent of articular impaction was used, dividing the joint surface into superior, middle and inferior thirds. Demographic information, hospitalisation and surgery-related complications, functional (EuroQol 5-D) and radiological outcome according to Matta’s criteria were recorded and analysed. In all, 60 patients (57 men, three women) with a mean age of 41 years (18 to 72) were available at a mean follow-up of 48 months (24 to 206). The quality of the reduction was ‘anatomical’ in 44 hips (73.3%) and ‘imperfect’ in 16 (26.7%). The originally achieved anatomical reduction was lost in12 patients (25.8%). Radiologically, 33 hips (55%) were graded as ‘excellent’, 11 (18.3%) as ‘good’, one (1.7%) as ‘fair’ and 15 (25%) as ‘poor’. A total of 11 further operations were required in 11 cases, of which six were total hip replacements. Univariate linear regression analysis of the functional outcome showed that factors associated with worse pain were increasing age and an inferior location of the impaction. Elevation of the articular impaction leads to joint preservation with satisfactory overall medium-term functional results, but secondary collapse is likely to occur in some patients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2013;95-B:230–8.
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- P. V. Giannoudis
- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Zentrum für Klinische Forschung, Unfallkrankenhaus
Berlin, Warener Str. 7, 12683 Berlin, Germany
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- Nikea General Hospital, Department
of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mantouvalou 3 Nikea-Piraeus
18451, Greece
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Petri M, Liodakis E, Hofmeister M, Despang FJ, Maier M, Balcarek P, Voigt C, Haasper C, Zeichen J, Stengel D, Krettek C, Frosch KH, Lill H, Jagodzinski M. Operative vs conservative treatment of traumatic patellar dislocation: results of a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2013; 133:209-13. [PMID: 23138693 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-012-1639-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Patellar dislocation is a common knee injury with mainly lateral dislocations, leading to ruptures of the medial patellofemoral ligament in most of the cases. Even though several prognostic factors for patellofemoral instability have been identified so far, the appropriate therapy for patients with patellar dislocation remains a controversial issue. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcome after conservative or operative treatment in patients after first-time patellar dislocation. PATIENTS AND METHODS This randomized controlled clinical trial was designed multicentric including patients from six German orthopaedic and trauma departments. Twenty patients with a mean age of 24.6 years with first-time traumatic patella dislocation were included and randomized into either a conservative arm or an operative arm. Plain X-ray images of the knee joint (a.p. and lateral view and tangential view of both patellae) were performed in all cases prior to therapy to exclude osteochondral fragments requiring refixation. An MRI was recommended, but not compulsory. Patients were consulted after 6, 12, and 24 months with a questionnaire including the criteria of the Kujala score, recurrent dislocation, and satisfaction. RESULTS The mean Kujala score of the conservative vs operative treatment group was 78.6 vs 80.3 after 6 months (p = 0.842), 79.9 vs 88.9 after 12 months (p = 0.165), and 81.3 vs 87.5 after 24 months (p = 0.339). Redislocation rate after 24 months was 37.5 % in the conservative group and 16.7 % in the operative group (p = 0.347). Due to the small number of patients that could be included, no significant difference between the groups could be detected. We see a tendency towards better results after operative treatment. CONCLUSION Our multicentric prospective randomized controlled trial revealed no significant difference between conservative and operative treatment for patients after first-time traumatic patellar dislocation. However, a tendency towards a better Kujala score and lower redislocation rates for patients with operative treatment was observed. The small number of patients is a limiting factor of the study, leading to results without statistical significance. A meta-analysis including other study's level I data is desirable for the future.
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- M Petri
- Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Carl-Neuberg-Straße 1, 30625, Hannover, Germany.
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- M. L. Costa
- Warwick Medical School, University
of Warwick, Clinical Sciences Research Institute, Clinical
Sciences Building, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry
CV4 7AL, UK
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- Centre for Clinical Research, Department
of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Unfalkrankenhaus
Berlin, Warener Street 7, 12683
Berlin, Germany
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- Warwick Orthopaedics, Warwick Medical
School, University of Warwick, Coventry
CV2 2DX, UK
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- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and The
University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Perth
6009, Western Australia, Australia
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- Statistics and Epidemiology, Warwick
Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4
7AL, UK
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Stengel D. Operative im Vergleich zur nicht-operativen Therapie verschobener Frakturen des mittleren Klavikuladrittels. Unfallchirurg 2012; 115:1041-3. [DOI: 10.1007/s00113-012-2279-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cowan G, Herrmann K, Beer A, Arndt H, Stengel D, Mutze S. [Obligation to operate splenic injuries in polytrauma patients using MS-CT criteria]. Z Orthop Unfall 2012; 150:463-9. [PMID: 23076743 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1315066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity of multi-slice computed tomography (MS-CT) in predicting the need to operate on spleen injuries in polytrauma patients using selected grading systems; the Thompson screening test (TST) and the extended TST (ETST). PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective evaluation of 2791 patients who presented spleen injuries in polytrauma MS-CTs in the period between 12/2002 and 06/2010 was undertaken. On the basis of CT morphology, and by using the above mentioned grading systems, the probability of the need to operate on a splenic injury was defined. RESULTS From a sample of 2791 patients, an MS-CT polytrauma scan was used to identify 139 splenic injuries. In correlation with the actual interventions carried out on the spleen, the applied grading systems showed sensitivities of 91 % (TST) and 69 % (ETST) as well as specificities of 78 % (TST) and 93 % (ETST). Regarding interventions on a splenic injury, positive predictive values were 57 % (TST) and 76 % (ETST), and the accordant negative predictive values were 96 % (TST) and 91 % (ETST). Thereby we ascertained significantly lower results than Thompson et al. CONCLUSION The applied grading systems based on the findings of MS-CT do not reliably predict the need to operate on spleen injuries in polytrauma patients.
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- G Cowan
- Institut für Radiologie, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin.
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Stengel D. [Prophylaxis of thromboembolic events following hip and knee replacement: dabigatran, rivaroxaban or apixaban in comparison to enoxaparin]. Unfallchirurg 2012; 115:936-7. [PMID: 23011262 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-012-2276-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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- D Stengel
- Zentrum für klinische Forschung, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Straße 7, 12683, Berlin.
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Biberthaler P, Seifert J, Post M, Smektala R, Ottmann K, Braun A, Siebert H, Stengel D. Identifikation von Risikofaktoren anerkannter Vorwürfe von ärztlichen Behandlungsfehlern aus dem Fachgebiet Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie. Unfallchirurg 2011; 114:768-75. [DOI: 10.1007/s00113-011-2028-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Schmucker U, Seifert J, Haasper C, Lob G, Matthes G, Stengel D, Ottersbach C, Frank M, Hinz P, Ekkernkamp A, Bernickel R. [Accidents, illness and injuries involved in road haulage : consequences for medical care and prevention]. Unfallchirurg 2011; 115:1022-30. [PMID: 21607793 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-011-1988-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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This article reviews basic characteristics of road traffic crashes of heavy vehicles and the current health status of truck drivers. It summarises previous findings from research with a focus on orthopaedic diseases and injuries. These findings comprise a risky health behaviour and high prevalence of associated diseases which can be attributed to both the occupational framework and personal risk-taking behavioural patterns. These are of major importance given the increasing number of drivers and the consequences for acute care and prevention. On the other hand there is a substantial lack of medical care for the drivers on the road. Therefore this article presents the"DocStop Initiative" for medical care on the road, an initiative that runs an international network of care providers (http://www.docstop-online.eu).
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- U Schmucker
- AG Prävention von Verletzungen der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie e.V., Berlin, Deutschland.
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Koensgen D, Belau A, Sehouli J, Sommer HL, Bartz K, Markmann S, Schneidewind L, Scharf JP, Ehmke M, Stengel D, Ledwon P, Guba H, Zygmunt M, Koehler G, Mustea A. Adjuvant sequential chemo-radiation therapy in high-risk endometrial cancer: Results of a prospective, multicenter phase II study of the NOGGO. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.15_suppl.5109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Seifert J, Apostel S, Frank M, Stengel D, Ekkernkamp A. [Limits of clinical pathways. Implant-associated infections]. Orthopade 2011; 39:777-84. [PMID: 20661542 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-010-1628-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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There are at present no valid guidelines for multimodal treatment of implant-associated infections; however, based on many years of experience gathered by specialized septic surgeons and likewise specialized treatment centers, established principles do exist. Treatment planning should always take into consideration the individual comorbidity of the patient, the underlying injury, the implant, the spectrum of germs, and the patient's compliance. The concept for managing implant-associated infections comprises five pillars and can be summarized as follows: first priority is given to rapid and radical surgical eradication of the infection by débridement of all infected and non-vital or underperfused tissue. We cannot propose clinical pathways as such for implant-related infections, i.e., by specifying interdisciplinary activities, control parameters, and responsibilities for a typical patient with clearly defined disease, but we can proffer strategic concepts for diagnostic work-up and treatment as we have already described.
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- J Seifert
- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, 12683 Berlin.
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The definition of complex pelvic trauma has allowed a selection of those pelvic fracture patients with the highest mortality rate. The term complex pelvic trauma is used as a definition for pelvic fractures which are associated with serious soft tissue lesions in the pelvic region. These may include visceral and neurovascular, as well as extensive skin and muscle injuries. Haemodynamic instability particularly related to vascular injuries raises the mortality dramatically. Traumatic hemipelvectomy, which represents the worst case of a complex pelvic trauma, is associated with mortality rates of up to 60%. The pelvic study groups 1-3 of the German trauma association (DGU) and the Association for Osteosynthesis (AO) provide the worldwide largest database on pelvic injuries (group 1, 1991-1993: 1,722 patients from 10 hospitals; group 2, 1998-2002: 2,569 patients from 22 hospitals; and group 3, 2005-2007: 2,704 patients from 23 hospitals). Using this database this article reviews epidemiological data, therapy concepts, associated injuries as well as the incidence and mortality rates related to complex pelvic trauma over a 16-year time period. Special attention has been paid to complex trauma in the elderly (patients >60 years of age). An additional aim of this article is to analyze the correlation between different treatment modalities and the mortality rate of complex pelvic trauma and to investigate whether changes in the treatment of complex pelvic trauma have improved the outcome of these injuries. Taken together an increase in measures for an initial mechanical stabilization of the pelvic ring, such as the use of the pelvic C clamp, the external fixator or primary osteosynthesis was found over the 16-year observation period. In addition to stabilization of the pelvic ring, pelvic tamponade for mechanical haemostasis has been proven to be one of the most effective measures to control haemorrhaging. These treatment regimes did not differ between young patients and patients >60 years of age. Regarding the outcome of these treatment strategies only slight decreases in the mortality rate were found (pelvic study group 1: 21%; pelvic study group 2: 22%; pelvic study group 3: 18%). In all pelvic study groups the mortality rate in patients >60 years of age was found to be significantly higher than in individuals <60 years of age (pelvic study group 1: 57% versus 29.6%, pelvic study group 2: 33% versus 22.6%, pelvic study group 3: 41% versus 10.4%, p <0.05, respectively).
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- G Tosounidis
- Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum des Saarlandes, Homburg/Saar, Kirrberger Str. 1, 66424, Homburg/Saar, Deutschland.
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Icks A, Chernyak N, Bestehorn K, Brüggenjürgen B, Bruns J, Damm O, Dintsios CM, Dreinhöfer K, Gandjour A, Gerber A, Greiner W, Hermanek P, Hessel F, Heymann R, Huppertz E, Jacke C, Kächele H, Kilian R, Klingenberger D, Kolominsky-Rabas P, Krämer H, Krauth C, Lüngen M, Neumann T, Porzsolt F, Prenzler A, Pueschner F, Riedel R, Rüther A, Salize HJ, Scharnetzky E, Schwerd W, Selbmann HK, Siebert H, Stengel D, Stock S, Völler H, Wasem J, Schrappe M. [Methods of health economic evaluation for health services research]. Gesundheitswesen 2010; 72:917-33. [PMID: 20865653 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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On August 30, 2010, the German Network for Health Services Research [Deutsches Netzwerk Versorgungsforschung e. V. (DNVF e. V.)] approved the Memorandum III "Methods for Health Services Research", supported by the member societies mentioned as authors and published in this Journal [Gesundheitswesen 2010; 72: 739-748]. The present paper focuses on methodological issues of economic evaluation of health care technologies. It complements the Memorandum III "Methods for Health Services Research", part 2. First, general methodological principles of the economic evaluations of health care technologies are outlined. In order to adequately reflect costs and outcomes of health care interventions in the routine health care, data from different sources are required (e. g., comparative efficacy or effectiveness studies, registers, administrative data, etc.). Therefore, various data sources, which might be used for economic evaluations, are presented, and their strengths and limitations are stated. Finally, the need for methodological advancement with regard to data collection and analysis and issues pertaining to communication and dissemination of results of health economic evaluations are discussed.
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- A Icks
- Deutsches Diabetes Zentrum an der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Institut für Biometrie und Epidemiologie, Düsseldorf.
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Road traffic crashes pose a major threat to individuals and national health systems. Developing countries account for 48% of motorized vehicles, but for 91% of the 1.3 million fatalities per annum. While ranked ninth among the causes of disabilities adjusted life years lost in 2004, crash injuries are projected to rise to third position by 2030. This article reviews current prognoses of deaths and disabilities, the characteristics of crashes in low and middle income countries and evidence-based road safety interventions. This article is considered a wake-up call for trauma, orthopaedic, and emergency surgeons in high-income countries to join the global community in fighting the neglected yet potentially curable epidemic named road traffic injuries.
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- Abt. Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Unfallforschung Greifswald, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Sauerbruchstrasse, 17475, Greifswald.
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Herrmann G, Rademacher G, Stengel D, Mutze S. Wertigkeit des Multislice-CT-Thompson-Score zur Einschätzung der Operationspflichtigkeit von traumatischen Milzläsionen. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2010. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Böcker W, Schieker M, Stengel D, Birkenmaier C, Huber-Wagner S, Rueger J, Mutschler W. Kann die Vertebroplastie zur Behandlung osteoporotischer Wirbelkörperfrakturen noch verantwortet werden? Unfallchirurg 2010; 113:65-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00113-009-1738-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lemcke J, Meier U, Müller C, Fritsch M, Eymann R, Kiefer M, Kehler U, Langer N, Rohde V, Ludwig HC, Weber F, Remenez V, Schuhmann M, Stengel D. Is it possible to minimize overdrainage complications with gravitational units in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus? Protocol of the randomized controlled SVASONA Trial (ISRCTN51046698). Acta Neurochir Suppl 2010; 106:113-115. [PMID: 19812931 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-211-98811-4_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Overdrainage is a common complication observed after shunting patients with idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), with an estimated incidence up to 25%. Gravitational units that counterbalance intracranial pressure changes were developed to overcome this problem. We will set out to investigate whether the combination of a programmable valve and a gravitational unit (proGAV, Aesculap/Miethke, Germany) is capable of reducing the incidence of overdrainage and improving patient-centered outcomes compared to a conventional programmable valve (Medos-Codman, Johnson & Johnson, Germany). SVASONA is a pragmatic randomized controlled trial conducted at seven centers in Germany. Patients with a high probability of iNPH (based on clinical signs and symptoms, lumbar infusion and/or tap test, cranial computed tomography [CCT]) and no contraindications for surgical drainage will randomly be assigned to receive (1) a shunt assistant valve (proGAV) or (2) a conventional, programmable shunt valve (programmable Medos-Codman).We will test the primary hypothesis that the experimental device reduces the rate of overdrainage from 25% to 10%. As secondary analyses, we will measure iNPH-specific outcomes (i.e., the Black grading scale and the NPH Recovery Rate), generic quality of life (Short Form 36), and complications and serious adverse events (SAE). One planned interim analysis for safety and efficacy will be performed halfway through the study. To detect the hypothesized difference in the incidence of overdrainage with a type I error of 5% and a type II error of 20%, correcting for multiple testing and an anticipated dropout rate of 10%, 200 patients will be enrolled.The presented trial is currently recruiting patients, with the first results predicted to be available in late 2008.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
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Giannoudis PV, Nikolaou VS, Kheir E, Mehta S, Stengel D, Roberts CS. Factors determining quality of life and level of sporting activity after internal fixation of an isolated acetabular fracture. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 91:1354-9. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.91b10.22572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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We investigated whether patients who underwent internal fixation for an isolated acetabular fracture were able to return to their previous sporting activities. We studied 52 consecutive patients with an isolated acetabular fracture who were operated on between January 2001 and December 2002. Their demographic details, fracture type, rehabilitation regime, outcome and complications were documented prospectively as was their level and frequency of participation in sport both before and after surgery. Quality of life was measured using the EuroQol-5D health outcome tool (EQ-5D). There was a significant reduction in level of activity, frequency of participation in sport (both p < 0.001) and EQ-5D scores in patients of all age groups compared to a normal English population (p = 0.001). A total of 22 (42%) were able to return to their previous level of activities: 35 (67%) were able to take part in sport at some level. Of all the parameters analysed, the Matta radiological follow-up criteria were the single best predictor for resumption of sporting activity and frequency of participation.
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- P. V. Giannoudis
- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, School of Medicine University of Leeds, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Center for Clinical Research, Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin and University of Greifswald, Warenerstrasse 7, 12683, Berlin Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery University of Louisville School of Medicine, ACB, Third Floor Bridge, HSC 234 Louisville, Kentucky 40292, USA
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Sehouli J, Oskay-Özcelik G, Stengel D, Harter P, Kurzeder C, Belau A, Markmann S, Lorenz R, Mueller L, Lichtenegger W. 8002 What is the best schedule of Topotecan? – weekly versus routine 5-day schedule in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer – a randomized, multicenter trial of the North-Eastern German Society of Gynaecological Oncology (TOWER). EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71524-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Sehouli J, Oskay-Oezcelik G, Stengel D, Harter P, Kurzeder C, Belau A, Belau A, Markmann S, Lorenz R, Mueller L, Lichtenegger W. Topotecan weekly versus routine 5-day schedule in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (TOWER): A randomized, multicenter trial of the North-Eastern German Society of Gynecological Oncology (NOGGO). J Clin Oncol 2009. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.5553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5553 Background: In women with platinum-resistant recurrent ovarian cancer, weekly administration of topotecan (Tw) may be equally effective, but better tolerated than conventional 5-day dosing (Tc). We conducted a randomized multicenter trial to validate this assumption. Methods: The trial was pre-registered at clinicaltrials.gov ( NCT00170677 ). Women with platinum-resistant ovarian and fallopian tube cancers or primary peritoneal carcinoma, and measurable or assessable disease (GCIG criteria) were randomized to receive either Tw (d1,8,15/q28d, 4 mg/m2) or Tc (d1–5/q21d, 1.25 mg/m2). The predefined stopping rule, based on the primary endpoint of best CA-125 or tumor response, was not reached (presented at ASCO 2007, Abstract 5526). This permitted the accrual of 194 patients, 154 of whom could be assessed for CA-125 or tumor response (SD + CR + PR). We also compared progression-free (PFS) and overall survival (OS), as well as toxicity between trial groups. Results: Mean age was 61.8 (SD 9.8) years, and 59 women were on third-line treatment. Patients received a total of 809 cycles of chemotherapy. Demographic baseline characteristics, tumor stages and grades, and previous lines of chemotherapy were well balanced between treatment groups. There were 35 / 75 (47%) and 45 / 79 (57%) responses in the Tw and Tc groups, respectively (risk ratio [RR] 1.22, 95% CI 0.89–1.66). Median PFS and OS did not differ markedly between both regimens (3.2 versus 4.4 months, hazard ratio [HR] 1.30, 95% CI 0.96–1.77 and 9.8 versus 10.0 months, HR 1.08, 95% CI 0.77–1.52). The risk of grade III/IV hematological toxicity was significantly lower in the Tw group (anemia: RR 0.35, p = 0.007, neutropenia: RR 0.38, p = 0.0001, thrombopenia: RR 0.23, p = 0.0004). Conclusions: Weekly administration of topotecan shows no substantial difference in endpoints of effectiveness compared to conventional dosing, but is associated with a significantly lower likelihood of severe hematological toxicity. Weekly topotecan should be considered as a possible treatment alternative in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer because of its favourable benefit-risk-profile. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- J. Sehouli
- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Horst Schmidt Klinikum, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital, Ulm, Germany; University Hospital, Greifswald, Germany; University Hoospital, Rostock, Germany; Praxis, Braunschweig, Germany; Onkologische Schwerpunktpraxis Leer und Emden, Leer und Emden, Germany
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Frank M, Schmucker U, Zach A, Hinz P, Stengel D, Ekkernkamp A, Matthes G. Harm set, harm get: Hand injuries caused by vole captive bolt devices. Forensic Sci Int 2008; 176:258-62. [DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2007.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2007] [Revised: 06/13/2007] [Accepted: 09/22/2007] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Stengel D, Müller N, Kloos C, Ristow M, Wolf G, Müller UA. Behandlungserfolge 2 Jahre nach einem ambulanten strukturierten Schulungs- und Behandlungsprogramm für Patienten mit Diabetes mellitus Typ 2 (DM2) ohne Insulinbehandlung. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1076323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Einsiedel T, Becker C, Stengel D, Schmelz A, Kramer M, Däxle M, Lechner F, Kinzl L, Gebhard F. [Do injuries of the upper extremity in geriatric patients end up in helplessness? A prospective study for the outcome of distal radius and proximal humerus fractures in individuals over 65]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2007; 39:451-61. [PMID: 17160740 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-006-0378-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2005] [Accepted: 03/17/2006] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In a prospective study 104 patients >or=65 years with distal radius fractures (DRF; n=52) and proximal forearm fractures (PHF; n=52) were followed up for a period of 4 months after injury. As an inception- cohort study, influence on treatment pattern was not part of the examination. A total of 53% of the DRF and 74% of the PHF patients underwent surgery. There were no significant changes in the ability of daily living management (IADL) with either fracture form. Functional outcome was better in PHF than DRF patients. PHF patients showed a high incidence in "fear of falling" throughout the whole study, whereas fear of falling rose significantly in DRF patients. 4% of DRF and 9.6% of PHF patients died during the observation period, while 6% of DRF and even 17% of PHF patients had to give up their own housekeeping. One third of both patient groups did not receive physiotherapy. In only 12% of DRF and 6% of PHF patients was osteoporosis treated. In both groups of patients there was a significant worsening in the ability of walking after injury, leading to two or more new falls in 24% of DRF and 28% of PHF patients.
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- T Einsiedel
- Abteilung für Unfall-, Hand-, Plastische und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstrasse 9, 89075, Ulm, Germany.
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Stengel D, Neugebauer EA, Meenen NM. [Outcomes research: definitions, methods and challenges in trauma and orthopaedic surgery]. Unfallchirurg 2007; 110:792-6. [PMID: 17823782 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-007-1317-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Besides basic, illness- and patient-oriented research, outcomes research is regarded as the fourth pillar of modern health care systems. Outcomes research investigates both the desirable and adverse effects of medical and surgical interventions under day-to-day conditions. METHOD Because of rigorous entry criteria and selection of eligible subjects, the efficacy of a certain treatment derived from clinical experiments (i.e. classic randomized trials) may not necessarily be transferred to common patient populations or clinical settings. Apart from efficacy, a valuable (thus reimbursable) diagnostic or therapeutic procedure must prove its effectiveness in clinical practice as well. Demanding study designs are necessary to model effectiveness and to separate the observed intervention-related effects from bias and confounding. RESULTS Registries and pragmatic randomized trials may represent the most appropriate modalities to establish outcomes research in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Good examples for interventions still needing proof of effectiveness are kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty, navigated surgery, damage control, interlocking implants and bone growth factors. Revealing over- and undersupply, generating negative lists (i.e. interventions of questionable or almost nil effectiveness) and integrating patients as co-therapists requires networking between hospitals and private practitioners. CONCLUSION Also, since outcomes research is a societal need, its development and funding must be ensured by all providers and payers of health care services.
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- D Stengel
- Zentrum für Klinische Forschung, Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Warener Strasse 7, 12683, Berlin, Deutschland.
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Sehouli J, Oskay-Oezcelik G, Stengel D, du Bois A, Markmann S, Loibl S, Wilke J, Nugent A, Belau A, Lichtenegger W. Topotecan weekly versus routine 5-day schedule in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (TOWER): A randomized, two-stage phase-II study of the North-Eastern German Society of Gynaecological Oncology (NOGGO). J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.5526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5526 Background: Optimizing the therapeutic index (that is, maintaining drug effectiveness while reducing toxicity) is a major goal in chemotherapy for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. Early phase-I/II studies suggest that weekly topotecan (T) might be effective and apparently better tolerated than the established 5-day regimen. As yet, no randomized comparison of both regimes was attempted. To prove the hypothesis of an improved therapeutic index with weekly T, we conducted a randomized, multicenter, two-stage phase-II trial, and herein present the data of the planned interim analysis. Methods: Pts with platinresistent ovarian and fallopian tube cancers or primary peritoneal carcinoma, measurable or assessable disease (GCIG-CA-125 response criteria), were eligible. Pts were randomized to receive either weekly T (d1,8,15/q28d, 4 mg/m2) or T from d1–5/q21d at a dose of 1.25 mg/m2. According to Gehan’s two-stage-design, both arms were handled as independent studies. Overall response rate (CR + PR) was defined as primary study endpoint, secondary endpoints of the interim analysis were toxicity and safety. Results: 28 pts in the weekly and 21 pts in the conventional group, enrolled at 38 centers form the basis of this report. 230 cycles of chemotherapy were evaluated for toxicity analyses. Median age was 61 years (range, 36 - 82 years). Demographic baseline characteristics, including tumor stage and grade were well balanced between treatment arms. There were 2/28 and 5/21 responses in weekly and the conventional arm, respectively (Risk Ratio [RR] 0.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.06 - 1.40, p=0.122). The risk of early treatment termination due to tumor progression (RR 1.39, 95%CI 0.75 - 2.56), haematological (RR 0.20, 95% CI 0.01 - 3.97) or non- hematological toxicities (RR 1.96, 95% CI 0.18 - 20.83) did not differ significantly between groups. The only three events of neutropenic fever occurred in the conventional arm (RR 1.70, 95% CI 0.99 - 1.16). Conclusions: Weekly T is well tolerated and potentially active. The second stage of this study will require additional 46 patients each arm. Complete enrolment is expected to be accomplished in May 2007. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- J. Sehouli
- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- University Hospital Charite, Berlin, Germany; Horst-Schmidt Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany; University Hospital Rostock, Rostock, Germany; University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany; Medical Hospital Fürth, Fürth, Germany; University Hospital Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany; University Hospital Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Porzsolt F, Stengel D, Sigle J, Eisemann M. Von „Tischlern” und „Bettlern”: Sie sollten voneinander lernen. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2007; 132:1000-3. [PMID: 17457785 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-979371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- F Porzsolt
- Klinische Okonomik, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Frauensteige 6, 89075 Ulm
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Matthes G, Horvath V, Seifert J, Ptok H, Stengel D, Schmucker U, Ekkernkamp A, Hinz P. Oldie but goldie: Bristow-Latarjet procedure for anterior shoulder instability. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2007; 15:4-8. [PMID: 17429108 DOI: 10.1177/230949900701500102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyse the functional and radiological outcomes of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure in patients with recurrent anterior glenohumeral instability. METHODS Records of 29 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Date of first dislocation, injury mechanism, and number of recurring dislocations before and after surgery were recorded. The overall function and stability of the shoulder was evaluated. RESULTS 24 (83%) of the glenohumeral instabilities were caused by trauma. The mean number of recurring dislocations was 8 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0-18); one patient had had 40 recurrences. No dislocation ensued postoperatively. The overall functional outcome was good, with a mean Rowe score of 90 points (95% CI, 78-100). Scores of 17 (59%) of the patients were excellent, 7 (24%) were good, 3 (10%) were fair, and 2 (7%) were poor. CONCLUSION The Bristow-Latarjet procedure is a good surgical treatment for recurrent anterior-inferior instability of the glenohumeral joint.
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- G Matthes
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
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Lorenz D, Gäbel W, Redtenbacher M, Weissenhofer W, Minzlaff M, Stengel D. Randomized clinical trial comparing bipolar coagulating and standard great saphenous stripping for symptomatic varicose veins. Br J Surg 2007; 94:434-40. [PMID: 17385181 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.5727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Background
Typical side-effects of saphenous stripping for symptomatic varicose veins include painful thigh haematomas, which a new bipolar coagulating electric vein stripper (EVS) may reduce.
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In a randomized, single-blind trial at three vascular centres, 99 patients were assigned to EVS and 101 to conventional stripping. The primary outcome was postoperative pain at rest and following physical exercise (climbing stairs). Haematomas were quantified by ultrasonography. Further endpoints were duration of postoperative compression, sick leave and quality of life (measured by the Chronic Lower Limb Venous Insufficiency Questionnaire (CIVIQ) and Short Form 36 (SF-36®)).
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Mean resting visual analogue scale for pain 24 h after surgery was 1·6 in the EVS group and 3·3 in the conventional stripping group (mean difference 1·7, 95 per cent confidence interval (c.i.) 1·4 to 1·9, P < 0·001). Mean ratings following exercise were 3·3 and 5·5 (mean difference 2·3, 95 per cent c.i. 2·0 to 2·6, P < 0·001) respectively. No patient in the EVS group had a measurable thigh haematoma, compared with 74 patients after conventional stripping (P < 0·001). The EVS significantly decreased the length of compression therapy and sick leave, and produced superior CIVIQ and SF-36 ratings.
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The EVS was safe and effective in avoiding painful haematomas following varicose vein surgery.
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- D Lorenz
- DLM Medizin Projectmanagement, Fachbach, Germany.
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PURPOSE Accompanying abdominal injuries are frequent in multiply injured patients and are a common cause of death. A search of the literature was performed focusing on key aspects of initial surgical procedures in abdominal injury. METHODS Literature was searched utilizing PubMed Medline, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Clinical Trials, and the German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information (DIMDI) database. The articles were classified according to the level of evidence following the suggestions of the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine. RESULTS Vertical laparotomy should be favored for the initial surgical therapy of abdominal injury. Especially in instable patients, principles of "damage control surgery" should be applied. In case of hollow organ injury, a primary anastomosis should be made whenever possible. A hand suture is most suitable for this. DISCUSSION Non-surgical treatment of blunt abdominal injury is gaining in importance. However, if a surgical intervention is recommended, especially in hemodynamic, instable patients, damage control principles should be favored.
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- G Matthes
- Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Sauerbruchstrasse, 17475 Greifswald.
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Stengel D, Lefering R. [Clinical studies in accident surgery. III: p-values and confidence intervals]. Unfallchirurg 2006; 109:793-6. [PMID: 16944076 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-006-1148-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- D Stengel
- Zentrum für klinische Forschung, Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Unfallkrankenhaus, Warener Strasse 7, 12683 Berlin, Deutschland.
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Rübberdt A, Feil R, Stengel D, Spranger N, Mutze S, Wich M, Ekkernkamp A. [The clinical use of the ISO-C(3D) imaging system in calcaneus fracture surgery]. Unfallchirurg 2006; 109:112-8. [PMID: 16437245 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-005-1015-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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We compared in a prospective study including 82 patients treated with ORIF of an intraarticular calcaneus fracture the quality of fluoroscopy, intraoperatively Iso-C(3D) and postoperative CT-scans. Therefore the posterior facet of the calcaneus (PFOC) was divided into three sectors. Joint steps and fracture gaps were detected by two independent investigators and statistically analysed. Another focus was to evaluate if the findings due to intraoperatively Iso-C(3D) assessment performed by the surgeon were correct and subsequently influenced the surgical procedure. There were no statistically differences between the Iso-C(3D)- and CT findings concerning joint steps or fracture gaps in PFOC sectors I-III. With fluoroscopy an assessment of the PFOC sectors I and II was not possible. In six cases (7.3%), intraoperative reduction was redone after performing an Iso-C(3D) scan. In ten cases, 12 malpositioned screws were replaced (12.2%/14.6%). These results suggest that intraoperative 3D Iso-C(3D) imaging provides a high diagnostic reliability. By careful assessment of the images the surgeons receive information which could lead to a change of the operative strategy.
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- A Rübberdt
- Klinik für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Unfallkrankenhaus, Berlin.
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Sehouli J, Sommer H, Klare P, Stauch M, Zeimet A, Paulenz A, Steck T, Riedel H, Keil E, Stengel D, Kuznik A, Lichtenegger W. A randomized multicenter phase III trial of topotecan monotherapy versus topotecan + etoposide versus topotecan + gemcitabine for second-line treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.5030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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5030 Background: Topotecan combined with etoposide (GINECO 1998) and gemcitabine (NOGGO 2001) proved effective for second-line treatment of recurrent ovarian cancer. It is, however, unclear whether combined treatment improves survival and tumor control compared to topotecan alone. Methods: Women with recurrent ovarian cancer after primary surgery and platinum therapy were enrolled in an open-label randomized phase-III trial at 93 German institutions. Stratifying for treatment-free intervals (TFI) of less or more than 12 months, subjects were centrally allocated to topotecan 1.25 mg/m2/d (TM), topotecan 1.0 mg/m2/d plus oral etoposide 50 mg/d (TE) on day 6–12, or topotecan 0.5 mg/m2/d plus gemcitabine (TG) 800 mg/m2/d1 and 600 mg/m2/d8 every three weeks. Local institutional review boards approved this study, and all patients provided written informed consent. With 145 subjects each arm, this study yielded 90% power to detect a Hazard Ratio (HR) of 0.60 in overall survival (OS) at a two-sided alpha of 0.01. We employed Cox regression for primary endpoint analysis, and addressed progression-free survival (PFS) and toxicity descriptively. Results: Between September 1999 and November 2004, 3036 courses were administered to 505 patients (mean age 60.4 [SD 11.3] years), 208 of whom had a TFI <12 months. Women assigned to TM, TE, and TG received a median of 6.7 (range, 0–10), 6.2 (0–9), and 5.4 (1–42) cycles. Median OS after TM, TE, and TG was 17.8, 17.8, and 15.3 months. Setting TM as the reference, HRs for OS with TE and TG were 1.13 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.87–1.47) and 1.07 (95% CI 0.80–1.43, p = 0.590). HRs for PFS with TE and TG versus TM were calculated at 0.84 (95% CI 0.66–1.07) each. Subgroup analysis suggested enhanced PFS among subjects with TFI ≥12 months who received TE (HR 0.62, 95% CI 0.42–0.91) or TG (HR 0.68, 95% CI 0.46–1.01) rather than TM. TE produced higher CTC grade 3/4 hematotoxicity than TM or TG, with cumulative incidences of 24.4% (95% CI 20.2–29.0%), 16.0% (95% CI 11.9–20.9%), and 14.7% (10.6–19.5%). Conclusions: This large RCT does not provide evidence that combined treatment performs generally better than topotecan monotherapy in recurrent ovarian cancer. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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- North-Eastern German Society of Gynecologic Oncology, Berlin, Germany
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Sehouli J, Oskay-Ozcelik G, Kühne J, Stengel D, Hindenburg HJ, Klare P, Heinrich G, Schmalfeldt B, Mertens H, Camara O, Lichtenegger W. Biweekly pegylated liposomal doxorubicin in patients with relapsed ovarian cancer: results of a multicenter phase-II trial. Ann Oncol 2006; 17:957-61. [PMID: 16600975 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdl079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The obvious benefit of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD) for tumour control in recurrent ovarian cancer is frequently offset by severe palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (PPE). There is evidence that dose reduction from 50 to 40 mg/m(2) reduces the incidence of PPE without compromising cytotoxic activity. We set out to investigate whether biweekly application further improves the therapeutic index of PLD. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients with recurrent ovarian cancer after surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy with platinum and taxane compounds were eligible to participate in this multi-institutional phase II study. PLD was administered at a dose of 20 mg/m(2) every two weeks. Eligible patients had ECOG performance status of < or =2, and sufficient organ function. We employed an optimized two-stage design to test the hypothesis that biweekly application of PLD reduces the frequency of grade III and IV PPE from 25% to 10%. Response and survival were addressed descriptively. RESULTS Between October 2001 and February 2004, 64 patients with median age of 59 (range 38-81) years were recruited onto this trial. We evaluated 553 (median 7, range 1-25) courses of PLD treatment. Most patients were in their third or fourth line of chemotherapy. PPE was noted in 30 patients (47.6%), but only three participants progressed to grade 3 severity (4.7%, 95% confidence interval 1.0-13.1%). Partial response, stable disease, and tumour progression were observed in 5, 13, and 24 patients, respectively. Median overall and progression-free survival were 18.2 (range, 1.4-34.0) and 4.3 (range 0.5-22.3) months. CONCLUSIONS Biweekly PLD may reduce the incidence of PPE while retaining efficacy in relapsed ovarian cancer. Our data support the need for a randomized trial to strengthen these assumptions.
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- J Sehouli
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Charité University Medical Center, Berlin., Germany.
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Stengel D, Görzer E, Schintler M, Legat FJ, Amann W, Pieber T, Ekkernkamp A, Graninger W. Second-line treatment of limb-threatening diabetic foot infections with intravenous fosfomycin. J Chemother 2006; 17:527-35. [PMID: 16323442 DOI: 10.1179/joc.2005.17.5.527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Diabetic foot infections (DFI) expanding to bones and joints are associated with a poor prognosis of limb salvage. The bactericidal epoxide fosfomycin accumulates in inflamed soft and bone tissue, and may represent a potential treatment option for targeting severe DFI. Fifty-two patients (35 men, 17 women, mean age 62.9 +/- SD 9.2 years) with limb-threatening DFI (that is, Wagner grade 3 and higher) were enrolled in a multi-center compassionate use program of fosfomycin. Twenty-two patients (42.4%) had unsuccessfully been pretreated with other antimicrobials. Besides standard treatment (topical wound care and surgical debridement), eligible subjects received a combination of 8 to 24 g fosfomycin daily, and a conventional antibiotic agent, usually a beta-lactam compound. Treatment duration averaged 14.4 +/- 8.3 days. Limb-sparing surgery was possible in 48 patients (92.3%, 95% confidence interval 81.5-97.9%). Only four participants faced mild drug-related side effects (nausea, rash). Logistic regression analysis showed a trend towards better results with prolonged treatment, whereas a dose increase above 12 g daily did not affect outcomes. In DFI being resistant to conventional antibiotic agents, intravenous fosfomycin offers an effective treatment choice that may increase the likelihood of limb preservation. The present data warrant a larger comparative trial to stabilize effect estimates.
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- D Stengel
- Center for Clinical Research, Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Greifswald, Germany.
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Stengel D, O'Reilly S, O'Halloran J. Contaminants and pollutants. The Ecology of Transportation: Managing Mobility for the Environment 2006. [DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-4504-2_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Wei W, Holvoet P, De Keyzer D, Stengel D, Durand H, Cambien F, Ninio E. Th-W48:7 Porcine plasma PAF-acetylhydrolase: Physiology upon diet hyperlipidemia. A surrogate model of human atherosclerosis. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(06)81863-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Matthes G, Seifert J, Bogatzki S, Steinhage K, Ekkernkamp A, Stengel D. [Age and survival likelihood of polytrauma patients. "Local tailoring" of the DGU prognosis model]. Unfallchirurg 2005; 108:288-92. [PMID: 15812668 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-005-0929-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Age is one of five prognostic parameters identified based on data of the trauma registry of the German Association for Trauma Surgery (DGU). We asked ourselves if the suggested prognostic model provides the same predictive power of data from an independent hospital. Furthermore, we investigated whether age itself or age-associated comorbidity causes an unfavorable prognostic effect. METHODS The investigation was based on data of 103 multiply injured patients (67 male, 36 female, mean age 35,4+/-SD 19,0 years, ISS 36,8+/-10,9). Data were collected prospectively following the guidelines of the trauma registry of the German Association for Trauma Surgery. Based on documented comorbidities, a risk calculation was performed using the ASA classification. Correlation between age and ASA was analyzed using Spearman's method. The prognostic value of the original model in our patient pool with or without ASA classification, possible interactions, and the discriminatory power of the model were estimated using logistic regression. RESULTS Attributable mortality was 31,7% (95% CI 22,7-41,7%). Age, ISS, GCS and ASA were included into the final logistic model. Odds ratios of the origin model were reproducible nearly identical in our patinet pool (OR: age 1,048; ISS 1,066; GCS 0,822). In spite of the fact that we have found a strong correlation between age and ASA-Classification (rho=0,60, p<0,0001) there was no prognostic value of comorbidity. CONCLUSION The suggested prognostic model based on multicenter data evaluation can be applied to a single center with only minimal loss of discriminatory power. In this context, age seems to have a prognostic value independent of comorbidity.
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- G Matthes
- Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität, Greifswald.
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AIM Because of the low prevalence, there is poor evidence on the effective management of bone and joint infections of the carpus and metacarpus. We therefore studied the outcomes of patients undergoing surgical treatment at our department. METHOD We conducted a retrospective study on all patients operated on because of osteomyelitis of the carpus and metacarpus between January 1998 and June 2004. Main study endpoint were the infection control rate at end of treatment and at time of follow-up. RESULTS Of eleven subjects (nine men, two women) with a median age of 43 years (range, 19 to 79 years) serial débridement with temporary wound closure and surgical fixation proved successful in ten cases. We identified causative pathogens in ten cases (S. aureus: n = 3, P. aeruginosa: n = 3, mixed: n = 4) by intraoperative biopsy. Eight subjects received local or free tissue flaps. A 73 year old man died in hospital. Follow-up information was available for eight patients after a median of 19.5 months (range: 3 to 61 months). Seven of them did not show signs of recurrent infection. CONCLUSION Adhering to accepted standards of treating osteomyelitis, satisfactory control rates in carpal and metacarpal infection can be achieved while salvaging the hand.
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- Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin, Abteilung für Hand-, Replantations- und Mikrochirurgie
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Stengel D, Seifert J, Braatz F, Beneker J, Ekkernkamp A, Matthes G. [Modelling critical information measurement traumatic surgery decisions. "Sequential Information Appraisal Module (SIAM)"]. Unfallchirurg 2005; 108:551-8. [PMID: 15973552 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-005-0935-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We studied the quality and quantity of information leading to the emergency physician's decision to intubate severely injured patients on scene. Our aim was to assess intuitive aspects of clinical decision making. The experiment involved three different phases, with a fourth phase examining retest reliability. We used trauma register data from 98 patients. Based on various parameters (physiological data, injury assessment on scene, definite injury pattern), three emergency surgeons were requested to decide on the need for endotracheal intubation.We applied multivariate logistic regression to estimate the likelihood of intubation given certain clinical characteristics or combinations of characteristics. We compared the participants' decisions to those made by "true" emergency physicians on scene. Kappa statistics marked inter-observer agreement beyond chance. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was the only single predictor of intubation in the ideal test setting (area under the receiver operating characteristics curve [AUC] >98%) as well as on scene (AUC 0.85, 95% confidence interval 0.78-0.92). There was no difference between the discriminatory features of the single item GCS and complex multivariate models that included anatomically defined injury scales (best model in phase 2: AUC 0.96, best model in phase 3: AUC 0.98). Overall inter-observer agreement was substantial in phase 1 (kappa=0.74), fair to moderate in phase 2 (kappa=0.49) and slight to fair in phase 3 (kappa=0.23). Retest reliability ranged from 51% to 91%. Doctors give priority to only a small part of the information available in deciding for or against a particular intervention.
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- Abteilung für Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald.
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