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Bliek L, Braun E, Melchert F, Warnecke P, Schlapp W, Weimann G, Ploog K, Ebert G. Präzisionsmessungen des quantisierten Hall-Widerstandes und Bestimmung der Feinstrukturkonstanten. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/phbl.19830390608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Hadji P, Ziller M, Kieback D, Dornoff W, Tessen H, Menschik T, Kuck J, Melchert F, Hasenburg A. Effects of exemestane and tamoxifen on bone health within the Tamoxifen Exemestane Adjuvant Multicentre (TEAM) trial: results of a German, 12-month, prospective, randomised substudy. Ann Oncol 2009; 20:1203-9. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdn762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Neises M, Sabok Sir M, Strittmatter HJ, Wischnik A, Melchert F. Influence of Age and of Different Operative Methods on the Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer. Oncol Res Treat 2009. [DOI: 10.1159/000218447] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Strittmatter HJ, Pollow K, Voges G, Melchert F. Östrogen, Gestagen und Androgen-Rezeptoren im urogenitalen Gewebe der Frau. Aktuelle Urol 2008. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1058244] [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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Laessig D, Vehling-Kaiser U, Stemmler HJ, Fasching P, Melchert F, Koelbl H, Stauch M, Scharl A, Morack G, Heinemann V. Evaluation of gemcitabine plus carboplatin in pretreated, metastatic breast cancer patients: Final analysis of a phase II trial. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.1074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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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1074 Background: There is an increasing proportion of metastatic breast cancer patients (pts) who have been exposed to anthracyclines and taxanes either during perioperative treatment or during intial therapy of metastatic disease. The efficacy of gemcitabine plus cisplatin has been consistently demonstrated in several trials. This study evaluates the combination of gemcitabine plus carboplatin as a treatment option for intensively pretreated breast cancer pts. Methods: Metastatic breast cancer pts were treated with gemcitabine (1,000 mg/m2 iv on days 1 and 8) and carboplatin (AUC 4 iv on day 1) in a 3-week regimen. The trial was performed as a 2-stage phase II study according to the optimal design described by Simon (p0 = 0.1, p1 = 0.3, a = 0.05, β = 0.1) with overall remission rate (according to RECIST) as the primary objective. Results: 39 pts were recruited, median age was 60 years (29–77 yrs): median Karnofsky performance status was 90% (range, 70–100%), 77% of pts were ER- and/or PR-positive, and 28% of pts presented with Her-2 overexpression (IHC 3+ or FISH-positive). 87% of pts had visceral metastasis and 79.5% had =2 sites of metastasis. All patients had received prior chemotherapy and 92% of pts had received prior anthracyclines (87%) and/or taxanes (67%). Prior endocrine therapy had been applied to 77% of patients. Median follow-up time was 13.2 months (1–27 months) during which 207 treatment cycles were documented with a median number of 5 cycles per pt (range 1–12). A CR was observed in 1 pt, a PR in 11 pts for an overall remission rate of 31% (95%-CI: 17–48%). Stable disease was documented in 12 pts (31%) resulting in a disease control rate of 61.5%. Median time to remission was 2.6 months (1.3–5.1 months), median time to progression was 4.9 months (95%CI, 2.6–6.7 months), and overall survival was 13,2 months (95% CI, 8.7–16.7 months). Grade 3–4 leucopenia (NCI-CTC) was observed in 64%, neutropenia in 51%, thrombocytopenia in 49%, and anemia in 10% of pts. Conclusion: Gemcitabine plus carboplatin is an effective and well tolerated treatment option in intensively pretreated breast cancer pts. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- D. Laessig
- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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- University of Munich - Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinkum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuremberg, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mannheim gGmbH, Mannheim, Germany; Universitätsklinikum Mainz, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany; Helios-Klinik, Berlin, Germany
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher U, Bauer L, Scheda A, Fleckenstein K, Keller A, Herskind C, Steil V, Melchert F, Wenz F. P93 Long-term toxicity of an intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) boost using low energy X-rays during breast conserving surgery (BCS). Breast 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(07)70158-3] [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: 11/28/2022] Open
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Laessig D, Stemmler H, Vehling-Kaiser U, Fasching P, Melchert F, Kölbl H, Stauch M, Maubach P, Scharl A, Morack G, Meerpohl H, Weber B, Kalischefski B, Heinemann V. Gemcitabine and Carboplatin in Intensively Pretreated Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer. Oncology 2007; 73:407-14. [DOI: 10.1159/000136796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2007] [Accepted: 12/05/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher U, Bauer L, Scheda A, Fleckenstein K, Keller A, Herskind C, Steil V, Melchert F, Wenz F. 2025. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.07.427] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Laessig D, Vehling-Kaiser U, Fasching P, Melchert F, Koelbl H, Stauch M, Maubach P, Scharl A, Stemmler J, Heinemann V. Gemcitabine plus carboplatin for patients with pretreated, metastatic breast cancer: A phase II trial. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.10635] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10635 Background: In search for treatment regimens which can be applied in anthracycline- and taxane-pretreated patients, the combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin was shown to be effective in several trials. To improve on tolerability and handling of the regimen, cisplatin was replaced by carboplatin in the present trial. Methods: Patients with intensively pretreated, metastatic breast cancer (age 18 to 70 years) and measurable disease were treated with gemcitabine (1000 mg/m2 iv on days 1 and 8) and carboplatin (AUC 4 iv on day 1) in a 3-week regimen. The trial was performed as a 2-stage phase II study according to the optimal design described by Simon (p0 = 0.1, p1 = 0.3, α = 0.05, β = 0.1) with overall remission rate (according to RECIST) as the the primary objective. Results: Of 39 recruited patients (median age: 60 years, range 29 to 77 years) response data are available from 35 patients. A positive hormone receptor status was observed in 77% of patients, and 31% of patients were Her-2 overexpressing. All patients had received prior chemotherapy, and 49% of patients had been subjected to 2 or more treatment regimens for metastastatic disease. Prior treatment consisted of anthracyclines (87%), alkylating agents (77%), taxanes (67%), and antimetabolites (62%). Prior endocrine therapy had been applied to 77% of patients. At the time of evaluation, a total of 183 treatment cycles were documented with a median number of 5 cycles per patient (range 1 to 11). Treatment is presently ongoing in 8 patients. A CR was observed in 1/35 patients, a PR in 8/35 patients for an overall remission rate of 26% (95%-CI: 12% to 43%). Stable disease was documented in 49% (17/35) of patients. Median time to progression was 4.9 months (95%-CI: 2.9 to 6.8 months). In 39 evaluable pts, CTC grade 3/4 leukopenia was observed in 22/2 pts, neutropenia in 14/8 pts, anemia in 3/0 pts, and thrombocytopenia in 11/8 pts. Treatment delays and/or dose reductions were performed in 49% of cycles. Conclusion: Gemcitabine in combination with carboplatin is an effective combination for second- or third-line treatment in patients with metastatic breast cancer. [Table: see text]
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- D. Laessig
- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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- University of Munich, Munich, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Landshut, Germany; Klinikum der Universitaet Erlangen, Nuernberg, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany; Universitaetsklinikum, Mainz, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Kronach, Germany; Onkologische Praxis, Ingolstadt, Germany; Klinikum St. Marien, Amberg, Germany
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher US, Herskind C, Bauer L, Melchert F, Wenz F. Long-term follow-up after intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) for breast cancer. J Clin Oncol 2006. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2006.24.18_suppl.10594] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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10594 Background: IORT for breast cancer with new treatment modalities is becoming increasingly important. In our department IORT is delivered by a mobile x-ray source (Intrabeam) producing isotropic 50 kV x-ray fields. Because this treatment modality includes single high doses to the normal breast tissue, careful evaluation of early and late toxicity is mandatory. Methods: Between 2/02 and 12/05 161 patients received IORT either as a tumour-bed boost (103) before 46 Gy external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) or as partial breast irradiation (58). Median age was 64.6 years (35–95), median tumour size was 15 mm (1–45). Spherical applicators (2.0 -5.0 cm diameter) were inserted into the tumourbed, giving a single dose of 20 Gy. Follow-up (f/u) included physical examination and ultrasound 1 week, 2 months, then every 6 months after therapy and mammography at yearly intervals. Radiobiological modelling of the expected spatial distribution of late reaction was done for typical cases using the linear-quadratic model with special consideration of relative biologic effectiveness, spatial dose distribution and dose rate. Results: Mean (f/u) time was 22 months. Minor postoperative side effects included erythema (5%), delayed wound healing (4%), mastitis (1%) and hematoseroma (4%). A fibrotic induration of the tumour bed was observed in 9, 18, 22, 23 and 26% of the patients at 2, 6 12, 24 and 36 month (f/u). Reoperation was required in 2 patients after 10 and 12 months, one mastectomy due to a fibrotic change of the whole breast and one local drainage of a fat necrosis. Conclusions: Although 2/3 of the patients were treated with a combination of IORT and EBRT, acute reactions in all patients were mild. Predominant late effect was an induration of the tumour bed which slowly began to resolve 1–3 years after therapy. The low level of clinically late reactions observed so far is in agreement with radiobiologic predictions from radiobiological modelling. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Fürstenberg NV, Weigel M, Schaible T, Melchert F. Problematik der pränatalen Diagnose bei der angeborenen Zwerchfellhernie. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-920827] [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] Open
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher U, Herskind C, Bauer L, Melchert F, Wenz F. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) using low-energy x-rays as tumour-bed boost in breast cancer patients. J Clin Oncol 2005. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.883] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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- Univ Hosp Mannheim, Univ Heidelber, Mannheim, Germany; Univ Hosp, Mannheim, Germany
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- Univ Hosp Mannheim, Univ Heidelber, Mannheim, Germany; Univ Hosp, Mannheim, Germany
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- Univ Hosp Mannheim, Univ Heidelber, Mannheim, Germany; Univ Hosp, Mannheim, Germany
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- Univ Hosp Mannheim, Univ Heidelber, Mannheim, Germany; Univ Hosp, Mannheim, Germany
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher U, Bauer L, Melchert F, Wenz F. P64 Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) as a boost in patients with early breast cancer. Breast 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/s0960-9776(05)80102-x] [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: 11/30/2022] Open
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Elsen C, Rivas-Echeverria C, Pahl L, Wallinger R, Melchert F, Volz J, Frühauf J. Vitamin E Status im Schwangerschaftsverlauf bei Risikoschwangeren der PROPER (Prevention of Preeclampsia with Riboflavin) Studie in Tanzania und Venezuela. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-923271] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Pahl L, Wallinger R, Elsen C, Rivas-Echeverria C, Hannak D, Volz J, Melchert F, Frühauf J. Aus der PROPER (Prevention of Preeclampsia with Riboflavin) Studie: Untersuchung der B-Vitamine bei Schwangeren in Tanzania und Venezuela. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2005. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-923236] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Kraus-Tiefenbacher U, Scheda A, Bauer L, Melchert F, Wenz F. Intraoperative radiotherapy (IORT) as a boost in patients with early breast cance. J Clin Oncol 2004. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.90140.695] [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: 11/20/2022] Open
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- U. Kraus-Tiefenbacher
- University Heidelberg, Department of Radiooncology, Mannheim, Germany; University Heidelberg, Department of Gynecology, Mannheim, Germany
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- University Heidelberg, Department of Radiooncology, Mannheim, Germany; University Heidelberg, Department of Gynecology, Mannheim, Germany
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- University Heidelberg, Department of Radiooncology, Mannheim, Germany; University Heidelberg, Department of Gynecology, Mannheim, Germany
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- University Heidelberg, Department of Radiooncology, Mannheim, Germany; University Heidelberg, Department of Gynecology, Mannheim, Germany
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- University Heidelberg, Department of Radiooncology, Mannheim, Germany; University Heidelberg, Department of Gynecology, Mannheim, Germany
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MESH Headings
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Brachytherapy/instrumentation
- Breast Neoplasms/pathology
- Breast Neoplasms/radiotherapy
- Breast Neoplasms/surgery
- Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/pathology
- Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/radiotherapy
- Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic/surgery
- Carcinoma, Ductal/pathology
- Carcinoma, Ductal/radiotherapy
- Carcinoma, Ductal/surgery
- Carcinoma, Lobular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Lobular/radiotherapy
- Carcinoma, Lobular/surgery
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Equipment Design
- Feasibility Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Mastectomy
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/pathology
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/radiotherapy
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/surgery
- Neoplasm Staging
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Reoperation
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- U Kraus-Tiefenbacher
- Abteilung für Radiologie, Department of Radiation Oncology, Universitätsklinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany.
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Faas-Fehervary P, Lauinger-Lörsch E, Bauer L, Zieger W, Melchert F. Wassergeburt: Mikrobielle Belastung von Wasser und Neonaten sowie postpartale Infektionsrate von Mutter und Kind. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-818201] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Faas-Fehervary P, Schwarz K, Knitza R, Melchert F. Kaiserschnitt auf Wunsch – Eine Umfrage unter Gynäkologinnen/en in Baden-Württemberg im Jahre 2002. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-818122] [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: 10/20/2022]
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- J. Volz
- Klinikum Mannheim of the University of Heidel‐ berg Mannheim Germany
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- Klinikum Mannheim of the University of Heidel‐ berg Mannheim Germany
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- Klinikum Mannheim of the University of Heidel‐ berg Mannheim Germany
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Stähle C, Melchert F, Weigel M. [Investigation of a fetal heart-rate pattern that shows a reduced oscillation amplitude]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2003; 207:110-3. [PMID: 12891470 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-40974] [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: 10/27/2022]
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A fetal heart-rate pattern that has a reduced oscillation amplitude may indicate a physiological fetal dormant period but could also be an indication of fetal hypoxemia. In some rare cases such a fetal heart rate-pattern can be an indicator of cerebral or cardial fetal malformation or of an intoxication caused by sedative drugs. Our patient is a 32-year-old Para III in the phase of 29 weeks and 3 days gestation. Upon admission to the clinic, the fetal heart-rate pattern showed a reduced oscillation amplitude, and there were no signs of fetal movement. The ultrasound examination gave us no reason to suspect fetal malformation, and the results of the Doppler ultrasonography were also normal. However, although the patient had denied taking any medication at all, the results of an toxicological blood test confirmed our suspicion of benzodiazepine intoxication. Throughout the night the fetal heart-rate pattern was continuously measured, and in the early hours of the morning, after breaking down of the oxazepam medication, a normalization of the fetal heart-rate pattern was observed. This case report definitively demonstrates that Doppler ultrasonography is a valuable method for assessing any uncertainty regarding a fetal heart-rate pattern.
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- C Stähle
- Universitäts-Frauenklinik Mannheim, Fakultät für klinische Medizin der Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Mannheim
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Beck G, Melchert F, Weigel M. [Family planning and pregnancy with thalassemia major]. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2003; 207:66-70. [PMID: 12740749 DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-39150] [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: 10/27/2022]
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We present the case of a young Italian woman with thalassemia major and describe a series of complications such as infertility, fetal growth restriction, difficult intubation, and cardiac decompensation that occurred in the course of family planning, pregnancy, and the puerperal period. By review of the literature and based on own experiences, we show how the preconceptional consultation and the care during a pregnancy, especially the individualized planning of delivery, can be optimized. The intensive and interdisciplinary care by obstetricians and internists is very important.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Cesarean Section
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Family Planning Services
- Female
- Fetal Growth Retardation/diagnosis
- Fetal Growth Retardation/therapy
- Heart Failure/diagnosis
- Heart Failure/therapy
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/diagnosis
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/genetics
- Infertility, Female/diagnosis
- Infertility, Female/therapy
- Male
- Patient Care Team
- Preconception Care
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/diagnosis
- Pregnancy Complications, Hematologic/therapy
- Prenatal Care
- Puerperal Disorders/diagnosis
- Puerperal Disorders/therapy
- Ultrasonography, Doppler
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal
- beta-Thalassemia/diagnosis
- beta-Thalassemia/genetics
- beta-Thalassemia/therapy
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- G Beck
- Universitäts-Frauenklinik Mannheim
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Zieger W, Meckies J, Eichler H, Melchert F, Bugert P. Is prenatal HLA typing of uncultured amniocytes before the collection of related allogenic cord blood helpful? Arch Gynecol Obstet 2003; 267:230-2. [PMID: 12592425 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-002-0337-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2002] [Accepted: 04/23/2002] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The collection of related allogenic cord blood is gaining increasing importance in families with one child affected by haematopoietic disease. Within a family, there is only a 25% chance of a full HLA match between siblings. 50% of all collected cord blood samples cannot be used because of poor quality. Because of this, the determination of HLA type is useful for planning the collection of related allogenic cord blood transplants. We studied whether HLA typing is possible during late pregnancy if amniocentesis has not been performed during the first trimester. HLA -A, -B and -DRB loci were detected in amniotic fluid, as well as in corresponding cord blood and maternal blood using PCR-SSP. For the first time, HLA typing was performed from uncultured amniocytes. Unambiguous results were obtained from all samples. Fetal HLA-genotype in amniotic fluid was confirmed by typing results from corresponding cord blood. HLA typing of uncultured amniocytes during late pregnancy is a reliable and fast method. For the first time, prenatal HLA typing by amniocentesis after week 38 of gestation is possible in less than 8 h and without fetal risk.
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- W Zieger
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Clinical Medicine Mannheim, Theodor-Kutzer-Ufer 1-3, 68167 Mannheim, Germany.
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von Minckwitz G, Loibl S, Brunnert K, Kreienberg R, Melchert F, Mösch R, Neises M, Schermann J, Seufert R, Stiglmayer R, Stosiek U, Kaufmann M. Adjuvant endocrine treatment with medroxyprogesterone acetate or tamoxifen in stage I and II endometrial cancer--a multicentre, open, controlled, prospectively randomised trial. Eur J Cancer 2002; 38:2265-71. [PMID: 12441263 DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(02)00378-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 10/27/2022]
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Endometrial cancer is a hormone-dependent disease and therefore an adjuvant hormonal therapy might improve the outcome in the early stages of the disease. Between 1983 and 1989, we conducted a randomised trial of 388 patients who received either medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) (n=133) or tamoxifen (n=121) orally for 2 years, or were observed only (n=134) after surgical therapy. The aim was to evaluate whether an adjuvant treatment can improve disease-free and overall survival rates. After a median follow-up period of 56 months (range 3-199 months), we observed no differences in the disease-free and overall survival rates for the tamoxifen group compared with the control or the MPA group. Side-effects were more frequent and severe in the MPA-group than in the tamoxifen group. In patients with early endometrial cancer, adjuvant endocrine treatment did not significantly improve the outcome. However, tamoxifen did have some beneficial effects on coexisting morbidity.
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- G von Minckwitz
- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt/Main, Germany
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Endothelins (ET) are potent vasoconstrictive peptides originally isolated from vascular endothelial cells. Their biological effects are mediated through two different receptors, the endothelin-1 (ET-1)-selective endothelin receptor subtype ETA and the non-selective receptor subtype ETB. ET-1 protein has been found in human ovarian follicular fluid and ET-1 mRNA expression has been demonstrated in ovarian tissue. These findings indicate that the endothelin-system participates in the modulation of ovarian function, probably acting in an autocrine/paracrine manner. In the current study we used freshly aspirated, luteinized human granulosa cells (hGC) representing an in vitro model of the early corpus luteum. By means of RT-PCR and immunocytochemistry we investigated whether luteinized human granulosa cells express ETA and ETB receptors. Specific amplification products of ETA transcripts were detected in all samples investigated. In contrast, only after using a three-fold amount of ETB reverse transcripts we were able to demonstrate specific, but weak amplification products. In addition, immunocytochemical staining for ETA but not for ETB was found in granulosa cell preparations. The present study provides clear evidence that human granulosa cells predominantly express ETA receptor subtype mRNA and protein hinting to its possible role in follicle maturation and corpus luteum formation.
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- M Gentili
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Heidelberg, Germany.
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Fehervary P, Busch P, Zieger W, Melchert F. Passagere Hemiparese bei Typ-1-Diabetes im Wochenbett. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2001. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17391] [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: 10/17/2022] Open
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Förster C, Bechtold I, Melchert F. [Clinical use of the birth simulation program "Anapelvis 2.0" for prediction of feto-maternal disproportion]. Zentralbl Gynakol 2001; 123:465-8. [PMID: 11562812 DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-17246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The birth simulation program Anapelvis 2.0 was developed to predict feto-maternal disproportion in order to avoid the unfavourable accompanying phenomena of a secondary caesarean section. - PATIENTS AND METHODS The system was used in 71 patients of the Women's Hospital of the University of Mannheim during the period 01. 01. 1999 to 28. 02. 2001. These women were prone to feto-maternal disproportion according to their obstetrical history or to clinical findings. They were informed about the possibility of a computed birth simulation which was carried out in accordance with a standardized scheme. - RESULTS 87.3 % of all patients followed the suggestion of the birth simulation in their decision concerning birth planning. In 76.1 % of the evaluated cases the delivery process was correctly predicted. - DISCUSSION Even though the computed birth simulation has not yet been finally evaluated, it represents a source of important information for birth planning which numerous patients appreciate. It is essential for the acceptance and validity of the procedure to inform the patient comprehensively and to generate exact pelvimetric and fetometric data.
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- C Förster
- Universitäts-Frauenklinik Mannheim, Germany.
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Römer A, Weigel M, Zieger W, Melchert F. Veränderungen der Zervixreife und Geburtsdauer nach geburtsvorbereitender Akupunkturtherapie. Das Mannheimer Schema - Prenatal Acupuncture: Effects on Cervical Maturation and Duration of Labor -. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2000. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-8028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 10/17/2022] Open
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Volz J, Volz-Köster S, Kanis S, Klee D, Ahlert C, Melchert F. Modulation of tumor-induced lethality after pneumoperitoneum in a mouse model. Cancer 2000; 89:262-6. [PMID: 10918154] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND To the authors' knowledge, a generally accepted approach to prevent increased intraabdominal tumor implantation after laparoscopic cancer surgery does not exist. METHODS One week after establishing an ovarian carcinoma cell line in black mice intraabdominally (n = 156), a carbon dioxide pneumoperitoneum (Group 1: n = 78) was administered. The effect of this procedure on tumor-induced lethality and the therapeutic effect of mitoxantrone and taurolidin mixed with heparin and sodium chloride was investigated. The different drugs were added immediately after the release of the pneumoperitoneum and after 48 hours. The 78 control animals received the drugs at the same time without preexisting pneumoperitoneum. Survival time was registered. RESULTS The survival time was reduced significantly in all pneumoperitoneum groups compared with the corresponding control group without pneumoperitoneum. The effect of mitoxantrone on survival time (mean, 62.08 days) was diminished significantly by the application of a pneumoperitoneum (mean, 34.27 days). Taurolidine/heparin appeared to have a positive effect on survival time only in the case of a previous pneumoperitoneum (mean of 21.12 days vs. mean of 16.04 days in the pneumoperitoneum control group; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS The induction of a pneumoperitoneum appears to decrease survival time by increasing tumor cell growth and decreases the efficacy of intraperitoneal chemotherapy. The effects of pneumoperitoneum appear to be reduced by the use of heparin/taurolidine, which theoretically blocks extracellular matrix binding domains and inhibits the production of interleukin-1.
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- J Volz
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Mannheim, Faculty of Clinical Medicine of the University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Beichert M, Buchholz B, Weigel M, Martini M, Breitkreutz R, Melchert F. [Prenatal care of a HIV-1-positive pregnancy and birth]. Zentralbl Gynakol 1999; 121:549-52. [PMID: 10612225] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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Mother-to-child (vertical) transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) is now the main route of infection in HIV-positive children. Without any medical measures and avoiding breastfeeding the rate of vertical HIV-1-transmission is 15-20% in Europe. The rate of vertical HIV-transmission in the German centers is today approximately 2%. This low risk is the result of interdisciplinary prenatal care, antiretroviral therapy according to the individual risk profile as well as cesarean section before onset of labor, and antiretroviral treatment of neonates in the centers.
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Labeit D, Melchert F. P-204. Uterus cDNA gene expression library is able to detect new giant proteins in the ultrastructure of myometrium. Hum Reprod 1999. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_3.243] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Weigel M, Obermüller N, Gentili M, Gretz N, Melchert F. P-243. The cell-specific expression of the angiotensin II-receptor type 2 (AT2) and its functional significance in the mature rat ovary. Hum Reprod 1999. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/14.suppl_3.262-a] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rinn K, Melchert F, Rink K, Salzborn E. Ionisation in H+-He+collisions using an improved beam-pulsing technique for measuring the formation of He2+. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1999. [DOI: 10.1088/0022-3700/19/22/014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Hoffmann G, Pollow K, Weikel W, Strittmatter HJ, Bach J, Schaffrath M, Knapstein P, Melchert F, Pollow B. Urokinase and plasminogen activator-inhibitor (PAI-1) status in primary ovarian carcinomas and ovarian metastases compared to benign ovarian tumors as a function of histopathological parameters. Clin Chem Lab Med 1999; 37:47-54. [PMID: 10094378 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.1999.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 12/21/2022]
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Ninety-eight patients with histologically confirmed ovarian tumors (77 primary ovarian carcinomas of stages T1 to T3 according to the postoperative histopathological classification pTNM classification, 14 ovarian metastases of various origins and seven benign ovarian tumors) were investigated with regard to the concentration of urokinase-type plasminogen activator (uPA) and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) in membrane extracts of tumors. The results were correlated with the clinical course and with histopathological findings. With more advanced stage of primary ovarian carcinomas, there was a highly significant rise in the membrane concentrations of both uPA and PAI-1. However, increasing dedifferentiation of the tumors correlated only with uPA, but not with PAI-1. There was no correlation between the number of steroid receptors for estradiol and progesterone and the content of uPA or PAI-1 in the primary ovarian carcinomas. In the 14 ovarian metastases of different origins incluced in the study, the contents of uPA and PAI-1 were comparable to those of primary ovarian carcinomas. Compared with the malignant ovarian tumors, the median uPA and PAI-1 concentrations in the membrane fraction were 2.5-6 fold lower (highly significant) in the group of seven benign tumors. A cut-off value of 4.8ng/mg pellet protein for a prognostically favorable (< 4.8) or unfavorable course (> 4.8) could be determined for uPA (p = 0.0392) but not for PAI-1 on the basis of the Kaplan and Meier survival curves in the malignant primary ovarian carcinomas.
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- G Hoffmann
- St. Josef's Hospital, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Weigel M, Gentili M, Schmidt R, Schleich HG, Melchert F. R-220. Renin synthesis in human granulosa cells. Hum Reprod 1997. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/12.suppl_2.329-b] [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: 11/12/2022] Open
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Köster S, Volz J, Leweling H, Melchert F. Operationstrauma und Postaggressionsstoffwechsel: Laparoskopie versus Laparotomie. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 1997. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023037] [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] Open
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Mueck AO, Melchert F, Deuringer FU, Roemer T, Seeger H, Lippert TH. P304 Transdermal estradiol replacement using chlor-madinone acetate as sequential progestogen. Maturitas 1996. [DOI: 10.1016/s0378-5122(97)81495-8] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Clinical observations during recent years describe the increased occurrence of rapid intraperitoneal metastases and an impairment of prognosis if a malignant tumour was operated laparoscopically. It is not known whether the observed induction of intraabdominal metastases after laparoscopic surgery in the result of an inadequate surgical procedure with spillage of tumour cells into the abdominal cavity or whether pneumoperitoneum-induced changes of the peritoneal milieu promote tumour growth. An animal model was established to examine the effect of a CO2-pneumoperitoneum on the intraperitoneal growth of tumour cells. Six week old nude mice were divided into 4 groups of 15 animals each. A CO2-pneumoperitoneum was induced by a micro-hysteroflator with an intraperitoneal pressure of 6 mmHg for 90 minutes in groups 2 and 4. Two different tumour cell lines, suspended in 2 ml of Ringer's solution for homogeneous spread of the cells, were injected i.p.. The control groups 1 and 3 received the tumour cells without pneumoperitoneum induction of a CO2-pneumoperitoneum resulted in an increasing seeding rate of tumour cells and provoked a significant increase in the number and size of intraabdominal metastases. Laparoscopic surgery of malignancies is therefore contraindicated.
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- S Köster
- Universitäts-Frauenklinik Mannheim, Fakultät für Klinische Medizin, Universität Heidelberg
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In a prospective randomised study we investigated the possibilities of a 3 D-video system in comparison to a 2 D-video system in operative laparoscopy. On 76 patients the following operations were performed: enucleation of fibroids, extirpation of ovarian cysts, fimbrioplasty, tubo-tubal anastomosis and Burch's procedure via preperitoneal access. For microsurgical procedures of the adnexae the new 3 D-technology shows advantages in compared to the standard 2 D-laparoscopy. In these operations the operating area is naturally limited, and hence the disadvantages of the 3 D-technology like limited depth of focus are not important. The 3 D-system allows a very good visualisation even of small structures and safe and exact handling. For surgery of the uterus or larger tumours of the adnexae, the new technology is unsuited.
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- S Köster
- Universitäts Frauenklinik Mannheim, Fakultät für klinische Medizin, Universität Heidelberg
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Neises M, Soedradjat F, Strittmatter HJ, Wischnik A, Melchert F. [Quality of life of over 60-year-old patients with breast and uterine carcinoma, 5 years after primary operation]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 1996; 29:136-42. [PMID: 8689467] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In the 5-year follow-up period, we studied the quality of life of 145 patients who were at least 60 years old at the time of primary operation. Of the patients, 70 women had breast cancer and 75 endometrium cancer. We used the questionnaire "short form health survey: medical outcomes study". The areas which were analyzed were stress due to therapy, body image/femininity and social contacts. The Karnofsky-Index was determined by the physician. In both groups, most stress was felt due to the operation and at the first knowledge of the diagnosis. In the area of emotional stress 1/3 of the patients of both groups declared continuous stress due to feelings of fear, helplessness and passivity. In the area of body image/femininity half the patients with breast cancer and 2/3 with endometrial cancer felt stress. In the area of social contact 2/3 of the patients felt uncertainty in contact with others and this led to social retreat in 1/3 of the women. The Karnofsky-Index of all patients was between 50-100%. Our study supports the view that older patients with cancer should also be offered psychosocial counseling.
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- M Neises
- Frauenklinik Klinikum der Stadt Mannheim
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Volz J, Köster S, Weiss M, Schmidt R, Urbaschek R, Melchert F, Albrecht M. Pathophysiologic features of a pneumoperitoneum at laparoscopy: a swine model. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996; 174:132-40. [PMID: 8571996 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70385-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine local and systemic reactions of the body to a pneumoperitoneum to elucidate potential dangers and risks of laparoscopic procedures. STUDY DESIGN Laparoscopy was performed on 25 pigs. The pigs were divided into five groups by level of intraabdominal pressure (14 and 18 mm Hg) and gas used (carbon dioxide and air). The effects of the pneumoperitoneum on cardiopulmonary condition and the peritoneal milieu were observed. These effects should be the result of various changes as the mechanical, ventilatory, cellular, hormonal, and immunologic levels. RESULTS In this animal study marked changes in the peritoneal milieu were observed, and we demonstrated that these changes were dependent on the gas used, intraabdominal pressure, and duration of application. Locally these changes are manifest in the development of severe peritoneal acidosis, hypercapnia, and the release of various mediators. Systemic changes, in particular cardiopulmonary changes, also depend on the intraabdominal pressure and the gas used. CONCLUSION During conventional pneumoperitoneum the peritoneum might change to a large extent so that the development of new risks are possibly encouraged. A reduction in intraabdominal pressure with the use of carbon dioxide as the insufflation gas should result in normal acid-base balance.
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- J Volz
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Mannheim, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Zieger W, Leveringhaus A, Pilch H, Wischnik A, Melchert F. [Uterine rupture during induced abortion with prostaglandins in the second trimester]. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 1995; 55:592-8. [PMID: 8543135 DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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: 01/31/2023] Open
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Based on our own experiences and on the literature of the past 14 years the variety of the presenting symptoms in patients suffering from ruptured uterus during the second trimenon are discussed. focussing especially on the first symptoms of a so-called "silent" uterus rupture. A 41-year old second gravida, first para--the healthy full-term child was delivered by Caesarean section--suffered a "silent" uterus rupture after termination of pregnancy at 20th/21st weeks' gestation. As more than 50 per cent of patients with "silent" uterus rupture are diagnosed with considerable delay, early and repeated ultrasound examinations should be performed in all patients with unexplained symptoms or if despite abortion induction for several days no progression of birth occurs. In an artificially induced abortion, prostaglandins should be topically applied to enhance cervix ripening, preferably as a biphasic treatment (first for cervix ripening, later induction of contractions). It is not yet clear whether a single or total dose reduction of prostaglandins used in labour induction in the second trimenon may help to prevent uterus rupture in patients at risk. Predisposing risk factors must be taken into account before applying prostaglandins. Uterus rupture should always be considered as differential diagnosis if problems occur in patients after induced abortion in the second trimenon.
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- W Zieger
- Frauenklinik im Klinikum Mannheim, Universität Heidelberg
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Kaufmann M, von Minckwitz G, Brunnert K, Kreienberg R, Melchert F, Mösch R, Neises M, Schermann J, Schmid H, Seeger F, Seufert R, Staiger H, Stiglmayer R, Stosiek U. 64. Tamoxifen does not promote tumour progression in surgically treated endometrial cancer. Breast 1995. [DOI: 10.1016/0960-9776(95)90156-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Wu W, Cocke CL, Giese JP, Melchert F, Raphaelian ML, Stöckli M. Observation of direct ionization of He by highly charged ions at low velocity. Phys Rev Lett 1995; 75:1054-1057. [PMID: 10060194 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.75.1054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Weigel M, Friese K, Strittmatter HJ, Melchert F. Measuring the thickness--is that all we have to do for sonographic assessment of endometrium in postmenopausal women? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1995; 6:97-102. [PMID: 8535924 DOI: 10.1046/j.1469-0705.1995.06020097.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
Abstract
For sonographic assessment of the endometrium in postmenopausal women, measurement of the maximum thickness is used in many cases as the sole criterion. The cut-off values stated in the literature, however, vary considerably. This prospective study examined 200 female patients in order to ascertain the value of echomorphology in addition to endometrial biometry. Up to an overall endometrial thickness of 3 mm, we observed only histologies without any pathological findings, whereas from an endometrial thickness of 10 mm upwards, only polyps, hyperplasias and carcinomas were found. In more than a third of our patients, the endometrial thickness was between 3 and 10 mm where the structure of the endometrium could reflect the possible histological finding: homogeneity, low echo and a sonographically depictable central echo between symmetrical endometrial leaves were an indication for absence of pathological findings, whereas heterogeneity and high echogenicity were pointers for pathological changes. In contrast to the sole measurement of endometrial thickness in the postmenopause, the combined metric and morphological parameters improve not only the predictability of pathological findings but, above all, the selectivity of the vaginosonographic assessment of the endometrium in postmenopausal women.
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Affiliation(s)
- M Weigel
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Germany
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Weigel M, Friese K, Melchert F. [The sonographic assessment of the female genitalia. Abdominal and vaginal sonography compared]. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 1995; 120:1047-50. [PMID: 7628317 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1055443] [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: 01/26/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- M Weigel
- Frauenklinik, Fakultät für Klinische Medizin, Universität Heidelberg
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