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Vitale V, Bindi F, Briganti A, Bonelli F, Parietti C, Sgorbini M. Evaluation of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid from donkeys using four different cytological stains: A pilot study. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 135:105035. [PMID: 38423373 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) cytology is used for the diagnosis of non-infectious lower airway inflammation in equids. Discrepancies have been reported in the differential cell count when different staining methods were used both in humans and horses. The objective of this study was to compare the results of BALF cytology in donkeys using four different staining methods: modified May-Grunwald Giemsa (mMGG), Diff-Quick (DQ), Toluidine blue (TB) and Perls Prussian blue (PPB). Nine healthy Amiata female donkeys were enrolled. The BAL procedure was performed as previously described and pairs of cytocentrifuged BALF slides were stained with each method. No differences between mMGG and DQ were found for macrophages, neutrophils, and eosinophils, while differences were found in mast cell count between DQ vs.TB, but not between mMGG vs. DQ or mMGG vs. TB. Finally, no differences were obtained in the differential count for hemosiderophages comparing mMGG, DQ and PPB. The mMGG appears to be an excellent stain for the identification of all possible cell types, including mast cells in the BALF of donkeys. DQ, if used alone, may lead to inappropriate identification of mast cells. These results are consistent with the literature on BALF staining methods in horses.
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- V Vitale
- Universidad CEU-Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, 46115 Alfara del Patriarca, Valencia, Spain.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, 56122 San Piero a Grado, Pisa, Italy
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Bindi F, Vezzosi T, Sala G, Freccero F, Marmorini P, Bonelli F, Sgorbini M. Evaluation of a smartphone electrocardiograph in healthy foals and comparison to standard base-apex electrocardiography. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:1227-1232. [PMID: 37947988 PMCID: PMC10998801 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10206-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Smartphone-based technology for ECG recording has recently spread as a complementary tool for electrocardiographic screening and monitoring in adult horses and in other animal species. The present study aimed to assess the feasibility and accuracy of a smartphone-based ECG in healthy foals. This was a prospective observational study (authorization n. 45,865/2016) including 22 foals aged less than 21 days. A reference standard base-apex ECG (rECG) was acquired, and a smartphone ECG (sECG) was recorded immediately after by using a smartphone-based single lead electrocardiograph. All ECG tracings were evaluated in a blind fashion by a single board-certified cardiologist, who judged whether the tracings were acceptable for interpretation and performed ECG measurements and diagnosis. The Spearman correlation coefficient, the Cohen's k test and the Bland-Altman test were used to assess the agreement between sECG and rECG. All sECG tracings were acceptable for interpretation. All foals showed sinus rhythm on both rRCG and sECG tracings, with perfect agreement in heart rate classification (κ = 0.87; p < 0.001). No clinically relevant differences were found in the assessment of waves and intervals duration. Concerning P wave and QRS complex polarity, the percentage of agreement between rECG and sECG was 78% and 83%, respectively. About ECG tracing quality, rECG and sECG showed a substantial agreement (κ = 0.624; p < 0.001). In conclusion, the smartphone-based ECG device tested in the present study recorded good quality single-lead ECG tracings in foals, reliable for heart rate and ECG measurements, but different polarity of P waves and QRS complexes was found in some foals in comparison to rECG.
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- Francesca Bindi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, Università degli Studi di Bologna, Bologna, 40064, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, via Livornese, San Piero a Grado, 56122, Italy
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Vernaccini M, Bindi F, Bonelli F, Nocera I, Sgorbini M. Hematology and clinical chemistry in mule foals from birth to two months of age: A preliminary study. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 132:104977. [PMID: 38048853 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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In horses and donkeys, age-related changes in hematological and biochemical parameters preclude the use of normal values of adults in the evaluation of foals. This study aimed to obtain data on hematological and biochemical parameters of mule foals from birth up to the second month of life and to assess age-related changes in order to determine if dedicated reference ranges are required in younger animals. Blood samples from seven healthy mule foals were obtained at birth before colostrum consumption, 24 h, 48 h of life, and then weekly until the second month of life. Results were expressed as mean and standard deviation or median, minimum, and maximum values if showing non-gaussian distribution. Kruskal-Walls and Dunn tests were used to verify the differences among sampling times. Significance was set at P < 0.05. Red blood cell count, packed cell volume and hemoglobin decreased from 24 h to one week of age. Mean corpuscular volume and mean corpuscular hemoglobin decreased over the first month. White blood cells increased from birth to seven days of life. Aspartate amino transferase increased while alkaline phosphatase decreased in the first week of life. Urea, creatinine, and lactate decreased, while glucose concentrations increased at 24 h. Ionized calcium and magnesium and total sodium and potassium showed no changes. In mule foals, several laboratory parameters may be the same or intermediate, lower or higher than in equine or donkey foals, but also compared to all other adult species. The preliminary results suggest that for mule foals, age influences hematological and biochemical parameters.
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- Matilde Vernaccini
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, via Livornese snc, San Piero a Grado, Pisa 56122, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, via Livornese snc, San Piero a Grado, Pisa 56122, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, via Livornese snc, San Piero a Grado, Pisa 56122, Italy
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- Health Center, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa 56127, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", University of Pisa, via Livornese snc, San Piero a Grado, Pisa 56122, Italy
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Bindi F, Vernaccini M, Bonelli F, Nocera I, Fanelli D, Sgorbini M. Apgar Score, Clinical, Hemato-Biochemical, and Venous Blood Gas Parameters in a Cohort of Newborn Mule Foals: Preliminary Data. J Equine Vet Sci 2023; 130:104917. [PMID: 37696367 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104917] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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] [Received: 05/28/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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The study aimed to assess Apgar scores and collect data on clinical, hemato-biochemical, and venous blood gas parameters in seven mules during their first 48 hours of life. Apgar scores, heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), body temperature (BT), body weight (BW), time to achieve sternal recumbency, stand, nurse, and pass meconium were recorded. Blood samples were collected at birth (T0), 6 (T6), 12 (T12), 24 (T24), 48 (T48) hours of life. Data distribution was verified and differences in laboratory parameters over time assessed. One foal had an Apgar score of 6/8, thus excluded from the statistical analysis. Three foals had an Apgar score of 7/8, three had a score of 8/8. All foals showed suckling reflex within 20 minutes and raised the head within 1 minute; six foals reached sternal recumbency within 2 minutes. Times to stand and nurse were 38.7 ± 13.4 and 72.3 ± 30.5 minutes, respectively. Five foals passed meconium spontaneously in 416.3 ± 401.8 minutes. The mean HR, RR, and BT values were 92 ± 16.1 bpm, 50.2 ± 5.9 bpm, and 37.6 ± 0.3°C, respectively. Creatinine and lactate decreased from birth to 48 hours. Blood glucose increased from 12 hours. Mg increased from 12 to 24 hours. Compared to horses and donkeys, mules showed an intermediate BW, shorter time to stand and nurse, longer time to pass meconium, intermediate HR and lower RR. Compared to donkey mules showed lower BT. Other dissimilarities from the parental species were found in laboratory parameters. Our findings emphasize the need for reference ranges for a comprehensive evaluation of newborn mules.
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- Francesca Bindi
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", Pisa, Italy.
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- Institute of Life Sciences, Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", Pisa, Italy.
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Veterinary Teaching Hospital "Mario Modenato", Pisa, Italy.
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Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Bellanova G, Chiarugi M, Mingoli A, Olivero G, Ribaldi S, Tugnoli G, Basilicò S, Bindi F, Briani L, Renzi F, Chirletti P, Di Grezia G, Martino A, Marzaioli R, Noschese G, Portolani N, Ruscelli P, Zago M, Sgardello S, Stagnitti F, Miniello S. A systematic review on the use of topical hemostats in trauma and emergency surgery. BMC Surg 2018; 18:68. [PMID: 30157821 PMCID: PMC6116382 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-018-0398-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A wide variety of hemostats are available as adjunctive measures to improve hemostasis during surgical procedures if residual bleeding persists despite correct application of conventional methods for hemorrhage control. Some are considered active agents, since they contain fibrinogen and thrombin and actively participate at the end of the coagulation cascade to form a fibrin clot, whereas others to be effective require an intact coagulation system. The aim of this study is to provide an evidence-based approach to correctly select the available agents to help physicians to use the most appropriate hemostat according to the clinical setting, surgical problem and patient's coagulation status. METHODS The literature from 2000 to 2016 was systematically screened according to PRISMA [Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses] protocol. Sixty-six articles were reviewed by a panel of experts to assign grade of recommendation (GoR) and level of evidence (LoE) using the GRADE [Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation] system, and a national meeting was held. RESULTS Fibrin adhesives, in liquid form (fibrin glues) or with stiff collagen fleece (fibrin patch) are effective in the presence of spontaneous or drug-induced coagulation disorders. Mechanical hemostats should be preferred in patients who have an intact coagulation system. Sealants are effective, irrespective of patient's coagulation status, to improve control of residual oozing. Hemostatic dressings represent a valuable option in case of external hemorrhage at junctional sites or when tourniquets are impractical or ineffective. CONCLUSIONS Local hemostatic agents are dissimilar products with different indications. A knowledge of the properties of each single agent should be in the armamentarium of acute care surgeons in order to select the appropriate product in different clinical conditions.
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- Osvaldo Chiara
- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- Emergency Surgery Unit, State University of Pisa, Cisanello Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Trauma Surgery Unit-Department of Surgery-Emergency Surgery Department Policlinico Umberto I-Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, State University of Torino, Turin, Italy
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- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- General Surgery and Pancreatic Surgery Unit, State University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Honorable Chief- Emergency Surgery, Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Emergency and Transplant Surgery, State University of Bari, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Sciences-State University of Brescia, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit- Policlinico S. Pietro, Ponte San Pietro, Bergamo, Italy
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- General Surgery-Trauma Team, State University of Milano, Niguarda Hospital Milano, Piazza Benefattori dell’Ospedale, 3, 20162 Milan, Italy
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- State University of Rome “La Sapienza”-Polo Pontino, Latina, Italy
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Solej M, Martino V, Mao P, Enrico S, Rosa R, Fornari M, Destefano I, Ferrarese AG, Gibin E, Bindi F, Falcone A, Ala U, Nano M. Early versus delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. MINERVA CHIR 2012; 67:381-387. [PMID: 23232475] [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: 06/01/2023]
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AIM Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, currently the gold standard treatment for cholelithiasis, has been extended to treating acute cholecystitis as well. However, operation timing remains controversial. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare our data on the timing of surgery for early and delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis. METHODS From January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010, 508 laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures were performed, 149 of which for acute cholecystitis: 122 operations were defined as early (performed within 72 hours of symptom onset) and 27 as delayed (72 hours to 9 days from symptom onset). RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in operating time, conversion or complications rates between early and delayed procedures. The total length of hospital stay was longer for patients who had undergone a delayed procedure. The success rates were similar irrespective of the surgeon's level of experience. CONCLUSION Patients operated on for acute cholelithiasis between 72 hours and up to 9 days after symptom onset may benefit similarly as from an earlier operation. Delayed laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholelithiasis is a feasible and safe procedure that compares favorably with early laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- M Solej
- Section of General Surgery, Department of Oncology, University of Turin, San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Orbassano, Italy
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Di Quirico R, Di Tano V, Cornacchia R, Orfanelli R, Leonio L, Bindi F. [Major burn: proposal of synthetic prehospital and hospital protocols]. G Chir 2008; 29:177-179. [PMID: 18419985] [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: 05/26/2023]
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The Authors describe the utility of comprehensive protocols for the treatment of major burns and the adoption of these for the initial and correct management of burns by prehospital and hospital emergency staff.
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- R Di Quirico
- UO Medicina e Chirurgia d'Accettazione e d'Urgenza, Presidio Ospedaliero, Atri
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Kallis P, Batrick N, Bindi F, Mascaro G, Chatzis A, Keogh BE, Parker DJ, Treasure T. Pacing thresholds of temporary epicardial electrodes: variation with electrode type, time, and epicardial position. Ann Thorac Surg 1994; 57:623-6. [PMID: 8147631 DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(94)90555-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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We compared the variation in pacing thresholds of two widely used temporary pacing electrodes at different epicardial sites in 67 patients after coronary artery operations performed with either cardioplegia or ventricular fibrillation. In 33 patients, a bare, braided pacing wire (DW) was placed on the right ventricle and a Medtronic localized epicardial electrode (MED), on each ventricle. In the other 34 patients, the DW wire was placed on the right atrium and a MED electrode, on each atrium. Pacing thresholds were measured at the time of placement; at 1 hour, 6 hours, and 12 hours postoperatively; and daily for 4 days. The pacing thresholds (mean +/- standard error of the mean) at implantation were as follows: DW wire = 0.93 +/- 0.08 V and MED electrode = 0.63 +/- 0.1 V in the ventricles and DW = 1.28 +/- 0.18 V and MED = 0.65 +/- 0.09 V in the atria. On the fourth postoperative day, the pacing thresholds were DW = 2.08 +/- 0.21 V and MED = 1.19 +/- 0.22 V in the ventricles and DW = 2.33 +/- 0.29 V and MED = 1.04 +/- 0.09 V in the atria. The pacing thresholds of both types of wire increased significantly over time, but this deterioration was more pronounced with the braided wire both on the ventricle and on the atrium. The pacing threshold patterns were not affected by chamber side or mode of myocardial preservation. The braided ventricular wire failed to capture after 24 hours in 9 of 30 patients, whereas the localized epicardial electrode captured in all instances (p < 0.001).(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- P Kallis
- Cardiothoracic Unit, St. George's Hospital, London, England
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Eighteen months after graft surgery to the posterior descending, circumflex, and left anterior descending coronary arteries, it seems that blunt chest trauma caused by a car accident resulted in occlusion of the grafts.
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- F Bindi
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, St George's Hospital, London
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Di Quirico R, Pallini G, Di Domenicantonio G, Astolfi A, Bindi F, Gianfelice F. [Removal of tattoos by CO2 laser and acetic acid]. MINERVA CHIR 1992; 47:1619-22. [PMID: 1480288] [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: 12/27/2022]
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The Authors pay attention to small tattoo removal by means of the utilization of the CO2 laser. Moreover, the Authors emphasize the drawback of double treatment which, usually, the patient suffers in tattoo removal by CO2 laser. Then, the pressure of the Authors is small sized tattoo removal in only one sitting achieving so an excellent esthetic result. Besides, the Authors, in this medical study, explains two methods for tattoo removal. In the study's results, the Authors describes the manner and the time of the two lesion recovery by the different manners of treatment. Finally, the Authors affirms the great consequence of the surgical CO2 laser, they don't fail, however, to affirm that the laser and acetic acid combination is an excellent procedure for small tattoo removal.
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- R Di Quirico
- Pronto Soccorso-Astanteria-Accettazione, Ospedale, San Liberatore, Atri, Teramo
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