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Fischer L, Halavach K, Huck B, Kolb G, Huber B, Segendorf C, Fischer E, Feißt M. [The clinical importance of the critical view of safety in laparoscopic cholecystectomy]. Chirurgie (Heidelb) 2023; 94:544-549. [PMID: 36867210 PMCID: PMC9983532 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-023-01833-w] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Injury of the bile duct during cholecystectomy (CHE) is a severe complication. The critical view of safety (CVS) can help to reduce the frequency of this complication during laparoscopic CHE. So far, no scoring of CVS images with a grading system is available. METHOD The CVS images of 534 patients with laparoscopic CHE could be structurally analyzed and assessed with marks from 1 (very good) to 5 (insufficient). The CVS mark was correlated with the perioperative course. Additionally, the perioperative course of patients after laparoscopic CHE with and without a CVS image was investigated. RESULTS In 534 patients 1 or more CVS images could be analyzed. The average CVS mark was 1.9, whereby 280 patients (52.4%) had a 1, 126 patients (23.6%) a 2, 114 (21.3%) a 3 and 14 patients (2.6%) a 4 or 5. Younger patients with elective laparoscopic CHE had CVS images significantly more frequently (p ≤ 0.04). The statistical examination with Pearson's χ2-test and the F‑test (ANOVA) showed a significant correlation between improving CVS marks and reduction of surgery time (p < 0.01) and the hospitalization time (p < 0.01). For senior physicians the quota of CVS images ranged from 71% to 92% and the average marks from 1.5 to 2.2. The marks for the CVS images were significantly better for female than male patients (1.8 vs. 2.1, p < 0.01). DISCUSSION There was a relatively broad distribution of marks for CVS images. Injuries of the bile duct can be avoided with a high degree of certainty with marks 1‑2 for the CVS image. The CVS is not always adequately visualized in laparoscopic CHE.
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- L. Fischer
- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Biometrie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69121 Heidelberg, Deutschland
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Fischer L, Iber T, Feißt M, Huck B, Kolb G, Huber B, Segendorf C, Fischer E, Halavach K. [The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impact on duration of surgery and hospitalization time for patients after cholecystectomy]. Chirurgie (Heidelb) 2023; 94:61-66. [PMID: 36512029 PMCID: PMC9746580 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01788-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic made substantial changes in medical care necessary. The aims of this study were to find out what influence the pandemic had on the perioperative course in patients with cholecystectomy (CHE) and to highlight possible residual consequences. METHOD From 1 July 2018 to 31 December 2021 a total of 735 patients with CHE were analyzed. Up to 21 March 2020 patients were assigned to the regular patient group (Reg, n = 430), patients after this date (first lockdown 22 March 2020) to the Cov19 patient group (Cov19, n = 305) and the 2 groups were compared. RESULTS The average age of all patients was 59 years and 63% were women. The average length of hospitalization (KrVD, time period between surgery and discharge) was 4.4 days. The patient groups Reg and Cov19 did not differ with respect to age, gender or KrVD. The total number of CHEs carried out was reduced by 21.4% in the Cov19 group. This affected elective and emergency CHE to the same extent. The length of surgery significantly increased in the Cov19 group from 64 min (SD 34 min) to 71 min (SD 38 min). The number of short and long hospital stays (KrVD 2 or >4 days) significantly increased in the Cov19 group from 4 % to 20 % (short stay, p < 0.01) and from 23 % to 27 % (long stay, p < 0.01). This was particularly observed for patients >70 years old with an increase in long stays from 43 % to 56 % in the Cov19 group. CONCLUSION The COVID-19 pandemic led to a clear reduction in CHE both for elective and emergency interventions. Furthermore, a significant lengthening of the surgery and hospitalization times could be observed for older patients. The residual consequences of the pandemic could be shortened hospitalization times after uncomplicated CHE and more interventional treatment procedures in complex cases.
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- L. Fischer
- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Anästhesie und Intensivmedizin, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Institut für Medizinische Biometrie, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.3, 69121 Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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Fischer L, Watrinet K, Kolb G, Segendorf C, Huber B, Huck B. Patienten* nach unauffälliger elektiver laparoskopischer Cholezystektomie können ohne Laborwertkontrollen entlassen werden – Ergebnisse einer prospektiven Studie. Chirurgie 2022; 93:1089-1094. [PMID: 36083303 PMCID: PMC9461431 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-022-01713-9] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hintergrund Die Bedeutung postoperativer Laborkontrollen nach elektiver laparoskopischer Cholezystektomie (lap. CHE) ist umstritten. Das Ziel dieser prospektiven Studie war es, herauszufinden, ob Patienten* bei unauffälligem perioperativem Verlauf nach lap. CHE ohne Laborwertkontrollen sicher entlassen werden können. Methodik Vom 09/20 bis 03/22 wurden alle Patienten* mit einer lap. CHE gescreent und nach Erhalt des Einverständnisses in die Studie eingeschlossen. Der Verlauf wurde mit einem Scoring- (Punktewert 3–15 Punkte) und Befragungsbogen strukturiert verfolgt. Ein Scoringwert von ≤ 9 Punkten beschrieb einen unauffälligen perioperativen Verlauf. Die Ethikkommission Heidelberg hat dieser Studie zugestimmt (S-026/2020). Ergebnisse Es wurden 275 Patienten* mit Gallenblasenoperation erfasst. Davon unterzogen sich 80 % einer elektiven lap. CHE. 56 Patienten* (25 %) wurden in die Studie eingeschlossen, 51 Patienten* wurden bei einem Scoringwert ≤ 9 Punkten ohne Blutentnahme entlassen. Das Durchschnittsalter der 51 Patienten* war 50,8 Jahre, der durchschnittliche Krankenhausaufenthalt betrug 2,6 Tage. 40 von 51 Patienten* (78,4 %) konnten postoperativ befragt werden. Bei keinem der Patienten* kam es nach Entlassung zu relevanten Komplikationen. 27 der 40 Patienten* (67,5 %) sind postoperativ noch einmal zum Hausarzt gegangen. Aufgrund anderer Operationen und einer endoskopischen Intervention sind 4 Patienten* erneut stationär behandelt worden. Alle Patienten* waren mit dem chirurgischen Verlauf zufrieden. Diskussion Patienten* mit unauffälligem perioperativem Verlauf nach elektiver lap. CHE (Scoringwert ≤ 9 Punkten) können ohne postoperative Laborwertkontrolle entlassen werden.
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- L. Fischer
- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Metabolische Chirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Str. 50, 76532 Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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Dadwal G, Schulte-Huxel T, Kolb G. Geriatric traumatology (e. g. "Alterstraumatologie") is more than orthogeriatrics-Experiences of a physician in advanced training. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 55:513-518. [PMID: 34269864 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01935-2] [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: 01/01/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This article reporting the view of an early career physician focuses on the diverse components of orthogeriatric co-management in a clinical setting. Geriatric trauma patients require a multimodal and interdisciplinary management, which includes individual and age-specific aspects, such as intensified physiotherapy, trauma surgery and geriatric expertise as well as social support. In Germany this surgical and geriatric co-treatment is provided by the program geriatric traumatology (Alterstraumatologie), which is implemented and certified at special institutions called geriatric trauma centers (Alters-Trauma-Zentrum). This special care is accomplished by an orthogeriatric co-management, which combines the efforts of both modern state of the art trauma surgery and geriatric medicine, preferable by using the procedure of the so-called geriatric early rehabilitative complex treatment (geriatrische frührehabilitative Komplexbehandlung) according to the diagnosis-related group (DRG) procedure OPS 8550. This is administered in 3 periods: the preoperative period, perioperative period and postoperative period and if indicated followed and completed by a geriatric rehabilitation. According to recent studies this approach has proved to be beneficial especially with respect to a reduction of posttraumatic morbidity rates and avoiding loss of function.
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- G Dadwal
- Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Medizinische Klinik, Fachbereich Unfallchirurgie, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen, Germany.
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- Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Medizinische Klinik, Fachbereich Unfallchirurgie, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen, Germany
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- Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Medizinische Klinik, Fachbereich Geriatrie, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen, Germany
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Fischer L, Kolb G, Segendorf C, Huber B, Watrinet K, Horoba L, Huck B, Schultze D. [Which patient needs controls of laboratory values after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy?-Can a score help?]. Chirurg 2021; 92:369-373. [PMID: 32757046 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-020-01258-9] [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] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is nearly exclusively carried out as an inpatient operation in Germany. The aim of the study was to evaluate for which patients postoperative laboratory control values are necessary. METHODS This retrospective analysis included 100 patients who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A scoring and data collection sheet was developed, which enables a risk stratification. Using the scoring system patients can achieve between 3 and 15 points. RESULTS In total 100 patients were included in the study. Of the patients 64 (group 1) had between 3 and 8 points, 29 patients (group 2) between 9 and 11 points and 7 patients (group 3) between 12 and 15 points. In comparison to group 1 the C‑reactive protein values as well as the duration of hospital stay were significantly increased in group 2 and group 3 (p > 0.05). In group1 a total of 60 patients (93.7%) were discharged regularly on postoperative days 1-3. In group 2 there were 17 patients (58.6%) who could be discharged with unremarkable blood values and in group 3 there were 3 patients (42.8%). In the total collective hospital discharge without a laboratory control of blood values would have been justified in 80% of the patients. CONCLUSION A postoperative control of laboratory blood values is not routinely necessary for patients after elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a score <9 points.
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- L Fischer
- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland.
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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- Abteilung für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Thoraxchirurgie, Klinikum Mittelbaden, Balger-Straße 50, 76532, Baden-Baden, Deutschland
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Weckenbrock J, Kolb G. [Atypical perforation of the pelvic colon in an older female patient]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 54:413-415. [PMID: 33791856 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01868-w] [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] [Received: 05/15/2019] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- J Weckenbrock
- Klinik für Innere Medizin III, Gastroenterologie, Diabetologie, Krankenhaus Ludmillenstift Meppen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Ludmillenstraße 4-6, 49716, Meppen, Deutschland.
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- Medizinische Klinik, Abteilung für Innere Medizin, Fachbereich Geriatrie, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstraße 13, Lingen (Ems), 49808, Deutschland
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Hajek M, Sugiyama M, Kolb G, Tucker DM, Pinak M. CHARACTERISATION OF RADIOPHOTOLUMINESCENCE DOSIMETRY SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUAL MONITORING. Radiat Prot Dosimetry 2020; 190:66-70. [PMID: 32542374 DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncaa077] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Performance evaluation is typically assessed as part of the approval procedure to verify that a dosimetry system fulfils specified national or international type-test requirements under representative exposure conditions that are expected to mimic workplace fields from the radiological activities being monitored. The International Atomic Energy Agency Radiation Safety Technical Services Laboratory has recently implemented an integrated radiophotoluminescence (RPL) personal dosimetry system developed by Chiyoda Technol Corporation. This paper reports on the successful verification of dosimetric performance properties of the RPL dosimetry system to IEC 62387:2020, in which the badges were exposed to a range of radiation energies and angles of incidence as well as other influence parameters. Characteristics under test included the coefficient of variation, non-linearity of response due to dose dependence as well as the energy and angular response to photon and beta radiation.
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- M Hajek
- Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria
- Oarai Research Center, Chiyoda Technol Corporation, 3681 Narita-cho, Oarai-machi, Higashi-Ibaraki-gun, Ibaraki-ken 311-1313, Japan
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- Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria
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- Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 100, 1400 Vienna, Austria
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Reese J, Velazquez GF, Weckenbrock J, Kolb G. Behandlung einer sekundären akuten myeloischen Leukämie mit Azacitidin. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2020; 53:362-364. [DOI: 10.1007/s00391-020-01729-y] [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] [Received: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Kolb G, Weckenbrock J, Kruse KM. [High-performance sport and comparable training despite aortic stenosis in a very old man]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2020; 53:477-480. [PMID: 32506333 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-020-01742-1] [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] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- G Kolb
- Medizinische Klinik, Abteilung für Innere Medizin, Fachbereich Geriatrie, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Deutschland.
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- Medizinische Klinik, Abteilung für Innere Medizin, Fachbereich Geriatrie, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Deutschland
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- Praxis für Kardiologie, Gesundheitszentrum Medicus Wesken, Lingen, Deutschland
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With the increasing consumption of antithrombotic drugs among old people, expected as well as unexpected side effects on bone health are considerable, e.g. osteoporosis, fragility fractures, etc. This review focuses on antithrombotic drugs and their effects on bone health. The following groups were reviewed: parenteral long-term use of unfractionated heparin (UFH) is associated with osteopenia. The oral intake of vitamin K antagonists (VKA) makes them more convenient than UFH but chronic use also results in osteopenia. Limited reports of bone loss have been associated with low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) and indirect factor Xa inhibitors but in contrast to VKA and UFH they are less associated with osteopenia. There have been limited studies evaluating the effect of new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) on bones. Overall, they are considered safer than other drugs. There have been no reports about acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and clopidogrel causing osteopenia but their metabolism by the kidneys and liver can cause reduced 25-hydroxy-vitamin D levels and can theoretically contribute to osteoporosis. Some reports suggested that high dosage clopidogrel can also negatively affect bones. After a detailed literature review long-term use of antithrombotic drugs can negatively affect the bones. Their role in bone health needs to be studied in detail and the clinical use in geriatric patients should be prudent.
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- G Dadwal
- Department of Traumatology, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Germany.
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- Department of Traumatology, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics and Physical Rehabilitation, Clinic of Internal Medicine, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Wilhelmstraße 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Germany
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Weckenbrock J, Kolb G. [Complications due to medication in blisters and their avoidance]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 51:931-934. [PMID: 30341534 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-018-01460-9] [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] [Received: 03/21/2018] [Revised: 07/19/2018] [Accepted: 09/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- J Weckenbrock
- Fachbereich Geriatrie, Abteilung für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Klinik, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstr. 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Deutschland.
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- Fachbereich Geriatrie, Abteilung für Innere Medizin, Medizinische Klinik, Bonifatius Hospital Lingen, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Wilhelmstr. 13, 49808, Lingen (Ems), Deutschland
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Kolb G, Höffken H, Müller T, Havemann K, Joseph K, Lange H. Kinetics of Pulmonary Leukocyte Sequestration in Man during Hemodialysis with Different Membrane-Types. Int J Artif Organs 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/039139889001301104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Although it has been suggested that pulmonary sequestration of leukocytes could account for membrane-dependent white blood cell depletion in HD, direct evidence in patients is still lacking. Therefore a study was initiated to test whether and how leukocytes distribute in the lung circulation during HD with different membranes. Thirteen patients suffering from chronic renal failure underwent lung scintigraphy during HD with cuprophane (n = 3), hemophane (n = 8) and polysulfone (n = 2) lowflux capillary dialyzers. Isolated autologous leukocytes were labelled with 99m-Technetium and reinfused before starting HD. Distribution of leukocyte related activity was registered by lung scintigraphy. In comparison to normal lung scintigraphy performed without HD, an impressive redistribution peak was demonstrated 10-20 min after the start of HD with cuprophane and also to a lesser extent with hemophane. When HD was performed with polysulfone the decrease in activity was delayed but no real redistribution was obtained. In accordance with other phenomena, such as peripheral leukopenia and changes in granulocyte oxidative metabolism, pulmonary sequestration of leukocytes takes place in man in the initial phase of HD and appears to be strongly dependent on the type of membrane. (Int J Artif Organs 1990; 13: 729-36)
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- G. Kolb
- Department of Medicine, Division Hematology/Oncology, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Division Hematology/Oncology, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Baldingerstraβe, Marburg - Germany
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Wichert M, Zapf R, Ziogas A, Kolb G, Klemm E. Kinetic investigations of the steam reforming of methanol over a Pt/In 2 O 3 /Al 2 O 3 catalyst in microchannels. Chem Eng Sci 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2016.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Kolb G. Misoprostol – ein Verlgleich zwischen Misdodel vag. insert und Cytotec. Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol 2015. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1566694] [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: 10/22/2022]
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Kolb G, Rehmann P, Karbe-Voigt N, Wöstmann B. Are old patients not fit for clinical trials, or do clinical trials not fit to old patients? A survey in 35 pharmaceutical companies. Eur Geriatr Med 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2015.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [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: 12/11/2022]
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Kolb G, Fischer W, Schoenemann H, Bathke K, Höffken H, Müller T, Lange H, Joseph K, Havemann K. Effect of cuprophan, hemophan and polysulfone membranes on the oxidative metabolism, degranulation reaction, enzyme release and pulmonary sequestration of granulocytes. Contrib Nephrol 2015; 74:10-21. [PMID: 2562018 DOI: 10.1159/000417466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- G Kolb
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Marburg, FRG
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Dasenbrock L, Steen E, Becker M, Holtkamp K, Bente P, Dölle M, Lammel-Polchau C, Schulze M, Marschollek M, Haux R, Hein A, Kolb G, Meis M, Meyer Zu Schwabedissen H, Remmers H, Thoben W, Wang J, Wolf K, Bauer J. P316: Home-monitoring of mobility and activity – two case studies from the GAL-NATARS study. Eur Geriatr Med 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s1878-7649(14)70480-2] [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: 10/24/2022]
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Marschollek M, Apel M, Bente P, Dasenbrock L, Elbers K, Haux R, Hein A, Kolb G, Künemund H, Lammel-Polchau C, Meis M, Schwabedissen HMZ, Remmers H, Steen E, Wang J, Wolf K, Bauer J. Sensor-based home activity monitoring of geriatric fracture patients in rehabilitation – The GAL NATARS study. Eur Geriatr Med 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2013.07.021] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Pennemann H, Dobra M, Wichert M, Kolb G. Optimization of Wash-Coating Slurries as Catalyst Carrier for Screen Printing into Microstructured Reactors. Chem Eng Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201200637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Ekdahl A, Fiorini A, Maggi S, Pils K, Michel JP, Kolb G. Geriatric care in Europe – the EUGMS Survey Part II: Malta, Sweden and Austria. Eur Geriatr Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2012.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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O’Connell M, Kolb G, Schelhaas KP, Wichert M, Tiemann D, Pennemann H, Zapf R. Towards mass production of microstructured fuel processors for application in future distributed energy generation systems: A review of recent progress at IMM. Chem Eng Res Des 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2011.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [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: 10/17/2022]
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Ziogas A, Cominos V, Kolb G, Kost HJ, Werner B, Hessel V. Development of a Microrectification Apparatus for Analytical and Preparative Applications. Chem Eng Technol 2011. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201100505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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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Kolb G, Andersen-Ranberg K, Cruz-Jentoft A, O’Neill D, Topinkova E, Michel J. Geriatric care in Europe – the EUGMS Survey part I: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Eur Geriatr Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2011.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pennemann H, Dobra M, Zapf R, Ziegler L, Kolb G. Entwicklung eines Siebdruckverfahrens zur Katalysatorbeschichtung mikrostrukturierter Plattenwärmetauscher. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201050520] [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: 11/05/2022]
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Kolb G, Men Y, Schelhaas KP, Tiemann D, Zapf R, Wilhelm J. Development Work on a Microstructured 50 kW Ethanol Fuel Processor for a Small-Scale Stationary Hydrogen Supply System. Ind Eng Chem Res 2010. [DOI: 10.1021/ie100602w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- G. Kolb
- Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM), Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 18-20, 55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM), Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 18-20, 55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM), Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 18-20, 55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM), Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 18-20, 55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM), Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 18-20, 55129 Mainz, Germany
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- Rosetti Marino SPA, 48122 Ravenna, Italy
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O'Connell M, Kolb G, Schelhaas KP, Schürer J, Tiemann D, Ziogas A, Hessel V. An Investigation into the Transient Behavior of a Microreactor System for Reforming of Diesel Fuel in the kW Range. Chem Eng Technol 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.200900391] [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] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Kolb G, Schelhaas KP, Wichert M, Burfeind J, Heßke C, Bandlamudi G. Development of a Micro-Structured Methanol Fuel Processor Coupled to a High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell. Chem Eng Technol 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.200900455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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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Kolb G, Schelhaas K. Dynamische Simulation eines mikrostrukturierten Erdgasreformers. CHEM-ING-TECH 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200950189] [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: 11/08/2022]
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O’Connell M, Kolb G, Zapf R, Men Y, Hessel V. Bimetallic catalysts for the catalytic combustion of methane using microreactor technology. Catal Today 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2008.10.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ziogas A, Kolb G, O’Connell M, Attour A, Lapicque F, Matlosz M, Rode S. Electrochemical microstructured reactors: design and application in organic synthesis. J APPL ELECTROCHEM 2009. [DOI: 10.1007/s10800-009-9939-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [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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Kolb G, Bröker M. State of the art in aspiration assessment and the idea of a new non invasive predictive test for the risk of aspiration in stroke. J Nutr Health Aging 2009; 13:429-33. [PMID: 19390749 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-009-0079-9] [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: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia is a common but severe complication in acute stroke. New bedside tests are necessary to assess the risk of aspiration and avoid unnecessary alimentary restrictions but they must be completed by evaluated instruments. OBJECTIVE We evaluated the prognostic validity of the recognition of forms (rf) test related to the assessment by speech and language therapists (SLT). DESIGN Double blinded screening tests. SETTING Geriatric department of general hospital. SUBJECTS 50 patients with acute stroke admitted consecutively. METHODS All patients were assessed by SLT, mini mental status test, short test for assessing deficits of memory and attention and abilities of daily living-test. The rf-test was performed twice with a two week interval. RESULTS Assessment by SLT demonstrated aspiration in 29 of 50 patients. 18 patients failed the rf-test, giving a specificity of 90% (positive predictive value 89%), a sensitivity of 55% (negative predictive value 59%). 5 of 7 patients with aspiration pneumonia failed the test. Test-retest-correlation was 0,827. Performance in the rf-test was related significantly to results of the activities of daily living-test. CONCLUSIONS Bedside tests to exclude aspiration in patients with acute stroke are necessary. No test so far combines high sensitivity with acceptable specificity. Compared to other bedside tests the rf-test has a high specificity while sensitivity is low. On behalf of good predictivity rf-test may be an interesting supplement to swallow tests in case of stroke and seems to be a candidate for more extended studies.
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- G Kolb
- St. Bonifatius-Hospital, Akad. Lehrkrankenhs, Med. Hochschule Hannover, Lingen/Ems.
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Kolb G, Schelhaas KP, Tiemann D, Wichert M. Entwicklung eines mikrostrukturierten Methanolreformers für eine 100 W Brennstoffzelle. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750455] [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: 11/09/2022]
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Honecker F, Wedding U, Kolb G, Germershaus B, Bokemeyer C. P.17 First results from the pilot phase of the IN-GHO® registry for elderly cancer patients. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/s1040-8428(13)70190-2] [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: 10/27/2022] Open
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de la Iglesia O, Sebastián V, Mallada R, Nikolaidis G, Coronas J, Kolb G, Zapf R, Hessel V, Santamaría J. Preparation of Pt/ZSM-5 films on stainless steel microreactors. Catal Today 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2007.03.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [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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Kolb G. Geriatrische Onkologie, eine Herausforderung der Zukunft. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd 2007. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-965242] [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] Open
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Zapf R, Kolb G, Pennemann H, Hessel V. Basic Study of Adhesion of Several Alumina-based Washcoats Deposited on Stainless Steel Microchannels. Chem Eng Technol 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.200600204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Cominos V, Hessel V, Hofmann C, Kolb G, Zapf R, Ziogas A, Delsman E, Schouten J. Selective oxidation of carbon monoxide in a hydrogen-rich fuel cell feed using a catalyst coated microstructured reactor. Catal Today 2005. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cattod.2005.09.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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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Kolb G, Cominos V, Hofmann C, Pennemann H, Schürer J, Tiemann D, Wichert M, Zapf R, Hessel V, Löwe H. Integrated Microstructured Fuel Processors for Fuel Cell Applications. Chem Eng Res Des 2005. [DOI: 10.1205/cherd.04357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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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Kolb G, Cominos V, Tiemann D, Zapf R, Hessel V, Löwe H. Die katalytische Oxidation von Brennstoffen in Mikrokanälen zur Energieerzeugung für Reformierprozesse am Beispiel von Methanol und Propan. CHEM-ING-TECH 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200490177] [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: 11/06/2022]
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Bokemeyer C, Kolb G. Geriatric oncology: Appropriate assessment is the basis for clinical trials and routine care. Oncol Res Treat 2003; 26:323-4. [PMID: 12972695 DOI: 10.1159/000073491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The proportion of older cancer patients is increasing due to demographic and disease-specific reasons. However, this group of patients is severely underrepresented in research and clinical therapy. Limitation in physical and functional capacity with considerable interindividual heterogeneity remains one of the important problems in the treatment decision process. One approach to this problem is the use of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) to describe and classify these deficits with high validity and reliability. The different domains of CGA are described with special respect to the instruments applied, as CGA has also a key role in the decision process.
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- C Friedrich
- Medizinisch-Geriatrische Klinik, Universitätsklinik, Marienhospital Herne, Germany.
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Zapf R, Becker-Willinger C, Berresheim K, Bolz H, Gnaser H, Hessel V, Kolb G, P.Löb, Pannwitt AK, Ziogas A. Detailed Characterization of Various Porous Alumina-Based Catalyst Coatings Within Microchannels and Their Testing for Methanol Steam Reforming. Chem Eng Res Des 2003. [DOI: 10.1205/026387603322302887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 103] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [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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Treating elderly patients with colorectal cancer is a challenging task for which many aspects have to be taken into account. Almost 70% of patients with colorectal cancer are 65 years or older and the number of elderly patients is expected to increase. As elderly patients frequently exhibit adverse physical or socio-economic conditions, a thorough geriatric assessment of the patient's suitability for therapy is essential before making a decision. The first line treatment for colorectal cancer is surgery. Complete resection of the tumor should also be attempted in elderly patients, as there are little differences in cancer--specific survival in selected elderly patients compared to younger patients. Surgery with palliative intention can be attempted for symptom control or to prevent later local complications caused by the primary tumor. At present, adjuvant 5-FU based chemotherapy (in colon cancer) and adjuvant radio-chemotherapy (in rectal cancer) in the elderly is recommended for locally advanced or node positive tumor after tumor resection, since the benefit seems to be comparable to that achieved in younger patients. There is also enough data to support the use of 5-FU based chemotherapy in elderly patients in the palliative setting. New drugs have recently been added to the armentarium for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. However, there is as yet not sufficient data to guide the use of these new drugs (such as oxaliplatin or irinotecan) in elderly patients. However, first clinical studies seem to indicate a comparable efficacy and toxicity in elderly patients to that observed in younger patients. Further clinical trials of chemotherapy in elderly patients with colorectal cancer are necessary to gain information about treatment recommendations. It is the aim of this manuscript to summarize the current knowledge about the management of colorectal cancer in elderly patients.
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- F Honecker
- Abteilung für Hämatologie, Onkologie, Rheumatologie und Immunologie der Medizinischen Universitätsklinik Tübingen
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Darfeuille F, Sekkai D, Dausse E, Kolb G, Yurchenko L, Boiziau C, Toulmé JJ. Driving in vitro selection of anti-HIV-1 TAR aptamers by magnesium concentration and temperature. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2002; 5:313-25. [PMID: 12052182 DOI: 10.2174/1386207023330282] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/22/2022]
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In vitro selection with either DNA or RNA libraries was performed against the TAR RNA element of HIV-1. The role of the selection conditions on the outcome of the selection was evaluated by varying the magnesium concentration and the temperature. The selection stringency was demonstrated to determine i) the affinity of the best identified aptamers for the TAR target, and ii) the type of interaction between the two partners. Selections performed with a DNA library under low (4 degrees C, 10 mM magnesium) and high stringency (23 degrees C, 3 mM magnesium) led to the emergence of "kissing aptamers"; but even if the motif interacting directly with the TAR loop were identical in the two kinds of aptamers, the consensus was extended from eight to thirteen nucleotides when the Mg(2+) concentration was decreased from 10 to 3 mM. Similar kissing aptamers were selected at 23 degrees C and 37 degrees C starting with two different RNA libraries under identical ionic conditions. In addition, selection performed at 37 degrees C yielded a significant proportion of antisense sequences. Only antisense RNAs complementary to the TAR loop competitively inhibited the association of a Tat peptide with TAR.
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- F Darfeuille
- INSERM U 386, Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2, 146 rue Léo-Saignat, F-33076 Bordeaux cédex, France
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Bokemeyer C, Honecker F, Wedding U, Späth-Schwalbe E, Lipp HP, Kolb G. Use of hematopoietic growth factors in elderly patients receiving cytotoxic chemotherapy. Oncol Res Treat 2002; 25:32-9. [PMID: 11893881 DOI: 10.1159/000055200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Myelosuppression is a common side effect in elderly patients undergoing chemotherapy. Neutropenia and anemia cause considerable morbidity, may increase mortality, and can result in a worse outcome of treatment in elderly patients compared to younger patients with comparable type and stage of disease. The availability and proven efficacy of hematopoietic growth factors such as granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) or granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and erythropoietin (EPO) have had a considerable impact on supportive care in cancer patients: Several randomized trials have demonstrated a reduction of neutropenia and the frequency of severe infections in elderly patients treated with G-CSF following myelotoxic chemotherapy compared with patients without growth factor support. Both for G-CSF and for recombinant human erythropoietin (rHu-EPO) several studies have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of these molecules in elderly patients with regard to increasing hemoglobin concentrations, improving quality of life (rHu-EPO), and neutrophil recovery. Although a positive effect of the use of growth factors on overall survival in elderly cancer patients is not yet proven, a reduction of chemotherapy-induced side effects could clearly be shown. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) of cancer centers has recommended that all patients aged 70 years and older treated with CHOP or cytotoxic chemotherapy of comparable intensity should receive prophylactic G-CSF administration, and that the hemoglobin concentration be maintained at >or=12 g/dl in elderly patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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- C Bokemeyer
- Abteilung Hämatologie, Onkologie, Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinik Tübingen, Germany.
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Bokemeyer C, Kolb G. The Situation of Elderly Cancer Patients. Oncol Res Treat 2001. [DOI: 10.1159/000055102] [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: 11/19/2022]
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Kolb G, Bokemeyer C. The old cancer patient. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2001; 34:259-62. [PMID: 11584709 DOI: 10.1007/s003910170048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Honecker F, Wedding U, Kolb G, Bokemeyer C. [Chemotherapy of colorectal cancer--which therapy is justified for elderly patients?]. Onkologie 2001; 24:87-94. [PMID: 11441288 DOI: 10.1159/000050289] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Treating elderly patients with colorectal cancer is a challenging task for which many aspects have to be taken into account. 70% of patients with colorectal cancer are 65 years or older and the number of elderly patients is expected to increase. As elderly patients frequently exhibit adverse physical or socio-economic conditions, a thorough geriatric assessment of the patient's suitability for therapy is essential before making a decision. At present, adjuvant 5-FU based chemotherapy (in colon cancer) and adjuvant radio-chemotherapy (in rectal cancer) in the elderly is recommended for locally advanced or node positive tumor after tumor resection, since the benefit may be comparable to that achieved in younger patients. There is enough data to support the use of 5-FU based chemotherapy in elderly patients in the palliative setting. New substances have recently been added to the armentarium for metastatic colorectal cancer. However, there is as yet not sufficient data to guide the use of these new drugs (such as oxaliplatin or irinotecan) in elderly patients. However, first clinical studies seem to indicate a comparable efficacy and toxicity in elderly patients to that observed in younger patients. Further clinical trials of chemotherapy in elderly patients with colorectal cancer are necessary to gain information about treatment recommendations.
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- F Honecker
- Abteilunh Hämatologie, Onkologie, Rheumatologie und Immunologie, Medizinische Universitätsklinik Tübingen, Tübingen
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