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Gierth M, Breyer J, Zeman F, Fritsche HM, Cordes J, Karl A, Zaak D, Stenzl A, von Schmeling IK, Sommerhuber A, Zierer T, Burger M, Mayr R. The HELENA study: Hexvix ®-TURB vs. white-light TURB followed by intravesical adjuvant chemotherapy-a prospective randomized controlled open-label multicenter non-inferiority study. World J Urol 2021; 39:3799-3805. [PMID: 34002265 PMCID: PMC8521513 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-021-03719-0] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Photodynamic diagnosis and white-light TURB with adjuvant intravesical chemotherapy (ICT) is widely used in treatment of bladder cancer. This non-inferiority trial is designed to demonstrate non-inferiority regarding recurrence-free survival (RFS) of Hexvix® TURB followed by immediate instillation compared to white-light TURB with immediate instillation followed by maintenance ICT. Methods Between 07/2010 and 12/2016, 129 patients with EORTC intermediate risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer treated with TURB were included in this multicentre phase III study. Patients were randomized and received either white-light TURB with immediate ICT followed by maintenance ICT (n = 62, 20 mg Mitomycin weekly for 6 weeks as induction phase, afterwards 20 mg/month for 6 months) or Hexvix® TURB with immediate ICT only (n = 67, 40 mg Mitomycin). Primary study endpoint was RFS after 12 months. Hexvix® TURB was counted as non-inferior to white light alone if the upper limit of the one-sided 95% confidence interval of hazard ratio was lower than 1.676. Due to the non-inferiority design, the per-protocol population was used as the primary analysis population (n = 113) Results Median follow-up was 1.81 years. Hexvix® group showed more events (recurrence or death) than white-light group (19 vs. 10) resulting in a HR of 1.29 (upper limit of one-sided 95%-CI = 2.45; pnon-inferiority = 0.249). The ITT population yielded similar results (HR = 1.67); 3.18], pnon-inferiority = 0.493). There was no significant difference in overall survival between both groups (p = 0.257). Conclusion Non-inferiority of Hexvix® TURB relative to white-light TURB with maintenance Mitomycin instillation in intermediate risk urothelial carcinoma of the bladder was not proven. Hence a higher effect of maintenance ICT is to assume compared to a Hexvix®-improved TURB only, confirming its important role in patient treatment.
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- M Gierth
- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Center for Statistics and Clinical Studies, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Brüder Hospital München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Traunstein Medical Center, Traunstein, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Medical Center Linz, Linz, Austria
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- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Josef Medical Center, University of Regensburg, Landshuterstrasse 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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May M, Schönthaler M, Gilfrich C, Wolff I, Peter J, Miernik A, Fritsche HM, Burger M, Schostak M, Lebentrau S. [Interrater reliability and clinical impact of the Post-Ureteroscopic Lesion Scale (PULS) grading system for ureteral lesions after ureteroscopy : Results of the German prospective multicenter BUSTER project]. Urologe A 2019; 57:172-180. [PMID: 29322235 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-017-0565-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Post-ureteroscopic Lesion Scale (PULS) was designed as a standardized classification system for ureteral lesions after uretero(reno)scopy (URS). This study evaluates its routine use and a possible clinical impact based on a representative patient cohort. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data of 307 patients in 14 German centers within the BUSTER project were used to test 3 hypotheses (H): PULS score shows a high interrater reliability (IRR) after independent assessment by urologic surgeon and assistance personnel (H1); PULS score is correlated with the frequency of postoperative complications during hospital stay (H2); post-URS stenting of the ureter is associated with higher PULS scores (H3). RESULTS Median age of patients was 54.4 years (interquartile range [IQR] 44.4-65.8; 65.5% male). Median diameter of index stones was 6 mm (IQR 4-8) with 117 (38.4%) pyelo-caliceal and 188 (61.6%) ureteral stones. Overall, 70 and 82.4% of patients had pre-stenting and post-URS stenting, respectively. Stone-free status was achieved in 68.7% after one URS procedure with a complication rate of 10.8% (mostly grade 1-2 according to Clavien-Dindo). PULS scores 0, 1, 2 and 3 were assessed in 40%, 52.1%, 6.9% and 1% of patients, respectively, when estimated by urologic surgeons. PULS score showed a high IRR between the urologic surgeon and assistance personnel (κ = 0.883, p < 0.001), but was not significantly correlated with complications (ρ = 0.09, p = 0.881). In contrast, a significant positive correlation was found between PULS score and post-URS stenting (ρ = 0.287, p < 0.001). A PULS score of 1 multiplied the likelihood of post-URS stenting by 3.24 (95% confidence interval 1.43-7.34; p = 0.005) as opposed to PULS score 0. CONCLUSIONS Removal of upper urinary tract stones using URS is safe and efficacious. Real-world data provided by this study confirm a high IRR of the PULS score and its clinical impact on the indication for post-URS stenting. A future prospective randomized trial should evaluate a possible standardization of post-URS stenting based on PULS score assessment.
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- M May
- Urologische Kliniken, St. Elisabeth-Klinikum Straubing, St.-Elisabeth-Str. 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland.
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- Urologische Kliniken, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, St. Elisabeth-Klinikum Straubing, St.-Elisabeth-Str. 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Carl-Thiem-Klinikum Cottbus, Cottbus, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, St. Elisabeth-Klinikum Straubing, St.-Elisabeth-Str. 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Caritas-Krankenhaus St. Josef, Regensburg, Deutschland.,Urologische Abteilung der Chirurgischen Klinik München-Bogenhausen, München, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Universitätsklinikum Regensburg, Caritas-Krankenhaus St. Josef, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg A.ö.R., Magdeburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Kliniken, Ruppiner Kliniken GmbH, Hochschulklinikum der MHB, Neuruppin, Deutschland
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Koppenhagen K, Adolf J, Matthes M, Tröster E, Roder JD, Haas S, Fritsche HM, Wolf H. Low Molecular Weight Heparin and Prevention of Postoperative Thrombosis in Abdominal Surgery. Thromb Haemost 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1648513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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SummaryIn a prospective, double-blind, randomized multicenter trial the efficacy and safety of low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin were compared for the prevention of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Six hundred and seventy-three patients were randomly allocated to the two prophylaxis groups; 20 of these, however, did not undergo surgery and did not receive any prophylaxis. Of the remaining 653 patients 323 received one subcutaneous injection of 3,000 anti-Xa units of low molecular weight heparin and 330 received subcutaneously 5,000 U heparin three times a day. Treatment was initiated 2 h preoperatively and continued for 7 to 10 days. The occurrence of DVT was determined by the 125I-labelled fibrinogen uptake test and phlebography. Venous thrombosis was diagnosed in 24 of 323 patients (7.4%) treated with low molecular weight heparin and in 26 of 330 patients (7.9%) treated with low-dose heparin. DVT of proximal veins was detected in four patients of the low molecular weight heparin group and in three patients of the low-dose heparin group. During the observation period three pulmonary emboli - one fatal and two non-fatal - occurred in patients receiving prophylaxis with low-dose heparin. No pulmonary embolism was found in patients treated with low molecular weight heparin. Both prophylactic schemes were well tolerated. Intra-and postoperative blood loss, incidence of wound hematoma, frequency and volume of intra- and postoperative blood transfusion were similar in both groups with a slight advantage for the low molecular weight heparin group. The results of this trial show that the investigated low molecular weight heparin is at least as effective and safe as low-dose heparin in preventing deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery.
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- K Koppenhagen
- The Department of Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
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- The Department of Surgery, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- The Department of Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
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- The Department of Surgery, Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
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- The Department of Surgery, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Institute for Experimental Surgery, University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- The Department of Surgery, Teaching Hospital, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
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- The Medical Department, Sandoz AG, Nürnberg, Germany
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May M, Vetterlein MW, Wagenlehner FM, Brookman-May SD, Gilfrich C, Fritsche HM, Spachmann PJ, Burger M, Schostak M, Lebentrau S. [What is the perception of the 10-point plan of the German Federal Ministry of Health against multidrug-resistant pathogens and measures of antibiotic stewardship? : An interdisciplinary analysis among German clinicians and development of a decision tool for urologists]. Urologe A 2017; 56:1302-1310. [PMID: 28593351 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-017-0425-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Due to increasing antibiotic resistances, relevant treatment problems are currently emerging in clinical practice. In March 2015, the German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) published a 10-point plan designed to combat this development. Furthermore, the first German guideline on antibiotic stewardship (ABS) was implemented in 2013 and instructs physicians of different specialties about several treatment considerations. Evidence is scarce on how such concepts (10-point plan/BMG, ABS) are perceived among clinicians. MATERIALS AND METHODS Within the MR2 study (Multiinstitutional Reconnaissance of practice with MultiResistant bacteria - a survey focusing on German hospitals), a questionnaire including 4 + 35 items was sent to 18 German hospitals between August and October 2015, surveying internists, gynecologists, general surgeons, and urologists. Using multivariate logistic regression models (MLRM), the impact of medical specialty and further criteria on the endpoints (1) awareness of the 10-point plan/BMG and (2) knowledge of ABS measures were assessed. Fulfillment of endpoints was predefined when average or full knowledge was reported (reference: poor to no knowledge). RESULTS Overall response rate was 43% (456/1061) for fully evaluable questionnaires. Only 63.0 and 53.6% of urologists and nonurologists (internists, gynecologists, and general surgeons), respectively, attended training courses regarding multidrug-resistance or antibiotic prescribing in the 12 months prior to the study (P = 0.045). The endpoints average and full knowledge regarding 10-point plan/BMG and ABS measures were fulfilled in only 31.4 and 32.8%, respectively. In MLRM, clinicians with at least one previous training course (reference: no training course) were 2.5- and 3.8-fold more likely to meet respective endpoint criteria (all P < 0.001). Medical specialty (urologists vs. nonurologists) did not significantly impact the endpoints in both MLRM. CONCLUSIONS The 10-point plan/BMG and ABS programs should be implemented into clinical practice, but awareness and knowledge of both is insufficient. Thus, it stands to reason that the actual realization of such measures is inadequate and continuous training towards rational prescription of antibiotics is necessary, regardless of medical specialty.
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- M May
- Urologische Klinik, St. Elisabeth Klinikum, St.-Elisabeth-Str. 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland.
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Justus-Liebig Universitätsklinikum, Rudolf-Buchheim-Str. 7, 35392, Gießen, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, LMU München, Marchioninistraße 15, 81377, München, Deutschland
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- Urologische Klinik, St. Elisabeth Klinikum, St.-Elisabeth-Str. 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Universität Regensburg, Landshuter Straße 65, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Universität Regensburg, Landshuter Straße 65, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Universität Regensburg, Landshuter Straße 65, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Universitätsklinik, Universitätsklinikum Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Str. 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Deutschland
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- Urologische Klinik, Ruppiner Kliniken, Fehrbelliner Str. 38, 16816, Neuruppin, Deutschland
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Schneidewind L, Kranz J, Boehm K, Spachmann P, Siegel F, Huck N, Fritsche HM. [Antibiotic stewardship (ABS). Definition, contents, necessity and practice on examples of current clinical-urological controversies]. Urologe A 2017; 55:489-93. [PMID: 26646716 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-015-0012-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Infectious diseases caused by multi-resistant pathogens are increasing worldwide and are posing a challenge to German urology as well. Furthermore, there is a limited perspective of new antibiotic developments. One way out of this dilemma is a differentiated handling and use of antibiotics (antibiotic stewardship, ABS). AIM The aim of this review is to identify key issues in modern urological antibiotic therapy, which can be considered as exemplary for the whole topic of ABS. This includes a review of the current data of the individual topics, including thought-provoking impulse for future clinical application and research. MATERIAL AND METHODS The research group "infectious diseases" of GeSRU Academics identified the following central topics: excessive use of fluoroquinolones, diagnosis and treatment of urethritis and perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis. Subsequently, we performed a literature research in MEDLINE to uncover controversies and open questions of the individual topics within the meaning of ABS. RESULTS The analysis of modern antibiotic therapy in urology shows numerous open questions in all quality dimensions of ABS: structural quality (e.g. through improved training of medical staff in the differentiated use of antibiotics), process quality (e.g. by improved adherence to existing infectiological guidelines, here in particular the perioperative prophylaxis and therapy of urethritis) and outcome (e.g. by detection of resistance rates and infection rates). DISCUSSION The overarching and common goal is to avoid a post-antibiotic era. ABS programmes and a 10-point plan of the federal government are considered positive political developments in this area but do not release the individual urologist from a personal responsibility as part of his daily routine. A critical analysis of the topic "antibiotic treatment" is essential.
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- L Schneidewind
- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland.
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- St.-Antonius Hospital, Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Akademisches Lehrkrankenhaus der RWTH Aachen, Dechant-Deckers-Straße 8, 52249, Eschweiler, Deutschland.
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- Martini-Klinik, Prostatakrebszentrum, Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universität Regensburg, Caritas Krankenhaus St. Josef, Regensburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Mannheim, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universität Regensburg, Caritas Krankenhaus St. Josef, Regensburg, Deutschland
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Sayedahmed K, Rosenhammer B, Spachmann PJ, Burger M, Aragona M, Kaftan BT, Olianas R, Fritsche HM. Bicentric prospective evaluation of corporoplasty with porcine small intestinal submucosa (SIS) in patients with severe Peyronie's disease. World J Urol 2016; 35:1119-1124. [PMID: 27864619 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-016-1973-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [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: 04/15/2016] [Accepted: 11/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Advanced Peyronie's disease (PD) with severe penile deviation demands grafting procedures following plaque incision or partial plaque excision in order to avoid penile shortening and to improve quality of life of affected patients. Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) is an established xenograft. The objective of the present study was to validate external results in a bicentric prospective manner. METHODS Patient selection criteria, surgical technique and standards for pre- and postoperative care were defined. Consecutively, patients with severe penile deviation in stable disease and sufficient erectile function were included between 2007 and 2015. After plaque incision, grafting was performed using SIS in a standardized manner. The postoperative evaluation using a non-validated questionnaire included complications, correction of curvature, pre- and postoperative erectile function, change in penile length and general satisfaction with the procedure. RESULTS Forty-three patients underwent surgery between 2007 and 2015. The mean degree of preoperative curvature was 73.8° (range 60-90°). No intraoperative or major postoperative complications were reported. After a mean follow-up of 33.0 months (range 10-59), complete straightening of the penis was achieved in 74.4%. 88.4% of all patients were able to achieve satisfying sexual intercourse (67.4% unaided, 21.0% with assistance). The IIEF-5 score was improved in 69.8% (mean improvement 4.0 points). Overall 86.0% were satisfied with the surgical treatment. CONCLUSION Corporoplasty with SIS in patients with PD and severe penile curvature is a safe approach and shows good long-term results. A thorough patient selection and a standardized pre-, intra- and postoperative procedure are decisive for a satisfying outcome.
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- K Sayedahmed
- Department of Urology, Lueneburg Medical Center, Lueneburg, Germany
- Department of Urology, Menoufia University, Shebeen El-Kom, Egypt
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- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas St. Josef Medical Center, Landshuter Str. 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas St. Josef Medical Center, Landshuter Str. 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas St. Josef Medical Center, Landshuter Str. 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Lueneburg Medical Center, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Lueneburg Medical Center, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Lueneburg Medical Center, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Caritas St. Josef Medical Center, Landshuter Str. 65, 93053, Regensburg, Germany.
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Schneidewind L, Boehm K, Spachmann P, Siegel F, Huck N, Kranz J, Fritsche HM. [Research activities of the GeSRU Academics urological infections group. Projects that pave the way for the best group performance]. Urologe A 2015; 54:875-7. [PMID: 25989876 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-015-3860-x] [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: 11/25/2022]
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- L Schneidewind
- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Straße, 17475, Greifswald, Deutschland,
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Gakis G, Morgan TM, Daneshmand S, Keegan KA, Todenhöfer T, Mischinger J, Schubert T, Zaid HB, Hrbacek J, Ali-El-Dein B, Clayman RH, Galland S, Olugbade K, Rink M, Fritsche HM, Burger M, Chang SS, Babjuk M, Thalmann GN, Stenzl A, Efstathiou JA. Impact of perioperative chemotherapy on survival in patients with advanced primary urethral cancer: results of the international collaboration on primary urethral carcinoma. Ann Oncol 2015; 26:1754-9. [PMID: 25969370 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdv230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [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: 10/12/2014] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To investigate the impact of perioperative chemo(radio)therapy in advanced primary urethral carcinoma (PUC). PATIENTS AND METHODS A series of 124 patients (86 men, 38 women) were diagnosed with and underwent surgery for PUC in 10 referral centers between 1993 and 2012. Kaplan-Meier analysis with log-rank testing was used to investigate the impact of perioperative chemo(radio)therapy on overall survival (OS). The median follow-up was 21 months (mean: 32 months; interquartile range: 5-48). RESULTS Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (N-CRT) plus adjuvant chemotherapy (ACH), and ACH was delivered in 12 (31%), 6 (15%) and 21 (54%) of these patients, respectively. Receipt of NAC/N-CRT was associated with clinically node-positive disease (cN+; P = 0.033) and lower utilization of cystectomy at surgery (P = 0.015). The objective response rate to NAC and N-CRT was 25% and 33%, respectively. The 3-year OS for patients with objective response to neoadjuvant treatment (complete/partial response) was 100% and 58.3% for those with stable or progressive disease (P = 0.30). Of the 26 patients staged ≥cT3 and/or cN+ disease, 16 (62%) received perioperative chemo(radio)therapy and 10 upfront surgery without perioperative chemotherapy (38%). The 3-year OS for this locally advanced subset of patients (≥cT3 and/or cN+) who received NAC (N = 5), N-CRT (N = 3), surgery-only (N = 10) and surgery plus ACH (N = 8) was 100%, 100%, 50% and 20%, respectively (P = 0.016). Among these 26 patients, receipt of neoadjuvant treatment was significantly associated with improved 3-year relapse-free survival (RFS) (P = 0.022) and OS (P = 0.022). Proximal tumor location correlated with inferior 3-year RFS and OS (P = 0.056/0.005). CONCLUSION In this series, patients who received NAC/N-CRT for cT3 and/or cN+ PUC appeared to demonstrate improved survival compared with those who underwent upfront surgery with or without ACH.
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- G Gakis
- Department of Urology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Institute of Urology, USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Los Angeles
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- 2nd Medical School, Department of Urology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura Clinic, Mansoura, Egypt
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- Department of Radiooncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Radiooncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Hamburg
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, USA
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- 2nd Medical School, Department of Urology, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Radiooncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA
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Aziz A, Gierth M, Fritsche HM, May M, Otto W, Denzinger S, Wieland WF, Merseburger A, Riedmiller H, Kocot A, Burger M. Oncological outcome of primary versus secondary muscle-invasive bladder cancer is comparable after radical cystectomy. Urol Int 2013; 91:97-102. [PMID: 23751372 DOI: 10.1159/000350232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2012] [Accepted: 02/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND High-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) progressing to muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) is associated with adverse tumour biology. It is unclear, however, whether outcome of NMIBC progressing to MIBC is adverse compared to primary MIBC and whether NMIBC of higher risk of progression to MIBC is adverse compared to NMIBC of lower risk. OBJECTIVE Our objective was to assess cancer-specific survival (CSS) following radical cystectomy (RC) for primary MIBC and for NMIBC progressing to MIBC in dependence of EORTC risk score. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical and histopathological characteristics and CSS of 150 patients were assessed. Secondary MIBCs were stratified by EORTC risk score at the last transurethral resection of bladder tumour for NMIBC. RESULTS CSS did not differ significantly between primary and secondary MIBC (p = 0.521). Secondary MIBC with high EORTC score had significantly shorter CSS compared to secondary MIBC with intermediate EORTC score (p = 0.029). In multivariable analysis, pathological tumour stage (HR = 3.77; p = 0.020) and lymph node stage (HR = 2.34; p = 0.022) were significantly correlated with CSS. CONCLUSION While the outcome of secondary MIBC is not generally adverse compared to primary MIBC, the EORTC risk score not only reflects high risk of progression of NMIBC to MIBC, but also worse outcome following RC for secondary MIBC. Timely RC should thus be debated in high-risk NMIBC.
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- A Aziz
- Department of Urology, Caritas-St. Josef Medical Centre, University of Regensburg, Germany.
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Xylinas E, Cha EK, Sun M, Rink M, Trinh QD, Novara G, Green DA, Pycha A, Fradet Y, Daneshmand S, Svatek RS, Fritsche HM, Kassouf W, Scherr DS, Faison T, Crivelli JJ, Tagawa ST, Zerbib M, Karakiewicz PI, Shariat SF. Risk stratification of pT1-3N0 patients after radical cystectomy for adjuvant chemotherapy counselling. Br J Cancer 2013; 107:1826-32. [PMID: 23169335 PMCID: PMC3504939 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2012.464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In pT1-T3N0 urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UCB) patients, multi-modal therapy is inconsistently recommended. The aim of the study was to develop a prognostic tool to help decision-making regarding adjuvant therapy. METHODS We included 2145 patients with pT1-3N0 UCB after radical cystectomy (RC), naive of neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy. The cohort was randomly split into development cohort based on the US patients (n=1067) and validation cohort based on the Europe patients (n=1078). Predictive accuracy was quantified using the concordance index. RESULTS With a median follow-up of 45 months, 5-year recurrence-free and cancer-specific survival estimates were 68% and 73%, respectively. pT-stage, ge, lymphovascular invasion, and positive margin were significantly associated with both disease recurrence and cancer-specific mortality (P-values ≤ 0.005). The accuracies of the multivariable models at 2, 5, and 7 years for predicting disease recurrence were 67.4%, 65%, and 64.4%, respectively. Accuracies at 2, 5, and 7 years for predicting cancer-specific mortality were 69.3%, 66.4%, and 65.5%, respectively. We developed competing-risk, conditional probability nomograms. External validation revealed minor overestimation. CONCLUSION Despite RC, a significant number of patients with pT1-3N0 UCB experience disease recurrence and ultimately die of UCB. We developed and externally validated competing-risk, conditional probability post-RC nomograms for prediction of disease recurrence and cancer-specific mortality.
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- E Xylinas
- Department of Urology, Weill Cornell Medical College, Starr 900, 525 East 68th Street, Box 94, New York, NY 10065, USA
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May M, Fritsche HM, Brookman-May S, Burger M, Bolenz C, Trojan L, Herrmann E, Michel MS, Wülfing C, Tiemann A, Müller SC, Ellinger J, Buchner A, Stief CG, Tilki D, Wieland WF, Gilfrich C, Höfner T, Hohenfellner M, Haferkamp A, Roigas J, Zacharias M, Gunia S, Bastian PJ. [Patients with bladder cancer in clinical stage T2 : survival benefit of downstaging in comparison to patients with confirmed muscle invasion in cystectomy specimens]. Urologe A 2011; 49:1508-15. [PMID: 20922515 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-010-2424-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few and partially contradictory data are available regarding the prognostic signature of downstaging of muscle-invasive clinical tumour stages in patients treated with radical cystectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinicopathological parameters of 1,643 patients (study group, SG) treated with radical cystectomy due to muscle-invasive urothelial bladder cancer were summarized in a multi-institutional database. Patients of the SG fulfilled the following conditions: clinical tumour stage T2 N0 M0 and no administration of neoadjuvant radiation or chemotherapy. Cancer-specific survival (CSS) rates were calculated referring to pathological tumour stages in cystectomy specimens (<pT2, pT2, >pT2) (mean follow-up: 51 months). Furthermore, a multivariable model integrating clinical information was developed in order to predict the probability of downstaging. RESULTS A total of 173 patients (10.5%) of the SG presented with downstaging in pathological tumour stages (pT0: 4.8%, pTa: 0.4%, pTis: 1.3%, pT1: 4.1%); 12 of these patients had positive lymph nodes (7%, in comparison with 21% pN+ of pT2 tumours and 43% of >pT2 tumours). Patients with tumour stages <pT2, pT2 and >pT2 had CSS rates after 5 years of 89, 69 and 46%, respectively (p<0.001). In a multivariable Cox model the presence of pathological downstaging resulted in a significant reduction of cancer-specific mortality (HR 0.30; 95% CI 0.18-0.50). By logistic regression analysis the date of TURB (benefit for more recent operations) was identified as the only independent predictor for downstaging of muscle-invasive clinical tumour stages. Age, gender, grading and associated Tis in the TURB did not reveal any significant influence. CONCLUSION Patients with muscle-invasive clinical tumour stages and downstaging in cystectomy specimens represent a subgroup with significantly enhanced CSS rates. Further trials that integrate the parameters tumour size, stages cT2a vs cT2b and focality are required in order to define the independent prognostic signature of downstaging of tumour stages more precisely.
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- M May
- Urologische Klinik, St. Elisabeth-Klinikum Straubing, St. Elisabeth-Straße 23, 94315, Straubing, Deutschland.
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Fritsche HM, Burger M. Management of early-invasive high-grade transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2008; 60:265-271. [PMID: 18923363] [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 decision in favor or against an early cystectomy in patients with initial pT1G3 urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UCBC) is challenging. In the present review the authors dwell on the key issues in the controversial discussion about optimal management of so called ''early invasive'' UCBC. The quality of transurethral resection of the bladder tumor (TURBT) as diagnostic and therapeutic method plays an important role. Histopathological assessment delivers crucial risk factors for stratification. Last but not least life quality under different therapeutic regimes should be comprised in the decision process.
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- H M Fritsche
- Department of Urology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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Adolf J, Fritsche HM, Haas S, Hennig FF, Horbach T, Kastl S, Koppenhagen K, Michaelis HC, Rhamanzadeh R, Summa W, Wagner W, Weber U, Wolf H. Comparison of 3,000 IU aXa of the low molecular weight heparin certoparin with 5,000 IU aXa in prevention of deep vein thrombosis after total hip replacement. German Thrombosis Study Group. INT ANGIOL 1999; 18:122-6. [PMID: 10424367] [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: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this randomized, double-blind and prospective clinical trial was to investigate whether an increase of the conventional daily dosage (3,000 IU aXa) of the low molecular weight heparin certoparin up to 5,000 IU aXa/day might lower the incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients undergoing elective hip surgery. METHODS The main criterium of this trial was the incidence of DVT diagnosed by bilateral ascending venography, which was performed either if DVT was clinically suspected or in each remaining patient between the 12th and the 14th postoperative day. A total number of 172 patients were enrolled to receive the conventional dosage of 3,000 IU aXa (Mono-Embolex NM) and 169 patients to receive the high dosage form (5,000 IU aXa) once daily. The mean age (+/-SD) was 69.6+/-9.5 and 67+/-11.7 years. RESULTS No relevant differences were found concerning predisposing risk factors. The duration of surgery was 93+/-25.2 and 88+/-21.4 min (mean+/-SD). Surgical type and approach were not different between the groups. Deep vein thrombosis was detected in 17 patients (9.9%) in the conventional dose group and in 16 patients (9.5%) in the high dose group (intent-to-treat analysis; n.s.). The rate of bleeding complications was not significantly different except the cell saver volumes (770+/-136 vs 475+/-186 ml; p<0.001). No significant difference was found in the serious adverse event reporting along the lines of EC-GCP (10 vs 8 events; p=0.65). CONCLUSIONS This clinical trial confirmed that the conventional dosage (3,000 IU aXa/day) of certoparin ensures maximal antithrombotic activity.
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- J Adolf
- Department of General Surgery, City Hospital, Memmingen, Germany
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Koppenhagen K, Adolf J, Matthes M, Tröster E, Roder JD, Hass S, Fritsche HM, Wolf H. Low molecular weight heparin and prevention of postoperative thrombosis in abdominal surgery. Thromb Haemost 1992; 67:627-30. [PMID: 1324534] [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: 12/26/2022]
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In a prospective, double-blind, randomized multicenter trial the efficacy and safety of low molecular weight heparin and unfractionated heparin were compared for the prevention of postoperative deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Six hundred and seventy-three patients were randomly allocated to the two prophylaxis groups; 20 of these, however, did not undergo surgery and did not receive any prophylaxis. Of the remaining 653 patients 323 received one subcutaneous injection of 3,000 anti-Xa units of low molecular weight heparin and 330 received subcutaneously 5,000 U heparin three times a day. Treatment was initiated 2 h preoperatively and continued for 7 to 10 days. The occurrence of DVT was determined by the 125I-labelled fibrinogen uptake test and phlebography. Venous thrombosis was diagnosed in 24 of 323 patients (7.4%) treated with low molecular weight heparin and in 26 of 330 patients (7.9%) treated with low-dose heparin. DVT of proximal veins was detected in four patients of the low molecular weight heparin group and in three patients of the low-dose heparin group. During the observation period three pulmonary emboli - one fatal and two non-fatal - occurred in patients receiving prophylaxis with low-dose heparin. No pulmonary embolism was found in patients treated with low molecular weight heparin. Both prophylactic schemes were well tolerated. Intra- and postoperative blood loss, incidence of wound hematoma, frequency and volume of intra- and postoperative blood transfusion were similar in both groups with a slight advantage for the low molecular weight heparin group.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- K Koppenhagen
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Steglitz, Berlin, Germany
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Haas S, Stemberger A, Fritsche HM, Welzel D, Wolf H, Lechner F, Blümel G. Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in high risk patients undergoing total hip replacement with low molecular weight heparin plus dihydroergotamine. Arzneimittelforschung 1987; 37:839-43. [PMID: 2823840] [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: 01/02/2023]
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In 160 high risk patients with total hip replacement the antithrombotic efficacy and tolerance of a single daily injection of 1500 aPTT-U (aPTT = activated partial thromboplastin time) low molecular weight heparin plus 0.5 mg dihydroergotamine (HNMD; Embolex NM) was compared with a twice daily application of 5000 IU of the heparin-dihydroergotamine combination Heparin-Dihydergot in a double-blind study. Deep vein thrombosis measured by means of the radiofibrinogen uptake test occurred in 20.5% of patients in both groups. In addition, intra- and postoperative blood loss and the development of hematoma were similar in both groups. Thus, on account of the "once-daily" application HNMD offers some substantial advantages: The stress of the patient in the postoperative convalescence phase can be appreciably lowered and thereby the nursing staff are spared a great deal of work.
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- S Haas
- Institute for Experimental Surgery, Technical University of Munich, Fed. Rep. of Germany
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Haas S, Ketterl R, Stemberger A, Wendt P, Fritsche HM, Kienzle H, Lechner F, Blümel G. The effect of aprotinin on platelet function, blood coagulation and blood lactate level in total hip replacement - a double blind clinical trial. Adv Exp Med Biol 1984; 167:287-97. [PMID: 6201044 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4615-9355-3_24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Wendt P, Ketterl R, Haas S, Fritsche HM, Kienzle H, Lechner F, Blümel G. [Postoperative increase in lactate in total hip endoprosthesis operations. Effect of aprotinin. Results of a clinical double-blind study]. Med Welt 1982; 33:475-479. [PMID: 6177999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Ketterl R, Haas S, Heiss A, Fritsche HM, Lechner F, Kienzle H, Blümel G. [Effect of the natural proteinase inhibitor aprotinin on platelet function in allo-arthroplastic hip replacement]. Med Welt 1982; 33:480-486. [PMID: 6178000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Wustrow T, Fritsche HM, Wagner M, Blümel G, Messerschmidt O. [Studies about combined lesions - 30th communication. Activation and inhibition of blood-coagulation after whole-body irradiation combined with trauma (author's transl)]. Strahlentherapie 1982; 158:242-50. [PMID: 7048639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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45 rabbits of both sexes were divided into five groups. Animals were sham irradiated, inflicted with an autologous haematoma as a trauma, whole-body irradiated with 500 RX-rays, and inflicted with a combination of irradiation and autologous haematoma or skin-wound. Already 24 hr after irradiation a highly significant prolongation of the activated partial thromboplastin-time was observed. The concentrations of factor X and fibrinogen increased in all irradiated animals 24 hr after irradiation. Following the combination injury of irradiation and skin-wound such increases were significantly higher than those after irradiation alone. The activities of antithrombin III and antiplasmin, measure with chromogen substrates, rose after irradiation as well as after combined injuries. In spite of the increased level of fibrinogen we could register hypocoagulability with significant increase of activation as well as of inhibition of the plasmatic coagulation system 24 hr after combined injuries.
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Ketterl R, Haas S, Fritsche HM, Lechner F, Blümel G. [Changes in platelet morphology and platelet function in the course of total hip endoprosthesis operations]. Med Welt 1980; 31:743-6. [PMID: 7392927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Haas S, Fritsche HM, Ketterl R, Leimgruber D, Blümel G. [Effects of heparin, sulfinpyrazone and acetylsalicylic acid on the collagen-induced thromboyte aggregation]. Med Welt 1979; 30:862-7. [PMID: 440074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Siegle M, Haas S, Fritsche HM, Stemberger A, Blümel G. [Oral-surgical management of the hemorrhage-prone patient with risk-free fibrin adhesive]. Zahnarztl Prax 1979; 30:168-72. [PMID: 315674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Fritsche HM, Ketterl R, Leimgruber D, Blümel G. [Effect of heparin, acetylsalicylic acid and sulfinpyrazone on thrombocyte morphology]. Med Welt 1979; 30:365-9. [PMID: 763120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Siegle M, Blümel G, Stemberger A, Fritsche HM, Haas S. [Problem-free tooth extraction in patients on coumarin through use of fibrin adhesion. No hemorrhage risk by using wound sealing]. Zahnarztl Mitt 1978; 68:993-5. [PMID: 309697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Stemberger A, Fritsche HM, Primbs P, Blümel G. [Fibrinogen concentrates and collagen sponges for tissue adhesion]. Med Welt 1978; 29:720-4. [PMID: 651612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Fritsche HM, von Sommoggy S, Vogel GE, Haas-Denk S. [Thrombocytes in patients threatened with acute hemorrhage during hemodialysis with minimal heparinization]. Med Welt 1977; 28:906-11. [PMID: 881981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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