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Atalay S, van den Reek JMPA, Groenewoud JMM, van de Kerkhof PCM, Kievit W, de Jong EMGJ. Two-year follow-up of a dose reduction strategy trial of biologics adalimumab, etanercept, and ustekinumab in psoriasis patients in daily practice. J DERMATOL TREAT 2021; 33:1591-1597. [PMID: 33356686 DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2020.1869147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [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: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Tightly-controlled dose reduction was possible during 1 year in psoriasis patients on adalimumab, etanercept or ustekinumab with low disease activity (CONDOR trial). Extended observation is needed to ensure long-term effectiveness and safety of the strategy. With prolonged follow-up, we investigated the clinical effects and safety of the strategy, the proportion of patients with successful dose reduction, and assessed if patients with a disease flare regained remission. METHODS Two-year follow up of a subgroup of patients previously included in a randomized pragmatic study comparing usual care (UC) with stepwise dose reduction (DR). Effectiveness (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index, PASI), Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), adverse events, proportion of patients with successful DR and proportion of persistent disease flares were analyzed. RESULTS DR leads temporarily to a slightly increased PASI groupwise, but on the long-term patients regained low PASI. DLQI scores remained stable during follow-up. No serious adverse events due to DR were reported. Forty-one percent of patients remained on a low dose up to 2 years. The number of persistent flares was low in DR and UC. CONCLUSIONS The proposed dose reduction strategy is effective for a significant part of patients and remains safe up to 2 years of follow-up.
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- S Atalay
- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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van Winden MEC, Ter Haar ELM, Groenewoud JMM, van de Kerkhof PCM, de Jong EMGJ, Lubeek SFK. Quality of life, treatment goals, preferences and satisfaction in older adults with psoriasis: a patient survey comparing age groups. Br J Dermatol 2020; 184:759-762. [PMID: 33152111 PMCID: PMC8246713 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- M E C van Winden
- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Marra E, van Rijsingen MCJ, Alkemade JAC, Groenewoud JMM, Hueskes KF, Nij Bijvank CHM, van de Laar FA, Lubeek SFK. The effect of a dermato-oncological training programme on the diagnostic skills and quality of referrals for suspicious skin lesions by general practitioners. Br J Dermatol 2020; 184:538-544. [PMID: 32407577 PMCID: PMC7983956 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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] [Accepted: 05/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background The rising incidence rates of skin cancer (SC) lead to an enormous burden on healthcare systems. General practitioners (GPs) might play an important part in SC care, but research has shown poor clinical recognition of SC, leading to a high rate of potentially unnecessary referrals. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate if a dermato‐oncological training programme (DOTP) for GPs improved their diagnostic skills and quality of referrals. Methods Out of 194 GPs in the Nijmegen area, 83 (42·8%) followed a DOTP on SC. Referrals from both a trained cohort (TC) and two cohorts of untrained GPs [untrained present cohort (UPC) and untrained historical cohort (UHC)] were included. Data on diagnostic skills, quality of referrals and the number of potentially unnecessary referrals were evaluated. Results A total number of 1662 referrals were analysed. The referral diagnosis was correct more often in the TC (70·3%) compared with the UPC (56·2%; P < 0·001) and the UHC (51·6%; P < 0·001). Furthermore, the TC also provided a better lesion description, mentioned a diagnosis more often in their referral letters and more often performed diagnostics before referral. In addition, fewer potentially unnecessary referrals were identified in the TC compared with the UPC (62·7% vs. 73·7%; P < 0·001) and the UHC (75·2%; P < 0·001). Conclusions GPs who followed a DOTP had better diagnostic skills and quality of referrals than untrained GPs, leading to fewer potentially unnecessary referrals. This might enhance a more efficient use of the limited capacity in secondary dermatological care and consequently lead to lower healthcare costs. What is already known about this topic? General practitioners (GPs) play an important part in skin cancer (SC) care and optimal recognition and referral are considered of vital importance to optimize SC care efficacy. Previous research identified a rather poor clinical recognition of (pre)malignant skin tumours by GPs, leading to a high rate of potentially unnecessary referrals to dermatologists.
What does this study add? GPs who followed a dedicated dermato‐oncological training programme had better diagnostic skills and quality of referrals than untrained GPs, leading to fewer potentially unnecessary referrals. This might enhance a more efficient use of the limited capacity in secondary dermatological care and consequently lead to lower healthcare costs.
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- E Marra
- Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of, Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Regional Department of the National Association of General Practitioners, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Regional Department of the National Association of General Practitioners, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of, Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Regional Department of the National Association of General Practitioners, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Bruins FM, Bronckers IMGJ, Cai R, Groenewoud JMM, Krol M, de Jong EMGJ, Seyger MMB. Treatment persistence in paediatric and adolescent patients with psoriasis followed into young adulthood. From topical to systemic treatment: a prospective, longitudinal, observational cohort study of 448 patients. Br J Dermatol 2020; 184:464-472. [PMID: 32510578 PMCID: PMC7984075 DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background Although solely topical treatment often suffices, patients with psoriasis may require more intensive treatment (phototherapy and/or systemic treatments) to control their disease. However, in paediatric, adolescent and young adult patients, little is known about persistence of topical treatment and time until switch to systemic treatment. Objectives To determine the median time from psoriasis onset until (i) discontinuation of solely topical agents and (ii) switch to systemic treatment, and to identify patient characteristics associated with switching to systemic treatments. Methods Data were extracted from the Child‐CAPTURE registry, a prospective, observational cohort of patients with paediatric‐onset psoriasis followed into young adulthood from 2008 to 2018. Data prior to inclusion in the registry were collected retrospectively. Median times were determined through Kaplan–Meier survival analyses. Cox regression analysis was used to identify patient characteristics associated with switch to systemic treatment. Results Of 448 patients, 62·3% stayed on solely topical treatment until data lock; 14·3% switched from topicals to phototherapy, but not to systemic treatment; and 23·4% switched to systemic treatment. The median time from psoriasis onset until discontinuation of solely topical treatment was 7·3 years, and until switch to systemics was 10·8 years. Higher Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and (Children’s) Dermatology Life Quality Index > 5 were independently associated with switching to systemic treatment. Conclusions In a population of paediatric and adolescent patients with mild‐to‐severe psoriasis, one‐third needed more intensive treatment than solely topical therapy to control their disease. We consider the median time until switching to systemics to be long. What is already known about this topic? Psoriasis in the majority of paediatric and adolescent patients can be adequately managed with solely topical treatment. However, some patients require a switch to more intensive treatment in order to control their disease. Little is known about persistence of topical treatment and time until switch to systemic treatment.
What does this study add? In 448 paediatric patients with mild‐to‐severe psoriasis, 62·3% persisted on solely topical treatment, 14·3% switched to phototherapy, but not to systemics, and 23·4% switched to systemic treatment at data lock (total median follow‐up 4·2 years, interquartile range 1·8–7·5). The median time from psoriasis onset until discontinuation of solely topical treatment was 7·3 years, and until switch to systemic treatment 10·8 years. Higher Psoriasis Area and Severity Index and (Children’s) Dermatology Life Quality Index > 5 at switch were independent characteristics associated with switching to systemic treatment.
Linked Comment: Salman. Br J Dermatol 2021; 184:387–388. Plain language summary available online
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- F M Bruins
- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Real-World Evidence Solutions, IQVIA, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Real-World Evidence Solutions, IQVIA, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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van der Schoot LS, van den Reek JMPA, Groenewoud JMM, Otero ME, Njoo MD, Ossenkoppele PM, Mommers JM, Koetsier MIA, Berends MAM, Arnold WP, Peters B, Andriessen MPM, Den Hengst CW, Kuijpers ALA, de Jong EMGJ. Female patients are less satisfied with biological treatment for psoriasis and experience more side-effects than male patients: results from the prospective BioCAPTURE registry. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2019; 33:1913-1920. [PMID: 31177583 DOI: 10.1111/jdv.15733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Female sex has been reported as a predictor for treatment discontinuation with biological therapies for psoriasis, although reasons remain unclear. It can be hypothesized that lower satisfaction with biological treatment in women might add to the lower drug survival rates. OBJECTIVES To identify possible differences in satisfaction with biological treatment between female and male patients using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medication (TSQM). METHODS Data of psoriasis patients treated with biologics were obtained from the prospective, multicentre, daily-practice BioCAPTURE registry. Longitudinal TSQM data were analysed by linear mixed models. Relevant patient characteristics were incorporated as possible confounding factors. Post hoc analysis of adverse events was performed in order to investigate differences between sexes. RESULTS We included 315 patients with 396 corresponding treatment episodes (137 adalimumab, 90 etanercept, 137 ustekinumab, 24 secukinumab and 8 infliximab). Almost forty per cent of the patients were female. Women had significantly lower baseline PASI scores (P = 0.01). Longitudinal analyses demonstrated lower TSQM scores for 'side-effects' (P = 0.05) and 'global satisfaction' (P = 0.01) in female patients compared with male patients over 1 year of treatment. Women reported more relevant adverse events in the context of biologic treatment compared to men (rate ratio 1.79; P < 0.001), with more fungal (rate ratio 2.20; P = 0.001) and herpes simplex infections (rate ratio 3.25; P = 0.005). CONCLUSIONS This study provides a prospective, longitudinal analysis of treatment satisfaction with biologics in female and male patients with psoriasis. Women were slightly less satisfied with treatment regarding side-effects and global satisfaction. Differences in treatment satisfaction and side-effects might add to the fact that women discontinue biological treatments more often.
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- L S van der Schoot
- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo/Hengelo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, Almelo/Hengelo, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, St Anna Ziekenhuis, Geldrop, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Gelre Ziekenhuizen, Apeldoorn, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Slingeland Ziekenhuis, Doetinchem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Ziekenhuis Gelderse Vallei, Ede, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Ziekenhuis Rijnstate, Arnhem, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, Den Bosch, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, St Antonius Ziekenhuis, Woerden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Máxima Medisch Centrum, Eindhoven, the Netherlands
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- Department of Dermatology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.,Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Arnts IJJ, Schrijvers NM, van der Flier M, Groenewoud JMM, Antonius T, Liem KD. Central line bloodstream infections can be reduced in newborn infants using the modified Seldinger technique and care bundles of preventative measures. Acta Paediatr 2015; 104:e152-7. [PMID: 25545676 DOI: 10.1111/apa.12915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2014] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM There has been no evidence to show whether care bundles of preventive measures reduce central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) in peripherally inserted central catheters using the modified Seldinger technique, which requires more specific skills than the traditional technique. The aim of this study was to address that gap in our knowledge and to determine whether other variables influenced the outcome. METHODS This prospective observational study was conducted on a neonatal intensive care unit. We observed the incidence of CLABSI in 45 newborn infants with peripheral catheters before the introduction of bundles of preventative measures and 88 infants after the introduction. RESULTS Laboratory-confirmed CLABSI decreased after the introduction of the bundles, from 12.9 per 1000 days to 4.7/1000 days (p = 0.09). When we combined the rates for laboratory-confirmed CLABSI and clinical CLABSI in a survival analysis, the incidence reduced significantly after introduction of the bundles (p = 0.02). There were no other variables that affected the outcome. CONCLUSION Cost-effective care bundles reduced CLABSI in peripherally inserted central catheters using the modified Seldinger technique, despite the specific insertion skills that were required. The bundles of preventative measures may increase healthcare professionals' awareness of the need to care for central catheters and reduce CLABSI infections.
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- IJJ Arnts
- Department of Neonatology; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatrics, and Nijmegen Institute for Infection, Inflammation and Immunity; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department for Health Evidence; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department of Neonatology; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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Heikens JT, de Vries J, de Jong DJ, den Oudsten BL, Hopman W, Groenewoud JMM, van der Kolk MB, Gooszen HG, van Laarhoven CJHM. Evaluation of long-term function, complications, quality of life and health status after restorative proctocolectomy with ileo neo rectal and with ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. Colorectal Dis 2013; 15:e323-9. [PMID: 23406347 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2012] [Accepted: 11/27/2012] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Restorative surgery after (procto)colectomy with ileo-neorectal anastomosis (INRA) or restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis (RPC) combines cure of ulcerative colitis (UC) with restoration of intestinal continuity. This study aimed to evaluate these two operations. METHOD Patients having INRA and RPC were matched according to sex, age at onset of UC, age at restorative surgery and duration of follow-up. Patients were included if they were over 18 years of age, had UC confirmed histopathologically and had undergone either operation. Long-term function, anal and neorectal physiology, complications, quality of life (QoL) and health status (HS) were determined. RESULTS Seventy-one consecutive patients underwent surgery with the intention of having an INRA procedure. This was successfully carried out in 50, and 21 underwent intra-operative conversion to RPC. Median defaecation frequency was 6/24 h. In 11/71 patients reservoir failure occurred and 13/71 developed pouchitis. QoL and HS were comparable to the healthy population. Median follow-up was 6.2 years. These patients were matched with 71 patients who underwent RPC. RPC was successful in all patients. Median defaecation frequency was 8/24 h. Failure occurred in 7/71 patients and 13/71 developed pouchitis. QoL and HS were comparable with the healthy population. Median follow-up was 6.9 years. CONCLUSION Comparison of INRA and RPC on an intention to treat basis was not considered to be realistic due to the high intra-operative conversion rate and the failures in the INRA group. RPC remains the procedure of choice for restoring intestinal continuity after proctocolectomy for UC.
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- J T Heikens
- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Reuzel RPB, Hasselaar GJ, Vissers KCP, van der Wilt GJ, Groenewoud JMM, Crul BJP. Inappropriateness of using opioids for end-stage palliative sedation: a Dutch study. Palliat Med 2008; 22:641-6. [PMID: 18612030 DOI: 10.1177/0269216308091867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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To be able to distinguish end-stage palliative sedation from euthanasia without having to refer to intentions that are difficult to verify, physicians must be able to manage palliative sedation appropriately (i.e., see that death is not hastened as a result of disproportionate medication). In the present study, we assessed whether or not this requirement is met in the Netherlands. We sent a retrospective questionnaire to 1,464 medical specialists, general practitioners, and nursing home physicians in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we held two sets of 20 and 22 semi-structured in-depth interviews with general practitioners, internists, lung specialists, and nursing home physicians. Although most guidelines discourage the administration of opioids alone for purposes of palliative sedation, opioids alone were administered for 22% of all the patients reported upon. Those physicians who were more experienced, general practitioners, and physicians who had consulted a palliative care expert administered only opioids significantly less often than the other physicians. The interviewees reported difficulties in assessing the appropriateness of medication, feeling uncertain about the pharmacokinetics of drugs used in moribund patients. Given that no more than 2% of the respondents perceived palliative sedation to be used as a form of euthanasia and that the use of opioids alone was not associated with shorter survival rates, the inappropriate use of opioids can only be attributed to a lack of knowledge or skill and/or a tradition of alleviating refractory dyspnoea with the use of opioids and not as an intentional means of hastening death.
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- R P B Reuzel
- Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Health Technology Assessment, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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Geraedts CTM, Borstlap WA, Groenewoud JMM, Borstlap-Engels VMF, Stoelinga PJW. Long-term evaluation of bilateral cleft lip and palate patients after early secondary closure and premaxilla repositioning. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2007; 36:788-96. [PMID: 17618084 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2007.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2005] [Revised: 01/23/2007] [Accepted: 04/09/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The aim of this retrospective, mixed longitudinal study was to assess the long-term outcome of early secondary closure and premaxilla osteotomy in 40 bilateral cleft lip and palate patients who underwent early secondary osteotomy of the premaxilla and bone grafting at the age of 8-12 years. Clinical and cephalometric evaluations of profile, lip relation, nasolabial angle and position of the maxilla preoperatively, postoperatively and at adolescence were compared to normal values of non-cleft individuals and the reported data of 90 bilateral cleft lip and palate patients treated in Oslo. In 68% of patients the profile was considered acceptable, but in 26 maxillary growth appeared to be impaired by cephalometric standards. In four patients a Le Fort I osteotomy was carried out and nine patients would have benefited from such a procedure. This study reveals a trend towards maxillary growth retardation partially compensated by orthodontic and dental treatment. Since the results are comparable to those reported for the Oslo group with regard to maxillary growth, the surgical protocol followed does not require revision. Considering the benefits, i.e. closure of alveolo-palatal cleft, continuity of dental arch, eruption of canine in the graft and closure of oro-nasal communications, this mode of treatment should be continued.
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- C T M Geraedts
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Vereijken TLJ, Bellersen L, Groenewoud JMM, Knubben L, Baltussen L, Kramers C. Risk calculation for hyperkalaemia in heart failure patients. Neth J Med 2007; 65:208-11. [PMID: 17587647] [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: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to develop a model to estimate the risk of hyperkalaemia in patients treated for heart failure in a tertiary reference hospital and to identify precipitating factors. METHODS 125 congestive heart failure (CHF) patients were studied retrospectively. Thirty of these patients developed episodes of hyperkalaemia (K>or=5.5 mmol/l). Both groups were compared for possible risk factors for hyperkalaemia (age, glomerular filtration rate (GFR), New York Heart Association (NYHA) class, diabetes mellitus (DM), ejection fraction and medication use (ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, aldosterone antagonists). RESULTS On multivariate logistic regression analysis DM (OR 2.9, 95% CI=1.05 to 8.3, p=0.041), GFR<45 ml/min (OR 4.1, 95% CI=1.6 to 10.5. p=0.004) and NYHA class III-IV (OR 2.4, 95% CI=0.9 to 6.3, p=0.086) were independently associated with hyperkalaemia, whereas age, ejection fraction and medication sort and dose were not. Of the episodes of hyperkalaemia, 38% were precipitated by periods of dehydration (diarrhoea, fever) or change of medication. CONCLUSION We identified kidney function, diabetes mellitus and heart failure class as independent risk factors of hyperkalaemia. The majority of the hyperkalaemic episodes develop without a precipitating factor. This implies that heart failure patients in a tertiary reference hospital should be very closely monitored to minimize the risk for hyperkalaemia.
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- T L J Vereijken
- Department of Pharmacology-Toxicology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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