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Baetz N, Labroo P, Ifediba M, Miller D, Stauffer K, Sieverts M, Nicodemus-Johnson J, Chan E, Robinson I, Miess J, Roth S, Irvin J, Laun J, Mundinger G, Granick MS, Milner S, Garrett C, Li WW, Swanson EW, Smith DJ, Sopko NA. Evaluation in a porcine wound model and long-term clinical assessment of an autologous heterogeneous skin construct used to close full-thickness wounds. Tissue Cell 2023; 83:102126. [PMID: 37295271 DOI: 10.1016/j.tice.2023.102126] [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: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Acute and chronic wounds involving deeper layers of the skin are often not adequately healed by dressings alone and require therapies such as skin grafting, skin substitutes, or growth factors. Here we report the development of an autologous heterogeneous skin construct (AHSC) that aids wound closure. AHSC is manufactured from a piece of healthy full-thickness skin. The manufacturing process creates multicellular segments, which contain endogenous skin cell populations present within hair follicles. These segments are physically optimized for engraftment within the wound bed. The ability of AHSC to facilitate closure of full thickness wounds of the skin was evaluated in a swine model and clinically in 4 patients with wounds of different etiologies. Transcriptional analysis demonstrated high concordance of gene expression between AHSC and native tissues for extracellular matrix and stem cell gene expression panels. Swine wounds demonstrated complete wound epithelialization and mature stable skin by 4 months, with hair follicle development in AHSC-treated wounds evident by 15 weeks. Biomechanical, histomorphological, and compositional analysis of the resultant swine and human skin wound biopsies demonstrated the presence of epidermal and dermal architecture with follicular and glandular structures that are similar to native skin. These data suggest that treatment with AHSC can facilitate wound closure.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicholas Baetz
- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE MD, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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Goldberg AJ, Chowdhury K, Molloy AP, Davies MB, Hepple S, Thomas RH, Siddique MS, Loveday DT, Dhar S, Bing AJ, Clough T, Bendall SP, Rogers M, Milner S, Mishra V, Butler M, Halliwell P, Townshend DN. 2022 Roger A. Mann Award Winner: Total Ankle Replacement vs Arthrodesis (TARVA) Randomized Controlled Trial: 2 Year Results. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics 2022. [DOI: 10.1177/2473011421s00673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle; Hindfoot; Other Introduction/Purpose: End-stage ankle osteoarthritis (EOA) causes severe pain and chronic disability. Once non operative measures have been exhausted the two main surgical treatments include total ankle replacement (TAR) and ankle fusion (AF). Systematic reviews have confirmed that both procedures are effective but there has never been a robust randomised multicentre level I study comparing the two treatments. Our objective was to investigate and compare the clinical and cost effectiveness of TAR against AF in the treatment of end-stage ankle osteoarthritis in patients aged 50-85 years. Methods: TARVA is a multi-centre, parallel-group, open label randomised trial. Patients with EOA, aged 50-85, suitable for either procedure were recruited at 17 UK hospitals. Randomisation was carried out using a secure on-line service and was stratified by surgeon and the presence or absence of adjacent joint OA (based on an independently reviewed preoperative MRI scan). Participants were randomised 1:1 to either TAR or ankle arthrodesis. The primary outcome was the change in the Manchester Oxford Foot & Ankle Questionnaire (MOXFQ) walking/standing domain scores between pre-operation and 52 weeks post- operation. Secondary outcomes measures included FAAM; FAAM (ADL); and Sport subscale scores. Quality of life was measured using the EQ-5D-5L. Total range of tibia to floor motion was measured using a validated method. Health economic analysis used mean incremental cost per quality-adjusted life years (QALY) gained. Analysis was by intention to treat. The trial registration is ISRCTN60672307. Results: Of 933 eligible patients 303 were randomised. 282 underwent surgery. Mean age 68 (71% male). Aetiology was post- trauma in 55.3%, and inflammatory in 7.1%. Groups were well balanced at baseline on all parameters. 54% TARs were fixed bearing. 61% of fusions were performed arthroscopically. At 2 years the adjusted mean difference in the change in MOXFQ W/S between TAR & AF was -4.4(95% CI -11.38 to 2.68, p=0∙23). Post hoc analysis of the commonest implant type (fixed bearing TAR) did show a statistically significant improvement over AF (p=0∙04, -8.9, 95% CI -17.2 to -0.6). Secondary outcomes, EQ5D-VAS and FAAM were significant. Complications included wound healing issues (13.8% vs 5.5%); nerve injuries (4.3% vs 0.7%). 11.8% of AF patients had plain radiographic evidence of non-union but only 6.9% had symptoms. Reoperation rate was 7.2% for TAR vs 5.2% for AF; and revision rate was 0.7% for TAR vs 2.8% for AF. Conclusion: Patients improved in all outcomes in both arms. We did not show a significant difference in our primary outcome measure between TAR and AF overall(p=0.23), but did show significance when fixed bearing TAR alone was compared against AF(p=0.04). Secondary outcomes did show significance. Adjacent joint arthritis increases the size of effect noted between arms. There were more wound healing issues and nerve injuries in TAR group. The symptomatic non-union rate for AF is 6.9%. TAR is likely to be cost-effective compared to AF at the NICE cost-effectiveness threshold of £20,000 per Quality Adjusted Life Year gained over the patients' lifetime.
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Milner S, Swanson E, Granick M, Sopko N. Addressing Full-Thickness Skin Defects: A Review of Clinically Available Autologous Skin Replacements. Surg Technol Int 2021; 38:73-78. [PMID: 33755940 DOI: 10.52198/21.sti.38.wh1403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Autologous keratinocyte culture, and combinations of scaffolds, different cell types, solutions of macromolecules, or growth factors have contributed to the resurfacing of full-thickness skin defects. Ideally, a treatment for full-thickness skin defects should not merely reestablish continuity of the surface of the skin but should restore its structure to allow skin to function as a dynamic biological factory that can participate in protein synthesis, metabolism, and cell signaling, and form an essential part of the body's immune, nervous, and endocrine systems. This paper provides a review of clinically available autologous skin replacements, highlighting the importance of regenerating an organ that will function physiologically.
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- Stephen Milner
- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Gupta S, Milner S, Shah S. 50 Cognitive Assessment of Patients As Mandatory Part of MDT in A Community Rehabilitation Hospital. Age Ageing 2020. [DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afz186.04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Introduction
Undiagnosed underlying cognitive issues have an impact on progression with rehabilitation. Early diagnosis of these is beneficial to the patient as it can offer them early treatment and advance planning for their future care.
Methods
Patients transferred to our rehabilitation wards from other specialities often do not have a routine cognitive assessment done. This has a negative impact on their rehabilitation goals and discharge planning. We hence routinely assessed cognition for all the patients transferred to our rehabilitation unit across two sites for 3 months. In the weekly MDT, we discussed in detail the cognition of each patient, taking into account not only the doctor’s view, but also nursing and therapists. Once a concern was raised, we investigated them fully with blood tests, imaging and MOCA or ACE-R.
Results
56 patients were diagnosed as having cognitive issues. Average age was 81.67 years. Of them 32.14%were from surgical specialities and the rest from other sub-specialities of medicine.
In the MDT cognitive concerns were raised 73.2% by therapists, 66.1%by nurses and 60.7% by doctors.
Of the concerns raised, 87.4% of patients were diagnosed with some form of underlying dementia or cognitive impairment. 55.4% were started on treatment. Remaining was either palliative deemed unsuitable for treatment or needed more detailed input from community psychiatry team on discharge.
75% were for follow up with the mental health team on discharge, 7.14% by the Parkinson’s specialist and the rest by the own GP.
All diagnosis was notified to the patient, next-of-kin and the GP
Conclusions
Routine multidisciplinary approach to cognitive assessment helps us in new and prompt diagnosis of dementia, offer appropriate treatment and plan ahead for the future.
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- S Gupta
- Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals, Frimley Health Foundation Trust
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- Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals, Frimley Health Foundation Trust
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- Frimley Park and Wexham Park Hospitals, Frimley Health Foundation Trust
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Granick MS, Baetz NW, Labroo P, Milner S, Li WW, Sopko NA. In vivo expansion and regeneration of full-thickness functional skin with an autologous homologous skin construct: Clinical proof of concept for chronic wound healing. Int Wound J 2019; 16:841-846. [PMID: 30868746 PMCID: PMC6850009 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [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: 01/25/2019] [Revised: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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A new cell‐tissue technology uses a patient's skin to create an in vivo expanding and self‐organising full‐thickness skin autograft derived from potent cutaneous appendages. This autologous homologous skin construct (AHSC) is manufactured from a small full‐thickness skin harvest obtained from an uninjured area of the patient. All the harvested tissue is incorporated into the AHSC including the endogenous regenerative cellular populations responsible for skin maintenance and repair, which are activated during the manufacturing process. Without any exogenous supplementation or culturing, the AHSC is swiftly returned to the patient's wound bed, where it expands and closes the defect from the inside out with full‐thickness fully functional skin. AHSC was applied to a greater than two‐year old large (200 cm2) chronic wound refractory to multiple failed split‐thickness skin grafts. Complete epithelial coverage was achieved in 8 weeks, and complete wound coverage with full‐thickness functional skin occurred in 12 weeks. At 6‐month follow‐up, the wound remained covered with full‐thickness skin, grossly equivalent to surrounding native skin qualitatively and quantitatively equivalent across multiple functions and characteristics, including sensation, hair follicle morphology, bio‐impedance and composition, pigment regeneration, and gland production.
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- Mark S Granick
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
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- The Angiogenesis Foundation, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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- Department of Research and Development, PolarityTE, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
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Sood G, Vaidya D, Dam L, Grubb LM, Zenilman J, Krout K, Khouri-Stevens Z, Bennett R, Blanding R, Riedel S, Milner S, Price LA, Perl TM. A polymicrobial fungal outbreak in a regional burn center after Hurricane Sandy. Am J Infect Control 2018; 46:1047-1050. [PMID: 29609856 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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: 09/12/2017] [Revised: 01/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe a polymicrobial fungal outbreak after Hurricane Sandy. DESIGN An observational concurrent outbreak investigation and retrospective descriptive review. SETTING A regional burn intensive care unit that serves the greater Baltimore area, admitting 350-450 burn patients annually. PATIENTS Patients with burn injuries and significant dermatologic diseases such as toxic epidermal necrolysis who were admitted to the burn intensive care unit. METHODS An outbreak investigation and a retrospective review of all patients with non-candida fungal isolates from 2009-2016 were performed. RESULTS A polymicrobial fungal outbreak in burn patients was temporally associated with Hurricane Sandy and associated with air and water permeations in the hospital facility. The outbreak abated after changes to facility design. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest a possible association between severe weather events like hurricanes and nosocomial fungal outbreaks. This report adds to the emerging literature on the effect of severe weather on healthcare-associated infections.
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- Geeta Sood
- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baltimore, MD.
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baltimore, MD
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- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology, Baltimore, MD
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery, Baltimore, MD
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery, Baltimore, MD
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- The Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Baltimore, MD
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Legg P, Ramoutar D, Shivji F, Choudry B, Milner S. The construction and implementation of a clinical decision-making algorithm reduces the cost of adult fracture clinic visits by up to £104,800 per year: a quality improvement study. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 99:280-285. [PMID: 27659369 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 12/26/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Inappropriate referrals to the new patient fracture clinic unnecessarily consume hospital resources and many hospitals lack clear guidelines as to what should be referred. Many of these injuries can be definitively managed by the emergency department. Our aim was to construct and disseminate a clinical decision-making algorithm to reduce the frequency of inappropriate referrals to fracture clinics at our institution, to improve the management of patients with minor injuries and save the hospital and the patient the cost of unnecessary visits. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were prospectively collected for all new fracture clinic referrals over two separate 1-week cycles with cohorts of 94 and 74 patients, respectively. After the first cycle, the referral algorithm was disseminated both electronically (intranet) and orally (presentations to emergency department staff). The results of this intervention were examined in the second cycle, which took place 6 months after the first cycle. RESULTS The introduction of this algorithm significantly reduced inappropriate referrals by almost 20% (P = 0.0445). DISCUSSION This simple intervention highlighted a potential annual cost saving of up to £104,000. We advocate the use of this concise algorithm in improving the efficiency of the referral system to fracture clinics.
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- P Legg
- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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Lam J, Price LA, Milner S, Fauerbach J, Lawrence J, Fogel J. The importance of body image in the speech content of burn survivors. J Am Coll Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.755] [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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Matthews J, Sebastian R, Fillmore P, Price LA, Sidhaye R, Milner S. Epidermal Aquaporin-3 Expression Is Increased in the Burn Wound after a Cutaneous Thermal Injury. J Am Coll Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2014.07.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Huang HW, Cowan M, Matthews J, Lin MT, Milner S, Halushka M. Fatal myocardial microabscesses caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a burn patient. Human Pathology: Case Reports 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ehpc.2014.08.002] [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] Open
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Phillips BM, Milner S, Zouwail S, Roberts G, Cowan M, Riley SG, Phillips AO. Severe hyperkalaemia: demographics and outcome. Clin Kidney J 2014; 7:127-33. [PMID: 25852860 PMCID: PMC4377767 DOI: 10.1093/ckj/sft158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 12/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Few studies have evaluated the prevalence of severe hyperkalaemia in unselected patient populations. We identified all episodes of severe hyperkalaemia occurring in 1 year, and described patient demographics, clinical response and outcome. We also assessed junior doctor knowledge of its causes and significance. Materials and methods A retrospective interrogation of the database of the regional biochemical laboratory identified all episodes of severe hyperkalaemia (K≥ 6.5 mmol/L) occurring in 2011. The understanding of trainee doctors of the importance, causes and treatment of severe hyperkalaemia was assessed by structured questionnaire. Results Severe hyperkalaemia was recorded in 433 samples (365 patients) giving a prevalence of 0.11%. Thirty-six per cent of episodes occurred in patients under the care of a nephrologist, who were significantly younger than those not under the care of a nephrologist. In the nephrology cohort, 86% occurred in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), the majority of which had CKD Stage 5. In the non-nephrology cohort, only 65% occurred in the context of CKD, which was equally distributed between Stages 3 and 5 CKD. In both patient groups, roughly 50% of episodes occurred in association with acute kidney injury (AKI). Acute mortality (death within 48 h of documented severe hyperkalaemia) was higher in the non-nephrology compared with the nephrology cohort. Time to repeat serum potassium was influenced by the clinical setting with shorter time to repeat for acute care compared with ward settings. Assessment of trainee doctor's knowledge suggested significant deficiencies in relation to severe hyperkalaemia. Conclusions The prevalence of severe hyperkalaemia was low and occurred predominantly in the context of CKD and/or AKI. The majority of episodes occurred in patients not under the care of a nephrologist. Variability in time to repeat serum potassium levels suggested deficiencies in care, and assessment of trainee doctor’s knowledge suggests the need for further educational initiatives to highlight its importance.
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- B M Phillips
- Insititute of Nephrology , Cardiff University School of Medicine , Cardiff , UK
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- Insititute of Nephrology , Cardiff University School of Medicine , Cardiff , UK
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- Department of Biochemistry and Immunology , Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, University Hospital of Wales , Cardiff , UK ; Department of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medicine , Alexandria University , Alexandria , Egypt
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- Department of Nephrology and Transplantation , Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, University Hospital of Wales , Cardiff , UK
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- Insititute of Nephrology , Cardiff University School of Medicine , Cardiff , UK
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- Insititute of Nephrology , Cardiff University School of Medicine , Cardiff , UK
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- Insititute of Nephrology , Cardiff University School of Medicine , Cardiff , UK
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Du J, Liu L, Lay F, Wang Q, Dou C, Zhang X, Hosseini SM, Simon A, Rees DJ, Ahmed AK, Sebastian R, Sarkar K, Milner S, Marti GP, Semenza GL, Harmon JW. Combination of HIF-1α gene transfection and HIF-1-activated bone marrow-derived angiogenic cell infusion improves burn wound healing in aged mice. Gene Ther 2013; 20:1070-6. [DOI: 10.1038/gt.2013.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2013] [Revised: 05/10/2013] [Accepted: 05/15/2013] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Curinga G, Jain A, Feldman M, Prosciak M, Phillips B, Milner S. Red blood cell transfusion following burn. Burns 2011; 37:742-52. [PMID: 21367529 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2011.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2010] [Revised: 12/07/2010] [Accepted: 01/20/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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A severe burn will significantly alter haematologic parameters, and manifest as anaemia, which is commonly found in patients with greater than 10% total body surface area (TBSA) involvement. Maintaining haemoglobin and haematocrit levels with blood transfusion has been the gold standard for the treatment of anaemia for many years. While there is no consensus on when to transfuse, an increasing number of authors have expressed that less blood products should be transfused. Current transfusion protocols use a specific level of haemoglobin or haematocrit, which dictates when to transfuse packed red blood cells (PRBCs). This level is known as the trigger. There is no one 'common trigger' as values range from 6 g dl(-1) to 8 g dl(-1) of haemoglobin. The aim of this study was to analyse the current status of red blood cell (RBC) transfusions in the treatment of burn patients, and address new information regarding burn and blood transfusion management. Analysis of existing transfusion literature confirms that individual burn centres transfuse at a lower trigger than in previous years. The quest for a universal transfusion trigger should be abandoned. All RBC transfusions should be tailored to the patient's blood volume status, acuity of blood loss and ongoing perfusion requirements. We also focus on the prevention of unnecessary transfusion as well as techniques to minimise blood loss, optimise red cell production and determine when transfusion is appropriate.
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Pinker K, Perry N, Milner S, Mokbel K, Duffy S. Abstracts of the Royal College of Radiologists Breast Group Annual Scientific Meeting. November 1-2, 2010. Brighton, United Kingdom. Breast Cancer Res 2010; 12 Suppl 3:O1-6, P1-64. [PMID: 21064244 PMCID: PMC2978812 DOI: 10.1186/bcr2648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Mayerhoefer M, Perry N, Milner S, Mokbel K, Duffy S, Pinker K. Texture analysis applied to full-field digital mammography: ability to discriminate between invasive ductal and invasive lobular breast cancer - preliminary results. Breast Cancer Res 2010. [PMCID: PMC2978829 DOI: 10.1186/bcr2665] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pinker K, Perry N, Milner S, Mokbel K, Duffy S. Accuracy of breast cancer detection with full-field digital mammography and integral computer-aided detection correlated with breast density as assessed by a new automated volumetric breast density measurement system. Breast Cancer Res 2010. [PMCID: PMC2978821 DOI: 10.1186/bcr2657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Pinker K, Perry N, Milner S, Mokbel K, Duffy S. Sensitivity of integral computer-aided detection with full-field digital mammography for detection of breast cancer according to different histopathological tumor types and appearances. Breast Cancer Res 2010. [PMCID: PMC2978830 DOI: 10.1186/bcr2666] [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] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Blome-Eberwein S, Johnson R, Miller S, Caruso D, Jordan M, Milner S, Tredget E, Sittig K, Smith L. Hydrofiber dressing with silver for the management of split-thickness donor sites: A randomized evaluation of two protocols of care. Burns 2010; 36:665-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2009.06.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2009] [Revised: 06/01/2009] [Accepted: 06/02/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Zhang X, Wei X, Liu L, Marti GP, Ghanamah MS, Arshad MJ, Strom L, Spence R, Jeng J, Milner S, Harmon JW, Semenza GL. Association of increasing burn severity in mice with delayed mobilization of circulating angiogenic cells. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 145:259-66. [PMID: 20231626 DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.2009.285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic exploration of the phenomenon of mobilization of circulating angiogenic cells (CACs) in an animal model. This phenomenon has been observed in patients with cutaneous burn wounds and may be an important mechanism for vasculogenesis in burn wound healing. DESIGN We used a murine model, in which burn depth can be varied precisely, and a validated culture method for quantifying circulating CACs. SETTING Michael D. Hendrix Burn Research Center, Baltimore, Maryland. PARTICIPANTS Male 129S1/SvImJ mice, aged 8 weeks, and 31 patients aged 19-59 years with burn injury on 1% to 64% of the body surface area and evidence of hemodynamic stability. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Burn wound histological features, including immunohistochemistry for blood vessels with CD31 and alpha-smooth muscle actin antibodies, blood flow measured with laser Doppler perfusion imaging, and mobilization of CACs into circulating blood measured with a validated culture technique. RESULTS Increasing burn depth resulted in a progressive delay in the time to mobilization of circulating CACs and reduced mobilization of CACs. This delay and reduction in CAC mobilization was associated with reduced perfusion and vascularization of the burn wound tissue. Analysis of CACs in the peripheral blood of the human patients, using a similar culture assay, confirmed results previously obtained by flow cytometry, that CAC levels peak early after the burn wound. CONCLUSION If CAC mobilization and wound perfusion are important determinants of clinical outcome, then strategies designed to augment angiogenic responses may improve outcome in patients with severe burn wounds.
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- Xianjie Zhang
- Section of Surgical Sciences, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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Pinker K, Milner S, Stephen D, Mokbel K, Perry N. 593 Accuracy of breast cancer detection with full-field digital mammography (FFDM) and integral computer-aided detection (CAD) correlated with breast density as assessed by a new automated volumetric breast density measurement system. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(10)70614-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Pinker K, Milner S, Mokbel K, Duffy S, Perry N. 596 Mammographic density decreases with age as assessed by an objective integral automated breast density measurement system. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(10)70617-0] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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Mayerhoefer M, Perry N, Milner S, Pinker K. 597 Texture analysis applied to full field digital mammography: ability to discriminate between invasive ductal and invasive lobular breast cancer – preliminary results. EJC Suppl 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(10)70618-2] [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: 11/29/2022] Open
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Young L, Orosco R, Milner S. Double fire tragedy of kenya. Eplasty 2009; 10:e3. [PMID: 20076785 PMCID: PMC2803767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Within days of each other, 2 catastrophic fires occurred in Kenya. On January 28, 2009, a busy supermarket was destroyed in downtown Nairobi. Shortly thereafter on February 2, an overturned petrol tanker exploded near the village of Molo, 200 km from the capital. These 2 disasters, in an urban and a rural setting, respectively, illustrate the lack of disaster readiness on a local and national level. METHODS A call for assistance was responded to by the James Jordan Foundation, which sponsored a team from the United States to provide consultation and patient care. Subsequent to this team's experiences, a review of medical records at the Kenyatta National Hospital, interactions with government health officials, and investigation of public media resources, the following observations are reported. RESULTS Twenty-six victims died in the supermarket fire, and 20 who were admitted to local hospitals later succumbed. At Molo, 91 lives were claimed at the scene; 178 patients were admitted to various hospitals, 40 of whom died. CONCLUSION The fires brought to light factors contributing to these events and their outcomes. In addition, it produced improvised solutions for resuscitation of mass casualties and the performance of emergency surgery with inadequate equipment and facilities.
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- Lester Young
- Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins Burn Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Zhang X, Wei X, Liu L, Marti G, Ghanamah M, Strom L, Spence R, Milner S, Semenza GL, Harmon JW. Increasing severity of thermal injury causes delayed mobilization of circulating angiogenic cells (CACs) and impaired perfusion in a murine burn wound model. J Am Coll Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.06.173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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A severe burn is associated with release of inflammatory mediators which ultimately cause local and distant pathophysiological effects. Mediators including Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) are increased in affected tissue, which are implicated in pathophysiological events observed in burn patients. The purpose of this article is to understand the role of oxidative stress in burns, in order to develop therapeutic strategies. All peer-reviewed, original and review articles published in the English language literature relevant to the topic of oxidative stress in burns in animals and human subjects were selected for this review and the possible roles of ROS and RNS in the pathophysiology of burns are discussed. Both increased xanthine oxidase and neutrophil activation appear to be the oxidant sources in burns. Free radicals have been found to have beneficial effects on antimicrobial action and wound healing. However following a burn, there is an enormous production of ROS which is harmful and implicated in inflammation, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, immunosuppression, infection and sepsis, tissue damage and multiple organ failure. Thus clinical response to burn is dependent on the balance between production of free radicals and its detoxification. Supplementation of antioxidants in human and animal models has proven benefit in decreasing distant organ failure suggesting a cause and effect relationship. We conclude that oxidative damage is one of the mechanisms responsible for the local and distant pathophysiological events observed after burn, and therefore anti-oxidant therapy might be beneficial in minimizing injury in burned patients.
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- Arti Parihar
- Department of Pharmacology, Southern Illinois School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA
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Gerold K, Dhanjani K, Price L, Noppenberger D, Milner S. Safety of semi-open percutaneous tracheotomy when performed in critically ill burn patients. Crit Care 2007. [PMCID: PMC4095270 DOI: 10.1186/cc5376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Published reports of avulsed scalp replant attempts have been promising. Numerous case reports and published series have demonstrated a greater than 90 percent replantation success rate. However, there exists a paucity of articles on the management of patients following failed scalp replantation attempts. The authors recognize numerous stressors that affect these patients, including the inciting traumatic event, hospitalizations, multiple surgical interventions, postsurgical therapies, and disfigurement caused by non-hair-bearing scalp. Thus, as part of the medical management for scalp replant patients, one must address the psychological factors surrounding the medical management. Over the past 25 years, the authors have experienced four cases of scalp replant failures, each posing an opportunity to examine the postoperative course of these patients. Symptoms ranging from mild anxiety to depressive symptoms have been observed in all of these patients. In fact, patient symptoms often satisfied the criteria for major depressive disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder. The authors recognize the importance of informing patients and their families of the immediate and potential long-term complications following an unsuccessful scalp replant attempt. The authors advise that all patients be provided immediate psychiatric evaluation and, if necessary, counseling and medication therapy, regardless of scalp replantation outcome.
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- Arian Mowlavi
- Plastic Surgery Institute, Southern Illinois University, PO Box 19653, Springfield, IL 62794-9653, USA.
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Parungao AJ, Milner S. Photo quiz A swollen, draining thumb. Am Fam Physician 2002; 65:105-6. [PMID: 11804438] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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- Allan J Parungao
- Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield 62794-9653, USA
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The authors elected to determine the relative effects of hyperglycemia and/or elevated wound Gram-positive bacterial counts on success of skin graft survival in 74 burn patients. Results of serum glucose and quantitative wound biopsies on the day of admission and on postoperative day 4 were charted. Cases were separated into the following groups for analysis: normoglycemia plus normal bacterial counts, elevated bacterial counts only, hyperglycemia only, and hyperglycemia plus elevated bacterial counts. Successful graft "take" was defined as survival of 80% to 100% of the grafted area as assessed on postoperative day 4. Significant results included decreased incidence of graft take for groups with hyperglycemia only (62.5%), elevated bacterial counts only (63.3%), as well as hyperglycemia plus elevated bacterial counts (54.5%) when compared with the group with normoglycemia plus normal bacterial counts (92.8%; p = 0.020, p = 0.042, p = 0.012 respectively) for physiological parameters measured on postoperative day 4 only. Additionally, incidence of graft take was reassessed and found to be decreased significantly in groups with hyperglycemia (60.0%) vs. groups with normoglycemia (84.6%), regardless of Gram-positive bacterial counts (p = 0.034).
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- A Mowlavi
- Southern Illinois University, Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Springfield 62794, USA
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Despite extensive clinical experience in treating cubital tunnel syndrome, optimal surgical management remains controversial. A meta-analysis of 30 studies with accurate preoperative and postoperative staging was undertaken. Patients were staged preoperatively into minimum, moderate, and severe groups on the basis of clinical presentation. Treatment modalities included nonoperative management, surgical decompression, medial epicondylectomy, anterior subcutaneous transposition, and anterior submuscular transposition. Statistical analysis using a standard SAS database with analysis of variance and chi-square tests was used to assess the efficacy of each therapeutic modality. For minimum-staged patients, all modalities produced similar degrees of satisfaction. However, total relief occurred most after medial epicondylectomy and least after anterior subcutaneous transposition. Patients treated nonoperatively had the highest rate of recurrence. For moderate-staged patients, submuscular transposition was most efficacious, whereas patients with nonoperative management fared the worst. Finally, for severe-staged patients, current therapeutic modalities were not consistently effective, with medial epicondylectomy producing the poorest operative result. This article reveals statistically significant differences in outcomes among therapeutic modalities, which may assist in treatment planning; it introduces standardized methods to aid in determining, analyzing, and communicating treatment outcomes.
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- A Mowlavi
- Southern Illinois University, Institute for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Springfield, USA.
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Milner S, Greenwood D. Degenerative changes at the knee and ankle related to malunion of tibial fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Br 1997; 79:698. [PMID: 9250774] [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: 02/05/2023]
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Milner S. Ethics committee looks at restraint issue. Miss RN 1996; 58:11. [PMID: 8850802] [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: 05/22/2023]
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Milner S. An ethical practice model in the age of empowerment. Miss RN 1995; 57:16. [PMID: 7494522] [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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Levin SE, Dansky R, Milner S, Benatar A, Govendrageloo K, du Plessis J. Atrioventricular septal defect and type A postaxial polydactyly without other major associated anomalies: a specific association. Pediatr Cardiol 1995; 16:242-6. [PMID: 8524711 DOI: 10.1007/bf00795716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Four children are described, (three black and one white, two boys and two girls) with type A postaxial polydactyly. All four of them, in addition, had either a partial or complete atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD). None of these children had associated major malformations. Minor anomalies were observed (e.g., two patients with hypersegmentation of the sternal segments, one patient with undescended testes, one patient with hypoplastic lumbar vertebra, and one patient with a degree of craniofacial abnormality). Chromosome analysis was carried out for three of the four patients, and was normal in all of them. It is suggested that there is a specific association between type A postaxial polydactyly and the AVSD found in each of these patients. This picture does not conform to, but bears some resemblance to, the Ellis-van Creveld syndrome.
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- S E Levin
- Department of Pediatrics, Johannesburg Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Varley GW, Milner S, Turner GM, Crisp AJ, Szypryt EP. Ultrasound assessment of the efficacy of wound drains. J R Coll Surg Edinb 1994; 39:97-9. [PMID: 7520078] [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: 01/25/2023]
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We report the use of ultrasound in the assessment of the efficacy of wound drains in preventing wound haematoma. 171 patients with proximal femoral fractures who underwent AO dynamic hip screw or hemiarthroplasty were randomized as to whether or not they should receive wound drainage. Patients then underwent ultrasound examination on the 5th postoperative day to localize and quantify any wound haematomas. Results show that drains are effective in preventing wound collections, but only while in situ; following the removal of drains the size of resulting wound collections is the same whether the wound has been drained or not (Student's t-test; t = 0.19, NS). This study questions current theories on the mechanisms by which wound drainage is thought to influence wound healing.
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- G W Varley
- Department of Fracture and Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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Providing a framework within which nurses may practice is a challenge for nursing executives. The national emphasis on ethical issues and decision making provides a compelling argument for incorporating such concepts into practice models. The author discusses a nursing practice model based on five ethical principles that are applied to all aspects of nursing practice.
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- S Milner
- Nursing Services, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, Georgia
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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of patellectomy on the service career of soldiers. Information on 184 individuals on whom patellectomy was performed between 1981 and 1986, was retrieved from computer records. The criterion for success of the operation was the recovery to a fully fit category. Fifty three patients (29%) regained full fitness. The outcome of patellectomies performed for chondromalacia patellae and osteoarthritis appears to be worse than that for patellar fractures.
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Klass BG, Levin SE, Dansky R, Milner S, Colsen P, Antunes MJ, Kinsley RH. Surgical correction of ventricular septal defects in black and white children--an 11-year study. S Afr Med J 1990; 78:656-9. [PMID: 2251609] [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: 12/31/2022] Open
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The clinical and ECG features, anatomical subtypes and outcome in 309 children (169 black; 140 white; 58% female) who underwent surgical closure of ventricular septal defects (VSDs) are presented. Clinical presentation was more severe in the black children; with recurrent pulmonary infections in 65% blacks compared with 34% whites. Congestive cardiac failure was noted in 60% blacks and in 37% whites. At cardiac catheterisation a left to right shunt greater than 2.5/1 was found in 45.5% of the black and in 39.3% of the white children. Severe pulmonary hypertension (greater than 80% of systemic systolic pressure) was evenly distributed in both groups. Of the 140 white children, 74.3% underwent surgery under the age of 2 years compared with 68.6% of the 169 blacks. A perimembranous VSD was found in 65% of patients in each group. Infundibular (muscular outlet) defects were observed in 28.6% of white and 30.8% of black children. Left axis deviation (LAD) on ECG was found in 11.9% of white and 9.2% of black patients; and 93% of the total of 27 cases had a perimembranous defect. Early mortality was 3.6% in white and 7.1% among the black children. Of the 17 fatal cases in the total group, 16 had severe pulmonary hypertension. It is concluded that: (i) operative results compared favourably with those reported elsewhere; (ii) the anatomical subtypes occurred with equal frequency in both ethnic groups; and (iii) this was also the case for LAD on ECG, which was most commonly associated with a perimembranous VSD.
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- B G Klass
- Department of Paediatrics, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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Milner S. A strategy for reduction of radiation to patients due to diagnostic x-ray exposures. Radiogr Today 1989; 55:19-20. [PMID: 2619911] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Benatar A, Antunes MJ, Kinsley RH, Milner S, Levin SE. Aortic arch interruption in the neonate, with emphasis on early diagnosis and management. S Afr Med J 1989; 75:315-7. [PMID: 2928878] [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: 01/03/2023] Open
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Interruption of the aortic arch (IAA) is a rare but lethal congenital cardiovascular anomaly. Over a 3-month period we encountered 5 neonates with IAA, all of whom presented in the 1st week of life with congestive cardiac failure and diminished or absent pulses. All 5 underwent surgery, and 3 died from causes unrelated to the surgical repair. The diagnosis of this condition is difficult to make, although the absence of pulses may provide an important clinical clue (particularly if the left brachial and femoral pulses are involved). Using prostaglandins to re-establish ductal patency may be life-saving in these patients, since this restores blood flow to the lower trunk and kidneys. Administration of oral prostaglandin E2 to infants in whom this anomaly is suspected before they are referred to a tertiary care centre is therefore vital.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Hospital
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The concentration of cyclosporine in the vitreous after intravitreal injection of 100 micrograms of either free or liposome-bound cyclosporine was studied in albino rabbits. We found that the half-life of free cyclosporine was about 6 hours and that of liposome-bound cyclosporine was about 3 days. The finding indicates that liposome-bound cyclosporine prolongs the availability of the drug.
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- A A Alghadyan
- LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans
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Alghadyan AA, Peyman GA, Khoobehi B, Milner S, Liu KR. Liposome-bound cyclosporine: aqueous and vitreous level after subconjunctival injection. Int Ophthalmol 1988; 12:101-4. [PMID: 3229897 DOI: 10.1007/bf00137133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The concentration of cyclosporine in the aqueous and vitreous humors of albino rabbits was measured, using HPLC at intervals of 24, 48, 96, and 192 hours after subconjunctival injections of 2.5 mg of free or liposome-bound cyclosporine. The aqueous concentration was reasonably high in both groups until day 4: 1050 nanograms per milliliter in the group receiving free cyclosporine, and 1438 nanograms per milliliter in the group receiving liposome-bound cyclosporine. The vitreous concentration was very low in both groups.
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- A A Alghadyan
- LSU Eye Center, Louisiana State University Medical Center School of Medicine, New Orleans
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Over a 10-year period we encountered 5 infants with a pulmonary artery branch arising from ascending aorta. Surgical re-implantation of this vessel was carried out at ages 2.5, 5, 8, 9, and 19.5 months. Pre-operative cardiac catheterization demonstrated severely raised pulmonary artery pressures in all, equal to systemic in 3, and suprasystemic in 2. Four patients had origin of the right pulmonary artery from ascending aorta with a left aortic arch, and the remaining patient had an anomalous left pulmonary artery associated with a right-sided aortic arch. All patients had substantial reduction in pulmonary artery pressures immediately following surgery. One patient died 18 days post-operatively from extensive lung disease. In all 4 of the survivors, post-operative cardiac catheterization (11 to 85 months after surgery) has shown a drop in pulmonary artery pressures. One patient has been left with mildly elevated systolic values but normal diastolic levels. In 2 of the children, mild stenosis has been found at the site of reimplantation of the pulmonary artery. This anomaly should always be considered as a cause in the setting of a large left to right shunt with tricuspid incompetence and severe right ventricular hypertrophy. Prompt surgical repair, after confirmation of the diagnosis, should prevent death from heart failure or the development of irreversible pulmonary vascular disease.
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- A Benatar
- Department of Paediatrics, Johannesburg Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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Any echocardiographic study of two children with hypothyroidism demonstrated the presence of asymmetric septal hypertrophy. One child died aged 11 months, and pronounced thickening of the interventricular septum was confirmed at necropsy. There was also hypertrophy of the left ventricular free wall. Histological examination showed only slight muscle fibre disarray, but there was striking vacuolation and hypertrophy of muscle fibres. In the second case, a child aged five years, the asymmetric septal hypertrophy disappeared after 18 months' treatment with L-thyroxine. Furthermore, other indices of myocardial function also returned to normal. The mechanism producing asymmetric septal hypertrophy in hypothyroidism is unknown. These are the youngest cases in which this association has been reported.
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Milner S, Curcio CA, Schamroth L. Multiple concealed atrioventricular nodal captures during idionodal tachycardia. Heart Lung 1984; 13:93-4. [PMID: 6559191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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Levin SE, Milner S, Colsen P, Kinsley R. Patch graft aortoplasty for repair of coarctation of the aorta in infants under 1 year of age. S Afr Med J 1983; 64:535-8. [PMID: 6623237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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Patch graft angioplasty for symptomatic coarctation of the aorta was carried out in 34 infants aged from 6 days to 9,5 months (mean 49,4 days). Congestive cardiac failure was present in 32 and severe hypertension alone in 2 patients. Of the 34 children, 21 (61,8%) had significant associated cardiac lesions and 25 (73,5%) were less than 6 weeks of age. Systolic blood pressures were recorded by the Doppler technique before and after the operation. There were 6 hospital deaths (17,6%) and 3 late deaths, giving a total mortality of 26,5%. Pre-operative systolic pressure gradients between upper and lower limbs ranged from 20 to 92 mmHg (mean 54,5 mmHg). Of the 28 early survivors, 1 was lost to follow-up. Duration of follow-up ranged from 3,5 to 62 months (mean 24,5 months). Postoperative residual gradients of less than 20 mmHg were found in 19 of the 27 cases followed up (70,4%), while 8 patients had significant residual gradients (40 - 90 mmHg). Of these 8, 7 had undergone surgery when less than 6 weeks old, and 6 of them have subsequently undergone a second corrective operation. It is concluded that while patch graft angioplasty is a life-saving procedure for the correction of symptomatic coarctation of the aorta in early infancy, a significant proportion of the patients develop a recurrence of coarctation necessitating further surgery later.
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Milner S, Mayo J, Klein R. Ultrasonic diagnosis of a fetal cardiac malformation. A case report. S Afr Med J 1982; 62:105-6. [PMID: 7089791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Forman MB, Kinsley RH, Du Plessis JP, Dansky R, Milner S, Levin SE. Surgical correction of combined supravalvular and valvular aortic stenosis in homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. S Afr Med J 1982; 61:579-82. [PMID: 7071680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Although premature coronary atherosclerosis is a well-recognized complication of homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia, involvement of the aortic root and valve has not been recognized frequently during life. Two cases of supravalvular and valvular aortic stenosis due to familial hypercholesterolaemia are described. Both patients underwent successful surgical correction of these lesions. The importance of relieving left ventricular outflow tract obstruction by a technique of aortic root enhancement and oblique insertion of a prosthesis is stressed.
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