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Selected AbstractsResults of Treatment Methods in Cardiac Arrest Following Coronary Artery Bypass GraftingJOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY, Issue 3 2009Mehmet R. Guney M.D. We evaluated the short- and long-term consequences of these two methods and discussed the indications for re-revascularization. Methods: Between 1998 and 2004, a total of 148 CABG patients, who were complicated with cardiac arrest, were treated with emergency re-revascularization (n = 36, group R) and ICU procedures (n = 112, group ICU). Re-revascularizations are mostly blind operations depending on clinical/hemodynamic criteria. These are: no response to resuscitation, recurrent tachycardia/fibrillation, and severe hemodynamic instability after resuscitation. Re-angiography could only be performed in 3.3% of the patients. Event-free survival of the groups was calculated by the Kaplan-Meier method. Events are: death, recurrent angina, myocardial infarction, functional capacity, and reintervention. Results: Seventy percent of patients, who were complicated with cardiac arrest, had perioperative myocardial infarction (PMI). This rate was significantly higher in group R (p = 0.013). The major finding in group R was graft occlusion (91.6%). During in-hospital period, no difference was observed in mortality rates between the two groups. However, hemodynamic stabilization time (p = 0.012), duration of hospitalization (p = 0.00006), and mechanical support use (p = 0.003) significantly decreased by re-revascularization. During the mean 37.1 ± 25.1 months of follow-up period, long-term mortality (p = 0.03) and event-free survival (p = 0.029) rates were significantly in favor of group R. Conclusion: Better short- and long-term results were observed in the re-revascularization group. [source] Spinal manipulation provides better short and long-term reduction in pain and disability for patients with non-specific chronic low back painFOCUS ON ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH, Issue 2 2010Article first published online: 14 JUN 2010 [source] Open liver resection for colorectal metastases: better short- and long-term outcomes in patients potentially suitable for laparoscopic liver resectionHPB, Issue 6 2010Fenella Welsh No abstract is available for this article. [source] Initial outcome and long-term effect of surgical and non-surgical treatment of advanced periodontal diseaseJOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, Issue 10 2001G. Serino Abstract Aim: A clinical trial was performed to determine (i) the initial outcome of non-surgical and surgical access treatment in subjects with advanced periodontal disease and (ii) the incidence of recurrent disease during 12 years of maintenance following active therapy. Material and Methods: Each of the 64 subjects included in the trial showed signs of (i) generalized gingival inflammation, (ii) had a minimum of 12 non-molar teeth with deep pockets (6 mm) and with 6 mm alveolar bone loss. They were randomly assigned to 2 treatment groups; one surgical (SU) and one non-surgical (SRP). Following a baseline examination, all patients were given a detailed case presentation which included oral hygiene instruction. The subjects in SU received surgical access therapy, while in SRP non-surgical treatment was provided. After this basic therapy, all subjects were enrolled in a maintenance care program and were provided with meticulous supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) 3,4 times per year. Sites that at a recall appointment bled on gentle probing and had a PPD value of 5 mm were exposed to renewed subgingival instrumentation. Comprehensive re-examinations were performed after 1, 3, 5 and 13 years of SPT. If a subject between annual examinations exhibited marked disease progression (i.e., additional PAL loss of 2 mm at 4 teeth), he/she was exited from the study and given additional treatment. Results: It was observed that (i) surgical therapy (SU) was more effective than non-surgical scaling and root planing (SRP) in reducing the overall mean probing pocket depth and in eliminating deep pockets, (ii) more SRP-treated subjects exhibited signs of advanced disease progression in the 1,3 year period following active therapy than SU-treated subjects. Conclusion: In subjects with advanced periodontal disease, surgical therapy provides better short and long-term periodontal pocket reduction and may lead to fewer subjects requiring additional adjunctive therapy. Zusammenfassung Zielsetzung: Eine klinische Studie wurde durchgeführt, um 1.) die Kurzzeitergebnisse nicht-chirurgischer und chirurgischer Therapie von Patienten mit fortgeschrittener marginaler Parodontitis und 2.) das Auftreten von Parodontitisrezidiven im Verlauf von 12 Jahren unterstützender Parodontitistherapie (UPT) zu untersuchen. Material und Methoden: Jeder der 64 Patienten, die in diese Studie aufgenommen wurden, wies 1.) Zeichen generalisierter gingivaler Entzündung auf und hatte 2.) mindestens 12 Zähne, die keine Molaren waren, mit tiefen Taschen (6 mm) sowie 6 mm Knochenabbau. Diese Patienten wurden zufällig auf 2 Therapiegruppen verteilt: 1.) chirurgische (MW: modifizierter Widman-Lappen) und 2.) nicht-chirurgische (SRP: subgingivales Scaling und Wurzelglättung) Therapie. Nach der Anfangsuntersuchung wurden allen Patienten ihre Erkrankung ausführlich erläutert und eine Mundhygieneinstruktion gegeben. Sowohl MW als SRP wurden unter Lokalanästhesie und in 4,6 Sitzungen durchgeführt. Nach der aktiven Therapiephase wurden die Patienten in ein UPT-Programm eingegliedert, das 3,4 Sitzungen pro Jahr umfasste. Stellen, die während der UPT-Sitzungen auf Sondierung bluteten (BOP) und Sondierungstiefen (ST) 5 mm aufwiesen, wurden einer erneuten subgingivalen Instrumentierung unterzogen. Gründliche Nachuntersuchungen wurden in den Jahren 1, 3, 5 und 13 der UPT durchgeführt. Wenn ein Patient zwischen den jährlichen Routineuntersuchungen deutliche Parodontitisprogression zeigte (zusätzlicher Attachmentverlust 2 mm an 4 Zähnen) wurde er/sie aus der Studie herausgenommen und einer weiterführenden Behandlung zugeführt. Ergebnisse: Es wurde beobachtet, dass 1.) die chirurgische Therapie (MW) hinsichtlich Reduktion der mittleren ST (ST nach 1 Jahr: MW: 2.6 mm; SRP: 4.2 mm; p<0.01) und Eliminierung der tiefen Taschen effektiver war als nicht-chirurgische Therapie (SRP) und dass 2.) in den ersten 1,3 Jahren nach aktiver Therapie bei mehr Patienten aus der SRP-Gruppe (8/25%) ein Fortschreiten der Parodontitis auftrat also bei Patienten der MW-Gruppe (4/12%). Schlussfolgerungen: Bei Patienten mit fortgeschrittener marginaler Parodontitis führte chirurgische Therapie zu günstigeren Kurz- und Langzeitergebnissen hinsichtlich ST-Reduktion und scheint deshalb bei weniger Patienten eine zusätzliche unterstützende Therapie erforderlich zu machen als SRP. Résumé But: Un essai clinique a été réalisé pour déterminer (i) le résultat initial des traitements non chirurgicaux et chirurgicaux chez des sujets présentant des parodontites avancées et (ii) l'incidence de maladie récurrente pendant les 12 ans de maintenance qui ont suivi la thérapeutique active. Matériaux et méthodes: Chacun des 64 patients inclus dans cette étude présentait des signes de (i) inflammation gingivale généralisée, (ii) avaient au minimum 12 dents en dehors des molaires avec des poches profondes (6 mm) et avec une perte osseuse 6 mm. Ils furent assignés au hasard à deux groupes de traitement (chirurgical (SU) et non chirurgical (SRP)). Après un examen initial, tous les patients reçurent une mallette de présentation détaillée comportant des instructions d'hygiène bucco-dentaire. Les sujets SU subirent une chirurgie d'accès alors qu'un traitement non chirurgical était donné au groupe SRP. Suite à ce traitement de base, tous les sujets suivirent un programme de maintenance comportant de méticuleux soins parodontaux de soutien (SPT) 3,4 × par an. Les sites qui, lors d'une visite de contrôle saignaient légèrement au sondage et présentatient une valeur de PPD 5 mm étaient à nouveau instrumentés. De nouveaux examens complets êtaient réalisées après 1, 3, 5, 13 ans de SPT. Si un sujet présentait entre deux visites annuelles une progression évidente de la maladie, (par exemple, une perte d'attache supplémentaire 2 mm sur plus de 4 dents), il ou elle était exclu de l'étude et recevait un traitement complémentaire. Resultats: Il fut observé que (i) le traitement chirurgical (SU) était plus efficace que le traitement non-chirurgical (SRP) pour réduire les profondeurs de poche au sondage moyennes générales et pour l'élimination des poches profondes, (ii) et plus de sujets du groupe SRP présentaient des signes de progression de leur maladie avancée dans la période de 1,3 ans suivant le traitement actif. Conclusions: Chez les sujets présentant une maladie parodontale avancée, le traitement chirurgical apporte de meilleures réductions des poches parodontales à court et long terme et pourrait diminuer le nombre de sujets nécessitant une traitement supplémentaire. [source] Systemic Pulmonary Artery Shunt Using a Bovine Mesenteric Venous Graft in NewbornsJOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY, Issue 4 2000Afksendiyos Kalangos M.D., F.E.T.C.S., Ph.D. Clinical and echocardiographic studies proved that all shunts were patent and functioning well after an average of 8.8 months despite no postoperative anti-coagulation or antiplatelet regimen. Histological examination of two grafts explanted at the time of bidirectional cavopulmonary anastomosis showed no dense fibrotic mural infiltration, calcification, or anastomotic hyperplasia. Bovine mesenteric venous grafts can be used for the construction of systemic pulmonary artery shunts with advantages similar to that of human vein allografts, such as the facility of implantation, good short- and mid-term patency, easy takedown, and avoidance of complications presumably specific to polytetraflu-oroethylene. [source] Small-Diameter Implants: Indications and ContraindicationsJOURNAL OF ESTHETIC AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY, Issue 4 2000MITHRIDADE DAVARPANAH MD ABSTRACT The choice of implant diameter depends on the type of edentulousness, the volume of the residual bone, the amount of space available for the prosthetic reconstruction, the emergence profile, and the type of occlusion. Small-diameter implants are indicated in specific clinical situations, for example, where there is reduced interradicular bone or a thin alveolar crest, and for the replacement of teeth with small cervical diameter. Before using a small-diameter implant, the biomechanical risk factors must be carefully analyzed. Preliminary reports of this type of implant show good short- and medium-term results. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Specific clinical situations indicate the use of small-diameter implants: a reduced amount of bone (thin alveolar crest) and where the replacement tooth requires a small cervical diameter. 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