Cysts of parathyroid origin are sometimes encountered and can easily be mistaken as thyroidal cysts. Functional parathyroid cysts, with symptoms and signs of hyperparathyroidism, are rare and may be a diagnost...
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Τρίτη 28 Νοεμβρίου 2017
Unusual presentations of functional parathyroid cysts: a case series and review of the literature
Surgical treatment options following chemotherapy plus cetuximab or bevacizumab in metastatic colorectal cancer—central evaluation of FIRE-3
Source:European Journal of Cancer, Volume 88
Author(s): D.P. Modest, T. Denecke, J. Pratschke, I. Ricard, H. Lang, M. Bemelmans, T. Becker, M. Rentsch, D. Seehofer, C.J. Bruns, B. Gebauer, H.I. Modest, S. Held, G. Folprecht, V. Heinemann, U.P. Neumann
BackgroundThe FIRE-3 trial investigated combination chemotherapy plus either cetuximab or bevacizumab in patients with untreated metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) not scheduled for upfront surgery. We aimed to determine the number of patients who present with potentially resectable disease during systemic first-line therapy and to compare the findings with study reports concerning resections and outcome.Patients and methodsThis evaluation of 448 patients was performed as central review blinded for treatment, other reviewers' evaluations and conducted interventions. Resectability was defined if at least 50% of the reviewers recommended surgical-based intervention. Overall survival was assessed by Kaplan–Meier method.ResultsResectability increased from 22% (97/448) at baseline before treatment to 53% (238/448) at best response (P < 0.001), compared with an actual secondary resection rate for metastases of 16% (72/448). At baseline (23% versus 20%) and best response (53% versus 53%), potential resectability of metastases in this molecular unselected population was similar in cetuximab-treated patients versus bevacizumab-treated patients and not limited to patients with one-organ disease. The actual resection rate of metastases was significantly associated with treatment setting (P = 0.02; university hospital versus hospital/practice). Overall survival was 51.3 months (95% confidence interval [CI] 35.9–66.7) in patients with resectable disease who received surgery, 30.8 months (95% CI 26.6–34.9) in patients with resectable disease without surgery and 18.6 months (95% CI 15.8–21.3) in patients with unresectable disease (P < 0.001).ConclusionsOur findings illustrate the potential for conversion to resectability in mCRC, certain reluctance towards metastatic resections in clinical practice and the need for pre-planned and continuous evaluation for metastatic resection in high-volume centres.ClinicalTrials.gov-identifierNCT00433927.
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Pretreatment C-reactive protein/albumin ratio is associated with poor survival in patients with stage IB-IIA cervical cancer
Abstract
Previous studies have shown that the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) is a prognostic indicator in multiple types of carcinomas. This study is the first to evaluate the prognostic significance of CAR in stage IB-IIA cervical cancer patients treated with radical surgery, as well as that of several other inflammation-based factors, including the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and prognostic nutritional index (PNI). A total of 235 patients were enrolled in this study. The optimal cut-off values of CAR and other inflammation-based factors were determined by receiver operating characteristic curves. The Kaplan–Meier method and Cox regression model analysis were performed to determine the independent predictors of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). At a cut-off value of 0.15, patients with a high CAR had significantly shorter PFS and OS than those with a lower CAR (P < 0.001). A higher CAR was significantly associated with elevated scores of NLR and PLR and a decreased PNI (P < 0.001). Univariate analyses showed that elevated CAR preoperatively was significantly associated with poor survival; a similar trend was also noted for the NLR, PLR, and PNI. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that only CAR was an independent indicator for PFS (hazard ratio [HR]: 5.164; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.495–10.687; P < 0.001) and OS (HR: 4.729; 95% CI: 2.263–9.882; P < 0.001). In conclusion, preoperative CAR is a novel and superior predictor of poor survival in patients with stage IB-IIA cervical cancer.
This paper intends to elaborate the relationship between C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) and prognosis of stage IB-IIA cervical cancer and found that the preoperativeCAR is a novel and superior prognostic factor in stage IB-IIA cervical cancer patients who undergo radical hysterectomy.
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Pretreatment C-reactive protein/albumin ratio is associated with poor survival in patients with stage IB-IIA cervical cancer
Abstract
Previous studies have shown that the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) is a prognostic indicator in multiple types of carcinomas. This study is the first to evaluate the prognostic significance of CAR in stage IB-IIA cervical cancer patients treated with radical surgery, as well as that of several other inflammation-based factors, including the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and prognostic nutritional index (PNI). A total of 235 patients were enrolled in this study. The optimal cut-off values of CAR and other inflammation-based factors were determined by receiver operating characteristic curves. The Kaplan–Meier method and Cox regression model analysis were performed to determine the independent predictors of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). At a cut-off value of 0.15, patients with a high CAR had significantly shorter PFS and OS than those with a lower CAR (P < 0.001). A higher CAR was significantly associated with elevated scores of NLR and PLR and a decreased PNI (P < 0.001). Univariate analyses showed that elevated CAR preoperatively was significantly associated with poor survival; a similar trend was also noted for the NLR, PLR, and PNI. Multivariate analyses demonstrated that only CAR was an independent indicator for PFS (hazard ratio [HR]: 5.164; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.495–10.687; P < 0.001) and OS (HR: 4.729; 95% CI: 2.263–9.882; P < 0.001). In conclusion, preoperative CAR is a novel and superior predictor of poor survival in patients with stage IB-IIA cervical cancer.
This paper intends to elaborate the relationship between C-reactive protein/albumin ratio (CAR) and prognosis of stage IB-IIA cervical cancer and found that the preoperativeCAR is a novel and superior prognostic factor in stage IB-IIA cervical cancer patients who undergo radical hysterectomy.
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An investigation of survivorship clinic attendance among childhood cancer survivors living in a five-state rural region
Abstract
Purpose
Cancer survivorship clinics manage cancer-related health complications and are available primarily in urban areas. We examine how demographic, clinical, and geographic-based characteristics are associated with attendance at the only pediatric survivorship clinic in a largely rural, multistate region.
Methods
One thousand eight hundred sixteen cancer survivors were diagnosed at age ≤ 25 from 1986 to 2005 while living in the region. Cox models incorporating death as a competing risk and generalized estimating equations calculated hazards ratios (HR) for characteristics measured at the clinic's opening. Subjects were followed from the clinic opening their first visit, death, emigration from the catchment area, or December 31, 2014.
Results
Five percent of survivors visited the clinic. Attendance is positively associated with a leukemia or lymphoma diagnosis (HR = 3.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.72–6.78 vs CNS tumors), previous relapse (HR = 1.78, 95% CI = 1.00–3.19), and residing >100 mi from the clinic (HR = 2.05, 95% CI 1.03–4.10). Survivors aged ≥ 31 years at clinic opening (HR = 0.19, 95% CI = 0.07–0.54) are less likely to attend than younger survivors. Residence between 16 and 100 mi had an inverse association with attendance, although not significant.
Conclusion
Survivorship clinics are not widely attended by survivors in this catchment region. Efforts should be made to recruit survivors aged ≥ 31 and diagnosed with CNS tumors. Distance has a complex association with attendance, which could be attributed to the limited availability of preventative services in regions > 100 mi from the clinic.
Implications for Cancer Survivors
Survivors living in this catchment region may not be receiving care necessary to prevent severe late effects.
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An investigation of survivorship clinic attendance among childhood cancer survivors living in a five-state rural region
Abstract
Purpose
Cancer survivorship clinics manage cancer-related health complications and are available primarily in urban areas. We examine how demographic, clinical, and geographic-based characteristics are associated with attendance at the only pediatric survivorship clinic in a largely rural, multistate region.
Methods
One thousand eight hundred sixteen cancer survivors were diagnosed at age ≤ 25 from 1986 to 2005 while living in the region. Cox models incorporating death as a competing risk and generalized estimating equations calculated hazards ratios (HR) for characteristics measured at the clinic's opening. Subjects were followed from the clinic opening their first visit, death, emigration from the catchment area, or December 31, 2014.
Results
Five percent of survivors visited the clinic. Attendance is positively associated with a leukemia or lymphoma diagnosis (HR = 3.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.72–6.78 vs CNS tumors), previous relapse (HR = 1.78, 95% CI = 1.00–3.19), and residing >100 mi from the clinic (HR = 2.05, 95% CI 1.03–4.10). Survivors aged ≥ 31 years at clinic opening (HR = 0.19, 95% CI = 0.07–0.54) are less likely to attend than younger survivors. Residence between 16 and 100 mi had an inverse association with attendance, although not significant.
Conclusion
Survivorship clinics are not widely attended by survivors in this catchment region. Efforts should be made to recruit survivors aged ≥ 31 and diagnosed with CNS tumors. Distance has a complex association with attendance, which could be attributed to the limited availability of preventative services in regions > 100 mi from the clinic.
Implications for Cancer Survivors
Survivors living in this catchment region may not be receiving care necessary to prevent severe late effects.
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Apigenin, by activating p53 and inhibiting STAT3, modulates the balance between pro-apoptotic and pro-survival pathways to induce PEL cell death
Apigenin is a flavonoid widely distributed in plant kingdom that exerts cytotoxic effects against a variety of solid and haematological cancers. In this study, we investigated the effect of apigenin against pr...
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ALX4, an epigenetically down regulated tumor suppressor, inhibits breast cancer progression by interfering Wnt/β-catenin pathway
ALX4 is a paired-like homedomain transcription factor mainly expressed in the mesenchymal compartment of variety of developing tissues, but its functions, regulation mechanisms and clinical values in breast ca...
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Drug repurposing for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme
Glioblastoma Multiforme is the deadliest type of brain tumor and is characterized by very poor prognosis with a limited overall survival. Current optimal therapeutic approach has essentially remained unchanged...
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Site-specific selection reveals selective constraints and functionality of tumor somatic mtDNA mutations
Previous studies have indicated that tumor mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations are primarily shaped by relaxed negative selection, which is contradictory to the critical roles of mtDNA mutations in tumorigenes...
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Real-time detection system for tumor localization during minimally invasive surgery for gastric and colon cancer removal: In vivo feasibility study in a swine model
Background and Objectives
During minimally invasive surgery (MIS), it is impossible to directly detect marked clips around tumors via palpation. Therefore, we developed a novel method and device using Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) technology to detect the position of clips during minimally invasive gastrectomy or colectomy.
Methods
The feasibility of the RFID-based detection system was evaluated in an animal experiment consisting of seven swine. The primary outcome was to successfully detect the location of RFID clips in the stomach and colon. The secondary outcome measures were to detect time (time during the intracorporeal detection of the RFID clip), and accuracy (distance between the RFID clip and the detected site).
Results
A total of 25 detection attempts (14 in the stomach and 11 in the colon) using the RFID antenna had a 100% success rate. The median detection time was 32.5 s (range, 15-119 s) for the stomach and 28.0 s (range, 8-87 s) for the colon. The median detection distance was 6.5 mm (range, 4-18 mm) for the stomach and 6.0 mm (range, 3-13 mm) for the colon.
Conclusions
We demonstrated favorable results for a RFID system that detects the position of gastric and colon tumors in real-time during MIS.
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Post-operative surveillance in retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma: The importance of tumor histology in guiding strategy
Crafting effective surveillance strategies for retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcomas is difficult given the scarcity of literature on this rare disease. In this article, we will summarize the most recent literature on natural history and recurrence patterns of RPS compiled from multi-institutional collaborative studies and centers with extended follow-up data, and based on this evidence, propose principles for histology-based post-operative surveillance protocols.
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Expression of programmed death-1 in sentinel lymph nodes of breast cancer
Background and Objectives
To explore whether lymphocytes in sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) are highly exposed to tumor neoantigens and thus express high level of programmed death 1 (PD-1), we examined PD-1 expression in SLNs and non-sentinel regional lymph nodes (non-SLNs) in breast cancer.
Methods
We performed PD-1 immunohistochemistry in two cohorts: 40 metastasis-negative SLNs including 10 patients for each subtype (luminal A-like, luminal B-like, HER2, and triple negative breast cancer [TNBC]); and 25 pairs of metastasis-positive SLNs and non-SLNs (10 luminal A-like, 10 luminal B-like, and 5 TNBC).
Results
Among 40 metastasis-negative SLNs, 34 and 6 samples were PD-1 intensity grade 1 (low) and 2 (high), respectively. PD-1 intensity correlated with PD-1-positive lymphocyte numbers (P = 0.005); TNBC had the highest PD-1 lymphocyte numbers among all subtypes. The median PD-1-positive lymphocyte number was higher in SLNs than non-SLNs. In most cases, more lymphocytes in SLNs expressed PD-1 than those in non-SLNs (P < 0.0001).
Conclusions
TNBC had the greatest PD-1 expression among all subtypes, and metastasis-positive SLNs had more PD-1-positive lymphocytes than downstream non-SLNs. These data suggested that lymphocytes in SLNs are activated following exposure to tumor neoantigens and thus tumor specific, and could be utilized as a biomarker platform.
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Elevated brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) is an early marker for patients at risk for complications after cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS + HIPEC)
Background
Elevated BNP is associated with adverse cardiac outcomes after noncardiac surgery. We assessed BNP values as markers of perioperative fluid status and their correlation with major/cardiopulmonary (CP) complications following CRS + HIPEC.
Methods
Fluid balance, BNP levels, and morbidity data were collected for all patients undergoing CRS + HIPEC between 6/2014 and 2/2016.
Results
One hundred and twenty-nine patients underwent CRS + HIPEC for appendiceal adenocarcinoma (n = 99), mesothelioma (n = 16), and colon cancer (n = 14). Less than 10% had CP comorbidities. The median PCI was 14 (range 4-39); 89% underwent CC0/1 resection (n = 115). Median blood loss (EBL) was 497 mL (50-2700). Major complications (Clavien III-V) occurred in 16 (12%), CP in 17 (13%), and major/CP in 24 (18%). Thirty-day mortality occurred in 2 (1.5%). Elevated BNP on POD1 correlated with increased risk of major/CP complications (OR 2.2, P = 0.052). This was most pronounced in the 25 patients receiving cisplatin: for each 100 unit increase in POD1 BNP the OR for major/CP complication was 7.4 versus 1.2 for the remaining patients, P = 0.083. Multivariate analysis identified increased EBL (OR 4.1 P = 0.011) and a trend toward increased BNP on POD1 (OR for each 100 unit increase 2.0, P = 0.10) as risk factors for major/CP complications.
Conclusions
Postoperative BNP measurement after CRS + HIPEC may guide postoperative fluid resuscitation and facilitate identification of patients at risk for major and/or cardiopulmonary complications.
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Imaging in retroperitoneal soft tissue sarcoma
Patients with retroperitoneal sarcoma can present to a variety of clinicians with non-specific symptoms and retroperitoneal sarcomas can be incidental findings. Failure to recognize retroperitoneal sarcomas on imaging can lead to inappropriate management in non-specialist centers. Therefore it is critical that the possibility of retroperitoneal sarcoma should be considered with prompt referral to a soft tissue sarcoma unit. This review guides clinicians through a diagnostic pathway, introduces concepts in response assessment and new imaging developments.
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Factors associated with a primary surgical approach for sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
Background and Objectives
Primary surgery is the preferred treatment of T1-T4a sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma (SNSCC).
Methods
Patients with SNSCC in the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB) were analyzed. Factors that contributed to selecting primary surgical treatment were examined. Overall survival (OS) in surgical patients was analyzed.
Results
Four-thousand seven hundred and seventy patients with SNSCC were included. In T1-T4a tumors, lymph node metastases, maxillary sinus location, and treatment at high-volume centers were associated with selecting primary surgery. When primary surgery was utilized, tumor factors and positive margin guided worse OS. Adjuvant therapy improved OS in positive margin resection and advanced T stage cases.
Conclusions
Tumor and non-tumor factors are associated with selecting surgery for the treatment of SNSCC. When surgery is selected, tumor factors drive OS. Negative margin resection should be the goal of a primary surgical approach. When a positive margin resection ensues, adjuvant therapy may improve OS.
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TEM8/ANTXR1-specific CAR T cells as a targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive disease lacking targeted therapy. In this study, we developed a CAR T cell-based immunotherapeutic strategy to target TEM8, a marker initially defined on endothelial cells in colon tumors that was discovered recently to be upregulated in TNBC. CAR T cells were developed that upon specific recognition of TEM8 secreted immunostimulatory cytokines and killed tumor endothelial cells as well as TEM8-positive TNBC cells. Notably, the TEM8 CAR T cells targeted breast cancer stem-like cells, offsetting the formation of mammospheres relative to non-transduced T cells. Adoptive transfer of TEM8 CAR T cells induced regression of established, localized patient-derived xenograft tumors (PDX) as well as lung metastatic TNBC cell line-derived xenograft tumors, by both killing TEM8+ TNBC tumor cells and targeting the tumor endothelium to block tumor neovascularization. Our findings offer a preclinical proof of concept for immunotherapeutic targeting of TEM8 as a strategy to treat TNBC.
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TEM8/ANTXR1-specific CAR T cells as a targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive disease lacking targeted therapy. In this study, we developed a CAR T cell-based immunotherapeutic strategy to target TEM8, a marker initially defined on endothelial cells in colon tumors that was discovered recently to be upregulated in TNBC. CAR T cells were developed that upon specific recognition of TEM8 secreted immunostimulatory cytokines and killed tumor endothelial cells as well as TEM8-positive TNBC cells. Notably, the TEM8 CAR T cells targeted breast cancer stem-like cells, offsetting the formation of mammospheres relative to non-transduced T cells. Adoptive transfer of TEM8 CAR T cells induced regression of established, localized patient-derived xenograft tumors (PDX) as well as lung metastatic TNBC cell line-derived xenograft tumors, by both killing TEM8+ TNBC tumor cells and targeting the tumor endothelium to block tumor neovascularization. Our findings offer a preclinical proof of concept for immunotherapeutic targeting of TEM8 as a strategy to treat TNBC.
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Impact of robust treatment planning on single- and multi-field optimized plans for proton beam therapy of unilateral head and neck target volumes
Proton beam therapy is promising for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC), but it is sensitive to uncertainties in patient positioning and particle range. Studies have shown that the planning target vol...
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Unconscious physiological response of healthy volunteers to dynamic respiration-synchronized couch motion
Intrafractional motion can be a substantial uncertainty in precision radiotherapy. Conventionally, the target volume is expanded to account for the motion. Couch-tracking is an alternative, where the patient i...
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Impact of robust treatment planning on single- and multi-field optimized plans for proton beam therapy of unilateral head and neck target volumes
Proton beam therapy is promising for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC), but it is sensitive to uncertainties in patient positioning and particle range. Studies have shown that the planning target vol...
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Unconscious physiological response of healthy volunteers to dynamic respiration-synchronized couch motion
Intrafractional motion can be a substantial uncertainty in precision radiotherapy. Conventionally, the target volume is expanded to account for the motion. Couch-tracking is an alternative, where the patient i...
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Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study
Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study
Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study, Published online: 28 November 2017; doi:10.1038/bjc.2017.400
Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study
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Variation in ‘fast-track’ referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites
Variation in 'fast-track' referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites
Variation in 'fast-track' referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites, Published online: 28 November 2017; doi:10.1038/bjc.2017.381
Variation in 'fast-track' referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites
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Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study
Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study
Impact of tumour histology on survival in advanced cervical carcinoma: an NRG Oncology/Gynaecologic Oncology Group Study, Published online: 28 November 2017; doi:10.1038/bjc.2017.400
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Variation in ‘fast-track’ referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites
Variation in 'fast-track' referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites
Variation in 'fast-track' referrals for suspected cancer by patient characteristic and cancer diagnosis: evidence from 670 000 patients with cancers of 35 different sites, Published online: 28 November 2017; doi:10.1038/bjc.2017.381
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Prognostic value of combining a quantitative image feature from positron emission tomography with clinical factors in oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer
Oligometastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a heterogeneous condition with few known risk stratification factors. A quantitative imaging feature (QIF) on positron emission tomography (PET), gray-level co-occurrence matrix energy, has been linked with outcome of nonmetastatic NSCLC. We hypothesized that GLCM energy would enhance the ability of models comprising standard clinical prognostic factors (CPFs) to stratify oligometastatic patients based on overall survival (OS).
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Anesthetic management of a parturient with hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and low platelet syndrome complicated by renal insufficiency and coagulopathy
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1126-1128
The objective of this study is to describe the anesthetic management of a parturient with hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme levels, and low platelet (HELLP) syndrome and renal insufficiency. A 28-year-old female patient, gestational age of 35 weeks, with hypertensive crisis (blood pressure 190/110 mmHg), was admitted for an emergency cesarean section after diagnosis of HELLP syndrome and renal insufficiency. We performed total intravenous general anesthesia with rapid sequence induction. During the surgical procedure, reduced urine output and coagulopathy were detected. After the treatments of transfusion, diuresis, and anticoagulation, the surgery finished uneventfully. The patient was taken to the Intensive Care Unit without extubation and discharged on the 6th postoperative day. This case report revealed a successful anesthetic management applied to a pregnant woman with HELLP syndrome complicated by renal insuffciency and coagulopathy. There are several case reports about HELLP syndrome, but the patient in this paper is complicated with renal insuffciency and coagulopathy which made the treatment diffcult to handle.
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Intravenous dexmedetomidine infusion compared with that of fentanyl in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1070-1074
Background: Anesthesia for arthroscopic shoulder surgery is challenging due to the need for oligaemic surgical field as well as a good postoperative recovery profile. Aim: The present study was prospective, randomized to evaluate the efficacy of dexmdetomidine infusion compared to that of fentanyl in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia. Patients and Methods: A total of 60 patients aged from thirty to fifty years, American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I/II of either sex for arthroscopic shoulder surgery, were included. The patients were divided into two groups of 30 patients each. Group I received dexmedetomidine loading 1 μg/kg over 10 min followed by maintenance 0.5 μg/kg/h and Group II Fentanyl loading 1 μg/kg followed by maintenance 0.5 μg/kg/h. Measurements: Hemodynamic readings (Heart rate HR, and mean arterial blood pressure MAP) were recorded after the start of the study drug infusion (T1), after intubation (T2), then every 15 minutes till the end of surgery (T15, T30, T45, T60, T75, T90). In the PACU , MAP, and HR were recorded on arrival, after 30 min, 1 hr, and 2 hrs (R0, R30, R1 hr, R2 hr) Postoperative analgesia was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS), Modified Observers's Assessment of Alertness and Sedation OAA/S was recorded on arrival to PACU. Results: This study showed that in the dexmedatomidine group there was statistically significant decrease of MAP and HR after drug infusion up to two hours in the recovery period, more sedation, better control of pain and surgeon satisfaction. Conclusion: Iv infusion of dexamedatomidine may be an attractive option during arthroscopic shoulder surgery as it provided a better hypotensive anesthesia by lowering MAP and HR which leads to better surgical field and surgeon satisfaction than iv infusion fentanyl along with a better postoperative VAS.
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Application of discharge criteria for home readiness using bispectral and supraglottic airway devices in day-care surgery without using muscle relaxants
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):816-820
Introduction: The availability of rapid and short-acting intravenous and volatile anesthetics has facilitated early recovery that is why nowadays ambulatory surgery is becoming more common. If the criteria used to discharge patients from the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) are met in the operating room (OR), it would be appropriate to consider bypassing the PACU and transferring the patient directly to the step-down unit. This process is known as "fast-tracking" after ambulatory surgery. Aims: To compare hemodynamic characteristics and recovery profile as per fast-track criteria (FTC) of recovery and postanesthesia discharge scoring system (PADSS) between sevoflurane and desflurane. Materials and Methods: One hundred American Society of Anesthesiologists Class I–II patients aged 20–50 years were randomly divided into two groups. Following anesthesia induction with injection propofol and injection dexmedetomidine airway was secured with i-gel, Group D (n = 50) received desflurane + dexmedetomidine + O2 + N2O and Group S (n = 50) received sevoflurane in place of desflurane. Emergence time was noted and FTC was evaluated in the OR, Score >12 is considered as shifting criteria for ambulatory surgery unit (ASU). PADSS was noted in ASU at an interval of 15 min for 3 h and Score >9 is considered as ready to discharge home. Results: Response to pain, verbal commands, and spontaneous eye opening in Group D was shorter than that in Group S (P = 0.001). Mean time to achieve FTC score >12 was 15 min in both the groups. Eighty-six percent of patients were ready to go home between 60 and 90 min using PADSS. Conclusion: We concluded that early recovery is faster for desflurane, and there is no difference in ready to go home time between desflurane and sevoflurane.
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Postoperative ultrasound guided continuous femoral nerve blockade for unilateral total knee arthroplasty: A comparison of 0.125% bupivacaine and 0.2% ropivacaine
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1026-1029
Context: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with severe postoperative pain which increases morbidity and mortality. Aims: The aim of the study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and motor blockade of continuous infusion of 0.125% bupivacaine and 0.2% ropivacaine in femoral nerve block following unilateral TKA and to assess the effectiveness of femoral nerve block. Settings and Design: One hundred and fifty patients undergoing unilateral total knee replacement surgery were included in this prospective observational comparative study. Subjects and Methods: Patients are divided into two groups of 75 each. Femoral nerve catheter was placed at the end of surgery using ultrasound. Postoperative analgesia and motor blockade were compared for the next 24 h using visual analog scale (VAS) score, additional analgesic requirement, and Bromage scale. Statistical Analysis: Student's t-test and Chi-square test were applied. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in pain between the two groups though VAS score (during rest and movement) and opioid consumption were lower in bupivacaine group. Nearly 28.6% patients experienced pain and required additional analgesics. Seventy-two percent among them complained of pain in the popliteal region supplied by sciatic nerve. Eight patients excluded from the study also had pain in the popliteal fossa. There was a statistically significant difference in motor blockade between the two groups at 12, 18, and 24 h after starting infusion. Bupivacaine group had a higher percentage of type three blocks compared to ropivacaine group. Conclusion: Continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) with 0.125% bupivacaine infusion provided better analgesia with denser motor blockade compared to 0.2% ropivacaine infusion. CFNB alone is not sufficient to provide adequate analgesia following unilateral TKA.
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Preemptive epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief revisited: Comparison of combination of buprenorphine and neostigmine with combination of buprenorphine and ketamine in lower abdominal surgeries, a double-blind randomized trial
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):821-827
Context: Postoperative pain relief provides subjective comfort to patient in addition to blunting of autonomic and somatic reflex responses to pain, subsequently enhancing restoration of function by allowing the patient to breathe, cough, and move easily. Aims: The aim is to evaluate and compare the effects of neostigmine + buprenorphine and ketamine + buprenorphine for preemptive epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia (GA). Settings and Design: A double-blind randomized trial. Subjects and Methods: A total of 60 American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Classes I and II patients undergoing abdominal surgeries under GA were taken up for the study. They were randomly allocated into two groups, Group A and Group B of thirty patients each. Preemptive epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief was provided by a combination of neostigmine 1 μg/kg + buprenorphine 2 μg/kg in Group A patients and ketamine 1 mg/kg + buprenorphine 2 μg/kg in Group B patients after induction of GA but before surgical incision. Postoperatively, vital parameters, pain score, requirement of top up doses, and side effects in the two groups were observed and recorded at 2, 4, 6, 10, 18, and 22 h. Statistical Analysis Used: Mean values within each of the Group A and Group B were compared using one-way analysis of variance (one-way ANOVA). Mean values between Group A and Group B were compared using double analysis of variance (two-way ANOVA). Results: Group A patients had a significant analgesia (visual analog scale [VAS] pain scores reduced significantly from 54.6 ± 6.3 at 2 h to 8.1 ± 8.9 at 22 h postoperatively). Group B patients had significant analgesia too (VAS pain scores reduced significantly from 36 ± 12.5 at 2 h to 5.3 ± 10.9 at 22 h postoperatively). There was however no significant difference between the two groups with respect to the degree of postoperative analgesia on comparison of VAS scores, effect on vital parameters, and incidence of side effects. Conclusions: Either of the two combinations, neostigmine 1 μg/kg + buprenorphine μg/kg or ketamine 1 mg/kg + buprenorphine 2 μg/kg can be safely used for preemptive epidural analgesia for postoperative pain relief in patients undergoing abdominal surgeries under GA.
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Anesthetic management for prolonged incidental surgery in advanced liver disease
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1101-1104
In spite of advances in perioperative management, operative procedures in patients with chronic liver disease pose a significant challenge for the anesthesiologist due to multisystem involvement, high risk of postoperative hepatic decompensation, and mortality. We describe the anesthetic management of an elderly patient with advanced liver disease (model for end-stage liver disease 16) for prolonged abdominal surgery. The use of invasive hemodynamic monitoring, point-of-care biochemical, and hematological surveillance coupled with prompt correction of all abnormalities was responsible for good outcome. The patient's inguinal swellings turned out to be extensions of a large peritoneal mesothelioma, necessitating a large abdominal incision and blood loss. Analgesia was provided by bilateral transversus abdominis plane blocks, which helped to reduce opioid use and rapid extubation.
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Comparison of dexmedetomidine and midazolam for sedation in mechanically ventilated patients guided by bispectral index and sedation-agitation scale
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):828-833
Background: Mechanical ventilation and sedation are inextricably linked components of critical care that represent, what we do for the patients during their vulnerable course in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Aims: The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of midazolam and dexmedetomidine in patients on mechanical ventilator with the help of Bispectral Index (BIS) monitoring and correlation of BIS with Sedation-Agitation Scale (SAS). Settings and Design: Prospective, observational, and comparative study. Materials and Methods: In this study, recruited patients were allocated into two groups of 14 patients each. Group A and Group B patients received injection dexmedetomidine and injection Midazolam, respectively. Hemodynamic parameters, time of extubation, duration of mechanical ventilation, and mortality were compared between two groups. Statistical Analysis: Mean and the standard deviation were calculated. Test of analysis between two groups was performed using unpaired t-test. We applied correlation technique, that is, Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient (r) to assess the correlation between BIS and SAS. It varies from + 1–0 to −1. Results: Heart rate and blood pressure were more stable and less in Group A than Group B. Duration of mechanical ventilation was found extremely significant between Group A (77.86 ± 5.71 h) and Group B (95.64 ± 17.00 h) (P = 0.001). There was significant difference found in the time of extubation between Group A (21 ± 6.44 h) and Group B (30.4 ± 10.62 h) P = 0.008. Conclusion: It is concluded in this study that sedation with dexmedetomidine resulted in quick extubation and decreased the duration of mechanical ventilation in comparison to midazolam in ICU patients. There was found moderate to high correlation between BIS index and SAS.
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Comparison of analgesic efficacy of caudal dexamethasone with intravenous dexamethasone as an adjuvant to caudal block in pediatric patients undergoing urogenital surgeries
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1009-1012
Context: Caudal block is one of the most common regional anesthetic techniques employed in pediatric urogenital surgeries. Adjuvants play an important role to improve postoperative analgesia. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the analgesic effect of dexamethasone when given systemically as against caudally as an adjuvant to caudal block. Subjects and Methods: In this randomized controlled study, sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I and II patients aged 3–6 years were randomly allocated into two groups of thirty each. Group D received caudal block with local anesthetic solution and 0.1 mg/kg injection dexamethasone. Group I received a caudal block with local anesthetic solution. They received intravenous injection dexamethasone 0.1 mg/kg after the block. Both the groups were compared for the duration of postoperative analgesia and analgesic requirement. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was done with unpaired t-test and Chi-square test as was appropriate. Results: Group D showed a significant prolongation of postoperative analgesia (626.33 ± 59.39 min) as compared to Group I (194.67 ± 27.76 min). Similarly, requirement of analgesic was reduced on 1st postoperative day in group receiving caudal dexamethasone. Conclusions: Dexamethasone significantly prolongs the duration of postoperative analgesia of a caudal block when given caudally than when given intravenously.
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To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine as premedication in attenuating the rise of intraocular pressure caused by succinylcholine in patients undergoing rapid sequence induction for general anesthesia: A randomized study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):834-841
Context: Laryngoscopy and intubation performed during RSI lead to choroidal blood volume increase and an eventual rise in intraocular pressure (IOP). Use of succinylcholine (SCh) causes an undesirable rise in IOP which is further aggravated by laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective centrally acting α2adrenergic agonist that has IOP lowering properties. Aims: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous (i.v.) infusion of dexmedetomidine (0.5 μg/kg) as premedication in attenuating the rise of IOP and adverse effect if any caused by SCh in patients undergoing RSI for general anesthesia. Settings and Design: This was a double-blind, randomized trial. Subjects and Methods: Sixty adult patients in the age group of 20–50 years scheduled for elective surgeries under general anesthesia. Group I (dexmedetomidine group) (n = 30) received i.v. infusion of dexmedetomidine (0.5 μg/kg) and Group II (control group) (n = 30) received i.v. infusion of 50 ml normal saline as premedication Statistical Analysis Used: The analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0 statistical Analysis Software. Results: It was observed that Group I (dexmedetomidine group) had a better attenuating effect over the increases in IOP in patients undergoing RSI for general anesthesia using SCh. An increase in IOP was seen in Group II (control group) patients with RSI. Conclusions: The findings in the present study indicate that i.v. dexmedetomidine effectively attenuates the increases in IOP with an additional advantage of control on hemodynamic responses following RSI.
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Optimal dose of dexmedetomidine retrobulbar anesthesia during phacoemulsification cataract surgery
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1046-1050
Background: The cataract surgery anesthesia should be to make the procedure as safe and as satisfactory as possible for all concerned. The recent progress in anesthesia and surgery now allow cataract extraction to be done with minimal physiological changes to the patient. We aimed in the study to compare between two different doses of dexmedetomidine combined with lidocaine and bupivacaine during retrobulbar anesthesia for cataract extraction by phacoemulsification. Materials and Methods: This study was done on forty patients with cataract. The patients were enrolled in two groups: Group (A):Twenty patients were received 1.5 ml 2% lidocaine + 1.5 ml 0.5% bupivacaine + 0.25 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine and Group (B): Twenty patients were received 1.5 ml 2% lidocaine + 1.5 ml 0.5% bupivacaine + 0.5 μg/kg of dexmedetomidine. Results: The globe anesthesia duration, globe, and lid akinesia were significantly longer in the Group B than in the Group A (P < 0.05). Intraocular pressure decreased through the first 15 min after anesthesia in the two groups, and the changes were not significant between the two groups but highly significant in every group when compared to its baseline reading. As regards the conscious level in the two groups, there was a significant difference (P < 0.001). Group A is higher regarding score 2 and 3, and Group B higher in score 4. Conclusions: We concluded that dexmedetomidine 0.25 μg/kg, when added to retrobulbar block for cataract surgery, will significantly increase the duration of retrobulbar block and improve both the surgeon and the patient satisfaction.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: Evaluation of knowledge, efficacy, and retention in young doctors joining postgraduation program
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):842-846
Background: High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and rapid defibrillation the cornerstone for resuscitation from cardiac arrest and increase the incidence of return of spontaneous circulation. Regular CPR training imparted to health-care personnel increases knowledge and helps in skill enhancing. Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate background knowledge, percentage improvement in the skills, and residual knowledge after a period of 6 months of postgraduate (PG) students as well as the efficacy of the designed teaching program for CPR. Design: The study type was interventional, nonrandomized with end point classification as efficacy study. Study Interventional model was single group assignment. Methods: A questionnaire-based study was conducted on 41 first year PG students. Their educational qualification was Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. The study was conducted; 3 months after, these PG students joined hospital for their PG studies. The questionnaire designed by the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care was given as the pretest (before the CPR training program was initiated), posttest (immediately after the CPR training program was concluded), and residual knowledge test (conducted after 6 months of the CPR training program). After collection of data, a descriptive analysis was performed to evaluate results. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was conducted for determining the test of significance using two-tailed, paired t-test. Results: The average overall score was 25.58 (±5.605) marks out of a maximum of 40 marks in the pretest, i.e., 63.97%. It improved to 33.88 (±3.38) marks in posttest, i.e., 84.74%. After 6 months in the residual knowledge test, the score declined to 26.96 (±6.09) marks, i.e., 67.4%. Conclusion: The CPR training program being conducted was adequately efficacious, but a refresher course after 6 months could help taking the knowledge and skills acquired by our PG students a long way.
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Postoperative chylothorax of unclear etiology in a patient with right-sided subclavian central venous catheter placement
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1088-1090
A young male underwent decompressive craniotomy for an intracerebral bleed. A right-sided subclavian central venous catheter was placed in the operating room after induction of anesthesia. Postoperatively, he was shifted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for mechanical ventilation due to low Glasgow coma scale. He had an episode of severe agitation and straining on the tracheal tube in the evening same day. On the 2nd postoperative day in ICU, his airway pressures were high, and chest X-ray revealed massive pleural effusion on right side. Under ultrasound guidance, 1400 milky white fluid was aspirated. It was sent for analysis (triglycerides) that confirmed chyle and hence, chylothorax was made as diagnosis. A duplex scan was done which ruled out thrombosis in subclavian vein. The catheter had normal pressure tracing with free aspiration of blood from all ports. Enteral feeding was continued as it is a controversial matter in the literature and he was monitored clinically and radiologically.
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To Compare the effects of different doses of dexmedetomidine on intrathecal bupivacaine in infraumbilical surgeries: A prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):847-853
Introduction: Spinal anesthesia is preferred technique of choice in infraumbalical surgeries. Limitation of this technique is shorter duration of analgesia, so various adjuvants have been used with intrathecal bupivacaine such as fentanyl, clonidine, and dexmedetomidine. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective alpha 2 adrenergic agonist. The aim of our study was to know the effect of different doses of dexmedetomidine on intrathecal bupivacaine. Materials and Methods: The prospective, randomized, double-blind study was conducted in tertiary health care center, on ninety patients of the American Society of Anesthesiology Class I and II, of age group 18–60 years of either sex. They were randomly allocated into three groups. Group BD5 (n = 30): intrathecal bupivacaine 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) + dexmedetomidine 5 μg (0.5 ml), Group BD10 (n = 30): intrathecal bupivacaine 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) + dexmedetomidine 10 μg (0.5 ml), Group BD15 (n = 30): intrathecal bupivacaine 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) + dexmedetomidine 15 μg (0.5 ml) administered intarthecally. The onset and maximum level of sensory block, time to reach maximum level of sensory block, time of two-segment sensory regression, the total duration analgesia, time of rescue analgesia, onset and duration of motor block and heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation were recorded at various intervals. Moreover, any adverse effects such as bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, vomiting, and sedation were recorded. Results: The onset time of sensory block in Group D5-2.76 ± 1.32, Group D10-2.45 ± 1.50, and Group D15-1.86±0.93, which is statistically significant (P = 0.025). The time taken for two-segment sensory regression Group D5-96.66 ± 33.67, Group D10-116.80 ± 36.27, and Group D15 120.96 ± 30.24, (P = 0.014). The time taken for complete sensory recovery in Group D5-319.83 ± 61.41, Group D10-336.13 ± 61.38, and Group D15-415.20 ± 96.6, which is statistically highly significant (P = 0.000). Time for rescue analgesia in Group D5-377.46 ± 60.05, in Group D10-401.60 ± 61.11, and in Group D15-517.96 ± 97.30, which is statistically highly significant (P < 0.000). Conclusion: We concluded that there was decrease in onset of sensory and motor blockade with the prolongation of duration of anesthesia and analgesia in a dose-dependent manner.
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Anaesthetic implications of severe hyperthyroidism secondary to molar pregnancy: A case report and review of literature
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1115-1117
Pregnant women with gestational trophoblastic disease have an increased likelihood to develop hyperthyroidism secondary to increased secretion of human chorionic gonadotropin. Most of these cases of hyperthyroidism remain undiagnosed and may present as a thyrotoxic crisis during the perioperative period. Pregnant patients with gestational trophoblastic disease should be always evaluated for hyperthyroidism, and in cases of severe hyperthyroidism, antithyroid treatment should be initiated before evacuation of the mole. Anesthetic management of these cases is challenging in view of the emergency nature of the surgery and potential for thyroid crisis. Spinal anesthesia can be safely administered and has a protective role in preventing thyroid crisis.
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Efficacy of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate for premedication in patients for surgery under general anesthesia
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):854-858
Background: Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC), a water soluble salt when mixed in saliva is 80% nonionized; making it the only opioid suitable for transmucosal absorption. OTFC has rapid onset of action (3–5 min) with peak effect at 20–40 min and total duration of activity is 2–3 h. Aims: This study aims to determine the efficacy of OTFC as premedicant in patients scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia (GA) and to assess the effects of OTFC on anxiety, sedation. Settings and Design: A prospective randomized study. Subjects and Methods: Patients between 21 and 60 years of age in American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Classes I and II scheduled for elective surgery under GA were randomly assigned to three groups of 30 each: OTFC, placebo, and control. Mean arterial blood pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), respiratory rate (RR), and oxygen saturation (SpO2) along with anxiety and sedation scores were recorded as baseline and upon entering the operation theater. Adverse effects were also recorded. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 15.0 Statistical Analysis Software. Results: No significant differences were found in MAP, HR, RR, or SpO2among the groups. OTFC group demonstrated significantly higher levels of anxiolysis than the control group (P < 0.05). No significant difference in sedation score was found. No remarkable adverse effects were observed. Conclusions: OTFC is an effective anxiolytic in adult with minimal risks and side effects. It is readily acceptable by the patients in its given form.
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Evaluation of effectiveness of dexmedetomidine and fentanyl-midazolam combination on sedation and safety during awake fiberoptic intubation: A randomized comparative study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):998-1003
Background: Awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) is a recommended technique for anticipated difficult airway. An ideal regime should provide patient comfort, cooperation, amnesia, hemodynamic stability, and blunt airway reflexes and maintain a patent airway with spontaneous ventilation. The aim of our study was to compare intubation conditions between dexmedetomidine and fentanyl–midazolam combination during AFOI. Methods: This prospective, randomized study was conducted on a total of sixty patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I and II of either sex, in the age group of 18–60 years having predicted difficult intubation undergoing elective surgeries and the patients were allocated to two groups of thirty patients each. After premedication and topicalization of airways, dexmedetomidine group (Group I, n = 30) received dexmedetomidine 1 μg/kg over 10 min and midazolam–fentanyl group (Group II, n = 30) received fentanyl 2 μg/kg plus midazolam 0.02 mg/kg over 10 min. Adequacy of intubation condition was evaluated by cough score and postintubation score. Incidence of desaturation, hemodynamic changes, and sedation using Ramsay sedation scale were noted and compared between two groups. Results: The demographic characteristics were comparable in the two groups (P > 0.05). The mean Ramsay sedation score in Group I was 3.13 ± 0.937 and Group II was 3.16 ± 0.949, and the comparison between two groups was statistically insignificant (P = 0.891). Cough scores and postintubation scores were favorable in dexmedetomidine group than midazolam–fentanyl group and were statistically significant with P < 0.001 and 0.0001, respectively. Group I also showed better hemodynamics and less episodes of desaturation than Group II. Conclusions: Dexmedetomidine is more effective than midazolam–fentanyl during AFOI, as it provides better intubation condition, hemodynamic stability, and preservation of airway and spontaneous ventilation.
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“Comparison of nalbuphine hydrochloride and fentanyl as an adjuvant to bupivacaine for spinal anesthesia in lower abdominal surgeries:” A randomized, double-blind study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):859-863
Background and Aims: Opioids have been favored as adjuvants to local anesthetics during spinal anesthesia. Nalbuphine, a μ-receptor antagonist and ĸ-receptor agonist, seems to be a suitable adjuvant to local anesthetics. The aim of this study was to compare postoperative analgesia and adverse effects of nalbuphine and fentanyl when used as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine during spinal anesthesia. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I and II were randomly allocated into two groups of thirty each. Patients in bupivacaine nalbuphine group (Group BN) received 0.8 mg (0.3 ml) of nalbuphine with 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine diluted to 3 ml and bupivacaine-fentanyl group (Group BF) received 25 μg (0.5 ml) of fentanyl with 12.5 mg (2.5 ml) of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine. Patients were assessed for hemodynamic changes, sensory and motor block, early postoperative analgesia, and adverse effects. Results: Onset, duration of sensory and motor block, and duration of effective analgesia were comparable between both groups. Postoperative visual analog scale score was 4.8 ± 1.12 in Group BN, and in Group BF, it was 3.86 ± 1.04 which was statistically highly significant (P = 0.0007). The number of patients demanding rescue analgesia in early postoperative period was 18 (60.0%) in Group BN and 7 (23.33%) in Group BF which was statistically significant (P = 0.004). Conclusion: Fentanyl was more efficient than nalbuphine in providing early postoperative analgesia when used as an adjuvant to hyperbaric bupivacaine.
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Short-term outcome of patients with infective endocarditis: A single-center prospective study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1018-1021
Objectives: To investigate the short-term outcome of patients with infective endocarditis (IE). Patients and Methods: We analyzed data from 42 patients with active endocarditis which underwent different cardiac surgeries. An active endocarditis was considered due to urine analysis and/or blood culture and acute inflammation Gram stains of sample tissue and/or blood culture and acute inflammation Gram stains of sample tissue. Design: Collecting data of 42 patients prospectively. Setting: University hospital single center. Participants: Patients with IE from July 2014 to June 2016. Interventions: None. Measurement and Main Results: We collected data of 42 patients in Imam Hospital which is a university-based 1700-bed center. Twelve patients experienced a redo operation; in which, 2 of them have had the second redo. Five patients underwent an aortic valve replacement operation, 2 mitral valve repair, and only one patient had experienced a subaortic web resection. Seven cases were addict; in which, 5 of them were intravenous abusers. There was 1 porphyric patient which suffered from pethidine reliability. Most of our cases underwent Bentall or tricuspid valve repair operation, and multivalve operation was more scarce. Conclusions: We have presented the therapeutic strategies and outcome of patients with IE and evaluated their short-term outcome.
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Effect of clonidine as adjuvant in thoracic paravertebral block for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery: A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):864-870
Background and Aims: Postoperative pain after breast cancer surgery is unavoidable. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB), a locoregional anesthetic technique, has been proven successful for postoperative pain management in different thoracic surgical procedures, such as thoracotomy, breast cancer surgeries. Clonidine, an adjuvant, in TPVB may enhance the quality and prolong the duration of analgesia. This prospective study was to evaluate the effectiveness of clonidine; administered with TPVB; in addition to conventional local anesthetic solution. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two patients (25–55 years) scheduled for breast cancer surgery under general anesthesia were randomly divided into Group A (n = 26) receiving preoperative TPVB at T3with clonidine added to local anesthesia solution and Group B (n = 26) receiving identical TPVB with local anesthesia but without any adjuvant. This was followed by balanced general anesthesia. A visual analog scale was used to assess pain postoperatively up to 48 h. Meantime to administration of the first dose of rescue analgesic was noted. Total dose of fentanyl consumption, hemodynamic parameters, and side effects were all recorded for each patient. Results: The dosage of fentanyl required in the intraoperative period was significantly lower in Group A. Mean time to administration of rescue analgesic was found to be significantly longer in clonidine group. Hemodynamics and side effects were quite comparable among two groups. Conclusion: Clonidine as adjuvant in TPVB provided profound analgesia for up to 48 h postoperatively for patients undergoing breast cancer surgery without any appreciable side effects.
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Comparative study of clonidine with ropivacaine versus ropivacaine alone in epidural anesthesia for lower limb orthopedic surgery
Anesthesia: Essays and Researches 2017 11(4):1035-1039
Background: Epidural anesthesia has been well established as a safe and effective technique not only for perioperative anesthesia but also for postoperative analgesia. Various adjuvants have been added to local anesthetic agent in an effort to prolong this duration. Aims: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the anesthesia and analgesic property of ropivacaine to its combination with clonidine for lower limb orthopedic surgery under epidural. Materials and Methods: In a prospective, randomized, double-blind study, eighty adult patients undergoing lower limb surgeries received either 0.75% ropivacaine or 75 μg clonidine with 0.75% ropivacaine through epidural route. Patients were compared for hemodynamic variability, quality of motor and sensory block, intra- and post-operative analgesia, and the side effects associated. Statistical Analysis: Data analysis was done by Student's paired t-test, Chi-square test, and Mann–Whitney test. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The time taken for onset of the motor as well as the sensory block was significantly shorter in ropivacaine with clonidine group as compared to ropivacaine alone group. Mean duration of analgesia was significantly higher in patients who received clonidine as an adjunct (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference observed in the incidence of hemodynamic changes or side effects. Conclusion: The study demonstrated that use of clonidine as an adjuvant to ropivacaine through epidural route provides a hemodynamically stable, faster, and prolonged epidural block and a longer analgesic effect as compared to ropivacaine alone.
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Ultrasound examination of the antrum to predict gastric content volume in the third trimester of pregnancy as assessed by MRI: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND Ultrasound examination of the gastric antrum allows reliable pre-operative assessment of gastric contents and volume in adult patients. However, during pregnancy, the change in the anatomical position of the stomach due to the gravid uterus leads to a change in the measured value of the antral area. Therefore, current mathematical models predicting gastric content volume (GCV) in the adult may not apply in term pregnant women. OBJECTIVE To propose a mathematical model which is predictive of GCV in pregnant women and to assess the performance of an ultrasound qualitative grading scale (0 to 2) for the diagnosis of clear fluid volumes more than 0.8 and 1.5 ml kg−1. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Hospices Civils de Lyon, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, Lyon and Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Marseille, Hôpital Nord, Marseille, France. PATIENTS Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Comparison of the GCV as measured by MRI and the ultrasound measured antral cross-sectional area, and an assessment of gastric contents according to a 0 to 2 qualitative grading scale. RESULTS Data from 34 women were analysed. A linear model predictive of GCV was constructed with a 95% agreement band of ±95 ml, with a mean polar angle of −8.7°. Performance of the qualitative grading scale to detect fluid volumes >0.8 and >1.5 ml kg−1 was improved when used in a composite scale including a 505 mm2 antral area cut-off value in the semirecumbent supine position. CONCLUSION We report a new mathematical model predictive of GCV in women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Furthermore, the combination of the qualitative and the quantitative ultrasound examination of the gastric antrum might be useful to assess gastric fluid volume in pregnant women. TRIAL REGISTRATION ANSM Register N°2015-A00800-49 Correspondence to Lionel Bouvet, MD, PhD, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Hospices Civils de Lyon, Femme Mère Enfant Hospital, 59, Boulevard Pinel, Bron, 69500 Lyon, France Tel: +33 4 72 12 97 63; e-mail: lionel.bouvet@chu-lyon.fr © 2017 European Society of Anaesthesiology
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Does a hypnosis session reduce the required propofol dose during closed-loop anaesthesia induction?: A randomised controlled trial
BACKGROUND Hypnosis has a positive effect on peri-operative anxiety and pain. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to assess the impact of a formal deep hypnosis session on the consumption of propofol for anaesthetic induction using automated administration of propofol guided by the bispectral index (BIS) in a closed loop. DESIGN A 1 : 1 randomised, usual-care-controlled, single-centre trial. SETTING Tertiary care centre in France from April 2014 to December 2015. PATIENTS Female adult patients scheduled for outpatient gynaecological surgery under general anaesthesia. INTERVENTION Before surgery, patients were randomised to receive either a deep hypnosis session or routine care. Anaesthetic induction was performed automatically by propofol without opioids and was assisted by the BIS in a closed loop. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary endpoint was the propofol dose required for anaesthesia induction, defined as a BIS less than 60 for at least 30 s. RESULTS Data for 31 patients in the hypnosis group and 35 in the control group were analysed. There was no evidence of a difference in the mean required propofol dose for anaesthetic induction between the hypnosis and the control groups (2.06 mg kg−1 (95% confidence interval [1.68 to 2.43]) versus 1.79 mg kg−1 (95% CI [1.54 to 2.03]), P = 0.25, respectively). CONCLUSION The current study, which was designed to determine the effect of a deep hypnosis session on anaesthesia induction using an automated tool for propofol administration, failed to detect a difference in the required dose of propofol. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT02249364. Correspondence to: Prof Marc Fischler, Department of Anaesthesiology, Hôpital Foch, 40, rue Worth, 92151 Suresnes, France E-mail: m.fischler@hopital-foch.org © 2017 European Society of Anaesthesiology
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Intraoperative hypotension is associated with acute kidney injury in noncardiac surgery: An observational study
BACKGROUND Perioperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is common and increases the risk of morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES To determine the association between intraoperative hypotension, defined as an individual decrease from baseline and the risk of perioperative AKI. DESIGN Observational cohort study. SETTING Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, from October 2012 to May 2013 and October 2015 and April 2016. PATIENTS All adult patients undergoing major elective noncardiac surgery who were scheduled for an overnight admission in the postoperative unit were included. Patients undergoing phaeochromocytoma surgery were excluded. DATA COLLECTION Preoperative risk factors (comorbidities), intraoperative events (hypotension defined as a more than 40 or 50% decrease in SBP relative to each patient's baseline and lasting more than 5 min) and postoperative data were collected from medical records. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES AKI within the first two postoperative days. RESULTS Of the final cohort of 470 patients, 127 (27%) developed AKI in the perioperative period. AKI was associated with male sex [(66 vs. 48%) P 40%, 70 vs. 57%, P = 0.013; >50%, 20 vs. 12%, P = 0.024) and greater blood loss (800 vs. 400 ml, P
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin–Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors Are Not Associated With Bleeding or Transfusion in Cardiac Surgical Patients
BACKGROUND: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) and serotonin–norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) use is known to alter platelet activation and aggregation leading to impairment in hemostasis. Previous studies are ambiguous with regard to bleeding, transfusion, and perioperative complications in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk of perioperative bleeding, transfusion, morbidity, and mortality in cardiac surgical patients taking SSRI/SNRIs compared with propensity-matched controls. METHODS: Adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass at our institution between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2014, were eligible for study inclusion. Patients taking SSRI/SNRI medications at the time of surgery were identified and compared against all other patients not taking SSRI/SNRI medications to produce well-matched groups via propensity score analysis. Patients taking SSRI/SNRI medications were matched in a 1:1 ratio to control patients not taking these medications based on an internally estimated propensity score. Primary outcomes included perioperative blood transfusion, chest tube output, and reoperation for bleeding. Secondary outcomes included postoperative complications (renal failure, stroke or transient ischemic accident, prolonged mechanical ventilation, and perioperative myocardial infarction), intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital length of stay (LOS), and 30-day mortality. RESULTS: A total of 1417 pairs of SSRI/SNRI patients and matched controls were retained for analysis. Between SSRI/SNRI patients and matched controls, there was no significant difference in postoperative chest tube output (median, 750.0 vs 750.0 mL; P = .860) or reoperation for bleeding (2.8% vs 2.5%; P = .892). Perioperative transfusion rates across all time points and blood product type were not significantly different between groups, with the overall perioperative transfusion rate for SSRI/SNRI patients 66.5% vs 64.9% for matched controls (P = .697). Patients in the SSRI/SNRI group had a higher rate of prolonged mechanical ventilation (13.1% vs 8.6%; P = .002), longer ICU LOS (median, 25.5 vs 23.8 hours; P
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Predicting Severity of Acute Pain After Cesarean Delivery: A Narrative Review
Cesarean delivery is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States, with over 1.3 million performed annually. One-fifth of women who undergo cesarean delivery will experience severe pain in the acute postoperative period, increasing their risk of developing chronic pain and postpartum depression, and negatively impacting breastfeeding and newborn care. A growing body of research has investigated tools to predict which patients will experience more severe pain and have increased analgesic consumption after cesarean delivery. These include quantitative sensory testing, assessment of wound hyperalgesia, response to local anesthetic infiltration, and preoperative psychometric evaluations such as validated psychological questionnaires and simple screening tools. For this review, we searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane database, and Google Scholar to identify articles that evaluated the utility of various tools to predict severe pain and/or opioid consumption in the first 48 hours after cesarean delivery. Thirteen articles were included in the final review: 5 utilizing quantitative sensory testing, including patient responses to pressure, electrical, and thermal stimuli; 1 utilizing hyperalgesia testing; 1 using response to local anesthetic wound infiltration; 4 utilizing preoperative psychometric evaluations including the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and simple questionnaires; and 2 utilizing a combination of quantitative sensory tests and psychometric evaluations. A number of modalities demonstrated statistically significant correlations with pain outcomes after cesarean delivery, but most correlations were weak to modest, and many modalities might not be clinically feasible. Response to local anesthetic infiltration and a tool using 3 simple questions enquiring about anxiety and anticipated pain and analgesic needs show potential for clinical use, but further studies are needed to evaluate the utility of these predictive tests in clinical practice. Accepted for publication October 9, 2017. Funding: None. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Reprints will not be available from the authors. Address correspondence to Ashraf S. Habib, MBBCh, MSc, MHSc, FRCA, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3094, Durham, NC 27710. Address e-mail to ashraf.habib@dm.duke.edu. © 2017 International Anesthesia Research Society
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Management of 1-Lung Ventilation—Variation and Trends in Clinical Practice: A Report From the Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group
BACKGROUND: Lung-protective ventilation (LPV) has been demonstrated to improve clinical outcomes in surgical patients. There are very limited data on the current use of LPV for patients undergoing 1-lung ventilation (1LV) despite evidence that 1LV may be a particularly important setting for its use. In this multicenter study, we report trends in ventilation practice for patients undergoing 1LV. METHODS: The Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group database was used to identify patients undergoing 1LV. We retrieved and calculated median initial and overall tidal volume (VT) for the cohort and for high-risk subgroups (female sex, obesity [body mass index >30 kg/m2], and short stature), percentage of patients receiving positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) ≥5 cm H2O, LPV during 1LV (VT ≤ 6 mL/kg predicted body weight [PBW] and PEEP ≥5 cm H2O), and ventilator driving pressure (ΔP; plateau airway pressure − PEEP). RESULTS: Data from 5609 patients across 4 institutions were included in the analysis. Median VT was calculated for each case and since the data were normally distributed, the mean is reported for the entire cohort and subgroups. Mean of median VT during 1LV for the cohort was 6.49 ± 1.82 mL/kg PBW. VT (mL/kg PBW) for high-risk subgroups was significantly higher; 6.86 ± 1.97 for body mass index ≥30 kg/m2, 7.05 ± 1.92 for female patients, and 7.33 ± 2.01 for short stature patients. Mean of the median VT declined significantly over the study period (from 6.88 to 5.72; P
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Design and Evaluation of a Closed-Loop Anesthesia System With Robust Control and Safety System
BACKGROUND: Closed-loop control of anesthesia involves continual adjustment of drug infusion rates according to measured clinical effect. The NeuroSENSE monitor provides an electroencephalographic measure of depth of hypnosis (wavelet-based anesthetic value for central nervous system monitoring [WAVCNS]). It has previously been used as feedback for closed-loop control of propofol, in a system designed using robust control engineering principles, which implements features specifically designed to ensure patient safety. Closed-loop control of a second drug, remifentanil, may be added to improve WAVCNS stability in the presence of variable surgical stimulation. The objective of this study was to design and evaluate the feasibility of a closed-loop system for robust control of propofol and remifentanil infusions using WAVCNS feedback, with an infusion safety system based on the known pharmacological characteristics of these 2 drugs. METHODS: With Health Canada authorization, research ethics board approval, and informed consent, American Society of Anesthesiologists I–III adults, requiring general anesthesia for elective surgery, were enrolled in a 2-phase study. In both phases, infusion of propofol was controlled in closed loop during induction and maintenance of anesthesia, using WAVCNS feedback, but bounded by upper- and lower-estimated effect-site concentration limits. In phase I, remifentanil was administered using an adjustable target-controlled infusion and a controller was designed based on the collected data. In phase II, remifentanil was automatically titrated to counteract rapid increases in WAVCNS. RESULTS: Data were analyzed for 127 patients, of median (range) age 64 (22–86) years, undergoing surgical procedures lasting 105 (9–348) minutes, with 52 participating in phase I and 75 in phase II. The overall control performance indicator, global score, was a median (interquartile range) 18.3 (14.2–27.7) in phase I and 14.6 (11.6–20.7) in phase II (median difference, −3.25; 95% confidence interval, −6.35 to −0.52). The WAVCNS was within ±10 of the setpoint for 84.3% (76.6–90.6) of the maintenance of anesthesia in phase I and 88.2% (83.1–93.4) in phase II (median difference, 3.7; 95% confidence interval, 0.1–6.9). The lower propofol safety bound was activated during 30 of 52 (58%) cases in phase I and 51 of 75 (68%) cases in phase II. CONCLUSIONS: Adding closed-loop control of remifentanil improved overall controller performance. This controller design offers a robust method to optimize the control of 2 drugs using a single sensor. The infusion safety system is an important component of a robust automated anesthesia system, but further research is required to determine the optimal constraints for these safe conditions. Accepted for publication September 27, 2017. Funding: This work was supported by funds received from the Collaborative Health Research Projects (CHRP 446511–13) (Principal Investigator: G.A.D.), a joint initiative between the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. NeuroWave Systems Inc provided loan equipment for use in this study. Conflicts of Interest: See Disclosures at the end of the article. Trial Registration: clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01771263). Reprints will not be available from the authors. Address correspondence to Nicholas West, MSc, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia, V3-350, Clinical Support Bldg, 950 W 28th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4, Canada. Address e-mail to nicholas.west@cw.bc.ca. © 2017 International Anesthesia Research Society
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Effect of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning on Outcomes in Adult Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies
BACKGROUND: Remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has been demonstrated to prevent organ dysfunction in cardiac surgery patients. However, recent large, prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) had controversial results. Thus, a meta-analysis of RCTs was performed to investigate whether RIPC can reduce the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), acute kidney injury (AKI), and mortality in adult cardiac surgery patients. METHODS: Study data were collected from Medline, Elsevier, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of Science databases. RCTs involving the effect of RIPC on organ protection in cardiac surgery patients, which reported the concentration or total release of creatine kinase-myocardial band, troponin I/troponin T (TNI/TNT) after operation, or the incidence of AMI, AKI, or mortality, were selected. Two reviewers independently extracted data using a standardized data extraction protocol where TNI or TNT concentrations; total TNI released after cardiac surgery; and the incidence of AKI, AMI, and mortality were recorded. Review Manager 5.3 software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Thirty trials, including 7036 patients were included in the analyses. RIPC significantly decreased the concentration of TNI/TNT (standard mean difference [SMD], −0.25 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.12 to −0.04 ng/mL; P = .004), creatine kinase-myocardial band (SMD, −0.22; 95% CI, 0.07–0.35 ng/mL; P = .46), and the total TNI/TNT release (SMD, −0.49 ng/mL; 95% CI, 0.93 to −0.55 ng/mL; P = .03) in cardiac surgery patients after a procedure. However, RIPC could not reduce the incidence of AMI (relative risk, 0.89; 95% CI, 0.77–1.03; P = .12) and AKI (relative risk, 0.88; 95% CI, 0.72–1.06; P = .18), and there was also no effect of RIPC on mortality in adult cardiac surgery patients. Interestingly, subgroup analysis showed that RIPC reduced mortality of cardiac surgery patients who received volatile agent anesthesia. CONCLUSIONS : Our meta-analysis demonstrated that RIPC reduced TNI/TNT release after cardiac surgery. RIPC did not significantly reduce the incidence of AKI, AMI, and mortality. However, RIPC could reduce mortality in patients receiving volatile inhalational agent anesthesia. Accepted for publication October 10, 2017. Funding: Supported by Clinical Medicine Science and Technology program of Jiangsu Province (BL2013030). The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's website (http://ift.tt/KegmMq). Reprints will not be available from the authors. Address correspondence to Haibo Qiu, MD, PhD, Department of Critical Care Medicine, Zhongda Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing 210009, China. Address e-mail to haiboq2000@163.com. © 2017 International Anesthesia Research Society
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Perioperative Steroid Use for Tonsillectomy and Its Association With Reoperation for Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Cohort Study
BACKGROUND: Steroids reduce postoperative complications after tonsillectomy such as nausea and vomiting, pain, and delayed recovery. However, steroids may also increase the risk of severe posttonsillectomy bleeding requiring reoperation. METHODS: To evaluate the risk of postoperative bleeding requiring reoperation related to perioperative steroid use, we conducted a retrospective cohort study of 6149 patients treated at 68 hospitals using a hospital-based claims database. The primary outcome was reoperation for bleeding within 14 postoperative days. We estimated odds ratios (ORs) between perioperative steroid use and reoperation by multivariable logistic regression analysis adjusted for confounders. We also estimated differences in the adjusted risk. Subgroup analyses after dividing patients into adults and children were also performed. RESULTS: The incidence of reoperation did not differ significantly between patients who received steroids on the day of tonsillectomy and those who did not (1.8%, n = 15 vs 1.5%, n = 79; adjusted OR 0.81, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.45–1.43; P = .46). We also found nonsignificant associations in both adults (OR, 0.73; 95% CI, 0.38–1.38; P = .33) and children (OR, 1.18; 95% CI, 0.34–4.11; P = .80). The adjusted risk differences estimated by the logistic regression model were −0.30% (95% CI, −1.05 to 0.45) in all patients, −0.64% (95% CI, −1.82 to 0.54) in adults, and 0.13% (95% CI, −0.93 to 1.19) in children. CONCLUSIONS: Steroid use on the day of tonsillectomy was not associated with an increased risk of reoperation for bleeding. Although the wide range of CIs for the ORs could not eliminate the possibility of increased risk, especially in children, the incremental risks of reoperation for steroid use were within an acceptable range for both adults and children. Our results support the safety of perioperative steroid use for tonsillectomy, considering the magnitude of risk of reoperation because of bleeding. Accepted for publication October 20, 2017. Funding: Support was provided solely from institutional and/or departmental sources. Conflicts of Interest: See Disclosures at the end of the article. Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's website (http://ift.tt/KegmMq). Yoshihisa Miyamoto, MD, MPH, is currently affiliated with the Department of Anesthesia, Kanagawa Children's Medical Center, Yokohama, Japan. Maki Shinzawa, MD, PhD, is currently affiliated with the Department of Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan. Shiro Tanaka, PhD, is currently affiliated with the Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan. Sachiko Tanaka-Mizuno, PhD, is currently affiliated with the Department of Medical Statistics, Shiga University of Medical Science, Otsu, Japan. Reprints will not be available from the authors. Address correspondence to Koji Kawakami, MD,hD, Department of Pharmacoepidemiology, Graduate School of Medicine and Public Health, Kyoto University, Yoshidakonoecho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606–8501, Japan. Address e-mail to kawakami.koji.4e@kyoto-u.ac.jp. © 2017 International Anesthesia Research Society
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Large Variability in the Diversity of Physiologically Complex Surgical Procedures Exists Nationwide Among All Hospitals Including Among Large Teaching Hospitals
BACKGROUND: Multiple previous studies have shown that having a large diversity of procedures has a substantial impact on quality management of hospital surgical suites. At hospitals with substantial diversity, unless sophisticated statistical methods suitable for rare events are used, anesthesiologists working in surgical suites will have inaccurate predictions of surgical blood usage, case durations, cost accounting and price transparency, times remaining in late running cases, and use of intraoperative equipment. What is unknown is whether large diversity is a feature of only a few very unique set of hospitals nationwide (eg, the largest hospitals in each state or province). METHODS: The 2013 United States Nationwide Readmissions Database was used to study heterogeneity among 1981 hospitals in their diversities of physiologically complex surgical procedures (ie, the procedure codes). The diversity of surgical procedures performed at each hospital was quantified using a summary measure, the number of different physiologically complex surgical procedures commonly performed at the hospital (ie, 1/Herfindahl). RESULTS: A total of 53.9% of all hospitals commonly performed 3-fold larger diversity (ie, >30 commonly performed physiologically complex procedures). Larger hospitals had greater diversity than the small- and medium-sized hospitals (P 30 procedures (lower 99% CL, 71.9% of hospitals). However, there was considerable variability among the large teaching hospitals in their diversity (interquartile range of the numbers of commonly performed physiologically complex procedures = 19.3; lower 99% CL, 12.8 procedures). CONCLUSIONS: The diversity of procedures represents a substantive differentiator among hospitals. Thus, the usefulness of statistical methods for operating room management should be expected to be heterogeneous among hospitals. Our results also show that "large teaching hospital" alone is an insufficient description for accurate prediction of the extent to which a hospital sustains the operational and financial consequences of performing a wide diversity of surgical procedures. Future research can evaluate the extent to which hospitals with very large diversity are indispensable in their catchment area. Accepted for publication October 3, 2017. Funding: Departmental funding. The authors declare no conflicts of interest. Supplemental digital content is available for this article. Direct URL citations appear in the printed text and are provided in the HTML and PDF versions of this article on the journal's website (http://ift.tt/KegmMq). The Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, performs the calculations described in the Introduction and Discussion of this article. F.D. receives no funds personally other than his salary and allowable expense reimbursements from the University of Iowa and has tenure with no incentive program. He and his family have no financial holdings in any company related to his work, other than indirectly through mutual funds for retirement. Income from the Division's consulting work is used to fund Division research. Reprints will not be available from the authors. Address correspondence to Franklin Dexter, MD, PhD, Division of Management Consulting, Department of Anesthesia, University of Iowa, 200 Hawkins Drive, 6 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242. Address e-mail to Franklin-Dexter@UIowa.edu. © 2017 International Anesthesia Research Society
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A triazole-conjugated benzoxazone induces reactive oxygen species and promotes autophagic apoptosis in human lung cancer cells
Abstract
Numerous approaches suggested that compounds with conjugated triazole moieties or benzoxazone pharmacores are effective to antagonize proliferation of human tumors. The current study reported that a synthetic triazole-conjugated benzoxazone, 4-((5-benzyl-1H-1,2,3-triazol-3-yl)-methyl)-7-methoxy-2H-benzo[b][1,4]-oxazin-3(4H)-one (BTO), inhibited growth rates of human non-small cell lung cancer cells. The cytotoxicity can be enhanced with increasing drug concentrations. More evidence supported that the induced reactive oxygen species lead to ultimate apoptotic cell death by recruiting autophagy. The mechanistic pathway as elucidated involved tumor suppressor p53 activation and LC3-1 conversion followed by PARP and procaspase-3 cleavage. Autophagy inhibition reverted apoptotic death and restored cell viabilities. BTO suppressed the development of A549 cell xenograft tumors by activating autophagy and apoptosis simultaneously. As an efficient tumor growth inhibitor with relatively small molecular weight, BTO is a viable addition to the existing list of lung cancer treatment.
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An Important Moment in Tobacco Control
November 26, 2017, marked a unique moment in US public health history, with the major US tobacco companies issuing the first in a series of court-ordered "corrective statements" about their products.
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An Important Moment in Tobacco Control
November 26, 2017, marked a unique moment in US public health history, with the major US tobacco companies issuing the first in a series of court-ordered "corrective statements" about their products.
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Linear ubiquitin chain induces apoptosis and inhibits tumor growth
Abstract
Ubiquitination of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) plays an important role in DNA damage response. Ectopic expression of PCNA fused at either terminus with ubiquitin (Ub) lacking two C-terminal glycine residues induces translesion DNA synthesis which resembles synthesis mediated by PCNA monoubiquitination. PCNA fused with Ub containing the C-terminal Gly residues at the C-terminus can be further polyubiquitinated in a Gly-dependent manner, which inhibits cell proliferation and induces ATR-dependent replication checkpoint. In this study, we surprisingly found that PCNA fused to a head-to-tail linear Ub chain induces apoptosis in a Ub chain length-dependent manner. Further investigation revealed that the apoptotic effect is actually induced by the linear Ub chain independently from PCNA, as the Ub chain fused to GFP or an epitope tag still efficiently induces apoptosis. It is revealed that the artificial linear Ub chain differs from endogenously encoded linear Ub chains in that its Ubs contain a Ub-G76S substitution, making the Ub chain resistant to cleavage by deubiquitination enzymes. We demonstrated in this study that ectopic expression of the artificial Ub chain alone in cultured human cancer cells is sufficient to inhibit tumor growth in a xenograft mouse model, making the linear Ub chain a putative anti-cancer agent.
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Lung cancer incidence and the strength of municipal smoke-free ordinances
BACKGROUND
Smoke-free laws reduce disease prevalence. The impact of municipal smoke-free laws on lung cancer incidence in Kentucky was examined. The authors hypothesized that lung cancer incidence rates would be associated with the strength of smoke-free laws.
METHODS
This was a secondary analysis of 83,727 Kentucky residents aged ≥ 50 years who were newly diagnosed with lung cancer from 1995 to 2014. In 2014, 33 municipalities had 1 or more smoke-free laws. County-level characteristics included adult smoking rate, sex, race/ethnicity, income, physician supply, observed radon values, and rurality.
RESULTS
Individuals living in communities with comprehensive smoke-free laws were 7.9% less likely than those living in communities without smoke-free protections to be diagnosed with lung cancer. The difference in lung cancer incidence between counties with moderate/weak laws and those without laws was not significant.
CONCLUSIONS
Comprehensive smoke-free laws were associated with fewer new cases of lung cancer, whereas weak or moderate smoke-free laws did not confer the same benefit. One hundred percent smoke-free laws, covering all workers and the public with few or no exceptions, may be key in reducing new cases of lung cancer. [See related editorial on pages 000-000, this issue.] Cancer 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.
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The life-saving power of policy: Lessons from Kentucky
Data from Kentucky clearly link comprehensive smoke-free ordinances to lower rates of lung cancer. Uniform smoke-free policies protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke, encourage cessation in those who are still smoking, and save lives. See also pages 000-000.
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Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes affect the efficacy of trastuzumab-based treatment in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer
Abstract
Background
Immune responses play an important role in interrupting the progression of cancer cells. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are basic components of the immune system. In triple negative breast cancer, increased number of TILs is associated with excellent prognosis and response of chemotherapy. Here, we investigated whether TILs affect the efficacy of trastuzumab-based treatment in human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer.
Methods
The study included 97 patients with stage I-III HER2-positive breast cancer. All patients were preoperatively treated with an anthracycline-based combination regimen, followed by taxane with trastuzumab from 2009 to 2013. Pathological complete response (pCR) was defined as the disappearance of invasive cancer cells regardless of the presence of in situ components. TILs were evaluated using pre-therapeutic needle biopsy specimens. We assessed the percentage of the breast stroma with TILs over the total intratumoral stroma and classified the specimens in three grades: TILs1+ < 30%, TILs2+ 30–50%, and TILs3+ > 50%.
Results
Overall, 80.4% of the specimens were TILs1+, 15.5% were TILs2+ and 4.1% were TILs3+. The pCR rate was 44.9% (35/78) in the TILs1+ cases, 80.0% (12/15) in the TILs2+ cases and 75.0% (3/4) in the TILs3+ cases. TILs were significantly associated with pCR (P = 0.0228). Multivariate analysis using TILs, hormone receptor (HR), nuclear grade (NG) and age indicated that TILs (OR 4.32, 95% CI 1.04–23.33, P = 0.0436) and HR (OR 8.76, 95% CI 3.30–25.44, P < 0.0001) were independent predictors for pCR.
Conclusion
TILs are associated with the efficacy of trastuzumab-based treatment in HER2-positive breast cancer.
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Lung cancer incidence and the strength of municipal smoke-free ordinances
BACKGROUND
Smoke-free laws reduce disease prevalence. The impact of municipal smoke-free laws on lung cancer incidence in Kentucky was examined. The authors hypothesized that lung cancer incidence rates would be associated with the strength of smoke-free laws.
METHODS
This was a secondary analysis of 83,727 Kentucky residents aged ≥ 50 years who were newly diagnosed with lung cancer from 1995 to 2014. In 2014, 33 municipalities had 1 or more smoke-free laws. County-level characteristics included adult smoking rate, sex, race/ethnicity, income, physician supply, observed radon values, and rurality.
RESULTS
Individuals living in communities with comprehensive smoke-free laws were 7.9% less likely than those living in communities without smoke-free protections to be diagnosed with lung cancer. The difference in lung cancer incidence between counties with moderate/weak laws and those without laws was not significant.
CONCLUSIONS
Comprehensive smoke-free laws were associated with fewer new cases of lung cancer, whereas weak or moderate smoke-free laws did not confer the same benefit. One hundred percent smoke-free laws, covering all workers and the public with few or no exceptions, may be key in reducing new cases of lung cancer. [See related editorial on pages 000-000, this issue.] Cancer 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.
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