26
|
Feyerabend T, Steeves R, Jager B, Wiedemann G, Sommer K, Richter E, Katschinski D, Robins H. Local hyperthermia, hyperfractionated radiation, and cisplatin in preirradiated recurrent lymph node metastases of recurrent head and neck cancer. Int J Oncol 2012; 10:591-5. [PMID: 21533418 DOI: 10.3892/ijo.10.3.591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Large tumor size is a negative prognostic variable for attaining complete regression (CR) with local hyperthermia (HT) and radiotherapy (RT). Such poor prognosis lesions (i.e., >7 cm(2) or >14 cm(3)) have an expected CR rate of similar to 30+/-8%. To improve on this result we added cisplatin to HT and RT with standard fractionation (std Fx) in an earlier study, and observed a 19% CR rate in head and neck (H&N) patients. We now report the results of a second generation trial combining HT, cisplatin (40 mg/m(2)) and hyperfractionated RT in a series of 13 pretreated poor prognosis H&N patients. Therapy encompassed 44 triple modality sessions and was well tolerated: toxicity included one episode of grade-3 skin reaction and one grade 1 leukopenia. Although the overall remission rate was 92%, the CR rate was only 8%; this resulted in early closure of this trial concluding that hyperfractionated RT had no (over std Fx RT) benefit in this combined modality approach.
Collapse
|
27
|
Sommer K, Van der Molen M, De Pascalis V. Individual differences in the emotional modulation of prepulse inhibition: An ERP study. Int J Psychophysiol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2012.07.110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
|
28
|
Haeffner B, Voigt J, Sommer K. Neue Verfahrensschritte und Ansätze zur Optimierung der anaeroben Fermentation aus Lebensmittelreststoffen. CHEM-ING-TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201250102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
|
29
|
Schweser F, Deistung A, Sommer K, Reichenbach JR. Toward online reconstruction of quantitative susceptibility maps: superfast dipole inversion. Magn Reson Med 2012; 69:1582-94. [PMID: 22791625 DOI: 10.1002/mrm.24405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2012] [Revised: 06/08/2012] [Accepted: 06/13/2012] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
Abstract
Magnetic susceptibility is an intrinsic tissue property that recently became measureable in vivo by a magnetic-resonance based technique called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM). Although QSM may be performed without additional acquisition time, for example, in the course of the well-established susceptibility weighted imaging, the applicability of QSM is currently hampered by the numerical complexity and computational cost associated with the reconstruction procedure. This work introduces a novel QSM framework called superfast dipole inversion which allows rapid online reconstruction of susceptibility maps from wrapped raw gradient-echo phase data. The algorithm relies on the extension and combination of several recent algorithms involving the precalculation of convolution kernels and the correction of inversion artifacts. Reconstruction of three-dimensional high resolution susceptibility maps of the human brain was achieved with superfast dipole inversion in less than 20 s on a conventional workstation computer. Thus, superfast dipole inversion opens the door to an implementation of QSM on MR scanner hardware as well as to the routine reconstruction of large cohorts of datasets.
Collapse
|
30
|
Schweser F, Sommer K, Deistung A, Reichenbach JR. Quantitative susceptibility mapping for investigating subtle susceptibility variations in the human brain. Neuroimage 2012; 62:2083-100. [PMID: 22659482 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.05.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2011] [Revised: 03/26/2012] [Accepted: 05/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
Abstract
Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) is a novel magnetic resonance-based technique that determines tissue magnetic susceptibility from measurements of the magnetic field perturbation. Due to the ill-posed nature of this problem, regularization strategies are generally required to reduce streaking artifacts on the computed maps. The present study introduces a new algorithm for calculating the susceptibility distribution utilizing a priori information on its regional homogeneity derived from gradient echo phase images and analyzes the impact of erroneous a priori information on susceptibility map fidelity. The algorithm, Homogeneity Enabled Incremental Dipole Inversion (HEIDI), was investigated with a special focus on the reconstruction of subtle susceptibility variations in a numerical model and in volunteer data and was compared with two recently published approaches, Thresholded K-space Division (TKD) and Morphology Enabled Dipole Inversion (MEDI). HEIDI resulted in susceptibility maps without streaking artifacts and excellent depiction of subtle susceptibility variations in most regions. By investigating HEIDI susceptibility maps acquired with the volunteers' heads in different orientations, it was demonstrated that the apparent magnetic susceptibility distribution of human brain tissue considerably depends on the direction of the main magnetic field.
Collapse
|
31
|
Langkammer C, Schweser F, Krebs N, Deistung A, Goessler W, Scheurer E, Sommer K, Reishofer G, Yen K, Fazekas F, Ropele S, Reichenbach JR. Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) as a means to measure brain iron? A post mortem validation study. Neuroimage 2012; 62:1593-9. [PMID: 22634862 PMCID: PMC3413885 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2012.05.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 522] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2012] [Revised: 04/14/2012] [Accepted: 05/20/2012] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
Abstract
Quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) is a novel technique which allows determining the bulk magnetic susceptibility distribution of tissue in vivo from gradient echo magnetic resonance phase images. It is commonly assumed that paramagnetic iron is the predominant source of susceptibility variations in gray matter as many studies have reported a reasonable correlation of magnetic susceptibility with brain iron concentrations in vivo. Instead of performing direct comparisons, however, all these studies used the putative iron concentrations reported in the hallmark study by Hallgren and Sourander (1958) for their analysis. Consequently, the extent to which QSM can serve to reliably assess brain iron levels is not yet fully clear. To provide such information we investigated the relation between bulk tissue magnetic susceptibility and brain iron concentration in unfixed (in situ) post mortem brains of 13 subjects using MRI and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. A strong linear correlation between chemically determined iron concentration and bulk magnetic susceptibility was found in gray matter structures (r = 0.84, p < 0.001), whereas the correlation coefficient was much lower in white matter (r = 0.27, p < 0.001). The slope of the overall linear correlation was consistent with theoretical considerations of the magnetism of ferritin supporting that most of the iron in the brain is bound to ferritin proteins. In conclusion, iron is the dominant source of magnetic susceptibility in deep gray matter and can be assessed with QSM. In white matter regions the estimation of iron concentrations by QSM is less accurate and more complex because the counteracting contribution from diamagnetic myelinated neuronal fibers confounds the interpretation.
Collapse
|
32
|
Sander AL, Laurer H, Sommer K, Jakob H, Lehnert M, Marzi I. [Skeletal tuberculosis of the distal radius during pregnancy]. Unfallchirurg 2011; 115:169-72. [PMID: 21503801 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-011-1957-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
We present a case of a pregnant woman (32nd gestational week) that suffered from a chronic non-healing wound at the distal radius. Skeletal tuberculosis was finally diagnosed and treated successfully with staged surgical therapy combined with appropriate medication. One year after surgical treatment, the outcome of the mother was excellent and the baby did not suffer from any disease related to operative procedures or pharmacotherapy. Operative treatment of skeletal tuberculosis (especially osteoarticular and vertebral tuberculosis) in combination with tuberculostatic therapy during pregnancy and lactation seem to be the appropriate treatment with minimal risk for the child and excellent outcome for the mother.
Collapse
|
33
|
Prigge JD, Sommer K. Numerical Investigation of Stress Distribution during Die Compaction of Food Powders. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2011. [DOI: 10.1080/02726351.2010.505636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
34
|
Haensel M, Voigt J, Grüner-Richter S, Sommer K, Lopez S, Kilzer A, Weidner E. Pulverisierung hochviskoser Flüssigkeiten. Pulverization of high-viscosity liquids. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201000011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
|
35
|
Ebeling J, Dutow P, Janik K, Sommer K, Glage S, Tümmler B, Munder S, Sachse K, Klos A. C3−/− mice are partially protected against Chlamydia psittaci in the early phase of lung infection. Mol Immunol 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molimm.2010.05.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|
36
|
Tippmann J, Scheuren H, Voigt J, Sommer K. Procedural Investigations of the Lautering Process. Chem Eng Technol 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201000109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
|
37
|
Haeffner B, Nied C, Voigt J, Sommer K. Verweilzeitverkürzung bei der Biogasentstehung durch Zerkleinerung von lignocellulosehaltigen Substraten. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201000076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
|
38
|
Sommer K. [Reconstruction of large conjunctival and orbital defects with preserved amniotic membrane]. Laryngorhinootologie 2010; 89:132-5. [PMID: 20238285 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1251511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
|
39
|
Sommer K. [The deltopectoral flap for reconstruction of the tracheostoma and of the ventral neck region]. Laryngorhinootologie 2010; 89:6-9. [PMID: 20058213 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
40
|
Grabsch C, Grüner S, Otto F, Sommer K. Materialeigenschaften von Überzugsmaterialien in der Lebensmittelindustrie. CHEM-ING-TECH 2009. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200950154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
|
41
|
Lecreps I, Sommer K, Wolz K. Stress States and Porosity within Horizontal Slug by Dense-Phase Pneumatic Conveying. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/02726350902990991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
42
|
Ruge H, Sommer K. Beitrag zur Klinik und Behandlung der verschiedenen Formen der Mandelentzündung. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1129489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
|
43
|
Scheuren H, Sommer K. Untersuchung der Verdunstung von Aromastoffen in der Lebensmittelindustrie am Beispiel des Maischprozesses. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
44
|
Tippmann J, Voigt J, Sommer K. Partikelmessverfahren zur Beurteilung der Maisch- und Läuterarbeit. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
|
45
|
Grabsch C, Grüner S, Otto F, Sommer K. Rheologisches Verhalten von Coating-Materialien auf Fettbasis - Prozessverhalten und Filmeigenschaften. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
46
|
Dopfer D, Sommer K. Konvektiver und dispersiver Massentransport im kontinuierlichen Feststoffmischer. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
47
|
Lecreps I, Sommer K. Spannungen und Porosität innerhalb eines Pfropfens bei der pneumatischen Dichtstromförderung. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
48
|
Haensel M, Voigt J, Grüner S, Sommer K, Kilzer A, Weidner E. Pulverisieren von Malzextrakt mit Hilfe von Trägerstoffen. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
|
49
|
Bobe U, Sommer K, Peukert W, Beck U, Schaule G. Die Reinigbarkeit technischer Oberflächen im immergierten System. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
|
50
|
Prigge JD, Sommer K. Numerische Modellierung und experimentelle Validierung der Spannungsverteilung bei der Tablettierung. CHEM-ING-TECH 2008. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.200750480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
|