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Isbell LK, Uibeleisen R, Friedl A, Burger E, Dopatka T, Scherer F, Orban A, Lauer E, Malenica N, Semenova I, Vreden A, Valk E, Wendler J, Neumaier S, Fricker H, El Rabih AAH, Gloggengießer C, Hilbig D, Bleul S, Weis J, Gmehlin D, Backenstrass M, Wirtz S, Ihorst G, Finke J, Illerhaus G, Schorb E. Age-adjusted high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplantation or conventional chemotherapy with R-MP as first-line treatment in elderly primary CNS lymphoma patients - the randomized phase III PRIMA-CNS trial. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:767. [PMID: 37596517 PMCID: PMC10436648 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11193-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Older primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) patients have an inferior prognosis compared to younger patients because available evidence on best treatment is scarce and treatment delivery is challenging due to comorbidities and reduced performance status. High-dose chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation (HCT-ASCT) after high-dose methotrexate (MTX)-based immuno-chemotherapy has become an increasingly used treatment approach in eligible elderly PCNSL patients with promising feasibility and efficacy, but has not been compared with conventional chemotherapy approaches. In addition, eligibility for HCT-ASCT in elderly PCNSL is not well defined. Geriatric assessment (GA) may be helpful in selecting patients for the best individual treatment choice, but no standardized GA exists to date. A randomized controlled trial, incorporating a GA and comparing age-adapted HCT-ASCT treatment with conventional chemotherapy is needed. METHODS This open-label, multicenter, randomized phase III trial with two parallel arms will recruit 310 patients with newly diagnosed PCNSL > 65 years of age in 40 centers in Germany and Austria. The primary objective is to demonstrate that intensified chemotherapy followed by consolidating HCT-ASCT is superior to conventional chemotherapy with rituximab, MTX, procarbazine (R-MP) followed by maintenance with procarbazine in terms of progression free survival (PFS). Secondary endpoints include overall survival (OS), event free survival (EFS), (neuro-)toxicity and quality of life (QoL). GA will be conducted at specific time points during the course of the study. All patients will be treated with a pre-phase rituximab-MTX (R-MTX) cycle followed by re-assessment of transplant eligibility. Patients judged transplant eligible will be randomized (1:1). Patients in arm A will be treated with 3 cycles of R-MP followed by maintenance therapy with procarbazine for 6 months. Patients in arm B will be treated with 2 cycles of MARTA (R-MTX/AraC) followed by busulfan- and thiotepa-based HCT-ASCT. DISCUSSION The best treatment strategy for elderly PCNSL patients remains unknown. Treatments range from palliative to curative but more toxic therapies, and there is no standardized measure to select patients for the right treatment. This randomized controlled trial will create evidence for the best treatment strategy with the focus on developing a standardized GA to help define eligibility for an intensive treatment approach. TRIAL REGISTRATION German clinical trials registry DRKS00024085 registered March 29, 2023.
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- Lisa K Isbell
- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Klinikum Stuttgart, Prießnitzweg 24, 70374, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Stuttgart Cancer Center - Tumorzentrum Eva Mayer-Stihl, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Stuttgart Cancer Center - Tumorzentrum Eva Mayer-Stihl, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Stuttgart Cancer Center - Tumorzentrum Eva Mayer-Stihl, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Endowed Professorship Self-Help Research, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Psychology, Klinikum Stuttgart, Prießnitzweg 24, 70374, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Psychology, Klinikum Stuttgart, Prießnitzweg 24, 70374, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Elsässer Straße 2, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Elsässer Straße 2, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care, Klinikum Stuttgart, Kriegsbergstraße 60, 70174, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department Medicine I, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Queissert F, Huesch T, Kretschmer A, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Pottek T, Olianas R, Friedl A, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Naumann CM, Nyarangi-Dix J, Hofmann T, Rose A, Weidemann C, Wotzka C, Hübner W, Loertzer H, Abdunnur R, Grabbert M, Anding R, Bauer RM, Haferkamp A, Schrader AJ. Is the Standard Artificial Urinary Sphincter AMS 800 Still a Treatment Option for the Irradiated Male Patient Presenting with a Devastated Bladder Outlet? J Clin Med 2023; 12:4002. [PMID: 37373698 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Circular urethral compression with an artificial sphincter allows control of voiding, even in patients with severe stress urinary incontinence, but it heightens the risk of urethral atrophy and erosion. This study of one of the largest populations of patients treated with radiotherapy investigates the additive effect of the post-radiogenic stricture of the membranous urethra/bladder neck on AMS 800 artificial urinary sphincter outcomes. METHODS In a retrospective multicenter cohort study, we analyzed patients fitted with an AMS 800, comparing those who had received radiotherapy with patients presenting a devastated bladder outlet (stricture of the membranous urethra/bladder neck). We determined the correlation between these groups of patients using both univariate and stepwise adjusted multivariate regression. The revision-free interval was estimated by a Kaplan-Meier plot and compared by applying the log-rank test. A p value below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Of the 123 irradiated patients we identified, 62 (50.4%) had undergone at least one prior desobstruction for bladder-neck/urethra stenosis. After a mean follow-up of 21 months, the latter tended to achieve social continence less frequently (25.7% vs. 35%; p = 0.08). Revision was required significantly more often for this group (43.1% vs. 26.3%; p = 0.05) due to urethral erosion in 18 of 25 cases. A stenosis recurred in five cases; desobstruction was performed in two cases, leading to erosion in both. Multivariate analysis revealed a significantly higher risk of revision when recurrent stenosis necessitated at least two prior desobstructions (HR 2.8; p = 0.003). CONCLUSIONS A devastated bladder outlet is associated with a lower proportion of men with social continence and a significantly higher need for revision compared with irradiated patients without a history of urethral stenosis. Alternative surgical procedures should be discussed beforehand, especially in cases of recurrent urethral stenosis.
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- Fabian Queissert
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Campus Großhadern, 80539 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Vivantes Hospital Am Urban, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Lüneburg, 21339 Lüneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Göttlicher Heiland Vienna, 1170 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm, 59075 Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Evangelic Hospital Bethel, 42240 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, St. Elisabeth Hospital, 56564 Neuwied, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Schwaebisch Hall, 74523 Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Duisburg, 47166 Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Catholic Hospital St. Johann Nepomuk, 99097 Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Stuttgart, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Weinviertel Korneuburg, 2100 Korneuburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Westpfalz Medical Center, 67655 Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Helios Hospital Schwelm, 58332 Schwelm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Freiburg, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Campus Großhadern, 80539 Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, 55131 Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Münster, 48149 Münster, Germany
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Marschner S, Maihöfer C, Späth R, Kienlechner N, Schüttrumpf L, Baumeister P, Hess J, Zitzelsberger H, Friedl A, Ganswindt U, Belka C, Walter F. PO-0976 Adjuvant (chemo)radiotherapy in HNSCC patients: Outcome prediction with comorbidity risk scores. Radiother Oncol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(21)07427-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kretschmer A, Hüsch T, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Anding R, Rose A, Friedl A, Obaje A, Brehmer B, Naumann C, Queissert F, Pfitzenmaier J, Nyarangi-Dix J, Olianas R, Homberg R, Abdunnur R, Schweiger J, Grabbert M, Hofmann T, Wotzka C, Pottek T, Hübner W, Haferkamp A, Bauer R, Loertzer H. Retropubic versus transobturator Argus® adjustable male sling: Results from a multicenter study. EUR UROL SUPPL 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s2666-1683(20)32869-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Dörr S, Schlecht M, Chatzitomaris A, Weisser G, Lucke-Paulig L, Friedl A, Joachim R, Lobmann R. Predictive Effect of Inflammatory Response and Foot Ulcer
Localization on Outcome in Younger and Older Individuals with Infected Diabetic
Foot Syndrome. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2020; 129:878-886. [DOI: 10.1055/a-1149-8989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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AbstractThe diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) is the most important cause for non-traumatic
major amputation in adult individuals and actually one of the most frightening
events in diabetics’ life. Despite the often protracted treatment of
infected DFS at the end patients are often confronted with amputation. We
investigated 352 individuals with infected DFS in two age separated-groups.
Older individuals presented with significant worse renal function and lower
HbA1c on day of admittance. Most detected ulcers involved the plantar sides of
the metatarsal heads (MTH) and the toes. We saw an age-dependent translocation
of foot ulcers from plantar and hindfoot to the forefoot and toes. In average
every third wound provoked amputation, in the majority (94%) minor
amputations, only 1.9% major amputations occurred. Lesions of the
5th toe or its MTH and interdigital or interphalangeal joint
ulcers led to amputation in more than 60%. Worse renal function and WBC
above 11 tsd/µl were linked with higher amputation risk. But in
particular current scoring systems like SINBAD or Wagner-Armstrong scale and
thus finally clinician’s assessment of the wound situation gave a
substantial hint for subsequent amputation – regardless of age.
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- Stefan Dörr
- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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- Departments of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Geriatrics, Stuttgart
General Hospital, Bad Cannstatt, Germany
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Queissert F, Hüsch T, Kretschmer A, Anding R, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Pottek T, Olianas R, Friedl A, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Naumann CM, Nyarangi-Dix J, Hofmann T, Rose A, Schweiger J, Hübner W, Loertzer H, Bauer RM, Haferkamp A, Schrader AJ. High/low-volume center experience predicts outcome of AMS 800 in male stress incontinence: Results of a large middle European multicenter case series. Neurourol Urodyn 2020; 39:1856-1861. [PMID: 32567709 DOI: 10.1002/nau.24444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIM To analyze the influence of implantation volume of artificial sphincters (AMS 800) on outcome in a large central European multicenter cohort study. METHODS As part of the DOMINO (Debates on Male Incontinence) project, the surgical procedures and outcomes were retrospectively analyzed in a total of 473 patients who received an artificial sphincter (AMS 800) between 2010 and 2012. Clinics that implanted at least 10 AMS 800 per year were defined as high-volume centers. RESULTS Sixteen centers had a mean rate of 9.54 AMS 800/y of which five clinics were identified as high-volume centers. They implanted significantly more double cuffs (55% vs 12.1%; P < .001), used the perineal approach significantly more often (78% vs 67.7%; P = .003) and chose larger mean cuff sizes (4.63 cm vs 4.42 cm; P = .002). With a mean follow-up of 18 months, the revision rate was significantly higher at low-volume centers (38.5% vs 26.7%; P = .037), urethral erosion being the main reason for revision. Social continence (0-1 pads/24 h) was achieved significantly more often in high-volume centers (45.5% vs 24.2%; P = .002). CONCLUSIONS Our study showed significantly better continence results and lower revision rates at high-volume centers, confirming earlier results that are still true in this decade. We, therefore, recommend surgery for male incontinence at qualified centers.
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- Fabian Queissert
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Munster, Munster, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Neuro-Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Pediatric Urology and Neuro-Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Vivantes Hospital Am Urban, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Goettlicher Heiland Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm, Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, St. Elisabeth Hospital, Neuwied, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Schwaebisch Hall, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Catholic Hospital St. Johann Nepomuk, Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Weinviertel Korneuburg, Korneuburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Westpfalz Medical Center, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Munster, Munster, Germany
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Schachner O, Dinhopl N, Friedl A, Soliman H, El-Matbouli M. Advanced vacuolation indicates propagation of various salmonid alphavirus type 2 isolates in Acholeplasma-infected BF-2 cells. Dis Aquat Organ 2020; 139:189-197. [PMID: 32495745 DOI: 10.3354/dao03481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
During previous routine inspections of bluegill fry (BF-2) and rainbow trout gonad (RTG-2) cells incubated with organ samples from asymptomatic Arctic char Salvelinus alpinus, brook trout Salvelinus fontinalis, and rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss, a distinctive, reproducible cytopathic effect (CPE) appeared. The striking CPE, involving progressive vacuolation turning into slowly proceeding pyknotic degeneration, was originally attributed exclusively to enhanced growth of Acholeplasma sp. However, at a recent re-examination of re-infected BF-2 cells using electron microscopy (EM), conventional PCR, and quantitative PCR (qPCR), a virus was also detected. Two days post inoculation (dpi), EM revealed characteristic virions inside cytoplasmic vacuoles and next to bacteria outside the cells. The nucleotide sequences of the viral nsP3 gene fragment obtained from supernatants of infected cells were 100% identical and representative for salmonid alphavirus type 2 (SAV 2). The 16S RNA gene (16S rDNA) fragment sequences of the Mollicutes-specific PCR product obtained from SAV-infected as well as virus-free BF-2 control cells were identical with Acholeplasma laidlawii. In addition, qPCR results indicated enhanced propagation of virus and bacteria increasing with vacuolation between 5 and 8 dpi. Advanced vacuolation can be regarded as a CPE of both SAV and A. laidlawii, suggesting a viral impact on the bacterial infection that turns a latent intracellular stage into an apparent degenerative condition.
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- O Schachner
- Clinical Division of Fish Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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Hüsch T, Kretschmer A, Obaje A, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Anding R, Pottek T, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Abdunnur R, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix J, Hofmann T, Ulm K, Hübner W, Bauer RM, Haferkamp A. Fixed or adjustable sling in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence: results from a large cohort study. Transl Androl Urol 2020; 9:1099-1107. [PMID: 32676393 PMCID: PMC7354336 DOI: 10.21037/tau-19-852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Fixed and adjustable male slings for the treatment of male urinary stress incontinence became increasingly popular during the last decade. Although fixed slings are recommended for the treatment of mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence, there is still a lack of evidence regarding the precise indication for an adjustable male sling. Furthermore, there is still no evidence that one type of male sling is superior to another. However, both, adjustable and fixed slings, are commonly utilized in daily clinical practice. This current investigation aims to evaluate the differences between fixed and adjustable male slings regarding indications, complication rates and functional outcome in the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence in current clinical practice. Methods A total of 294 patients with a fixed and 176 patients with an adjustable male sling were evaluated in a multicenter single arm cohort trial. Data collection was performed retrospectively according the medical record. Functional outcome was prospectively analyzed by standardized, validated questionnaires. Descriptive statistics was performed to present patient characteristics, complication rates and functional outcome. A chi2-test for categorical and independent t-test for continuous variables was performed to identify heterogeneity between the groups and to correlate preoperative characteristics with the outcome. A P value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results Patients with higher degree of urinary incontinence (P<0.001) and risk factors such as history of pelvic irradiation (P<0.001) or prior surgery for urethral stricture (P=0.032) were more likely to receive an adjustable MS. Complication rates were comparable except for infection (P=0.009, 0 vs. 2.3%) and pain (P=0.001, 1.7% vs. 11.3%) which occurred more frequently in adjustable slings. Functional outcome according validated questionnaires demonstrated no differences between fixed and adjustable male slings. Conclusions Adjustable male slings are more frequently utilized in patients with higher degree of incontinence and risk factors compared to fixed slings. No differences could be identified between functional outcome which may imply an advantage for adjustability. However, pain and infection rates were significantly higher in adjustable MS and should be considered in the decision process for sling type.
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- Tanja Hüsch
- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.,Promedon GmbH, Clinical Research, Kolbermoor, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany.,Vancouver Prostate Center, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Urology, St. Bernward Hospital Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Neuro-Urology/Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Reconstructive Urology, Vivantes Hospital, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Merciful Sisters Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm GmbH, Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Schwelm, Schwelm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Deutschland
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Marienhaus Hospital Neuwied, Neuwied, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, Catholic Hospital St. Johann Nepomuk, Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Schwaebisch Hall, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
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- Institute of medical Statistic and Epidemiology, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Weinviertel Korneuburg, Korneuburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Pediatric Urology, University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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Friedl A, Bahrmann A. Erwiderung. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2019. [DOI: 10.1055/a-0827-5987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Alexander Friedl
- Ärztlicher Leiter Geriatrisches Zentrum Stuttgart, Klinik für Endokrinologie, Diabetologie und Geriatrie, Krankenhaus Bad Cannstatt, Klinikum Stuttgart
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- Klinik für Kardiologie, Angiologie und Pneumologie, Medizinische Klinik 3, Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg
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Bahrmann A, Bahrmann P, Baumann J, Bauer J, Brückel E, Dreyer M, Freitag M, Friedl A, Gölz S, Grundke S, Hiddemann S, Hodeck K, Kern W, Kintscher U, Kubiak T, Kulzer B, Lee-Barkey Y, Lobmann R, Marx N, Schröder F, Tombek A, Uebel T, Wernecke J, Zeyfang A. S2k-Leitlinie Diagnostik, Therapie und Verlaufskontrolle des Diabetes mellitus im Alter. DIABETOL STOFFWECHS 2018. [DOI: 10.1055/a-0666-0820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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ZusammenfassungDie Diabetesprävalenz liegt in der Altersgruppe ab 80 Jahren bei über 30 %. Bei der Diagnostik und Therapie älterer Menschen mit Typ-1- und Typ-2 Diabetes müssen altersspezifische Besonderheiten wie funktionelle und kognitive Einschränkungen sowie Komorbiditäten und Aspekte der Polypharmazie in besonderem Maße berücksichtigt werden. Die S2k-Leitlinie der Deutschen Diabetes Gesellschaft wurde mit 6 weiteren Fachgesellschaften (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kardiologie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Allgemeinmedizin und Familienmedizin, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Geriatrie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährungsmedizin, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Pflegewissenschaft, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Palliativmedizin) und der Patientenvertretung (DBW) erarbeitet. Therapieziele wie Erhalt der Lebensqualität und strikte Vermeidung von Akutkomplikationen wie schwere Hypoglykämien treten in den Vordergrund. HbA1c-Ziele sollten gemeinsam mit den Patienten in Abhängigkeit der individuellen Wünsche und Fähigkeiten festgelegt werden. Altersspezifische Besonderheiten einzelner Medikamente müssen insbesondere im Kontext der Multimorbidität beachtet werden. In der Leitlinie werden pflegerische Aspekte, Schnittstellenmanagement, Schmerztherapie sowie häufige Komorbiditäten bei Diabetes wie Hypertonie, Frailty, Sarkopenie, Demenz, Depression, End-of-Life Situationen ausführlich dargestellt.
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- Anke Bahrmann
- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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- medius KLINIK OSTFILDERN-RUIT, Klinik für Innere Medizin, Altersmedizin und Palliativmedizin, Ostfildern
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Mühlstädt S, Friedl A, Zachoval R, Mohammed N, Schumann A, Theil G, Fornara P. An overview of the ATOMS generations: port types, functionality and risk factors. World J Urol 2018; 37:1679-1686. [DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2548-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Grabbert M, Hüsch T, Kretschmer A, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Anding R, Rose A, Friedl A, Obaje A, Heidenreich A, Brehmer B, Naumann CM, Queissert F, Loertzer H, Pfitzenmaier J, Nyarangi-Dix J, Kurosch M, Olianas R, Homberg R, Abdunnur R, Schweiger J, Hofmann T, Wotzka C, Pottek T, Huebner W, Haferkamp A, Bauer RM. Comparison of adjustable male slings and artificial urinary sphincter in the treatment of male urinary incontinence: a retrospective analysis of patient selection and postoperative continence status. World J Urol 2018; 37:1415-1420. [PMID: 30341450 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-018-2523-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze and compare preoperative patient characteristics and postoperative results in men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) selected for an adjustable male sling system or an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in a large, contemporary, multi-institutional patient cohort. METHODS 658 male patients who underwent implantation between 2010 and 2012 in 13 participating institutions were included in this study (n = 176 adjustable male sling; n = 482 AUS). Preoperative patient characteristics and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. For statistical analysis, the independent T test and Mann-Whitney U test were used. RESULTS Patients undergoing adjustable male sling implantation were less likely to have a neurological disease (4.5% vs. 8.9%, p = 0.021), a history of urethral stricture (21.6% vs. 33.8%, p = 0.024) or a radiation therapy (22.7% vs. 29.9%, p = 0.020) compared to patients that underwent AUS implantation. Mean pad usage per day (6.87 vs. 5.82; p < 0.00) and the ratio of patients with a prior incontinence surgery were higher in patients selected for an AUS implantation (36.7% vs. 22.7%; p < 0.001). At maximum follow-up, patients that underwent an AUS implantation had a significantly lower mean pad usage during daytime (p < 0.001) and nighttime (p = 0.018). Furthermore, the patients' perception of their continence status was better with a subjective complete dry rate of 57.3% vs. 22.0% (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients selected for an AUS implantation showed a more complex prior history and pathogenesis of urinary incontinence as well as a more severe grade of SUI. Postoperative results reflect a better continence status after AUS implantation, favoring the AUS despite the more complicated patient cohort.
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- M Grabbert
- Department of Urology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Munich Grosshadern (LMU), Munich, Germany
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- Department of Neurourology, University Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Helios Klinikum Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Krankenhaus Der Barmherzigen Schwestern Wien, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, St. Bernward Krankenhaus Hildesheim, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diankonie Klinikum Schwaebisch Hall, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital SH, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Westpfalzklinikum Kaiserslautern, Kaiserslautern, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Evangelische Klinikum Bethel Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Klinikum Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm, Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Helios Klinikum Schwelm, Schwelm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Catholic Hospital Erfurt, Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diankonie Klinikum Schwaebisch Hall, Schwaebisch Hall, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Klinikum Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Vivantes Klinikum Am Urban, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Landesklinikum Korneuburg, Korneuburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Munich Grosshadern (LMU), Munich, Germany
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Lewisch E, Frank T, Soliman H, Schachner O, Friedl A, El-Matbouli M. First confirmation of salmonid alphavirus infection in Arctic char Salvelinus alpinus and in Austria. Dis Aquat Organ 2018; 130:71-76. [PMID: 30154274 DOI: 10.3354/dao03265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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To date, sleeping disease (SD) caused by salmonid alphavirus 2 (SAV 2) has been reported in freshwater rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss and Atlantic salmon Salmo salar. This study describes for the first time the occurrence of SD in farm-reared Arctic char Salvelinus alpinus and the occurrence of SAV in Austria. Clinical symptoms were indicative of the disease, and the diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology, infectivity in first passages of CHSE-214 cells and PCR. The phylogenetic analysis of the amplified SAV-nonstructural protein-3 (nsP3) fragment revealed the affiliation to the SAV 2 genotype.
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- E Lewisch
- Clinical Division of Fish Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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Eredics K, Bretterbauer KM, Comploj E, Friedl A, Gschliesser T, Lenart S, Seklehner S, Wimpissinger F, Madersbacher S. Bladder cancer in nonagenarians: a multicentre study of 123 patients. BJU Int 2018; 122:1010-1015. [PMID: 29804311 DOI: 10.1111/bju.14419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the oncological outcome of nonagenarians with bladder cancer, as a substantial rise in bladder cancer in the old-old age group in the upcoming decades is expected, due to demographic changes and the peak incidence around the age of 85 years. The paucity of data of nonagenarians prompted us to investigate the outcomes of such patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective, multicentre study was designed to assess patient demographics, tumour patterns, treatment strategies and outcome in patients aged ≥90 years treated at participating centres. Patients entered either as de novo or as recurrent cancer. The study period ranged from 01.01.2006 to 31.12.2016. RESULTS A total of 123 patients with a mean (range) age of 91 (90-99) years were recruited. The American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status Classification (ASA-score) distribution was as follows: II, 38%; III, 50%; IV, 12%; and the male to female ratio 2.4:1. The median (range) follow-up was 8 (1-132) months. In all, 60% of patients had a de novo cancer diagnosis. Histological findings revealed: pTa 39% (n = 48), pT1 28.5% (n = 35), and ≥pT2 33% (n = 40). Overall, 67.5% patients had no recurrence, 25.2% one and 7.5% two or more. pTa tumours (n = 48) recurred in 20 patients (42%), pT1 tumours (n = 35) in 12 (34%), and ≥pT2 tumours (n = 40) in six (15%). The median overall survival (OS) was 30.0 months for patients with pTa tumours, 14.0 months for pT1 tumours, and 6.0 months for ≥pT2 tumours. The overall mortality rate of patients with pTa tumours was 40%, with pT1 tumours at 60%, and ≥pT2 tumours 75%. The ASA-score also had a strong influence on median OS after stratification by ASA-score (II, 30 months; III, 12 months; IV, 4 months). CONCLUSIONS In nonagenarians with bladder tumours, pTa/pT1/≥pT2 stages are almost evenly distributed and two-thirds of patients had no recurrence after transurethral resection of the bladder. The mean OS was 1.3 years, and 6 months for ≥pT2 tumours. Further case-series of patients in this specific age-group are required to identify the best management of this increasing proportion of patients with bladder tumours.
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- Klaus Eredics
- Department of Urology, Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Spital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Hospital of Bolzano/Bozen, Bozen, Italy.,Department of Research, College of Health Care Professions Claudiana, Bozen, Italy
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Krankenhaus Wiener Neustadt, Wiener Neustadt, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Brüder, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Urology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Landesklinikum Baden-Mödling, Baden, Austria.,Department of Urology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Spital, Vienna, Austria.,Department of Urology, Sigmund Freud Private University, Vienna, Austria
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Ehrensperger F, Riederer L, Friedl A. [Tularemia in a jogger woman after the attack by a common buzzard (Buteo buteo): A "One Health" case report]. SCHWEIZ ARCH TIERH 2018; 160:185-188. [PMID: 29509142 DOI: 10.17236/sat00153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A female jogger was attacked by a common buzzard (Buteo buteo) and was scratched lightly at the back of the head. One week later she was taken ill with high fever and headache which was later diagnosed as ulcero-glandular tularemia in regional lymph nodes, caused by Francisella tularensis. Recovery was only achieved after several weeks of systemic antibiotic treatment (Gentamicin/ Ciprofloxacine). Tularemia is a well known zoonotic disease, called "rabbit fever", mainly affecting rabbits and hares, but also small rodents. Human infection occurs often following tick bites or bloodsucking insects, or in hunters or slaughterers handling infected animals. Bites by mice have also been reported as a cause of tularemia. For the first time we report this case of tularemia as a result of an attack by a bird of prey. We assume that the bird acted as a vector just carrying the F. tularensis on its claws or beak, but we cannot exclude an infection of the bird itself. Several other joggers had also been attacked by a common buzzard in the same area shortly after the above described event and one of these also became infected with F. tularensis.
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- F Ehrensperger
- Institut für Veterinärpathologie, Vetsuisse-Fakultät, Universität Zürich
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- Infektiologie und Spitalhygiene, Kantonsspital Baden
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Sevcenco S, Klingler HC, Eredics K, Friedl A, Schneeweiss J, Knoll P, Kunit T, Lusuardi L, Mirzaei S. Application of Cu-64 NODAGA-PSMA PET in Prostate Cancer. Adv Ther 2018; 35:779-784. [PMID: 29777523 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-018-0711-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The high diagnostic potential of 64Cu-PSMA PET-CT imaging was clinically investigated in prostate cancer patients with recurrent disease and in the primary staging of selected patients with advanced local disease. The aim of our study is to assess the uptake behavior in the clinical setting of 64Copper Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (64Cu PSMA) Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (PET/CT) in prostate cancer. METHODS A retrospective study was performed in 23 patients with intermediate, high risk and progressive disease at primary staging of prostate cancer. All patients underwent 64Cu-PSMA PET. Overall, 250 MBq (4 MBq per kg bodyweight, range 230-290 MBq) of 64Cu-NODAGA PSMA was intravenously applied. PET images were performed 30 min (pelvis and abdomen) and 1-2 h post-injection (skull base to mid-thigh). Maximum standardized uptake values (SUVmax) were measured in the organs with high physiological uptake such as liver and kidney, and, additionally, background activity was measured in the gluteal area and in suspected tumor lesions using a HERMES workstation. RESULTS PSMA uptake was detected in prostate bed in nine patients, in six patients in distant metastases (bone, lung and liver) and in nine patients in lymph nodes. Of 23 patients, 5 (20.8%) did not show any focal pathological uptake in the whole body. The number of sites (prostate bed, lymph nodes, distant metastases) with positive PSMA uptake was significantly associated with PSA values before imaging (P = 0.0032). The 64Cu PSMA uptake increased significantly from 30 min to 1-3 h post-injection (Wilcoxon signed rank test, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS 64Cu NODAGA-PSMA PET is a promising imaging tool in the detection of residual disease in patients with recurrent or primary progressive prostate cancer. Furthermore, the increased tracer uptake over time indicates in vivo stability of the diagnostic radiopharmaceutical.
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- Sabina Sevcenco
- Department of Urology, SMZ Ost, Donauspital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, SMZ Ost, Donauspital, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Krankenhaus der Barmherzigen Schwestern, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine/PET-Center, Wilhelminenspital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine/PET-Center, Wilhelminenspital, Vienna, Austria
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Hüsch T, Kretschmer A, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Kurosch M, Obaje A, Anding R, Kirschner-Hermanns R, Pottek T, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Grein U, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix J, Brehmer B, Ulm K, Bauer RM, Haferkamp A. The TiLOOP® Male Sling: Did We Forejudge. Urol Int 2017; 100:216-221. [DOI: 10.1159/000477765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Friedl A, Stangl K, Bauer W, Kivaranovic D, Schneeweiss J, Susani M, Hruby S, Lusuardi L, Lomoschitz F, Eisenhuber-Stadler E, Schima W, Brössner C. Prostate-specific Antigen Parameters and Prostate Health Index Enhance Prostate Cancer Prediction With the In-bore 3-T Magnetic Resonance Imaging-guided Transrectal Targeted Prostate Biopsy After Negative 12-Core Biopsy. Urology 2017; 110:148-153. [PMID: 28844600 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 07/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess prostate cancer (PCa) detection and prediction by combining the in-bore magnetic resonance imaging-guided transrectal targeted prostate biopsy (MRGB) with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) parameters and the Prostate Health Index (PHI) in case of negative 12-core standard biopsy. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 112 men (2014-2016) underwent 3-T multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging and subsequent MRGB of Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) lesions 3-5. Ancillary PSA parameters (PSA ratio [%fPSA] and PSA density [PSAD]) and the PHI and PHI density (PHID) were recorded. With these parameters in combination with MRGB, PCa prediction was calculated. RESULTS The most common lesions biopsied were PI-RADS 4 (66%), located in the peripheral zone (64%), in the middle (58%) and anterior (65%) sections of the prostate, and 13 mm (IQR 10-15) in size. PCa was found in 62 (55%) patients (28% Gleason score ≥7). PSAD (0.15 vs 0.21; P = .0051), %fPSA (16 vs 13; P = .0191), PHI (45 vs 69; P < .0001), PHID (0.7 vs 1.5; P < .0001), and prostate volume (56 mL vs 45 mL; P = .0073) were significantly different in patients with PCa and those without PCa. PHI and PHID were the strongest predictors of PCa with areas under the curve of 0.79 and 0.77, respectively. Using optimal thresholds of 59 and 0.79, PHI and PHID were 69% and 84% sensitive and 82% and62% specific for PCa, respectively. CONCLUSION Following negative standard biopsy of the prostate, the MRGB achieved an overall PCa detection rate of 55% in patients with PI-RADS 3-5 lesions. By considering PHI and PHID, 82% and 62% of unnecessary biopsies could have been avoided, failing to detect 31% and 16% of cancers.
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- Alexander Friedl
- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Pathology, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna General Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goettlicher Heiland Krankenhaus, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, and Sankt Josef Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goettlicher Heiland Krankenhaus, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, and Sankt Josef Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Goettlicher Heiland Krankenhaus, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, and Sankt Josef Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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Friedl A, Schneeweiss J, Stangl K, Mühlstädt S, Zachoval R, Hruby S, Gründler T, Kivaranovic D, Fornara P, Lusuardi L, Brössner C. The Adjustable Transobturator Male System in Stress Urinary Incontinence After Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Urology 2017; 109:184-189. [PMID: 28712889 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2017.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the efficacy and safety of the Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) in men with stress urinary incontinence after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). MATERIALS AND METHODS From a large international prospectively administrated ATOMS register, we identified 49 patients with an ATOMS device as a result of persistent stress urinary incontinence after TURP. For evaluation, the men were divided into standard transurethral resection of the prostate (sTURP) and palliative transurethral resection of the prostate (pTURP) in radiated patients. Baseline and follow-up measurements included continence parameters, urodynamics, quality-of-life surveys (Patient Global Impression-Improvement and International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form), and pain ratings. The dry rate (0-1 security pad/<10 mL urine loss), the success rate (overall improvement), removals, complications, and treatment failures were recorded. A P value of <.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS After a median of 34 and 22 months' follow-up and 2-3 adjustments, the sTURP and pTURP cohorts had 58% and 50% dry rates and 90% and 87% success rates. Hence, no improvement was seen in 10% and 13%. The removal rate was higher in pTURP (50% vs 10%, P = .0171) and infection was the most common side effect (50%) observed. Neither intraoperative nor Clavien-Dindo 4 and 5 adverse events were recorded. In sTURP and pTURP, the median daily pad count and the pad test improved significantly (all P <.001), and quality-of-life parameters shifted to a high satisfaction level (P <.001 and P = .001). Urodynamics remained unchanged and postoperative pain was not an issue. CONCLUSION The ATOMS device shows promising treatment outcomes in patients after TURP and a similar efficacy as in postprostatectomy incontinence. There is no difference in continence outcome between sTURP and pTURP; however, a higher removal rate was found after pTURP, which may be important for patient counseling.
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- Alexander Friedl
- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria.
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Thomayer Hospital, Department of Urology and 1st and 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Statistics and Operations Research, University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology, Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Barmherzige Schwestern Krankenhaus, Vienna, Austria
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Kretschmer A, Hüsch T, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Anding R, Pottek T, Obaje A, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix JN, Hofmann T, Buchner A, Haferkamp A, Bauer RM. MP46-12 EFFECTS OF PERIOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS ON FAVORABLE OUTCOMES AFTER PRIMARY ARTIFICIAL URINARY SPHINCTER IMPLANTATION FOR MALE NON-NEUROGENIC STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE. J Urol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2017.02.1451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Friedl A, Mühlstädt S, Zachoval R, Giammò A, Kivaranovic D, Rom M, Fornara P, Brössner C. Long-term outcome of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS): results of a European multicentre study. BJU Int 2016; 119:785-792. [PMID: 27868328 DOI: 10.1111/bju.13684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term effectiveness and safety of the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS® , Agency for Medical Innovations A.M.I., Feldkirch, Austria) in a European-wide multicentre setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS In all, 287 men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) were treated with the ATOMS device between June 2009 and March 2016. Continence parameters (daily pad test/pad use), urodynamics (maximum urinary flow rate, voiding volume, residual urine), and pain/quality of life (QoL) ratings (visual analogue scale/Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs, International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form [ICIQ-SF]/Patient Global Impression of Improvement [PGI-I]) were compared preoperatively and after intermediate (12 months) as well as after individual maximum follow-up. Overall success rate, dry rate (<10 mL/day and 0-1 pad/day), device durability, treatment failure, and device complications were recorded. Nonparametric tests were used for statistical analyses. RESULTS After a median (interquartile range [IQR]) follow-up of 31 (10-54) months and a median (IQR) of 3 (2-4) adjustments, the overall success rate was 90% (258 men) and the dry rate was 64% (184). Daily pad test and pad use decreased from a median of 400 mL/day and 4 pads/day to a median of 18 mL/day and 1 pad/day (both P < 0.001), concomitantly QoL ratings significantly improved and changed to a high level of satisfaction (PGI-I 4 to 2, ICIQ-SF 17 to 5; both P < 0.001). The UI results at 12 months were comparable to those at final follow-up. Chronic pain and intraoperative complications did not occur. Most of the postoperative complications were Clavien-Dindo grade I-III (no grade IV or V). At present, 231 (80%) of all the ATOMS devices are still functioning; 56 (20%) were removed, the most common reason being local titanium intolerance (41%) and leak/dysfunction (30%). The operating time and continence outcome varied between port generations. In this regard the latest port generation (silicone-covered scrotal port) was superior to its predecessors. Primary implantation (P = 0.002), good physical health (P = 0.001), and no history of radiotherapy (P < 0.001) were prognostic factors for beneficial treatment outcome. CONCLUSION The ATOMS device is safe and shows high treatment efficacy and patient satisfaction in the largest cohort study to date. The latest generation, with its pre-attached silicone-covered scrotal port, is superior to its predecessors. Significantly better results were achieved with primary implantation and in those without a history of radiotherapy.
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- Alexander Friedl
- Department of Urology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Thomayer Hospital, Department of Urology and 1st and 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Center for Medical Statistics, Informatics, and Intelligent Systems, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Medical University Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Klinik and Poliklinik of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, University Hospital, Martin-Luther-University, Halle-Wittenberg, Halle/Saale, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna, Austria
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Hüsch T, Kretschmer A, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Kurosch M, Obaje A, Anding R, Pottek T, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Grein U, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix J, Hofmann T, Ulm K, Bauer RM, Haferkamp A. Risk Factors for Failure of Male Slings and Artificial Urinary Sphincters: Results from a Large Middle European Cohort Study. Urol Int 2016; 99:14-21. [DOI: 10.1159/000449232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Kretschmer A, Hüsch T, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Obaje A, Anding R, Pottek T, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Grein U, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix JN, Hofmann T, Seiler R, Haferkamp A, Bauer RM. Complications and Short-Term Explantation Rate Following Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation: Results from a Large Middle European Multi-Institutional Case Series. Urol Int 2016; 97:205-11. [DOI: 10.1159/000446351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/20/2016] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Mühlstädt S, Friedl A, Mohammed N, Schumann A, Weigand K, Kawan F, Göllert C, Kahlert C, Theil G, Fischer K, Fornara P. Five-year experience with the adjustable transobturator male system for the treatment of male stress urinary incontinence: a single-center evaluation. World J Urol 2016; 35:145-151. [PMID: 27156092 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-016-1839-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 04/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We report on our 5-year experience with the adjustable transobturator male system (ATOMS®, A.M.I., Feldkirch, Austria). METHODS Between 10-2009 and 10-2014, 54 patients received an ATOMS. The mean follow-up of this retrospective observational trial was 27.5 ± 18.4 (2.3-59) months. Within each follow-up, the following were evaluated: micturition protocol, 24-h pad count, uroflowmetry and residual volume. Statistical analysis was performed with SigmaPlot® 11.0, p < 0.05 considered as significant. RESULTS Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) I°, II° and III° was seen in 1 (1.9 %), 16 (29.6 %) and 37 patients (68.5 %), respectively. In summary, 48.1 % of the patients became "dry" (0-"safty pad"/day), while 29.6 % achieved at least an "improvement" of about more than 50 % (1-2 pads/day), which corresponds to an overall success rate of 77.7 %. The mean number of pads/day decreased from 7.7 to 1.6. Regarding the initial degree of SUI, patients with mild or moderate incontinence had a significantly better outcome (p = 0.002, 95 % CI 0.9066 to 2.760). Postoperative complications were scaled according to the Clavien classification, in which we have seen 4 grade I-, 1 grade IIIa- and 9 grade IIIb-complications (overall 25.9 %). The evaluation of quality of life by ICIQ-SF showed a significant improvement (p = 0.0001, 95 % CI -14.56 to -11.75). CONCLUSION The treatment of male SUI using the ATOMS incontinence system achieved the best results in patients with mild and moderate incontinence. For severe incontinent patients, the system represents an efficient alternative.
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- Sandra Mühlstädt
- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Department of Urology and Kidney Transplantation, Martin Luther University, Halle (Saale), Ernst-Grube-Straße 40, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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Friedl A, Mühlstädt S, Rom M, Kivaranovic D, Mohammed N, Fornara P, Brössner C. Risk Factors for Treatment Failure With the Adjustable Transobturator Male System Incontinence Device: Who Will Succeed, Who Will Fail? Results of a Multicenter Study. Urology 2016; 90:189-94. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2015.12.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2015] [Revised: 12/23/2015] [Accepted: 12/25/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Kretschmer A, Hüsch T, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Obaje A, Anding R, Pottek T, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Grein U, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix JN, Hofmann T, Buchner A, Haferkamp A, Bauer RM. MP87-18 PREOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS OF ADVANCE AND ADVANCEXP RETROURETHRAL TRANSOBTURATOR MALE SLING: RESULTS OF A LARGE MULTI-CENTER COHORT STUDY. J Urol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2016.02.2368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Kretschmer A, Hüsch T, Thomsen F, Kronlachner D, Pottek T, Obaje A, Anding R, Rose A, Olianas R, Friedl A, Hübner W, Homberg R, Pfitzenmaier J, Grein U, Queissert F, Naumann CM, Schweiger J, Wotzka C, Nyarangi-Dix JN, Hofmann T, Buchner A, Haferkamp A, Bauer RM. Efficacy and safety of the ZSI375 artificial urinary sphincter for male stress urinary incontinence: lessons learned. World J Urol 2016; 34:1457-63. [PMID: 26914816 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-016-1787-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2015] [Accepted: 02/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze efficacy and safety for the ZSI375 artificial urinary sphincter in a multicenter case series. METHODS Thirteen male patients with stress urinary incontinence underwent implantation of a ZSI375 artificial urinary sphincter device between 2010 and 2012 in three international continence reference centers. Perioperative characteristics and postoperative complications were analyzed using the Clavien-Dindo scale. Re-hospitalization and explantation rates, and functional outcome were assessed. Inner-group and between-group differences were analyzed using Wilcoxon, Mann-Whitney U, and Fisher's exact test whenever indicated. Kaplan-Meier analysis was performed to assess device survival. A p value below 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS There were no intraoperative complications. Median follow-up was 13.5 months. In this period, four device defects (30.8 %) could be observed, being the main cause for device explantation, followed by device infection (15.4 %), non-resolvable pain (7.7 %), and urethral erosion (7.7 %). There were no Clavien IV or Clavien V complications. Overall explantation rate was 61.5 %. Mean time-to-explantation was 279 ± 308 days. There was no significant influence of previous irradiation and previous invasive incontinence therapy (p = 0.587 and p = 0.685, respectively). Mean daily pad usage decreased from 5.8 ± 1.5 to 2.4 ± 2.1 (p = 0.066). One patient (7.7 %) did not use any pads. Social continence (0-1 pads) was achieved in 15.4 % of the patients. CONCLUSION This is the most current study that is investigating the outcome after ZSI375 implantation in a multicenter case series. Based on our results, explantation rates after ZSI375 implantation are high and efficacy rates seem lower than previously described. Addressing this high failure rate, the system has undergone a two-step modification in the meantime.
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- Alexander Kretschmer
- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Campus Großhadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany.
- Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Asklepios Hospital West Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, St. Bernward Hospital, Hildesheim, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Lueneburg, Lueneburg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Göttlicher Heiland Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Urology, Hospital Weinviertel Korneuburg, Korneuburg, Austria
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, St. Barbara Hospital Hamm GmbH, Hamm, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, Helios Hospital Schwelm, Schwelm, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Muenster, Muenster, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, Catholic Hospital St. Johann Nepomuk, Erfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Diakonie Hospital Schwäbisch Hall, Schwäbisch Hall, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Campus Großhadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Urology and Paediatric Urology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Campus Großhadern, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
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Friedl A, Tuerk C, Schima W, Broessner C. Xanthogranulomatous Pyelonephritis with Staghorn Calculus, Acute Gangrenous Appendicitis and Enterocolitis: A Multidisciplinary Challenge of Kidney-Preserving Conservative Therapy. Curr Urol 2016; 8:162-5. [PMID: 26889137 DOI: 10.1159/000365709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2014] [Accepted: 10/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XP) is a rare form of pyelonephritis and without treatment destructive to the kidney. We describe a 74-year-old Caucasian immunocompetent female patient with XP and multiple abscesses on the upper pole of the right kidney and several impacted obstructing renal calculi in the middle calyx that developed severe colitis and gangrenous appendicitis during therapy. Proteus mirabilis was detected as the major pathogen in the urine culture. Kidney preserving therapy was carried out by intensive parenteral bacterial eradication, CT-guided abscess drainage and stone destruction by 3 sessions of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy under ureteral stenting. Large tumor masses in XP are often daunting and may lead to a nephrectomy. However, kidney-preserving therapy is possible and should be considered in non-septic patients or in case of a solitary kidney.
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- Department of Urology/Stone Center, Rudolfstiftung Hospital Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hospital Göttlicher Heiland; Vienna, Austria
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Friedl A, Bauer W, Rom M, Kivaranovic D, Lüftenegger W, Brössner C. Sexuality and erectile function after implantation of an Adjustable Transobturator Male System (ATOMS) for urinary stress incontinence. A multi-institutional prospective study. Arch Ital Urol Androl 2016; 87:306-11. [DOI: 10.4081/aiua.2015.4.306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objectives: To investigate erectile function and sexuality before/after implantation of the ATOMS device including continence outcome, pain perception and co-morbidities. Materials and methods: We collected data from 34 patients (2010-2014) who were provided with an ATOMS implant due to mild or moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI) after radical prostatectomy (RPE), transurethral resection (TURP) or radiotherapy. Previous failed implants were no contraindication. Sexuality was evaluated with the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (LANSS) were used to analyse pain perception. Results regarding continence, influence of co-morbidities and drug intake were interpreted. Results: IIEF-5 score increased 6 months after ATOMS implantation with a mean difference of 2.18 (Cl: 1.22, 3.14), p < 0,001). Non-sexually active patients had the greatest benefit. However, 50% of patients achieved a mean IIEF-5 of 10.1 and 38% of patients reported a new onset of sexual activity at follow up (mean IIEF-5 score of 12.9). This is in accordance with reduced SUI and absence of persistent pain syndrome. Overall success rate regarding 24h pad-use was 88% (no pad rate 38%). Previous failed implants did not influence results but diabetes, obesity and drug intake (beta-blockers, antidepressants) led to poorer outcomes. Conclusion: Sexuality and erectile function improves significantly 6 months after ATOMS implantation. We postulate that reduced SUI (also during sexual activity) and absence of chronic pain are the improving factors. ATOMS should be offered to men with mild to moderate SUI who are interested in regaining their erectile function and sexual activity.
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Haider DG, Sauter T, Lindner G, Masghati S, Peric S, Friedl A, Wolzt M, Hörl WH, Soleiman A, Exadaktylos A, Fuhrmann V. Use of Calcium Channel Blockers is Associated with Mortality in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Kidney Blood Press Res 2015; 40:630-7. [PMID: 26672999 DOI: 10.1159/000368539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The use of antihypertensive medicines has been shown to reduce proteinuria, morbidity, and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). A specific recommendation for a class of antihypertensive drugs is not available in this population, despite the pharmacodynamic differences. We have therefore analysed the association between antihypertensive medicines and survival of patients with chronic kidney disease. METHODS Out of 2687 consecutive patients undergoing kidney biopsy a cohort of 606 subjects with retrievable medical therapy was included into the analysis. Kidney function was assessed by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation at the time point of kidney biopsy. Main outcome variable was death. RESULTS Overall 114 (18.7%) patients died. In univariate regression analysis the use of alpha-blockers and calcium channel antagonists, progression of disease, diabetes mellitus (DM) type 1 and 2, arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, male sex and age were associated with mortality (all p<0.05). In a multivariate Cox regression model the use of calcium channel blockers (HR 1.89), age (HR 1.04), DM type 1 (HR 8.43) and DM type 2 (HR 2.17) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HR 1.66) were associated with mortality (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The use of calcium channel blockers but not of other antihypertensive medicines is associated with mortality in primarily GN patients with CKD.
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- Dominik G Haider
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Inselspital, University Hospital Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Albrecht V, Orth M, Kinzel L, Seidl K, Winssinger N, Friedl A, Belka C, Lauber K. OC-0619: Targeting HSP90 with the small-molecule inhibitor NW457 sensitizes human glioblastoma cells to ionizing radiation. Radiother Oncol 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(15)40611-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Qureshi N, Friedl A, Maddox IS. Butanol production from concentrated lactose/whey permeate: Use of pervaporation membrane to recover and concentrate product. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol 2014; 98:9859-67. [DOI: 10.1007/s00253-014-6117-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Revised: 09/15/2014] [Accepted: 09/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wukovits W, Drljo A, Friedl A. Integration der Produktion von Biowasserstoff und Biogas aus lignozellulosehaltiger Biomasse. CHEM-ING-TECH 2014. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201450360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Trentham-Dietz A, Conklin MW, Gangnon RE, Sprague BL, Eliceiri KW, Bredfeldt JS, Surachaicharn N, Campagnola PJ, Friedl A, Newcomb PA, Keely PJ. Abstract P1-06-06: Alteration of stromal collagen fiber orientation in DCIS. Cancer Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1158/0008-5472.sabcs13-p1-06-06] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Approximately 20% of new diagnoses of breast cancer are ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a non-invasive form of breast cancer. Treatment decision-making for DCIS is challenging since current predictors of disease-free survival are limited, so that most women are presented with options for surgery, radiation and tamoxifen - all options with consequences for quality of life. Prior studies of prognostic factors for DCIS have focused on morphologic, genetic, and protein expression patterns of the DCIS cells. However, laboratory evidence suggests that the tumor microenvironment may play a key role in tumor invasion and progression. Collagen is the most abundant component of the stroma surrounding the breast ducts in which cancers develop. We previously observed that, in invasive breast cancer, tumors with greater numbers of collagen fibers aligned perpendicularly from the tumor were more likely to predict poor survival than tumors with collagen fibers in primarily parallel patterns near the tumor boundary (Conklin Am J Pathol 2011). To improve our ability to predict breast cancer outcomes in women with DCIS, we examined the alignment of collagen adjacent to ducts affected by DCIS to test whether alignment patterns were similar to patterns observed in tissue labeled as “normal” from biopsy and surgical sections. We evaluated collagen alignment in 255 Wisconsin women diagnosed with DCIS in 1997-2000 and followed for a median of 11.2 years (range 1-15). Stromal collagen alignment was evaluated from routine H&E tissue slides prepared at the time of diagnosis using second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy, a label-free multiphoton laser scanning technique that selectively images collagen. SHG images were acquired and evaluated for 3-5 regions on each DCIS and normal slide for each patient; the angles of collagen fibers with respect to the DCIS lesion/stroma boundary were calculated using customized imaging software. Data for the distribution of angles were compared for normal ducts and DCIS lesions using compositional data analysis with the number of fibers totaled according to 5-angle bins (1-5, 6-10, 11-15, …, 86-90 degrees). Repeated measures linear regression models were fit to log-transformed ratios of binned counts as a function of tissue type. Dependence among repeated counts within a single region was modeled using an unstructured variance-covariance matrix. Dependence among measurements within a single subject was modeled using a compound symmetry correlation structure. Overall, the distribution of collagen fiber angles from DCIS lesions differed significantly (P = 0.0002) from the distribution of collagen fibers surrounding normal ducts. Collagen fibers surrounding DCIS lesions were 11-18% more likely to orient at 75-90 degrees relative to the lesion boundary than fibers surrounding normal ducts; fibers were more similarly aligned in both DCIS lesions and normal ducts at other smaller angles. These results underscore the relevance of the tumor microenvironment, in particular the arrangement of the collagen fiber matrix. Planned data analysis will next examine whether collagen fiber alignment patterns differ between DCIS patients who did and did not experience a second breast cancer diagnosis over the course of follow-up.
Citation Information: Cancer Res 2013;73(24 Suppl): Abstract nr P1-06-06.
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- A Trentham-Dietz
- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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- University of Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Center, Madison, WI; University of Vermont, Burlington, VT; Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA
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Friedl A, Peric S, Masghati S, Wolzt M, Hörl WH, Soleiman A, Fuhrmann V, Haider DG. No association of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin 2 receptor blocker intake with acute kidney injury in patients undergoing kidney biopsy. Kidney Blood Press Res 2012; 35:558-60. [PMID: 22890200 DOI: 10.1159/000339707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBs) is associated with an increased risk for acute kidney injury after cardiovascular interventions. However, for patients undergoing kidney biopsy, no data is available. METHODS Four hundred and sixty-six patients undergoing kidney biopsy were retrospectively analyzed of whether or not concomitant intake of ACEIs or ARBs impairs kidney function. RESULTS Three hundred and twenty-three patients received ACEIs or ARBs or both before kidney biopsy. ACEI/ARB intake had no effect on kidney function compared to patients without this medication (all p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Treatment with ACEIs or ARBs is not associated with risk of acute kidney injury in subjects undergoing kidney biopsy.
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- Alexander Friedl
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hartmann Hospital, Vienna, Austria
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Lassmann T, Kravanja P, Friedl A. Downstream-Prozess in der Bioethanol-Produktion aus lignozellulosehaltigen Rohstoffen. CHEM-ING-TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201250363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Modarresi A, Friedl A, Zauner B, Bauer A, Reindl W, Hatzl F. Potenzialanalyse für solarthermische Anlagen an vier Standorten der Zellstoff- und Faserindustrie. CHEM-ING-TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201250353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Wukovits W, Chudzicki M, Makaruk A, Friedl A. Gaspermeation mit konventionellen und umgekehrt-selektiven Membranen zur Trennung von H2/CO2-Gemischen - Eine Simulationsstudie. CHEM-ING-TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201250299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Rom A, Friedl A. Abtrennung von Butanol aus wässrigen Lösungen durch Vakuum-Membran-Destillation. CHEM-ING-TECH 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201250090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Haider DG, Friedl A, Peric S, Wiesinger GF, Wolzt M, Prosenz J, Fischer H, Hörl WH, Soleiman A, Fuhrmann V. Kidney biopsy in patients with glomerulonephritis: is the earlier the better? BMC Nephrol 2012; 13:34. [PMID: 22682295 PMCID: PMC3420315 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2369-13-34] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2011] [Accepted: 05/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interventional diagnostic procedures are established for several diseases in medicine. Despite the KDOQI guideline recommendation for histological diagnosis of kidney disease to enable risk stratification, its optimal time point has not been evaluated. We have therefore analyzed whether histological diagnosis of glomerulonephritis (GN) at an early stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with different outcome compared to diagnosis at a more advanced stage. METHODS A cohort of 424 consecutive patients with histological diagnosis of GN were included in a retrospective data analysis. Kidney function was assessed by glomerular filtration rate (GFR) estimation at the time point of kidney biopsy and after consecutive immunosuppressive therapy. Censored events were death, initiation of dialysis or kidney transplantation, or progression of disease, defined as deterioration of CKD stage ≥ 1 from kidney biopsy to last available kidney function measurement. RESULTS Occurrence of death, dialysis/transplantation or progression of disease were associated with GFR and CKD stage at the time of kidney biopsy (p < 0.001 for all). Patients with CKD stage 1 and 2 at kidney biopsy had fewer endpoints compared to patients with a GFR of <60 ml/min (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Kidney function at the time point of histological GN diagnosis is associated with clinical outcome, likely due to early initiation of specific drug treatment. This suggests that selection of therapy yields greatest benefit before renal function is impaired in GN.
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- Dominik G Haider
- Department of Nephrology and Dialysis, University Hospital Vienna, Medical University of Vienna, Waehringer Guertel 18-20, 1090, Vienna, Austria.
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Humble N, Allinger K, Assmann W, Bin J, Dollinger G, Drexler G, Friedl A, Hilz P, Kiefer D, Ma W, Michalski D, Molls M, Reinhardt S, Schmid T, Zlobinskaya O, Schreiber J, Wilkens J. 83 SINGLE SHOT HIGH DOSE CELL IRRADIATIONS WITH LASER-DRIVEN PROTONS. Radiother Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)70060-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Friedl A, Aegerter C, Saner E, Meier D, Beer JH. An intensive 5-year-long influenza vaccination campaign is effective among doctors but not nurses. Infection 2011; 40:57-62. [DOI: 10.1007/s15010-011-0193-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2011] [Accepted: 08/22/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Friedl A, Lazarova M. Ethanolabtrennung aus wässrigen Lösungen mittels Pervaporation. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201050539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Modarresi A, Miltner A, Friedl A, Wiesinger M. Reduktion des fossilen Energiebedarfs von Industriestandorten durch Optimierung der Wärmetauschernetzwerke. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201050238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Wukovits W, Foglia D, Friedl A. Einfluss des Rohstoffs und der Prozessintegration auf die fermentative Herstellung von Wasserstoff. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201050590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Haider DG, Mittermayer F, Friedl A, Batrice A, Auinger M, Wolzt M, Hörl WH. Postprandial blood glucose level in maintenance hemodialysis patients predicts post-transplant-diabetes-mellitus. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2010; 118:200-4. [PMID: 20072964 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1239519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Post-transplant-diabetes-mellitus (PTDM) is a frequent complication after kidney transplantation. One-hundred-and-seven patients with kidney transplantation were screened for the occurrence of PTDM. Of these, full data sets from 49 subjects were available with documented glucose concentrations during maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) and regular clinical follow-up of 7-34 months. For assessment of glucose metabolism the response to a standard meal during MHD was used in normoglycemic patients based on fasting blood glucose. Abnormal postprandial blood glucose concentration was defined as >140 mg/dl 2 h after food intake.Twelve end stage renal disease patients had abnormal postprandial blood glucose on MHD. All 12 subjects but also four MHD patients with normal postprandial and fasting blood glucose values developed PTDM. Multivariate Cox-regression analysis revealed that abnormal postprandial blood glucose is a strong predictor for PTDM (Hazard ratio: 42.3 (IQR: 7.9-227.2); p<0.001). Fasting blood glucose (94 vs. 100 mg/dl) was not different between MHD patients who did (n=16) or did not (n=33) develop PTDM.This study suggests that measurement of postprandial blood glucose during MHD identifies patients who develop PTDM after kidney transplantation. It should be used for screening of patients at risk.
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- D G Haider
- Medical University of Vienna, Department of Medicine III, Austria
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Bauer M, Su G, Casper C, He R, Rehrauer W, Friedl A. Heterogeneity of gene expression in stromal fibroblasts of human breast carcinomas and normal breast. Oncogene 2010; 29:1732-40. [PMID: 20062080 PMCID: PMC2845730 DOI: 10.1038/onc.2009.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 132] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Breast carcinoma invasion is associated with prominent alterations in stromal fibroblasts. Carcinoma-associated fibroblasts (CAF) support and promote tumorigenesis, whereas normal mammary fibroblasts (NF) are thought to suppress tumor progression. Little is known about the difference in gene expression between CAF and NF or the patient-to-patient variability in gene expression. Paired CAF and NF were isolated from six primary human breast carcinoma specimens. RNA was extracted from low-passage cultures of CAF and NF and analyzed with Affymetrix Human Genome U133 Plus 2.0 arrays. The array data were examined with an empirical Bayes model and filtered according to the posterior probability of equivalent expression and fold difference in expression. Twenty-one genes (27 probe sets) were up-regulated in CAF, as compared to NF. Known functions of these genes relate to paracrine or intracellular signaling, transcriptional regulation, extracellular matrix and cell adhesion/migration. Ten genes (14 probe sets) were down-regulated in CAF, including the pluripotency transcription factor KLF4. Quantitative RT-PCR analysis of 10 genes validated the array results. Immunohistochemical staining for three gene products confirmed stromal expression in terms of location and relative quantity. Surprisingly, the variability of gene expression was slightly higher in NF than in CAF, suggesting inter-individual heterogeneity of normal stroma.
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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