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Kraus R, Baljak V, Vukić Lušić D, Kranjčević L, Cenov A, Glad M, Kauzlarić V, Lušić D, Grbčić L, Alvir M, Pećarević M, Jozić S. Impacts of Atmospheric and Anthropogenic Factors on Microbiological Pollution of the Recreational Coastal Beaches Neighboring Shipping Ports. IJERPH 2022; 19:ijerph19148552. [PMID: 35886403 PMCID: PMC9324796 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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A comparative study of the two northeastern ports of the Adriatic Sea indicated that the port of Rijeka is microbiologically more loaded than the port of Pula and posing a greater threat to other ports through a potential transfer of pathogens by ballast water. Fecal indicator bacteria, Escherichia coli and intestinal enterococci, were investigated seasonally in 2014–2015 in the ports and during the bathing season monitoring in the two bays where ports are located in 2009–2020. In addition, the indicators and pathogens related to human health were determined in the ports’ seawater and sediment. The determined factors contributing to microbiological pollution were higher number of tourists and locals, potential wastewater and ballast water discharge and enclosed port configuration, with high solar radiation and low precipitation reducing the negative effects. Our research points to the necessity of including Clostridium perfringens in monitoring beach sand during the bathing seasons and a wider list of pathogens in port monitoring due to a potential transfer by shipping ballast water.
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- Romina Kraus
- Center for Marine Research, Ruđer Bošković Institute, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Department of Environmental Health, Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (A.C.); (M.G.)
- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Center for Advanced Computing and Modelling, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Correspondence: (D.V.L.); (L.K.); Tel.: +385-(0)51-358-755 (D.V.L.); +385-(0)51-651-554 (L.K.)
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- Center for Advanced Computing and Modelling, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Department of Fluid Mechanics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka, Vukovarska 58, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Correspondence: (D.V.L.); (L.K.); Tel.: +385-(0)51-358-755 (D.V.L.); +385-(0)51-651-554 (L.K.)
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- Department of Environmental Health, Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (A.C.); (M.G.)
- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Department of Environmental Health, Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Krešimirova 52a, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia; (A.C.); (M.G.)
- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Department of Environmental Health, Institute of Public Health of Istrian County, 52100 Pula, Croatia;
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- Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Braće Branchetta 20, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Center for Advanced Computing and Modelling, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, Viktora Cara Emina 5, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia
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- Center for Advanced Computing and Modelling, University of Rijeka, Radmile Matejčić 2, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
- Department of Fluid Mechanics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka, Vukovarska 58, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Department of Fluid Mechanics and Computational Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Rijeka, Vukovarska 58, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia;
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- Department of Applied Ecology, University of Dubrovnik, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia;
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia;
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Kraus R, Strohm P, Gaidzik PW, Dresing K. [Investigation of the reduction in the disability after fractures in children and adolescents]. Unfallchirurg 2021; 124:885-890. [PMID: 34609543 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-021-01085-5] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The student accident insurance has been part of the German Statutory Accident Insurance (Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung, DGUV) for 50 years. In order to assess the reduction in working capacity (Minderung der Erwerbsfähigkeit, MdE) in the event of permanent consequences of accidents and injuries, the recommendation to treat the affected child or adolescent "as an average adult" is currently still valid. The present work deals with the everyday practice of the MdE assessment in children and adolescents and their weaknesses through the transfer of the principles from adulthood. In addition, proposals for the adaptation of the assessment principles for the growth age are drawn up.
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- R Kraus
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Klinikum Bad Hersfeld GmbH, Seilerweg 29, 36251, Bad Hersfeld, Deutschland. .,Sektion Kindertraumatologie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland, Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Sozialstiftung Bamberg - Klinikum am Bruderwald, Bamberg, Deutschland, Buger Str. 80, 96049.,Sektion Kindertraumatologie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland, Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623
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- Institut für Medizinrecht, Private Universität Witten/Herdecke gGmbH, Witten, Deutschland, Alfred Herrhausen Str. 50, 58448
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- Sektion Kindertraumatologie, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie, Berlin, Deutschland, Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623
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Kraus R, Grilli F, Supić N, Janeković I, Brailo M, Cara M, Cetinić AB, Campanelli A, Cozzi S, D'Adamo R, Djakovac T, Dutour-Sikirić M, Flander-Putrle V, Francé J, Joksimović D, Klun K, Kolitari J, Kralj M, Kušpilić G, Marini M, Matić F, Mikuš J, Ninčević-Gladan Ž, Pansera M, Pećarević M, Precali R, Prusina I, Relitti F, Santucci A, Specchiulli A, Škalic D. Oceanographic characteristics of the Adriatic Sea - Support to secondary HAOP spread through natural dispersal. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:59-85. [PMID: 30528114 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.10.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 08/31/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
Vessels, specifically ballast water and hull fouling, are a major vector for the introduction of non-indigenous species (NIS) in European seas. The Mediterranean is one of the world's marine regions where their invasion is heaviest. The shallow Adriatic basin is a highly sensitive area that is already experiencing its consequences. The secondary spread of NIS over a wider area through natural dispersion is a complex process that depends on a wide range of oceanographic factors. This work analysed the dataset of the BALMAS project, in whose framework twelve ports in the Adriatic Sea were subjected to a Port Baseline Survey (PBS), to estimate the natural spread of NIS organisms from their port of arrival to the wider Adriatic basin. Its findings indicate that the prevailing water circulation patterns facilitate the natural dispersal of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP).
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- Romina Kraus
- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, IRBIM, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Bijenička 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; The University of Western Australia, Australia.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, SH1, 1000 Tirana, Albania.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Strada Statale 14, 34149 Trieste, Italy.
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- National Research Council, CNR-IRBIM, via Pola 4, 71010 Lesina (FG), Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Bijenička 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Dobrota bb, 85330 Kotor, Montenegro.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, SH1, 1000 Tirana, Albania.
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- Sezione di Oceanografia, Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS, via Auguste Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, IRBIM, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Arsenale Tesa 104 Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- Sezione di Oceanografia, Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS, via Auguste Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- National Research Council, CNR-IRBIM, via Pola 4, 71010 Lesina (FG), Italy; Hydrographic Institute of the Italian Navy, Passo dell'Osservatorio 4, 16134 Genova, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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David M, Magaletti E, Kraus R, Marini M. Vulnerability to bioinvasions: Current status, risk assessment and management of ballast water through a regional approach - the Adriatic Sea. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:1-7. [PMID: 31262500 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.06.057] [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: 06/09/2023]
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The United Nations recognised the transfer of invasive species across natural barriers as one of the greatest pressures to the world's oceans and seas. The BWM Convention sets the global standards on ballast water management (BWM) requirements, while recognising that regional and local specifics have to be considered for its effective implementation. In the Adriatic Sea cross-border activities were conducted to provide for essential information/data and tools to support a regionally coordinated implementation of the BWM Convention. This special issue contains 18 publications that include results and recommendations from studying the ballast water and management issues through sampling of ballast water on vessels, risk assessment for exemptions and BWM, biological and chemical port baseline surveys and monitoring conducted in ports along the Adriatic Sea coast, oceanographic conditions, ballast water sediment issues and their management in ports, and the implementation options of the BWM Convention through the Adriatic States' environmental law and institutions cooperation. Essential data and tools to support a regional approach in the implementation of the BWM Convention were provided, and are therefore available to the administrations of the Adriatic countries to enable protection of the Adriatic Sea environment, human health property and resources from negative impacts of ballast water being discharged in the area. Data, approaches and tools provided here may be helpful in any other region to support an effective BWM Convention implementation.
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- Matej David
- Dr. Matej David Consult, Korte 13e, 6310 Izola, Slovenia.
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- ISPRA - National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, via Vitaliano Brancati 48, 00166 Rome, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, CNR-IRBIM, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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Kraus R, Ninčević-Gladan Ž, Auriemma R, Bastianini M, Bolognini L, Cabrini M, Cara M, Čalić M, Campanelli A, Cvitković I, Despalatović M, Dragičević B, Drakulović D, Dulčić J, Flander-Putrle V, Grati F, Grego M, Grilli F, Jaklin A, Janeković I, Kolitari J, Lipej L, Magaletti E, Marini M, Matić-Skoko S, Mavrič B, Mikuš J, Mozetič P, Orlando-Bonaca M, Petović S, Precali R, Supić N, Trabucco B, Travizi A, Žuljević A. Strategy of port baseline surveys (PBS) in the Adriatic Sea. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:47-58. [PMID: 30318309 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.08.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 08/23/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Port baseline surveys (PBS) provide species inventories in and around ports, with a focus on non-indigenous species that may have been introduced by vessels, primarily via ballast water. PBS are an essential tool to support effective management strategies for non-indigenous as well as native harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP). This paper describes the methodology of PBS that were conducted in 12 Adriatic ports. The PBS employed existing protocols that were adapted to meet the characteristics of the Adriatic sites. Their results are reported in several papers included in this special issue, each of which is devoted to a specific community. An overview of existing surveys protocols - which provide valuable support to decision-making and to design effective monitoring of non-indigenous species - is also supplied.
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- Romina Kraus
- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale, Oceanography section, via Auguste Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Arsenale Tesa 104 Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e Geofisica Sperimentale, Oceanography section, via Auguste Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, SH1, 1000 Tirana, Albania.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Kneza Damjana Jude 12, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Dobrota bb, 85330 Kotor, Montenegro.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Division for Marine and Environmental Research, Bijenička 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia; The University of Western Australia, School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering & UWA Oceans Institute, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia.
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- Agricultural University of Tirana, Kodër Kamëz, SH1, 1000 Tirana, Albania.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via Vitaliano Brancati 48, 00144 Rome, Italy.
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- National Research Council, Institute of Marine Sciences, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Dobrota bb, 85330 Kotor, Montenegro.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Via Vitaliano Brancati 48, 00144 Rome, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, G. Paliage 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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Mozetič P, Cangini M, Francé J, Bastianini M, Bernardi Aubry F, Bužančić M, Cabrini M, Cerino F, Čalić M, D'Adamo R, Drakulović D, Finotto S, Fornasaro D, Grilli F, Kraus R, Kužat N, Marić Pfannkuchen D, Ninčević Gladan Ž, Pompei M, Rotter A, Servadei I, Skejić S. Phytoplankton diversity in Adriatic ports: Lessons from the port baseline survey for the management of harmful algal species. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:117-132. [PMID: 29295741 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2017.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 10/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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An inventory of phytoplankton diversity in 12 Adriatic ports was performed with the port baseline survey. Particular emphasis was put on the detection of harmful aquatic organisms and pathogens (HAOP) because of their negative impact on ecosystem, human health, and the economy. Phytoplanktonic HAOP are identified as species, either native or non-indigenous (NIS), which can trigger harmful algal blooms (HAB). A list of 691 taxa was prepared, and among them 52 were classified as HAB and five as NIS. Records of toxigenic NIS (Pseudo-nitzschia multistriata, Ostreopsis species including O. cf. ovata) indicate that the intrusion of non-native invasive phytoplankton species has already occurred in some Adriatic ports. The seasonal occurrence and abundance of HAOP offers a solid baseline for a monitoring design in ports in order to prevent ballast water uptake and possible expansion of HAOP outside their native region.
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- Patricija Mozetič
- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory on Marine Biotoxins, V.le A. Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, FC, Italy.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Oceanography Division, Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS, via Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- Oceanography Division, Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS, via Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- University of Dubrovnik, Institute for Marine and Coastal Research, Kneza Damjana Jude 12, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Via Pola 4, 71010 Lesina, FG, Italy.
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- University of Montenegro, Institute of Marine Biology, Dobrota bb, 85330 Kotor, Montenegro.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- Oceanography Division, Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale - OGS, via Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, 60125 Ancona, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory on Marine Biotoxins, V.le A. Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, FC, Italy.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory on Marine Biotoxins, V.le A. Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, FC, Italy.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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Luna GM, Manini E, Turk V, Tinta T, D'Errico G, Baldrighi E, Baljak V, Buda D, Cabrini M, Campanelli A, Cenov A, Del Negro P, Drakulović D, Fabbro C, Glad M, Grilec D, Grilli F, Jokanović S, Jozić S, Kauzlarić V, Kraus R, Marini M, Mikuš J, Milandri S, Pećarević M, Perini L, Quero GM, Šolić M, Lušić DV, Zoffoli S. Status of faecal pollution in ports: A basin-wide investigation in the Adriatic Sea. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:219-228. [PMID: 29636186 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2018.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 02/19/2018] [Accepted: 03/26/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Ports are subject to a variety of anthropogenic impacts, and there is mounting evidence of faecal contamination through several routes. Yet, little is known about pollution in ports by faecal indicator bacteria (FIB). FIB spatio-temporal dynamics were assessed in 12 ports of the Adriatic Sea, a semi-enclosed basin under strong anthropogenic pressure, and their relationships with environmental variables were explored to gain insight into pollution sources. FIB were abundant in ports, often more so than in adjacent areas; their abundance patterns were related to salinity, oxygen, and nutrient levels. In addition, a molecular method, quantitative (q)PCR, was used to quantify FIB. qPCR enabled faster FIB determination and water quality monitoring that culture-based methods. These data provide robust baseline evidence of faecal contamination in ports and can be used to improve the management of routine port activities (dredging and ballast water exchange), having potential to spread pathogens in the sea.
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- Gian Marco Luna
- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy.
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- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, Piran, Slovenia
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, Piran, Slovenia
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- Department for Life and Environmental Science (DISVA), Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy
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- University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) on Marine Biotoxin, Viale A. Vespucci 2, Cesenatico, FC, Italy
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- OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale), Oceanography Division, via A. Piccard 54, Trieste, Italy
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- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Department of Environmental Health, Krešimirova 52a, Rijeka, Croatia
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- OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale), Oceanography Division, via A. Piccard 54, Trieste, Italy
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- OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale), Oceanography Division, via A. Piccard 54, Trieste, Italy
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- Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Department of Environmental Health, Krešimirova 52a, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Institute of Public Health of Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia
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- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
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- Institute of Public Health of Istrian County, Department of Environmental Health, Pula, Croatia
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, Rovinj, Croatia
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- Institute of Marine Sciences (CNR-ISMAR), National Research Council, Largo Fiera della Pesca 2, Ancona, Italy
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) on Marine Biotoxin, Viale A. Vespucci 2, Cesenatico, FC, Italy
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- University of Dubrovnik, Department of Aquaculture, Ćira Carića 4, Dubrovnik, Croatia
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Split, Croatia
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- University of Rijeka, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Environmental Health, Braće Branchetta 20, Rijeka, Croatia; Teaching Institute of Public Health of Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, Department of Environmental Health, Krešimirova 52a, Rijeka, Croatia
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory (NRL) on Marine Biotoxin, Viale A. Vespucci 2, Cesenatico, FC, Italy
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Di Poi E, Kraus R, Cabrini M, Finotto S, Flander-Putrle V, Grego M, Kužat N, Ninčević Gladan Ž, Pezzolesi L, Riccardi E, Bernardi Aubry F, Bastianini M. Dinoflagellate resting cysts from surface sediments of the Adriatic Ports: Distribution and potential spreading patterns. Mar Pollut Bull 2019; 147:185-208. [PMID: 30926267 DOI: 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2019.01.014] [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] [Received: 05/07/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The ability of microalgae to preserve viable in coastal sediments as resting forms provides a reservoir of biodiversity and a useful tool to determine species spreadings. This study represents the first port baseline survey on dinoflagellate cysts, investigated in nine Adriatic ports during a cross border project. 40 dinoflagellate taxa were detected. The assemblages resulted in all ports dominated by Lingulodinium polyedra and Alexandrium minutum/affine/tamutum group. General separation to the western and eastern side of the Adriatic regarding cysts assemblage composition, partially abundance, was observed. Six taxa were detected as non-indigenous species for the Adriatic. Two taxa are included in the list of harmful aquatic organisms, indicating the potential threat of ballast waters in the Adriatic. Potential spreading of taxa by general circulation and ballast waters, intra- and extra-Adriatic was investigated. The entering in to force of the ballast waters management regulations should enhance prospects to minimize future harmful impacts.
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- Elena Di Poi
- Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS), Section of Oceanography, Via A. Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale (OGS), Section of Oceanography, Via A. Piccard 54, 34151 Trieste, Italy.
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- ISMAR CNR Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council of Italy, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- National Institute of Biology, Marine Biology Station, Fornače 41, 6330 Piran, Slovenia.
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- Ruđer Bošković Institute, Center for Marine Research, Giordano Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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- Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, Šetalište I. Meštrovića 63, 21000 Split, Croatia.
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- Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BiGeA), University of Bologna, Via Sant'Alberto 163, 48123 Ravenna, Italy.
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- Fondazione Centro Ricerche Marine, National Reference Laboratory on Marine Biotoxins, V.le A. Vespucci 2, 47042 Cesenatico, FC, Italy.
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- ISMAR CNR Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council of Italy, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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- ISMAR CNR Institute of Marine Sciences, National Research Council of Italy, Castello 2737/f, 30122 Venice, Italy.
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Ris F, Liot E, Buchs NC, Kraus R, Ismael G, Belfontali V, Douissard J, Cunningham C, Lindsey I, Guy R, Jones O, George B, Morel P, Mortensen NJ, Hompes R, Cahill RA. Multicentre phase II trial of near-infrared imaging in elective colorectal surgery. Br J Surg 2018; 105:1359-1367. [PMID: 29663330 PMCID: PMC6099466 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.10844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 127] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.2] [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: 07/29/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Decreasing anastomotic leak rates remain a major goal in colorectal surgery. Assessing intraoperative perfusion by indocyanine green (ICG) with near-infrared (NIR) visualization may assist in selection of intestinal transection level and subsequent anastomotic vascular sufficiency. This study examined the use of NIR-ICG imaging in colorectal surgery. METHODS This was a prospective phase II study (NCT02459405) of non-selected patients undergoing any elective colorectal operation with anastomosis over a 3-year interval in three tertiary hospitals. A standard protocol was followed to assess NIR-ICG perfusion before and after anastomosis construction in comparison with standard operator visual assessment alone. RESULTS Five hundred and four patients (median age 64 years, 279 men) having surgery for neoplastic (330) and benign (174) pathology were studied. Some 425 operations (85·3 per cent) were started laparoscopically, with a conversion rate of 5·9 per cent. In all, 220 patients (43·7 per cent) underwent high anterior resection or reversal of Hartmann's operation, and 90 (17·9 per cent) low anterior resection. ICG angiography was achieved in every patient, with a median interval of 29 s to visualization of the signal after injection. NIR-ICG assessment resulted in a change in the site of bowel division in 29 patients (5·8 per cent) with no subsequent leaks in these patients. Leak rates were 2·4 per cent overall (12 of 504), 2·6 per cent for colorectal anastomoses and 3 per cent for low anterior resection. When NIR-ICG imaging was used, the anastomotic leak rates were lower than those in the participating centres from over 1000 similar operations performed with identical technique but without NIR-ICG technology. CONCLUSION Routine NIR-ICG assessment in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery is feasible. NIR-ICG use may change intraoperative decisions, which may lead to a reduction in anastomotic leak rates.
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- F Ris
- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland.,Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and Section of Surgery and Surgical Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Service of Visceral Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Departments of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, and Section of Surgery and Surgical Sciences, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Rapp M, Kraus R, Illing P, Sommerfeldt DW, Kaiser MM. Behandlung der Femurschaftfraktur bei Kindern und Jugendlichen mit einem Körpergewicht ≥50 kg. Unfallchirurg 2017; 121:47-57. [DOI: 10.1007/s00113-017-0313-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Bloemendaal ALA, Kraus R, Buchs NC, Hamdy FC, Hompes R, Cogswell L, Guy RJ. Double-barrelled wet colostomy formation after pelvic exenteration for locally advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. Colorectal Dis 2016; 18:O427-O431. [PMID: 27620339 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM In advanced pelvic cancer it may be necessary to perform a total pelvic exenteration. In such cases urinary tract reconstruction is usually achieved with the creation of an ileal conduit with a urinary stoma on the right side of the patient's abdomen and an end colostomy separately on the left. The potential morbidity from a second stoma may be avoided by the use of a double-barrelled wet colostomy (DBWC), as a single stoma. Another advantage is the possibility of using a vertical rectus abdominis muscle flap for perineal reconstruction. METHOD All patients undergoing formation of a DBWC were included. RESULT A DBWC was formed in 10 patients. One patient underwent formation of a double-barrelled wet ileostomy. CONCLUSIONS In this technical note we present our early experience in 11 cases and a video of DBWC formation in a male patient.
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- A L A Bloemendaal
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK.
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Urology, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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The results of a year's group discussion between 12 aides and 3 professional persons suggest the value of group techniques for increasing understanding between nursing aides and other persons and the effectiveness of Employee Supervisor Statement Study and the Patient Attitude Scale as pre-employment selective measures and for reflecting attitude changes following group educational experience.
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- Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Philadelphia, Pa
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- Talmadge Memorial Hospital, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta
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El Kafsi J, Kraus R, Guy R. A report of three cases and review of the literature on rectal disruption following abdominal seatbelt trauma. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 98:86-90. [PMID: 26741660 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2016.0050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Seatbelt associated blunt trauma to the rectum is a rare but well recognised injury. The exact mechanism of hollow visceral injury in blunt trauma is unclear. Stress and shear waves generated by abdominal compression may in part account for injury to gas containing structures. A 'seatbelt sign' (linear ecchymosis across the abdomen in the distribution of the lap belt) should raise the suspicion of hollow visceral injuries and can be more severe with disruption of the abdominal wall musculature. Three consecutive cases of rectal injury following blunt abdominal trauma, requiring emergency laparotomy and resection, are described. Lumbar spine injury occurred in one case and in the other two cases, there was injury to the iliac wing of the pelvis; all three cases sustained significant abdominal wall contusion or muscle disruption. Abdominal wall reconstruction and closure posed a particular challenge, requiring a multidisciplinary approach. The literature on this topic is reviewed and potential mechanisms of injury are discussed.
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- J El Kafsi
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , UK
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Buchs NC, Kraus R, Mortensen NJ, Cunningham C, George B, Jones O, Guy R, Ashraf S, Lindsey I, Hompes R. Endoscopically assisted extralevator abdominoperineal excision. Colorectal Dis 2015; 17:O277-80. [PMID: 26454256 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Extralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE) has been advocated to optimize clearance of lower third rectal cancers with an involved or threatened circumferential resection margin. ELAPE could reduce positive margins and specimen perforation compared with standard abdominoperineal excision. However, there can be difficulties with ELAPE, particularly in identifying the anterior plane in male patients. Usually, the dissection is performed in the prone position, which can be hazardous, particularly in obese patients in whom wound problems are commonly encountered. We describe an endoscopically assisted approach for ELAPE in the lithotomy position. METHOD Three male patients with a rectal tumour located at the anorectal junction underwent an endoscopically assisted ELAPE in the lithotomy position after preoperative radiotherapy. RESULTS All the procedures were performed successfully with operation times of 180, 390 and 420 mins. There were no instances of intra-operative perforation or other complications. One patient developed postoperative intestinal obstruction which resolved on conservative management. There were no wound complications. Histopathological examination demonstrated clear margins and intact mesorectal planes in each patient. CONCLUSION We report a good outcome in three patients after endoscopically assisted ELAPE. This approach allows the patient to be operated on in the lithotomy position giving excellent views of the anterior dissection.
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- N C Buchs
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Churchill Hospital, University Hospitals of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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James DRC, Ris F, Yeung TM, Kraus R, Buchs NC, Mortensen NJ, Hompes RJ. Fluorescence angiography in laparoscopic low rectal and anorectal anastomoses with pinpoint perfusion imaging--a critical appraisal with specific focus on leak risk reduction. Colorectal Dis 2015; 17 Suppl 3:16-21. [PMID: 26394738 DOI: 10.1111/codi.13033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 05/29/2015] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Anastomotic dehiscence is one of the most feared complications in colorectal surgery leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Progressively lower anastomoses are associated with a greater leak rate. One of the key factors is the perfusion of the bowel to be joined. Presently, surgeons rely on a variety subjective measures to determine anastomotic perfusion and mechanical integrity however these have shortcomings. The aim of this paper is to appraise the literature on the use of fluorescence angiography (FA) in laparoscopic rectal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS A Pubmed search was undertaken using terms 'fluorescence angiography' and 'rectal surgery'. The search was expanded using the related articles function. Studies were included if they used FA specifically for rectal surgery. Outcomes of interest including anastomotic leak rate, change of operative strategy and time taken for FA were recorded. RESULTS Eleven papers detailing the use of FA in rectal surgery are outlined demonstrating that this technique may change operative strategy and lead to a reduction in anastomotic leak rate. CONCLUSION In this paper, we discuss assessment of colorectal blood supply using FA and how this technique holds great potential to detect insufficiently perfused bowel. In so doing, the operator can adjust their operative strategy to mitigate these affects with the aim of reducing the complications of anastomotic leak and stenosis. However, it is highlighted that there is a clear need for randomised controlled trials in order to determine this definitively.
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- D R C James
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Visceral Surgery, Departments of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK.,Division of Visceral Surgery, Departments of Surgery, Geneva University Hospitals and Medical School, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Oxford University Hospitals NHS trust, Oxford, UK
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Angyal A, Ilyas Z, Hadadi E, Johnston J, Ariaans M, Kraus R, Wilson H, Bauer R, Rader D, Francis S, Kiss-Toth E. Does myeloid expression of TRIB1 regulate plasma lipid levels? Atherosclerosis 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2015.04.125] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Svitova AL, Krupskaya Y, Samoylova N, Kraus R, Geck J, Dunsch L, Popov AA. Magnetic moments and exchange coupling in nitride clusterfullerenes Gd(x)Sc(3-x)N@C80 (x = 1-3). Dalton Trans 2015; 43:7387-90. [PMID: 24622767 DOI: 10.1039/c3dt53367k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The magnetic properties of nitride clusterfullerenes GdxSc3-xN@C80 (x = 1-3) are studied as a function of the number of Gd atoms in the cluster. The intracluster interaction of the Gd ions in Gd2ScN@C80 and Gd3N@C80 is ferromagnetic with exchange constants of -1.2 K ± 0.1 K and -0.6 K ± 0.1 K, respectively. At 2 K, the magnetization curves exhibit noticeable deviations from the Heisenberg model pointing to a non-negligible anisotropy.
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- A L Svitova
- Leibniz-Institute for Solid State and Materials Research (IFW Dresden), D-01171 Dresden, Germany.
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Kraus R, Stahl JP, Heiss C, Horas U, Dongowski N, Schnettler R. [Fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine in children and adolescents]. Unfallchirurg 2013; 116:435-41. [PMID: 22101777 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-011-2113-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [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] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Only 1.5-2% of all fractures in children and adolescents are fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine. Treatment is most often conservative. This study compares the own experience with the recent literature. MATERIAL AND METHODS Over a 48 month period all patients with fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine, younger than 16 years were included prospectively. Of the patients 67 underwent follow-up investigations after 3-36 months. RESULTS The average age of the patients was 11.9 years. Sports (53%) and traffic (28%) accidents were most frequent. Fractures most often appeared in the mid-thoracic (47%) and thoracolumbar spine (41%). Operative treatment was performed in 9 cases (10.4%). Secondary loss of alignment was not observed neither after conservative nor operative treatment. Neurological deficits (n=2) did not completely improve. CONCLUSIONS Most fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine heal fast and without any sequelae. Unstable fractures of type B and C (exclusively occurring as a result of traffic accidents) need operative stabilization as in adults.
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- R Kraus
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Unversitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Klinikstrasse 33, 35392, Giessen, Deutschland.
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Schneidmueller D, Sander AL, Wertenbroek M, Wutzler S, Kraus R, Marzi I, Laurer H. Triplane fractures: do we need cross-sectional imaging? Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2013; 40:37-43. [PMID: 26815775 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-013-0338-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Diagnosis of Triplane fractures remains difficult in common practice. Aim of the study was the evaluation of the fracture pattern and the benefit of cross-sectional imaging in classification of Triplane-fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 27 pediatric patients treated for ankle fractures were identified from patient charts. Radiographic images of epiphyseal fractures (X-rays and additional cross-sectional imaging) were blinded evaluated by 13 observers to answer a specific questionnaire regarding type or fracture and treatment suggestion. RESULTS There were seven Triplane-I and eight Triplane-II fractures. The other physeal ankle fracture group consisted of four patients with a Twoplane-fracture, five Salter-and-Harris (SH) II, one SH-III, and two SH-IV fracture. Accuracy of classification improved considerably depending on the experience of the observer in pediatric trauma care. Surgeons specialized in pediatric trauma care classified correctly with conventional X-rays in 48.1 % of all cases presented versus 31.5 % appropriate diagnosis by younger fellows. Accuracy in exact specification of Triplane-fractures was comparable lesser in younger fellows (31.1 vs. 22 %). Cross-sectional imaging improved classification of all fractures in both groups (75.6 % specialized vs. 47.3 % non specialized). Whereas availability of cross-sectional imaging improved treatment recommendation in specialized surgeons this benefit was not detectable for the doctors without specialization. Evaluation of fracture pattern showed a relatively stereotypical fracture pattern in Triplane-II fractures, whereas Triplane-I fractures were more variable. CONCLUSION The additional information of cross-sectional imaging seems helpful for any physician in finding the right classification of a pediatric ankle fracture. However, the additive information appears especially viable for experienced surgeons to suggest the appropriate treatment.
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- D Schneidmueller
- Trauma Center Murnau, Prof.-Küntscher-Str. 8, 82418, Murnau, Germany.
- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Diaconessenhuis, Meppel, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Orthopaedic, Spine and Pediatric Trauma Surgery, Asklepios Klinik Lich, Lich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, Hospital of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany
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Kraus R. The pediatric vs. the adolescent elbow. Some insight into age-specific treatment. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2013; 40:15-22. [PMID: 26815773 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-013-0342-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2013] [Accepted: 09/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Almost 20 % of all long bone fractures in childhood and adolescents involve the elbow region. Physicians dealing with pediatric trauma cases on a regular basis must be familiar with the specific radiologic features of the elbow at every developmental stage. This includes the shape and the appearance of elbow ossification centers, and knowledge of age-specific injury patterns. In young children, lateral condyle and supracondylar fractures of the distal humerus are most common. Radial neck fractures, Monteggia's lesion and olecranon fractures appear in every age during growth. Bicondylar fractures of the distal humerus, capitellar fractures and radial head fractures almost solely occur after the tenth year. Treatment options depend on fracture type, age and demands and vary from immobilization to closed reduction and open reduction including internal fixation with different types of materials. Special circumstances to influence the treatment regimen in every single injury entity are discussed. Additionally, the most common malformations and nontraumatic diseases of the elbow region are mentioned.
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- R Kraus
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Asklepios Klinik Lich, Goethe Str. 4, 35463, Lich, Germany.
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Kraus R, Heberer J. [Informed consent consultation as a part of patient safety in pediatric traumatology]. Unfallchirurg 2013; 116:877-83. [PMID: 24013653 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-013-2443-9] [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: 11/29/2022]
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In pediatric traumatology as in any other surgical specialty, every treatment measure has to be protected by an adequate clarification. A legally effective clarification has to cover various aspects, such as diagnosis, treatment, risk and safety clarification and leads to an informed consent consultation. The contents of this informed consent discussion must be documented. The nature and extent of clarification, among other things depend on the urgency of the procedure and in an emergency it can be dispensed with in pediatric traumatology. In the case of minors the conversation must be conducted basically in the presence of both parents as they alone are legally entitled to give approval. General treatment proxies are not allowed. If it is not possible to talk to both parents the physician is allowed to trust that the parent present represents the will of the absent parent. Intervention cannot be carried out against the will of adolescents capable of self-determination even with the consent of the parents. The application of these rules is illustrated by means of practical examples.
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- R Kraus
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie, Wirbelsäulen- und Kindertraumatologie, Asklepios Klinik Lich GmbH, Goethestraße 4, 35423, Lich, Deutschland,
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Kraus R. [Treatment-related damage to the radial nerve in paediatric traumatology]. Zentralbl Chir 2013; 139:643-7. [PMID: 23907839 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1328741] [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: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Iatrogenic damage of the N. ulnaris is a known complication of treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in children. But damage to the N. radialis can also occur in the treatment of many typical fractures of the upper extremity during growth. There are no differentiated investigations on their incidence. PATIENTS AND METHODS This paper presents a prospective case collection and describes the personal experience with the occurrence and treatment of iatrogenic damage to the radial nerve during growth. RESULTS In all 9 out of 20 cases occurred in the primary care setting, a further 9 under the metal removal and 2 on the occasion of corrective surgery. 50 % occurred after treatment of forearm shaft fractures, 39 % after distal-metaphyseal radius fractures, 11 % after radial neck fractures. In 80 % of the cases the sensory terminal branch was affected, in another 15 % the motor branch and in 5 % the main trunk of the nerve. CONCLUSIONS The treatment of iatrogenic nerve damage should be cautious and restrained, spontaneous remissions, especially of pure sensory deficits, are common.
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- R Kraus
- Unfallchirurgie, Asklepios Klinik Lich, Deutschland
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Kroll T, Kraus R, Schönfelder R, Aristov VY, Molodtsova OV, Hoffmann P, Knupfer M. Transition metal phthalocyanines: Insight into the electronic structure from soft x-ray spectroscopy. J Chem Phys 2012; 137:054306. [DOI: 10.1063/1.4738754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Dupuytren's disease in childhood and adolescence is extremely rare. As in adults most patients are male. We report on a girl at the age of 7 years with a cord in the palm.
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- R Kraus
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Giessen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Giessen.
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Glawion S, Haverkort MW, Berner G, Hoinkis M, Gavrila G, Kraus R, Knupfer M, Sing M, Claessen R. Unoccupied electronic structure of TiOCl studied using x-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy. J Phys Condens Matter 2012; 24:255602. [PMID: 22647754 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/24/25/255602] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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We study the unoccupied electronic structure of the spin-1/2 quantum magnet TiOCl using x-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy (XANES) at the Ti L and O K edges. We acquire data both in total electron and fluorescence yield modes (TEY and FY, respectively). While only the latter allows us to access the unconventional low-temperature spin-Peierls (SP) phase of TiOCl, the signal is found to suffer from significant self-absorption in this case. Nevertheless, we conclude from FY data that effects of the SP distortion on the electronic structure are absent in the incommensurate intermediate phase within experimental accuracy. The similarity of room-temperature FY and TEY data, the latter not being obscured by self-absorption, allows us to use TEY spectra for comparison with simulations. These are performed by means of cluster calculations in D(4h) and D(2h) symmetries using two different codes. We extract values of the crystal-field splitting and parameterize our results using the commonly seen notation of Slater, Racah and Butler. In all cases, good agreement with published values from other studies is found.
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- S Glawion
- Experimentelle Physik 4, Universität Würzburg, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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Kraus R, Albrecht J, Schnettler R, von Pichler M. [Reconstruction of the heel in a two-year-old boy after lawn mower injury]. Z Orthop Unfall 2012; 150:177-80. [PMID: 22328200 DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1298260] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Lawn mower injuries in children usually involve the lower extremities and can lead to serious amputation injuries. Treatment should look not only at the acute reconstruction, but also on maintaining the ability to grow. We report the case of a two-year-old boy with amputation of the heel. CASE REPORT The boy was run over by a lawn mower. He suffered a complete loss of heel soft tissue, 30 % of the os calcis and the Achilles tendon. The one-stage reconstruction was performed by transplantation of an iliac crest graft, fascia lata to reconstruct the Achilles tendon and a microvascular latissimus dorsi flap. After one year, the functional and cosmetic result is excellent, the bone graft is healed completely and shows growth trends. DISCUSSION The successful treatment of such a severe amputation injury requires the interdisciplinary cooperation between paediatric traumatologists, plastic surgeons, physical therapists and orthopaedic shoemaker. The result justifies the great effort.
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- R Kraus
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Standort, Gießen.
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Kraus R, Peters F, Geck A, Lips KS, Obert M, Röder C, Schnabelrauch M, Schnettler R, Heiss C. [Adhesive strength of a β-tricalcium phosphate-enriched bone adhesive]. Z Orthop Unfall 2011; 149:271-8. [PMID: 21567362 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1270709] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND This investigation describes experimental tests of the biomechanical features of a new resorbable bone adhesive based on methacrylate-terminated oligolactides enhanced with osteoconductive β-tricalcium phosphate. MATERIAL AND METHODS 51 New Zealand white rabbits were randomised to an adhesive group (n = 29) and a control group (n = 22). An extra-articular bone cylinder was taken from the proximal tibia, two stripes of adhesive were applied and the cylinders were replanted. After 10 and 21 days, 3 and 12 months tibial specimens were harvested and the cylinder pull-out test was performed with a servo-hydraulic machine. Additionally the pull-out force was evaluated with the bone-equivalent Ebazell® after 5, 10 and 360 minutes in 14 specimens each. RESULTS Average pull-out forces in the adhesive group were 28 N after 10 days (control: 57 N), 155 N after 21 days (216 N), 184 N after 3 months (197 N) and 205 N after 12 months (185 N). Investigations with Ebazell® showed almost identical pull-out forces after 5 min, 15 min and 360 min. Adhesive forces were as high as 125 N/cm (2) of adhesive surface and more than 1200 N/g of adhesive mass. CONCLUSIONS The adhesive investigated here has a very good primary adhesive power, compared to the literature data, achieved after only 5 minutes. Even in moist surroundings the adhesive capacity remains sufficient. The adhesive has to prove its resorptive properties in further investigations and in first line its medium-term and long-lasting biocompatibility. Furthermore, biomechanical features will have to be compared to those of conventional fixation techniques.
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- R Kraus
- Die Institutsangaben sind am Ende des Beitrags gelistet.
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Szalay G, Schleicher I, Kraus R, Pavlidis T, Schnettler R. Die Versorgung der Fraktur der dorsalen Endphalanxbasis mit der Hakenplatte. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2010; 43:46-53. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1267992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Szalay G, Schleicher I, Kraus R, Stigler B, Schnettler R. [The operative treatment of the dorsal distal phalanx near to the base (osseous pull out of the extensor tendon) with extreme exposure of the hand by athletic activities - is the hook plate a option for treatment?]. Sportverletz Sportschaden 2010; 24:159-65. [PMID: 20845245 DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1245364] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIM Aim of the presented investigation was to work out the short- and mid-term outcomes after operative treatment of distal phalanx fractures near to the base of type Doyle IVb and IVc (osseous pull out of the extensor tendon) by means of a hook plate in patients with extreme exposure of the hand by athletic activities. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between February 2002 and September 2009 77 patients were treated by operation in our hospital by means of a hook plate due to a traumatic fracture of the dorsal distal phalanx near to the base of type Doyle IVb and IVc (osseous pull out of the extensor tendon) by means of a hook plate (Aerni plate/S2-Prong-Plate) of Stryker Leibinger. 64 of these 77 patients incur the fracture while exercising sport. 46 of these 64 patients were clinically and radiologically followed up within a retrospective study. To assess the therapy's outcome a specific scoring scheme containing subjective and objective parameters was elaborated in order to gain a transparent result of the treatment. RESULTS According to this scoring scheme 84.79 % of the patients reached a very good or good result. Nail growth defects by an intraoperative injury of nail matrix represents an essential complication of the presented surgical method. CONCLUSION By means of the presented method in the majority of the cases good or very good results could be achieved. That method represents a simple, safe and less complicate possibility to treat the distal phalanx fractures near to the base type IVb and IVc according to Doyle and it is considered as a useful alternative to other procedures.
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- Gabor Szalay
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg, Standort Gießen, Gießen.
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Arellano-Garcia H, Kraus R, Wozny G. Neues Prozesskonzept zur Produktion von Milchsäureethylester. CHEM-ING-TECH 2010. [DOI: 10.1002/cite.201050547] [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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Kraus R, Röder C, Perler G, Schneidmüller D, Sommerfeldt D, Wessel L, Schnettler R, Linhart W. [Do paediatric and adult surgeons follow different approaches to physeal fractures?]. Zentralbl Chir 2010; 136:164-7. [PMID: 20669098 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247359] [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: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The treatment of paediatric fractures is the concern of several different surgical specialties. There has been no scientific investigation on the different concepts of paediatric (PS) and adult surgeons (AS). METHODS 62 paediatric traumatologists were asked concerning their experience with physeal fractures of the leg, including ten cases. RESULTS Growth disturbances was estimated to be more rare by PS. On evaluation of the examples there were no significant differences in the judgement of degree and direction of the displacement. For displaced fractures, PS rather preferred closed reduction and immobilisation, whereas AS favoured osteosynthesis. DISCUSSION There were no basic differences between PS and AS in the treatment of lower limb fractures. AS tend to act more invasively. At the same time they are more concerned about growth disturbances.
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- R Kraus
- Universitätsklinik Giessen, Unfallchirurgie, Giessen, Deutschland.
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Kraus R, Pavlidis T, Dongowski N, Szalay G, Schnettler R. Children and adolescents with posttraumatic shoulder instability benefit from arthroscopic stabilization. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2010; 20:253-6. [PMID: 20383821 DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Traumatic dislocation of the shoulder in childhood is rare, accounting for only 0.01% of all injuries in this age class. However, literature does contain indications that post-traumatic instabilities and re-dislocations occur with more than average frequency in children and adolescents. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study describes the technique and results of arthroscopic stabilization of the shoulder joint before the completion of growth. Over a period of four years, seven patients were treated prior to reaching skeletal maturity. Five patients were treated by means of arthroscopically assisted labral refixation using suture anchor systems. RESULTS Arthroscopic labral refixation for post-traumatic shoulder instability could be carried out using the same surgical procedure as in adults. Clinical follow-up was undertaken after 12 to 48 (average 26) months using modified Constant-Murley and Rowe scores. Instability, re-dislocations and postoperative impairment of mobility did not occur after arthroscopic treatment, with an average Constant score of 92 points (Rowe score >95 points). CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that this technique can be used successfully in children and young people prior to skeletal maturity. Considerable experience in adult shoulder reconstruction promises excellent results in children and adolescents, too. There was no evidence of growth disturbance or biodegradation-associated problems in this group of children and adolescents. Delay of labral refixation until adulthood is therefore not indicated.
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- R Kraus
- University Hospital Giessen, Department of Trauma Surgery, Giessen, Germany.
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Ivancić I, Fuks D, Radić T, Lyons DM, Silović T, Kraus R, Precali R. Phytoplankton and bacterial alkaline phosphatase activity in the northern Adriatic Sea. Mar Environ Res 2010; 69:85-94. [PMID: 19766303 DOI: 10.1016/j.marenvres.2009.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2009] [Revised: 08/17/2009] [Accepted: 08/24/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The importance of bacterial, phytoplankton and dissolved alkaline phosphatase activity (APA) in the northern Adriatic was investigated during 2006. In surface waters total APA increased from early spring (0.07-0.08 micromol l(-1) h(-1)) to late spring (up to 4.64 micromol l(-1) h(-1)) and remained relatively high during the summer (0.46-0.71 micromol l(-1) h(-1)), due to an increase in specific phytoplankton (up to 30 nmol microg C(-1) h(-1)) and bacterial APA (up to 17.11 nmol microg C(-1) h(-1)). Activity of free enzymes was not important. During late spring and summer both communities exploited dissolved organic phosphorus although, taking into account biomass, phytoplankton activity usually dominated over bacterial activity. In autumn an extra P supply from deeper waters drastically reduced phytoplankton APA, though not bacterial APA, in upper waters. Probably in these months bacteria that were degrading phytoplankton produced organic matter were P limited. In deeper waters APA was low and mainly due to the activity of free enzymes.
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- Ingrid Ivancić
- Center for Marine Research, Ruder Bosković Institute, G. Paliaga 5, 52210 Rovinj, Croatia.
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Volegov P, Flynn M, Kraus R, Magnelind P, Matlashov A, Nath P, Owens T, Sandin H, Savukov I, Schultz L, Urbaitis A, Zotev V, Espy M. Magnetic Resonance Relaxometry at Low and Ultra low Fields. IFMBE Proc 2010; 28:82-87. [PMID: 21796269 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-12197-5_15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are ubiquitous tools in science and medicine. NMR provides powerful probes of local and macromolecular chemical structure and dynamics. Recently it has become possible and practical to perform MR at very low fields (from 1 μT to 1 mT), the so-called ultra-low field (ULF) regime. Pulsed pre-polarizing fields greatly enhance the signal strength and allow flexibility in signal acquisition sequences. Improvements in SQUID sensor technology allow ultra-sensitive detection in a pulsed field environment.In this regime the proton Larmor frequencies (1 Hz - 100 kHz) of ULF MR overlap (on a time scale of 10 μs to 100 ms) with "slow" molecular dynamic processes such as diffusion, intra-molecular motion, chemical reactions, and biological processes such as protein folding, catalysis and ligand binding. The frequency dependence of relaxation at ultra-low fields may provide a probe for biomolecular dynamics on the millisecond timescale (protein folding and aggregation, conformational motions of enzymes, binding and structural fluctuations of coupled domains in allosteric mechanisms) relevant to host-pathogen interactions, biofuels, and biomediation. Also this resonance-enhanced coupling at ULF can greatly enhance contrast in medical applications of ULF-MRI resulting in better diagnostic techniques.We have developed a number of instruments and techniques to study relaxation vs. frequency at the ULF regime. Details of the techniques and results are presented.Ultra-low field methods are already being applied at LANL in brain imaging, and detection of liquid explosives at airports. However, the potential power of ultra-low field MR remains to be fully exploited.
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- P Volegov
- Applied Modern Physics, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM USA
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Prinz K, Rapp M, Kraus R, Wessel L, Kaiser M. Dislozierte Klavikulafrakturen im Kindes- und Jugendalter: Wer profitiert von einer Operation? Z Orthop Unfall 2009; 148:60-5. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1186155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Szalay G, Meyer C, Kraus R, Heiss C, Schnettler R. Die operative Versorgung der Rhizarthrose mittels Pyrocarbonspacer als Trapeziumersatz. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2009; 41:300-5. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1238281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Wilhelm G, Kraus R, Mergler H. Herabsetzung der Strahlenbelastung bei der Röntgendiagnostik durch zusätzliche Filterung*. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1226209] [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: 10/20/2022]
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Casper H, Kraus R. Zur Frage des Wertes der Ösophaguskymographie unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Fehlerquellen in der Beurteilung. ROFO-FORTSCHR RONTG 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1226248] [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: 10/20/2022]
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König A, Roth F, Kraus R, Knupfer M. Electronic properties of potassium doped FePc from electron energy-loss spectroscopy. J Chem Phys 2009; 130:214503. [DOI: 10.1063/1.3146812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Biedl A, Kraus R. Die Anaphylaxie als Vergiftung durch Eiweißabbauprodukte. Dtsch Med Wochenschr 2009. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1128413] [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: 10/20/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fractures of the proximal tibia are infrequent during childhood and adolescence. However, intra-articular fractures, growth plate separations and metaphyseal fractures do appear. CASE REPORT An obese adolescent male suffered from consecutive bilateral fractures of the tibia within 6 months of each after minor sports trauma. On the left side, the injury presented as a epiphyseal separation of the Salter-Harris I type; on the right side, as a transitional two-plane fracture. Both injuries were treated by percutaneous screwing and healed without any signs of posttraumatic growth disorder. DISCUSSION Although proximal tibial injuries are rare, they frequently seem to appear bilaterally after inadequate trauma. A causal connection to morphological changes prior to physeal closure can be assumed.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
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Heiss C, Kraus R, Peters F, Henn W, Schnabelrauch M, Berg A, Pautzsch T, Weisser J, Schnettler R. Development of a bioresorbable self-hardening bone adhesive based on a composite consisting of polylactide methacrylates and β-tricalcium phosphate. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2008; 90:55-66. [DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Kraus R, Kaiser M. Growth disturbances of the distal tibia after physeal separation--what do we know, what do we believe we know? A review of current literature. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2008; 18:295-9. [PMID: 18825617 DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1038957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Although they are the most frequent physeal separations of the lower limb, epiphyseal separations (Salter I and II) of the distal tibia are rare injuries, peaking in adolescence. Generally they are considered lobe benign fractures with a low rate of complications. However, in the literature, concrete statements on the incidence of fracture-associated growth disturbances are infrequent and inconsistent, even contradictory. MATERIALS AND METHODS A review of textbooks, classical references and recent literature was performed to identify the available evidence on distal tibia physeal separations. RESULTS A review of the literature showed that most authors agree that conservative, nonoperative treatment is the preferred treatment. But opinions differ on almost all essential fundamentals of treatment. Neither the potential for growth-associated spontaneous correction of posttraumatic axis deviations nor the tolerable degree of axial deviations are evaluated homogenously. Opinions also vary greatly concerning the frequency of posttraumatic growth disturbances, the influence of the mechanism of injury and the amount of primary axial deviation. The most consistent statement in the literature is that poor results of both closed and open reduction lead to an increasing number of growth disturbances, which may include the assumption that not only trauma but operative procedures, too, can be the reason for restrictive physeal plate disturbances. CONCLUSIONS There are two major deficiencies in most of the reviewed literature. The first is that the numbers of cases reported in each article are low due to the rarity of the injury. The second deficiency is that many studies report "physeal injuries" but do not clearly distinguish physeal separations (Salter I and II) from epiphyseal fractures (Salter III and IV) and transitional fractures, all involving the physeal plate, but in completely different ways with completely different prognoses. A prospective multicenter study is taking place.
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Affiliation(s)
- R Kraus
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
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