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Banciu C, Aprotosoaie A, Vancea D, Taban S, Guse C, Budu O, Fabian R, Chiriac S, Căruntu F, Voicu A. A Successful Treatment of Broncho-Esophageal Fistula with Esophageal Stenting Using Direct Endoscopic Visualization. Medicina (Kaunas) 2024; 60:524. [PMID: 38674170 PMCID: PMC11052262 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60040524] [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: 02/15/2024] [Revised: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Broncho-esophageal fistula (BEF) is a severe yet relatively rare connection between the bronchus and esophagus usually caused by esophageal and pulmonary malignancies. We present a case report of a 49-year-old man diagnosed with terminal lung carcinoma who developed a BEF. The thoracic computed tomography scan detected a mass in the left bronchi that partially covers and disrupts the bronchial contour in certain regions and extends to the esophageal wall. After thoroughly evaluating alternative treatment approaches, we opt for the stenting procedure due to the advanced stage of the tumor and the significantly diminished quality of life. The treatment involves the use of a partially covered metal stent that is known to exhibit lower potential to migrate. The treatment is highly successful, resulting in a significant enhancement of the patient's quality of life, a lengthening in his survival, and the ability to pursue additional palliative treatment options. In contrast to the typical prosthesis implantation, our procedure uses a direct endoscopic visualization for the proximal deployment of a partially covered stent, offering a cost-effective and radiation-free alternative that can be particularly beneficial for BEF patients in facilities without radiology services.
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- Christian Banciu
- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.A.); (C.G.); (O.B.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.A.); (C.G.); (O.B.); (R.F.)
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- Clinic of Pneumology I, Clinical Hospital of Infectious Diseases and Pneumophysiology Dr.Victor Babeș Timișoara, 300310 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Histopathoogy, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.A.); (C.G.); (O.B.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.A.); (C.G.); (O.B.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine IV, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania; (C.B.); (A.A.); (C.G.); (O.B.); (R.F.)
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- Department of Surgery III, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department Medical Semiology II, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pharmacology—Pharmacotherapy, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Eftimie Murgu, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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Kis AM, Watz CG, Motofelea AC, Chiriac S, Poenaru M, Dehelean CA, Borza C, Ionita I. Challenges of Pharyngeal Cancer Screening in Lower-Income Countries during Economic and Social Transitions: A Population-Based Analysis. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2023; 13:2226-2237. [PMID: 37887158 PMCID: PMC10606512 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe13100157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/28/2023] Open
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Background and Objectives: The rate of head and neck cancer (HNC) is expected to increase by 30% by 2030. However, there are many similarities between the symptomatology of a benign and a malign diagnosis; thus, a protocol for conducting a full head and neck examination is of high importance since the absence of adenopathy does not exclude a malignant diagnosis and also a favorable prognosis. Material and methods: The current study presents a retrospective study on 515 adult patients who underwent a biopsy for possible head and neck tumor pathology. Results: The patients identified with cancer were older than the rest of the group, with a higher developing trend in men than in women. However, the top 10 symptomatology patterns were identical in the malign and benign groups, meaning that new HNC may be missed due to the common symptomatology between benign and malign outcomes. Conclusions: The importance of a full ear, nose, and throat (ENT) examination may be of significant relevance for a proper diagnosis that can improve the overall prognosis of a patient with cancer. The absence of routine screening tests and screening guidelines for oral and pharyngeal cancers represents a significant barrier to secondary HNC prevention.
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- Andreea M. Kis
- Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (A.M.K.); (M.P.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Physics, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq. No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of ENT, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2nd Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania; (A.M.K.); (M.P.)
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- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania;
- Department of Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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- Department of Physiopathology, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeș” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
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- Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania;
- Multidisciplinare Research Center for Malignant Hemopathies (CMCHM), “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Sq., No. 2, 300041 Timișoara, Romania
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Ionita I, Malita D, Dehelean C, Olteanu E, Marcovici I, Geamantan A, Chiriac S, Roman A, Radu D. Experimental Models for Rare Melanoma Research-The Niche That Needs to Be Addressed. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:673. [PMID: 37370604 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10060673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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Melanoma, the tumor arising from the malignant transformation of pigment-producing cells-the melanocytes-represents one of the most severe cancer types. Despite their rarity compared to cutaneous melanoma, the extracutaneous subtypes such as uveal melanoma (UM), acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), and mucosal melanoma (MM) stand out due to their increased aggressiveness and mortality rate, demanding continuous research to elucidate their specific pathological features and develop efficient therapies. Driven by the emerging progresses made in the preclinical modeling of melanoma, the current paper covers the most relevant in vitro, in vivo, and in ovo systems, providing a deeper understanding of these rare melanoma subtypes. However, the preclinical models for UM, ALM, and MM that were developed so far remain scarce, and none of them is able to completely simulate the complexity that is characteristic to these melanomas; thus, a continuous expansion of the existing library of experimental models is pivotal for driving advancements in this research field. An overview of the applicability of precision medicine in the management of rare melanoma subtypes is also provided.
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- Ioana Ionita
- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Center for Research and Innovation in Personalized Medicine of Respiratory Diseases, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Eftimie Murgu Square No. 2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Gag O, Dinu Ș, Manea H, Marcovici I, Pînzaru I, Popovici R, Crăiniceanu Z, Gyori Z, Iovănescu G, Chiriac S. UVA/UVB Irradiation Exerts a Distinct Phototoxic Effect on Human Keratinocytes Compared to Human Malignant Melanoma Cells. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:life13051144. [PMID: 37240789 DOI: 10.3390/life13051144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is responsible for the development of many skin diseases, including malignant melanoma (MM). This study assessed the phototoxic effects of UVA, and UVB radiations on healthy and pathologic skin cells by evaluating the behavior of human keratinocytes (HaCaT) and MM cells (A375) at 24 h post-irradiation. The main results showed that UVA 10 J/cm2 exerted no cytotoxicity on HaCaT and A375 cells, while UVB 0.5 J/cm2 significantly reduced cell viability and confluence, induced cell shrinkage and rounding, generated nuclear and F-actin condensation, and induced apoptosis by modulating the expressions of Bax and Bcl-2. The association of UVA 10 J/cm2 with UVB 0.5 J/cm2 (UVA/UVB) induced the highest cytotoxicity in both cell lines (viability < 40%). However, the morphological changes were different-HaCaT cells showed signs of necrosis, while in A375 nuclear polarization and expulsion from the cells were observed, features that indicate enucleation. By unraveling the impact of different UVR treatments on the behavior of normal and cancer skin cells and describing enucleation as a novel process involved in the cytotoxicity of UVA/UVB irradiation, these findings bridge the gap between the current and the future status of research in the field.
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- Otilia Gag
- Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
- Research Center for Pharmaco-Toxicological Evaluations, Faculty of Pharmacy, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, "Victor Babes" University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Eftimie Murgu Square No.2, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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Stanciugelu A, Petrică A, Chiriac S, Iurciuc M, Boruga M, Balica N, Mederle O. A rare encounter with two cases of Budd‑Chiari syndrome in the Emergency Department: A case report. Exp Ther Med 2022; 24:730. [DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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- Alexandra Stanciugelu
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Multidisciplinary Center for Research, Evaluation, Diagnosis and Therapies in Oral Medicine, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Ophthalmology, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, ‘Victor Babes’ University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 300041 Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Emergency, Emergency Clinical Municipal Hospital, 300079 Timisoara, Romania
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Véleine Y, Chiriac S, Pouzet L, Jayyosi L, Correia N, François C. [Free latissimus dorsi flap lacing and local care in two-stage scalp reconstruction]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2019; 64:380-383. [PMID: 30827572 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2019.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2018] [Accepted: 01/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Surgical treatment of large and multiple lesions of irradiated scalp may require subtotal scalp exeresis and reconstruction in two-stage free flap surgery: harvesting and placing the flap first, then scalp removing and defect covering in a second step. This strategy raises the question of how to care the flap between the two surgeries. We report an original technique of free latissimus dorsi flap lacing. A 70-year-old male, afflicted with familial cylindromatosis and treated by brachytherapy 18years ago, received a free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in two-stage surgery, allowing 25×25cm pathological scalp exeresis. During first step, suture clips were fixed in two rows around the future scalp defect, in order to be used as anchors for the flap lacing. Braided wire were chosen for a better steerability, and to prevent knots untightening. Thus, the flap were placed in "anatomical" place, next to the scalp, pending secondary procedure. This situation permitted to avoid flap or pedicle compression or plication, and to ease flap care. The wires were tighten as shoelaces, allowing them to be undone and done as desired. The two-stage free latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction of scalp large defect permitted us to assess the flap reliability before final reconstruction. The lacing solution allowed us regular local care and convenient flap handling, while favoriting its optimal placing next to its future location.
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- Y Véleine
- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France; EA 3801, université de Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France.
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Chiriac S, Dissaux C, Bruant-Rodier C, Djerada Z, Bodin F, François C. [Shift the skin paddle in an additional incision improves the result: Study of a series of 82 breast reconstructions by latissimus dorsi flap and prosthesis implantation at 10 years]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2016; 62:202-211. [PMID: 27866670 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2016.10.005] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2016] [Accepted: 10/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The position of the skin paddle on the breast area is a fundamental element for the breast reconstructions by latissimus dorsi flap and prosthesis implantation. Should, as Millard advocated, to recreate the initial defect and include it in the mastectomy scar or is it better in an additional incision as have others authors. This study compares the long-term morphological results of these two attitudes, with or without additional incision. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eighty-two breast reconstructions by latissimus dorsi flap and prosthesis implantation, with a mean follow-up of 9.5 years were scored from 1 to 5 by a panel of expert and non-expert. The patients scored also their own reconstruction. Various parameters of the reconstructed breast were thus evaluated. We compared the results, according to the positioning of the skin paddle: with additional incision (50 cases); without additional incision (32 cases). The characteristics of the mastectomy scar on the breast area, high or low, horizontal or oblique, defined 6 groups where the results of the 2 surgical options were compared. RESULTS Only the reconstructions with additional incision get significantly higher results than those without additional incision (P<0.05). This involves the two panels, in the case of high mastectomy scars. In the others cases the additional incision is not essential. CONCLUSIONS If the realization of an additional incision can be perceived like misfit on an area already "mutilated", we plead for this solution in selected cases. This provides a benefit stable in time, in terms of overall results, shape and even rendering scar.
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- S Chiriac
- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France.
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, BP 426, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, BP 426, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Laboratoire de pharmacologie, hôpital Maison Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France
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- Service de chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Civil, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, BP 426, 1, place de l'Hôpital, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Chirurgie plastique, reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France; EA 3801 université de Champagne-Ardenne, 51, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51100 Reims, France
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Chiriac S, Stanciu C, Trifan A. CORTICOSTEROID TREATMENT IN THE SETTING OF DECOMPENSATED LIVER CIRRHOSIS WITH RELATIVE ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY: A CASE REPORT AND A BRIEF REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE. Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi 2016; 120:288-92. [PMID: 27483706 DOI: pmid/27483706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Relative adrenal insufficiency (RAI) is the term used to describe inadequate production or action of glucocorticoids with respect to the severity of the illness. RAI is frequently found in critically ill patients particularly with septic complications and it is also present in both critically ill and stable patients with liver cirrhosis. In the following study a case report of a patient with decompensated cirrhosis and RAI is presented followed by a brief review of the literature. A 65-year-old male with liver cirrhosis of alcoholic etiology was admitted to hospital with bilateral leg edema, ascites, and marked weakness. At admission, his blood pressure was 82/52 mmHg and he had sinus tachycardia of 130/min. Laboratory analysis revealed hyponatremia (122 mmol/L), while ascites fluid analysis showed no infection. During the first 48 hours of hospitalization the patient remained persistently hypotensive despite adequate vascular filling and the addition of noradrenaline. A standard-dose short synacthen test was performed which revealed a poor cortisol response, which is a compatible criterion for the diagnosis of RAI. Intravenous hydrocortisone therapy was initiated, which resulted in a rapid improvement in patient's general condition, and increase in blood pressure. As the patient became hemodynamically stable without the need of noradrenaline, the hydrocortisone dose was weaned progressively, and he was discharged after 18 days of hospitalization in a stable condition.
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Bedreag O, Sandesc D, Chiriac S, Rogobete A, Cradigati A, Sarandan M, Dumache R, Nartita R, Papurica M. The Use of Circulating miRNAs as Biomarkers for Oxidative Stress in Critically Ill Polytrauma Patients. Clin Lab 2016; 62:263-74. [DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2015.150740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Bellaiche J, Correia N, Bouche Pillon Persyn MA, Chiriac S, Bodin F, François C. [Cayler syndrome: A case report and review of the literature]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2015; 61:307-10. [PMID: 26709147 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2015.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Facial asymmetries to the tears are rare. We report a pediatric original case that may fall within the framework of a Cayler syndrome. Through its clinical presentation, we will discuss differential diagnoses, associated forms, its etiology, and its management. CASE REPORT At the maternity unit, in a male infant, after vaginal delivery at term without extraction, was discovered a lack of mobility of the labial commissure on the right side, only when crying. The rest of the examination was unremarkable, except ipsilateral microtia. Genetically, karyotype was 46,XY, 22q11 without microdeletion. The head and neck MRI and echocardiogram were normal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Asymmetry with tears has been described in the literature, through association with microdeletion 22q11 syndrome. The originality of this case was the presence of an isolated muscle abnormality. Muscles affected by this syndrome are: Musculus depressor labii inferioris, the Depressor anguli oris, and Mentalis musculus. The three muscles can be affected concomitantly. Isolated involvment of the Depressor anguli oris muscle has also been described. The mechanical dysfunction can be either linked to muscle innervation agenesis or to a defect thereof. There is no specific treatment. The symptoms improve with age by decreasing the frequency of crying. However, it is important to know this pathology in order to seek an optimum balance further in search of associated abnormalities (FISH 22q11, cardiac Doppler ultrasound) but also to educate, to reassure families often worried by the situation.
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- J Bellaiche
- Chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Chirurgie pédiatrique, American Memorial Hospital, 47, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims cedex, France
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- Chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, hospice civil, chirugie B, 1, place de l'Hôpital, BP 426, 67091 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France; Chirurgie pédiatrique, American Memorial Hospital, 47, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims cedex, France; EA 3801, SFR CAP santé Reims-Amiens, université de Champagne-Ardenne, hématologie, hôpital Robert Debré, rue du Général-Koening, 51100 Reims, France.
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Caliot J, Bodin F, Chiriac S, Correia N, Poli-Mérol ML, François-Fiquet C. [Split-thickness skin graft donor site: which dressing use?]. ANN CHIR PLAST ESTH 2014; 60:140-7. [PMID: 25303937 DOI: 10.1016/j.anplas.2014.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 07/16/2014] [Accepted: 09/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The management of split-thickness skin graft donor sites is targeted towards promoting the healing process, reducing pain. This has been an inconclusive topic. The aim of this study was to list and to discuss the French practices in term of split-thickness skin graft (STSG) donor site dressing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Multicentric national study by questionnaire (Google Drive(®)) for the attention of the plastic and/or pediatric surgeons. The type of dressing used on skin and sclap and the rhythm of dressing changes were analyzed. RESULTS The study included 26 surgical centers on 40 contacted. The alginate is mainly used (Algostéril(®)) (17/26). It is left in position until healing (13/17). Five other types of dressings have been reported: paraffin gauze (3/26), lipidocolloides (1/26), Mepitel(®) (1/26), Mepilex(®) (1/26), indifferent use of gauze or alginate dressings (4/26). Twenty-two out of 26 centers make no difference in dressing choice between skin and scalp. Medical practices did not differ between adult or pediatric departments. CONCLUSION Cost-effectiveness has become an important issue in wound management, requiring judicious use. The lack of consensus regarding split-thickness skin graft donor site dressing and our clinical practices force us to reconsider the best therapeutic option. This study coupled with the analysis of the literature highlights the difficulties of the practitioner in choosing the best dressing. The alginate seems to get the preference of our practices by its ease of use, its absence of change (reduces pain by limiting manipulations) and its moderate cost.
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- J Caliot
- Structure interne de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice, pôle locomoteur, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Structure interne de chirurgie plastique reconstructrice et esthétique, chirurgie B, hôpital civil, BP 426, 67091 Strasbourg, France
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- Structure interne de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice, pôle locomoteur, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Structure interne de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice, pôle locomoteur, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Structure interne de chirurgie pédiatrique, pôle mère enfant, American Memorial Hospital, CHU de Reims, 47, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France
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- Structure interne de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice, pôle locomoteur, hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims, 45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France; Structure interne de chirurgie pédiatrique, pôle mère enfant, American Memorial Hospital, CHU de Reims, 47, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims, France.
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Caliot J, Chiriac S, Poli-Merol M, François-Fiquet C, Lefebvre F. SFCP CO-22 - Site donneur de greffe de peau mince: quel pansement utiliser? Arch Pediatr 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/s0929-693x(14)71660-4] [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: 10/25/2022]
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Chiriac S, Facca S, Diaconu M, Gouzou S, Liverneaux P. Experience of using the bioresorbable copolyester poly(DL-lactide-ε-caprolactone) nerve conduit guide Neurolac™ for nerve repair in peripheral nerve defects: report on a series of 28 lesions. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2012; 37:342-9. [PMID: 21987277 DOI: 10.1177/1753193411422685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Synthetic nerve guides are occasionally used to repair nerve defects. The aim of the present work was to analyse the results of Neurolac™ use in a series of 23 patients. We operated on 28 nerve lesions located on various sites: arm (n = 1), elbow (n = 5), forearm (n = 4), wrist (n = 2), palm (n = 5), fingers (n = 11). Defects averaged 11.03 mm and were repaired using Neurolac™. After an average of 21.9 months' follow up (3-45 months), subjective criteria (pain, cold intolerance, Quick DASH) and objective criteria (strength, Weber and Semmes-Weinstein sensitivity tests) were compared with the contralateral side. Average pain score was 2.17/10. Cold intolerance was reported in fifteen cases. Quick DASH averaged 35.37/100. Grip strength averaged 64.62% of the contralateral side. As regards sensitivity, the difference between the two sides was 18.89 on Weber's test, and 46.92 on Semmes-Weinstein. Defect size did not affect the outcomes. We observed eight complications the most serious being two fistulizations of the Neurolac™ device close to a joint and one neuroma. Neurolac™ presents some advantages (resorption, semi-permeability, emergency use, tenseless repair) like other synthetic guides used for nerve regeneration and its transparency constitutes an added benefit. However, some difficulty in its handling and its expensiveness represent real disadvantages. Our results are not in favour of its use in repairing hand nerve defects.
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- S Chiriac
- Department of Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Strasbourg, 10 avenue Baumann, Illkirch cedex, France
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Andriescu L, Dănilă R, Bădic B, Rădulescu C, Dragomir C, Tamaş C, Chiriac S, Butnariu G, Damian N, Prepeliţă G, Tuţuianu B, Manciuc C. [Necrotizing fasciitis]. Chirurgia (Bucur) 2005; 100:391-3. [PMID: 16238205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The management of a right foot necrotizing fasciitis and severe sepsis in an old diabetic patient is presented. The early and aggressive surgery, adequate antibiotherapy and correction of organic disfunction (cardio-circulatory, renal, respiratory) eliminated the vital risk and resulted in a satisfactory morpho-functional recovery of the foot.
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- Lidia Andriescu
- Spital Sf. Spiridon, Clinica II Chirurgie, Independenţei 1, Iaşi.
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Chiriac S. [The diagnostic value of crying and agitation in children]. Viata Med Rev Inf Prof Stiint Cadrelor Medii Sanit 1976; 23:4-5. [PMID: 817480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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