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Quinlan MR, Costelloe J, Kelly S, Alawi M, Ahmed Z, Fennessy S, McDermott T, Egan B. Uretero-iliac artery fistula eight years after open abdominal aneurysm repair: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Journal of Clinical Urology 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/2051415816677502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- MR Quinlan
- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- The Adelaide and Meath Hospital incorporating The National Children’s Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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Jackson D, Cotter D, Newell J, O'Donohoe P, Kane F, McDermott T, Kelly S, Drumm A. Response to M Krkošek, C W Revie, B Finstad and C D Todd's comment on Jackson et al. 'Impact of Lepeophtheirus salmonis infestations on migrating Atlantic salmon, Salmo salar L., smolts at eight locations in Ireland with an analysis of lice-induced marine mortality'. J Fish Dis 2014; 37:419-421. [PMID: 24611448 PMCID: PMC4314703 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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- D Jackson
- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- School of Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Mathematics, National University of IrelandGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine InstituteGalway, Ireland
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Oon SF, Cullen IM, Moran D, Bolton EM, McDermott T, Grainger R, Lynch TH. The effect of a Rapid Access Prostate Cancer Clinic on prostate cancer patient and disease characteristics, primary treatment and surgical workload. Ir J Med Sci 2013; 183:241-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-013-0997-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 07/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Jackson D, Cotter D, Newell J, McEvoy S, O'Donohoe P, Kane F, McDermott T, Kelly S, Drumm A. Impact of Lepeophtheirus salmonis infestations on migrating Atlantic salmon , Salmo salar L., smolts at eight locations in Ireland with an analysis of lice-induced marine mortality. J Fish Dis 2013; 36:273-81. [PMID: 23298412 PMCID: PMC3593185 DOI: 10.1111/jfd.12054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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: 06/27/2012] [Revised: 10/05/2012] [Accepted: 10/17/2012] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Sea lice infestation as a source of marine mortality of outwardly migrating Atlantic salmon smolts has been investigated by treating groups of ranched salmon, prior to release, with a prophylactic sea lice treatment conferring protection from sea lice infestation. A number of studies have been carried out in Ireland using both established ranched populations and groups of hatchery reared fish imprinted for 5-8 weeks in the sites of experimental releases. In this study, data on 352 142 migrating salmon from twenty-eight releases, at eight locations along Ireland's South and West coasts covering a 9-year period (2001 to 2009) are reviewed. Both published and new data are presented including a previously unpublished time series. The results of a meta-analysis of the combined data suggest that while sea lice-induced mortality on outwardly migrating smolts can be significant, it is a minor and irregular component of marine mortality in the stocks studied and is unlikely to be a significant factor influencing conservation status of salmon stocks.
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- D Jackson
- Marine Environment and Food Safety Services, Marine Institute, Rinville, Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland.
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Thomas AZ, Casey RG, Grainger R, McDermott T, Flynn R, Thornhill JA. The forgotten ureteric JJ stent and its prevention: a prospective audit of the value of a ureteric stent logbook. Ir J Med Sci 2007; 176:117-9. [PMID: 17516130 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-007-0043-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2006] [Accepted: 04/19/2007] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Temporary ureteric stent insertion is an integral part of modern endo-urological practice. Delayed stent removal or forgotten stents are associated with increased patient morbidity and complications which are often difficult to manage. METHODS AND RESULTS We prospectively audited our ureteric stent insertion and removal logbook system to determine the value and effectiveness of our stent follow-up. Over a 1-year period, 210 ureteric stents were inserted in our urological unit. Of these, 47 (22.4%) patients were unaccounted as having their stents removed within the stent logbooks. One patient was lost to follow-up and re-presented with stent encrustation 10 months later. CONCLUSIONS Our results in this audit suggest that our system of ureteric stent follow-up is not effective. We have now introduced a new system that we feel is a safer and a satisfactory alternative to the stent logbooks. This includes a patient education leaflet and removal date scheduling prior to discharge from hospital.
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- A Z Thomas
- Department of Urology, The Adelaide & Meath Hospital Incorporating the National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Republic of Ireland.
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Quinlan M, Casey R, Flynn R, Grainger R, McDermott T, Thornhill J. MP-10.07. Urology 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2006.08.365] [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: 10/24/2022]
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Butler MR, Power RE, Thornhill JA, Ahmad I, McLornan I, McDermott T, Grainger R. An audit of 2273 ureteroscopies--a focus on intra-operative complications to justify proactive management of ureteric calculi. Surgeon 2005; 2:42-6. [PMID: 15570806 DOI: 10.1016/s1479-666x(04)80137-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND At the national Stone Centre we have adopted a proactive management approach involving early ureteroscopy for ureteric calculi. As the efficacy of ureteroscopy is known this study focuses on the low intra-operative complication rate as justification for a proactive management protocol. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective study (1987-1997) identified 1936 patients undergoing 2273 ureteroscopies. A database was created from inpatient hospital records. The male to female ratio was 3 to 1, age range was 25 to 84 years. RESULTS Twenty-three patients (1%) had an intra-operative complication during ureteroscopy. Immediate ureteric JJ stenting was performed in 16 cases with ureteric injury. Two cases underwent percutaneous drainage and delayed antegrade ureteric stenting, ureteroscopy was terminated because of poor visibility. Five patients (0.22%) underwent open surgery for: ureteric perforation (n = 2); Dormia basket ureteric avulsion (n = 1); impacted Dormia basket and stone (n = 1); and impacted balloon dilator and stone (n = l). Ureteroscopic complications were not related to the level of ureteric calculus. CONCLUSION A protocol of proactive management of ureteric calculi facilitates rapid turnover of large patient numbers. This approach is supported by the low intra-operative complication rate, most of which can be managed by further endoscopic procedures. In the event of corrective open surgery a favourable outcome has resulted.
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- M R Butler
- Department of Urology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital Dublin, incorporating The National Children's Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland.
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Browne RFJ, Jeffers M, McDermott T, Grainger R, Mulvin D, Gibney RG, Torreggiani WC. Technical report. Intra-operative ultrasound-guided needle localization for impalpable testicular lesions. Clin Radiol 2003; 58:566-9. [PMID: 12834642 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(03)00145-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIMS To describe a new technique of intra-operative ultrasound-guided needle localization of impalpable intratesticular lesions. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three patients with impalpable testicular lesions identified on ultrasound underwent needle localization under ultrasound guidance. The procedure was performed in the operating theatre under general anaesthetic using a 7.5-8 MHz linear array probe and a portable ultrasound machine. Under direct guidance, a 21 G needle was placed through the centre of the lesion allowing resection and immediate frozen section analysis. RESULTS In two patients malignancy was confirmed and an orchidectomy was performed. In one patient a benign lesion was detected obviating the need for orchidectomy. CONCLUSION Patients presenting with impalpable testicular lesions can pose a diagnostic dilemma and orchidectomy is often performed. We describe an ultrasound-guided intra-operative localization technique enabling direct pathological examination so surgical approach can be re-evaluated in the presence of a benign lesion. This is particularly important in the case of a solitary testicle in order to preserve testicular function.
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- R F J Browne
- Department of Radiology, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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Jamai L, Sendide K, Ettayebi K, Errachidi F, Hamdouni-Alami O, Tahri-Jouti MA, McDermott T, Ettayebi M. Physiological difference during ethanol fermentation between calcium alginate-immobilized Candida tropicalis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. FEMS Microbiol Lett 2001; 204:375-9. [PMID: 11731151 DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2001.tb10913.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Calcium alginate-immobilized Candida tropicalis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are compared for glucose fermentation. Immobilized C. tropicalis cells showed a slight morphological alteration during ethanol production at 40 degrees C, but their fermentation capacity was reduced by 25%. Under immobilization conditions, the two species demonstrated two different mathematical patterns when the relationship between growth rate, respiration rate, and ethanol tolerance was assessed. The interspecific difference in behavior of immobilized yeast cells is mainly due to their natural metabolic preference. The production of CO(2) by calcium alginate-immobilized C. tropicalis, as well as the lower supply of oxygen to the cells, are the major factors that reduce ethanol production.
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- L Jamai
- Biotechnology Unit, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah, Atlas, Fes, Morocco
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Rice G, Stedman K, Snyder J, Wiedenheft B, Willits D, Brumfield S, McDermott T, Young MJ. Viruses from extreme thermal environments. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2001; 98:13341-5. [PMID: 11606757 PMCID: PMC60872 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.231170198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 151] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Viruses of extreme thermophiles are of great interest because they serve as model systems for understanding the biochemistry and molecular biology required for life at high temperatures. In this work, we report the discovery, isolation, and preliminary characterization of viruses and virus-like particles from extreme thermal acidic environments (70-92 degrees C, pH 1.0-4.5) found in Yellowstone National Park. Six unique particle morphologies were found in Sulfolobus enrichment cultures. Three of the particle morphologies are similar to viruses previously isolated from Sulfolobus species from Iceland and/or Japan. Sequence analysis of their viral genomes suggests that they are related to the Icelandic and Japanese isolates. In addition, three virus particle morphologies that had not been previously observed from thermal environments were found. These viruses appear to be completely novel in nature.
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- G Rice
- Thermal Biology Institute and Department of Microbiology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717, USA
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Kloser AW, Reading JT, McDermott T, Stidham R, Misra R. Intragenic suppressors of an OmpF assembly mutant and assessment of the roles of various OmpF residues in assembly through informational suppressors. J Bacteriol 2001; 183:264-9. [PMID: 11114925 PMCID: PMC94874 DOI: 10.1128/jb.183.1.264-269.2001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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We employed two separate genetic approaches to examine the roles of various OmpF residues in assembly. In one approach, intragenic suppressors of a temperature-sensitive OmpF assembly mutant carrying a W214E substitution were sought at 42 degrees C, or at 37 degrees C in a genetic background lacking the periplasmic folding factor SurA. In the majority of cases (58 out of 61 revertants), the suppressors mapped either at the original site (position 214) or two residues downstream from it. In the remaining three revertants that were obtained in a surA background, an alteration of N230Y was located 16 residues away from the original site. The N230Y suppressor also corrected OmpF315 assembly at 42 degrees C in a surA(+) background, indicating that the two different physiological environments imposed similar assembly constraints. The specificity of N230Y was tested against five different residues at position 214 of mature OmpF. Clear specificity was displayed, with maximum suppression observed for the original substitution at position 214 (E214) against which the N230Y suppressor was isolated, and no negative effect on OmpF assembly was noted when the wild-type W214 residue was present. The mechanism of suppression may involve compensation for a specific conformational defect. The second approach involved the application of informational suppressors (Su-tRNA) in combination with ompF amber mutations to generate variant OmpF proteins. In this approach we targeted the Y40, Q66, W214, and Y231 residues of mature OmpF and replaced them with S, Q, L, and Y through the action of Su-tRNAs. Thus, a total of 16 variant OmpF proteins were generated, of which three were identical to the parental protein, and two variants carrying W214Q and Y231Q substitutions were similar to assembly-defective proteins isolated previously (R. Misra, J. Bacteriol. 175:5049-5056, 1993). The results obtained from these analyses provided useful information regarding the compatibility of various alterations in OmpF assembly.
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- A W Kloser
- Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona 85287, USA
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Skapek SX, Jansen D, Wei TF, McDermott T, Huang W, Olson EN, Lee EY. Cloning and characterization of a novel Kruppel-associated box family transcriptional repressor that interacts with the retinoblastoma gene product, RB. J Biol Chem 2000; 275:7212-23. [PMID: 10702291 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.275.10.7212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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The retinoblastoma gene product, RB, seems to function as a key tumor suppressor by repressing the expression of genes activated by members of the E2F family of transcription factors. In order to accomplish this, RB has been proposed to interact with a transcriptional repressor. However, no genuine transcriptional repressors have been identified by virtue of interaction with RB. By using the yeast two-hybrid system, we have identified a novel member of a known family of transcriptional repressors that contain zinc fingers of the Kruppel type and a portable transcriptional repressor motif known as the Kruppel-associated box (KRAB). The mouse and human forms of the novel RB-associated KRAB protein (RBaK) are widely expressed. The amino acid motif that links the KRAB domain and zinc fingers appears to be required for interaction with RB in vitro. Human RBaK ectopically expressed in fibroblasts is an 80-kDa protein that is localized to the nucleus. The expression of either RB or RBaK in 10T1/2 fibroblasts represses the activation of an E2F-dependent promoter and decreases DNA synthesis to a similar degree. However, a mutant form of RBaK that cannot interact with RB in vitro is unable to prevent DNA synthesis. We present a model in which RB physically interacts with the novel transcriptional repressor RBaK to repress E2F-dependent genes and prevent DNA synthesis.
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- S X Skapek
- Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas 78245, USA
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Hsu L, McDermott T, Brown L, Aguayo SM. Transgenic HbS mouse neutrophils in increased susceptibility to acute lung injury: implications for sickle acute chest syndrome. Chest 1999; 116:92S. [PMID: 10424612 DOI: 10.1378/chest.116.suppl_1.92s] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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- L Hsu
- Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center and Emory University, GA, USA
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McDermott T. Optimising the medical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Br J Clin Pract 1997; 51:116-8. [PMID: 9158256] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The ageing population is presenting an increasing demand on future healthcare services. In males, prostatic disease is one of the commonest disorders contributing to this. Alternatives to surgical intervention have to be considered as the preferred option for individuals and whether this be a therapeutic or a financial option to be taken. Two major medical alternatives are alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. The results of such treatment can be very beneficial in selected groups of patients. Side-effects with improved drugs electivity are reducing. Overall, while surgery still holds the gold standard, medical therapy has a significant role in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Cost analysis may be a factor in deciding which treatment to have.
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- T McDermott
- Department of Urology, Meath Hospital, Dublin, Eire
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Adeyoju AB, Thornhill J, Lynch T, Grainger R, McDermott T, Butler MR. The fate of the defunctioned bladder following supravesical urinary diversion. Br J Urol 1996; 78:80-3. [PMID: 8795405 DOI: 10.1046/j.1464-410x.1996.05615.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the nature, incidence and severity of bladder complications after supravesical urinary diversion without cystectomy and to identify preventative risk factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective study of the last 25 years identified 35 patients who had supravesical urinary diversion without concomitant cystectomy (33 ileal loop diversions and two cutaneous ureterostomies). Urinary diversion was performed for a variety of lower urinary tract pathologies. Patients with urinary tract neoplasia were excluded. There were 15 males (mean age 41 years, range 13-72) and 20 females (mean age 49 years, range 15-81) with a mean follow-up of 5.2 years (range 1-25). RESULTS There were bladder complications in 10 patients (28%) including pyocystis (one mild and two severe), haemorrhage (two mild and one severe) and pain/spasm (four mild and three severe). Patients with interstitial cystitis, bladder outflow obstruction and/or a vesical fistula appeared to have a higher risk of complications. Four patients required cystectomy to treat severe symptoms while the remaining six achieved control of symptoms with no surgery. No patient developed carcinoma during the follow-up. CONCLUSION We recommend that cystectomy is considered at the time of supravesical urinary diversion, particularly in patients with interstitial cystitis, bladder outflow obstruction or a chronically infected bladder and especially in those with a vesical fistula.
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- A B Adeyoju
- Department of Urology, Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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Hyde DM, King TE, McDermott T, Waldron JA, Colby TV, Thurlbeck WM, Flint WM, Ackerson L, Cherniack RM. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Quantitative assessment of lung pathology. Comparison of a semiquantitative and a morphometric histopathologic scoring system. Am Rev Respir Dis 1992; 146:1042-7. [PMID: 1416394 DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm/146.4.1042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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The objective of this study was to determine the accuracy of a semiquantitative method of assessing the relative degree of cellularity and fibrosis compared with a morphometric analysis of specific histopathologic features in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Morphometric analysis was performed on biopsy tissue from 20 patients. Morphometry showed that approximately 70% of parenchymal tissue was abnormal: 35% cellular consolidation and fibrosis, 20% honeycomb changes, 10% thick alveolar septa, and 5% small airways within abnormal parenchymal tissue. The prominent components of the abnormal parenchymal tissue were extracellular fibers, an abundance of interstitial cells, and epithelial cell hyperplasia. Correlation between four groupings of pathologic features, identified by a semiquantitative analysis, and each of the components of the parenchymal lesions showed significant correlations between (1) the fibrotic or reparative factor (alveolar wall metaplasia, fibrosis, honeycombing, and smooth muscle and vascular changes) and components of honeycomb lesions (extracellular fibers, interstitial cells, and epithelial injury and repair), and (2) the inflammatory and exudative factor and extracellular fibers in the lesions. These results support that the scoring system used by the pathology panel provides an accurate assessment of pathologic features useful in the assessment of the extent and severity of the histopathologic lesions of IPF.
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- D M Hyde
- Department of Medicine and Pathology, National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 80206
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See WA, Xia Q, McDermott T, Williams RD. Regional chemotherapy using continuous intravesical infusion doxorubicin for the treatment of muscle invasive transitional cell bladder carcinoma in a rat model. J Urol 1991; 146:1147-52. [PMID: 1895443 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(17)38028-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Previously established animal models of invasive transitional cell bladder carcinoma and continuous infusion intravesical drug delivery were combined to evaluate the urothelial toxicity and antineoplastic efficacy of continuous intravesical infusion doxorubicin (DOX). Dose-response toxicity experiments studied histologic changes in the rat urinary bladder following urothelial exposure to three different urinary levels of DOX, as a function of the duration of drug infusion. Systemic and local drug absorption, as measured by DOX levels in serum, bladder, retroperitoneal lymph nodes, and liver, was measured at intervals during drug administration. In vitro chemosensitivity assays were used to determine tumor sensitivity to DOX. Treatment studies evaluated the impact of 14-day continuous infusion DOX beginning seven days following tumor implantation. No histologically discernable changes in the normal urothelium were noted in bladders of animals receiving continuous intravesicle DOX at mean urinary concentrations of 0.05 micrograms./ml. (n = 5), 0.56 micrograms./ml. (n = 10), and 5.69 micrograms./ml. (n = 10) for periods of up to 14 days. Serum drug concentrations demonstrated a non-significant upward trend following the start of therapy. Significant increases in tissue DOX levels were noted in the bladder and retroperitoneal lymph nodes on chemotherapy days 7 and 14. Mean tissue DOX concentrations in both the bladder and lymph nodes were greater than the IC50 observed in the in vitro sensitivity assay. DOX-treated tumor-bearing animals (n = 17) had a mean tumor volume (+/- standard deviation) of 0.65 gm. +/- 0.52 gm. compared to an average tumor volume of 1.20 gm. +/- 0.66 gm. in the control group (n = 18) (p = 0.0112). Continuous infusion intraluminal chemotherapy demonstrated a clear cytoreductive effect with minimal local toxicity in this model. Drug tissue levels were observed in regional lymphatic drainage fields as well as the bladder wall. Further study to evaluate this approach as a bladder-sparing alternative to muscle invasive disease is warranted.
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- W A See
- Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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We describe a self-contained system for the continuous infusion of drugs into the rat urinary bladder. A reversible model of hydronephrosis is used to prepare one renal unit for nephrostomy tube placement. An 0.8 mm. silastic nephrostomy tube is introduced into the hydronephrotic kidney via a 16 gauge angiocath. The nephrostomy tube is then connected to an Alzet mini osmotic pump which is implanted in a subcutaneous location. The ability of this system to deliver a continuous dose of a test agent into the bladder was evaluated. Pumps were filled with a 1% solution of methylene blue in phosphate buffered saline. Following pump implantation, urinary samples were collected on a daily basis and subsequently analyzed for their concentration of methylene blue. At the completion of the experiment, specimens of the kidney, ureter, and bladder were histologically examined. Results demonstrated an average of 102% recovery of the theoretically delivered dose over a 14-day period. Renal histology demonstrated chronic inflammatory changes at the site of nephrostomy tube placement. No upper or lower tract urothelial changes were identified. This model provides a system for the continuous delivery of drugs in the rat urinary tract and results in no histological alteration to the lower urinary tract.
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- W A See
- Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City
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Curilović Z, Lutz F, McDermott T, Lufi A. [2 Years' clinical experience with reinforced plastic bridges]. SSO Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnheilkd 1982; 92:639-49. [PMID: 6750785] [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: 01/21/2023]
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McDermott T, Lutz F, Lufi A, Schmid U, Mühlemann HR. Quantitative evaluation of in vivo occlusal wear of acrylic resin bridges and wear resistance of three different materials-results after 6 months. SSO Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnheilkd 1981; 91:1001-1024. [PMID: 6947411] [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: 05/21/2023]
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Schneider P, Lutz F, Schmidt D, McDermott T, Mühlemann HR. [Testing of removable acrylic resin constructions]. SSO Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnheilkd 1978; 88:1285-97. [PMID: 283550] [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: 12/14/2022]
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Lutz F, McDermott T, Lüscher B, Mühlemann HR. Marginal adaptation and microleakage of thixotropic and injection-capsule composites, an in vitro study. SSO Schweiz Monatsschr Zahnheilkd 1978; 88:603-12. [PMID: 274818] [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: 12/14/2022]
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The marginal integrity of MOD adhesive restorations of a thixotropic test composite (ZKP-A-5) and of two injection-capsule composites (Concise -capsule composite and Compocap-S) was examined. Dy penetration tests measured microleakage and scanning electron microscope evaluated marginal adaptation. The test restorations showed no improved micromorphological marginal adaptation when compared to those of a standard paste-paste composite (Concise). Compocap-S demonstrated better prevention of microleakage than did the other test preparations. The marginal quality of these thixotropic and injection-capsule composite restorations was improved from 34% to 52% with utilization of a sealer application (ZKP-A-2), (Concise-Enamel Bond). The application of a sealer prior to insertion of thixotropic and injection-capsule composites is, therefore, definitely indicated when these materials are used. The resultant restorations obtained with these test materials plus sealer correspond qualitatively to those of standard composites Concise or Adaptic [6,7]. The newly developed, complete composite systems (Nimetic, GC's Epolite 100/Epobond) demonstrated in comparison to Concise and Adaptic [6,7] inferior results.
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Lüescher B, Lutz F, McDermott T, Mühlemann HR. The prevention of microleakage and achievement of optimal marginal adaptation. J Prev Dent 1977; 4:16-21. [PMID: 275480] [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: 12/14/2022]
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