Biomedical subjects

G Kind

Publications and source records attributed to G Kind.

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PubMed1996

An evaluation of fascial staples (a new technique) in wide fascial plication during reconstructive abdominoplasty.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the fascial stapler (a new technique) in the plication of the musculoaponeurotic fascia abdominoplasty in comparison to conventional (sutured) techniques. Thirty-eight patients underwent abdominoplasty with rectus sheath plication. Patients were randomized into staple and suture groups. Similar degrees of plicationing were performed in both groups (range, 12-20 cm). Fascial repairs were evaluated postoperatively at approximately 1 month and 6 months. A small, but comparable, subclinical fascial separation was demonstrated immediately in both the stapled and sutured groups. No progression of fascial separation was observed in either group at 1 month and 4 months postoperatively. No complications attributable to the fascial closure were noted in either group. Operative time was considerably less with the stapled technique. The results, although early, suggest that the use of fascial staples for plicationing of the musculoaponeurotic fascia during abdominoplasty is comparable to conventional (sutured) techniques regarding complication rate and disruption rate, but appreciably decreases operative time.

Abdominal Muscles↗

PubMed1988

The diagnosis of osteomyelitis in patients with pressure sores.

A prospective blind trial was undertaken to assess the usefulness of commonly used tests to diagnose osteomyelitis underlying pressure sores. Sixty-one pressure sores were studied, with a histopathologic diagnosis from the ostectomy specimen being available in 52. White cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, plain pelvic x-ray, technetium-99m bone scan, computerized tomography, and Jamshidi needle bone biopsy were studied. The most useful individual test was a needle bone biopsy, with a sensitivity of 73 percent and a specificity of 96 percent. Technetium-99m bone scans and computerized tomography are not indicated in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis associated with pressure sores. Plain pelvic x-ray, white cell count, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate, with a diagnosis of osteomyelitis if any test is positive, is the most sensitive (89 percent), specific (88 percent), noninvasive workup. Jamshidi needle biopsy may be useful where these tests are negative and a clinical suspicion of osteomyelitis remains. Extent of surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy can then be rationally decided on the basis of this information.

Biopsy, Needle↗

PubMed1985

A simple, low-cost computer program for Scatchard plot analysis of binding data in steroid hormone receptor assays.

This paper presents a relatively simple computer program for Scatchard plot analysis of binding data in steroid hormone receptor determination. The program is written in BASIC and adapted to a low-cost desktop calculator. The program is designed to permit data input without demanding extensive technical knowledge of either computer systems or mathematical background of receptor binding assays.

Breast Neoplasms↗

PubMed1984

[A new LH-RIA rapid test for determining peak levels of serum LH--a methodological contribution to in-vitro fertilization].

A highly sensitive, easy to operate LH-RIA rapid test was developed by changing the incubation period and temperature and by reducing the standard curve to three measurement data, using commercially available reagents. The results obtained by means of the LH-RIA rapid test correlate most loosely with those of a conventional 5-hour LH-RIA. The new LH-RIA rapid test is ideally suited for LH peak search at short intervals for exact determination of the time of ovulation as part of in-vitro fertilisation or insemination.

Adult↗