Biomedical subjects

H H Storch

Publications and source records attributed to H H Storch.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources

PubMed1976

[Iatrogenic foreign bodies in heart (author's transl)].

Two cases are reported of migrating Kirschner wires, which had been inserted for stabilisation of bony defects of the thoracic cage. The wires migrated in both patients to the heart and caused life threatening complications like pericardial tamponade, arrhythmias and cardiac insufficiency. Indications for removal of foreign bodies from the heart are discussed. Attention is drawn to the fact that the ends of Kirschner wires must be bent in order to prevent migration.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1976

[Treatment of postoperative sternal osteomyelitis (author's transl)].

Report on 5 cases of postoperative sternal osteomyelitis after cardiac valve replacement. In 3 cases evaluation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in probes taken of sternal wounds. Treatment of the osteomyelitis with continuous irrigation and suction supported by excochleation of the fistulae and application of pure spongiosa chips to the bone defect of the sternum. Uncomplicated postoperative course in 4 patients. In 1 patient postoperative time too short for a final decision.

Adult↗

PubMed1976

[Survival of 51cr-tagged red blood cells in patients with artificial heart valves (author's transl)].

Survival of 51Cr-tagged erythrocytes is determined in 10 patients approximately 1 week after insertion of an artificial heart valve ("early hemolysis") and in 9 patients approximately 2 years after heart valve replacement ("late hemolysis"). Red blood cell survival is found to be significantly reduced in all patients following insertion of an artificial heart valve as compared to a group of control patients. Hemolysis is significantly more pronounced in the early postoperative phase than two years postoperatively. LDH and plasma hemoglobin are relatively good indicators of hemolysis but less reliable than the determination of t/2 Cr.

Adult↗

PubMed1975

[Postoperatives acute renal failure after operations with extracorporeal circulation (author's transl)].

An acute renal failure was observed postoperatively in 3,45% of 929 patients operated with the heart lung machine during the years 1970-1972. Because of the bad results of any therapy in the case of acute postoperative renal failure, the diagnostic procedures of the preoperative renal function were intensified of the preoperative renal function were intensified in order to prevent an acute postoperative renal failure. Therefore additional measurements of the creatinine clearance and in few cases radioisotopic clearance tests were done.

Acute Kidney Injury↗

PubMed1975

[Results of electrical pacing in patients with hypertrophic obstruction cardiomyopathy (author's transl)].

In patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, left ventricular outflow gradient decreased about 56 per cent by way of electrical stimulation of the apex of the right ventricle. In 4 patients a permanent pacemaker was implanted. P-wave triggered pacemakers with electronic conduction-time of approximately 0 sec showed to be preferable. The decrease of left ventricle outflow gradient as well as of subjective complaints inclusively cerebral syncopes were remarkable.

Adult↗

PubMed1975

[Isolated rupture of the interventricular septum after blunt chest trauma (author's transl)].

The mechanism, symptoms and treatment of traumatic ventricular septal defect are discussed on the basis of an own observation. To the best of our knowledge this is the first report of a rupture of the membranous septum, involving the portion between the left ventricle and the right atrium. An attempt is made to explain the mechanism of isolated traumatic ventricular septal rupture on the basis of embryological considerations. The patient died on the 11th postoperative circulatory status and inspite rather prompt diagnosis and operative treatment.

Accidents, Occupational↗

PubMed1974