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J Anger

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PubMed1980

[Trans-catheter embolisation of the spleen with butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Experimental results and clinical application (author's transl)].

Partial and total trans-catheter embolisation of the spleen with butyl-2-cyanoacrylate-lipiodol in 23 dogs lead to partial necrosis and cicatrisation of the spleen after 3 to 5 weeks. The embolised vessels do not recanalise, but are by-passed by extra- and intra-splenic collaterals. In five animals there was a reduction in the number of erythrocytes; after embolisation there was increase in the number of leucocytes, whereas the thrombocytes were unchanged. The most common complication which occurred in five animals was a 1.5 to 2.5 cm. splenic abscess. The procedure was employed without success in one patient with bleeding oesophageal varices. The procedure was complicated by extensive necrosis of the gastric mucosa. Trans-catheter embolisation of the spleen has significant complications, despite strict asepsis and antibiotic cover. The main indication of the procedure is hypersplenism which cannot be treated surgically.

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The rebound effect in the treatment of complex hemangioma with interferon alpha 2A.

The authors report the case of an infant with an extensive face hemangioma with subglottic airway obstruction which had been successfully treated with interferon alpha 2A but then reoccurred with the same dimensions and airway blockage after treatment was abruptly interrupted. The authors suggest the implementation of a standard procedure for the interruption of interferon alpha 2A treatment in order to avoid this rebound effect and advise on the need for further studies to properly evaluate dosage and administration parameters for interferon alpha 2A in the treatment of difficult hemangioma.

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Use of videoscopy as an aid in the placement of tissue expanders.

In this preliminary note the authors describe a new technique consisting in the use of videoscopy as an aid in surgery for the placement of tissue expanders in a patient with sequelae due to burn scarring on the posterior thorax. The surgical steps are described, together with the technical details of the use of the videolaparoscopy equipment. The authors discuss the advantages of this new technique which permits the use of small routes of approach, perpendicular to the expansion area, thus, providing an excellent view with a minimal amount of trauma. The method prevents complications such as dehiscence with prosthesis exposure and hematomas. A precise dissection of the necessary area can be achieved by this technique, a process facilitated by the continuous expansion and bulging of the dissected area obtained by controlled injection of carbon dioxide. The disadvantages are the high cost of the procedure and the long surgical time. The authors emphasize the need for future rationalization of the indications and for an appropriate methodology for the procedure.

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