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J Baltzer

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PubMed1989

[Clostridium infection in the puerperium following cesarean section].

Clostridium perfringens infections in the puerperal period are rare. A 22-year old patient, after caesarean section at another hospital, was admitted to our clinic showing clinical signs of haemolysis, slight uraemia, a crepitation of tissue and sonographical signs of air bubble formation in the uterus. Since clostridium perfringens infections show a high mortality rate, early operative measures under high-dose Penicillin treatment are indicated. In this case, hysterectomy and salpingectomy were performed. Both ovaries were unaffected and could be conserved. In addition, a peritoneal lavage was done. Our patient was discharged as cured after a postoperative course without any complications. There is no evidence in the literature for the efficacy of either antitoxin treatment or a high oxygen therapy.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

Pregnancy after combined pancreas-kidney transplantation.

Four successful cases of pregnancy after combined pancreas-kidney transplantation at four different centers are summarized. The techniques used for the pancreas transplantations were duct obstruction in one patient and enteric exocrine diversion in two patients; in all three patients the insulin delivery was to the systemic circulation. In one patient exocrine diversion was to the stomach and the vascular anastomosis to the splenic vessels, thus accomplishing portal insulin delivery. Immunosuppression consisted of cyclosporin and prednisolone in two patients; cyclosporin alone in one patient; and cyclosporin, azathioprine, and prednisolone in one patient. In all a cesarean section was performed, due to deteriorating renal function in two patients, a fall in fetal growth in one patient, and fear of inducing pancreas-graft pancreatitis during normal delivery in one patient. In all four women, perfect metabolic control was retained throughout the pregnancy, and despite the proximity of the pancreas graft to the growing uterus in three of the women, the pancreas grafts did not suffer any damage during the pregnancy. However, in one patient the pancreas graft was lost in acute rejection after delivery. This pancreas had functioned normally for 3 yr before this occasion. Of the offspring, one was completely normal, one had a bilateral cataract, and two were small for date. The latter two subsequently showed normal growth development. At follow-up at 3, 5, 7, and 28 mo, all kidney grafts and three of the pancreas grafts remained functional. We conclude that after combined pancreas-kidney transplantation, successful conception and pregnancy can be obtained. Despite reduced islet mass (segmental grafts), normal metabolic control can be retained throughout the pregnancy.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Adult↗
PubMed1989

[Precancerous conditions and cancer of the endometrium].

In recent years the incidence in endometrial cancer is rising. The relation of cervical to endometrial cancer has shifted to almost 1:1. The peak of age distribution is between 50 and 60 years of age. Accompanying diseases are obesity, diabetes and hypertension. The endometrial cancer has its precancerous stages. The pertinent estrogenic stimulus is probably significant for the development of precancerous lesions: adenomatous hyperplasia of the endometrium without atypias is known as an optional, that with atypia as an obligatory precancerous lesion. The range of morphologic variation extends from mature endometrial adenocarcinoma with favorable prognosis to immature neoplasias with unfavorable outcome. Besides various other parameters of neoplastic disease the depths of infiltration into the myometrium is known to be significant. The leading sign of endometrial cancer is uterine bleeding. The histological diagnosis is established by the examination of the tissue produced by curettage from the cervical canal and from the uterine cavity. A true early diagnosis--in comparison to the early detection of cervical cancer--does still not exist for endometrial cancer. Exfoliative cytology from the uterine cavity or ultrasonography does still not allow the final and definite diagnosis. Among the therapeutic alternatives abdominal hysterectomy in combination with bilateral adnexectomy plays the most important role. Depending from more specific morphologic criteria of a given case additional pelvic and paraaortic lymphnode-dissection is advised. Surgical therapy in general accounts for a 10 to 20 percent better survival. In patients who cannot surgically be treated because of the local extension of the tumor or due to a general high risk situation the primary therapy is pelvic irradiation both by packing and percutaneously. Disseminated neoplasms, adenocarcinomas in particular, respond well to large dosages of progestins, whereas combinations of cytostatics have failed to show favorable results, perhaps with the exception of those containing adriamycin. All endometrial cancer patients need special posttreatment care, because early recurrences still have a certain chance of survival when recognized and appropriately treated.

Endometrial Hyperplasia↗
PubMed1988

Comparative morphometric study on the depth of invasion in vulvar carcinoma.

Various studies assess the significance of depth of invasion as an important prognostic factor in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. However, methodologic problems exist with regard to the measurement points. While the deepest point of invasion can be measured accurately, the upper reference point is arbitrarily chosen. The goal of the present study was to identify the method of measurement and the threshold value, allowing the clearest prognostic differentiation between groups of patients with vulvar carcinoma. The study involved 124 patients treated between 1971 and 1980, who had received identical treatment (simple vulvectomy followed by local and inguinal irradiation) and identical histopathologic workup (large-scale sections). Beginning with the deepest point of tumor invasion, comparative measurement was carried out with three different points of reference: to the basement of the most superficial dermal papilla (method A), to the surface of the tumor (method B), and to the basement membrane of the deepest rete ridge (method C). The data were used to determine differences in specified end points. The results and conclusions are as follows: (1) The morphometrically determined degree of tumor invasion had prognostic significance. (2) Measurement of tumor thickness (method B) prognostically differentiates patient groups better than measurement of invasion from the most superficially lying epithelial papilla (method A), if classified into tumors up to and over 0.5 cm. (3) Patients with superficial invasive vulvar carcinomas up to 0.5 cm can be further prognostically differentiated into two groups, when measuring depth of invasion from the deepest rete ridge (method C), and classifying into tumors up to and over 0.3 cm.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Adjuvant radiotherapy in patients undergoing surgical treatment for carcinoma of the cervix.

An analysis was made of the results from operations carried out on 1092 patients with cervical cancer during a co-operative study involving four universities. Standardized surgical procedures and histological processing of the surgical specimens were employed throughout. The indication for post-operative irradiation therapy was different in the University Departments. In order to carry out a realistic comparison of the results obtained, tumour extension, histologically determined on the surgical specimen, was used as a criterion, clinical staging not being used. In cases presenting a continuous tumour growth corresponding to histological Stage Ib, the five-year survival rates achieved were 90.5% and 95.6%, respectively, for patients who had received surgical treatment only and those who had had postoperative irradiation therapy. In cases of continuous tumour growth amounting to histological Stage II, the corresponding five-year survival rates were 79.5% and 83.1%. The difference between the survival rates of patients who had had or who had not had postoperative irradiation was not statistically significant. The further proof of tumour parameters in the formation of twin pairs revealed that the prognosis of patients presenting unfavourable tumour characteristics could not be influenced by postoperative irradiation therapy.

Carcinoma↗
PubMed1987

[Value of palpation and mammography in primary breast cancer. A retrospective study 1973-1982].

The value of palpation findings and mammography in 596 patients with primary breast cancer was investigated. The most frequent symptom (86.1%) was the lump. The primary tentative diagnosis came from the patient in 63.4% of the cases, from the physician in 28.9% of the cases, and only after mammography in 7.7% of the cases. False-negative palpation findings and false-negative mammography findings were observed in 9.9% and 5.0% of cases respectively. There was a clear dependence on the tumor stage. Carcinomas that were first diagnosed by means of mammography manifested a five-year survival rate of 82.6% and a recurrence rate of 15.2%. Carcinomas that were first discovered by the patient or the physician reached a five-year survival rate of 67.7% and 70.6% respectively. Here, too, the recurrence rate was higher, at 26.2% and 22.1% respectively. The data show that the carcinomas that were first suspected mammographically were smaller and manifested lymph node metastases more rarely. In order to reduce the number of false-negative findings the physician performing a mammography or assessing X-ray films should himself submit the breast in question to a thorough palpatory examination.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

[Uterus communicans. A rare uterine malformation].

Misinterpretations of urogenital malformations are frequent despite partly intricate and costly diagnostic methods. The problems to be tackled until a correct diagnosis is eventually obtained, are demonstrated by means of a case report on a patient with uterus communicans, a rare malformation (only 31 cases have been published in the international literature to date).

Adult↗
PubMed1987

[The significance of mammographic symptoms in clinically occult findings].

The significance of various radiographic signs in 183 patients with clinically occult breast disease is described. 30.6% had a carcinoma of the breast or a carcinoma in situ. The radiological features have varying predictive values and there is variation in the incidence of lymph node metastases. It is considered useful to classify the radiological appearances under the headings of round foci, star-shaped opacities, diffuse opacities, opacities with calcification and groups of micro-calcification. Despite the early diagnosis, 24% of patients already had lymph node metastases.

Adult↗
PubMed1986

Melanoma of the vulva.

This study evaluated the prognostic value of different morphologic tumor parameters in 13 cases of malignant melanoma. Tumor thickness correlated well with survival. The prognostic index--tumor thickness multiplied by the number of mitoses per square millimeter--was useful in predicting metastasis risk.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

[Malignant melanomas of the vulva].

In 13 patients, mean age 57 (31-78) years, with malignant melanoma of the vulva, 7 of the tumors occurred on the Labia majora, 4 on the Labia minora and 2 on the clitoris. 8 cases involved nodular malignant melanomas, 2 cases each involved a superficial-spreading form and an acrolentiginous form, and one case involved a non-classifiable malignant melanoma. According to histological criteria 10 of 13 tumors showed a high risk of metastasising. At the time of diagnosis one of the patients was in stage II and one in stage III of the disease. Of the 13 patients, 6 died, as a result of the tumor, 5 within the first 2 years. The mean survival time was 15 (6-28) months. In three other cases the disease has reached an advanced stage: stage Ib, II or III. Up to now only 4 patients have remained symptom free, the symptom free interval averaging 62 (33-84) months. This investigation confirms the special characteristics of malignant melanomas of the vulva, which are the predominance of tumors having a bad prognosis and the rapidly progressing course of the disease.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

[Diagnostic conization in clinical cervix cancer].

Various methods of tissue sampling are used to verify histologically a clinical carcinoma of the cervix. The question arises whether or not diagnostic cone biopsy has any influence on the treatment and/or the clinical course of this disease. The clinical and histological data and the follow-up of 185 patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix were statistically evaluated. We found no difference between patients with or without cone biopsy in respect of complications, frequency of metastases or recurrences, and survival. However, our deliberations permit the following statement: cone biopsy is an appropriate method to diagnose cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) or microcarcinoma of the cervix and may--under certain conditions--even be the adequate therapy. However, cone biopsy lacks any advantage over other diagnostic methods if it is employed merely for the purpose of histological verification of clinical carcinoma of the cervix.

Adult↗
PubMed1985

[Initial experiences with the "Mammotest" stereotactic diagnosis system in the diagnosis of roentgenologically unclear changes in the breast].

The article reports on first experiences with the stereotactic diagnosis device "Mammotest" in the diagnosis of diseases of the breast. Preoperative stereotactic carbon marking of non-palpable changes requiring clarification via mammography was successful in 94% of the cases. With the stereotactic cytological clarification by means of Nordenström's cannula the high rate of cellular material which could not be clarified, was unsatisfactory. Stereotactic histological punch biopsy in case of unclear mammographic findings enables exact localisation of the punch and histological examination of the punch biopsy. Mammographic follow-up did not yield any false negative finding to date.

Biopsy, Needle↗
PubMed1985

[Postoperative complications following gynecologic operations in elderly females with benign and malignant changes of the genitals].

The retrospective study reported here, which covered 2116 patients operated on, indicates that postoperative complications are more likely to occur in women aged over 60 than in younger patients. There is also a connection between the patient's age and previous internal disease, the surgical approach, and the severity of the change requiring surgery. The connection between age and postoperative complications is principally explained by previous internal disease. Patients with malignant tumors are at greater risk than women with benign genital changes. Carcinoma cases apart, these patients are older and have suffered more from previous internal disease. While postoperative morbidity and mortality rates are higher among older patients, the percentage of complications occurring is so low that age does not represent a contraindication to gynecological surgery.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1985

Adjuvant radiotherapy in the surgical treatment of the carcinoma of the cervix.

Treatment results of 1,092 patients with operated cervical cancer, covered by a cooperative program including the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology of four universities, were analysed. Standardized surgical procedures and histological processing of the surgical specimens were employed throughout. The indication to postoperative radiotherapy was different in the different university departments. In order to carry out a realistic comparison of the achieved treatment results, not the clinical staging, but the tumour extension histologically determined on the surgical specimen, was taken into account. In cases presenting a continuous tumour growth corresponding to histological Stage Ib, the 5-year-survival rates achieved were 90.5% and 95.6% for patients only operated, or operated and subjected to radiation therapy, respectively. In cases of continuous tumour growth corresponding to histological Stage II, the 5-year-survival rates were 79.5% following surgery only, and 83.1% after surgery and radiation. The differences between the corresponding survival rates were not statistically significant. The further proof of tumour parameters and the formation of twin pairs, revealed that the prognosis of patients presenting unfavourable tumour criteria could not be influenced by a postoperative radiation therapy.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell↗