PubMed Health⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

J Grups

Publications and source records attributed to J Grups.

4 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1985

[Transurethral punch resection of the prostate (cold punch). Results and complications].

In 1965 the cold punch technique of transurethral prostatic resection was introduced in Germany. The principal differences between the electroresectoscope and the punch resectoscope are explained. This report on the results and complications of cold punch resection of the prostate is based on 3030 patients who were operated upon by this technique. The average age was 71,6 years. 8,2% of the patients were 80 years or older. In 33,6% the operative risk was increased. Intraoperative, early and late complications of the procedure are reported. The mortality of 1,4% over the entire 20 year period was decreased to 0,65% for the last 10 years.

Aged↗
PubMed1985

[Complications of radical prostatectomy].

Between 1969 and 1984 a radical prostatectomy was performed in 175 patients for localized carcinoma of the prostate. This corresponds to a percentage of 18,2% of 962 patients with cancer of the prostate admitted to this hospital during the same period of time. The intra- and postoperative complications following radical prostatectomy in this series of 175 patients are analyzed. In 144 patients a retropubic prostatectomy was performed, whereas in 31 patients the perineal approach was utilized. There was a mortality rate of 1.1% (2 patients). Rectal injuries in 7 patients and ureteral transsection in 2 patients accounted for intraoperative complications. In the early postoperative period non-fatal pulmonary embolism occurred in 4 and myocardial infarction in 3 patients. In 3 cases (1,7%) a transitory hemodialysis became necessary because of renal insufficiency. Lymphoceles had to be treated in 22 patients (12,6%) and hematomas in 9 patients (5,1%). Persistent total urinary incontinence was observed in 8 patients (5%) and stress incontinence of varying degree in 25% of cases. The causes of these complications are analyzed and possible ways of preventing and treating them are discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1981

[Gastrointestinal hemorrhage].

More than 90% of all acute gastrointestinal bleeding is localized in the upper gastrointestinal tract. Manifestation of bleeding elucidates a life-threatening situation. An immediate planned approach with rapid resuscitation from shock, localization of the source of bleeding, estimation of the intensity of bleeding, and local control is necessary. The outcome is influenced more by patient factors and type of bleeding than by therapy. If local control of the source of bleeding is not feasible, a definitive procedure must be employed rapidly.

Emergencies↗