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K Rücker

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PubMed1989

Factors affecting serum sialic acid levels.

Inoculation of certain immunostimulators (BCG, Freund's adjuvant) as well as several antigens or Silasorb resulted in a 2- to 3-fold increase of the serum sialic acid level in mice. In contrast, treatments causing immunosuppression, like gamma-radiation and application of cyclophosphamide, did not influence the serum sialic acid level. Furthermore, immunosuppression did not prevent the increase caused by immunostimulators. The results suggest that macrophages may be involved in regulating the serum sialic acid levels after immunostimulation.

Animals↗
PubMed1988

Tubal anastomosis using a tissue adhesive.

The success of reversal of tubal ligation depends on the site of the sterilization, the tubal length after the repair of the Fallopian tube, the experience of the surgeon and the duration of surgery. It is therefore worth searching for methods to simplify the operation and to shorten the time necessary without reducing the success rate. We developed a method using a fibrin-thrombin adhesive system in combination with Swolin's one-stitch technique for tubal anastomosis. Instead of four to eight sero-muscular sutures we placed only one or two sero-muscular sutures and then the anastomosis was secured by a drop of fibrin glue. Until now 33 women have been 'refertilized' by this technique. In the case of 28 patients, a follow-up period of at least one year was possible. Thirteen intra-uterine pregnancies were achieved, three were ectopic and one woman aborted. In the cases of isthmic/isthmic anastomosis there were four intra-uterine pregnancies in six patients. We believe this result is a very important step to shortening the time of surgery with respect to the rules of microsurgical technique.

Anastomosis, Surgical↗
PubMed1986

[Iatrogenic peripheral nerve damage and its forensic evaluation].

Iatrogenic peripheral nervous lesions represent a regrettable complication of medical therapy. Legal regulations of the GDR make it possible for the practicing physician to remain an advocate of the patient's interests. The results of an analysis of 11 years of activities in the Magdeburg County Commission of Medical Experts are presented.

Expert Testimony↗