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S Mashimo

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[The effect of donor specific blood transfusion (DST) on graft survival--intermittent coverage of cyclophosphamide].

Donor specific blood transfusion (DST), given prior to living related kidney transplantation has resulted in significant improvement in graft survival. This improvement, however, has been accomplished with a high rate of adverse sensitization against the donor. In an attempt to reduce the incidence of sensitization, we have employed DST with intermittent coverage of cyclophosphamide. A comparative study was done between 2 methods of DST with or without the coverage of immunosuppressant for prospective kidney transplant recipients from living related donors. In addition, the beneficial effect of DST on graft survival was evaluated in our recent series of living related transplantation using cyclosporine A (CsA) as postoperative immunosuppression. Twenty-nine prospective kidney transplant patients received 200 ml of fresh whole blood 3 times at 2 week intervals from HLA one-haploidentical living related donors. The first 13 patients received DST alone, while the remaining 16 were given cyclophosphamide (CPM 1.5 mg/kg/day) for 3 days prior to each DST. In patients with CPM coverage, 6.3% (1 of 16) developed positive T-warm antibody against donor and 15% of patients (2 of 13) with DST alone developed it. Like-wise 19% (3 of 16) of the former and 38% (5 of 13) of the latter became positive B-warm crossmatch. The difference in sensitization rates between these 2 groups was not statistically significant. Nineteen patients receiving DST were compared to 21 non-DST patients in incidence of acute rejection, graft function and graft survival with the same immunosuppressive regimen, such as CsA, prednisolone, and mizoribine.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Administration, Oral↗

[Clinical effect of oxybutynin hydrochloride (1 mg/tablet)].

The clinical efficacy of oxybutynin hydrochloride was studied on 21 patients with neurogenic bladder or unstable bladder complaining of urinary frequency, urgency and urgent incontinence. Oxybutynin hydrochloride (1 mg/tablet) was administered orally for 26.7 days, on average, 3 mg per day in 3 and 6 mg per day in 18 patients and the usefulness of this drug was assessed subjectively and objectively. Of 21 patients treated, 9 had neurogenic bladder and 10 had unstable bladder. Urinary frequency was normalized in 6 out of 16 (37.5%), urgency ceased in 6 out of 17 (35.7%) and urgent incontinence disappeared in 9 out of 14 (50%) patients. The mean volume at the first desire to void and the maximum cystometric capacity increased significantly on the cystometrogram after the administration of oxybutynin hydrochloride (p less than 0.01). Furthermore, the maximum vesical pressure decreased significantly (p less than 0.05). The maximum urinary flow rate increased slightly (p less than 0.1) and the residual urine volume significantly increased (p less than 0.05) after medication, although no changes were observed in tidal voiding volume or mean urinary flow rate. Of 20 patients, 9 showed improvement globally (45%), although no subjective or objective improvement was observed in 4 (20%) patients. Marked side effects were observed in 5 cases (two of acute urinary retention, each of increased urgency, residual urine and liver dysfunction), and side effects were seen in 10 of the 21 (47.6%) patients.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Administration, Oral↗

[Clinical statistics of the bladder tumor--clinical and pathological aspects of 325 cases].

We analyzed 325 primary bladder tumor patients who were treated in our hospital during the past 15 years. There were 242 males and 83 females who were between 20 and 84 years old with an average age of 63 years old. The most frequent complaint was macroscopic hematuria in 76.9% of the patients (250/325). Cystoscopically, a single tumor was seen in 71%, the tumor was medium sized (1 to 3 cm) in 32%, and 56% were papillary tumors with a stalk. Histologically, 300 (92.3%) cases were transitional cell carcinoma. There were 42, 206 and 52 patients with grades 1, 2 and 3 transitional cell carcinoma and stage Tis, Ta, T1, T2, T3a, T3b, T2-4M1 and Tx were 2,46, 151, 30, 15, 16, 37 and 3 cases each. Transurethral resection was performed in 231 (71.1%), partial cystectomy in 6 (1.8%) and total cystectomy in 44 (12.5%) cases each.

Adenocarcinoma↗

[Clinical statistics of the bladder tumor--survival rates of 325 cases].

To study the relationship between clinical features and prognosis of the bladder tumor, 325 patients who were treated in our hospital were analyzed. The overall 5-year and 10-year actual survival rates were 65% and 51%. There was no statistical significance in the actual survival rate between the single and multiple tumor group. Although, there was a significant difference in tumor size, tumor growing type and the mode of treatment. The ten-year survival rates for grades 1, 2 and 3 cases were 76%, 57% and 18%, respectively. There was a significant difference between grades 1 and 3 (p less than 0.001) and grades 2 and 3 (p less than 0.001). The ten-year survival rates for stages Ta, T1, T2, T3a, T3b and T2-4 M1 were 79%, 68%, 43%, 0%, 19% and 5%, respectively. There was a significant difference between the Ta, 1 and T2-4 group (p less than 0.001).

Adult↗

A case of recurrent lupus nephritis after renal transplantation.

A case of recurrent lupus nephritis in an 18-year-old girl with a renal transplant is described. Serological titer of ANA and Anti-DNA were low prior to renal transplantation following pulse therapy with methylpredonisolone and high dose oral predonisolone. A living related transplantation was performed after 6 months of hemodialysis. Maintenance immunosuppressive therapy consisted of predonisolone, mizoribine and cyclophosphamide. Graft function remained stable for one and half years after transplantation. Clinical recurrence was heralded by the development of proteinuria. If the serologic activities had been analyzed, the increase in ANA and Anti-DNA titers a few months before the onset of proteinuria might have predicted a possible histopathological recurrence. Fortunately, however, despite the histological and clinical recurrence of systemic lupus erythematosus, her renal allograft has continued to function fairly well.

Adolescent↗

[Statistical analysis of urolithiasis].

During the 13 years from July, 1971 to August, 1984, 1896 patients were diagnosed as urolithiasis at our University Hospital. These cases were retrospectively analyzed. The male to female ratio was 2.4 to 1. The peak age incidence of urinary calculi occurred in the third decade. The ratio of upper urinary tract stones to lower urinary tract stones was 18 to 1. As to the laterality of the upper urinary tract stones, the ratio of left to right was 1.3 to 1. Analysis of the stone components revealed that the frequency ob calcium oxalate mixed with calcium phosphate and pure calcium oxalate was 80 percent and struvite, uric acid & cystinine were 14.1%, 2.6%, 1.6% respectively.

Adolescent↗

[Clinical studies on 179 cases of prostatic cancer].

Between 1971 and 1984, 179 patients with prostatic cancer were admitted to our Hospital. These cases were studied retrospectively. The greatest number of patients were in their seventies. The patients ranged from 55 to 90 years old with an average age of 72.4 years. The most common symptoms were dysuria, urinary retention, pollakisuria and macrohematuria. About 76% of the chief complaints were related to urinary tract obstruction. There were 64 (35.8%), 21 (11.7%), 38 (21.2%) and 56 (31.3%) cases of stage A, B, C and D, respectively. Prostatic cancer was confirmed histopathologically at transurethral resection in 146 patients, transrectal needle biopsy in 25 patients, open prostatectomy in 3 patients, autopsy in 4 patients, and cryosurgery in 1 patient. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year actual survival rates of 162 cases were 89, 70 and 55%, respectively. The 5-year actual survival rate of stage A, B, C, and D was 72, 67, 55 and 34%, respectively. The 5-year actual survival rate for the cases treated with and without anti-androgen therapy was 72% and 73% for stage A, 66% and 75% for stage B, 58% and 44% for stage C and 37% and 12% for stage D, respectively. The cases treated with anti-androgen therapy was divided into the low dose (diethylstilbestrol less than 300 mg/day or hexestrol less than 30 mg/day) and high dose (diethylstilbestrol greater than or equal to 300 mg/day or hexestrol greater than or equal to 30 mg/day) groups.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Aged↗

[A clinical study on primary renal pelvic tumors].

Sixteen cases of primary renal pelvic tumor treated at our Department between July, 1971 and June, 1984, were reviewed. The sixth decade predominated over other age groups and occupied 47.3% of all cases (average: 63.9 years). The sex ratio was 4.3:1 with male patients predominating over female patients. The incidence of the affected side was equal; 8 cases in the right and 8 cases in the left renal pelvis. The most common initial symptom was macroscopic hematuria in 13 cases (81.2%), followed by flank pain in 2 cases (12.5%). The major findings in IVP were filling defect in 11 cases (68.7%) and non-visualizing kidney in 4 cases (25.0%). Positive urinary cytology was obtained in 6 cases (49.1%) by voided urine specimen and 4 cases (50.0%) by catheterized urine specimen. Histologically, all cases were transitional cell carcinoma; 11 of them were low stage and 5 were high stage at the initial diagnosis. Nine patients(56.1%) were treated by total nephroureterectomy associated with partial cystectomy. The over all survival rate at 1,2,3,4 and 5 years was 86%, 78%, 78%, 68% and 68%, respectively, by the Kaplan-Meier method. The five year survival rate was 80% for the low stage group and 0% for the high stage group. (p less than 0.05, generalized Wilcoxon test). The five year survival rate was 83% for the low grade group and 40% for the high grade group. (p less than 0.05, Generalized Wilcoxon test) Among several factors, stage and grade of the tumor were the most influencing factors for prognosis.

Aged↗

[A clinical study on primary ureteral tumors].

Twenty-two cases of primary ureteral tumors treated at our Department between July 1971 and December 1984, were reviewed. The patients ranged from 28 to 83 years old (average 63.6 years). There were 17 males and 5 females (3.4:1). The affected side was predominantly the left (15) than the right (7). The most common site of the tumor growth was at the lower third of the ureter (14 cases, 63.6%). The most common initial symptom was macroscopic hematuria, which was seen in 17 cases (77.3%). The major finding of IVP was non-visualizing kidney in 11 cases (50.0%) and filling defect in 7 cases (31.8%). Positive urinary cytology was obtained in 9 cases (52.9%) by voided urine and 6 cases (66.6%) by catheterized urine. Total nephroureterectomy associated with partial cystectomy was performed in 14 cases (63.6%). Histologically, 19 cases were transitional cell carcinoma (86.8%). Associated growth of urothelial tumor in the bladder was found in 4 cases preoperatively and in 3 cases during the course of postoperative follow up. All of them were treated by transurethral resection. Overall survival rate at 1,2,3,4 and 5 years was 84, 71, 55, 46 and 35%, respectively, by the Kaplan-Meier method. The five year survival rate was 54% for the low stage group and 0% for the high stage group; 54% for the low grade group and 26% for the high grade group. (p value = not significant, generalized Wilcoxon test).

Adult↗

Hormone dependency of a serially transplantable human prostatic cancer (HONDA) in nude mice.

Human prostatic cancer (HONDA) serially transplanted in nude mice grew well in male mice but not at all in untreated female mice or in castrated male mice. Progressive growth in female mice was obtained by i.m. administration of 1 mg of testosterone twice a week. Estradiol inhibited the growth of the tumor in male mice to some extent; however, some growth was observed. The tumor in untreated male mice retained the histological features of poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. Tumors in castrated male mice showed reduction in size of tumor cell nests with relative overgrowth of stroma. The tumor in androgenized female mice consisted of columnar epithelial cells with large nuclei and more abundant cytoplasms and a large glandular lumen, showing histology of moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. High levels of human prostatic acid phosphatase (PAP) were detected in sera from untreated male mice. Testosterone markedly increased the content of serum PAP of androgenized female mice. Estradiol reduced the levels of PAP in sera from untreated male mice regardless of the tumor weight. High-affinity androgen receptors were present in cytosol and in nuclear extract of the tumor in untreated male mice. No measurable amount of progesterone or estrogen receptors was present in cytosol from untreated male mice.

Acid Phosphatase↗