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F Moser

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Traumatic rupture of the urinary tract in a patient presenting nephrogenic diabetes insipidus associated with hydronephrosis and chronic renal failure: case report and review of the literature.

We report the case of a 34-year-old Japanese man suffering from a nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI) associated with bilateral hydronephrosis, hydroureters and enlarged trabeculated bladder without obstruction. He also presented with chronic renal failure which has rarely occurred in similar cases. The patient was admitted after a traumatic rupture of the left urinary tract which had never been described until now in NDI. He was treated successfully by transient peritoneal and vesical drainages. This paper focuses on the very rare complication of chronic renal failure secondary to hydronephrosis in cases of NDI. The literature of this association is reviewed.

Adult

[Bonded porcelain laminates--an alternative to anterior porcelain crowns].

The trend towards esthetic dentistry, which originates in the USA, has added new dimensions to the treatment of anterior teeth. One of it is the porcelain laminate technique. Using composites, extremely thin, manually prepared porcelain laminates with a thickness of 0.3 to 0.5 mm are bounded to the labial aspect of front teeth or laterals. On account of the low laminate thickness very little enamel preparation is needed. The residual enamel mass and the translucency of the ceramic material produce a natural appearance and optimal cosmetic results. This technique enables the dentist to restore the shape and color of esthetically compromised teeth.

Composite Resins

Pharmacokinetics of sufentanil in patients undergoing renal transplantation.

Renal failure and chronic haemodialysis are often associated with alterations in fluid status and plasma proteins. These changes, in turn, may result in pharmacokinetic alterations in affected patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of sufentanil in chronic renal failure patients undergoing kidney transplantation. Ten male patients were studied. Following induction of anaesthesia each patient received sufentanil 2.0 micrograms.kg-1 IV with subsequent serial plasma sampling for drug measurement from one to 360 minutes. A biexponential equation provided the best fit of the sufentanil concentration data with mean +/- SEM distribution (alpha) and elimination (beta) half-lives of 2.9 +/- 1.3 and 176 +/- 87 minutes, respectively. The mean Vc and Vd beta values were 0.15 +/- 0.05 L.kg-1 and 0.85 +/- 0.16 L.kg-1, respectively; plasma drug clearance was 11.5 +/- 3.7 ml.kg-1.min-1. Mean values for K10, K12 and K21 were 0.15 +/- 0.06.min-1, 0.4 +/- 0.14.min-1 and 0.1 +/- 0.04.min-1, respectively. With the exception of Vd beta, these pharmacokinetic values are similar to those reported in previous studies in general surgical, elderly and burn patients. The Vd beta values observed in this study may have resulted from alterations in drug distribution or elimination following revascularization of the implanted kidneys. Nevertheless, it appears that modification of sufentanil doses is unnecessary in chronic renal failure patients undergoing renal transplantation.

Adult

[EEG changes in symptomatic headache caused by bruxism].

EEG recordings were carried out on 36 patients with the verified diagnosis of bruxism and unilateral headache. Occlusal splints were applied in the long-term management of these patients. Initial EEG recordings showed pathological changes in 56% of the patients. The EEG recordings were repeated two and six weeks later in these patients and following improvement in the clinical symptomatology pathological EEG patterns were detected in only 22% of all cases. This decrease is of statistical significance.

Bruxism

Distribution of muscle activity during sleep in bruxism.

10 outpatients with bruxism were investigated by polygraphic recordings during night sleep. Electromyogram, electrooculogram and electroencephalogram derivations were used to evaluate the activities of masseter muscle and the different stages of sleep. The results of the bruxist group were compared to those of an age-matched control group. The amount and the length of pressing and grinding jaw movements were correlated with the sleep period time as well as with the different sleep stages. In comparison to the control group, a significant difference of muscle activity longer than 5 s was found, but there was no difference regarding activities of 3-5 s duration. The highest level of activity was found in sleep stage two and during awakening times. No difference was seen with regard to percentages of the sleep stages.

Adult

[Nocturnal sleep studies of bruxism].

Polygraphic recordings during two nights sleep in 7 selected outpatients prior to and following treatment of bruxism were carried out using EMG-, EEG and EOG-recordings to evaluate the activities of the masseter muscle and the different sleep stages. The results thus obtained were compared to those of an age-matched control group. Following treatment with occlusal splints the recordings were repeated eleven weeks later. The length and the amount of grinding and pressing activities were correlated with the total night sleep as well as with the different sleep stages. The highest incidence of muscle activity was found in stage two and during awakening. Furthermore muscle activities were observed immediately before the beginning of REM-sleep and in particular during the change from REM- to NREM-sleep and in sleep stage one. After treatment with occlusal splints there was a decrease of total muscle activity, thus indicating efficiency of the treatment.

Adult

[Occlusal trauma].

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Dental Occlusion, Traumatic