[Comparison between urethrocystometry according to Beck-Heidenreich's perfusion method and Ulmsten/Asmussen's microtransducer method].
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M Furrer
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[Urethro-cystometry: a comparison between open-end catheters with flow and microtransducer catheters (author's transl)].
In 40 women a comparative urethrocystometric study between microtransducer catheters and open-end catheters was performed. Analysis of resting and cough urethrapressure profile concerned clinical and practical value as well as reproducibility. All of these aspects can better be achieved by microtransducer catheters compared to the open-end catheter system. Best results were obtained when measuring with microtransducers in standing position.
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[The diagnosis of urinary incontinence in gynaecology. Indications for urodynamic diagnosis and description of urodynamic diagnostic apparatus (author's transl)].
Our experience with comparative measurements using various methods of diagnosis of urinary incontinence resulted in the development of a urodynamic measurement station within the department. This station is equiped for urethrocystotonometry with microtransducers for urethrocystograms and for lateral urethrocystograms. The technological details of the apparatus are described. The greatest diagnostic value give measurements in the standing patient. The methods of measurement, the interpretation of the results and the pre-operative records of urethral pressure profiles are described. The urethrocystotonometry is especially valuable for functional diagnosis. For the morphologic evaluation and especially in view of the choice of the operative procedure a modified method of the lateral urethrocystogram is used.
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[Comparative studies between Heidenreich's simultaneous cysto-urethro-manometry and Ulmsten's microtransducer method].
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Thoracoscopic wedge resection.
Thoracoscopic surgery is decidedly expanded by the ability to perform pulmonary wedge resections of the lung by using the Endo-GIA-stapler. In addition to thoracoscopic biopsies, since July 1991 we have carried out wedge resections in 12 patients suffering from spontaneous pneumothorax (nine) or peripheral bronchial carcinoma (three). Postoperatively one air fistula persisted over 9 days. The chest tube was removed within 48 h in all other patients. There was no other major complication. The postoperative hospitalization period lasted 4.6 days (1-9 days). Operating time was 44 min (30-70 min). The benefit for the patient consists in the little-impaired breathing mechanics, the short hospital stay, and the favorable cosmetic result.
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Haemophilus influenzae infections among hospitalized adult patients.
BACKGROUND: Relatively few data are available about Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) infection among adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We studied all adult patients with Hi infection hospitalized between 1988 and 1997 at the University Hospital of Berne. Data were abstracted retrospectively from clinical charts and microbiology records using a standardized questionnaire. RESULTS: 12 invasive and 19 noninvasive Hi infections were observed during the study period. The main clinical manifestations were pneumonia (38.7%), bronchitis (29.0%) and meningitis (12.9%). Most patients (71.8%) had an underlying condition. Lethality was high (22.6%), especially in pneumonia patients (50%). The frequency of meningitis caused by Hi serotype b (Hib) seemed to decrease after 1990 when conjugated vaccines against Hib were introduced. CONCLUSION: Hi remains an important cause of lower respiratory and invasive disease associated with high lethality among polymorbid adult patients. The frequency of Hib infections may also decrease in adults due to herd immunity induced by universal vaccination of children.
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Orthotopic heart transplantation: an efficient treatment in a young boy with doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy.
We present the case of a boy who underwent orthotopic heart transplantation at the age of 14 years because of doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy 9 years after treatment of a Wilms tumor of the left kidney. Three years after heart transplantation the patient enjoys a normal daily life. Invasive studies show normal cardiac hemodynamic results and in spite of previous nephrectomy and long-term cyclosporine treatment, renal function is only slightly impaired. So far no secondary neoplasia has occurred under chronic immunosuppression.
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