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V Iu Sel'chuk

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[Low molecular-weight heparin (clexane) in the prevention of thrombotic events in patients with malignancies].

The basic links of the hemostatic system and the markers of intravascular thrombogenesis were studied, by using an automatic STA Compact analyzer in 80 patients with locomotor tumors. The patients were divided into 2 groups: 1) 50 patients received clexane, 40 mg, 12 hours before and within 7-18 days after surgery (a study group); 2) 30 patients underwent only nonspecific prevention of thrombotic events (a control group). Postoperatively, hypercoagulation was shown to persist long (up to 18 days) in patients with locomotor tumors. Clexane used in the pre- and postoperative periods within 18-20 days was effective in reducing the rate of intravascular blood coagulation, preventing thrombotic events, and failing to cause hemorrhages.

Enoxaparin↗

[Identification of the hereditary variants of skin melanoma].

The identification of hereditary variants of cutaneous melanoma and analysis of the role of hereditary factors and syndromes predisposing to cutaneous melanoma were carried out. The involvement of individual nevus phenotypes in the development of this disease was determined. Based on a survey of recent molecular biological data and our studies, the etiological and genetic heterogeneity of cutaneous melanoma is reported. In relatives of patients with cutaneous melanoma and persons with multiple pigmented nevi, the malignant tumors proved to be differentiated in the direction of the neural crist tissues and/or derivatives of cutaneous mesenchyma. Based on the evidence obtained, the approaches have been developed to formation of risk groups for the purpose of early diagnostics of cutaneous melanoma.

Diagnosis, Differential↗

[Surgical treatment of multiple primary neoplasms].

Comparison of two groups of patients with polyneoplasia was carried out: in group 1 surgeries were performed simultaneously, in group 2--at different time. Choice of surgical technique seems to depend on the time between detection of the tumors. When polyneoplasias were revealed at the same time, surgeries were performed simultaneously. These operations were conducted more often when the tumors were localized in organs accessible by one surgical approach. When multiple synchronous tumors located in various anatomic regions consecutive operations were performed more often. The stage of the tumor does not influence the choice of time of operation for the first and second tumor. Simultaneous operations are preferable for young patients without concomitant diseases.

Abdominal Neoplasms↗

[Hereditary cancer: identification, genetic heterogeneity, medico-genetic consult].

The paper deals with a role of inherited factors responsible for the occurrence of malignant tumors. Inherited types of cancer are shown to occur virtually at its sites and averaged 5-15%. Formalized criteria for identifying inherited cancer diseases and their etiological and genetic heterogeneity are presented. A role of genes that genetically predispose to particular forms of cancer is shown, which allows for early (preclinical) diagnosis and prevention of cancer diseases.

Genetic Counseling↗

[Current principles of diagnosis and surgical treatment of non-organ retroperitoneal tumors].

The data on surgical treatment of 455 patients operated on for primary and recurrent non-organ retroperitoneal tumors (NRT) are discussed. 64.2% of tumors were resected; postoperative lethality was 8.2%. Particular emphasis is placed on the complex nature of diagnosis and an algorithm of examination is suggested. The sequence of main procedures and stages are described; 43% of radical procedures were performed in combination with one another. NRTs tended to relapse and malignant tumors recurred most frequently within the first 18 months. In the course of 182 operations, 54.4% of NRTs were resected: postoperative lethality was 11.1%. The end results were determined by a number of factors, primarily, nature of tumor (benign or malignant), tumor process (primary or recurrent), tumor size and histological pattern. Because of the poor end results, surgical procedures should be improved and their range should be extended.

Algorithms↗

[Submerged esophago-intestinal anastomosis in surgical treatment of gastric cancer].

The short-term results of 1,605 gastrectomies performed for stomach cancer, using different types of esophagoenterostomy, are discussed. Anastomotic leakage is the main criterion for a choice of the most optimal procedure of forming an anastomosis. The contribution of the first and second rows of sutures to leakage is evaluated. An analysis of data on anastomotic leakage incidence points to the advantages offered by application of submerged esophagus-related anastomosis. A new modification of procedure of formation of muffle-type of esophagoenterostomy is presented. Leakage was registered in 1.3% which was due to technical errors during surgery. The non-reflux properties of the anastomosis are emphasized, with particular emphasis on its reliability, good functional characteristics, simplicity and wide range of application. The clinical applications are described.

Anastomosis, Surgical↗

[Restriction polymorphism of the proto-oncogene c-Ha-ras-1 in patients with multiple primary malignant neoplasms and non-small-cell lung cancer].

Restriction fragment length polymorphism in the human c-Ha-ras-1 locus, associated with a minisatellite sequence, was examined in 45 multiple primary cancer (MPC) patients, 56 patients with squamous cell lung cancer (SCLC), 21 patients with lung adenocarcinoma (LAC), and 53 individuals having no oncopathology. Southern analysis of cellular DNA revealed the presence of 4 common alleles (with collective allele frequency close to 94% in the control group) and a set of rare alleles. Allele a3, (2.1 kb in size under MspI/HpaII digestion) was shown to be more frequent in the MPC than in the control group. The same tendency was observed in the patients with highly differentiated cell lung cancer. An increased frequency of the a4 allele (2.5 kb under MspI/HpaII digestion) was observed in the patients with adenocarcinomas as well as in the patients with metastases and low levels of tumor tissue differentiation. The elevated frequencies of a3 in the MPC group and of a4 in the LAC patients did not correlate with increased risk of the cancers mentioned above but was associated with type of tumor progression. Previously, it was reported that the mini-satellite sequence within the c-Ha-ras-1 locus possesses enhancer activity. Our data indirectly confirm the hypothesis that the efficiency of minisatellite modulator activity is associated with fragment size.

Adenocarcinoma↗

[Genetic analysis of predisposition to cancer of the stomach].

The results of a complex family and population epidemiologic study of gastric cancer pointed to inheritance as an important factor of the incidence of this disease. However, there may be different combinations of genetic factors, on the one hand, and genetic and environmental ones, on the other, versus age and sex. This should be considered in conducting screening for families at genetic risk for stomach cancer and taking measures aimed at eliminating carcinogenic factors which increase the likelihood of familial cancer incidence. Such considerations should contribute to a certain degree to early diagnosis and prevention of the disease.

Adult↗

[Multiple primary cancer of the gastro-intestinal tract].

Peculiarities of the clinical course of primary multiple malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are discussed. Out of 25 cases of synchronous gastrointestinal malignancies, both stomach and large bowel tumors were found in 10 patients and simultaneous neoplasms in different segments of the large bowel--in 15. In the latter group, radical surgery was performed in 13 patients. Out of 54 cases of metachronous cancer, 28 revealed combinations of stomach and large bowel tumors, while in 26 cases metachronous tumors appeared in succession in different segments of the large bowel. Synchronous single and multiple polyps of the large bowel were detected in 19 out of 54 patients. Radical surgery was carried out in 33 and palliative surgery--in 6 patients.

Colonic Neoplasms↗

[Analysis of the genetic predisposition to cancer in families of patients with multiple primary malignant neoplasms].

Clinical-genetic examination of 305 patients with multiple primary tumors aimed at determining the rate of genetic burden to their development and community of joint accumulation of tumors in families of these patients has revealed a significant genetic community of inheritance of breast cancer, carcinomas of colon, endometrium, ovaries and stomach in the families of patients with multiple primary tumors. Comparative analysis of genetic correlations has shown the greatest genetic burden in families of patients with multiple primary tumours as against the families of patients with solitary cancer.

Breast Neoplasms↗

[Morphological characteristics of stromal gastrointestinal tumors].

Stromal tumors are singled out from smooth muscle and neurogenic neoplasms into a special group due to differences in CD117 expression caused by mutation of c-kit gene. Out of 57 stromal tumors, 37 (64,9%) located in the stomach, 17 (29,8%) in the small intestine and 3 (5,3%) in the colon. Immunohistochemically, all the tumors expressed CD117 and vimentine. Smooth muscle actin was found in 82% tumors, S-100 protein in 75%, neuron-specific enolase in 66% cases. Malignant tumors were in 93% cases, and in 7% benign. Metastases were observed in 47.7% cases, recurrences in 14%. The liver was most frequent site of metastases (88.9%), peritoneum (51.9%). 21% patients died of progression of the underlying disease during the follow-up of 6-60 months.

Female↗