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W A Barnes

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PubMed1992

Prognostic significance of polymerase chain reaction detected human papillomavirus of tumors and lymph nodes in surgically treated stage IB cervical cancer.

This study describes the prognostic role of polymerase chain reaction detected human papillomavirus (HPV) in Stage IB cervical cancer patients treated with radical hysterectomy and pelvic and paraaortic node dissection. All tumors were confined to the cervix and all margins and nodes were disease free. Twenty-one patients were analyzed: 6 patients recurred within 20 months of initial therapy, while 15 had no evidence of disease with a minimum follow-up of 36 months. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was performed on paraffin-block tissue of the hysterectomy specimen cervical tumor and lymph nodes. Oligonucleotide probes for HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, and 35 were used with consensus primers for uncharacterized HPV types created from an L1 constant region. Control tissues were run with each tumor sample to assure against contamination. HPV type confirmation was performed using diagnostic restriction sites. HPV was detected in all cervical tumors. Recurring tumors were infected with multiple types of HPV in all 6 tumors versus only 5 of 15 nonrecurring tumors being multiply infected (P = 0.023). No tumor had HPV 6 or 11, and the incidence of HPV 16, 31, 33, and 35 was not significantly different for recurrent versus nonrecurrent groups. HPV 18 was found in 5 of 6 recurring cancers versus 1 of 15 nonrecurring tumors (P = 0.0029). PCR typing of the histologically negative nodes that had been obtained at radical hysterectomy was done in all 6 recurring patients and in 6 nonrecurring patients. The recurrent patients had a significantly higher incidence of lymph nodes positive for HPV DNA (71%) than the nonrecurring patients (35%) (P = 0.0047). These observations suggest that HPV 18 cervical cancer patients, those with infections of multiple types, and those with HPV DNA in histologically negative lymph nodes may be at increased risk for recurrence.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Lack of protective effect of thromboxane synthetase inhibitor (CGS-13080) on single dose radiated canine intestine.

The effect of a thromboxane A2 synthetase inhibitor (CGS-13080) on canine intestine was studied using a single dose of radiation, and radioactive microspheres were used to determine resultant blood flow. Thromboxane A2 causes vasospasm and platelet aggregation and may play a dominant role in radiation injury. However, there was no effect on the intestinal blood flow diminution occurring after radiation in this laboratory model using this thromboxane A2 synthetase inhibitor.

Animals↗
PubMed1991

Identification of human papillomavirus type 16 in primary and recurrent cervical cancer following radiation therapy.

Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from 13 women with cervical carcinoma that recurred following radiation therapy were evaluated for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) by in situ hybridization using ribonucleic acid 35S-labeled probes for HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. Ten of thirteen patients also had pretreatment biopsies from their primary tumors available for analysis. HPV 16 was detected in both primary and recurrent lesions in 4 women. In 1 case, HPV was detected in the primary tumor and not in the recurrence. HPV 16 was also present in three recurrent cancers from which primary lesions were not available for probing. Radiation therapy did not alter the hybridization signal strength or pattern, suggesting that the HPV genome copy number was not significantly affected. The persistence of HPV 16 in recurrent cervical carcinoma is consistent with the theory that HPV plays a role in maintaining the malignant state.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Radical hysterectomy morbidity in relation to age.

The complications of radical hysterectomy in patients 65 years and older were compared with those in women younger than 65. There was no statistical difference in complication rates between the two groups, although the older women had a significantly higher incidence of preoperative medical problems. No surgical deaths occurred in either group. Our data indicate that selected older women can tolerate radical hysterectomy as well as younger ones.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

Human cervical cells immortalized in vitro with oncogenic human papillomavirus DNA differentiate dysplastically in vivo.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 are associated with cervical dysplasia and carcinoma. In vitro integration of HPV-16 or HPV-18 DNA into cultured human cervical cells results in their immortalization. In this study, in vivo differentiation of human cervical cells immortalized with recombinant HPV-16 or HPV-18 DNA was studied by implanting confluent monolayers of HPV-16 and HPV-18 DNA immortalized cell lines under dorsal skin flaps of immunodeficient mice. Grafts of a human cervical cancer cell line (C4-1) and cultured normal cervical cells served as controls. Histologic analysis 2 to 3 weeks after grafting demonstrated dysplastic differentiation of the HPV-16 and HPV-18 cell lines as characterized by abnormal mitotic figures, nuclear pleomorphism, and loss of basal polarity. RNA in situ hybridization confirmed the presence of viral transcripts in the dysplastic grafts. G-banded chromosome analysis showed that both the HPV-16 and HPV-18 cell lines were aneuploid. Even after prolonged periods of implantation tumors did not form and invasion of underlying mouse stroma did not occur. Normal cervical cells differentiated normally and the C4-1 cell line formed tumors and demonstrated more pronounced nuclear abnormalities than the HPV immortalized grafts. Integration of HPV-16 and HPV-18 DNA into cervical cells leads to an indefinite growth capacity. These aneuploid cells differentiate abnormally in vivo, but do not form tumors or invade host tissue, consistent with a multistage theory of cervical carcinogenesis.

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PubMed1989

Postoperative adjuvant external-beam radiotherapy in surgical stage I endometrial carcinoma.

A combined surgical and radiotherapeutic approach is widely in Stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma. The technique and timing of the radiotherapy varies from center to center. Postoperative external-beam (EB) radiotherapy has the advantage of patient selection based upon surgical findings, comprehensive treatment of the pelvic nodal and vaginal cuff areas, and elimination of the need for an intracavitary procedure. Although frequently utilized, this technique is surprisingly poorly described in the medical literature. From 1979 to 1986, 46 surgical Stage I patients received adjuvant postoperative EB therapy at Georgetown University Hospital (GUH) (Washington, DC). Indications for treatment were Grade greater than or equal to 2 and/or depth of myometrial invasion of greater than 33%. The 5-year actuarial survival was 90% with a disease-free survival of 82%. The failure rate within the irradiated field was 6.5% with a distant failure rate of 8.7%. The rate of significant long-term complications was acceptable at 6.5%. The authors conclude that postoperative EB radiotherapy is an effective adjuvant therapy with results comparable to other available radiotherapeutic techniques.

Adenocarcinoma↗
PubMed1987

An alternative approach to the vertical midline abdominal incision for staging in ovarian carcinoma.

The case report describes a situation that required staging laparotomy for ovarian cancer but the patient refused vertical incision for cosmetic reasons. The technique employed a low transverse skin incision with development of a skin flap and horizontal transection of the midabdominal wall near the level of the umbilicus. Operative exposure was adequate for standard staging procedures and the cosmetic requirements of the patient were satisfied.

Abdominal Muscles↗
PubMed1983

Early management and decision making for the treatment of myelomeningocele.

A program for early selection and treatment of the infant with myelomeningocele was developed at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1977. Over a 5-year period, 69 babies were evaluated, 36 babies were recommended for early vigorous treatment. Of the 33 babies for whom only supportive care was recommended, five were initially treated at the parents' request, two underwent delayed vigorous treatment, one was subsequently treated by "crisis management," one moved and did not return for follow-up, and 24 received only supportive care. All 24 babies died between 1 to 189 days of age (mean 37 days). The involvement of several physicians and paramedical support personnel is considered essential for this approach of early selection and treatment. Continued support and regular follow-up is necessary for any baby who receives only supportive care. Parents retain legal custody. Although ethical concerns make any approach difficult, the method presented is considered to be the best alternative available at this time.

Child, Preschool↗