Biomedical subjects

Z Wajda

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Diagnostic and surgical procedures in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).

The main subject of considerations is acute necrotizing pancreatitis, based on the authors opinion and literature. Frequency of the necrosis in acute pancreatitis is established in between 7-15%. Because of very severe and often lethal complications these patients need special surgical attention. Enhanced CT is the most valuable diagnostic procedure to visualize the extend of pancreatic necrosis. There is no common agreement upon the mode of treatment except from that infected necrotizing pancreatitis should be operated. Indications for surgical treatment with particular analysis to necrosectomy and laparostomy is discussed.

Acute Disease↗

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The effect of adrenergic receptor blocking agents on arrhythmia caused by trauma.

Experiments on animals have shown that blunt trauma to the anterior chest wall causes arrhythmia and conduction disturbances. In most cases nodal rhythm and ST segment elevation were observed. Microscopic examination disclosed myocardial damage in the vicinity of the atrioventricular node. Administration of alpha or beta adrenergic receptor blocking agents immediately before trauma failed to prevent arrhythmia and conduction disturbances, on the contrary, they became even more pronounced.

Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists↗

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[Clinical analysis of 10 cases of primary hyperaldosteronism].

The problems of diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism are described calling attention to a significant advance in the methods of localization diagnosis owing to the introduction of computed tomography of the adrenals.

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Heparin and nitric oxide treatment in experimental acute pancreatitis in rats.

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of L-arginine (nitric oxide synthase substrate), L-NG-nitro-L-arginine (nitric oxide synthase inhibitor), and heparin on the pancreas microcirculation, serum IL-6 level and microscopic alterations of the pancreas in acute pancreatitis in rats. Acute pancreatitis was induced by 4 i.p. injections of cerulein (15mg/kg). Microcirculatory values were measured by means of laser Doppler flowmetry 5 h after the first cerulein injection. Remarkable histopathological changes in the pancreas, including parenchymal necrosis, an elevation of serum IL-6 level, and a significant drop of pancreatic capillary perfusion was observed in rats with nitric oxide synthase inhibition. L-arginine improved the pancreatic microcirculation but worsened the microscopic alterations within the pancreas. Heparin had a beneficial effect on the microcirculatory values, serum IL-6 concentration, and morphologic changes. Authors conclude that inhibition of nitric oxide synthase aggravates acute pancreatitis. L-arginine treatment improves pancreatic perfusion but potentiates morphological alterations. Heparin, improving the microcirculation and inflammatory changes within the pancreatic gland, may be considered as a promising therapeutic agent in acute pancreatitis.

Acute Disease↗