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2018-08-10

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1367-2630

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2011-04-23

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0028-0836

1476-4687

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Chemistry and Pharmacology

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2018-02-13

Nature Publishing Group (NPG)

2041-1723

Biology

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Natural Sciences in General

Physics

0022-1902

Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering

Electronic Resource

0022-1902

Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering

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0022-1902

Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering

Electronic Resource

1044-7431

Elsevier Journal Backfiles on ScienceDirect 1907 - 2002

Medicine

Electronic Resource

1279-8517

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

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1279-8517

Infrarenal vena cava ; Biometry of vena cava ; Transvenous vena cava filter ; Phlebocavography

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Résumé L'utilisation de filtre cave endoveineux pour prévenir une récidive d'embolie pulmonaire est devenue d'un usage courant. Cependant peu de travaux ont été faits sur le diamètre de la veine cave inférieure infrarénale (IIVC) où l'appareil est généralement situé. Cette étude a pour but d'étudier le diamètre transversal de la VCI sousrénale (VCISR) à partir de 100 cavographies réalisées dans des conditions techniques identiques. Le diamètre moyen de la VCISR est de 20.9 mm (extrême 12–27 mm) dans sa partie moyenne et de 21.3 mm (extrême 10–31 mm) au niveau de sa terminaison. La longueur moyenne de la VCISR est de 96 mm (extrême 80,3–142 mm). L'âge, le sexe, la taille, le poids, la surface corporelle n'influencent pas les dimensions de la VCISR. Il existe une différence statistiquement significative de l'abouchement de la v. rénale gauche entre les sujets ayant une arthrose lombaire et ceux qui en sont dépourvus. La cavographie reste un examen de base en matière d'exploration de la VCI. La connaissance des variations des dimensions de la VCISR qu'elle apporte est donc indispensable. L'intérêt de cette étude est cependant limité par le fait que l'image radiologique correspond en réalité à la projection du diamètre transversal réel. Des études complémentaires utilisant en particulier la tomodensitométrie sont donc nécessaire pour préciser une éventuelle relation entre le diamètre réel et le diamètre mesuré par cavographie.

Summary Placement of a transvenous vena cava filter has became a common way to control recurrent pulmonary embolism. However few studies have been reported on the diameter of the infrarenal inferior vena cava (IIVC) where the device is usually placed. This study based upon 100 cavographies has showed the calculated average diameter of IIVC was 20.9 mm (range 12–27 mm) in its middle part and 21.3 mm (range 10–31 mm) in its terminal end. The calculated average IIVC length was 96 mm (range 80.3–142 mm). There was no statistical correlation between caval size and age, sex, height, weight and corporeal area. There was a statistical difference of left renal vein location between patients presenting with lumbar arthrosis and those without. We discuss different methods to measure IIVC in particular tomodensitometry. CT scans reviewed in our department show that the largest diameter of IIVC is not in a frontal plane and that the width seen on cavography is the projection of the largest diameter on the film. Therefore, the range of the real caval diameters is greater than indicated above.

Electronic Resource

1432-1084

Liver transplantation — Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty — Portal vein stricture — Portal vein stricture

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract We used transhepatic percutaneous transluminal angioplasty to treat two patients who developed a severe anastomic portal vein stricture 7 months and 4 years respectively after liver transplantation. All signs of portal hypertension (pressure gradient, massive venous collateral circulation) disappeared following the procedure and remained absent 12 months later. Our results suggest that percutaneous transhepatic angioplasty should be considered for treatment of liver transplant recipients with anastomotic portal vein strictures.

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1432-1084

Key words: Liver ; diseases ; Peliosis ; Computed tomography ; Angiography ; Magnetic resonance imaging

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract. Peliosis hepatis is an uncommon liver condition characterized by blood-filled cavities. We report the CT, angiographic and MR features of a case of peliosis hepatis with no obvious etiology and spontaneously regressing hemorrhagic necrosis. Helical CT showed multiple peripheral low-density regions with foci of spontaneous high density suggesting the presence of blood component. On MR imaging, the multiple peripheral lesions were hypointense on T1-weighted and hyperdense on T2-weighted images, with bright foci on all sequences suggesting subacute blood. Angiography showed no evidence of tumor or vascular malformation; multiple nodular vascular lesions filling in the parenchymal phase and persisting in the venous phase suggested blood-filled cavities. Pathological examination showed blood-filled spaces with no endothelial lining, characteristic of the parenchymal type of peliosis. Knowledge of the imaging features of hemorrhagic necrosis due to peliosis hepatis is important since it can be responsive to antibiotic therapy. Furthermore, differentiating hemorrhagic necrosis from hepatic abscess avoids dangerous and sometimes fatal percutaneous drainage.

Electronic Resource

1435-4373

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract In a retrospective study a new lipid-based delivery system for administration of amphotericin B was evaluated in 26 treatment courses in 22 patients. Amphotericin B was given by infusion diluted in either the lipid solution (1 mg/kg/d; 13 courses) or dextrose (0.92 mg/kg/d; 13 courses). No differences were noted in the serum pharmacokinetics. Fever or rigors were observed in 6 of 13 courses in the conventional amphotericin B group versus none in the lipid amphotericin B group (p=0.007). Four of 13 courses of treatment were discontinued due to adverse effects in the conventional amphotericin B group compared to none in the other group (p=0.048). In the lipid amphotericin B group the decrease in creatinine clearance was significantly lower on the fourth day of treatment (p=0.04) and significantly fewer patients had a decrease of more than 25 % in creatinine clearance on the sixth day (4/12 vs 9/11 p=0.02). These preliminary findings suggest that this lipid amphotericin B formulation is well tolerated with few nephrotoxic effects.

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1435-1463

δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol ; mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons ; estrogens ; dopamine ; dopaminergic receptors ; limbic forebrain

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Summary In this work, we studied the possible estrogenic modulation of the effects of δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on mesolimbic dopaminergic activity, by examining the effects of an acute dose of this cannabinoid: (i) during the estrous cycle; (ii) after ovariectomy, chronic estrogen-replacement and tamoxifen (TMX)-induced blockade of estrogenic receptors; and (iii) combined with a single and physiological injection of estradiol to ovariectomized rats. THC significantly decreased the density of D1 dopaminergic receptors and non-significantly increased the L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC) content in the limbic forebrain of ovariectomized rats chronically replaced with estrogens. The decrease in D1 receptors was also produced by TMX, whereas the coadministration of both THC and TMX did not lead to a major decrease. In addition to the trend of THC increasing DOPAC content, this cannabinoid was also able to increase the ratio between DOPAC and dopamine, although this last effect only occurred after coadministration of THC and TMX, which had been ineffective administered individually. All these effects were not seen when THC was administered to normal cycling rats during each phase of estrous cycle and to ovariectomized rats without chronic estrogen replacement or only submitted to a single and acute dose of estradiol. This observation might be related to the fact that the density of limbic cannabinoid receptors increased in chronic estrogen-replaced ovariectomized ratsversus normal cycling, ovariectomized or acutely estrogen-treated ovariectomized rats. Interestingly, THC administration in ovariectomized rats was followed by a slight, although significant, increase in tyrosine hydroxylase activity, which was also observed after coadministration of THC with a short-time and acute dose of estradiol. In summary, THC stimulated the presynaptic activity of mesolimbic dopaminergic neurons, but accompanied by a decrease in their postsynaptic sensitivity. These effects did not appear in normal cycling rats being only evident after ovariectomy and chronic estrogen replacement, which might be related to changes in binding characteristics of cannabinoid receptors in this area. Moreover, some of them appeared after TMX-induced blockade of estrogenic cytosolic receptors, which likely suggests the existence of a certain estrogenic modulation of the actions of THC on mesolimbic neurons. On the contrary, coadministration of THC with a single and shortly tested dose of estradiol was always ineffective in modifying THC effects.

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1435-4373

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Medicine

Abstract A monoclonal antibody directed against the oocyst wall ofCryptosporidium parvum was produced which strongly reacted with 25 strains of the parasite. This antibody was assessed for use in a diagnostic immunoperoxidase assay performed on tissue sections. It permitted an intense and specific staining of the parasite in five biopsies positive forCryptosporidium parvum fixed with routine techniques. The procedure described may be useful in screening mucosal biopsies from immunosuppressed patients.

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1432-1955

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Biology

Medicine

Abstract Three monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) raised against purified excysted oocysts and sporozoites ofCryptosporidium parvum reacted in an immunofluorescent assay with antigens located at the apical pole of the sporozoites. On Western blots of oocyst extract, an antigen of 100 kDa was recognized by the three mAbs. Periodic acid treatment abolished this reactivity, suggesting that the corresponding epitopes are carbohydrates. As determined by immunoelectron microscopy, the three mAbs reacted with micronemes in sporozoites and merozoites and recognized a heterogeneous population of granules in the developing macrogametes. Gold particles were also detected in the parasitophorous vacuole of the macrogametes and sporulating oocysts. The detection of a microneme antigen in a family of macrogamete granules has not previously been reported in coccidia. The significance of this observation and the nature of these macrogamete inclusions are discussed.

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