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Introduction: Lumbosacral fixation is a common procedure in primary and revision spine surgery but leads to high biomechanical stress on adjacent segments and the SIJ, resulting in implant failure such as breakage and loosening and pain. This frequently results in further surgery. For patients showing clinical and radiological signs of SIJ affection/arthrosis who fail conservative therapy, transarticular lumbopelvic fusion via the SIJ may be considered. The Bedrock™ technique has been described as a new option for reinforced lumbopelvic fixation, fusing the SIJ with additional triangular titanium implants, thereby reducing biomechanical loads off the S2AI screws. We share our experiences with 19 patients treated with this technique since January 2019.
Materials and Methods: 19 patients suffering from persisting low back pain (LBP) with indication for reinforced lumbopelvic fixation and SIJ fusion were treated with reinforced lumboplevic fixation with S2AI screw and a triangular titanium implant. 14 cases were revisions. All surgeries were carried out by a single surgeon at a orthopedic university hospital. Data was gathered retrospectively.
Results: From 1/2019 - 9/2021 19 patients (11f, 8m) were treated with reinforced lumbopelvic fixation and SIJ fusion with a mean follow up of 18,2 months. Mean age 68 years (range 62-78y). Preop. walking distance was reduced to an average <100 m. Standard treatment involved S2AI screws and triangular titanium implants (SIBone, iFuse 3D™). 14 revision cases split into 5 low grade infections with screw loosening, 3 cases with rod breakage, 5 cases of painful lumbopelvic screw prominence, 7 cases with proximal junctional kyphosis, 2 cases with misplaced implants, 8 cases of poor bone mineral density. 5 patients without prior spine surgery. All patients were treated bilaterally using freehand technique. Average implant length was 65 mm. There were no intraoperative or implant associated adverse events (AE) or serious adverse events (SAE). Postoperative imaging demonstrated good implant positioning and function. All patients regained walking ability for distances > 1000 m and were satisfied with the result. All patients reported significant reduction of SIJ pain.
Conclusion: We report results of 19 patients with a reinforced lumbopelvic fixation and fusion by S2AI screws augmented by one parallelly placed triangular titanium implant fusing the SIJ bilaterally with a mean follow-up of 18.2 months. Intra- and postoperatively we experienced no implant associated adverse event. Patients regained significant walking ability and significant reduction of SIJ pain. Radiologically no signs of implant loosening or failure were detected at the end of follow-up. Our results demonstrate a safe and efficacious surgical technique for reinforced lumbopelvic fixation with fusion of SIJ with significant improvement of the health care related quality of life. Further studies need to be conducted in order to obtain additional evidence.
Ziel der Studie: Die akute alkoholinduzierte Fettleber stellt das erste Stadium alkoholischer Leberer-krankungen dar. Bereits eine akute Alkoholintoxikation führt zu einer signifikanten Ak-kumulation von Fett in den Hepatozyten. Trotz verbesserter serologischer und bildge-bender Diagnoseverfahren ist die Leberbiopsie nach wie vor der Goldstandard zur Di-agnose einer Fettleber. Mögliche Komplikationen als invasives Verfahren, Stichproben-fehler sowie eine geringe Sensitivität im Bereich geringgradiger Verfettung sind die größten Nachteile der Leberbiopsie. Ziel dieser Studie war es, mit Hilfe der 1H-Magnetresonzspektroskopie eine akute alkoholinduzierte Fettleber zu diagnostizieren und quantitativ zu beurteilen. Um die Korrelation zwischen spektroskopisch gemesse-nem Leberfettgehalt und histologischer, biochemischer sowie laborchemischer Analyse zu bestimmen, wurde eine alkoholinduzierte Fettleber im Tiermodell verwendet.
Methodik: In 20 Lewis-Ratten wurde eine alkoholische Fettleber mittels gastraler Ethanol-Applikation induziert; 10 Ratten dienten als Kontrolle. Der intrahepatische Fettgehalt wurde mittels 1H-MRS (3.0 T) als prozentuales Verhältnis zwischen Lipid- und Was-ser-Peak berechnet. Fettgehalt sowie Triglyceride wurden nach Entnahme der Leber histologisch und biochemisch (nach FOLCH) bestimmt. Um spezifische Leberenzyme zu untersuchen, wurde Blut aus dem orbitalen Venenplexus entnommen.
Ergebnisse: In allen 20 Tieren konnte nach Ethanolapplikation eine Leberverfettung mittels 1H-MRS nachgewiesen werden. Histologisch zeigten 16 Tiere eine Fettleber. Ebenso zeigte sich nach Ethanolgabe und folgender biochemischer Analyse im Durschnitt eine Erhö-hung des Triglyceridgehalts, welcher einer Leberverfettung entsprach. Es fanden sich statistisch signifikante Korrelationen zwischen der histologisch bestimmten intrahepati-schen Verfettung und dem spektroskopisch gemessenen Fettgehalt (Pearson-Korrelationskoeffizient r = 0.90, p < 0.01) sowie zwischen der biochemischen Analyse nach FOLCH und 1H-MRS (r = 0.97, p < 0.01). Ebenso zeigte sich eine positive signifi-kante Korrelation zwischen spektroskopisch gemessener Leberverfettung und den Le-berparametern AST (r = 0.91, p < 0.05) und ALT (r = 0.84, p < 0.05).
Schlussfolgerung: Es konnte gezeigt werden, dass bereits geringgradige intrahepatische Verfettungen prä-zise quantitativ mittels 3.0 T-Protonen-MR-Spektroskopie darstellbar sind. Somit kann die Methode – bei Beachtung geeigneter Grenzwerte histologischer Messungen – als verlässliche diagnostische Alternative in Betracht gezogen werden. Bereits 48 Stunden nach Alkoholintoxikation ist mittels 1H-MRS eine exakte Differenzierung gesunder und pathologischer Lebern möglich – entscheidend vor allem im Rahmen einer Prätrans-plantationsdiagnostik bei Verdacht auf eine akute Fettleber. Darüber hinaus ist die 1H-MRS anderen bildgebenden Verfahren wie Ultraschall, CT und MRT in der genauen Quantifizierung intrahepatischen Fettgehalts überlegen. Der Einsatz erscheint auch in der Diagnostik und Verlaufskontrolle alkoholischer Lebererkrankungen in Zukunft sinnvoll. Kommende Untersuchung sollten an einem größeren Probandenkollektiv durchgeführt werden, um den Stellewert der 1H-MRS zu unterstreichen.
The Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) as well as the T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma (THRLBCL) are rare types of malignant lymphomas. Both NLPHL and THRLBCL are frequently observed in middle-aged men with THRLBCL presenting frequently with an advanced Ann-Arbor stage with B-symptoms and associated with more aggressive courses.3 However, due to the limited number of tumor cells in the tissue of both NLPHL and THRLBCL, limited numbers of studies have been conducted on these lymphomas and current results are mainly based on general molecular genetic studies.
In order to obtain a better understanding for these disease forms as well as possible changes in their nuclear and cytoplasmatic sizes, the following study relied on the comparison of the different NLPHL forms and THRLBCL in terms of nuclear size and nuclear volume. This was carried out using both 2D and 3D analysis. During the 2D analysis of nuclear size and nuclear volume no significant differences could be presented between those groups. However, the 3D analysis of NLPHL and THRLBCL pointed out a slightly enlarged nuclear volume in THRLBCL. Furthermore, the analysis indicated a significantly increased cytoplasmatic size of THRLBCL compared to NLPHL forms. Nevertheless, differences occurred not only between the tumor cells of both disease forms, but also the T cells presented a larger nuclear volume in THRLBCL. B cells, which were considered as the control group, did not demonstrate any significant differences between the different groups. The presented results suggest an increased activity of T cells in THRLBCL, which is most likely to be interpreted as a response against the surrounding tumor cells and probably limits the proliferation of the tumor cells. Based on these results, the importance of 3D analysis is also evident due to the fact that it is clearly superior to 2D analysis. For a better understanding of both disease forms, it is therefore recommended to use the 3D technique in combination with molecular genetic analysis in future research.
Nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma (NLPHL) can show variable histological growth patterns and present remarkable overlap with T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B-cell lymphoma (THRLBCL). Previous studies suggest that NLPHL histological variants represent progression forms of NLPHL and THRLBCL transformation in aggressive disease. Since molecular studies of both lymphomas are limited due to the low number of tumor cells, the present study aimed to learn if a better understanding of these lymphomas is possible via detailed measurements of nuclear and cell size features in 2D and 3D sections. Whereas no significant differences were visible in 2D analyses, a slightly increased nuclear volume and a significantly enlarged cell size were noted in 3D measurements of the tumor cells of THRLBCL in comparison to typical NLPHL cases. Interestingly, not only was the size of the tumor cells increased in THRLBCL but also the nuclear volume of concomitant T cells in the reactive infiltrate when compared with typical NLPHL. Particularly CD8+ T cells had frequent contacts to tumor cells of THRLBCL. However, the nuclear volume of B cells was comparable in all cases. These results clearly demonstrate that 3D tissue analyses are superior to conventional 2D analyses of histological sections. Furthermore, the results point to a strong activation of T cells in THRLBCL, representing a cytotoxic response against the tumor cells with unclear effectiveness, resulting in enhanced swelling of the tumor cell bodies and limiting proliferative potential. Further molecular studies combining 3D tissue analyses and molecular data will help to gain profound insight into these ill-defined cellular processes.
Introduction: The treatment of carious lesions is one of the most fundamental competencies in daily dental practice. However, many commercially available training models lack in reality regarding the simulation of pathologies such as carious lesions. 3D printed models could provide a more realistic simulation. This study provides an exemplary description of the fabrication of 3D printed dental models with carious lesions and assesses their educational value compared to commercially available models in conservative dentistry.
Materials and Methods: A single-stage, controlled cohort study was conducted within the context of a curricular course. A stereolithographic model was obtained from an intraoral scan and then printed using fused deposition modelling. These models were first piloted by experts and then implemented and compared against commercial models in a conservative dentistry course. Experts and students evaluated both models using a validated questionnaire. Additionally, a cost analysis for both models was carried out.
Results: Thirteen dentists and twenty-seven 5th year dental students participated in the study. The 3D printed models were rated significantly more realistic in many test areas. In particular, the different tactility and the distinction in colour was rated positively in the 3D printed models. At 28.29€ (compared to 112.36€), the 3D printed models were exceptionally cost-efficient.
Conclusions: 3D printed dental models present a more realistic and cost-efficient alternative to commercial models in the undergraduate training of conservative dentistry.
Popular media now often present 3D printing as a widely employed technology for the production of dental prostheses. This article aims to show, based on factual information, to what extent 3D printing can be used in dental laboratories and dental practices at present. It attempts to present a rational evaluation of todays´ applications of 3D printing technology in the context of dental restorations. In addition, the article discusses future perspectives and examines the ongoing viability of traditional dental laboratory services and manufacturing processes. It also shows which expertise is needed for the digital additive manufacturing of dental restorations.
Murine acetaminophen-induced acute liver injury (ALI) serves as paradigmatic model for drug-induced hepatic injury and regeneration. As major cause of ALI, acetaminophen overdosing is a persistent therapeutic challenge with N-acetylcysteine clinically used to ameliorate parenchymal necrosis. To identify further treatment strategies that serve patients with poor N-acetylcysteine responses, hepatic 3′mRNA sequencing was performed in the initial resolution phase at 24 h/48 h after sublethal overdosing. This approach disclosed 45 genes upregulated (≥5-fold) within this time frame. Focusing on C5aR1, we observed in C5aR1-deficient mice disease aggravation during resolution of intoxication as evidenced by increased liver necrosis and serum alanine aminotransferase. Moreover, decreased hepatocyte compensatory proliferation and increased caspase-3 activation at the surroundings of necrotic cores were detectable in C5aR1-deficient mice. Using a non-hypothesis-driven approach, herein pro-regenerative/-resolving effects of C5aR1 were identified during late acetaminophen-induced ALI. Data concur with protection by the C5a/C5aR1-axis during hepatectomy and emphasize the complex role of inflammation during hepatic regeneration and repair.