| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62410 |
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| FullText URL | 75_4_543.pdf |
| Author | Yoshida, Ryuichi| Yagi, Takahito| Yasui, Kazuya| Umeda, Yuzo| Yoshida, Kazuhiro| Fuji, Tomokazu| Takagi, Kosei| Kumano, Kenjiro| Yoshimoto, Masashi| Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi| |
| Abstract | The outcomes of pancreatectomy with resection and reconstruction of the involved arteries for locally advanced pancreatic cancer following chemotherapy have improved in recent years. In pancreatic head cancers in which there is contact with the common and proper hepatic arteries, margin-negative resection requires pancreati-coduodenectomy, with the resection of these arteries and the restoration of hepatic arterial flow. Here, we describe a middle colic artery transposition technique in hepatic arterial reconstruction during pancreatoduo-denectomy for an initially unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer. This technique was effective and may provide a new option for hepatic artery reconstruction in such cases. |
| Keywords | hepatic artery locally advanced pancreatic cancer middle colic artery pancreatoduodenectomy reconstruction technique |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 543 |
| End Page | 548 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511625 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000696755800004 |
| NAID | 120007146036 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62409 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_539.pdf |
| Author | Yamamoto, Yukichika| Otsuka, Yuki| Katsuyama, Takayuki| Nishimura, Yoshito| Oka, Kosuke| Hasegawa, Kou| Hagiya, Hideharu| Otsuka, Fumio| |
| Abstract | Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is an autoimmune disease that usually affects the exocrine glands in mid-dle-aged women. Fifteen percent of SS patients experience severe systemic extraglandular complications, and pleuritis is one of the rare complications of SS. We report the case of an elderly Japanese man who initially pre-sented with a prolonged fever and chest pain and was finally diagnosed with primary SS-associated pleuritis. Of the nine reported cases of primary SS that initially presented with pleuritis, up to six cases were elderly males. This case highlights the complication of pleuritis among elderly males with primary SS. |
| Keywords | Sjögren’s syndrome pleuritis elderly male |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 539 |
| End Page | 542 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511624 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000696755800003 |
| NAID | 120007146035 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62408 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_533.pdf |
| Author | Tsuchie, Hiroyuki| Miyakoshi, Naohisa| Nagasawa, Hiroyuki| Shimada, Yoichi| |
| Abstract | Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a complication of cancer treatment that requires urgent intervention. It is extremely rare in the treatment of soft tissue sarcoma (STS) of the limbs or trunk, and there are currently no reports of TLS occurrence from eribulin therapy. We report the case of a 78-year-old woman with an undiffer-entiated pleomorphic sarcoma on the right buttock. We initiated chemotherapy with intravenous eribulin mesylate. Deterioration of renal function, mild hyperkalemia, hyperuricemia, hypocalcemia, and hyperphos-phatemia were confirmed on examination, suggesting the presence of TLS. We present an extremely rare case of TLS from eribulin for STS. |
| Keywords | tumor lysis syndrome eribulin soft tissue sarcoma cancer chemotherapy metastasis |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 533 |
| End Page | 538 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511623 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000696755800002 |
| NAID | 120007146034 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62407 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_529.pdf |
| Author | Inada, Ryo| Watanabe, Ayako| Toshima, Toshiaki| Katsura, Yuki| Sato, Takuji| Sui, Kenta| Oishi, Kazuyuki| Okabayashi, Takehiro| Ozaki, Kazuhide| Shibuya, Yuichi| Matsumoto, Manabu| Iwata, Jun| |
| Abstract | A 67-year-old woman underwent polypectomy for a tumor at the descending colon. Pathologically, the tumor was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma with an invasion of 2000 μm. Computed tomography showed a swollen paracolic lymph node and a mass lesion in the presacral space. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a multio-cular cystic lesion. On diagnosis of descending colon cancer and tailgut cyst, she underwent synchronous lapa-roscopic resection. Histopathologically, the colon cancer was diagnosed as pT1bN1M0, pStage IIIa. The pre-sacral cystic lesion was diagnosed as a nonmalignant tailgut cyst with negative surgical margin. The patient is currently doing well without recurrence at 28 months. |
| Keywords | anterior approach laparoscopic resection tailgut cyst |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 529 |
| End Page | 532 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511622 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000696755800001 |
| NAID | 120007146033 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62406 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_523.pdf |
| Author | Yamashita, Mampei| Kuroki, Tamotsu| Matsuoka, Yuki| Miura, Shiro| Hamada, Takashi| Hirayama, Takanori| Yoneda, Akira| Tokunaga, Takayuki| Yamanouchi, Kosho| Takeshita, Hiroaki| Maeda, Shigeto| |
| Abstract | Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is often caused by superior mesenteric artery (SMA) embolization. We report a rare case of synchronous celiac axis and SMA embolization in an elderly woman with initially mild abdominal pain. Ultimately, a second contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed extensive necrosis from the stomach to the transverse colon together with liver ischemia due to hours of occlusion. Multiorgan failure made palliation the only option, and she died the following evening. Autopsy revealed a fragile atherosclerosis-asso-ciated thrombus. Careful examination and repeat diagnostic tests should be performed in patients with mild abdominal symptoms at risk for AMI. |
| Keywords | atherosclerosis celiac axis mesenteric ischemia superior mesenteric artery thromboembolism |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 523 |
| End Page | 527 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511621 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300007 |
| NAID | 120007146032 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62405 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_517.pdf |
| Author | Ochi, Masahiko| Iida, Atsuyoshi| Takahashi, Yuka| Tanaka, Masamichi| Saito, Hironori| Naito, Hiromichi| Mikane, Takeshi| Fuke, Soichiro| |
| Abstract | Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is a genetically mediated cardiomyopathy charac-terized by progressive myocardial loss of the right ventricle and its replacement by fibrofatty tissue, causing dyskinesia, aneurysm, and/or arrhythmia. The prevalence of ARVC is estimated to be 1 in 2,000-5,000, with the condition accounting for up to 20% of sudden cardiac deaths in individuals < 35 years old. This report describes the case of 61-year-old Japanese who was diagnosed with ARVC after cardiac arrest (CA) and successful resusci-tation. After the sudden CA, the restoration of spontaneous circulation was achieved with appropriate resusci-tation, followed by the introduction of target temperature management in the intensive care unit. He was diag-nosed with ARVC based on angiography and histology results. An ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) was implanted, and he was discharged without neurological sequelae 1 month post-CA. ARVC is an important cause of sudden CA, and successfully resuscitated patients with right ventricular dilation should undergo testing to rule out ARVC. |
| Keywords | inverted T-wave right ventricular dilatation sudden cardiac arrest sudden cardiac death |
| Amo Type | Case Report |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 517 |
| End Page | 521 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511620 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300006 |
| NAID | 120007146031 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62404 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_511.pdf |
| Author | Kataoka, Yuko| Maeda, Yukihide| Sugaya, Akiko| Omichi, Ryotaro| Kariya, Shin| |
| Abstract | WHO has recommended various measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including mask-wearing and physical distancing. However, these changes impair communication for individuals with hearing loss. We investigated the changes in auditory communication associated with COVID-19 measures in 269 patients (male: 45.7%, female: 54.3%, median age: 54 y.o.). Most patients with hearing loss had difficulty engaging in auditory communication with people wearing masks, especially in noisy surroundings or with physical distanc-ing. These difficulties were noticeable in patients with severe hearing loss. Developing communication support strategies for people with hearing loss is an urgent need while COVID-19 measures are in place. |
| Keywords | coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) hearing loss communication problem mask physical distance |
| Amo Type | Short Communication |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 511 |
| End Page | 516 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511619 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300005 |
| NAID | 120007146030 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62403 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_505.pdf |
| Author | Okamura, Tomoka| Washio, Yosuke| Watanabe, Hirokazu| Nakanishi, Hidehiko| Uchiyama, Atsushi| Tsukahara, Hirokazu| Kusuda, Satoshi| |
| Abstract | Late-onset circulatory collapse (LCC) in preterm infants is presumably caused by relative adrenal insufficiency. Because eosinophilia is known to be associated with adrenal insufficiency, we attempted to clarify the relation-ship between eosinophilia and LCC in preterm infants. We divided the cases of the infants (born at < 28 weeks’ gestation) admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit in 2008-2010 into 2 groups: those diagnosed with LCC that received glucocorticoids (LCC group), and those who did not receive glucocorticoids (control group). We compared eosinophil counts between the 2 groups and between before and after glucocorticoid treatment in the LCC group. A total of 28 infants were examined: LCC group (n = 12); control group (n = 16). The peak eosin-ophil counts of the LCC group were significantly higher than those of the control group (median: 1.392 × 109/L vs. 1.033 × 109/L, respectively; p = 0.02). Additionally, in the LCC group, the eosinophil counts declined significantly after glucocorticoid treatment (0.877 × 109/L vs. 0.271 × 109/L, p = 0.003). Eosinophil counts in the LCC group were significantly higher than in the control group and decreased rapidly after gluco-corticoid treatment. These results indicate that eosinophilia may be a factor associated with LCC caused by adrenal insufficiency. |
| Keywords | late-onset circulatory collapse preterm infant eosinophilia steroid adrenal insufficiency |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 505 |
| End Page | 509 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511618 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300004 |
| NAID | 120007146046 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62402 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_495.pdf |
| Author | Sugiyama, Shuntaro| Iida, Takatoshi| Morimoto, Yoshinari| Yamazaki, Yuki| Mikuzuki, Lou| Hayashi, Megumi| |
| Abstract | Tablet size and head posture have been reported to affect swallowing of medications, but no previous studies have evaluated their effects in detail. Our aim was to investigate for the first time the effect of tablet size and head posture on drug swallowing by endoscopic evaluation in healthy subjects. Round tablets (7 , 10 , 12, and 14 mm in diameter) were swallowed by 15 healthy adults with an endoscope inserted in the neutral, head flex-ion, and head extension positions. Evaluation of swallowing difficulty using a numeric rating scale (NRS), presence or absence of pharyngeal residue and its location, and tablet oral transit time (TOTT) were recorded. In the neutral position, the NRS score was higher with the 14 mm tablets than with the 7 mm tablets. The TOTT with the 7 mm tablets was significantly shorter in the head extension than in the neutral position. Swallowing difficulty increased when the tablet diameter was more than 7 mm. Residues were found in the epi-glottis, pyriform sinus, and tongue base. These findings suggest that head extension shortens the TOTT and assists oral-pharyngeal transport. |
| Keywords | tablet size head posture swallowing endoscopy pharyngeal residue |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 495 |
| End Page | 503 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511617 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300003 |
| NAID | 120007146045 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62401 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_487.pdf |
| Author | Kunna, Ezzan| Yamamoto, Taro| Nundu, Sabin| Akintije, Calliope | Elkhidir, Isam | |
| Abstract | Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a highly contagious and fatal disease in humans. Healthcare providers (HCPs) are often at the frontline of epidemics and can thus be in jeopardy of contracting EVD. Sudan is at a great risk of an EVD outbreak, as it borders countries that experienced EVD outbreaks. It is therefore imperative in Sudan to assess the HCPs’ awareness and knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) about EVD for its control and man-agement and for preparedness. A KAP survey was conducted among 387 HCPs (physicians, nurses and labora-tory technicians) in the three main tertiary hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan. The majority of the survey respon-dents (54.5%) were females, < 30 years old (76.3%), and single (77.4%). Most (94%) had heard about EVD, 62% from classical media. Only 14% had received education or training regarding EVD. About 40% reported being adherent to universal precautions and 72% were willing to deal with EVD patients under safety precau-tions. Only 10% knew of any available standard national guidelines for EVD. Nearly half of the HCPs (47%) rated the potential risk of an EVD outbreak in Sudan as high, and 52% rated health authorities’ effort against it as weak. These findings revealed the HCPs’ insufficient knowledge of EVD and the necessary universal precau-tions. This lack of knowledge would negatively affect the HCPs’ preparedness toward any potential EVD out-break. There is a dire need to train HCPs in Sudan on the management of EVD, including preventive and con-trol measures. |
| Keywords | Ebola virus Sudan healthcare provider knowledge attitude and practice |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 487 |
| End Page | 493 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511616 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300002 |
| NAID | 120007146044 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62400 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_479.pdf |
| Author | Harada, Akio| Kawai, Nobuyuki| Ogawa, Tomoya| Hatakeyama, Tetsuhiro| Tamiya, Takashi| |
| Abstract | Instances of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the elderly have been increasing along with the aging of popula-tions. In the present study, we examined the effect of aging on long-term multidisciplinary in-patient rehabili-tation efficacy after TBI. Sixty-three patients with physical and cognitive impairments after TBI were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided into 4 age groups (≤ 24, 25-44, 45-64, ≥ 65 years) and the clinical charac-teristics and rehabilitation efficacy of each age group were determined. Functional disability was evaluated using motor and cognitive Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores. Rehabilitation efficacy was assessed by FIM gains during rehabilitation and compared among the groups. There were no statistically significant dif-ferences in motor and cognitive FIM gains among the age groups. However, cognitive FIM gain was limited in a subset of ≥ 65 patients, and initial cognitive measures could not predict cognitive FIM improvement. These results indicate that chronological age is insufficient to accurately predict rehabilitation efficacy in older TBI patients, and that such patients should be considered candidates for intensive rehabilitation programs based on these results. Accurate prognostication of rehabilitation efficacy with continuing data collection is important when using rehabilitation resources for older TBI patients. |
| Keywords | aging Functional Independence Measure physical and cognitive impairments traumatic brain injury rehabilitation |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 479 |
| End Page | 486 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511615 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000709282300001 |
| NAID | 120007146043 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62399 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_471.pdf |
| Author | Iwamuro, Masaya| Toyokawa, Tatsuya| Matsueda, Kazuhiro| Hori, Shinichiro| Yoshioka, Masao| Moritou, Yuki| Tanaka, Takehiro| Mizuno, Motowo| Okada, Hiroyuki| |
| Abstract | The characteristics of gastric polyps in patients with Peutz-Jeghers (PJ) syndrome (PJS) have not been fully investigated. The objective of this study was to reveal the endoscopic and pathologic findings of gastric polyps in patients with PJS. We reviewed 11 patients with PJS treated at 6 institutions, and summarized the endo-scopic and pathologic features of their gastric polyps. The polyps were mainly classified into 2 types: (i) soli-tary or sporadic polyps > 5 mm, reddish in color with a sessile or semi-pedunculated morphology (n = 9); and (ii) multiple sessile polyps ≤ 5 mm with the same color tone as the peripheral mucosa (n = 9). Patients who underwent endoscopic mucosal resection for polyps > 5 mm were diagnosed with PJ polyps (n = 2), whereas those who underwent biopsy were diagnosed with hyperplastic polyps. Polyps ≤ 5 mm were pathologically diagnosed as fundic gland polyps or hyperplastic polyps. This study revealed that patients with PJS present with 2 types of polyps in the stomach. Endoscopic mucosal resection of polyps > 5 mm seems necessary for the pathologic diagnosis of PJ polyps. |
| Keywords | Peutz-Jeghers syndrome esophagogastroduodenoscopy gastric polyps |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 471 |
| End Page | 477 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511614 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000701717000001 |
| NAID | 120007146042 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62398 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_461.pdf |
| Author | Murakami, Hiroyuki| Yoshioka, Takanori| Moriyama, Takashi| Ishikawa, Tatsunori| Makita, Masanori| Sunami, Kazutaka| |
| Abstract | Bendamustine plus rituximab (B-R) is an effective therapy for relapsed or refractory (r/r) low-grade B-cell lymphoma (LGBCL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL); however, clinical data from Japanese patients treated with B-R therapy are limited. We retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of B-R therapy in 42 patients who received B-R therapy at our hospital for r/r LGBCL and MCL. All patients received intravenous (IV) ritux-imab 375 mg/m2 on day 1 and IV bendamustine 90 mg/m2 on days 2 and 3 every 28 days for up to 6 cycles. The common histologic subtypes were follicular lymphoma (n = 29, 70%), marginal zone lymphoma (n = 6, 14%), and MCL (n = 5, 12%). The overall response rate was 93%, with 62% complete response and complete response unconfirmed. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 38 months (95% confidence interval [CI], 24.6 to not reached [NR]), and the median overall survival (OS) was 80 months (95% CI, 60.7 to NR). Patients receiving a cumulative dose of bendamustine ≥ 720 mg/m2 showed a significantly longer PFS and OS. Grade 3/4 adverse events (≥ 10%) included neutropenia (55%), lymphopenia (69%), and nausea (24%). B-R therapy was effective and well tolerated, and the cumulative dose of bendamustine was associated with a favorable outcome. |
| Keywords | bendamustine low grade B-cell lymphoma mantle cell lymphoma |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 461 |
| End Page | 469 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511613 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600008 |
| NAID | 120007146041 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62397 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_455.pdf |
| Author | Muraoka, Sosuke| Yamane, Kentaro| Misawa, Haruo| Takigawa, Tomoyuki| Tetsunaga, Tomoko| Oda, Yoshiaki| Nakanishi, Kazuo| Ozaki, Toshifumi| Tanaka, Takehiro| |
| Abstract | The intraoperative pathological diagnosis (IPD) plays an important role in determining the optimal surgical treatment for spinal cord tumors. The final pathological diagnosis (FPD) is sometimes different from the IPD. Here, we sought to identify the accuracy of the IPD of spinal cord tumors compared to the FPD. We retrospec-tively analyzed the cases of 108 patients with spinal cord tumors treated surgically in our institute; the IPD, FPD, mismatched cases, and concordance rate between the IPD and FPD were investigated. Five cases involved a mismatch between the IPD and FPD. The overall concordance rate was 95.4%, with 90.9% for extra-dural lesions, 98.5% for intradural extramedullary lesions, 84.2% for intramedullary lesions, and 100% for dumbbell-type tumors. The concordance rate of intramedullary lesions tended to be lower than that of other lesions (p = 0.096). A lower concordance rate was revealed for intramedullary lesions compared to the other lesions. Despite the IPD clearly remaining a valuable tool during operative procedures, surgeons should recog-nize the limitations of IPDs and make comprehensive decisions about surgical treatments. |
| Keywords | spinal cord tumor intraoperative pathological diagnosis final pathological diagnosis concordance rate |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 455 |
| End Page | 460 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511612 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600007 |
| NAID | 120007146040 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62396 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_447.pdf |
| Author | Kono, Reika| Hamasaki, Ichiro| Kishimoto, Fumiko| Ohtuski, Hiroshi| Shibata, Kiyo| Morizane, Yuki| Shiraga, Fumio| |
| Abstract | In high myopia, eye dislocation due to increased globe volume or tight orbital volume causes acquired esotro-pia. GOR (globe/orbit volume ratio), an indicator of the degree of progression of this pathology, was investi-gated the relationships among easily obtained clinical parameters. In this retrospective study, 20 eyes from 10 acquired esotropia patients with high myopia but without abduction limitations were examined. The mean age of the patients was 63.7 ± 8.2 years (mean ± standard deviation). Volumes were measured on the three-dimen-sional fast imaging employing steady-state acquisition magnetic resonance imaging images using the vol-ume-measurement function. Correlations between GOR and the displacement angle of the globe (DA), axial length (AL), and equatorial diameter (ED) were investigated. Mean DA, AL, ED, and GOR values were 107.5 ± 8.5°, 28.86 ± 1.92 mm, 25.00 ± 1.16 mm, and 0.36 ± 0.05, respectively. Only AL was correlated with GOR (p < 0.0001, R2 = 0.6649); DA (p = 0.30, R2 = 0.0633) and ED (p = 0.91, R2 = 0.0008) were not. AL was the only clinically available parameter to indicate globe/orbit volume imbalances in acquired esotropia with high myopia but without abduction limitation. AL may be important for the clinical assessment of the progression of this pathology. |
| Keywords | acquired esotropia high myopia (high myopes) globe volume magnetic resonance imaging limitation of abduction |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 447 |
| End Page | 453 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511611 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600006 |
| NAID | 120007146039 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62395 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_439.pdf |
| Author | Mitsui, Takashi| Mishima, Sakurako| Tani, Kazumasa| Maki, Jota| Eto, Eriko| Hayata, Kei| Masuyama, Hisashi| |
| Abstract | Early diagnosis and therapy are important in a cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP), which can cause uterine rupture with resultant massive bleeding. However, there are some reports of CSPs continued to term. The optimal management of CSPs remains unclear; therefore, we investigated the clinical courses of CSPs diagnosed and treated at perinatal institutions in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions of Japan. We enrolled 60 women diag-nosed with CSP at 21 institutions from January 2006 to December 2015. Of the 60 women diagnosed with CSP, 57 were treated. Pregnancy was terminated in 48 women and continued in 9. Thirteen women underwent transabdominal hysterectomy; they experienced no postoperative complications or allogeneic blood transfu-sion. Nine women received therapies such as dilation and curettage, and 26 received non-surgical therapies such as methotrexate and topical administration of potassium chloride. Among 9 women who chose to con-tinue with their CSP, 7 successfully delivered newborns, 2 had uterine ruptures in the second trimester, and all women required transabdominal hysterectomy. Diagnosis and therapy in the first trimester of pregnancy are important in the management strategy of a CSP. When continuing a CSP, the risk of uterine rupture and trans-abdominal hysterectomy must be considered. |
| Keywords | cesarean scar pregnancy uterine rupture hysterectomy methotrexate potassium chloride |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 439 |
| End Page | 445 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511610 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600005 |
| NAID | 120007146038 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62394 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_431.pdf |
| Author | Kunitomi, Toshiki| Nasu, Junichirou| Minami, Daisuke| Iwamoto, Takayuki| Nishie, Hiroyuki| Saito, Shinya| Fujiwara, Toshiyoshi| Matsuoka, Junji| |
| Abstract | This study aimed to evaluate whether there are differences in the attitudes and practices of cancer pain manage-ment between medical oncologists and palliative care physicians. An online nationwide survey was used to collect responses from board-certified medical oncologists and palliative care physicians in Japan. The survey questionnaire comprised 30 questions. The differences in responses between medical oncologists and palliative care physicians were examined. Out of the 1,227 questionnaires sent, 522 (42.5%) were returned. After apply-ing the exclusion criteria, 445 questionnaires (medical oncologists: n = 283; palliative care physicians: n = 162) were retained for analysis. Among the questions about potential barriers to optimal cancer pain man-agement, both medical oncologists and palliative care physicians considered the reluctance of patients to take opioids due to fear of adverse effects as the greatest barrier. Significantly different ratings between medical oncologists and palliative care physicians were observed on 5 of the 8 questions in this area. Significantly differ-ent ratings were observed for all questions concerning pain specialists and their knowledge. For effective cancer pain management, it is important to account for differences in attitudes and practice between medical oncolo-gists and palliative care physicians. |
| Keywords | cancer pain management opioid medical oncologist palliative care physician barriers |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 431 |
| End Page | 437 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511609 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600004 |
| NAID | 120007146037 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62380 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_423.pdf |
| Author | Takihira, Shota| Furumatsu, Takayuki| Okazaki, Yuki| Hiranaka, Takaaki| Kintaka, Keisuke| Kodama, Yuya| Kamatsuki, Yusuke| Miyazawa, Shinichi| Ozaki, Toshifumi | |
| Abstract | The treatment of medial meniscus posterior root tears (MMPRTs) has evolved to include a variety of repair strategies. This study investigated the location of the articular cartilage degeneration during second-look arthroscopy after transtibial pullout repair with a modified Mason-Allen suture using FasT-Fix (F-MMA) in 22 patients with MMPRTs. Second-look arthroscopy was performed approximately 1 year postoperatively to eval-uate the healing status of the medial meniscus (MM). Articular cartilage degeneration was assessed using the International Cartilage Repair Society grade at primary surgery and again at second-look arthroscopy. Articular surfaces of the medial/lateral femoral condyles, the medial/lateral tibial plateaus, the patella and the trochlea were divided into several subcompartments (MF 1-9, LF 1-9, MT 1-5, LT 1-5, P 1-9, T 1-3). Clinical evaluations used the Japanese Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome, Lysholm, and International Knee Documentation Committee scores. Second-look arthroscopic findings showed complete healing of the MM posterior root in all patients. Significant differences between pullout repair and second-look arthroscopy were observed for MF 2 and 4, LF 7, and P 7. All clinical outcomes were improved. Our results indicate that this technique improves clinical outcomes postoperatively and may prevent the progression of cartilage degenera-tion on the loading surface of the medial knee compartment. |
| Keywords | articular cartilage medial meniscus modified Mason-Allen suture technique posterior root tear second-look arthroscopy |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 423 |
| End Page | 430 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511608 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600003 |
| NAID | 120007146061 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62379 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_415.pdf |
| Author | Sun, Jingkai| Lin, Wenfeng| Wang, Qixu| Sakai, Akiko| Xue, Ruizhi| Watanabe, Masami| Liu, Chunxiao| Sadahira, Takuya| Nasu, Yasutomo| Xu, Abai| Huang, Peng| |
| Abstract | Human RAD17, as an agonist of checkpoint signaling, plays an essential role in mediating DNA damage. This hospital-based case-control study aimed to explore the association between RAD17 rs1045051, a missense sin-gle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), and prostate cancer risk. Subjects were 358 prostate cancer patients and 314 cancer-free urology patients undergoing treatment at the Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University in China. RAD17 gene polymorphism rs1045051 was evaluated by the SNaPshot method. Compared with the RAD17 gene polymorphism rs1045051 AA genotype, there was a higher risk of prostate cancer for the CC gen-otype (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.731, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] = 1.031−2.908, p = 0.038). Compared with the A allele, the C allele was significantly associated with the disease status (AOR = 1.302, 95%CI = 1.037−1.634, p = 0.023). All these findings indicate that in the SNP rs1045051, both the CC genotype and C allele may have a substantial influence on the prostate cancer risk. |
| Keywords | prostate cancer single-nucleotide polymorphisms cell cycle checkpoint rs1045051 RAD17 |
| Amo Type | Original Article |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 415 |
| End Page | 421 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511607 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600002 |
| NAID | 120007146060 |
| JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62378 |
|---|---|
| FullText URL | 75_4_403.pdf |
| Author | Matoba, Ryo| Morizane, Yuki| |
| Abstract | Epiretinal membrane (ERM) is a common retinal disease characterized by cellular proliferation and metaplasia that lead to the formation of a pathological fibrocellular membrane immediately superjacent to the inner retinal surface. The vast majority of ERMs are considered idiopathic. However, ERM formation can result from various primary intraocular diseases, including retinal breaks and detachment, retinal vascular diseases, and vitreoretinal inflammatory conditions. Although ERMs are generally asymptomatic or cause mild metamorphopsia and/or a modest decrease in visual acuity, some can cause severe macular distortion and macular edema, resulting in significantly impaired function. Surgical removal of ERM is the only treatment, and improvements in vitrectomy systems have enabled less invasive treatment. However, there are currently no standardized criteria for ERM surgery, and the indications for surgery are determined from the patient’s subjective symptoms. Another problem with ERM surgery is that not all patients show satisfactory postoperative recovery of visual function. Thus, further research is needed to determine the criteria for ERM surgery and methods to improve the postoperative prognosis. |
| Keywords | epiretinal membrane vitrectomy optical coherence tomography internal limiting membrane lamellar macular hole |
| Amo Type | Review |
| Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
| Published Date | 2021-08 |
| Volume | volume75 |
| Issue | issue4 |
| Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
| Start Page | 403 |
| End Page | 413 |
| ISSN | 0386-300X |
| NCID | AA00508441 |
| Content Type | Journal Article |
| language | English |
| Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
| File Version | publisher |
| Refereed | True |
| PubMed ID | 34511606 |
| Web of Science KeyUT | 000697944600001 |
| NAID | 120007146059 |
