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JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62816 |
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FullText URL | 75_6_745.pdf |
Author | Hayata, Kei| Mishima, Sakurako| Ohira, Akiko| Tani, Kazumasa| Maki, Jota| Eto, Eriko| Ogawa, Chikako| Masuyama, Hisashi| |
Abstract | NIPT is non-definitive testing to estimate the possibility that fetuses have trisomy 21, trisomy 18, or trisomy 13. However, in NIPT-positive and indeterminate cases, rare chromosomal disease may become apparent, requiring advanced genetic considerations and counseling skills. We experienced two such cases, a trisomy 21 mosaicism case triggered by NIPT-positive status and 18q deletion syndrome triggered by NIPT-indeterminate status. These cases have two clinical implications for NIPT. First, it was revealed that trisomy mosaicism might be found in NIPT-positive cases that have lower Z-Scores than those inferred from the fraction of fetal cfDNA in the case of standard trisomy. Second, it is possible that microdeletion syndrome could be the reason for an indeterminate NIPT result. Today’s genetic counseling requires more expertise in ethics and communication as well as genetic science because NIPT can lead to totally unexpected results. |
Keywords | NIPT massively parallel sequencing trisomy 21 mosaicism 18q-deletion syndrome genetic counseling |
Amo Type | Case Report |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-12 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 745 |
End Page | 750 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | Copyright Ⓒ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
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Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 34955544 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000735319800002 |
NAID | 120007180276 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62815 |
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FullText URL | 75_6_741.pdf |
Author | Morita, Tetsuro| Shiode, Yusuke| Kimura, Shuhei| Hosokawa, Mio| Doi, Shinichiro| Takahashi, Kosuke| Matoba, Ryo| Kanzaki, Yuki| Tabata, Masahiro| Morizane, Yuki| |
Abstract | A 65-year-old man presented with a 1-week history of left eye distortion. An elevated choroidal lesion covering 6 disc diameters was found in the posterior retina of the left eye. Systemic examination revealed sublingual gland carcinoma and multiple lung metastases, and the diagnosis was choroidal metastasis from sublingual gland carcinoma. Following chemotherapy and radiation therapy, the choroidal lesion shrunk and the patient’s visual acuity improved. The patient died 23 months after his first visit. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of choroidal metastasis from sublingual gland carcinoma. |
Keywords | adenoid cystic carcinoma choroidal metastasis sublingual gland |
Amo Type | Case Report |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-12 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 741 |
End Page | 744 |
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 | 34955543 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000735319800001 |
NAID | 120007180277 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62809 |
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FullText URL | 75_6_699.pdf |
Author | Kawano, Tetsuya| Miyakoshi, Naohisa| Tsuchie, Hiroyuki| Kashiwagura, Takeshi| Kobayashi, Moto| Aonuma, Hiroshi| Sugimura, Yusuke| Shimada, Yoichi| |
Abstract | Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is one of the side effects associated with glucocorticoid (GC) therapy. In 2014, the Japanese Society for Bone and Mineral Research (JSBMR) provided new guidelines for the management and treatment of GIOP. The aim of the present study was to clarify the prevalence of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) requiring treatment according to the new guidelines and to identify risk factors associated with lack of treatment in these patients. Patients in the 2018 Akita Orthopedic group on Rheumatoid Arthritis (AORA) database were enrolled. Of 2,234 patients with RA in the database, 683 (30.6%) met the 2014 JSBMR guideline treatment criteria, and 480 (70.3%) had been treated. The untreated group included a larger number of males, younger patients, and patients treated in clinics rather than hospital (p<0.001, p=0.015, and p<0.001, respectively). Multivariate analyses found that male sex, younger age, and clinic-based RA care were significant risk factors associated with lack of treatment (p<0.001, p=0.013, and p<0.001, respectively). Thus, male sex, younger age, and clinic-based care were identified as risk factors |
Keywords | glucocorticoid glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis osteopenia |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-12 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 699 |
End Page | 704 |
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 | 34955537 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000735297900005 |
NAID | 120007180283 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62806 |
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FullText URL | 75_6_677.pdf |
Author | Tani Kazumasa| Mitsui, Takashi| Mishima, Sakurako| Ohira, Akiko| Maki, Jota| Eto, Eriko| Hayata, Kei| Nakamura, Keiichiro| Masuyama, Hisashi| |
Abstract | Extravillous trophoblast (EVT) invasion is important for embryo implantation, placental development, and successful remodeling of the uterine spiral artery. Endocrine gland derived-vascular endothelial growth factor (EG-VEGF) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are implicated in EVT invasion; however, the high con-centrations found in pregnancy pathologies have not been investigated in non-tumor trophoblasts. The roles of EG-VEGF, prokineticin receptors (PROKR1/2), MMP-2, and MMP-9 in EVT invasion during spiral artery remodeling were evaluated using human EVT from HTR-8/SVneo cell lines. The expression of MMP-2, MMP-9, and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), and Akt pathways in HTR-8/SVneo cells treated with recom-binant EG-VEGF alongside anti-PROKR1 and/or anti-PROKR2 antibodies was evaluated using quantitative reverse transcription-PCR and western blotting. Wound-healing and cell invasion assays were performed to assess the migration and invasion of these treated cells. Interestingly, 20 nM EG-VEGF activated ERK1/2 sig-naling and upregulated MMP-2 and MMP-9. This effect was suppressed by anti-PROKR2 antibody via ERK1/2 downregulation. Anti-PROKR2 antibody inhibited the migration and invasion of EG-VEGF-stimulated HTR-8/SVneo cells. Elevated concentrations of EG-VEGF enhance EVT invasion in a human trophoblast cell line by upregulating MMP-2 and MMP-9 via PROKR2. These new insights into the regulation of epithelial cell invasion may help in developing therapeutic interventions for placental-related diseases during pregnancy. |
Keywords | endocrine gland-derived vascular endothelial growth factor prokineticin extravillous trophoblast matrix metalloproteinase obstetric diseases |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-12 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue6 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 677 |
End Page | 684 |
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 | 34955534 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000735297900002 |
NAID | 120007180286 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62779 |
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FullText URL | 75_5_647.pdf |
Author | Uotani, Koji| Yamauchi, Taro| Sano, Keisuke| Sonobe, Hiroshi| Fujiwara, Yoshihiro| Maste, Praful Suresh| Sonawane, Sumeet | Tanaka, Masato| |
Abstract | Sacral schwannoma is a rare tumor with relatively few symptoms; it thus tends to be large at diagnosis and is challenging to treat surgically. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl with a large sacral schwannoma that was successfully surgically resected using O-arm navigation in a two-stage operation. First, we performed tumor resection from the posterior aspect with assisted O-arm navigation. One week later, resection from the anterior aspect was conducted with posterior spinopelvic fixation and fibula graft. We performed partial resection of the tumor from the anterior and posterior aspects as much as possible. O-arm navigation contributed to precise and safe tumor resection and implant insertion. |
Keywords | sacral schwannoma cellular schwannoma spinal tumor intradural extramedullary tumor O-arm navigation |
Amo Type | Case Report |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-10 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue5 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 647 |
End Page | 652 |
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 | 34703049 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000711568400004 |
NAID | 120007166664 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62771 |
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FullText URL | 75_5_585.pdf |
Author | Omiya, Hiroki| Takatori, Makoto| Yunoki, Keiji| Morimatsu, Hiroshi| |
Abstract | Many patients develop acute kidney injury (AKI) after vascular surgery. In this retrospective observational study, we investigated the risk factors for AKI defined using the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes criteria after total arch replacement (TAR). Additionally, we investigated the influence of temperature manage-ment during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) on postoperative renal function by propensity score-matched anal-ysis. We retrospectively analyzed 161 consecutive patients who underwent TAR between 2016 and 2019. Postoperative AKI occurred in 48.7% of the patients. In the multivariate analysis, male sex (odds ratio [OR] 3.95, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 1.56-8.27, p = 0.002), ACE inhibitors/ARB medication (OR 3.19, 95%CI 1.49-6.82, p = 0.003), preoperative chronic kidney disease (OR 2.47, 95%CI 1.17-5.23, p = 0.02), pro-longed CPB time (OR 2.36, 95%CI 1.05-5.34, p = 0.04), and lower body ischemic time during CPB (OR 2.20, 95%CI 1.05-4.46, p = 0.04) were identified as independent risk factors for AKI. Propensity score-matched anal-ysis showed no significant difference in the risk of AKI following TAR between mild hypothermia or normo-thermia and moderate hypothermia (37.2% vs. 41.9%, p = 0.83). In conclusion, modifiable risk factors for AKI included prolonged CPB time and lower body ischemic time. Temperature management during CPB had no clear effect on outcomes. |
Keywords | acute kidney injury total arch replacement cardiopulmonary bypass lower body ischemic time |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-10 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue5 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 585 |
End Page | 593 |
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 | 34703041 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000711561600005 |
NAID | 120007166671 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62768 |
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FullText URL | 75_5_557.pdf |
Author | Takeshima Kohara, Hiroko| Ikeda, Mitsunori | Okawa, Masami| |
Abstract | This study examined the relationship between skin physiological indices and pressure ulcers in elderly people. The subjects were 55 bedridden elderly Japanese patients with a median age of 85 years. The following parame-ters were measured using non-invasive devices: skin surface temperature, moisture content in the stratum corneum, moisture content in the dermis, transepidermal water loss as an index of skin barrier function, skin erythema and skin elasticity. The sacral and 2 heel areas were observed as sites predisposed to pressure ulcers. Within one month after measuring the skin physiological indices, we confirmed pressure ulcers of National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel classification Stage II or worse based on medical records. Among the 55 patients, 4 (7.3%) prospectively developed a total of 5 pressure ulcers within 16 days. Only the skin erythema score was significantly higher with than without pressure ulcers (p < 0.001). We performed a binary logistic regression analysis and confirmed a significant relationship between pressure-ulcer development and the level of erythema (odds ratio = 1.026; 95% confidence interval: 1.011-1.042). Skin erythema increased before the development of pressure ulcers. Taken together, our results show that the high skin erythema score can be a predictive indicator of pressure ulcers. |
Keywords | elderly people erythema pressure ulcer skin |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-10 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue5 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 557 |
End Page | 565 |
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 | 34703038 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000711561600002 |
NAID | 120007166668 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62767 |
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FullText URL | 75_5_549.pdf |
Author | Isooka, Nami| Miyazaki, Ikuko| Asanuma, Masato| |
Abstract | Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide. The loss of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons produces its characteristic motor symptoms, but PD patients also have non-motor symptoms such as constipation and orthostatic hypotension. The pathological hallmark of PD is the presence of α-synuclein-containing Lewy bodies and neurites in the brain. However, the PD pathology is observed in not only the central nervous system (CNS) but also in parts of the peripheral nervous system such as the enteric nervous system (ENS). Since constipation is a typical prodromal non-motor symptom in PD, often preceding motor symptoms by 10-20 years, it has been hypothesized that PD pathology propagates from the ENS to the CNS via the vagal nerve. Discovery of pharmacological and other methods to halt this progression of neurodegeneration in PD has the potential to improve millions of lives. Astrocytes protect neurons in the CNS by secretion of neurotrophic and antioxidative factors. Similarly, astrocyte-like enteric glial cells (EGCs) are known to secrete neuroprotective factors in the ENS. In this article, we summarize the neuroprotective function of astrocytes and EGCs and discuss therapeutic strategies for the prevention of neurodegeneration in PD targeting neurotrophic and antioxidative molecules in glial cells. |
Keywords | Parkinson’s disease astrocyte enteric glial cell neurotrophic factor antioxidative molecule |
Amo Type | Review |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-10 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue5 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 549 |
End Page | 556 |
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 | 34703037 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000711561600001 |
NAID | 120007166678 |
FullText URL | fulltext.pdf |
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Author | Nishida, Takashi| Akashi, Sho| Takigawa, Masaharu| Kubota, Satoshi| |
Keywords | angiotensin II cellular communication network factor 2 (CCN2) renin-angiotensin system (RAS) losartan angiotensin II type I receptor (AT(1)R) |
Published Date | 2021-08-25 |
Publication Title | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
Volume | volume22 |
Issue | issue17 |
Publisher | MDPI |
Start Page | 9204 |
ISSN | 1422-0067 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
OAI-PMH Set | 岡山大学 |
Copyright Holders | © 2021 by the authors. |
File Version | publisher |
PubMed ID | 34502113 |
DOI | 10.3390/ijms22179204 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000694359000001 |
Related Url | isVersionOf https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22179204 |
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/62408 |
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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/62402 |
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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/62397 |
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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/62394 |
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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 |
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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/62378 |
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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 |
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Author | Takeshita, Ayumu| Nishida, Keiichiro| Yoshida, Aki| Nasu, Yoshihisa| Nakahara, Ryuichi| Kaneda, Daisuke| Ohashi, Hideki| Ozaki, Toshifumi| |
Published Date | 2021-07-07 |
Publication Title | PLOS ONE |
Volume | volume16 |
Issue | issue7 |
Publisher | Public Library Science |
Start Page | e0254268 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
OAI-PMH Set | 岡山大学 |
Copyright Holders | © 2021 Takeshita et al. |
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PubMed ID | 34234380 |
DOI | 10.1371/journal.pone.0254268 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000674294100020 |
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Author | Ohashi, Hideki| Nishida, Keiichiro| Nasu, Yoshihisa| Saiga, Kenta| Nakahara, Ryuichi| Horita, Masahiro| Okita, Shunji| Ozaki, Toshifumi| |
Keywords | lesser toe metatarsophalangeal joint rheumatoid arthritis radiographic measurement grading system |
Published Date | 2021-07-15 |
Publication Title | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Volume | volume18 |
Issue | issue14 |
Publisher | MDPI |
Start Page | 7520 |
ISSN | 1660-4601 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
OAI-PMH Set | 岡山大学 |
Copyright Holders | © 2021 by the authors. |
File Version | publisher |
PubMed ID | 34299970 |
DOI | 10.3390/ijerph18147520 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000676598200001 |
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JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62235 |
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Author | Okita, Atsushi| Fujimura, Masaki| Sato, Isao| Chino, Yoshihide| Yuba, Takafumi| Mizutani, Makoto| Tabata, Tomotake| Iida, Minoru| Kumano, Kimitsuka| |
Amo Type | Case Report |
Note | We report an extremely rare case of a centenarian with acute appendicitis that was successfully managed via emergent surgery. A 109-year-old woman was referred to Daiichi Towakai Hospital with a high fever and nausea. She presented with peritoneal irritation, and computed tomography showed a swollen appendix with intraluminal fecolith. She was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and underwent appendectomy, which was performed via an open approach under spinal anesthesia. The patient’s postoperative course was uneventful. As for treatment planning for centenarians, comprehensive and exhaustive discussions with the patient and family members should be encouraged under the principals of narrative medicine.| |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-06 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue3 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 385 |
End Page | 389 |
ISSN | 0386-300X |
NCID | AA00508441 |
Content Type | Journal Article |
language | English |
Copyright Holders | CopyrightⒸ 2021 by Okayama University Medical School |
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Refereed | True |
PubMed ID | 34176944 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000667147700015 |
NAID | 120007089820 |
JaLCDOI | 10.18926/AMO/62229 |
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FullText URL | 75_3_345.pdf |
Author | Koyama, Kanae| Miura, Noriyoshi| Watanabe, Ryuta| Sawada, Yuichiro| Noda, Terutaka| Nishimura, Kenichi| Asai, Seiji| Fukumoto, Tetsuya| Yanagihara, Yutaka| Miyauchi, Yuki| Kikugawa, Tadahiko| Saika, Takashi| |
Abstract | The management of blood pressure is a significant concern for surgeons and anesthesiologists performing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma. We evaluated clinical factors in pheochromocytoma patients to identify the predictors of postoperative hypotension. The medical records of patients who underwent adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma between 2001 and 2017 were retrospectively reviewed and clinical and biochemical data were evaluated. Of 29 patients, 13 patients needed catecholamine support in the perisurgical period while 16 patients did not. There were significant differences in median age, tumor size, and blood pressure drop (maxmin) between the 2 groups (68 vs 53 years old, p=0.045; 50 vs 32 mm diameter, p=0.022; 110 vs 71 mmHg, p=0.015 respectively). In univariate logistic analysis, age > 65.5 years, tumor size > 34.5 mm, urine metanephrine > 0.205 mg/day and urine normetanephrine > 0.665 mg/day were significant predictors of prolonged hypotension requiring postoperative catecholamine support. Tumor size and urine metanephrine and urine normetanephrine levels were correlated with postoperative hypotension. These predictors may help in the safe perioperative management of pheochromocytoma patients treated with adrenalectomy. |
Keywords | urinary metanephrine urinary normetanephrine adrenalectomy pheochromocytoma |
Amo Type | Original Article |
Publication Title | Acta Medica Okayama |
Published Date | 2021-06 |
Volume | volume75 |
Issue | issue3 |
Publisher | Okayama University Medical School |
Start Page | 345 |
End Page | 349 |
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 | 34176938 |
Web of Science KeyUT | 000667147700009 |
NAID | 120007089826 |