European surgical research. Europäische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales européennes
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The aim of this study was to determine the possibility of non-operative treatment via retrospective analysis of our patients. ⋯ Major venous and grade IV-V hepatic injuries were the primary factors determining mortality and these injuries generally occurred as a result of firearm injuries. NTL occurring at a rate of 22% would decrease to 2% if 'RTS <7' criteria was added to the hemodynamic instability and/or peritoneal irritation findings determining surgical candidacy.
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Oxidative stress is involved in sepsis-related endothelium dysfunction. Selenoprotein-P (Sel-P), the main plasma selenoprotein, may have high antioxidant potential, and binds to endothelium. We hypothesize that, in septic shock, and similar syndromes such as systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), Sel-P binds massively to endothelium, causing a drop in Sel-P plasma concentration. ⋯ Early decrease in Sel-P plasma concentrations was specifically observed in septic shock and was similar in SIRS patients whereas GPx activity remained unchanged. Further studies are needed to determine whether Sel-P can be an early marker of septic shock linked to microvascular injury.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
The clinical significance of serum procalcitonin levels following direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber column in septic patients with colorectal perforation.
The efficacy of direct hemoperfusion with polymyxin B-immobilized fiber columns (PMX) has already been demonstrated in clinical studies for the treatment of septic shock. However, serum procalcitonin levels following PMX remain unknown. ⋯ Procalcitonin may be a good indicator of severity of sepsis secondary to colorectal perforation. Furthermore, procalcitonin level at 24 h after PMX appears to predict outcome after PMX. Therefore, procalcitonin may be a useful diagnostic marker to evaluate patients' condition in candidates for PMX treatment.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline recommended the use of 2% chlorhexidine as a percutaneous disinfectant for central venous catheter (CVC) insertion. However, in Japan, 0.05% chlorhexidine is commonly used as well as 10% povidone-iodine, instead of 2% chlorhexidine. ⋯ Use of 0.05% chlorhexidine is not inferior to conventional 10% povidone-iodine as a cutaneous disinfectant for the prevention of CVC-RBSI.
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Surgical cytoreduction and simultaneous hyperthermic intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for peritoneal carcinomatosis is afflicted with a high incidence of postoperative complications. The knowledge of intraoperative volume therapy during surgery and chemotherapy is limited. On the other hand, the choice of a 'liberal' or 'restrictive' regimen of fluid administration has a deep impact on the postoperative morbidity. The aim of this observational trial was to report detailed data on volume replacement and cardiocircular function during the HIPEC procedure. ⋯ During surgical cytoreduction and simultaneous HIPEC, large amounts of volume were administered. HIPEC in itself did not lead to an increased fluid requirement. Further prospective studies with larger populations are needed to investigate whether goal-oriented therapies and a restricted volume regimen can contribute to decrease the postoperative morbidity.