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To study the clinical profile, imaging features, intra-operative findings, post-operative outcome at discharge and at 6 months in patients with internal carotid artery (ICA) bifurcation aneurysm.
Present study is a retrospective analysis of data of patients who underwent surgery for ICA bifurcation aneurysm between the period of 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2015 at our institute. Demographic variable, clinical grade, radiological finding was assessed. Outcome was measured using modified Rankin score (mRs) at discharge and at 6 months follow up. All ICA bifurcation aneurysms were clipped using a standard pterional craniotomy.
A total of 28 patients were included in the study out of which 4 had bilateral ICA bifurcation aneurysms. Mean age was 44.15 (age range 14-65) years, with 43.75% of patient were < 40yrs. Multiple aneurysms were seen in 11 (39.28%) patients, with superior projection being the most common in 53.12%. Vasospasm was seen in 12 (42.85%) with 4 patients undergoing chemical angioplasty. At discharge good outcome (mRs < 3) was seen in 4/5 (80%) patients in the un-bled category, whereas 18/23 (78.2%) in bled category. At 6 months follow up, mRs < 3 was seen 4 (100%) patients in unbled category, and 84.21% (16 of 19) patients in bled group.
The findings of the present study have shown an increased incidence of bilaterality and multiplicity for ICA bifurcation aneurysms. The direction of the dome of aneurysm and temporary clipping do not affect the treatment outcomes. These aneurysms have excellent outcomes following surgery.
The findings of the present study have shown an increased incidence of bilaterality and multiplicity for ICA bifurcation aneurysms. The direction of the dome of aneurysm and temporary clipping do not affect the treatment outcomes. These aneurysms have excellent outcomes following surgery.This correspondence introduces the ethics behind a specific exemption to mandatory vaccination. Public health acknowledges medical and non-medical reasons for vaccination exemption. Geophilosophical ones, which the author coined, can provide an option to remote populations with low density and are seeking more choices in confronting the dilemma of being vaccinated.4-Hydroxylphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) catalyzes the conversion of 4-hydroxylphenylpyruvate (HPP) to homogentisate, the important step for tyrosine catabolism. Comparison of the structure of human HPPD with the substrate-bound structure of A. thaliana HPPD revealed notably different orientations of the C-terminal helix. This helix performed as a closed conformation in human enzyme. Simulation revealed a different substrate-binding mode in which the carboxyl group of HPP interacted by a H-bond network formed by Gln334, Glu349 (the metal-binding ligand), and Asn363 (in the C-terminal helix). The 4-hydroxyl group of HPP interacted with Gln251 and Gln265. The relative activity and substrate-binding affinity were preserved for the Q334A mutant, implying the alternative role of Asn363 for HPP binding and catalysis. The reduction in kcat/Km of the Asn363 mutants confirmed the critical role in catalysis. Compared to the N363A mutant, the dramatic reduction in the Kd and thermal stability of the N363D mutant implies the side-chain effect in the hinge region rotation of the C-terminal helix. The activity and binding affinity were not recovered by double mutation; however, the 4-hydroxyphenylacetate intermediate formation by the uncoupled reaction of Q334N/N363Q and Q334A/N363D mutants indicated the importance of the H-bond network in the electrophilic reaction. These results highlight the functional role of the H-bond network in a closed conformation of the C-terminal helix to stabilize the bound substrate. The extremely low activity and reduction in Q251E's Kd suggest that interaction coupled with the H-bond network is crucial to locate the substrate for nucleophilic reaction.
The critical step in total endovascular aortic arch repair is to ensure alignment of fenestrations with, and thus maintenance of flow to, supra-aortic trunks. This experimental study evaluates the feasibility and accuracy of a double-fenestrated physician-modified endovascular graft [single common large fenestration for the brachiocephalic trunk and left common carotid artery and a distal small fenestration for left subclavian artery (LSA) with a preloaded guidewire for the LSA] for total endovascular aortic arch repair.
Eight fresh human cadaveric thoracic aortas were harvested. Thoracic endografts with a physician-modified double fenestration were deployed for total endovascular aortic arch repair in a bench test model. A guidewire was preloaded through the distal fenestration for the LSA. All experiments were undertaken in a hybrid room under fluoroscopic guidance with subsequent angioscopy and open evaluation for assessment.
Mean aortic diameter in zone 0 was 31.3 ± 3.33 mm. Mean duration for stent graft modification was 20.1 ± 5.8 min. Mean duration of the procedure was 24 ± 8.6 min. GSK-3 inhibition The Medtronic Valiant Captivia stent graft was used in 6 and the Cook Alpha Zenith thoracic stent graft in 2 cases. LSA catheterization was technically successful with supra-aortic trunk patency in 100% of cases.
The use of a double-fenestrated stent graft with a preloaded guidewire appears to be a useful technical addition to facilitate easy and correct alignment of stent graft fenestrations with supra-aortic trunk origins.
The use of a double-fenestrated stent graft with a preloaded guidewire appears to be a useful technical addition to facilitate easy and correct alignment of stent graft fenestrations with supra-aortic trunk origins.The aim of this research paper is to estimate the mean value of extremely low frequency (ELF) exposure in schools in Greece. Detailed ELF measurements were conducted and analyzed by the Weighted Peak Method (WPM), which estimates the overall contribution of electromagnetic waves from 1 Hz to 400 kHz, including their phases. A sample of 243 schools was sampled to calculate. The mean value of ELF magnetic fields (MFs) measured in these two groups comprising 243 schools was the principal focus of interest. ELF MF measurements taken in schools situated both far from and near ELF sources had mean and maximum values well below the current International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) standard. The mean value of ELF MFs from all sources within the sampled schools in Greece was 0.21 μΤ. A statically significant difference between the mean MFs measured in the two groups of schools was found, but the MFs in both groups were much lower than the ICNIRP standard.