תוצאת חיפוש

מודי משגב (1), שלמה ברלינר (2), עמירם אלדור (1)

(1) המכון להמטולוגיה, (2) המח' לרפואה פנימית ד' (היחידה לטיפול בנוגדי-קרישה), מרכז רפואי תל-אביב סוראסקי והפקולטה לרפואה סאקלר, אוניברסיטת תל-אביב

ארגמנת תרומבוטית תרומבוציטופנית (את"ת) ( thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura–TTP) היא מחלה רב-מערכתית קשה, ושכיחותה מוערכת ב- 3ץ7 חולים לכל 100,000 נפש. שיעור התמותה מהמחלה, שהיה למעלה מ-90%, ירד עד כדי 20%-10% בזכות השיפור בטיפול, המתבסס על החלפת פלסמה (plasma exchange). מנתונים שונים שנאספו לאורך השנים ידוע, כי בתהליך הפתולוגי מעורבים תאי אנדותל, גורם וון-וילברנד וטסיות, אך החוליה המקשרת את השלושה היתה חסרה. בסקירה זו נתמקד בעיקר בידע החדש אודות הפתוגנזה של המחלה; כיום, אנו לא רק מבינים אותה טוב יותר, אלא גם מבינים את ההיגיון בטיפול, שהתבסס עד כה על תצפיות קליניות.

Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation for Vaginal Vault Prolapse

M. Neuman, B. Zuckerman, O. Lavie, U. Beller

Division of Gynecological Surgery and Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem

Sacrospinous ligament fixation is a well-known method for correction of vaginal vault prolapse. The procedure is primarily indicated after hysterectomy and as a prophylactic measure for total uterine prolapse.

8 women with post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse aged 48-72 years, were referred 1-25 years following primary surgery. Sacrospinous ligament fixation was elected to enable simultaneous correction of cystocele and rectocele, and to preserve sexual function. All operations were completed without significant complications.

In 6 of the 8 patients located for long-term interview, 1 reported mild bulging of the introitus, another mild urinary stress incontinence, urgency and frequency and 1 reported frequency only. Sexual function in 4 was without complaints. Defecation in all patients was normal.
We conclude that this operation is safe and effective. We encourage gynecologic surgeons to consult an experienced tutor prior to performing this procedure, as this type of surgery is quite dangerous and many gynecologists are not familiar enough with it.  

Effect of Specific Inspiratory Muscle Training on Dyspnea and Exercise Tolerance in Congestive Heart Failure

Paltiel Weiner, Joseph Waizman, Rasmi Magadle, Noa Berar-Yanay, Benny Pelled

Depts. of Medicine A and Cardiology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera

It has been shown that the inspiratory muscles of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) are weaker than normal. This weakness may contribute to dyspnea and limit exercise capacity. But respiratory muscles can be trained for increase in both strength and endurance. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of specific inspiratory muscle training (SIMT) on muscular performance, lung function, dyspnea and exercise capacity in moderate heart failure.

10 patients with CHF (NYHA functional class II-III) received 1/2 hour of SIMT daily, 6 times/week, for 3 months. They started breathing at a resistance 15% of their Pimax for 1 week and the resistance was then increased incrementally to 60%. Spirometry, inspiratory muscle strength and endurance, and the 12-minute walk test were performed before and after the training period. All showed an increase in inspiratory muscle strength and endurance. This was associated with a small but significant increase in FVC, a significant increase in the distance walked (458±29 to 562±32 m, p<0.01), and improvement in the dyspnea index score.

SIMT resulted in increased inspiratory muscle strength and endurance. This increase was associated with decreased dyspnea and an increase in submaximal exercise capacity. SIMT may prove to be useful complementary therapy in CHF.