Cold-Plasma Coagulation on the Surface of the Small Bowel Is Safe in Pigs.

Introduction: Surgical treatment in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis is often limited by the extent of small bowel involvement. We investigated the results of the application of cold-plasma coagulation on the surface of the small bowel.

Methods: After permission by the federal government of Schleswig-Holstein, 8 female pigs underwent a laparoscopy and cold-plasma coagulation on the small bowel with different energy levels.

The application of cold-plasma coagulation on the visceral pleura results in a predictable depth of necrosis without fistula generation.

A technique for the safe transfer of electric energy to the pulmonary surface for the potential evaporation of malignant tumours is non-existent to date. By conducting the current study, we wanted to generate data on the potential beneficiary effects and complications of using cold-plasma coagulation on the pulmonary surface. Cold-plasma coagulation was applied to the pulmonary surface in eight female mini-pigs via a thoracoscopic access.

Patients' views of CAM as spiritual practice.

Objectives: This paper explores Danish cancer patients' narratives on spiritual beliefs, practices and the relationship these practices may have to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).

Design: Narrative inquiry was used to understand how spiritual beliefs and practices might be related to CAM. Thirty-two cancer patients, family, friends and alternative practitioners were followed up over a two year period by face to face interview, telephone and focus groups.