Carboxymethylated polysaccharides from Chrysanthemum indicum with antimicrobial and hemostatic properties for promoting wound healing.

Seeking potential active ingredients with suitable functions to promote the entire wound repair process remains an unmet requirement. In this study, the polysaccharide (CIP) with an average molecular weight of 5.85 × 10 g/mol was isolated from dried Chrysanthemum indicum flowers.

Balloon occlusion and hypothermic perfusion of the renal artery in laparoscopic partial nephectomy.

Objectives: We describe our initial experience with renal arterial catheterization for temporary balloon occlusion of renal artery and hypothermic perfusion during laparoscopic partial nephectomy and compare the preoperative and postoperative nephron function.

Methods: Fifteen patients received laparoscopic partial nephrectomy from September 2005 to December 2006. During the operations, the balloons of the arterial catheters were filled with distilled water to achieve pedicle control.

Elevated plasma factor VIII coagulant activity presenting with thrombophlebitis of the deep dorsal vein of the penis.

A 55-year-old man started to suffer from severe penile pain 2 days after engaging in sexual intercourse in the woman-on-top position. A fixed, 2-cm long, cord-like lesion was found on the dorsal midline of his penis which was in a partially tumescent state. Ultrasonography showed part of the deep dorsal vein was obstructed by a hyperechoic mass.