Rapidly destructive coxopathy due to dialysis amyloidosis: a case report.

Rapidly destructive coxopathy (RDC) is a disease that is sometimes seen in geriatric patients. A total hip arthroplasty (THA) is mostly chosen to treat the RDC, but few cases are known that received THAs due to RDC associated with dialysis amyloidosis. We report a case of RDC due to dialysis amyloidosis with special references to its pathophysiology.

Breath-holding spells in somatoform disorder.

Breath-holding spells (BHS) are commonly seen in childhood. However, there are no case reports of BHS occurring in adolescents or young adults. We report two young adult cases and discuss the pathogensis, both physically and psychologically.

[Changes in cytokines during perioperative period of hip arthroplasty in patients older than 80 years of age].

Background: Elevations of plasma inflammatory cytokines are related to the surgical intervention. We have examined the circulating interleukin 6, 8 (IL-6, IL-8) and CRP responses in patients older than 80 years during orthopedic hip arthroplasty.

Methods: After taking the signed informed consent, 8 patients were enrolled in this study.

[An analysis on blood transfusion for hepatic resection].

Background: Hepatic resection is prone to significant blood loss. Adverse effects of blood loss and transfusion mandate improvements in surgical techniques to reduce blood loss and transfusion.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the present status of intraoperative blood transfusion practice of 42 hepatic resections in National Kure Medical Center for the year of 2000.