Bulletin of RSMU

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Bulletin of RSMU

BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL OF PIROGOV UNIVERSITY (MOSCOW, RUSSIA)

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Evdokimenko AN, Chechetkin AO, Druina LD, Tanashyan MM

Neovascularization of a carotid atherosclerotic plaque (AP) is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) is a widely used method for imaging intraplaque neovascularization in vivo. Unfortunately, there are no standardized guidelines for CEUS interpretation. The aim of this study was to identify the most reliable method for CEUS-based assessment of AP neovascularization. Seventy-eight AP were removed during carotid endarterectomy in 73 patients, of whom 5 had AP on both sides, and examined morphologically. All patients underwent preoperative duplex scanning and CEUS; Sonovue was used as a contrast agent. AP neovascularization was assessed on a 4-grade visual scale and with 3 different quantitative methods using QLAB software. On the visual scale (method 1), poorly (37%) and moderately (51%) vascularized plaques were the most common. Quantitative analysis (data were presented as Ме (Q1; Q3)) revealed that the number of blood vessels per 1 cm2 of the plaque (method 2) was 16 (10; 26), the ratio of the total vessel area to the plaque area (method 3) was 6% (3; 9), and AP ROI (method 4) was 2.6 dB (1.8; 4.1). Significant correlations were demonstrated between the results produced by method 2 and method 3 (р < 0.0001), method 3 and method 2 (р = 0.0006), and between pathomorphological findings and the results produced by methods 1–3, especially method 2 (р < 0.004). AP ROI brightness did not correlate with other results. The presence of hyperechoic components (calcifications) in AP dramatically reduced the reliability of US-based intraplaque neovascularization assessment. The most accurate CEUS-based quantitative method for assessing intraplaque neovascularization is estimation of blood vessel number per 1 cm2 of the plaque.

Received: 2019-08-15

Published online: 2019-08-31

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.057

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Khizhnikova AE, Klochkov AS, Kotov–Smolenskiy AM, Suponeva NA, Piradov MA

According to the literature data, only 5–20% of post-stroke patients are able to restore the hand motor function completely. Correct goal setting and individual approach to the patient's functional recovery are important. Our study aimed to develop an algorithm of impaired hand motor functioning assessment for post-stroke patients and to determine the principles of the rehabilitation tactics choosing based on the biomechanical analysis. Twenty five patients with hemispheric stroke and 10 healthy volunteers participated in the study. Formal clinical observation scales (Fugl–Meyer Assessment, Ashworth Scale, ARAT) and video motion analysis were used for evaluation of the hand motor function. Patients were divided into 2 groups according to the hand paresis severity (mild/moderate and pronounced/severe). Rehabilitation was carried out in both groups, including mechanotherapy, massage and physical therapy. It was revealed that in the 1st group of patients the motor function recovery in the paretic hand was due to movement performance recovery: biomechanical parameters restoration directly correlated with a decrease in the paresis degree according to the Fugl–Meyer Assessment Scale (r = 0.94; p = 0.01). In the 2nd group of patients, the motor function recovery in the paretic hand was due to motor deficit compensation: according to biomechanical analysis, the pathological motor synergies inversely correlated with a decrease in the paresis degree (r = –0.9; p = 0.03). As a result of the study, an algorithm for selecting the patient management tactics based on the baseline clinical indicators was developed.

Received: 2019-08-16

Published online: 2019-08-31

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.056

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Mettini E, Yasko BA, Kazarin BV, Ostroushko MG

Sometimes, a minor scientific event leaves a much more memorable trace than a large conference. On May 30–31, 2019, Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University hosted a symposium on medical identities in various communities. Reports, reviews and discussions presented at the symposium focused on the problem of identity, a unique phenomenon that results from self-reflecting on a complex dynamic process of personal development. Professional identity is particularly important for a medical doctor. This article inspired by the reports of our colleagues summarizes the results of the symposium.

Received: 2019-08-06

Published online: 2019-08-26

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.055

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Kremneva EI, Akhmetzyanov BM, Dobrynina LA, Krotenkova MV

Hemodynamic parameters of blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow can be measured in vivo using phase-contrast MRI (PC-MRI). This opens new horizons for studying the mechanisms implicated in the development and progression of age-related cerebral small vessel disease (SVD). In this paper, we analyze associations between cerebral arterial, venous and CSF flow impairments and SVD features visible on MRI. The study was carried out in 96 patients with SVD (aged 60.91 ± 6.57 years) and 23 healthy volunteers (59.13 ± 6.56 years). The protocol of the MRI examination included routine MRI sequences (T2, FLAIR, T1, SWI, and DWI) applied to assess the severity of brain damage according to STRIVE advisory standards and PC-MRI used to quantify blood flow in the major arteries and veins of the neck, the straight and upper sagittal sinuses, and CSF flow at the aqueduct level. We analyzed the associations between linear and volumetric parameters of blood/CSF flow and the degree of brain matter damage using the Fazekas scale. We observed a reduction in tABF, stVBF, sssVBF, aqLF, Saq, and ICC values and a rise in Pi associated with WMH progression, as well as a gradual decline in tABF and an increase in Pi, Saq and ICC associated with a growing number of lacunes (р < 0.05). Patients with early (< 5) MB had lower sssVBF and stVBF rates in comparison with patients without MB; aqLF, Saq, and ICC values were elevated in patients with 5 to 10 MB, as compared to patients without MB or early (< 5) MB. The established associations between MRI findings in patients with SVD and blood/CSF flow impairments suggest the important role of mechanisms implicated in the disruption of Monro–Kellie intracranial homeostasis in promoting SVD.

Received: 2019-07-28

Published online: 2019-08-25

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.054

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Lychagin AV, Garkavi AV, Islaieh OI, Katunyan PI, Bobrov DS, Yavlieva RH, Tselisheva EYu

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects both elderly people, for whom it is one of the main causes of disability, and people of active working age and is an urgent clinical and social problem of resistance of pain syndrome to therapy. The disease is characterized by both destruction of intra-articular and paraarticular structures, such as subchondral bone. While OA is an important sign of pathological changes believe the bone marrow edema (BME). This work examines the effect of BME on development osteoarthritis, and therapeutic approaches to the management of patients with OA. The aim of the study was to develop a method of treatment of BME in OA of the knee joint by locally intraosseous injection of autologous thrombotic-rich plasma (PRP) into the edema zone. In this study 17 patients with the diagnosis: Osteoarthritis II-IV Grade. according to the classification of Kellgren–Lawrence, in which areas of local inflammation in the form of BME were detected on MRI in the subchondral zone in accordance with the international classification of WORMS (Whole Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score). The mean age of patients was 41,7 ± 14,3 years, 10 of them were women and 7 men. Patients were treated with autological platelet-rich plasma under x-ray control injected from extra-articular intraosseous access in the area of BME. Evaluation of effectiveness of treatment performed by VAS, WOMAC and KOOS scales, before the introduction of autoplasma, after 1 and 3 months after the start of treatment. Three months after the manipulation, there was a statistically significant decrease in the intensity of inflammatory syndrome: for WOMAC by 17.5%, for KOOS by 19.4% and for VAS by 33,1% (p < 0,01). Thus, the efficiency of intraosseous Infiltration of autologous platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of patients with OA, accompanied by edema of the bone marrow in the subchondral zone, was proved.

Received: 2019-07-12

Published online: 2019-08-20

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.053

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Sashkina TI, Abdullaeva AI, Runova GS, Saldusova IV, Zaychenko OV, Faskhutdinov DK, Sokolova SI, Pustovaya EP

Chronic generalized periodontitis (CGP) is a disease associated with low susceptibility to the therapeutic protocols applied; practitioners tend to characterize it as a disease presenting certain difficulties. Therefore, the search for drugs and methods capable of increasing the efficacy of CGP therapy is an ongoing process. Additional problems, which have to do with either with antibiotic resistance or increased sensitivity to drugs, also occur quite often. This study aimed to assess the possibility of applying hirudotherapy in the context of conservative treatment of CGP. 50 patients with CGP without somatic pathology were examined and treated. The participants were divided into two groups (n = 25), all group members of about the same age. At the first stage, the treatment followed the accepted standard: professional oral hygiene procedures, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory drugs, demonstration of proper personal oral hygiene routines. Then, first group went through a monthlong hirudotherapy course that consisted of 6 to 8 individual procedures. Second group was observed throughout this period with the aim to control the level of their compliance with the oral hygiene routines they were trained. Having analyzed the results, we found that hirudotherapy was more effective than what was prescribed to the second (control) group. The papillary marginal alveolar index (PMA), which reflects the severity of inflammation and gum bleeding, decreased significantly in the first group, where medicinal leeches were used: in the patients with severe CGP it went down by 6%, in those with moderately severe CGP the index decreased by 24% and the participants whose CGP was only light had the PMA go down by 2%. Thus, we have demonstrated the efficacy of hirudotherapy in the context of conservative CGP treatment, which allows recommending this method for inclusion into clinical practice.

Received: 2019-06-25

Published online: 2019-08-18

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.052

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Gorelik VV, Filippova SN, Belyaev VS, Karlova EV

The number of children born with cerebral palsy (CP) remains stably high. Novel approaches for rehabilitation of such patients are being sought. This study aimed to define the efficiency of the image visualization technologies in play activity for the physical rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. Sixteen boys with spastic diplegia aged 7–9 participated in the study. They were divided into treatment group (TG) and control group (CG), 8 children each. The TG patients were trained using the virtual reality based Krisaf training simulator twice a week for 40 minutes during 8 months. The child was suspended in the horizontal position and looked at the monitor through the specialised eyeglasses. Under the conditions of the marine environment immersion simulation with reduced gravity children performed motor tasks through play: searched for treasures, competed with dolphins etc. The CG patients attended the physical therapy lessons. Rehabilitation lessons using the virtual reality based Krisaf training simulator for children affected with spastic cerebral palsy led to a significant improvement of motor skills. Various motion tests showed an improvement over baseline, the average indicators increased 1.30–1.48 times. The difference between TG and CG results was statistically significant. In the CG referred to physical therapy the indicators increase was less than 10%, in the TG the increase reached 30–40%. It was concluded that the use of virtual reality based technologies promotes the optimization of neurophysiological processes in the motor analyzer cortical areas and better adaptation to motor loads.

Received: 2019-07-19

Published online: 2019-08-17

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.051

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Bagryantseva NV, Gazhva SI, Baranov AA, Shubin LB, Bagryantsev VA, Bagryantseva OV

Contemporary prosthetic dentistry has a vast arsenal of solutions for completely edentulous patients. However, it is crucial to consider a variety of factors that can cause complications in patients wearing temporary dentures in the osseointegration period. The aim of this study was to retrospectively analyze the medical records of completely edentulous patients wearing temporary removable or fixed dentures in the osseointegration period, to identify the risk factors for complications and to calculate the odds of adverse events. We performed a multivariate analysis and developed a computerized algorithm that could be used to facilitate selection of the proper denture type and material. The algorithm demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity: 94.37 (76.2 : 98.7) and 92.56 (79.8 : 97.6), respectively; the AUC value is 0.921 (0.843 : 0.963). We are planning to develop a software based on the proposed algorithm that would help the dentist to make a more objective decision when selecting the type of temporary denture and its material.

Received: 2019-07-25

Published online: 2019-08-17

DOI: 10.24075/brsmu.2019.050

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