Flow patterns and spatial distribution of atherosclerotic lesions in human coronary arteries

Thesis--University of Tsukuba, D.M.S.(A), no. 676, 1989. 3. 25Includes supplementary treatise

Staged repair of a ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm: a case report

Abstract Background A ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (rTAAA) represents a considerable challenge for surgeons. To date, endovascular procedures have not been able to completely replace open repair when debranching is required. Case presentation A 73-year-old man was admitted to our hospital after complaining of left lateral abdominal pain. Enhanced computed tomography revealed a left retroperitoneal hematoma and a large, ruptured Crawford type IV TAAA. We first performed emergency resuscitative surgery to close the lacerated foramen. A graft replacement was performed 1 month after the initial surgery when the patient had stabilized. At 5 years postoperatively, neither occlusion nor anastomotic pseudoaneurysm was noted on computed tomography. Conclusions We provide an update on the perioperative management of patients undergoing open rTAAA repair. This procedure can be considered to ensure complete repair of an rTAAA

Cooperation of School, Home and Community Based on the Idea of Eco Museum : In the Case of the Lessons of Life Environment Studies at Kuba Elementary School

The actual situation of education makes the importance of cooperation of school, home and community great. The aim of this paper is to show the schema and strategy of cooperation of them. Through the lessons of Life Environment Studies we found that the idea of Eco Museum help us make cooperative relationship among them. According to the idea of Eco Museum, we can regard our region as a classroom for learning. We can use many persons, places, natures and social institutions as effective teaching materials