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"PURPOSE: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)-associated desmoid tumor (DT) is sometimes life threatening. However, the optimal treatment for DTs has not been established. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcomes of surgical and pharmacological treatments for DT in Japanese FAP patients.METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the data of 303 patients who underwent colectomy for FAP between 2000 and 2012. We analyzed 41 patients with DTs in which the location was apparent. The selection of treatment for intra-abdominal DTs was also evaluated according to Churchs classification.RESULTS: Surgery was frequently used to treat extraabdominal DTs. Multimodal treatments, including surgery, and the administration of non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, hormonal therapy, and chemotherapy were widely used for intra-abdominal DTs. The most effective pharmacological treatment was cytotoxic chemotherapy, which was associated with a response rate of 45.5% and a disease control rate of 72.7%. After a median follow-up period of 53.0 months, the 5-year DT-specific survival rate in patients with stage IV disease was 71.4%; in contrast, the rate in patients with other stages was 100%. Four-stage IV patients died of DT due to uncontrollable rapid progression. No cytotoxic chemotherapy was administered; however, incomplete resection was performed in three cases.CONCLUSION: Our findings will provide clues that may help physicians in selecting the optimal strategy for this rare disease."

"PURPOSE: To evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes and hospital costs of using sutureless aortic valves vs conventional stented aortic valves.METHODS: Between 2007 and 2011, 52 elderly patients undergoing aortic valve replacement for aortic stenosis in our center had a sutureless valve inserted. From among 180 patients who had a stented valve inserted during the same period, 52 patients were matched to the sutureless group, based on age, gender, and operation type. We compared clinical outcomes and hospital costs between the two groups.RESULTS: The sutureless group had a higher Euroscore (logistic Euroscore I) risk (12,8 vs 9,7; p = 0,02), with significantly shorter aortic cross-clamp (ACC) time (p<0,01), cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) time (p<0,01), intensive care unit stay (p<0,01), intubation time (p<0,01), and overall hospital stay (p=0.05). The sutureless group also revealed a significant hospital cost saving of approximately 8200 (p=0,01).CONCLUSIONS: The clinical and hemodynamic outcomes of using the sutureless bioprosthesis were excellent. The reduced ACC and CPB times had a favorable effect on the duration of intubation and intensive care stay, resulting not only in faster recovery and discharge home, but also in a significant hospital cost reduction."