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STUDI KUANTITAS DAN KUALITAS MATA AIR KOBARI JAYA SEBAGAI SUMBER AIR BAKU DI KABUPATEN SUPIORI PROVINSI PAPUA
2020
A study on the quantity and quality of the Kobari Jaya spring in Supiori Regency has been conducted. Research on the quality test of Kobari Jaya springs has never been conducted. This study uses descriptive methods and laboratory tests and uses a comparative method of test results against the quality standard value based on PERMENKES No. 492 Tahun 2010 tentang Persyaratan Air Minum. The test results show that the average meets quality standards. The instruments used to test water samples include AAS and UVVis spectrophotometer. Several parameters such as pH, COD, BOD, DO, Phosphate, Fecal Coliform and Total Coliform exceed the predetermined quality standard values. The cause of this high pa…
Relative Frequencies and Significance of Faecal Coliforms as Indicators Related to Water Temperature
1983
Summary The faecal coliforms at different sites of a hypereutrophic lake near Valencia (Albufera) were identified and their relative amounts established along an annual cycle. Using lauryl tryptose broth at 35°C, followed by incubation at 44.4°C in 2% brilliant green bile, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae are practically the only coliforms present. A positive correlation was found between the water temperature and the relative amount of these two coliforms: K. pneumoniae predominates at high water temperatures, whereas E. coli shows preponderance during the cold period. The role of K. pneumoniae as the only faecal indicator under the circumstances described in the work is emphasiz…
An environmental study by factor analysis of surface seawaters in the Gulf of Valencia (Western Mediterranean)
1999
Abstract A study is made on the quality of coastal waters in the Gulf of Valencia (Spain) in terms of contamination markers including microbiological agents, toxic heavy metals and nutrients that adversely affect the environment. Relationships are also established between these factors and other physical and chemical parameters. A multivariate analysis is conducted where a total of 14 parameters are established for 919 water samples corresponding to 52 sampling points along the coast of the province of Valencia – specifically, total and fecal coliforms, fecal streptococci, Ni(II), Zn(II), Pb(II), Cd(II), Cu(II) and Cr(VI) concentrations, nitrates, phosphates, dissolved oxygen and finally pH…
Fecal Calprotectin in Self-Reported Milk Intolerance: Not Only Lactose Intolerance
2023
The hypothesis is that inflammatory/allergic conditions should be considered in self-reported milk intolerance (SRMI) patients who test negative and/or are asymptomatic at Lactose Hydrogen Breath Test (LHBT). We analyzed fecal calprotectin (FCP) values in SRMI patients to investigate the frequency of a “positive” intestinal inflammation marker and its correlation with lactose tolerance/intolerance. Data from 329 SRMI patients were retrospectively analyzed; according to the positive/negative results (maldigester/digester) and the presence/absence of symptoms reported during LHBT (intolerant/tolerant), patients were divided into: ‘lactose tolerants’ (n. 104), ‘ma…
Exactitud diagnóstica de la resonancia magnética preoperatoria en la determinación de la extensión y grado de actividad inflamatoria de la enfermedad…
2014
Introducción: La correcta identificación de la localización y cuantificación de la actividad inflamatoria de las lesiones de la enfermedad de Crohn es necesaria para establecer cuál es el manejo más adecuado para cada paciente Métodos: Se trata de un estudio prospectivo observacional consecutivo que abarca un periodo de estudio de 30 meses. El diagnóstico se realiza según los criterios de Lennard-Jones y la clasificación de Montreal. Se realizó una resonancia magnética mediante enterografía, con el mismo protocolo y secuencias, en los tres meses previos a la cirugía. Se determinaron las características radiológicas de las lesiones, se obtuvo el índice de actividad de la resonancia magnética…
Evolución de la continencia y de la calidad de vida tras esfinteroplastia por incontinencia fecal de origen obstétrico
2015
La incontinencia fecal es un síntoma de gran trascendencia social que puede incapacitar a la persona que la padece. El traumatismo obstétrico es la causa más frecuente en pacientes atendidas en una unidad de coloproctología. El 13% de las mujeres desarrollan algún grado de incontinencia o urgencia tras su primer parto vaginal. En las pacientes con lesión esfinteriana asociada a incontinencia fecal grave subsidiarias de tratamiento quirúrgico, la técnica de elección es la esfinteroplastia anterior del esfínter anal externo, descrita originalmente por Parks y Mc Partlin. Los resultados publicados a corto plazo son buenos en la mayoría de las series pero en aquellas con seguimientos mayores se…
Evaluation of Anal Sphincter with High Resolution Anorectal Manometry and 3D Reconstruction in Patients with Anorectal Malformation
2023
Background: Patients with anorectal malformation (ARM) need long-term follow-up, in order to evaluate fecal continence; the main predictors of longer-term success are the type of ARM, associated anomalies and sacral integrity. Three-Dimensional High Resolution Anorectal Manometry (3D-HRAM) gives detailed information on pressure on the anal complex profile. Our objective was to analyze anal sphincter activity in ARM patients with 3D-HRAM establishing the correlation between manometric and clinical data. Methods: Forty ARM patients were submitted to 3D-HRAM: manometric, anatomical and clinical scores were correlated with each other and with the bowel management response (BM). Results: A posit…
Fecal pancreatic elastase-1 levels in older individuals without known gastrointestinal diseases or diabetes mellitus
2011
Background - Structural changes occur in the pancreas as a part of the natural aging process. With aging, also the incidence of maldigestive symptoms and malnutrition increases, raising the possibility that these might be caused at least in part by inadequate pancreatic enzyme secretion due to degenerative processes and damage of the gland. Fecal elastase-1 is a good marker of pancreatic exocrine secretion. The aim of this study was to investigate the fecal elastase-1 levels among over 60 years old Finnish and Polish healthy individuals without any special diet, known gastrointestinal disease, surgery or diabetes mellitus. Methods - A total of 159 patients participated in this cross-section…
Therapeutic effects of different doses of botulinum toxin in chronic anal fissure
1999
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and manometric results of three different doses of botulinum toxin and two methods of injection for the treatment of chronic idiopathic anal fissure. METHODS: Sixty-nine patients with chronic anal fissure were included in a nonrandomized, prospective trial of intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin. All patients reported postdefecatory anal pain lasting more than two months. Scoring systems were developed for anal pain, bleeding, and defecatory difficulty. Maximum resting and squeeze anal pressures were determined before and one month after treatment. Twenty-three patients undergoing a 5-U injection of diluted botulinum toxin…
Cost-effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer in France using a guaiac test versus an immunochemical test
2010
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the cost and the effectiveness of two biennial fecal occult blood screening tests for colorectal cancer: a guaiac nonrehydrated test (G-FOBT) and an immunochemical test (I-FOBT) with the absence of screening.Methods: A Markov model was developed to compare these strategies in a general population of subjects aged 50 to 74 over a 20-year period.Results: Compared with the absence of screening, G-FOBT and I-FOBT were associated with a decrease in colorectal cancer mortality of 17.4 percent and 25.2 percent, respectively. With regard to cost-effectiveness, expressed as cost per life-year gained, I-FOBT was the most effective and most costly alter…