Thomas Mussack

Summary

Affiliation: University of Munich
Country: Germany

Publications

  1. ncbi [The value of magnetic resonance cholangiography for the expedient diagnosis of choledocholithiasis]
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Germany
    Dtsch Med Wochenschr 127:786-90. 2002
  2. ncbi Assessment of early brain damage in carotid endarterectomy: evaluation of S-100B serum levels and somatosensory evoked potentials in a pilot study
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 MUnchen, Germany
    World J Surg 26:1251-5. 2002
  3. ncbi [Chronic appendicitis as an independent clinical entity]
    T Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munchen
    Chirurg 73:710-5. 2002
  4. ncbi Rapid measurement of S-100B serum protein levels by Elecsys S100 immunoassay in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting or endarterectomy
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 Munich, Germany
    Clin Biochem 39:349-56. 2006
  5. ncbi Serum S-100B and interleukin-8 as predictive markers for comparative neurologic outcome analysis of patients after cardiac arrest and severe traumatic brain injury
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Crit Care Med 30:2669-74. 2002
  6. ncbi Effect of stress doses of hydrocortisone on S-100B vs. interleukin-8 and polymorphonuclear elastase levels in human septic shock
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Clin Chem Lab Med 43:259-68. 2005
  7. ncbi Significance of Elecsys S100 immunoassay for real-time assessment of traumatic brain damage in multiple trauma patients
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Clin Chem Lab Med 44:1140-5. 2006
  8. ncbi Serum S-100B protein levels during and after successful carotid artery stenting or carotid endarterectomy
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of General Surgery, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Germany
    J Endovasc Ther 13:39-46. 2006
  9. ncbi Serum S-100B concentration provides additional information fot the indication of computed tomography in patients after minor head injury: a prospective multicenter study
    Peter Biberthaler
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Ludwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munchen, Germany
    Shock 25:446-53. 2006
  10. ncbi Prolonged zona glomerulosa insufficiency causing hyperkalemia in primary aldosteronism after adrenalectomy
    Evelyn Fischer
    Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Ziemssenstr 1, 80336 Munchen, Germany
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 97:3965-73. 2012

Detail Information

Publications43

  1. ncbi [The value of magnetic resonance cholangiography for the expedient diagnosis of choledocholithiasis]
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Germany
    Dtsch Med Wochenschr 127:786-90. 2002
    ....
  2. ncbi Assessment of early brain damage in carotid endarterectomy: evaluation of S-100B serum levels and somatosensory evoked potentials in a pilot study
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 MUnchen, Germany
    World J Surg 26:1251-5. 2002
    ..In contrast, persistently elevated S-100B serum levels seem to be associated with transient loss of SSEP and development of neurological deficits...
  3. ncbi [Chronic appendicitis as an independent clinical entity]
    T Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munchen
    Chirurg 73:710-5. 2002
    ..The objectives of this prospective study were to analyse the incidence of chronic appendicitis among our patients, to compare demographic and clinical data with histological results and to evaluate long-term follow-up after appendectomy...
  4. ncbi Rapid measurement of S-100B serum protein levels by Elecsys S100 immunoassay in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting or endarterectomy
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 Munich, Germany
    Clin Biochem 39:349-56. 2006
    ..This study was designed to apply the rapid Elecsys S100 immunoassay for real-time measurement of S100 protein serum levels indicating acute brain damage in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS) or endarterectomy (CEA)...
  5. ncbi Serum S-100B and interleukin-8 as predictive markers for comparative neurologic outcome analysis of patients after cardiac arrest and severe traumatic brain injury
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Crit Care Med 30:2669-74. 2002
    ..In both collectives, increased S-100B values measured 12 hrs after insult correlated well with an unfavorable neurologic outcome after 12 months...
  6. ncbi Effect of stress doses of hydrocortisone on S-100B vs. interleukin-8 and polymorphonuclear elastase levels in human septic shock
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Clin Chem Lab Med 43:259-68. 2005
    ..For the first time, a similar extent of S-100B increase in serum of septic patients at the time of diagnosis was shown as reported for cardiac arrest or severe traumatic brain injury...
  7. ncbi Significance of Elecsys S100 immunoassay for real-time assessment of traumatic brain damage in multiple trauma patients
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Clin Chem Lab Med 44:1140-5. 2006
    ..The objective of this study was to measure early S100 levels using the Elecsys S100 immunoassay for real-time assessment of severe TBI in multiple trauma...
  8. ncbi Serum S-100B protein levels during and after successful carotid artery stenting or carotid endarterectomy
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of General Surgery, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Germany
    J Endovasc Ther 13:39-46. 2006
    ....
  9. ncbi Serum S-100B concentration provides additional information fot the indication of computed tomography in patients after minor head injury: a prospective multicenter study
    Peter Biberthaler
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Ludwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, 80336 Munchen, Germany
    Shock 25:446-53. 2006
    ..A prospective study of the clinical value of S-100B measurement in such patients is now under way...
  10. ncbi Prolonged zona glomerulosa insufficiency causing hyperkalemia in primary aldosteronism after adrenalectomy
    Evelyn Fischer
    Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik IV, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Ziemssenstr 1, 80336 Munchen, Germany
    J Clin Endocrinol Metab 97:3965-73. 2012
    ..Unilateral adrenalectomy is the therapy of choice in aldosterone-producing adenoma (APA). Zona glomerulosa (ZG) insufficiency causing hyperkalemia after adrenalectomy has been described in case reports...
  11. ncbi Cyanoacrylate glue for intra-abdominal mesh fixation of polypropylene-polyvinylidene fluoride meshes in a rabbit model
    Roland Ladurner
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, University of Munich LMU, Munich, Germany
    J Surg Res 167:e157-62. 2011
    ..The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of cyanoacrylates glue for polypropylene-polyvinylidene fluoride (PP-PVDF) intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) fixation in a rabbit model...
  12. ncbi Cerebral perfusion pressure for prediction of recurrent intracranial hypertension after primary decompressive craniectomy
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 Munich, Germany
    Eur J Med Res 10:426-33. 2005
    ....
  13. ncbi Role of toll-like receptor 3, RIG-I, and MDA5 in the expression of mesothelial IL-8 induced by viral RNA
    Markus Wornle
    Medical Policlinic, Ludwig Maximilians University, Pettenkoferstrasse 8a, 80336 Munich, Germany
    Appl Biochem Biotechnol 160:1179-87. 2010
    ....
  14. ncbi Intrathecal and systemic concentration of NT-proBNP in patients with severe traumatic brain injury
    Chlodwig Kirchhoff
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum Innenstadt, Ludwig Maximilians Universitaet, Munich, Germany
    J Neurotrauma 23:943-9. 2006
    ..Interestingly, NT-proBNP in CSF and serum was significantly elevated in patients exhibiting an ICP of >15 mm Hg. Further studies are currently performed to elucidate the physiologic role of NT-proBNP in TBI...
  15. ncbi Role of the NFKB1 -94ins/delATTG promoter polymorphism in IBD and potential interactions with polymorphisms in the CARD15/NOD2, IKBL, and IL-1RN genes
    Jurgen Glas
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Munchen, Germany
    Inflamm Bowel Dis 12:606-11. 2006
    ..Furthermore, potential interactions of the -94ins/delATTG polymorphism with the IKBL and the IL-1RN genes should be determined...
  16. ncbi Assessment of colonic transit time using MRI: a feasibility study
    Sonja Buhmann
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Campus Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilians University, Marchioninistrasse 15, 81377, Munich, Germany
    Eur Radiol 17:669-74. 2007
    ....
  17. ncbi Role of viral receptors TLR3, RIG-I and MDA5 in mesothelial tissue-type plasminogen activator and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 synthesis
    Markus Wornle
    Medical Policlinic, Ludwig Maximillians University, Munich, Germany
    Thromb Haemost 101:1128-37. 2009
    ....
  18. ncbi ACE inhibitor and AT1-receptor blocker attenuate the production of VEGF in mesothelial cells
    Matthias Sauter
    Department of Nephrology, Medizinische Poliklinik Innenstadt, Germany
    Perit Dial Int 27:167-72. 2007
    ..The present in vitro study was designed to investigate the effect of the ACE inhibitors captopril and enalapril, and the angiotensin II type 1-receptor (AT1) antagonist losartan on mesothelial VEGF synthesis...
  19. ncbi Synthetic double-stranded RNA stimulates the expression of interferon-inducible protein 10 in human mesothelial cells
    Monika Merkle
    Klinikum Traunstein, Nephrology, Cuno Niggl Str 3, 83278 Traunstein, Germany
    Clin Vaccine Immunol 18:176-9. 2011
    ..A time- and dose-dependent increase in IP-10 is found upon activation of viral receptors expressed on mesothelial cells, which provides novel evidence for a link between viral infections and inflammation of serous membranes...
  20. ncbi Novel role of toll-like receptor 3, RIG-I and MDA5 in poly (I:C) RNA-induced mesothelial inflammation
    Markus Wornle
    Medical Policlinic, Ludwig Maximilians University, Pettenkoferstrasse 8a, 80336, Munich, Germany
    Mol Cell Biochem 322:193-206. 2009
    ..This novel finding of functional expression of viral sensors on human MC may indicate a novel link between viral infections and mesothelial inflammation and indicates a pathophysiologic role of viral receptors in these processes...
  21. ncbi Role of viral induced vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production in pleural effusion and malignant mesothelioma
    Markus Wornle
    Medical Policlinic, Ludwig Maximilians University, Munich, Germany
    Cell Biol Int 33:180-6. 2009
    ..This finding of viral induced mesothelial VEGF synthesis may indicate a novel link between viral infections and formation of pleural effusions and progression of malignant mesothelioma...
  22. ncbi Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome with involvement of coecum and rectum: a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstrasse 20, D 80336 Munich, Germany
    Eur J Med Res 9:515-7. 2004
    ..Due to only moderate oozing at time of admission the patient was treated with oral iron supplementation so far...
  23. ncbi Clinical management of large adrenal cystic lesions
    Holger Schmid
    Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitat Munchen, Pettenkoferstrasse 8a, D 80336, Munich, Germany
    Int Urol Nephrol 37:767-71. 2005
    ..En bloc adrenalectomy, preferably by a laparoscopic approach, has become the treatment of choice...
  24. ncbi Assessment of large bowel motility by cine magnetic resonance imaging using two different prokinetic agents: a feasibility study
    Sonja Buhmann
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Klinikum Grosshadern, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Munich, Germany
    Invest Radiol 40:689-94. 2005
    ..We sought to assess large bowel motility, induced by 2 prokinetic agents, senna tea and erythromycin, using functional cine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)...
  25. ncbi Initial posttraumatic translocation of NF-kappaB and TNF-alpha mRNA expression in peripheral blood monocytes of trauma patients with multiple injuries: a pilot study
    Peter Biberthaler
    Chirurgische Klinik, Klinikum Innenstadt Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munchen, Germany
    Shock 22:527-32. 2004
    ....
  26. ncbi Polymorphisms of the lipopolysaccharide-signaling complex in inflammatory bowel disease: association of a mutation in the Toll-like receptor 4 gene with ulcerative colitis
    Helga Paula Török
    Medizinische Klinik und Medizinische Poliklinik, Standort Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, 80336 Munich, Germany
    Clin Immunol 112:85-91. 2004
    ..In conclusion, a novel association between a functional polymorphism in TLR4 and ulcerative colitis is reported. This observation underscores the importance of impaired innate immunity in inflammatory bowel disease...
  27. ncbi [Role of S-100B for evaluation of traumatic brain injury in patients with alcohol intoxication]
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat, Munchen
    Recenti Prog Med 96:77-80. 2005
    ..Median S-100B levels of the CCT+ patients were significantly increased compared to those of the CCT- patients without being influenced by alcohol. Increased S-100B plasma levels seem to indicate a primary brain damage...
  28. ncbi Immediate S-100B and neuron-specific enolase plasma measurements for rapid evaluation of primary brain damage in alcohol-intoxicated, minor head-injured patients
    Thomas Mussack
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, , Germany
    Shock 18:395-400. 2002
    ..Thus, in addition to routine neurological examinations, S-100B measurements immediately after admission might help to reduce CCT scans in alcohol-intoxicated patients early after MHI...
  29. ncbi Bilateral primary adrenal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and primary adrenocortical carcinoma--review of the literature preoperative differentiation of adrenal tumors
    Alexandra Ozimek
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, University Hospital Munich, Munchen, Germany
    Endocr J 55:625-38. 2008
    ..Prognosis of patients with ACC and PAL seems to be dependant on the ability to start accurate treatment without any time delay. We propose some guidelines for diagnosis and surgical management of adrenal tumors...
  30. ncbi Heavy-weight versus low-weight polypropylene meshes for open sublay mesh repair of incisional hernia
    S Schmidbauer
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, , Germany
    Eur J Med Res 10:247-53. 2005
    ..However, both types of meshes are convincing due to high tensile strength and low recurrence rates in the long-term run...
  31. ncbi Long term outcome and quality of life after open incisional hernia repair--light versus heavy weight meshes
    Roland Ladurner
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Nussbaumstrasse 20, Munich, Germany
    BMC Surg 11:25. 2011
    ..The aim of this retrospective non randomized study was to compare the quality of life in the long term follow up (> 72 month) after incisional hernia repair with "light weight"(LW) and "heavy weight"(HW) PP meshes...
  32. ncbi Bilateral decompressive craniectomy due to intracranial hypertension during acute posttraumatic liver dysfunction
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, , Nussbaumstrasse 20, , Germany
    J Trauma 58:1061-5. 2005
  33. ncbi Hemofiltrastion does not influence early S-100B serum levels in septic shock patients receiving stress doses of hydrocortisone or placebo
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Nussbaumstr 20, D 80336 MUnchen, Germany
    Eur J Med Res 10:11-7. 2005
    ..Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the effect of continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) on early S-100B serum levels in septic shock patients, who were treated with either stress doses of hydrocortisone or placebo...
  34. ncbi Extraluminal gastrointestinal stromal tumour in the second portion of the duodenum
    Thomas Mussack
    Department of Surgery Inneustadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 15:1043-6. 2003
    ..The combination of endoscopic ultrasonography and non-invasive multislice computed tomography provided an early suggestion of gastrointestinal stromal tumour...
  35. ncbi Endovascular aneurysm repair: Treatment of choice for abdominal aortic aneurysm coincident with horseshoe kidney? Three case reports and review of literature
    Volker Ruppert
    Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    J Vasc Surg 40:367-70. 2004
    ....
  36. ncbi Pneumopericardium in blunt chest trauma after high-speed motor vehicle accidents
    Roland Ladurner
    Department of Surgery Innenstadt, , D-80336 Munich, Germany
    Am J Emerg Med 23:83-6. 2005
    ..Tension pneumopericardium causing a life-threatening cardiac tamponade requires an immediate pericardial aspiration, the subsequent pericardial drainage via a pericardial window or emergent open subxyphoid approach to the pericardium...
  37. ncbi The 14-bp deletion polymorphism in the HLA-G gene displays significant differences between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and is associated with ileocecal resection in Crohn's disease
    Jurgen Glas
    Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik Innenstadt, Klinikum der Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany
    Int Immunol 19:621-6. 2007
    ..As there are several partly functional polymorphisms within the promoter region potentially influencing HLA-G expression, further studies in IBD are necessary in the context of differential expression of HLA-G between UC and CD...
  38. ncbi NOD2/CARD15 genotype influences MDP-induced cytokine release and basal IL-12p40 levels in primary isolated peripheral blood monocytes
    Vanessa Beynon
    Department of Surgery, Innenstadt, University of Munich, Germany
    Inflamm Bowel Dis 14:1033-40. 2008
    ..The 1007fs mutation results in loss of NF-kappaB activation in response to muramyl dipeptide (MDP) but has also been linked to an increased IL-1beta processing and IL-12 release...
  39. ncbi The ATG16L1 gene variants rs2241879 and rs2241880 (T300A) are strongly associated with susceptibility to Crohn's disease in the German population
    Jurgen Glas
    Department of Medicine II Grosshadern, University of Munich, Germany
    Am J Gastroenterol 103:682-91. 2008
    ....
  40. ncbi Preoperative serum levels of the carcinoembryonic antigen in hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer compared to levels in sporadic colorectal cancer
    Uwe Schiemann
    Medizinische Klinik, Munchen, Germany
    Cancer Detect Prev 29:356-60. 2005
    ..Recent publications about serum CEA levels are based on patient groups without definite differentiation between hereditary and non-hereditary forms of colorectal cancer...
  41. ncbi Successful treatment of cervical esophageal perforation in Behcet's disease with drainage operation and infliximab
    Thomas Mussack
    Am J Gastroenterol 98:703-4. 2003
  42. ncbi Functional cine MRI of the abdomen for the assessment of implanted synthetic mesh in patients after incisional hernia repair: initial results
    Tanja Fischer
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Ziemssenstrasse 1, 80336, Munich, Germany
    Eur Radiol 17:3123-9. 2007
    ..ePTFE meshes can be visualized directly, and typical complications like intestinal adhesions and abdominal wall dysmotility can be assessed reliably...
  43. ncbi Intraoperative laparoscope augmentation for port placement and resection planning in minimally invasive liver resection
    Marco Feuerstein
    Department of Media Science, Graduate School of Information Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464 8603, Japan
    IEEE Trans Med Imaging 27:355-69. 2008
    ..The augmentation provides the surgeon with advanced visual aid for the localization of veins, arteries, and bile ducts to be divided or sealed...