The effects of pirfenidone on ischaemia–reperfusion injury in testicular torsion-induced rat model

The aim of this study was to analyse the effect of pirfenidone against ischaemia–reperfusion injury occurring after detorsion in rats with induced testicular torsion model. Group 1 was assigned as the control group. Group 2 first had testis torsion performed, and then, testicular detorsion was performed. Group 3 had similar procedures to the rats in Group 2. Rats in Group 3 additionally had 325 mg/kg pirfenidone administered immediately after ischaemia. The blood samples were analysed spectrophotometrically. To determine the intensity of tissue injury, haemorrhage, oedema and congestion levels were evaluated with direct microscopic investigation of testis. Seminiferous tubule architecture, spermatogenesis processes and germ cell maturation were graded by Johnsen and Cosentino scoring systems. In Group 3, superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activities increased compared with Group 2 (p:.03 and p:.049 respectively). Additionally, the mean malondialdehyde (MDA) value was higher in Group 2 compared with the other groups (p:.001). Histopathological investigation of rats in Group 3 identified positive changes in haemorrhage, oedema and congestion levels compared with Group 2 (p:.031, p:.048, p:.044 respectively). Similarly, Johnsen and Cosentino scores were positively affected in Group 3 (p:.033, p:.032 respectively). Pirfenidone is protective against testicular oxidative damage.     

Effects of co-administration of dopamine and vitamin C on ischaemia-reperfusion injury after experimental testicular torsion-detorsion in rats

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of dopamine as vasodilator, vitamin C as an antioxidant and combined administration of them on ischaemia-reperfusion (I-R) injury following testicular torsion (TT). Thirty adult male rats were divided into six groups each containing five rats. Testicular ischaemia was achieved by twisting the left testis for 4 h. Group 1 was for determination of the basal values. Group 2 had 4 h TT. Group 3 had 4 h TT and was then treated with dopamine. Group 4 had 4 h TT and was then treated with vitamin C. Group 5 had 4 h TT and was then treated with dopamine and vitamin C. Group 6 was designed as a sham operated group. Testicular torsion caused a significant decrease in the percentage of spermatogenesis and seminiferous tubules diameters compared with the control and sham groups. Administration of dopamine, vitamin C and their combination increased above mentioned parameters and decreased serum malondialehyde levels significantly. However, vitamin C had better results than the other treatments (P < 0.05). In conclusion, a potent antioxidant like vitamin C was found to be more effective than increasing blood flow by a vasodilator like dopamine on improving I-R injury following TT.     

Protective effect of edaravone,a free‐radical scavenger,on ischaemia‐reperfusion injury in the rat testis

OBJECTIVE

To investigate the effect of edaravone, a radical scavenger, on ischaemia‐reperfusion (I‐R) injury in the testes.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Eight‐week‐old male Sprague‐Dawley rats were allocated to one of four groups: a no‐drug group subjected to induction of 30‐min of ischaemia and 60‐min reperfusion; two drug groups administered edaravone at 1 or 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal and then subjected to 30‐min ischaemia and 60‐min reperfusion; and a sham‐operated control group administered edaravone at 10 mg/kg intraperitoneal. To induce testicular I‐R, the right testis was exposed outside of the body and the testicular artery was clamped with a small clip for 30 min. Blood flow and nitric oxide (NO) release were monitored in real time simultaneously with a laser Doppler flowmeter and an NO‐selective electrode, respectively. After death the tissue levels of NO₂‐NO₃ (a marker of NO production), malondialdehyde (a marker of lipid peroxidation), 8‐hydroxydeoxyguanosine (a marker of oxidative DNA damage), myeloperoxidase (a marker of neutrophil infiltration), and heat‐shock protein 70 (HSP 70) and its mRNA were measured. The testicular tissue was also analysed histologically.

RESULTS

Clamping the testicular artery resulted in a decrease of blood flow to 0–5% of the basal level measured before clamping. NO release was increased during clamping and gradually recovered to the basal level on removing the clip. Interestingly, the peak of NO release in rats of the no‐drug group occurred at the start of reperfusion, while that in the high‐dose drug group occurred several minutes later. The levels of NO₂‐NO₃, malondialdehyde, 8‐hydroxydeoxyguanosine, myeloperoxidase and HSP 70 and its mRNA, and histological variables, were significantly greater in the no‐drug I‐R group than in the control, and these variables were ameliorated by treatment with edaravone.

CONCLUSION

These results indicate that edaravone reduces the oxidative stress and prevents the testicular damage induced by I‐R.     

Asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion

Background

Pediatric ovarian torsion (OT) is a serious condition, especially in cases of asynchronous bilateral ovarian torsion (ABOT). The authors sought to evaluate the predisposing factors for ABOT and to evaluate the most appropriate treatment for ovarian torsion.

Methods

The authors retrospectively reviewed the charts of patients with ovarian torsion between 1980 and 2002. Data collected included age at presentation, type and duration of symptoms, ultrasound scan findings, interval to surgery, procedures, pathology report, and follow-up.

Results

Seventy-six patients had adnexal torsion confirmed at surgery, 4 of whom had ABOT. The mean age was 10 years. The mean duration of complaints before hospitalisation and interval to surgery were 56 and 33 hours, respectively. Thirty-five patients had simple tubo-ovarian torsion (46%), including all the patients with ABOT (11.4%), and 41 had an ovarian pathology (54%). All patients with ABOT underwent salpingo-oophorectomy at the first episode. They presented earlier for the second episode and had a shorter interval to surgery where detorsion with oophoropexy was performed. Follow-up ultrasound scan showed perfusion and follicles in the remaining ovary.

Conclusions

The diagnosis of ovarian torsion often is delayed, especially when a solid tumor is suspected. Conservative management should be strongly considered when there is no underlying ovarian pathology. Furthermore, oophoropexy of the ipsilateral and contralateral ovary should be considered to prevent a potentially devastating recurrence.     

葡萄籽原花青素对小鼠睾丸扭转复位后生精功能的保护作用

目的:探讨葡萄籽原花青素(GSP)对小鼠睾丸扭转复位后生精功能的保护作用。方法:24只健康雄性昆明小白鼠(8周龄,25～27 g)随机分为3组:对照组、扭转组、治疗组,每组8只。扭转组及治疗组建立单侧睾丸扭转复位动物模型,治疗组于扭转复位前30 min腹腔注射GSP(50 mg/kg),术后采用腹腔注射方式连续给药3 d,每天1次,每次50 mg/kg。扭转组方法同治疗组,治疗同体积生理盐水。术后第4天取扭转侧睾丸,检测组织病理学参数和生精细胞凋亡指数(AI),并检测睾丸组织超氧化物歧化酶(SOD)和丙二醛(MDA)含量。对照组行假手术。结果:治疗组与扭转组相比,Johnsen评分上升[(7.38±0.92)分vs(5.00±1.85)分,P<0.05],生精小管直径略增大[(178.75±1.58)μm vs(176.50±1.60)μm,P>0.05],生精细胞层数增加[(5.75±0.71)层vs(3.75±1.03)层,P<0.05],生精细胞凋亡指数AI明显降低[(16.25±1.67)%vs(40.50±1.60)%,P<0.05)],SOD活性明显上升[(52.67±3.57)U/mg prot vs(29.04±4.46)U/mg prot,P<0.05],MDA含量明显下降[(2.91±0.04)nmol/mg prot vs(4.63±0.05)nmol/mg prot,P<0.05]。结论:GSP对小鼠睾丸扭转复位后生精功能损伤有明显的保护作用,其作用机制可能与其能清除氧自由基、抑制脂质过氧化、提高机体抗氧化能力有关。     

Gradual detorsion of torsioned rat testis attenuates ischemia reperfusion injury

Aim

This study was designed to investigate effect of gradual detorsion on testicular ischemia reperfusion injury.

Materials and Methods

A total of 21 male rats were divided into 3 groups, each containing 7 rats. Torsion was created by rotating the left testis 720° in a clockwise direction. Group 1 underwent sham operation. Group 2 (sudden detorsion) served as a torsion/detorsion group, receiving 2 hours torsion and 2 hours detorsion. In group 3, 360° detorsion was done for 20 minutes after 720° torsion for 2 hours. Then, testis was done full detorsion for 100 minutes. At the end of the experiments (fourth hour), left orchiectomy was performed to measure the tissue levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase and to perform histologic examination in testes.

Results

The MDA levels of testis tissues were significantly increased in the sudden detorsion group as compared with the sham group. We found decrease of the MDA level in gradual detorsion group, but it was not a statistically significant amount. Significant decrease was found in the superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase activities in the sudden detorsion group as compared with the sham and gradual detorsion groups. Histologic examinations were in accordance with the testicular tissue MDA levels.

Conclusion

In the light of our biochemical and histopathologic findings, we can say that gradual detorsion has a trend to decrease the degree of testicular reperfusion injury in the rat torsion/detorsion model.