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  1. Article: Single-particle spectral function for the classical one-component plasma.

    Fortmann, C

    Physical review. E, Statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics

    2009  Volume 79, Issue 1 Pt 2, Page(s) 16404

    Abstract: The spectral function for an electron one-component plasma is calculated self-consistently using the GW;{(0)} approximation for the single-particle self-energy. In this way, correlation effects that go beyond the mean-field description of the plasma are ... ...

    Abstract The spectral function for an electron one-component plasma is calculated self-consistently using the GW;{(0)} approximation for the single-particle self-energy. In this way, correlation effects that go beyond the mean-field description of the plasma are contained, i.e., the collisional damping of single-particle states, the dynamical screening of the interaction, and the appearance of collective plasma modes. Second, a nonperturbative analytic solution for the on-shell GW;{(0)} self-energy as a function of momentum is presented. It reproduces the numerical data for the spectral function with a relative error of less than 10% in the regime where the Debye screening parameter is smaller than the inverse Bohr radius, kappa<1a_{B};{-1} . In the limit of low density, the nonperturbative self-energy behaves as n;{14} , whereas a perturbation expansion leads to the unphysical result of a density-independent self-energy [Fennel and Wilfer, Ann. Phys. (Leipzig) 32, 265 (1974)]. The derived expression will greatly facilitate the calculation of observables in correlated plasmas (transport properties, equation of state) that need the spectral function as an input quantity. This is demonstrated for the shift of the chemical potential, which is computed from the analytical formulas and compared to the GW;{(0)} result. At a plasma temperature of 100eV and densities below 10;{21}cm;{-3} , the two approaches deviate by less than 10% from each other.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2009-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1539-3755
    ISSN 1539-3755
    DOI 10.1103/PhysRevE.79.016404
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  2. Article: Therapieoptionen bei Rippenfrakturen und Thoraxwanddefekten. Treatment options for rib fractures and thoracic wall defects n

    Fortmann, C. / Peterse, C.

    Pädiatrische Praxis

    2018  Volume 91, Issue 1, Page(s) 79

    Language German
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 123435-3
    ISSN 0030-9346
    Database Current Contents Medicine

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  3. Article: Therapieoptionen bei Rippenfrakturen und Thoraxwanddefekten. Treatment options for rib fractures and thoracic wall defects

    Fortmann, C. / Petersen, C.

    Chirurgische Praxis

    2018  Volume 84, Issue 1, Page(s) 116

    Language German
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 500633-8
    ISSN 0009-4846
    Database Current Contents Medicine

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  4. Article ; Online: Surgery for Deformities of the Thoracic Wall: No More than Strengthening the Patient's Self-Esteem?

    Fortmann, Caroline / Petersen, Claus

    European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie

    2018  Volume 28, Issue 4, Page(s) 355–360

    Abstract: In most cases, correction of a pectus deformity is performed for cosmetic reasons. The main indication for corrective therapy is impaired body image and self-esteem due to the deformity. In these instances, patients suffer from a lower quality of life ... ...

    Abstract In most cases, correction of a pectus deformity is performed for cosmetic reasons. The main indication for corrective therapy is impaired body image and self-esteem due to the deformity. In these instances, patients suffer from a lower quality of life that is not correlated with the severity of the chest wall deformity. After correction of a pectus excavatum (PE) or pectus carinatum (PC) patients experience a significant improvement in body image and self-esteem. For many, corrective surgery is life changing as it leaves patients feeling satisfied with the appearance of their chest, and this in turn increases their engagement in social activities. As this correction is mainly performed in adolescence, the treatment has a high impact on the future of patients that is often rooted in decisions made and actions taken during puberty.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Body Image/psychology ; Cosmetic Techniques/psychology ; Funnel Chest/psychology ; Funnel Chest/surgery ; Humans ; Orthopedic Procedures/psychology ; Pectus Carinatum/psychology ; Pectus Carinatum/surgery ; Quality of Life/psychology ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-21
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 1065043-x
    ISSN 1439-359X ; 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    ISSN (online) 1439-359X
    ISSN 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    DOI 10.1055/s-0038-1668131
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  5. Article: Surgery for Deformities of the Thoracic Wall: No More than Strengthening the Patient's Self-Esteem?

    Fortmann, Caroline / Petersen, Claus

    European Journal of Pediatric Surgery

    2018  Volume 28, Issue 04, Page(s) 355–360

    Abstract: In most cases, correction of a pectus deformity is performed for cosmetic reasons. The main indication for corrective therapy is impaired body image and self-esteem due to the deformity. In these instances, patients suffer from a lower quality of life ... ...

    Abstract In most cases, correction of a pectus deformity is performed for cosmetic reasons. The main indication for corrective therapy is impaired body image and self-esteem due to the deformity. In these instances, patients suffer from a lower quality of life that is not correlated with the severity of the chest wall deformity. After correction of a pectus excavatum (PE) or pectus carinatum (PC) patients experience a significant improvement in body image and self-esteem. For many, corrective surgery is life changing as it leaves patients feeling satisfied with the appearance of their chest, and this in turn increases their engagement in social activities. As this correction is mainly performed in adolescence, the treatment has a high impact on the future of patients that is often rooted in decisions made and actions taken during puberty.
    Keywords pectus excavatum ; pectus carinatum ; body image ; self-esteem ; quality of life
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-08-01
    Publisher Georg Thieme Verlag KG
    Publishing place Stuttgart ; New York
    Document type Article
    ZDB-ID 1065043-x
    ISSN 1439-359X ; 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    ISSN (online) 1439-359X
    ISSN 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    DOI 10.1055/s-0038-1668131
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  6. Article ; Online: Nickel contamination after minimally-invasive repair of pectus excavatum persists after bar removal.

    Fortmann, Caroline / Goeen, Thomas / Zinne, Norman / Wiesner, Soeren / Ure, Benno M / Petersen, Claus / Kuebler, Joachim F

    PloS one

    2022  Volume 17, Issue 10, Page(s) e0275567

    Abstract: Background: Minimally-invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) has been shown to be associated with high release of trace metals into patient's body. The aim of our study was to analyze the kinetics of metal contamination after MIRPE and after bar ... ...

    Abstract Background: Minimally-invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) has been shown to be associated with high release of trace metals into patient's body. The aim of our study was to analyze the kinetics of metal contamination after MIRPE and after bar removal.
    Methods: We prospectively assessed nickel and chromium changes in blood, urine, and local tissue in patients undergoing MIRPE with stainless-steel bar(s). Baseline samples were taken prior to surgery, further samples were taken at six defined time points until 30 months after bar removal. Clinical symptoms were evaluated at the time of every sample collection.
    Results: 28 patients were included (mean age 16.4 years). At four weeks after MIRPE and persisting up to bar removal, we found significantly elevated trace metal levels in blood and urine. Tissue nickel and chromium levels were significantly elevated at the time of bar removal. After bar removal, the concentration of trace metal in urine and the concentration of chromium in plasma decreased gradually. In contrast, nickel levels in blood further increased. Five patients showed irritative symptoms after MIRPE, all symptomatic patients had elevated metal levels.
    Conclusions: Following MIRPE, we found a rapid systemic increase of nickel and chromium. Our data indicate that trace metal release could cause irritative symptoms. The prolonged elevated systemic nickel levels beyond bar removal necessitate further investigations of the long-term side effects of MIRPE.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Chromium ; Funnel Chest/surgery ; Humans ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/adverse effects ; Nickel ; Retrospective Studies ; Stainless Steel
    Chemical Substances Chromium (0R0008Q3JB) ; Stainless Steel (12597-68-1) ; Nickel (7OV03QG267)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0275567
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  7. Article ; Online: Titanium nitride coating of pectus bar increases metal contamination after minimally-invasive repair of pectus excavatum.

    Fortmann, Caroline / Göen, Thomas / Wiesner, Soeren / Hegermann, Jan / Kiblawi, Rim / Dohna, Martha / Ure, Benno M / Renz, Diane Miriam / Petersen, Claus / Kuebler, Joachim F

    PloS one

    2023  Volume 18, Issue 10, Page(s) e0292616

    Abstract: Introduction: Previous studies demonstrated a release of toxic metals, e.g. nickel and chromium, from stainless steel bars used for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE). In the present study, we investigated the impact of titanium ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Previous studies demonstrated a release of toxic metals, e.g. nickel and chromium, from stainless steel bars used for minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE). In the present study, we investigated the impact of titanium nitride coating on the metal release and exposure of MIRPE patients.
    Material and methods: We analyzed the courses of nickel and chromium levels in blood, urine and local tissue in patients undergoing MIRPE with a titanium nitride coated pectus bar between 03/2017 and 10/2018. Sample collection was scheduled prior to MIRPE, at defined postoperative time points and at bar removal. Additionally, we evaluated irritative symptoms. Results were compared to a control group who received uncoated stainless steel bars in a previous time period (03/2015-02/2017).
    Results: 12 patients received coated pectus bars (mean age 15.7 years). The control group included 28 patients. After implantation of a titanium nitride coated bar, significant increase in systemic nickel and chromium levels after one, two and three years was noted. In an interim analysis one year after MIRPE, we observed patients with coated bars to have significantly elevated trace metal values compared to the control group. This elevation persisted throughout the observation period. Tissue metal values were also significantly increased. Irritative symptoms occurred significantly more often in study patients compared to controls (50.0% vs. 14.3%).
    Conclusions: Coating of pectus bars with titanium nitride failed to reduce metal contamination after MIRPE. Instead, it resulted in a significant increase of trace metal levels after MIRPE, compared to patients with stainless steel bars, which may be explained by wear of the coating and inter-component mobilization processes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Adolescent ; Funnel Chest/surgery ; Nickel ; Stainless Steel ; Metals ; Chromium ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods ; Trace Elements ; Retrospective Studies ; Treatment Outcome
    Chemical Substances titanium nitride (6RW464FEFF) ; Nickel (7OV03QG267) ; Stainless Steel (12597-68-1) ; Metals ; Chromium (0R0008Q3JB) ; Trace Elements
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2267670-3
    ISSN 1932-6203 ; 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    ISSN 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0292616
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  8. Book ; Thesis: Bremsstrahlung in dense plasmas

    Fortmann, Carsten

    a many-body theoretical approach

    2008  

    Author's details vorgelegt von Carsten Fortmann
    Language English
    Size [10], 207 Bl., graph. Darst.
    Document type Book ; Thesis
    Thesis / German Habilitation thesis Univ., Mathematisch-Naturwiss. Fak., Diss.--Rostock, 2008
    Note Enth. Beitr. aus versch. Ztschr.
    Database Library catalogue of the German National Library of Science and Technology (TIB), Hannover

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  9. Article ; Online: Gravitational Autoreposition for Staged Closure of Omphaloceles.

    Uecker, Marie / Petersen, Claus / Dingemann, Carmen / Fortmann, Caroline / Ure, Benno M / Dingemann, Jens

    European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie

    2019  Volume 30, Issue 1, Page(s) 45–50

    Abstract: Introduction:  Management strategies for large omphaloceles remain controversial. In this study, we discuss the use of GRAVITAS (: Materials and methods:  This is a single-center retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients with omphaloceles ... ...

    Abstract Introduction:  Management strategies for large omphaloceles remain controversial. In this study, we discuss the use of GRAVITAS (
    Materials and methods:  This is a single-center retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients with omphaloceles treated between 1997 and 2018. Decision for GRAVITAS was made when the defect was estimated too large for primary closure. Traction sutures were placed in the fascia surrounding the defect and then suspended from the top of the incubator to allow gravitational autoreposition of the herniated organs. Ventilation and muscle relaxation were maintained until secondary closure, which was performed after the obtruding viscera had been reduced by repeated adjustment of the suture's tension. Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
    Results:  Out of 49 patients with omphaloceles, 12 were treated with GRAVITAS, 33 underwent primary closure, and 4 were treated using Schuster's technique. Mean time to secondary closure after GRAVITAS was 7 ± 10 days. In nine of the patients who had isolated omphalocele, secondary closure was achieved after 4 ± 2 days. Ventilation time was 5 ± 2 days, and time to full feeds was 18 ± 16 days. In three patients (one with Fallot's tetralogy, one with Cantrell's pentalogy, and one with lung hypoplasia), abdominal closure was achieved after 17 ± 15 days. Due to cardiorespiratory comorbidity, ventilation time was >30 days. Five patients received initial closure of the skin and secondary fascial closure after 18 ± 15 months. One patient with prior fascial closure underwent later repair of an abdominal wall hernia. During follow-up (30 ± 35 months), one patient with gastrointestinal obstruction due to adhesions required laparotomy, and one patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease underwent fundoplication.
    Conclusion:  GRAVITAS is a feasible method for staged closure of large omphaloceles when successful primary closure is deemed questionable.
    MeSH term(s) Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques ; Fasciotomy ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gravitation ; Hernia, Umbilical/surgery ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Postoperative Complications ; Reoperation ; Retrospective Studies ; Suture Techniques
    Language English
    Publishing date 2019-07-25
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1065043-x
    ISSN 1439-359X ; 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    ISSN (online) 1439-359X
    ISSN 0939-7248 ; 0939-6764 ; 0930-7249
    DOI 10.1055/s-0039-1693727
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  10. Article ; Online: Diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic relevance of thoracoscopic lung biopsies in children.

    Fortmann, Caroline / Schwerk, Nicolaus / Wetzke, Martin / Schukfeh, Nagoud / Ure, Benno M / Dingemann, Jens

    Pediatric pulmonology

    2018  Volume 53, Issue 7, Page(s) 948–953

    Abstract: Introduction: Histopathological assessment of lung biopsies does play an important diagnostic role in children's interstitial lung disease (ChILD). Thoracoscopic lung biopsy has been shown to be safe and effective. The aim of this study was to evaluate ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Histopathological assessment of lung biopsies does play an important diagnostic role in children's interstitial lung disease (ChILD). Thoracoscopic lung biopsy has been shown to be safe and effective. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of thoracoscopic lung biopsies in children with ChILD. Furthermore, therapeutic relevance of the procedure, operative details, and perioperative complications of our series were investigated.
    Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all consecutive thoracoscopic lung biopsies taken from children with suspected ChILD in our institution over an 11-year period. Feasibility and complications were evaluated as well as histopathological diagnoses according to the recent ChILD classification and relevance of the procedure for medical treatment.
    Results: Fifty-nine patients (54.2% male, median age 7 years [8 d-18 y]) underwent 112 thoracoscopic lung biopsies. An endostapler (27%), endoloop ligature (63%), or cut and suture technique (10%) were used. A chest tube was placed in 54% of the cases. Complications occurred in 15% of cases and mainly consisted of pneumothoraces or bleedings. Adequate tissue was obtained in all but one case and the biopsy led to a specific diagnosis according to the ChILD classification in 98%. Medical treatment of the underlying disease was changed due to the results of the biopsy in 86%.
    Conclusions: The diagnostic accuracy of thoracoscopic lung biopsies in children with suspected ChILD is high. The histopathologic results lead to a disease-specific treatment in the majority of the cases. Thoracoscopic lung biopsy is a safe and effective procedure with a low complication rate.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Biopsy ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Infant ; Infant, Newborn ; Lung/pathology ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/diagnosis ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/therapy ; Male ; Pneumothorax/etiology ; Retrospective Studies ; Thoracoscopy/adverse effects
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 632784-9
    ISSN 1099-0496 ; 8755-6863
    ISSN (online) 1099-0496
    ISSN 8755-6863
    DOI 10.1002/ppul.23999
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