We demonstrate complete removal of 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) in 15 days using an in-vessel composting system, which is amended with TNT-degrading bacteria strains. A mixture of TNT, food waste, manure, wood chips, soil and TNT-degrading bacteria consortium are co-composted for 15 days in an aerobic environment. Variations in the TNT degradation rates are assessed when composting reactors are ...

Composting is a reliable technology for production of stabilized organic matter that is suitable for agriculture, but this process should be carefully monitored with appropriate indices. Quality of compost is important from maturity and stability viewpoint, but in most compost factories proper attention is not paid to it. This study was designed to evaluate the stability indices in municipal so...

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is a mesenchymal tumor that originates from the smooth cells of vessel wall; it accounts for 6% of all sarcomas and 15% of sarcomas of the soft retroperitoneal tissue. It is the most frequent mesenchymal tumor of the large vessels, occurring in among 50% of cases in the inferior vena cava (IVC). Pulmonary artery and thoracic aorta are following frequent location1. More than...

Inferior vena cava (IVC) diameter change on limited transthoracic echocardiogram (LTTE) can provide a useful guide of fluid status evaluation in critically ill patients. Institutional review board approval was obtained. Prospective evaluation of hemodynamic status was performed in hypotensive patients via LTTE. Images were obtained using an ultrasound machine without M-mode capability. Qualita...

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) extension far into the inferior vena cava (IVC) or the right atrium may complicate or preclude orthotopic liver transplantation depending on the space available for placement of a hemostatic clamp in the suprahepatic IVC. Until 2004, most TIPS were performed with bare metal stents, which integrate into the vessel wall, making percutaneous or ...

Rapid urbanization and industrialization around the world have created massive amounts of organic residues, which been prioritized for conversion into valuable resources through composting process to keep their harmful effect at a minimum. This research aimed assess influence active passive aeration on mass sugar beet residues in case using additives (e.g., charcoal only or manure combination)....

Title of Document: INVESTIGATING COMPOSTING AS A METHOD FOR REDUCING ESTROGENICTY IN POULTRY LITTER AND BIOSOLIDS Kirsten Marie Hammett, Master of Science, 2015 Directed by: Assistant Professor, Lance Yonkos Department of Environmental Science and Technology Biosolids and poultry litter contain the natural estrogens 17β-estradiol and estrone, which can be transported to receiving waters via run...

Abattoir blood meal is rich in nitrogen and its potential as a co-composting material for horse stable bedding waste was evaluated at two C/N ratios -32 (LBM, low blood meal) and 16 (HBM, high blood meal) - to improve the nutrient contents of the final compost. The mix was composted for 7 days in a 10 tonne/day in-vessel composter and cured aerobically. After 56 days ofcomposting, the ammoniaca...

Swine carcasses (292 ± 7.3 kg per batch), whole or ground, were composted using rotating drum in-vessel (IV) or open static pile (OSP) composting systems, in the 2 × 2 factorial designed experiment. Dairy manure compost, horse stall bedding, and dry wood shavings were mixed together (analyzed % H2O, % N, and C:N of 48.7 ± 0.32%, 0.76 ± 0.075%, and 31.8 ± 2.51, respectively) and added amendment ...

INTRODUCTION Renal vein or inferior vena cava (IVC) invasion by neoplastic thrombus in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is not an obstacle for radical oncological treatment. The aim of this study is to present our technical maneuvers for complete removal of the intracaval thrombus without compromising hemodymanic stability of the patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 2000 and 2014, 1...