Monitoring and Assessment of Particulate Matter and Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) around a Petroleum Refinery

Rao, B. Padma S.; Ansari, Manzoor; Pipalatkar, P.; Kumar, Animesh; Nema, P.; Devotta, S.

doi:10.1007/s00128-007-9161-3

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“…In total, RVOT palliation has been shown to be a proper interventional procedure for lowering the risk of mortality and improving clinical condition in cyanotic CHD patients, Figures 1 and 2. According to shortened hospitalization and less frequent in-hospital postoperative complications, this type of procedure can be replaced to palliative shunt surgery (11).…”

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Long-term outcome of the right ventricular outflow tract palliation procedure in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease: A case-series study

Mortezaeian¹,

Mahmoud²,

Naghibi³

et al. 2016

Res Cardiovasc Med

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Background: The right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) palliation has been shown to be a proper interventional procedure for lowering risk of mortality and improving clinical condition in cyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) patients. Objectives: The present study aimed to assess the consequences of RVOT palliation in patients with TOF. Patients and Methods: This prospective case series was performed on 17 children who suffered from cyanotic CHD. The study endpoints were assessed by pulse oximetry, echocardiography, and electrocardiography immediately and also 12 months after RVOT palliation procedure. Results: The mean age of patients was 24.76 (median 10 months). Comparing laboratory and respiratory parameters 12 months after RVOT palliation showed a significant increase in arterial oxygen saturation (from 69.34 ± 13.07 to 86.29 ± 6.64, P = 0.001), RPA index of right pulmonary artery (from 5.49 ± 1.67 mm to 7.59 ± 1.79 mm, P < 0.001), Z score of right pulmonary artery (from-1.56 ± 2.34 to 0.53 ± 2.55, P < 0.001), LPA of left pulmonary artery (from 5.64 ± 1.88 mm to 8.06 ± 2.72 mm, P < 0.001), and also in Z score of left pulmonary artery (from-1.56 ± 2.33 to 0.78 ± 2.15, P = 0.001). Also, a significant decrease in the spell rate (from 88.2% to 17.6%, P < 0.001), and in the rate of tricuspid regurgitation (from 23.5% to 11.8%, P = 0.023) was shown. Cardiac arrhythmia occurred in only one patient that was transient. Stent fracture was found in none of the patients. Stent stenosis was also found in one patient. One-year death occurred only in one child. Conclusions: The right ventricular outflow tract palliation in children with cyanotic CHD leads to long-term favorable outcome regarding improvement in oxygen saturation, increase in Z score of both left and right pulmonary arteries and also considerable decrease in spell. Also, death and complications are rare following RVOT palliation.

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Long-term outcome of the right ventricular outflow tract palliation procedure in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease: A case-series study

Mortezaeian¹,

Mahmoud²,

Naghibi³

et al. 2016

Res Cardiovasc Med

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“…In fact, these compounds are known to be less degraded by indigenous bacteria and, compared to NAH, are more resistant. Regarding the aromatics compound, most recent studies (Trabelsi and Driss 2005;Wang et al 2006;Rao et al 2007;Unlu 2007) have focused on individual aromatics and particularly PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) which are known to display mutagenic and carcinogenic properties (Menzie et al 1992;Baird et al 2005). The NAH concentrations in the Jarzouna coastal region were relatively similar to those found in sediments from the other Mediterranean areas.…”

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“…Evidence has shown that the environment has its limits and cannot continue to serve as the repository for refuse from different sources, including industrial waste (Stuart 1996;Jovandićević et al 2005;Trably and Patureau 2006;Brack et al 2007;Hu et al 2007;Rao et al 2007). Oil exploration and related energy sources have markedly increased over the years.…”

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Hydrocarbon Pollution in the Sediment from the Jarzouna-Bizerte Coastal Area of Tunisia (Mediterranean Sea)

Zrafi-Nouira¹,

Khedir-Ghenim²,

Zrafi³

et al. 2008

Bull Environ Contam Toxicol

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This study investigated the presence and origin of hydrocarbon pollution in industrial waste water sediments found near the Jarzouna (Bizerte, Tunisia) oil refinery. Analyses of surface sediments (layer 1) and deep sediments (layer 2) showed that Total Hydrocarbon (TH) concentrations ranged from 602 +/- 7.638 microg/g in layer-1 to 1270 +/- 2.176 microg/g in layer-2. The results suggest that the deeper the sediment, the higher the level of total hydrocarbon found. The sedimentary Non Aromatic Hydrocarbon (NAH) and Aromatic Hydrocarbon (AH) concentrations ranged from 66.22 +/- 1.516 to 211.82 +/- 10.670 microg/g for NAH, and from 13.84 +/- 0.180 to 115.60 +/- 2.479 microg/g for AH. The high variability of these concentrations was associated with the location of the sediment collection sites. Aliphatic biomarker analysis revealed petroleum contamination close to the refinery rejection site, and biogenic sources further away. Petroleum contamination may be associated with increased industrial activity in the area of Jarzouna-Bizerte in the Mediterranean Sea.

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“…Contamination by petroleum and diesel affects plant development due to the oil film formed covering roots, thus intercepting the absorption of water and nutrients [29,[54][55][56][57]. In the present study, it was observed that roots from all three species (S. parahyba, M. scabrella and E. contortisiliquum) were darkened by the presence of diesel in hydroponic system (data not shown).…”

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Tolerance of Tree Reforestation Species (Schizolobium parahyba, Mimosa scabrella and Enterolobium contortisiliquum) to Gasoline and Diesel Phytotoxicity Assays

2011

J Bioremediat Biodegrad

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Schizolobium parahyba (tower tree), Mimosa scabrella (bracatinga) and Enterolobium contortisiliquum (earpod tree) are Brazilian native trees used for reforestation of degraded areas. In order to evaluate their probable success on phytoremediation of degraded areas contaminated with petroleum derived compounds, a simple short-term acute toxicity assay with diesel and gasoline was performed. Plants were germinated in contaminant-free conditions and adapted in hydroponic solution prior to the one-week hydroponic toxicity test, which was supplemented with diesel at 0, 8, 16, 33 and 66 gL -1 and gasoline at 0, 0.7, 1.5, 3 and 6 gL -1 . Parameters examined were fresh weight, root and shoot length, dry biomass and transpiration rate. Phytotoxic effects on transpiration analysis from gasoline were less severe than diesel. S. parahyba, M. scabrella and E. contortisiliquum presented a maximum reduction of 59%, 76% and 82% in transpiration from diesel toxicity test. Diesel affected significantly both M. scabrella (dry weight) and S. parahyba (fresh biomass and height), whereas gasoline significantly reduced S. parahyba dry weight. Results suggest that Enterolobium contortisiliquum is the most tolerant species to diesel and Mimosa scabrella to gasoline. The present research shows the feasibility of the short-term hydroponic study as a primary evaluation of diesel and gasoline toxic responses from selected native trees.

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Monitoring and Assessment of Particulate Matter and Poly Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) around a Petroleum Refinery

Cited by 13 publications

References 5 publications

Long-term outcome of the right ventricular outflow tract palliation procedure in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease: A case-series study

Long-term outcome of the right ventricular outflow tract palliation procedure in children with cyanotic congenital heart disease: A case-series study

Hydrocarbon Pollution in the Sediment from the Jarzouna-Bizerte Coastal Area of Tunisia (Mediterranean Sea)

Tolerance of Tree Reforestation Species (Schizolobium parahyba, Mimosa scabrella and Enterolobium contortisiliquum) to Gasoline and Diesel Phytotoxicity Assays

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