脊柱结核再次手术原因分析

目的：总结分析脊柱结核再次手术的原因。方法：对1995年9月～2006年12月手术治疗的313例脊柱结核患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析，统计其中再次手术病例，分组分析其再次手术的原因，并对因结核复发或迁延不愈再次手术者的相关因素行统计学分析。结果：再次手术者中因结核复发或迁延不愈者38例，因第一次手术误诊者2例，因术后发生脊柱后凸畸形者5例，因术后发生椎管狭窄者2例。统计分析表明，术前患肺或胸膜结核、术前用药时间〈4周及胸腰段（T10-L2）脊柱结核患者复发或迁延不愈发生率较高（P〈0．05）；而不同性别、不同年龄及是否应用内固定间的结核复发或迁延不愈发生率无显著性差异（P〉0．05）。结论：引起脊柱结核再次手术原因包括术后脊柱结核复发或迁延不愈、误诊、术后椎管狭窄及脊柱后凸畸形等，术前是否患有肺或胸膜结核、术前用药时间及病变部位与结核复发或迁延不愈有相关性。     

一期后路经椎弓根截骨病灶清除植骨内固定治疗胸腰段脊柱结核

[目的]探讨治疗胸腰段脊柱结核一期完成病灶清除、矫正脊柱后凸畸形、植骨、后路钉棒固定的临床疗效。[方法]自2004年1月~2008年6月收治活动期胸腰段单节段脊柱结核伴后凸畸形患者34例,采用一期后路椎弓根截骨病灶清除(在胸椎段,先切取左右肋骨后段),钛笼植骨,后路矫形系统内固定。根据术前、术后X线分析植骨融合情况以及脊柱后凸畸形矫正效果。[结果]34例患者随访时间9~28个月,平均18个月,X线片示结核病灶清除彻底,脊柱畸形矫正,Cobb角由术前20°~45°矫正到术后3°~5°,植骨块无移位,2例再次行前路补充植骨术。结核无复发。[结论]该手术入路简捷,病灶清除彻底,360°环形解除压迫,畸形矫正满意,三柱固定,植骨融合,后期脊柱稳定,缩短了卧床时间,减少了相应的并发症。     

一期病灶清除植骨选择性内固定治疗脊柱结核伴神经损害

目的探讨一期病灶清除、植骨、选择性内固定治疗脊柱结核伴神经损害的疗效。方法对18例脊柱结核伴神经症状患者术前均行≥3周抗结核治疗,手术行前路、后路或肾切口入路等一期病灶清除植骨及选择性内固定。术后继续抗结核治疗1年。结果患者神经损害症状术后均有不同程度恢复。1例胸腰段(T12～L1)结核患者切口延迟愈合,经清创及调整药物结合换药愈合。患者植骨均融合。复查X线片未发现脊柱失稳现象,内固定物无断裂。随访期内未见结核复发及脊柱畸形发生。结论在有效抗结核药物基础上一期病灶清除、植骨、选择性内固定治疗脊柱结核伴神经损害是安全、有效的方法。     

胸腰椎脊柱结核前后路内固定手术的选择

目的:探讨治疗不同病变节段及病变程度胸腰椎脊柱结核手术方法的选择。方法:对23例患者中,10例行前路病灶清除、植骨、内固定,13例行后路内固定、前路病灶清除植骨。其中2例分二期手术,21例一期手术。结果:术后随访6个月～3年,平均23个月。23例均一期愈合、无复发。X线片显示骨性愈合,植骨平均融合时间为8个月,后凸畸形平均纠正29°,随访期间丢失2°。瘫痪均恢复,Frankel神经功能达E级。结论:前路内固定适宜于病变节段1～2个椎体且破坏严重,后凸畸形明显,结核处于静止期,无混合感染,寒性脓肿较大及脊髓压迫伴截瘫患者;后路内固定适宜于多椎体长节段病变,尤其跳跃性脊柱结核,病灶主要位于后方,局限于单侧椎体破坏形成寒性脓肿或伴有混合感染,年龄大、体质较弱的患者。     

前后联合入路病灶清除植骨融合内固定治疗儿童下腰椎结核

目的探讨前后联合入路病灶清除植骨融合内固定治疗儿童下腰椎结核的效果。方法本组均有不同程度腰背痛和脊柱后凸畸形,同时伴有低热、盗汗、消瘦等全身症状。采用一期后路内固定植骨融合前路病灶清除植骨融合术。结果术中无大血管、神经或输尿管损伤,术后随访无结核复发、切口感染、窦道形成或内固定失败等并发症,复查血沉结果正常。结论一期后路内固定植骨融合术矫形满意,前路清除结核病灶彻底,椎管减压确切,植骨融合可靠。     

一期后路病灶清除植骨融合内固定矫形治疗伴后凸畸形的儿童胸腰段脊柱结核的临床初步报告

[目的]探讨经后路一期病灶清除、植骨融合内固定矫形治疗伴后凸畸形的儿童胸腰段脊柱结核的可行性及疗效.[方法]7例胸腰段脊柱结核患儿,均伴有后凸畸形.其中男5例,女2例;年龄9～12岁.术前脊柱后凸角为35°～45°,平均37.9°.Frankel分级:B级2例,C级3例,D级2例.采用经后路一期病灶清除、植骨融合加钉棒系统矫形固定治疗.[结果]术后随访27～42个月,平均34个月.切口均一期愈合,无1例结核复发.Frankel分级:4例恢复2级,3例恢复1级.术后后凸角为2°～9°,较术前明显改善,最后随访时后凸角为2°～12°,较术后无明显丢失.术后3个月血沉均恢复正常;所有患儿均获得满意的植骨融合.[结论]一期后路病灶清除、后方植骨内固定矫形手术治疗伴后凸畸形的儿童胸腰段脊柱结核是矫正后凸畸形和预防晚期后凸畸形发生的有效方法.     

一期病灶清除植骨内固定术治疗脊柱结核

目的讨论手术治疗脊柱结核的有效性和安全性,探讨病变椎体部分切除、植骨融合、内固定治疗脊柱结核的临床效果。方法回顾性分析35例脊柱结核患者,在2003年1月-2008年1月采用前路病变椎体部分切除、植骨融合、前路或后路内固定手术治疗,其中颈椎结核2例,胸椎结核18例,腰椎结核15例,前路固定26例,后路固定9例。所有病例随访12～24个月,平均18个月。结果所有患者术后切口均一期愈合,早期无局部窦道形成。2例术后3个月结核窦道形成行二次翻修外,余患者结核症状均消失,病灶全部愈合,无复发。椎体间植骨5个月融合,12例术前有神经损伤症状者Frankel分级平均提高1.5级,15例后凸畸形术后平均矫正23°。结论一期病灶清除、植骨融合、前路(后路)内固定治疗脊柱结核可重建脊柱稳定性、缩短卧床时间,纠正和预防后凸畸形,是治疗脊柱结核的理想方法。     

一期后路固定前路病灶清除植骨治疗胸腰段椎体结核

目的探讨一期后路内固定联合前路病灶清除植骨融合治疗胸腰段椎体结核。方法2003年2月至2011年2月手术治疗胸腰段椎体结核23例,应用一期后路内固定联合经前路结核病灶清除植骨融合治疗胸腰椎体结核,根据术前、术后X线片分析植骨融合及术后畸形矫正效果。结果经14～54个月随访,脊髓功能得到不同程度的恢复,植骨融合满意,无内固定失败和脊柱结核病灶复发。结论一期后路内固定联合经前路结核病灶清除植骨融合治疗胸腰段椎体结核具有脊柱后凸侧弯畸形易于矫正、前路结核病灶减压彻底、内固定远离病灶等优点,是治疗脊柱胸腰段结核的一种有效手术方法。其缺点是手术创伤较大、时间较长、操作相对繁杂。     

一期前路病灶清除植骨内固定治疗胸腰椎结核

目的:总结一期前路病灶清除、自体骨椎间植骨融合、前路或后路内固定治疗胸腰椎结核的临床效果。方法:2002年2月～2006年2月手术治疗胸、腰椎结核86例,均采用一期前路病灶清除、自体骨椎间植骨,侧前方内固定52例,后路内固定34例。根据术前、术后X线平片分析植骨融合及脊柱后凸畸形矫正效果。结果:随访8个月～4年,平均23个月。除1例术后2周出现切口皮下血肿、4例1年后仍存在髂骨供骨区疼痛外,无其他并发症;无复发。均获骨性愈合,愈合时间3～7个月,平均4.5个月,无内固定松动、脱出及断裂;术前Cobb角平均为33.6°,术后1周及末次随访时Cobb角分别为平均15.6°、18.6°。结论:对胸、腰椎结核患者行一期前路病灶清除、自体骨椎间植骨融合、前路或后路内固定治疗可有效矫正脊柱后凸畸形,重建脊柱稳定性,获得良好的骨性融合,临床效果良好。     

后路病灶清除椎弓根内固定治疗胸腰椎结核后凸畸形

目的 探讨经后路病灶清除椎问植骨椎弓根螺钉内固定治疗胸腰椎结核后凸畸形的疗效。方法 采用经后路病灶清除椎问植骨椎弓根螺钉内固定治疗23例胸腰椎结核后凸畸形患者。结果 术后随访1,5～3年,23例患者胸腰椎结核全部治愈,无复发病例,X线片显示椎问植骨全部融合,后凸矫正度无明显丢失。结论 该术式可在一次手术中同一切口内达到椎管内减压、脊柱矫形、融合和脊柱恢复稳定的目的,能获得满意效果。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.