Long-term clinical performance of flapless implant surgery compared to the conventional approach with flap elevation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND The conventional implant approach involves flap elevation,which may result in increased soft tissue and bone loss and postoperative morbidity.The flapless surgical technique,aided by three-dimensional medical imaging equipment,is regarded as a possible alternative to the conventional approach to alleviate the above issues.Several studies have been performed regarding the role of flapless implant surgery.However,the results are inconsistent and there is no robust synthesis of long-term evidence to better inform surgeons regarding which type of surgical technique is more beneficial to the long-term prognosis of patients in need of implant insertion.AIM To compare the long-term clinical performance after flapless implant surgery to that after the conventional approach with flap elevation.METHODS PubMed,EMBASE,Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,and grey literature databases were searched from inception to 23 September 2019.Randomised controlled trials(RCTs)and cohort studies comparing the long-term clinical performance after flapless implant surgery to that after the conventional approach over a follow-up of three years or more were included.Meta-analyses were conducted to estimate the odds ratios(ORs)or mean differences(MDs)and their 95%confidence intervals(CIs)between the long-term implant survival rate,marginal bone loss,and complication rate of the flapless and conventional groups.Subgroup analyses were carried out to account for the possible effects of the guided or free-hand method during flapless surgery.RESULTS Ten articles,including four RCTs and six cohort studies,satisfied the eligibility criteria and nine of them were included in the meta-analysis.There was no significant difference between the long-term implant survival rate[OR=1.30,95%CI(0.37,4.54),P=0.68],marginal bone loss[MD=0.01,95%CI(-0.42,0.44),P=0.97],and complication rate[OR=1.44,95%CI(0.77,2.68),P=0.25]after flapless implant surgery and the conventional approach.Moreover,subgroup analyses revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the implant survival rate[guided:OR=1.52,95%CI(0.19,12.35),P=0.70];free-hand:n=1,could not be estimated,marginal bone loss[guided:MD=0.22,95%CI(-0.14,0.59),P=0.23;free-hand:MD=-0.27,95%CI(-1.10,0.57),P=0.53],or complication rate[guided:OR=1.16,95%CI(0.52,2.63),P=0.71;free-hand:OR=1.75,95%CI(0.66,4.63),P=0.26]in the flapless and conventional groups either with use of the surgical guide or by the free-hand method.CONCLUSION The flapless surgery and conventional approach had comparable clinical performance over three years or more.The guided or free-hand technique does not significantly affect the long-term outcomes of flapless surgery.     

Sustained complete response to erlotinib in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck:A case report

BACKGROUND Squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck(SCCHN) is the fifth most common cancer worldwide. Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor signaling has been shown to be a critical component of therapeutic option. Herein, we report a case of durable complete response to erlotinib.CASE SUMMARY An 81-year-old Caucasian male who presented with metastatic poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma of right cervical lymph nodes(levels 2 and 3). Imaging studies including(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography(CT) and contrast-enhanced CT scan of neck and chest did not reveal any other disease elsewhere. Panendoscopic examination with random biopsy did not reveal malignant lesion in nasopharynx,oropharynx, and larynx. He underwent modified neck dissection and postoperative radiation. Within 2 mo after completion of radiation, he developed local recurrence at right neck, which was surgically removed. Two mo after the salvage surgery, he developed a second recurrence at right neck. Due to suboptimal performance status and his preference, he started erlotinib treatment.He achieved partial response after first 2 mo of erlotinib treatment, then complete response after total 6 mo of erlotinib treatment. He developed sever skin rash and diarrhea including Clostridium difficile infection during the course of erlotinib treatment requiring dose reduction and eventual discontinuation. He remained in complete remission for more than two years after discontinuation of erlotinib.CONCLUSION We report a case of metastatic SCCHN achieving durable complete response from erlotinib. Patient experienced skin rash and diarrhea toxicities which were likely predictors of his treatment response.     

Min-invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures: A case report

BACKGROUND Fractures of the axis are commonly seen in spinal injuries. Upper cervical fractures are usually managed conservatively. However, the complications due to long-term external immobilization cannot be ignored. The traditional open surgery has the disadvantages of too much blood loss and soft tissue injury. The aim of our paper is to introduce a minimally invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures.CASE SUMMARY We report a 40-year-old Chinese male who had severe neck pain and difficult neck movement after falling from 3 meters. X-ray and computed tomography(CT) scan revealed an axis injury consisting of an odontoid Type Ⅲ fracture associated with a Hangman fracture categorized as a Levine-Edwards Type Ⅰ fracture. The patient underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior percutaneous screw fixation using intraoperative O-arm navigation. Neck pain was markedly improved after surgery. X-rays and CT scan reconstructions of 3-mo follow-up showed good stability and fusion. The range of cervical motion was well preserved.CONCLUSION Anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior direct C2 percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with the aid of O-arm navigation and neurophysiological monitoring can be an interesting alternative option for complicated multiple axis fractures.     

Clinical presentation and early predictors for poor outcomes in pediatric myocarditis:A retrospective study

BACKGROUND Myocarditis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children, leading to long-term sequelae including chronic congestive heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, heart transplantation, and death. The initial diagnosis of myocarditis is usually based on clinical presentation, but this widely ranges from the severe sudden onset of a cardiogenic shock to asymptomatic patients. Early recognition is essential in order to monitor and start supportive treatment prior to the development of severe adverse events. Of note, many cases of fulminant myocarditis are usually misdiagnosed as otherwise minor conditions during the weeks before the unexpected deterioration.AIM To provide diagnostic clues to make an early recognition of pediatric myocarditis.To investigate early predictors for poor outcomes.METHODS We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional single-center study from January 2008 to November 2017 at the Pediatric Department of our institution, including children < 18-years-old diagnosed with myocarditis. Poor outcome was defined as the occurrence of any of the following facts: death, heart transplant, persistent left ventricular systolic dysfunction or dilation at hospital discharge(early poor outcome), or after 1 year of follow-up(late poor outcome). We analyzed different clinical features and diagnostic test findings in order to provide diagnostic clues for myocarditis in children. Multivariable stepwise logistic regression analysis was performed using all variables that had been selected by univariate analysis to determine independent factors that predicted a poor early or late outcome in our study population.RESULTS A total of 42 patients [69% male; median age of 8(1.5-12) years] met study inclusion criteria. Chest pain(40%) was the most common specific cardiac symptom. Respiratory tract symptoms(cough, apnea, rhinorrhea)(38%),shortness of breath(35%), gastrointestinal tract symptoms(vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea)(33%), and fever(31%) were the most common non-cardiac initial complaints. Tachycardia(57%) and tachypnea(52%) were the most common signs on the initial physical exam followed by nonspecific signs of respiratory tract infection(44%) and respiratory distress(35%). Specific abnormal signs of heart failure such as heart murmur(26%), systolic hypotension(24%), gallop rhythm(20%), or hepatomegaly(20%) were less prevalent. Up to 43% of patients presented an early poor outcome, and 16% presented a late poor outcome. In multivariate analysis, an initial left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) < 30%remained the only significant predictor for early [odds ratio(OR)(95%CI) = 21(2-456), P = 0.027) and late [OR(95%CI) = 8(0.56-135), P = 0.047) poor outcome in children with myocarditis. LVEF correlated well with age(r = 0.51, P = 0.005),days from the initiation of symptoms(r =-0.31, P = 0.045), and N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide levels(r = 0.66, P < 0.001), but not with troponin T(r =-0.05, P = 0.730) or C-reactive protein levels(r =-0.13, P = 0.391). N-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide presented a high diagnostic accuracy for LVEF < 30% on echocardiography with an area under curve of 0.931(95%CI: 0.858-0.995, P <0.001). The best cut-off point was 2000 pg/mL with a sensitivity of 90%,specificity of 81%, positive predictive value of 60%, and negative predictive value of 96%.CONCLUSION The diagnosis of myocarditis in children is challenging due to the heterogeneous and unspecific clinical presentation. The presence of LVEF < 30% on echocardiography on admission was the major predictor for poor outcomes.Younger ages, a prolonged course of the disease, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide levels could help to identify these high-risk patients.     

运用心理知识做好门诊医患纠纷协调工作

随着人们对医疗服务需求的日益增长以及法律意识和维权观念的不断增强,医患纠纷呈不断上升趋势.门诊是医院的一个"大窗口",人员流动性大,病人需经过挂号、看病、划价、取药、检查等许多过程,身心极易疲惫,情绪会变得烦躁、易怒,很容易与医务人员发生冲突,因此门诊是医患纠纷易发场所.所以运用心理知识做好门诊医患纠纷协调工作显得尤为重要.     

泌尿系结石患者的饮食管理

泌尿系结石的形成与食物的组成有关。根据文献报道，能影响泌尿系结石形成的食物成分有蛋白质、脂肪（胆固醇、鱼油、多不饱和脂肪酸）、糖类、嘌呤、草酸、矿物质（钙、镁、钠等）、维生素（A、B6、D、C、K）、蔬菜（菠菜）、磁化水、乳制品、液体、微量元素等。改变饮食习惯或进行饮食控制，有助于预防结石复发。     

迟缓青霉素过敏反应高热休克1例

患者,女,38岁,教师。既往健康,因患上呼吸道感染1周,来院就诊,青霉素皮试(-),加入5%葡萄糖注射液500m l静脉滴注。上午11时静脉滴注结束,当日无不良反应及不适,下午正常生活。第2日上午继续静脉点滴青霉素800万U。批号、方法同前。11∶30静脉滴注结束,身体无不适。未用其他任何药物。13∶30在家中出现心悸、气短、胸闷、寒战、高热、脉搏细数。查体:体温40.3℃,心率124次/分,呼吸12次/分,血压测不清。急性痛苦病容,神志恍惚,烦躁不安,强迫体位,寒战,高热,张口呼吸,呼吸极度困难,带有喘鸣音,语音微弱,吐字不清,全身皮肤苍白,双眼球上翻,颈静…     

全膝人工关节股骨假体屈曲对疗效的影响:1年随访结果

背景:对于全膝人工关节置换术的股骨假体屈曲问题,多数人认为不能或不太影响膝关节术后功能,仅仅是术后X射线片令人不甚满意,因此尚未引起人们足够的重视.目的:回顾分78例123膝全膝人工关节置换术股骨假体屈曲对随访疗效的影响.设计:分组对比观察.单位:中国中医科学院望京医院骨关节一科.对象:选择2001-10/2004-06在中国中医科学院望京医院关节一科行全膝人工关节置换者78例123膝,其中发生股骨假体不同程度屈曲15例17膝(13.8%),男5例,女10例,年龄47～81岁:未发生屈曲63例106膝(86.2%),男22例,女41例,年龄47～79岁.方法:回顾性分析方法比较股骨假体屈曲组和非屈曲组手术前后HSS(HSS knee rating score)评分、膝关节活动范围和屈曲挛缩畸形,并测量屈曲角和屈曲距离,股骨假体屈曲对置换效果的影响.主要观察指标:①股骨假体屈曲的测量结果.②患者膝关节HSS评分和活动度.③患者屈曲挛缩畸形例数及角度.④不良事件及副反应.结果:患者获随访1年以上.①17膝股骨假体屈曲角为7°～19°,平均为11.3°;股骨假体屈曲距离为2～4 mm,平均为2.6 mm.②术前屈曲组与非屈曲组患者HSS评分和膝关节活动范围差异均无显著性(P＞0.05),但术后屈曲组低于非屈曲组(P≤0.01);术后均高于术前(P=0.02或P＜0.01).③屈曲组术后屈曲挛缩例数和角度多于和大于非屈曲组(P＜0.01),两组术后屈曲挛缩均有改善(屈曲组P＜0.05,非屈曲组P＜0.01).④非屈曲组并发右股深静脉血栓1例,骨化性肌炎1例;屈曲组并发髌骨假体撞击征1膝.结论:本组资料证明,股骨假体屈曲对全膝人工关节置换效果的影响是增加术后膝关节屈曲挛缩的发生率,造成伸膝功能障碍.     

Laparoscopic repair of complete intrathoracic stomach with iron deficiency anemia:A case report

BACKGROUND Giant paraesophageal hiatal hernias(HH)are very infrequent,and their spectrum of clinical manifestations is large.Giant HH mainly occurs in elderly patients,and its relationship with anemia has been reported.For the surgical treatment of large HH,Nissen fundoplication is the most common antireflux procedure,and the reinforcement of HH repair with a patch(either synthetic or biologic)is still debatable.CASE SUMMARY We report on a case of giant paraesophageal HH in a middle-aged male patient with reflux symptoms and severe anemia.After performing a series of tests and diagnostic approaches,results showed a complete intrathoracic stomach associated with severe iron deficiency anemia.The patient underwent successful laparoscopic hernia repair with mesh reinforcement and Nissen fundoplication.Postoperatively,reflux symptoms were markedly relieved,and the imaging study showed complete reduction of the hernia sac.More importantly,anemia was resolved,and hemoglobin,serum iron and ferritin level were returned to the normal range.The patient kept regular follow-up appointments and remained in a satisfactory condition.CONCLUSION This case report highlights the relationship between large HH and iron deficiency anemia.For the surgical treatment of large HH,laparoscopic repair of large HH combined with antireflux procedure and mesh reinforcement is recommended.     

Rare anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney:A case report

BACKGROUND Anaplastic sarcoma of the kidney(ASK)is a rare and newly recognized renal neoplasm.The tumor usually is extensive and cystic,characterized by pleomorphic spindle cells with marked atypia and associated with multinucleated cells.To date,only 27 cases have been reported in the literature.The authors present an additional case and summarize the relevant knowledge in the literature.CASE SUMMARY A 27-year-old previously healthy woman presented with a palpable mass over the abdomen and right flank soreness for one year.After the computed tomography study,the patient underwent right radical nephrectomy obtaining a 1680-g tumor with a size of 18.4 cm×14.5 cm×11 cm.The tumor is chiefly composed of anaplastic spindle cells with marked nuclear atypia admixed with multinucleated cells.Immunohistochemical evaluation of tumor cells exhibited diffuse positivity for CD56,p53,and vimentin,and focally positive for desmin.The diagnosis of ASK was established.Unfortunately,a local tumor recurrence followed by a distant metastasis developed within months.The patient died 26 months after the initial surgery.Comparing to the previously 27 cases of ASK,the current case had a relatively worse prognosis,which might be potentially associated with older patient age,larger tumor size,and the lack of en-bloc resection of adjacent organs during the initial radical nephrectomy.CONCLUSION This case points out the featured pathological findings for diagnosing ASK and suggests more aggressive management for patients with ASK.