青少年特发性胸椎侧凸患者的脊髓偏移及临床意义

[目的]揭示青少年胸椎特发性侧凸患者椎管内脊髓的偏移，明确其变化趋势，并探讨其可能的发生机制和临床意义。[方法]本研究包括39名以右胸弯为主弯的青少年特发性脊柱侧凸（adolescent idiopathic scoliosis，AIS）患者。测量主胸弯节段内（T5-12）椎管内脊髓与凸凹侧椎弓根之间的距离，计算脊髓的偏移，揭示其变化趋势，并分析顶椎区脊髓偏移与主胸弯Cobb＇s角和顶椎相对偏移之间的相关性。[结果]在T5-12节段椎管内，脊髓与凸侧椎弓根之间的距离显著大于与凹侧椎弓根之间的距离（P〈0．05），即脊髓向凹侧椎弓根偏移，且以顶椎区最为显著，而逐渐向两侧端椎区递减。顶椎区脊髓偏移与主胸弯Cobb’s角和顶椎相对偏移存在显著的正相关（相关系数分别为0．631和0．546）。[结论]胸椎特发性脊柱侧凸患者存在侧凸节段椎管内脊髓偏移的现象，且以顶椎区最显著。研究结果提示脊髓偏移可能与脊椎偏移后凹侧脊神经的牵拉有关，而且凹侧置钉的风险高于凸侧。     

Clinical background of cases showing a positive culture of pleural effusion at Shin-Kokura Hospital over a period of 5 years

We investigated the clinical background of patients at Shin-Kokura Hospital who showed a positive culture of pleural effusion during the period from January 1998 through December 2002. Microorganism cultures of the pleural effusions of 127 patients were performed in this 5-year period. Seventeen patients showed a positive microorganism culture from a pleural effusion, and 12 of these patients (70.6%) were 60 years old or more. Ten patients were diagnosed with thoracic empyema. Thirteen patients had an underlying disease such as malignancy (5 cases), diabetes mellitus (4 cases), etc. A purulent effusion and a high concentration of lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) in the pleural fluid were more frequently recognized in the positive-culture group. A total of 21 strains of microorganism were isolated from the 17 patients, including 10 strains of Gram-positive cocci, 6 strains of Gram-negative bacilli, 3 strains of anaerobes, 1 strain of mycobacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), and 1 strain of fungus. Susceptibility to antimicrobial agents was generally good for most of the microorganisms isolated. Of the 17 patients, chest-tube drainage was performed in 13, and 6 needed a surgical operation. Twelve patients improved, but 5 died. In this study, thoracic empyema accounted for 58.8% of the 17 cases with a positive culture of pleural effusion. Of the 10 thoracic empyema patients, 5 patients needed surgical treatment in spite of adequate antimicrobial treatment and chest-tube drainage. Our data indicate that thoracic empyema is still difficult to treat, and thus adequate and rapid treatment is needed for any pleural infection.     

Specific selection of osteosynthetic material in the treatment of thoracic or lumbar spinal injuries by the posterior approach

Summary The authors report 165 cases of thoraco-lumbar lesions with neurological dysfunction. All the patient were operated. They analyze the neurological and mechanical results and indicate the use of different osteosynthesis apparatus according to the type and level of lesions.Harrington's rods seem to give more precise repositioning while Roy Camille's plates give more stability. When the posterior wall of the spinal canal is intact, Kempf's compression rods can be used.Thoraxic spine injuries seem to be an indication for Harrington's rods, while lumbar injuries seem to call for Camille's plates.     

直接数字化X线摄影在腰椎侧位影像中的应用价值

目的探讨直接数字化X线摄影（direct digitized radiography，DDR）在腰椎侧位影像中的应用价值。方法随机抽取81例患者的DDR腰椎侧位影像，使用图像后处理方法中多级图像对比增益法，又称“交响乐”功能（multi—scale image contrast amplification，MUSICA）进行后处理，同时取另81例患者进行普通X线摄影，由放射科经验丰富的医生、技师各2名对所有的腰椎侧位影像进行分析，采用常规影像质量评价指标评价两组的影像质量。结果（1）DDR腰椎侧位影像质量影像评分为13．00，普通X线影像评分为8．96，经非参数检验的配对符号秩和检验，依赖负秩计算的统计量（X^2=-7．88，P〈0．01），两组差异有统计学意义，DDR腰椎侧位组明显优于普通平片组；（2）81例中DDR腰椎图像显示满意率为92．6％（75／81），普通X线平片显示满意率为61．7％（50／81），两者差异有统计学意义（X^2=21．89，P〈0．01）。结论与普通X线影像相比，DDR影像能更好的显示下部腰椎椎体、附件及周围软组织，可获得良好的图像，有利于放射诊断工作。     

Die traumatische Pneumatocele — Ein Fallbericht

Zusammenfassung Die posttraumatische Pneumatocele ist eine seltene intrapulmonale Veränderung nach stumpfem Thoraxtrauma. Anhand eines gut dokumentierten Falles wird diese seltene Form der Lungenkontusion dargestellt und die klinisch bedeutsame Differentialdiagnose diskutiert.

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Traumatic pneumatocele — a case report

Summary The posttraumatic pneumatocele is a rare intrapulmonary lesion following blunt thoracic injury. By means of a well documented case report this rare form of lung contusion is demonstrated and the clinically important differential diagnosis is discussed.

     

Spinal canal narrowing during simulated frontal impact

Between 23 and 70% of occupants involved in frontal impacts sustain cervical spine injuries, many with neurological involvement. It has been hypothesized that cervical spinal cord compression and injury may explain the variable neurological profile described by frontal impact victims. The goals of the present study, using a biofidelic whole cervical spine model with muscle force replication, were to quantify canal pinch diameter (CPD) narrowing during frontal impact and to evaluate the potential for cord compression. The biofidelic model and a sled apparatus were used to simulate frontal impacts at 4, 6, 8, and 10 g horizontal accelerations of the T1 vertebra. The CPD was measured in the intact specimen in the neutral posture (neutral posture CPD), under static sagittal pure moments of 1.5 Nm (pre-impact CPD), during dynamic frontal impact (dynamic impact CPD), and again under static pure moments following each impact (post-impact CPD). Frontal impact caused significant (P<0.05) dynamic CPD narrowing at C0-dens, C2-C3, and C6-C7. The narrowest dynamic CPD was observed at C0-dens during the 10 g impact and was 25.9% narrower than the corresponding neutral posture CPD. Interpretation of the present results indicate that the neurological symptomatology reported by frontal impact victims is most likely not due to cervical spinal cord compression. Cord compression due to residual spinal instability is also not likely.     

胸椎椎弓根根外固定螺钉拔出力的实验研究

目的:比较两种胸椎椎弓根根外固定方法与经椎弓根固定方法的螺钉拔出强度,评价胸椎椎弓根根外固定的生物力学效果。方法:新鲜胸椎标本4具,共32个肋骨-椎骨序列,根据螺钉固定方法不同分为3组,A组采用经椎弓根固定,B组采用经横突-椎体固定,C组采用经改良肋横突法固定。根据所用螺钉规格不同将其分为4种不同测试条件:D1,螺钉直径5.5mm,长度40mm;D2,螺钉直径5.5mm,长度45mm;D3,螺钉直径6.5mm,长度45mm;D4,螺钉直径6.5mm,长度50mm。测试3种固定方法下的螺钉拔出力,并做统计学分析对比。结果:D1条件下A组拔出力为787.0±119.3N,B组为706.2±109.4N,C组为616.1±82.3N,3组间比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);D2条件下A组拔出力为862.3±128.7N,B组为811.4±113.6N,C组为655.1±92.2N,A、B组间比较无显著性差异(P>0.05),A、B组与C组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);D3条件下,A组拔出力为855.3±117.1N,B组为938.0±131.5N,C组为861.3±117.8N,A、C组间比较无显著性差异(P>0.05),A、C组与B组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);D4条件下A组拔出力为864.3±120.9N,B组为959.6±135.2N,C组为941.2±115.4N,A组与B、C组比较均有显著性差异(P<0.01),B、C组间比较无显著性差异(P>0.05)。结论:使用直径6.5mm、长度45～50mm的螺钉固定时,胸椎椎弓根根外固定螺钉拔出力优于椎弓根固定,有较好的生物力学效果。     

Vertebral body replacement system Synex in unstable burst fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine

A prospective longitudinal study was performed to evaluate the vertebral body replacement system Synex associated with posterior fixation in unstable burst fractures of the lumbar and thoracic spine. Within 24 months, we treated 28 patients (average age, 41 years; range, 22–64 years; 14 women, 14 men) with acute unstable burst fractures without osteoporosis of the thoracolumbar region (n=16) and the thoracic (n=3) as well as the lumbar (n=9) spine in two stages (primary dorsal transpedicular stabilization and secondary vertebral body replacement). The complications were analyzed and the postoperative follow-up result was evaluated regarding stability, bone fusion, correction loss, pain and neurological status. One patient showed a transient irritation of the lumbosacral plexus and one patient had a superficial wound infection (complication rate, 7.1%). At the follow-up examination (mean follow-up, 13 months) only in two cases a minimal loss of correction (<5°) was measured. Radiologically, 27 patients showed secure bone fusions and all patients had stability of the osteosynthesis. Most of the patients stated no or just slight pain at follow-up. Only two patients with pain to a medium degree had to take painkillers. The vertebral body replacement system Synex seems to be a good alternative for vertebral body replacement in unstable burst fractures of the thoracic and lumbar spine since at present follow-up it shows a high rate of bone fusion and minimal loss of correction.     

上海地区汉族优秀游泳运动员ACE基因I/D多态性研究

目的:探讨上海地区汉族不同水平优秀游泳运动员ACE(血管紧张素转化酶)基因I/D多态性的分布特点。方法:采用PCR方法,对上海地区85名汉族优秀游泳运动员和90名汉族普通人的ACE基因I/D多态性进行检测。结果显示,上海地区汉族优秀游泳运动员的ACE基因的基因型和等位基因频率与上海和成都地区汉族普通人无明显差异(P>0.05);上海地区汉族游泳运动员和普通人以及成都地区汉族普通人的基因型和等位基因频率均与高加索人群存在高度显著性差异(P<0.0001),表现出明显的种族差异性。7名上海地区汉族国际健将ACE基因均为II型,运动水平越高的组别,II基因型和I等位基因频率越高,提示具有II基因型或I等位基因频率高的运动员经过多年运动训练,具有成为优秀运动员的可能,特别是II基因型的运动员可能性更大。