Higher altitude leads to increased risk of venous thromboembolism after acetabular and pelvic ring injury

IntroductionThere is a high post-operative incidence of venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), specifically deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), in pelvic ring and acetabular fractures, and identification of risk factors for VTEs is crucial to decrease this highly morbid complication. High altitudes have a known physiological effect on the body that may predispose patients to developing VTEs in the postoperative period. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between pelvic ring and acetabular fractures occurring at high altitudes and the development of postoperative VTEs.MethodsIn this retrospective study, the Truven MarketScan claims database was used to identify patients who underwent surgical fixation of a pelvic ring and/or acetabular fracture from January 2009 to December 2018 using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Patient characteristics, including medical comorbidities, were collected. The zip codes of where the surgeries took place were used to determine recovery altitude and patients were separated into either the high altitude (>4000 feet) or low altitude (<100 feet) cohorts. Chi-squared and multivariate analyses were performed to investigate the association between altitude and the development of VTE postoperatively.ResultsIn total, 68,923 patients were included for analysis. At 30-days postoperatively, a higher altitude was associated with increased odds of developing a PE (OR 1.47, p = 0.019). At 90-days postoperatively, a higher altitude was associated with increased odds of DVT (OR 1.24, p = 0.029) and PE (OR 1.63, p < 0.001).ConclusionSurgical fixation of pelvic ring and acetabular fractures performed at a higher altitude (>4,000feet) are associated with increased odds of developing a PE in the first 30 days as well as developing a DVT or PE at 90 days postoperatively. Future prospective studies are needed to further elucidate the causality of altitude on the development of postoperative VTEs.     

盆腔淋巴结清扫术后淋巴漏和淋巴囊肿的研究进展

淋巴漏和淋巴囊肿是泌尿外科盆腔淋巴结清扫术后常见的并发症,临床定义不明确,治疗方案多样而效果不确切,相关研究较少,无相关诊疗指南。本文主要对泌尿外科盆腔淋巴结清扫术后淋巴漏和淋巴囊肿的发生机制、高危因素、临床诊断、治疗方案和预防措施等方面进行综述。淋巴漏和淋巴囊肿发生机制包括淋巴液漏出和渗出;高危因素有高龄、开放手术和围手术期使用抗凝药物等;大部分患者通过营养管理、经皮导管硬化治疗等保守治疗可治愈;预防措施以封闭淋巴管及残端为主。     

桔梗叶绿体比较基因组学分析及系统发育研究

目的 以桔梗Platycodon grandiflorus为材料,分析其叶绿体基因组特征,探究不同地区桔梗叶绿体基因组的差异及桔梗科其他物种的系统发育关系。方法 利用Illumina NovaSeq测序平台对桔梗叶绿体全基因组进行测序,完成其组装、注释和特征分析,采用生物信息学方法对不同地区桔梗进行比较基因组分析和系统发育分析。结果 桔梗叶绿体基因组全长172 770 bp,呈现典型的环状四分体结构,总GC含量为38.10%,注释到139个基因,其中蛋白质编码基因95个,核糖体RNA 8个和转运RNA 36个。经序列分析鉴定出139个SSR位点,大部分重复由A和T组成。该叶绿体基因组密码子偏好性A/U大于G/C。边界分析表明,不同地区桔梗的JLA边界区域存在差异。对比不同地区桔梗叶绿体基因组序列发现21个变异区间,包括ycf1、psbC、rps18和rpoB等编码区以及rpl32-trnL、trnS-psbZ和trnN-ycf1等非编码区。基于最大似然法（maximum likelihood method,ML）对桔梗及其他17种桔梗科植物进行系统发育分析,发现桔梗科物种形成一个单系群,各属物种聚为一束,支持率达100%。结论 桔梗科物种聚为一支与传统相符合,不同地区桔梗叶绿体基因组序列存在显著差异,为后期开展分子鉴定及群体遗传学研究提供提供科学依据。     

骨盆前环皮下内固定支架与微创经皮钢板内固定治疗骨盆前环骨折的疗效比较

目的 比较前环皮下内固定支架（INFIX）和微创经皮钢板内固定（MIPPO）治疗骨盆前环骨折的疗效。方法 回顾性分析2016年7月至2020年5月我院收治且符合标准的48例不稳定型骨盆骨折病人的临床资料,其中INFIX组22例,MIPPO组26例。INFIX组,男15例,女7例,年龄为（36.89±11.12）岁（21~58岁）。MIPPO组,男17例,女9例,年龄为（43.70±17.66）岁（21~71岁）。比较两组手术时间、术中出血量、骨折复位质量（Matta标准）、骨折愈合时间、骨折术后功能恢复情况（Majeed评分系统）,并记录并发症。结果 两组均获得随访,随访时间为5~17个月,平均为13个月。INFIX组手术时间[（75.41±15.25） min]低于MIPPO组[（85.62±17.92） min],差异无统计学意义（t=-5.154,P=0.101）;INFIX组术中出血量[（30.27±7.67） mL]明显低于MIPPO组[（111.15±24.30） mL],差异有统计学意义（t=-14.971,P=0.006）;两组负重时间[（16.00±2.06）周vs.（15.94±2.32）周]、Majeed评分[（81.90±7.73）分vs.（83.44±3.54）分]、骨折复位优良率[81.8% vs.84.6%]比较,差异均无统计学意义（P均＞0.05）,但MIPPO组能够达到更好的解剖复位。INFIX组1例病人出现股外侧皮神经损伤,两组病人未出现内固定失败情况。结论 治疗骨盆前环骨折,INFIX具有出血少、手术创伤小等优点,钢板能够达到更好的解剖复位,两组具有相似的术后功能恢复情况。可根据术者经验和病人具体情况选择适宜的固定方式。     

Achieve Closed Reduction of Irreducible,Unilateral Vertically Displaced Pelvic Ring Disruption with an Unlocking Closed Reduction Technique

ObjectiveTo be able to treat irreducible unilateral vertically displaced pelvic ring disruption (UVDPRD) using closed reduction, we introduced a technique named Unlocking Closed Reduction Technique (UCRT) and evaluated its effectiveness with improved pelvic closed reduction system (PCRS).MethodsA retrospective study was performed in our department. Between January 2014 and December 2017, 43 patients whose UVDPRD were not successfully reduced using transcondylar traction. Subsequently, they were treated with UCRT using improved PCRS. The study included 19 male and 24 female patients, with a mean age at the time of the operation of 46.2 years. During surgery, operation time and blood loss were recorded. Post‐surgical reduction quality was evaluated using Matta scoring criteria and patient lower‐extremity functional outcome was evaluated using Majeed functional scoring criteria.ResultsWhen used with improved PCRS, UCRT achieved pelvic reduction in all 43 cases of irreducible UVDPRD with postoperative pelvic reduction quality rated excellent and good for 42/43 (97.6%) patients according to the Matta scoring criteria (Matta Score < 10 mm). While no post‐surgical complications emerged as the direct result of UCRT in this cohort of patients, 8/37 patients who were treated with subcutaneous supra‐acetabular pedicle screw internal fixation (INFIX) for anterior ring fixation developed lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury but recovered 6 months postoperatively. No revision surgery was performed on any of the recruited patients. All patients'' lower‐extremity functionality was rated excellent with an average Majeed function score of 94.3 during the last follow‐up at an average of 41.6 months postoperatively.ConclusionWith excellent surgical and functional outcomes in patients with irreducible UVDPRD, improved PCRS‐assisted UCRT proved to be a safe and effective method for the treatment of irreducible UVDPRD.     

血清C—反应蛋白测定在女性盆腔包块鉴别诊断中的意义

目的;探讨C－反应蛋白（CRP）测定对女性盆腔包块鉴别诊断的临床价值。方法：分别测定盆腔炎性包块、良恶性肿瘤患者及无盆腔包块正常妇女血清C－反应蛋白。结果：炎性包块组、恶性肿瘤组血清CRP水平极显著地高于良性肿瘤组和正常对照组（P＜0．01）,且炎性包块组血清CRP水平升高的程度远大于恶性肿瘤组（P＜0．01）;而良性肿瘤组血清CRP与正常对照组无显著差异（P＞0．05）,两者均在正常范围。结论：血清CRP极显著升高者,首先应考虑炎性包块;较显著升高者,在排除感染,创伤及其他引起CRP升高者外要考虑盆腔恶性肿瘤的可能;CRP在正常范围者炎性包块的可能性极小。说明血清CRP测定是女性盆腔包块鉴别诊断的有用手段。     

陕西株庚型肝炎病毒(GBV-C/HGV )RNA NS3区 cDNA(4248nt～4465nt)的扩增、克隆和序列分析

目的　了解陕西株庚型肝炎病毒 (HGV,RNA/ GBV-C)的核苷酸序列特点 .方法　从陕西省西安市两位非甲、乙、丙、丁、戊型肝炎患者的血清中 ,应用反转录及套式 PCR技术 ,从血清中提取 RNA,经特异性的反转录引物 P4反转录成c DNA,以此为模板分别用 P3,P4及 P1 ,P2 两对引物进行PCR扩增 ,扩增到 2 18bp的 HGV RNA NS3区部分基因 ,将其克隆入 Pin Point TMXal- T载体 ,挑选阳性克隆并进行了序列分析 .结果　 SG2 与 HGV的核苷酸同源性分别为 85 .6 4%与84.48% ;与 GBV- C的核苷酸同源性为 86 .2 1%与 84.48% ,其二者之间同源性为 97.13% ;二者与 HGV的氨基酸同源性分别为 98.2 8%和 93.10 % ,与 GBV- C的氨基酸同源性也为98.2 8% ,93.10 % ,二者之间的氨基酸同源性达 94.83% .结论　庚型肝炎病毒 NS3区核苷酸同源性较高 ,同义突变率也较高 ,可能是一个对其生存环境较为适应的病毒 .     

Synthesis and Study of Copolymers Bearing Two Coumarin Side Groups in Monomer Unit: Toward Photoalignment of Liquid Crystals

Photodimerization of coumarin derivatives in photoactive polymers under linearly polarized UV (LPUV) light irradiation is a photochemical reaction often used to prepare the surface alignment layer that can orient liquid crystals (LCs) due to the anisotropic interfacial interactions. Herein, the synthesis of a series of novel coumarin-containing copolymers and their use for the photoalignment surface layer of LCs is reported. These copolymers have the particular feature of bearing two coumarin side groups in each monomer unit, which is designed to have a high content of the chromophores. The alignment of LCs induced by the photoalignment layers of the coumarin-containing copolymers is investigated. It is found that the photoalignment layers can effectively induce orientation of LC molecules along the direction of the UV light polarization used to prepare the surface layers, with an order parameter of around 0.5 achieved by adjusting the preparation conditions. Moreover, the electro-optical behaviors of LC cells made with the photoalignment layers are investigated, confirming the alignment of LCs without the use of rubbed surfaces. Optically inscribing the photoalignment layer for nonuniform and organized LC alignment is also demonstrated.     

Acute pouchitis and deficiencies of fuel

PURPOSE: Acute pouchitis is a troublesome complication after restorative proctocolectomy. Deficiency of fuel, especially short chain fatty acids (SCFA), produced by anaerobic bacterial fermentation of saccharides, is implicated in ulcerative and diversion colitis. Our hypothesis was that SCFA deficiency occurs in acute pouchitis, and correction of the deficiency is associated with resolution of pouchitis. METHODS: Thirty-two patients were studied, 10 with histologically confirmed acute pouchitis and 22 with healthy pouches. Stool concentrations of SCFA (acetic, propionic, butyric, and valeric acids) were determined by gas-liquid chromatography. Quantitative bacteriologic studies of stool were carried out, and four-quadrant pouch biopsies were assessed by a pathologist who was unaware of the clinical state. Patients with pouchitis were treated for six weeks with metronidazole and given dietary advice to increase their intake of fermentable saccharides. RESULTS: Stool concentrations of SCFA were significantly less in pouchitis patients compared with patients with healthy pouches (340 mol/g (range, 124–492) vs.93 (range, 44–136) P<0.01). No differences in anaerobic or aerobic counts were seen. Resolution of pouchitis was associated with a significant increase in SCFA, but anaerobic counts fell. CONCLUSION: Deficiency of SCFA is implicated in acute pouchitis Read at the meeting of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Orlando, Florida, May 8 to 13, 1994.     

Pelvic floor exercise alone or with vaginal cones for the treatment of mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence in premenopausal women

The authors compared intensive pelvic floor exercise alone (A) with intensive pelvic floor exercise plus vaginal cones (B) in premenopausal women with mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence. Forty-six patients (mean 43±6 years) were randomized into two training groups and treated for 3 months. Pre- and post-therapy urethral pressure profiles at rest and under stress and subjective results were obtained from 29 patients. The subjective improvement rate of the compliant patients after 12 weeks was 85% in group A and 84% in group B. When the dropouts (9 in group A and 8 in group B) were included in the subjective results an overall improvement rate of 48% in group A and 52% in group B was obtained. In group A one pressure transmission ratio (PTR) improved significantly at 6 weeks and the position of maximum urethral closure pressure was shifted proximally at 12 weeks. In group B one PTR in the midurethra was improved significantly at 6 weeks. The other urodynamic parameters were unchanged. There were no differences between groups A and B in subjective results or urodynamic findings. These results suggest that intensive pelvic floor exercise with or without vaginal cones improves the symptoms of mild to moderate stress incontinence in about 85% of premenopausal women, but that it has little effect on urodynamic parameters. Vaginal cones provided no additional benefit but may be useful for women for whom closely supervised pelvic floor exercise is not available.Editorial Comment: It is becoming increasingly clear from the literature that pelvic floor muscle exercises are effective in improving continence in many women with straightforward stress incontinence. An appropriate quest continues to determine how the exercises can best be taught and done. This article demonstrates that with frequent supervision, similar continence status is achieved both with and without the use of vaginal cones. It would be interesting to compare outcomes with and without cones in women who saw a health care provider only once for their initial teaching. If cones were found to be more effective in this setting, that would be a great aid to primary care physicians.The authors state that there was no correlation between the cone weight and the degree of improvement of symptoms: however, only 2 of the subjects progressed to the next heaviest cone weight. My understanding of the principles of athletic muscles training is that as one increases the resistance the muscle fibers hypertrophy and strengthen. This is the principle behind building biceps. Body-builders or power-lifters continue to increase the amount of weight (resistance) they lift in order to increase bulk and strength. I wonder if this same principle is the reason for the differences in results between this study and the one by Peattie et al. quoted by the authors. My major concern is that people begin to devalue the amount of effort required to perform effective pelvic floor exercises and make assumptions that such exercises are not as good as a permanent surgical cure. I believe that we have not yet begun to develop really effective muscle strengthening regimens for the pelvic floor, and attitudes such as the above will only serve to inhibit our progress.