Closure of a large bronchial fistula with a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap

We describe a case of a large bronchial fistula and empyema after right upper lobectomy that was treated successfully with open window thoracostomy followed by a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and limited thoracoplasty. A latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap can provide immediate airtight closure of a large bronchial fistula, allowing lavage and curettage of the empyema cavity to reduce the chance of postoperative infection. An important aspect of this technique is that the deepithelialized skin side rather than muscle is sutured to an opening of the bronchus. As compared with other techniques, a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is superior in that it requires a single incision and does not require an intraop-erative change of position. In addition, the technique causes little dysfunction of the chest and shoulder and preserves the vascular supply to ensure the viability of the flap even if it was divided in a previous operation.     

Long-term results of surgically treated traumatic rectourethral fistulas

OBJECTIVE: Rectourethral fistulas are uncommon, usually iatrogenic injuries that are demanding to treat. We present the challenging problems involving the treatment of rectourethral fistulas caused by war wounds. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In the period 1991-1996, during the war in Croatia and Bosnia, six patients with rectourethral fistulas caused by war injuries were operated in our institution by the same surgeon. All patients were young males with a mean age of 24.6 years. In all patients, double diversion (diversion colostomy and cystostomy) was performed at the time of the injury in military hospitals. In three patients, multiple unsuccessful operations were performed in other institutions to close rectourethral fistula. We found urethrocystography and proctoscopy as the most reliable diagnostic studies and performed them in all patients. In first three patients, we performed transanal repair with anterior rectal wall advancement flap. Because it failed in all three patients, we performed York-Mason trans-sphincteric approach and anterior rectal wall advancement flap after which rectourethral fistula closed in all patients. Because of the satisfactory results, we performed the same procedure in other three patients. RESULTS: In all patients rectourethral fistula healed 2 months after the operation. Closure of diverting colostomy was performed after urethrocystography and proctoscopy proved that the rectourethral fistula has healed. There were no operative deaths and no major complications. Urethral stenosis developed in one patient and was successfully managed by dilatation. CONCLUSION: We believe that York-Mason trans-sphincteric approach offers straightforward access through healthy tissues and good fistula visualization. Anterior rectal wall advancement flap can easily be performed and offer good chances for definitive closure of the rectourethral fistula.     

创伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的可脱性球囊栓塞治疗技术

目的探讨创伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的临床表现和血管内介入栓塞治疗效果。方法回顾性分析本组共32例创伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的临床表现,采用可脱性球囊微导管技术经股动脉途径闭塞颈内动脉破口处或破口处患侧颈内动脉主干。结果28例一次性治愈;4例术后16~48h因球囊发生早泄移位复发,经再次以可脱性球囊栓塞后治愈。本组有28例(87.5%)闭塞了瘘口,颈内动脉主干保持通畅;4例同时闭塞了瘘口及颈内动脉主干。27例获随访(术后6个月~5.2年),无复发。结论采用可脱性球囊栓塞技术是治疗创伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的首选方法。     

血管内栓塞外伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘126例随访结果

目的探讨血管内栓塞治疗外伤性颈动脉海绵窦瘘（TCCF）的近期及远期效果。方法139例TCCF患者行血管内栓塞术后3个月开始通过再次入院、邮寄调查表或电话随访．其中再次入院完成及收回调查表共64例，电话随访62例，获随访126例（90．6％）。结果126例中26例术后行MRA检查，20例行颅脑CT检查，均未见异常；10例术后半年行DSA复查，未见复发。11例复发，经再次栓塞后治愈。结论血管内栓塞治疗TCCF，术后复发率不高，临床随访即可。     

不同营养支持方式对肠外瘘患者人体组成改善作用之比较

目的观察不同营养支持方式对肠外瘘患者人体组成的改善作用。方法30例肠外瘘患者分成两组各15例,分别给予全肠外营养支持(TPN)或全肠内营养支持(TEN),观察10d前后患者人体组成及血清胰岛素样生长因子-1(IGF-1)的变化。结果10d后所有患者的体重指数(BMI)与体细胞群(BCM)显著改善,而TEN组患者10d前后BCM增加幅度更明显,分别为(27.5±0.8)kg和(29.0±0.6)kg,Day10与Day0相比,P<0.01。两组患者总体水(TBW)与细胞内水(ICW)均增加,尤其ICW,Day10与Day0相比,TEN组P<0.01;TPN组P<0.05。血清IGF-1在两组患者治疗后均有显著上升,TEN组增加幅度更明显,Day0为(175.0±32.9)ng/ml,Day10为(255.5±34.1)ng/ml,与Day0比较,P<0.01;与TPN组比较,P<0.05。IGF-1的变化与BCM的改善显著正相关(r2=0.16,P<0.05)。结论营养支持治疗能显著改善肠外瘘患者的体细胞群,纠正细胞内、外水的异常分布,而EN作用更明显。     

Dual microcatheter and guidewire snare technique for retrieval of intravascular foreign body: technical note

A transjugular snare technique was used to retrieve a stretched, residual mechanical detachable coil which extended from the cavernous sinus to the femoral vein, obliterating the transpetrosal route for further embolisation. The coil was snared by a microguidewire. Our new technique is described in this paper. Received: 19 April 1995 Accepted: 31 July 1995     

应用吻合器行中、下段直肠癌切除术后吻合口漏──附10例报告

我科自１９８１年３月至１９９１年１２月应用吻合器行中、下段直肠癌切除术６７例，同期发生吻合口漏１０例（１４９％）。本文分析了吻合口漏发生的因素。病变部位、病灶范围、术中操作技术、术前肠道灌洗以及术后骶前引流是影响吻合口漏的重要因素。本文总结了吻合口漏的治疗方法，提倡保守治疗，或加作暂时性横结肠造口术。     

An improved method of flexible endoscopic creation of tracheoesophageal fistula for voice restoration

We present improvements of a previously reported method of tracheoesophageal puncture for voice restoration in postlaryngectomy patients. Our method utilizes a flexible endoscope to enable the tracheoesophageal puncture to be made under direct visualization using only local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. After 3 days, the created tracheoesophageal fistula tract is mature enough to allow placement of a voice prosthesis in the office. This allows the entire procedure to be performed in an outpatient setting with minimal risk. Received: 24 October 1996/Accepted: 24 January 1997     

食管胃吻合口-胸腔瘘的影像学诊断和介入治疗

目的：探讨食管胃吻合口-胸腔瘘的影像学特征及其介入治疗方法。方法：回顾性分析6例具有完整临床资料的食管胃吻合口-胸腔瘘的口服碘水造影及CT表现；透视下，置入蘑菇状覆膜内支架封堵瘘口。结果：6例口服碘水造影显示对比剂均经吻合口溢入胸腔；6例螺旋CT检查，其中5例显示吻合口与胸腔相通，1例瘘口小而未显示。全部病例顺利置入内支架，既完全封堵了瘘口，又解决了进食问题。结论：根据口服碘水造影和螺旋CT征象可以诊断食管胃吻合口-胸腔瘘，置入蘑菇状覆膜内支架封堵瘘口操作简单、安全、近期疗效明显，是一项值得推广的新技术。     

自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的介入治疗

目的 探讨自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的诊治方法。方法 9例单纯颈内动脉供血,其中6例采取球囊瘘内闭塞术,3例采用瘘口一同闭塞的颈内动脉闭塞术。11例采用微导管超选择性插管,行瘘的供血动脉及瘘口栓塞。栓塞后7例仍有供血者3例经压颈1个月瘘口消失,2例疗效不满意,患者未再来治疗,2例采取经岩下窦途径和经眼静脉途径。1例单纯由颈内动脉脑膜支供血的行γ刀治疗。结果 13例栓塞后造影瘘口完全闭塞,7例栓塞后造影瘘口有显影,术后采取压迫患侧颈总动脉1个月,半年后3例造影瘘口消失,2例疗效不满意,失去随访,2例经眼静脉、岩下窦栓塞海绵窦取得成功。γ刀治疗1例,症状消失。19例随访6个月未见瘘口再通。结论 介入栓塞是治疗自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘行之有效的方法。