Wound conditioning by vacuum assisted closure (V.A.C.) in postoperative infections after dorsal spine surgery

The use of vacuum assisted closure (V.A.C.) therapy in postoperative infections after dorsal spinal surgery was studied retrospectively. Successful treatment was defined as a stable healed wound that showed no signs of acute or chronic infection. The treatment of the infected back wounds consisted of repeated debridement, irrigation and open wound treatment with temporary closure by V.A.C. The instrumentation was exchanged or removed if necessary. Fifteen patients with deep subfascial infections after posterior spinal surgery were treated. The implants were exchanged in seven cases, removed completely in five cases and left without changing in one case. In two cases spinal surgery consisted of laminectomy without instrumentation. In two cases only the wound defects were closed by muscle flap, the remaining ones were closed by delayed suturing. Antibiotic treatment was necessary in all cases. Follow up was possible in 14 patients. One patient showed a new infection after treatment. The study illustrates the usefulness of V.A.C. therapy as a new alternative management for wound conditioning of complex back wounds after deep subfascial infection.     

Application of an augmented reality tool for maxillary positioning in orthognathic surgery – A feasibility study

BACKGROUND: An augmented reality tool for computer assisted surgery named X-Scope allows visual tracking of real anatomical structures in superposition with volume rendered CT or MRI scans and thus can be used for navigated translocation of bony segments. METHODS: In a feasibility study X-Scope was used in orthognathic surgery to control the translocation of the maxilla after Le Fort I osteotomy within a bimaxillary procedure. The situation achieved was compared with the pre-operative situation by means of cephalometric analysis on lateral and frontal cephalograms. RESULTS: The technique was successfully utilized in 5 patients. Maxillary positioning using X-Scope was accomplished accurately within a range of 1mm. The tool was used in all cases in addition to the usual intra-operative splints. A stand-alone application without conventional control does not yet seem reasonable. CONCLUSION: Augmented reality tools like X-Scope may be helpful for controlling maxillary translocation in orthognathic surgery. The application to other interventions in cranio-maxillofacial surgery such as Le Fort III osteotomy, fronto-orbital advancement, and cranial vault reshaping or repair may also be considered.     

Derivation and spontaneous differentiation of human embryonic stem cells

Embryonic stem (ES) cells are unique cells derived from the inner cell mass of the mammalian blastocyst. These cells are immortal and pluripotent, retain their developmental potential after prolonged culture, and can be continuously cultured in an undifferentiated state. Many in vitro differentiation systems have been developed for mouse ES cells, including reproducible methods for mouse ES cell differentiation into haematopoietic and neural precursors, cardiomyocytes, insulin‐secreting cells, endothelial cells and various other cell types. The derivation of new human ES cell lines provides the opportunity to develop unique models for developmental research and for cell therapies. In this review we consider the derivation and spontaneous differentiation of human ES cells.     

开展课外科技活动提高医学生综合素质

在高职高专医学院校专业课程教学中,开展课外科技活动是实施素质教育的有效途径.课外科技活动能够培养学生客观、求实的科学精神,严谨、认真的工作态度,勇于实践、不怕艰苦的意志品质,有助于提升学生的专业素质;课外科技活动拓宽了学生的知识面,提高了学生分析问题、解决问题的能力和实际动手操作能力,使学生掌握了科学论文的一般写作方法,有助于提高学生的职业技能;课外科技活动促进了学生对本学科前沿技术的了解,有助于学生树立热爱自然、保护环境的意识,促进学生非智力因素的发展和教师教学水平的提高,从而具有课堂教学不可替代的重要作用.     

核酸及核苷酸用于营养及免疫调节治疗的早期卫生技术评估

目的 评价核酸或核苷酸用于临床营养支持和免疫调节治疗的安全性、有效性和经济学价值。方法 检索中国生物医学文献数据库、Cochrane图书馆、MEDLINE光盘数据库、EMBASE光盘数据库,并联机检索SCI数据库,鉴定有关随机对照试验(RCTs),采用RevMan4.l进行Meta-分析。结果 纳入46个随机对照试验,涉及核酸/核苷酸用于肠内营养支持、婴儿营养、免疫调节治疗。18个研究报告了含核苷酸组分的免疫增强型肠内营养对外科术后和危重症患者预后的影响,合并分析发现免疫营养对患者感染率、住院时间和费用有肯定意义。发现1个报告在母乳代用品中加入核苷酸对婴儿免疫功能影响的研究,但报告对临床结局无明显影响。27个对“免疫核酸”用于免疫调节治疗的随机对照试验均为低质量研究,合并分析无法肯定iRNA的临床价值。结论 在外科术后患者应用免疫肠内营养制剂可降低感染率、缩短住院时间并可能减少住院费用,但不能确定作为组分之一的核苷酸的作用。尚无证据支持在母乳代用品中添加核苷酸具有临床意义。不能肯定免疫核酸是否具有免疫调节作用,亦未发现核酸在延缓衰老、改善老年人健康状况方面的可用证据。建议对核酸、核苷酸用于营养支持治疗和免疫调节治疗进行进一步研究,严格规范“核酸营养品”的宣传和应用。     

以病人选择医生为契机 全力推进人事分配制度改革

介绍了邯郸市中心医院在病人选医生中,努力完善制度,提高素质,深化内容,并以此为突破口,建立了灵活、高效的人事分配制度.用较为低廉的医疗费用,为人民群众提供了较好的医疗服务.     

Robotic telesurgery for achalasia

The craft of surgery has always relied on the use of instruments. Innovations in surgery have paralleled innovations in instrumentation. Advances in surgical instrumentation continue today and have enabled huge strides in surgical procedures and outcomes during this generation. Computers and related technology are now changing the interface between the surgeon and the patient, and are poised to improve patient outcomes by enhancing the surgeon’s skills and training. The application of computer enhanced telemanipulators, or “robots”, may specifically enhance operations, for example Heller myotomy, that require good visualization and precise careful dissection of delicate structures. This review covers the pathophysiology of achalasia and its history of medical and surgical treatment, leading to modern robotic telesurgical approaches. Improvements in outcome from medical to standard surgical to robotic telesurgical approaches are discussed. Current operative technique for robotic telesurgical treatment of achalasia is described and the authors conclude with a glimpse of where, in the future, current research endeavors will lead us in the treatment of achalasia.     

现代计算机技术在户外广告中的应用

针对目前我国户外广告发展状况,简述了计算机技术在户外广告设计、规划中的应用及其影响。     

不同重建方法对多层螺旋CT诊断肋骨骨折准确性的影响

目的探讨多层螺旋CT检查的不同重建方法在诊断肋骨骨折的价值。方法收集37例胸部外伤患者X线片疑有骨折的病例,进行多层螺旋CT检查及多种图像后处理,观察几种不同图像对骨折显示效果。结果X线检查共发现肋骨骨折48处,肋软骨骨折0处。通过多层螺旋CT扫描后进行图像后处理共检出肋骨骨折77处,肋软骨骨折4处。两种检查方法对于肋骨、肋软骨骨折的检出比较差异有统计学意义。(χ2=39.652,P=0.000;χ2=4.101,P=0.043)。多层螺旋CT检查,曲面MPR图像检出移位肋骨骨折39处,未移位肋骨骨折38处。VRT重建图像检出移位肋骨骨折38处,未移位肋骨骨折30处。两种重建方法对于未移位肋骨骨折的检出比较差异有统计学意义。(χ2=8.941,P=0.003)。结论多层螺旋CT的曲面MPR图像可清晰显示未移位细微骨折线,VRT重建图像立体感强,可多角度观察骨折的移位。多层螺旋CT检查对于判断肋骨,尤其是肋软骨骨折有很高的诊断价值,明显优于X线检查,应为诊断肋骨骨折的可靠依据。     

无线网络技术在医学仪器中的应用

简要介绍无线网络技术的原理、特点及其在医学仪器中的应用.