清热排毒胶囊治疗湿热蕴结型急性痛风性关节炎临床观察

目的:观察清热排毒胶囊治疗急性痛风的临床疗效。方法:将80例急性痛风患者采用随机数字表法随机分为两组。对照组急性期给予秋水仙碱1 mg(3次/d),口服至疼痛明显好转后停用,缓解期给予别嘌醇片50 mg(3次/d)口服治疗。治疗组西医治疗同对照组,同时全程加服清热排毒胶囊(萆薢、土茯苓、延胡索、没药、三七、秦艽、薏苡仁、黄芪、甘草),每次4粒,3次/d。疗程均为4周。观察两组临床疗效、急性复发例数,以及血尿酸的水平变化。结果:治疗组治愈20例,好转18例,未愈2例,有效率为95.00%(38/40)。对照组治愈16例,好转20例,未愈4例,有效率为90.00%(36/40)。两组对比,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。治疗后两组中医证候积分均显著降低(P<0.01),但两组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:清热排毒胶囊治疗急性痛风疗效显著。     

Laparoscopic anatomic segmentectomy 8 using the outer-Laennec approach

BackgroundLaparoscopic anatomic segmentectomy 8 is a difficult and technically demanding procedure owing to exposure of two major hepatic veins. To safely and accurately perform this procedure, the outer-Laennec approach was developed (Kiguchi et al., 2019) [1], which is based on the structure of Laennec's capsule (Sugioka et al., 2017; Laennec, 1802; Hayashi et al., 2008) [2,3,4]. The capsule comprises two layers: the hepatic and cardiac Laennec's capsules surrounding the major hepatic vein (Kiguchi et al., 2019) [1]. The outer-Laennec approach maintains the strength of the hepatic vein wall, preserving the two layers of Laennec's capsule. We describe a laparoscopic anatomic segmentectomy 8 using the outer-Laennec approach for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).MethodsParenchymal transection was initiated to expose the root of the middle hepatic vein and right hepatic vein with the cranio-caudal view. The space between the hepatic Laennec's capsule and liver parenchyma was invaded using the outer-Laennec approach. The cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator was used from the root side toward the peripheral side to retain the hepatic Laennec's capsule on the vein wall and avoid splitting the bifurcation of the hepatic vein. The parenchymal dissection process was completed by an S8 Glissonean pedicle dissection.ResultsThe operative time was 296 min, and the estimated blood loss was 10 mL. The postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 5. A pathological examination confirmed that the 2.0-cm mass was HCC with negative margins.ConclusionThe outer-Laennec approach is feasible and useful to standardize the safe laparoscopic anatomic segmentectomy 8.     

益心舒胶囊治疗病毒性心肌炎气阴两虚证的抗氧化、抗炎作用观察

目的:探讨益心舒胶囊治疗病毒性心肌炎(VMC)气阴两虚证的临床疗效及抗氧化、抗炎的作用。方法:将132例亚急性期VMC患者,采用随机按数字表法分为对照组和观察组各66例。两组均注射用磷酸肌酸钠,1 g/次,1次/d,静脉滴注,连续治疗14 d;辅酶Q10胶囊,1粒/次,3次/d,饭后服用;盐酸曲美他嗪片,1片/次,3次/d,三餐时服用;重症患者,给予地塞米松磷酸钠注射液,10～20 mg/次,1次/d,静脉滴注,连续治疗14 d。对照组口服稳心颗粒,每次1袋,3次/d。观察组口服益心舒胶囊,3粒/次,3次/d。两组疗程均连续治疗8周。监测血清肌钙蛋白I(cTnI)和心肌肌酸磷酸激酶(CK-MB),记录治疗后cTnI,CK-MB的复常率;进行治疗前后心电图检查,记录心电图复常率;进行治疗前后气阴两虚证评分;检测治疗前后肌酸磷酸激酶(CPK),羟丁酸脱氢酶(HBDH),乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)和天门冬氨酸氨基转移酶(AST)水平;进行治疗前后超声心动图检查,记录治疗前后左心室射血分数(LVEF),心脏指数(CI)和舒张早期/舒张晚期最大血流速度(E/A);检测治疗前后超氧化物歧化酶(SOD),丙二醛(MDA),谷胱甘肽过氧化物酶(GSH-Px),干扰素-γ(IFN-γ),白细胞介素-10(IL-10),IL-17和IL-35水平。结果:采用秩和检验分析两组临床疗效,观察组优于对照组(Z=2. 151,P0. 05);观察组cTnI,CK-MB和心电图复常率分别为82. 26%(51/62),90. 32%(56/62)和80. 65%(50/62)分别高于对照组的65. 00%(39/60),73. 33%(44/60)和63. 33%(38/60)(P0. 05);观察组患者血清cTnI,CK-MB,CPK,HBDH,LDH和AST水平均低于对照组(P0. 01);观察组患者LVEF,CI和E/A均高于对照组(P0. 01);观察组SOD和GSH-Px水平均高于对照组(P0. 01),MDA水平低于对照组(P0. 01);观察组IL-10和IL-35水平均高于对照组(P0. 01),IFN-γ和IL-17水平均低于对照组(P0. 01)。结论:在西医常规治疗的基础上,加用益心舒胶囊治疗亚急性期VMC气阴两虚证患者,可通过抗炎和抗氧化作用而保护心肌,临床能起到降低心肌酶,促进心电图、心酶等恢复,改善心功能,提高临床治疗的效果。     

Double-balloon enteroscopy for retrieving retained small-bowel video capsule endoscopes: a systematic review

Abstract

Background and aim: Capsule retention is the most common adverse event associated with video capsule endoscopy. The use of double-balloon enteroscopy-assisted capsule endoscope retrieval has been increasingly reported in recent years. However, evidence is limited regarding its success rate, associated factors, and subsequent clinical outcomes.

Methods: A systematic review of relevant studies published before January 2019 was performed. Successful retrieval rate and associated factors, rate of endoscopic balloon dilation, and outcomes after double-balloon enteroscopy were summarized and pooled.

Results: Within 154 associated original articles, 12 including 150 cases of capsule retrieval by double-balloon enteroscopy were included. The estimated pooled successful retrieval rate was 86.5% (95% confidence interval, 75.6–95.1%). Anterograde approach and capsules retained in the jejunum or trapped by malignant strictures were associated with a higher successful retrieval rate than the retrograde approach (62/83 [74.7%] vs. 10/38 [26.3%], p?<?.001) and capsules retained in the ileum (41/41 [100.0%] vs. 43/58 [74.1%], p?<?.001) or trapped by benign strictures (21/21 [100.0%] vs. 65/83 [78.3%], p?=?.043). Endoscopic balloon dilation was performed in 38.8% (95% confidence interval, 22.3–56.3%) of patients with benign strictures. Two perforations (1.3%) were reported as severe adverse events after double-balloon enteroscopy. A significantly lower surgery rate was found among cases with successful video capsule removal compared with unsuccessful cases (7.2% vs. 38.5%, p?=?.002).

Conclusions: Double-balloon enteroscopy is feasible and safe for removing retained video capsule endoscopes, and its use could decrease the need for surgery in patients with benign strictures and facilitate subsequent surgery in patients with malignant strictures.     

Assessing the relationship of the peroneal nerve to the posterolateral corner of the knee and influence of race on its dimensions– A MRI based study in Indian population

BackgroundThe relationship of Common peroneal nerve (CPN) to the posterolateral corner of the knee joint is important for surgeons who perform total knee arthroplasty to avoid injury to the nerve during surgery. This relationship varies among different races on account of anthropometry. This study aims to evaluate the anatomical location of this nerve in Indian patients using an MRI based reference system.Methods213 knee magnetic resonance images (MRIs) were evaluated in axial plane 8 mm below the joint line for distance of the CPN from the closest posterolateral capsule. The angle of the CPN from the center of the tibial anteroposterior axis and relation of CPN with respect to the popliteus were evaluated. A comparative analysis of these measurements among Caucasian, Chinese and Indian patients was made to evaluate for any differences.ResultsThe mean distance between the CPN and the knee capsule was 15.55 mm (range, 7.8–26.2 mm). The mean angle of the CPN from the center of the AP axis was 50.1° (range, 38–63). CPN was found to be in line with the popliteus from center of the knee in 62% cases. There was no significant difference among the different races among the measured parameters (p > 0.005).ConclusionThis study establishes a “danger zone” and a “safe zone” to avoid CPN injury in total knee arthroplasty in Indian patients and identifies anatomic landmarks to localize the nerve before the soft-tissues release in order to avoid direct injury.     

Using online content uniformity measurements for rapid automated process development exemplified via an X-ray system

This paper addresses the relevance of automated content testing for the rapid automated process development (RAPD). Our previous work demonstrated that RAPD allowed a fast and efficient development of a continuous capsule-filling process. Target was the mean weight and the relative standard deviation of the weight. Likewise important are the content and the content uniformity. However, an implementation demands a certain level of automation. In general, technology is available that can detect active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) inside the capsules but the final application is linked to additional development and investment in machinery. To eliminate doubts regarding the benefits of an automated content check within the RAPD we present an application example. First, an X-ray system was used to detect barium sulfate accurately inside capsules. Second, a process was developed where barium sulfate was filled. The concentration of excipients was modified in the experiments, as well as the setting of the process parameter. The obtained model provided an explicit understanding of the process. Subsequently, the content uniformity model was compared to a model of the capsule weight relative standard deviation, confirming the benefits of an automated content check in the RAPD. Moreover, we presented another example illustrating the advantages of a connected continuous filling process, which permits evaluation of all process steps and their interactions (i.e. evaluation of the entire process).     

Endoscopic ultrasonography and small‐bowel endoscopy: Present and future

Over the last decade, impressive technological advances have occurred in ultrasonography and small‐bowel endoscopy. Nowadays, endoscopic ultrasonography is an essential diagnostic tool and a therapeutic weapon for pancreatobiliary disorders. Capsule endoscopy and device‐assisted enteroscopy have quickly become the reference standard for the diagnosis of small‐bowel luminal diseases, thereby leading to radical changes in diagnostic and therapeutic pathways. We herein provide an up‐to‐date overview of the latest advances in endoscopic ultrasonography and small‐bowel endoscopy, focusing on the emerging paradigms and technological innovations that might improve clinical practice in the near future.     

萸竹定眩丸治疗颈性眩晕短期疗效观察

目的:观察萸竹定眩丸治疗颈性眩晕的短期疗效。方法:将河南省中医院脊柱科门诊收治的80例患者随机分为对照组和观察组,各40例。对照组服用盐酸氟桂利嗪胶囊治疗,治疗组在服用盐酸氟桂利嗪胶囊基础上加服萸竹定眩丸治疗。每组疗程均为4周1个疗程,1个疗程后根据改良Macnab标准评估临床疗效。结果:治疗组40例中优4例,良28例,可6例,差2例,有效率80%(32/40);对照组中优1例,良21例,可8例,差10例,有效率55%(22/40),两组差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:盐酸氟桂利嗪胶囊治疗颈性眩晕能取得一定临床疗效,但盐酸氟桂利嗪胶囊联合萸竹定眩丸临床疗效更显著。     

米非司酮联合宫瘤消胶囊对子宫肌瘤治疗效果

目的分析米非司酮和宫瘤消胶囊的联合应用对子宫肌瘤的临床治疗效果。方法本研究对象为80例子宫肌瘤患者,收治时间均在2017年3月—2018年3月期间。将上述子宫肌瘤患者随机分成两组,各40例。给予对照组患者口服米非司酮进行治疗,研究组患者在上述治疗的基础上增加宫瘤消胶囊口服治疗,记录2组患者治疗效果,性激素水平及子宫体积及肿瘤体积变化。结果(1)研究组患者的总体有效率显著高于对照组;(2)研究组患者的P、E2、LH及FSH均显著低于对照组;(3)研究组患者子宫体积及肿瘤体积均显著低于对照组。结论米非司酮片和宫瘤消胶囊的联合治疗对子宫肌瘤患者的治疗效果较显著。