Sandwich graft technique outcomes in medium and large size nasal septal perforations

IntroductionSurgical treatment of medium and large sized nasal septal perforation is challenging. Techniques with and without interposition grafts are used.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to explain how we apply the sandwich graft technique that we use in medium and large nasal septal perforations as well as to present the results.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed the patients who were operated with the sandwich graft technique between January 2014 to December 2018 and followed up for at least 6 months. The demographic data, symptom scores, examination, and surgical findings of the patients were taken from the hospital records. Surgical outcomes were presented according to both perforation etiologies (idiopathic or iatrogenic) and sizes (Group A: < 2 cm, Group B: ≥ 2 cm).ResultsWe reviewed 52 cases and 56 surgeries. The average diameter of the perforations was 19.2 mm. The success rate after initial surgeries was 84.6% (44/52). After 4 revision surgeries, the perforation was closed in 88.5% of the cases (46/52). Success rates for Group A and Group B were 90.0% and 86.4%, respectively (p = 0.689). The success rates in idiopathic and iatrogenic cases were 93.3% and 86.5%, respectively (p = 0.659).ConclusionThis study showed that the success rate of sandwich graft technique was higher in medium-sized perforations than large-sized ones and in idiopathic perforations compared to iatrogenic ones, but the latter rate was not statistically significant. This demonstrated that perforation size was not as important in the sandwich graft technique as in flap techniques.     

Jejunal adenocarcinoma after biliopancreatic diversion. Report of a case

The effects of bariatric surgery on the development of gastrointestinal cancers remain ill defined. We present a case of jejunal adenocarcinoma developing 19 years after biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) procedure according to Scopinaro’s technique. The patient developed a marked distension of the biliopancreatic limb caused by a jejunal mass, evolving towards the so called “duodenal blowout”. Emergency jejunal resection of the biliopancreatic limb, with creation of a new end-to-side jejunal-ileal anastomosis was necessary. The histological examination resulted in a moderately-differentiated ulcerated adenocarcinoma, with reactive lymph nodes and tumor-free resection margins. Tumors of the gastrointestinal system can arise following malabsorptive operations for morbid obesity, and they may be difficult to diagnose, since the symptoms are often attributed to the anatomical-functional changes resulting from this type of surgery. The case reported herein suggests that there is a need for surveillance in patients complaining of digestive symptoms after malabsorptive bariatric surgery.     

短期非融合固定治疗枢椎齿状突Ⅱ型骨折后的颈椎活动度

[目的]探讨短期寰枢椎椎弓根螺钉非融合固定治疗枢椎齿状突Ⅱ型骨折后颈椎活动功能。[方法]2012年2月~2017年12月,选取枢椎齿状突II型骨折后接受后路寰枢椎椎弓根螺钉非融合内固定术,并二次手术取出内固定物的患者32例。对比患者自身前后两次手术后颈椎过伸过屈、左右旋转角度,同时参考正常人群颈椎活动度进行比较。[结果]32例患者均顺利完成C1/2椎弓根螺钉非融合内固定术,经影像学确认内固定位置良好,无血管、神经损伤等并发症的发生。于初次内固定术后4~15个月,平均(9.55±2.72)个月,32例患者再次入院行内固定取出术。取内固定术后平均随访(16.41±4.25)个月。末次随访时32例患者前屈、后伸、左旋转和右旋转ROM均显著大于取内固定之前角度(P<0.05),但仍显著不及正常人。[结论]短期寰枢椎椎弓根螺钉非融合内固定治疗枢椎齿状突骨折,可有效保留颈椎活动功能,值得临床推广应用。     

猪小肠黏膜下层脱细胞修复补片修复手部软组织缺损的效果分析

目的 对比应用新型再生可降解生物材料猪小肠黏膜下层脱细胞修复补片(SIS)与植皮术在修复手部软组织缺损的治疗效果.方法 2017年12月至2018年12月,共收治手部软组织缺损36例,根据缺损面积与治疗方法分为两组:补片组21例,软组织缺损面积2.0 cm×1.5 cm^9.0 cm×3.5 cm,平均5.3 cm×2.1 cm,采用SIS治疗;植皮组15例,软组织缺损面积9.0 cm×4.0 cm^16.0 cm×9.0 cm,平均12.0 cm×8.5 cm,采用中厚皮片植皮治疗.观察两组治疗方法促进软组织缺损愈合的效果,记录术后14 d、21 d、28 d、3个月创面区愈合情况,并随访评估创面区愈合后的外观、色泽、弹性、感觉恢复与部分肌腱外露的治疗效果.结果 本组36例均获随访,随访时间3~10个月,平均5个月.两组创面均完全愈合,外观、色泽接近,皮肤弹性及感觉均恢复良好.补片组感觉恢复优14例(66.6%),良5例(23.8%),差2例(9.6%);植皮组感觉恢复优9例(60.0%),良4例(26.0%),差2例(14.0%).创面愈合效果补片组优14例,良5例,差2例;植皮组愈合优9例,良4例,差2例.结论 SIS能快速、有效的刺激机体再生出表皮组织,并且新生的表皮经过生长与周围皮肤颜色无明显差异,无明显瘢痕增生,是一种手部小面积浅表软组织缺损的理想修复材料.     

近红外荧光成像技术在外科手术中的研究进展

作为术中导航的新兴领域,近红外荧光(near-infrared fluorescence,NIRF)成像技术能借助荧光探针对特定的生物组织进行显像,从而在外科手术中实时获取血管、淋巴管和特定组织的视觉信息,从而发现传统方法无法识别的微小灶,正确显示肿瘤切缘,帮助外科医生进行术中决策。该技术由于其操作简单,快速实时,安全无害,具有良好的应用前景。本文将就NIRF成像技术的基本原理,在实时引导肿瘤切除,前哨淋巴结定位,保护正常解剖结构等方面的临床进展进行综述,并且讨论了该技术的局限性和优势并展望其应用前景。     

Near-infrared fluorescence imaging improves the nodal yield in neck dissection in oral cavity cancer – A randomized study

IntroductionLymph node yield (LNY) in neck dissection has been identified as a prognostic factor in oral cavity cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of additional use of optical imaging on LNY in therapeutic ND in oral cancer.MethodsConsecutive patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma with clinical neck metastasis planned for primary tumor resection were randomized to conventional neck dissection or near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF)-guided neck dissection, respectively. In the intervention group, patients were injected with ICG-Nanocoll prior to surgery. Intraoperatively, an optical hand-held camera system was used for lymph node identification. Also, NIRF imaging of the neck specimen was performed, and optical signals were pinned with needle markings to guide the pathological examination. The endpoint of the study was LNY per neck side in levels Ib-III.Results31 patients were included with 18 neck sides in the control group and 18 neck sides in the intervention group for evaluation. During NIRF-guided ND, individual lymph nodes could be identified by a bright fluorescent signal and individual tumor-related drainage patterns could be observed in the neck. The LNY in the intervention group was significantly higher compared to the control group (p = 0.032) with a mean of 24 LN (range: 12–33 LN in levels Ib-III compared to 18 LN (range: 10–36 LN) in the control group, respectively.ConclusionsNIRF-guided ND significantly improved the nodal yield compared to the control group. Intraoperative real-time optical imaging enabled direct visualization of tumor-related drainage patterns within the neck lymphatics.     

欧盟和美国对药品说明书【适应症】项目的撰写要求及启示

介绍欧盟和美国有关药品说明书[适应症]项目撰写的法规和指导原则，特别是最近欧洲药品管理局（EMA）发布的"治疗适应症的用语"。从这些管理文件得到的启示是相关法规规定不宜太粗糙，应具体、精准，应包括内容和格式的规定；而且要有指导原则伴随，以保证法规落到实处。熟悉掌握药品说明书[适应症]项目的撰写要求对规范撰写其他项目有普遍指导意义，对于药品说明书的监管也有裨益。