电磁导航系统与徒手锁定在胫骨髓内钉远端锁定应用中的对比研究

目的对比研究电磁导航系统与徒手锁定在胫骨髓内钉远端锁定中的临床应用。方法将2013年1月~2014年12月需要行髓内钉固定的40例胫骨骨折患者平均分为两组(各20例),电磁导航组:男性11例,女性9例;年龄20~65岁,平均(44.3±1.8)岁;徒手锁定组:男性12例,女性8例;年龄18~66岁,平均(42.5±2.0)岁。比较电磁导航与徒手锁定组间远端锁定总耗时与术中放射线暴露时间。结果电磁导航组平均远端锁定耗时(668.2±195.0)s,徒手锁定组平均远端锁定耗时(1431.1±501.3)s。电磁导航组平均放射线暴露时间(3.1±2.2)s,徒手锁定组平均放射线暴露时间(18.3±6.9)s。结论电磁导航系统能显著缩短远端锁定时间,减少放射线暴露,值得推广。     

Ultrasound-guided Brachytherapy for Cervix Cancer

Radiotherapy and brachytherapy are the definitive treatments for locally advanced cervix cancer. The use of soft-tissue imaging, particularly magnetic resonance imaging, has enhanced their effectiveness and improved clinical outcomes. However, the use of magnetic resonance imaging is largely restricted to well-resourced centres in both the first and developing world and remains elusive to many less advantaged centres, particularly those in areas with a high burden of cervix cancer. Ultrasound is an accessible, affordable and accurate imaging modality that can be used throughout the brachytherapy procedure. Ultrasound is primarily used to ensure safe insertion of the applicator but can also be used to guide planning. The methods used to utilise ultrasound images for planning are described. Ultrasound is particularly useful as a verification aid to confirm applicator placement after patients are moved and transferred around the radiotherapy department. It can also be used to verify the dimensions of treatment volumes over the course of brachytherapy. There is a crucial unmet need for an accessible economical soft-tissue imaging modality in cervical brachytherapy. Ultrasound has the potential to meet this need.