Survival analysis of crown margin repair: A retrospective study in a dental school setting

BackgroundRepairing crowns with defective margins is minimally invasive and cost-effective compared with replacement. The authors’ objectives were to examine the survival trajectory of crown margin repairs and to determine the factors associated with survival.MethodsRecords of adult patients from January 2008 through August 2019 were reviewed for crown margin repairs completed at University of Iowa College of Dentistry. A total of 1,002 crown margin repairs were found. Each repair was followed through the end of study in 2019 or until an event (for example, additional repair, endodontic treatment, crown replacement, or extraction). A Cox proportional hazards model was used to study the relationship between selected covariates and time to event.ResultsDuring the follow-up period, 32.8% of the repairs needed reintervention. In the final model, repair material was the only significant covariate. No difference was found between the survival of repairs done with resin-modified glass ionomer and amalgam. However, the repairs done with resin-based composite and conventional glass ionomer were more likely (1.5 times: 95% CI, 1.02 to 2.10 times; and 2 times: 95% CI, 1.40 to 2.73 times, respectively) to need reintervention than were those done with amalgam.ConclusionsMedian survival time of crown margin repairs was 5.1 years (95% CI, 4.48 to 5.72 years). Median survival times for amalgam, resin-modified glass ionomer, resin-based composite, and glass ionomer repair materials were 5.7 years (95% CI, 4.80 to 6.25 years), 5.3 years (95% CI, 4.73 to 6.34 years), 3.2 years (95% CI, 2.51 to 6.19 years), and 3.0 years (95% CI, 2.53 to 3.62 years), respectively.Practical ImplicationsWhen considering crown margin repairs, resin-modified glass ionomer or amalgam is preferable to resin-based composite or glass ionomer.     

缩短全口义齿修复患者平均椅旁治疗浪费时间

目的缩短全口义齿修复患者平均椅旁治疗浪费时间，提高工作质量和效率。方法按照问题解决型品管圈活动步骤进行问题改进，改进措施包括专项学习个别托盘制作、全数字化流程制作支架、改善基础设施、加强培训等。结果全口义齿修复患者平均椅旁治疗浪费时间从113 min缩短至28 min，提高了工作效率，提升了圈员能力。结论品管圈作为一项有效的质量管理工具，其应用可以缩短全口义齿修复患者平均椅旁治疗浪费时间，值得推广。     

整体护理联合加速康复外科应用于小儿尿道下裂修复术的效果

目的探讨整体护理联合加速康复外科(ERAS)措施应用于小儿尿道下裂修复术的效果。方法选择2019年3月至2021年5月中山市博爱医院收治的80例尿道下裂修复术的患儿作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法将其分为参照组(40例)与实验组(40例)。参照组采取传统护理方案,实验组采取整体护理联合ERAS,比较两组干预后并发症发生率、满意度及下床活动时间、切口愈合时间、术后首次排便时间、住院时间,使用儿童疼痛评估量表(FLACC)评估患儿疼痛程度。结果实验组并发症总发生率低于参照组,总满意度高于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);实验组下床活动时间、切口愈合时间、术后首次排便时间、住院时间均短于参照组,10 d内排便次数低于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。护理前两组FLACC评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);两组护理后FLACC评分低于护理前,且护理后实验组FLACC评分低于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论在小儿尿道下裂修复术中给予整体护理联合ERAS措施,可促进患儿尽快康复,减轻其疼痛程度,降低并发症发生率,缩短住院时间,提升患儿家属满意度,值得临床借鉴。     

游离腓肠内侧动脉穿支皮瓣修复前臂及足部软组织缺损

目的 探讨应用腓肠内侧动脉穿支皮瓣(MSAP)修复前臂及足部软组织缺损的临床效果.方法 自2015年5月至2017年9月,应用MSAP修复前臂及足部软组织缺损创面13例,其中男9例,女4例,年龄19~57岁,平均41岁;其中前臂6例,足部7例,足部创面均位于前中足.皮瓣切取面积为3.0 cm×4.0 cm^7.0 cm×15.0 cm.修复足部创面时均选用同侧小腿,小腿供区创面均进行一期直接缝合.术后通过门诊复查及微信方式,对皮瓣外形、感觉及供区恢复情况进行定期随访.结果 13例皮瓣全部成活,无血管危象发生及坏死,3例术后存在感染,给予换药及抗炎治疗后创面逐渐愈合.术后随访11例(2例外省患者失访),随访时间4~18个月,平均12个月,未发现供区明显功能障碍,受区皮瓣外形良好;7例感觉恢复至S2~S3,TPD 6~9 mm.结论 游离MSAP不损伤主干血管,血管蒂长,穿支恒定,皮下脂肪相对较薄,游离移植修复前臂及足部创面效果良好.     

Reconstructing abdominal wall defects with a free composite tissue flap: A case report

BACKGROUNDReconstructive repair of huge full-thickness abdominal wall defects following debridement for abdominal electric burns remains a clinically challenging task. An ideal abdominal wall repair means a re-closure of the defected abdominal wall with pedicled neurovascular myofascial flaps, restoration of the abdominal wall integrity, and maintenance of the abdominal wall muscle tension to prevent the occurrence of abdominal wall hernia. When treating huge full-thickness defects, composite autologous tissue flaps are a good option for the repair. CASE SUMMARYThis study reported the case of a 43-year-old male patient suffering from full-thickness abdominal wall defects complicated with necrosis of multiple bowel segments and duodenal leak following high-voltage burns involving the left upper limb and abdomen. After debridement for abdominal electric burns and end-to-end anastomosis for the necrotic bowels, reconstruction with acellular dermal matrix grafting and vacuum sealing drainage were performed for temporary abdominal closure. The remaining 18 cm × 15 cm full-thickness abdominal wall defect was repaired using a combined anterolateral thigh and tensor fascia lata free flap. The proposed method achieved the functional reconstruction of the abdominal wall.CONCLUSIONThis approach restored the abdominal wall integrity, maintained certain muscle tension, avoided abdominal hernia, reached satisfactory aesthetic effect, and resulted in no complications in the grafting regions.     

Dissected Aorta Repair Through Stent Implantation trial: Canadian results

Objectives

We describe the Canadian results of the Ascyrus Medical Dissection Stent (AMDS), a novel partially uncovered aortic arch hybrid graft implanted antegrade during hypothermic circulatory arrest to promote true lumen expansion and enhance aortic remodeling.

The local inflammatory response in colorectal cancer – Type,location or density? A systematic review and meta-analysis

IntroductionThe host anti-tumour inflammatory response is a strong prognostic indicator, and tumour infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) are believed to have a complimentary role alongside TNM assessment in dictating future management. However, there is wide disagreement regarding the most efficacious and cost-effective method of assessment.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was performed of EMBASE, MedLine and PubMed as well as an assessment of references to identify all relevant studies relating to the assessment of the peri-tumoural inflammatory response or TILs and prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). A meta-analysis was performed of 67 studies meeting the REMARK criteria using RevMan software.ResultsIntratumoural assessment of both CD3 and CD8 in CRC were significant for disease-free survival (DFS) (combined HRs 0.46; 95%CI: 0.39–0.54 and 0.54; 95%CI: 0.45–0.65), as well as overall survival (OS) and disease-specific survival (DSS). The same was true for assessment of CD3 and CD8 at the invasive margin (DFS: combined HRs 0.45; 95%CI: 0.33–0.61 and 0.51; 95%CI: 0.41–0.62). However, similar fixed effects summaries were also observed for H&E-based methods, like Klintrup-Makinen grade (DFS: HR 0.62; 95%CI: 0.43–0.88). Furthermore, inflammatory assessments were independent of MSI status.ConclusionThe evidence suggests that it is the density of a co-ordinated local inflammatory infiltrate that confers survival benefit, rather than any individual immune cell subtype. Furthermore, the location of individual cells within the tumour microenvironment does not appear to influence survival. The authors advocate a standardised assessment of the local inflammatory response, but caution against emphasizing the importance of any individual immune cell subtype.     

Distal biceps rupture: Evaluation and management

Injury to the distal biceps occurs in certain high risk groups. Anatomical continuity of the lacertus fibrosus has bearing on the extent of retraction of the torn tendon stump. The objective of clinical and imaging evaluation is to discriminate between tendinosis, partial tear, acute complete tear and chronic complete tear. A complete tear of the distal biceps tendon can be diagnosed clinically with the Hook test. The traditional Hook test and the resisted Hook test are useful clinical tests. Though x-rays are routinely done, MRI remains the investigation of choice. Non-operative treatment has a role in selected patients with partial tear or patients with complete tear who have low functional demands. Operative treatment is the recommended treatment for complete tear of the distal biceps and is associated with good functional outcome and patient satisfaction.     

联体尺动脉穿支皮瓣在多指毁损伤修复中的临床应用

目的探讨联体尺动脉穿支皮瓣修复多指毁损伤的临床效果。方法回顾性分析2011年3月至2017年10月东莞长安新安医院收治的12例多指毁损伤患者,男8例,女4例,年龄(32.6±4.3)岁,范围18~56岁。4指毁损伤2例,3指毁损伤4例,2指毁损伤6例。皮肤软组织损伤位置均为远掌横纹或指掌横纹以远,指骨为近节以远。皮肤总缺损面积(135.6±12.3)cm^2,范围6.0 cm×16.0 cm^6.0 cm×35.0 cm,应用皮瓣总面积(143.5±11.2)cm^2,范围5.0 cm×20.0 cm^3.2 cm×47.0 cm(双侧前臂)。双前臂尺动脉穿支皮瓣5例,单侧7例,所有皮瓣均为2条以上穿支蒂。皮瓣均设计为长条状,螺旋缠绕包裹于伤指骨,皮瓣穿支动脉与相应指固有动脉或掌背动脉吻合,伴行静脉与相应指掌侧静脉或掌背静脉吻合,皮瓣浅静脉与相应指背静脉或掌背静脉吻合,皮瓣神经与相应指固有神经或掌背相应感觉神经吻合。供区除1例植皮外,其余均直接缝合。术后随访观察疗效,包括感觉、外观、血液循环、骨吸收及手运动功能、日常生活、恢复工作情况等。评价标准为中华医学会手外科学会断指再植功能评定试用标准。结果所有皮瓣均成活,1例皮瓣末稍有约1.5 cm×1.5 cm坏死,二期缝合修复。所有病例均获6个月至6.5年随访,平均16.7个月,皮瓣质地良好,无色素沉着,外观无臃肿,指端无瘢痕或磨损,两点辨距觉6~10 mm,平均8.6 mm。术后半年骨吸收发生率59.4%(19/32),指短缩平均0.8 cm,其中5例6指取髂骨植骨。伤指拿捏及持物功能部分恢复,日常生活无明显影响;患手握力平均达到健侧的60.3%。参照断指再植功能评定试用标准:优2例,良5例,差4例,劣1例,优良率58.3%(7/12)。供区外观可。结论联体尺动脉穿支皮瓣为多指毁损或脱套伤患者的临床修复提供了一种有益的思路和有效的手术方案,效果良好。     

ERAS理念对膝关节置换患者围术期护理效果的影响分析

目的:观察ERAS理念对膝关节置换患者围术期护理效果的影响。方法:自2017年5月至2019年5月,选取本院收治的行膝关节置换的患者共74例,将患者随机分为实验组和对照组,对照组为常规围手术期护理,实验组在对照组的基础上应用ERAS理念,对比两组患者的恢复情况,并对比两组患者的护理满意度。结果:实验组的术后住院时间、下床活动时间均低于对照组(P<0.05);实验组的护理技术、护理服务、情感支持、紧急处理各项评分,均高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:在膝关节置换患者的围术期护理中,采用ERAS理念,可以有效缩短患者的恢复时间,恢复患者的膝关节功能,提升患者的护理满意度,该护理理念值得进行大力推广。