Impact of Transcatheter Occlusion of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus on Atrial Septal Defect Diameter in Children

Background. A persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may delay closure of a coexisting atrial septal defect (ASD) due to volume loading and enlargement of the left atrium. The purpose of this study was to investigate the natural history of ASD size in patients with a PDA following transcatheter PDA occlusion. Methods. All patients with an ASD and a PDA who underwent transcatheter PDA occlusion at Texas Children’s Hospital were identified. Patients with ASD diameter <3 mm, or additional cardiac defects were excluded. Eight patients (7 females) with small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs and a PDA were identified. Patient demographics, echocardiographic data, and cardiac catheterization data were recorded. Data were analyzed by 1‐tailed t‐test. Results. Following PDA occlusion, ASD diameter decreased in 6 of 8 patients by a mean of 3.8 mm (±2.3 mm), including 2 that closed. The median duration of follow‐up was 689 days. One ASD remained unchanged and 1 increased in size. The mean maximum ASD diameter decreased from 6.4 mm (±2.2 mm) to 3.9 mm (±3.4 mm) (P = .03). Two patients underwent subsequent transcatheter ASD occlusion. Conclusion. Following transcatheter PDA occlusion, small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs have significant probability to decrease in size, and possibly close. In infants and children, we recommend transcatheter PDA occlusion, and serial follow‐up of the size of the ASD. This will allow many small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs to either close, or become smaller, obviating the need for future intervention.     

Percutaneous Endovascular Treatment for Stenoses and Occlusions of Infrarenal Aorta and Aortoiliac Bifurcation: Midterm Results

OBJECTIVE: evaluation and comparison of the endovascular treatment of isolated aortic and aortoiliac atherosclerotic lesions (stenoses and occlusions). METHODS: a percutaneous endovascular procedure was performed in 52 patients (38 men and 14 women) with a mean age of 52 years (range, 25-85 years). The baseline angiogram showed 35 aortic lesions (31 stenoses, 4 occlusions) and 17 aortoiliac lesions (14 stenoses, 3 occlusions). Percutaneous techniques used in this series included variable combinations of transluminal angioplasty and stenting. All stents placements were performed over-the-wire using the transfemoral route (most often bilateral approach). Clinical examination and Duplex-scan were performed at discharge, 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and then yearly. RESULTS: technical success was 100% for aortic and aortoiliac lesions. Angiographic success rates were comparable for aortic (91%) and aortoiliac (94%) lesions. No death occurred during or early after the endovascular intervention. Duplex-scan confirmed 100% patency rate at discharge. There was no significant difference between the aortic (94%) and aortoiliac (96%) groups regarding immediate clinical improvement. Mean follow-up was 34+/-31 months (range, 0-130 months). The cumulative primary patency rate at 36 months was 85% in the aortic group and 86% in the aortoiliac group. Clinical success, defined as a symptom-free status at the end of follow-up, was also similar in both groups. CONCLUSION: endovascular treatment of isolated aortic lesions of the infra-renal aorta has favorable outcomes comparable to those of aortoiliac lesions.     

综合疗法治疗儿童弱视的疗效分析

目的 :评价综合疗法治疗儿童弱视的远期疗效。方法 :追踪观察治疗 3年以上的弱视患者 2 30例、36 5眼 ,在治疗过程中根据患者弱视程度、年龄及注视性质采用传统遮盖疗法 ,光学及药物压抑疗法 ,后像疗法及脉冲红光闪烁疗法等综合治疗。结果 :总治愈率为 71.78% ,其中轻度弱视治愈率为 93.85 %、中度为 82 .6 7%、重度为 34.6 9%。屈光不正性弱视 81.95 %、屈光参差性弱视 6 4.13%、斜视性弱视 4 9.4 7%。中心注视与旁中心注视之间差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。表明弱视程度越轻 ,治疗效果越好。各种类型弱视中 ,以屈光不正性弱视疗效最好。中心注视者疗效明显好于旁中心注视者。结论 :采用综合疗法治疗弱视 ,疗效显著 ,能明显缩短疗程 ,是目前治疗弱视最有效的方法。     

上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致上矢状窦阻塞时侧支静脉通路的意义

目的 分析上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致上矢状窦(SSS)阻塞时其侧支静脉通路的建立情况，确定其在肿瘤切除术中的意义。方法 总结归纳86例上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤行MRA及DSA检查时的静脉系表现。结果 27例发生SSS完全阻塞，59例部分阻塞。18例在阻塞的SSS周围出现了由表浅皮层静脉所形成的侧支静脉环；通过表浅皮层静脉与蝶顶窦及小脑幕静脉系建立端—端吻合的16例；通过与Troland或Labbe静脉建立吻合的14例；通过大脑镰与下矢状窦吻合的9例；通过脑膜静脉并经板障静脉引流到颈外静脉系的17例；混合型12例。结论 上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致SSS阻塞时，肿瘤周围存在广泛侧支静脉通路，术中应注意保护。脑DSA及MRA检查对术前了解SSS通畅性及侧支静脉通路建立有帮助。     

Evaluation of four elastomeric interocclusal recording materials

Background: The fabrication of dental prosthesis requires the transfer of interocclusal records from patient's mouth to semiadjustable articulators using different kinds of recording media. Any inaccuracy in these interocclusal records leads to occlusal errors in the final prosthesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the dimensional changes occurring in the interocclusal recording material over a given period of time and the material's resistance to compression during the cast mounting on the articulator.     

缺血性脑血管病的MRA诊断

目的:评价磁共振血管成像(MRA)对诊断缺血性脑血管病的能力和意义。材料和方法:分析109例经临床及CT、MRI诊断为缺血性脑血管病患者的MRA影像。使用1.0T超导磁共振机,在常规T_1、T_2加权成像后,用三维TOF法以willis环为中心进行轴位成像。结果:MRA能较为清晰地显示颈内动脉、椎、基底动脉、大脑前、中、后动脉主干的中度以上狭窄或闭塞。109例患者中共显示动脉狭窄75支,动脉闭塞108支,均与梗塞区域及临床症状相符合。结论:MRA对脑动脉的显示具有清晰、准确、对比度好、绝大多数(82％)无伪影等优点。与MRI结合使用,能更为准确地判定缺血性脑血管病的类型、范围及程度。     

肝静脉裂隙在肝脏外科中的应用

目的探讨肝静脉裂隙在肝脏外科的应用。方法30例背驮式肝移植，10例选择性肝静脉阻断切肝术，3例通过肝后隧道建立绕肝阻断带，行右肝叶切除术。结果三种术式都能通过肝静脉裂隙解剖出肝右静脉根部和左、中肝静脉共干，切断肝静脉或阻断肝静脉根部或建立肝后隧道，完成手术。结论肝静脉裂隙是肝静脉根部的重要解剖部位，要解剖出肝静脉根部、解剖肝静脉裂隙是必须的，也是可行、安全、可靠的。     

三维数字减影血管造影在颅内动脉瘤诊疗中的应用价值

目的：探讨3D—DSA在颅内动脉瘤诊断和治疗中的应用价值。方法：对蛛网膜下腔出血患者常规行DSA检查，发现病变或可疑病变后行3D—DSA检查。结果：26例颅内动脉瘤中检出动脉瘤31枚，其中后交通9枚，C1段3枚，C2段5枚，C3段3枚，前交通6枚，大脑中3枚。椎动脉动2枚。3例2D—DSA未见病变3D—DSA确诊，5例因血管重叠3D—DSA排除了动脉瘤。6枚GDC栓塞，5枚手术夹闭，2枚颈内动脉可脱性球囊封阻术。结论：3D—DSA极大提高了脑血管造影检查的准确性和可靠性，为动脉瘤的介入治疗和手术夹闭提供了可靠保障，在临床诊疗中具有很高的应用价值。     

急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的诊断与治疗

目的: 探讨急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的诊断与治疗。方法:对近10年收治的急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞患者22例临床资料进行回顾分析。结果:术前确诊率为77.3%，2例非手术治疗者均死亡（病死率100.0%）。20例经手术治疗，其中5例行单纯坏死肠管切除，端端吻合术，3例死亡（病死率60.0%）；15例行肠系膜上动脉取栓加坏死肠管切除，5例死亡（病死率33.3%）。总病死率为45.5%。结论:对于有器质性心脏病的患者，突然出现腹部疼痛，应警惕肠系膜上动脉栓塞的可能。CTA是诊断急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的有效手段。早诊断、早期行肠系膜上动脉取栓术是提高治愈率的关键。