The role of funduscopy in severe thrombocytopenia: A prospective study

PurposePlatelet transfusions for patients suffering from severe thrombocytopenia are regulated by clinical bleedings and platelet counts. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of retinal hemorrhage in patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies and severe thrombocytopenia, and to determine the benefit of systematic funduscopic examination in this setting.Materials and methodsHospitalized patients with hematologic and oncologic malignancies having a platelet count less than 25,000 per μL underwent indirect ophthalmoscopy. The prevalence of retinal hemorrhage and its correlation with different patients’ characteristics were determined. The decision to transfuse platelets or not following bedside indirect ophthalmoscopy was left at the discretion of the treating physician.ResultsA total of 34 severe thrombocytopenic patients were included in the study. The prevalence of retinal hemorrhage was detected in 10 patients (29.4%). No significant correlation was found between the occurrence of retinal hemorrhage and age, platelet count or thrombocytopenia etiology (P > 0.05). No significant difference was found concerning the rate of transfusion between those with and without retinal hemorrhage.ConclusionAccording to our statistical results, retinal hemorrhage is a frequent finding in severely thrombocytopenic patients. Early detection may lead to an increase in the platelet transfusion threshold from to 30,000 per μL offering additional protection against spontaneous bleedings. Funduscopy is a safe and easy exam to perform systematically in patients with severe thrombocytopenia.     

A rare massive presentation of catamenial hemothorax

Catamenial hemothorax is a rare manifestation of thoracic endometriosis syndrome. It is commonly seen associated with pelvic endometriosis in nulliparous reproductive-age women. Most cases are minor and self-limiting. We present a case of a 32-year-old woman who presented with prolonged worsening dyspnea and was found to have a massive hemothorax on evaluation.     

Endoscopy-Related Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events in Patients on Direct Oral Anticoagulants or Vitamin K Antagonists

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体视学法在颅内血肿体积测量的应用

目的介绍改进后的体视学法测量颅内血肿体积,并验证其准确性。方法在92例颅内出血的CT图像上,同时运用体视法、CT定量法测量颅内血肿体积,以CT定量法的结果为标准验证体视法的准确性。结果按血肿体积大小分为5组,各组CT定量法、体视学法所测得体积采用配对样本的t检验分析P值皆大于0.05,即CT定量法、体视学法所测血肿体积无统计学差异。结论体视学法测量颅内血肿准确可靠,在CT工作站对颅内血肿病例行胶片打印排版时,在图像上加上合适的网格,可方便临床医生快速运用体视法准确测量颅内血肿体积。     

A study for evaluating the effect of the deltoid-flap repair in massive rotator cuff defects

The repair of massive cuff defects by direct suture often is impossible. In these cases, a repair by musculo–tendineous flaps (latissimus-dorsi, pectoralis or deltoideus) is required. It was the goal of this study to evaluate the result of delta-flap repair in case of massive cuff defects with a diameter of 5 cm or more. Between 1998 and 2000 for all patients who were suffering from a massive rotator cuff tear more than 5 cm a deltoid transfer was performed. A total of 20 patients (14 male, 6 female; age: 60.9 ± 8.7 years) were available for a follow-up after 47.2 ± 8.0 (range, 36 to 60) month. The operation included an arthroscopic evaluation, acromioplasty with resection of the lateral clavicular end, and biceps tenodesis. The cuff defect was repaired by transfer a muscular flap from the anterior part of the deltoid (about 2×6 cm) into the defect. The patients subjectively rated their result—10 excellent, 9 good, and 1 poor. Preoperatively, the Constant amounted 26.3 ± 5.1 points. At follow-up, the score significantly increased to 74.5 ± 8.5 points. The acromiohumeral distance increased from 4.9 ± 1.1 to 9.2 ± 1.7 mm. In MRI examination of 11 patients all had an intact flap. Two complications (a wound hematoma and a deep infection) did not influence the result. The repair of massive rotator cuff tears by a deltoid transfer produces acceptable clinical and radiological results.     

小剂量白蛋白治疗进展型脑梗死临床研究

目的：观察小剂量白蛋白治疗进展型脑梗死疗效及治疗前后血液流变学变化，方法：70例病人随机分为两组：治疗组35例和对照组35例，均应用脱水剂，脑细胞保护剂，保持水电酸碱平衡等常规治疗，治疗组35例脑梗死患者应用白蛋白5g静脉滴注，2次／d，连续10d为1疗程，治疗后15d复查血流变，结果：治疗组控制脑梗死进展的疗效明显高于对照组（P＜0．01），结论：小剂量白蛋白治疗进展型脑梗死有效。     

CT引导下颅内血肿微创清除术治疗高血压性脑出血的临床研究

目的探讨CT引导下颅内血肿微创清除术治疗高血压性脑出血的疗效。方法选择101例中重度血压性脑出血患者,随机分为2组,微创组48例行常规保守治疗加微创颅内血肿清除术,保守组53例仅行保守治疗。比较2组疗效、血肿消失速度和治疗后15 d神经功能缺损评分。结果微创组显效率38%,总有效率65%,保守组分别为15%和40%,2组比较有显著性差异(P均<0.01);微创组病死率为23%,保守组为45%,2组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);微创组血肿完全消失(16.2±3.6)d,保守组为(41.3±5.2)d,2组比较有显著性差异(P<0.01);治疗15 d后2组神经功能缺损评分比较有显著性差异(P<0.01)。结论颅内血肿微创清除术治疗高血压性脑出血能有效降低病死率,加快血肿清除,促进神经功能恢复。     

介入诊疗十二指肠憩室反复大出血一例

患者男,67岁。因上腹部不适3 d,黑便、呕血2 h入院。2 h前黑便1次量约500 ml,并恶心、呕吐,吐出咖啡色液体约300 ml,伴有头晕、乏力,无明显心慌、气急来诊。入院查体：老年男性,贫血貌,一般状况差,血压60/40 mmHg,腹部无压痛及反跳痛,肝脾不肿大,移动性浊音(-),肠鸣音活跃,双下肢无异常。