Oncologic benefit of adjuvant chemotherapy for locally advanced rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and curative surgery with selective lateral pelvic lymph node dissection: An international retrospective cohort study

IntroductionIntensive local treatment comprising total mesorectal excision (TME) with selective lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPND) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) has received attention among clinicians treating rectal cancer. It remains unclear whether adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) after intensive local treatment is beneficial for these patients. We evaluated the oncologic benefit of ACT for patients with LARC who received intensive local treatment.Materials and methodsThis international multicentre retrospective cohort study included 737 patients treated in Japan and Korea between 2010 and 2017. The effectiveness of ACT on recurrence-free survival (RFS) was evaluated using univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards models, with subgroup analyses to identify subpopulations potentially benefiting from ACT.ResultsThe median follow-up was 49 months; the 5-year RFS and local recurrence rates for the entire cohort were 72.1% and 4.9%, respectively; 514 patients (69.7%) received adjuvant chemotherapy, without an oncologic benefit (hazard ratio, 1.14; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.79–1.68) demonstrated in the multivariable Cox regression analysis. In subgroup analyses, the distributions of the 95% CI in patients aged ≥70 years and those with ypStage 0 tended to place a disproportionate emphasis that favoured the non-ACT treatment strategy.ConclusionDespite achieving good local control with intensive local treatment strategy, the effectiveness of ACT for the LARC patients with CRT followed by TME with selective LPND was not proved. Elderly patients and those with ypStage0 may not receive benefit from ACT after CRT and TME ± LPND.     

Learning curve analysis for lateral pelvic lymph node dissection in rectal cancers – Outcomes improve with experience

IntroductionLateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) is a technically challenging procedure and its learning curve has not been analysed against an oncologically relevant outcome. The purpose of the study was to determine the learning curve for LPLND in rectal cancers using nodal retrieval as performance measure.MethodsConsecutive LPLND for rectal adenocarcinomas from a single institution were retrospectively analysed. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) control charts were used to detect difference in performance with respect to lymph node yield. Negative binomial regression was used to determine factors influencing nodal harvest using Incidence Risk Ratios (IRR). Separate CUSUM curves were generated for open and minimally invasive surgeries (MIS).ResultsOne-hundred and twenty patients were included and all received preoperative radiation. MIS was used in 53.3%. Median lymph node yield was 6 with 20% nodal positivity. Increasing experience (IRR – 1.196) and MIS (IRR – 1.586) were the only factors that influenced nodal harvest. CUSUM charts revealed that learning curve was achieved after the 83rd case overall and after the 19 operations in MIS. There was a 20% increase in nodal yield after every 30 MIS LPLND performed.ConclusionsLearning curve for LPLND is relatively long and only increasing experience and minimally invasive operations increased nodal yield.     

体位对超声评估前盆腔相关参数影响的病例交叉研究

摘 要 目的 探讨传统膀胱截石位与改良膀胱截石位对超声评估前盆腔相关参数的影响。方法 应用交叉设计二阶段法，将100例行盆底超声检查的患者随机分为两组（每组各50例），A组采用先传统体位后改良体位规范盆底超声，B组采用先改良体位后传统体位规范盆底超声检查，对比分析两种体位检查的成功率、静息状态、最大Valsalva动作时各盆腔参数的差异。结果 改良体位获得最大Valsalva动作的成功率大于传统体位（96% vs 90%），差异有统计学意义（χ2=4.348，P=0.037）。两种体位在静息状态时膀胱颈到参考线的距离、膀胱后角、尿道倾斜角比较差异均无统计学意义；改良体位在最大Valsalva动作时的膀胱后角、膀胱颈移动度、尿道旋转角均大于传统体位，差异均有统计学意义（P＜0.05），且上述参数受实验顺序影响不明显，改良体位下尿道漏斗形成率大于传统体位，差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论 体位因素对评估前盆腔相关参数具有影响，改良体位法获得的前盆腔相关参数与传统体位有一定差异，在临床应用中应注意合理解析。     

Measuring healthy female nulliparous pubovisceral muscle from diffusion kurtosis imaging

This study explores the feasibility of using diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) in the pelvic floor region and assesses the water diffusivity of the pubovisceral muscle. Twenty-seven healthy young nulliparous females underwent DKI at 3.0 T that included 15 gradient directions and three b values (0, 750, and 1500 s/mm²). The diffusion tensor and diffusion kurtosis metrics values of the pubovisceral muscle were measured after image processing. Two independent sample t-tests, a paired-samples t-test, and a nonparametric hypothesis test were performed as appropriate to compare the differences among different metrics. Twenty-six subjects (mean ± standard deviation age, 25 ± 2 years) were successfully analyzed by measuring the diffusion tensor and diffusion kurtosis metrics of the bilateral pubovisceral muscles. The metrics included mean kurtosis, axial kurtosis, radial kurtosis, fractional anisotropy, mean diffusivity, axial diffusivity, and radial diffusivity. We found no statistically significant differences for these measurement values between the left and right pubovisceral muscles (p = 0.271–0.931). However, radial kurtosis was greater than axial kurtosis in both pubovisceral muscles (p < 0.001) and axial diffusivity was lower than radial diffusivity in both pubovisceral muscles (p < 0.001). We deem the application of DKI technology to the pelvic floor region to be feasible.     

产后瑜伽锻炼对阴道分娩产妇体型及盆底肌张力恢复的影响

目的探讨产后瑜伽锻炼对阴道分娩产妇体型及盆底肌张力恢复的影响。方法选取2019年8月-2020年8月我科行自然分娩的产妇480例为研究对象,采用随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组,各240例。对照组产后行常规康复指导,观察组在对照组的基础上行瑜伽锻炼。比较两组干预前后产妇产后体型恢复、心理健康状况及盆底肌张力恢复情况。结果观察组干预后3个月焦虑自评量表(SAS)评分、爱丁堡产后抑郁量表(EPDS)评分显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组干预后3个月腰围、臀围、腹部皮皱、体质量指数优于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组干预后3个月Ⅰ类、Ⅱ类纤维肌力评分显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论产后瑜伽锻炼有助于促进阴道分娩产妇体型及盆底肌张力恢复,减轻产妇产后焦虑、抑郁情绪,有助于产妇身心健康。     

Evolution of left-sided thoracoscopic approach for long gap esophageal atresia repair

BackgroundLeft-sided repair for long gap esophageal atresia (LGEA) has been described for patients with a large leftward upper pouch, no thoracic tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) nor tracheobronchomalacia (TBM), or as salvage plan after prior failed right-sided repair. We describe our experience with left-sided MIS traction induced growth process.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients who underwent Foker process for LGEA at two institutions between December 2016 and November 2021. Patient characteristics, surgical techniques, and outcomes were reviewed.Results71 patients underwent Foker process. Of 34 MIS cases, 28 patients (82%) underwent left-sided repair (median gap length 5 cm) at median age 4 months with median 3 (range 2–8) operations and median 13.5 (IQR 11–21) days on traction until esophageal anastomosis. 9 patients (32%) underwent completely MIS approach, whereas 5 patients (18%) converted to open at first operation and 14 patients (50%) converted to open later in the traction process. Traction was internal in 68%, external in 11%, and combination in 21%. Median follow-up was 15.4 (IQR 7.5–31.7) months after anastomosis. 14% had anastomotic leak managed with antibiotics and/or esophageal vacuum therapy. Median number of esophageal dilations was 3.5 (range 0–13). 18% required stricture resection. 39% underwent Nissen fundoplication. None have needed esophageal replacement.ConclusionsFor multiple reasons including the tendency of both esophageal pouches to have a leftward bias, less tracheal compression by upper pouch, and clean field of surgery for reoperative cases, we now more commonly use left-sided approach for MIS LGEA repair compared to right side, regardless of left aortic arch.Level of evidenceLevel IV Treatment Study.     

3D打印骨折模型在复杂骨盆骨折手术中的治疗方法及效果探讨

目的:探讨复杂骨盆骨折手术治疗中3D打印骨折模型的应用方法及效果。方法:选取医院收治的60例复杂骨盆骨折患者,按照随机数表法将其分为对照组和观察组,每组30例。对照组行传统CT指导下手术治疗,观察组行3D打印仿真骨盆模型体外模拟术后,应用腹直肌旁切口钢板内固定术治疗。比较两组手术时间、住院时间和骨折愈合时间,以及术中出血量、并发症发生率和骨盆功能恢复优良率。结果:观察组手术时间、住院时间及骨折愈合时间短于对照组,术中出血量少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(t=2.721,t=2.458,t=2.791,t=4.450;P<0.05);观察组和对照组并发症发生率分别为3.33%和10.00%,差异无统计学意义(x²=0.267,P>0.05);观察组和对照组骨盆功能恢复优良率分别为96.67%和73.33%,观察组明显高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(x²=4.705,P<0.05)。结论:复杂骨盆骨折手术中应用3D打印骨折模型可缩短手术时间、住院时间,减少出血量,促进骨折愈合,可改善骨盆功能且并发症少。     

集束化护理干预对前列腺癌术后盆底功能锻炼依从性及尿失禁的影响

目的探讨集束化护理干预对前列腺癌患者术后盆底功能锻炼依从性及尿失禁的影响。方法选取2020年1月至2020年12月间上海中医药大学附属曙光医院收治的50例前列腺癌根治术患者作为研究对象。其中,围手术期采用常规护理的20例患者纳入对照组。围手术期采用集束化护理的30例患者纳入观察组。比较两组术后盆底功能锻炼的依从性及尿失禁情况。结果观察组拔管后1个月、3个月盆底功能锻炼的依从性分别为76.7%和70.0%,均高于对照组的45.0%和35.0%,差异均有统计学意义(均P <0.05)。观察组拔管后1个月、3个月的尿失禁发生率分别为10.0%和6.7%,低于对照组的40.0%和35.0%,差异均有统计学意义(均P <0.05)。观察组尿失禁持续时间为(3.83±0.95)天,短于对照组的(5.38±1.97)天,观察组拔管后3个月尿失禁问卷评分低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P <0.05)。结论集束化护理干预能够提高前列腺癌患者术后盆底功能锻炼的依从性,预防术后尿失禁的发生。     

妇炎舒胶囊联合抗生素治疗慢性盆腔炎疗效分析

目的观察中药妇炎舒胶囊联合盐酸左氧氟沙星片和甲硝唑片治疗慢性盆腔炎患者的疗效和相关炎性因子的影响。方法收取118例湿热瘀结型慢性盆腔炎的患者,随机分为实验组(A组)和对照组(B组)各59例。A组给予妇炎舒胶囊56 d,B组妇炎舒胶囊模拟剂56 d,两组均服用盐酸左氧氟沙星片+甲硝唑片用药14 d。患者服药56 d后观察临床有效率及治疗前后血清中肿瘤坏死因子-α(Tumor necrosis factor,TNF-α),干扰素-γ(Interferon,IFN-γ)因子含量的变化;随访1个月经周期后观察者复发率及慢性盆腔痛情况。结果(1)A组中医证候积分有效率明显高于B组,且差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。(2)治疗后A组患者外周血中TNF-α和IFN-γ的含量明显低于B组,具有显著统计学差异(P<0.01)。(3)A组随访复发率(10.17%vs 96.61%)和后遗盆腔痛(18.64%vs 86.44%)均显著低于B组(P<0.01)。结论中药妇炎舒胶囊联合抗生素治疗湿热瘀结型慢性盆腔炎疗效显著,并能够降低慢性盆腔炎的复发率和慢性盆腔痛,并能通过适当降低外周血中TNF-α、IFN-γ等炎性因子的形成,起到治疗作用。     

水莲风亏方治疗盆腔炎性疾病后遗症

目的观察水莲风亏方对盆腔炎性疾病后遗症患者的临床疗效。方法将70例盆腔炎性疾病后遗症患者随机分为试验组和对照组,各35例。试验组给予水莲风亏方加减治疗,对照组给予妇科千金片治疗,疗程均为8周。结果治疗后,试验组组症状评分有效率为94.29%(33/35),明显高于对照组71.43%(25/35),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。试验组VAS疼痛评分、临床症状的变化情况、实验室指标(ESR、HCT)等均优于对照组(P<0.05);试验组不良反应例数低于对照组,但结果无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论水莲风亏方能有效缓解盆腔炎患者疼痛,减少炎症反应,下调红细胞沉降率(ESR)、红细胞压积(HCT)等血液流变学指标,效果显著。