Comparison between tension band and cerclage with X-Plate and lag screws in treatment of comminuted patellar fractures

BackgroundComminuted patellar fractures are not rare, and the ideal treatment method remains controversial. The present study was conducted to evaluate effects and compare complications of two different methods used to treat comminuted patellar fractures.MethodsFrom March 2010 to August 2016, 102 cases of 34-C2 or 34-C3 comminuted patellar fractures were treated at our hospital, wherein patients received two different treatments: titanium cable tension band with cerclage method (group A) and intrafragmentary screws with X-shaped plating technique (group B). At follow-ups, articular step-off, range of motion (ROM), Lysholm scores, time of union, and complications were recorded and analyzed. Radiographic and clinical data as well as rate of complications were statistically analyzed.ResultsIn total, 87 patients were included in the final analysis (n = 47 in group A and n = 40 in group B). No significant differences were noted in terms of cost of implant, age, gender, rate of 34-C3 fractures, rate of layered inferior pole fractures, postoperative articular step-off and union time. At 2-year follow-up, average Lysholm scores, ROM and rate of complications were (89.0 ± 4.5), (122°±12°) and (27.7%) in group A and (90.2 ± 3.9), (124°±11°) and (17.5%) in group B, respectively, with no significant differences (p > 0.05). The mean time of surgery in group B was shorter than that in group A with significant difference (p < 0.05).ConclusionsTreatment using the intrafragmentary screws and plate method for amenable comminuted patellar fractures achieved similar complication rate and favorable functional outcomes at the 2-year follow-up, which was comparable to the titanium cable tension band with cerclage method. Thus, the intrafragmentary screws and plate method is effective, safe and convenient for 34-C2/C3 comminuted patellar fractures, especially appropriate for patients with layered fragments.     

Efficacy and safety of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) created using covered stents of different diameters: A systematic review and meta-analysis

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to make a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the stent diameter (8 mm vs. 10 mm) that conveys better safety and clinical efficacy for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS).Materials and methodsFour databases were used to identify clinical trials published from inception until March 2020. Data were extracted to estimate and compare one-year and three-year overall survivals, hepatic encephalopathy, variceal rebleeding, and shunt dysfunction rates between patients with 8 mm covered stents and those with 10 mm covered stents.ResultsFive eligible studies were selected, which included 489 patients (316 men, 173 women). The 8 mm covered stent group had higher efficacy regarding one-year or three-year overall survival (odds ratio [OR], 2.88; P = 0.003) and (OR, 1.81; P = 0.04) and lower hepatic encephalopathy (OR, 0.69; P = 0.04) compared with 10 mm covered stent group. There were no significant differences in variceal rebleeding rate (OR 0.80; P = 0.67). However, shunt dysfunction was lower in 10 mm covered stent group (OR, 2.26; P = 0.003).ConclusionsOur results suggest that the use of 8 mm covered stents should be preferred to that of 10 mm covered stents for TIPS placement when portal pressure is frequently monitored.     

Cellular targets of regulatory B cell-mediated suppression

Regulatory B cells (Bregs) are defined by their ability to restrain inflammatory responses both in vivo and in vitro. Interleukin 10 (IL-10) production by Bregs is thought to be central to their ability to regulate inflammation, largely due to IL-10s’ ability to suppress pro-inflammatory cytokine production by effector lymphocytes and to maintain the differentiation of regulatory T cells (Tregs). However, with an increase in available published data, it has become evident that Bregs utilize a number of suppressive mechanisms in order to alter the activation of a variety of different lymphocytes. Here, we summarize the multiplicity of cellular targets of Breg-mediated suppression and describe the mechanisms employed by Bregs to suppress chronic inflammatory responses.     

遏制轻型急性胰腺炎向重症转化的非手术 治疗策略

目的 ：探讨遏制急性胰腺炎向重症转化的非手术治疗策略。方法 ：将4年间收治的286例轻型急性胰腺炎分为对照组和治疗观察组。对照组采取常规非手术治疗措施;观察组加用改善胰腺微循环，防治细胞钙超载和抑制胰酶的治疗方法。结果 ：对照组144轻型有20例转化为重症胰腺炎，14例发生全身性并发症;观察组142例轻型有8例转化为重症，2例出现全身性并发症。观察组重症患者血C-反应蛋白和Balthazar CT严重度指数在治疗后各时点较对照组明显降低。结论 ：在常规治疗的基础上加用改善胰腺微循环，防治细胞钙超载和抑制胰酶的治疗措施可能有助于阻止轻型急性胰腺炎向重症化发展。     

建立一种新的多药耐药的诱导方法

目的建立裸鼠原位肝癌耐药模型。方法培养肝癌细胞系HepG2,建立裸鼠的皮下肿瘤,形成“供瘤鼠”。开腹直视下将瘤块种植于裸鼠的肝包膜下建立原位肝癌模型,通过表阿霉素间歇腹腔化疗,建立裸鼠原位肝癌耐药模型。用体检、B超、CT、剖腹探查监测肝内瘤块生长情况。用逆转录聚和酶链反应(RT-PCR)和免疫组织化学方法检测肿瘤耐药基因mdrl-mRNA和p-gp蛋白的表达。结果(1)模型建立无手术死亡(0/25),种植成瘤率为88%(22/25),补种3例全部成功,耐药诱导成功率为80%(16/20);(2)诱导组mdrl-mRNA和P-gp蛋白的表达均明显高于对照组,分别约是对照组的23倍和13倍。结论成功地建立了与临床肝癌相似的裸鼠原位肝癌耐药模型,为进一步研究肝癌多药耐药基因的诊断和逆转提供了良好的动物平台。     

乳腺癌淋巴管生成与血管内皮生长因子-C、环氧化酶-2表达的关系

目的探讨血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）-C、环氧化酶（COX）-2在乳腺癌组织中的相互表达关系及与淋巴管生成和预后的关系。方法应用免疫组织化学法检测70例乳腺癌组织COX-2与VEGF-C蛋白的表达，并用淋巴管内皮细胞特异性抗体D2-40标记淋巴管，计数肿瘤淋巴管密度（LVD），结合临床病理特征和随访资料进行分析。结果（1）乳腺癌组织COX-2、VEGF-C高表达率分别为65．7％（46／70）和42．8％（30／70）。COX-2与VEGF-C蛋白表达之间存在显著相关（r=0．529，P〈0．01）。（2）COX-2蛋白的高表达与淋巴结转移、LVD和淋巴管浸润呈正相关（P〈0．05），与雌激素受体状态、无病生存率和总生存率呈负相关（P〈0．05）。VEGF-C蛋白的高表达与淋巴结转移、LVD、淋巴管浸润呈正相关（P〈0．05），与组织学分化、无病生存率和总生存率呈负相关（P〈0．05）。结论COX-2可能通过上调VEGF-C表达来促进乳腺癌淋巴管生成，从而导致淋巴结转移的发生。COX-2和VEGF-C的高表达提示乳腺癌患者容易出现淋巴结转移和预后不良。     

连续切片加免疫组化染色法在乳腺癌微灶转移检测中的应用

目的：推荐一种检测恶性肿瘤微灶转移的方法。方法：应用连续切片的免疫组化法回顾研究50例乳腺癌的淋巴结微灶转移情况，将结果与常规病理切片法进行配对资料的卡方检验，并统计微灶转移率。结果：常规病理切片法的转移灶检出率为30％，连续切片的抗细胞角蛋白免疫组化法的转移灶检出率为50％，二者间差异有显著性。连续切片法发现的微灶转移率为28．5％。结论：对于肿瘤的微灶转移的发现，连续切片的的免疫组化法更有优势，它是一种敏感的检测微灶转移的方法。     

腹腔镜腹会阴联合切除术治疗低位直肠癌疗效评价

目的前瞻性评估腹腔镜直肠癌腹会阴联合切除术的临床优劣性。方法将2003年7月至2006年4月收治的低位直肠癌患者随机分为两组，37例行腹腔镜腹会阴联合切除术（腹腔镜组），另37例常规开腹行腹会阴联合切除术（开腹组）；比较两组的手术时间、清除淋巴结数目和腹部出血量、术后排气时间、起床活动时间、住院时间、并发症发生率和复发转移率及卫生经济学情况。结果腹腔镜全组患者均顺利完成手术，无中转开腹者；手术时间两组比较差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05），但前10例手术时间比开腹组长（P〈0．01）；腹部出血量少于开腹组（P〈0．01）．但前10例较开腹组多（P〈0．01）；术后肛门排气时间两组差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）；起床活动时间腹腔镜组早于开腹组（P〈0．01）；住院时间长短两组无差异，但腹腔镜会阴闭合较开腹组早：腹腔镜组腹部创口相关并发症明显少于开腹组（P〈O．05）；两组的清除淋巴结枚数、局部复发及远处早期复发率差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）；手术费用腹腔镜组明显高于开腹组，但医疗总费用两组差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论腹腔镜直肠癌腹会阴联合切除术不仅创口小、术中出血少、与腹部创口相关并发症少、术后恢复快，且其手术时间、医疗总费用和肿瘤根治性与开腹手术无差异。