Effect of pneumatic leg compression on post-induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: a double-blind randomised controlled trial

Post-induction hypotension is common and associated with postoperative complications. We hypothesised that pneumatic leg compression reduces post-induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. In this double-blind randomised study, patients were allocated randomly to the pneumatic leg compression group (n = 50) or control (n = 50). In the intervention group, pneumatic leg compression was initiated before induction of anaesthesia. In the control group, pneumatic leg compression was initiated 20 min after anaesthesia induction. The primary outcome was the incidence of post-induction hypotension in these groups. Post-induction hypotension was defined as systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg during the first 20 min after induction. Haemodynamic variables and area under the curve of post-induction systolic blood pressure over time were assessed. Complications associated with pneumatic leg compression were recorded, including: peripheral neuropathy; compartment syndrome; extensive bullae beneath the leg sleeves; and pulmonary thromboembolism. The incidence of post-induction hypotension decreased in the pneumatic leg compression group compared with that in the control group; 5 (10%) vs. 29 (58%), respectively, p < 0.001. In the pneumatic leg compression group, the lowest systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressures 20 min after induction of anaesthesia were significantly greater than the control group. Pneumatic leg compression resulted in an increased area under the curve of systolic blood pressure in the first 20 min after induction, p = 0.001. There were no pneumatic leg compression-related complications. Pneumatic leg compression reduced post-induction hypotension in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, suggesting that it is an effective and safe intervention to prevent post-induction hypotension among elderly patients undergoing general anaesthesia.     

Clinical implications of additional posterior fractures in combined anterior-posterior pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients

ObjectivesHistorically, pelvic ring fractures (PRF) are considered to occur predominantly in the anterior ring and therfore to be mechanically stable. Combined anterior and posterior (A + P) PRF are expected to be less mechanically stable and therefore to be associated with higher levels of pain and reduced mobility compared to isolated anterior fractures. The current study investigates the clinical relevance of combined A + P PRF in elderly patients.MethodsA prospective multicentre cohort study was conducted in patients >70 years of age with anterior PRF after low-energy trauma diagnosed on conventional radiographs. All patients underwent an additional CT-scan. Patients were divided into two groups; isolated anterior or combined A + P fractures. Patients were treated conservatively with adequate analgesia for at least one week. If patients could not be mobilised after conservative treatment, surgical fixation was performed. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores, dependence on walking aids and Activities of Daily Living scores (ADL) were measured at 2–4 weeks, and 3, 6 and 12 months after fracture.Results102 patients (age 81.1 ± 7.6 years) were included. Isolated anterior fractures were diagnosed in 25 (24.5%) and A + P fractures in 77 (75.5%) patients. Baseline characteristics did not differ between the two groups. Most patients were successfully treated conservatively and 5 (4.9%) underwent percutaneous trans-iliac, trans-sacral screw fixation after failure of conservative treatment. At 2–4 weeks post trauma, patients with A + P fractures had similar median pain scores (3 (range 0–8) vs. 5 (0–10), p = 0.19) and ADL scores (85 (25–100) vs. 78.6 (5–100), p = 0.67), but were more dependent on walking aids (92.8% vs. 72.2%; p = 0.02) compared to patients with isolated anterior fractures. There were no significant differences at 3 months. At one year follow-up the median NRS pain and ADL scores for both fracture groups were 0 and 100, respectively. Mortality was 10.8%, and additional loss to follow-up was 17.6%.ConclusionsThe vast majority of elderly patients with PRF have combined A + P fractures. The clinical implications of additional posterior pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients appears to be limited.     

长臂单轴椎弓根螺钉在单纯性胸腰椎压缩性骨折复位固定中的应用及对肌肉损伤的影响

目的分析长臂单轴椎弓根螺钉经 Wiltse入路在单纯性胸腰椎压缩性骨折中的应用效果及对肌肉损伤的影响。方法选取自 2018年 1月至 2020年 8月周口市中心医院收治的单纯性胸腰椎压缩性骨折病人 87例，根据复位固定术式不同，分为观察组 38例、对照组 49例，其中观察组采取长臂单轴椎弓根螺钉经 Wiltse入路，对照组采取 AF系统经传统后正中入路。记录两组病人围术期指标、手术前后血清肌肉损伤指标［肌酸激酶( CK)、肌红蛋白( Mb)］变化；采用疼痛视觉模拟评分( VAS)评价病人不同时间节点疼痛水平；经胸腰椎正侧位片检查获取伤椎原始高度( H0)、术前及术后 1周伤椎椎体前缘高度( H1H2)，计算术前、术后 1周伤椎相对高度( H1/H0、H2/H0)及伤椎复位率，并测量矢状位 Cobb角变化；随访 3个月，采用 Oswestry功能障、碍指数( ODI)评价功能障碍情况，并统计手术相关并发症。结果观察组手术时长、术中失血量、术后引流量及首次下床活动时间均明显短于或低于对照组( P<0.05)。术后 3d，两组血清 CK、Mb水平均较术前升高( P<0.05)，且观察组血清 CK、Mb水平     

Comparison between Antegrade versus Retrograde Ureteral Stent Placement for Malignant Ureteral Obstruction

PurposeTo compare the technical success of antegrade uteral stent (AUS) and retrograde ureteral stent (RUS) placements in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO) and to determine the predictors of technical failure of RUS.Materials and MethodsThis study retrospectively included 61 AUS placements (44 patients) performed under fluoroscopic guidance and 76 RUS placements (55 patients) performed under cystoscopic guidance in patients with MUO from January 2019 to December 2020. Technical success rates of the 2 techniques were compared using inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) analysis. Logistic regression was used to identify predictive factors for technical failures.ResultsTechnical success was achieved in 98.4% of the AUS group and 47.4% of the RUS group. After stabilized IPTW, the technical success rate was higher in the AUS group than in the RUS group (adjusted risk difference, 49.4%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 35.4%–63.1%). The independent predictors for technical failure of the RUS procedure were age of ≥65 years (odds ratio [OR], 5.56; 95% CI, 1.73–21.27), ureteral orifice invasion (OR, 4.21; 95% CI, 1.46–13.46), and extrinsic cancer (OR, 15.58; 95% CI, 2.92–111.81).ConclusionsThe technical success rate of AUS placement was higher than that of RUS placement in patients with MUO. RUS failure was associated with age of ≥65 years, cancer with ureteral orifice invasion, and extrinsic ureteral obstruction.     

补肾壮骨汤对骨质疏松型胸腰椎压缩骨折患者椎体成形术治疗效果影响的Meta分析

[目的]采用Meta分析法系统评价补肾壮骨汤对椎体成形术治疗骨质疏松型胸腰椎压缩骨折(OTCF)临床的影响。[方法]以"补肾壮骨汤"为首输关键词,以"椎体成形术""骨质疏松""胸腰椎压缩骨折"等为次输关键词,全面搜索补肾壮骨汤对OTCF患者椎体成形术治疗效果影响的随机对照研究文献,评价纳入研究文献的一般特征,对文献资料所提取的治疗有效率、骨密度、Oswestry功能障碍(ODI)指数、治疗安全性(新发骨折率)等观察指标进行Meta分析处理与分析。[结果]共13篇文献纳入Meta分析范畴,文献总样本量1 037例。分析显示,与对照组相比,治疗组可明显提高临床有效率[OR=4.63,95%CI[2.92,7.36],P0.000 01]、改善骨密度[MD=0.08,95%CI[0.06,0.1],P0.000 01]、降低ODI指数[MD=-2.34,95%CI[-3.49,-1.19],P0.000 01]、降低新发骨折率[OR=0.08,95%CI[0.11,0.44],P0.000 01]。[结论]与单纯椎体成形术治疗相比,补肾壮骨汤辅助椎体成形术在OTCF患者治疗中,可提升患者术后骨密度、改善胸腰椎功能障碍和降低术后新发骨折率,治疗疗效确切。     

五味子醇甲对APP/PS1小鼠学习记忆和NF-κB p65的影响

目的研究五味子醇甲(SCH)对APP/PS1双转基因痴呆小鼠行为学和NF-κB p65的影响。方法将35只APP/PS1双转基因痴呆小鼠随机分为模型(APP/PS1)组、五味子醇甲(SCH+APP/PS1)组;另以同背景同月龄的C 57 BL/6 J阴性小鼠为空白(WT)组。SCH+APP/PS1组给予SCH悬浊液灌胃(2.6 mg·kg^-1·d^-1),模型组和空白组给予等量蒸馏水灌胃。各组灌胃30 d进行Mirror水迷宫空间探索试验后取材。HE染色法观察皮层及海马CA1区神经细胞的形态结构。运用DCFH-DA法检测脑组织活性氧(ROS)含量。Western印迹检测法检验磷酸化核转录因子(NF-κB p65,pp65)的表达。结果与APP/PS 1组相比,APP/PS 1+SCH组有效区停留距离及时间明显延长,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05,P<0.01);APP/PS 1+SCH组穿越有效区次数和平台区停留距离增加,均差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。APP/PS 1+SCH组HE染色观察皮层有部分神经细胞萎缩、减少,较APP/PS1组明显好转,海马细胞排列整齐度尚可、较均匀。与APP/PS1组相比,APP/PS1+SCH组能降低ROS含量,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。APP/PS 1+SCH组皮层及海马pp65蛋白相对表达量下调(P<0.05,P<0.01)。结论SCH可能通过降低ROS含量和抑制pp65保护脑组织形态结构和提高APP/PS1鼠空间探索记忆能力。     

椎体成形术联合补肾健骨汤治疗老年骨质疏松性压缩骨折的临床效果

目的:分析椎体成形术联合补肾健骨汤治疗老年骨质疏松性压缩骨折的临床效果。方法:选择2016年9月-2019年4月本院收治的73例老年骨质疏松性压缩骨折患者,按随机数表法分为两组,对照组(36例)采用椎体成形术治疗,研究组(37例)在对照组的基础上加用补肾健骨汤治疗,对比两组临床效果、腰椎功能及疼痛度。结果:研究组治疗总有效率94.59%(35/37)比对照组高(P<0.05);研究组腰椎功能评分(16.36±1.69)分,明显比对照组优(P<0.05);研究组治疗后腰椎疼痛度为(3.13±0.23)分,明显比对照组低,差异具有统计意义(P<0.05)。结论:老年骨质疏松性压缩骨折采用椎体成形术联合补肾健骨汤治疗,可减轻疼痛度,改善腰椎功能,还能提高治疗效果,值得临床推广。     

滋肾续骨汤联合鲑鱼降钙素对老年椎体压缩性骨折术后血清骨形态发生蛋白9及血管内皮生长因子水平的影响

目的观察滋肾续骨汤联合鲑鱼降钙素对老年椎体压缩性骨折术后血清骨形态发生蛋白9(BMP9)及血管内皮生长因子(VEGF)水平的影响。方法将80例老年椎体压缩性骨折术后患者按照随机数字表法分为2组。对照组39例予鲑鱼降钙素治疗;治疗组41例在对照组治疗基础上加用滋肾续骨汤治疗。2组均治疗24周后统计临床疗效,并观察2组治疗前后血清BMP9、VEGF水平及疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、胸腰椎损伤分类及损伤程度评分系统(TLICS)、Oswestry功能障碍指数(ODI)评分、日本骨科协会(JOA)腰痛评分,以及椎体前缘丢失高度、伤椎Cobb角、伤椎骨密度水平及并发症发生情况。结果治疗组总有效率95.12%(39/41),对照组总有效率76.92%(30/39),治疗组临床疗效优于对照组(P<0.05)。2组治疗后血清BMP9、VEGF水平均升高(P<0.05),且治疗组高于对照组(P<0.05)。2组治疗后疼痛VAS、TLICS评分均降低(P<0.05),且治疗组低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后2组ODI评分均降低(P<0.05),且治疗组低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗后2组JOA腰痛评分均升高(P<0.05),且治疗组高于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后2组椎体前缘丢失高度、伤椎Cobb角均降低(P<0.05),伤椎骨密度均升高(P<0.05),且治疗组改善均优于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗组并发症总发生率4.88%(2/41),对照组并发症总发生率20.51%(8/39),治疗组并发症总发生率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论滋肾续骨汤治疗老年椎体压缩性骨折术后患者疗效显著,可有效改善临床症状及血清BMP9、VEGF水平。     

彩色超声引导下针刀治疗肩胛上神经卡压综合征临床疗效观察

目的:观察彩色超声引导下针刀治疗肩胛上神经卡压综合征的临床疗效。方法:选择本院治疗的肩胛上神经卡压综合征患者60例,随机分为观察组和对照组,每组30例。对照组给予小针刀松解治疗,观察组在彩色超声引导下给予小针刀松解治疗。结果:观察组有效率96.7%,对照组有效率86.7%,观察组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗1周后、1个月后随访,两组VAS评分均低于治疗前,且观察组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗1周后、1个月后随访,两组Constant-Murley肩关节评分均高于治疗前,且观察组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:彩超引导下针刀局部松解治疗肩胛上神经卡压综合征,可减轻患者的疼痛,缩短肩关节活动功能恢复的时间。