经直肠超声引导前列腺穿刺活检203例临床分析

目的评估经直肠超声引导的前列腺六针穿刺活检在前列腺癌及前列腺其他疾病的诊断和鉴别诊断的价值。方法对指肛检查阳性，血清PSA〉4pg／L及经直肠超声检查前列腺声像图异常怀疑有占位性病变的203人进行经直肠超声引导的前列腺穿刺活检。结果穿刺活检的203例病理结果：良性前列腺增生（BPH）104例占51．24％，前列腺癌（PCa）95例占46．80％，前列腺结核及前列腺平滑肌肉瘤各2例，分别占0．98％。结论经直肠超声引导的前列腺穿刺活检其操作简单，病人痛苦小，并发症少，较安全。在前列腺癌及其他前列腺疾病的诊断与鉴别诊断中有重要的临床价值。     

经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检540例临床分析

目的评价经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检诊断前列腺癌（PCa）的临床应用价值,提高PCa的诊治水平。方法回顾性分析血PSA升高和（或）直肠指检前列腺结节及超声检查有异常的540例患者经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检的临床资料和声像图表现。其中直肠指诊异常者248例;超声显示有异常回声结节者178例,145例为低回声,占81.4％,42例在声像图上未发现异常;380例PSA〉10μg／L。结果540例活检中PCa220例,阳性率为40．7％,前列腺肉瘤4例,前列腺增生症269例,前列腺增生症并上皮内瘤（PIN）35例,前列腺炎9例,前列腺结核2例,非典型增生1例。结论经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检是诊断PCa的一种安全有效的检查方法。     

经直肠超声引导13点前列腺系统穿刺活检术160例报告

目的　探讨经直肠超声引导 13点前列腺系统穿刺活检术诊断前列腺癌的临床价值。　方法　对 160例直肠指诊阳性和 (或 )PSA >4ng/ml的患者行经直肠超声引导 13点前列腺系统穿刺活检术。即在标准的经直肠超声引导 6点前列腺系统穿刺活检术同时 ,增加前列腺中间部位及前列腺两侧旁正中线远侧的穿刺点数 ,共穿刺活检 13点。将增加的 7点活检部位病理结果与标准的 6点前列腺系统穿刺活检术进行比较。　结果　 160例患者中确诊为前列腺癌者 5 6例 ( 3 5 % )。 5 6例患者如按 6点穿刺方法 ,将有 12例患者漏诊 ,占 2 1%。 160例患者均未出现严重并发症。　结论　经直肠超声引导 13点前列腺系统穿刺活检术可明显提高前列腺癌的临床检出率     

经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检在前列腺癌诊断中的价值（附238例报告）

目的：分析经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检在前列腺癌诊断中的应用价值。方法对疑似前列腺癌的238例患者施行经直肠超声引导下行前列腺穿刺活检。结果经穿刺后病理检查证实为前列腺癌88例（37．0％）,前列腺增生105例（44．1％）,低级别前列腺上皮内瘤15例,非典型增生17例（7．1％）,腺瘤样变8例（3．4％）,肉芽肿性前列腺炎5例（2．1％）。结论经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检具有准确、安全等优点,是诊断前列腺癌的有效方法。     

经直肠超声引导13点法前列腺穿刺活检术诊断前列腺癌

目的：评价经直肠超声引导13点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术诊断前列腺癌的临床价值。方法：按照Eskew描述的方法,在标准的经直肠超声引导6点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术的基础上,增加在前列腺的中间部位及前列腺两侧旁正中线远侧的穿刺点数,总共穿刺活检13处。将增加的7处活检部位的病理结果与标准的6点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术进行比较,并对经直肠超声引导13点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术的并发症进行了讨论。结果：总共51例患者中有20例确诊为前列腺癌（20/51）,占39%,此20例前列腺癌患者若仅采用标准的经直肠超声引导6点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术,将有5例患者漏诊,占25%。所有接受经直肠超声引导13点法法前列腺系统穿刺活检术的患者无一例出现严重的并发症。结论：经直肠超声引导13点法前列腺系统穿刺活检术可明显提高前列腺癌的临床检出率,是一种安全、有效的前列腺系统穿刺活检术式,值得在临床推广应用。     

经直肠超声引导前列腺穿刺活检术诊断前列腺癌

目的　总结和评价经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检术对前列腺癌诊断的准确率。方法　222 例直肠指检阳性或 PSA>4μg/L的患者应用经直肠超声引导下前列腺6点系统穿刺活检以明确诊断。结果　222 例受检者中病理证实前列腺结节性增生41例、前列腺炎24例、前列腺肉瘤3例、前列腺癌 154 例,其中低分化癌 74 例、中分化癌 58 例、高分化癌 22 例。术后血尿15例、发热6例,其中高热1例,经抗生素治疗后体温恢复正常、尿检阴性。结论　经直肠超声引导下前列腺穿刺活检无需麻醉,患者痛苦小、安全性高,是诊断前列腺癌的可靠方法。     

前列腺癌超声引导活组织检查临床价值分析

目的探讨前列腺癌采用超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查诊断临床价值。方法 271例患者均行超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查,220例经磁共振检查时存在疑似病灶而进行靶向穿刺,以穿刺病理活检结果为金标准,比较两组检查结果的准确性和敏感性、特异性、阳性预测值及阴性预测值。结果经穿刺病理活检检出前列腺癌检出率为50.92%(138/271)。超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查检出率34.68%与磁共振疑似病灶靶向穿刺检出率45.02%比较,χ2=6.03,P=0.01。磁共振疑似病灶靶向穿刺敏感性、特异性和阳性预测值及阴性预测值均明显高于超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查,P0.05。结论应用磁共振疑似病灶靶向穿刺较超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查更易检出前列腺癌,但磁共振疑似病灶靶向穿刺并不能完全替代超声引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活组织检查,可根据患者实际情况来合理选择。     

B超引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活检低回声区穿刺要点

目的 探讨临床上B超引导下经直肠前列腺穿刺活检低回声区穿刺要点.方法 回顾性分析本院343例B超提示前列腺低回声患者行经直肠前列腺穿刺活检术的临床资料.结果 前列腺癌210例,阳性率为61.22％.结论 对B超提示前列腺低回声患者行经直肠前列腺低回声区穿刺活检术,可提高检出率.     

前列腺异常声像特征及位置对经直肠超声穿刺活检诊断前列腺癌的影响

目的 探讨经直肠超声检查中异常声像特征及位置对经直肠超声(TRUS)穿刺活检诊断前列腺癌的影响.方法 前列腺特异性抗原(PSA)4~20 ng/ml、发现异常声像和/或合并直肠指检异常的可疑前列腺癌患者410 例,根据声像特征分为低回声、等回声、高回声组,所有患者均行8+X 针的穿刺方法,详细记录患者临床资料及病理结果,比较两组的穿刺结果.结果 总的前列腺癌检出率为27.07%,低回声组前列腺癌穿刺阳性率(34.27%)明显高于等回声(22.77%)和高回声(13.33%)组(P<0.05),Gleason 评分在低、等回声组前列腺癌中无明显统计学差异(P>0.05).左右侧外周带单独存在低回声病例前列腺癌穿刺阳性率无明显统计差异(P>0.05),双侧外周低回声病例前列腺癌穿刺阳性率(46.97%)明显高于左侧(27.27%)与右侧(28.85%)外周带存在低回声病例(P<0.05).结论 PSA4~20 ng/ml,TRUS 存在低回声声像前列腺穿刺率阳性率明显高于TRUS 中等回声、高回声病例病例,双侧外周带存在低回声病例前列腺穿刺阳性率明显高于单侧外周带存在低回声病例.     

超声引导下前列腺结节活检对提高前列腺癌诊断率的研究

目的:通过前列腺内各种回声结节的穿刺病理结果,探讨前列腺内异常回声结节的病理诊断与鉴别诊断对提高早期前列腺癌诊断率的意义。方法:对95例临床疑前列腺癌患者行经直肠超声(TRUS)引导下前列腺穿刺活检,除了行扩大范围系统活检外,并对前列腺内异常回声结节进行穿刺活检,分析其声像图特征与病理结果。结果:95例患者中,前列腺癌35例(36.8%),其中低回声结节16例(45.7%),强回声结节4例(11.4%),等回声结节10例(28.6%),混合性不均质回声5例(14.3%)。35例前列腺癌中,T2b期以内占46.2%(17/35),其中结节处检出前列腺癌阳性率70.6%(12/17),明显高于系统活检检出前列腺癌阳性率29.4%(5/17,P<0.05)。结论:对前列腺内异常回声结节的辨别与活检有利于前列腺疾病的诊断与鉴别诊断,并可提高早期前列腺癌诊断率,减少不必要的活检针数及减少患者不必要的痛苦,但它仍然不能代替传统的系统活检。     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Synergistic interaction between the effects of propofol and midazolam with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity in rabbits

Background: It has been shown that the depressive effects of both propofol and midazolam on consciousness are synergistic with opioids, but the nature of their interactions on other physiological systems, e. g. respiration, has not been fully investigated. The present study examined the effect of propofol and midazolam alone and in combination with fentanyl on phrenic nerve activity (PNA) and whether such interactions are additive or synergistic. Methods: PNA was recorded in 27 anaesthetised and artificially ventilated rabbits. In three groups, propofol, fentanyl and midazolam were administered intravenously in incremental doses to construct dose-response curves for the depressant effects of each one on PNA. In another two groups, the effect of pretreatment with either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. on the effects of propofol and fentanyl respectively on PNA were studied. Results: Propofol and fentanyl caused a dose-dependent depression of PNA with complete abolition at the highest total doses of 16 mg · kg^?1 i. v. and 32 μg · kg^?1 i. v., respectively. In contrast, midazolam in incremental doses to a total of 0.8 mg · kg^?1 reduced mean PNA by 63%, but approximately 12% of PNA remained at a total dose as high as 6.4 mg · kg^?1. The mean ED₅₀s, calculated from dose-response curves, were 5.4 mg · kg^?1, 3.9 μg · kg^?1 and 0.4 mg · kg^?1 for propofol, fentanyl and midazolam, respectively. Initial doses of either fentanyl 1 μg · kg^?1 i. v. or midazolam 0.05 mg · kg^?1 i. v. acted synergistically with subsequent doses of either propofol or fentanyl to abolish PNA at total doses of 8 mg · kg^?1 and 8 μg · kg^?1, respectively. Conclusion: Fentanyl has a synergistic interaction with both propofol and midazolam on PNA and hence potentially on respiration.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.     

Systemic analgesia adapted to the children's condition

A concept of balanced analgesia using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), paracetamol (acetaminophen), opioids, and corticosteroids can also be used in patients with pre-existing illnesses. NSAIDs are the most effective treatment for acute pain of moderate intensity in children; however, these drugs should be avoided in patients at increased risk for serious side effects, e.g. patients with renal impairment, bleeding tendency, or extreme prematurity. NSAIDs can be given with minimal risks to the younger child with mild to moderate asthma, and, in these patients, the use of steroids can be encouraged; in addition to their antiemetic and analgesic action, a beneficial effect on asthma symptoms can be expected. In the non-intubated child with cerebral trauma, exaggerated sedation caused by opioids and increased bleeding tendency caused by NSAIDs must be avoided. In neonates and small infants, the oral administration of sucrose or glucose is helpful to minimize pain reaction during short uncomfortable interventions.