椎间盘移植的实验研究

本实验研究目的在于：（１）建立间盘移植动物模型，（２）观察椎间盘移植术后不同时期Ｘ线、组织病理学、生物化学和生物力学变化。于１５只猴体上制备自体腰椎间盘移植模型，另有３只猴作为正常生物力学对照。结果表明移植间盘高度术后１～３个月呈下降趋势，４～１２个月呈恢复上升趋势。光镜下纤维环和终板软骨结构无明显改变，髓核中有部分细胞退变，同时亦有成软骨样纤维细胞的再生。术后２～４个月蛋白多糖和含水量呈下降趋势，６～１２个月有恢复；胶原含量２～６个月增加幅度较大，６～１２个月较平缓，其中髓核较纤维环明显。生物力学结果表明术后２个月时移植间盘活动度增大，术后４～１２个月恢复至正常水平。实验结果表明移植间盘在组织病理及生物化学方面有轻度退变倾向，同时又有一定的自我修复能力，生物力学上可满足生理活动功能需要。     

胚胎脊髓组织移植合用神经生长因子对损伤脊髓功能恢复的影响

将１４－１５天的胚胎脊髓组织移植到成年Ｗｉｓｔａｒ大鼠半横断脊髓损伤腔，术后１－６个月，通过爬坡，网格板走步，Ｔａｒｌｏｖ运动分级和电生理的检查，评价损伤脊髓的功能恢复程度，在移植组动物，术后可见后肢运动功能逐渐恢复，６个月时，恢复的程度接近正常水平，对照组运动功能检查未见明显的改善，结果提示，胚胎脊髓组织移植在一定程度上有助于损伤脊髓的功能恢复。     

同种异体椎间盘移植的实验研究

本研究是在自体椎间盘移植实验研究的基础上进一步通过Ｘ线、组织病理、生物学活性、生物化学和生物力学探索异体椎间盘移植是否可存活、功能及其归宿。１２只猴随机分为４组，移植术后３、６、９和１２个月分别处死检测。结果表明移植间盘高度术后下降，但１２个月时仍保持正常高度的６１．４％。光镜下未见明显排斥反应，终板和纤维环结构无明显改变，术后早期可见移植间盘终板软骨增生现象，髓核基质密度增大，成软骨样纤维细胞增生明显。３Ｈ－ｐｒｏｌｉｎｅ掺入较对照组明显增加。术后移植间盘的蛋白多糖和水含量降低，而胶原含量增加。生物力学动态变化表明术后早期移植间盘有失稳趋势，晚期则稳定性恢复。上述结果显示同种异体移植间盘可存活，生化代谢虽有变化但有一定的自限性，形态结构无明显改变，生物力学满足功能需要。     

椎间盘移植实验—组织形态学研究

观察了６只猴自体腰椎间盘移植术后不同时期间盘组织形态学变化。结果表明：移植椎间盘高度术后１～３月呈下降趋势，４～６月呈恢复上升趋势。大体形态观察，移植间盘髓核的反光性减弱，呈较粘稠状。光镜下纤维环和终板软骨结构无明显改变，髓核中有部分细胞退变，同时亦有软骨样纤维细胞再生，表明间盘组织对损伤有一定的自体修复能力。组织形态学研究结果表明，猴自体椎间盘移植是可以接受的。     

Wrisberg韧带型盘状半月板的诊断与治疗

１９９０年２月～１９９４年９月我院做膝关节镜检１７６膝，有６膝确诊为Ｗｒｉｓｂｅｒｇ韧带型盘状半月板（ｗｒｉｓｂｅｒｇｌｉｇａｍｅｎｔｔｙｐｅｄｄｉｓｃｏｉｄｍｅｎｉｓｃｕｓ，简称ＷＬＤＭ），占３．４％．患者均因膝关节弹响、疼痛入院．查体发现膝关节屈伸弹跳征阳性．镜视下见半月板后角增厚肥大，与胫骨和关节囊无附着，板股韧带短而粗．６例ＷＬＤＭ中３例做半月板成形术，术后疗效不满意；另３例做半月板全切，术后弹响症状消失．对少年期出现膝关节弹响，膝关节屈伸弹跳征阳性患者应考虑ＷＬＤＭ，确诊需做膝关节镜检查．ＷＬＤＭ不宜单纯做半月板成形术．     

冷冻保存异体椎间盘移植的实验研究

目的 观察猴冷冻保存异体椎间盘移植后的Ｘ线、组织形态学、分子生物学、生物化学少生物力学的变化,探讨移植椎间盘的长期归宿及临床应用的可能性。方法 １７只猴中的１２只随机分为０．５、１、１．５、２、６和２４个月组。移植椎间盘梯度降温至－１９６℃保存,术前复温后手术植入。结果 Ｘ线显示无脱位,２４个月极能维持正常高度的６４．９％。术后２周权在移植椎间盘终板下骨与宿主椎体骨界面区有轻度免疫排斥反应,４周时     

健康神经与退变神经游离移植比较的实验研究（一）

本文采用４０只Ｗｉｓｔａｒ大白鼠分两组进行了退变神经和健康神经移植的实验研究，分别在术后２，４，６，８，１０周进行了电生理测定和组织学观察，表明退变神经优于健康神经移植，临床上有多条神经损伤时，可采用不能修复的退变神经作移植材料。     

自制SDMC—1液对热缺血冷保存狗心保护的实验研究

为提高心脏离体保存效果，作者研制了ＳＤＭＣ１号（山东医科大学心脏１号）心脏保存液。实验采用狗心异体异位移植。供心先经６分钟常温缺血后，实验组（ｎ＝６）用ＳＤＭＣ１液，对照组（ｎ＝６）用Ｃｏｌｉｎｓ液分别进行心脏灌洗并离体低温保存（４℃）６小时。观察指标：（１）供心再供血至恢复稳定节律时间；（２）电除颤次数；（３）血清肌酸激酶同功酶（ＣＫＭＢ）和丙二醛（ＭＤＡ）；（４）供心左心室功能和心肌超微结构。结果显示：ＳＤＭＣ１液灌洗并单纯低温离体保存的狗心移植后，心电活动和左心室功能恢复快，较Ｃｏｌｉｎｓ液有更好的心肌保护效果。     

带旋髂深动脉髂骨块重建髋臼在全髋置换术中应用

目的：探讨用带旋髂深血管的髂骨移植重建发育不良的髓臼观察其能否改善先天性髂臼发育不良和扁平髋作全髋置换手术的疗效。方法：６例病人接受此手术重建髋臼，其中先天性髋臼发育不良２例，４例股骨头无菌性坏死扁平髋，临床上都有活动障碍及严重跛行，髋臼角＞４５°。结果：术后复查６个月～４年，移植骨均一期愈合，无１例髋杯松动移位，６级无痛５例，５级活动时轻痛１例。术后１个月下地行走功能评价，６级正常行走４例，５级跛行不用拐杖２例，髋关节活动度２１１°～２６０°者有２例，１６１°～２１０°有４例。结论：术后使发育不良的髋臼重建成近似正常，全髋置换的髋臼不会松动且能早期活动，承重力强。     

在连续被动活动作用下自体骨膜游离移植修复髋、膝关节软骨大面积缺损的临床应用

关节软骨损伤修复是临床骨科难题之一。在动物实验研究基础上，从１９８７年１月起，采用自体游离骨膜移植修复４３例关节软骨大面积缺损的病人，在连续被动活动作用下，促进修复后的关节功能恢复。并对３５例病人进行随诊观察，包括先天性髋关节脱位１８例、创伤性髋关节炎７例、股骨头低毒性感染１例、类风湿性髋关节炎１例、膝关节内骨折６例和创伤感染后膝关节僵直２例。术中，切除病变的软骨组织达出血的骨组织，从胫骨前内侧切取稍大于软骨缺损的骨膜缝合固定在缺损表面，移植骨膜和关节间放置硅膜。术后立即进行ＣＰＭ练习，逐渐增加活动范围，活动时间为４～６周，术后６个月取出硅膜。随访的３５例病人中男１６例，女１９例，年龄１２～２９岁，平均随访时间为３５个月（６～６０个月）。评价结果：髋和膝关节功能优良率分别为７６．９％和８８．９％。     

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.