美蓝-核素联合法在乳腺癌患者前哨淋巴结活检中的应用

目的探讨美蓝一核素联合法在乳腺癌患者前哨淋巴结活检（sentinel lymph node biopsy SLNB）中的临床价值。方法以38例体检无腋窝淋巴结转移的乳腺癌患者为研究对象,在乳晕区注射99mTc标记的硫胶体,采用．y计数器探测仪结合美蓝染色法检测识别前哨淋巴结（sentinel lymph node SLN）,先行SLNB,随后行乳腺癌改良根治术。结果38例中2例未见淋巴结及淋巴管蓝染,总计共找到腋窝淋巴结507个,阳性18例131个,阴性20例376个：SLN共71个,阳性17例47个,阴性2l例24个。SLN的检出率94．6％,准确性94．4％,特异性100％。敏感性94．4％,假阴性率5．6％,假阳性率0。结论应用美蓝一核素联合法前哨淋巴结活检在乳腺癌治疗中可以取得较高的检出率和准确性．可用于确定是否行腋窝淋巴结清扫术。     

美蓝染色法检测乳腺癌前哨淋巴结的临床研究

目的 寻找检测乳腺癌前哨淋巴结(SLN)方法，研究前哨淋巴结活检(SLNB)预测腋窝淋巴结状况的准确性。方法 对40例乳腺癌患者行美蓝染色法检测SLN，并行腋窝淋巴结清扫术(ALND)后，将腋窝淋巴结转移状况与SLN进行对比分析，分析SLN检出率及临床特征。结果 40例患者中成功检测出SLN35例，成功率为87．5％。检出SLN60个，平均每例检出SLNl．7个。2例出现假阴性，假阴性率为10.5％，无假阳性。35例患者中有16例SLN阳性，阳性率为45.7％。SLNB预测腋窝淋巴结(ALN)的敏感性为88．8％，特异性为100％，准确性为94．4％。结论 美蓝染色法检测乳腺癌SLN经济实用，可以较准确地预测腋窝淋巴结的转移状况。     

乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活检对腋窝淋巴结状态的预测价值研究

为探讨乳腺癌前哨淋巴结（SLN）组织学特征对腋窝淋巴结状态的预测价值，笔者应用专利蓝或锝99m标记的大分子右旋糖苷（99mTc-DX）为示踪剂成功显示20例乳腺癌患者的SLN。术中先进行前哨淋巴结活检（SLNB），再行乳腺癌改良根治术。并应用常规病理（HE）、免疫组化（IHC）和逆转录聚合酶链反应（RT-PCR）方法检测腋窝淋巴结转移。结果示，20例患者共找到腋窝淋巴结254个，其中SLN48个，NSLN206个。常规病理证实3例患者7个前哨淋巴结有癌转移，NSLN206个均无癌转移。免疫组化染色检测到7例患者11个SLN CK-19表达阳性，2个NSLN表达阳性。RT-PCR检测CK-19mRNA14例患者30个SLN和22个NSLN表达阳性。提示乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活检能准确预测患者腋窝淋巴结的状态。     

腹腔镜下胃癌前哨淋巴结标示的临床应用及意义

目的：探讨腹腔镜下胃癌前哨淋巴结（SLN）检测的可行性及SLN活检预测胃周淋巴结转移状况的准确性,评价SLN活检在指导胃癌手术治疗中的应用价值。方法：2010年3—11月诊断明确的126例胃癌,在腹腔镜胃癌切除术中向肿瘤边缘正常胃壁浆膜下肌层、黏膜下层注射亚甲蓝标示SLN,腔镜下识别和切取蓝染淋巴结活检。以术后所有切除的胃周淋巴结常规病理检查结果为诊断金标准,观察SLN活检对预测胃周淋巴结有无肿瘤转移的准确性。结果：116例成功检测出SLN,检出率92．1％（116／126）。62例有淋巴结转移,其中前哨淋巴结与非前哨淋巴结（nSLN）均有转移47例,仅前哨淋巴结有转移10例,仅非前哨淋巴结有转移5例。前哨淋巴结预测胃周淋巴结转移的敏感性为91．9％（57／62）,准确率为94．0％（109／116）,假阴性率为8．1％（5／62）。结论：腹腔镜下胃癌SLN检测可行。通过SLN,术中能准确预测胃癌淋巴结转移状况,淋巴结转移阴性的胃癌患者,有望免除常规淋巴清扫。     

腹腔镜下前哨淋巴结检测在早期宫颈癌中的应用

目的探讨早期宫颈癌腹腔镜下前哨淋巴结（Sentinel lymph node,SLN）检测的可行性及前哨淋巴结活检预测盆腔淋巴结转移状况的准确性,评价SLN活检在早期宫颈癌中的应用价值。方法选择诊断明确的早期宫颈癌患者26例,采用腹腔镜下广泛子宫切除术和盆腔淋巴结清扫术,术中从宫颈分4点注射1%亚甲蓝染料4ml行淋巴绘图,腹腔镜下识别和取蓝染淋巴结活检。蓝染淋巴结和手术的其他标本分别送病理检查,常规石蜡包埋切片、HE染色,以手术后所有切除的盆腔淋巴结常规HE染色病理检查结果为诊断金标准,观察SLN活检对预测盆腔淋巴结有无肿瘤转移的准确性、假阴性率等及SLN分布情况。结果26例宫颈癌中,23例成功检测出SLN,检出率为88.5%（23/26）。共检出SLN51枚,其中1个SLN者6例,2个SLN者9例,3个SLN者6例,4个SLN者1例,5个SLN者1例。双侧分布者占65.2%（15/23）。26例中,5例（19.2%）盆腔淋巴结有转移。23例SLN成功识别的患者中,3例（6枚）SLN存在转移。SLN转移且盆腔淋巴结有转移者2例,SLN是盆腔淋巴结唯一转移者1例,SLN无转移而盆腔淋巴结有转移者1例。SLN活检预测盆腔淋巴结的准确性为95.7%（22/23）,灵敏度为75%（3/4）,特异度为100%（19/19）,阴性预测值为95%（19/20）,SLN与盆腔淋巴结的转移有极好的一致性（κ=0.832）。结论采用腹腔镜技术可以较准确地检测出SLN,可以用于早期宫颈癌SLN活检;SLN能较准确地反映区域淋巴结的转移状况。     

乳腺癌前哨淋巴结检测的临床研究

目的通过前哨淋巴结(sentinel lymph node,SLN)活检,了解前哨淋巴结是否能反映乳腺癌腋窝淋巴结转移情况,从而决定是否行腋窝淋巴结清扫(axillary lymph node dissection,ALND). 方法 47例T1、T2、T3临床检查腋窝淋巴结无肿大的乳腺癌患者,术前30 min于乳腺肿块周围腺体注射蓝色染料,术中取蓝染的SLN病理检查,术后将病理检查结果与腋窝淋巴结转移情况进行比较分析. 结果 47例中5例未见淋巴结及淋巴管蓝染,其余42例找到腋窝淋巴结608个,阳性18例168个,阴性24例440个;SLN共78个,阳性16例29个,阴性26例49个.SLN的检出率89.4%,准确性95.2% ,特异性100%,敏感性88.9%,假阴性率11.1%,假阳性率0. 结论 SLN活检反应腋窝淋巴结的肿瘤转移状况,可以用于术中确定是否行ALND.     

乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活检对腋窝淋巴结转移的预警价值研究

目的探讨乳腺癌前哨淋巴结(sentinel lymph node,SLN)预警腋窝淋巴结转移的价值. 方法对56例乳腺癌行亚甲蓝前哨淋巴结定位、活检和腋窝淋巴结清扫术,标本常规行HE染色、免疫组化病理检查. 结果 SLN成功检出52例(52/56,92.8%),常规病理检查证实SLN转移22例;SLN无转移,但非SLN发现转移者1例,假阴性率为4.3%(1/23).常规病理检查无转移的29例患者,免疫组化检测发现1例CK-19( )、EMA( ),另1例CK-19( ),CEA( ),而所属非前哨淋巴结无肿瘤转移. 结论乳腺癌亚甲蓝前哨淋巴结定位、活检可以预示腋窝淋巴结转移.     

乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活检的临床应用研究

目的探讨乳腺癌前哨淋巴结活检术（SLNB）在临床应用中的价值。方法应用亚甲蓝染色法对58例乳腺癌患者先行SLNB,随后行乳腺癌常规外科手术。结果58例患者中前哨淋巴结（SLN）检出率为93．1％,准确率为96．3％。假阴性率为5．71％,假阳性率为0;操作者的学习曲线、患者的年龄、原发肿瘤的部位影响SLN的检出率（P〈0．05）;肿瘤的大小、病理类型不影响SLN的检出率（P〉0．05）。结论乳腺癌SLNB能够准确地预测乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结（ALN）的转移情况。     

胃癌前哨淋巴结的临床研究胃癌前哨淋巴结的临床研究

目的：探讨胃癌前哨淋巴结（SLN）对预测各期胃癌淋巴结转移情况的意义。方法：使用美蓝-抗胃癌单克隆抗体MAb 3H11，对120例胃癌术中及术后前哨淋巴结定位和活检。结果：119例找到胃癌SLN为转移淋巴结，其中8例为唯一转移部位；55例SLN为非转移淋巴结，其中5例非前哨淋巴结存在转移。SLN预测胃周淋巴结转移的敏感性为92．8％，假阴性率为7．3％，准确率为95．8％。T1期敏感性100％，准确率100％；T2期敏感性96．3％，准确率97．9％；T3期敏感性为89．7％，准确率92．3％，假阴性率10．3％。结论：胃癌SLN定位及活检技术能较准确反映早期胃癌的淋巴结转移状况。     

美蓝和专利蓝在乳癌前哨淋巴结活检中作用的研究

目的 探讨美蓝及专利蓝两种蓝染剂鉴别前哨淋巴结（SLN）的成功率及预测乳癌淋巴结转移的准确性。方法 从1999年10月－2001年4月我科收治的乳癌病例中选取94例实施了前哨淋巴结活检（SNB）,其中于术中在乳腺肿块周围腺体内注射1％美蓝32例（美蓝组）、注射1％专利蓝62例（专利蓝组）、以鉴别定位SLN。全部病例都实施了腋淋巴结清扫术。结果 SLN鉴别的成功率美蓝组和专利蓝组分别为65．6％（21／32）和88．7％（55／62）（P＜0．01）;预测腋淋巴结转移状态准确性分别为90．5％（19／21）和98．2％（54／55）（P＞0．05）。结论 与美蓝比,专利蓝是较理想的乳癌SNB的生物活性染料示踪剂。     

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.     

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.     

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.