Lymphoscintigraphic evaluation of chronic lower limb oedema

Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), venography, lymphoscinti-graphy (LS) and contrast lymphography are frequently utilized in the evaluation of lower limb oedema but no clinical data from the Caribbean have been published on the role of LS despite its well-recognized clinical application. The successful clinical application of CT, colour doppler sonography and MRI in differentiating the various causes of lower limb oedema is well understood. Lymphoscintigraphy has found less acceptability especially in the Caribbean where nuclear imaging techniques are only now currently being developed. This paper describes the initial experience with this technique in 15 patients over a five-year period and discusses its value when lower limb lymphoedema is suspected. Scintigrams were analyzed for visualization of lymph vessels and lymph nodes, dilatation of lymphatic vessels, collaterals and dermal back flow. Lymphoscintigrams were classified as normal (n = 5) or consistent with lymphoedema (n = 10). Failure to visualize lymphatic vessels occurred in two cases of suspected primary lymphoedema. In the remaining eight cases of secondary lymphoedema, a positive study based on altered lymphatic flow and anatomy was recorded. An alternative explanation was offered in three out of five cases in which a normal lymphoscintigram was obtained.     

Unilateral pulmonary oedema and Pseudomonas pneumonia.

A case presented clinically as unilateral pulmonary oedema; this was subsequently revealed to be due to unilateral Pseudomonas pneumonia.     

Asthma in pregnancy complicated by iatrogenic pulmonary oedema

We report a unique case of near fatal acute pulmonary oedema developing with intravenous ritodrine, given in an attempt to suppress premature labour. The novel aspect of the case is that the patient had also been treated in the previous week with high dose nebulized beta-agonists for an episode of acute severe asthma, demonstrating that this idiosyncratic reaction to beta-adrenergic agents only occurs with the intravenous route of administration. The management of acute severe asthma occurring in pregnancy is discussed with a review of previous literature regarding possible mechanisms of beta 2-agonist-induced pulmonary oedema.     

下肢康复机器人训练对早期脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢功能的影响

目的:观察下肢康复机器人对早期脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢功能的影响.方法:将80例早期脑卒中患者随机分为观察组和对照组.2组均给予常规康复训练,观察组在此基础上增加下肢康复机器人训练.治疗时间为12周,比较2组治疗前后髋关节和膝关节活动度、FMA下肢评分、FAC步行功能评分、ADL评分情况.结果:2组患者在治疗前各临床评价指标均无显著性差异(P>0.05).治疗12周后,2组的髋关节和膝关节活动度、FMA下肢评分、FAC步行功能评分、ADL评分均高于治疗前(P<0.05),且观察组髋关节和膝关节活动度、FMA下肢评分、FAC步行功能评分、ADL评分均高于对照组(P<0.05).结论:下肢康复机器人可改善早期脑卒中偏瘫患者下肢功能,提高步行能力.     

自助式下肢功能锻炼鞋在下肢骨折术后深静脉血栓预防中的应用

目的 下肢骨折术后长期卧床可致使下肢深静脉血栓,影响肢体功能恢复,常规功能锻炼方式需在患者骨折处稳定后开展,恢复慢,需选择一种科学规范的锻炼方式.本研究用软底舞蹈鞋和绷带两条制成自助式功能锻炼鞋,分析自助式下肢功能锻炼鞋在下肢骨折术后的作用.方法 选择2016年8月-2018年8月温州医科大学附属第二医院收治的120例...     

下肢缺血的腔内治疗现状

髂动脉狭窄闭塞的腔内治疗应用最多,成功率最高,技术最普及。经皮腔内血管成形术(PTA)和支架在股腘动脉狭窄闭塞治疗方面的应用还处于开发阶段。尽管股浅动脉腔内治疗的中远期通畅率低于手术转流,但其具有微创性和可重复的优势。腘动脉狭窄的治疗应采取谨慎态度。对小腿动脉狭窄闭塞的中远期疗效还缺少多中心前瞻性研究结果,但因其可解决部分患者糖尿病足长期不愈的痛苦,故有一定的临床应用价值。     

72例新兵下肢应力性骨折原因分析

目的探讨新兵基础训练致下肢应力性骨折（SF）的原因,为预防应力性骨折提供参考。方法查询基础训练期间就诊登记,回顾分析某部2008-2010年72例入伍新兵下肢应力性骨折,了解其发生部位和危险因素。结果应力性骨折发病率6.07%。股骨应力性骨折2例占2.78%,胫骨应力性骨折67例,占93.05%,足第二跖骨骨折3例占4.17%。入伍前缺乏运动、带伤训练、循环训练是应力性骨折的高危因素。结论新兵基础训练致下肢应力性骨折以胫骨多见,与胫骨解剖结构以及训练方法等有关,应积极采取应对措施区别对待和科学训练。