带蒂腹直肌包绕阴茎增强犬尿道压力的研究

目的探讨采用带蒂腹直肌包绕球部尿道治疗男性尿失禁的可行性。方法成年雄性比格犬10条,游离阴茎周围组织,建立类似尿失禁模型。取长8．0cm,宽2．5cm全层带蒂的腹直肌。包绕球部尿道处阴茎1周。术前,术中,术后1个月、2个月分别测定尿道压力变化。结果术前平均最大尿道压力为(48．9±11．0)cm H_2O,使用带蒂腹直肌包绕阴茎后,平均最大尿道压力为(78．3±20．5)cmH_2O,与术前相比,差异有统计学意义(t=4．995,P＜0．01)。术后1个月和术后2个月复查时,平均最大尿道最大压力分别为(92．2±31．6)cm H_2O和(88．3±22．4)cm H_2O,与术前相比差异均有统计学意义(t=4．011,P＜0．01和t=6．058,P＜0．01)。结论采用带蒂腹直肌包绕球部尿道能明显提高尿道压力,为采用此法治疗男性尿失禁提供了实验依据。     

尿道压监测下球部尿道悬吊术治疗男性获得性尿失禁

目的探讨尿道压监测下球部尿道悬吊术治疗男性获得性尿失禁的疗效。方法2000年lO月至2004年9月收治男性获得性尿失禁25例，年龄18～81岁，平均66岁。其中后尿道狭窄行尿道成形术后6例，根治前列腺切除术后4例，良性前列腺增生（BPH）行经尿道前列腺电切术（TURP）后6例，BPH行前列腺摘除术后9例。尿失禁病程1～12年，平均4年。完全性尿失禁8例，压力性尿失禁17例，需尿垫1～5块／d，平均3块／d。术前均经盆底肌锻炼无效。尿动力学检查平均最大尿道压52cm H2O（1cm H2O=0．098kPa）。平均功能性尿道长度1．4cm。均在尿道压监测下行球部尿道悬吊术。结果手术结束时平均尿道压96cm H2O，平均功能性尿道长度3．5cm。术后完全控尿21例，尿失禁改善3例，排尿困难1例，经膀胱颈部电切后排尿通畅。术后1个月B超检查剩余尿均〈20ml；23例平均最大尿流率15ml／s。随访1年以上22例，1例于术后2年死于脑溢血，2例于术后1年和2年压力性尿失禁复发，其余19例排尿和控尿良好。结论尿道压监测下球部尿道悬吊术是治疗男性尿失禁的有效方法。     

The floating cardiac fat pad—sign of occult pneumothorax

Pneumothoraces are a possible sequela of chest trauma with potential morbidity and mortality if not recognized and treated promptly. A portable supine chest radiograph is frequently the first radiologic study performed in the setting of trauma. While large pneumothoraces can be readily recognized on these radiographs, smaller pneumothoraces are missed in up to 15 % of trauma patients. There are many radiographic signs of occult pneumothoraces, and we are presenting a new radiographic sign of occult pneumothorax. The floating cardiac fat pad sign occurs when pleural air collects anteriorly and superiorly in the most non-dependent portion of the chest lifting the pericardial fat pad off the diaphragm. Lung markings are still seen surrounding the pericardial fat pad due to the inflated lower lobe of the lung resting dependently. Rapid and accurate identification of pneumothoraces is critical but often difficult on chest radiographs. Although there are many existing radiographic signs for identification of pneumothorax, prospective identification of small pneumothoraces is still relatively poor. Here, we describe an additional sign which aides in the detection of pneumothoraces, the floating cardiac fat pad. When present, this should prompt further evaluation with chest CT or upright chest radiograph.     

A clinical study assessing the tolerability and biological effects of infliximab, a TNF-alpha inhibitor, in patients with advanced cancer

BACKGROUND: Tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) is an important regulator of the chronic inflammation contributing to tumour progression. Infliximab, an anti-TNF-alpha monoclonal antibody was investigated in this trial of patients with advanced cancer. The primary objectives were to determine the safety profile and biological response of infliximab in a cancer population. Clinical response was a secondary objective. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Forty-one patients received infliximab at 5 mg/kg (n = 21) or 10 mg/kg (n = 20) i.v. at 0 and 2 weeks and then every 4 weeks. Post-treatment samples were measured for changes in plasma and serum TNF-alpha, CCL2, IL-6 and C-reactive protein (CRP). RESULTS: Infliximab was well tolerated with no dose-limiting toxic effects. At both doses of infliximab, neutralisation of serum TNF-alpha was observed after 1 h while plasma CCL2, IL-6 and serum CRP were decreased 24 and 48 h following infliximab administration. Seven patients experienced disease stablisation (range 10-50+ weeks). There was no evidence of disease acceleration in any patient. CONCLUSIONS: Infliximab treatment was safe and well tolerated in patients with advanced cancer. There was evidence of biological activity with baseline TNF-alpha and CCL2 being correlated with infliximab response.     

Randomized controlled trial of dexamethasone treatment in very-low-birth-weight infants with ventilator-dependent chronic lung disease

This randomized controlled trial was designed to answer the question: does administration of dexamethasone to neonates with bronchopulmonary dysplasia decrease the need for assisted ventilation? Twenty-five infants with a birth weight < 1501 g, requiring mechanical ventilation and FiO₂ of ± 0.30 at 21-35 days of age, were randomized to treatment with iv dexamethasone or to sham injections for 12 days. The primary outcome criterion was extubation within seven days after study entry. Treatment (n= 12) and control (n= 13) groups were well matched at entry. Dexamethasone facilitated weaning from assisted ventilation (p= 0.0154). There was no increased incidence of infection. Dexamethasone treatment resulted in a significant increase in glucosuria (p= 0.0002) and in systolic blood pressure (p= 0.0034). There was a significant decrease in heart rate (p= 0.0001) and a significant weight loss (p= 0.0002) following dexamethasone treatment. Dexamethasone treatment facilitated weaning from assisted ventilation but several systemic effects were noted that deserve further evaluation before dexamethasone becomes routine treatment.     

Effects of positive and negative pressure ventilation on cerebral blood volume of newborn infants

The effects of intermittent positive airway and continuous negative extrathoracic pressure ventilation on cerebral blood volume in preterm infants were studied using near infrared spectroscopy. In 12 infants continuous negative extrathoracic pressure caused a median decrease in cerebral blood volume of 0.14ml/100ml brain (95% confidence intervals (CI) 0.035–0.280) compared with no respiratory support. Oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin also decreased, implying increased venous drainage as the main effect. In 17 infants intermittent positive pressure ventilation also caused a median reduction in cerebral blood volume of 0.06 ml/100 ml brain (95% CI 0.010–0.115) compared with endotracheal positive airway pressure. Deoxygenated haemoglobin increased by 0.07 ml/100 ml brain (95% CI 0.010–0.100) while oxygenated haemoglobin decreased by O.lOml/lOOml brain (95% CI 0.005–0.175). The increase in deoxygenated haemoglobin implies decreased venous drainage and the decrease in oxygenated haemoglobin implies that other factors may also be significant. Heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation were monitored continuously and remained stable.     

血清SOD、MDA、NO与突发性聋的相关研究

目的：通过对突发性聋病人血中一氧化氮（NO）、丙二醛（MDA）、超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）含量的检洲，探讨突聋与血氧自由基和自由基的清除剂SOD之间的关系。方法：采用硝酸还原酶法测定了30例突聋病人血中NO含量，并以25例同期体检正常的健康人为对照组；同时还用硫代巴比妥酸比色法测定MDA含量，用黄嘌呤氧化酶法测定SOD含量。砖呆；应用金纳多、能量合剂、克林臭（即马来酸桂哌齐特，钙通道阻滞药）联合静脉输入，突聋各组的听力均有不同程度提高，有效率在78．57％以上。治疗后同对照组相比，血清NO、MDA水平明显低于患病之初，而SOD活性明显高于治疗之前，P〈0．01。结论；检测突聋病人血中N0、MDA、SOD的含量，能帮助我们探讨突聋的发病机理，估计预后。血氧自由基的升高可能是突聋发病因素之一，而SOD的含量可以帮助我们估计预后。     

Primary osteosarcoma of the skull

Primary osteogenic sarcoma of the skull is an exceedingly rare condition. An adult male patient is described, who had a painless swelling in the right forehead that had rapidly enlarged in the previous 6 months. Radiological investigations showed a large destructive mass lesion involving the right side of the frontal bone with extension into the frontal sinus, causing marked extradural compression of brain parenchyma. Histopathological examination confirmed the lesion to be primary osteogenic sarcoma.