Varicocele anatomy during subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy in Chinese men

Knowledge of subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomy is of fundamental importance to ensure that varicocele is resolved and testicular function is preserved. Our study aimed to describe the number of veins, arteries and lymphatics in the subinguinal spermatic cord and to clarify their differences between two sides, between patients with different complaints and between varicoceles with different clinical grades. A total of 102 consecutive patients underwent 162 primary subinguinal microsurgical varicocelectomies, during which the number of vessels with different diameters was recorded. A mean number of 12.9 internal spermatic veins, 0.9 external spermatic veins, 1.8 internal spermatic arteries and 2.9 lymphatics were identified per cord. 88.2% of the internal spermatic arteries were surrounded by a dense complex of adherent veins. The external spermatic vein or veins were found in 49.4% of the cases. The mean number of medium (1–3 mm in diameter) internal spermatic veins on the left was larger than that on the right (P < 0.001). The mean number of medium internal spermatic veins in grade III varicocele was larger than that in grade I or grade II (P < 0.015). There was no significant anatomical difference between the men presenting for infertility, chronic testicular pain and both the two complaints.     

Two-stage Study of Familial Prostate Cancer by Whole-exome Sequencing and Custom Capture Identifies 10 Novel Genes Associated with the Risk of Prostate Cancer

BackgroundFamily history of prostate cancer (PCa) is a well-known risk factor, and both common and rare genetic variants are associated with the disease.ObjectiveTo detect new genetic variants associated with PCa, capitalizing on the role of family history and more aggressive PCa.Design, setting, and participantsA two-stage design was used. In stage one, whole-exome sequencing was used to identify potential risk alleles among affected men with a strong family history of disease or with more aggressive disease (491 cases and 429 controls). Aggressive disease was based on a sum of scores for Gleason score, node status, metastasis, tumor stage, prostate-specific antigen at diagnosis, systemic recurrence, and time to PCa death. Genes identified in stage one were screened in stage two using a custom-capture design in an independent set of 2917 cases and 1899 controls.Outcome measurements and statistical analysisFrequencies of genetic variants (singly or jointly in a gene) were compared between cases and controls.Results and limitationsEleven genes previously reported to be associated with PCa were detected (ATM, BRCA2, HOXB13, FAM111A, EMSY, HNF1B, KLK3, MSMB, PCAT1, PRSS3, and TERT), as well as an additional 10 novel genes (PABPC1, QK1, FAM114A1, MUC6, MYCBP2, RAPGEF4, RNASEH2B, ULK4, XPO7, and THAP3). Of these 10 novel genes, all but PABPC1 and ULK4 were primarily associated with the risk of aggressive PCa.ConclusionsOur approach demonstrates the advantage of gene sequencing in the search for genetic variants associated with PCa and the benefits of sampling patients with a strong family history of disease or an aggressive form of disease.Patient summaryMultiple genes are associated with prostate cancer (PCa) among men with a strong family history of this disease or among men with an aggressive form of PCa.     

Long-term clinical outcome of spontaneous carotid cavernous sinus fistulae supplied by dural branches of the internal carotid artery

We report the long-term clinical outcome of spontaneous carotid cavernous sinus fistulae (CCF) originally supplied by branches arising from the internal carotid artery (Barrow's type B), or type-D lesion that became type B after particulate embolization. A total of 55 patients was included in this study. Their angiography revealed that cortical drainage was absent, and that the arteries supplying the fistulae originated in the dural branches of the internal carotid artery. Thirty-two patients had type-D lesions, which became type-B lesions after obliteration of the external carotid supply by endovascular treatment. The other 23 patients had type-B lesions documented by angiography, and had no embolization. The follow-up period ranged from 8 to 144.5 months. Clinical cure was achieved in 39 patients (70.9%), improvement in eight patients (14.5%), the lesion remained stable in four patients (7.3%), and was aggravated in four patients (7.3%). The number of drainage veins is the only radiographic factor that could predict the outcome. Those patients with single draining veins had a better chance of complete remission. The outcome between the group with original type D lesions after embolization and the group with original type B revealed no statistically significant difference. The time-course to complete cure was significantly shorter in the group with embolization of the external carotid supply. In the four patients whose symptoms were aggravated, embolization was performed, and the result was excellent. The clinical outcome of type-B CCF, or type D converted to type B, is good. Previous external carotid artery embolization can significantly shorten the time to complete cure. Aggressive treatment should be reserved for those who have aggravated symptoms.     

男性生精障碍的细胞遗传学和分子遗传学检测

目的从遗传学角度分析男性生精障碍的病因,为临床提供治疗和遗传咨询的依据。方法对91例无精子症患者和42例严重少精子症患者,采用外周血染色体核型分析和Y染色体AZF区域微缺失联合检测。结果91例原发性无精子症患者中,染色体数量异常者16例,占总数17.5%;染色体平衡易位5例,占总数5%;10例AZF区域STS位点缺失,占总数11%;二项检测异常发生率为34%。42例严重少精子症患者检出染色体平衡易位4例,占总数9.5%;AZF区域STS位点缺失5例,占总数11.9%,二项检测异常发生率为21.4%。结论染色体核型分析和Y染色体微缺失是男性生精障碍重要的遗传检测指标。     

长期小剂量西地那非治疗难治性勃起功能障碍的初步研究(附37例报告)

目的探讨长期、小剂量两地那非治疗难治性勃起功能障碍(ED)的机制。方法回顾性分析2004年12月至2005年10月间我院门诊收治的37例难治性ED患者临床资料。结果37例患者都完成了6周小剂量两地那非治疗。服药2周后勃起功能改善明显。第6周完成治疗后疗效满意,34例(91．89％)患者IIEF- 5评分、勃起硬度达到正常;停药后第2周及第6周复诊,33例患者疗效维持,4例稍有下降。结论长期服用小剂量西地那非治疗难治性ED患者疗效良好,其机制仍待探讨、证实。     

Usefulness of a Three‐Dimensional‐Printed Model in the Treatment of Irreducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation with Transoral Atlantoaxial Reduction Plate

ObjectiveTo evaluate the usefulness of a 3D‐printed model for transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate (TARP) surgery in the treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD).MethodsA retrospective review was conducted of 23 patients (13 men, 10 women; mean age 58.17 ± 5.27 years) with IAAD who underwent TARP from January 2015 to July 2017. Patients were divided into a 3D group (12 patients) and a non‐3D group (11 patients). A preoperative simulation process was undertaken for the patients in the 3D group, with preselection of the TARP system using a 3D‐printed 1:1 scale model, while only imaging data was used for the non‐3D group. Complications, clinical outcomes (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA] and visual analogue score [VAS]), and image measurements (atlas–dens interval [ADI], cervicomedullary angle [CMA], and clivus‐canal angle [CCA]) were noted preoperatively and at the last follow up.ResultsA total of 23 patients with a follow‐up time of 16.26 ± 4.27 months were included in the present study. The surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss, and fluoroscopy times in the 3D group were found to be shorter than those in non‐3D group, with statistical significance. The surgery duration was 3.29 ± 0.45 h in the 3D group and 4.68 ± 0.90 h in the non‐3D group, and the estimated intraoperative blood loss was 131.67 ± 43.03 mL in the 3D group and 185.45 ± 42.28 mL in the non‐3D group. No patients received blood transfusions. The intraoperative fluoroscopy times were 5.67 ± 0.89 in the 3D group and 7.91 ± 1.45 in the non‐3D group. Preoperatively and at last follow up, JOA and VAS scores and ADI, CCA, and CMA were improved significantly within the two groups. However, no statistical difference was observed between the two groups. However, surgical site infection occurred in 1 patient in the 3D group, who underwent an emergency revision operation of the removal of TARP device and posterior occipitocervical fixation; the patient recovered 2 weeks after the surgery. In 2 patients in the traditional group, a mistake occurred in the placement of screws, with no neurological symptoms related to the misplacement.ConclusionPreoperative surgical simulation using a 3D‐printed real‐size model is an intuitive and effective aid for TARP surgery for treating IAAD. The 3D‐printed biomodel precisely replicated patient‐specific anatomy for use in complicated craniovertebral junction surgery. The information was more useful than that available with 3D reconstructed images.     

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure performed with the da Vinci robot system: is it worth it?

BACKGROUND: The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure (RYGBP) is in many countries the gold standard for obtaining long-lasting weight reduction and improvement of obesity-related comorbidities. However, performing this operation by standard laparoscopic techniques requires important surgical skills because of the anastomoses involved. The da Vinci surgical robot system with its enhanced degrees of freedom in motion and three-dimensional vision is designed to overcome the difficulties encountered in traditional laparoscopic surgery with suturing and delicate tissue handling. METHODS: For this study, 45 patients (9 men) with a mean body mass index (BMI) of 44.2 (range, 35.1-55.4) underwent RYGBP with the aid of the da Vinci robot system. They were compared with 45 consecutive patients with a mean BMI of 43.9 (range, 35.1-56.2) who underwent a laparoscopic RYGBP by the same surgeon during the same period. RESULTS: Overall, the total operating time was shorter for the laparoscopic cases (127 vs 212 min; p < 0.05). However, the last 10 robotic cases were performed in the same time span as the laparoscopic cases (136 vs 127 min). The total robotic setup time remained constant at about 30 min. There were no differences in postoperative complications between the two groups in terms of anastomotic leakage or stenosis. In the robotic group, more conversions to open surgery were noted. Early in the study, four patients (9%) had to undergo conversion to standard laparoscopic techniques due to inadequate setup of the robotic arms. Five patients (11%), however, had to undergo conversion to open surgery because of intestinal laceration during manipulation of the intestines with the robotic instruments. The costs were higher for robotic surgery than for standard laparoscopic RYGBP, mainly because of the extra equipment used, such as ultrasonic devices. CONCLUSION: The RYGBP procedure can be performed safely with the da Vinci robot after a learning curve of about 35 cases. At this writing, however, it is not clear whether the da Vinci system offers a real advantage over standard laparoscopic techniques.     

丹酚酸B和高氧液对兔肢体缺血再灌注损伤代谢酶的影响

目的探讨高氧液和丹酚酸B对肢体缺血再灌注损伤的影响。方法选用健康新西兰家兔24只,随机分为4组,在缺血前从耳缘静脉推注等量的生理盐水(A组)、高氧液(B组)、丹酚酸B(C组)或高氧液加丹酚酸B(D组),夹阻股动静脉,建立肢体缺血再灌注损伤模型,在缺血前和再灌注4h抽血检测LDH、CK,取腓肠肌作LDH酶组织化学染色。结果再灌注4h,血清肌酸激酶活性较前明显升高,高氧液和丹酚酸B可以抑制其升高(P0.01),两者有协同作用(P=0.05);血清乳酸脱氢酶活性较前明显升高,高氧液和丹酚酸B可以抑制其升高(P0.01),两者有协同作用(P0.01)。LDH酶组织化学显色见:相对于对照组其他组组织织LDH酶活性较低,以联合用药组最低。结论高氧液和丹酚酸B对缺血再灌注损伤起预防作用,而且两者有协同作用。     

三金片辅助治疗慢性前列腺炎的疗效观察

目的 了解三金片在辅助治疗慢性前列腺炎的临床疗效.方法 将120例前列腺炎患者随机分为4组:三金片组30例,给予三金片口服治疗;舍尼通组30例,给予舍尼通治疗;联合治疗组30例,给予三金片及舍尼通联合治疗;对照组30例,给予前列康及氟哌酸治疗,比较分析四组症状缓解情况.结果 三金片组总有效率70.00%,联合治疗组总有效率86.67%,对照组总有效率40.00%.单独使用或联合运用三金片组与对照组、舍尼通组相比,总有效率明显升高,差异有统计学意义(x2=4.27,p＜o.05;x2=6.53,p＜0.01).结论 三金片辅助治疗慢性前列腺炎有助于改善患者的症状.