Distraction vs remodeling surgery for craniosynostosis

Objects We designed several distraction devices and applied these instruments in 14 patients with varying types of craniosynostosis. The aim of this report is to clarify the advantages and disadvantages of these surgical methods and to discuss current concepts for the surgical strategy in the treatment of craniosynostosis. Methods From January 2000 to July 2005, 28 patients with craniosynostosis were retrospectively analyzed. Surgical treatment was performed on 14 patients using the distraction method with internal distraction devices that we designed, in which 5 patients had plagiocephaly, 3 brachycephaly, and 6 scaphocephaly. All patients underwent preoperative and postoperative evaluations, which included the patient’s neurological state, and three-dimensional CT. Results With distraction devices, the time required for the surgery could be shortened almost 3 1/3 h; the bleeding during the surgery was decreased with reduced requirement of more than 200 ml of blood transfusion as compared with remodeling surgery. Postoperatively achieved distraction distances varied from 30.0 to 47.5 mm (mean, 42.99 mm). The average increased volume percent of cranium in distraction surgery group was 20.9% (range, −11.5 to 58.9%) after full distraction. Conclusion With distraction surgery, satisfactory cranial volume expansion and aesthetically pleasing morphological states were achieved in all cases, and the efficacy was statistically significantly high as compared with remodeling method.     

自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的介入治疗

目的 探讨自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘的诊治方法。方法 9例单纯颈内动脉供血,其中6例采取球囊瘘内闭塞术,3例采用瘘口一同闭塞的颈内动脉闭塞术。11例采用微导管超选择性插管,行瘘的供血动脉及瘘口栓塞。栓塞后7例仍有供血者3例经压颈1个月瘘口消失,2例疗效不满意,患者未再来治疗,2例采取经岩下窦途径和经眼静脉途径。1例单纯由颈内动脉脑膜支供血的行γ刀治疗。结果 13例栓塞后造影瘘口完全闭塞,7例栓塞后造影瘘口有显影,术后采取压迫患侧颈总动脉1个月,半年后3例造影瘘口消失,2例疗效不满意,失去随访,2例经眼静脉、岩下窦栓塞海绵窦取得成功。γ刀治疗1例,症状消失。19例随访6个月未见瘘口再通。结论 介入栓塞是治疗自发性颈动脉海绵窦瘘行之有效的方法。     

重症急性胰腺炎合并深部真菌感染的治疗经验

为分析重症急性胰腺炎(SAP)合并深部真菌感染的临床特点、危险因素及预后,并探讨其防治的策略,回顾性分析85例SAP合并感染的临床资料,其中43例合并真菌感染,42例为单纯细菌感染。研究发现2组的年龄、性别、病因、ICU住院时间均无显著性差异;真菌感染组较细菌感染组APACHE Ⅱ评分及CT分级高,发生菌群紊乱、腹压增高及器官障碍的概率高、手术次数多,且均有显著性差异。真菌组的病死率约是细菌组的2倍多(44.19％比21.43％)。结果提示:合并真菌感染病死率明显增高;APACHE Ⅱ评分、CT分级、菌群紊乱、腹压增高、手术次数是真菌感染发生的危险因素;当发现不明原因的发热、意识改变及大出血时应怀疑合并真菌感染的可能;预防性抗真菌药物的应用可能有助于防治真菌感染。     

反相高效液相色谱法测定牛黄类中成药中胆汁酸的含量

反相高效液相色谱法测定牛黄类中成药中胆汁酸的含量倪坤仪，王建，陈健，郁建，屠树滋（中国药科大学２１０００９）含牛黄的中成药种类很多，在医疗中具有广泛的用途。中药牛黄中主要成分为胆汁酸和胆红素。本文主要研究用ＨＰＬＣ法测定牛黄以及含牛黄中成药中胆汁酸的...     

超声诊断甲状腺腺瘤与单发结节性甲状腺肿的价值

目的　探讨超声在甲状腺腺瘤与单发结节性甲状腺肿鉴别诊断中的价值。方法　对两种疾病的二维及彩色多普勒声像图进行分析并比较。结果　甲状腺腺瘤与单发结节性甲状腺肿比较 ,甲状腺大小、结节大小、结节内回声及周围回声组间差异均无统计学意义 (P >0 .0 5 ) ;结节边缘晕环及结节内部和周边血流信号差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论　单发结节性甲状腺肿易误诊为腺瘤 ,结节边缘晕环及结节内部和周边血流信号对鉴别诊断可提供帮助     

Effect of oral lactulose on clinical and immunohistochemical parameters in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a pilot study

Background  

The prebiotic potential of lactulose is well established and preclinical studies demonstrated a protective effect of lactulose in murine models of colitis. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical and histological efficacy of lactulose in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), for which probiotic therapy yielded promising results.     

应用地理信息系统分析中国肾综合征出血热的空间分布

目的　利用地理信息系统 (GIS)技术分析中国大陆肾综合征出血热 (HFRS)的空间区域分布 ,建立HFRS危险区域分布图。方法　收集中国 41个HFRS监测点 1 995～ 1 998年的人群发病资料建立数据库 ,以中国省级、县级、一级河流数字地图为背景 ,在ArcGIS软件的支持下 ,与建立的数据库关联并对监测点人群发病资料进行反距离权重插值分析 ;收集 1 998年 6月SPOT4卫星覆盖东南亚地区的植被影像 ,逐一提取出各监测点监测区域的归一化植被指数 (NDVI) ,与 1 995～ 1 998年HFRS监测点人群平均发病率进行相关分析 ;根据不同流行强度监测区域的NDVI值 ,对遥感影像使用不同的颜色进行密度分割。结果　HFRS监测点人群发病资料的空间分析预测模型显示 ,中国HFRS主要分布于黑龙江流域、黄河中下游地区、长江中下游地区及京杭大运河 淮河流域地区 ,与1 995～ 1 998年全国各县HFRS平均发病率分布图进行比较 ,发现两者基本一致 ;相关分析显示HFRS发病率与NDVI之间呈现正相关 (r=0 .41 7,P <0 .0 1 ) ,根据各监测点NDVI的差异建立了中国HFRS危险区域分布图。结论　根据监测点数据采用GIS技术建立的预测模型对预测全国HFRS的分布情况有重要意义     

A Comparative Study on the Effect of BCG-PSN and Thymopeptides on T-lymphocyte Subsets of Normal and Immunosuppressed Mice

Polysaccharidenucleicacidfractionofbacilluscalmetteguerin (BCG PSN ,SiqikangInjection)andthymopeptidesarenowtwowidelyusedimmunomod ulatorsinclinicalpractice .Theyareusuallyusedasanadjuvanttherapyforvirusinfection ,autoimmunediseasesandneoplasms ,whichhavebeenclinicallyprovedtobeeffective .Somereportsdemonstratedthattheybothcanstimulatetheproliferationanddif ferentiationofT lymphocytes.However ,theexactmechanismshavenotbeenelucidatedyet .InordertocomparetheirmodulatingmechanismsonT lympho c…     

Effect of Ureaplasma urealyticum infection on IL-laand IL-6 secretion by rat Sertoli cells

Objective: To observe the effect of Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) infection on the IL-1α and IL-6 secretion by rat Sertoli cells. Methods: Eight 20-day-old UU-free male SD rats (average weight 40 g) were used. Under sterile condition, the testes were removed and separately digested with collagenase typeⅡand hyaluronidase. High purity Sertoli cells were then isolated and adjusted to a concentration of 8×105/mL with DMEM/Ham's F-12. In the infected group, 1 mL Sertoli cell suspension and 100 mL UU (serotype 8, T960) were introduced into one well of a 24 well culture plate. In the control group, 1 mL Sertoli cell suspension and 100 mL medium were introduced. IL-1αand IL-6 were determined in the culture supernatant with ELISA. Results: The production of IL-1αwas significantly lower and of IL-6 significantly higher in the infected than those in the control groups (P<0.01). Conclusion: UU infection reduces the IL-1αand increases the IL-6 secretion by rat Sertoli cells. UU infection is probably involved in     

Esophagus atresia after cervical spine surgery: case report and literature review

We report on a case of esophageal atresia following cervical spine surgery. A swallowing examination was performed using fibre-optic endoscopy and videofluoroscopy. There was scar tissue fixation of the larynx and esophagus to the cervical spine. Operative mobilization of the larynx and esophagus and formation of a sliding layer using a platysma-fascia flap was done. The PEG and tracheal cannula were removed; oral nutrition was initiated after 3 months. Swallowing disorders following operations on the upper cervical spine should be investigated. Careful preparation that preserves the layers should be carried out. Fixation of tissues as a result of scarring should be treated with a sliding layer.