Serum erythropoietin levels and blood component therapy after autologous bone marrow transplantation: implications for erythropoietin therapy in this setting.

To determine the potential impact of recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) therapy in patients undergoing autologous bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and colony-stimulating factor therapy, we assayed endogenous serum EPO levels and noted blood transfusion requirements in relapsed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients treated with high-dose chemo-radiation therapy and autologous BMT. Hematocrit and reticulocyte counts were determined daily, and hematocrit was maintained in the 25-30% range by transfusion according to criteria established by our hospital transfusion committee. EPO levels were measured by radioimmunoassay and were determined at baseline, throughout therapy, and 2 and 3 months after BMT. Serum EPO levels increased more than 25-fold above baseline in most subjects after initiating chemoradiation therapy. No correlation was noted between serum EPO and hematocrit, reticulocyte count or serum creatinine. Total red blood cell units transfused ranged from 4 to 15 (mean 7.7). Mean total donor exposures (red blood cell plus platelet units transfused) were 83.6 units (range 16-175). Serum EPO levels increased early in the course of preparation for autologous BMT and remained elevated for at least 2-3 weeks thereafter although at a lower level. Red blood cell transfusions were required despite very high EPO levels after BMT. Red cell transfusions, moreover, accounted for only 9.2% (69 of 746) of total donor exposures and only 5.8% (42 of 746) of donor exposures during the interval when pharmacologic doses of erythropoietin might be of benefit. In contrast to the potential benefit of colony-stimulating factors such as G-CSF and GM-CSF in BMT, our study suggests limited value for erythropoietin therapy in this setting.     

Migrating calcified enterolith and chronic anemia: an unusual case presentation of a Meckel's diverticulum.

Meckel's diverticulum is the most common congenital anomaly of the small intestine, occurring in about 2 % of the population. The most common complications associated with a Meckel's diverticulum include obstruction, bleeding, and inflammation (7, 9, 11, 18-20). The estimated lifetime risk of developing symptoms with a Meckel's diverticulum is 4-6 % (16), with the risks of complications decreasing with age. Stones within Meckel's diverticulum are recognized as a rare complication in the adult population (13,15). However, it has not been reported in the pediatric age group. The authors describe a 19-month-old male who presented with intermittent abdominal pain and vomiting, chronic microcytic anemia and a calcified stone in the lower abdomen, who was found to have a Meckel's enterolith.     

抑肽酶对大鼠血肿周围脑组织炎症反应和细胞凋亡的影响

目的 通过抑肽酶干预,研究大鼠血肿周围脑组织炎症和细胞凋亡的关系,以探讨脑出血后继发性损伤的机制.方法 采用立体定向手术脑尾状核胶原酶注射诱导大鼠脑出血模型,用抑肽酶进行干预,于不同时相点测定TUNEL阳性细胞,用组织病理学HE染色观察不同时相点的炎症浸润情况,用免疫组织化学测定IL-1β的蛋白表达水平.结果 模型组TUNEL阳性细胞造模后6h即出现,24h明显增加,3d达到高峰,7d时仍有较多表达;HE染色见6h血肿内及周围有少量散在白细胞,24h明显增加,48h到高峰,3d时稍减少,7d时仍有较多的白细胞浸润.模型组血肿周围脑组织的IL-1β阳性细胞数在6h即有增加,48h左右达高峰;抑肽酶组与模型组比较,TUNEL阳性细胞在24h、48h、72h时明显减少(P＜0.01);HE染色可见浸润白细胞数目在24h、48h、72h时明显减少(P＜0.01).抑肽酶组IL-1β相应各时间点的阳性表达明显减少,尤以48h、72h较为明显.结论抑肽酶能明显抑制脑出血后的炎症反应和细胞凋亡;而抑制炎症反应很可能是减少脑出血神经细胞凋亡的有效途径之一.     

X线引导下经皮通用脊柱系统内固定治疗胸腰椎骨折

目的探讨X线引导下经皮通用脊柱系统(USS)内固定治疗胸腰椎骨折的可行性.方法 2002年10月～2004年5月对无须减压胸腰椎骨折8例采用后路经皮USS椎弓根螺钉植入,在椎旁肌深层置入固定棒行伤椎复位固定.结果手术时间120～240 min,平均140 min.术中出血量20～90 ml,平均40 ml.后凸Cobb's角术前(21.5±4.3)°、术后(2.7±1.5)°(t=17.541,P=0.001),椎体塌陷术前18.5%±4.1%、术后2.4%±1.0%(t=16.504,P=0.001).术后3周佩戴腰围支具下床,复查Frankel分级,C级恢复至D级2例,D级恢复至E级1例,保持D级1例,保持E级4例.结论经皮USS内固定治疗无须减压的胸腰椎骨折创伤小,恢复快,但技术难度高,X线暴露时间长.     

经子宫动脉氨甲蝶呤灌注及栓塞 在宫颈妊娠保守治疗中的应用

目的探讨经子宫动脉氨甲蝶呤灌注化疗及栓塞术在宫颈妊娠保守治疗中的应用价值.方法 6例宫颈妊娠患者,孕龄36～68天,经阴道超声检查明确诊断后,行双侧子宫动脉氨甲蝶呤灌注及栓塞治疗.结果所有患者均一次治疗成功,术后患者的阴道出血明显减少或中止,血β-HCG水平迅速下降.患者的宫颈形态及月经周期于治疗后4个月内恢复正常.结论子宫动脉氨甲蝶呤灌注化疗及栓塞术是保守治疗宫颈妊娠的有效方法.     

缺氧／复氧对兔肾动脉内皮依赖性舒张功能的影响

目的 探讨缺氧／复氧对肾动脉内皮依赖性一氧化氮(NO)和内皮衍性超极化因子(EDHF)途径舒张功能的影响。方法 采用器官槽法，以兔肾动脉环为研究对象，首先抑制PGI2舒张途径，然后再分别抑制NO和EDHF舒张途径，对给与血管环以缺氧／复氧处理，观察缺氧／复氧分别对NO和EDHF舒张途径的影响。结果 缺氧／复氧使NO途径的内皮依赖性舒张功能减退．而缺氧／复氧对EDHF途径的内皮依赖性舒张功能无变化。结论 缺氧／复氧导致兔肾血管内皮衍性NO途径的舒张损伤．而对EDHF途径的舒张无影响。     

Fas、Bcl-2在γ射线体外诱发的白血病小鼠骨髓细胞中的表达

目的 :观察 Fas、Bcl- 2在 γ射线体外诱发的急性淋巴细胞白血病小鼠骨髓细胞中表达情况 ,以探讨辐射致癌的机制。方法 :采用 4次 1.75 Gyγ射线全身照射 BAL B/ c小鼠诱发白血病模型 ,通过流式细胞仪对照射后白血病组、未癌变组及对照组小鼠骨髓细胞中 Fas、Bcl- 2的表达进行检测 ;应用抗 Fas抗体诱导细胞凋亡 ,进一步观察 Fas、Bcl- 2的表达对骨髓细胞凋亡的影响。 结果 :白血病小鼠骨髓细胞 Fas表达较未癌变组及对照组明显下降 (P<0 .0 1) ,而 Bcl- 2的表达明显增强 (P<0 .0 1) ;白血病小鼠骨髓细胞明显耐受抗 Fas抗体诱导的细胞凋亡。 结论 :Fas低表达、Bcl- 2高表达导致了细胞凋亡受到抑制 ,这可能是辐射引起小鼠急性淋巴细胞白血病的机制之一。     

小儿腹股沟嵌顿疝术式探讨

目的 探讨经腹横纹切口腹腔内行小儿腹股沟嵌顿疝还纳修补术的疗效。方法 自2000年以来我们共收治小儿腹股沟嵌顿疝36例，全部采用经腹横纹切口腹腔内还纳修补的方法，对本方法与传统治疗方法优缺点进行对比分析。结果 本方法无副损伤，无血肿与复发。结论 经腹横纹切口腹腔内行小儿腹股沟嵌顿疝还纳修补术是一种有效的方法，可推广应用。