Impact of tumor histology and grade on treatment success of percutaneous renal cryoablation

Background

We analyzed oncological outcomes in patients who underwent percutaneous renal cryoablation (PRC) with documented renal cell carcinoma (RCC) by perioperative biopsy.

Methods

Multicenter retrospective analysis of 153 patients [median follow-up 48 months] who underwent PRC from 09/2005 to 08/2014 was performed. We divided the cohort into patients who developed recurrence versus no recurrence. Kaplan–Meier analyses examined recurrence-free survival (RFS) according to grade and histology. Multivariable analysis (MVA) was performed to identify factors associated with tumor recurrence.

Results

One hundred and fifty-three patients were analyzed [18 patients (11.8 %) with recurrence and 135 (88.2 %) patients without recurrence]. There were no differences between the groups with respect to demographics, RENAL score, and number of probes utilized. Recurrence group had larger tumor size (3.1 vs. 2.4 cm; p = 0.011), upper pole tumor location (p = 0.016), and greater proportions of high-grade tumor (33 vs. 0.7 %; p < 0.001) and clear cell histology (77.8 vs. 45.9 %; p = 0.011). Four-year RFS was 100 versus 80 % for grade 1 versus grade 2/3 tumors (p = 0.0002), and 97 versus 88 % for other RCC versus clear cell RCC (p = 0.07). MVA demonstrated tumor size >3 cm (OR 2.46; p = 0.019), clear cell histology (OR 2.12; p = 0.027), and high tumor grade (OR 2.33, p < 0.001) as independent risk factors associated with tumor recurrence.

Conclusions

Association of higher grade and clear cell histology with recurrence and progression suggests need for increased emphasis on preoperative risk stratification by biopsy, with grade 1 and non-clear cell RCC being associated with improved treatment success than higher grade and clear cell RCC.

     

Association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and intervertebral disc degeneration: A meta-analysis

Background

Studies that have investigated the association between vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) have yielded inconsistent results.

精神科护士的职业压力调查

目的调查精神科护士在工作中面临的职业压力。方法采用问卷调查法,对贵州省贵阳市两所医院精神科61名护士与贵州省贵阳市多所医院173名护士的职业压力进行调查分析。结果精神科护士职业压力处于较高水平,其他科护士压力处于中等水平。结论建议从管理角度减轻精神科护士工作压力,并对精神科护士进行减轻工作压力的训练。     

双相情感障碍抑郁相与单相抑郁发作临床分析

目的:对双相情感障碍抑郁相和单相抑郁发作进行临床分析。方法:对双相情感障碍抑郁相和单相抑郁发作患者各30例进行临床分析。结果:双相情感障碍抑郁相有如下特点:①发病年龄早;②女性多见;③具有“精力过盛”性人格;④一级亲属中有双相障碍的家族史;⑤症状多为非典型抑郁发作或伴有精神病性症状。结论:如首次抑郁发作的症状符合以上特点,则可能以后发展为双相情感障碍,应使用足量心境稳定剂,谨慎使用抗抑郁剂,以免转为躁狂发作。     

全弓置换和支架象鼻手术治疗A型主动脉夹层时左锁骨下动脉的处理分析

目的 总结选择性结扎左锁骨下动脉、仅重建无名动脉和左颈总动脉方法在A型主动脉夹层全弓置换和支架象鼻手术中应用的临床经验.方法 2008年1月至2010年6月,29例A型主动脉夹层患者在接受全弓置换和支架象鼻手术时,因左锁骨下动脉显露困难,术中将其直接结扎.本组男性21例,女性8例,年龄19～55岁,平均年龄(44±12)岁.其中急性夹层12例,亚急性夹层4例,慢性夹层13例.所有患者依据术前影像学和术中循环、压力指标判断患者大脑Willis环和双侧椎动脉的侧支循环情况,如侧支良好,则直接结扎左锁骨下动脉、仅重建无名动脉和左颈总动脉;如果侧支不足,则结扎后加行升主动脉-左腋动脉旁路术.结果 29例手术均顺利完成,1例术后死于肺部感染,其余恢复顺利.术后左上肢血压(78±17)mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa),明显低于右上肢的(126±24)mmHg(P＜0.01),但左侧指氧饱和度、皮温、肌力及感觉运动功能与右侧相比无明显差异.随访1～27个月,无左锁骨下动脉盗血综合征与左上肢肌萎缩发生.结论 在对A型主动脉夹层行全弓置换和支架象鼻手术时,如果动脉瘤体较大、左锁骨下动脉位置较深、显露困难时,可以在充分评估侧支循环的前提下直接予以结扎,可简化手术操作和手术难度,术后无明显不良后果.

Abstract：

Objective To summarize the experiences of ligating left subclavian artery(LSA)in total arch replacement and stented elephant trunk implantation for Stanford type A aortic dissection patients with difficulty in exposing the LSA. MethodsTotal arch replacement and stented elephant trunk implantation were performed on 79 consecutive patients from January 2008 to June 2010. Twenty-nine cases of the cohort undertook LSA ligation due to bad exposure. There were 21 males and 8 females patients, aged from 19 to 55 years with a mean of(44 ± 12)years. There were 12 acute dissections, 4 sub-acute dissections and 13 chronic dissections. Based on thoroughly evaluation of the Willis' circle and bilateral vertebral arteries through pre-operative imaging and inrto-operative circulative parameters, if the collateral circulation was considered sufficient, LSA was ligated directly and only the innominate artery and carotid artery were reconstructed; if considered insufficient, an additional bypass from ascending aorta to left axillary artery was performed. Results All the 29 operations were completed successfully. There was one patient died from pulmonary infection and the others recovered well. Blood pressure of left arms were lower than right postoperatively[(78 ± 17)mmHg vs.(126 ± 24)mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0. 133 kPa, P ＜ 0. 01], but oxygen saturation, skin temperature and strength of the left hand were normal compared to the right. All the survived patients have been followed 1-27 months and none of them presented with any symptoms of left subclavian artery steal syndrome and ischemia of left arms. Conclusions Ligation of LSA under strict evaluation of collateral circulation could be safe in Type A dissection patients with bad exposure due to big ascending aortic aneurysm and will simplify the procedure significantly.     

心脏外科手术后体外膜肺治疗50例

目的 总结50例成人心脏外科术后体外膜肺治疗的临床经验,并尝试确定院内死亡的预测因子.方法 2004年至2008年,50例心脏外科术后病人接受体外膜肺治疗.记录病人基本资料,体外膜肺建立时的临床特征,并发症及院内死亡比例,以逻辑回归计算院内死亡的预测因子.结果 38例病人脱机,33例出院,生存比例66%.经逻辑回归计算,体外膜肺建立前的乳酸水平为院内死亡的预测因子.结论 体外膜肺可治疗心脏手术后顽固性心源性休克及呼吸功能异常.

Abstract：

Objective Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a cardiopulmonary supportive therapy. Since 2004, our institution has adopted venoarterial ECMO for adult patients who otherwise could not be weaned from cardiopulmonary bypass and patients experiencing postcardiotomy cardiogenic shock and/or pulmonary dysfunction unresponsive to conventional treatment algorithms. In this study, we reviewed our experience with ECMO support and tried to identify measurable values which might predict in-hospital mortality. Methods From January 2004 through December 2008, 50 of 21,298 adult patients received VA ECMO. We retrospectively analyzed clinical records of these 50 consecutive patients. Demographics, preoperative measurements, clinical characteristics at the time of ECMO implantation, ECMO related complications and in-hospital mortality were collected. Logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate predictors of mortality. A p value ≤0. 05 was accepted as significant. Results Mean ECMO duration was ( 110 ± 17 ) hours. 38 patients were weaned from ECMO and 33 patients survived upon discharge. The overall survival was 66%. In univariate analyses, duration of ECMO support, receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation prior to ECMO setup, ECMO setup in ICU, pre-ECMO plasma lactate level, infection, lower limbs ischemia, renal failure, experiencing at least one ECMO related complications were all associated with in-hospital death. In a multiple logistic regression adjusted for other factors mentioned above, blood lactate level before initiation of ECMO was a risk factor associated with in-hospital mortality (OR 1. 27 95% CI 1. 042-1. 542 ). To evaluate the utility of pre-ECMO lactate in predicting mortality, a conventional receiver operating characteristic curve was produced. Sensitivity and specificity were optimal at a cut-off point of 12.6 mmol/L, with an AUC of 0. 752. The positive and negative predictive values were 73.3% and 83.9% respectively. Conclusion ECMO is a justifiable alternative treatment for postoperative refractory cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction which could rescue more than 60 percent of otherwise fatal patients. Patients with pre-ECMO lactate above 12.6mmol/L are at higher risks for in-hospital death. Evidence based therapy for this group of high risk patients is needed.     

促排卵药物使用规范(2016)

随着生育政策调整,越来越多女性采用促排卵技术提高受孕几率。为进一步规范我国促排卵药物及方法的应用,合理、适度使用促排卵药物,有效地控制促排卵并发症,保障医疗质量和医疗安全,中华医学会生殖医学分会编撰本规范。     

284例胃间质瘤临床特征及预后分析

目的总结胃间质瘤临床特征及治疗方式,分析影响预后的因素。方法回顾分析2010年8月至2015年12月收治的284例行胃间质瘤手术患者的临床资料,采用电话回访及门诊复查进行随访,随访时间截至2016年9月30日。统计分析使用SPSS17.0软件进行,绘制生存曲线采用Kaplan-Meier法,单因素分析临床病理特征与胃间质瘤患者预后关系采用Log-rank检验,P0.05为差异具有统计学意义。结果 284例患者,其中男性132例,女性152例;年龄27~84岁,中位年龄60岁,胃间质瘤直径0.2~20 cm,中位直径4 cm,268例患者行免疫组织化学检测,其中CD117阳性的98.51%(264/268),CD34阳性的97.76%(262/268);改良NIH危险度分级:极低危41例,低危114例,中危58例,高危62例。177例获得随访(随访率62.32%),中位随访时间31.7个月(9.5~71.3个月)。单因素分析结果显示:手术根治性切除、肿瘤直径、改良NIH危险度分级与患者术后预后有关(P0.05)。结论胃间质瘤是常见的腹腔间质瘤,外科治疗是主要措施,手术根治性切除、肿瘤直径和NIH危险度分级是影响胃间质瘤预后的主要因素,药物靶向治疗一定程度改善患者预后。     

ICU患者持续性肾脏替代治疗非计划性下机相关因素的研究

目的探讨ICU患者持续性肾脏替代治疗(CRRT)不同时段非计划性下机的相关影响因素,为临床CRRT患者的科学管理提供依据。方法采用便利抽样法,选取2015年6月至2016年6月行CRRT的107例患者,统计CRRT非计划性下机例次,并分析相关因素。结果107例患者共行CRRT 408例次,其中非计划性下机304例次,发生率74.51%,CRRT非计划性下机的时间为(24.41±11.50)h。其中24h内下机172例次(56.58%),其受血泵速度、PT值、血小板值影响;超过24h无明确诱因下机132例次(43.42%),其受血泵速度、APTT值、抗凝方式、PT值及血小板值影响。结论 CRRT非计划性下机多发生在24h内,24h内非计划性下机与血流速、PT值、血小板值有关,同时与医护人员的操作密切相关;超过24h非计划性下机与血流速、APTT值、抗凝方式、PT值、血小板值有关。ICU科室应加强相关制度制定及医护人员专科培训,提高CRRT相关操作能力与知识水平,排除和及时处理各种报警,避免体外循环凝血,保证中心静脉留置导管的通畅。