Transcatheter Arterial Sclerosing Embolization for the Treatment of Giant Propranolol-Resistant Infantile Hemangiomas in the Parotid Region

PurposeTo report the effectiveness and safety of transcatheter arterial sclerosing embolization (TASE) for the treatment of parotid infantile hemangiomas that did not respond appreciably to propranolol.Materials and MethodsA total of 21 infants (12 male and 9 female) with large propranolol-resistant infantile hemangiomas in the parotid region were enrolled in this study. During TASE, the feeding arteries of the lesions were embolized using pingyangmycin-lipiodol emulsion and polyvinyl alcohol particles (300–500 μm) to reduce the blood flow rate. All children were followed up as outpatients at 2 weeks and monthly thereafter. The curative effect was evaluated at the 1- and 3-month follow-up visits.ResultsNine lesions were located on the right side of the parotid gland, whereas 12 were located on the left side. The feeding arteries in all patients originated from branches of the external carotid artery. TASE was technically successful in all patients. The mean (± SD) maximal diameter of the hemangiomas significantly decreased from 6.50 cm ± 2.28 before treatment to 3.56 cm ± 1.84 at 1 month after TASE (P <. 05). Three months after TASE, the mean maximal diameter further significantly decreased to 1.94 cm ± 1.58 (P <. 05). During the follow-up period, 16 cases were rated as excellent and 5 as good; no recurrence or serious complications were noted. Minor side effects, such as slight pain, mild fever, and tissue swelling, were observed.ConclusionsTASE significantly decreased the size of the parotid hemangiomas with minor side effects during a short follow-up period.     

分析256排CT低剂量扫描在肺部小结节鉴别诊断中的应用价值

目的:分析256排CT低剂量扫描在肺部小结节鉴别诊断中的应用价值。方法:选取我院自2017年2月—2019年2月收治的46例肺部小结节患者,于患者入院时采用常规剂量对患者进行CT扫描检查,并于1周后进行CT低剂量扫描复查。对比患者经过两次扫描后的肺部小结节数量、结节内部的特征以及结节周围的变化。结果:采用常规剂量扫描与低剂量扫描肺部小结节数量相比差异较小(P>0.05);常规剂量扫描与低剂量扫描小结节内部特征比较差异性较小(P>0.05);常规剂量扫描与低剂量扫描诊断结构比较差异较小(P>0.05)。结论:采用256排CT低剂量扫描肺部小结节患者,对常规剂量的进行扫描的价值差异较小,但低剂量CT扫描相对来说辐射更小,值得广泛推广使用。     

Comparison of visual outcomes after two types of mix-and-match implanted trifocal extended-depth-of-focus and trifocal intraocular lenses

Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - To compare visual outcomes between two types of mix-and-match implanted trifocal extended-depth-of-focus (EDoF) and trifocal...     

Flow-through arterialized venous free thenar flaps for palmar soft tissue defects in fingers

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy of venous free thenar flaps for reconstructing palmar soft tissue defects in fingers.MethodsFrom December 2018 to October 2019, 11 patients with palmar soft tissue defects in fingers were treated using venous free thenar flaps. At the final follow-up, the range of thumb radial and palmar abduction on the injured side and opposite side was calculated. The total active movement (TAM) of the injured and opposite fingers and flap sensibility recovery were also recorded.ResultsThe mean follow-up time was 13.4 months, all flaps survived, and all wounds at the donor sites healed with no skin necrosis. At the last follow-up, the average range of thumb radial abduction and thumb palmar abduction on the injured side was 96.6% and 95.9% of the value on the opposite side, respectively. The average TAM of the injured fingers was 98.2% of the value of the opposite fingers. Sensation in the flaps was restored to grade S2 to S3.ConclusionVenous free thenar flaps can be alternatives for reconstructing palmar soft tissue defects in fingers.     

臭茉莉叶总黄酮提取工艺优化及月周期变化研究

目的:采用超声辅助正交试验法优化臭茉莉叶总黄酮的提取工艺,并进一步研究臭茉莉叶中总黄酮1年内每月含量变化趋势,探讨臭茉莉叶最佳采收时间。方法:以提取液中总黄酮含量为指标,选择乙醇浓度(%)、超声时间(min)、料液比、提取温度(℃)等为考察因素,采用正交试验法L9(34)确定臭茉莉叶提取液中总黄酮的最优工艺。结果:臭茉莉叶所含总黄酮最优提取工艺条件:乙醇浓度70%、超声时间60min、料液比1∶25、提取温度50℃。3月份总黄酮/药材量是0.0235mg·g-1为最高。结论:该提取工艺快捷以及操作简便,适用于臭茉莉叶总黄酮的提取。结合总黄酮月周期变化规律,可以确定1年中5月份和7月份为最佳采摘期。