神经移植端侧缝合颈5/7神经根与上干桥接治疗产瘫

目的：探讨一种不影响残存神经自行恢复的产瘫臂丛神经修复新方法。方法：将上干损伤部位行松解,不切除神经瘤,将其近端的颈5或颈7神经根和神经瘤远端的臂丛上干的神经束膜切开窗口,取颈丛皮支或前臂外侧皮神经前成多段（一般每段长约2．0－2．5cm）,两端分别与颈5神经根和上干的神经束膜行端侧缝合,结果：8例患儿经术后1－11年（平均3年）的随访,4例的三角肌和肱二头肌骨力达4级和4^-级,4例达3例。3例后期进行了肩关节松解和旋前圆肌肌腱切断,结论：该方法既提供了可使损伤近端颈5神经根的新生纤维生长至上干的神经通道,又未阻断神经瘤内残存神经纤维的自行恢复,是治疗产瘫特别是Tassin2型的新术式。     

冠心病患者肱动脉内皮和非内皮依赖性舒张机能的变化

采用高分辨力超声法测定 6 6例冠心病患者和 33例对照者在反应性充血时和含服硝酸甘油后的肱动脉内径变化。结果显示 :冠心病组血流介导的和硝酸甘油所致的肱动脉舒张反应均明显低于对照组 (均为 P <0 .0 5 ) ;血流介导的肱动脉舒张反应与高密度脂蛋白胆固醇呈正相关 ,与肱动脉基础内径、年龄和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇呈负相关 ;而硝酸甘油所致的肱动脉舒张反应则与血流介导的肱动脉舒张反应呈正相关 ,与肱动脉基础内径呈负相关。提示冠心病患者内皮依赖性和非内皮依赖性血管舒张机能均受损     

臂丛下干的应用解剖观察

目的了解斜角肌间隙内臂丛下干与邻近组织结构及胸１神经干与第１肋的关系,为临床诊治臂丛下干卡压症提供解剖学依据。②方法在２１具４２侧成人标本上观测臂丛下干与邻近结构的位置关系。③结果在４２侧标本的斜角肌间隙内,有３３侧在前斜角肌的后内侧存在孤立的肌束,臂丛下干分别从其前下方（２３侧）或后上方（１０侧）通过;组成臂丛下干的胸１神经干在斜越第１肋前内侧面时部分穿行于骨纤维管内。④结论该肌束的压迫或拱抬均可成为臂丛下干受压的因素之一;组成臂丛下干的胸１神经干在越过第１肋时易受压迫。     

Comparison of transarterial and multiple nerve stimulation techniques for axillary block using a high dose of mepivacaine with adrenaline

BACKGROUND: High-dose transarterial (TA) technique results in high effectiveness of the axillary block. The technique is fast and simple, but does not produce a satisfactory success rate when using the manufacturer's recommended dose of mepivacaine. The multiple nerve stimulation (MNS) technique requires more time and experience. This double-blind study compared effectiveness, safety and the time used to obtain an effective analgesia in 101 patients, having an axillary block by either TA or MNS techniques. METHODS: Mepivacaine with adrenaline (MEPA), 850 mg, was used for the initial block. Five millilitres of 1% solution was injected subcutaneously. In the TA group, 20 mL of 2% solution was injected deep to, and 20 mL superficial to the axillary artery. In the MNS group, four terminal motor nerves were electrolocated in the axilla, and injected with 10 mL each. Analgesia was assessed every 10 min and, when needed, supplemented after 30 min. The block was effective when analgesia was present in all sensory nerve areas distal to the elbow. RESULTS: The MNS group required median 11 min for block performance compared with 8 min for the TA group (P < 0.001). Latency of the initial block was shorter and the frequency of supplemental analgesia lower in the MNS group (median 10 min and 6%) than in the TA group (30 min and 36%, respectively), P < 0.001. All incomplete blocks were successfully supplemented. However, the total time to obtain an effective block was shorter in the MNS group (23 min) than in the TA group (37 min), P < 0.001. Two patients in each group had signs and symptoms of systemic toxicity, the most serious being atrial fibrillation and temporary loss of consciousness in a cardiovascularly medicated patient. The local adverse effects (intravascular injections and haematomas) were fewer in the MNS group, P < 0.001. CONCLUSION: The MNS technique of axillary block by four injections of 10 mL of 2% MEPA produces faster and more extensive block than the TA technique by two injections of 20 mL. Therefore, the MNS technique requires fewer supplementary blocks and results in faster patient readiness for surgery. However, high doses of MEPA may result in dangerous systemic toxic reactions.     

Vascular ultrasound in obstetrics

The usefulness of the vascular ultrasound in the field of obstetrics is now well recognized. Intima-media thickness (IMT) and elastic property of the common carotid artery are affected by pregnancy and vary with complications. Flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) of the brachial artery reflects the vascular endothelial function and is reported to be useful in the management of complicated pregnancy, especially pre-eclampsia. For the screening of deep vein thrombosis of the lower extremities in the perinatal period, compression ultrasonography (CUS) is useful.     

The phrenic nerve transfer in the treatment of a septuagenarian with brachial plexus avulsion injury: a case report

Phrenic nerve transfer has been a well-established procedure for restoring elbow flexion function in patients with brachial plexus avulsion injury. Concerning about probably detrimental respiratory effects brought by the operation, however, stirred up quite a bit of controversy. We present a case report of the successful application of phrenic nerve as donor to reinnervate the biceps in a septuagenarian with brachial plexus avulsion injury, not accompanied with significant clinical respiratory problem.     

Restoration and protection of brachial plexus injury： hot topics in the last decade

Brachial plexus injury is frequently induced by injuries, accidents or birth trauma. Upper limb function may be partially or totally lost after injury, or left permanently disabled. With the de- velopment of various medical technologies, different types of interventions are used, but their effectiveness is wide ranging. Many repair methods have phasic characteristics, i.e., repairs are done in different phases. This study explored research progress and hot topic methods for pro- tection after brachial plexus injury, by analyzing 1,797 articles concerning the repair of brachial plexus injuries, published between 2004 and 2013 and indexed by the Science Citation Index database. Results revealed that there are many methods used to repair brachial plexus injury, and their effects are varied. Intervention methods include nerve transfer surgery, electrical stimula- tion, cell transplantation, neurotrophic factor therapy and drug treatment. Therapeutic methods in this field change according to the hot topic of research.     

正常臂丛神经的磁共振扫描技术的探讨

目的:探讨磁共振技术(MRI)对正常臂丛神经的扫描方案,观察各序列上对应的不同影像学表现。方法:选择2018年9月~2019年9月于本院行MRI扫描的20例健康志愿者MRI扫描资料予以分析,并利用专业统计学软件作出统计。结果:针对臂丛节后神经同层的情况,T₁WI、T₂WI、薄层无间距STIR以及3D-Fiesta-c的呈现率依次为30.0%、20.0%、45.0%与100.0%。在呈现清晰度上,STIR及3D-Fiesta-c两者更占据优势。结论:为全面优化臂丛神经的扫描呈现效果,建议对不同扫描序列相整合后使用。