Hernia repair in elderly patients under unmonitored local anaesthesia is feasible

Background: There is a growing interest in the use of local anaesthesia for inguinal hernia repair. It certainly seems to be an acceptable alternative for the elderly. Supporting intravenous sedation, however, still requires monitoring, anaesthetic personnel and some preparations for the patient. Therefore we set up a feasibility study of hernia repair under local anaesthesia without intravenous sedation or monitoring in elderly patients. Method: A total of 62 patients (aged 65 years or more) with unilateral inguinal hernia received a Mesh Plug Repair. Prospectively collected data included procedure-related complications and information on pain and quality of life as measured by Short Form 36. Results: No procedure-related complications were noted. Comparing the preoperative scores, the SF-36 on day 14 (n=61) did not differ significantly. After a median follow-up of ten months (n=54), significantly higher scores were found for scales of physical and emotional role and pain (all p<0.05). Twenty-two patients reported some form of pain (40.7%). 94.4% of the patients would recommend the procedure when asked. Conclusion: The results of this study indicated that Mesh Plug Repair performed under unmonitored local anaesthesia with no intravenous sedation is a feasible alternative for elderly patients. It has advantages for the medical organization without disadvantages for the patient.     

肺癌骨转移所致腰腿麻痛的误诊原因(附1例报告并文献复习)

目的分析肺癌骨转移引起腰腿痛症状导致误诊的原因及教训。方法对1例误诊为腰椎间盘突出症、腰臀部慢性软组织损害的肺癌骨转移致腰腿痛患者的诊疗过程结合文献进行综合分析。结果肺癌骨转移所致腰腿麻痛症状是因受累椎体发生溶骨性破坏或楔形变,对应椎管位置狭窄,肿瘤侵犯骨皮质或软组织肿块压迫刺激脊髓和神经根而引起,本病误诊的主要原因是病史询问不详,查体简单、粗疏,未做针对性强的影像学检查。结论仔细询问病史,认真查体,与早期行针对性强的影像学检查相结合,可有效降低误诊率。     

改良式腹腔镜腹膜外补片植入法疝修补术

目的探讨改进式腹腔镜腹膜外补片植入法腹股沟疝修补术的可行性及临床意义.方法回顾性分析我院2002年6月～2004年10月13例腹股沟疝进行的腹腔镜下经腹腔腹膜外补片植入法联合腹膜缝合覆盖修补术的临床资料.其中腹股沟斜疝9例,直疝4例;其中复发疝1例;右侧8例,左侧4例,双侧1例.结果手术均获成功,单侧手术时间35～85 min,平均50 min,无一例中转开腹,无术后并发症,术后平均住院时间2 d,13例随访1～28个月,平均12个月,无一例复发.结论腹腔镜下经腹腔途径腹膜外补片植入法联合腹膜缝合覆盖术是一种安全、可靠、疗效显著的腹股沟疝修补方法,具有手术操作简单、创伤小、术后疼痛轻、恢复快等优点,可以代替开放手术,值得推广应用.     

微型腹腔镜治疗小儿腹股沟斜疝62例体会

目的:探讨微型腹腔镜治疗小儿腹股沟斜疝的可行性。方法:应用微型腹腔镜,采用自行设计的带线针和En-doc lose与操作钳配合,运用提插式缝合方法,高位荷包缝扎内环口周边腹膜,治疗小儿腹股沟斜疝62例。结果:62例手术均成功,手术时间10~15m in,住院2~3d。术后随诊1~28月无复发。结论:微型腹腔镜下高位荷包缝扎内环口治疗小儿腹股沟斜疝具有损伤小、恢复快、住院时间短、对侧再发率低的优点。     

Concomitant mitral valve repair and left ventricular reconstruction in a patient with chronic ischemic mitral regurgitation and inferior left ventricular aneurysm

The surgical approach to ischemic mitral regurgitation with concomitant inferior left ventricular aneurysm remains uncertain in terms of the indication for operation and the short-and long-term outcomes. We performed concomitant mitral valve repair, left ventricular reconstruction, and aortic valve replacement on a 71-year-old male with severe ischemic mitral regurgitation, inferior left ventricular aneurysm, and degenerative aortic regurgitation. Postoperative status was in New York Heart Association functional class I without mitral regurgitation 8 months after operation. We discuss, and review the procedures reported in the literature.     

Repair of large midline incisional hernias with polypropylene mesh: Comparison of three operative techniques

Polypropylene mesh is widely used for the reconstruction of incisional hernias that cannot be closed primarily. Several techniques have been advocated to implant the mesh. The objective of this study was to evaluate, retrospectively, early and late results of three different techniques, onlay, inlay, and underlay. The records of 53 consecutive patients with a large midline incisional hernia — 25 women and 28 men, mean age 60.4 (range 28–94) — were reviewed. Polypropylene mesh was implanted using the onlay technique in 13 patients, inlay in 23 patients, and underlay in 17 patients. Either the greater omentum or a polyglactin mesh was interponated between the mesh and the viscera. The records of these 53 patients were reviewed with respect to: size and cause of the hernia, pre- and postoperative mortality and morbidity, with special attention to wound complications. Patients were invited to attend the outpatient clinic at least 12 months after implantation of the mesh for physical examination of the abdominal wall. Postoperative complications occurred in 14 (26.4%) patients. The onlay technique had significantly more complications, as compared to both other techniques. Reherniation occurred in 15 (28.3%) patients. The reherniation rate of the inlay technique was significantly higher than after the underlay technique (44% vs 12%, P=0.03) and tended to be higher than the onlay technique (44% vs 23%, P=0.22). Repair of large midline incisional hernias with the use of a polypropylene mesh carries a high risk of complications and has a high reherniation rate. The underlay technique seems to be the better technique.     

胸锁乳突肌肌皮瓣在舌癌根治术后舌缺损修复中的应用

目的:总结中晚期舌癌根治性切除即时进行舌再造的经验。方法:对1988年1月至2004年12月间舌癌根治术后即刻修复采用的胸锁乳突肌皮瓣的临床资料进行分析。结果:14例皮瓣全部成活。再造舌外形大部分良好,语言和吞咽功能基本恢复。结论:以胸锁乳突肌肌皮瓣修复中晚期舌癌根治性切除后的舌缺损,可较好恢复舌的形态和功能,提高生存质量。