Parapharangeal edema: an uncommon complication of TMJ arthroscopy

Ohnishi in 1975 first described temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthroscopy. Along with its extensive use, a range of complications has emerged. We describe a patient who experienced parapharyngeal swelling after undergoing arthroscopy. Prolonged intubation up to 1 hour postoperatively was required. The swelling resolved completely over 6 h without further intervention.     

Functional mechanism of tracheal relaxation,antiasthmatic, and toxicological studies of 6-hydroxyflavone

Previously, we described tracheal rat rings relaxation by several flavonoids, being 6-hydroxyflavone (6-HOF) the most active derivative of the series. Thus, its mechanism of action was determined in an ex vivo tracheal rat ring bioassay. The anti-asthmatic effect was assayed in in vivo OVAlbumin (OVA)-sensitized guinea pigs. Finally, the toxicological profile of 6-HOF was studied based on Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development guidelines with modifications. 6-HOF–induced relaxation appears to be related with receptor-operated calcium channel and voltage-operated calcium channel blockade as the main mechanism of action, and also through the production of relaxant second messengers NO and cGMP. Molecular docking supports that 6-HOF acts as calcium channel blocker and by activation of nitric oxide synthase. In addition, the in vivo anti-asthmatic experiments demonstrate the dose-dependent significant anti-allergic effect of 6-HOF induced by OVA, with best activity at 50 /kg. Finally, toxicological studies determined a LD50 > 2,000 mg/kg and, after 28 day of treatment with 6-HOF (50 mg/kg) by intragastric route, mice did not exhibit evidence of any significant toxicity. In conclusion, experiments showed that 6-HOF exerts significant relaxant activity through calcium channel blockade, and possibly, by NO/cGMP-system stimulation on rat trachea, which interferes with the contraction mechanism of smooth muscle cells in the airways. In addition, the flavonoid shows potential anti-asthmatic properties in an anti-allergic pathway. Furthermore, because the pharmacological and safety evidence, we propose this flavonoid as lead for the development of a novel therapeutic agent for the treatment of asthma and related respiratory diseases.     

光棒引导经鼻插管在张口困难患者中临床应用

目的:探讨光棒引导经鼻气管插管在张口困难患者中应用的可行性.方法:选择82例口腔颌面外科张口困难(张口度＜2.5 cm)患者,在快诱导麻醉下由光棒引导经鼻气管插管.记录患者麻醉诱导前后、插管过程中和插管后的SBP、DBP和HR.记录插管成功时的插管次数、插管时间及术后24 h并发症发生率.结果:82例患者中,53例(64.6％)一次性插管成功,29例(35.4％)经2～3次插管成功.插管操作时间(75.4-±26.4)s.与诱导前相比,插管时的BP和HR差异无显著性.术后随访2例有轻微咽部不适,1例主诉咽喉疼痛.结论:光棒引导经鼻气管插管对血流动力学影响轻微,口咽部损伤小,成功率高,在张口困难患者中值得推广应用.     

颈段气管肿瘤的外科处理

摘要：颈段气管肿瘤按照原发部位不同分为：原发性颈段气管肿瘤、继发性颈段气管肿瘤。其治疗是以手术为主的综合治疗。手术难度主要在于肿瘤彻底切除后的气道重建。主要的手术方式有气管袖状切除+端端吻合,气管窗壁式切除+气管重建、经纤维支气管镜肿块切除、全喉切除、人工气管等。通过分析各种术式,并结合临床实践经验 ,深入探讨上述各项术式的优缺点、技术细节及适应范围。方法结果结论