Superovulation with urinary human follicle-stimulating hormone: correlations with body mass index and body fat distribution

Our objective was to i nvestigate the relationship between body mass index (BMI), waist/hip ratio (WHR), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) dose, length of stimulation and clinical outcome in infertile women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing controlled ovarian hyper stimulation.

Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation was induced in 60 women for a total of 111 cycles (48% in PCOS patients) with urinary human FSH (u-hFSH).

A significant correlation between BMI, u-hFSH dose and duration of stimulation was found in PCOS and non-PCOS patients with WHR < 0.8. These correlations were not present in PCOS patients with WHR > 0.8. Pregnant patients received significantly less ampules ofu-hFSH.

From our data we suggest a controlled ovarian hyperstimulation protocol, for obese non-PCOS patients and obese PCOS patients with WHR < 0.8, starting with a double dose of u-FSH.     

Nursing problems in patients with toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome in a Dutch burn centre: A 30-year retrospective study

ObjectiveMultiple studies have been published on toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens-Johnsen syndrome (SJS). Nursing care is an important part of the treatment of TEN patients. Unfortunately, limited information on nursing in TEN/SJS patients has been published in the current literature. Nursing research is needed to improve the complex nursing care required for these rare patients. Therefore, the objective was to assess nursing problems in TEN patients in a burn centre setting over a 30-year period.MethodsThe data for this study were gathered retrospectively from nursing records of all patients with TEN/SJS admitted to Burn Centre Rotterdam between January 1987 and December 2016. Dutch burn centres were recently accepted as expertise centres for TEN patients. Nursing problems were classified using the classification of nursing problems of the Dutch Nursing Society.ResultsA total of 69 patients were admitted with SJS/TEN. Fifty-nine patient files were available. The most frequently reported nursing problems (>20% of the patients) were wounds, threatened or disrupted vital functions, dehydration or fluid imbalance, pain, secretion problems and fever. Furthermore, TEN-specific nursing problems were documented, including oral mucosal lesions and ocular problems. The highest number of concomitant nursing problems occurred during the period between days three and 20 after onset of the disease and varied by nursing problem.ConclusionsThe most frequently reported nursing problems involved physical functions, especially on days three to 20 after onset of the disease. With this knowledge, we can start nursing interventions early in the treatment, address problems at the first sign and inform patients and their families or relatives of these issues early in the disease process. A next step to improve nursing care for TEN patients is to acquire knowledge on the optimal interventions for nursing problems.     

First aid is associated with improved outcomes in large body surface area burns

BackgroundAnimal studies indicate treating burn injuries with running water (first aid) for 20 min up to 3 h after burn reduces healing time and scarring. We have previously demonstrated the benefits of first aid in minor burn injuries with respect to a reduction in wound depth, faster healing, and decreased skin grafting utilisation. The purpose of this cohort study was to assess the effect of first aid on clinical outcomes in large body surface area burn injuries (≥20%).MethodsData was prospectively collected for patients with ≥20% TBSA burns from 2004– 2018. Multivariate regression analysis was used to determine the association of adequate first aid with 8 outcomes – mortality, total length of stay, total body surface area (TBSA), percentage/proportion of TBSA that was full thickness [PFTI], TBSA grafted, number of re-grafting sessions, intensive care admission, and intensive care length of stay. Adequate first aid was defined as the application of 20 min of cool, running tap water up to 3 h following the burn injury.Findings390 patients were identified. Adequate first aid was received in 35.6% (139) of patients. There was a trend towards a reduction in mortality (OR 0.37; 95% CI 0.12–1.13; P = 0.08). Patients who received adequate first aid had a statistically significant 9.8% reduction in TBSA (95% CI −13.6% to −6.1%; P < 0.0001) as well as a 12% lower PTFI compared to patients who received inadequate first aid (95% CI −19% to −4%; P < 0.01). Whilst there was no significant effect of adequate first aid on the TBSA grafted (P = 0.37), adequate first aid was associated with a significantly less number of re-grafting sessions (95% CI −-0.29 to −0.08; P < 0.001).InterpretationAdequate first aid with 20 min of running water is associated with improved outcomes in large burn injuries. Significant benefits are seen in a reduction in TBSA, proportion of the burn wound that is full thickness, as well as decreased re-grafting. This has significant patient and health system benefits and adds to the body of evidence supporting 20 min of cooling in burns care.     

黄连甘乳膏在肛肠病术后应用对创面愈合的影响

为观察黄连甘乳膏在肛肠病术后应用对创面愈合的影响,将240例肛肠病术后患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,对照组采用常规换药,治疗组在常规换药基础上加用黄连甘乳膏,比较两组创面愈合时间。结果显示,治疗组创面愈合时间明显短于对照组,P〈0．05。结果表明,黄连甘乳膏对肛肠病术后创面有良好促愈合作用。     

膝骨关节炎患者体重指数与下肢力线关系的病例对照研究

目的：探讨膝骨关节炎患者体重指数与双下肢力线的关系。方法：2008年7月至2010年6月,收集因膝骨关节炎行全膝关节置换术的膝内翻患者78例,男17例,女61例;年龄41-85岁,平均68．1岁。体重指数采用普通成年人体重指数（bodymassindex,BMI）的分类标准分为3组：正常组,BMI〈24．0,男3例,女11例,14例28膝,平均年龄（69．5±4．7）岁;超重组,24．0≤BMI〈28．0,男4例,女25例,共29例58膝,平均年龄（66．4±7．9）岁;肥胖组,BMI≥28．0,男10例,女25例,共35例70膝,平均年龄（69．1±8．3）岁。采用躯体x线测量系统测量平卧位和负重位的双下肢力线角度。结果：正常组与超重组患者,平卧位及负重住下肢力线膝内翻角度差异均无统计学意义。肥胖组平卧位膝内翻角度与其他两组差异无统计学意义,负重位膝内翻角度与其他两组差异有统计学意义。体重指数与平卧位和负重位膝内翻角无明显相关性。3组负重位膝内翻角度均大于平卧位。结论：肥胖骨关节炎患者负重位时膝内翻角度增大,提示肥胖是导致下肢力线内翻角度增大的一个重要因素。     

通过骨基质表面培养板检测RANKL诱导破骨细胞骨侵蚀能力

目的探讨以骨基质表面培养板替代骨磨片鉴定破骨细胞骨侵蚀能力的应用方法。方法通过RANKL诱导破骨前体细胞RAW264. 7建立破骨细胞分化模型,运用TRAP染色检测破骨细胞分化程度,并以骨基质表面培养板替代骨磨片行骨陷窝试验检测破骨细胞骨侵蚀能力,以侵蚀面积反映骨侵蚀能力。结果不同浓度的RANKL因子可有效诱导破骨前体细胞RAW264. 7分化为成熟多核破骨细胞,呈浓度依赖性。成熟破骨细胞在骨基质表面培养板上形成不同面积的不规则侵蚀圆环,趋势与破骨细胞分化程度一致。结论使用骨基质表面培养板可有效反映破骨细胞形成及骨侵蚀能力,与TRAP染色结果一致,并且具有操作简便、结果直观、便于统计分析等优点。     

体重对腰椎后路开窗减压手术疗效的影响

目的对不同体重老年腰椎管狭窄患者行单纯腰椎后路开窗减压手术,并评价其治疗效果。方法回顾性分析1996年12月～2002年12月间145例因老年腰椎管狭窄而采用单纯腰椎后路开窗减压手术治疗患者的病例资料,结合问卷调查患者对手术的满意程度,比较不同体重患者住院期间及术后症状改善情况,评估手术疗效。结果不同体重患者术后腰腿疼痛明显缓解、日常生活质量改善,患者对手术的满意率达67.59%。而且患者的各种统计数据表明,不同体重组之间差异无显著性意义(P>0.05)。结论体重在一定程度上影响老年腰椎管狭窄患者的手术治疗结果。单纯腰椎后路开窗减压手术,可以达到较为理想的治疗效果。     

颈动脉体瘤的无术前栓塞手术切除的疗效分析：附单中心65例报告

背景与目的：颈动脉体瘤（CBT）是临床上非常罕见的疾病,目前外科手术是治疗CBT的金标准,由于该病变血供极其丰富,是否行术前栓塞目前国内外存在争议,支持术前栓塞者认为其可减少术中失血,反对者认为成本和卒中风险大于收益,本文总结我院CBT无术前栓塞的外科手术治疗经验及术后随访结果,为临床无术前栓塞切除瘤体的安全性提供数据参考。 方法：回顾性分析昆明医科大学第一附属医院血管外科自2017年1月—2020年1月间行手术治疗的65例CBT患者临床与随访资料（其中2例双侧CBT患者选择第一次手术侧的数据）。肿块大小为1.0 cm×0.5 cm×1.0 cm~8.0 cm×6.5 cm×8.5 cm。患者Shamblin分型分别为I型13例,II型33例,III型19例。 结果：65例患者均顺利完成外科手术切除,其中单纯瘤体切除51例（78.46%）,瘤体切除联合单纯颈外动脉结扎8例（12.31%）,瘤体切除联合颈内动脉、颈外动脉切除并颈内动脉重建6例（9.23%）;术中发现术野内淋巴结的患者行淋巴结摘除;术中失血量为10~1 800 mL,平均247 mL。2例双侧病变者均建议择期行对侧手术。病理检查结果,65例均为颈动脉副神经节瘤。围术期1例（1.54%）出现术后脑梗塞死亡。术后14例患者（21.54%）出现迷走神经损伤症状,表现为声音嘶哑、饮水呛咳;5例患者出现舌下神经损伤症状,表现为伸舌偏斜、吞咽困难。2例颈内动脉重建的III型患者（3.08%）术后随访过程中发现颈内动脉闭塞。 结论：CBT确诊后应首选手术治疗,无术前栓塞情况下切除肿瘤安全有效。