Isoflurane for removal of chest drains after cardiac surgery

Thirty-five patients who had undergone uncomplicated cardiac surgery were randomly allocated to receive either Entonox or isoflurane 0.25% in Entonox as inhalational analgesia for the removal of their two chest drains. The gases were presented premixed in high-pressure cylinders and were self-administered by means of a demand valve. The removal of the second drain was more painful than the first but that pain was better controlled by isoflurane 0.25% in Entonox than by Entonox alone.     

(足母)趾跖趾关节滑膜性骨软骨瘤病1例报告

患者,女,32岁,因左(足 母)趾内侧疼痛8年,加重伴(足 母)趾肿胀1个月入院。入院前曾行血尿酸、抗O、RF未见异常,ESR28mm/L。入院查体:疼痛性跛行,左(足 母)趾跖趾关节周围红肿,有压痛,第一跖趾关节活动度检查:跖屈与背伸均为30°。X线示左(足 母)趾第一跖趾关节跖内侧可见多数散在的、大小相仿的高密度钙化影(图1)。入院诊断:左(足 母)趾跖趾关节滑膜性骨软骨瘤病。完善术前各项准备后,于2001年7月24日在连续硬膜外麻醉下行左(足 母)趾跖趾关节滑膜性骨软骨瘤切除术。     

Current practice in the pre-operative assessment of patients for elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysmA survey of UK hospitals

A postal survey of 100 hospitals throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland was conducted to assess current practice in the pre-operative assessment and use of pulmonary artery catheters in patients undergoing elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. Seventy-four completed questionnaires were received. The survey revealed that 53% of respondents hold designated pre-operative assessment clinics, attended by anaesthetists in 54% and cardiologists in 26%. However, only 4% of respondents have a written protocol for stratifying patients and assessing peri-operative risk. By far the commonest investigation of choice for further cardiological assessment is transthoracic echocardiography (67%). Other investigations of choice are multiple update gated acquisition (MUGA) scan (13%), dipyridamole thallium imaging (9%), exercise ECG (6%), stress echocardiography (1%) and stress MUGA (1%). Two units (3%) never undertook further investigation. Pulmonary artery flotation catheters are used as a routine by 9% of respondents, dependent upon left ventricular ejection fraction by 65%, dependent on other factors by 7% and not used at all by 19%. The survey reveals widespread variation in pre-operative assessment of patients undergoing elective repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm.     

Art in medical education: Especially plastic surgery

The importance of art studies in the training of plastic surgeons has not been well recognized. Presently, very few medical schools offer courses on art or include it in the humanities. Because the study of art is a great experience that helps to develop the trained eye, the inclusion of art in medical education is recommended. For plastic and aesthetic surgeons, art knowledge can greatly add to the development of surgical skill. Courses in drawing, modeling, and casting are recommended along with lectures or seminars on art appreciation.Delivered as the Nojarova Lecture at the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, March 3, 1990. Also given at the Italian-American Conference of Plastic Surgeons, Venice, Italy, September 23, 1990     

Survey of spinal therapeutic procedures in the United Kingdom

The type and frequency of spinal therapeutic work being undertaken in the United Kingdom (UK) by clinicians with an interest in the surgcial treatment of disorders of the spine (primary and secondary subspecialty interest) were evaluated by means of a postal questionnaire. The willingness of respondents to take part in postgraduate spinal training was determined along with issues regarding accessibility of spinal services to non-specialist physicians in the health service in the UK. The results of 450 respondents provided insight into the types of procedures taking place, for example: primary spinal decompression was regularly carried out by 76% of surgeons, while at least 20% of respondents regularly carried out 66% of the procedures surveyed. We found that 10% of surgeons indicated that they were prepared to participate actively in postgraduate spinal surgical training.     

外科围手术期糖尿病的治疗

目的:探讨外科手术病人伴发糖尿病的治疗及围手术期处理。方法:对1998年至2000年收治的125例外科手术伴发糖尿病病例进行回顾总结。结果:93例给予补液、降糖等处理无1例死亡。其他32例未进行有效的降糖处理,死亡5例。结论:外科手术病人伴发糖尿病时,围手术期要控制血糖,可以降低手术并发症及死亡率。     

ORL-HNS training in South Africa

An out line of the scheme of training specialists in Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (ORL-HNS) in South Africa is given and the difference with Indian training discussed     

妊娠期嵌顿痔手术治疗91例临床观察

目的:探讨妊娠期嵌顿痔手术治疗的可行性和安全性。方法:采用手术方法治疗妊娠期嵌顿痔91例,观察疗效。结果全部治愈,均能及时解除痛苦,恢复排便功能。结论:手术方法治疗妊娠期嵌顿痔基本安全可靠。     

阴茎背深静脉包埋术治疗勃起功能障碍5例

目的 :评价阴茎背深静脉包埋术治疗勃起功能障碍 (ED)的疗效。　方法 :对 3例静脉性和 2例动静脉混合性ED病人施行阴茎背深静脉包埋术 ,术后随访疗效。　结果 :术后 2个月首次随访 ,3例静脉性ED病人获得满意性交 ,2例动静脉混合性ED病人基本能勃起 ,口服西地那非 5 0mg后可以完成性交。 5例术后随访 3～ 12个月(平均 7个月 )保持以上疗效。　结论 :阴茎背深静脉包埋术创伤小 ,几乎无并发症 ,是治疗静脉性ED的有效疗法