葛根通络饮治疗糖尿病脑梗死36例临床观察

目的:观察中药葛根通络饮治疗糖尿病性脑梗死的临床疗效.方法:将72例糖尿病脑梗死患者随机分为治疗组36例,对照组36例,对照组采用常规治疗,治疗组在常规治疗基础上加服葛根通络饮,于治疗前后观察临床疗效,并检测血糖、血脂和血液流变学参数.结果:治疗组总有效率94.44%,对照组为72.22%,差异有显著性(P＜0.05);治疗组显效率63.89%,明显高于对照组(36.11%,P＜0.05).治疗组神经功能缺损有明显改善(P＜0.01),血糖、血脂和血液流变学参数均有明显改善(P<0.05或P<0.01).结论:葛根通络饮与常规治疗合用对糖尿病脑梗死有显著疗效.     

滋阴补阳益气活血方治疗慢性乙型肝炎贫血评析

目的:观察滋阴补阳益气活血方治疗慢性乙型肝炎贫血的疗效.方法:用滋阴补阳益气活血中药组方,结合冲服紫河车、五谷虫等中药散剂治疗70例,设常规西药治疗组作对照35例,观察其肝功能及血象变化情况.结果:治疗组总有效率为91.43%,对照组总有效率为80%,两组治疗结果比较P＜0.01,明显优于对照组.结论:滋阴补阳益气活血方是治疗慢性乙型肝炎贫血的有效方法之一.     

放射治疗肺癌脊椎转移的临床研究

为探讨肺癌脊柱转移放射治疗的时间剂量分割方法及其疗效,将肺癌脊柱转移64例患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,治疗组每次3Gy,每周5次,共30Gy;对照组每次2Gy,每周5次,共50Gy;两组均使用6mVX线照射.分别比较疼痛缓解率、止痛起效时间、及脊髓压迫缓解率.结果显示治疗组和对照组的疼痛缓解率分别为87.5%和81.3%,无显著性差异(P＞0.05);平均止痛起效时间分别为8±2.2天和15±3.2天,差异性显著(P＜0.01);脊髓压迫缓解率分别为85.0%和81.8%,无显著性差异(P＞0.05).结果表明放射治疗肺癌脊柱转移疗效好,起效快,建议使用30Gy/10f/2W的时间剂量分割模式.     

Necrotizing meningoencephalitis mimicking cerebellopontine angle tumor as late complication following cochlear implantation

Abstract

We describe for the first time localized necrotizing meningoencephalitis as the cause of functional hearing loss, facial nerve palsy, and vertigo after cochlear implant (CI) surgery. Magnet resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography scans before CI surgery and after 3 years showed no abnormalities, especially no evidence of a tumor in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA). Due to recurrent facial nerve palsy the CI was explanted after 5 years in order to be able to visualize the CPA without artifacts caused by the CI in MRI scans. The MRI scans now showed a tumor in the CPA. Following removal of the tumor, histopathological and immunohistochemical examination revealed a necrotizing meningoencephalitis, with the CI electrode as the focus.     

The Great Ormond Street Hospital paediatric cochlear implant programme 1992–2004 A review of surgical complications

Abstract

The authors present a review of surgical complications following cochlear implantation at Great Ormond Street Hospital, since inception of the programme in 1992 until June 2004. Complications are defined as major (resulting in re-operation, explantation, re-implantation or which resulted in permanent serious morbidity or mortality) or minor (where the implant was not threatened). A comparison of surgical complication rates is made both with an earlier study in the same institution and also with other cochlear implantation centres worldwide. The decrease in surgical complication rates is discussed along with the difficulties inherent in cochlear implantation in the paediatric population with coexisting medical complaints. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Unexpected exit of a cochlear implant electrode through the wall of the basal turn of the cochlea — a report on two patients

Abstract

We describe the unusual complication of the cochlear implant electrode eroding through the lateral bony wall of the cochlear basal turn in 2 different patients. This complication, occurring during life, has not been previously described in the literature. Radiological investigations were vital in making this diagnosis. We also discuss the likely pathophysiology behind this complication. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

微创入路人工耳蜗植入术＊

目的探讨微创入路人工耳蜗植入术的手术方式及其效果。方法回顾分析197例植入MedEl Combi 40+?、Pulsar?或Sonata?的病例，统计术后皮肤切口长度，手术历时及术后并发症的发生率。结果术后皮肤切口长度平均为3.0±0.3 cm，手术时长平均为103.4±22.4分钟，在平均26.5个月的随访期内，无手术相关并发症发生。结论微创入路人工耳蜗植入术在不增加手术难度的同时有助于降低手术相关并发症的发生率，提高患者及家属的认同度。     

How safe is percutaneous ethanol injection for treatment of thyroid nodule? report of a case of severe toxic necrosis of the larynx and adjacent skin

Objective—Since 1990, percutaneous ethanol injection therapy (PEIT) has been clinically applied as a treatment for autonomous functioning nodules of the thyroid as well as for cystic lesions. Some additional indications are currently under consideration, e.g. inoperable advanced cancer of the thyroid. Since its inception, PEIT has generally been regarded as an effective, low-risk, inexpensive procedure which can be performed on an ambulatory basis.

Material and Methods—We report the first case of severe ethyl toxic necrosis of the larynx combined with necrotic dermatitis in a patient treated with PEIT by a radiologist.

Results—The patient was admitted to hospital, where the necrosis and dermatitis were treated conservatively. A cyst which developed in the right false vocal fold was removed by microsurgery 10 months later. Voice was restored almost to normal but a significant reduction in nodular volume was not seen, probably due to the inexperience of the operator.

Conclusion—PEIT for functional thyroid gland autonomy is an inexpensive method of treating hyperthyroidism with focal autonomy on an ambulatory basis if surgical intervention and radioiodine therapy are not feasible either for medical reasons or because of refusal by the patient. Severe complications must be taken into consideration and discussed with the patient. To avoid complications, substantial experience and a precise ultrasound-guided injection are required. In the case of complications the opinion of a specialist should be sought at an early stage.     

Finding the Most Favorable Timing for Cholecystectomy after Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Tube Placement: An Analysis of Institutional and National Data

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Atypical respiratory complications of dengue fever

In last decade, dengue has emerged as one of the most important vector born disease. With increasing cases, uncommon presentations and complications are now commonly recognized. Here, we report two cases of rare pattern of respiratory involvement in dengue: acute respiratory distress syndrome and bronchiolitis with respiratory failure.