Symptomatic and Clinical Improvement in Morbidly Obese Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

Background: Patients who suffer with gastroesophageal reflux Disease (GERD) endure a worsening of symptoms as their weight increases. When medical treatment of this condition in the morbidly obese patients fails, surgical intervention may be indicated. Choosing a procedure which not only helps achieve weight control but which also relieves symptoms and complications of GERD is the goal. We present a review of patients who have undergone Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGBP) and related procedures for this disease. Methods: One hundred eighty-eight patients undergoing surgery for morbid obesity and for GERD in 1992-1996 were contacted by mail or phone. All of these patients had undergone preoperative esophagogastroduodenoscopy to grade the severity of their disease. Their preoperative symptoms were compared to those experienced postoperatively. Results: One hundred thirty patients underwent a RYGBP with modified Hill fundopexy, 22 patients underwent a distal gastrectomy with modified Hill fundopexy, 8 patients underwent distal gastrectomy alone and 28 patients underwent RYGBP alone. There have been no deaths. There were nine surgical complications, eight early and one at 2.5 years postoperation. Follow-up is 4-48 months. The average BMI dropped from 43 to 30.2 kg/m². Whereas all patients were on some form of medical therapy before surgery, only 14 reported the need for medication postoperatively. Conclusions: Surgical intervention for weight control and treatment of GERD has been highly successful in our experience both with respect to weight control and to the reduction of reflux symptoms. Depending upon endoscopic and operative findings a RYGBP with or without an antireflux procedure can provide dramatic improvement. Gastrectomy with antireflux modifications is appropriate in selected cases.     

Chondrocyte-seeded hydroxyapatite for repair of large articular cartilage defects. A pilot study in the goat

The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential for restoration of a large cartilage defect in the goat knee with hydroxyapatite (HA) loaded with chondrocytes. Isolated chondrocytes were suspended in fibrin glue, seeded on top of the HA, and then the composite graft was implanted in the defect. After transplantation, cell behaviour, newly synthesised matrix and the HA–glue interface were assessed histologically after 2, 4, 12, 26 and 52 weeks. Special attention was paid to the incorporation process of HA in the subchondral bone and interactions between this biomaterial and the fibrin-glue–chondrocyte suspension.

Chondrocytes in the glue proved to survive the transplantation procedure and produced new metachromatically stained matrix two weeks after implantation. The glue–cell suspension had penetrated the superficial porous structure of the HA. Four weeks after surgery, islands of hyaline-like cartilage were observed at the HA–glue interface. A layer of fibrous tissue was formed surrounding the HA graft, resulting in a relatively instable fixation of the HA in the defect. This instability of the graft in the defect, possibly together with early weight bearing, resulted in a gradual loss of the newly formed hyaline cartilage-like repair tissue. Progressive resorption of the HA occurred without any sign of active bone remodelling from the host site. One year after surgery part of the defect which extended down to the cancellous bone had been predominantly restored with newly formed lamellar bone. Only small HA remnants were still present at the bottom of the original defect. Resurfacing of the joint had occurred with fibrocartilaginous repair tissue.

The absence of adequate fixation capacity of the HA near the joint space resulted in a relative instability of the graft with progressive resorption. Therefore, HA is not a suitable biomaterial to facilitate the repair of large articular cartilage defects.     

Ileocutaneous fistula formation following laparoscopic polypropylene mesh hernia repair

A rare case of enterocutaneous fistula caused by chronic erosion of polypropylene mesh after laparoscopic repair of a recurrent inguinal hernia is described. Successful treatment was achieved by fistulectomy, total resection of the implanted mesh, and small-bowel segmental resection. The patient recovered well postoperatively, and at follow-up 18 months later, the herniorrhaphy has remained intact. This complication needs to be added to the differential diagnosis in patients who present inflammation, abscess formation, or cutaneous fistula following laparoscopic hernia repair. Received: 7 October 1996/Accepted: 14 October 1996     

颈阔肌肌皮瓣修复口腔癌术后组织缺损

目的探讨颈阔肌肌皮瓣修复口腔癌术后组织缺损的方法及可行性。方法2003年3月~2004年6月,应用颈阔肌肌皮瓣修复舌、口底、颊、咽侧壁及软腭缺损15例。其中男12例,女3例,年龄41~77岁。颊癌11例,舌癌1例,口底癌2例,咽侧壁及软腭癌1例。均行病变及颈淋巴根治性切除,缺损范围3.0 cm×3.5 cm~7.0 cm×4.0 cm,应用颈阔肌皮瓣修复软组织缺损,皮瓣范围7.0 cm×3.5 cm~12.0 cm×4.0 cm。结果术后15例皮瓣均成活,肌皮瓣色泽与皮肤相似,外形无异常,张口不受限。术后10~15 d出现颊部皮瘘8例,术后4周二期断蒂修补后完全愈合。随访6~12个月,无舌运动受限等并发症,肿瘤无复发,患者对术后形态及功能均较满意。结论颈阔肌肌皮瓣血运丰富,抗感染力较强,成活率高,是修复口腔组织缺损行之有效的方法,手术方法简便,值得推广。     

Surgeon perspectives on options for ventral abdominal wall hernia repair: results of a postal questionnaire

Background: Ventral abdominal wall hernias are a common cause of morbidity and mortality. Opinion varies as to appropriate management. A recent consensus meeting on incisional hernia identified the need to standardise repair. On this background, a survey of current practice was performed. Method: A questionnaire was sent to 101 practicing general surgeons within the West of Scotland. Incisional, epigastric and para-umbilical defects were subdivided into defect size <2, 2–5 and >5 cm. The surgeons were asked to indicate the most appropriate repair (suture, mayo or mesh) for each. The influence of reducibility on the decision to repair was also assessed. Results: Sixty-one of 101 questionnaires were returned valid giving a response rate of 60%. Suture repair was significantly more likely to be used in all defects <2 cm (P<0.001). Mesh repair was significantly more likely to be recommended in all defects >5 cm (P<0.001). Of defects >5-cm, mesh was recommended for 90% of incisional hernia compared with 81% of epigastric and 76% of para-umbilical hernia (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in choice of repair for defect size 2–5 cm with opinion divided between suture and mesh. Irreducibility increased the likelihood of recommendation for repair. Conclusion: This survey shows a lack of consensus on the appropriate repair of ventral abdominal wall hernia amonge practicing consultant general surgeons. This reflects the contrasting views within the current literature.     

改良Millard法修复单侧重度完全性唇裂

目的：探讨一种修复重度完全性单侧唇裂的方法。方法：应用改良Mi11ard法与裂隙缘粘膜瓣联合应用修复单侧重度完全性唇裂，笔者自2000年始应用此法对单侧完全性重度唇裂的鼻槛修复及口、鼻瘘口封闭、鼻堤重建效果满意。21例患者创口均Ⅰ期愈合。所有病例经术后复查效果满意。结果：该组病例在唇裂修复的同期行口、鼻瘘口之完善封闭。结论：此方法适用于单侧重度完全性唇裂且齿槽骨裂隙较宽大者。     

Extraperitoneal endometriosis: a diagnosis to be considered

Summary BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a relatively common pathology in women of childbearing age and of low parity but rarely shows extraperitoneal involvement. The main aim of this paper is to raise the attention of specialists to the necessity of carrying out penetrating diagnosis of nonspecific extraperitoneal masses occurring in women of reproductive age. METHODS: We performed a retrospective review of six patients diagnosed with extraperitoneal endometriosis who were treated at the Vega Baja University Hospital (Spain) during the last 5 years. RESULTS: Surgical treatment had positive results in five patients. The preoperative diagnosis was correctly made in only two patients. The accurate aetiology of endometriosis remains unknown and diagnosis is based on clinical and cytopathological findings. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical treatment of extraperitoneal endometriosis is recommended. However, postoperative follow-up is obligatory and hormonal suppressive therapy may be necessary. Medical treatment with gestagens, Danazol, or agonists of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone are ineffective in endometriomas which are bigger than 2 cm.      

中国仓鼠肺成纤维细胞和HeLa细胞DNA氧化损伤的自身修复能力与比较

目的:研究不同氧化相关因素对中国仓鼠肺成纤维细胞(CHL)和HeLa细胞DNA损伤的自身修复情况.方法:将CHL细胞和HeLa细胞用不同氧化相关因素处理一定时间[CHL细胞:过氧化氢(H2O2)25 min,重铬酸钾(K2Cr2O7)105 min,阿霉素(Dox)75 min;HeLa细胞:H2O2 25 min,K2Cr2O7 105 min],随后立即去毒培养0、0.5、1、2、3 h,以碱性单细胞凝胶电泳技术检测DNA链断裂情况.结果:①CHL细胞经H2O2、K2Cr2O7、Dox作用后引起DNA链断裂,去毒培养1 h链断裂修复明显(P<0.01);去毒培养2～3 h,前两毒剂的损伤组完全修复,而Dox组链断裂仍高于未损伤组;②HeLa细胞经H2O2、K2Cr2O7作用后引起DNA链断裂,去毒培养0.5 h链断裂明显修复(P<0.01),去毒培养1 h则完全修复;③CHL细胞和HeLa细胞损伤后修复的拖尾率与修复时间的回归系数显著不同(P<0.05).结论:两种细胞在氧化性DNA损伤后均迅速启动自身修复,但HeLa细胞比CHL细胞有更快的修复能力;同时这两种细胞由Dox所致损伤修复能力均较H2O2、K2Cr2O7所致的差.     

DNA双链断裂残留损伤与癌细胞辐射敏感性研究

目的 了解不同组织来源癌细胞株和人体肿瘤组织原代细胞的DNA双链断裂损伤修复的个体差异性,探寻预测癌细胞辐射敏感性的生物指标。方法 ⁶⁰Co γ射线照射诱发DNA损伤,脉冲电场凝胶电泳检测DNA双链断裂损伤修复,细胞克隆形成能力法检测细胞辐射敏感性。结果 8个不同组织来源癌细胞株的辐射敏感性有较大的差异(D₀为0.65~2.15 Gy),不同细胞株20 Gy γ射线照射诱发产生的DNA双链断裂原初损伤有一定的差别,但与细胞辐射抗性无相关性。辐射敏感细胞SX-10的DNA双链断裂修复缺陷发生在早期快速修复相,而A2780细胞的修复缺陷是发生在晚期慢速修复相。20 Gy照射修复2 h后DNA双链断裂残留量与细胞辐射敏感性指标D₀或SF₂值有显著的相关性。不同个体患者脑肿瘤组织原代细胞之间,辐射诱发DNA双链断裂的修复反应存在明显差异,修复2 h后残留损伤的个体差异性分布类似于癌细胞株。结论 DNA双链断裂残留损伤与癌细胞辐射抗性有显著相关性,可作生物指标预测肿瘤组织细胞对放射治疗的反应性。