Herpes zoster ophthalmicus and the orbital apex syndrome

Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) commonly causes isolated ophthalmoplegic syndromes. Visual loss caused by optic neuritis secondary to HZO can be reversible or irreversible. HZO rarely presents as an orbital apex syndrome, when an association with meningo-encephalitis has been reported. We report a case of orbital apex syndrome secondary to HZO treated with systemic steroids and acyclovir. Our patient suffered no systemic complications and displayed a rapid resolution of optic neuropathy. We discuss this case in the light of previous reports and explore the possible pathogenic mechanisms involved.     

定量组织速度成像对右室起搏患者左室收缩运动的研究

目的　应用定量组织速度成像 (QTVI)评价右室心尖起搏 (RVAP)VVI型对左心收缩功能的影响。方法　应用GEVivid 7彩色多普勒超声显像仪对 2 0例RVAP患者和 2 0例正常人的心尖四腔切面的室间隔和左室外侧壁速度和位移曲线进行观察 ,测量心电图Q波分别至室间隔和左室外侧壁收缩期峰速度的时间 ,并除以R R间期进行校正。结果　QTVI显示右室起搏器置入者的室间隔与左室外侧壁速度曲线的收缩期S波非同步出现。Q波至室间隔收缩期峰速度的时间短于Q波至左室外侧壁收缩期峰速度的时间 ,两者分别为 ( 0 .12± 0 .0 2 )s和 ( 0 .14± 0 .0 2 )s,P <0 .0 5。结论　右室起搏后早期的左室整体收缩功能虽未见明显下降 ,但QTVI可以发现室间隔与左室壁收缩明显的不协调 ,可作为早期分析左室收缩运动的定量方法。     

右室心内膜流入道永久性起搏电极植入的体会

目的 :探讨右室心内膜永久性起搏电极植入术中 ,心尖部起搏与流入道起搏二者在术中起搏参数比较 ,以及流入道起搏电极植入方法。方法 :选择本院行永久性心脏起搏器安置术的 67例患者为研究对象 ,在右室心尖部起搏电极不易固定或测试起搏参数不理想时 ,改为右室流入道起搏 (12例 )。结果 :①右室心尖部及流入道两种位置起搏阈值、R波振幅、心肌阻抗比较无显著性差异 ;②术后随访 2～ 14个月两组病例均未发生电极脱位、感知异常、膈肌收缩。结论 :①右室流入道起搏与心尖部起搏一样是电极植入的有效部位 ;②右室流入道起搏与心尖部起搏一样心室电极植入技术简单易行     

尖头梅花髓内针与带锁髓内针治疗胫腓骨骨折比较

目的　比较改良的尖头梅花针与带锁髓内针治疗胫腓骨干骨折的临床综合疗效 ,正确选取内固定物。方法　分别用改良的尖头梅花针与带锁髓内钉内固定治疗胫腓骨干骨折 74例 ,比较两组的综合疗效。结果　改良梅花针组 48例 ,轻度外旋畸形 2例 ,无骨不愈合 ,平均骨折愈合时间 3.5个月 ,平均手术时间 40 mim ,住院费用 30 0 0元 (人民币 ) ,优良率93.75 % ;带锁髓内钉组 2 1例 ,发生骨延期愈合 2例 ,平均骨折愈合时间 5个月 ,平均手术时间 6 0 mim ,住院费用 5 5 0 0元(人民币 ) ,优良率 95 .2 4%。除胫骨远端下 1/ 3或严重的粉碎性骨折外 ,两组疗效无明显差异 (P >0 .0 5 )。结论　改良尖梅花针内固定操作简单、价格低廉、疗效确切 ,仍有较高的临床使用价值 ;带锁髓内钉能满足胫骨各种类型的骨折 ,扩大了髓内固定的适应症 ,随着成本的降低 ,已逐渐成为治疗胫腓骨骨折髓内固定的方向。     

Intracranial Extension of Acquired Aural Cholesteatoma

Objective Cholesteatoma of the petrous bone extending into the intracranial region is an unusual occurrence. Most cases have been attributed to secondary extension of a primary epidermal blastomatous malformation of the temporal bone into the middle or posterior fossae. Within the past two and a half decades, intracranial extension of acquired aural cholesteatoma has been recognized as a likely alternative to this mechanism. Recent literature has rejoined this observation by considering both primary and secondary cholesteatoma of the petrous bone as a single group, petrosal cholesteatoma. The present study is presented to analyze the clinical presentation, imaging findings, and surgical treatment of six patients with acquired aural cholesteatoma extending into the intracranial region. Findings in this study are compared with the extant literature on congenital and acquired cholesteatoma of the petrous bone. This study proposes that petrosal cholesteatoma is a valid anatomical construct; however, the pathogenesis of petrosal cholesteatoma is still important in understanding the clinical presentation and management of cholesteatoma that extends beyond the usual confines of the middle ear and mastoid. Study Design Retrospective case review conducted at a tertiary referral center. Methods From 1985 to 1999, 477 patients were surgically treated for acquired aural cholesteatoma. Patients with intracranial extension of cholesteatoma were studied. Clinical presentation, imaging studies, operative findings, surgical treatment, and postoperative results were evaluated. Results Six cases in a series of 477 patients with acquired aural cholesteatoma had intracranial extension of disease. In this series, the most frequent pathway for intracranial extension was supralabyrinthine through the supratubal recess into the middle cranial fossa. A less frequent pathway was via the retrofacial air cells into the posterior cranial fossa. Surgical access for removal of intracranial cholesteatoma was accomplished through several approaches including translabyrinthine, transcochlear, retrolabyrinthine, and middle cranial fossa. In two patients who had reoperation for possible residual disease, one was free of residual disease and one was found to have residual cholesteatoma in the region of the horizontal facial nerve. Conclusion Acquired aural cholesteatoma can extend into either the middle or posterior cranial fossae. In this study, cholesteatoma extended into the middle fossa through the supratubal recess along the labyrinthine facial nerve and into or above the internal auditory canal. A less frequent path is through the retrofacial air cells into the posterior fossa. Intracranial acquired cholesteatoma is generally small and presents with complaints related to underlying otitis media rather than the neurological deficits that are often associated with primary petrous bone cholesteatoma. While computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are both required to differentiate congenital petrous cholesteatoma from other lesions of the petrous bone, computed tomography of the temporal bone is usually sufficient to diagnosis and define intracranial extension of acquired aural cholesteatoma. These lesions can be completely excised rather than exteriorized.     

Accuracy analysis of computer-assisted surgery for femoral trochanteric fracture using a fluoroscopic navigation system: Stryker ADAPT®system

PurposeADAPT is a fluoroscopic computer-assisted surgery system which intraoperatively shows the distance from the tip of the screw to the surface of the femoral head, tip-to-head-surface distance (TSD), and the tip-apex distance (TAD) advocated by Baumgaertner et al. The study evaluated the accuracy of ADAPT.Patients and methodsA total of 55 patients operated with ADAPT between August 2016 and March 2017 were included as subjects. TSD and TAD were measured postoperatively using computed tomography (CT) and X-rays. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was checked in advance. The error was defined as the difference between postoperative and intraoperative measurement values of ADAPT. Summary statistics, root mean square errors (RMSEs), and correlations were evaluated.ResultsICC was 0.94 [95% CI: 0.90–0.96] in TSD and 0.99 [95% CI: 0.98–0.99] in TAD. The error was −0.35 mm (−1.83 mm to 1.12 mm) in TSD and +0.63 mm (−5.65 mm to 4.59 mm) in TAD. RMSE was 0.63 mm in TSD and 1.53 mm in TAD. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was 0.79 [95% CI: 0.66–0.87] in TSD and 0.83 [95% CI: 0.72–0.89] in TAD. There were no adverse events with ADAPT use.ConclusionADAPT is highly accurate and useful in guiding surgeons in properly positioning the screws.     

Concurrent hyphema and orbital apex syndrome following herpes zoster ophthalmicus in a middle aged lady

IntroductionHyphema and orbital apex syndrome occurring concurrently in a patient with herpes zoster ophthalmicus have not been reported previously. We present a case with these unique findings and discuss the pathogenesis of these conditions and their management.Presentation of caseA 59-year-old Malay lady with underlying diabetes mellitus presented with manifestations of zoster ophthalmicus in the left eye. Two weeks later, she developed total hyphema, and complete ophthalmoplegia suggestive of orbital apex syndrome. She was treated with combination of intravenous acyclovir and oral corticosteroids, and regained full recovery of ocular motility. Total hyphema persisted, and she required surgical intervention.DiscussionHyphema is postulated to occur due to an immune vasculitis affecting the iris vessels. Orbital apex syndrome is probably due to an occlusive vasculitis affecting the vasculature of the extraocular muscles and optic nerve, resulting from a direct invasion by varicella zoster virus or infiltration of perivascular inflammatory cells. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the brain is essential to exclude possibility of local causes at the orbital apex area.ConclusionHerpes zoster ophthalmicus is an uncommon ocular presentation. Managing two concurrent complications; persistent total hyphema and orbital apex syndrome is a challenging clinical situation. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to prevent potential blinding situation.