A Very Long-term Longitudinal Study on the Evolution and Clinical Outcomes of Persistent Iatrogenic Atrial Septal Defect After Cryoballoon Ablation

Background

Persistent iatrogenic atrial septal defect (iASD) is a common but poorly characterized complication after cryoballoon (CB) pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) procedures. We therefore investigate its prevalence, evolution, risk factors, and clinical outcomes in a prospective longitudinal study.

Therapeutic effects of topical 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment in children with refractory vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Middle East

ObjectiveThe purpose of this paper is to review the efficacy and safety profile in children treated with topical 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment for vernal keratoconjunctivitis in Middle East and to propose a treatment posology. According to recent studies, a complex non-IgE dependent mechanism plays a relevant role in the pathogenesis of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Numerous cells and mediators have been found in the serum, conjunctiva and tears of patients with Vernal keratoconjunctivitis.DesignThis case series included 10 patients from a single centre, pediatric department of a tertiary hospital with active symptomatic vernal keratoconjunctivitis. All the patients had proliferative lesions and corneal involvement despite conventional medications, including topical steroids. All other medications, systemic and topical: steroids, antihistamines and cyclosporine, were unsuccessful. Patients were treated with topical 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment twice daily for 8 weeks and then once a day for the next two month followed by thrice a week for two months. The changes in symptoms and signs after treatment were evaluated, also the development of possible complications was assessed.ResultsThe results showed a significant reduction in signs and symptoms after 4 weeks of the treatment. Clinical resolution of giant papillae and corneal lesions were seen within eight weeks and no additional drug was required during that period, except tear substitutes. Treatment was continued for period of two months and then slowly reduced.ConclusionThe use of 0.03% Tacrolimus ointment is safe and effective in children refractory to conventional treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis even in high temperature climate as Middle East. Due to the effectiveness of the treatment, the dosage used may be proposed for conventional use.     

星状神经节阻滞复合药物治疗偏头痛240例

目的　探讨星状神经节阻滞 (stellate ganglion block,SGB)加服药物对偏头痛的治疗作用。方法　 2 4 0例偏头痛患者按就诊顺序分为观察组与对照组 ,观察组接受 SGB治疗的同时 ,口服尼莫地平等药物。结果　观察组有效率达89.2 % ,高于对照组 (P<0 .0 5 ) ,其中治疗后完全无痛的病例 5 1.7% ,高于对照组 (P<0 .0 1) ,观察发现病程对于 SGB治疗偏头痛疗效影响较大 (P<0 .0 5 )。结论　 SGB加服药物治疗偏头痛具有操作简单 ,起效快 ,疗效确切 ,副作用少等优点 ,值得临床推广应用。     

臂丛神经阻滞麻醉进针点选择体会

目的总结锁骨下血管旁间隙臂丛神经阻滞麻醉的体会及效果。方法分析1997年以来行锁骨下血管旁间隙臂丛神经阻滞麻醉100例患者的临床资料。结果无1例出现并发症,麻醉效果佳。结论此法切实可取。     

Extended axillary block (E. A. B.)

Key words  axillary - block     

Nasal congestion as a side effect of cromolyn sodium

Cromolyn sodium, a recently introduced antiasthmatic medication, is known occasionally to produce maculopapular and urticarial rashes, and increased bronchospasm. A patient is reported with a previously unpublished side effect of this medication, i.e., severe nasal congestion.     

mPEG表面修饰的PLGA嵌段共聚物的血液相容性评价

本实验室设计合成了三种不同LA／GA比例的mPEG修饰PLGA（PELGA，含15％mPEG），为了评价它们的血液相容性，我们以硅化玻璃试管为阴性对照，未硅化的试管为阳性对照，参照国际标准（ISO10993）和《中华人民共和国国家标准GB／T16886医疗器械生物学评价》方法进行了体外评价实验。试验包括溶血率实验，血小板黏附实验，动态凝血时间实验，凝血时间实验，血浆复钙时间实验和凝血酶原时间实验等综合评价指标。结果表明，合成材料具有优良的血液相容性，材料制成的纳米粒有望应用于静脉注射。     

星状神经节阻滞对家兔呼吸循环功能影响的初步观察

目的 :观察星状神经节阻滞对家兔呼吸循环功能的影响。方法 :选择健康成年家兔 5只 ,麻醉后暴露右侧星状神经节 ,用 1%利多卡因 1ml作局部浸润麻醉。观察阻滞前后呼吸频率、潮气量、动脉压、心率等的变化。结果 :与阻滞前相比 ,右侧星状神经节阻滞后呼吸频率及潮气量变化不显著 ;动脉压在阻滞后略有下降 ,但与阻滞前相比无显著差异 (P >0 .0 5 ) ;心率由阻滞前 141.8± 9.1次 /分下降到阻滞后 2min、5min、10min时的 12 9.8± 7.3次 /分、12 2 .4± 7.0次 /分、12 4.3± 7.4次 /分 ,且差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。结论 :右侧星状神经节阻滞对呼吸功能影响不明显 ,但对循环功能有一定的影响。     

高位复杂性肛瘘的治疗进展

阐述了在治疗高位复杂性肛瘘方面的新方法和技术，介绍了改良的挂线术、保留括约肌的术式和封堵注入术的治疗方法和效果。改良的挂线引流术式仍是治疗高位复杂性肛瘘的主要方法；新近出现的保留括约肌的手术方法为减少肛门功能失禁、彻底治疗高位复杂性肛瘘提供了可能；封堵填充术因其操作简单、较好的治愈率等特点正成为非手术治疗的主要方法。