Impact of Transcatheter Occlusion of a Patent Ductus Arteriosus on Atrial Septal Defect Diameter in Children

Background. A persistent patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) may delay closure of a coexisting atrial septal defect (ASD) due to volume loading and enlargement of the left atrium. The purpose of this study was to investigate the natural history of ASD size in patients with a PDA following transcatheter PDA occlusion. Methods. All patients with an ASD and a PDA who underwent transcatheter PDA occlusion at Texas Children’s Hospital were identified. Patients with ASD diameter <3 mm, or additional cardiac defects were excluded. Eight patients (7 females) with small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs and a PDA were identified. Patient demographics, echocardiographic data, and cardiac catheterization data were recorded. Data were analyzed by 1‐tailed t‐test. Results. Following PDA occlusion, ASD diameter decreased in 6 of 8 patients by a mean of 3.8 mm (±2.3 mm), including 2 that closed. The median duration of follow‐up was 689 days. One ASD remained unchanged and 1 increased in size. The mean maximum ASD diameter decreased from 6.4 mm (±2.2 mm) to 3.9 mm (±3.4 mm) (P = .03). Two patients underwent subsequent transcatheter ASD occlusion. Conclusion. Following transcatheter PDA occlusion, small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs have significant probability to decrease in size, and possibly close. In infants and children, we recommend transcatheter PDA occlusion, and serial follow‐up of the size of the ASD. This will allow many small‐ to moderate‐sized ASDs to either close, or become smaller, obviating the need for future intervention.     

Percutaneous Endovascular Treatment for Stenoses and Occlusions of Infrarenal Aorta and Aortoiliac Bifurcation: Midterm Results

OBJECTIVE: evaluation and comparison of the endovascular treatment of isolated aortic and aortoiliac atherosclerotic lesions (stenoses and occlusions). METHODS: a percutaneous endovascular procedure was performed in 52 patients (38 men and 14 women) with a mean age of 52 years (range, 25-85 years). The baseline angiogram showed 35 aortic lesions (31 stenoses, 4 occlusions) and 17 aortoiliac lesions (14 stenoses, 3 occlusions). Percutaneous techniques used in this series included variable combinations of transluminal angioplasty and stenting. All stents placements were performed over-the-wire using the transfemoral route (most often bilateral approach). Clinical examination and Duplex-scan were performed at discharge, 1 month, 6 months, 12 months, and then yearly. RESULTS: technical success was 100% for aortic and aortoiliac lesions. Angiographic success rates were comparable for aortic (91%) and aortoiliac (94%) lesions. No death occurred during or early after the endovascular intervention. Duplex-scan confirmed 100% patency rate at discharge. There was no significant difference between the aortic (94%) and aortoiliac (96%) groups regarding immediate clinical improvement. Mean follow-up was 34+/-31 months (range, 0-130 months). The cumulative primary patency rate at 36 months was 85% in the aortic group and 86% in the aortoiliac group. Clinical success, defined as a symptom-free status at the end of follow-up, was also similar in both groups. CONCLUSION: endovascular treatment of isolated aortic lesions of the infra-renal aorta has favorable outcomes comparable to those of aortoiliac lesions.     

综合疗法治疗儿童弱视的疗效分析

目的 :评价综合疗法治疗儿童弱视的远期疗效。方法 :追踪观察治疗 3年以上的弱视患者 2 30例、36 5眼 ,在治疗过程中根据患者弱视程度、年龄及注视性质采用传统遮盖疗法 ,光学及药物压抑疗法 ,后像疗法及脉冲红光闪烁疗法等综合治疗。结果 :总治愈率为 71.78% ,其中轻度弱视治愈率为 93.85 %、中度为 82 .6 7%、重度为 34.6 9%。屈光不正性弱视 81.95 %、屈光参差性弱视 6 4.13%、斜视性弱视 4 9.4 7%。中心注视与旁中心注视之间差异有显著性 (P <0 .0 5 )。表明弱视程度越轻 ,治疗效果越好。各种类型弱视中 ,以屈光不正性弱视疗效最好。中心注视者疗效明显好于旁中心注视者。结论 :采用综合疗法治疗弱视 ,疗效显著 ,能明显缩短疗程 ,是目前治疗弱视最有效的方法。     

上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致上矢状窦阻塞时侧支静脉通路的意义

目的 分析上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致上矢状窦(SSS)阻塞时其侧支静脉通路的建立情况，确定其在肿瘤切除术中的意义。方法 总结归纳86例上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤行MRA及DSA检查时的静脉系表现。结果 27例发生SSS完全阻塞，59例部分阻塞。18例在阻塞的SSS周围出现了由表浅皮层静脉所形成的侧支静脉环；通过表浅皮层静脉与蝶顶窦及小脑幕静脉系建立端—端吻合的16例；通过与Troland或Labbe静脉建立吻合的14例；通过大脑镰与下矢状窦吻合的9例；通过脑膜静脉并经板障静脉引流到颈外静脉系的17例；混合型12例。结论 上矢状窦旁脑膜瘤致SSS阻塞时，肿瘤周围存在广泛侧支静脉通路，术中应注意保护。脑DSA及MRA检查对术前了解SSS通畅性及侧支静脉通路建立有帮助。     

Evaluation of four elastomeric interocclusal recording materials

Background: The fabrication of dental prosthesis requires the transfer of interocclusal records from patient's mouth to semiadjustable articulators using different kinds of recording media. Any inaccuracy in these interocclusal records leads to occlusal errors in the final prosthesis. This study was conducted to evaluate the dimensional changes occurring in the interocclusal recording material over a given period of time and the material's resistance to compression during the cast mounting on the articulator.     

三维数字减影血管造影在颅内动脉瘤诊疗中的应用价值

目的：探讨3D—DSA在颅内动脉瘤诊断和治疗中的应用价值。方法：对蛛网膜下腔出血患者常规行DSA检查，发现病变或可疑病变后行3D—DSA检查。结果：26例颅内动脉瘤中检出动脉瘤31枚，其中后交通9枚，C1段3枚，C2段5枚，C3段3枚，前交通6枚，大脑中3枚。椎动脉动2枚。3例2D—DSA未见病变3D—DSA确诊，5例因血管重叠3D—DSA排除了动脉瘤。6枚GDC栓塞，5枚手术夹闭，2枚颈内动脉可脱性球囊封阻术。结论：3D—DSA极大提高了脑血管造影检查的准确性和可靠性，为动脉瘤的介入治疗和手术夹闭提供了可靠保障，在临床诊疗中具有很高的应用价值。     

急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的诊断与治疗

目的: 探讨急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的诊断与治疗。方法:对近10年收治的急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞患者22例临床资料进行回顾分析。结果:术前确诊率为77.3%，2例非手术治疗者均死亡（病死率100.0%）。20例经手术治疗，其中5例行单纯坏死肠管切除，端端吻合术，3例死亡（病死率60.0%）；15例行肠系膜上动脉取栓加坏死肠管切除，5例死亡（病死率33.3%）。总病死率为45.5%。结论:对于有器质性心脏病的患者，突然出现腹部疼痛，应警惕肠系膜上动脉栓塞的可能。CTA是诊断急性肠系膜上动脉栓塞的有效手段。早诊断、早期行肠系膜上动脉取栓术是提高治愈率的关键。     

多元定位释药技术制备舒胸缓释胶囊的研究

目的采用多元定位释药技术制备舒胸缓释胶囊。方法将处方药材精制后制备成舒胸微丸,然后分别采用HPM C、Eudrag it L 30D-55、Eudrag it L 100-Eudrag it S100混合物(1∶5)制备成3种包衣微丸,并按一定比例混合装入胶囊中。结果HPM C包衣微丸在任何pH值条件下均可释药,Eudrag it L 30D-55包衣微丸在pH≥5.5时开始释药,Eudrag it L 100-Eudrag it S100(1∶5)包衣微丸在pH≥6.8时开始释药。由3种包衣微丸混合制备而成的缓释胶囊,在模拟人体胃肠道pH变化条件下,呈现出一种pH依赖型梯度缓释特征,而且处方中的主要成分三七总皂苷、红花黄色素、阿魏酸、川芎嗪的释放度差异无显著性。结论采用定位释药技术制备而成的舒胸缓释胶囊中理化性质不同的各成分在缓释的同时可以达到同步释放,遵循了中药制剂复方配伍的整体观和用药思想。     

超声心动图在应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭儿童房间隔缺损中的应用价值

目的　评价经胸超声心动图 (TTE)和经食管超声心动图 (TEE)在应用Amplatzer封堵器关闭儿童房间隔缺损(ASD)中的应用价值。方法　对 12例拟诊为继发孔型ASD的儿童 (年龄 2～ 13岁 ) ,应用Amplatzer封堵器经导管关闭ASD。通过TTE和 (或 )TEE在术前显示ASD大小及其边缘的解剖特点 ,术中指导封堵器的放置 ,术后评价疗效。结果　 (1) 12例中 ,TEE排除ASD诊断 1例 ,诊断为下腔型ASD和显示缺损前上缘薄弱者各 1例 ,这 3例未实施封堵术。 (2 )TEE测量ASD大小 (5～ 2 6mm ,平均 13 6mm) ,与ASD伸展径 (7～ 30mm ,平均 16 6mm)具有高度相关性 (r=0 994 ,P <0 0 1) ;与术前TTE测量ASD大小很接近 (5～ 2 1mm ,平均 14 3mm) ,后者与ASD伸展径亦具有高度相关性 (r =0 932 ,P <0 0 1)。 (3) 9例实施封堵术者 ,有 8例封堵成功 ;1例在封堵器释放后 15min发生脱落 ,改为外科修补。 (4) 8例成功实施封堵术者经TTE随访 1～ 2 2个月 ,无残余分流征象。结论　应用Amplatzer封堵器经导管关闭ASD可取得良好效果 ;超声心动图在经导管关闭ASD过程中具有重要价值 ,TTE和TEE各具优点 ,TTE适用于病例的初步筛选和术后随访 ;而TEE则在决定是否进行封堵术和指导封堵器的正确放置等方面发挥重要的作用。