Differential Stripping: Determination of the Amount of Topically Applied Substances Penetrated into the Hair Follicles

The determination of penetration pathways of topically applied substances into the skin is the subject of several investigations. Recently, follicular penetration has become a major focus of interest. To date, a direct, non-invasive quantification of the amount of topically applied substance penetrated into the follicles had not been possible. The development of such a method was the aim of this study. Therefore, the advantages of both stripping techniques, tape stripping and cyanoacrylate skin surface biopsy, were combined and evaluated. Tape stripping was used to remove the part of the stratum corneum that contained the topically applied dye. Subsequently, the follicular contents were ripped off by cyanoacrylate skin surface biopsy. The combined method termed "differential stripping" was evaluated in vitro and in vivo , and the amount of topically applied fluorescent dye penetrated into the hair follicles was quantified after different penetration times. After 30 min, 5% of the recovered concentration of sodium fluorescein was found in the follicular infundibula, where it was still detectable after 48 h. Altogether, the results of this investigation revealed that differential stripping is a new method that can be used to study the penetration of topically applied substances into the follicular infundibula non-invasively and selectively.     

2-Octyl Cyanoacrylate Topical Adhesive as an Alternative to Subcuticular Suture for Skin Closure After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial in the Same Patient

BackgroundThe 2-octyl cyanoacrylate topical adhesive with flexible self-adhesive polyester mesh (Dermabond Prineo) is becoming widely used in many surgical fields. However, no prior studies have tested the efficacy and safety of this topical adhesive compared with subcuticular suture in the same patient. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety between Dermabond Prineo and subcuticular suture for skin closure in patients undergoing same-day bilateral total knee arthroplasties (TKAs).Materials and MethodsA prospective, double-blind randomized controlled trial was performed in 51 patients scheduled to undergo same-day bilateral TKAs. One knee was randomly assigned to the Dermabond Prineo and the other knee was allocated to the subcuticular suture. As primary outcomes, Vancouver scar scale was evaluated at 6 months and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale was evaluated at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months. Secondary outcomes included cosmesis efficacy (Hollander wound evaluation scale [HWES] and cosmesis visual analog scale [VAS]), time and pain efficiency (skin suture time, stitch out time, and stitch out pain VAS), and safety (wound complications during the 6-month follow-up period). The primary and secondary outcome measures were compared between groups.ResultsThere were no significant differences in Vancouver scar scale and Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale at 6 months. Although there were no significant differences in HWES at 2 weeks, the Dermabond Prineo group showed better step-off border item of HWES. There was also no difference in cosmesis VAS at 6 months. The Dermabond Prineo group showed superior results in terms of time (suture time: Dermabond Prineo = 191 second (sec) ± 60.1 sec, subcuticular suture = 356.8 sec ± 92.3 sec; stitch out time: Dermabond Prineo = 4 sec ± 1.3 sec, subcuticular suture = 26.6 sec ± 4.2 sec, all P < .001) without significant differences in pain scale (P = .823) or wound complications (all P > .05).ConclusionComparing cosmetic efficacy, time efficiency, and safety, Dermabond Prineo provided quicker wound closure, shorter stitch out time, and better wound margin coaptation in the early postoperative period but similar cosmetic efficacy compared with subcuticular suture. Based on our study, Dermabond Prineo is a useful alternative to subcuticular suture in patients undergoing TKA.Level of EvidenceTherapeutic level 1.     

新型医用黏合剂治疗角膜穿通伤对眼前节的影响

目的探讨医用组织黏合剂治疗角膜穿通伤对眼前节的刺激反应,及对角膜内皮细胞和血-房水屏障功能的影响。方法 20只日本大耳白兔建立角膜穿通伤模型,右眼采用医用胶黏合、左眼采用缝线缝合术,术后大体观察兔眼前节情况;角膜共聚焦显微镜观察角膜内皮细胞形态和密度变化,抽兔眼房水行房水蛋白含量测定,透射电镜观察内皮细胞超微组织结构变化。结果术中和术后各时间点医用胶组和缝线组角膜伤口均密闭。两组术后不同时间点角膜共聚焦显微镜观察角膜穿通伤口周边内皮细胞形态和密度无明显差异。房水蛋白含量在术后7d均为最高,医用胶组和缝线组分别为(0.561±0.284)g·L-1、(0.523±0.303)g·L-1,随伤口愈合术后90d恢复正常,各观察时间点两组间差异均无统计学意义(均为P>0.05)。透射电镜观察角膜内皮细胞示:术后14d细胞超微结构基本正常,两组均可见细胞内少量粗面内质网扩张,空泡稍增多,线粒体肿胀;术后30d均恢复正常。结论医用组织黏合剂治疗角膜穿通伤口组织相容性好,对眼前节无明显刺激反应和异物反应。     

CAVM栓塞剂NBCA混悬液配比浓度的基础和临床研究

目的：定量分析动静脉畸形（AVM）栓塞到α－氰基丙烯酸丁酯（NBCA）混悬液配比与动静脉（A－V）循环时间之间的关系，探讨临床应用微导管栓塞脑AVM（CAVM）所需的最佳NBCA混悬液配比浓度。方法：（1）16例颅内出血患者的离体新鲜动脉血和浓度分别为20％，33％，50％，70％和80％的NBCA混合，测定不同浓度NBCA在离体新鲜动脉血中的凝固时间；（2）对1例AVM和1例AVF的5支供血动脉行超选择性栓塞治疗。结果：（1）不同浓度NBCA与离体新鲜动脉血凝固时间之间存在着指数函数关系，T（凝）＝e^1.9994-4.187D;(2)AVM栓塞术后畸开血管团闭塞约90％，AVF栓塞术后瘘口基本被封闭。结论：A－V循环时间与NBCA配比浓度之间存在指数函数关系，为临床运用微导管栓塞CAVM提供了一定的理论依据。     

Balloon Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration Versus Endoscopic Cyanoacrylate in Bleeding Gastric Varices: Comparison of Rebleeding and Mortality with Extended Follow-up

Purpose

To assess short- and long-term mortality and rebleeding with endoscopic cyanoacrylate (EC) versus balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO).

Intranodal Lymphangiography with Thoracic Duct Embolization for Treatment of Chyle Leak after Thoracic Outlet Decompression Surgery

From 2015 to 2019, 9 patients underwent ultrasound-guided intranodal lymphangiography for the treatment of a chyle leak following thoracic outlet decompression surgery. Chyle leaks were identified by Lipiodol (Guerbet, Roissy, France) extravasation near the left supraclavicular surgical bed in all patients. The technical success rate of thoracic duct embolization was 67% (6 of 9), including fluoroscopic transabdominal antegrade access (n = 4) and ultrasound-guided retrograde access in the left neck (n = 2). Clinical success was achieved in 89% of patients (8 of 9). The mean interval from lymphangiography to drain removal was 6.6 days (range, 4–18 d). No patients had a chyle leak recurrence during clinical follow-up (mean, 304 d).     

The efficacy and safety of beta-blockers versus cyanoacrylate injection for gastric variceal bleeding: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

Background:The benefit of beta-blockers for secondary prophylaxis of gastric variceal bleeding has limited evidence. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to systematically analyze and compare the effect of beta-blockers versus cyanoacrylate injection for patients with gastric variceal bleeding.Methods:The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses reporting guidelines will be followed to conduct the present meta-analysis. From the inception to June 2021, the Web of Science, EMBASE, PubMed, and Cochrane Library electronic databases will be searched using the key phrases “beta-blockers,” “cyanoacrylate,” and “gastric variceal bleeding” for all relevant English-language trials. Study included in our meta-analysis has to meet the following criteria: observational or randomized controlled trial focusing on assessing the effectiveness of beta-blockers and cyanoacrylate injection for gastric variceal bleeding; the following outcome measures are reported: bleeding from gastric variceal, overall mortality, bleed related mortality, and complications.Results:This study expects to provide credible and scientific evidence for the efficacy and safety of beta-blockers versus cyanoacrylate injection for patients with gastric variceal bleeding.Registration number:10.17605/OSF.IO/CPV9T.     

大鼠体内大脏器创伤模型涂布康派特?医用胶后生物反应观测

目的：评价康派特?医用胶对大鼠内脏创面止血后的安全性及其体内降解情况。方法：大鼠随机分为空白对照组,手术对照组和手术涂胶组,给胶组分别给予8μL或40μL康派特?医用胶。术后动物进行临床症状观察,体重、摄食量测定,血常规、血清生化学、脏器重量和组织病理学检查。结果：各项指标均未见与康派特?医用胶相关毒性反应;6个月组织病理学检查可见胶体被纤维结缔组织逐渐分割,多核巨细胞和炎症细胞参与异物降解。结论本实验条件下,未见康派特?医用胶对大鼠机体有毒性作用,胶体在大鼠体内6个月开始降解。     

Intracorneal scleral patch supported cyanoacrylate application for corneal perforations secondary to rheumatoid arthritis

Purpose:To describe a new technique of intracorneal scleral patch (ICSP) supported cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive (CTA) application in corneal perforations, greater than 3.0 mm secondary to rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Methods:This Prospective, non-randomized, non-comparative, interventional series included 14 eyes (14 patients). All patients had corneal perforations sized 3.5 to 4.5 mm due to RA, which were treated with ICSP supported CTA application. A partial thickness scleral patch 1.0 mm larger than diameter of corneal perforation was prepared. A lamellar corneal pocket 0.5 mm all around the corneal perforation was created. The partial thickness scleral patch was placed in the corneal perforation site and the edge was fitted into the lamellar intracorneal pocket. A minimum quantity of CTA was applied on the scleral patch to seal the perforation.Results:The corneal perforations healed in 14 eyes (100%) in a mean 7.71 ± 1.14 (range, 6–9) weeks. One eye (7.14%) had inadvertent extrusion of ICSP due to premature removal of CTA but, Seidel''s test was negative, and the corneal epithelial defect healed with BCL alone. One eye each (7.14%) developed steroid induced cataract and glaucoma. None of eyes developed infective keratitis, re-opening of corneal perforation (necessitating repeat procedure) or enlargement of corneal perforation requiring penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).Conclusion:ICSP supported CTA application is a successful alternative option to emergency PKP in treating corneal perforations sized 3.5 to 4.5 mm with associated RA.     

α-氰基丙烯酸正丁酯超选择动脉栓塞治疗血管发育不良性下消化道出血7例

目的 研究α-氰基丙烯酸正丁酯(NBCA)胶超选择动脉栓塞治疗血管发育不良(AD)所致下消化道出血的临床安全有效性,评价其远期效果.方法 回顾性分析2013年9月至2015年3月采用NBCA胶超选择动脉栓塞治疗的7例AD所致下消化道出血患者的临床资料、栓塞技术成功率、临床有效性及远期随访结果.结果 7例患者入院前有6～36个月反复便血、失血性贫血、多次输血史,栓塞术前血红蛋白最低38～70 g/L,平均(56.8±12.4) g/L;AD部位在空肠3例,回肠1例,升结肠1例,横结肠肝曲1例,降结肠1例.6例患者1次栓塞成功,1例横结肠血管畸形患者因2支直动脉参与供血,分2次超选择插管栓塞成功.栓塞使用NBCA胶与超液化碘油按1∶2～1∶3比例混合,用量为0.2～0.8 ml,平均(0.48±0.19) ml,技术成功率为100％.栓塞术后所有患者无肠壁缺血事件发生,无其它介入相关并发症;术后1～3 d出院,便血消失.1例慢性肾衰竭患者术后20 d再发出血,临床有效性为85.7％;6例术后随访追踪2～19个月(中位期10.5个月),出血症状消失,无再出血,无器官坏死并发症,远期止血率为100％.结论 NBCA胶超选择动脉栓塞治疗AD所致下消化道出血安全有效,可取得较好的中远期疗效.