Atypical Abnormal Pulmonary Vein Drainage with Atrial Septal Defect: Surgical Treatment

Sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SV‐ASD) usually coexists with partial anomalous pulmonary vein connection (PAPVC). It is a difficult diagnosis in transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) due to eccentric position of defects. We present a rare case of atypical anatomical variation in PAPVC, which was never described before. Two right pulmonary veins drained into superior vena cava, which overrode SV‐ASD and interatrial septum, a third pulmonary vein into the right atrium. Complete diagnosis could not be set after TTE, nor transesophageal echocardiography, whereas angio‐CT was finally conclusive. This diagnostic approach allowed the surgical planning.     

Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of mesenteric veins: Rare case of ischemic colitis mimicking inflammatory bowel disease

Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of mesenteric veins (IMHMV) is a rare and poorly understood ischemic colitis that occurs in the rectosigmoid colon of predominantly young, previously healthy, male patients. A 76‐year‐old Japanese man presented to our hospital with a 1‐year history of worsening diarrhea, lower abdominal pain, and weight loss (−6 kg). Laboratory evaluation revealed white blood cell count of 13 200/μL, C‐reactive protein level of 2.0 mg/dL (normal range, 0.0–0.3), and negative results for stool culture (including Clostridium difficile). Colonoscopy showed circumferential and edematous narrowing of the sigmoid colon with deep longitude ulceration. Biopsy was done and examination of the specimen demonstrated no specific ischemia. The patient was treated with bowel rest, antibiotics, and i.v. fluids; however, his symptoms worsened. Finally, sigmoidectomy was carried out. Histological examination demonstrated significant myointimal hyperplasia of mesenteric veins leading to thickening and stenosis of the venous lumen. Therefore, the final diagnosis was IMHMV. Three months following sigmoidectomy, he was asymptomatic.     

Syncuaria squamata (Linstow, 1883) (Nematoda: Acuariidae) in the Great Cormorant [Phalacrocorax carbo sinensins (Blumenbach, 1798)] in northern Poland

Summary Of the 105 great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo sinensins) from northern Poland (the Vistula Lagoon and Masurian Lake District), examined in 2000–2001, 67 proved hosts of the nematode Syncuaria squamata (Linstow, 1883). The prevalence, mean intensity, and intensity range amounted to 63.8 %, 36.2 specimens, and 1–120 specimens, respectively. The infection was heavier in the immature birds (84.6 %, 40.9 inds, and 1–120 inds) than in the adults (3.7 %, 1 ind.). The nematodes were dominated by gravid females (n=1846), followed by males (n=157), immature females (n=79), and L4 larvae (n=2). Measurements of the parasite are provided. S. squamata is a new species for the parasite fauna of Poland.     

自体大隐静脉移植治疗周围血管损伤22例分析

目的：探讨周围血管损伤自全大隐静脉移植治疗的方法。适应证和治疗效果。方法：回顾性分析22例周围血管损伤自体大隐静脉移植治疗的临床资料，并阐述了术中注意事项，提出最佳手术时机及预后情况。结果：22例均采用自体大隐静脉移植，痊愈19例（86.4%)。截肢3例（13.6%），22例患者无死亡，随访2-9年，20例肢体功能恢复满意，2例移植段狭窄，但肢体功能良好。结论：自体大隐静脉移植是治疗周围血管损伤行之有效的方法之一。血管吻合的时间应在24h以内，最佳为8h以内。     

High-Density Circumferential Pulmonary Vein Mapping with a 20-Pole Expandable Circular Mapping Catheter

The differentiation of pulmonary vein (PV) electrograms from atrial far-field signals during PV isolation (PVI) for atrial fibrillation (AF) may be difficult. In addition, owing to highly variable PV ostial sizes, current fixed-diameter circular PV mapping catheters may not yield optimal electrograms. We evaluated an expandable, circular 15–25 mm diameter, 20-pole mapping catheter for PV mapping during sustained AF in 25 patients. After selective PV angiography to define the ostial position and size, the catheter was introduced into each PV and withdrawn to the most stable proximal position, with optimal wall contact ensured by progressive loop expansion. At each PV ostium, electrograms recorded at high resolution (HR) were compared with those recorded at a resolution similar to that of a standard 10-pole Lasso catheter. After PVI performed during ongoing AF, the presence of residual far-field potentials (FFP) under both set-ups was compared. We mapped 97 PV, including 4 pairs with common ostia. In the HR recordings, the PV potentials had greater amplitude (0.5 ± 0.1 vs 0.3 ± 0.1 mV, P = 0.001) and fragmentation, whereas left atrial FFP were minimized. After successful isolation of all PV, FFP were observed in 33% of left superior and 28% of left inferior PV on the HR recordings, compared to 66% and 61%, respectively under normal resolution. Catheter stability and optimal wall contact, in combination with HR electrograms can optimize circumferential PV mapping during AF and improve the discrimination of FFP postablation.     

腔内激光治疗大隐静脉曲张192例报告

目的 探讨腔内激光治疗大隐静脉曲张的疗效。方法 2004年7月～2006年3月我院对192例238条肢体大隐静脉曲张行高位结扎、激光烧灼静脉主干和小腿曲张静脉。小腿局部严重曲张的静脉团,另做切口做局部切除或点状抽拨。结果 本组一次治愈率96.2%（229/238）。9例9条肢体术后因仍有少量曲张静脉存在,局麻下行切除或再次激光治愈。114例大隐静脉主干及小腿局部条索状硬结、疼痛;9例皮肤灼伤。术后住院时间4～8 d,平均5.6 d。158例随访1～18个月,平均11.6月,未见复发。结论 腔内激光治疗大隐静脉曲张效果确切,创伤小。     

Percutaneous coronary intervention in two occluded arms of a saphenous 'Y'-graft: the importance of protecting both of your arms.

Percutaneous intervention in saphenous vein grafts (SVG) carries a higher risk of distal embolization than intervention in a native vessel, and use of a distal protection device has been shown to improve the outcomes in SVG interventions. We describe an intervention done in an unexpected 'Y' SVG which required dual distal protection with Filterwires placed in both limbs of the diseased graft and which was performed via a 6 Fr guide catheter.     

磁共振脑表面成像在矢状窦旁脑膜瘤术中应用

目的 探讨磁共振脑表面成像技术在矢状窦旁腩膜瘤手术中的应用价值.方法 分析本院经头颅CT及MRI诊断为矢状窦旁脑膜瘤,利用显微手术技术切除并经病理证实的的22例患者;术前均运用磁共振脑表面成像技术评估与肿瘤关系密切的脑表面回流静脉情况.术中根据成像结果有目的 地保护重要的回流静脉,对比患者手术前后神经功能恢复状况,并进行随访来评价手术效果.结果 22例患者的术前磁共振脑表面成像中脑表面回流静脉与术中所见高度一致.术后患者恢复良好,未出现与静脉损伤相关的并发症.结论 磁共振脑表面成像技术能在术前明确矢状窦旁脑膜瘤与脑表面回流静脉之间关系,可在术前对患者肿瘤表面脑回流静脉做出正确的评估,对脑表面重要回流静脉的保护提供了准确的影像学依据,对患者神经功能的保护及术后恢复起到重要作用.     

氯胺酮对脂多糖诱导下人脐静脉内皮细胞活化的影响

目的 观察氯胺酮和N-甲基-D-天门冬氨酸(NMDA)受体非竞争性拮抗剂MK-801对脂多糖(LPS)刺激下人脐静脉内皮细胞(HUVECs)胞间粘附分子-1(ICAM-1)表达及核因子-kappa B(NF-kB)易位表达的影响。方法 采用Jaffe方法培养的HUVECs随机分为10组:对照组(C组,RPMI-1640),LPS组(L组,LPS1μg/ml),氯胺酮组(K组,依浓度不同分为KⅠ、KⅡ、KⅢ、KⅣ亚组,即氯胺酮12.5、25.0、100、300μmol/L LPS1μg/ml),MK-801组(M组,依浓度不同分为MⅠ、MⅡ、MⅢ、MⅣ亚组,即MK-801 1.25、2.50、10、30μmol/L LPS1μg/ml)。在37℃、5％CO_2中孵育18h后,用流式细胞仪检测ICAM-1的表达阳性率。NF-kB易位表达的测定分组处理同上,在LPS1μg/ml刺激2h后,用免疫组化(SP)方法测定内皮细胞中NF-kB p65亚基的表达。结果 KⅡ、KⅢ、KⅣ亚组可抑制LPS作用下HUVECs表面ICAM-1的表达和细胞内部NF-kB的易位表达(P<0.05),且两者的变化呈正相关(r=0.985,P<0.01)。M组各亚组对LPS作用后HUVECs表面ICAM-1的表达和NF-kB的易位表达无明显影响(P>0.05)。结论 氯胺酮对炎症反应中内皮细胞的活化具有抑制作用,但并非通过NMDA受体途径。     

Postgraduate qualifications of British doctors

Among British-qualified doctors of 1974 and 1977, about 80% held postgraduate qualifications of some kind. The commonest qualifications were DRCOG, MRCP and MRCOG. There were considerable differences between medical schools in the numbers of qualifiers taking various examinations. Apart from the MRC Psych, DRCOG and Family Planning Certificate, qualifications were more commonly held by men than women. Tables show the type of work being done 9-13 years after leaving medical school by holders of various postgraduate qualifications; e.g. 60% of MRCP holders were working in medicine or a medical specialty and 84% of FRCS holders in general surgery or a surgical specialty. Discussion deals with the plurality, specificity, variability, perceived necessity, sufficiency, international utility and career significance of British postgraduate qualifications.