Objective To investigate the clinical effect of retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty on ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO). Methods From November 2010 to September 2015, a total of 28 cases (21 males and 7 females) with ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty. All the 28 patients had a previous history of different degrees of lumbar pain, which was confirmed as typical UPJO by imaging examination. Operation method: following complete renal pelvis and upper ureter isolation, the renal pelvis was clipped into a trumpet-shaped mouth, 1/3 of the upper renal pelvis was temporarily kept without section. In the inferior margin of renal pelvis, longitudinal cut procedure was operated in the ureter and across the stenotic segment in about 1–2 cm; and then, anastomosis of the ureter and the renal pelvis at the lowest was performed, to maintain the continuity of the renal pelvis and ureter. Subsequently, the stenosed segment of ureter and the dilatant renal pelvis were removed, the posterior ureteropelvic anastomosis was made with an interrupted suture, and antegrade stenting of double J tube was further performed, followed by a continuous suture of the anterior wall. Results The procedure was successfully accomplished in all patients whithout conversion to open surgery. The operating time was 90-240 minutes with the median time of 160 minutes. The estimated blood loss was 20-70 mL with the median of 50 mL. No severe surgical complication occurred in perioperative period. The 3-24 -month follow up showed that symptoms of lumbar pain were relieved or disappeared in all the incorporated patients. Postoperative radiographic examination showed no stomal stenosis at the ureteropelvic junction, and the hydronephrosis was alleviated. Conclusions Retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty for UPJO is an effective, safe, and minimally invasive surgical technique. The key to the success of the operation is to the accurate renal pelvis clipping, tension- and torsion-free anastomosis of the lowest position of the renal pelvis and the ureter, and the reconstruction of a new funnel-shaped ureteropelvic junction.
The study of tissue engineering heart valves is one of the focus about cardiovascular surgery and is developing. Especially acellular tissue engineering heart valves have many advantages in low immunogenicity,non cytotoxicity,recellularation,excellent bionics,durability etc.Therefore, the study of acellular tissue engineering heart valves is becoming the important direction of future development about valves studies. Some development about it is reviewed.
Objective To know the basic research and the clinical application of cartilage-derived retinoic acid-sensitive protein (CD-RAP) in orthopedic and in other clinical fields. Methods The literature related to CD-RAP in basic research and clinical application were extensively reviewed. Results CD-RAP, as a protein, which is cartilage-specific,could be a marker of the joint diseases. It also can be used to monitor metastsais of melanoma. Conclusion CD-RAP test provides a new way to study repair of cartilage and metastsais of melanoma.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of arthroscopic debridement and release for post-traumatic arthritis of subtalar joint. Methods Between January 2011 and December 2014, 14 cases of post-traumatic arthritis of the subtalar joint underwent arthroscopic debridement and release, and the clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were male, aged 42 years on average (range, 32-62 years). Calcaneus fracture was caused by falling from height; 8 cases received conservative treatment and the other 6 cases received open reduction and internal fixation. The mean interval from injury to operation was 3.4 years (range, 2-7 years). The arthroscopic debridement and release were performed through lateral portals. The injury degree of articular cartilage was classified as grade 3 in 4 cases and grade 4 in 10 cases based on Outerbridge rating. The degree of pain was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and the function of joint was assessed by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle Hindfoot Scale. Results All incisions healed by first intention and no complication occurred. The follow-up time was 18 months. Pain was relieved obviously; VAS was significantly decreased to postoperative 3.8±0.9 at 18 months from preoperative 7.7±1.2 (t=9.728,P=0.000), and AOFAS Ankle Hindfoot Scale was significantly increased to postoperative 59.1±8.8 from preoperative 37.6±8.2 (t=6.688,P=0.000). During follow-up, no patient was given arthrodesis and no worsened sign was found on the postoperative CT and MRI. Conclusion Arthroscopic debridement and release for post-traumatic arthritis of the subtalar joint can relieve clinical symptoms and delay subtalar arthrodesis.
Objective To investigate the way and process of degradation behavior of acellular porcine aortic valve in vitro. Methods Acellular porcine aortic valve（n=90）were randomly divided into 3 groups （collagenase group, elastase group, control group）, 30 piece in each group . Behavior of acellular porcine aortic valve was degradated with 0.05mg/ml collagenase Ⅰ, 0. 05mg/ml elastase, phosphate buffered solution in collagenase group, elastase group and control group. The histomorphology, weight loss, value of protein and hydroxyproline were observed at 3,6,9, 12, 15 and 30d after degradation. Results The behavior of acellular porcine aortic valve of collagenase group and elastase group became poorer, looser and broken gradually in degradation. The weight loss of valve, the value of protein and hydroxyproline in vehiculum became greater gradually in collagenase group and elastase group（P〈0. 01）. Furthermore the effect of collagenase Ⅰ was b than elastase in degradation. Conclusion The effect of collagenase Ⅰ and elastase can degradate the acellular porcine aortic valve in vitro. Collagenase Ⅰ is b than elastase in degradation.
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the biological characteristics of decellularized bovine jugular vein valved conduit treated with dyemediated photo oxidation. Methods From July 2009 to July 2010, this study was carried out in Xijing Hospital affiliated to the Fourth Military Medical University. Forty bovine jugular vein valved conduits were obtained from Qinchuan scalpers aged between 2 to 6 years with the weight ranged from 200 to 400 kg. Then, the 40 conduits were divided into four groups by random digital table with 10 in each group. The conduits were treated with glutaraldehyde in the glutaraldehyde group (GA group), were decellularized in the decellularized group (DC group), were decellularized and treated with dyemediated photo oxidation in the decellularized and dyemediated photo oxidation treated group (DP group) , and were not dealt with in the control group (CO group). Thickness, appearance, histology, water content, shrinkage temperature, breaking strength, and soluble protein level of the conduit wall and valve were detected and compared among the four groups. Results Thickness and water content of the conduit wall and valve in the DP group were similar to those in the CO group (Pgt;0.05), while thickness of both wall and valve in the DP group was less than those in the GA group (wall: 0.8±0.1 mm vs. 1.1±0.1 mm; valve: 02±0.1 mm vs. 0.3±0.1 mm, Plt;0.05), and water content of the conduit wall and valve in the DP group was more than those in the GA group (wall: 86.1%±2.2% vs. 70.4%±2.8%; valve: 87.1%±2.5% vs. 72.1%±3.1%, Plt;0.05). The breaking strength and shrinkage temperature of the DP group were similar to those of the GA group (Pgt;0.05), while the shrinkage temperature (wall: 84.7±1.4 ℃ vs. 70.4±0.3 ℃; valve: 85.7±1.5 ℃ vs. 70.7±0.6 ℃, Plt;0.05) and the breaking strength (wall: 10.4±1.1 N vs. 6.8±1.0 N; valve: 8.0±0.9 N vs. 3.2±0.6 N, Plt;0.05) of the DP group were higher than those in the CO group. Conclusion Decellularized bovine jugular vein valved conduits treated with dyemediated photo oxidation have nice biological characteristics.Key words: Dyemediated photo oxidation; Decellularized; Bovine jugular vein valved conduit; Biological characteristics
ObjectiveTo retrieve currently-available best evidence to select the treatment plan of antithrombotic therapy for a gerontal patient lately admitted because of atrial fibrillation (AF) and coronary artery disease (CAD), and to provide references for clinical treatment. MethodsWe comprehensively searched PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), EMbase and The Cochrane Library (Issue 5, 2014) up to May 2014, for relevant evidence about antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD. After analysis and assessment, we developed the plan of the patient's antithrombotic therapy. ResultsCurrent evidence showed no best treatment plan of antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD. ConclusionCorrect evaluation of the risks of thrombosis and bleeding is the key point of beneficial antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF and CAD.
Abstract: Objective To evaluate the results of surgical treatment of tetralogy of Fallot in adults． Methods From July 2002 to August 2009，75 adult patients with tetralogy of Fallot received surgical treatment in Xijing Hospital, ForthMilitary Medical University．There were 35 males and 40 females, with age at l7 to 37 years (23.30±3.50 years), and eoperativehemoglobin at 143 to 231 g/L(172.00±31.00 g/L)．All these patients were diagnosed by.echocardiograph before operation. All the patients were received tetralogy of Fallot of corrective operation in the hypothermia cardiopulmonary bypass. A total of 46 patients had a transannular right ventricular outflow tract patch，and 29 patients had a non ansannular patch． Results Operation time was 157 to 276 min(221.32±41.34 min), cardiopulmonary bypass time was 68 to 163 min(91.71±28.35 min) and aorta intercepted time was 37 to 96 min（55.47±23.61 min）. There were 6 operative deaths with an operative mortality at 8.00％. The causes of death were low output syndrome(n=3)，acute renal failure(n=2)， and multiple organ failure(n=1)．Nine patients needed reoperation for postoperative bleeding(12.00％)．We followed up 69 patients from 3 to 56 months (26.31±7.40 months). There were 2 patients with trivial residual shunt. The cardiac function status were New York Heart Association(NYHA) Ⅰ to Ⅱ in the 69 patients．No late death occured． Conclusion The effectiveness of surgical treatment for adults with tetralogy of Fallot is satisfactory．
ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and effect of balloon sinuplasty for the treatment of chronic sphenoid sinusitis. MethodsFrom November 2011 to March 2013, 17 patients received balloon catheter dilation of sinus ostia. All the patients were followed up for 12 months postoperatively and the therapeutic effect was evaluated. ResultsAt the end of the following-up, the clinical symptoms of all the patients got relieved. Through nasal endoscopic examination, we found that apertura sphenoidalis developed well in 15 cases, sinus mucosa edema in one case, sinus stenosis in one case, and no postoperative complications occurred. The mean visual analogue scale (VAS) scores were 5.21±1.51 preoperatively and 3.23±1.34, 3.35±1.41, 3.58±1.46 at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The mean sino-nasal outcome test-20 scores were 12.50±1.96 preoperatively and 7.30±1.79, 7.64±1.93, 7.77±2.02 at 3, 6, 12 months postoperatively. The mean Lund-Kennedy endoscopic mucosal morphology scores were 3.51±1.47 preoperatively and 1.77±1.11, 1.88±1.01, 2.00±0.97 at 3, 6, 12 months postoperatively. The mean CT scores were 1.57±1.06 preoperatively and 0.85±0.62 at 12 months postoperatively. Compared with the preoperative scores, the postoperative scores were significantly different. ConclusionBalloon sinuplasty is worthy of clinical application for its advantages of good clinical effect and safety.
ObjectiveTo explore the utility and advantage of same-day surgery mode of Mammotome minimally invasive operation (MMT) in ambulatory surgery center, and summarize the key points of clinical management.MethodsFemale patients who underwent MMT in West China Hospital of Sichuan University between June and December 2019 were included. According to the operation mode, the patients were divided into same-day surgery group and routine group (routine day operation). The perioperative data were analyzed.ResultsA total of 1 297 female patients were included. Among them, 571 cases were in the same-day surgery group and 726 cases were in the routine group. There was no significant difference in baseline data, intra-operative bleeding volume, operation time, or complication rate between the two groups (P>0.05). There were significant differences in the number of masses (χ2=13.384, P<0.001), pathological type (χ2=11.990, P=0.007) and operation method (χ2=89.185, P<0.001). The length of hospital stay in the same-day surgery group was significantly shorter than that in the routine group (Z=–29.746, P<0.001); the cost of biopsy (Z=–8.549, P<0.001), the cost of surgical instruments (Z=–9.564, P<0.001), and the total cost of hospitalization (Z=–10.378, P<0.001) in the same-day surgery group were less than those in the routine group. In addition, the result of generalized estimating equation showed that the postoperative pain scores of patients in the same-day surgery group were lower than those in the routine group (P<0.001).ConclusionsThe same-day surgery mode of MMT is safe and feasible with high time economic benefits, which is worthy promoting in ambulatory surgery center. Cautions should addressed with patients’ safe and high-quality health education.