Objective To study palliative surgical strategies for patients with complex congenital heart diseases, and improve their clinical outcomes and survival rate.?Methods We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 95 patients with complex congenital heart diseases who underwent palliative surgical repair in Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College,Huazhong University of Science and Technology from January 2004 to May 2011. There were 68 male patients and 27female patients with their age ranging from 1 month to 37 years. Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt (B-T shunt) was performed in 12 patients, modified Brock’s procedure in 23 patients, bidirectional Glenn procedure in 55 patients and pulmonary artery banding in 5 patients. Surgical strategies and influential factors of treatment outcomes were analyzed.?Results There were 10 in-hospital death with the overall mortality of 10.5% (10/95). All the surviving patients were discharged successfully. Main postoperative complications included low cardiac output syndrome, hypoxemia and pneumonia. All the surviving patients were followed up for 5 months to 6 years, and in New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class ⅠorⅡduring follow-up. During follow-up, nine patients after modified Brock’s procedure received radical repair, and 6 patients after bidirectional Glenn procedure received total cavopulmonary connection.?Conclusion A considerable numberof patients with complex congenital heart diseases may miss their best timing for surgical repair, which significantlyinfluences their surgical outcomes. We need to choose best palliative surgical strategy for these patients according to their pulmonary artery development condition, heart malformation characteristics and final treatment goal.
Abstract: Objective To assess the effects of three different palliative procedures including modified BlalockTaussig (B-T) shunt, Waterston shunt, and reconstruction of right ventricularpulmonary artery (RV-PA) continuity for pulmonary atresia with ventricular septal defect (PAVSD). Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 93 patients with PAVSD who had undergone palliative surgical procedures including modifie BT shunt, Waterston shunt, and RVPA econstruction in Fu Wai Hospital from September 1998 to September 2008. There were 53 males and 40 females, aged from 14.0 days to 14.4 years, with the body weight ranged from 3.6 to 33.0 kg (9.9±6.3 kg). According to International Congenital Heart Surgery Nomenclature and Database Project, these patients were categorized into 2 groups: 64 of type Ⅰ and 29 of type Ⅱ. The most common associated anomaly is rightsided aortic arch (except for ventricular septal defect). The application of the three kinds of palliative surgical procedures in staged management of PAVSD and the followup results were statistically analyzed. Results The corrective rate of the three palliative procedures were 28.12% (18/64) for modified BT shunt, 7.14%(1/14) for Waterston shunt, and 66.67% (10/15) for RV-PA reconstruction, respectively. RV-PA reconstruction had a significantly higher corrective 〖CM(1585mm〗rate than the other two surgical procedures (P=0.016). The percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO2) increased by 4%59% and Nakata index by 31-104 mm2/m2. No tortuous pulmonary artery was found under echocardiogram or angiocardiography after palliative operation. The perioperative mortality of both surgical stages was 10 patients. Twostage radical surgery was successfully performed for 25 patients, among whom 20 were followed up till May 2009. During the followup, one died suddenly, 15 were classified as New York Heart Association (NYHA) Ⅰ, and 4 as NYHA Ⅱ. Conclusion The surgical management of PAVSD needs to be improved continuously. Compared with shunting procedures, the RVPA reconstruction is a better palliative operation method, and the modified B-T shunt is preferred in younger patients.
【摘要】 目的 探讨125I粒子植入治疗中晚期胰腺癌的临床并发症及相关护理措施。 方法 回顾分析2006年10月-2010年4月121例行125I粒子植入治疗的胰腺癌患者的临床治疗及护理,采取积极有效的护理措施,预防及处理并发症,促进患者康复。 结果 121例患者接受放射性125I粒子植入治疗后,7例出现胰瘘,13例出现胃肠道反应,经对症处理和精心护理后均治愈。 结论 125I粒子组织间植入近距离治疗中晚期胰腺癌近期疗效好、安全、副反应少,良好的护理对改善中晚期胰腺癌患者预后具有重要意义。【Abstract】 Objective To observe the complications in patients with middle and advanced pancreatic carcinoma due to treatment of 125I particle implantation, and the investigate the proper nursing methods. Methods The clinical data including the therapy and nursing methods for the complications in 121 patients with middle and advanced pancreatic carcinoma due to treatment of 125I particle implantation from October 2006 to October 2010 were retrospectively analyzed. The treatment and care for complication were analyzed. Results In the 121 patients who had been treated by 125I particle, pancreatic fistula occurred in seven, and severe gastrointestinal upset was found in 13. The patients with the complications recovered after postoperative treatment and nursing. Conclusion 125I particle implantation for patients with middle and advanced pancreatic carcinoma is effective and safe with a few side reactions; proper nursing is important to improve the prognosis.
ObjectiveTo discuss the treatment methods and outcome of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. MethodsFrom January 2002 to December 2008, 81 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma were retrospectively analyzed. ResultsAmong 81 patients, there were 55 males and 26 females, ages were from 38 to 72 years with an average age 57.5 years. In BismuthCorlette classification, 5 cases were type Ⅰ, 15 cases type Ⅱ, 14 cases type Ⅲa, 14 cases type Ⅲb, 33 cases type Ⅳ, according to the preoperative results of MRCP, but the classification of 15 cases were not consistent to the preoperative results (5 cases type Ⅱ, 8 cases type Ⅲ, 2 cases type Ⅳ) according to the results of intraoperative exploration. The rates of complications of radical operation, palliative operation, internal biliary drainage, and external biliary drainage were 54.5%(12/22), 58.8%(10/17), 23.8%(5/21), and 66.7%(14/21), respectively. The rate of complications of internal biliary drainage was lower than that of the other three methods (Plt;0.01), there were no significant differences among the other three methods. The 1, 2, 3, and 5year survival rates of 22 patients with radical operation, 17 patients with palliative operation, 21 patients with internal biliary drainage, 21 patients with external biliary drainage were 75.0%, 60.0%, 38.3%, 2.6%; 72.7%, 26.5%, 4.2%, 0; 50.5%, 15.8%, 2.2%, 0; 30.6%, 8.5%, 0, 0, respectively. The median survival time was 29.5 months, 13.8 months, 10.5 months, and 8.3 months, respectively. Survival rate of radical operation was higher than that of palliative operation (χ2=14.20, P=0.000 3), palliative operation was higher than that of internal biliary drainage (χ2=4.50, P=0.040 5), and internal biliary drainage was higher than that of external biliary drainage (χ2=4.45, P=0.040 1). ConclusionsThe BismuthCorlette classification is a guide to the required surgery, but the results of intraoperative exploration decides the final classification and operative method. Radical resection is the main related factors influencing the therapy efficacy of hilar cholangiocarcinona. Basinstyle anastomosis and T type supportingtube is the first choice of palliative operation. External drainage, to the full, is avoided.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the surgical outcomes of modified Blalock-Taussig shunts in the patients with congenital heart diseases of diminutive pulmonary blood. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 39 patients with congenital heart diseases of diminutive pulmonary blood, who underwent modified Blalock-Taussig shunts with Gore-Tex vessels in the First Affiliated Hospital, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine between June 2007 and June 2013. There were 23 male and 16 female patients at age of 6 months to 16 years (4.64±3.85) years, body weigh at 4.5-43.0 (14.81±8.69) kg. ResultsThere were 4 postoperative deaths. The early mortality was 7.69% (3/39). The arterial oxygen saturation increased from 64.28%±8.05% to 81.07%±5.76% (P < 0.01). Ideal pulmonary flow in each patient was obtained. Pulmonary arteries were significantly improved compared with those before operation. McGoon ratio (1.11±0.16 versus 1.58±0.22, P < 0.01) and Nakata index (113.98±14.84 mm2/m2 versus 160.98±26.65 mm2/m2, P < 0.01) increased with a statistical difference. Two-stage radical operations were performed in 8 patients. ConclusionsModified Blalock-Taussig shunt is effective in promoting development of the pulmonary arteries and improving cyanosis significantly. Modified Blalock-Taussig shunt can correct hypoxia to prepare for the radical operation.
目的 探讨姑息性右室-肺动脉连接术在重症紫绀型先天性心脏病治疗中的临床应用。 方法 回顾性分析郑州市第七人民医院心脏外科 2011 年 1 月至 2015 年 1 月期间所有行姑息性右室-肺动脉连接术治疗的重症紫绀型先天性心脏病患者 25 例的临床资料,其中男 17 例、女 8 例,年龄 31(5~108)个月,体重 3.5~37.2(12.82±6.73)kg。 结果 25 例姑息性右室-肺动脉连接术后早期死亡 2 例(术后 30 d 内),早期死亡率 8.0%(2/25)。患者术后动脉血氧饱和度与术前差异有统计学意义(62.43%±7.83%vs. 81.62%±6.25%,P<0.05)。术后随访 6 个月至 3 年(每 3 个月复查一次超声心动图),23 例患者 McGoon 比值(1.05±0.14vs. 1.61±0.18,P<0.05)和 Nakata 指数[(112.37±14.38)mm2/m2 vs. (165.74±22.62) mm2/m2,P<0.05]均明显上升,且差异有统计学意义。17 例患者行二期根治手术治疗。 结论 姑息性右室-肺动脉连接术能够有效促进重症紫绀型先天性心脏病患者的自身肺血管床发育,为行二期根治术创造条件。
In patients with a functionally univentricular heart, the Fontan strategy achieves separation of the systemic and pulmonary circulation and reduction of ventricular volume overload. Contemporary modifications of surgical techniques have significantly improved survival rate. However, the resulting Fontan physiology is associated with high morbidity. Despite large improvements in outcomes of contemporary Fontan patients, a large burden of disease exists in this patient population. In face of the imbalance of medical resources in China and different understanding of Fontan treatment in various regions, there is no consensus on the current status of Fontan strategy, surgical technique and perioperative treatment. By reviewing large amounts of literature, assessing survival rate and risk factors for mortality and complications of the Fontan circulation, knowledge sharing from tens of experts, we achieved a consensus on many aspects of palliation of Fontan. We hope this consensus will help Chinese colleagues further continue their efforts to improve surgical outcomes of the univentricular heart patients.