ObjectiveTo review the research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury.MethodsThe recent literature about distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury was reviewed and analyzed.ResultsDistal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury is commonly seen in ankle joint injury, the anatomical complexities make diagnosis and treatment difficult. Preoperative physical examination, radiologic evaluation, and intraoperative stress-testing are important for the diagnosis. Aggressive treatment is also recommended for these injuries to prevent long-term chronic instability. Internal fixation is the main treatment, including metal screw, degradable screw, elastic fixation, and hybrid techniques. Metal screw fixation is still the current mainstream, but elastic fixation represented by Suture-button is more in line with the physiological characteristics of ankle joint, and the rate of secondary operation is low while the clinical outcome is satisfactory. The application prospect of elastic fixation is worthy of expectation.ConclusionIt’s crucial for patient with ankle fracture to repair the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injury. How to diagnose the injury more accurately and simply, how to increase the success rate of reduction, and how to reduce the complications of surgery are still worthy for further exploration.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the expression of alpha-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) induced by transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-beta 1). METHODS: Five samples of hypertrophic scars and three samples of normal mature scars were collected as the experimental and control groups respectively. The fibroblasts were isolated from scars, and cultured in 2-dimension or 3-dimension culture system. The immunohistochemical staining method of LSAB were used to investigate the expression of alpha-SMA in fibroblasts in the different concentration of TGF-beta 1. RESULTS: The expression of alpha-SMA in 3-dimension culture system were markedly lower than those in 2-dimension culture system with respect to the fibroblasts in the experimental group. The expression of alpha-SMA in fibroblasts were different in response to various TGF-beta 1 concentration, it was more effective at the concentration of 5 ng/ml. The expression of alpha-SMA in the fibroblasts from hypertrophic scars seemed to be more sensitive to TGF-beta 1 compared to that of the normal mature scars. CONCLUSION: There are concentration-dependent in the expression of alpha-SMA induced by TGF-beta 1 in scar fibroblasts in vitro. The biological characteristics of the fibroblasts from hypertrophic scars and normal mature scars and their sensitivity to the inducement of TGF-beta 1 were different. The inducement of TGF-beta 1 may be depressed by extracellular matrix components and that may decrease the expression of alpha-SMA.
【摘要】 目的 评价简化肾脏病膳食改良试验（MDRDa）方程以及国内两个改良MDRD方程（中国方程1、2）预测中国慢性肾脏病患者肾小球滤过率（glomerular filtration rate，GFR）的适用性。 方法 选择2008年1-12月住院慢性肾病患者250例，用99mTc-DTPA肾动态显像法测定GFR（sGFR），同时测定血清肌酐、尿素氮，根据年龄和性别分别用简化MDRD方程、中国方程1和中国方程2预测GFR，即eGFRa （简化MDRD方程）、eGFR1 （中国方程1）和eGFR2（中国方程2），以sGFR为参考值，将估计的eGFRs进行比较。 结果 各方程eGFRs与sGFR之间呈显著相关关系。其中中国方程2的估算eGFR2与sGFR具有良好的一致性，总体偏差最小，准确性最高。 结论 中国方程2优于简化MDRD方程和中国方程1，可用于中国慢性肾病人群eGFR的计算。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the applicability of three equations for glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in Chinese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Methods A total of 250 patients with CKD which were diagnosed according to K/DAQI guidelines between January and December 2008 were selected. GFR were estimated with Chinese equation 1 (eGFR1), Chinese equation 2 (eGFR2) and abbreviated MDRD (eGFRa) separately, and the results were compared with that of 99mTc-DTPA(sGFR). Results The eGFRs of the three equations were correlated significantly with sGFR. Chinese equation 2 seemed to be the best; eGFR2 showed less bias and higher accuracy than other equations. Conclusion Chinese equation 2 for estimation of GFR may be more accurate in Chinese CKD patients.
【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics and prognosis of secondary lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia ( LIP) . Methods Clinical data of 9 cases with secondary LIP diagnosed from1990 to 2010 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Of 9 patients there were 3 males and 6 females,the range of age was 7-64 years. In the 6 adult patients there were 5 females. 2 cases were infected by EB virus and 1 by recurrent pulmonary infection in 3 non-adult patients. In the adult patients, 1 case was diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, 1 case with overlapping syndrome, 2 cases with primary biliary cirrhosis,1 case was probably caused by infection, and 1 case was complicated with eosinophilia. Dominant symptoms of pulmonary system were cough, expectoration, and shortness of breath on exertion. Dominant systematic symptoms were asthenia, pyrexia, weight lose, and arthralgia. CT revealed diffuse ground glass opacities with a lower lung zone predominance. Pathologic feature of LIP was a diffuse, polyclonal lymphoid cell infiltration surrounding airways and extending to the lung interstitium. The patients were treated by glucocorticoid and immunosuppressants. Two cases died with secondary infection. Follow-up did not comfirm malignant tumors in the survivors. Conclusions The clinical features of LIP are characteristic, but lacking of specificity. The final diagnosis depends on pathological examination. Treatment targeted on primary diseases can probably have a good efficacy, and the clinical outcome is favorable.
【摘要】 目的 以99mTc-DTPA肾动态显像法肾小球滤过率（glomerular filtration rate，GFR）测定为标准，将血清胱抑素C（cystatin C， CysC）检测与其比较，探讨CysC测定在2型糖尿病肾病（type 2 diabetic nephropathy，T2DN）诊断中的意义。 方法 2010年6月—2011年1月76例2型糖尿病（type 2 diabetes mellitus，T2DM）患者按24 h尿微量白蛋白（microalbuminuria，m-Alb）分为两组:正常蛋白尿组（31例）和微量蛋白尿组（45例），同时测定GFR、CysC、血清肌酐（serum creatinine， Scr）和糖化血红蛋白（hemoglobin A1c， HbA1c），并设正常自愿者38名作为对照组，进行统计学分析。 结果 对照组、T2DM正常蛋白尿组及T2DM微量蛋白尿组CysC水平分别为（1.1±0.6）、（1.6±0.7）、（1.0±0.3） mg/L，各组差异均有统计学意义（Plt;0.05）；HbA1c水平分别为（5.4±0.6）%、（7.1±2.7）%、（7.9±3.1）%、两组T2DM患者与对照组比较，差异均有统计学意义（Plt;0.05）；GFR水平分别为（80.9±23.0）、（74.2±26.1）、（79.3±19.7） mL/（min•1.73 m2），各组差异无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）；Scr水平分别为（87.7±23.8）、（93.7±38.4）、（81.5±11.4） μmol/L，组间差异无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）。CysC、Scr和GFR之间呈负相关（r=-0.694，-0.692；Plt;0.001）；CysC和Scr之间呈正相关（r=0.903，Plt;0.001）。 结论 CysC可作为早期T2DN的检测指标，具有较高的敏感性，但对于轻度到中度GFR降低的诊断准确性并不优于Scr。【Abstract】 Objective To demonstrate the clinical value of serum cystatin-C (CysC) in the assessment of renal function in type-2 diabetic nephropathy (T2DN) by comparing it with the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured by 99mTc-DTPA method. Methods From June 2010 to January 2011, 76 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) were classified into two groups according to their 24 h microalbuminuria (m-Alb) level: the normal albuminuric group (n=31) and the microalbuminuric group (n=45). GFR, Serum creatinine (Scr), CysC, and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) were measured. Thirty-eight healthy subjects were recruited as the control group, and statistical analysis was carried out. Results The CysC levels in the control group, the normal albuminuric group and the microalbuminuria group were respectively (1.1±0.6), (1.6±0.7) and (1.0±0.3) mg/L, with a significant difference among the three groups (Plt;0.05). HbA1c level in the three groups were respectively (7.1±2.7)%, (7.9±3.1)% and (5.4±0.6)%, with a significant difference between the two diabetic groups and the control group (Plt;0.05). Scr levels in the three groups were respectively (87.7±23.8), (93.7±38.4), (81.5±11.4) μmol/L; GFR levels in the three groups were respectively (80.9±23.0), (74.2±26.1), (79.3±19.7) mL/(min•1.73 m2); among the three groups the differences of both Scr and GFR were not significant. Both CysC and Scr were negatively correlated with GFR (r=-0.694,-0.692;Plt;0.001), and CysC was positively correlated with Scr (r=0.903, Plt;0.001). Conclusion Increased CysC may be an early indicator of incipient diabetic nephropathy, but the diagnostic accuracy of CysC is not superior to that of Scr in distinguishing between mildly and moderately reduced GFR.
Objective To investigate the clinical features of non-gastrointestinal mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue ( MALT) lymphoma.Methods Forty-eight pathologically proved cases of nongastrointestinal MALT lymphoma, admitted into Peking Union Medical College Hospital fromJanuary 2000 to July 2011, were retrospectively analyzed.Results There were 32 females and 16 males. The median age at diagnosis was 55. 4 years old ( range, 21-76 years) . The most commonly affected sites were lung, salivary glands, thyroid and ocular adnexa. In5 cases, the lymphoma presented at multiple mucosal sites. 27 patients were asymptomatic while 13 had non-specific symptoms. Blood test showed mild or moderate anemia in 8 cases, elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate in 19 cases, and elevated lactate dehydrogenase in 6 patients.Imaging examinations revealed enlarged lymph nodes in 20 patients. 6 patients had a history of Sjoren’s syndrome, in whom3 cases were salivary gland diseases. In the patients with lung involvement, pathological diagnosis was obtained by bronchial biopsies in 3 cases, by CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsies in 11 cases, and by surgical biopsies in 9 cases. While in the patients without lung involvement, pathological diagnosis was obtained all by surgical biopsies. Of the 23 patients with lung involvement, 1 remain untreated,while 22 received various combinations of treatment ( surgery alone in 3 patients, surgery plus chemotherapy in 6 patients, and chemotherapy alone in 13 patients) . Of the 25 patients without lung involvement, 11 patients received surgery alone, 10 patients received surgery plus chemotherapy, 3 patients received chemotherapy alone, and 1 patient received surgery plus chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 46 patients remained alive during the median follow-up of 46. 7 months ( range, 4-133 months) . While 1 patient with lung involvement died from unknown causes, another 1 patient with lung involvement died from lung infection. Conclusions Non-gastrointestinal MALT lymphoma tends to occur in old-aged females, and commonly occurs in lung, salivary gland and thyroid sites. Most patients are asymptomatic or have only nonspecific symptoms. CT-guided percutaneous lung biopsies and surgical biopsies are helpful to the diagnosis.Prognosis for this lymphoma tends to be indolent.
Objective To investigate the financial burden of in-patients with thyroid diseases in the West China Hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan province, from January 2011 to December 2012, so as to provide baseline data for further research. Methods The data of in-patients (who had been discharged from the department of endocrinology and metabolism or discharged after being transferred to other departments for diagnosis and treatment in the West China Hospital in 2011) were collected from the Hospital Information System (HIS) of the West China Hospital, including basic information, initial diagnosis when the patients were discharged, hospital costs, the information about whether the patients had been registered the insurance in hospital, etc. We classified diseases according to ICD-10 based on the initial diagnosis when the patients were discharged on the first page of case reports. The data were input using Excel 2010 software, and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 13.0 software. Results The results showed that: a) in 2011, 205 person-times were hospitalized in the department of endocrinology and metabolism, of which, 84 were male and 121 were female, with mean age of 45.3±15.7 years; b) for patients with thyroid diseases, median hospital stay was 10 days, the average cost of hospital stay for each patient was RMB 2 881.43 yuan, most of which was for lab tests and examination; c) the person-times of patients with hyperthyroidism was 162, accounting for 79.5% of the total of thyroid diseases, median hospital stay was 10 days, and the average cost of hospital stay was RMB 2 958.36 yuan; and d) there was no association between the number of hyperthyroidism complications and hospital stay and costs. Conclusion Thyroid diseases are a commonly-seen disease in the department of endocrinology and metabolism, of which, hyperthyroidism accounts for the most. There is no association between the number of hyperthyroidism complications and hospital stay/costs.
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of simultaneous endoscopic bilateral placement of selfexpandable metal biliary stents in malignant hilar biliary obstruction． MethodFrom May 2007 to December 2010, a total of 24 patients with hilar malignancy of Bismuth type Ⅱ to Ⅳ underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and bilateral metal stent placement. Technical success rate, functional success rate, ERCP related complications, stents’ patency time, and patient’ survival time were recorded and reviewed． Results Twentyone of 24 patients were followedup for average 39 months. Technical success rate was 100%, the average operation time was （36.2±13.9） min, the functional success rate was 95.45%. Mild cholangitis occurred in 2 cases and there was no ERCP related pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation, and death. Stents dysfunction occurred in 7 within followup period. Amonge them, plastic stents were inserted through the metallic stents in 4 cases, PTCD was required in 1 case, and conservative therapy was given in the other 2 cases. The median stent’ patency time and median patient’ survival time were 253 d (95% CI: 199.79-306.21) and 229 (95% CI : 154.53-303.47）, respectively, with no significant differences between Bismuth classification types. ConclusionEndoscopic simultaneous bilateral biliary metal stent placement is technically feasible, safe, and effective to malignant hilar obstruction.
Objective To investigate the operating skills for treatment of morbidly obese patients with gallstone by using laparoscopic technique meanwhile. Methods From Oct.2006 to Nov.2009, 178 morbidly obese patients undergoing laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding （LAGB）, in which 18 cases combined with gallstone underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy （LC） meanwhile. Results All of 18 morbidly obese patients with gallstone underwent LAGB and LC successfully, the operating time was (126±24) min and bleeding volume was (50±16) ml. No serious infectious complications occurred, but 3 cases with low-grade nausea and vomiting, 2 cases with adipose tissue liquefaction in incision, and one case with few seroperitoneun， all were cured conservatively. Conclusion Morbidly obese patients with gallstone undergoing LAGB and LC at the same time by changing site of incision is a safe and effective procedure and a feasible technique.
Objective To provide a clinical basis for the prevention of diabetic foot ulcers by analyzing the clinical data and prognosis of high-risk diabetic foot patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on high-risk diabetic foot patients who were hospitalized in West China Hospital of Sichuan University between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2018. Patients were divided into high-risk group and low-risk group according to whether they hada history of foot ulcer or amputation. The clinical characteristics of the two groups of patients were compared. The patients were followed up from hospital discharge to January 31, 2021, and their survival and ulcer recurrence or new-onset status were evaluated. Results Finally, 123 patients were included, including 29 patients in the high-risk group and 94 patients in the low-risk group. There was no statistical difference in the duration of diabetes, smoking history, drinking history, education level, proportion of receiving regular treatment, proportion of regular blood glucose monitoring, body mass index, proportion of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, callus, foot deformity, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic cardiac autonomic neuropathy, diabetic gastrointestinal autonomic neuropathy, hypertension, coronary heart disease and laboratory test results between the two groups (P>0.05). The proportion of women (51.7% vs. 29.8%), age [(69.8±10.3) vs. (64.4±11.3) years], proportion of lower extremity arterial disease (62.1% vs. 34.4%), proportion of hyperuricemia (27.6% vs. 10.6%) in the high-risk group were higher than the low-risk group (P<0.05). After follow-up (67±20) months, 25.8% of the patients had ulcer recurrence or new onset, and 24.2% of the patients died. The most common cause of death was diabetes complications (43.8%). The overall 1-, 3-, and 5-year cumulative mortality rates of the patients were 4.5%, 12.7%, and 20.6%, respectively. The 3- and 5-year recurrence or new ulcer rates were 8.3% and 18.2%, respectively. The 5-year recurrence or new ulcer rates in the low-risk group and high-risk group were 10.3% and 40.3%, respectively, and there was a difference in ulcer recurrence between the two groups (P=0.004). Conclusions Compared with high-risk diabetic foot patients without ulcer or amputation, patients with a history of ulcer or amputation have higher rates of lower extremity arterial disease and hyperuricemia. Patients with a history of ulceration or amputation have a higher risk of recurrent or new ulceration than patients without a history of ulceration or amputation.