Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disease caused by mutations in the NF1 gene. The disease is characterized by neurofibromatosis, which simultaneously affects multiple systems such as nerves, skin, and bone, and has complex clinical manifestations. Since the National Institutes of Health (NIH) established diagnostic criteria in 1988, the diagnosis and treatment of NF1 have progressed significantly. However, due to the complexity of the disease and the lack of effective treatments, the diagnosis and treatment of NF1 still face many challenges. Strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration, improving and popularizing disease diagnosis and treatment strategies, and developing more effective drugs and treatment methods are the keys to further improve the treatment level of NF1 diseases.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of multi-disciplinary diagnosis and treatment model based on doctor-patient shared decision making on treatment outcomes, quality of life and postoperative complications of breast cancer patients. MethodsA total of 100 breast cancer patients were included in this study through a prospective randomized controlled design, and were randomly divided into control group and intervention group, with 50 patients in each group. The control group received traditional treatment mode, while the intervention group implemented a multidisciplinary treatment mode based on doctor-patient sharing decision making. The results of treatment, quality of life and postoperative complication rate were compared between the two groups. ResultsThe completion rate of adjuvant radiotherapy and chemotherapy in the intervention group was 94.0%, which was higher than that in the control group (80.0%), and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.037). The satisfaction rate of postoperative breast appearance in the intervention group was 90.0%, which was higher than that in the control group (60.0%), with statistical significance (P<0.001). There was no significant difference in grade Ⅲ/Ⅳ toxicity between the two groups (P>0.05). After treatment, the scores of patients’ quality of life in the intervention group were higher than those in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The incidence of postoperative complications in the intervention group was 6.0%, which was lower than that in the control group (22.0%), and the difference was statistically (P=0.021). ConclusionsThe application of multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment model based on doctor-patient sharing decision-making in the treatment of breast cancer patients has significantly improved the treatment effect and quality of life, and effectively reduced the rate of postoperative complications. This model provides a new approach to the treatment of breast cancer that is more personalized, comprehensive and efficient.
Objective To summarize experience and efficacy of multidisciplinary treatment for severe intra-abdominal infection. Methods The clinical data of 17 patients with severe intra-abdominal infection underwent multidisciplinary treatment were analyzed retrospectively. There were 5 cases of severe acute pancreatitis, 4 cases of postoperative biliary fistula, 2 cases of intestinal fistula, 2 cases of pancreatic trauma, 1 case after resection for intestinal necrosis, 1 case of abdominal trauma, 1 case after operation for liver abscess, 1 case of unexplained severe intra-abdominal infection. The experiences of multidisciplinary treatment including the intensive care unit (ICU), surgery, blood purification center, and departments of pharmacy, nutrition, and digestion and internal medicine, and so on were summarized. Results After multidisciplinary treatment, 13 patients were cured, of which 4 patients treated by non-open operation. Three patients died, including 1 patient died of infectious shock, 1 patient died of pancreatic bed bleeding, 1 patient died of multiple organ failure. There was 1 case of automatic discharge. Conclusions Multidisciplinary treatment including ICU, surgery, blood purification center, and departments of pharmacy, nutrition, and digestion and internal medicine, and so on has an exact clinical curative effect in patients with severe intra-abdominal infection. Concept of damage control should be followed by surgical intervention. Abdominal cavity puncture and drainage has some advantages of small trauma and good clinical effect, which is suitable for infection control of patients with severe intra-abdominal infection, it could provide surgical condition and opportunity for patients required further surgical treatment.
ObjectiveTo study the diagnosis and treatment of multiple neuroendocrine carcinoma.MethodClinical data of a case of multiple neuroendocrine carcinoma was retrospective analyzed.ResultsAfter discussion by a multidisciplinary team (MDT), the patient was diagnosed as multiple neuroendocrine carcinoma with late clinical stage and inoperable. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy were given, which showed significant effects, and the patient died after 1 year of follow-up.ConclusionIn the clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with multiple neuroendocrine carcinoma, MDT cooperative treatment model should be adopted to provide a better treatment program.
The misdiagnosis rate and mortality of mesenteric ischemia are high, but with the continuous updating of diagnosis and treatment techniques and treatment concepts in recent years, many patients can get timely and effective treatment. This article starts from the epidemiology, vascular anatomy, etiology, clinical manifestations and classification of mesenteric ischemia, and the progress of diagnosis and treatment under the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment mode, and details the research progress of mesenteric ischemia at home and abroad. This paper focuses on the significance of multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment mode in the diagnosis and treatment of mesenteric ischemia, in order to strengthen the treatment consciousness of mesenteric ischemia and explore a more accurate and effective treatment system. The purpose of this study is to provide some reference for avoiding intestinal infarction and improving the survival rate of intestinal tract.
ObjectiveTo explore the application value of multidisciplinary collaborative team (MDT) model in retroperitoneal tumors involving large vessels.MethodsThree cases of retroperitoneal tumors involving great vessels admitted to Xiang’an Hospital of Xiamen University in 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. With the support of 3D visual reconstruction and virtual reality (VR) technology, we performed MDT discussion and three cases received treatment of surgery, intervention, and targeted therapy.ResultsCase 1 was discussed by MDT and concluded that, based on CT examination, 3D reconstruction, and VR virtual image results, the tumor on the right side was determined to be completely resectable. The left tumor was judged to be unresectable, and the proposed treatment plan was right metastatic tumor resection + left metastatic tumor radiofrequency ablation. After surgery case 1 had been followed up for 6 months. The symptoms of diarrhea were significantly improved. CT reexamination showed that liver lesions and left retroperitoneal lesions were the same size and the condition was stable. After discussion by MDT, radiofrequency ablation around the tumor was proposed for case 2. This case was followed up for 3 months after surgery, and CT reexamination showed no new lesion in retroperitoneum. After MDT discussion, we concluded that arteriovenous fistula of case 3 had no indications for surgery, and proposed interventional combined with targeted therapy. After treatment, the tumor was found to be smaller after reexamination in 8 months than before treatment, and the efficacy was evaluated as partial remission. The follow-up was continued.ConclusionThe future development trend of retroperitoneal tumor therapy involving great vessels is to evaluate each patient’s condition under the MDT mode by using 3D visual reconstruction and VR technology, and to formulate the individualized treatment plan of operation combined with other treatments.
Despite of the progress in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP), there are still factors that hinder the improvement of the efficacy of treatment: there is a lack of an accurate and easy-to-use system for early severity prediction; the multidisciplinary collaboration mechanism needs to be further optimized; there is no clinical efficacy evaluation system for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM); the therapeutic targets of TCM are unclear; the effector substances are unknown; and the research and development of new medicines is still difficult. In order to further reduce the mortality of SAP and realize the goal of improving the efficacy, we should strengthen the integration of Chinese and Western medicine, multidisciplinary collaboration, and improve the treatment levels; as well as carry out basic and clinical research oriented to clinical value. We will also promote the innovative development of combined Chinese and Western medicine in the treatment of SAP by elucidating the mechanism, validating the efficacy and commercializing the achievements. In view of SAP, a major and difficult disease, we should insist on the principle of integrity and innovation, the synergy of Chinese and Western medicines and the complementarity of advantages, and promote the innovation and development of combined Chinese and Western medicines in the treatment of SAP, so as to further reduce the morbidity and mortality and to alleviate the burden of the disease.
In recent years, the Chengdu Municipal Thoracic Surgery Quality Control Center has preliminarily established a regional quality control system for thoracic surgery through the development of standards, data reporting, and on-site supervision, achieving phased improvements. This review summarizes the current development of Chengdu’s thoracic surgery quality control system, including its organizational structure and scoring methodology, quality indicators based on structure–process–outcome, information technology infrastructure, and multicenter collaboration experiences, and outlines trends in surgical volume, minimally invasive procedure rates, human resources, and care quality metrics. It also analyzes existing challenges such as inter-hospital quality disparities and insufficient interoperability among information platforms. Drawing on domestic and international best practices, we propose development strategies to further enhance the homogenization and continuous improvement of thoracic surgery quality in the region. The Chengdu experience could offer a valuable model for building regional thoracic surgery quality control systems nationwide and for integration with the national quality control platform.
Objective To discuss the treatment of a patient with postoperative recurrence of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma by multidisciplinary team (MDT) model. MethodsThe MDT discussion and disease diagnosis and treatment process of one patient with recurrent hepatic epithelioid angioendothelioma admitted to Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University in April 2021 were summarized. Results The patient was admitted to the hospital for “more than one year after operation of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma”. Two years ago, the patient’s upper abdominal CT examination showed that there was a kind of round and slightly low-density nodule shadow in the left lateral lobe of the liver, which was about 30 mm×22 mm in size, and the boundary around the nodule was clear. There was a punctate high-density shadow in the S7 segment of the liver, which was not given special treatment and was reviewed regularly. One year later, the enhanced CT examination of the liver showed that the mass in the left lateral lobe of the liver was larger than before, and multiple nodules were seen in the right lobe of the liver. After admission, MRI examination showed multiple abnormal signal foci in the liver, so atypical hemangioma-like lesions (epithelioid hemangioendothelioma may be considered) were considered. Laparoscopic left lateral lobe resection + right liver lesion resection + radiofrequency ablation of liver lesion were performed in our department, and the patient recovered well after surgery. Four months after operation, MRI reexamined and found that intrahepatic metastasis might recur, so he was re-hospitalized, and after MDT discussion, it was decided to perform laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation of liver lesions (fluorescent laparoscopy) and laparoscopic partial liver resection (fluorescent laparoscopy) again. The patient recovered well after operation, and there was no recurrence after follow-up. Conclusion For patients with postoperative recurrence of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma, a comprehensive reoperation plan is made through MDT discussion, which may bring the best prognosis to patients.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment norms of gastrointestinal stromal tumor, so as to deepen clinicians’ understanding of the gastrointestinal stromal tumor and avoid misdiagnosis.MethodsThe clinical data of a patient with gastrointestinal stromal tumor who treated in March 2019 in The First Hospital of Kunming was retrospectively analyzed, and determining the methods of the treatment through MDT mode.ResultsThis patient was generally in good condition. After MDT discussions among the imaging department, cardiothoracic surgery department, oncology department, and anesthesia department, it was considered that surgical treatment was the best treatment scheme. The operation time was 120 min, intraoperative bleeding was about 100 mL, and no blood transfusion was performed. No bleeding, abdominal infection, gastroesophageal reflux, and other complications occurred after the operation, and the patient was discharged successfully on the 10th day after the operation. Postoperative treatment was assisted by imatinib. Follow-up was conducted for more than 4 months, with no obvious complication occurred after discharge, so continued to follow-up.ConclusionGastrointestinal stromal tumor can be diagnosed and treated by multidisciplinary approach, and surgical resection is still the most important and effective treatment.