Objective To investigate the effectiveness of double-needle suture for mixed meniscus tear repair under arthroscope. Methods Between April 2006 and January 2011, 22 patients with mixed meniscus tear were treated with double-needle suture under arthroscope. There were 14 males and 8 females, aged 18-41 years (mean, 31.3 years). All injuries were caused by sports. The time between injury and admission ranged from 2 days to 4 years (median, 11 months). International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score was 42.5 ± 15.2, Lysholm score was 45.5 ± 13.5, and Tegner score was 2.9 ± 1.6. Seventeen cases complicated with anterior cruciate ligament injury. Results Healing of incision by first intention was achieved in all patients. No injury of nerve and blood occurred. The patients were followed up 12-48 months with an average of 27.6 months. According to Barrett et al. standard, 19 cases (86%) got clinical healing. The IKDC, Lysholm, and Tegner scores were improved to 77.1 ± 8.9, 79.8 ± 9.9, and 6.8 ± 1.6 respectively at last follow-up, showing significant differences when compared with preoperative scores (P lt; 0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic meniscus repair using double-needle suture can provide good effectiveness because it has high firmness.
OBJECTIVE To investigate the mechanism of electrothrombosis by copper needle, in order to supply the referential data for clinical treatment of vessel deformity. METHODS The mechanism and condition of thrombus formation by copper needle were studied in vivo and in vitro using electrophysics, atom absorption spectrophtometry, histological, and histochemical methods. RESULTS Great deal of copper ion was dissociated, and agglutination of red blood cells(RBC) in blood could be observed in vitro after the current applied by copper needles. Formation of stable thrombus was related to voltage and time of application of electric current. CONCLUSION Dissociation of copper ion and agglutination of RBC are the basic principle of electrothrombosis with copper needle. A 4V direct current and 17.5 minutes are the safe and effective conditions for thrombus formation in the blood vessels.
According to the working principle of vertical ultrasonic vial washing machine, receiving respective force of small water droplets on the inside wall of vials and the minimum air velocity of blowing off water droplets can be obtained based on the analysis of water-droplet-related parameters. The inside wall model of 7 mL vial created by GAMBIT was divided into fine grids. Then the Realizable k-epsilon Two Equation Turbulence Model was adopted and the flow field of vial by FLUENT software was simulated when air was flushing inside the wall. In that case, the optimal position, inner diameter and the corresponding minimum air velocity of needle can be acquired to meet the needs of vial washing machine applied to 7 mL vial.
ObjectiveTo compare the diagnostic accuracy, sampling satisfaction, and safety of ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (CNB) and fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNA) for thyroid nodules.MethodsThe databases of PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Wanfang, CNKI, and CBM were searched to collect the relevant studies on the diagnostic performance, sampling satisfaction, and safety of ultrasound-guided CNB and FNA for thyroid nodules. Revman 5.3 and Stata 15 software were used for meta-analysis.ResultsA total of 24 studies involving 25 388 patients were included. Meta analysis showed that: compared with CNB, FNA had poor diagnostic accuracy ［OR=0.26, 95%CI (0.15, 0.46), P<0.000 01］, poor sampling satisfaction ［OR=0.20, 95%CI (0.12, 0.33), P<0.000 01］, lower incidence of total complications ［OR=0.28, 95%CI (0.16, 0.50), P<0.000 1］, and lower incidence of bleeding after biopsy ［OR=0.62, 95%CI (0.48, 0.81), P=0.000 3］. However, there was no significant difference in the pain score ［WMD=–0.21, 95%CI (–0.57, 0.15), P=0.26］ between the two groups. Subgroup analysis showed that there was no significant difference in the accuracy of biopsy diagnosis of thyroid nodules with diameter less than 10 mm between the two groups ［OR=0.52, 95%CI (0.15, 1.81), P=0.30］, however, the accuracy of CNB in the diagnosis of thyroid nodules with diameter ≥ 10 mm was still better than FNA ［OR=0.26, 95%CI (0.12, 0.56), P=0.000 5］.ConclusionsCompared with FNA, ultrasound-guided CNB has a certain advantages in sampling satisfaction and the diagnosis accuracy of thyroid nodules with diameter ≥ 10 mm. CNB is better than FNA, but will bring higher risk of complication.
Objective To evaluate the short-term effectiveness of Ilizarov technique combined with steel needle internal fixation in treating Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) of the foot and ankle. Methods Between June 2020 and December 2023, 12 patients with Eichenholtz stage Ⅲ CN of the foot and ankle were treated with Ilizarov technique and steel needle internal fixation. There were 9 males and 3 females with an average age of 48.6 years (range, 19-66 years). The disease duration ranged from 1 to 16 months (mean, 6.8 months). Ankle joint involvement predominated in 7 cases, while midfoot involvement occurred in 5 cases; 3 cases presented with skin ulceration and soft tissue infection. Preoperative American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 31.2±9.0, 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36)-Physical Component Summary (PCS) score was 32.6±6.8, and Mental Component Summary (MCS) score was 47.8±8.4. Postoperative assessments included wound healing, regular X-ray film/CT evaluations of fusion status, and effectiveness via AOFAS and SF-36-PCS, MCS scores. ResultsAll operations were successfully completed without neurovascular complication. Two patients experienced delayed wound healing requiring intervention, and the others achieved primary healing. All patients were followed up 15-43 months (mean, 23.3 months). Imaging confirmed successful joint fusion within 13-21 weeks (mean, 16.8 weeks). At last follow-up, the AOFAS score was 72.5±6.4, and the SF-36-PCS and MCS scores were 63.2±8.4 and 76.7±5.3, respectively, all of which improved compared to preoperative levels, with significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion Ilizarov technique combined with steel needle internal fixation effectively restores walking function and achieves satisfactory short-term effectiveness in CN of the foot and ankle.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnostic value of BRAFV600E mutation test in high-risk thyroid nodules with easily underdiagnosed fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) results.MethodsRetrospectively collected 122 cases of thyroid nodule who treated in the Hebei Petrochina Central Hospital between January 2017 and December 2018, all the cases admitted preoperative ultrasound and FNAB detection. All of the patients had the non-positive cytological results of FNAB and the high-risk features of ultrasound. Contrasted the postoperative pathological coincidence rate of combination of FNAB and BRAFV600E test with FNAB alone.ResultsThe BRAFV600E mutation rate was 27.0% (33/122). The positive rate of BRAFV600E mutation increased with the increase of ultrasound thyroid imaging reporting and data system(TI-RADS) grade (P<0.05), which was independent of patients’ age, gender, number of nodules, diameter of nodules, and FNAB results (P>0.05). The coincidence rate of FNAB combined with BRAFV600E mutation detection was higher than that of FNAB alone ［86.9% (106/122) vs. 69.7% (85/122), P<0.05).ConclusionsThe BRAFV600E mutation test can detect papillary thyroid carcinoma that might be missed by FNAB. We recommend that FNAB should be routinely accompanied by the BRAFV600E mutation test in the high-risk thyroid nodules.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical value of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) combined with washout fluid detection of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in identifying parathyroid glands during thyroid cancer radical thyroidectomy. MethodsA total of 108 patients who underwent thyroid cancer radical thyroidectomy in Rizhao Central Hospital from June 2020 to December 2022 were selected as the study subjects. During the surgery, highly suspected parathyroid tissues were punctured with fine needle aspiration. FNAC and washout fluid were collected for PTH detection. Using the results of postoperative histopathological examination as the gold standard, the accuracy of different methods in identifying parathyroid glands during surgery was analyzed. ResultsAmong the 73 positive cases, the PTH level in the washout fluid was (591.20±84.30) pg/mL, while in the 35 negative cases, it was (18.69±2.53) pg/mL. The PTH level was significantly higher in the positive cases compared to the negative cases (P＜0.05). Postoperative routine histopathological examination confirmed parathyroid tissues in 91 cases, while in 17 cases, they were confirmed as adipose tissues (11 cases) or lymphoid tissues (6 cases). In the 17 cases confirmed as non-parathyroid tissues, both two methods considered them as non-parathyroid tissues. The sensitivity of puncture eluent in detecting PTH was 80.22% (73/91), that of cytological smear was 70.33% (64/91), and that of puncture eluent combined with cytological smear was 94.50% (86/91). There was no significant difference between the sensitivity of puncture cytology smear and puncture eluent in detecting PTH (P＞0.05). The sensitivity of combined detection of the two methods was higher than that of individual detection, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). ConclusionThe combined detection of PTH by fine needle puncture smear and eluent can improve the accuracy of identification of parathyroid gland during radical thyroidectomy, and is beneficial to the identification and protection of parathyroid gland during surgery.
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of two biopsy methods, electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy (ENB) and transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB), in peripheral pulmonary lesions. To select a low-risk and high-benefit biopsy method based on the clinical characteristics of the lesions and patients. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on inpatients who underwent ENB and/or TTNB for peripheral pulmonary lesions in Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University. Propensity score matching was used to compare the diagnostic yield and safety of the two biopsy methods. Results A total of 126 patients were included in the ENB group, and 104 patients in the TTNB group. After propensity score matching, 83 matched pairs were obtained. The TTNB group exhibited a significantly higher diagnostic yield compared with the ENB group (90.4% vs. 48.2%, P<0.001), but it was also associated with a higher incidence of pneumothorax (1.2% vs. 21.7%, P<0.001). In the ENB group, the diagnostic efficacy was correlated with lesion diameter (P<0.001, OR=0.183, 95%CI 0.071 - 0.470), but there was no statistically significant difference in the diagnostic yield among different lung segments (P>0.05). In the TTNB group, lesion characteristics did not significantly affect the diagnostic yield, but a lesion diameter ≤30 mm (P=0.019, OR=5.359, 95%CI 1.320 - 21.753) and a distance from the pleura ≥20mm (P=0.030, OR=6.399, 95%CI 1.192 - 34.360) increased the risk of pneumothorax. When stratified based on lesion and patient blood characteristics, no significant difference was found in the diagnostic yield between the two groups for characteristics such as left upper lobe (P=0.195), right middle lobe (P=0.333), solid with cavity (P=0.567), or abnormal serum white blood cell count (P=0.077). However, the incidence of pneumothorax in the TTNB group was higher than that in the ENB group. Conclusions The diagnostic yield of ENB is affected by the size of the lesion, while the incidence of pneumothorax in TTNB is influenced by both lesion size and distance from the pleura. In cases with lesions located in the left upper lobe, right middle lobe, solid with cavity, or with abnormal serum white blood cell count, selecting ENB for biopsy is considered preferable to TTNB.
Objective To find a simple, practical and cheap way in suturation to prevent incision complications after celoscope surgery. Methods Using the elastic snell needle to stitch small incision under laparoscopy. Chosed 3 120 cases using the elastic snell needle to stitch stratified suturation as research group, and 3 120 cases by using trditional arc shaped needle in celoscope surgery as control group. The incident rate of incisional hernia and incision bleeding among groups were compared. Results In research group, the incident rate of incision bleeding was 0.16%, among which was 0.15% in epigastrium group, 0.18% in hypogastrium group, while in control group, the incident rate of incision bleeding was 0.68%, among which was 0.64% in epigastrium group, 0.70% in hypogastrium group. The incident rate of incision bleeding was obviously decreased (P＜0.05), and the incident rate of incision bleeding in hypogastrium group was obviously decreased as well (P＜0.05), compared research group and control group. In research group, the incident rate of incisional hernia was 0.07%, among which was 0 in epigastrium group, 0.12% in hypogastrium group, 0.15% in gerontism group, while in control group, the incident rate of incisional hernia was 0.44%, among which was 0.24% in epigastrium group, 0.59% in hypogastrium group, 0.99% in gerontism group, and the incident rate of incisional hernia after surgery was obviously decreased (P＜0.05), the incident rate of incisional hernia after surgery in hypogastrium group was obviously decreased as well (P＜0.05), comparing research group and control group. Conclusions Using the elastic snell needle to stitch small incision under laparoscopy, the peritoneal layer and muscular layer can be apposition sutured in the case without prolonging incision and costing more, hidden hernia and abdominal wall defects located at the incision can be found, ligation and stitched, thereby the incident rate of incisional hernia and incisional bleeding after celoscope surgery are significantly reduced.
Drug administration via hollow microneedles (HMN) have the advantages of painlessness, avoidance of first-pass effect, capability of sustained infusion, and no need for professional personnel operation. In addition, HMN can also be applied in the fields of body fluid extraction and biosensors, showing broad application prospects. However, traditional manufacturing technologies cannot meet the demand for low-cost mass production of HMN, limiting its widespread application. This paper reviews the main manufacturing technologies used for HMN in recent years, which include photolithography and etching, laser etching, sputtering and electroplating, micro-molding, three-dimensional (3D) printing and drawing lithography. It further analyzes the characteristics and limitations of existing manufacturing technologies and points out that the combination of various manufacturing technologies can improve production efficiency to a certain extent. In addition, this paper looks forward to the future trends of HMN manufacturing technology and proposes possible directions for its development. In conclusion, it is expected that this review can provide new ideas and references for follow-up research.