Single operation video intubationscope assisted by mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of single operation video intubationscope assisted by disposable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation. Methods 100 patients undergoing general anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups with 50 cases in each: mouthpiece group (group M): single operation video intubationscope assisted by disposable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation was performed; control group (group C): Video intubationscope oral intubation assisted by helper were applied. The BP, MAP, HR and SpO2 in the two groups were recorded during intubation. The success rate of intubation, duration of glottis exposure, duration of intubation and complications were recorded. Results Oral-tracheal intubation with video intubationscope were successfully completed for all 100 pa-tients, SpO2 during intubation in two groups was maintained above 95.0%, there was no significant hemodynamic changes in two groups. There were no significant difference in the one-time success rate of intubation, duration of glottis exposure and duration of intubation between group M and group C [92.0%vs 88.0%, (13.0 ±7.0) vs (14.0 ±8.0), (20.0 ± 10.0) vs (21.0 ± 11.0), > 0.05]. No significant complications were reported. Conclusion Compared with video intubationscope oral intubation assisted by helper, single operation video intubationscope assisted by dis-posable mouthpiece in orotracheal intubation also is feasible and effective without needing assistant, it is a simple and convenient technology worthy of application.

Photopic laryngoscope can reduce half effective concentration of Propofol for inhibiting intubation response / 中国内镜杂志

Objective To compare the EC50 of Propofol for inhibiting intubation response. Methods 80 cases un-derwent tracheal intubation general anesthesia, all patients were randomly divided into two groups. The general situ-ation between the two groups showed no significant difference. Except for Propofol, other anesthesia drugs infusion method and dosage were the same. Sequential determination the EC50 of Propofol which for inhibiting intubation re-sponse of each groups by up-and-down. Propofol target concentration of the first patient was set to 4 μg/ml, and ad-justed according to intubation stress response disappeared or not, concentration of two adjacent patients with ratio of 1.2. Results A group inhibited the cardiovascular responses of Propofol EC50 and 95%CI was 5.19 μg/ml (95%CI:4.88 ~ 5.50 μg/ml). B group inhibited the cardiovascular responses of Propofol EC50 and 95 %CI was 4.15μg/ml (95%CI:3.80~4.40μg/ml). The EC50 and 95% confidence interval of the B group were significantly lower than those of the A group ( P 0.05).Conclusion The EC50 and 95% confidence interval of Propofol for inhibiting intubation response under photopic laryngoscopes was significant lower than those of under direct laryngoscopes, the circulation during period of induc-tion and intubation was more stable.

The effect of continuous thoracic paravertebral block analgesia guided by sonography on pulmonary func-tion after thoracotomy / 临床麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of continuous thoracic paravertebral block anal-gesia guided by sonography on pulmonary function after thoracotomy.Methods Sixty patients,male 29 cases,female 31 cases,aged 18-60 years,BMI 1 6-28 kg/m2 ,ASA grade Ⅰ or Ⅱ,who had under-went thoracotomy were divided randomly into 2 groups,30 cases each:group G with general anesthe-sia and postoperative patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA),whereas group GP with general anesthesia combined with continuous thoracic paravertebral block (CTPVB)and postoperative continuous CTPVB.CTPVB were performed before induction as the patient was conscious so that the effect of CTPVB could be tested by blocking range.Both resting and coughing visual analogue scales (VAS)were recorded at the points of 30 minutes after extubation (T1 ),2 hours after operation (T2 ),6 hours after operation (T3 ),24 hours after operation (T4 )and 48 hours after operation (T5 ). Forced vital capacity (FVC),forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1 )and maximal mid expiratory flow (MMF)were measured by spirometer and the three maximal values were recorded at time points of entry of operating room (T0 ),T4 and T5 .Blood gas analysis was employed at corre-sponding time points by a blood gas analyzer and oxygen inhalation was ceased 30 minutes before drawing blood from radial artery.PaCO 2 ,PaO 2 and alveolararterial oxygen difference (PA-a O 2 )were recorded.Adverse effects were observed.Results Compared with group G,VAS when resting and coughing in group GP at T1-T5 decreased significantly (P <0.05).Compared with T0 ,FVC,FEV1 , MMF and PaO 2 at T4 ,T5 in both groups decreased significantly (P <0.05),PA-a O 2 increased signifi-cantly (P <0.05 ).Compared with group G,PaO 2 in group GP at T4 ,T5 increased and PA-a O 2 in group GP at T4 ,T5 decreased significantly (P <0.05).Conclusion CTPVB guided by sonography had excellent effect.It can not only improve pulmonary function after thoracotomy significantly but also promote intrapulmonary oxygenation.

Determination of EC50 of Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Causing Disappearance of Explicit Memory by Process Dissociation Procedure / 医药导报

Objective To determine the EC50 of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride ( DEX) which causes disappearance of explicit memory by process dissociation procedure (PDP). Methods Forty patients those who had senior middle school or higher educational background undergoing lower extremity surgery with grade ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ, without hearing impairment, dysphasia,nervous system disorders,and having no drugs in the treatment of the central nervous system were included.PDP was applied to establish study table and record, and calculate performance of explicit memory and implicit memory. Memory performance was statistically compared with 0, 0 memory was considered to be statistically significant and disappearance, respectively.Sequential method was used for determination.According to explicit memory disappearance or not,target concentration of the next patient was adjusted (increase or decrease).DEX target concentration of the first patient was set to 4 ng?mL-1,and the ratio of target concentration between the adjacent patients was 1.2.If the explicit memory of the former patient disappeared,the target concentration of the next patient was decreased by 1 concentration gradient;if the explicit memory of the former patient did not disappear,the target concentration of the next patient was increased by 1 concentration gradient, and so forth. All the 40 patients were determined.The median effective dose (D1) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of DEX were calculated. Results The ED50 of DEX causing explicit memory disappearance was 5.23 ng?mL-1,and the 95% CI was 4.07-6.39 ng?mL-1. Conclusion In clinical,target concentration of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride 5.23 ng?mL-1 levels for sedation,can cause half of patients’ explicit memory disappear,so as to avoid intraoperative awareness.

Effects of different sedation depth of propofol on cerebral oxygen metabolism of the elder patients during anesthesia / 实用医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the effect of propofol with different sedation depth on CERO 2 of elder patientsduring anesthesia. Method 60 case patients under cholecystotomywith laparoscope, ASA IorⅡgrading, 65-75 year old , 45-75 kg , were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n = 20 ) and were divided into group A (3 μg/mL), group B (4 μg/mL), group, C (5 μg/mL), according to TCI of propofol. TCI in different groups were modified after gereral anesthesia. Bloodgas was analyzed by blood samples taken from radial artery and Sjv ball, Da-jvO2 and CERO2 were calculated. Results The Da-jvO2 and CERO2 of group B and C were significantly lower thanthose of group A at T2,3, while CjvO2 were significantly higher thangroup A (P 0.05); NI value of group A in T1-3 was significantly higher thangroup B (P < 0.05), while. NI value of group B in T1-3 was significantly higher thangroup C (P < 0.05). Conclusion Propofol TCI 4 μg/mL, can improve cerebral oxygen metabolism of elder patients and decrease CERO2.

Investigation of Feedback Regulation of Close-loop Muscle Relaxant Injection System on Accuracy of Cisatracurium Besilate Usage / 医药导报

Objective To investigate feedback regulation of close-loop muscle relaxant injection system on accuracy of cisatracurium besilate usage. Methods Two hundred patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, aged 20 to 40 years old, at ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were randomly divided into two groups:control group and treatment group (n=100 each group).In the control group, the patients received injection of cisatracurium besilate with closed-loop muscle relaxant injection system at 1.5-2.0 μg·kg-1 ·min-1 , until 30 min before the end of surgery;if the muscle relaxant level could not meet the requirement of the operation, extra 0.05 mg·kg-1 was added.The treatment group was adopted closed-loop muscle relaxant monitoring under negative feedback regulation of infusion cisatracurium, and the close-loop control parameters were set to: drug was added when TOF was 8%, and injection speed was 2. 5 μg · kg-1 · min-1 , maintaining speed was 0. 33 μg · kg-1 · min-1 , the stimulus current for monitoring muscle relaxant was 60 mA , and the pulse width was 200μs.The Cooper score, cisatracurium dosage, and muscle recovery index, TOFr75 and TOFr90 of the two groups were compared. Prediction probability ( Pk ) of NI on awakening period of eye opening and directional force recovery of the two groups were detected, and regression equation was established to predict ED50 and ED95 related NI . Results Cooper score was significantly higher in the treatment group than in the control group ( P0.05) . Conclusion The accuracy of closed loop muscle relaxant injection system is higher than that of the traditional method, it provides better muscle relaxation effect for tracheal intubation, reduces recovery time, increases the Pk of NI on patient awakening.

The application of Narcotrend index on guiding propofol combined with different analgesic drugs on the colonoscopy / 中国综合临床

Objective To explore the clinical application of Narcotrene Ineex( NI)on guieing the usage of propofol combinee with eifferent analgesic erugs at colonoscopy examination,in oreer to evaluate the application ane clinical safety of the eifferent analgesic erugs. Basee on NI guieance,propofol effect-site concentration was aejustee euring colonoscopy. Methods Two huneree ane forty patients with colonoscopy were selectee as our subjects. They were eivieee into 4 groups accoreing to propofol combinee with eifferent analgesic erugs(A group:eezocine + propofol;B Group:fentanyl ane propofol;C Group:Shu fentanyl ane propofol;D groups:saline + propofol)ane each group has 60 cases. At eifferent stages of surgery,NI was control within 56- 65 or 66 - 75 in terms of anesthesia eegree. The life ineices( mean arterial pressure( MAP),heart rate, respiratory rate(RR)ane oxygen saturation( SpO2 )),ineuction time,insert the mirror ane surgical time ane recovery time ane cases with boey movement,the cases of respiratory eepression were recoreee. The analysis of each group of patients with VAS scores ane the total amount of propofol the patients were recoreee at 5 time points(before anesthesia(T1)ane eyelash reflex time(T2),insertee through the anus mirror(T3),when insertee mirror up to the ileocecal(T4)ane the back mirror finish(T5)). Results MAP,heart rate,respiratory rate of patients in four groups at T2,T3 ane T4 time point were eecreasee than that in T1. Comparee with D group, MAP,heart rate,respiratory rate of patients in A,B ane C groups eecreasee at eifferent eegrees(MAP:F within group = 26. 793,P < 0. 05;F interaction = 6. 532,P < 0. 05;F between group = 7. 574,P < 0. 05;Heart rate:F within group = 21. 428,P < 0. 05;F interaction = 6. 316,P < 0. 05;F between group = 5. 431,P < 0. 05;Respiratory rate:F within group = 14. 226,P < 0. 05;F interaction = 5. 531,P < 0. 05;F between group= 7. 986,P < 0. 05). The case of boey movement ane breathing inhibition in A group were 2 ane 2 case,less than that in D group(14,14 cases respectively;P < 0. 01). VAS score ane the total amount of propofol in A,B, C groups were(1. 20 ± 0. 72)points ane(148. 40 ± 10. 53)mg;(1. 88 ± 0. 88)points ane(178. 85 ± 18. 59) mg;(1. 65 ± 0. 74)points ane(166. 68 ± 16. 22)mg,less than that in D group((2. 35 ± 1. 10)points ane (227. 33 ± 28. 66)mg),ane the eifferences was statistically significant( F = 18. 038,177. 399;P < 0. 05).Conclusion During colonoscopy,Narcotrene real-time monitoring of propofol combinee with eifferent analgesics can significantly reeuce the amount of narcotic erugs,shortee recovery time,reeuce the incieence of complications in patients,ane thus enhancing patient comfort .

Clinical observation of interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator in elderly patients / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To compare the anesthetic effect of interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator or conventional paresthesia in elderly patients with upper extremity surgery.Methods Sixty cases of ASA grade Ⅱ-Ⅲ elderly patients with upper extremity surgery were divided into two groups by random number table.Nerve stimulator group (30 cases) received interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator.Paresthesia group (30 cases) received interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by conventional paresthesia.Both groups used the same local anesthetic:0.375％ ropivacaine,the dosage was 0.4 ml/kg.Anesthetic dose between interscalene and axillary in two groups in half.The operating time,block onset time,duration of analgesia,anesthetic effect [used by visual analogue scale (VAS) scores] and adverse reaction in two groups were observed and recorded.Results The operating time and block onset time in nerve stimulator group were significantly shorter than those in paresthesia group[(5.2 ± 1.7) min vs.(8.6 ± 2.2) min and (19.4 ± 3.2) min vs.(29.0 ± 3.9) min],VAS scores was lower than that in paresthesia group [(0.7 ± 0.4) scores vs.(2.3 ± 0.8) scores],there were significant differences (P ＜ 0.01).There was no significant difference in duration of analgesia between two groups [(12.4 ± 3.6) h vs.(13.1 ± 3.8) h,P ＞0.05].Nerve stimulator group without adverse reactions.Paresthesia group had 5 cases of adverse reactions,including local hematoma in 2 cases,laryngeal recurrent nerve paralysis in 1 case,horner syndrome in 2 cases.Conclusion Interscalene joint axillary brachial plexus block guided by nerve stimulator in elderly patients is accurate positioning,high success rate,good anaesthesia effect,less adverse reaction,and worth promoting in clinical.

Effects of Sub-target Concentrations of Propofol on Explicit Memory and Hemodynamics During Intraoperative Awakening / 医药导报

Objective To compare the effects of five different target-controlled concentrations of propofol combined with finite concentration of remifentanil on intraoperative awareness,so as to determine the safer and more effective concentration of propofol which could decrease explicit memory and reduce the incidence of intraoperative awareness. Methods One hundred and fifty patients ( ASAⅠ-Ⅱ) were randomly divided into five groups. There was no significant difference between each group in general condition. Before awaking,the target controlled concentration of remifentanil was adjusted to 2. 4 μg·L-1 in all five groups. Groups R1,R2,R3,R4 and R5 also received 0. 9%normal saline,0. 5 mg·L-1,1. 0 mg·L-1,1. 5 mg·L-1 and 2. 0 mg·L-1 of target controlled infusion ( TCI) of propofol, respectively. Narcotrend index ( NI), mean arterial pressure (MAP),heart rate (HR) and t [the time from t1(the time of awareness beginning) to the end of awareness] at t0(the time of adjusting propofol),t1,t2(the period of awareness),t3(wake period end 5 min) were recorded. Elimination of explicit memory after surgery was followed up. Results There were no significant differences in t and NI between groups R1,R2 and R3(P>0. 05). NI of groups R4 and R5 was significantly lower than that in groups R1,R2 and R3(P0. 05). Conclusion Target controlled infusion of remifentanil 2. 4μg·L-1 combined with TCI propofol 1. 0 mg·L-1 does not affect the wakening controllability. The circulation was steadier and explicit memory could be eliminated during intraoperative awakening.

Risk factors and treatment strategy for adjacent segment diseases after anterior cervical decompression and fusion / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To investigate the risk factors and treatment strategy in treating adjacent segment diseases (ASD) after anterior cervical decompression and fusion.Methods Fourteen patients with ASD after anterior cervical decompression and fusion from December 2005 to August 2012 were analyzed.The overall curvature of the cervical spine,local curvature of surgical segments,and the distances between the plate and the upper and lower intervertebral space were measured and analyzed.10 males and 4 females,age at initial surgery was 36 to 68 years old,the mean was 52.0±11.0 years old.The secondary surgery was taken,according to the number of involved segments and other factors.Anterior decompression and fusion and internal fixation was taken to patients who segment number ≤2 without severe ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament or ossification of the ligamentum flava; posterior decompression and laminoplasty was conducted in patients whose segment number ≥3,but not accompanied with significant kyphosis,instability and serious ossification of the ligamentum flava; and posterior laminectomy and fusion was performed in patients with significant kyphosis,instability and not suitable for anterior decompression due to technical reasons,as well as patients with serious ossification of the ligamentum flava.Results The average time of occurrence of ASD after the initial surgery was 9.3±4.4 years,and the average age of reoperation was 61.3±12.4 years old.The overall curvature of the cervical spine,surgical segment local curvature after the initial surgical procedure were 12.4°± 10.8 o,1.5o±6.8o,respectively; and the distances between the plate and the upper and lower interyertebral space were:0.9± 1.8 mm,3.8±3.2 mm.The secondary surgeries were taken as follows:9 cases anterior decompression and fusion and internal fixation,3 cases posterior decompression and laminoplasty,and 2 cases posterior laminectomy and fusion.All 14 patients were followed up 30.4± 17.8 months,and the average improvement rate of Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores at the last follow up was 73.9％±9.7％.Conclusion The smaller distance between the plate and neighboring intervertebral space,and poorer local curvature of surgical segments might be the risk factors for ASD after anterior cervicad decompression and fusion.The appropriate secondary surgery was taken after comprehensive analysis of the number of adjacent segments,compression factors,cervical curvature and other factors.

Study on correlation between depth of sedation and Narcotrend index in Midazolam target-controlled infusion / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the reliability of Narcotrend for monitoring the depth of sedation [the observer's assessment of alterness/sedation(OAA/S) scale] with midazolam and correlation between the depth of sedation and Narcotrend index.Methods 0 ASA Ⅰ-Ⅱ status patients scheduled for elective lower limb operations underwent spinal anesthesia,who were given target-controlled infusion of midazolam.Target plasma concentration was 50ng/ ml at first and increased by 10 ng/ml each grade until OAA/S scale became 1 point.Each target concentration infusion was maintained for 5min.Observe the patient the OAA/S scale to be 5 points.If the operation was not over yet,regulated the appropriate depth of sedation until the end of operation.The Narcotrend index of different OAA/S scale and heart rate,mean arterial pressure,respiration were recorded.Results In the deepening or recovery phase of sedation,OAA/S scales were correlated with Narcotrend index (Spearman' s r =0.786,0.652,all P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Narcotrend is a good index to guide target controlled infusion of midazolam,the index is closely related with the depth of sedation of midazolam.

Operative safety analysis of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in Chinese people based on the anatomical study by magnetic resonance neurography / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To measure the related anatomical parameters of lumbosacral nerve root and adjacent structures by magnetic resonance neurography,and to analyze operative safety of transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in Chinese people.Methods A total of 12 healthy volunteers,including 6 males and 6 females,underwent magnetic resonance neurography of lumbosacral nerve root using a Siemens 3.0T MRI machine.The Osirix software was used to reconstruct the three-dimensional imaging and measure the following anatomic parameters: 1) the distance between the nerve root and the superior pedicle; 2) the distance between the nerve root and the inferior pedicle; 3) the angle between the nerve root and the sagittal plane; 4) the distance between the superior and inferior nerve roots; 5) the distance between the superior and inferior pedicles.Results L1-L5 nerve roots got a good imaging by magnetic resonance neurography in all 12 volunteers.The distance between the nerve root and the superior pedicle and the angle between the nerve root and the sagittal plane gradually became smaller from L1 to L5.But the variation in the distance between the nerve root and the inferior pedicle and the distance between the superior and inferior pedicles was not obvious.The distance between the nerve root and the inferior pedicles,which was closely related to the operating space of TLIF,ranged from (8.99±0.88) mm to (10.72±1.01) mm for males and from (7.76±0.46) mm to (8.54±0.65) mm for females; it was less than 10 mm in each segments in the majority of subjects,and the data of females was significantly smaller than that of males.No significant differences were found in parameters between the left and right sides in the same segment.Conclusion Based on the above anatomical study and measurement analysis,we believe that there is some harassment to the upper nerve root in TLIF for Chinese patients,and for some patients there is a certain injury risk.

Electrophysiological characteristics of Hirayama disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and distal cervical spondylotic amyotrophy / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To explore the electrophysiological charaterstics of upper extremities nerves on the patients with Hirayama disease (HD),amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS),and distal cervical spondylotic amyotrophy (DCSA).Methods The data of electrophysiological examination of the upper limbs of 87 patients with HD,83 with ALS and 28 with DCSA were reviewed retrospectively.Seventy-two patients with HD among 87 had unilateral upper limb's amyotrophy and the other 15 ones had bilateral amyotrophy.There were 30 patients had unilater upper limb's amyotrophy and 53 ones had bilateral amyotrophy from the group of patients with ALS; 20 patients with DSCA were affected unilaterally and 8 ones were bilaterally affected.Results Compound muscle action potential (CMAP) evoked by ulnar stimulation had a lower ampititude compared with that evoked by median stimulation in HD patients.In ALS cases that was just the opposite.However,the CMAPs were similar in DCSA cases.The mean ratio of CMAP amplitude by ulnar stimulation to by median stimulation was 0.58±0.40 in HD group; 2.28±1.25 in ALS and 1.31±0.63 in DCSA.The differences in the three groups were statistical significance.The U/M CMAP ratio was less than 0.6in 62 patients with HD,3 with ALS and 1 with DCSA,and more than 1.7 in 73 cases (57 ALS,12 HD and 4 DCSA).Conduction velocities (CV) of the sensory and motor nerves,the amplitude of the sensory nerve action potential in bilateral limbs,and the CMAP amplitude of the unaffected limb were normal in all cases.Conclusion This study could concluded that the severity of amyotropy in hypothenar mucles were higher than that in thenal muscles in patients with HD; there was just opposite in ALS cases and similar in DSCA.

Clinical observations of Proseal-laryngeal mask airway in the anesthesia of endoscopic thyroidectomy / 中国基层医药

ObjectiveTo investigate the feasibility and safety of Proseal-laryngeal mask airway(PLMA) for anesthesia in endoscopic thyroidectomy.MethodsForty ASA class Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients underwent endoscopic thyroidectomy via breast approach were randomly divided into laryngeal mask venting group( Group P,n =20) and endotracheal tube venting group( Group T,n =20).Both groups were used the same anesthesia induction,maintenance and breathing parameter adjustment.The HR and MAP in both groups were recorded respectively before intubation,while intubation,2 min after intubation,before and after head back out center position,before extubation and 2 min after exbutation.The adverse effects of respiratory tract were recorded respectively.ResultsThere were no significant changes in HR and MAP in Group P before and after intubation,as well as before and after extubation( all P ＞ 0.05 ) ;In Group T,the HR and MAP while intubation,2 min after intubation are higher than that before intubation (all P ＞ 0.05).The HR and MAP in Group T,2 min after exbutation are higher than before extubation(all P ＞ 0.05 ).The incidence rate of sore throat and hoarse postoperatively were lower in Group P than in Group T( all P ＞ 0.05 ).ConclusionPLMA could be safely and effectively used in the anesthesia of endoscopic thyroidectomy.

Cause analysis and treatment strategy of cage retropulsion after lumbar interbody fusion / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To investigate causes and treatment strategy of cage retropulsion after lumbar interbody fusion.Methods Data of 11 patients with cage retropulsion after lumbar interbody fusion from December 2005 to October 2011 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.There were 7 males and 4 females.Their age ranged from 36 to 78 years (average,52.3 years) at the time of the primary operation.Six cases occurred cage retropulsion 0.5 to 3 months after the primary operation,while 5 cases occurred cage retropulsion 14 to 36 months after the primary operation.The causes of cage retropulsion were analyzed.Moreover,corresponding managements were performed and results were recorded.Results The early cage retropulsion was associated with mismanagement of intervertebral space,too much residual of nucleus pulposus,insufficient erasion of cartilage end plate,too small size of cage,malposition of cage,insufficient fixation and so on.The late cage retropulsion was associated with improper choice of surgical strategies,multi-level fusion,preoperative unsteady of vertebrae,advanced age,osteoporosis,diabetes and so on.Three patients underwent conservative treatment and 8 patients underwent revision surgery.All 11 patients were followed up for 6 to 72 months (average,34 months).There was no re-migration of cage,fusion failure,pedicle screw loosening and other complications during the follow-up period.Conclusion The causes of cage retropulsion after lumbar interbody fusion were complex and diverse,and the time of cage retropusion had some clinical value for the cause analysis.It was more advisable to make an individualized treatment program based on the causes of cage retropulsion,clinical manifestations and imaging results.

Mast Quadrant-assisted modified transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion / 中华骨科杂志

ObjectiveTo evaluate the surgical techniques and 2-year follow-up results of Mast Quadrant-assisted modified transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).MethodsFrom September 2006 to October 2008,54 patients with single-level lumbar degeneration disease were treated by Mast Quadrantassisted modified TLIF.Under the guidance of C-arm,the Mast Quadrant's retractor was placed and the lower articular process of the upper vertebrae and 1/2-2/3 of the lamina,flavum ligament and hyperplastic cohesive part of the lower articular process were removed,the nerve roots and the central canal were decompressed.After cleaning up intervertebral disc space,bone grafting and pedicle screw fixation were achieved.Visual analogue scale(VAS) and Oswestry disability index(ODI) results,as well as the fusion rate at the last follow-up were analyzed.ResultsAll patients were treated by Mast Quadrant-assisted modified TLIF,in which 51 patients were followed up for 2 years.An average operating time was(178.7±63.2) min,and an average blood loss was (224.2±136.5) ml; an average postoperative drainage loss was (117.2±91.4) ml,and an average postoperative stay was(5.8±3.6) d.There were statistic significances between pre- and post-operative ODI and VAS scores,respectively.At last follow-up,51 patients were achieved radiographic fusion without internal fixation failure and other complications.ConclusionMast Quadrant-assisted modified TLIF had a good vision,was relatively safe and easy to be acceptable by surgeons,and which had a good clinical results for the patients with single-level lumbar degenerative disease.