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Objective To study the effects of acupuncture at myofascial trigger points on spastic foot drop and inversion after stroke. Methods From May, 2014 to May, 2016, 50 stroke patients were randomly divided into control group (n=25) and observation group (n=25). Both groups accepted routine rehabilitation, while the observation group accepted acupuncture at myofascial trigger points per day in addi-tion. They were assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of pain, modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), range of motion (ROM) of ankle, sim-plified Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) for lower limbs and maximum walking speed (MWS) in ten metres before and six weeks after treat-ment. Results The scores of VAS, MAS, and FMA, the ROM of ankle, and MWS improved after treatment (t>6.845, P5.586, P<0.001). Conclusion Acupuncture at myofascial trigger points can release spasm to reduce foot drop and inversion in patients with stroke.
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Objective To observe the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) on hand dysfunction after stroke. Methods From March, 2013 to June, 2015, 56 cases of stroke with hand dysfunction were divided into group A (n=28) and group B (n=28). Both groups received basic rehabilitation, while group B received TEAS in addition, for six weeks. They were evaluated with Brunnstrom Grades, Manunl Muscle Test (MMT), Fugl- Meyer Assessment (FMA) of fingers, Motor Status Scale (MSS), modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Motor Hand Functional Status Score and Barthel Index (BI). Results The scores of FMA of fingers, MMT of wrist flexion, MSS, MAS and BI were more in group B than in group A (t>2.2527, P0.05). Conclusion TEAS can promote the recovery of hand function and the activi-ties of daily living in patients after stroke.
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Objective To explore treatment of bile duct variation in Laparoscopic Cholecystectom.Methods The author retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 7 cases with bile duct variation in 2 000 patients performing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.Among the 7 cases,2 cases had small hepatic duct openings in the gallbladder bed;2 cases had cystic duct openings in the right hepatic duct;2 cases had accessory right hepatic duct;and one case had rare variation whose right hepatic bile duct and the jejunum connect together.2 cases of the first variation had no bile leakage,adopting the suture method in LC.Among 2 cases of the second variation(all found in LC),one case had bile spillage in the junction of the cystic duct and the right hepatic duct,so the operator converses to laparotomy,cuts the gallbladder,sutures the break,and the patient had no bile leakage at last;The other one case was anatomized clearly under the cavity mirror.Among 2 cases of the third variation,one had no bile leakage,whose accessory hepatic duct was ligated in LC.The other one case had bile leakage after LC,so the operator converses to laparotomy,clips the accessory hepatic duct,and extract the drainage tube until there was no bile drainage.The last case was mistaken and cut it,the next day biliary peritonitis appeared,so the bile leakage was sewed up under the laparoscope.Results The seven cases were followed 1 ~3 years,they had no jaundice and their liver function was normal.Conclusion Careful-ly dissect Calot's triangle in LC,observe bile leakage after LC;improve the level of understanding and dealing bile duct variation in LC,don't cut the duct which is known to us.We should treat differently according to particular case.
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A 51-year-old male patient was presented to our hospital for inspection of right renal space-occupying lesions. CT revealed soft tissue density in the right renal pelvis and renal pelvis ureter transitional crumb, for which a clinical diagnosis of right renal cancer was made. After laparoscopic radical resection of the right kidney, pathological examination supported the diagnosis of idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis. With an unclear pathogenesis, idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis presents with atypical clinical manifestations but shows specific features in imaging examination. Its treatment is individualized according to the specific condition for which conservative medical or surgical treatment can be considered. Retroperitoneal fibrosis has a low incidence and a high misdiagnosis rate, and imaging examinations remain currently the primary modality for diagnosis with specific findings.