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Objective:To evaluate the minimally invasive fixation with a locking plate via the tarsal sinus approach in the surgical treatment of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the 65 patients who had been surgically treated for Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Binzhou Medical College Hospital from April, 2019 to September, 2020. There are 44 males and 21 females with an age of (42.5±10.4) years, and 46 Sanders type Ⅱ fractures and 19 Sanders type Ⅲ ones. The patients were divided into group L and group S according to surgical methods. Group S of 35 cases was fixated with a minimally invasive locking plate through the tarsal sinus incision while group L of 30 cases fixated with a locking plate through the L-shaped incision. The 2 groups were compared in terms of waiting time before surgery, surgical time, hospital stay, intraoperative bleeding, visual analogue scale (VAS) at 3 days after surgery, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score at 1 year after surgery, excellent and good rate by the Maryland foot function score, B?hler angle, Gissane angle, varus angle, and complications.Results:There was no significant difference in the general data before surgery between the 2 groups, showing comparability ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for (13.3±1.6) months after surgery. The waiting time before surgery [(2.8±1.8) d], surgical time [(80.7±9.9) min], hospital stay [(6.7±1.9) d], intraoperative bleeding [(54.3±14.2) mL], and VAS at 3 days after surgery [6 (5, 7) points] in group S were all significantly less or lower than those in group L [(8.2±2.8) d, (105.0±15.7) min, (14.6±3.4) d, (74.3±12.8) mL, and 7 (6, 8) points] (all P<0.05). At one year after surgery, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score [(90.1±3.5) points] in group S was significantly higher than that in group L [(83.5±6.7) points] ( P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference in the excellent and good rate by the Maryland foot function score between the 2 groups [91.4% (32/35) versus 86.7% (26/30)] ( P=0.695). The B?hler angle, Gissane angle, and varus angle were significantly improved in all patients one year after surgery compared with the values before surgery ( P<0.05), but there were no statistically significant differences within either group or between the 2 groups at 3 days or 1 year after surgery ( P>0.05). Peroneal muscle pain was reported in 1 case in group S; there were 2 cases of skin necrosis, 1 case of incision hematoma and 1 case of sural nerve injury in group L. Conclusion:The minimally invasive fixation with a locking plate via the tarsal sinus approach is an effective treatment for Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ calcaneal fractures.
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Coagulometer, known as blood coagulation analyzer, is a product that can provide accurate test results for medical diagnosis and treatment analysis by detecting a series of items closely related to thrombosis and hemostasis in coagulation reaction. On the basis of previous traditional methods, and with our deep understanding about the principles of hemagglutination detection, we propose a hemagglutination detection method by using the dual-magnetic circuit beads method. Then, the corresponding hemagglutination detection module is designed. The coagulation time of plasma can be measured by detecting the movement of the magnetic beads when the magnetic field intensity is appropriate. The activated partial thromboplastin time(APTT) of plasma is tested when the most suitable magnetic field intensity is found. The results preliminarily show that this blood coagulation test method is valid and the corresponding test module has a potential value in business.
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) has been gradually developing and has replaced the percutaneous transhepatic bile duct drainagebecause of its safety and effectiveness, and it has become an effective alternative plan after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography treatment failure in patients with benign and malignant biliary obstruction. In clinical operation, the surgeons can choose the appropriate surgical method according to the patient's own condition and anatomical characteristics. This paper summarized the clinical application and research progress of EUS-BD technology by collecting relevant literatures published in recent years.
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BACKGROUND: Calcaneal fracture is the most common patella fracture. Traditionally, surgical treatment via an enlarged lateral approach is the gold standard method for the treatment of calcaneal fractures. However, this method can lead to joint stiffness and peroneal tendon adhesion to different extents, resulting in postoperative foot pain. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath on hindfoot movement during open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures. METHODS: A total of 160 patients with displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures who were admitted to the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University from July 2016 to September 2017 were randomly divided into a control group and an experimental group. The classical lateral “L” incision was used in both groups. In the control group, the calcaneus was exposed by traditional dynamic retraction of the fibular tendon, while the experimental group was treated by static retraction with the preservation of fibular tendon sheath. The trial protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Affiliated Hospital of Binzhou Medical University on February 18, 2016 with the approval No. 2016-G026-01. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: There were 156 patients with complete follow-up data, 78 in the control group and 78 in the experimental group. The visual analogue scale scores on the first day, Bohler angle and Gissane angle at the 3rd month, and ankle dorsiflexion and plantar flexion angle at the 6th month of internal fixation were similar in the two groups. Hind foot valgus and varus angles at the 6th month of internal fixation and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot Scale scores at the 1st year of internal fixation in the experimental group were better than those in the control group. Meanwhile, the excellent and good rate of Maryland hindfoot scoring system in the experimental group was higher than that in the control group at the last follow-up. There were four cases of incision complications in the control group (one case of infection and three cases of necrosis) and two cases of necrosis in the experimental group. These findings indicate that calcaneus fracture surgery with preserving the integrity of peroneal tendon sheath can significantly improve the mobility of the hindfoot, and improve the patient’s satisfaction, and meanwhile do not increase the incidence of incision complications.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility of laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative dissection without mucosa injury for patients with small gastric stromal tumor. Methods Fifteen patients with small gastric stromal tumor underwent laparoscopy and endoscopy combination therapy from January 2015 to October 2016. The gastric serous layer was cut open after submucosal injection, and then tumor was removed without mucosa injury under laparoscope. The clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. Results All of the 15 patients successfully completed the operation,and no one conversed to open surgery because of intraoperative complications. The operation time was 53.4±15.8 min, and the intraoperative blood loss was 15.2±3.5 mL. The gastric tube was pulled out on the day of operation.The mean time of recovering liquid diet after operation was 1.6±0.5 days, and the length of postoperative hospital stay was 3.3 ± 0.6 days. All the specimen had complete pseudocapsule,and their pathology results were all gastric stromal tumors,including 12 cases of very low risk degree, 2 low risk degree, and 1 middle risk degree. Conclusion Laparoscopic endoscopic cooperative dissection for small gastric stromal tumor has satisfactory short-term outcomes and shows a quick postoperative recovery,which meets the idea of minimally invasive surgery and rapid recovery. It is a new choice of treatment for patients with small gastric stromal tumor.
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Objective To investigate the current status of treatment on traumatic ruptured spleen in a regional medical center in Tianjin,China.Method Logistic analysis of 16 impact ffactors of treatment decision on 147 patients with traumatic ruptured spleen.Results The type of trauma,pulse rate at admission,result of abdominal puncture and CT grade were related to treatment decision making.Splenectomy was carried out in 89 patients (60.54％) which accounted for 89.90％ of all surgical procedures.Splenectomy was carried out in 50.85％ of patients with CT grade 1 or 2 (or 85.71％ of grade 1 and 2 surgery),and 100％ of CT grade 3 or 4.Spleen preservation surgery was carried out in 7 patients with CT grade 1 or 2.Conclusion Splenectomy was carried out in most cases in this study.It is necessary to investigate the treatment of splenic trauma in regional medical centers,and to develop more reliable surgical techniques to carry out more spleen-preservation surgery ffor CT grade 1 or 2 ruptured spleen.
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ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility and outcome of overnight laparoscopie cholecystectomy (OLC).MethodsThe clinical data of 149 patients with cholecystolithiasis or gallbladder polyps who were admitted to the Tianjin People's Hospital from October 2008 to December 2010 were retrospectively analyzed.All the patients underwent LC in the morning and were discharged 24 hours later.Modified Aldrete scoring was done 4-6hours after LC.Patients were contacted by telephone 3 days after LC and reexamined in the out-patient department 7 days after LC.The hospital cost of patients who underwent OLC or LC was compared using the t test.Results OLC was successfully performed on 149 patients,and the modified Aldrete scores of 130 patients were above 9.The visual analogue scale (VAS) of 118 patients were under 4,and the VAS of 31 patients were above 4.The condition of the 31 patients were closely monitered,and were administered morphine.Of the 149 patieuts,144were discharged 24 hours after operation,and the remaining 5 patients were admitted to general ward because of fever,peritoneal effusion or abdominal pain.The incidence of postoperative complication was 2.0％ (3/149) and the mortality was 0.All the patients were followed up,and none of the patients had an emergency readmission.The duration of incapacity was 5.2 days (range,2-7 days).The mean hospital cost of patients who received OLC was ( 7888 ± 396 ) yuan,which was significantly lower than ( 12121 ± 960) yuan of patients who received LC ( t =38.97,P ＜ 0.05 ).ConclusionOLC is effective and safe,and meets the requirement of health insurance policy.
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Objective To observe the therapeutic effects of the parenchymal malignancies treated with argon-helium cryoablation percutaneouslly.Methods 49 foci in 45 patients with malignancies were treated with argon-helium cryoablation percutaneouslly.The temperature in the cryoablated area was dynamically recorded.The size and coverage of ice-balls formed were monitored.The imaging changes were observed.The shrinkage of tumor was followed 3 months post-cryoablation.The foci were divided into two groups in size:less than or equal to 3 cm and more than 3 cm.The chi-square test and spearman analysis were used by SPASS 11.0 software.Results The temperature in the cryoablated area descended fast to below-130℃ in a minute and relatively kept maintaince about-150℃ or so in the whole procedure.It ascended to 15℃ in a minute after rewarming.The ice-balls were formed within 50 seconds after cryoablation in 87.5% foci.And it increased in size as the time going.The coverages of the iceball more than or equal to and less than 80% were 72.7%、27.3% and 26.3%、73.7% in groups of less than or equal to 3 cm and more than 3 cm,respectively(P＜0.05).The ice-ball was demonstrated as arc hyperechogenicity with shadow and round-like low density on sonography and CT imaging,respectively.The shrinkage more than 50%of the foci was 81.8% and 30.6% in the groups of less than or equal to and more than 3 cm three months after the cryoabalated procedure(P＜0.01).Conclusion It is an actual/exact and convient way for the pereutaneous argon-helium cryoablation in treating malignancy.It can be used in the management of the parenchymal malignancy whole body.
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Objective To study the genotype of the thyroid hormone receptor ? (THRB) gene in a patient with thyroid hormone resistance syndrome. Methods The peripheral blood samples of the patient and his parents were collected, then DNA was isolated. PCR and direct sequencing techniques were performed to determine if there were mutations in their THRB gene. Results No mutation was found in exon 1-9. There was a point mutation in exon 10 of THRB which is a T to C transition in nucleotide 1658 resulting in the replacement of the normal Val (GTG) with an Ala (GCG) (V458A). The mutation was located in exon 10 of THRB gene and was a heterozygote. No mutation was found in THRB gene of his parents.Conclusion The gene diagnosis confirms that the patient has a mutation V458A located in the ligand binding area of THRB.
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Objective To assay the serum adiponectin levels in normal subjects and patients with insulin resistance syndrome, and to explore the correlation between adiponectin and insulin sensitivity, blood glucose, insulin, lipids etc. Methods Insulin sensitivity index (SI) was assessed by the reduced sample number of Bergman's minimal model method with intravenous glucose tolerance test in subjects of normal controls, obesity, impaired glucose tolerance (ICT) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). Meanwhile the anthropometrical parameters such as body mass index (BMI) and waist hip ratio (WHR) were evaluated and the serum lipids, fasting and postprandial 2 h plasma glucose and insulin levels were also measured. Results Compared with normal control group, the SI in obesity, IGT and type 2 DM groups was significantly decreased (P