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Objective@#To investigate the factors influencing parents willingness to vaccinate their children against influenza in Guangzhou, and to provide a scientific basic for effectively improving the coverage rate of influenza vaccine in children.@*Methods@#According to economic level, one secondary school and one elementary school in each of the central administrative and peripheral districts of Guangzhou were selected by stratified cluster sampling. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 5 133 parents of the school students. Questionnaire content included the basic characteristics of children and their parents, and parents knowledge of influenza vaccination for children.@*Results@#A total of 14.57%(748/5 133) of parents were unwilling to have their children vaccinated against influenza. The results of the multivariate Logistic regression analysis found that, compared with parents aged ≤35 years old, parents aged 41-45 years and ≥46 years were 49% (adjusted OR=1.49, 95%CI =1.11-2.00) and 86% (adjusted OR= 1.86 , 95%CI =1.33-2.60), respectively, more likely to refuse vaccinating their children. Parents with an annual income ≥ 200 000 yuan were 52% more likely to be unwilling to vaccinate their children than those with annual income <100 000 yuan (adjusted OR=1.52, 95%CI =1.12-2.06). Parents living within a walking distance ≥30 minutes from the vaccination clinic were 52% more likely to be vaccinereluctant than those living within a walking distance of ≤10 minutes (adjusted OR=1.52, 95%CI = 1.16- 1.99). Compared with parents who regarded the vaccine as safe, parents who did not believe that it was safe or who were unsure of its safety were more likely to refuse vaccinating their children, with adjusted OR(95%CI ) of 12.75(9.44-17.23) and 3.37(2.73- 4.15 ), respectively( P <0.01).@*Conclusion@#Parents age, annual income, recognition of the safety of influenza vaccines, and walking distance to the vaccination clinic are associated with parents willingness to vaccinate children against influenza. Hospitals, communities and schools should cooperate to carry out vaccination and popular science propaganda, and arrange vaccination sites rationally to improve the coverage of influenza vaccines.
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Objective To investigate the effect of iliac flap pedicled with superficial circumflex iliac artery and sartorius in the treatment of femoral neck fracture of the young adults.Methods From April,2012 to March,2017,50 cadaveric lower limbs were injected with red latex,and the origin,diameter,course and distribution of the superficial circumflex iliac artery and arteries of the sartorius were observed.The iliac flap pedicled with superficial circumflex iliac artery and sartorius was used to treat the femoral neck fracture in young adults in 11 cases.There were 9 males and 2 females with an average age of 34.5(ranged from 16 to 54) years.The fractures were classified ac cording to Garden:4 cases of type Ⅲ and 7 cases of type Ⅳ.Regular outpatient follow-up was made.Results The superficial circumflex iliac artery originated from the femoral artery and the initial diameter was (1.2±0.3) mm.The length of the superficial circumflex iliac artery to the anterior superior iliac spine was (8.8±1.3) cm.The superficial circumflex iliac artery run to the anterior superior iliac spine and sent 1-3 periosteal branches into the iliac crest.The sartorius originates from the anterior superior iliac spine,and its proximal artery arises from the superficial circumflex iliac artery and the femoral artery.Link-pattern arterial anastomosises were formed in sartorius by branches of adja cent vascular pedicles,which nourished the ilium flap.All incisions healed by first intention.All cases were followedup from 16 to 42 months,with an average of 32.3 months.All fractures healed for 3-7 months,with an average of 4.6 months.No fracture nonunion,femoral head necrosis and other complications occurred.Harris hip scores was 93.02± 5.33.Seven cases were excellent and 4 cases were good.Conclusion The iliac flap pedicled with superficial cir cumflex iliac artery and sartorius has rich blood supply,easily performed conducive to promoting fracture healing,and reducing the occurrence of femoral head necrosis.It is an effective method for the treatment of femoral neck fracture in young adults.
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Objective@#To introduce the surgical method of lateral dorsalis pedis chain-linked artery based flap for repairing foot, ankle, and posterior heel wounds, and to evaluate its clinical outcome.@*Methods@#From June 2013 to February 2016, 11 cases with skin defects of foot, ankle, and posterior heel wounds were reviewed. The defects were repaired using the lateral dorsalis pedis chain-linked artery based flap.The wounds in 7 cases were repaired using the island flap based on the descending branch of the anterior lateral malleolar artery. The wounds in 3 cases were repaired using the island flap based on the lateral calcaneal branch of the posterior lateral malleolar artery. The reversed flap based on the forth metatarsal artery was used in one patient. The wound defects ranged from 1.5 cm×2.0 cm to 6.0 cm×13.0 cm.The area of the flap ranged from 2 cm×3 cm to 7 cm×15 cm were used to repair the wound.The donor site was skin grafted with split-thickness skin harvested from the abdomen.@*Results@#Circulations of the all 11 cases were stable, with good wound healing after 2 weeks.10 patients had clinical follow-up. The patients were followed up from 2 months to 18 months, average of 8 months.All flap grafts survived with no bloated menifestion in pedical or "cat′s ear" deformity.Flaps were soft. Color was consistent with normal skin.Skin graft donor sites had no obvious scars.Patients were extremely satisfied with the result of repair.@*Conclusions@#The use of the lateral dorsalis pedis chain-linked artery based flap has many advantages, such as no sacrifice of the main vessels, extended coverage area and thin flap. It is a simple and effective method to repair wounds of the foot, ankle, and posterior heel.
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Objective To introduce an indirect reduction technique using a modified tibial distraction support in minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO) of distal femur fractures and investigate its clinical effect.Methods Between April 2014 and March 2016,26 distal femur fractures treated with MIPPO technique using a modified tibial distractionsupport were reviewed.There were 18 males and 8 females with an average age of (50±10.1) years (25-76 years).Among them,nineteen patients were type A and 7 patients were type C according to AO classification.Operations were performed on an average of (5.6±3.1) d (2-14 d) after the trauma.All the patients were performed indirect reduction with a modified tibial distraction support before using the MIPPO technique.Angular deformity was obtained from preoperative and postoperative for all subjects.In each case,intraoperative image intensification shots to confirm reduction and the operating time were recorded.Functional outcome was evaluated using the Schatzker-Lambert criteria 1 year postoperative.Results All the patients completed closed reduction using the modified tibia] distraction support.Preoperative anteroposterior radiographs revealed amean of 8.0°±3.1° (0-16°) angulation in the coronal plane.Lateral radiographs revealed a mean of 16.8°±8.4° (5°-8.6°) angulation in the sagittal plane.Postoperative anteroposterior and lateral radiographs showed a mean angulation of 1.8°±0.6° (0-3.2°) and 2.5°±0.6° (0-3.8°) of varus/valgus and apex posterior angulation,respectively.The mean operating time was (100±11.6) min (80-120 min).No intraoperative or postoperative complications were encountered.Twenty-five patients were followed up and the mean follow up time was (18±3.9) months (12-28 months).There were one delayed union and one non-union.The average time of radiographic evidence of bridging callous was present at (4±0.7) months (3-6 months) in the remained patients.There were 22 excellent patients and 3 good patients according to Schatzker-Lambert criteria one year postoperative.The excellent rate was 100％.Conclusion The modified tibial distraction support is simple and easy to manipulate which is a good option in MIPPO for distal femur fractures and has good clinical effects.
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Objective To observe the effects of limited fluid resuscitation (LFR) on immune function and inflammatory mediators in patients with multiple bone fracturescomplicated with traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Methods One hundred and two patients with multiple bone fractures complicated with traumatic hemorrhagic shock admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Medical College of Ningbo University from January 2014 to June 2016 were enrolled, and they were divided into a LFR group and a early sufficient routine fluid resuscitation (RFR) group by random number table, each group 51 cases. After admission, the patients in the two groups underwent bandaging and hemostasis at the traumatic sites and preoperative management was prepared. The patients in RFR group were treated with early sufficient RFR, while LFR group was treated with LFR. The changes of hematocrit (HCT), blood platelet count (PLT), prothrombin time (PT), blood lactic acid and immune cells, inflammatory mediators and micro RNA-155 (miR-155) were observed in patients of the two groups at 4 hours after resuscitation.Results Compared with RFR group, the resuscitation time (hours: 3.67±1.45 vs. 5.14±1.61), levels of PT (s: 11.43±2.21 vs. 15.73±2.52), serum lactic acid (mmol/L: 3.35±0.15 vs. 3.81±0.25), tumour necrosis factor-α [TNF-α (ng/L): 14.10±3.39 vs. 16.28±3.47], interleukin [IL-10 (ng/L): 31.43±10.51 vs. 40.09±13.23, IL-6 (ng/L): 490.10±55.13 vs. 610.30±63.15] and endothelin-1 [ET-1 (pg/L): 183.35±30.51 vs. 250.01±31.23] in LFR group were significantly decreased (allP < 0.01), while PLT (×109/L: 134.58±28.13 vs. 108.12±30.35), HCT (×10-2: 0.34±0.04 vs. 0.24±0.05), miR-155 (0.15±0.02 vs. 0.08±0.02) and CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cell [CD4+CD25+Treg (×10-2): 2.28±0.47 vs. 2.10±0.39] in LFR group were obviously increased (allP < 0.01).Conclusions Using LFR in the emergency treatment of patients with multiple bone fractures complicated with traumatic hemorrhagic shock can effectively shorten the resuscitation time, regulate the patients' coagulation function, reduce the unnecessary excessive liquid infusion, improve immune status and decrease the degree of inflammatory reaction.
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Objective To investigate the effect of retrograde sartorius myocutaneous flap for reparing skin defects of leg.Methods In the anatomic study,50 cadaveric lower limb were injected with red latex and the origin,diameter,course,distribution and anastomosis of sartorius's arteries were observed.Arteriographies were made in 4 sides of fresh specimens to study the arterial anastomosis in sartorius.Based on anatomic research results,we designed the retrograde sartorius myocutaneous flap for reparing skin defects of leg.Results Nutrient arteries of sartorius represented segnental distribution,Link-pattern arterial anastomosises were formed in sartorius by branches of adjacent vascular pedicles.Cutaneous arteries and musculocutaneous arteries above deep fascia formed interlocking arterial anastomosises net which provided blood supply for the skin on sartorius.The arterial branches in the distal 2/5 of sartorius came from saphenous artery,composed an arterial network around knee joint,which consist of anatomic basis for the blood supply of retrograde sartorius myocutaneous flap.Form February,2010 to April,2014,the retrograde sartorius myocutaneous flap were used to repair skin defects of leg in 2 cases.The flap size ranged from 7 cn×18 cm to 12 cm×25 cm.All flaps survived successfully with no ulcer.2 cases were followed up for 7 to 16 months.The skin color and texture were satisfactory.Conclusion the retrograde sartorius myocutaneous flap has constantly,reliable blood supply,and easily performed.It is an effective method for the reconstruction skin defects of leg.
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Objective To investigate the prevention and management of perioperative complications of intertrochanteric fractures in elderly in-hospital patients(aged≥80 years).Methods Clinical data of 103 intertrochanteric fracture patients(31 male and 72 female)undergoing surgical treatment at our hospital from May 2010 to Nov.2015 were retrospectively analyzed.Their ages ranged from 80 to 99 years,with an average of 86.2 years.There were 3 Evan type Ⅰ cases,25 type Ⅱ cases,36 type Ⅲ cases,37 type Ⅳ cases and 2 type V cases.Of these,82 received epidural anesthesia and 21 had general anesthesia.Intertrochanteric fractures were treated with proximal femoral nail(PFN) internal fixation in 101 patients and dynamic hip screw(DHS)internal fixation in 2 patients.Results The average operation duration and blood loss were 30 min and 60 ml in the PFN internal fixation group and 60 min and 150 ml in the DHS internal fixation group,respectively.The average hospitalization time was 16.7 days.One patient (0.9％) died after operation,10 (9.7％) had preoperative complications of bed rest with 3 cases involving the central nervous system and 4 cases involving the respiratory system,and 38 cases (36.9％)had postoperative complications with 13 involving the central nervous system.The average time from admission to operation was 6 days,with 65 cases above the average and 38 cases below the average,and there was a statistically significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between the two subgroups(30/65 or 46.2 ％for the former and 8/38 or 21.1％ for the latter,x2＝6.49,P＜0.05).Conclusions Elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures should undergo surgery as soon as possible,preferably with epidural anesthesia.Proficiency in surgical kills,short operation time,close monitoring of preoperative and postoperative conditions,and proper and timely treatment are the key to ensuring surgical success.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps for skin defects of forefoot.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>In the anatomic study, 50 cadaveric feet were injected with red latex and the anastomosis, distribution and external diameters of medialtarsal artery, medial anterior malleolus artery, medial plantar artery, the superficial branch of the medial basal hallucal artery and saphenousnerve nutritional vessels were observed. Based on anatomic research results, we designed the reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps for repairing skin defects of forefoot.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The blood supply of reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps were based on the vasoganglion, which consist of arterial arch at the superior border of abductor hallucis and arterial network on the surface of abductor hallucis around the saphenous nerve and medial pedis flap. From Oct. 2006 to Oct. 2011, the reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps were used to repair skin defects of forefoot in 11 cases. The flap size ranged from 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm to 7.5 cm x 8.5 cm. The wounds at donor site were covered with full-thickness skin graft. All flaps survived completely with no ulcer at the donor site. 11 cases were followed up for 6 to 18 months( mean, 10 months). The skin color and texture were satisfactory. The patients could walk very well.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>It is reliable to repair the skin defects of forefoot with reverse saphenous nerve neurocutaneous flaps. It is easily performed with less morbidity. This flap should be considered as a preferential way to reconstruct skin defects of forefoot.</p>
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Female , Humans , Male , Arteries , Cadaver , Foot , Forefoot, Human , Wounds and Injuries , General Surgery , Muscle, Skeletal , Plastic Surgery Procedures , Skin Transplantation , Methods , Surgical Flaps , Transplant Donor Site , General SurgeryABSTRACT
Objective To explore the method of repairing skin defects in the foot, the ankle and the lower one-third of the lower leg with anterolateral island flaps of the lower leg formed by isolating peroneal artery from the anterior interosseous membrane of the lower leg. Methods 46 adult cadavers' lower legs were anatomized, to observe the blood supply of the anterolateral skin, the lateral anterior malleolar artery anastomoses with anterior perforating branches of the peroneal artery, and the relationship between peroneal vessels and interosseous membrane of the lower legs. Clinically, 8 cases(7 males, 1 female, age ranged from 7 to 48 years) of skin defects of the feet, the ankles and the lower one-third of the lower legs were repaired with anterolateral island flaps of the lower leg by isolating the peroneal vessels from the anterior interosseous membrane of the lower legs from June 1996 to August 2004. The flaps were cut into sizes between 7 cm ? 4 cm and 23 cm ? 12 cm. Results Averaged 3.2 anterior branches stem from the lower one-third of the peroneal artery, extend through the foremina in the interosseous membrane, pass the anterior intermuscular septum of the lower leg, arrive and provide nutrition to the anterolateral skin of the lower leg. The lateral anterior malleolar artery anastomosed with the lowest perforating branch of the peroneal artery to form the lateral malleolar artery arch. The peroneal vessels easily isolated after incision of the interosseous membrane of the lower leg. Eight cases were performed on transposition of the anterolateral island flaps with the artery pedicles of the lower leg. All the patients were followed up from 1 to 8 years, with a mean of 3 years. Only 1 case was necrosis at the distal one-third of the flap. The others totally survived without diabrosis and swelling. The ankle and phalanges had normal movement. The color and texture of the flaps were excellent. The sensation of flaps recovered in 4 cases by suture superficial peroneal nerve. All cases suffered hypoesthesia at the 3rd and 4th toe web. Conclusion Isolating peroneal artery and vein from the anterior interosseous membrane of the lower leg proved easy to perform. Peroneal artery are not main blood vessels and the excision of them affects blood supply to the foot insignificantly. The skin flaps thus formed are ideal for repairing skin defects of the foot, the ankle and the lower one-third of the lower leg.