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Objective To investigate the application value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination in the efficacy evaluation of infliximab combined with seton placement for perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease (PFCD) and influencing factors of deep remission.Methods The retrospective case-control study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 57 patients with PFCD who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from August 2010 to October 2017 were collected.There were 39 males and 18 females,aged (24±9)years,with a range of 14-58 years.Patients underwent MRI examination preoperatively and postoperatively.Observation indicators:(1) follow-up situations;(2) influencing factors analysis of deep remission of PFCD.Follow-up using outpatient and inpatient reexamination was performed to detect clinical recovery of patients up to October 2017.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean±SD.Measurement data with skewed distribution were described as M (range).Count data were represented as absolute number or percentage.The univariate analysis was performed using the chi-square test.The multivariate analysis was done using the logistic regression model,using P＜0.15 as an inclusion criteria in the univariate analysis.Results (1) Follow-up situations:57 patients with PFCD undergoing inflixmab combined with seton placement were followed up for (40±24)months.During the follow-up,24 of 57 patients had clinical response,33 had long-term clinical healing.The fistulas of 24 patients with clinical response presented as high signal on T2 weighted image (T2WI) of postoperative MRI.Of 33 patients with long-term clinical healing,the fistulas of 16 patients with deep remission presented loss of high signal and replacement of fibrosis tissue on T2WI of postoperative MRI,the fistulas of 17 patients without deep remission presented as high signal on T2WI of postoperative MRI.(2) Influencing factors analysis of deep remission of PFCD:results of univariate analysis showed that extent of fistula was related factors affecting deep remission of PFCD (x2 =4.312,P＜0.05).Results of multivariate analysis showed that a single fistula complicated with branches and times of infliximab maintenance treatment ≤3 were independent risk factors affecting deep remission of PFCD (odds ratio=4.377,4.296,95％ confidence interval:1.124-17.043,1.158-15.940,P＜0.05) and fistula under levator ani muscle was an independent protective factor affecting deep remission of PFCD (odds ratio =0.182,95％ confidence interval:0.041-0.815,P＜ 0.05).Conclusions Partial patients with long-term clinical healing can achieve deep remission after Infliximab combined with seton placement for perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease,requiring MRI examination to further evaluate recovery situations.A single fistula complicated with branches and times of infliximab maintenance treatment ≤ 3 are independent risk factors affecting deep remission of PFCD and fistula under levator ani muscle is an independent protective factor affecting deep remission of PFCD.
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Objective To summarize the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of the persistcnt perineal sinus (PPS).Methods The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted.The clinical data of 7 patients with PPS who were admitted to the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between July 2010 and January 2017 were collected.Patients received horizontal,anteroposterior axes and coronal scanning of MRI after abdominoperineal resection (APR) of rectal cancer.Two physicians read collectively films and then achieved consistent results if there was a disputed result.Observation indicators:(1) MRI features;(2) treatment and follow-up situations.Patients underwent resection of PPS according to results of MRI examination,and then regular pathological examination.Follow-up using telephone interview was performed to detect sinus recurrence and reoperation up to April 2017.Results (1) MRI features:① Lesion location:lesions of PPS in 7 patients were located at the presacral areas,top side was up to the third sacral plane,and lower side extended down to the pubic area.② Morphology and signal:sinus tract of 7 patients showed irregular flaky and tubular abnormal signals;fibrotic sinus tract wall showed low signals in T1 weighted imaging (T1WI) and T2WI;contents of sinus tract in 7 patients showed low signal in T1WI and high signals in T2WI and T2WI-fat suppression (T2WI-FS).Of 7 patients,uniform signal and mixed signal were respectively detected in 2 and 5 patients.③ Branches and cystic spaces:1 patient had a branch at the tip of the coccyx,extending to the rear of the sacral vertebra.The top of sinus tract in 4 patients enlarged to form a cavity.④ Signs of infection:signs of infection in 3 patients included blurred and exuded fat gaps around the sinus tract,unclear and partially adhesion with pelvic organ;the pelvic floor muscles in 1 patient were thickened and swollen,with a high signal in T2WI-FS;flaky fluid shadows in 2 patients were seen in the posterior sinus,with a high signal in T2WI-FS,showing a tissue edema of anterior sacrum.⑤ Enhancement features:result of MRI examination of 1 patient showed mild and heterogeneous enhancement of sinus.(2) Treatment and follow-up situations:among 7 patients undergoing sinus resection,2 received curettage of superior sinus due to high location,and 5 received successfully operation.All patients underwent postoperatively regular antibiotic therapy.The healing time was 14-78 days,with an average time of 42 days.The postoperative pathological examination showed different degrees of inflammatory cell infiltration.Seven patients were followed up for 2-74 months,with an average time of 40 months.Of 7 patients,sinus in 6 patients was healed,1 had recurrence of sinus and didn't receive therapy.Seven patients didn't undergo debridement or transposition of skin flap again.Conclusion The MRI imaging features of PPS includes flaky and tubular abnormal signal in the the anterior sacrum,low signal in T1WI,high signals in T2WI and T2WI-FS,and the enhanced scanning of sinus duet shows mild and heterogeneous enhancement.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery in treatment of perianal Crohn's disease.Methods Clinical data of 49 patients with perianal Crohn's disease (3 cases with nonfistulizing perianal Crohn's disease and 46 cases with fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease) receiving infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery in Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM from May 2010 to June 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.The situation of fistula closure was assessed.C-reactive protein and perianal disease activity index were estimated by Wilcoxon method.Results No patient was failed to respond to primary treatment.patients (26/46) had a complete response to treatment,28.3％ patients (13/46) had a partial response and 15.2％ patients (7/46) had lost response to treatment;2 cases of anal ulcer healing;No other perianal lesion occurred in 1 case of verrucous skin.At final follow-up,CRP was decreased to [4.5 (1.5,15.9)] mg/Lfrom [16.9(6.6,35.6)] mg/L(Z=-3.994,P=0.00);PDAI was decreased to[1(0,4.5)]from [7(4.5,10.5)] (Z=-6.100,P=0.00).Conclusion Infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery is effective for perianal Crohn's disease.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery in treatment of perianal Crohn's disease.Methods Clinical data of 49 patients with perianal Crohn's disease (3 cases with nonfistulizing perianal Crohn's disease and 46 cases with fistulizing perianal Crohn's disease) receiving infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery in Jiangsu Province Hospital of TCM from May 2010 to June 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.The situation of fistula closure was assessed.C-reactive protein and perianal disease activity index were estimated by Wilcoxon method.Results No patient was failed to respond to primary treatment.patients (26/46) had a complete response to treatment,28.3％ patients (13/46) had a partial response and 15.2％ patients (7/46) had lost response to treatment;2 cases of anal ulcer healing;No other perianal lesion occurred in 1 case of verrucous skin.At final follow-up,CRP was decreased to [4.5 (1.5,15.9)] mg/Lfrom [16.9(6.6,35.6)] mg/L(Z=-3.994,P=0.00);PDAI was decreased to[1(0,4.5)]from [7(4.5,10.5)] (Z=-6.100,P=0.00).Conclusion Infliximab combined with sphincter-sparing surgery is effective for perianal Crohn's disease.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To discuss the clinical features of perianal Crohn disease (PCD).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of 52 PCD patients who were treated at the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from June 2011 to October 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. Montreal classification, clinical symptoms, the subtype of perianal lesions, history of perianal surgery and medical treatment, disease active indexes, serum inflammation markers and nutritional indexes were included.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Among 52 patients, there were 40 males and 12 females with a mean age of (27.9±9.1) years. According to Montreal classification, 51.9%(27/52) of patients had ileocolic involvement and 75.0%(39/52) had inflammatory disease behavior. Thirteen (25.0%) and 15(28.8%) patients had abdominal pain and diarrhea respectively at admission. With respect to the subtype of perianal lesions, there were 32(61.5%) cases of anal fistula and 16(30.8%) cases of perianal abscess. Thirty-nine(75.0%) and 33(63.5%) patients had a history of perianal surgery and medical treatment before admission resepectively. Laboratory findings revealed high C-reaction protein level in 63.5%(33/52), high erythrocyte sedimentation rate in 61.5%(32/52), elevated platelet in 32.7%(17/52), low body weight in 44.2%(23/52), low albumin in 26.9%(14/52) and anemia in 42.3%(22/52) of patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The clinical features of PCD patients include male predominant, early onset disease, high prevalence of ileocolic involvement and inflammation disease behavior. Features prompting underlying PCD diagnosis include characteristic gastrointestinal symptoms, requiring multiple perianal surgery, and abnormality of inflammation markers and nutritional indexes.</p>
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Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic nonspecific inflammatory disease.CD can affect any location in the digestive tract,and it also affect other organs,including the eyes,skin,liver and joints,which are termed extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs).The cutaneous manifestations of CD are common and occur in about one-third of patients.EIMs of CD have been divided into 3 categories.(1) Specific lesion,cutaneous manifestations of CD were the same as histopathologic findings of underlying gastrointestinal lesion.(2) Reactive lesion,it was also inflammatory lesion which was usually accompanied by underlying gastrointestinal disease while inflammatory injury was different from histopathologic findings of gastrointestinal lesion.(3) Associated lesion,it was caused by sequelae of human leucocyte antigen and chronic inflammation.In the current era of ever-expanding therapeutic options for CD,some investigators have proposed a fourth category of EIMs,namely those that are therapy-related lesion.The therapy-related lesion is closely related to disease-associated conditions in light of certain skin findings,and there is potential overlap between them.
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Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of perianal Crohn's disease (CD) with or without proctitis and compare the treatment effect of surgery combined with biological preparation.Methods The retrospective cohort study was conducted.The clinical data of 52 patients with perianal CD who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from June 2011 to October 2014 were collected.Thirty patients with inflammation involvement of the rectum and 22 patients without inflammation involvement of the rectum were respectively divided into the proctitis group and non-proctitis group.All the 52 patients underwent surgery combined with infliximab therapy.Observation indicators included:(1) clinical characteristics:gender,age,body mass index (BMI),lesion location,disease behavior,type of perianal lesions,history of perianal surgeries,CD activity index (CDAI),perianal disease activity index (PDAI),C-reactive protein (CRP),erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR),white blood cell (WBC),platelet (PLT) and albumin (Alb),(2) treatment and follow-up.Follow-up using outpatient examination was performed to evaluate the perianal lesions up to December 2015.Measurement data with normal distribution were described as-x ± s and comparison between groups was analyzed by the t test.Count data were described as the percentage,and comparison between groups was analyzed by the chi-square test and Fisher's exact probability.Results (1)Clinical characteristics:number of patients with BMI ＜ 18.5 kg/m2 and with normal BMI were respectively 17,13 in the proctitis group and 6,16 in the non-proctitis group.Lesions located at ileum,colon and ileocolon were respectively detected in 3,9,18 patients in the proctitis group and 9,4,9 patients in the non-proctitis group.CDAI≥ 150 and ＜ 150,CRP≥8 mg/L and ＜ 8 mg/L,ESR ＞ normal level and =normal level,Alb ＜ 35 g/L and between 35 g/L and 50 g/L were respectively detected in 23,7,25,5,24,6,12,18 patients in the proctitis group and 8,14,8,14,8,14,2,20 in the non-proctitis group,with statistically significant differences between the 2 groups (x2 =4.446,6.855,8.563,12.076,10.211,6.163,P ＜ 0.05).(2) Treatment and follow-up:all the 52 patients underwent more than 3 times infliximab therapies and perianal surgeries within 1 week after infliximab therapy.All the patients were followed up for a median time of 28 months (range,8-52 months).Thirty-four patients still underwent maintenance therapy of immunosuppressive agents and 18 didn't undergo maintenance therapy up to the end of follow-up.Twenty-two patients in the proctitis group and 12 patients in the non-proctitis group underwent maintenance therapy,with no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups (x2 =1.979,P ＞ 0.05).The total healed rate,improvement rate and unhealed rate of perianal lesion were 55.8％ (29/52),34.6％ (18/52) and 9.6％ (5/52),respectively.The number of patients with healed,improved and unhealed perianal lesions were 16,11,3 in the proctitis group and 13,7,2 in the non-proctitis group,respectively,showing no significant difference in treatment effects between the 2 groups (x2 =O.173,P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions Patients with perianal CD combined with proctitis have higher activity of intestinal inflammation and worse nutritional status compared with patients without proctitis.However,there is no significant difference in the type and activity of perianal lesion between patients with or without proctitis.Surgery combined with biological preparation could render better clinical outcomes in treatment of perianal CD with proctitis.
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Objective To evaluate ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus core-out fistulectomy for complex cryptoglandular anal fistulas.Methods Forty-one patients were divided into ligation and control group randomly.In ligation group (20 cases),patients underwent ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus core-out fistulectomy procedure.While in control group (21 cases) fistulotomy on low sphincter with cutting-seton on high sphincter procedure was performed.The primary end points of the study were healing rate and continence by using the Wexner score.Secondary end points were postoperative pain in the third and seventh day with the use of the visual analog scale,length of hospital stay and followed measures for a recurrent fistula.Comparison of measurement data using independent samples t-test or paired samples t-test,compared with the count data using Fisher's exact test.Results There was no statistical difference in the healing rate between ligation group (90％) and control group (95％) (P ＞0.05).Postoperatively,one case in ligation group reported incontinence for gas,compared to 7 cases in control group,among these 7 cases 2 cases also had incontinence for watery stool.Statistical differences were found between two groups in Wexner scores,visual analog scale scores and length of hospital stay (P ＜0.05).Conclusion Ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract plus core-out fistulectomy is an economical,safe,little painful,recovery enhanced and minimally invasive technique to treat complex anal fistulas.
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Objective To evaluate the short-term effects of total knee arthroplasty ( TKA) , and to detect the causes and prevention of major complications. Methods It was a retrospective study since January 2010 to December 2013. There were 63 patients with 70 knees re-ceived primary TKA. KSS knee scores, HSS knee scores, and range of motion ( ROM) before the operation and during the follow-up were as-sessed and analysed. Results According to the results of follow-up and the X-ray observation, the anteroposterior radiographs showed that the artificial prosthesis were placed well and the joint gap were balanced;the lateral radiographs showed that the artificial joint prosthesis we-rer of appropriate size, good tilt angle, and good package effect. There were two cases developed peroneal nerve palsy and they gradually re-stored in 4 to 6 months after surgery. 5 cases were of poor postoperative ROM (0~60 ± 10)°. Strong analgesic medication-assisted release were conducted in 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. 1 case had patellar pain and resorted by arthroscopic lateral ligament of patellar releasing sur-gery. During the follow-up period, TKA significantly improved HSS and KSS scores compared to preoperative scores. ROM was increased from (78. 3 ± 18. 6)° preoperatively to (109. 2 ± 19. 9)° postoperative (P<0. 01). Conclusion TKA was effective to release knee pain, improve ROM and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the efficacy of ligation of intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in the treatment of complex fistula-in-ano.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Clinical data of 24 patients with complex fistula-in-ano who treated with LIFT in the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from September 2009 to February 2012 were analyzed retrospectively. The operative efficacy and postoperative continence were evaluated.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The prime success rate of fistula healing was 66.7% (16/24) after the LIFT procedure. Two patients presented with intersphincteric incision infection which was successfully treated with topical of silver nitrate. Four patients had intersphincteric fistula with infection and managed with the complete laying open approach. The total clinical healing rate was 91.7% (22/24). Another 2 patients had persistent external opening with discharge. During follow-up of 6 to 44 (median 16) months, The Cleveland Clinic Florida Fecal Incontinence score revealed that no patient developed decreased continence.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>LIFT is a safe and effective sphincter-preserve procedure for complex fistula-in-ano.</p>
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Humans , Anus Diseases , General Surgery , Fecal Incontinence , Ligation , Rectal Fistula , General Surgery , Retrospective Studies , Wound HealingABSTRACT
Objective To establish a stable orthotopic model with high green fluorescent protein (GFP) expression in nude mice and observe its biological features.Methods Human HCT116 colon cancer cells transfected with GFP pLPCX retroviral plasmid were used to build a subcutaneous tumor model in nude mice.Fifteen BALB/C nude mice were selected to underwent orthotopic transplantation of colon when the GFP-labeled tumor grew to 10 mm × 10 mm as observed by in vivo fluorescent microscopy.The growth and metastasis of orthotopically implanted colon cancer cells were observed with fluorescent imaging system at different time points.The differences of the tumor size measured by peripheral vernier caliper and fluorescent imaging system were analyzed using the t test,and the differences in different groups were analyzed using the analysis of variance.Results GFP-labeled colon cancer models were successfully established in all the 15 nude mice,and there was no surgery-related complications or death.Tumors marked by GFP were observed under fluoroscope in week 3.The size of the tumors progressively increased with time.The volumes of the orthotopically transplanted tumors obtained from global measurement using fluorescent imaging system were greater than those measured by peripheral vernier calipers at postoperative week 3,4,5,6,7,while no statistically significant difference was observed (t =-1.280,-1.115,-0.718,-0.199,-0.386,P ＞0.05).There was a significant difference in the interation of measure method and different time points (F =29.546,P ＜ 0.05).Eight nude mice survived at the end of the experiment,and tumor metastasis was observed in 6 mice.Conclusions It is technically feasible to construct GFP-labeled colon cancer orthotopic transplantation model.The mice model could be used for real-time,in vivo,non-invasive and dynamic observation and analysis of the growth and metastasis of tumor cells.
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Objective To study the effect of baicalin on the apoptosis and cell cycle of colorectal cancer cells in orthotopic transplantation mice model with mismatch repair gene hMLH1 deficient.Methods Sixty orthotopic transplantation mice models of human colorectal cancer cell line HCT1 16 expressing green fluorescent protein (GFP) were established,and were randomly divided into the control group and the 50,100,200 mg/kg baicalin groups according to the random number table.Mice in the 50,100,200 mg/kg baicalin groups received intragastric infusion of baicalin at the corresponding dosages twice a day,while mice in the control group received intragastric infusion of 5％ NaHCO3.Cell cycles and apoptotic rates of the HCT116-GFP cells were detected by flow cytometry and TUNEL method respectively.Differences between the 2 groups were analyzed using the analysis of variance or chi-square test,and differences within each group were analyzed using the LSD-t test.Results The orthotopic transplantation mice models of human colorecta] cancer were successfully constructed,and there was no significant difference in the body weight of the mice and tumor size among the 4 groups (F =0.343,0.107,P ＞0.05).The proportion of HCT116-GFP cells in the G2/M phase in the 50,100,200 mg/kg baicalin groups were 22％±6％,18％±7％ and 19％±6％,which were significantly higher than 7％ ±5％ of the control group (t =5.421,3.483,3.575,P ＜0.05).There were no significant differences in the proportion of HCT116-GFP cells in the G2/M phase among the 50,100,200 mg/kg baicalin groups (F =1.291,P ＞ 0.05).The apoptotic rates of HCT116-GFP cells in the 50,100,200 mg/kg baicalin groups were significantly higher than the control group (t =7.163,3.703,2.688,P ＜0.05).The apoptotic rate of the 50 mg/kg baicalin group was significantly higher than that of the 200 mg/kg baicalin group (t =2.259,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Baicalin significantly inhibits tumor growth in the orthotopic transplantation mice model with mismatch repair gene hMLH1 deficient.After treated with baicalin,the cell cycle is arrested at the G2/M phase,thus the tumor growth is inhibited.
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Objective To evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of deep anorectal abscess. Methods Twenty-one patients who were suspected of having deep anorectal abscess were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine from January 2006 to December 2007, and their clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. Phased-array coil MRI was applied to all patients before the operation. We compared the efficacy of MRI and rectal digital examination in the classification of deep anorectal abscess and the diagnosis rate of internal opening according to the postoperative results. All data were analyzed using the chi-square test. Results Nineteen patients were diagnosed with deep anorectal abscess, one patient had presacral cyst combined with infection and one patient had perianal mucinous adenocarcinoma. A total of 25 lesions were identified, including 14 ischiorectal abscesses, five pelvirectal abscesses, and six high intersphincteric abscesses. Thirteen patients had single space abscesses and six had multiple space abscesses. There were no significant differences in the diagnosis rate between MRI (12/19) and rectal digital examination for internal opening (13/19) (χ2 =0. 116, P>0.05). The accuracy rate was significantly different between MRI (25/25) and rectal digital examination (16/25) in the classification of deep anorectal abscess (χ2 = 10.970, P <0.05). Operative exploration revealed that there were 13 patients with single space abscesses and six with multiple space abscesses. The accuracy rate was significantly different between MRI (19/19) and the rectal digital examination (13/19) for detecting multiple space abscesses (χ2 =7. 125, P <0. 05). Conclusions MRI with a phased-array coil can accurately detect the extent of deep anorectal abscess and its relationship with anorectal sphincters. MRI examination is helpful in excluding potential lesions in the anorectal region.
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Abstract: The high recurrent rate and insufficient protection of anal function in treatment of anal fistula were reviewed in this article. To solve the problems in the treatment of complex fistula-in-ano including ignorance of preoperative assessment and lack of consciousness of preserving anal function, the authors raised the countermeasures to carry out the "gold standard" of preoperative assessment and the system of medical delivery, form the new principle of incision of anal sphincters, collect the high-level evidence-based medicine proof, improve the healing rate and significantly reduce the postoperative continence disturbance, so as to develop a new guideline for the treatment of fistula-in-ano.