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OBJECTIVE: To explore the status and its influencing factors of anxiety symptoms in patients with occupational noise-induced deafness(ONID). METHODS: A total of 220 ONID patients were selected as the ONID group,and 200 healthy participants without noise exposure were selected as the control group by judge sampling method.The two groups were investigated by the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, Self-Rating Depression Scale and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory was used to evaluate the disability levels of tinnitus, and pure-tone audiometry was used to assess the degree of tinnitus and hearing impairment in the ONID group. RESULTS: The incidence of anxiety, depression, and sleep disorder were higher in the ONID group than that in the control group(52.7% vs 9.0%, 55.0% vs 15.0%, 52.3% vs 7.0%, P<0.05). In ONID with anxiety subgroup, the duration of disease was longer(1.0 vs 2.0 years, P<0.01), incidences of tinnitus, depression and sleep disorder were higher than those in ONID without anxiety subgroup(92.3% vs 100.0%, 18.3% vs 87.9%, 19.2% vs 81.9%, P<0.01). The result of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the longer the duration of disease and the more severe of the tinnitus, the higher the risk of anxiety symptoms in patients with ONID [the odds ratio(OR) and its 95% confidence interval(CI) were 1.35(1.10-1.65) and 2.94(1.56-5.54) respectively, P<0.01]. The risk of anxiety in patients with sleep disorders was higher than those without sleep disorders [OR(95%CI) was 12.78(5.90-27.64), P<0.01]. CONCLUSION: The ONID patients are more likely to have anxiety. The duration of disease, severity of tinnitus and sleep disorders are the risk factors causing anxiety in ONID patients.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of electroacupuncture treatment on the levels of cortisol and immune factors in patients with occupational noise-induced deafness(ONID) combined with depressive symptoms. METHODS: A total of 78 ONID patients combined with depressive symptoms were randomly divided into control group(40 cases) and electroacupuncture group(38 cases) by a random number table method. The control group received routine therapy, while the electroacupuncture group was treated with routine therapy plus electroacupuncture on alternate days, 3 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks. The levels of salivary cortisol, as well as the serum levels of cortisol, tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6) and C-reactive protein(CRP) of the two groups were observed and compared before and after treatment. RESULTS: Before treatment, the levels of saliva cortisol in the morning and night, and the serum levels of cortisol, IL-6, TNF-α and CRP in the two groups were compared, and the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05). After treatment, the serum cortisol level of patients in electroacupuncture group reduced than that before treatment in the same group(P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the levels of salivary cortisol in the morning and night, and serum cortisol before and after treatment both in control group and electroacupuncture group(P>0.05). After treatment, the serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α decreased in electroacupuncture group as compared with those before treatment and those after treatment in control group(P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Electroacupuncture treatment could reduce the levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in serum of ONID patients combined with depressive symptoms. The regulation of electroacupuncture on the inflammatory cytokines may be one of the mechanisms in treating ONID combined with depressive symptoms.
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Objective To study the effects of different hemodialysis modes on growth factor-15 (GDF-15) and left ventricular function in uremic patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Methods One hundred and twenty uremic patients with chronic renal failure whose MHD > 3 months admitted to Guiyang Second People's Hospital from June 2017 to June 2018 were enrolled, and they were divided into a hemodialysis (HD)+ hemofiltration (HDF)+hemoperfusion (HP) group (HD 8 times per month, HDF 4 times per month, HP 1 time per month), a HD+HDF group (HD 8 times per month, HDF 1 time per month) and a HD group (HD 8 times a month) according to different dialysis modes, each group 40 cases. The patients' venous blood was collected before treatment and 6 months and 1 year after treatment, serum was separated, and the GDF-15 levels in the three groups were detected; the left ventricular end-diastolic dimension (LVDD), left ventricular end-systolic dimension (LVDS), left ventricular end-diastolic volume (LVVD), left ventricular end-systolic volume (LVVS), left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT), ventricular septal thickness (LVST), maximum blood flow ratio (E/A) of early to late diastole and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in three groups were detected by echocardiography. Results After treatment, the GDF-15 levels and LVDD, LVDS, LVVD, LVVS, LVPWT, LVST and E/A in the three groups were significantly lower than those before treatment, while LVEF was significantly higher than that before treatment (all P < 0.05); the changes after treatment in the HD+HDF+HP group were more significant than those in the HD+HDF group and HD group [GDF-15 (ng): 853.78±78.80 vs. 921.73±72.54, 971.07±72.05, LVDD (mm): 48.25±1.25 vs. 50.67±1.26, 51.69±1.33, LVDS (mm): 35.21±1.01 vs. 37.84±0.90, 38.91±0.83, LVVD (mL): 101.44±4.40 vs. 109.27±6.47, 115.11±5.46, LVVS (mL): 35.75±1.52 vs. 37.75±1.70, 39.48±1.48, LVPWT (mm): 8.26±0.77 vs. 10.24±0.98, 11.22±0.91, LVST (mm): 9.07±0.48 vs. 10.47±0.61, 11.60±0.58, E/A: 1.03±0.05 vs. 1.07±0.06, 1.15±0.08, LVEF: 0.64±0.03 vs. 0.59±0.03, 0.51±0.04, all P <0.05]. Conclusion The combined hemo- dialysis with different hemodialysis modes can effectively reduce the level of GDF-15 in uremic patients with chronic renal failure and MHD and improve their left ventricular function, thus the incidence of cardiovascular events and mortality in such patients can be decreased.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the changes of hemorheology and blood lipid index in patients with occupational hand-arm vibration disease(OHAVD). METHODS: A total of 78 patients with OHAVD were selected as the OHAVD group, and 78 workers without hand transmitted vibration exposure were selected as control group by judgment sampling method. The hemorrheology and blood lipid indexes of the two groups were detected. RESULTS: The whole blood viscosities(low-, medium-and high-shear), hematocrit, erythrocyte aggregation index, and abnormal rate of whole blood viscosities(mid-and high-shear) in the OHAVD group were higher in the OHAVD group than that in the control group(P<0.05). The erythrocyte deformability index and erythrocyte electrophoresis index were lower in the OHAVD group than that of the control group(P<0.05). In the vibration-induced white finger(VWF) subgroup of the OHAVD group, the whole blood viscosity(low-, medium-and high-shear), hematocrit were increased(P<0.05), and the abnormal rate of whole blood viscosity(high-shear) was higher(P<0.017) than that of the control group.The whole blood viscosity(medium shear), hematocrit and erythrocyte aggregation index were increased in the non-VWF subgroup than that of the control group(P<0.017). The concentration of low density lipoprotein cholesterol in the OHAVD group and non-VWF subgroup was higher than that in the control group(P<0.05). The whole blood viscosity(low-, medium-and high-shear), hematocrit, erythrocyte deformability index, erythrocyte aggregation index and erythrocyte electrophoresis index were not correlated with the length of service and age in the OHAVD group(P>0.05). CONCLUSION: The changes of hemorheological properties and blood lipids in OHAVD patients may be associated with vibration vascular injury.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the levels of cortisol and inflammatory factors and their influencing factors in patients with occupational noise-induced hearing loss(ONID). METHODS: A total of 106 ONID patients were selected as the ONID group, and 50 healthy participants without noise exposure were selected as the control group by judge sampling method. The levels of salivary cortisol in the two groups were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The serum levels of cortisol, tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α), interleukin-6(IL-6) and C-reactive protein(CRP) in the peripheral blood were detected by electrochemiluminescence assay. Tinnitus Handicap Inventory was used to evaluate the disability levels of tinnitus in ONID patients. RESULTS: The level of salivary cortisol in the morning and in the nighttime, and cortisol, TNF-α, IL-6 in the serum were higher in the ONID group compared with that in the control group(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the serum level of CRP between these two groups(P>0.05). Spearman correlation analysis results showed that the level of cortisol in the saliva and in the serum was not correlated with TNF-α and IL-6(P>0.05). Analysis of multiple linear regression showed that the levels of serum cortisol and salivary cortisol in the morning in the ONID patients were positively correlated with noise exposure level(P<0.05). The level of TNF-α in the serum was positively correlated with tinnitus score(P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Hyperactivity of hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis and inflammation activation may exist in patients with ONID. The cortisol can be used as a biomarker for the effect of noise-stress.
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OBJECTIVE: To investigate the therapeutic effect of electroacupuncture on peripheral nerve damage induced by 1-bromopropane( 1-BP) exposure.METHODS: A total of 25 specific pathogen free healthy adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank control group( n = 5),model control group( n = 10),and electroacupuncture treatment( EA) group( n = 10).Rats in the blank control group were not exposed to 1-BP and treated with electroacupuncture.The rats in model control group and EA group were placed in a dynamic inhalation exposure cabinet with 1-BP at concentration of 5 000 mg/m~3.The rats were continuously exposed to 1-BP 8 hours per day,5 days a week,for 4 weeks.At the 3 rd day after the end of the exposure,the EA group was treated with electroacupuncture on“Zu sanli”and“Huantiao”points for 4 courses.Each course included 20 minutes each time,once per day for 7 consecutive days.The body weight,the motor nerve conduction velocity( MCV) and sense nerve conduction velocity( SCV) of sciatic nerves on both posterior limbs of the rats were measured.RESULTS: During the course of 1-BP exposure,the rats in the EA and model control group showed reduction of eating,drinking and activities,limited autonomic activities and their hind limbs dragged.The MCV and SCV of posterior limb sciatic nerve of rats in the model control group were slower than that of the control group at the 4 th,6th and 8th week and the 0 week of the same group( P < 0.05).The MCV and SCV of posterior limb sciatic nerve of rats in the EA group improved with the increase of treatment time( P < 0.05),and those at the 6th and 8th weeks of the experiment( corresponding to the 2nd and 4th week after treatment) were faster than that of the model control group at the same time( P < 0.05).The SCV of the posterior limb sciatic nerve in the EA group recovered to normal level 4 weeks after treatment compared with the blank control group( P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: Electroacupuncture treatment can promote the recovery of peripheral nerve damage in rats with 1-BP poisoning.
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Objective To discuss the effects of multimodal combination dialysis on Klotho protein, fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) and brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) in patients with maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Methods A randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. 120 patients who was diagnosed with chronic renal failure (CRF) uremia receiving MHD over 3 months admitted to Blood Purification Centre of Department of Nephrology of the Second People's Hospital of Guiyang from December 2015 to December 2016 were enrolled, who were randomly divided into hemodialysis (HD) group (HD for 8 times a month), HD + hemofiltration (HF) group (HD for 8 times a month + HF once a month), and HD + HF + hemoperfusion (HP) group (HD for 8 times a month + HF for 4 times a month + HP once a month), with 40 patients in each group. Before and after treatment for 6 months and 12 months, blood was taken from venous circuit tube, the serum Klotho protein and FGF-23 levels were determined by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and the serum BNP level was determined by electrochemiluminescence. Results 120 patients with MHD were enrolled in the final analysis without withdrawal. There were no significant differences in the levels of Klotho protein, FGF-23, or BNP before enrollment among the three groups (all P > 0.05). Compared with those before enrollment, the levels of serum Klotho protein after enrollment in three groups showed a sustained upward tendency, which were higher in HD + HF + HP group than in HD + HF group and HD group (μg/L: 2.59±0.61, 1.63±0.35, 1.13±0.26 at 6 months, F = 119.374, P = 0.000; 6.98±1.21, 3.57±1.03, 2.12±0.43 at 12 months, F = 275.675, P = 0.000); the levels of FGF-23 showed a sustained downward tendency, which were lower in HD + HF + HP group than in HD + HF group and HD group (ng/L: 69.22±38.26, 132.28±61.18, 178.50±74.64 at 6 months, F = 33.509, P = 0.000; 32.81±17.32, 87.93±43.27, 146.33±69.28 at 12 months, F = 55.466, P = 0.000);the BNP showed a similar tendency as FGF-23 (ng/L: 4083.39±2864.53, 7245.69±4643.81, 7969.12±5360.85 at 6 months, F = 8.758, P = 0.000; 1521.86±894.63, 4554.32±1969.84, 5013.89±2033.64 at 12 months, F = 49.003, P = 0.000). Conclusion Multimodal combination dialysis can increase the Klotho protein level, and decrease the levels of FGF-23 and BNP in MHD patients with CRF uremia.
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Objective To investigate the effects of high flow hemodialysis (HFHD) on cardiac function in uremia patients. Methods A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted. Sixty patients who were diagnosed with uremia, taken maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) and 30 healthy controls admitted to the Second People's Hospital of Guiyang from December 2014 to June 2015 were enrolled. They were randomly divided into two groups:HFHD group (HFHD three times a week) and the routine hemodialysis group (HD group, HD three times a week), with 30 in each group. Patients in each group were received hemoperfusion and hemofiltration once a month. Before the treatment and 6 months after the treatment, venous blood from all the patients were collected for testing the brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), cardiac troponin T (cTnT) and the ultrasound cardiograph were done at the same period by a special person, the left ventricular end diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular end systolic diameter (LVESD), the left ventricular end diastolic volume (LVEDV), left ventricular end systolic volume (LVESV), left ventricular posterior wall thickness (LVPWT), interventricular septum thickness (IVST), early and late diastolic blood flow to the largest ratio (E/A), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), left ventricular mass index (LVMI) were recorded. Results Compared with the health control group, BNP, cTnT, LVEDD, LVESD, LVESV, LVPWT, IVST were significantly increased, LVEDV were significantly lowered before treatment in the HD group and HFHD group. But no significant differences in the above indexes and E/A, LVEF, LVMI between two groups were found. Compared with the data before treatment, the BNP, LVPWT were significantly lowered after treatment in HD group [BNP (ng/L): 641.50±60.09 vs. 2676.20±454.30, LVPWT (mm): 10.57±1.16 vs. 12.57±1.41, both P < 0.05]. The BNP, LVPWT were significantly lowered in HFHD group as compared with HD group [BNP (ng/L): 253.10±48.77 vs. 641.50±60.09, LVPWT (mm): 9.29±1.08 vs. 10.57±1.16, both P < 0.05]; in addition, the cTnT, IVST, LVMI were significantly lowered after the treatment in HFHD group compared with those before treatment [cTnT (μg/L): 0.014±0.005 vs. 0.028±0.011, IVST (mm): 7.81±1.69 vs. 11.04±2.23, LVMI (g/m2): 149.10±15.77 vs. 158.70±17.25, all P < 0.05], and the LVEF were significantly increased in HFHD group as compared with those before treatment (0.574±0.068 vs. 0.528±0.082, P < 0.05). Conclusion HFHD has obvious advantages than the routine HD in improving cardiac function of uremia patients.
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Objective To detect the expressions of angiotensin-receptor-1 (AT1R) and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1αin glomeruli and juxtaglomerular apparatus of different types of lupus nephritis (LN) patients, and analyze the correlation between them with systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) complement 3, serum creatinine and 24-hour proteinuria in order to explore the role of the two factors in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN). Methods Between May 2010 and April 2016, a total of 90 patients with LN and 8 healthy controls were selected from Department of Rheumatology, Qujing Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University. The expressions of AT1R and HIF-1αin renal biopsy specimens were measured by streptavidin-perosidase (SP) of immunohistochemical stains. Pathological graphic analysis system was used for semi-quantitative estimate. Levels of SLEDAI, C3, serum creatinin and 24-hour proteinuria were also detected. Finally the relationshipbetween the two factors with clinical data was analyzed. The ANOVA test was used for intergroup comparison, and SNK-q test was used for the two groups comparison. Pearson's analysis was used for correlation analysis. Results The AT1R [(10.55 ±0.31)% vs (7.04 ±0.11)%] and HIF-1α [(10.51 ±0.52)% vs (8.96 ±0.31)%] in the glomeruli of typeⅠLN was significantly higher than healthy controls(all P<0.05). In the early phase of LN, RAS was activated and tissues were ischemic and hypoxic. The highest expression of AT1R (18.22 ± 2.11)% and HIF-1α (19.48 ±0.61)% in glomeruli was found in type Ⅳ LN, especially in juxtaglomerular apparatus, AT1R (19.98 ±0.21)% and HIF-1α(24.90 ±0.70)%. AT1R was positively correlated with HIF-1αin the glomer-ulus (r=0.949, P<0.01) and juxtaglomerular apparatus (r=0.762, P<0.05). AT1R and HIF-1αin juxtaglomerular apparatus was positively correlated with 24-hour proteinuria (r=0.756, P<0.05 and r=0.802, P<0.05). Conclusion High expressions of AT1R and HIF-1α have been shown in active LN biopsies. It proves that RAS is activated by ischemia and hypoxia, then it up-regulates HIF-1α expression. Our results suggest that the two factors may be associated with disease activity of LN.
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Objective To detect the expressions of angiotensin-receptor-1 (AT1R) and hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1αin glomeruli and juxtaglomerular apparatus of different types of lupus nephritis (LN) patients, and analyze the correlation between them with systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index (SLEDAI) complement 3, serum creatinine and 24-hour proteinuria in order to explore the role of the two factors in the pathogenesis of lupus nephritis (LN). Methods Between May 2010 and April 2016, a total of 90 patients with LN and 8 healthy controls were selected from Department of Rheumatology, Qujing Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University. The expressions of AT1R and HIF-1αin renal biopsy specimens were measured by streptavidin-perosidase (SP) of immunohistochemical stains. Pathological graphic analysis system was used for semi-quantitative estimate. Levels of SLEDAI, C3, serum creatinin and 24-hour proteinuria were also detected. Finally the relationshipbetween the two factors with clinical data was analyzed. The ANOVA test was used for intergroup comparison, and SNK-q test was used for the two groups comparison. Pearson's analysis was used for correlation analysis. Results The AT1R [(10.55 ±0.31)% vs (7.04 ±0.11)%] and HIF-1α [(10.51 ±0.52)% vs (8.96 ±0.31)%] in the glomeruli of typeⅠLN was significantly higher than healthy controls(all P<0.05). In the early phase of LN, RAS was activated and tissues were ischemic and hypoxic. The highest expression of AT1R (18.22 ± 2.11)% and HIF-1α (19.48 ±0.61)% in glomeruli was found in type Ⅳ LN, especially in juxtaglomerular apparatus, AT1R (19.98 ±0.21)% and HIF-1α(24.90 ±0.70)%. AT1R was positively correlated with HIF-1αin the glomer-ulus (r=0.949, P<0.01) and juxtaglomerular apparatus (r=0.762, P<0.05). AT1R and HIF-1αin juxtaglomerular apparatus was positively correlated with 24-hour proteinuria (r=0.756, P<0.05 and r=0.802, P<0.05). Conclusion High expressions of AT1R and HIF-1α have been shown in active LN biopsies. It proves that RAS is activated by ischemia and hypoxia, then it up-regulates HIF-1α expression. Our results suggest that the two factors may be associated with disease activity of LN.
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Objective To summarize the data of newborn screening in Yongchuan district of Chongqing to promote its quali‐ty ,and to provide some measurements to enhance the management of newborn screening in this area .Methods According to the management system and technical standards of newborn screening (2010 Edition) ,newborn screening in Yongchuan district was im‐plemented .Screening rate ,coverage rate of newborn screening in maternity hospital ,recall rate of suspiciously affected newborns and rate of treatment of patients were analyzed from 2013-2014 .Results The screening rate ,coverage rate of newborn screening in maternity hospital ,recall rate of suspiciously affected newborns were increased by 77 .32% ,88 .57% and 17 .44% ,respectively , during these 10 years .All patients were treated appropriately (100% ) .Congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria were screened .Since 2010 ,glucose‐6‐phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and congenital adrenal hyperplasia were added to the newborn screening test panel .Conclusion Strengthen the management ,establish administrative department ,faculty training ,health education and government financial supports are contributed to improving the quality of newborn screening .
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Objective To investigate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic myomectomy in patients with large-diameter hyste-romyoma .Methods A retrospective analysis of data from 37 patients in which the uterus were larger than 14-week gestational size and the diameter of myoma was ≥7 cm treated by laparoscopic myomectomy from January 2007 to December 2011 in our hospital was conducted .The outcome of the operation were compared with that in 53 large-diameter hysteromyoma cases by abdominal sur-gery .Results 37 patients were carried out laparoscopic surgery in which 28 cases were treated successfully by total laparoscopy , and small abdominal incision was made in 6 cases .3 of the cases converted to open surgery .The ureteral abdominal fistula was ob-served in 1 case ,which was cured by a reoperation of abdominal ureteral anastomosis .All patients were successfully cured and re-tained the uterus .The cases converted to open had no significant correlation with the patient′s age ,the fibroids size ,fibroids num-ber ,operative time and blood loss volume(P>0 .05) .Compared with the laparotomy group ,the operative time ,blood loss and post-operative morbidity were similar between groups (P>0 .05) .Postoperative recovery times after laparoscopic group were less than the control group(P0 .05) .Conclusion Laparoscopic myomectomy in pa-tients with large-diameter hysteromyoma is safe and feasible while excellent surgical skills were required for a successful surgery .
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<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the efficacy of mouse nerve growth factor (mNGF) in treating occupational hand-arm vibration disease (HAVD).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Sixty-four patients with HAVD were equally and randomly divided into treatment group and control group. The control group was given Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge and deproteinized extract of calf blood to improve circulation, and also given methylcobalamin tablets and vitamin B6 for neurotrophic treatment. In addition to the above treatments for the control group, the treatment group was also given 30 µg/d mNGF by intramuscular injection for two courses (4 weeks for each course) with a 15-day interval.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Both the treatment group and the control group showed significant improvements in clinical symptoms and signs (hand numbness and pain, and reduced senses of touch, pain, and vibration), cold water loading test (CWLT), and electroneuromyography (ENMG) after treatments (P < 0.05). And the treatment group had significantly more improvements than the control group (P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>mNGF can significantly improve hand numbness and pain, reduced senses of touch, pain, and vibration, CWLT, and ENMG, so it has better clinical effect and safety in treating HAVD. Early diagnosis and treatment can improve the outcome of patients with HAVD.</p>
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Animals , Humans , Mice , Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome , Drug Therapy , Nerve Growth Factor , Pharmacology , Occupational Diseases , Treatment Outcome , VibrationABSTRACT
Objective To explore the best therapeutic methods for acute mesenteric venous thromboses(AMVT)with different degrees of intestinal ischemic lesions. Methods 6 cases of acute abdomen were preoperatively diagnosed as AMVT with imaging. After laparotomy, patients were classified as congestive lesion(n=3)and necrotic lesion(n=3)according to the degree of intestinal sichemia and were treated with mesenteric thrombectomy and bowel resection, respeetively. All cases received heparin and urokinase perioperatively. Results Of the 3 patients receiving mesenteric thrombectomy, 2 were cured and the other one with ischemic ascending colon was cured after right hemicolectomy due to the complication of colic dynamic ileus and perforation 10 days after thrombectomy. The other 3 patients recovered after bowel resection. Follow-up from 8 months to 6 years showed no recurrence. Conclusion Combined with anti-coagulation therapy, thrombectomy and bowel resection are rational and effective protocol for congestive lesion and necrotic lesion, respectively in AMVT patients.
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Objective To explore a new and effective minimally invasive procedure in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in senile patients. Methods Transurethral vaporization of the prostate (TUVP) with prying-up technique was performed in 68 patients above the age of 80 with BPH. Results The mean procedure duration was 60 min, and the mean weight of resected prostate was 37.6 g. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 65 ml, and the mean hospital stay, 6 days. Postoperative ~follow-up for 0.5~2 years showed the international prostate symptom score (IPSS) decreased from 23.5?4.2 to 6.5?2.1, the quality of life index (QOL) was reduced from 4.6?0.6 to 2.2?0.2, the maximum flow rate (Qmax) elevated from 8.7?4.3 ml/s to 18.0?2.2 ml/s, and the residual urine (RU) dropped from 176.0?86.7 ml to 12.2?2.4 ml. As compared with preoperative values, all the parameters were significantly improved 6 months after the procedure (P
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Objective To study the effectiveness of laparoscopic treatment for varicocele. Methods Clinical records of 235 cases of laparoscopic high ligation of the spermatic vein between September 1993 and July 2003 were retrospectively analyzed. Results All the operations were completed successfully. The operation time was 5~20 min (mean, 12 min). The postoperative hospital stay was 2~5 days (mean, 3 days). Follow-up observations for 6~18 months in 210 cases found 9 cases of recurrence, with a recurrence rate of 4 3% (9/210). Eleven patients with sterility had their wives pregnant 6~12 months after the surgery. Conclusions Laparoscopic high ligation for varicocele offers minimal invasion, good cosmetic results, and satisfactory effects, especially suitable for patients with bilateral varicocele, recurrent varicocele after open surgery, and surgical history in the groin.