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A patient who went through maxillectomy can have soft palate defects including oronasal fistulas and suffer from dysphagia and dysarthria due to velopharyngeal insufficiency. This defect causes the food to enter nasal cavity and creates hypernasal sound which debilitates a quality of life. An obturator can rehabilitate the substantial oral tissue defects. The maxillary obturator separates the nasopharynx from the oropharynx during speech and deglutition by closing of the defect. For edentulous obturator patient, it is difficult to obtain proper retention due to reduced peripheral sealing. Therefore, the contours of the defects must be used to maximize the retention, stability, and support. Hollow type obturator can improve physiologic function by reducing weight than the traditional obturator. This case report describes a patient with hemi-maxillectomy who recovers mastication, speech, deglutition, and appearance with a maxillary obturator using physiological border molding of the velopharyngeal area and double-processing method.
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Humans , Deglutition , Deglutition Disorders , Dysarthria , Fistula , Fungi , Mastication , Maxillofacial Prosthesis , Methods , Nasal Cavity , Nasopharynx , Oropharynx , Palatal Obturators , Palate, Soft , Quality of Life , Rehabilitation , Velopharyngeal InsufficiencyABSTRACT
Objective@#To perform a comparative study of different fat-processing techniques to explore which technique could obtain higher fat content.@*Methods@#Lipoaspirates was purified with three groups of fat-processing techniques (sedimentation, centrifugation, and cotton pad filtering). Isometric purified fat tissue was centrifuged at 5 000 g for 5 minutes to quantify the oil, aqueous, and fat content from them. HE staining was applied to evaluate the effect of different fat-processing techniques on the integrity of adipocyte.@*Results@#The fat content, aqueous content, and oil content of three groups was respectively 86.0%, 9.6% and 4.4% for the cotton pad filtering group; 74.4%, 14.8% and 10.8% for the centrifugation group; 62.0%, 28.4% and 9.6% for the sedimentation group. In the HE histologic findings, no significant difference was observed in the integrity of adipocyte of three groups (P>0.05).@*Conclusions@#In comparison with the sedimentation group and the centrifugation group, more fat content, less oil content and aqueous content was observed in the cotton pad filtering group. The cotton pad filtering technique was helpful in postoperative volume retention.
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Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of multislice spiral CT (MSCT)in ureteral polyps by multi-phase enhanced scan. Methods Seven cases of ureteral polyps confirmed by operation and pathology were retrospectively analyzed,including 5 fibro-epithelial polyps and 2 inflammatory polyps.All of the patients underwent MSCT multi-phase enhanced scan.Thin slice reconstruction,three-dimensional post processing including maximum intensity projection (MIP),multi planar reconstruction (MPR)and volume reconstruction (VR) were performed for each phase data.Results The fibro-epithelial polyps were more common in the young men.Their longitudinal diameters were significantly greater than the transverse diameters.The shapes were cordal,papillary,or columnar.They were not enhanced obviously in the arterial phase,however,enhanced obviously in the delayed phase.Inflammatory polyps were more common in adults and all of them were accompanied with stones.Their longitudinal diameters were slightly greater than the transverse diameters,and the shape was spindle.The margins were unclear with cord changes.The upper and lower ureters showed extensive thickening of the wall.These polyps were significantly enhanced in the arterial phase and further strengthened in the delayed phase.Conclusion The morphology and dynamic enhancement characteristics of ureteral polyps can be displayed and clearly diagnosed by MSCT.
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Objective To study clinical application value of 128-slice spiral CT imaging post-processing technique in knee joint trauma.Methods 75 cases of knee traumatic patients were examined by ordinary X-ray and 128-slice spiral CT imaging post-process-ing technique,and retrospectively analysed.Results For 75 cases of knee trauma patients,on X-ray examination 64 cases of fracture patients(78 fractures),6 patients of possible fractures,5 cases of missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis in were found,the detection rate was 88.6%;all patients underwent 128-slice spiral CT imaging post-processing technique-MPR/VR,and definite diagnosis of knee joint bone fracture was found in 75 cases (88 fractures),the detection rate was 100.0%,which was significantly higher than that on the X-ray examination (χ2 =6.1 1 7 2,P <0.05).The MPR reconstruction of knee joint fracture is of the highest detection rate.Con-clusion MSCT imaging post-processing technique can directly,clearly and comprehensive display knee joint trauma cases,and help doctors understand the relationship between fractures,soft tissue and joint space,in order to develop accurate and reasonable clinical treatment plan.
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Maxillary obturator prosthesis is the most frequent treatment option for management of partial or total maxillectomy. Heavy weight of the obturators is often a dislocating factor. Hollowing the prosthesis to reduce its weight is the well established fact. The alternate technique to hollow-out the prosthesis has been described in this article which is a variation of previously described processing techniques. A pre-shaped wax-bolus was incorporated inside the flasks during packing of the heat-polymerized acrylic resin to automatically create the hollow space. The processing technique described is a single step flasking procedure to construct a closed-hollow-obturator prosthesis as a single unit. To best understand the technique, this article describes management of a patient who had undergone partial maxillectomy secondary to squamous cell carcinoma rehabilitated with a hollow-obturator prosthesis.
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Humans , Carcinoma, Squamous Cell , Prostheses and ImplantsABSTRACT
Objective: To optimize the best processing technique of Phytolaccae Radix stir-baked with vinegar. Methods L9(34) orthogonal test was used with three factors: baked temperature, time, and vinegar amount. The content of esculentoside A was determined by RP-HPLC, and the mucosa irritation test of mice was detected. The processing technology was optimized by comprehensive evaluation. Results: The optimized processing technology was satisfied with some conditions as the following: stir-baked with 30% vinegar for 30 min at the temperature of 120 °C. Phytolaccae Radix was moistened with vinegar to be exhausted. Conclusion: The optimized processing technology of Phytolaccae Radix is stable and feasible with reliable repetition.
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Objective To establish a RP-HPLC method investigate the processing technique and mechanism of Eucommiae Cortex.Methods The RP-HPLC method was applied to simultaneously determining six ingredients,geniposidic acid,geniposide,genipin,chlorogenic acid,(+)-pinoresinol-di-β-D-glucopyranoside,and(+)-syringaresinol-di-β-D-glucopyranoside,in the different processed barks of Eucommia ulmoides.Results The valid method with good accuracy could be well used to study the processing technique of E.ulmoides;Besides,target ingredients in E.ulmoide were decreased within 6 h when they were processed.Conclusion Established RP-HPLC is a reliable method which could be used to research the processing technique of the barks ofE.ulmoides.Moreover,the result of this study could be provided with significant evidence of processed barks of E.ulmoides.
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Objective To explore the improvement effect of SLOT Scan technology (narrow seam exposure capture technology) and the radiography techniques on the quality of the scoliosis X-ray films in teenagers. Methods The Sonialvision Satire Ⅱ equipment of Shimadzu corporation and SLOT Scan were applied to take the radiography for 60 patients taller than 1.50 metres. All the data were collected through a continual exposure, and the images were sewn up through a seamless connec-tion software. Results Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar and sacral segments could clearly present at the same time on one X-ray film by seamless splicing, and the quality of one time radiograph was as good as one film. Conclusion As a new radiology technique, SLOT Scan can wipe off splitting arti-fact effectively and make the whole spine seamless present on one X-ray film. It helps the spinal sur-geons to observe, calculate and measure accurately. It is useful to choose the operation mode and judge the curative effect.
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Objective To investigate the application of computed radiography(CR) in X-ray projection of whole lower limbs.Methods The radiography in the patient with bilateral knee-malformation was performed using 500 mA X-ray apparatus and several imaging plates(IP) jointed together,then the images including whole both sides of lower limbs were obtained by post-proccesing technique.Results The images not only could show the whole lower limbs on a single film,but be intact.The images also could be used for measuring the length of leg,the angle between the axises of the thigh and the magnifying really.Conclusion The image of whole bilateral lower limbs with a good quality and unity can be acquired using CR and post-processing technique appropriately.
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The purpose of this study is to devlop the basic algorithm for the finite slsment method modeling of indivdual malocclusions. Usully, a great deal of time js spent in preprocessiong. To reduce the time required, we developed a stsndardized proccrdure for measuring the position of each tooth and a program to automatically preprocess. The following procedures were carride to complete this study. 1. Twenty-eigth teeth mofphologies were constructed three- dimensionally for the finite element analysis and saved as separate files. 2. Standard brackets were attached so that the FA points conincide with the center of the brackets. 3. The study model of a patient was made. 4. Using the study model, the crown inclination, and the vertical distance from the tip of a tooth was measured by using specially designed tools. 5. The arch form was determined from a picture of the model with an image processing technique. 6. The meadured data were input as a rotational matrix. 7. The program provides an output file containing the necessary information about the three-dimensional position of teeth, which is applicable to several finite element programs commonly used. The program for basic algorithm was made with Turbo-C and the subsequent outfile was applied to ANSYS. This standatdized model measuring procedure and the program reduce the time required, espccially for preprocessing and can be applied to other malocclusions easily.
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Humans , Crowns , Finite Element Analysis , Malocclusion , ToothABSTRACT
Objective To assess the value in detecting the tracheobronchial tree invasion by central lung cancer (CLC)using MSCT axial images and 4 kinds of images post-processed techniques.Methods 38 cases with CLC identified by fibrobrochoscopy or operation were scanned using MX8000 scanner with slice thickness of 3.2 mm, overlapping interval of 1.6 mm, pitch of 1.0. Multiplanar reformation(MPR), shaded surface display(SSD), volume rendering (VR) and virtual endoscopy(VE) were performed in all cases. Two radiologists assessed the invasion of tracheobronchial tree by CLC together.The imaging findings were compared with the data of surgery in 12 cases who were undergone operation.Results 38 cases of CLC, 0 grade to Ⅳ grade were assessed in 0,8,14,11 and 5 cases respectively by MSCT axial images, while in 0,10,11,12 and 5 cases by MSCT post-processing images. The concordance rate was 75% for MSCT axial images(n=9), and 100% for MSCT post-processing images(n=12) among 12 cases performed operation(? 2 test,? 2=6.0,P
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AIM: To investigate the processing and HPLC fingerprint of Radix Scutellariae processed with wine,and to set up appropriate quanlity control standard. METHODS: chromatographic condition of HPLC-UV fingerprint consisted of Hypersil C_18 column(200 mm?5.0 mm,5 ?m),mixture of methanol,0.4% phosphoric acid and acetonitrile as a mobile phase in a gradient mode.Flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and detection wavelength was set at 277 nm. RESULTS: There were no evident differences among fingerprints of Radix Scutellariae that was normatively processed from the production areas. CONCLUSION: The process is feasible,and can be used to provide a basis for quanlity control of Radix Scutellariae.