Reduction ascending aortoplasty in adult patients undergoing aortic valve replacement: Aorta diameter change, mid- and long-term clinical results / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To assess mid- and long-term outcomes and share our clinical method of reduction ascending aortoplasty (RAA) in adult patients undergoing aortic valve replacement (AVR). Methods    We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 41 adult patients with aortic valve disease and ascending aortic dilatation before and after operation of RAA+AVR in Fuwai Hospital from January 2010 to July 2017. There were 28 male and 13 female patients aged 28-76 (53.34±12.06) years. Twenty-three patients received AVR+RAA using the sandwich technique (a sandwich technique group), while other 18 patients received AVR+ascending aorta wrap (a wrapping technique group). Ascending aorta diameter (AAD) was measured by echocardiography or CT scan preoperatively and postoperatively. Results    There was no perioperative death. The mean preoperative AAD in the sandwich technique group and the wrapping technique group (47.04±3.44 mm vs. 46.67±2.83 mm, P=0.709) was not statistically different. The mean postoperative AAD (35.87±3.81 mm vs. 35.50±5.67 mm, P=0.804), and the mean AAD at the end of follow-up (41.26±6.54 mm vs. 38.28±4.79 mm, P=0.113) were also not statistically different between the two groups. There were statistical differences in AAD before, after operation and at follow-up in each group. All 41 patients were followed up for 23-108 (57.07±28.60) months, with a median follow-up of 51.00 months. Compared with that before discharge, the AAD growth rate at the last follow-up was –1.50-6.78 mm/year, with a median growth rate of 0.70 mm/year, and only 3 patients had an annual growth rate of above 3 mm/year. Conclusion    Mid- and long-term outcomes of RAA in adult patients undergoing AVR with both methods are satisfying and encouraging.

Sandwich graft technique outcomes in medium and large size nasal septal perforations / Resultados da técnica de enxerto sanduíche em perfurações do septo nasal de médio e grande porte

Abstract Introduction: Surgical treatment of medium and large sized nasal septal perforation is challenging. Techniques with and without interposition grafts are used. Objective: The aim of this study is to explain how we apply the sandwich graft technique that we use in medium and large nasal septal perforations as well as to present the results. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the patients who were operated with the sandwich graft technique between January 2014 to December 2018 and followed up for at least 6 months. The demographic data, symptom scores, examination, and surgical findings of the patients were taken from the hospital records. Surgical outcomes were presented according to both perforation etiologies (idiopathic or iatrogenic) and sizes (Group A: < 2cm, Group B: ≥ 2 cm). Results: We reviewed 52 cases and 56 surgeries. The average diameter of the perforations was 19.2 mm. The success rate after initial surgeries was 84.6% (44/52). After 4 revision surgeries, the perforation was closed in 88.5% of the cases (46/52). Success rates for Group A and Group B were 90.0% and 86.4%, respectively (p = 0.689). The success rates in idiopathic and iatrogenic cases were 93.3% and 86.5%, respectively (p = 0.659). Conclusion: This study showed that the success rate of sandwich graft technique was higher in medium-sized perforations than large-sized ones and in idiopathic perforations compared to iatrogenic ones, but the latter rate was not statistically significant. This demonstrated that perforation size was not as important in the sandwich graft technique as in flap techniques.

Resumo Introdução: O tratamento cirúrgico da perfuração do septo nasal de médio e grande porte ainda é um desafio. Várias técnicas são usadas, com e sem enxertos de interposição. Objetivo: Descrever o uso da técnica de enxerto sanduíche que usamos nas perfurações de septo nasal de médio e grande porte e apresentar os resultados. Método: Revisamos retrospectivamente os prontuários de pacientes que foram operados com a técnica de enxerto sanduíche entre janeiro de 2014 e dezembro de 2018, com acompanhamento por pelo menos seis meses. Os dados demográficos, escores de sintomas, exames e achados cirúrgicos dos pacientes foram extraídos dos registros hospitalares. Os resultados cirúrgicos foram apresentados de acordo com as etiologias (idiopática ou iatrogênica) e os tamanhos da perfuração (Grupo A: < 2cm, Grupo B: >2cm). Resultados: Revisamos 52 casos e 56 cirurgias. O diâmetro médio das perfurações foi de 19,2 mm. A taxa de sucesso após as cirurgias iniciais foi de 84,6% (44/52). Após quatro cirurgias de revisão, a perfuração foi fechada em 88,5% dos casos (46/52). As taxas de sucesso para os Grupos A e B foram, respectivamente, 90,0% e 86,4% (p = 0,689). As taxas de sucesso nos casos idiopáticos e iatrogênicos foram, respectivamente, 93,3% e 86,5% (p = 0,659). Conclusão: Este estudo mostrou que a taxa de sucesso da técnica de enxerto sanduíche foi maior nas perfurações de médio porte do que nas de grande porte e nas perfurações idiopáticas do que nas iatrogênicas, mas sem significância estatística. Esse dado demonstrou que o tamanho da perfuração não foi tão importante na técnica de enxerto sanduíche quanto nas técnicas com uso de retalho.

Surgical Management of a Residual Shunt after Extended Sandwich Repair via a Right Ventricular Incision for Posterior Ventricular Septal Perforation / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

Posterior ventricular septal perforation (VSP) is a severe complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). In some cases, it is difficult to manage residual shunts after VSP repair. We report a patient who required reoperation early after surgery due to a residual shunt and underwent successful repair through a newly devised maneuver. A 55-year-old man developed VSP after catheter intervention for AMI. He underwent VSP closure with extended sandwich repair via a right ventricular (RV) incision. A residual shunt was observed on the 4th day after surgery. Follow-up echocardiography showed progress of the residual shunt, and he developed cardiac failure ; therefore, reoperation was performed 16 days after the initial surgery. The residual shunt was successfully repaired with only a reinforcing left ventricular (LV) side patch via an LV incision to extend between the LV side patch and septal myocardium without removing the RV side patch. The patient's clinical course after reoperation was uneventful, and no residual shunt was observed on postoperative echocardiography.

A perspective of marginal microleakage in class II composite resin restorations using different types and techniques: an in-vitro study / Una perspectiva de la microfiltración marginal en restauraciones de resina compuesta de clase II usando diferentes tipos y técnicas: un estudio in-vitro

The study aimed to introduce a perspective of the essential reason behind why marginal microleakage develops regardless of the composite type, the technique, or the bonding system applied, especially in gingival floor of class II cavities. Materials and Methods: Three types of composite resin materials (CharmfilTM, ParaFillTM, and ProMedica®) were used to evaluate microleakage of class II restorations using two restorative approaches. Twenty four newly extracted bicuspid teeth were divided into two main groups (n=12 each) according to the restoration technique (open or closed sandwich techniques). Teeth of each group were then divided into 3 groups (n= 4 each) according to the type of the composite resin used. The restorations were then subjected to a thermocycling process and then were immersed into methylene blue solution for 12 hours. Mesiodistal sectional cuts were made along the central grooves and assessed under stereomicroscope for marginal microleakage. The data were statistically analyzed with a p-value <0.05 considered significant. Results: There were no statistically significant differences in marginal microleakage between the three examined groups using both techniques (p>0.05). Under the microscope, the marginal microleakage was more obvious at the cervical region than at the occlusal region. Conclusion: There was no effect of the composite type or the application technique used on the occurrence of marginal microleakage. The first portion of the material applied against the cavity floor is the primary factor involved in possibly minimizing marginal microleakage.

El estudio tuvo como objetivo presentar una perspectiva de la razón esencial por la cual se desarrolla microfiltraciones independientemente del tipo de resina compuesta, el sistema de unión aplicado, especialmente en el piso gingival de cavidades de clase II. Materiales y Métodos: Se utilizaron tres tipos de resina compuesta (CharmfilTM, ParaFillTM y ProMedica®) para evaluar la microfiltración de restauraciones de clase II utilizando dos enfoques restaurativos. Veinticuatro dientes bicúspides recién extraídos se dividieron en dos grupos (n=12 cada uno) de acuerdo con la técnica de restauración (técnicas de sándwich abierto o cerrado). Los dientes de cada grupo se dividieron en 3 sub-grupos (n=4 cada uno) de acuerdo con el tipo de resina compuesta utilizada. Las restauraciones se sometieron después a un proceso de termociclado y finalmente se sumergieron en una solución de azul de metileno durante 12 horas. Se realizaron cortes en la sección mesiodistal a lo largo de los surcos centrales y se evaluaron bajo lupa para determinar la ocurrencia de microfiltración marginal. Los datos se analizaron estadísticamente con un valor de p<0,05 considerado significativo. Resultados: No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la microfiltración marginal entre los tres grupos examinados utilizando ambas técnicas (p>0.05). Bajo la lupa la microfiltración marginal fue más obvia en la región cervical que en la región oclusal. Conclusión: No hubo efecto del tipo compuesto o la técnica de aplicación utilizada en la aparición de microfiltración marginal. La primera porción del material aplicado el piso de la cavidad es el factor principal involucrado en la posibilidad de minimizar la microfiltración marginal.

Sandwich technique using a combination of perfluoropropane and silicone oil for inferior retinal detachment

We report a novel surgical sandwich technique using a combination of intraocular perfluoropropane (C3F8) and silicone oil for inferior retinal detachment (RD). After conventional pars plana vitrectomy and posterior vitreous detachment induction, fluid-gas exchange using 14% C3F8was done. This was followed by silicone oil injection using automated infusion pump to 50% fill of the vitreous cavity under direct visualization to achieve formation of two bubbles – gas bubble superiorly and silicone oil inferiorly. The patient was subsequently asked to maintain upright position. The two immiscible bubbles of C3F8and silicone oil provide tamponade to superior and inferior retina, respectively. With time, gas bubble reduces in size with a gradual superior shift of silicone oil. This novel sandwich technique achieves complete attachment of retina and reduces the risk of retinal redetachment in inferior RDs by adequately tamponading the inferior retina.

Osteotomía segmentaria con injerto interposicionado en región anterior de la mandíbula: reporte de un caso / Segmental osteotomy with interpositional graft in anterior mandible: report of a case

La pérdida de dientes por lo general resulta en defectos de la cresta alveolar, dificultando la colocación de implantes. La corrección de estos defectos es un desafío para los cirujanos orales. La técnica de osteotomía segmentaria con injerto óseo interposicionado también conocida como osteotomía en «sándwich¼ ha demostrado ser efectiva para estos problemas. Se describe un caso clínico con la utilización de esta técnica para el aumento óseo vertical en la región anterior mandibular y la colocación de implantes (AU)

The loss of teeth usually results in defects of the alveolar ridge, making it diffi cult to place implants. The correction of these defects is a challenge for oral surgeons. The segmental sandwich technique with interpositional bone graft has proven to be predictable for these problems. We describe a clinical case with the use of this technique for vertical bone augmentation in the mandibular anterior region and the placement of dental implants (AU)

The Sandwich Technique in the Management of a Peri-articular Giant Cell Tumour of the Knee / La técnica del sándwich en el tratamiento de un tumor de células gigantes periarticulares de la rodilla

ABSTRACT Peri-articular giant cell tumours present a unique challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon due to their locally aggressive nature. Native joint-preserving options confer less morbidity in comparison to radical excision and reconstruction; however, recurrence rates tend to be higher. The use of polymethyl methacryllate (PMMA) decreases the recurrence rate, but it has potentially devastating effects on the articular cartilage. To safeguard against this, the use of an insulating layer between the PMMA and the articular cartilage may be utilized with the goal of protecting the latter and is referred to as the Sandwich technique.

RESUMEN Los tumores de células gigantes periarticulares representan un desafío único al cirujano ortopédico debido a su naturaleza localmente agresiva. Las opciones de conservación de las articulaciones nativas confieren menos morbilidad en comparación con la supresión y reconstrucción radicales. Sin embargo, las tasas de recurrencia tienden a ser más altas. El uso de polimetilmetacrilato (PMMA) disminuye la tasa de recurrencia, pero tiene efectos potencialmente devastadores sobre el cartílago articular. Para protegerlo, el uso de una capa aislante entre el PMMA y el cartílago articular puede ser utilizarse con el objetivo de proteger este último, lo que se conoce como la técnica del sándwich.

Comparison between clinical and audiological results of tympanoplasty with modified sandwich technique and underlay technique / Comparação entre os resultados clínicos e audiológicos de timpanoplastia com a técnica "sanduíche" modificada e a técnica underlay

Abstract Introduction: Surgical repair of the tympanic membrane, termed a type one tympanoplasty is a tried and tested treatment modality. Overlay or underlay technique of tympanoplasty is common. Sandwich tympanoplasty is the combined overlay and underlay grafting of tympanic membrane. Objective: To describe and evaluate the modified sandwich graft (mediolateral graft) tympanoplasty using temporalis fascia and areolar fascia. To compare the clinical and audiological outcome of modified sandwich tympanoplasty with underlay tympanoplasty. Methods: A total of 88 patients of chronic otitis media were studied. 48 patients (Group A) underwent type one tympanoplasty with modified sandwich graft. Temporalis fascia was underlaid and the areolar fascia was overlaid. 48 patients (Group B) underwent type one tympanoplasty with underlay technique. We assessed the healing and hearing results. Results: Successful graft take up was accomplished in 47 patients (97.9%) in Group A and in 40 patients (83.3%) Group B. The average Air-Bone gap closure achieved in Group A was 24.4 ± 1.7 dB while in Group B; it was 22.5 ± 3.5 dB. Statistically significant difference was found in graft healing rate. Difference in hearing improvement was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Double layered graft with drum-malleus as a 'meat' of sandwich maintains a perfect balance between sufficient stability and adequate acoustic sensitivity.

Resumo Introdução: O reparo cirúrgico da membrana timpânica, denominado timpanoplastia tipo 1, é uma modalidade de tratamento já bem estabelecida. As técnicas overlay ou underlay de timpanoplastia são comuns. A timpanoplastia "sanduíche" é a técnica de enxerto de membrana timpânica overlay e underlay combinadas. Objetivo: Descrever e avaliar a timpanoplastia com a técnica "sanduíche" modificada (timpanoplastia mediolateral) utilizando fáscia temporal e fáscia aureolar. Comparar o desfecho clínico e audiológico da timpanoplastia com a técnica "sanduíche" modificada com o da timpanoplastia com a técnica underlay. Método: Foram estudados 88 pacientes com otite média crônica, 48 (Grupo A) foram submetidos à timpanoplastia tipo 1 com enxerto "sanduíche" modificado. A fáscia temporal foi utilizada na técnica underlay e a fáscia areolar na técnica overlay. 48 pacientes (Grupo B) foram submetidos à timpanoplastia tipo 1 com a técnica underlay. Foram avaliados os resultados da cicatrização e da audição. Resultados: O sucesso do enxerto ocorreu em 47 pacientes (97,9%) no Grupo A e em 40 (83,3%) do Grupo B. O fechamento médio do gap aéreo-ósseo no Grupo A foi de 24,4 ± 1,7 dB, enquanto no Grupo B foi de 22,5 ± 3,5 dB. Houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na taxa de cicatrização do enxerto. A diferença na melhora auditiva não foi estatisticamente significante. Conclusão: O enxerto de camada dupla e o tímpano-martelo posicionados como o "recheio" do sanduíche mantém um equilíbrio perfeito entre a estabilidade necessária e adequada sensibilidade acústica.

Influence of different restorative techniques on marginal seal of class II composite restorations

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the gingival marginal seal in class II composite restorations using different restorative techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Class II box cavities were prepared in both proximal faces of 32 sound human third molars with gingival margins located in either enamel or dentin/cementum. Restorations were performed as follows: G1 (control): composite, conventional light curing technique; G2: composite, soft-start technique; G3: amalgam/composite association (amalcomp); and G4: resin-modified glass ionomer cement/composite, open sandwich technique. The restored specimens were thermocycled. Epoxy resin replicas were made and coated for scanning electron microscopy examination. For microleakage evaluation, teeth were coated with nail polish and immersed in dye solution. Teeth were cut in 3 slices and dye penetration was recorded (mm), digitized and analyzed with Image Tool software. Microleakage data were analyzed statistically by non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS: Leakage in enamel was lower than in dentin (p<0.001). G2 exhibited the lowest leakage values (p<0.05) in enamel margins, with no differences between the other groups. In dentin margins, groups G1 and G2 had similar behavior and both showed less leakage (p<0.05) than groups G3 and G4. SEM micrographs revealed different marginal adaptation patterns for the different techniques and for the different substrates. CONCLUSION: The soft-start technique showed no leakage in enamel margins and produced similar values to those of the conventional (control) technique for dentin margins.

Ionómeros de vidrio convencionales como base en la técnica restauradora de sándwich cerrado: Su optimización mediante la técnica de acondicionamiento ácido simultáneo y selectivo / Conventionals glass ionomers as base in restorative closed sandwich technique: its optimization through the etching simultaneous and selective technique

La presente revisión de la literatura aborda los conocimientos al respecto del empleo de los cementos de Ionómero Vítreo Convencionales como bases cavitarias para restauraciones de resina compuesta, analizando los principios de estos materiales dentales y aspectos clínicos relevantes durante su empleo que podrían perjudicar o por el contrario, optimizar la relación entre el cemento de ionómero vítreo y los adhesivos que emplean acondicionamiento ácido previo. Finalmente encontramos que las Técnicas de Acondicionamiento ácido selectivo y simultaneo, y la de Co-curado favorecen notablemente la manipulación y desenvolvimiento clínico del operador que lleva a cabo restauraciones directas tipo sándwich cerrado modificado.

The purpose of this review was examine and discuss the knowledges with regard to use of the Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement as cavity bases to restorations of composite resin, examining these dental materials's beginnings and clinical aspects relevant during his job that they would be able to harm or on the contrary, to optimize the relation among the cement of glass ionomer and the adhesives that use etch conditioning previous. Finally we find than etching simultaneous and selective technique, and Co-curing technique subserve notably the manipulation and the operator's clinical development that fellow implies to direct restorations closed sandwich.

Piezoelectric vertical bone augmentation using sandwich technique in atrophic mandible: Two cases report

Comparison of adjuvant radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy following surgery in stage IE and IIE primary gastrointestinal tract non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

patients (median age 49.6 years) were treated for primary gastrointestinal lymphoma between 1979 and 1989. There were twenty-three cases of gastric lymphoma and seventeen cases of intestinal lymphoma. Following surgery, seventeen patients received postoperative chemoradiotherapy (ACOP) by the sandwich technique, seven patients received postoperative radiotherapy, and sixteen patients did not receive any other form of adjuvant treatment. Nineteen patients were stage IE and twenty-one were stage IIE. Stage IE disease was more prevalent in the gastric lymphoma group than the intestinal lymphoma group (p less than 0.01). At a median follow-up of 17 months (1-102 + months), 17 of 19 stage IE patients and 15 of 21 stage IIE patients remained alive. The survival rate was 90% in the postoperative chemoradiotherapy group and 83.3% in the postoperative radiotherapy group at five years, and 42.7% in the surgery alone group at four years, which showed statistical significance (p less than 0.01, p less than 0.05, each). Statistically improved survival rates were achieved with a postoperative chemoradiotherapy modality in intestinal lymphoma (p less than 0.01), stage IIE (p less than 0.01), intermediate grade by NCI criteria (p less than 0.01), poorly differentiated lymphocytic lymphoma (p less than 0.05), and diffuse histiocytic lymphoma (p less than 0.01) according to Rappaport classification, compared to those of the surgically treated only group. Three local relapses occurred in the operation alone group, and one in the adjuvant radiotherapy group which occurred simultaneously with distant lymph node recurrence. The pathologic stage of all of these relapsed patients was stage IIE-2. These results suggest that adjuvant chemoradiotherapy in completely resected localized gastrointestinal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma can decrease local and systemic relapse resulting in long-term disease free survival and overall survival compared to operation alone.