Prevención y manejo del sangrado en cirugía cardíaca / Management of bleeding in the cardiac surgery setting / Prevenção e gerenciamento de sangramento na cirurgia cardíaca

Resumen: Todo procedimiento quirúrgico supone grados variables de agresión. La cirugía cardíaca (CC) con el uso muchas veces necesario de la circulación extracorpórea (CEC), impacta particularmente sobre múltiples sistemas orgánicos. En el presente trabajo, se analizará su repercusión sobre la hemostasia. El sangrado es una de las complicaciones más frecuentes y con mayor morbimortalidad durante el posoperatorio de CC. Aunque de causa multifactorial, adquieren especial relevancia la técnica quirúrgica, el tiempo de CEC y las enfermedades preexistentes. La aparición de nuevos fármacos procoagulantes y sistemas de monitorización de la hemostasia, junto al uso de protocolos de manejo con buena evidencia pero baja adherencia, no han logrado hasta el momento disminuir el uso de hemocomponentes. En esta revisión analizamos las recomendaciones actuales para el manejo del sangrado en CC, su prevención a través de la optimización preoperatoria del paciente, la estratificación del riesgo, el sostén de la hemostasia intraoperatoria y el tratamiento de las complicaciones hemorrágicas posoperatorias.

Summary: Any surgical procedure is detrimental to the body. Cardiac surgery with the necessary use of cardiopulmonary bypass particularly impacts on multiple systems. In this review, emphasis will be placed on its impact on hemostasis. Bleeding is one of the most frequent complications and with the highest morbidity and mortality in these patients. Although it is caused by a number of factors, the surgical technique, the cardiopulmonary bypass time and the pre-existing diseases acquire special relevance. The appearance of new procoagulant drugs and systems for monitoring hemostasis, the use of management protocols, with good evidence but low adherence, have so far not been able to reduce the use of blood components. In this review we analyse the current recommendations for the management of bleeding in cardiac surgery, its prevention through the preoperative optimization of the patient, stratify their risk, maintain intraoperative hemostasis and treat postoperative bleeding complications in those patients who suffer them.

Resumo: Todo procedimento cirúrgico envolve diferentes graus de agressão. A cirurgia cardíaca com o uso necessário da circulação extracorpórea impacta particularmente vários sistemas. Neste trabalho, será dada ênfase ao seu impacto na hemostase. O sangramento é uma das complicações mais comuns e mórbidas nesses pacientes. Embora mutifatorial na causa, a técnica cirúrgica, o tempo da circulação extracorpórea e as doenças pré-existentes tornam-se particularmente relevantes. O surgimento de novas drogas procoagulantes, novos sistemas de monitoramento de hemostase e o uso de protocolos de gestão com boas evidências mas baixa adesão até agora não conseguiram diminuir até agora o uso de hemocomponentes. Nesta revisão nós analisamos as recomendações atuais para o manejo do sangramento na cirurgia cardíaca, sua prevenção através da otimização pré-operatória do paciente, a estratificação do risco, o apoio da hemostase intraoperatória e o tratamento de complicações hemorrágicas pós-operatórias daqueles pacientes que os apresentam.

Post-operative bleeding in tonsillectomy versus tonsillectomy with fossa closure in a tertiary military hospital: A cohort study

Objective@#To determine the incidence of post-operative bleeding among patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone versus tonsillectomy with fossa closure at the Victoriano Luna Medical Center from January 2015 to December 2017. @*Methods@#Design: Retrospective Cohort Study. Setting: Tertiary Military Hospital. Patients: Medical records of 83 patients that underwent tonsillectomy under the Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery between January 2015 to December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed for data regarding sex, age, tonsillectomy with or without fossa closure and post-operative bleeding. Cases of tonsillectomy alone versus tonsillectomy with fossa closure were compared (particularly with respect to post-operative bleeding), tabulated and statistically analyzed using risk ratio and t-test.@*Results@#There were 57 cases of tonsillectomy alone versus 26 cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure. The incidence of bleeding in all cases of tonsillectomy whether tonsillectomy alone or with fossa closure was 4.8%. The incidence of bleeding was higher in cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure at 11.5% (versus 1.8% in tonsillectomy alone). Post-operative bleeding was 0.1 times more likely to occur in patients who underwent tonsillectomy alone than those who underwent tonsillectomy with fossa closure but there was no statistically significant difference in the risk of post-operative bleeding between the two. @*Conclusion@#Although the incidence of bleeding was higher in cases of tonsillectomy with fossa closure, our results suggest that there is no statistically significant difference in risk for postoperative bleeding between tonsillectomy alone or tonsillectomy with fossa closure.

Adequacy of hemostatic resuscitation improves therapeutic efficacy of recombinant activated factor VII and reduces reexploration rate for bleeding in postoperative cardiac surgery patients with refractory hemorrhage

Background: Excessive bleeding and surgical reexploration are common complications that increase the risk of multi-organ failure and prolonged hospitalization after cardiac surgery. Off-label use of recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa) is a recommended treatment for refractory bleeding. Objective: The objective of the study is to determine if the adequacy of hemostatic resuscitation enhances the efficacy of rFVIIa. Methods: This retrospective, observational, cohort study included patients who received rFVIIa for refractory postoperative bleeding after cardiac surgery. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of adequate coagulation resuscitation before rFVIIa administration, defined as international ratio (INR) ≤1.5, platelet count ≥100 K/mL, and fibrinogen ≥200 mg/dL. The failure of rFVIIa treatment was defined as surgical reexploration within 24 h, thoracostomy drainage >400 mL/h within 6 h or transfusion of additional blood products or another rFVIIa dose within 6 h after initial rFVIIa dose. Results: Of the 3833 patients, screened who underwent cardiothoracic surgery procedures, 58 patients received rFVIIa for refractory postoperative bleeding. Successful hemostasis with rFVIIa was more likely in patients who were adequately resuscitated compared with those who were not (20 [71.4%] vs. 10 [33.3%], respectively; P = 0.0046). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicated that patients who were adequately resuscitated before rFVIIa were less likely to fail treatment (odds ratio, 0.16; 95% confidence interval [0.04–0.62]; P = 0.007). Conclusions: The therapeutic efficacy of rFVIIa is dependent on the adequacy of hemostatic resuscitation; restoration of normal serum fibrinogen, INR, and platelet counts >100 K/mL may provide an adequate substrate for rFVIIa to be effective in managing refractory postoperative cardiac surgical bleeding.

Risk factors of postoperative bleeding of endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastrointestinal cancer / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective@#To analysis the risk factors of postoperative bleeding of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastrointestinal cancer.@*Methods@#A retrospective study was performed on the data of 430 patients (449 lesions) with early gastrointestinal cancer undergoing ESD in Fujian Provincial Hospital Digestive Endoscopic Center from June 2008 to February 2015 and in Fujian Provincial Hospital South Branch Digestive Endoscopic Center from May 2015 to April 2018. Patients with postoperative bleeding were compared with those without postoperative bleeding on the basis of general conditions, endoscopic performance, postoperative pathology and so on to analysis the risk factors for postoperative bleeding of ESD.@*Results@#Among the 430 cases (449 lesions)of early gastrointestinal cancer undergoing ESD, 16 cases (3.7%) had postoperative bleeding. According to whether the occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage, patients were divided into bleeding group (n=16) and not bleeding group (n=433). Univariate analysis suggested that whether had hypertension was statistically significant between the two groups (χ2=4.793, P=0.029), while patients age (t=0.465, P=0.642), gender (χ2=0.035, P=0.642), whether to have diabetes (χ2=0.647, P=0.421), whether to have coronary heart disease (P=1.000), lesion size (t=1.598, P=0.111), whether two or more lesions (P=1.000), lesion site (χ2=6.183, P=0.289), operation time (t=1.335, P=0.201), pathological grading (χ2=0.687, P=0.709), and lesion infiltration depth (χ2=0.134, P=0.714) were not statistically significant between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis showed that hypertension (OR=3.358, 95%CI: 1.227-9.186, P=0.018) was an independent risk factor of bleeding after ESD for early gastrointestinal cancer.@*Conclusion@#Hypertension is closely related to postoperative bleeding following ESD for early gastrointestinal cancer.Patients with hypertension are at a greater risk of bleeding after ESD.

Risk factors of postoperative bleeding of endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastrointestinal cancer / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To analysis the risk factors of postoperative bleeding of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early gastrointestinal cancer. Methods A retrospective study was performed on the data of 430 patients ( 449 lesions ) with early gastrointestinal cancer undergoing ESD in Fujian Provincial Hospital Digestive Endoscopic Center from June 2008 to February 2015 and in Fujian Provincial Hospital South Branch Digestive Endoscopic Center from May 2015 to April 2018. Patients with postoperative bleeding were compared with those without postoperative bleeding on the basis of general conditions, endoscopic performance, postoperative pathology and so on to analysis the risk factors for postoperative bleeding of ESD. Results Among the 430 cases (449 lesions)of early gastrointestinal cancer undergoing ESD, 16 cases ( 3. 7％) had postoperative bleeding. According to whether the occurrence of postoperative hemorrhage, patients were divided into bleeding group ( n = 16 ) and not bleeding group ( n=433) . Univariate analysis suggested that whether had hypertension was statistically significant between the two groups (χ2=4. 793, P=0. 029) , while patients age ( t=0. 465, P=0. 642) , gender (χ2=0. 035, P=0. 642), whether to have diabetes (χ2=0. 647, P=0. 421),whether to have coronary heart disease (P=1. 000), lesion size (t=1. 598, P=0. 111),whether two or more lesions (P=1. 000), lesion site (χ2=6. 183, P= 0. 289 ) , operation time ( t= 1. 335, P= 0. 201 ) , pathological grading (χ2 = 0. 687, P=0. 709),and lesion infiltration depth (χ2=0. 134, P=0. 714) were not statistically significant between the two groups. Logistic regression analysis showed that hypertension ( OR=3. 358, 95％CI:1. 227-9. 186, P=0. 018) was an independent risk factor of bleeding after ESD for early gastrointestinal cancer. Conclusion Hypertension is closely related to postoperative bleeding following ESD for early gastrointestinal cancer. Patients with hypertension are at a greater risk of bleeding after ESD.

Influencing factors of postoperative bleeding in endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection for early gastric cancer / 中华消化内镜杂志

Objective To analyze the possible influencing factors of postoperative bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection ( ESD/EMR) for early gastric cancer. Methods Clinical data of patients receiving ESD/EMR for the diagnosis of early gastric cancer at the Endoscopy Center of Beijing Friendship Hospital from January 2013 to May 2018, including demographic information ( age, gender and history ) , endoscopic lesion characteristics ( tumor size, location and morphology) and postoperative pathological features ( differentiated types and invasive depth) were collected to analyze the effects of these factors on bleeding after ESD/EMR. Results A total of 195 patients with early gastric cancer were included in the study and 9 cases ( 4. 6％) had postoperative bleeding. The medication history of clopidogrel and main lesion sizes were statistically different between postoperative bleeding group and non-bleeding group ( P=0. 018 and P=0. 034 ) . Multivariate analysis showed a history of clopidogrel ( OR=10. 223, 95％CI:1. 143-91. 468, P= 0. 038 ) , multiple lesions ( OR= 6. 412, 95％CI:1. 123-36. 616, P=0. 037) and lesions sizes of larger than 2 cm ( OR=6. 718, 95％CI:1. 130-39. 935, P=0. 036) were possible risk factors for postoperative bleeding. Survival analysis showed of higher postoperative bleeding risks in patients with the history of clopidogrel ( P<0. 001) and lesions sizes of more than 2 cm ( P=0. 022) . Conclusion More attention should be paid to the risk of ESD/EMR postoperative bleeding in early gastric cancer patients with medication history of clopidogrel and multiple large lesions.

Evaluation of local intra-pleural application of tranexamic acid on postoperative blood loss in lung decortication surgery, a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Background: During decortication surgery, fibrous peel over the lung was removed to allow expansion of the lung and therefore, wide raw area was created with surface oozing. The phenomenon of fibrinolysis usually activated after such procedure, resulting in increasing the postoperative bleeding. Tranexamic acid is one of antifibrinolytic therapies that could be used topically and to targets directly the source of bleeding and reducing the local activation of the fibrinolytic process and consequently reducing the postoperative bleeding. Patients and Methods: A total of 70 patients underwent lung decortication surgery in Cardiothoracic Surgery Department at Tanta University Hospital from January 2015 to May 2017. Patients were randomly allocated into two groups, Group I (35 patients) receiving 3 g of tranexamic acid in 100 ml of saline solution and Group II (35 patients) receiving 100 ml of saline solution as placebo. At the end of the operation and before closing the chest, in both groups, drug or placebo solution was distributed locally all over the pleural cavity. Comparison between the groups was done regarding the amount of postoperative bleeding, postoperative hemoglobin in the first 24 and 48 h postoperatively, blood transfusion, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay, and hospital stay. Results: Both groups were comparable regarding demographic and surgical data. Group I patients had the significantly lesser amount of postoperative blood loss than Group II during the first postoperative 48 h, and hence, the need of postoperative blood transfusion was significantly lower in Group I with better postoperative hemoglobin level than Group II. However, there was no difference in overall ICU and hospital stay. Conclusion: The local intrapleural use of tranexamic acid after decortication surgery of the lung is safe and significantly reduces the amount of postoperative blood loss and in consequence reduces the amount of postoperative blood transfusion.

Uso do curativo hemostático de gelatina absorvível no cuidado pós-operatório do pedículo vascular dos retalhos interpolados / Use of absorbable hemostatic gelatin sponge in postoperative care of the vascular pedicle of interpolated flaps

Os retalhos interpolados têm sido um dos mais importantes e funcionais retalhos no arsenal da cirurgia plástica reconstrutiva, tornando-se uma opção segura mesmo nos casos mais difíceis. O pedículo do retalho interpolado necessita de curativo para evitar sangramento e a contaminação local. Este curativo frequentemente falha na prevenção de pequenos sangramentos que ocorrem durante as primeiras 24-48 horas, forçando a troca recorrente do mesmo, em média de três a cinco trocas. A técnica proposta neste trabalho consiste na aplicação direta de uma camada de GELFOAM®, envolto por gaze petrolizada, para prevenção do sangramento da área cruenta do pedículo do retalho, acarretando melhor hemostasia e menos manipulação do pedículo vascular.

Interpolated flaps are among the most important and functional flaps in reconstructive plastic surgery, representing a safe option even in the most difficult cases. The pedicle of the interpolated flap requires a dressing to avoid bleeding and local contamination. This dressing often fails to prevent minor bleedings, which occurs within the first 24-48 hours. As a result, it needs to be continuously changed, from three to five times on average. The technique proposed in this study consists in a direct application of a GELFOAM® layer. This is subsequently wrapped with petroleum gauze to prevent bleeding of the open area in the pedicle flap, improving hemostasis and reducing the manipulation of the vascular pedicle.

Application of compression-braking pants in preventing postoperative bleeding and pressure sore after TACE / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To assess the clinical value of compression-braking pants in preventing postoperative bleeding and pressure sore after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE).Methods A total of 50 patients with liver cancer,who received interventional treatment via femoral artery route at authors' hospital during the period from May 2015 to May 2016,were enrolled in this study.The patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group with 25 patients in each group.In the observation group,the patients were asked to put on the compression-braking pants after TACE procedure and routine postoperative nursing care was executed as usual.In the control group,routine postoperative nursing care and compression of puncture point with sandbag were carried out.After TACE,the conditions of local congestion,local hematoma,formation of pseudoaneurysm at the puncture site,etc.in both groups were recorded.The local skin conditions,including skin moist feeling,burning sensation,feeling of numbness and rubefaction were determined.Results The postoperative bleeding incidence in the observation group was 4％,which was obviously lower than 32％ in the control group.No pressure sore occurred in both groups.In aspect of skin moist feeling,burning sensation,feeling of numbness and rubefaction,the observation group was significantly superior to the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusion The use of compression-braking pants after TACE can effectively prevent the occurrence of postoperative bleeding and pressure sore.The compression-braking pants have reasonable design and simple structure,and it is easy to put on and take off the pants.The use of the pants can improve patient's comfort and satisfaction.Therefore,it is worth promoting its use in clinical practice.

Clinical study on predicted heparin effective dose by in vitro heparin concentration progressive in patients undergoing heart surgery / 实用医学杂志

Objective This study explored two methods of predicting the initial dose of heparin by heparin dose response curve(HDR)and in vitro heparin concentration progressive(HCP),and evaluated the predictive value of HCP for precise heparin dosage in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Method Include 18-65 years old undergoing elective cardiac surgery patients,Before the start of the surgery internal jugular vein blood was taken in-to the HCP(2.5 mg/kg,3.0 mg/kg)test;The first injection of heparin 2 mg/kg via the internal jugular vein, then every 5 minutes each additional heparin 0.5 mg/kg to amount to 2.5 mg/kg,3.0 mg/kg,and measurement ACT and until ACT value≥480 s;According to HDR calculated per patient 2.5,3.0 mg/kg of ACT value;Respective-ly according to the HCP and HDR ACT values obtained by two methods with the actual measured by the correspond-ing value in the body. Results Comparing the ACT values measured by HDR and HCP with the corresponding ACT values in vivo:There are good similarity for heparinization ACT value between HCP and the actual body corresponding concentrations(r was 0.62 and 0.74,respectively),P<0.05;HDR results also have better similar-ity(r was 0.66 and 0.54,respectively),P < 0.05;However,HDR and HCP compared with the actual results in vivo found that in vitro HCP prediction results especially 3.0 mg/kg is more similar with the actual values.Conclu-sions HCP for predicting heparin dosage to meet extracorporeal circulation is more accurate.

Role of topical tranexamic acid plus cocktail analgesic in reducing blood loss during total knee arthroplasty / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To investigate the effect and safety of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) plus cocktail analgesic for reducing blood loss during total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods A prospective case control study was made on 60 patients scheduled to undergo TKA because of knee injuries between August 2015 to June 2016.There were 13 males and 47 females,with the mean age of 65.5 years (range,51-80 years).Traumatic arthritis occurred in 44 patients and degenerative arthritis in 16 patients.The patients were assigned to separate cocktail analgesic group (Group A,n =30) and topical TXA plus cocktail analgesic group(Group B,n =30),according to the random number table.Patients in Group A received multiple-point intra-articular cocktail analgesic injection before implantation of the prosthesis in TKA.While patients in Group B received multiple-point intra-articular TXA plus cocktail analgesic injection before implantation of the prosthesis.Between-group differences were compared with respect to intraoperative blood loss,hemoglobin change (Hb),haematocrit (Hct),postoperative drainage,total blood loss,hidden blood loss,blood transfusion rate,Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score,incidence of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and other complications.Results All patients were followed up for 3 months.Perioperative Hb reduction in Group B was 18.5 (13.0,26.0) g/L,less than 23.0 (21.0,35.5) g/L in Group A (P ＜ 0.05).Hct was reduced by 5.6 (4.1,7.8) ％ in Group B,while 7.2 (6.1,10.7) ％ in Group A (P ＜ 0.05).Postoperative drainage volume,total blood loss and occult blood loss in Group B were 105.0(60.0,223.8) ml,596.0(426.1,795.3) ml,422.3 (228.9,624.0) ml respectively,decreased compared to Group A [162.5 (118.8,245.0) ml,788.3 (583.0,1 082.4) ml,603.2 (435.2,884.7)ml respectively] (P ＜0.05).There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss,blood transfusion rate,HSS score and DVT incidence between the two groups (P ＞0.05).Conclusion Topical TXA plus cocktail analgesic can reduce blood loss during perioperative period in TKA,without increasing the risk of DVT.

Carbetocin combined with oxytocin for prevention of bleeding after artificial abortion / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To analyze the carbetocin combined with oxytocin for prevention of bleeding after artificial abortion .Methods 110 cases of pregnant women undergoing artificial abortion were randomly divided into observation group and control group.Observation group were treated with carbetocin combined with oxytocin treatment, the control group were treated by oxytocin treatment, the negative blood loss, menstrual recovery changes and curative effect in two groups of patients were compared.Results The total efficiency of the observation group was 96.36%, was significantly higher than the control group 78.18%, the difference was statistically significant (P14d accounted for 3.64%, significantly lower than the control group 21.82%, the difference was statistically significant (Pmenstrual volume accounted for more than 9.09%, was lower than 32.73%in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).The sex hormone in two groups of patients before and after the treatment had no significant difference.The progesterone level in observation group was lower than the control group, estradiol level was higher than the control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05), the adverse reaction rate in control group was 12.73% compared with 7.27% in the observation group, the difference was no statistically significant.Conclusion The abortion patients after treated with carbetocin combined with oxytocin treatment can reduce the amount of vaginal bleeding, shorten the bleeding time and menstrual recovery time, safe and reliable curative effect.

Clinical analysis and treatment strategies for post-hepatectomy haemorrhage / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To analyze the clinical data of patients with post-hepatectomy haemorrhage (PHH) and to discuss the treatment strategies.Method The clinicopathologic data of patients with PHH between 2005-2014 in the HPB Surgery Ward I,Peking University Cancer Hospital,were studied retrospectively.Results In the study period of 10 years,25 of 1 548 patients who underwent hepatectomy suffered from PHH,and 76％ (19/25) of these patients had underlying liver diseases.The common surgical operations followed by PHH were right hemihepatectomy (11/25),and segment Ⅶ/Ⅷ resection (8/25).The median time for PHH to be diagnosed was 27 h,and the median time from diagnosis of postoperative bleeding to reoperation or intervention was 3.5 h.Using the classification of PHH by the International Study Group of Liver Surgery (ISGLS),there were 1 patient in grade A,16 patients in grade B,and 8 patients in grade C.The perioperative mortality of PHH was 8％ (2/25).The most common bleeding site was from the hepatic artery.Conclusions PHH is a serious complication after liver resection,with low occurrence but high mortality.Most patients with PHH can be managed by conservative treatment.Emergency reoperation is required when instability in vital signs appears.Careful evaluation before operation,strict hemostasis during operation,and close monitoring after operation can effectively reduce the incidence and mortality of PHH.

Effect of intravenous injection of tranexamic acid on hemorrhage in minimally invasive surgery of total hip arthroplasty / 中国生化药物杂志

Objective To investigate the effect of intravenous injection of tranexamic acid on reducing bleeding effect in invasive total hip replacement.Methods In our hospital from April 2015 to April 2016, 50 cases of total hip joint replacement patients as the object of study, patients were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 25 cases in each group.The control group were injected with 0.9% NaCl injection;observation group received intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid after suture, the transfusion volume of blood, complications, hemoglobin concentration, and rate of blood transfusion were compared between the two groups.Results The rate of blood transfusion in the control group was 52.0%, significantly higher than that of the observation group (24.0%), and the difference was statistically significant (χ2 =4.16, P0.05).Conclusion Tranexamic acid is the main method for prevention of postoperative bleeding, but could not reduce postoperative complications.

Application of aortic root internal drainage in the operation of type A aortic dissection / 中华急诊医学杂志

Objective To review the experience of aortic root internal drainage in the operation of type A aortic dissection.Methods This was a prospective and observational study.Clinical data were available from 20 cases of type A aortic dissection patients (A group) from March 2003 to March 2008,and anothcr 36 cases of type A aortic dissection patients (B group) from March 2008 to May 2013.All of patients received the operation of replacement of ascending aortic aneurysm and aortic arch replacement and descending aortic stented elephant trunk implantation in our hospital.The additional inside drainage were made between the aortic root aneurysm sac and right atrial appendage in B group.Perioperative and postoperative data including the operation time,the amount of bleeding,cardiopulmonary bypass time,the amount of red cell transfusion,number of postoperative cases re-operated for hemostasis,total drainage volume in 24 hours,amount of postoperative red blood cell transfusion,number of cases of postoperative pulmonary complications,and postoperative mortality rate were analyzed retrospectively.The data was analyzed using SPSS version10.0 software.The chi-square test was used for constituent ratios,whilest was applied to analysis of differences in above variables betweens two groups.Results There were significant differences in the amount of bleeding during surgery,cardiopulmonary bypass time,the amount of red cell transfusion,rate of postoperative re-operation,total drainage volume in 24 hours,amount of postoperative red blood cell transfusion,number of cases of postoperative pulmonary complications and postoperative mortality between the two groups (x2/t =2.658,2.381,2.265,3.056,6.862,2.896,2.316,7.215,7.668,P =0.012,0.034,0.007,0.016,0.013,0.032,0.008,0.008,respectively).Conclusions The method of aortic root internal drainage in the operation of type A aortic dissection could reduce the amount of bleeding and improve the success rate of operation.

Clinical effect of elastics draw off balloon catheter for 24 hours on preventing bleeding after transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate / 中国综合临床

Objective To investigate the clinical effect of elastics drawing off balloon catheter for 24 hours on preventing bleeding after transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate (TUPKRP).Methods Seven hundred patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) underwent TUPKRP in the Eighth People's Hospital of Shanghai from Jan.2005 to Jun.2013 were randomly divided into control group (298 cases) and experiment group (402 cases).Patients in control group after transurethral resection of the bladder were given treatment as follow:the bladder was placed with F22 cavity catheter,which were fixed on the medial femoral traction;prostate wound edge was pressed for 2-3 d and saline continuous irrigated bladder for avoiding infection.Patients in experiment group were given the same treatment with control group beside prostate wound pressed for 24 h.The days (1st,3rd,5th) of bleeding after operation,cases of hematuria turn clear,cases of postoperative blood transfusion and operation bleeding were recorded.Results Cases of hematuria disappeared postoperation at 1 st,3rd,5th days after operation were 52,42,24 cases in control group and 34,22,10 cases in experiment group.The differences were significant(x2 =6.608,9.279,7.624 ;P =0.010,0.002,0.006).Cases of blood transfusion and reoperation in experiment group were 6 and 2 cases,lower than that in control group(15,9 cases ; x2 =4.955,5.264 ; P =0.026,0.022).Conclusion The method of elastics drawing off balloon catheter for 24 hours improved the effect of preventing bleeding after TUPKRP.

Cervical Spinal Epidural Hematoma Following Cervical Posterior Laminoforaminotomy

A 65-year-old man who had lateral cervical disc herniation underwent cervical posterior laminoforaminotomy at C5-6 and C6-7 level right side. During the operation, there was no serious surgical bleeding event. After operation, he complained persistent right shoulder pain and neck pain. Repeated magnetic resonance image (MRI) showed diffuse cervical epidural hematoma (EDH) extending from C5 to T1 level right side and spinal cord compression at C5-6-7 level. He underwent exploration. There was active bleeding at muscular layer. Muscular active bleeding was controlled and intramuscular hematoma was removed. The patient's symptom was reduced after second operation. Symptomatic postoperative spinal EDH requiring reoperation is rare. Meticulous bleeding control is important before wound closure. In addition, if patient presents persistent or aggravated pain after operation, rapid evaluation using MRI and second look operation is needed as soon as possible.

Effects of Nasopore Packing on Dacryocystorhinostomy

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of placement of the absorbable packing material Nasopore at the anastomosis site of newly formed mucosal flaps on postoperative re-bleeding, discomfort, and on the success rate of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). METHODS: A review of the medical records of patients with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction that underwent external or endonasal DCR by a single surgeon was performed. The degree of re-bleeding, discomfort, and postoperative results, including anatomical success, functional success and postoperative nasal findings such as granulation, synechiae, and membrane formation were compared in patients whose anastomosis site was packed with either Nasopore or Merocel, a non-absorbable packing material. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients (101 eyes) were included. Of the 101 eyes, 30 were packed with Nasopore, while 71 were packed with Merocel. The Nasopore group showed significantly better results than the Merocel group in the degree of re-bleeding and the level of patient discomfort (p = 0.000, 0.039, respectively; Pearson's chi-square test), whereas there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in postoperative anatomical and functional success (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Nasopore significantly reduced postoperative nasal re-bleeding and patient discomfort during the early post-surgical period, but failed to show an effect on the postoperative anatomical and functional success of DCR.

Effects of Nasopore Packing on Dacryocystorhinostomy

PURPOSE: To investigate the effects of placement of the absorbable packing material Nasopore at the anastomosis site of newly formed mucosal flaps on postoperative re-bleeding, discomfort, and on the success rate of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). METHODS: A review of the medical records of patients with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction that underwent external or endonasal DCR by a single surgeon was performed. The degree of re-bleeding, discomfort, and postoperative results, including anatomical success, functional success and postoperative nasal findings such as granulation, synechiae, and membrane formation were compared in patients whose anastomosis site was packed with either Nasopore or Merocel, a non-absorbable packing material. RESULTS: A total of 77 patients (101 eyes) were included. Of the 101 eyes, 30 were packed with Nasopore, while 71 were packed with Merocel. The Nasopore group showed significantly better results than the Merocel group in the degree of re-bleeding and the level of patient discomfort (p = 0.000, 0.039, respectively; Pearson's chi-square test), whereas there were no statistically significant differences between the two groups in postoperative anatomical and functional success (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Nasopore significantly reduced postoperative nasal re-bleeding and patient discomfort during the early post-surgical period, but failed to show an effect on the postoperative anatomical and functional success of DCR.

Cuestionario de sangrado preoperatorio en pacientes sometidos a amigdalectomía y/o adenoidectomía / Preoperative survey of bleeding in patients undergoing tonsillectomy and or adenoidectomy

Introducción: Se reporta entre 1 por ciento y 6 por ciento de hemorragia posamigdalectomía y/o adenoidectomía. En la literatura se discute la real utilidad de los exámenes de hemostasia de rutina. Cuestionarios de sangrado estandarizados podrían definir a quién realizar un estudio de coagulación para predecir sangrados posamigdalectomía y/o adenoidectomía. Objetivo: Determinar la utilidad de un cuestionario preoperatorio para evaluar historia de sangrado y exámenes de coagulación rutinarios, para predecir sangrados asociados a amigdalectomía y/o adenoidectomía. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo de cohorte, en el Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Barros Luco. Se incluyeron pacientes sometidos a amigdalectomía y/o adenoidectomía, con cuestionario a menores de 18 años, entre enero de 2008 y junio de 2010. Se usó Chi cuadrado, Fisher, t de student según correspondiera para el análisis de los grupos. Se consideró estadísticamente significativo p <0,05. Resultados: Se revisaron 951 fichas de pacientes operados en el período de estudio, de un total de 1.288 cirugías (73,8(0) por ciento). Se excluyeron 65 por información incompleta y 272 sin cuestionario. Elpromedio (DE) de edad fue 7,70 +/-3,5 años (Rango: 1 -18 años). El 54 por ciento de los pacientes fue de sexo masculino. La frecuencia de sangrado fue 2,6 por ciento. La razón de proporciones (OR) para edad fue 1,11 (IC 95 por ciento 1,01-1,23); para amigdalitis crónica fue 2,56 (IC 95 por ciento 1,15-5,69). Los exámenes presentaron una sensibilidad de 4 por ciento y un valor de predicción positivo de 3 por ciento. El cuestionario de sangrado preoperatorio presentó una sensibilidad de 24 por ciento y un valor de predicción positivo de 3 por ciento. Discusión: El bajo valor de predicción positivo del cuestionario y los exámenes (3 por ciento) se asoció a la baja prevalencia de sangrado y otros factores involucrados en el sangrado posoperatorio. . .

Introduction: It is reported between 1percent and 6 percent of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage and / or adenoidectomy. The literature discusses the real usefulness of routine hemostasis tests. Standardized questionnaires bleeding could define who make a study of post-tonsillectomy bleeding bleeding to predict and/or adenoidectomy. Aim: To determine the usefulness of a preoperative questionnaire to assess history of bleeding and routine coagulation tests to predict bleeding associated with tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy. Material and method: We performed a prospective cohort study in the Department of Otolaryngology, Hospital Barros Luco. We included patients undergoing tonsillectomy and / or adenoidectomy, with guest under 18 years between January 2008 and June 2010. We used chisquare, Fisher, Student t test as appropriate for the analysis of the groups. Statistical significance was p <0.05. Results: We reviewed 951 records of patients operated in the study period, a total of 1288 surgeries (73.8 percent). 65 were excluded due to incomplete information and 272 without questionnaire. The mean (SD) age was 7.70 + 3.5years (range: 1 to 18 years). 54 percent of patients were male. The frequency of bleeding was 2.6 percent. The ratio of ratios (OR) for age was 1.11 (95 percent C11.01 to 1.23) for chronic tonsillitis was 2.56 (95 percent C11.15 to 5.69). The tests showed a sensitivity of 4 percent and positive predictive value of 3 percent. The preoperative bleeding questionnaire had a sensitivity of 24 percent and positive predictive value of 3 percent. Discussion: The low positive predictive value of the questionnaire and examinations (3 percent) was associated with low prevalence of bleeding and other factors involved in postoperative bleeding. The questionnaire had a greaterability to detectpostoperative bleeding (24 percent). The use of the questionnaire represents a reliable tool that tests, but less expensive and less traumatic...