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Objective To observe the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block on intraoperative and postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing chronic empyema. Methods Sixty patients scheduled for elective decortication of pleural fibreboard under video-assisted thoracoscopic, 35 males and 25 females, aged 30-70 years, falling into ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were randomized into 2 groups: ESP block combined with general anesthesia group (group E) and only general anesthesia group (group G). Patients in group E received ESP block before general anesthesia, while patients in group G received general anesthesia only. All patients received patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA). The thoracic paravertebral space were recorded using ultrasound. Dermatomes of sensory block on midclavicular line were recorded at 20 min after ESP block. The amount of remifentanil, duration of stay in post-anesthesia care unit, the frequency of PCIA pressing, the pain analog scale (VAS) scores during rest and movement at 1, 4, 12, 24, 48 h after operation were recorded. Results Twenty-four patients in group E showed unclear thoracic paravertebral space, dermatomes of sensory block at 20 min after ESP block were 4.9 ± 1.0 on midclavicular line. The consumption of remifentanil and duration of stay in post-anesthesia care unit and the frequency of PCIA pressing in group E were significantly less than that in group G (P ＜ 0.05). The VAS scores at 1, 4, 12, 24 h in group E were lower than those of group G (P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion The ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block were safe and effective for patients undergoing chronic empyema, and provided satisfactory intraoperative and postoperative analgesia.
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Objective To evaluate the value of spiral CT and 3D reconstruction in diagnosis and treatment of tibial plateau fractures.Methods 25 cases with tibial plateau fractures were examined with plain radiograhs,spiral CT and 3D reconstruction during July,1998 to December,2000.The tibial plateau fractures were classified according to Schatzker′s classification on the X-rays and 3D reconstruction images.On the superior view the tibial plateau fractures were divided into anterior lateral,posterior lateral,anterior medial and posterior medial fractures.Results 3D reconstruction images of 25 plateau fractures were the same as what arthroendoscopy were.25 fractures(including 23 arthroscopic management fractures)were operated under 3D reconstruction guide.No one case was infected.The treatment was valid.Conclusion Spiral CT and 3D reconstruction can offer more accurate classification and complement to new spatial classification of fractures.Also can provide better planning and management for the tibial plateau fractures.