Características Clínicas y Terapéuticas de los Pacientes que Ingresan por Trauma Craneoencefálico en el Complejo Hospitalario Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid. 2022 - 2023

Introducción: El trauma craneoencefálico (TCE) se define como una patología caracterizada por la alteración cerebral secundaria a una lesión traumática en la región de la cabeza, con la presencia de alteración de la consciencia y/o amnesia debido al trauma, cambios neurológicos, neurofisiológicos, con posibles fracturas de cráneo o lesiones intra craneanas atribuibles al trauma. Metodología: Es un estudio observacional, descriptivo, prospectivo en pacientes que sufrieron TCE internados en el servicio de neurocirugía en el Complejo Hospitalario Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid durante el periodo de marzo de 2022 a febrero de 2023. Resultados: Los resultados de este estudio mostraron que predomina el sexo masculino (78%) sobre el femenino (22%) en pacientes con TCE. Las causas de lesión más comunes fueron caídas de sus pies (27%), caídas de altura (25%) y colisión de moto/automóvil (20%). Las presentaciones clínicas más comunes fueron pérdida de consciencia (49%), amnesia/desorientación (19%) y cefalea (10%). Conclusión: El seguimiento promedio de los pacientes con TCE fue de 16 días. El género masculino fue el más frecuente, con mayor proporción en la edad media y adulta mayor. La etiología principalmente fue por caídas, manifestándose comúnmente por perdida del estado de alerta, y teniendo hallazgos múltiples en la tomografía cerebral. La mayoría de los pacientes se les dio manejo conservador. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Introduction: Cranioencephalic trauma (TBI) is defined as a pathology characterized by cerebral alteration secondary to traumatic injury in the head region, with the presence of altered consciousness and/or amnesia due to trauma, neurological, neurophysiological changes, with possible skull fractures or intracranial lesions attributable to trauma. Methodology: This is an observational, descriptive, prospective study in patients who suffered TBI hospitalized in the neurosurgery service at the Complejo Hospitalario Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid during the period from March 2022 to February 2023. Results: The results of this study showed a predominance of male (78%) over female (22%) patients with TBI. The most common causes of injury were falls from their feet (27%), falls from height (25%) and motorcycle/automobile collision (20%). The most common clinical presentations were loss of consciousness (49%), amnesia/disorientation (19%) and headache (10%). Conclusion: The average follow-up of patients with TBI was 16 days. The male gender was the most frequent, with a higher proportion in middle age and older adults. The etiology was mainly due to falls, commonly manifested by loss of alertness, and multiple findings in brain tomography. Most patients were managed conservatively. (provided by Infomedic International)

Hepatectomía derecha de urgencia por necrosis hepática infectada secundaria a colangiografía endoscópica / Urgent right hepatectomy for infected hepatic necrosis secondary to endoscopic cholangiography

RESUMEN El hematoma subcapsular hepático es una complicación infrecuente pero potencialmente grave de la colangiografía retrógrada endoscópica. Por otra parte, las complicaciones derivadas del hematoma pueden ser su rotura, con el consiguiente sangrado masivo, y/o la trombosis portal por compresión que evolucione hacia la necrosis, la cual es susceptible de infecciones generalmente graves que requieren un manejo más enérgico. Presentamos el caso de una paciente a quien se le realizó una colangiografía endoscópica retrógrada por una colangitis aguda, y presentó en la evolución un hematoma subcapsular, que progresó a la necrosis hepática por compresión del pedículo portal, y una infección de esa necrosis, por lo que requirió una hepatectomía derecha de urgencia.

ABSTRACT Hepatic subcapsular hematoma is a rare but potentially lethal complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiography. On the other hand, complications derived from the hematoma can be its rupture with the consequent massive bleeding, and/or portal thrombosis due to compression that evolves towards necrosis, which is susceptible to generally serious infections that require more aggressive management. We present the case of a patient treated in our department who underwent retrograde endoscopic cholangiography as treatment for her acute cholangitis, presenting in the evolution a subcapsular hematoma that progressed to hepatic necrosis due to compression of the portal pedicle and later an infection of that necrosis. requiring an emergency right hepatectomy as surgical treatment.

Descending aortic intramural hematoma with pulmonary embolism: A case report / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Aortic intramural hematoma and pulmonary embolism are two rapidly progressive and life-threatening diseases. A 65-year-old male patient with descending aortic intramural hematoma and pulmonary embolism underwent pulmonary embolectomy and descending aortic stent-graft placement, with good postoperative results.

Factors of mortality in patients with cardiac implantable electronic device: 5-year experience

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The use of cardiac implantable electronic devices has increased in recent years. It has also brought some issues. Among these, the complications of cardiac implantable electronic devices infection and pocket hematoma are difficult to manage. It can be fatal with the contribution of patient-related risk factors. In this study, we aimed to find mortality rates in patients who developed cardiac implantable electronic devices infection and pocket hematoma over 5 years. We also investigated the risk factors affecting mortality in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices. METHODS: A total of 288 cardiac implantable electronic devices patients were evaluated. Demographic details, history, and clinical data of all patients were recorded. Cardiac implantable electronic devices infection was defined according to the modified Duke criteria. The national registry was used to ascertain the mortality status of the patients. The patients were divided into two groups (exitus and survival groups). In addition, the pocket hematoma was defined as significant bleeding at the pocket site after cardiac implantable electronic devices placement. RESULTS: The cardiac implantable electronic devices infection was similar in both groups (p=0.919), and the pocket hematoma was higher in the exitus group (p=0.019). The exitus group had higher usage of P2Y12 inhibitors (p≤0.001) and novel oral anticoagulants (p=0.031). The Cox regression analysis, including mortality-related factors, revealed that renal failure is the most significant risk factor for mortality. Renal failure was linked to a 2.78-fold higher risk of death. CONCLUSION: No correlation was observed between cardiac implantable electronic devices infection and mortality, whereas pocket hematoma was associated with mortality. Furthermore, renal failure was the cause of the highest mortality rate in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices.

Ruptura de hematoma hepático secundario a terapia neural / Rupture of hepatic hematoma secondary to neural therapy

Objetivo: determinar si la terapia neural es una opción de tratamiento que pueda ser utilizada sin la aparición de efectos adversos. Presentación del caso: se presenta y analiza el caso de una paciente que ingresó a urgencias por dolor abdominal generalizado diagnosticándose hematoma hepático y realizándosele una revisión de la literatura científica. Resultados: se procedió a efectuar laparotomía con cirugía de control de daños, obteniendo resultados satisfactorios con egreso hospitalario sin complicaciones agregadas. Conclusiones: la terapia neural es un tratamiento del cual no se tiene suficiente evidencia científica que avale su seguridad en los pacientes

Objective: to determine whether neural therapy is a treatment option which can be used without the occurrence of adverse effects. Case report: we present and analyze the case of a female patient who was admitted to the emergency room for generalized abdominal pain. A hepatic hematoma was diagnosed, and a review of the scientific literature was conducted. Results: a laparotomy with damage control surgery was performed, obtaining satisfactory outcomes, with hospital discharge without any added complications. Conclusions: neural therapy is a treatment for which there is not enough scientific evidence to support its safety in patients

Hemorragia Intracerebral Imprevisible en un Hombre Joven: La Importancia de la Tomografía computarizada craneal post-mortem / Unpredictable Intracerebral Hemorrhage in a Young Male: The Importance of Post-Mortem Cranial Computed Tomography

La muerte súbita es aquella que ocurre dentro de las 24 horas posteriores al inicio de los síntomas y se caracteriza por ser clínicamente inexplicable, inesperada y repentina. Debido a la naturaleza de la muerte súbita, no es posible llegar a un diagnóstico preciso sin una autopsia. En esta comunicación breve, evaluaremos el caso de un empleado de crucero de 33 años, sin historial médico/farmacológico previo, el cual falleció súbitamente mientras reposaba en su camarote. Debido a las sospechas iniciales de una posible muerte causada por una sobredosis de cocaína, se le realizó un panel toxicológico abarcador el cual resultó negativo. Empero, una tomografía computarizada (TC) craneal sin contraste revirtió la hipótesis inicial y la autopsia neuropatológica -sorpresivamente- confirmó que la verdadera causa de muerte fue la ruptura de un aneurisma sacular desconocido en el polígono de Willis.

Sudden death occurs within 24 hours after the onset of symptoms and is characterized by being clinically inexplicable, sudden, and unexpected. Due to the nature of sudden death, it is not possible an accurate diagnosis without performing an autopsy. In this brief communication, we will evaluate the case of a 33-year-old cruise employee, with no prior medical/pharmacological history, who suddenly died while resting in his cabin. Due to initial suspicions of a possible cocaine overdose death, a comprehensive toxicology panel was performed, although yielding a negative result. A cranial computed tomography without contrast reversed the initial hypothesis and the neuropathological autopsy -surprisingly- confirmed that the true cause of death was the rupture of an unknown saccular aneurysm in the Circle of Willis.

Hematoma subcapsular esplénico espontáneo y mononucleosis infecciosa: una asociación de interés para el cirujano

La rotura espontánea de bazo es una complicación infrecuente pero muy grave de la mononucleosis infecciosa. Dada la urgencia con la que suele presentarse tal situación, la esplenectomía suele ser la opción quirúrgica más utilizada. Presentamos el caso de un paciente en el que con el diagnóstico de rotura esplénica espontánea se somete a laparoscopia diagnóstica en la que se consigue la preservación del bazo con buena evolución clínica. A la luz de este paciente, consideramos que, en caso de estabilidad clínica y hematomas subcapsulares de bazo, la laparoscopia con preservación esplénica es una opción viable y con buenos resultados. (provisto por Infomedic International)

Spontaneous rupture of the spleen is a rare but very serious complication of infectious mononucleosis. Given the urgency with which such a situation usually presents, splenectomy is usually the most used surgical option. We present the case of a patient diagnosed with spontaneous splenic rupture who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy in which spleen preservation was achieved with good clinical evolution. In the light of this patient, we consider that, in the case of clinical stability and subcapsular haematomas of the spleen, laparoscopy with splenic preservation is a viable option with good results. (provided by Infomedic International)

Single versus double drainage in chronic subdural hematomas treated with burr-holes

Introduction: Chronic subdural hematoma is a frequent type of intracranial hemorrhage. Treatment for symptomatic cases is generally surgical. Burr-hole completion is the method of choice. Objective: To analyze the placement of a single versus double drain in patients with chronic subdural hematoma operated through burr-holes. Methods: An analytical correlational retrospective study was carried out in patients who underwent surgery for chronic subdural hematoma, between January 2018 and December 2020. The patients were divided into 2 groups based on the number of drains used: double or single. The variables were: age, morbidities, preoperative Glasgow Score, hematoma characteristics (laterality, internal architecture, maximum diameter, and midline shift), complications, and hospital stay. The probability value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Of the 99 patients in the study, 39 were older than 75 years. The most frequent pattern was B with 25 cases (25,3 %). The diameter of the chronic subdural hematoma was more than 20 mm in 61 cases, and in 32 cases the displacement of the midline structures was greater than 10 mm. The average hospital stays 5,8 days. The most frequent complication was nosocomial pneumonia with eleven cases (11,11 %). The double drainage group showed fewer complications at 30 days. Conclusions: The placement of double subdural drainage in patients with chronic subdural hematoma operated through single or double burr-holes, and is related to fewer complications than those with single drainage.

Introducción: El hematoma subdural crónico es un tipo frecuente de hemorragia intracraneal. El tratamiento de los casos sintomáticos es generalmente quirúrgico. La terminación con agujeros de trépano es el método de elección. Objetivo: Analizar la colocación de drenaje simple versus doble en pacientes con hematoma subdural crónico operados mediante trepanación. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo correlacional analítico en pacientes operados de hematoma subdural crónico, entre enero de 2018 y diciembre de 2020. Los pacientes se dividieron en 2 grupos según el número de drenajes utilizados: doble o simple. Las variables fueron: edad, morbilidades, puntaje de Glasgow preoperatorio, características del hematoma (lateralidad, arquitectura interna, diámetro máximo y desviación de la línea media), complicaciones y estancia hospitalaria. El valor de probabilidad < 0,05 se consideró estadísticamente significativo. Resultados: De los 99 pacientes del estudio, 39 eran mayores de 75 años. El patrón más frecuente fue el B con 25 casos (25,3 %). El diámetro del hematoma subdural crónico fue mayor de 20 mm en 61 casos, y en 32 casos el desplazamiento de las estructuras de la línea media fue mayor de 10 mm. La estancia hospitalaria media fue de 5,8 días. La complicación más frecuente fue la neumonía nosocomial con once casos (11,11 %). El grupo de doble drenaje presentó menos complicaciones a los 30 días. Conclusiones: La colocación de drenaje subdural doble en pacientes con hematoma subdural crónico operados mediante trepanación simple o doble, se relaciona con menos complicaciones que aquellos con drenaje simple.

Clinical profile of spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage - An original article

Spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhages are rare when compared to cerebral hemorrhages. They are characterized by occipital headache, repeated vomiting, and ataxia of gait. In mild cases there may be only gait ataxia. There may be Dizziness or vertigo, paresis of conjugate lateral gaze towards the side of the lesion, forced deviation of the eyes to the opposite side, or an ipsilateral sixth nerve palsy, blepharospasm, and skew deviation. Dysarthria and dysphagia may occur. The patient often becomes stuporous and then comatose from brainstem compression or obstructive hydrocephalus; immediate surgical evacuation before brainstem compression occurs, may be lifesaving. The introduction of computed tomography (CT) scan, had brought about a sea change in diagnosis and management. The most significant prognostic factors determining the outcome at one month were the grade of quadrigeminal cistern obliteration on the initial CT scan and the Glasgow Coma Scale on admission. The introduction of drugs like nimodepine made all the difference in the outcomes. We hereby share our experience in managing 12 cases of spontaneous cerebellar hemorrhage.

Hematoma espontáneo de la vaina de los rectos en paciente con COVID-19 y leucemia mieloide crónica. Reporte de un caso clínico y revisión de la literatura

Introducción: El hematoma de la vaina de los rectos es poco frecuente. En este reporte se presenta un caso clínico de este cuadro en un paciente con neumonía por COVID-19 y leucemia mieloide crónica, junto con una revisión de literatura. Caso Clínico: Paciente masculino de 55 años, hospitalizado por neumonía por COVID-19 y leucemia mieloide crónica, presenta taquicardia, hipotensión y aumento de volumen abdominal asimétrico. En la tomografía computarizada se evidencia un hematoma de la vaina de los rectos. Se realiza drenaje quirúrgico y control del sangrado. No presentó complicaciones postoperatorias ni necesidad de reoperación. Discusión: Las complicaciones hemorrágicas en pacientes con COVID-19 están poco descritas. El sangrado es una posible complicación en pacientes con leucemia mieloide crónica. Es relevante tener en cuenta el hematoma de la vaina de los rectos en pacientes con COVID-19 y/o leucemia mieloide crónica que presenten aumento de volumen abdominal, para un manejo precoz por un equipo multidisciplinario. Conclusión: La vigilancia activa y el alto índice de sospecha son clave para identificar posibles complicaciones hemorrágicas en pacientes con COVID-19 y/o leucemia mieloide crónica.

Introduction: Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare entity. This report presents a clinical case of a rectus sheath hematoma in a patient with COVID-19 pneumonia and chronic myeloid leukemia, along with a review of the literature. Case Report: A 55-year-old male patient, hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia and chronic myeloid leukemia, presents with tachycardia and hypotension. Computed tomography shows a rectus sheath hematoma. Surgical management was performed to control bleeding and drainage of the hematoma. There were no postoperative complications or need for reoperation. Discussion: Hemorrhagic complications in patients with COVID-19 are seldomly reported. Bleeding is a possible complication in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia. It is important to take into account rectus sheath hematoma in patients with COVID-19 and/or chronic myeloid leukemia who present with abdominal pain, for early management by a multidisciplinary team. Conclusion: Active surveillance and a high index of suspicion are key to identifying potential bleeding complications in patients with COVID-19 and/or chronic myeloid leukemia.

Use of negative pressure therapy in closed surgical incisions of post-bariatric dermolipectomy / Uso da terapia de pressão negativa em incisões cirúrgicas fechadas de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica

Introduction: Negative pressure therapy gains ground in surgical practice as an intervention to improve healing. Post-bariatric patients undergoing abdominal dermolipectomy are at increased risk of local complications. There is a notable dearth of current Brazilian studies on this. This study aims to analyze the presence of complications in patients undergoing post-bariatric dermolipectomy surgery with negative pressure dressing in closed surgical incisions. Method: Descriptive study that evaluated complications of surgical incisions in 20 patients undergoing post-bariatric dermolipectomy surgery with negative pressure therapy. Data tabulated in Windows Excel software and analyzed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 18.0 program. Qualitative variables were presented in simple frequency and quantitative as mean, standard deviation, and amplitude. CEP-UNISUL approved the study. Results: 20 patients undergoing negative pressure therapy, 80% (n=16) female, mean age 39.55 years (±9.08). Anchor incision was chosen in 70% (n=14) of the surgeries, with an average tissue removal of 1940 grams (±710.37) and hospitalization time of 40.20 hours (±19.18), corresponding to 1,66 daily. Only 15% (n=3) of patients had complications (dehiscence, seroma, and hematoma, which occurred in the same proportion). There was no case of necrosis. Conclusion: The use of negative pressure therapy in closed surgical incisions of post-bariatric dermolipectomy seems to contribute to reducing postoperative complications.

Introdução: Terapia de pressão negativa ganha espaço na prática cirúrgica como intervenção para melhorar cicatrização. Pacientes pós-bariátricos submetidos a dermolipectomia abdominal apresentam maior risco de complicações locais. Há uma notável escassez de estudos brasileiros atuais acerca disso. O objetivo desse estudo é analisar a presença de complicações em pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica com curativo de pressão negativa em incisões cirúrgicas fechadas. Método: Estudo descritivo que avaliou complicações de incisões cirúrgicas de 20 pacientes submetidos a cirurgia de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica com terapia de pressão negativa. Dados tabulados no software Windows Excel e analisados no programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 18.0. Variáveis qualitativas foram apresentadas em frequência simples e quantitativas através de média, desvio padrão e amplitude. O estudo foi aprovado pelo CEP-UNISUL. Resultados: 20 pacientes submetidos a terapia de pressão negativa, sendo 80% (n=16) do sexo feminino, com idade média de 39,55 anos (±9,08). Incisão em âncora foi escolha em 70% (n=14) das cirurgias, com retirada média de tecido de 1940 gramas (±710,37) e tempo de hospitalização de 40,20 horas (±19,18), correspondendo a 1,66 diárias. Apenas 15% (n=3) dos pacientes apresentaram complicações (deiscência, seroma e hematoma, que aconteceram na mesma proporção). Não houve caso de necrose. Conclusão: Uso da terapia de pressão negativa em incisões cirúrgicas fechadas de dermolipectomia pós-bariátrica parece contribuir na redução das complicações pós-operatórias.

Hematoma de la vaina de los rectos abdominales en el curso de la COVID-19

Introducción: El hematoma espontáneo de la pared abdominal constituye una entidad clínica poco frecuente en la práctica médica. En el contexto de la COVID-19 el hematoma intraabdominal se presentó como complicación de la terapéutica impuesta y no fue tomado en consideración al realizar el diagnóstico diferencial del dolor abdominal e hipotensión arterial. Objetivo: Reportar la aparición de hematoma de la vaina de los rectos abdominales como complicación del empleo de anticoagulantes en el curso del tratamiento de la COVID-19. Caso clínico: Se presenta una paciente de 71 años de edad con la COVID-19 que se encontraba con tratamiento anticoagulante y comenzó con dolor abdominal agudo, con ecografía abdominal que no fue concluyente, se realizó laparotomía y se encontró gran hematoma en el espacio de Retzius. Evolucionó favorablemente y es dada de alta a los 7 días. Conclusiones: El diagnóstico transoperatorio conjuntamente con el drenaje del hematoma y la fluidoterapia oportuna permitió una evolución favorable y la recuperación de la paciente.

Introduction: Spontaneous abdominal wall hematoma is a rare clinical entity in medical practice. In the context of COVID-19, intra-abdominal hematoma presented as a complication of the imposed therapy and was not taken into consideration when making the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain and arterial hypotension. Objective: To report the appearance of rectus abdominis sheath hematoma as a complication of the use of anticoagulants in the course of COVID-19 treatment. Clinical case: A 71-year-old patient with COVID-19 is presented who was receiving anticoagulant treatment and began with acute abdominal pain, with abdominal ultrasound that was inconclusive, laparotomy was performed and a large hematoma was found in the abdominal Retzius space. She evolved favourably and is discharged after 7 days. Conclusions: The trans-operative diagnosis together with the drainage of the hematoma and the opportune fluid therapy allowed a favourable evolution and the recovery of the patient.

Surgical versus conservative treatment for acute type A aortic intramural hematoma: A retrospective cohort study / 中国胸心血管外科临床杂志

@#Objective    To compare the outcomes following emergency surgery or conservative treatment for patients with acute type A aortic intramural hematoma (IMH). Methods    Clinical data of consecutive patients diagnosed with acute type A aortic IMH in our hospital from September 2014 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients who met our surgical indications received surgery (an operation group) and other patients received strict conservative treatment (a conservative treatment group). Results    Finally 127 patients were enrolled, including 112 males and 15 females with an average age of 53.6±13.0 years. Of 127 patients, 85 (66.9%) patients accepted emergency surgery and 42 (33.1%) patients accepted strict conservative treatment. There was no difference between the two groups in early mortality or complications (P>0.05). The 5-year survival rate was 90.4% in the operation group and 74.3% in the conservative treatment group (P=0.010). A maximum aortic diameter in the ascending aorta and aortic arch≥45 mm and maximum thickness of IMH in the same section≥8 mm were risk factors for IMH-related death in patients undergoing conservative treatment (P<0.001). Conclusion    The mortality associated with emergency surgery for patients with acute type A aortic IMH is satisfactory. In clinical centers with well-established surgical techniques and postoperative management, emergency surgical treatment may provide a better outcome than conservative treatment for patients with acute type A aortic IMH.

Massive subchorionic thrombohematoma at umbilical cord insertion: a case report / 中华围产医学杂志

This article reported the management and outcome of a pregnant woman diagnosed with massive subchorionic thrombohematoma at the umbilical cord insertion. The patient was found to have a large placental hematoma below the insertion site of the umbilical cord at 28 weeks of gestation by ultrasound and MRI. Fetal growth and the condition of the placenta were closely monitored thereafter. The patient was delivered with good maternal and infant outcomes through emergency cesarean section at 33 +5 weeks of gestation due to a significantly enlarged hematoma with abnormal umbilical blood flow.

Research progress in portable diagnosis devices for traumatic intracranial hematoma / 中华创伤杂志

Traumatic intracranial hematoma progresses rapidly and may cause quick increase of intracranial pressure and even brain hernia, ultimately leading to coma or death. Therefore, traumatic intracranial hematoma needs prompt treatment, but the prerequisite of treatment is early examination and diagnosis. Due to the limited transportation and other reasons, the existing large-scale detection devices such as CT and MRI cannot be deployed on the rescue site or during patient transportation. Instead, the portable diagnosis devices have the characteristics of miniaturization and high flexibility, which is conducive to promoting early detection, assisting diagnosis and further guiding the formulation of treatment plans. At present, more and more attention has been paid to the portable diagnosis devices in the diagnosis of intracranial hematoma. The authors summarized the conventional diagnosis methods and application of portable diagnosis devices for traumatic intracranial hematoma, aiming to provide a reference for the diagnosis of traumatic intracranial hematoma.

Value of unenhanced CT-based 5-point predictive score combined with blood glucose detection for predicting short-term prognosis in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the value of a 5-point predictive score based on unenhanced CT combined with blood glucose detection for predicting short-term prognosis in patients with spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage.Methods:A total of 102 patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage who received treatment in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital from March 2020 to March 2022 were included in this study and analyzed retrospectively. Blood glucose level was measured and BAT score was used to evaluate hematoma enlargement. After 30 days, Glasgow Outcome Scale was used to evaluate the prognosis of patients. The relationships between blood glucose and BAT score, and between blood glucose and BAT score and prognosis were analyzed. The value of blood glucose and BAT score for predicting short-term prognosis was analyzed.Results:The Glasgow Outcome Scale results showed that among the 102 patients, 24 patients (23.53%) had poor prognosis. The BAT score and blood glucose level in patients with poor prognosis were (3.13 ± 0.68) points and (11.58 ± 2.30) mmol/L, respectively, which were significantly higher than (2.40 ± 0.59) points and (8.88 ± 1.71) mmol/L in patients with good prognosis ( t = 5.10, 5.30, both P < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage, blood glucose level was positively correlated with BAT score ( r = 0.43, P < 0.05). Spearman correlation analysis showed that in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage, blood glucose level and BAT level were positively correlated with prognosis ( r = 0.42, 0.47, both P < 0.05). The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the area under the curve plotted for BAT score combined with blood glucose level for predicting short-term prognosis was 0.874, which was significantly greater than the area under the curve plotted for BAT score alone for predicting short-term prognosis ( Z = 2.54, P < 0.05). Conclusion:A large proportion of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage have a poor prognosis. The patients with a poor prognosis have higher blood glucose levels and BAT scores than those with good prognosis. Blood glucose and BAT score have a high value for predicting the prognosis of patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

Effects of neuroendoscopic hematoma removal versus soft channel drainage in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of neuroendoscopic hematoma removal versus soft channel drainage in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. Methods:The clinical data of 102 patients with chronic subdural hematoma who received treatment in Jincheng People's Hospital from May 2018 to May 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into the neuroendoscopy group ( n = 50) and the soft channel group ( n = 52) according to different surgical methods. Perioperative indexes, hematoma clearance rate, China Stroke Scale score, the activity of daily living score, and oxidative stress indexes were compared between the two groups. All patients were followed up for 3 months. The incidence of complications during the follow-up period was calculated. Results:The retention time of the drainage tube in the neuroendoscopy group was shorter than that in the soft channel group [(2.45 ± 0.63) days vs. (3.30 ± 0.78) days, t = 6.06, P < 0.001]. The length of hospital stay in the neuroendoscopy group was shorter than that in the soft channel group [(7.14 ± 1.65) days vs. (9.07 ± 2.11) days, t = 5.15, P < 0.001]. The hematoma clearance rate at postoperative 7 days in the neuroendoscopy group was higher than that in the soft channel group [(93.45 ± 5.50)% vs. (81.86 ± 7.24)%, χ2 = 9.12, P < 0.001]. There were no significant differences in operation time and intraoperative blood loss between the two groups (both P > 0.05). At postoperative 30 days, the China Stroke Scale score in the neuroendoscopy group was lower than that in the soft channel group [(12.74 ± 2.23) points vs. (18.67 ± 2.45) points, t = 12.79, P < 0.001]. The activity of daily life score in the neuroendoscopy group was significantly higher than that in the soft channel group [(77.69 ± 7.11) points vs. (91.35 ± 7.25) points, t = 9.60, P < 0.001]. At postoperative 7 days, glutathione peroxidase level in the neuroendoscopy group was significantly lower than that in the soft channel group [(130.75 ± 13.66) U/L vs. (148.60 ± 14.64) U/L, t = 6.37, P < 0.001]. Malondialdehyde level in the neuroendoscopy group was significantly lower than that in the soft channel group [(5.11 ± 0.65) nmol/L vs. (6.19 ± 0.74) nmol/L, t = 7.83, P < 0.001]. Superoxide dismutase level in the neuroendoscopy group was significantly higher than that in the soft channel group [(275.60 ± 22.33) U/L vs. (254.60 ± 18.55) U/L, t = 5.15, P < 0.001]. There was no significant difference in the incidence of complications between the two groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:Compared with soft channel drainage, neuroendoscopic hematoma removal can obtain better short-term curative effects and less oxidative stress response in the treatment of chronic subdural hematoma. Neuroendoscopic hematoma removal does not increase the incidence of postoperative complications and is highly safe.

Influential factors of adverse pregnancy outcome in women with subchorionic hematoma / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the influential factors of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with subchorionic hematoma.Methods:A total of 101 women with subchorionic hematoma who received treatment in the People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2017 to June 2020 were included in this study. They were divided into a control group and an adverse pregnancy outcome group according to whether there was an adverse pregnancy outcome. The epidemiological characteristics, hematoma characteristics observed on ultrasound images, and pregnancy outcomes were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no significant difference in the number of women who used assisted reproductive technology between the control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [6 (8.0%) vs. 8 (30.7%), χ2 = 8.38, P = 0.004]. There was a significant difference in hematoma volume between adverse pregnancy outcome and control groups [(4.12 ± 0.61) mL vs. (6.36 ± 0.87) mL, t = 6.73, P = 0.009]. There was a significant difference in the number of patients who had obstetric complications between control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [11 (14.7%) vs. 16 (61.5%), χ2 = 21.66, P = 0.001]. There was a significant difference in the number of patients who had hematomas located at the edge of the placenta between the control and adverse pregnancy outcome groups [15 (20.0%) vs. 12 (46.2%), χ2 = -4.81, P = 0.001]. Conclusion:Women who use assisted reproductive technology for pregnancy, have obstetric complications, or have a subchorionic hematoma with hematoma at the edge of the placenta are more likely to experience a miscarriage. Therefore, women of childbearing age should actively treat the primary disease and be alert to the occurrence of placental abruption.

Clinical analysis of 11 cases of iliopsoas muscle hematoma compressing lumbar plexus nerve / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the etiology, clinical manifestations, treatment methods, and prognosis of patients with iliopsoas muscle hematoma compressing the lumbar plexus.Methods:The clinical data of 11 cases of iliopsoas muscle hematoma oppressing the lumbar plexus nerve admitted to The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University between March 2014 and May 2018 were analyzed.Results:Eleven patients, consisting of 10 men and 1 woman, aged (36.36 ± 6.74) years were analyzed. Causes of iliopsoas muscle hematoma oppressing the lumbar plexus nerve included coagulation abnormality ( n = 8) and trauma ( n = 3). Iliopsoas muscle hematoma occurred on the left side in 7 cases and on the right side in 4 cases. Among them, 11 cases had bleeding in the middle area, 8 cases in the lower area, and 2 cases in the upper area. The involved lumbar plexus nerve included the femoral nerve ( n = 11), lateral femoral cutaneous nerve ( n = 6), and obturator nerve ( n = 2). Eleven cases underwent causative treatment ( n = 11). Three-month follow-up results showed that the hematomas were completely absorbed in 11 cases, and the bone and joint activities were normal. The sensory and motor functions were restored in 10 cases. The sensory function was restored, but the recovery of motor function was poor in 1 patient. All 11 cases returned to normal after 1 year. Conclusion:The main causes of iliopsoas muscle hematoma are coagulation dysfunction and trauma. The femoral nerve and lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the lumbar plexus are easily affected, which can cause lower limb sensory and motor disorders. As for iliopsoas muscle hematoma caused by coagulation abnormality, coagulation factors should be supplemented to correct coagulation function. As for iliopsoas muscle hematoma caused by trauma, early surgical treatment should be performed to relieve nerve compression. Timely treatment of iliopsoas muscle hematoma can generally acquire a good prognosis.