ObjectiveTo observe the efficacy of restrictive bare stent released on the distal end of the trunk of Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods The clinical data of 22 patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection requiring aortic arch replacement and trunk surgery and selected for restrictive bare stent placement from November 2016 to February 2018 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, there were 19 males and 3 females, aged 34-68 (49.72±8.05) years. The bare stent was released in the descending thoracic aorta, and the stented elephant trunk was placed in the bare stent. The aortic computerized tomography angiography was reviewed before discharge and the stent position and complications were observed. ResultsOne patient failed to be implanted with bare stents due to a greater resistance and prolapse during implantation. Bare stents were successfully implanted in the remaining 21 patients. One patient died of large-area cerebral infarction after surgery and one patient suffered paraplegia. Twenty patients who survived and successfully implanted bare stents were followed up at regular intervals for 4-21 (13.00±6.14) months. No stroke or death occurred during the follow-up. The computerized tomography angiography showed good stent morphology and position, and no displacement or type Ⅲ endoleak. No stent graft-induced new entry was found. ConclusionAs an adjunct to stented elephant trunk, the use of restrictive bare stents can reduce the possibility of recurrence of a distal stent fracture, significantly expand the narrowest segment and true lumen caliber near the endoluminal graft. Aortic remodeling works well.
Objective To analyze the surgical effect of total aortic arch replacement and stented elephant trunk (Sun’s procedure) for acute or chronic Stanford type A aortic dissection, and to investigate the optimal surgical timing for Stanford type A aortic dissection involving aortic arch. Methods We retrospectively reviewed the clinical data of 327 patients with acute or chronic Stanford type A aortic dissection treated by Sun's procedure from June 2010 to June 2014 in Guangdong Cardiovascular Institute. Patients were divided into two groups according to whether the time from onset to operation was longer than 2 weeks: an acute group with 229 patients (≤2 weeks, the average time of onset to operation 5.70±3.50 d) and a chronic group with 98 patients (>2 weeks, the average time of onset to operation 21.60±15.70 d). There were 186 males and 43 females with a mean age of 47.47±11.19 years in the acute group, and 76 males and 22 females with a mean age of 45.62±12.92 years in the chronic group. The patients discharged from hospital were followed up for one year. Results There was no significant difference between the two groups in preoperative data. The rate of coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiopulmonary bypass time, aortic cross-clamping time, intraoperative and postoperative 24 h red blood cell intake were higher or more in the acute group than those in the chronic group (P<0.05). The in-hospital morality, ICU stay, mechanical ventilation time, the incidence of neurological dysfunction, low cardiac output syndrome, acute renal failure with continuous renal replacement therapy, hepatic insufficiency, poor wound healing were higher or more in the acute group than those in the chronic group (P<0.05). During one year follow-up, the survival rate of the acute and chronic groups was 97.0% and 97.6% respectively (P>0.05). No new complications were found in the two groups. The irreversible neurological dysfunction, paraplegia and renal failure showed no significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion The short-term mortality and complications of acute Stanford A aortic dissection involving aortic arch treated by Sun’s procedure are significantly higher or more than those of chronic Stanford type A aortic dissection. The risk of surgical treatment in acute phase is high.
ObjectiveTo investigate the curative effect of C-shaped mucosal resection and anastomosis above the dentate line in the treatment of mixed hemorrhoids and its effect on anal function. MethodsA total of 78 patients with degree Ⅳ mixed hemorrhoids treated in Nanjing Liuhe District People’s Hospital from June 2015 to February 2018 were retrospectively collected. The patients were divided into control group (n=39) and observation group (n=39) according to treatment methods. Patients of the control group received traditional procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids operation, while patients of the observation group received C-shaped mucosal resection and anastomosis above the dentate line. The perioperative indexes (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, etc.), subjective function evaluation indexes (Wexner constipation score, Kirwan grade, etc.), clinical efficacy and recurrence rate were compared between the two groups. The random walking model was used to evaluate the clinical curative effect. ResultsThe intraoperative blood loss [(27.9±3.4) mL vs. (43.2±5.2) mL, P<0.001], 24 h visual analogue scale score [(4.2±1.5) points vs. (5.6±1.5) points, P<0.001], duration of first defecation pain [(22.1±3.2) min vs. (34.2±5.0) min, P<0.001], the time of carrying blood [(4.1±0.4) d vs. (5.7±0.6) d, P<0.001], and the time of edema [(3.2±0.6) d vs. (4.7±0.9) d, P<0.001] in the observation group were shorter (lower) than those in the control group. The difference between pre-and post-operation of Wexner constipation score [(13.2±2.4) points vs. (11.7±2.1) points, P=0.004], resting pressure [(23.1±4.9) mmHg vs. (17.8±3.4) mmHg, P<0.001] and maximum squeeze pressure [(33.5±7.3) mmHg vs. (23.1±5.6) mmHg, P<0.001] in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group. There was a long-term correlation between changes in random fluctuating power rate values of Wexner constipation score, Kirwan grade, rectoanal inhibitory reflex positive rate, resting pressure, maximum squeeze pressure and the surgical procedure received by the patient of the two groups. The total effective rate [97.4% (38/39) vs. 66.7% (26/39)] and non-recurrence rate [92.3% (36/39) vs. 76.9% (29/39)] in the observation group were higher than those in the control group, while there was no significant difference in the incidence of total complications between the two groups [5.1% (2/39) vs. 12.8% (5/39), P=0.235)]. ConclusionCompared with PPH, C-shaped mucosal resection and anastomosis above the dentate line for the treatment of degree Ⅳ mixed hemorrhoids can improve the therapeutic effect, reduce postoperative recurrence, maintain anal function and facilitate the recovery of patients.
Objective To compare the effect of high ligation and spot stripping (HLSS) and high ligation and foam sclerotherapy (HLFS) in the treatment of great saphenous varicose veins (GSVV). Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 385 patients with GSVV who received HLFS or HLSS treatment at Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital from January 2018 to June 2022. The differences in surgical time, intraoperative bleeding, complications, and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups were compared. Results The surgical time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative hospital stay, visual analog scale for pain, incidence of postoperative hematoma, skin sensory disorders, and infection in the HLFS group were less or lower than those in the HLSS group (P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference in recurrence rate between the two groups (P>0.05). Compared with preoperative indicators at the same group, the modified venous clinical severity score (VCSS) decreased and the chronic lower limb venous insufficiency questionnaire (CIVIQ) score increased (P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the degree of improvement in VCSS and CIVIQ between the two groups at three months after surgery and before surgery (P>0.05). Conclusions HLFS has a definite therapeutic effect on GSVV, with smaller trauma, faster recovery after surgery, and lower incidence of postoperative complication compared to HLSS. It can be used as a surgical option for GSVV patients in clinical practice.
ObjectiveTo evaluate and analyze the clinical effect of ambulatory surgery applied to laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC).MethodsThe patients who underwent LC in the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from June 2017 to February 2019 were collected, then were assigned to ambulatory surgery applied to LC group (ALC group) and conventional LC group (CLC group) according to the admission process mode. The patients in the ALC group received LC in the ambulatory ward and the patients in the CLC group received LC in the conventional ward. The preoperative waiting time, postoperative gastrointestinal recovery time, postoperative 6 h pain score, total hospitalization time, total hospitalization cost, patient satisfaction, and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.ResultsA total of 433 patients underwent LC were included in this study, including 176 patients in the ALC group and 257 patients in the CLC group. There were no significant differences in the age, gender, type of gallbladder diseases, etc. between the two groups (P>0.05) except body mass index (P<0.05). There was no perioperative death in the two groups. One patient converted to laparotomy in the CLC group. Compared with the CLC group, the preoperative waiting time, postoperative gastrointestinal recovery time, and the total hospitalization time were shorter, the postoperative pain score was lower, the total hospitalization cost was less, and the satisfaction rate of patients was higher in the ALC group (P<0.05). There was 1 case of incision infection and 1 case of ascites in the operation area in the ALC group and CLC group, 1 case of fever in the ALC group and 3 cases of fever in the CLC group, respectively. There was no difference in the overall incidence of complications between the two groups (P>0.05). During the follow-up of 6 to 26 months, there was no readmission in both groups.ConclusionPatients who undergone LC based on ambulatory surgery mode recover quickly, and hospitalization cost is less, satisfaction rate is higher.
ObjectiveTo summarize research progress of imaging methods in postoperative efficacy evaluating of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE).MethodsThe related literatures of imaging methods in postoperative efficacy evaluating of HCC after the TACE were searched in the PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang Data databases, etc. The clinical efficacy, advantages and problems of different imaging were analyzed and summarized.ResultsThe contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) had the higher value in diagnosing of residual or recurrent lesion, but the observation of the multiple or larger lesion was limited on the CEUS. The contrast-enhanced computed tomogaphy (CECT) had the lower diagnostic value for the residual or recurrent lesions as compared with the CEUS due to the artifact of iodine oil deposition. However, the CT perfusion and gemstone spectral imaging parameters could help to predict postoperative efficacy, tumor residue, and tumor recurrence after the TACE. The combination of dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI), functional and perfusion imaging had the better diagnostic value, and the liver function could be predicted by the DCE-MRI. The PET/CT had the excellent value in diagnosing of the residual or recurrent lesion and could be used in predicting of the patient’s survival after the TACE. The DSA was the reference standard in diagnosing of the residual or recurrent lesion after the TACE for the HCC patients, however, it had the disadvantages of invasiveness and side effect and the high operational requirements should be emphasized.ConclusionsImaging examinations including ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET/CT, and DSA are widely applied to evaluate curative effect and residual or recurrent lesion of HCC after TACE. However, principles and imaging methods of mentioned above diagnostic methods are inconsistent, as well as results of research are quite different, therefore, clinician should choose the best imaging method according to patient’s condition in diagnosis and treatment.
ObjectiveTo compare short- and medium-term effects of Leonardo da Vinci robot-assisted and traditional mitral valvuloplasty.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective analysis of 74 patients who underwent mitral valvuloplasty in our hospital from January 2015 to March 2017. The patients were divided into two groups according to the mode of operation: a da Vinci group (n=29, 13 males, 16 females at an average age of 52 years) and a routine group (n=45, 18 males, 27 females at an average age of 53 years). The perioperative data of patients in the two groups were compared and analyzed.ResultsThere was no significant difference in sex, age, weight, height, body mass index (BMI), cardiac function (NYHA), hypertension, diabetes, postoperative blood transfusion and postoperative complications between the two groups (P>0.05). The tracheal intubation time, ICU retention time, hospital stay time, blood loss and postoperative drainage in the da Vinci group were shorter or less than those in the routine group (P<0.05). The operation time, cardiopulmonary bypass time and aortic clamping time in the da Vinci group were longer than those in the routine group (P<0.05). Different surgical procedures had no significant effect on left atrial diameter (LAD), left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD), left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and mitral regurgitation (MR) 3 years after operation. There was no interaction between the mode of operation and the time of follow-up. There was no significant difference in echocardiographic evaluation in the same period (P>0.05).ConclusionDa Vinci operation shortens the rehabilitation process of patients compared with traditional surgery. For short- and medium-term follow-up results, there is no difference between Leonardo da Vinci and traditional mitral valve surgeries, and the clinical effect of da Vinci robot-assisted mitral valvuloplasty is satisfactory, which is worthy of further clinical promotion.
ObjectiveTo compare clinical effect of biliary metallic stent implantation via endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and percutaneous transhepatic cholangial drainage (PTCD) approaches in treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice. MethodsOne hundred and thirty-six patients with malignant obstructive jaundice who received the biliary metallic stent implantation from June 2010 to June 2015 in this hospital were selected. There were 53 cases via ERCP approach (ERCP group), in which 44 patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice, 9 patients with high malignant obstructive jaundice. There were 83 cases via PTCD approach (PTCD group), in which 24 patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice, 59 patients with malignant obstructive jaundice. The surgical success rate, effective rate, incidence of postoperative complications, hospital stay, and hospitalization expenses were compared in these two groups. Results① The total surgical success rate had no significant difference between the ERCP group and the PTCD group (P > 0.05). The surgical success rate of the patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice had no significant difference between the ERCP group and PTCD group (P > 0.05), which of the patients with high malignant obstructive jaundice in the ERCP group was significantly lower than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05). ② The total effective rate had no significant difference between the ERCP group and PTCD group (P > 0.05), which of the patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice in the ERCP group was significantly higher than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05), which of the patients with high malignant obstructive jaundice in the ERCP group was significantly lower than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05). ③ The hospital stay of the ERCP group was significantly shorter than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05). The hospitalization expenses had no significant difference between the ERCP group and PTCD group (P > 0.05). ④ The total incidence of complications in the ERCP group was significantly lower than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05), which of the patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice in the ERCP group was significantly lower than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05), which of the patients with high malignant obstructive jaundice in the ERCP group was significantly higher than that in the PTCD group (P < 0.05). ConclusionsThe biliary metallic stent implantation via ERCP and PTCD approaches in treatment of malignant obstructive jaundice could all obtain a better clinical efficacy. It has more advantages in patients with low malignant obstructive jaundice via ERCP approach and in the patients with high malignant obstructive jaundice via PTCD approach.
Objective To investigate the choleenterostomy type and the longterm results in treatment of benign diseases of biliary tract. MethodsA total of 614 cases of choleenterostomy from January 1981 to December 2000 were followed up and analysed. The original diseases: 321 were original hepatolithiasis and/or bileduct stricture (52.3%)， 106 congenital cyst of common bile duct (17.3%), 151 iatrogenic bile duct injury (24.6%) and others 36 cases (5.9%). Choledochoduodenostomy was performed in 89 cases and choledochojejunostomy in 525 cases. Five hundred and twentyfour cases have been followed up for 1 to 20 years. The rate of followup was 87.9%. ResultsIn 84.5% of the cases, excellent or good longterm results were achieved. Reoperation rate were 49.4% in cases of choledochoduodenostomy or cystoduodenostomy, 14.2% in sideside (cyst) cholangiojejunostomy and 4.4% in endside cholangiojejunostomy, respectively. Conclusion The choledochoduodenostomy should be abolished. The endside cholangiojejunostomy shoud be the best choice when it is needed to perform choledochojejunostomy in benign bile duct diseases and can promise a satisfactory longterm result.
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of suturesuspension single hole laparoscopic cholecystectomy and traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) in the treatment of gallbladder disease. Methods A total of 86 cases who got treatment in our hospital from February 2014 to July 2015 were collected prospectively, and then 86 cases were divided into 2 groups: 43 cases of control group underwent LC and 43 cases of experimental group underwent suturesuspension single hole laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Clinical efficacy and safety of the two groups were compared. Results ① Complication. No one suffered from bile duct injury, bile leakage, bile duct stricture, and umbilical hernia; but there were 2 cases suffered from complications in control group, including 1 case of abdominal pain and 1 case of bloating, and the morbidity was 4.65% (2/43). The morbidity of experimental group was 0, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the morbidity (P>0.05). During the follow-up period, 1 case suffered from long-term compilation in experimental group, and 2 cases in normal group, there was no significant difference in the long-term complication between the 2 groups (P>0.05). ② Operation and hospitalization. The blood loss and operation time in the experimental group were lower than those of the control group (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference in the hospital stay and hospitalization cost between the 2 groups (P>0.05). ③ Postoperative electrolytes, liver and kidney function. The levels of Na+ and K+ in the experimental group were higher than those of the control group (P<0.05), and the levels of alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase were lower than those of control group (P<0.01), but there was no significant difference in the blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine between the 2 groups (P>0.05). ④ The recovery of gastrointestinal function after surgery. The anal exhaust time and bowel sounds recovery time in experimental group were shorter than those of the control group (P<0.01). Conclusion Suturesus-pension single hole laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the treatment of gallbladder disease is safe, effective, and minimally invasive, and it has little disturbance on gastrointestinal function and liver function, which is worthy of clinical application.