1.Problems in training of clinical type postgraduate of neurosurgery and its countermeasures
Quanhong SHI ; Ao ZHAN ; Jia WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(9):897-899
Great difficulties and challenges are existed in the training of clinical type postgraduate of neurosurgery because of the acute onset,server illness and difficult diagnosis of neurosurgical diseases.This paper proposed countermeasures of combing theory with clinical practice and strengthening comprehensive ability after analyzing problems of inadequate professional knowledge,lack of doctor-patient communication and insufficient clinical thinking and innovating ability.The aim was to cultivate the overall quality of postgraduates,making them more qualified for the difficult task of being neurosurgery clinicians.
2.Analysis of distribution and antibiotic resistance of 233 positive results of blood cultures in neonatal intensive care unit
Qiaoyun YE ; Zhan LIN ; Dang AO ; Yuge HUANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2012;19(4):396-398
Objective To investigate the pathogens distribution and their drug resistance of blood culture-positive neonates with sepsis in neonatal intensive care unit(NICU) and to provide evidence for clinically reasonable use of antibiotics.Methods One thousand four hundred and fifty neonates admitted to our NICU of Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical College from Jan 2009 to Jul 2011 were enrolled.The blood samples from 1 450 neonates were cultured and isolated,and all of the isolates and their resistances were analyzed retrospectively.Results A total of 9 species and 233 pathogenic strains were isolated from 1 450 specimens,and the positive rate was 16.1%.Among the 233 strains,93 strains were gram-positive cocci,103 strains were gram-negative bacilli,and 37 strains were fungus.Among gram-positive cocci,the most dominant organism was coagulase negative staphylococcus,the next was Staphylococcus aureus;while among gram-negative bacilli,Ktebsiella pneumoniae were the most frequently isolated,the next were Escherichia coli and Acinetobacter baumannii,and among the fungus,monilia were the most isolated.The resistance rates of gram-positive cocci to vancomycin,linezolid and teicoplanin were high.Moreover,the antibiotic resistance rates to penicillin,oxazocilline and the β-lactamase were more than 95%.Gram-negative bacilli were sensitive to levofloxacin,imipenem and meropenem.A majority of fungus was Monilia,which was sensitive to antifungal.Conclusion Coagulase negative staphylococcus,Klebsiella pneumoniae and Escherichia coli are the the most common pathogens of neonatal sepsis in NICU,and have high drug resistance.Clinicians should select sensitive drug treatment according to bacterial identification and susceptibility testing.Besides,mycotic infection cannot be ignored and merit our attention.
3.Comparison of frontoparietal drill versus parietal drill in burring hole and drainage for chronic subdural hematoma
Chengjun LUO ; Honggang WU ; Ao ZHAN ; Shan WANG ; Tinggang WANG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2017;26(9):679-681
Objective To investigate the efficacy of frontoparietal drill versus parietal drill in the burring hole and drainage for chronic subdural hematoma(CSDH),and provide an evidence for clinical application.Methods A total of 82 patients with CSDH from January 2013 to January 2016 in our hospital were randomly divided into observation group and control group.The observation group chose frontoparietal drill which located at the front 1/4 point at the axial view with the thickest hematoma.Control group chose parietal drill which nearby the parietal tuberodties at the axial view with the thickest hematoma.The postoperative residual hematoma volume,intracranial gas volume,recurrence rate,neurologic function and mental state between two groups were compared.Results The postoperative residual hematoma volume,intracranial gas volume,the recurrence rate and CSS were lower compared with the control group,the differences were significant(P<0.05).The MMSE score of observation group were higher that of the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The frontoparietal drill has a better effect to remove the hematoma and promotes neural functional recovery.
4.Expression of Hepcidin in rats after subarachnoid hemorrhage
Liu LIU ; Guanping TAN ; Yaolong CHEN ; Ao ZHAN ; Weiming XIONG ; Zhaohui HE
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2013;(12):710-714
Objective To examine the iron content and the expression of hepcidin in early period after subarach-noid hemorrhage (SAH) in rats, and to explore the role of hepcidin in dysregulation of brain iron metabolism after SAH. Methods Totally 90 adult male SD rats were randomly divided into two groups:the sham-operation group and SAH group. The SAH model was established by single blood injection to prechiasmatic cistern. Immunohistochemical and Western Blotting were used to examine the expression of hepcidin at 12, 24, 48 and 72h after SAH. Meanwhile, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer was used to detect the iron content. Results Immunochemistry showed that hepcidin expression in rats in SAH group began to rise at 12 h(0.30±0.06)and gradually increased over time until 72 h(0.56±0.07)compared with the sham group(0.19±0.05). The expression of hepcidin was significantly higher in SAH group than in the sham group(F=31.911, P<0.05). Western blot showed that hepcidin expression in rats in SAH group began to rise at 12h(0.481±0.065) and gradually increased over time until 72h(1.627±0.143)Compared with the sham group(0.238±0.047). The expression of hepcidin was significantly higher in SAH group than in the sham group after SAH(F=147.314,P<0.05). Iron content in SAH group began to rise at 12h after SAH(58.50±9.19)and gradually increased until 72 h(99.34±7.68). The iron con-tents in SAH group were higher at every time points than those in sham group(43.51±4.59)(F=28.799,P﹤0.05). The ex-pression of hepcidin was correlated with the iron content in SAH group(r=0.914,P﹤0.01). Conclusion The increase in iron content following SAH is associated with the increased hepcidin expression.
5. Effects of recombinant human granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor gel on treatment of full-thickness frostbite wounds on foot and hand
Zhan′ao SUN ; Xiuhang ZHANG ; Yan XUE ; Xin ZHOU ; Xinxin CHEN ; Xinxin GAO ; Jia′ao YU
Chinese Journal of Burns 2020;36(2):117-121
Objective:
To explore the effects of recombinant human granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor (rhGM-CSF) gel on treatment of thefull-thickness frostbite wounds on foot and hand.
Methods:
From November 2013 to April 2017, a total of 45 patients of 71 full-thickness frostbite wounds on foot and hand meeting the inclusion criteria were admitted to the First Hospital of Jilin University and the prospective randomized controlled study was done. The patients were divided into rhGM-CSF group of 24 patients with 35 wounds and control group of 21 patients with 36 wounds according to the random number table. There were 20 males and 4 females, aged (38±13) years among patients in rhGM-CSF group, and there were 19 males and 2 females, aged (36±14) years among patients in control group. Patients in 2 groups were performed with the same systemic treatment of rewarming, anti-inflammation, pain relief, anti-infection, anti-coagulation, and thrombolysis. Wounds of patients in rhGM-CSF group and control group were respectively treated with rhGM-CSF gel and aloe vera gel for external usage with 10 mg for every square centimeter and dressing change once every 24 hours, until wounds healed completely. The wound inflammatory response was scored on treatment day (TD) 1, 3, 7, 14, wound secretion was collected for bacteria culture and positive bacteria detection rate was calculated before treatment and on TD 6 and 12, adverse drug reaction after drug use was observed, and the complete wound healing time was recorded. Data were processed with Fisher′s exact probability test, analysis of variance for repeated measurement,
6.Development of multiplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification (mLAMP) for detection of Salmonella,Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Listeria monocytogenes
Ningwei LIU ; Dayang ZOU ; Derong DONG ; Zhan YANG ; Simei HUANG ; Xiaoming HE ; Da AO ; Wei LIU ; Liuyu HUANG
Military Medical Sciences 2016;40(9):767-772
Objective To establish a multiplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification(mLAMP)method for simultaneous detection of Salmonella,Vibrio parahaemolyticus (VPH)and Listeria monocytogenes (LM).Methods Three sets of mLAMP primers were designed to specifically target bcfD of Salmonella and tlh of VPH and iap of LM.The respective single LAMP assay of the three kinds of bacteria was developed,and the ratio of primer concentration was optimized to develop a multiplex LAMP system.The specificity and sensitivity of multiplex LAMP were observed.Results Turbidity monitoring results in real time suggests that the mLAMP was highly specific and amplification could be obtained within 45 min under isothermal conditions.The sensitivity of this mLAMP was found to be 300 fg/μl genomic DNAs for Salmonella and 4.2 pg/μl for VPH and 4.5 pg/μl for LM,which was consistent with conventional PCR.Conclusion The mLAMP described can potentially facilitate simultaneous detection of three kinds of bacteria in a large number of food samples, which could be used as a primary screening method and as a supplement to classical detection methods.
7.Rapid detection of influenza A/H1N1 virus by polymerase spiral reaction
Wen MA ; Derong DONG ; Dayang ZOU ; Ningwei LIU ; Xiaoming HE ; Da AO ; Zhan YANG ; Simo HUANG ; Yaqing XU ; Wei LIU ; Liuyu HUANG
Military Medical Sciences 2017;41(6):449-452
Objective To establish a polymerase spiral reaction (PSR) method for rapid detection of influenza A/H1N1 virus.Methods Six sets of primers were designed for influenza A/H1N1 virus HA gene, and the results were determined with real time kinetic turbidimetric assay and colorimetry method.Results and Conclusion The best primers were selected from six sets of primers, and the best temperature was determined as 65 degrees Celsius.Further experiments showed that the best primer had good specificity for detection of influenza A/H1N1 virus,without cross reactions with 14 other respiratory tract pathogenic nucleic acids.The sensitivity was up to 100 copies,and consistent with that of PCR.So a PSR method is established for rapid detection of the influenza A/H1N1 virus, which is simple, quick, highly specific and sensitive,and especially applicable to field and grass-roots units.
8.Minimally invasive therapy for hallux valgus with deformity of little toe varus.
Shi-Wei GU ; Ke YANG ; Si-Qiao ZHAO ; Zhan-Ao GAO ; Shun-Qian MA ; Wen-Qing ZHANG
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2018;31(3):208-212
OBJECTIVETo explore clinical effect of minimally corrective osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus with deformity of little toe varus through small incision.
METHODSFrom January 2013 to June 2016, 168 hallux valgus patients with deformity of little toe varus were treated by minimally corrective osteotomy through small incision. Among them, 7 males and 161 females were aged from 22 to 75 years old with an average of(59.3±3.5) years old. Preoperative clinical manifestation mainly focus on red and swollen of bunion, pain around with metatarsal bones, and diagnosed as hallux valgus with deformity of little toe varus through small incision. Operative time, postoperative complications, pre and post-operative IMA(angle between the first and the second metatarsal bones), HVA (hallux valgus angle), LDA(valgus angle of the fifth metatarsal bones), MPA(valgus angle of little toe), IM4-5 (angle between the forth and the fifth metatarsal bones) and PASA(fixed angle of proximal joint), postoperative AOFAS score were used to evaluate foot function.
RESULTSOne hundred and sixty-eight patients were followed up for 6 to 48 months with an average of (28.6±3.2) months. All wounds were healed well without infection, sinus tract and other complications. Operative time ranged from 16 to 28 min with an average of (18.3±2.1) min. IMA, HVA, LDA, MPA and IM A 4-5 were (10.1±2.1)°, (32.6±4.2)°, (6.9±2.3)°, (18.5±5.2)°, (15.1±2.9)°preoperatively, improved to (8.3±2.2)°, (10.9±2.9)°, (2.7±0.4)°, (6.5±1.6)°, (8.9±1.8)° postoperatively, and had significant differences before and after operation. While there was no difference in PASA before (9.1±2.1)°and after operation(8.7±1.9)°. AOFAS score were improved from (31.6±3.9) before operation to(83.7±5.2) after operation, but no significant difference(>0.05). According to AOFAS score, 147 patients obtained excellent results, 13 good, 6 moderate and 2 poor.
CONCLUSIONSMinimally corrective osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus with deformity of little toe varus through small incision could obtain satisfied clinical effect, and has advantages of small incision, no stitches, beautiful appearance, shorter operation time, and rapid recovery. It is worth popularization in clinical practise.
Adult ; Aged ; Female ; Hallux Valgus ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Metatarsal Bones ; pathology ; Middle Aged ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Osteotomy ; methods ; Postoperative Period ; Radiography ; Toes ; pathology ; Treatment Outcome ; Young Adult
9.Clinical outcomes of robot-assisted transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy
Han WANG ; Yajun LIU ; Mingxing FAN ; Zhan SHI ; Jintao AO ; Wei TIAN ; Jile JIANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2022;42(2):84-92
Objective:To introduce a new TIANJI robot assisted targeted puncture technique, and discuss the feasibility and clinical effect of transforaminal percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (tPELD) using this technique.Methods:The first 14 consecutive cases of single level lumbar disc herniation who underwent robot assisted tPELD procedure were retrospectively analyzed. The mean age was 46.3±16.0 years old (ranged from 16-72). After data transferred from C-arm to robot system and automatic registration, surgeons made plans of the trajectory on robot system based on intraoperative 3-dimensional images of lumbar spine. Move robotic arm to planned position, guide an accurate puncture pathway and establish working cannula. 25 consecutive patients who underwent conventional C-arm assisted tPELD surgery during the same period of time were assessed as the controlled group. The mean age was 45.5±13.7 years old (ranged from 16-68). All patients were followed up for 12 months. Clinical effect was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and Modified Macnab criteria. Intraoperative parameters and surgery-related complications were recorded.Results:The baseline data of age, surgical level, types of herniation, preoperative VAS scores and ODI had no significant difference between two groups ( P>0.05). In robot group, one case was converted to open microdiscectomy during operation due to technical failure. The other thirteen cases had successful robot assisted tPELD surgeries and were assessed accordingly. The new technique had good clinical outcomes. The immediate post-operative VAS score 2.85±1.79 and the last follow-up VAS score 1.50±1.04 were both significantly decreased than that before surgery 7.62±0.92 ( F=69.747, P<0.01); the last follow-up ODI 18.89%±12.16% was significantly reduced from the pre-operative ODI 71.19%±12.12% ( t=15.430, P<0.01). Between two groups, the immediate post-operative VAS score ( t=0.568, P=0.574), the last follow-up VAS score ( t=0.713, P=0.481), and last follow-up ODI had no significant difference ( t=0.171, P=0.865). The excellent or good rate of modified Macnab criteria at the last follow-up was 92.30% in robot group, comparing to 84.0% in controlled group. The fluoroscopic times during surgery of robot group 8.8±5.5 was significantly lowered the in controlled group 21.3±8.3 ( P<0.01). One case in robot group and two cases in controlled group had recurrence during follow-up period (recurrence rate 7.7% vs. 8.3%). However, there was no significant complications such as nerve root injury, dura injury or increased intracranial pressure in both groups. Conclusion:This study confirmed the feasibility of this new technique. Preliminary results indicated that TIANJI robot could help to build an easy, accurate and safe procedure of tPELD surgery.
10.Clinical effects of atorvastatin in patients with acute ischemic stroke
Hong-Xia ZHOU ; Xing-Yuan WANG ; Li-Juan FAN ; Shan-Jin YANG ; Hong-Bing CAO ; Zhan-Ao WU
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2016;32(1):72-74
Objective To explore the clinical effects of two doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute ischemic stroke .Methods A total of 128 patients with acute ischemic stroke were randomly divided into two groups ,64 cases in each group .The patients in atorvastatin 20 mg group were given atorvastatin 20 mg daily , and the patients of the atorvastatin 10 mg group were given atorvastatin 10 mg daily.The treatment lasted for six months.Blood lipid , nerve function defect grading , atherosclerotic plaque area and adverse drug reactions were observed before and after six months.Results The total effective rate in the atorvastatin 20 mg group (98.4%) was significantly higher than that in the atorvastatin 10 mg group (84.4%) (P<0.05).Blood lipid, nerve function defect grading and atherosclerotic plaque area were obviously improved in two groups (P<0.05), and the atorvastatin 20 mg group had a better improvement against the atorvastatin 10 mg group ( P <0.05 ) . The incidence of adverse drug reactions in two groups were 4.7%, no statistical signifi-cance (P>0.05).Conclusion Aatorvastatin 20 mg can better improve the clinical symptoms , blood lipid level as well as atherosclerotic plaque area in patients with acute ischemic stroke , accordingly improve the quality of life in those patients .