1.Observation of the clinical efficacy and safety of microsurgery in hand retrograde skin avulsion
Mingjiang LU ; Chunnuan WANG ; Jingrao FU ; Weijie WANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(3):379-382
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy and safety of microsurgery in hand retrograde skin avulsion.Methods 56 patients with hand retrograde skin avulsion were selected and randomly divided into study group(28 cases)and control group(28 cases).The study group was taken treatment of microsurgery,the control group was taken treatment of free return FLAP treatment plant.The treatment effect of the two groups was compared. Results The total effective rate of the study group was 96.4%,which was significantly higher than 78.6% of the control group(χ2 =4.082,P =0.043).The average survival skin rate of the study group was (95.62 ±4.23)%, which was significantly higher than (73.20 ±6.48)% of the control group(t =15.331,P =0.000).The skin index in the study group was significantly better than the control group (χ2 =4.909,P =0.027).Conclusion Hand retrograde skin avulsion in patients using microsurgical treatment method can maximize recovery skin vitality and improve the appearance and function of the hand of patients,and improve the therapeutic effect.
2.Clinical manifestations and management of thallium poisoning in a single family with 6 cases
Chunnuan CHEN ; Jinsha HUANG ; Nian XIONG ; Zhentao ZHANG ; Yunping CHEN ; Xuebing CAO ; Tao WANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2011;44(4):252-256
Objective To further investigate clinical manifestations and management for thallium poisoning. Methods Clinical data of 6 patients who were hospitalized in Union Hospital of Tongji Medical College in May 2008 with diagnosis of acute or chronic thallium poisoning,were retrospectively analyzed.Results Six patients (4 male and 2 female) ,aged from 12 to 50,came from one family (two sisters with their husbands and sons). Five of them (3 acute and 2 chronic,for the second time in half a year,thallium poisoning) initiated with peripheral neuritis,represented with severe burning pain,numbness,paresthesia in the lower limbs,accompanied with or without gastrointestinal symptoms. A 12 year-old boy with obviously elevated urinary thallium concentration was asymptomatic. Blood and urinary thallium concentrations of the patients were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry and were all significantly elevated.Treatment was initiated using potassium supplementation,diuresis,oral laxatives,Prussian blue and intramuscular injection of dimercaptopropansulfonate sodium.Meanwhile two of them were treated with hemoperfusion. Finally,two of them recovered,another two were transferred to a specialized hospital for continuous treatment,and the rest two deteriorated rapidly with occurrence of unconsciousness and died of multiple organ failure. Conclusions The main clinical manifestations of thallium poisoning are multiple peripheral neuritis,gastrointestinal symptoms and dermatological changes. In order to avoid missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis,a high suspicion should be arose for thallium poisoning when a patient suffering from the above symptoms.Prussian blue was considered traditionally as an effective therapeutic strategy for the condition,and hemoperfusion may be a more effective treatment for acute thallium poisoning.
3.Efficacy of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Motor Function of Upper Extremity of Chronic Stroke Patients
Chang-shui WENG ; Jun WANG ; Xiao-yan PAN ; Sheng BI ; Zengzhi YU ; Jun XU ; Gang WANG ; Liping GAO ; Chunnuan HUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(10):890-892
ObjectiveTo explore the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) on motor function of upper extremity of chronic stroke patients.MethodsFifteen chronic stroke patients with hemiparesis (course of diseases more than 13.5 months) were treated by CIMT, involving restriction of movement of the intact upper extremity by placing it in a sling for 90% of waking hours for 12 days and training (by shaping) of the more affected extremity for 6 hours on the 10 workdays during that period. The therapeutic effect was evaluated with upper extremity function test (UEFT) and simple test for evaluating hand function (STEF).ResultsPatients showed a significant and very large degree of improvement after treatment on UEFT and STEF (ES, 0.8 and 0.5, respectively).ConclusionCIMT may be an efficacious method for improvement of the affected arm function of chronic stroke patients.
4.Relationship between strength of the paretic lower limb and motor, balance, walking speed,ADL for hemiparetic stroke patients
Chang-shui WENG ; Sheng BI ; Zhe TIAN ; Zengzhi YU ; Jun XU ; Chunnuan HUO ; Liping GAO ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2004;10(11):694-696
ObjectiveTo investigate the relationship between strength of the paretic lower limb and motor function, balance, walking speed, ability of daily living (ADL) in hemiparetic stroke patients.Methods85 stroke subjects, who were able to walk in the study, were evaluated in the strength of the paretic lower limb, motor function, balance, walking speed and ADL with Motricity Index, Fugl-Meyer Assessment, Berg Balance Scale, 10 m walking speed test and Functional Independence Measure (FIM). The levels of association between them were examined with Pearson's correlation coefficients and with multiple linear regression analyses by using the stepwise method. ResultsStrengths of the paretic lower limb were significantly positive related to motor function, balance, walking speed and ADL (r=0.592-0.811,P<0.001). The paretic ankle dorsiflexors, knee extensors, hip flexors were important clinical factor to consider in determining motor function(R2=0.377,P<0.001), balance(R2=0.321,P<0.001)and walking speed(R2=0.173,P<0.001), ADL(R2=0.42,P<0.001). ConclusionStrengths of the paretic lower limb of stroke patients may play an important role in their motor function, balance, walking speed and ADL.
5.The value of the timed “up and go” test at the evaluation of functional mobility in stroke patients
Chang-shui WENG ; Zhe TIAN ; TIAN LI ; Suqing BI ; Jun XU ; Zengzhi YU ; Chunnuan HUO ; Liping GAO ; Jun WANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2004;10(12):733-735
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of the timed “up and go” test (TUGT) on measuring functional mobility of stroke patients.MethodsNinety hemiparetic stroke patients participated in this study. The balance, gait speed and disability of patients were measured by Berg balance scale (BBS), maximal gait speed and functional independence measure (FIM) to find out the critical value of TUGT.ResultsA good relationship existed among TUGT and the BBS,gait speed and FIM (r=-0.926—-0.674,P<0.001).The percentage of independent walking of stroke patients whose TUGT scores <10s or>20s were 100% and 8.3%. The optimal cut off values of TUGT to predict the independent walking of patients were 15.2s, and in stroke group sensitivity and specificity of TUGT were 89.4% and 79.1%.Conclusion TUGT is a reliable instrument with adequate concurrent validity to measure the functional mobility of stroke patients.
6.Effects of Constraint-induced Movement Therapy on Different Severities of the Motor Deficit of Upper Extremity after Stroke
Chang-Shui WENG ; Jun WANG ; Xiao-yan PAN ; Gang WANG ; Sheng BI ; Jun XU ; Zengzhi YU ; Limin ZHANG ; Liping GAO ; Chunnuan HUO
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2006;12(3):237-239
ObjectiveTo determine the efficacy of constraint-induced movement therapy(CIMT) on different severity of the motor deficit of upper extremity after stroke.Methods27 stroke patients who had upper-limb hemiparesis and learned nonuse were allocated either to the moderate group(n=12) or the severe group(n=15) according to severity of initial motor deficit of upper extremity by Upper Extremity Function Test(UEFT).The two group patients were given CIMT,involving restriction of movement of the intact upper extremity by placing it in a sling for 90% of waking hours for 12 days and training(by repetitive practice,shaping) of the more affected extremity for 6 hours on the 10 weekdays during that period.Outcome were measured with UEFT.ResultsThere was no significant difference in treatment gain on the UEFT between the moderate patients and the severe patients(P>0.05).However,the Effect Size for the severe patients(ES=2.2) was larger than for the moderate patients(ES=1.8) at the quality of movement(UEFT).ConclusionCIMT is an effective rehabilitation technique for different severity of the motor deficit of upper extremity after stroke,especially in severe stroke patients.
7.Safety and efficacy of nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with locally advanced cervical cancer
Yanhong ZHUO ; Youjia WANG ; Limin CHEN ; Chunnuan ZHENG ; Huiqin CHEN ; Yimin LI ; Pin JIANG ; Junjie WANG ; Yongbin LI ; Jianli HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2022;42(12):928-934
Objective:To investigate the safety and efficacy of nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted for 34 elderly LACC patients treated with nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy in the Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from June 2020 to December 2021. The efficacy and side effects were evaluated one and two years after treatment.Results:Median follow-up time was 13.3 months (6.1-24.3 months). A total of 24 cases of complete response (CR) and eight cases of partial response (PR) were achieved after treatment, with an objective response rate (ORR) of 94.1% (32/34). The tumor diameters were (49.56 ± 19.22) mm before treatment and (19.61 ± 14.59) mm after treatment, with a tumor regression rate (TRR) of 59.22%.The 1- and 2- year progression-free survival (PFS) rates were 84.9% and 84.9%, overall survival (OS) rates 91.8% and 87.2%, respectively, disease-free survival (DFS) rates 91.8% and 87.2%, respectively, and the cancer-specific survival (CSS) rates 95.7% and 90.9%, respectively. The main adverse events included radiation enteritis, leukopenia, hypoproteinemia and anemia.Conclusions:Nimotuzumab combined with IMRT radiotherapy or concurrent chemoradiotherapy is safe and effective in the treatment of LACC.
8.Construction and application evaluation of off-label drug use evaluation system in cancer hospital
Jinglin LIU ; Weiping WANG ; Hongtao WANG ; Ning GAO ; Chao ZHANG ; Xibei ZHOU ; Chunnuan WU ; Lu LU ; Jie ZHANG ; Xiaokun SONG
China Pharmacy 2024;35(17):2082-2087
OBJECTIVE To provide reference for strengthening the standardized management of off-label drug use in cancer hospitals. METHODS The evaluation system for off-label drug use was established to standardize the application, approval, and filing process for off-label drug use in our hospital. The changes in off-label drug application quantity, proportion, disease category and drug category in our hospital were compared before (October 1st, 2021-September 30th, 2022) and after (October 1st, 2022- September 30th, 2023) the establishment of the evaluation system; drug items supported by high-level evidence screened by pharmacy department were analyzed statistically. RESULTS The number of off-label drug use applications in our hospital had gradually increased, from 306 pieces in the fourth quarter of 2021 to 3 828 pieces in the third quarter of 2023. In the year before the construction of the evaluation system, there were a total of 4 482 applications for off-label drug use, and in the year after the construction of the evaluation system, there were 11 840 applications for off-label drug use. After the construction of the evaluation system, the proportion of unregistered off-label drug use significantly decreased, compared to the same period last year (P<0.05). Among them, there were no unregistered applications for off-label drug use for digestive system tumors, head and neck tumors, and radioactive drugs; lymphoma, breast tumors,urogenital system tumors, cytotoxic drugs and new anti-tumor drugs all had a decrease of over 70% in unregistered off-label drug applications. Twenty-seven off-label drug use items related to 19 drugs supported by high-level evidence were screened by the pharmacy department of our hospital, among which 25 items were drug use beyond indication. CONCLUSIONS The establishment of off-label drug use evaluation system in cancer hospital is helpful to the rational use and refined management of clinical anti-tumor drugs.