1.Preliminary study of renal function evaluated by the volume of hydronephrosis with 64 slice CT scan
Rixin LIU ; Fengwei ZENG ; Changhui XIE ; Xiujiang LI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2017;33(4):563-566
Objective To explore the value of hydronephrosis volume measured by 64 slice CT scan, evaluating renal function in patients with obstructive hydronephrosis.Methods The patients performed with both single photon emission computed tomography(SPECT) renal dynamic imaging and 64 slice CT scan in three days were chosen, 176 cases included finally.The images of renal dynamic imaging were divided into normal renal function group, mild renal impairment group, moderate renal impairment group and severe renal impairment group according to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) measured by SPECT.At the same time, CT three-dimensional reconstruction technique has been used to measure the volume of hydronephrosis, compare the differences of hydronephrosis volume among these groups, and future analyze the correlation of hydronephrosis volume with renal GFR value.Results The hydronephrosis volume of the four groups were respectively (31.47±3.81) cm3,(83.43±7.81) cm3,(208.53±15.47) cm3 and (577.31±61.32) cm3.There was statistical significance among these groups (P<0.01),except between normal renal function group and mild renal impairment group.The volume of hydronephrosis showed positive correlations with renal GFR (r=-0.614).Conclusion The volume of hydronephrosis measured by 64 slice CT has positive correlation with GFR measured by SPECT, which could reflect renal function to some extent.
2.Analysis of therapeutic effects on endovascular recanalization of symptomatic non-acute middle cerebral artery occlusion
Zhengheng HAO ; Fengwei WANG ; Hai ZENG ; Qingfeng ZHU
Clinical Medicine of China 2022;38(4):331-337
Objective:To investigate the preoperative evaluation, safety and clinical efficacy of intravascular recanalization for patients with symptomatic non-acute middle cerebral artery occlusion .Methods:Twenty-six patients with symptomatic non-acute middle cerebral artery occlusion admitted between January 2018 to June 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The clinical symptoms, cerebral perfusion, occlusive site, occlusive length, collateral circulation and distal capillary were evaluated. There were 17 cases accorded with intravascular recanalization. The cerebral blood flow , cerebral blood volume, MTT, peak time and scores of 17 patients before and after revascularization were compared by paired t test.Results:Endovascular recanalization was performed in 17 patients and extracranial-intracranial artery bypass grafting was performed in 9 patients. Among the 17 cases, there were 7 cases of hemiplegia of contralateral limbs, 6 cases of recurrent cerebral infarction, 4 cases of paroxysmal contralateral limb numbness or weakness, 3 cases of cognitive dysfunction and 3 cases of headache. The cerebral perfusion of the occluded side of the middle cerebral artery in 17 cases was significantly lower than that of the healthy side. One patient failed to pass through the occlusion with micro guide wire, and gave up the operation after repeated attempts. The occluded vessels were successfully recanalized in 16 cases (thrombolytic grade of cerebral infarction=2b-3), and recanalized in 16 cases, including 9 cases of simple balloon dilatation and 7 cases of stent implantation. Three months after the operation, the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score of 17 patients decreased from (9.57±2.32) to (3.75±1.42). The cerebral blood flow, cerebral blood volume, mean transit time and peak time were also significantly improved compared with those before the operation( t value was 9.08,5.54,4.26,8.56,6.00,respectively,all P<0.001). The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of cognitive function was (22.70±1.70) before the operation, and there months after operation (26.30±2.30) points ( t=6.66, P<0.001) were statistically significant. After operation, CT cerebral angiography or whole cerebral angiography showed that 1 case was occluded, 15 cases had good recanalization, no intracranial hemorrhage occurred during the perioperative period, and no new stroke occurred during the 6-month follow-up period. Conclusion:For patients with symptomatic non acute middle cerebral artery occlusion, the patients who may benefit from multi-dimensional evaluation are selected for intravascular recanalization treatment. There are few complications and high recanalization rate. The short-term follow-up clinical effect is good, but the long-term effect needs to be further observed.