Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of modified S-P approach without disconnecting the rectus femoris in patients with Pipkin typeⅠandⅡfractures. Methods The clinical data of 58 patients with Pipkin type Ⅰ and Ⅱfractures were retrospectively analyzed. Among the patients, 29 patients were treated with conventional S-P approach (conventional group), and 29 patients were treated with modified S-P approach (modified group). The incision length, operation time, bleeding, visual analogue score (VAS), postoperative complications and hip joint function at the final follow-up were compared between 2 groups. Results The patients of 2 groups had not incision infection, and showed primary. X-ray of 3 months after surgery showed fracture healing. There was no statistical difference in the time of follow-up between conventional group and modified group:(16.1 ± 5.2) months vs. (15.8 ± 5.6) months, P>0.05. The incision length, bleeding, VAS 3 d and 4 weeks after surgery in modified group were significantly lower than that in conventional group:(8.1 ± 0.8) cm vs. (12.3 ± 1.2) cm, (144.3 ± 16.5) ml vs. (172.4 ± 21.6) ml, (4.5 ± 1.1) scores vs. (5.9 ± 1.5) scores and (1.6 ± 0.7) scores vs. (2.4 ± 0.8) scores, and there were statistical differences (P<0.05). There were no statistical differences in operation time, VAS 3 months after surgery, incidence of postoperative complications and excellent and good rate of hip joint function at the final follow-up between 2 groups (P>0.05). Conclusions The modified S-P approach without disconnecting the rectus femoris is a better method in patients with Pipkin type ⅠandⅡ fractures, and it has the advantages of revealing more clearly, minimal invasion, lower bleeding and slight postoperative pain.

Animals ; Apoptosis ; Cardiomegaly ; metabolism ; pathology ; Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 ; metabolism ; Mice ; Mice, Transgenic ; Myocytes, Cardiac ; cytology

Ultrasmall superparamagnetic iron oxide (USPIO), as the contrast agent of MRI, possesses two major properties: long half time in the plasma and specific binding with macrophages. Compared with gadolinium, widely-used in clinic presently, USPIO has its unique advantages in diagnosis of central nervous system diseases, though which still need further clinical verification. This article reviews the application of USPIO in MRI diagnosis of some central nervous system diseases.

Aim To study the dopaminergic neuroprotection of quercetin-3-O-sophoroside and total flavonoids derived from Poacynum hendersonni in MPTP-induced mice model of Parkinson's disease.Methods To inject MPTP intraperitoneal to C57/bl6 mouse at 30 mg·kg~(-1)·d~(-1) 5 days for PD model preparation, qercetin-3-O-sophoroside(25 mg·kg~(-1))and total flavonoids(250 mg·kg~(-1))were treated through intragastric administration 7 days before.Watching the mice behavior change through autonomic activities and pole test after final treatment, dopamine content in striatum was determined with fluorescence photometer.The neurons pathological change in substantia nigra(SN)was observed by pafaffin slice and immunohistochemistry staining to analyze the dopaminergic neuroprotective effects of Poacynum hendersonni.Results Treatment of quercetin-3-O-sophoroside for 7 days in advance, can improve PD mice motivation and dopamine concentration in striatum, tyrosine hydroxylase immune-reactive neurons in SN increased as well.Conclusion Quercetin-3-O-sophoroside can attenuate the impairment of MPTP in mice model of PD.

According to years of treatment experience on herpes zoster,combined with its current onset characteristics as well as modem medicine,the authors probed into the relation between liver depression and herpes zoster on the following two aspects:one was liver depression and healthy qi (immunity) ; the other was liver depression and the incidence of herpes zoster.We considered that long-term liver depression impairs healthy qi.Then herpes zoster appears because detriment of healthy qi leading to decreased immunity,reactivation and reproduction of virus.Liver depression is a significant factor for the onset of herpes zoster.

OBJECTIVETo study the effects of sacral nerve root electrostimulation (SNS) on the colon function and its mechanisms in rats with spinal cord injury (SCI).

METHODSOne hundred and four Wistar rats were divided into three groups: A, B and C. A group ( n = 24) was divided into three subgroups (n = 8) for studying the bioelectricity: Normal group (NG), SCI group (SCI) and SCI group with SNS(SNS); B group( n = 24) was divided into three subgroups( n = 8) for studying the colon motility: NG, SCI and SNS. C group( n = 56) were divided into three groups for studying the change of morphology and neurotransmitters(SP and VIP): NG (n = 8), SCI (n = 24), and SNS (n = 24) . In SCI and SNS, included of three subgroups: 24, 48, 72 h after spinal cord injury (n = 8).

RESULTSIn SCI group, the activity of bioelectricity in proximal and distal colon was reduced; the colon motility was lessened, and colon mucosa appeared different degree of damage; cell-cell connections between intestinal epithelial cells were destroyed. The expressions of substance P(SP) and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in colon were decreased obviously. SNS was found to activate the bioelectricity, promote the colon motility, improve the intestinal mucosal, and increase the expressions of SP and VIP. Conclusion: SNS can activate the peristalsis, rehabilitate the motility of denervated colon, protection of the intestinal mechanical barrier between intestinal epithelial cells and tight junction, rebuild the colon function through activating the bioelectricity and increase the expressions of SP and VIP.

Animals ; Colon ; physiopathology ; Electric Stimulation Therapy ; Epithelial Cells ; drug effects ; Intestinal Mucosa ; drug effects ; Lumbosacral Region ; innervation ; Neurotransmitter Agents ; metabolism ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; therapy ; Substance P ; metabolism ; Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo observe the ultrastructural change of the route of gut bacterial translocation in a rat with spinal cord injury (SCI).

METHODSForty Wistar rats were divided into the following groups: control group and 3 SCI groups (10 in each group). The rats in the SCI groups were established SCI model at 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h after SCI. Small intestine mucous membrane tissue was identified and assayed by transmission electron microscope, scanning electron microscope and immunofluorescence microscopy.

RESULTSSmall intestine mucous membrane tissue in control group was not damaged significantly, but those in SCI groups were damaged significantly. Proliferation bacteria in gut lumen attached on microvilli. The extracellular bacteria torn the intestinal barrier and perforated into the small intestinal mucosal epithelial cell. The bacteria and a lot of particles of the seriously damaged region penetrated into the lymphatic system and the blood system directly. Some bacteria were internalized into the goblet cell through the apical granule. Some bacteria and particles perforated into the submucosa of the M cell running the long axis of M cells through the tight junctions. In the microcirculation of mucosa, the bacteria that had already broken through the microvilli into blood circulation swim accompanying with erythrocytes.

CONCLUSIONThe routes of bacterial translocation interact and format a vicious circle. At early step, the transcellular pathway of bacterial translocation is major. Following with the destroyed small intestine mucous, the routes of bacterial translocation through the lymphatic system and the blood system become direct pathways. The goblet cell-dendritic cell and M cell pathway also play an important role in the bacterial translocation.

Animals ; Bacteria ; Bacterial Translocation ; Epithelial Cells ; microbiology ; Goblet Cells ; microbiology ; Intestinal Mucosa ; microbiology ; pathology ; ultrastructure ; Intestine, Small ; microbiology ; pathology ; ultrastructure ; Microvilli ; microbiology ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Spinal Cord Injuries ; microbiology

Objective To explore the efficacy of gastrofiberscope-assisted balloon catheter dilatation of esophageal stricture. Methods A total of 30 children with esophageal stricture underwent gastrofiberscope-assisted balloon dilatation between October 1996 and November 2005 in this hospital.The procedure was conducted using the type JIF-SP gastrofiberscope(Olympus Company,Japan) and a balloon catheter with pressure monitor(Boston Company,USA).The stricture was 0.2~0.6 cm in diameter and 0.6~2.5 cm in length(mean,1.7 cm).Under the direct vision of gastrofiberscopy,the balloon catheter was perorally inserted to the stricture.Then the balloon was insufflated with air while monitoring the pressure.The balloon dilatation lasted for 5 min. Results A total of 113 times of balloon dilation were performed in 29 children,while a conversion to traditional surgery was required in 1 child with serious esophageal stricture due to difficulty to dilatation.In the 29 children,the dilatation was conducted for 2~3 times every month until the strictured esophagus reached 0.6~0.7 cm in diameter after 4~5 times of balloon dilatation.Follow-up surveys for 3 months ~ 5 years in the 29 children showed no dysphagia or recurrence of stricture.Conclusions Gastrofiberscope-assisted balloon catheter dilatation of esophageal stricture is a feasible and safe technique.

Objective To compare curative effects between laparoscopic and open surgery in the treatment of pediatric indirect inguinal hernia.Methods A group of 410 children with indirect inguinal hernia underwent micro-laparoscopic operation(Laparoscopic Group) from April 2001 to January 2006.This group was compared with another group of 408 children with indirect inguinal hernia,treated with open high ligation of the hernial sac(Open Group) from September 2004 to January 2006.In the Laparoscopic Group,a 5-mm trocar was inserted at the umbilicus for the exploration of bilateral internal rings.Another 5-mm trocar was inserted at the site slightly superior to the McBurney's point for introducing a needle holder.At the level of the neck of the hernial sac,the orifice of the vaginal process was circumferentially sutured and ligated.In the Open Group,high ligation of the hernial sac was conducted through a transversal incision at the external ring.Results The operations in the Laparoscopic Group were smoothly completed.The operative time for one side of hernia was significantly shorter in the Laparoscopic Group(33.4?9.6 min) than in the Open Group(38.0?7.6 min)(t=-7.596,P=0.000).In the Laparoscopic Group,no edema of the scrotum,subcutaneous hydrops,or infection occurred.The patients were followed for 1~55 months(mean,23.2 months).Short-term recurrence was observed in 3 children,who required a re-operation of laparoscopic repair.No testicular atrophy,iatrogenic retained testis,intestinal adhesion,or other long-term complications happened.In the Open Group,follow-up observations for 1~18 months(mean,10 months) revealed recurrence in 18 children,8 of whom were then cured with laparoscopic surgery and 10 of whom with open surgery.Iatrogenic retained testis happened in 9 children and a re-operation of open surgery was carried out.Conclusions Two-port laparoscopic high ligation of hernial sac for pediatric indirect inguinal hernia is minimally invasive,safe,and effective,but not suitable for children with cardiac insufficiency or newborn incarcerated hernia.

Objective To explore the safety and feasibility of laparoscopy in diagnosis and treatment of neonates and infants diseases.Methods Laparoscopic operations were performed in 297 neonates and infants aging from 2 hours to 6 months,from January 2001 to May 2007.The diseases of 297 cases included 80 cases of congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis,67 cases of obstructive jaundice,35 cases of indirect inguinal hernia,31 cases of biliary atresia,21 cases of middle or high anal atresia,21 cases of biliary hyperviscosity,7 cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia,7 cases of jejunal atresia,6 cases of choledochal cyst,5 cases of Hirschsprung's disease,5 cases of duodenal web,3 cases of uronephrosis,2 cases of esophageal hernia,2 cases of esophageal atresia,2 cases of intestinal malrotation,1 case of intestinal obstruction,1 case of intussuception,,and 1 case of congenital muscular troticollis.Results The laparoscopic operations were completed in 294 cases,of which 67 received diagnostic cholangiography,80 received pyloromyctomy,35 received hernia sac high ligation,21 received biliary irrigation,5 received operations for membranous stenosis of duodenum,2 received Ladd operations for malrotation of intestine,1 received reduction of intussusception,1 received enterolysis,and 1 received incision of lower end of sternocleidomastoid muscle;and some complicated procedures including 31 cases of hepatic portal duct-jejunostomy,21 anoplasty,7 repair of diaphragmatic hernia,7 enterectomy and entero-anastomosis of intestinal atresia,6 hepatic duct-jejunostomy,5 radical surgery for Hirschsprung's disease(megadolicho-colon),3 pyeloplasty,2 operations for esophageal atresia,and 2 fundoplication for hiatus hernia.No massive hemorrhage,intra-or post-operative blood infusion,accidental damage or peri-operative death was reported.Three cases of biliary atresia were converted to open surgery due to oozing of blood in hepatic portal.All case were followed for 2 months-6 years,and no long-term or short-term complication was found.Conclusions Laparoscopic technique is safe and reliable in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in neonates and infants,which is characterized by minimal invasion,quick recovery and satisfactory cosmetic effects.