Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of radiofrequency endovenous obliteration (RFO) on superficial varicosities in lower extremity in the elderly. Methods The clinical data of 35 elderly patients (43 limbs) with primary great saphenous varicose vein, who were treated with RFO (20 limbs) or RFO in combination with high ligation procedures (23 limbs), were analyzed retrospectively. The therapeutic effects were evaluated at 1-3 years after RFO by the improvement of clinical symptom and signs, as well as results of color Doppler ultrasonography. Results Compared with single RFO group, the obstruction rate of great saphenous vein was higher [21(91.3%) vs. 14(70.0%), χ2 =5.467, P < 0. 05], and the recanalization rate was lower [2(8.7%) vs. 8(30.0%),χ2=4.251, P<0.05] in RFO combined with high ligation group. The recurrence rate of local varicose veins was lower[0 vs. 4(20. 0%),χ2 =7. 030, P<0. 013 in RFO plos high ligation group than in single RFO group. Conclusions RFO is an effective treatment with less trauma, more safety and less scars. Combined with high ligation procedure, the effectiveness may be better.

BACKGROUND:At present, scholars general y believe that the physical and chemical properties of titanium mesh are fine as easy plastic, easy cutting, good corrosion resistance and wear resistance, non-magnetic, less effect on CT or MRI results, good histocompatibility and resistance to stress. The titanium mesh is regarded as an ideal material for cranioplasty. ＜br> OBJECTIVE:To explore the clinical feasibility of primary reconstruction of comminuted and open skul fracture with titanium mesh. ＜br> METHODS:Sixty-two cases of comminuted and open skul fracture were analyzed retrospectively, including 49 males and 13 females, aged 7-69 years. Among these 62 patients, 30 patients underwent debridement and then after 6-12 months, they received titanium mesh reconstruction, serving as control group. Another 32 cases underwent debridement and titanium mesh reconstruction in the same time as observation group. Al the cases were fol owed-up for 1-2 years to observe wound healing, complications and hospitalization cost. ＜br> RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:During the fol ow-up, no wound infection and intracranial infection occurred in the two groups. The incidence of intracranial hematoma, epilepsy, and other complications was higher in the control group than the observation group (P＜0.05), and the hospitalization cost was also higher in the control group than the observation group (P＜0.05). These findings indicate that primary reconstruction with titanium mesh is feasible in the treatment of comminuted and open skul fracture and can significantly reduce the incidence of complications and hospitalization costs.

BACKGROUND: There is a certain correlation between vitamin nutritional status and cancer patients. Studies have shown that vitamin deficiency increases the risk of cancer. The purpose of this study is to understand the vitamin D nutritional status of cancer patients and to provide scientific basis for further nutritional intervention. METHODS: Cancer patients who visited Shandong Cancer Hospital from July 2017 to June 2019 were included in this retrospective study. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations were measured. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were carried out using SPSS 20.0. RESULTS: A total of 2,487 cancer patients were evaluable for this analysis. Mean 25(OH)D concentration was (12.70±6.82) ng/mL; the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency [25(OH)D concentration less than 20.00 ng/mL] was of 92.20%. In univariate analysis, age, body mass index (BMI), season and types of cancer were associated with 25(OH)D concentrations. In the multivariate analysis, BMI (β=0.71), age (β=-0.56), season (β=-0.99 for winter; β=-0.76 for autumn vs summer) and types of cancer (β=-1.17 for lung cancer; β=-1.45 for esophageal-gastric cancer; β=-1.05 for colorectal cancer vs other types of cancer) were independently and significantly associated with 25(OH)D levels (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent among cancer patients. Age, BMI, season and types of cancer may be associated with 25(OH)D levels, which indicate that monitoring of vitamin D level for cancer survivor should be taken into account.