Limb allotransplantation is an important procedure for reconstruction of limb defects.This review describes the history and development of this method,and expects to bring extremity transplantation closer to being a realistic possibility.

Benzene ; poisoning ; Humans ; Leukemia ; chemically induced

Objective To discuss the surgical approaches t o treat the 3-and 4-part-fractures of the proximal humerus in young adults.Methods Open reduction,internal fixation with T-shaped steel plate or together with tension band wire,repair of rupture d rotator cuff and joint capsule were conducted.Early rehabilitation wa s performed after the operation.Results8cases were followed up for 1to 4years,with an average of 3years.The functional recovery of the injured shoulder joint had an excellent result of 87.5%.Conclusions Internal fixation with T-shaped steel plate or together with tension band wire to treat the 3-and4-part-fractures of the proximal hu merus in young adults can better the function al recovery of the shoulder joint,as long as used properly,because it is s table and eliminates the need of postoperativ e external fixation so that function al exercises can be done earlier.

This paper primarily discusses the effects of ultraviolet blood irradiation(UBI) on sudden deafness and comparison is made between the group of UBI and control. The results showed that the effctive rates of UBI on hearing and tinnitus were 75.86% and 82.60% respectively. Whereas the effective rates in control group were 55.55% and 54.54%. Therefore UBI is effective in the treatment of sudden deafness, especially for tinnitus.

To compare the effects of desflurane, sevoflurane, isoflurane and enflurane on cardiovascular response to surgical procedures and recovery from anesthesia. Method: The 40 patients scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy under balanced anesthesia were randomly divided into desflurane (D), sevoflurane (S), isofluane(I)and enflurane(E)groups. After induction of anesthesia and endotracheal intubation, 6% of desflurane, 2% of sevoflurane,1. 15% of isoflurane and 1.7% of enflurane in oxygen and nitrous oxide(1:2) were inhaled in D,S,I and Egroups, respectively. The fractional end tidal alveolar concentration of inhaled anesthetics(Fa) was adjusted to 1MAC during the maintenance of anesthesia. 2?g?kg~(-1)?h~(-1) of fentanyl was infused simultaneously, and the rate of infusion was decreased by 50 percent after infusion for half an hour. Heart rate(HR), systolic pressure(SP), diastolic pressure(DP), SpO_2, and P_(ET)CO_2 were monitored continuously. Volume of minute ventilation(Ve)was observed before induction of anesthesia and 5, 15, 30, 45min after extubation. The recovery parameters of conciousness were also observed. Result: There was no significant difference among the four groups in hemodynamics. Within 30rain after extubation, Ve in I and E groups were lower than that before inductoin of anesthesia and that in D and S groups. The recovery time in D and S groups were significantly shorter thanthat in E and I groups. Conclusion: In balanced anesthesia,desflurane can effectively inhibit the cadiovascular response to surgical procedures and the recovery from anesthsia is faster than any other vaporized anesthetics.

Objective To study the diagnosis and treatment of primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) complicated by intrabile duct obstruction.Methods From Aug.1994 to Feb.2000,the clinical data of 13 HCC patients with intrabile duct obstruction caused by tumor were reviewed.Results There was no operative mortality and all patients were followed up for one year.10 patients were still alive,and one died.Conclusion Jaundice caused by intrabile duct tumor was not a contraindication for hepatectomy.Hepatectomy could gain a longer postoperative survival term.

AIM: To analyze the relation of hypoglycemic coma and xiaoke pills. METHODS: The relation of hypoglycemic coma and xiaoke pills were analyzed retrospectively from the five cases of old patients. RESULTS: All the five old patients with diabetes died of hypoglycemic coma on the seventh day to the thirteenth day, after taking xiaoke pills. CONCLUSION: It must be cautious for xiaoke pills to treat diabetes in elderly patients.

Objective To study the sequence of learning and memory loss in the rat after hemispheric irradiation. Methods After Sprague Dawly(SD) female rats were anaesthetized with chloral hydrate, their cerebral hemispheres were irradiated with a single dose of 5,15 or 30?Gy by 4?MeV electron. On D3,D7,D30 and D60, the learning and memorizing ability was measured with the Y maze test. Results On D3 and D7, the learning ability of SD rats was impaired most but partly restored in 1 to 2 months. In observation of memory loss, the intensity of cerebral function damage was in direct proportion to the increase of radiation dose.Conclusion The learning and memorizing ability of rats can be damage by hemispheric irradiation with the severity of impairment and possibility of recruitment depending on the dose.

A simple method for culture of human fetal adrenal medullary cells is described. Enzymatically dissociated human fetal adrenal cells were isolaled by centrifugation on Percoll in the buffer. Adrenal medullary cells with 75%-85% purity were obtained by this procedure. The medullary cells were then plated on plastic culture dishes coated with collagen. After 2-7 days medullary Cells began to flatten and extended processes. A further identification of the cells as medullary in origin was confirmed, by specific catecholamine fluorescence technique. Catecholamine content in the medium was also determined by HPLC.

Vascular surgeons are often consulted for patients with spontaneous painful discoloration of fingers and toes. In most cases, no diagnosis can be ascertained after extensive investigations and the condition resolves spontaneously. Awareness of Achenbach syndrome among physicians may help mitigate anxiety in patients because it is relatively benign and has a good prognosis. This report presents a case of Achenbach syndrome in an Asian woman along with a literature review.
Anxiety ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Diagnosis ; Female ; Fingers ; Humans ; Prognosis ; Surgeons ; Toes ; Vascular Diseases