30%. For inferior genicular artery lesions,only balloon angioplasty were carried out. All patients were followed up for 6 months and 12 months to assess of restenosis and clinical efficacy. Results All the patients' therapy was successful,their clinical symptoms were improved or disappeared. The 6-month follow-up showed that restenosis rates were 5.5%,16.7% and 25% respectively in the iliac artery,femoral popliteal artery,and inferior genicular artery. The rates in 12-month follow-up were 11.1%,33.3%,and 75% correspondingly. Conclusion Angioplasty and stent implantation are safe and effective in treatment of lower limb atherosclerosis obliterans. Standardized postoperative anti-platelet,anticoagulant,and anti-lipid therapy is essential to maintain blood vessel recanalization.

Anti-Bacterial Agents ; adverse effects ; Humans ; Integrative Medicine ; Kidney Diseases ; chemically induced ; therapy

Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Niemann-Pick Diseases ; genetics ; Pedigree

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Blood Vessels ; injuries ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Free Tissue Flaps ; blood supply ; Head ; surgery ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neck ; surgery ; Tissue Transplantation ; adverse effects ; methods ; Young Adult

Objective: To analyze the value and reliability of combined free fibula flap and radial forearm flap in the reconstruction of extensive composite oro-mandibular defects. Methods: Extensive composite oro-mandibular defects were reconstructed in 23 consecutive cases (averagely aged 52.9 years old) with combined free fibula flap and radial forearm flap from March 2000 to January 2002. Data concerning the operation, defect description and site, recipient vessel and complications were reviewed. Results: The overall flap survival rate was 100% (all of 46 flaps) without partial or total flap necrosis. The overall complication rate was 30.4%. The vessel thrombosis rate was 2.2%, and the flap salvage rate was 100%. Conclusion: In selected cases, combined free fibula flap and radial forearm flap method may provide satisfactory reconstruction for extensive oro-mandibular defect, and greatly improve the quality of life of patients.

Objective To establish a HPLC method for determining the content of Paeonol in Paeonia lactiflora Pall.. Methods Ultrasound and reflux methods were used to extract Paeonol in Paeonia lactiflora Pall., and then the content of Paeonol was determined by HPLC. It was performed on Agilent column ZORBAX SB-C18 (Stable Bond Analytical 4.6 mm?250 mm, 5 ?m), mobile phase was methanol-water (45∶55), flow rate was 1 mL/min, column temperature was 25 ℃, and detection wavelength was 274 nm. Results The regression equation was Y=1.01?105X-9.84?102, r=0.999 9 (n=5). The standard curve was linear within the range of 0.104～0.52 ?g for Paeonol. Conclusion The method is simple and accurate with good reproducibility. It is suitable for determining the content of Paeonol in Paeonia lactiflora Pall. and control the quality control of Paeonia lactiflora Pall. in process.

Objective:To determine if growth hormone (GH) and glutamine (Gln) reduce the time and dose of parenteral nutrition (PN) in patients with short bowel syndrome. Methods: Sixteen PN-dependent patients with short bowel syndrome were randomly assigned to Group A (control, oral Gln [0.6 g/kg/d] + GH placebo + diet, n= 5), B (Gln placebo + GH [8 IU/d] + diet, n= 5), and C (Gln + GH + diet, n= 6). PN volume and content were determined by standard criteria based on clinical measurements. After 4 weeks, GH and GH placebo were discontinued, but the diet with Gln or Gln placebo was continued for 12 weeks. Results: Group B showed greater reductions in PN volume, PN calorie and PN frequency than Group A (P

Objective To investigate the clinical application of free submental flap for defects reconstruction after oral cancer ablation.Methods Eleven cases of free submental flaps for defects reconstruction after oral cancer ablation from April,2013 to May,2014 were reviewed.The primary disease,defect type,flap side,flap size and flap survival rate were recorded.The follow-up data of tumor recurrence,lymph node metastasis,as well as postoperative facial appearance and function of marginal mandibular branch of facial nerve were collected.Results Primary disease of all 11 cases was oral squamous cell carcinoma.No flap failure was reported and the overall flap survived.The follow-up period was 6-18 months with the average of 9 months.There was no tumor recurrence and metastasis of lymph node.Postoperative facial appearance was satisfactory and there was no nerve injury of marginal mandibular branch which showed normal and symmetrical expression motion.Conclusion Free submental flap owns many ad vantages including constant anatomy,long vascular pedicle,wide range of indications and low donor-site morbidity.Contralater submental flap may avoid potential lymph node metastasis.Free submentai flaps is an ideal choice for reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects after cancer ablation.

OBJECTIVEThe paper reviewed the effectiveness and reliability of skin paddles of free fibula flaps in the reconstruction of maxillofacial defects.

METHODSFifty-five consecutive free fibula osteocutaneous flap transfers performed from June 21, 1999 to October 31, 2000 were reviewed. The skin paddles of each flap were analyzed in terms of surgical design, blood supply, size, reconstruction location, and survival.

RESULTSFifty-seven skin paddles were used for the 55 free fibula flaps (double skin paddles for 2 flaps), 37 were nurtured by one perforator, 18 by two and two by 3 perforators. Twenty-eight skin paddles were used for intraoral reconstruction, 7 for extraoral reconstruction, 1 for both intraoral and extraoral reconstruction, 2 for soft tissue augmentation, and the remaining 19 were simply used as window for monitoring the blood flow of fibula flap. One free fibula flap with one skin paddle was lost because of venous thrombosis, and the other 54 flaps survived completely, with 100% survival of 56 skin paddles.

CONCLUSIONThe skin paddle of free fibula flap is safe and reliable. It can be used for all kinds of soft tissue reconstruction, as well as window for monitoring the blood flow of fibula flap after operation.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Child ; Female ; Fibula ; Humans ; Male ; Mandible ; surgery ; Mandibular Neoplasms ; pathology ; surgery ; Microsurgery ; Middle Aged ; Mouth Neoplasms ; pathology ; surgery ; Oral Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Postoperative Complications ; surgery ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures ; methods ; Reoperation ; Skin Transplantation ; Surgical Flaps ; blood supply ; Tissue and Organ Harvesting ; methods

Contraindications ; Humans ; Surgical Sponges