Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of laparoscopic hernioplasty for inguinal hernia in aged males.Method Forty cases of inguinal hernia in aged males were treated with laparoscopic hernioplasty(group L),while other 46 cases were treated with traditional inguinal hernioplasty(group S).Results To compare with group S,the time be in hospital and the time leave off the bed were significantly shorter in group L(P＜0.01 or＜0.05),but the mean operation time were longer and the operation expenses Was higher in group L(P＜0.05).Followed up for 2-47 months,there were no recurrence in two groups.Conclusions Laparoscopic hernioplasty for inguinal hernia in aged males can shorten the hospitalization time,quicken postoperative recovery.The comphcation is little and the wound ache is light.Along with the further improvement of laparoseopic technique and the amelioration of laparoscopic instrument.the opera-tion time will further shorten,the expenses also will descend.It will be a ideal way for the therapy of inguinal hernia in aged males.

ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical efficacy of pricking-medicinal cupping bloodletting therapy for knee osteoarthritis.MethodSixty patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to pricking-cupping bloodletting (treatment) and conventional treatment (control) groups, 30 cases each. In the treatment group, specific points around the knee were pricked with bloodletting needles and blood was removed by cupping with decoction. In the control group, the same points were given acupuncture and the affected part was given microwave treatment. The WOMAC score was recorded in the two groups of patients before treatment and after the end of treatment course. The therapeutic effect was evaluated by comparing the pre-and post-treatment scores between the two groups.ResultThere was a statistically significant pre-/post-treatment difference in the WOMAC total score in the two groups (P<0.01). The range of decrease in the WOMAC total score was significantly larger in the treatment group than in the control group. There was a statistically significant post-treatment difference in the WOMAC total score between the two groups (P<0.01). The WOMAC item scores decreased in varying degrees in both groups after treatment (P<0.01). The total efficacy rate was statistically higher in the treatment group than in the control group; there was a statistically significantdifference (P<0.05). The clinical therapeutic effect was statistically better in the treatment group than in the control group.Conclusion Pricking-medicinal cupping bloodletting is statistically better than conventional treatment in treating knee osteoarthritis. It can effectively relieve the pain and stiffness and improve knee function and the quality of life in the patients.

Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of immunosuppression regimens,postoperative complications,dead causes and risk factors of lung transplantation (LTx).Methods The immunosuppression regimens and clinical data of 100 patients with end-stage lung diseases receiving LTx in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed between Sept.2002 to Dec.2010.There were 72 patients subject to single LTx and 28 patients to bilateral LTx,amongst them 61 patients received LTx under circulation support,including 5 cases of cardopulmonary bypass (CPB) support and 56 cases of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support.The immunosuppression regimens including Cyclosporin,mycophemolate Mofeil and corticosteroids were utilized in 53 recipients before the year of 2007,and Cyclosporin was switched to Tacrolimus in 47 patients after 2007.All the patients received Daclizumab or Basiliximab as immunosuppression induction regimens.Results The 1-,2-,3-and 5-year survival rate after LTx was 73.3％,61.6％,53.5％ and 40.7％ respectively.The mean survival time post-transplant in the patients who received Cyclosporin-based regimens and Tacrolimus-based regimens were (36.57 ± 3.44) months and (35.00 ± 2.33) months,repectively,with no significant differences (P＞0.05).The main causes of mortality included primary graft dysfunction (PGD),acute rejection (AR),bronchiolitis obliterans (BOS) and sepsis.The incidence of AR and BOS in Tacrolimus group was significantly lower than that in Cyclosporin grou (P ＜0.05),but the incidence of diabetes mellitus was significantly higher in Tacrolimus group.Analysis of Spearman rank correlation revealed that there was a direct correlation between the incidence of AR and BOS (r =0.340,P＜0.01).The use of circulation support,diagnosis of IPF,postoperative complications such as AR,BOS and infection were associated with decreased survival time postoperatively,in both univariate and multivariate proportional hazards regression models (P＜0.05).Conclusion Cyclosporin-and Tacrolimus-based regimens were both effective immunosuppression strategies postoperatively,Consummate follow-up surveillance and prompt treatment of complications were the key points in prolongation of survival time and improving quality of life after LTx.

Objective To evaluate the operative technique, perioperative management and outcomes of bilateral lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension. Methods There were 2 cases of idiopathic pulmonary hypertension subject to bilateral sequential lung transplantation with ECMO support (16, 17 years old, respectively). The pulmonary artery pressure was 10/70 and 148/72 mm Hg respectively. The heart function was NYHA Ⅳ, the operative procedure was right lung first, then left lung, and the cold ischemia time was 230 min/430 min and 185 min/300 min respectively. The ECMO support time was 550 min and 450 min respectively. The blood loss during the operation was 3000 and 1200 ml, respectively. Resuits The ECMO was withdrawn 16 and 13 h postoperation respectively. There was unstable hemadynamics and acute left heart failure on the 3rd and 4th day after the operation. The patients were treated with ventilate support and tracheotomy on 3rd and 6th day respectively. Additionally, the patients were given cardiotonic, dieresis and the ventilation was withdrawn on 33rd and 12th day after the operation respectively. They were discharged from the hospital on 93rd and 32nd day after the operation. The heart function both reached NYHA I, two cases were followed up for 25 and 10 months respectively.Both of them had an excellent quality life. Conclusion Bilateral lung transplantation is effective for end-stage idiopathic pulmonary artery hypertension even with slight right ventricular dysfunction with satisfactory short-term outcome. A limited operative time, an ECMO support for heart and lung during the peri-operative period and a perfect management for the left ventricular dysfunction after surgery are key roles for the success. Closed follow-up and surveillance are needed for long-term outcomes.

Objective To study the imaging features of sacroiliac joints(SIJ) in patients who were misdiagnosed as spondyloarthritis(SpA).Methods A total of 34 patients with chief complaint of back pain and misdiagnosed as SpA from January 2007 to April 2013 in Department of Rheumatology Chinese PLA General Hospital were enrolled.The imaging,clinical manifestations,laboratory examinations data were analyzed.Result The main reason for misdiagnosis as SpA was because of sacroiliitis presenting on imaging.The final diagnoses included 24 patients as SIJ infection,4 patients as neoplastic diseases,2 patients as metabolic bone diseases,2 patients as sacroiliac joint degeneration,1 patient as gout of sacroiliac joint,1 patient as diffuse idiopathic bone hypertrophy.For patients with infection,there were 10 patients receiving X-ray and 22 patients receiving CT of SIJ.However,5 and 7 patients had negative results respectively.These patients with infection had abnormalities in MRI including all with bone marrow edema,21 patients with erosion of bone and joint,22 patients with muscle involved.As to the patients with malignancies,SIJ CT scan appeared normal.Bone marrow edema and erosion in MRI were found in all neoplasm patients expect one as ependymoma.Adjacent muscles were involved in the patient with Ewing's sarcoma.Either X-ray or CT in other patients demonstrated obvious abnormalities,but only mild erosion of bone was found in MRI.Conclusion Bone marrow edema of SIJ in MRI represented not only in patients with SpA.Rheumatologists should analyze the clinical manifestations and laboratory examinations comprehensively in order to avoid the misdiagnoses.

Objective To analyze the diagnosis and treatment of airway stenosis in a consecutive series of bronchial anastomosis after lung transplantation in our center.Methods We performed a retrospective study on 100 cases of lung transplants in our center from September 2002 to December 2010.Seventy-two cases were subjected to single lung transplants (SLT), and twenty-eight to bilateral sequential single lung transplantation (BSSLT). There were totally 128 bronchial anastomoses.All recipients received long-term follow-up to monitor the lung function.Lung CT and fibrobronchoscopic examinations were done when necessary. Results Twenty-five cases with 37 bronchial anatomoses were died.A total of 12 airway stenosis occurred in 10 cases (12/128,9.4 ％).Four cases underwent telescopic anastomosis and 6 cases underwent end-to-end anastamosis.Mean diagnosis time was 60.1 35.6 days post-operation (ranging from 15-120 days,median 59 days).There were 8 cases of unilateral airway stenosis (3 on the left,and 5 on the right) and 2 cases of bilateral airway stenosis.The number of simple airway stenosis was 3,that of exophytie granulation tissue was 8,and that of bronchus intermedius stenosis was 1.Culture of bacteria by fibrobronchoscopy with protected specimen brush revealed:3 strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa,2 strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae,2 strains of Aspergillus,1 strain of Escherichia Coli. 10 cases were treated with fiberoptic bronchoscopic balloon dilation:5 cases with high-frequency electrotome,4 cases with stent placement,and 1 case with argon plasma coagulation (APC).Seven cases were cured or improved and 3 cases died.Conclusion Airway stenosis after lung transplantation remains a major problem.The fiberoptic bronchoscopic procedure is the gold standard to diagnose. The preferred treatment is fiberoptic bronchoscopic balloon under expansion,and other approaches include high-frequency electrotome,APC and stem placement,etc.

Objective To study the clinical and imaging characteristics of patients with infectious sacroiliac arthritis.Method Twenty-one patients diagnosed with infectious sacroiliac arthritis were analyzed retrospectively between 2000 and 2014.The chief complaint was pain in hip and lumbosacral area.Their clinical features,laboratory tests and pathological examination results as well as CT/MRI/PET-CT images were evaluated.Results There were nine males and thirteen females eighteen (85.7％) patients had unilateral sacroiliac joint involvement.Among these patients,three were diagnosed with brucellosis sacroiliac arthritis(BSI),eight patients with tuberculosis sacroiliac arthritis (TSI),and ten patients with non-brucellosis and non-tuberculosis infectious sacroiliac arthritis (ISI).For those patients with non-brucellosis and non-tuberculosis infectious sacroiliac arthritis,white blood cell count,erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP)were dramatically increased.Twelve patients were diagnosed pathologically including 6 ISI,2 BSI and 4 TSI.Twelve patients and seventeen patients were scanned by CT and MRI respectively.Two patients undertook PET-CT examination.Antibiotic therapy showed significant therapeutic effects in all patients.Conclusion Infectious sacroiliac arthritis patients with hip or lumbosacral pain as the chief complaint can be easily misdiagnosed as spondyloarthritis.Comprehensive analysis of clinical features,imaging and laboratory findings is essential for accurate diagnosis.

Objective To estimate the effects of risk factors on early survuval (90 days) after lung transplantation for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).Method We reviewed 49 cases of lung tansplant male patients which suffered from IPF.Two groups were set up according to the early survival.The early outcomes (90 days) were compared between two groups by multiple logistic regression analysis.Result The early survival rate was 81.6％.Multivariate analysis confirmed that mean pulmonary artery pressure and bilateral lung transplantation (BLTx) were risk factors after adjustment for potential confounders.Recipients' age,lung volume reduction on donors,and use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) were not risk factors for early mortality.Conclusion The increased pulmonary artery pressure and BLTx are risk factors for death after lung transplantation in IPF.Preoperative evaluation of mean pulmonary artery pressure and choosing suitable operative method could improve the surgical outcomes of lung transplantation.

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of bilateral lung transplantation with simultaneous lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment on end-stage lung disease and analysis its prognosis.Methods Clinical data of 79 patients with end-stage 1ung diseases receiving BLTx in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed between Sept.2002 to Dec.2012.Bilateral lung transplantations were performed on 48 male and 31 female patients, with a mean age of(57.0 ± 6.3) years (ranging from 15 to 75 years).Amongst them 56 patients received LTx under circulation support,including 1 cases of cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB) support and 55 cases of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO) support.34 patients accepted lung volume reduction surgery, other 45 patients receive standard BLTx.The Patients were divided into lung volume reduction group(group Ⅰ)and control group(group Ⅱ).Differences in various clinical parameters such as Pulmonary function, postoperative complications, and prognosis between the two groups were compared.Results The 1、2、3 and 5-year survival rate after LTx was 80.5％ 、71.4％ 、58.2％ and 43.5％.The mean survival time post-transplant in size reduction group and control group were(38.54 ±4.72) months and(42.19 ±6.64) months repectively.The main causes of mortality included primary graft dysfunction(PGD) ,acute rejection(AR) , multiple organ failure(MOF) , bronchiolitis obliterans(BOS) and sepsis.No tendency of increase in mechanical ventilation, chest tube drainage time, volume of chest drainage were observed.Compared clinical parameters between the two groups, none had significant differences(P ＞0.05).Lung function test was performed on 63 cases after transplantation.There was no significant difference in FEV1 improvement after lung transplantation between the two groups[(74.23 ±4.86)％, (72.0 ±3.64)％, P ＞0.05].Conclusion This study demonstrates that BLTx with simultaneous lung volume reduction surgery is safe and effective, which have the same outcome and prognosis compare with standardbilateral lung transplantation.

Objective To observe the changes of cardiac rhythms in a swine model of adult asphyxia! cardiac arrest. Method Sixteen Pigs were aphyxiated by endotracheal tube clamping until 8 min after loss of aortic pulsations. Resuscitation was then provided and swinds were assigned to received 0.045 mg/kg epinephrine intravenously after 3 min of basic life support. The animals with restoration of spontaneous circulation within 20 min from CPR were defined as successfully resuscitated, while the rest were identified as unresuscitation. Electrocardiogram ( EGG) were monitored from the start of asphyxia to the start of the CPR. Results When loss of pulsations occurred, 2 of 16 animals had ventricular fibrillation; 10 pigs exhibited pulseless electrical activity, and 4 pigs had asystole. During the 8 min after the loss of aortic pulsations, pulseless electrical activity converted to VF in 7 pigs. Immidiatedly prior to resuscitation, VF occurred in 9 pigs, asystole in 4 pigs, and PEA in 3 pigs. Conclusions Most of animals in this swine model of asphyxial cardiac arrest presented PEA, but most of them converted to VF especially late in the asphyxial process.