Objective To evaluate the efficacy of surgical repair for non-circumferential defect of bile duct in Mirizzi syndrome.Methods The clinical data of 42 patients with Mirizzi syndrome with non-circumferential defect of bile duct who were repaired using own tissues such as gallbladder pedicle flap,umbilical venous flap and omental flap were analyzed.The defect in the bile duct were repaired using gallbladder pedicle flap in 30 patients,umbilical venous flap in 8 patients and omental flap in 4 patients.Results All patients were operated successfully.There was no operative mortality.There were 2 patients who developed postoperative complications.There was one postoperative bile leakage in a patient who was repaired using an umbilical venous flap.The other complication was residual bile duct stones.The patient with postoperative bile leakage was drained through a drainage tube which was removed after 7 d.The residual bile duct stones were removed by endoscopy through a T-tube sinus after 9 months.All patients were confirmed by T-tube cholangiography after 9-12 months to have no stones,bile duct stenosis or any other abnormalities.The T-tube was then removed.All patients were followed up for 1-5 years,and had no cholangitis,abdominal pain,jaundice or fever.Conclusions Using own tissues such as gallbladder pedicle flap,umbilical venous flap and omental flap to surgical repair the defect in the bile duct of patients with Mirizzi syndrome is effective.This surgical treatment is a good choice.

Double main teaching model can be applied in the teaching of pharmacology. To be spe-cific,for complex and difficult theory,we applied 'transmission-acceptancee' teaching method while for simple and easy theory,we used 'discovery' teaching method. Compared with the traditional teaching mod-el, double main teaching model improved teaching results and enhanced students' enthusiasm for learn-ing,their autonomous learning ability and cooperative ability. On the other hand,there still existed some prob-lems. We should keep on making great efforts to achieve better teaching results.

Objective To study the clinical manifestations of cardiac myxoma and the morbidity, mortality and recurrence rate following surgery in our institution. Methods From December 1989 to November 2004, 71 patients underwent complete excision of primary or recurrent intracardiac myxoma. Pre-operative diagnosis was established by echo-cardiography. All patients underwent operation soon after the diagnosis of myxoma was made. Combined cardiac disorder was also treated synchronously. The excised myxoma was histopathologically studied routinely. Results Myxoma most commonly occurred in the fourth decade of life. Its commonest location (92.9%) was the left atrium (LA), but 3 patients had myxoma in the right atrium (RA), one in the right ventricle (RV), and one in the left ventricle (LV). Patients with LA myxoma simulated mitral stenosis clinically, whereas patients with RA and RV myxoma presented features of right heart failure. Patients with LV myxoma had the symptoms of the left ventricular outlet tract obstruction. 6 patients had history of embolism. Combined cardiac diseases included coronary heart disease (2 cases), rheumatic mitral stenosis (2 cases), and severe mitral insufficiency (3 cases), and severe tricuspid insufficiency (4 cases). One patient had myxoma recurrence for three times after his first surgery, and died in the fourth operation. All the other patients survived the operation with the condition improved during the follow-up period. No late deaths were observed. Conclusions Echocardiography is the ideal diagnostic tool. Immediate surgical treatment is indicated in all patients. Cardiac myxoma can be excised with a low rate of mortality and morbidity. Close follow-up for detecting recurrence is necessary.

Objective To investigate the morphological and functional changes in the heart of patients with giant left ventricle after valve surgery,and to explore the relationship between the morphology of left ventricle and its function.Methods 86 patients with severely dilated left ventricle underwent echocardiographic examination before and 7-14 days after operation.Left ventricle diameters were measured(LVEDD,LVESD)and matched to the body surface area(LVEDDI,LVESDI).Left ventricular ejection fraction(EF)and fractional shortening(FS)were calculated.Results Left ventricular dimensions significantly decreased 7-14 days after operation.LVEDD was 76.48?5.21mm before operation and 62.58?12.62mm after operation(P

Objective To summarize the experience in diagnosis and surgical treatment of double-chambered right ventricle (DCRV). Methods From 1990 to 2001, 95 patients with DCRV received surgical correction, including 56 males and 39 females, with an age ranging from 1 to 48. 82 cases had other cardiac abnormalities, 56 of whom had ventricular septal defect (VSD). Right atrium incision was made in 8 patients, right ventricular infundibular incision in 30, and both right atriotomy and ventriculotomy in 57. Results Muscular ring was found in 61 patients, and muscular shelf in 34. No death occurred. Preoperatively, 15 patients and 3 patients were misdiagnosed by echocardiography as VSD and pulmonary stenosis, respectively. The diagnosis was corrected during operation. Conclusions DCRV was often found to be complicated with other cardiac disorders. Echocardiography was the main diagnotic method, but the misdiagnosis was not uncommon. So it was very important to make surgical exploration, especially on tricuspid valve and pulmonary valve during intraventricular operations. Right ventricular infundibular incision was convenient and dependable.

Objective To review the experience of surgical management of coronary artery disease associated with valvular heart disease. Methods From 1998 to 2004, fifty-seven patients with coronary artery lesion and valvular disease underwent coronary artery bypass grafting with concomitant valvular operation. The mean age of the patients was 60 years. Heart function (NYHA) was class II in 9 patients, class III in 37, class IV in 11. 37 patients had mitral valve lesion, 11 aortic valve lesion, and 9 with lesions of both valves. 26 cases had single-vessel disease, 20 with double-vessel disease,11 with triple-vessel disease, and 9 with main artery lesion. After cardiac arrest with the aid of cold cardioplegia under moderate cardiopulmonary bypass, distal anastomosis of the saphenous vein (SV) to the target vessels was first performed followed by valve replacement (49 patients) or valvular plasty (8 patients). The left mammary artery was grafted to the left anterior descending artery before aortic declamping. Proximal anastomosis of the SV to the aorta was finally finished on beating heart. The mean bypass time was 173.5 min and the mean duration of aortic cross-clamping was 112.6 min. Results Except one patient, no mortality and severe morbidity occurred during hospitalization. Heart function was improved to class I-II and no one died during follow-up period. Conclusion CABG combined with valve surgery can be safely performed with good results.

Objective To study the clinical characteristics and surgical treatment of left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO) caused by congenital accessory mitral valve (AMV) tissue. Methods Two cases were treated in our department. Pre-operatively, case 1 was diagnosed as congenital heart disease with severe LVOTO and anterior mitral valve cleft; case 2 was diagnosed as congenital atrial septal defect combined with AMV and mild LVOTO as well as mild mitral valve regurgitation. Both patients were operated on under CPB. In case 1, LVOTO was caused by AMV which belonged to Type I (fixed type). In case 2, the AMV was type II (mobile type). Results Both AMV tissues were resected through atrial septum, and combined cardiac disorders were repaired simultaneously. The operations were successful and the patients were discharged with good results. Echocardiography revealed that the LVOTO almost disappeared. Conclusions LVOTO caused by AMV is a rare congenital heart disorder. AMV may be removed with acceptable postoperative outcome. Prophylactic removal of AMV tissue should not be attempted in patients with no or mild LVOTO and no other associated heart defects. These patients should be followed and observed periodically by Doppler echocardiography to identify any progression in LVOTO.

Objective To improve the recognition of dermatomyositis (DM) complicated with intracranial neoplasma and to explore its pathogenesis aimed to collect the experience of diagnosis and treatment. Methods Twelve DM patients complicated with intracranial neoplasma were analysed and the literature of recent 23 years were reviewed. Results DM complicated with intracranial neoplasma was associated with the p53 genic mutation and it was rare because of blood-brain barrier and scanty of lymphocytes in brain tissue. Correct diagnosis depended on clinical manifestations and the computerized tomography or the magnetic resonance imaging of brain. Glucocorticoid was the first choice treatment.However, removal the neoplasma was necessary. Conclusion DM complicated with intracranial neoplasma is rare. Clinicians should make the diagnosis promptly and chosen the appropriate treatment.

AIM: Eye surface burn is easy to cause blindness. Amniotic membrane transplantation has become a hot spot of research for its special effects in recent years. This study observed the therapeutic outcome of fresh amniotic membrane transplantation for acute chemical or thermal burns at eye surface. METHODS: ①Eight eyes with acid burn in eight cases, ten eyes with alkali burn in ten cases, and seven eyes with thermal burn in six cases were selected from Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital between January 2002 and June 2007 including 23 males and 1 female aged 16-50 years. There were 18 eyes with preoperative vision

Physiology runs through and reflects the perspectives materialist dialectics.The law of the unity of opposites,qualitative and quantitative changes,double negation have been reflected in the physiology and necessity and contingency,essence and phenomenon have been in contact with physiology.To combine physiology teaching with materialist dialectics used in practical teaching,enables students to learn,understand and master the physiological knowledge and cultivate their dialectical thinking ability.