From the year 1993 to 2003, at the Hospital 19-8, 21 cases of intestinal obstruction due to food waste were treated surgery. Clinically, intestinal food waste obstruction had been moderately in progress. For diagnosis, clinics have to combine with X-ray and ultrasound. The damage was mainly seen in the intestine, but also in the stomach, and not in the colon. The operation for opening the fraction of intestine above the obstruction site for removing the food waste, then suturing immediately. This had demonstrated the effect. If the trauma was occurred late, because of the risk of rupture of the binding in the open site, the cutting-off intestine fragment was recommended.
Diagnosis ; Therapeutics ; Intestinal Obstruction

A survey was performed at the Hospital No 108 on 1200 cases of accident emergency. Result showed a higher rate of occurrence in male than in female subjects with a ratio of 1/3.The highest incident was traffic accidents,which accounted for 65%, followed by occupational, then quotidien life accidents. Motorbike had caused 70,89% of cases of traffic accidents. In all occupational accidents, the construction works had caused 71,86%. In quotidien life criminal events had caused 39,78% of cases. Traffic accidents caused primarily traumata at lower limbs-37,30%, at skull-brain area-27,18%. In occupational works, abdomen- thoracic traumata had occurred principally -52,39%. Total mortality accounted for 0,58%.
Emergencies ; Accidents ; Surgery ; Therapeutics

From January 1994 to December 2003, at the Hospital 198, 697 patients (149 males, 548 females) with simple thyroid goiter, aged 16-75 years oldwere treated and operated. The age of highest incidence was 21-40 years old (79.92%). Thyroid cyst accounts for highest incidence 48.21%. According to WHO classification the incidence of surgery was mainly in the goiter of 2nd, 3rd grade. Anapathological analysis found the highest incidence 47.92% in simple colloid goiter. There were 4 cases of thyroid cancer (0.57%). General complications found in 2.44%.
Therapeutics ; Surgery ; Goiter ; Thyroid Gland

A case of teratoma in a male patient aged 53 years old at the liver left lobe, hospitalized 25 November 2002 at The Hospital 198 was persented. It was a special form of mature teratoma of dermoid cyst. Macroscopically, it was a cyst of large size with thick fibroid shell, containing fat fluid, caseinous matter, hair, cartilaginous bone and even 3 molar teeth. Microscopically, it was a lining of cells of keratinoid epithelial scale tissue in the wall. Under the epithelial cover there was a conjunctive tissue inserted by sebacenous tissues, sweat gland tissues, hair alveoli and vessels with thick fibrous wall.
Teratoma ; Liver ; Diagnosis ; Pathology ; History

45 patients with spleen trauma were treated in the hospital No 19-8. Among then, 17 underwent a prevervative operation for suturing the spleen according to the state of trauma in site, the surgeon's qualification and the follow- up conditions. The preservative suture must be safe, spleen function must be preserved, any spleen edge could be partialy removed in case of injury. Early result can be altained in 94,11% and early post operative complication in 5,89% of cases.
Abdominal Injuries ; Surgery ; Diagnosis

Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It is coming into use worldwide. Objective: To analyze clinical characteristics, AFP (alpha - feto protein), imaging features of liver tumors after treated with RFA or with RFA combined with TOCE. Subjects and method: Between August 2002 and October 2006, we ablated 87 HCCs in 76 patients (RFA alone, 41. TOCE - RFA, 35). Results: The mean age of patients was 52.8 \xb1 12. The male/female ratio was 5.9/1. The complication rate was 1.9% (5/254 sessions, 5/76 patients). Significant differences were observed in clinical symptoms: Weigh gain, abdominal pain relief, AFP decreased after treatment. Median survival was 30 \xb1 5.8 months in RFA group and 31 \xb1 5.4 months in TOCE - RFA group. 1 - 2 - 3 years survival rates were 74%; 56.3%; 43.8% in RFA group and 91.3%; 63.4%; 34.6% in TOCE - RFA group. Ablated lesions were of low attenuation with absence of contrast material enhancement and reduced in size. Conclusions: Our study results show that RFA is an effective and safe therapeutic technique for HCC. Good therapeutic effects on clinical symptoms, treated lesion and survival were achieved.
Carcinoma ; Hepatocellular/ therapy ; Alpha-Fetoproteins

Background: The combination of dihydroartemisinin and piperaquine is interested because of its efficiency and safety in treating malaria. Objective: To evaluate the influences of the fixed combination anti-malarial drug dihydroartemisinin plus piperaquine in constitutions and some biochemical and haematological indices of rabbits. Subject and Method: The sub-chronic toxicity of the fixed combination anti-malarial drug of 40 mg dihydroartemisinin plus 320 mg piperaquine phosphate (DHA-PQP), with the materials produced by Institute of Chemistry, in rabbits was investigated. Rabbits were treated daily by oral route with DHA-PQP at the dose regimens of 64 and 100 mg/kg per day for 28 consecutive days. Result and Conclusion: DHA-PQP did not affect on rabbits' constitutions. Generally, all rabbits had normal ingestions, activities, and defecations. Rabbits' body weights increased regularly along the study period and significantly increased between day 28 and day 0 (P < 0.05). At the dose regimen of 64 mg/kg per day for 28 consecutive days, DHA-PQP did not change significantly rabbits' biochemical indices (including GOT, GPT, bilirubin, creatinine and protein) and haematological. These changes were insignificantly different between the treated and control groups at the same study points (P > 0.05). With the dose regimen of 100 mg/kg, the combination did not affect significantly (P>0.05) on some rabbits' biochemical and haematological indices. But hemoglobin, erythrocyte count and rate of monocytes increased significantly on day 14 comparing to that the control group (P < 0.05) and became in normal limits on day 29 (P > 0.05). Protein concentration also increased significantly on days 14 and 29 comparing to that of day 0 (P < 0.05).
Dihydroartemisinin plus piperaquine combination ; constitutions ; haematological

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary hepatic tumor and one of the most common cancers worldwide. HCC is a primary malignancy of hepatocellular origin. Objectives:The aim of study is to combinate therapy of transarterial chemoembolization and percutaneousethanol injection afterward emerging metatasis caused by fine needle aspiration cytology. Subjects and method: A 50 years old male patient with hepatocellular carcinoma having a diameter of tumor more than 5 cm was treated by combination of transarterial chemoembolization and percutaneous ethanol injection from December 2000. Results & Conclusion: Results of study showed that: Transarterial chemoembolization and percutaneous ethanol injection are the two of non-surgical methods for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma which are most commonly available in applied clinical activities at present. Up to now, the patient's life expectancy after therapy is more than 6 years that means the result of treatment is very good. However, the emerging metatasis into the anterior-right-Iower chest wall that was caused by fine needle aspiration cytology should be reviewed for further evaluating clinical experience, especially in cases with quite clear imaging features of untrasonography and significantly elevated AFP level higher than 200 ng/rnl.
Carcinoma ; Hepatocellular/ pathology ; therapy

Objectives: Although the World Health Organization (WHO) initiative “My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” has been lauded as effective in preventing hospital-associated infections, little is known about healthcare workers (HCWs)’ hand hygiene behavior. In this study, we sought to assess knowledge and attitudes towards the concepts in this initiative, as well as associated factors, among Vietnamese HCWs at a general hospital. Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered to HCWs at a central Vietnamese general hospital in 2015. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with HCWs’ knowledge and attitudes towards hand hygiene. Results: Of 120 respondents, 65.8% and 67.5% demonstrated appropriate knowledge and a positive attitude, respectively, regarding all 5 hand hygiene moments. Logistic regression indicated better knowledge of hand hygiene in workers who were over 30 years old, who were direct HCWs (rather than managers), who had frequent access to clinical information, and who received their clinical information from training. Those who worked in infectious and tropical disease wards, who had frequent access to clinical information, and who received information from training were more likely to have a positive attitude towards hand hygiene than their counterparts. Conclusions Although many Vietnamese HCWs displayed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards the WHO hand hygiene guidelines, a key gap remained. Regular education and training programs are needed to increase knowledge and to improve attitudes and practices towards hand hygiene. Furthermore, a combination of multimodal strategies and locally-adapted interventions is needed for sustainable hand hygiene adherence.

Sphaeranthus africanus is commonly used as a traditional remedy for sore throats and pain treatment in Vietnam. The aerial parts have been studied for its anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative properties. However, the antioxidant and antidiabetic potential of the plant has not been explored. In this work, hydrophilic extracts of the plant's aerial parts were prepared in order to investigate its antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties. Also, the cytotoxicity of the root was evaluated and compared to that of the aerial parts. All of the extracts inhibited lipid peroxidation with IC 50 values ranging from 2.05 to 3.56 µg/mL, indicating substantial antioxidant activity. At an IC 50 value of 4.80 μg/mL, the 50% ethanol extract exhibited the most potent inhibition of α-glucosidase. The cytotoxic activity of root extracts is 2 to 5-fold less than that of the aerial parts. Nevertheless, dichloromethane and ethyl acetate extracts of the root demonstrated a selective effect on leukemia cells, with no harm towards the normal HEK-293 cell line. This work provides a scientific support for the antioxidant and antidiabetic activity of the plant. Hence, it may find a promising material for the development of novel antioxidant and antidiabetic agents. More research can be conducted on the phytochemistry and anticancer activities of the plant’s root.