1.The treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture in elderly patients by using hip arthroplasty
Fapeng GAO ; Jun TIAN ; Yashan GUO
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2014;37(z1):63-65
Objective To explore the efficacy of the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture of aging people using hip arthroplasty by comparison with the use of DHS internal fixation.Methods Retrospective analysis was performed that 62 patients were involved including 24 cases of male and female 37 cases:aged 70 to 92,an average of (78.81 ±4.92) years,on the left side of the 43 cases,19 cases on the right side and 17 cases of DHS internal fixation,45 cases joint replacement during May 2010 to July 2012.Results All cases were followed up more than 1 year.Statistical analysis of observation indexes of two groups were made including the length of hospital stay,operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative bed time and postoperative complications.The results show that the hip arthroplasty group was significantly superior tothe DHS internal fixation group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Artificial hip replacement for treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fracture of senior person has obvious advantages.
2. Reconstruction of facial disfigurement with flap prefabrication technique: a 12-year experience
Tao ZAN ; Haizhou LI ; Bin GU ; Kai LIU ; Feng XIE ; Yun XIE ; Xian WEI ; Yashan GAO ; Xin HUANG ; Qingfeng LI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(7):503-509
Objective:
To summarize clinical experience on reconstruction of severe facial disfigurement with flap prefabrication and soft tissue expansion.
Methods:
From September 2005 to June 2016, 49 patients with type Ⅲ and type Ⅳ facial deformities underwent facial reconstruction with an integrated method on the basis of prefabricated flaps. In the first stage, the descending branch of the lateral femoral circumflex vessels and the surrounding muscle fascia were dissected and transferred to subcutaneous pocket in the cervicothoracic area. The pedicles of the fascial flap were anastomosed to either the facial or superior thyroid artery and their venae comitantes in flap prefabrication. A tissue expander was placed beneath the fascial flap. In the second stage, over-expansion was achieved with intra-flap stem cell transplantation once patient′s skin showed signs of intolerance to expansion. In the third stage, prefabricated flap was transferred to cover the facial defects. the second or third internal mammary artery perforators or lateral thoracic artery perforators were reserved and flap supercharging would be performed depending on the perfusion of the flap revealed by indocyanine green angiography intra-operatively. Later, flap revisions further restored facial outline and delicate organ configuration. Aesthetic and functional status were independently graded to assess the facial appearance and function before and after the reconstruction.
Results:
49 patients with severe facial deformities were included. 5 patients received stem cell transplantation. The final inflated volume ranged from 2 530 ml to 3500 ml and each patient had facial reconstruction with a prefabricated flap (range 23 cm×18 cm-34 cm×32 cm). Flap supercharging technique were used in 25 cases to augment blood perfusion, however, flap necrosis (5 cm× 2 cm) occurred in 1 patient, and tip necrosis occurred in 4 patients, otherwise, all flaps survived entirely. The aesthetic (1.15 to 2.29) and functional (0.86 to 2.42) status scores were statistically improved (
3.Application of indocyanine green angiography in the design of perforator flaps in back region
Shuchen GU ; Haizhou LI ; Yashan GAO ; Xin HUANG ; Bin GU ; Qingfeng LI ; Tao ZAN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(3):251-256
Objective:To investigate the effect of indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) in the design of pre-expanded perforator flaps in the reconstruction of large defects.Methods:From October 2018 to October 2019, there were 22 patients undergoing facial and cervical reconstructive surgeries based on pre-expanded perforator flaps in the back region in Shanghai Ninth Peoples′ Hospital. 12 male and 10 female patients, ranging from 4 to 26 years old with an average age of 19, were all suffered from inferior facial and cervical defects after burns. Single-pedicled or multi-pedicled perforator flaps from back region were designed for treatment. ICGA was conducted after flap dissection intra-operatively to evaluate perfusion areas of perforators, which helped surgeons to determine whether supercharging should be conducted. After flap transplantation, ICGA was conducted again to evaluate the blood supply. Statistics of post-operative complications such as flap necrosis were collected.Results:the average flap size was 27 cm ×17 cm. With the guidance of ICGA, 15 cases remained the design of single pedicle including 5 superficial cervical artery (SCA) flaps and 10 free circumflex scapular artery (CSA) perforator flaps. Supercharging was performed in 7 cases: including 2 SCA flaps supercharged with CSA perforator and 5 free CSA perforator flaps supercharged with thoracodorsal artery (TDA) perforator. Venous thrombus occurred in 1 case but recovered after re-anastomosis of vessels. Except for 2 tip necroses, 20 flaps survived completely one week postoperatively. 2 tip necroses were recovered after dressing changes. All the patients were followed up for 5 to 16 months, with good flap color and texture, and improved function of head and neck.Conclusions:ICGA can be used as a safe and effective intraoperative detection method to guide the selection of appropriate perforators and the decisions on whether to conduct supercharging, which optimizes flap design and improves the success of surgery.
4.Application of indocyanine green angiography in the design of perforator flaps in back region
Shuchen GU ; Haizhou LI ; Yashan GAO ; Xin HUANG ; Bin GU ; Qingfeng LI ; Tao ZAN
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2020;36(3):251-256
Objective:To investigate the effect of indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) in the design of pre-expanded perforator flaps in the reconstruction of large defects.Methods:From October 2018 to October 2019, there were 22 patients undergoing facial and cervical reconstructive surgeries based on pre-expanded perforator flaps in the back region in Shanghai Ninth Peoples′ Hospital. 12 male and 10 female patients, ranging from 4 to 26 years old with an average age of 19, were all suffered from inferior facial and cervical defects after burns. Single-pedicled or multi-pedicled perforator flaps from back region were designed for treatment. ICGA was conducted after flap dissection intra-operatively to evaluate perfusion areas of perforators, which helped surgeons to determine whether supercharging should be conducted. After flap transplantation, ICGA was conducted again to evaluate the blood supply. Statistics of post-operative complications such as flap necrosis were collected.Results:the average flap size was 27 cm ×17 cm. With the guidance of ICGA, 15 cases remained the design of single pedicle including 5 superficial cervical artery (SCA) flaps and 10 free circumflex scapular artery (CSA) perforator flaps. Supercharging was performed in 7 cases: including 2 SCA flaps supercharged with CSA perforator and 5 free CSA perforator flaps supercharged with thoracodorsal artery (TDA) perforator. Venous thrombus occurred in 1 case but recovered after re-anastomosis of vessels. Except for 2 tip necroses, 20 flaps survived completely one week postoperatively. 2 tip necroses were recovered after dressing changes. All the patients were followed up for 5 to 16 months, with good flap color and texture, and improved function of head and neck.Conclusions:ICGA can be used as a safe and effective intraoperative detection method to guide the selection of appropriate perforators and the decisions on whether to conduct supercharging, which optimizes flap design and improves the success of surgery.
5.Brain functions of patients with type 2 diabetes comorbid depression: a study based on resting-state fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations
Jing TIAN ; Lianping ZHAO ; Ruifang LIU ; Yashan LU ; Gang HUANG ; Juxiang LIU ; Fengli LIANG ; Yanyan GAO ; Wenwen ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2022;21(1):34-40
Objective:To investigate the abnormal patterns of spontaneous neural activity of patients with type 2 diabetes comorbid depression (T2DD) by using resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) fractional amplitude of low-frequency (fALFF) analysis, and determine the neuroimaging features of brain damage in T2DD patients.Methods:A perspective study was performed. Fifty-nine type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and 52 T2DD patients, admitted to and accepted treatment in Department of Endocrinology of our hospital from November 2017 to November 2020, were chosen; another 57 healthy controls matched with gender, age and education level, admitted to our hospital at the same time period were enrolled. Their clinical data, neuropsychological test and rs-fMRI data were collected; whole brain fALFF values were calculated, and fALFF values of different brain regions were compared in subjects of the 3 groups. Pearson correlation analysis was used to verify the correlations of fALFF values with clinical variables and neuropsychological scale scores.Results:The fALFF values in bilateral precuneus showed significant difference among the three groups ( P<0.05). The fALFF values in bilateral precuneus of the T2DD and T2DM groups were significantly lower than those in heathy control group ( P<0.05), and those in the T2DD group were lower than those in the T2DM group without significant difference ( P>0.05). Pearson correlation analysis showed that there were no correlations of fALFF values with clinical data and psychometric scale scores in T2DD group and T2DM group ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The abnormal patterns of spontaneous brain activity in the bilateral precuneus may be the neuroimaging markers of brain damage in T2DD patients.
6.Establishment and application of digital PCR method for Babesia detection
Yashan YANG ; Baochai LIN ; Caoyi LIU ; Yang GAO ; Miao HE ; Yu LIU
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(8):835-839
【Objective】 To establish an efficient digital PCR method for Babesia detection, so as to provide data reference for the follow-up studies and the evaluation of blood supply safety in China. 【Methods】 18S rRNA conservative gene sequence of Babesia spp. was downloaded from Genbank, and primers were designed according to the common part of the sequence to establish a highly sensitive and absolutely quantitative digital PCR detection method for Babesia detection. A total of 1000 red blood cell samples collected from voluntary blood donors in Mudanjiang City from July 19, 2016 to August 24, 2016 were detected using this new digital PCR method. 【Results】 The established digital PCR method for Babesia detection showed a good repeatability and could steadily detect the mono-copied nuclear acid. The positive rate was 0.2%(2/1 000)by this method. The two blood donors were further confirmed positive by Indirect Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA), and preliminarily judged as asymptomatic infection. 【Discussion】 The digital PCR method for Babesia detection established in this study has high sensitivity and stability, and the its application on blood screening is conductive to reduce the threats of asymptomatic infection to blood safety