Objective To evaluate the efficacy of surgical procedure for tibia-fibula fracture using a combination of internal fixation and vacuum sealing drainage(VSD).Methods Totally 108 patients were enrolled in this study and these patients were from January 2012 to December 2015 divided into two groups(54 per group) according to the surgical method.Patients in the observation group were treated with locking plates or intramedullary naiis fixation combined with VSD covered the wound for the following 6 to 10 days,and then the transplantation was performed.Patients in control group received external fixation with kirschner wire and screw fixation.When granulation tissue filled the wound,flap transplantation was performed to repair tissue defect and cover the exposed bone.The average hospital stay,operation time,local infection rate,fracture healing time were recorded and analyzed.Results In the observation group,the average hospital stay was (24.8 ± 4.2) d,wound closure time was (9.4 ± 1.7) d,rate of local infection was 5.6％,rate of bone nonunion was 7.4％,rate of osteomyelitis was 1.9％,fracture healing time was (17 ±4.7)weeks;the corresponding data in the control group was (32.2 ±8.7)d,(14.1 ±3.8)d,22.2％,9.3％,0 and (16 ± 6.5) weeks.The average hospital stay,wound closure time and infection rate of the two groups were of significant difference(P ＜0.05).There was no significant difference in terms of bone nonunion rate,osteomyelitis rate and union time (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Tibia-fibula fracture patients can be effectively treated with a combination of internal fixation and vacuum sealing drainage (VSD).This treatment may shorten the length of hospital stay,reduce the wound-close time and lower the infection rate.

BACKGROUND:Different embolic materials can be used for bronchial artery embolization in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis hemoptysis. Sodium alginate microspheres and gelatin sponge are two commonly used materials; however, there are relatively few related reports about the comparative analysis on the application effect of these two materials. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical efficacy of sodium alginate microspheres for bronchial artery embolization on pulmonary tuberculosis hemoptysis. METHODS:Totaly 157 patients with pulmonary tuberculosis hemoptysis, including 98 male and 59 female patients, aged 22-75 years, were enroled and subjected to bronchial artery embolization using different embolic materials: sodium alginate microspheres group (n=74) and gelatin sponge group (n=83). During the 12 months of folow-up, the clinical curative effect, recurrence and complications condition of these two groups were observed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The total effective rates of sodium alginate microspheres and gelatin sponge groups were respectively 91.19% and 81.93%, and there was a significant difference between groups (P < 0.05). The recurrence rates of sodium alginate microspheres and gelatin sponge groups were respectively 6.8% and 26.5%, and there was a significant difference between groups (P < 0.05). Additionaly, there was no significant difference in the complications between groups (P > 0.05). These results demonstrate that sodium alginate microspheres for bronchial artery embolization has a better result in the clinical treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis hemoptysis with a high clinicaly effective rate and low recurrence rate.

Objective To investigate the role of interferon ?on smooth muscle cells proliferation and migration after balloon injury. Methods Animal model of rabbit iliac artery balloon injury was set up, smooth muscle cells derived from injured artery were cultured. Smooth muscle cells were divided into four groups ( control, TGF ? 1, IFN ?, TGF ? 1 and IFN ?).Cells from each group were treated with medium or TGF ? 1 (10 ng/ml) and/or IFN ?(500 u/ml) for 72 h separately. Smooth muscle cell proliferation was determined by cell count and MTT, migration of smooth muscle cells was also detected. Matrix metalloproteinase 2 was also detected by zymography. Results Our results showed that, compared with group control(2.875?0.323?10 5 cells/ml,279.9?8.129 ?m), TGF ? 1 increased cell count (4.188?0.239?10 5 cells/ml, P

BACKGROUND:Clavicular hook plates have been used widely to treat acromioclavicular dislocations in recent years. However, it remains controversial whether coracoclavicular ligament should be repaired during the surgery.
OBJECTIVE:To study the clinical effect and MRI manifestations after treatment of type III and V acute acromioclavicular Rockwood dislocation with clavicular hook plate, and to discuss the necessity of repairing coracoclavicular ligament during the surgery.
METHODS:A total of 44 patients with type III and V acute acromioclavicular Rockwood dislocations were treated with clavicular hook plates without repair of coracoclavicular ligaments, and underwent plate removal operations later. At 24 months after the second surgery, X-rays were taken to measure the width of coracoclavicular joints in both normal and affected limbs, Constant-Murley scores were calculated in both sides, and MR images were used to observe the healing of coracoclavicular ligaments.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:39 patients (89%) were fol owed up for 36.9±3.1 months (range, 30 to 45 months). The mean duration for retaining clavicular hook plates was 12.9±3.1 months (range, 6 to 21 months). The mean width of coracoclavicular joints was 6.04±1.21 mm (range, 4.3 to 8.8 mm) in normal limb, while 5.09±1.18 mm (range, 3.4 to 7.8 mm) in affected side without significant difference (P>0.05). The mean Constant-Murley score was 98.9±1.2 (range, 96 to 100) in normal limb, while 96.7±3.4 (range, 90 to 100) in affected side without significant difference (P>0.05). MRI showed healing of the coracoclavicular ligaments and the presence of continuous scar tissue in 38 patients, excluding one patient with recurrence of acromioclavicular joint dislocation. The clinical effects after treatment of type III and V acute acromioclavicular Rockwood dislocation with clavicular hook plate are satisfactory, and it is unnecessary to repair coracoclavicular ligament during the surgery. MR images reveal scar healing of the coracoclavicular ligaments without operative repair.

Objective To observe the effects of lentivirus-mediated RNA interference silencing IL-1 type Ⅰ receptor on the expression of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) in a rat model of osteoarthritis (OA), and to explore the role of IL-1 and MAPK in OA. Methods Forty SD rats were randomly divided into four groups(A-D, each group: n = 10). The rats (A-C group) were underwent unilateral anterior cruciate ligament transaction and partial excision of the medial meniscus. At day 7 and 9 after operation, the rats of group A were respectively received 40 μL of lentivirus-mediated RNAi silencing IL-1 type Ⅰ receptor by intra-articular injection, while the rats of group B were received lentivirus-mediated RNAi non-silencing IL-1 type Ⅰ receptor, and the rats of group C were received saline. The rats of group D were taken for normal control. All rats were sacrificed four weeks after the surgery. The knees were harvested to observe macropathologic changes of the joint cartilage. ERK1/2, JNK1/2 and p38 proteins in the cartilage were detected by Western blot. Results Cartilage degradation in group A was milder than that in group B and C (P<0.05),but was worse compared to group D (P<0.05). Level of p38 expression in cartilage in group A was lower than that in group B and C (P<0. 05), but had no significant difference compared to group D (P>0.05). Levels of ERK1/2 and JNK1/2 expressions in cartilage in group A were lower than that in group B and C(P<0.05),but was significantly increased compared to group D(P<0.05). Conclusions Lentivirus-mediated RNAi silencing IL-1 type Ⅰ receptor can inhibit the expression of MAPK, in particular,p38 protein was strongly inhibited.

Objective To explore risk factors for healthcare-associated infection (HAI)in patients undergoing craniocerebral operation,and provide guidance for the prevention of HAI in patients in department of neurosurgery. Methods 200 patients who underwent craniocerebral operation in a department of neurosurgery from November 2013 to November 2014 were surveyed,risk factors for HAI were analyzed.Results Among 200 patients undergo-ing craniocerebral operation,81 patients developed 99 cases of HAI,HAI rate was 40.50%,HAI case rate was 49.50%;the top five HAI sites were lower respiratory tract,urinary tract,intracranial site,bloodstream,and in-testinal tract.Univariate analysis showed that patients’age ≥60,Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)<15,intraoperative blood loss ≥800 mL,staying in intensive care unit(ICU),indwelling gastric tube,ventricular drainage,using ventilator,tracheotomy,and using H2 receptor antagonists were important risk factors for HAI in patients undergo-ing craniocerebral operation (all P <0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that patients’age ≥60, GCS<15,staying in ICU,and using H2 receptor antagonists were independent risk factors for HAI in patients un-dergoing craniocerebral operation.Conclusion Strengthening the surveillance of HAI patients undergoing cranioce-rebral operation and realizing risk factors for HAI are helpful for taking comprehensive prevention measures and re-ducing the incidence of HAI.

Objective To establish the reference intervals of 20 dry biochemical items in different age periods among healthy population in Chengdu to providing better support and service for clinical diagnosis and treatment .Methods The stratified random‐ized cluster method was used to collect healthy children and adults in 4 age periods(1 month-3 years old ,>3-7 years old ,>7-18 years old and >18 years old) .Totally 1 495 healthy people (740 males and 755 female) were screened out as the research sub‐jects by the questionnaire ,physical examination and laboratory screening .Fasting venous blood samples were collected from these cases ,then the VITROS 5600 dry biochemistry analyzer was used to detect 20 biochemical items .The obtained results were statisti‐cally analyzed .Results In different groups according to sex and age ,except the conjugated bilirubin (BC) was constant 0 μmol/L , the other items had statistical differences (P<0 .05) .After merging the different groups without statistically significant difference , the obtained reference intervals had significant differences compared with the reference intervals provided by the manufacturer .Con‐clusion Laboratory should establish the different reference intervals aiming at different age and gender populations according to the special character of hospital visiting populations in order to meet the clinical requirements .

Objective Through comparing ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MWA) with surgical resection for the treatment of nodular goiter to evaluate the effect of RFA on the thyroid function.Methods A total of 50 patients with nodular goiter,who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from January 2010 to January 2013 to receive ultrasound-guided MWA,were selected and used as the study group;and other 96 patients with nodular goiter,who were encountered at authors' hospital during the same period to receive partial thyroidectomy,were collected and used as the control group.Of the 50 patients in the study group,RFA of unilateral lobe nodules was performed in 8 and RFA of bilateral lobe nodules in 42.Among the 96 patients in the control group,unilateral lobe nodules were seen in 52 and bilateral lobe nodules in 44.Postoperative complications were recorded,the serum FT3,FT4,TSH levels were determined at one week,as well as one,3,6 and 12 months after the treatment.The results were statistically analyzed.Results All patients were followed up for 12 months.In the study group,no complications occurred;one week after RFA the serum FT3 and FT4 levels increased while the serum TSH level decreased when compared with preoperative ones,and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05).In the control group,bleeding asphyxia occurred in one patient,hoarseness in 5 patients and hypocalcemia convulsion in 3 patients.One week after partial thyroidectomy,the serum FT3 and FT4 levels increased while the serum TSH level decreased when compared with preoperative data,and the differences were statistically significant (P＜0.05).One week after surgery thyroxine replacement therapy was routinely given to 44 patients who had received bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy.Three patients who had received unilateral subtotal thyroidectomy developed hypothyroidism at 3,6 and 8 months after the surgery respectively.In other 49 patients receiving unilateral subtotal thyroidectomy the serum FT3,FT4,TSH levels determined at one,3,6 and 12 months after surgery were significantly different from those in the patients of the study group (P＜0.05).Conclusion For the treatment of nodular goiter,ultrasound-guided MWA is quite safe.MWA has very slight effect on thyroid function and is definitely superior to subtotal thyroidectomy.Therefore,MWA is a minimally invasive technique which is worthy of clinical promotion.

Objective To investigate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation in the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.Methods A total 456 patients (912 nodules) underwent microwave ablation in our department.Microwave ablation was carried out using microwave antenna under local anesthesia.Nodule volume,thyroid function and clinical symptoms were evaluated before treatment and at 1 ,3,6 and 12 months after the treatment to monitor changes in the volume,adverse effect and complications.Results 912 nodules were all studied with contrast-enhanced ultrasound immediately after the ablation,and all results showed “black hole”sign.The mean follow-up period after microwave ablation was (9±6)months (range,3-24 months).At 6-month follow-up,the mean volume reduction ratio of the solid nodules,mixed nodules and the cystic nodules was (61 ± 50 )%,(81 ± 33 )%,(89 ± 46 )%, respectively.The treatment was well tolerated and no major complications were observed except pain and transient voice changes (2.4%).Conclusions Microwave ablation is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of benign thyroid nodules.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation combined with hormone suppression therapy for solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.Methods A total of 25 patients with 25 nodules pathologically proven solitary papillary carcinoma 3.7 to 10.0 mm in diameter without clinically apparent lymph node,or distant metastasis were treated with microwave ablation equipement.Microwaves were emitted at 40 W for 200 -400 seconds and prolonged as necessary to attain confluent ablation zones.All patients were treated with both extended ablation therapy and levothyroxine that maintain TSH levels below 0.1 mU/L.Thyroid function test,nodule volume and clinical symptom were evaluated before ablation and during 1 ,3,6,9 and 12 months after treatment according to changes in tumor size,adverse reactions,complications and metastatic tumors.Three out of 25 patients received surgical treatment and the other 22 patients were followed up with routine ultrasound and contrast enhanced ultrasound.Results All 25 tumors were completely ablated by using mutiple plane fixed melting method and no serious or permanent complications occurred.No recurrence at the treatment site or distant metastase were detected,with a mean follow-up of 1 8 months.Histological examination showed no evidence of a tumor in the treated lesions in the 3 surgery patients.Conclusions Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation appears to be a safe and effective technique for the therapy of solitary papillary thyroid microcarcinoma.