Objective To compare the outcomes of percutaneous Kirschner wire assisted reduction with minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and open reduction with locking plate in treatment of Robinson type 2B midshaft clavicular fractures.Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 96 patients with Robinson type 2B midshaft clavicular fracture from June 2009 to October 2016.There were 70 males and 26 females with an average age of 34.5 years.The patients were divided into two groups according to the different surgical methods:49 patients were treated with percutaneous Kirschner wire assisted reduction and minimally invasive locking plate osteosynthesis (minimally invasive group);47 patients were treated with open reduction with locking plate internal fixation (open plating group).According to the Robinson fracture typing,there were 28 patients with type 2B1 and 21 with type 2B2 in the minimally invasive group;there were 23 patients with type 2B1 and 24 with type 2B2 in open plating group.The length of incision,operation time,visual analog scale (VAS) 2 days after surgery,length of hospital stay,time of fracture healing,Constant score results of postoperative 6 months,1 year,and at the last follow-up,feedbacks on incision and functional satisfaction,and complications were compared between the two groups.Results The average follow-up was (19.6 ± 5.5)months in minimally invasive group and (20.3 ± 6.2)months in open plating group.The incision lengths of the minimally invasive group and the open plating group were (4.8 ±0.7)cm and (8.3 ± 1.6) cm,respectively.The minimally invasive group had significantly longer operation time [(75.5 ±21.6)minutes] compared with open plating group [(60.2 ± 19.1)minutes] (P ＜0.0l).In the minimally invasive group and open plating group,the VAS 2 days after surgery was (2.9 ± 1.5) points and (3.9 ± 1.7) points;the hospitalization time was (7.1 ± 2.6) days and (9.5 ± 2.9) days;the fracture healing time was (11.7 ± 2.2) weeks and (13.4 ± 2.9) weeks;patients' satisfaction with the appearance of the incision was 84％ and 60％,respectively.There were no significant differences in the Constant score and functional satisfaction between the two groups at postoperative 6 months,l year,and the last follow-up (P ＞ 0.05).The incidence of postoperative incisional hypertrophic scar was 8％ and 30％,and the incidence of local skin numbness or sensory loss was 10％ and 32％ in minimally invasive group and open plating group,respectively (P ＜ 0.0l).No significant differences in nonunion,internal fixation failure,incision infection,subcutaneous prominent plate or revision rate were found between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Percutaneous Kirschner wire assisted reduction with minimally invasive locking plate and open reduction with locking plate internal fixation can both achieve good clinical outcomes in the treatment of Robinson 2B midshaft clavicular fracture;but the former shows more advantages in terms of incision length,incision appearance,operation time,pain 2 days after surgery,fracture healing time,and local skin sensory disturbances.

Objective To investigate the clinical application and efficacy of DNA immune absorption in patients with lupus interstitial pneumonia.Methods to collect randomized 18 patients with lupus patients with pneumonia were enrolled in the study and randomly divided into immunoadsorption group and traditional CTX treatment group,in order to observe the ESR,CRP,ANA quantitative monitoring at different time,pulmonary function test (diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide,DLCO),6 min walking distance,procalcitonin (PCT).The difference between groups was statistically analyzed and the effect of DNA immunization was discussed.Results There were significant differences between immunoadsorption group and control group in ESR at the different time points before and after the treatment (Fgroup =7.841,P＜0.05;Fcross =6.512,P ＜0.05;Finteraction =10.421,P＜0.05),CRP(Fgroup =6.995,P＜0.05;Fcross=5.847,P＜0.05;Finteraction =8.847,P＜ 0.05) and ANA quantitative monitoring (FgrouP =12.336,P ＜ 0.05;Fcross =11.214,P ＜ 0.05;Finteraction =15.847,P＜0.05).At 1 and 2 weeks after treatment,CRP and ESR of the immunoadsorption group began to decrease,and the difference was statistically significant compared with those before treatment (P ＜0.05),while the difference between the control group and the treatment group was statistically significant after 4 weeks (P＜0.05).After 2 weeks of treatment,there was a significant difference in ANA quantitative monitoring between the immunoadsorption group,compared with that before treatment.There was a significant difference between the control group before treatment and the 6 months after treatment (P＜0.05).There was a significant difference between the immunoadsorption group and the control group in pulmonary function test (FgrouP =6.222,P＜ 0.05:Fcross =7.154,P＜ 0.05:Finteraction =8.527,P ＜ 0.05),6 min walking distance (FgrouP =8.669,P＜ 0.05;Fcross =7.154,P ＜ 0.05;Finteraction =11.547,P＜ 0.05) and PCT (FgrouP =5.621,P ＜0.05;Fcross =4.125,P ＜ 0.05;Finteraction =7.554,P ＜ 0.05.The pulmonary function and 6 min walking distance of 2-week treatment in the immunoadsorption group.There showed a significant difference compared with that before treatment.The difference between the control group after 4 weeks of treatment and that before treatment was statistically significant (P=＜0.05).There was a significant difference between the 2 weeks PCT treatment in the immunoadsorption group and that before treatment (P＜0.05).There was a significant difference between the control group after 3 months of treatment and before treatment (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion The treatment of lupus interstitial pneumonia in traditional regimens is ineffective,and the efficacy of DNA is better than that of conventional regimens,and reduces the risk of infection.

Objective:To investigate the epidemiological characteristics and transmission chain of COVID-19 in two families, and to provide scientific evidence for effective prevention and control measures.Methods:Field epidemiological investigation was conducted for the COVID-19 cases occurred in two families and the close contacts in a county of Baotou city in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Descriptive statistical analysis on epidemiological data was conducted.Results:The infection source of the COVID-19 cases in the two families was a man who had living history in Wuhan. After his return, his parents were infected by him. A few days later, the members of a neighbor family were found to be infected, and relatives of this family were also infected after dining together repeatedly. Finally, ten confirmed cases and three suspected cases of COVID-19 were detected in the two families.Conclusions:Human-to-human transmission of COVID-19 can occur not only in a family but also in neighborhoods. The cases in two families had close relationship, indicating the necessity to strengthen the health education about COVID-19 prevention and control and the management of groups at high risk to reduce the incidence of COVID-19 in families and neighborhoods.

Objective To observe the effect of shoulder-high head back-up position on airway ob-struction and hypoxia during fiberoptic bronchoscopy under non-intubated general anesthesia.Methods A total of 170 patients undergoing painless fiberoptic bronchoscopy,97 males and 73 females,aged 18-64 years,BMI 18.5-28.0 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅰ-Ⅲ,were randomly divided into two groups by ran-dom number method:observation group(group D,n=84)and control group(group C,n=83).Group D adopted the shoulder-high head back-up position,and group C adopted the supine position.All the pa-tients received intravenous general anesthesia of propfol combined with sufentanil,and were oxygenated via an ordinary endoscopic mask with an oxygen flow rate of 8-10 L/min.Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was per-formed when the modified observer assessment of alertness and sedation(MOAA/S)score was≤1 point.The number of cases in which hypoxia occurred and corrective measures were taken were recorded.The changes of HR,SBP,DBP,and SpO2 before induction of anesthesia(T1),1 minute after induction of an-esthesia(T2),endotracheal surface anesthesia(T3),at the time of examination(T4),and at the end of the examination(T5)were recorded.The degree of obstruction of the retropalatal space and retroglossal space at T2 were recorded.The level of glottic exposure and operating comfort of the endoscopist were recor-ded during the examination,and the incidence of postoperative neck discomfort,postoperative headache,postoperative dizziness,and nausea and vomiting were recorded.Results Compared with group C,the in-cidence of intraoperative moderate hypoxia,severe hypoxia,jaw support,and assisted ventilation was signifi-cantly decreased in group D(P＜0.05).Compared with T1,the HR were significantly increased at T3 and T4(P＜0.05),SBP and DBP were significantly decreased at T2,T4,and T5(P＜0.05),SpO2 was sig-nificantly increased at T2 and decreased at T4 in the two groups(P＜0.05),and SpO2 in group C was sig-nificantly decreased at T3(P＜0.05).Compared with group C,SpO2 was significantly increased at T4,the incidence of non-obstruction in the retrolingual space was significantly increased,and the incidence of com-plete obstruction in the retrolingual space was significantly decreased at T2,and the incidence of good glottic exposure was significantly increased,the incidence of poor glottic exposure was significantly decreased,and the incidence of good operating comfort of the endoscopist was significantly increased in group D(P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative adverse events between the two groups.Conclusion Shoulder-high head back-up position can alleviate airway obstruction and reduce the incidence of hypoxia during fiberoptic bronchoscopy under non-intubated general anesthesia.

Objective:To investigate the risk factors for the relapse of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) after steroid therapy.Methods:Clinical data of 72 AIP patients treated with steroids in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from January 2012 to December 2023 were collected retrospectively. AIP patients were divided into relapse group ( n=25) and non-relapse group ( n=47) based on the presence or absence of their relapse after steroid therapy. Patients' age of onset, gender, history of diabetes mellitus, first clinical manifestations, serum IgG4 and CA19-9 level, imaging features and other organ involvements were recorded. Oral prednisone was used at an initial dose of 0.6 mg·kg -1·d -1, gradually reduced to 5-10 mg/d and then maintained at a low dose. The follow-up period started from steroid initiation to the last follow-up or relapse. The presence of maintenance steroid treatment, time interval between onset and steroid initiation, the presence of significant IgG4 decrease and the presence of persistently enlarged pancreas after therapy were recorded. The cumulative relapse rate curve after steroid therapy was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed by Cox proportional hazard regression model. The receiver operator characteristic curves (ROC) were plotted and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. The Log-Rank test was used to analyze the differences on the relapse between different groups. The subgroup forest plot was drawn to assess the effect of risk factors on the relapse of AIP in different subgroups. Results:The 72 patients with AIP had a median follow-up of 42 (12-127) months. 34.7% (25/72) of patients relapsed after steroid therapy during the follow-up period. The percentages of patients whose first clinical manifestation was abdominal distension or acute pancreatitis, whose interval between onset and steroid initiation was more than 1 year and whose pancreases were persistently enlarged after steroid therapy in the relapse group were higher than those in the non-relapse group, and the differences were all statistically significant (all P value <0.05). The 1-, 3- and 5-year cumulative relapse rate after steroid therapy was 20.8%, 34.1% and 37.8%, respectively. Univariate analysis found that the first clinical manifestations of abdominal distension or acute pancreatitis, interval between onset and steroid initiation more than 1 year, and persistently enlarged pancreas after steroid therapy were all significantly associated with relapse (all P value <0.05). Multivariate analysis found that interval between onset and steroid initiation more than 1 year and persistently enlarged pancreas after steroid therapy were independent risk factors for relapse of AIP [hazard ratio ( HR)=3.606 and 6.515, 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 1.362-9.854 and 2.088-20.326]. Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed that the relapse rate after steroid therapy was higher in AIP patients whose interval between onset and steroid initiation was more than 1 year than in those whose interval was less than 1 year (55.6% versus 27.8%), and the relapse rate in AIP patients with persistently enlarged pancreas after steroid therapy was higher than that in those without it (77.8% versus 28.6%), and the differences were both statistically significant (both P<0.05). Subgroup forest plot showed that persistently enlarged pancreas after steroid therapy was an independent risk factor for relapse of AIP regardless of the presence of a diabetes mellitus history, the first manifestation of abdominal pain, the diffuse or focal type in pancreatic imaging, and the presence of dilated pancreatic duct or not (all P value <0.05). Conclusions:Time interval between onset and steroid initiation more than 1 year and persistently enlarged pancreas after steroid therapy were independent risk factors for the relapse of AIP after steroid therapy.

Objective:To investigate the feasibility and reliability of the frozen section during targeted prostate biopsy.Methods:The clinical and pathological information of patients who received cognitive fusion transperineal targeted plus systematic biopsy and frozen section of 1-2 core targeted biopsy were consecutively collected and retrospectively studied. The median age was 70 (ranging 64-78) years, with the median prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level of 11.00 (ranging 6.63-16.52) ng/ml and the median prostate volume of 35.72 (ranging 22.59-47.71) ml. All patients received bi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (bp-MRI) and have Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) 3 or higher lesions diagnosed on bp-MRI. The suspected lesions would be taken by targeted biopsy of which one or two cores would be sent to prepare for the frozen sections. Then a cognitive fusion targeted and systematic biopsy covering the above targeted zones would be routinely administered under a transperineal approach as a standard protocol. The total time used for diagnosis of the frozen sections, the pathological diagnosis and the International Society of Urological Pathology (ISUP) grade groups (GG) would be recorded. The sensitivity, the positive predictive value, and the accuracy on grade groups would be analyzed, using the pathological diagnosis based on standard sections from the same targeted lesion.Results:A total of 29 patients were included in this study. Accordingly, 29 suspected lesions were identified on bp-MRI. A total of 20 lesions were finally diagnosed of PCa on frozen section, with the detection rate of 69.0%. Of those, 9(45.0%) cases were ISUP GG 1 diseases, 5(25.0%) cases were GG 2 diseases, 1(5.0%) case was GG 3 disease, and 5(25.0%) cases were GG 4-5 diseases. A total of 22 lesions were diagnosed with PCa on standard sections of cores from the same targeted lesions, with the detection rate of 75.9%. Of those, 6(27.3%) cases were GG 1 disease, 11(50.0%) cases were GG 2 diseases, 1(4.5) case was GG 3 disease, and 4(18.2%) cases were GG 4-5 diseases. The sensitivity and the positive predictive value of frozen section were 90.9% and 100%, respectively. No false positive diagnosis was made by frozen section. Compared to diagnosis from frozen sections, the GG diagnosed from final standard sections were found to upgrade and downgrade in 2 and 2 cases, respectively. The accuracy rate on GG of frozen sections was 80%. The time used for the diagnosis of frozen sections was (11±2) minutes. The histology quality control of four specimens was dissatisfactory. Two were due to tissue loss and deformation during sampling, and the other two were due to cytoclasis during low-temperature transferring.Conclusion:It is feasible and reliable to make a pathological diagnosis from frozen section of prostate targeted biopsy.

Critical ultrasonography(CUS) is different from the traditional diagnostic ultrasound,the examiner and interpreter of the image are critical care medicine physicians.The core content of CUS is to evaluate the pathophysiological changes of organs and systems and etiology changes.With the idea of critical care medicine as the soul,it can integrate the above information and clinical information,bedside real-time diagnosis and titration treatment,and evaluate the therapeutic effect so as to improve the outcome.CUS is a traditional technique which is applied as a new application method.The consensus of experts on critical ultrasonography in China released in 2016 put forward consensus suggestions on the concept,implementation and application of CUS.It should be further emphasized that the accurate and objective assessment and implementation of CUS requires the standardization of ultrasound image acquisition and the need to establish a CUS procedure.At the same time,the standardized training for CUS accepted by critical care medicine physicians requires the application of technical specifications,and the establishment of technical specifications is the basis for the quality control and continuous improvement of CUS.Chinese Critical Ultrasound Study Group and Critical Hemodynamic Therapy Collabration Group,based on the rich experience of clinical practice in critical care and research,combined with the essence of CUS,to learn the traditional ultrasonic essence,established the clinical application technical specifications of CUS,including in five parts:basic view and relevant indicators to obtain in CUS;basic norms for viscera organ assessment and special assessment;standardized processes and systematic inspection programs;examples of CUS applications;CUS training and the application of qualification certification.The establishment of applied technology standard is helpful for standardized training and clinical correct implementation.It is helpful for clinical evaluation and correct guidance treatment,and is also helpful for quality control and continuous improvement of CUS application.

The aim of this paper was to study the effect of Wubi Shanyao Pills on sexual dysfunction in rats with kidney-Yang deficiency and to investigate its possible mechanism. Adenine(100 mg·kg~(-1)) was administered to male SD rats for 8 weeks to establish kidney-Yang deficiency model, and at the same time, Wubi Shanyao Pills(2, 1, 0.5 g·kg~(-1)) were administered to rats for 8 weeks. The syndrome manifestation of kidney-Yang deficiency was observed in rats and the scores of symptoms were evaluated. Sexual behavior indexes(incubation period and times of capture, straddle and ejaculation) were measured by mating experiment. The levels of serum testosterone(T), estradiol(E_2), follicle stimulating hormone(FSH), luteinizing hormone(LH), and gonadotropin releasing hormone(GnRH) were measured by radioimmunoassay. The wet weights of testis and seminal vesicle were measured. The content of fructose in seminal plasma was detected by UV spectrophotometry. The pathological changes of testis and epididymis were observed by HE staining. The expression levels of transforming growth factor(TGF-β1) and cytochrome P450 aromatase(CYP19) in testis were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blot. The results showed that Wubi Shanyao Pills could significantly reduce the score of kidney-Yang deficiency syndrome, improve the symptoms of kidney-Yang deficiency syndrome, shorten capture, straddle and ejaculation latency, increase capture and straddle times, increase serum T, LH, FSH, E_2 and GnRH levels, increase the wet weight of testis and seminal vesicle and fructose content in seminal plasma, improve the pathological structure of testis and epididymis, and inhibit the expression of TGF-β1 and increase CYP19 in testis of the model rats. Therefore, Wubi Shanyao Pills can significantly improve sexual dysfunction in rats with kidney-Yang deficiency, and its mechanism may be related to regulating the low function of hypothalamus pituitary gonad(HPG) axis and improving the disorder of sex hormone secretion. In addition, it may be also related to inhibiting the expression of testicular TGF-β1, increasing the expression of CYP19 protein, and then regulating the amount of T converted to E_2.
Adenine ; Animals ; Follicle Stimulating Hormone ; Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone ; Luteinizing Hormone ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Sprague-Dawley ; Testis ; Testosterone ; Yang Deficiency