1.Anatomical study on isocentric C-arm three-dimensional imaging navigated percutaneous double screw fixation of pubic symphysis diastasis
Zhiyong LIU ; Yumei BI ; Jialiang LU ; Wenchuang FAN ; Lifang LUO ; Weidong MU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2015;31(4):322-327
Objective With the isocentric C-arm (Iso-C) three-dimensional computerized navigation system,cadaveric pelvic specimens were used to imitate double screw fixation of the symphysis pubic.Practicability and safety of the screw trajectory were examined postoperatively by local cadaveric dissections and imaging tests.Methods Pelvic specimens were harvested from 8 male and 7 female adult cadavers.Double screw placement in symphysis pubic was performed using the Iso-C three-dimensional navigation and entry point and safety trajectory was achieved.With the detailed local dissection postoperatively,distances from screw entry and exit points to unilateral structures (spermatic cord,femoral artery and vein,femoral nerve,obturator artery and vein,obtrurator nerve,and so on) were measured respectively.After complete removal of surrounding soft tissues of the specimen with only bony structure kept,the entry angle and length were calculated.Accuracy of double screw fixation of symphysis pubic was further checked using X-ray and CT.Results Entry point of the first screw was at the junction of unilateral pubic tubercle and transitional site of superior pubic ramus.Mean angle of the first screw with the horizontal plane was (7.7 ± 1.9) ° in men and (8.1 ± 1.7) ° in women.Mean angle between the first screw and coronal plane was (7.8 ± 1.8)° in men and (7.7 ±2.0)° in women.Entry point of the second screw was in the same place in the contralateral pubic tubercle.Mean angle between the second screw and horizontal plane was (30.6 ± 4.0) ° in men and (30.8 ± 3.4) ° in women.Mean angle between the second screw and coronal plane was (9.1 ± 3.0)°in men and (9.2 ± 3.3)°in women.Conclusions With the three-dimensional computerized navigation system,the bony channels of double screws implanted in the symphysis pubic are achieved and reliable.Percutaneous double screw fixation is feasible to treat the pubic symphysis diastasis.
2.Ultrasonographic clues and methods for fetal anomalies of the aortic arch
Congying CHEN ; Shengli LI ; Huaxuan WEN ; Shuyuan OUYANG ; Jingru BI ; Xiulan CHEN ; Yumei LIAO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2011;20(6):478-482
Objective To study the ultrasonographic clues and methods for fetal anomalies of the aorta arch and improve prenatal detection of anomalies of the aorta arch.Methods One thousand four hundred and seventy-two cases fetus who were carried out detailed scan and whose results were confirmed were chose as study objects.Every routine fetal echocardiography included four chamber and left and right outflow tract and three-vessel trachea view(3VT).The more views which included longitudinal and coronary view of the aorta arch and coronary view of the trachea and main bronchus were obtained when the abnormality of aorta arch was suspected.Results One hundred and forty-eight cases with anomalies of aorta arch were diagnosed by ultrasonography.One case was misdiagnosed.Ninety-two fetus with anomalies of aorta arch which included 28 aortic coarctation(CoA) and 10 interrupted aortic arch (IAA) and 52 right-side aortic arch and abnormal aortic branch and 2 double aortic arch were confirmed by postmortem or postnatal echocardiography and surgery.Of the 92 confirmed cases,24 had prenatally diagnosed additional complex intracardiac anomalies.All cases with CoA and IAA presented ventricular and/or great arterial disproportion with smaller left ventricle and aorta diameter on four chamber view and 3VT.Right aortic arch (RAA) and abnormal aortic branch(AAB) displayed aortic arch located on the right side of the trachea and increased distance between the aortic arch and arterial duct and abnormal aortic arch branch-subclavian artery originating from the beginning section of the descend aorta which coursed behind the trachea with U-shaped appearance on the 3VT plane.The display rate of the transverse and longitudinal and coronary view of the aorta arch was 98.4%,90.0%,81.9%,respectively.Conclusions Disproportional ventricular and /or great arterial with smaller left ventricle and aorta diameter are the clues for CoA and IAA.Increased distance between the aortic arch and arterial duct is the clue for RSA.The transverse view of the aortic arch 3VT is the most sensitive for detecting the anomalies of the aortic arch and the most easily be obtained.The longitudinal and coronary view of the aorta arch and coronary view of the trachea and main bronchus are helpful in differentiating the anomalies of the aortic arch.
3.Resting-state Default Mode Network of Leukoaraiosis Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Qingli SHI ; Yanchao BI ; Weikang CHEN ; Hongyan CHEN ; Zhijie YANG ; Hongbao CHEN ; Yumei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(12):1133-1139
Objective To study the default mode network (DMN) of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) related to leukoaraiosis (LA) with resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI). Methods 31 LA patients (Clinical Dementia Rating of 0.5) and 27 normal controls (Clinical Dementia Rating of 0, and matched in age, gender and lever of education) were scanned with the rs-fMRI. The data was analyzed with SPM5 software, using independent component analysis. The differences between the both groups were compared with two-sample t-test. Results The DMN during resting-state of normal controls was posterior cingulate cortex/precuneus, bilateral medial frontal cortex, bilateral middle temporal gyrus, bilateral inferior parietal gyrus, angular gyrus, bilateral hippocampus. The DMN of MCI group was consistent with the normal controls, but the activation decreased in anterior cingulate cortex/left medial frontal lobe, right parahippcampus/ uncus, right inferior temporal gyrus, left deep frontal white matter/head of caudate nucleus; and increased in the left caudate nucleus/anterior cingulate cortex, left frontal lobe, and left superior temporal gyrus/inferior parietal gyrus. Conclusion Activation of resting-state functional network is disorder in LA, which may relate to cognitive impairment.
4.Prenatal sonographic diagnosis on agenesis of fetal corpus callosum
Bo GONG ; Shengli LI ; Congying CHEN ; Juling LIU ; Yuan YAO ; Huaxuan WEN ; Jingru BI ; Xiaodong YANG ; Yumei LIAO ; Xiulan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2008;17(3):224-226
Objective To assess the value of prenatal sonographic diagnosis on fetal agenesis of corpus callosum(ACC). Methods A retrospective study was on prenatal sonographic findings of 10 cases with ACC malformation and their abnormalities in central nervous system (CNS) or extra-CNS.Results The special sonographic findings established the diagnosis of ACC malformation in all 10 cases,with 7cases diagnosed absence agenesis. Among all patients with ACC,6 cases were accompanied with abnormalities in extra-CNS,8 in CNS and 5 in both. Conclusions Prenatal ultrasonography plays a vital role in accurate diagnosis on fetal ACC. Attentions should be paid to the indirect encephalic features and complicated abnormalities so as to make accurate and prompt diagnosis.
5. Elevated Fas expression is related to increased apoptosis of circulating CD8+T cell in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
Cunli GUO ; Yumei BI ; Zhao LIU ; Yi XU ; Yixin SUN ; Qiucheng WANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2018;26(2):125-129
Objective:
To investigate the mechanism of apoptosis of CD8+T lymphocyte in peripheral blood of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Methods:
The proportion and apoptosis of peripheral blood CD8+T lymphocytes in 30 healthy controls, 30 patients with cirrhosis and 60 HCC patients were detected by Flow cytometry, and the expression of Fas on the surface of CD8+T lymphocytes was reported. The differences between groups were compared using independent sample
6.Clinical experience of integrated blood purification in treatment of patients with liver failure due to paraquat poisoning
Hongying BI ; Jianyu FU ; Yan TANG ; Yumei CHENG ; Yuanyi LIU ; Hongxia WANG ; Guojin QIAO ; Difen WANG
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2017;24(6):660-662
The lung is a major target organ in acute paraquat (PQ) poisoning, but early PQ-induced severe liver failure is also an important life-threatening situation that can't be neglected. At present, toxin elimination through blood purification is a routine effective therapy recommended at the initial stage of PQ poisoning. However, the mode, therapeutic course and efficacy of blood purification for treatment of liver failure induced by PQ intoxication are still further to be explored. Theoretically, PQ is a substance with small molecule soluble in water, so hemofiltration (HF) is more suitable to be applied for treatment of PQ poisoning, but since PQ itself elimination rate (170 mL/min) from the kidney is far greater than the extracorporeal elimination rate of HF, it is suggested that HF be used only in cases with kidney functional injury caused by PQ poisoning. After PQ intoxication, a great amount of inflammatory mediators are produced; under this circumstance, if continuous veno-venous hemo-filtration (CVVH) is applied, its convection and dispersion features can remove the inflammatory mediators and toxin. Using hemoperfusion (HP) combined with CVVH not only can reduce the concentration of PQ but also can decrease plasma cytokine levels and ameliorate the organ damages. Thus, in cases with hepatic and renal functional damage, the application of combination of HP and CVVH is more effective for the treatment. Bilirubin adsorption can not only reduce bilirubin, but also can decrease PQ concentration, and it is also a means to treat PQ poisoning. In this article, the experience of using CVVH combined with HP, plasma separation and bilirubin adsorption for treatment of 1 case with liver failure induced by PQ poisoning was reported.
7.The predicting value of amplitude integration electroencephalogram to the long-term neurodevelopmental disorders in neonatal congenital heart disease
Juan GUI ; Yumei LIU ; Yifei WANG ; Chen CHEN ; Bi WANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2022;29(6):457-461
Objective:To analyze the association between the perioperative amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram(aEEG)of neonates with congenital heart disease(CHD) and their neurodevelopmental outcome at 2 years of age.Methods:Neonates with CHD ( n=32) who were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit at our hospital were included.All patients had undergone cardiac surgery during the neonatal period and preoperative and postoperative aEEG monitoring.The background pattern, sleep-wake cycle(SWC) pattern and seizure activity (including electrographic seizure activity) were used to quantify cerebral activity related to brain function.Infants with CHD were enrolled prospectively to follow up at 2 years old.Participants were assessed at 2 years old via the Bayley Scale of Infant Development. Results:A total of 32 neonates were enrolled in the study.Compared with average of normal population, psychomotor development index(PDI) of participants decreased significantly ( P<0.05). The mental development index(MDI) of patients with abnormal behavior was significantly lower.The longer length of ICU, longer time of ventilation, and the older age of father were risk factors of lower PDI.The MDI (76.29±23.38) of cases with mild abnormal preoperative background pattern were significantly lower than that with normal background pattern (97.37±22.65)( P=0.039). The PDI (74.00±20.09) of cases with abnormal preoperative background pattern was significantly lower than that (92.12±20.42) with normal preoperative background pattern ( P=0.046). The PDI (85.04±20.384) of cases with immature preoperative SWC were significantly lower than that with the normal preoperative SWC(110.00±16.55) ( P=0.027). Conclusion:Abnormal perioperative background pattern and SWC are markers for neurodevelopment disorder.The perioperative aEEG is a useful bedside tool that helps predict outcomes in infants underwent heart surgery.
8.Postoperative brain functions in infants with critical congenital heart disease via aEEG
Juan GUI ; Shaoru HE ; Suixin LIANG ; Yunxia SUN ; Yumei LIU ; Yuan REN ; Chen CHEN ; Bi WANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2018;34(10):581-585
Objectlve To explore the correlation between amplitude-integrated electroencephalographic(aEEG) findings and clinical features and to investigate the status of perioperative brain function in infants with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) and its influencing factors.Methods Newborns and infants with critical CHD who were admitted to the NICU at our hospital were included.Postoperative aEEG was continuously monitored and analyzed,and its correlation with clinical conditions was compared.Results A total of 226 patients were enrolled.Of the 226 patients who underwent postoperative aEEG monitoring,approximately 5.8% showed mild abnormal background patterns,0.9% showed severe abnormalities,27.4% demonstrated an immature SWC,and 3.5% lacked SWC.The patients who had a history of hypoxia at birth exhibited delayed sternal closure or showed severe postoperative neurological symptoms and had higher probabilities of postoperative SWC abnormalities.Several infants,all with complex CHD,had postoperative seizures.Conclusion Gestational age and oxygen deficiency at birth were the risk factors of brain injury.Delayed sternal closure,severe postoperative infection,and postoperative neurological symptoms were risk factors for postoperative brain injury.Postoperative nervous system monitoring and prevention postoperative severe infection may obviously improve the brain function of neonates and small infants with critical congenital heart disease.
9.A special type of blood pressure reduction: a case of carbon dioxide ejection syndrome
Jianyu FU ; Xu LIU ; Hongying BI ; Yumei CHENG ; Yuanyi LIU ; Difen WANG ; Yan TANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2020;32(7):871-872
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) ejection syndrome is common after artificial pneumoperitoneum, and it often attracts the attention of anesthesiologists because of its rapid changes in vital signs. CO 2 ejection syndrome is not uncommon in critically ill patients, and may occur after mechanical ventilation in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). There are few relevant reports about CO 2 ejection syndrome, and a considerable number of clinicians have little understanding of the pathological changes. A case of AECOPD patient with CO 2 ejection syndrome after endotracheal intubation was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University. After treatment, such as fluid expansion, vasoactive drugs and ventilator assistance, the patient's condition improved and was transferred out of the ICU. It is expected to provide some references by summarizing the diagnosis and treatment of this case and reviewing relevant literature reports.
10.Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of respiratory adenovirus infections in children: analysis of 488 cases
Caiyun WANG ; Juanjuan LIU ; Yumei MI ; Jing CHEN ; Jing BI ; Yinghu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases 2021;14(2):121-126
Objective:To investigate the clinical and epidemiological features of acute respiratory adenovirus infection in children.Methods:Clinical data of 488 children with acute respiratory tract human adenovirus (HAdV) infection admitted in Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from September 2018 to August 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. Nasopharyngeal swabs or nasopharyngeal aspirates (NPAs) were collected and tested by direct immunofluorescence assay. Kruskal Wallis H test was used for quantitative data without normal distribution, and P<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. The qualitative data were compared by chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. Bonfereoni chi-square segmentation was performed for comparison between groups, and P<0.007 was considered statistically significant after correction. Results:A total of 488 HAdV positive cases were detected from 7 072 patients with acute respiratory tract infection (6.9%), including 305 males (62.5%) and 183 females (37.5%). The median age of HAdV positive children was 43 months (39 days to 12 years). The detection rate in 6 m-<2 y age group(8.7%, 123/1 408)was significantly higher than those in <6 m group (3.0%, 6/197)and ≥5 y group(4.6%, 89/1 948)( χ2=7.57, 23.98, P all <0.007). The detection rate in 2-<5 y group(7.7%, 270/3 519)was significantly higher than those in <6 m group and ≥5 y group ( χ2=5.809, 19.688, P all <0.007). The peak rate was detected in the winter [12.9%(238/1 840)] which was significantly higher than those in spring (4.7%), summer (3.9%), and autumn(5.5%)( χ2=103.477, 58.986 and 49.926, P<0.007). The average length of hospital stay was (6±4)d(1-41 d). 486 cases (99.5%) were discharged from hospital after treatment, and 2 cases died. There were 111 cases (22.7%) of acute upper respiratory tract infection, 34 cases (7.0%) of bronchitis and 343 cases (70.3%) of pneumonia; and severe pneumonia was diagnosed in 86 cases (25.1%, 86/343). The common clinical manifestations were fever 93.4% (456/488), cough 94.7% (462/488), wheezing 26.2% (128/488) and shortness of breath 14.8% (72/488). 138 cases (28.3%) had extrapulmonary symptoms, 78 cases (16.0%) had underlying diseases, among which congenital heart disease was most common (16, 3.3%). The average duration of fever was(8.8±2.4)d(5-17 d)in 456 fever cases, the duration between 7-10 d in 277 cases and >10 d in 96 cases; and 439 cases had hyperpyrexia(≥39 ℃). The single infection occurred in 275 (56.4%) cases and mixed infection in 213(43.6%) cases. The proportions of fever, hyperpyrexia, fever duration >10 d, severe pneumonia, wheezing and length of hospital stay in mixed infection group were significantly higher than those in the single infection group ( χ2/ Z=11.960, 6.494, 37.209, 72.841 and -8.805, P all <0.05). The length of hospital stay, proportion of fever time>10 d, wheezing, shortness of breath, hypersomnia/poor spirits, serous effusion, extrapulmonary symptoms, mixed infection, and underlying diseases in severe pneumonia group were significantly higher than those in the mild pneumonia group ( χ2/ Z=-9.182, 23.825, 49.094, 143.627, 219.659, 81.327, 8.080, 21.546 and 10.556, P all <0.05). The proportion of severe pneumonia in 6 m to <2 y group was higher than that in 2-<5 y group and ≥5 y group( χ2=20.709, 8.603, P all <0.007). Conclusions:HAdV is an important pathogen of acute respiratory infection in children. HAdV infection occurs mainly in children aged from 6 month to 2 years and has a high detection rate in winter. Children aged 6 months to 2 years with wheezing, shortness of breath, underlying diseases, extrapulmonary symptoms and mixed infections are more likely to develop severe pneumonia.