1.A comparative study to measure the sagittal condylar inclination using mechanical articulator, virtual articulator and jaw tracking device
Liya MA ; Fei LIU ; Jiansong MEI ; Jiarui CHAO ; Zhenyu WANG ; Jiefei SHEN
The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2023;15(1):11-21
PURPOSE:
. To compare the sagittal condylar inclination (SCI) in dentate individuals measured by the different methods with mechanical articulator (MA), virtual articulator (VA), and a jaw tracking device (JTD) system.
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
. A total of 22 healthy dentate participants were enrolled in this study. For MA workflow, the SCI was obtained by a semi-adjustable articulator with protrusive interocclusal records. The SCI was also set on a VA by aligning intraoral scan (IOS) with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and facial scan (FS), respectively. These virtual workflows were conducted in a dental design software, namely VAIOS-CBCT and VAIOS-FS . Meanwhile, a JTD system was also utilized to perform the measurement. Intraclass correlation was used to assess the repeatability within workflows. The bilateral SCI values were compared by Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed rank test for each workflow, and Kruskal-Wallis test and post hoc p-value Bonferroni correction were used to compare the differences among four workflows. The agreement of VAIOS-CBCT , VAIOS-FS , and JTD compared with MA was evaluated by Bland-Altman analysis.
RESULTS:
. Intraclass correlation of the SCI revealed a high degree of repeatability for each workflow. There were no significant differences between the left and right sides (P > .05), except for VAIOS-CBCT (P = .028). Significant differences were not found between MA and VAIOS-FS (P > .05). Bland-Altman plots indicated VAIOS-CBCT , VAIOS-FS , and JTD were considered to substitute MA with high 95% limits of agreement.
CONCLUSION
. The workflow of VAIOS-FS provided an alternative approach to measure the SCI compared with MA.
2.Two congenital coronary abnormalities affecting heart function: anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery and congenital left main coronary artery atresia
Yanyan XIAO ; Mei JIN ; Ling HAN ; Wenhong DING ; Jianyong ZHENG ; Chufan SUN ; Zhenyu LYU
Chinese Medical Journal 2014;(21):3724-3731
Background The anomalous origin of the left coronary artery (LCA) from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) and congenital left main coronary artery atresia (CLMCA-A) are two kinds of very rare coronary heart diseases which affect heart function profoundly.This study aimed to retrospectively illustrate the clinical features and therapy experience of ALCAPA and CLMCA-A patients.Methods From April 1984 to July 2012,in Beijing Anzhen Hospital,23 patients were diagnosed with ALCAPA and 4 patients with CLMCA-A.We summarized the clinical data of the 27 cases and retrospectively analyzed the clinical manifestation,diagnosis,and treatments of these two kinds of congenital coronary abnormalities.Results The 23 patients (13 males and 10 females,aged ranging from 2.5 months to 65 years) identified with ALCAPA were classified into infantile type (age of onset younger than 12 months,16 cases) and adult type (age of onset older than 12 months,7 cases).Four patients were diagnosed with CLMCA-A (three males and one female,aged ranging from 3 months to 2 years).The main clinical manifestations of infantile-type ALCAPA and CLMCA-A include repeated respiratory tract infection,heart failure,dyspnea,feeding intolerance,diaphoresis,and failure to thrive.And these two congenital coronary abnormalities might be misdiagnosed as endocardial fibroelastosis,dilated cardiomyopathy,and acute myocardial infarction.As for the adult-type ALCAPA,cardiac murmurs and discomfort of the precordial area are the most common presentations and might be misdiagnosed as coronary heart disease,myocarditis,or patent ductus arteriosus.In ECG examination:Infantile-type ALCAPA and CLMCA-A showed abnormal Q waves with T wave inversion in leads I,avL,and V4-V6,especially in lead avL.However,ECG of adult-type ALCAPA lacked distinct features.In chest radiography:pulmonary congestion and cardiomegaly were the most common findings in infantile-type ALCAPA and CLMCA-A,while pulmonary artery segment dilation was more common in adult type.In echocardiography,the common features of infantile-type ALCAPA and CLMCA-A included left ventricular enlargement,left ventricular systolic function normal or mildly reduced in CLMCA-A or significantly reduced in ALCAPA,and moderate to large mitral valve.It was performed in 9 of 23 cases of ALCAPA and showed the origin of the dilated right coronary artery (RCA) from the right sinus of the aortic root and absence of LCA origin in angiography.After opacification of RCA,reverse flow in the LCA and pulmonary artery was visualized through coronary artery collateral circulation.Angio was performed in three of the four cases of CLMCA-A and showed left main coronary artery was a blind end,with diameter of only 1.1-2.0 mm.Treatment and prognosis:21 patients with ALCAPA had cardiac surgery and 6 of them died postoperatively.Fifteen postoperative patients survived without overt symptoms within the follow-up period of 6-166 months (median 17 months).As for treatment of CLMCA-A,four patients took digoxin and diuretics without undergoing cardiac surgery.Their clinical symptoms improved during the close follow-ups.Conclusions ALCAPA and CLMCA-A are two rare coronary artery abnormalities that affect cardiac function in infants and children.In younger patients with cardiomegaly and heart dysfunction these two congenital coronary diseases should be noticed.
3.Value of pulmonary annulus index in predicting transannular patch in tetralogy of Fallot repair
Zhenyu LYU ; Mei JIN ; Yifei YANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2021;37(7):390-393
Objective:Pulmonary annulus index is used to predict the application value of transannular patch in children with tetralogy of Fallot.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 130 patients with pediatric heart disease diagnosis of TOF and undergoing TOF repair in Beijing Anzhen Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from December 2018 to December 2019, 112 cases were included in this study, 18 cases were excluded. They were divided into TAP group and no TAP group, related values of pulmonary annulus and aortic annulus were measured. The pulmonary annulus index, the pulmonary annulus Z-score and main pulmonary artery Z-score were calculated to do statistically analyze.Results:A total of 112 patients, average age(22.87±12.21) months; 66 males and 46 females; weight( 9.94±4.08)kg; 3 cases died, 1 case died of sepsis caused by pulmonary infection, 1 case died of low cardiac output syndrome, and 1 case died of multiple organ failure. 62 cases(55.8%) did not transannular patch, 50 cases(44.2%) transannular patch. The pulmonary annulus Z-score, main pulmonary artery Z-score and PAI in TAP group were smaller than those in no TAP group( P<0.05). Receiver operator curves( ROC) analysis showed that the cut-off value of PAI at 0.53 AUC was 0.85, the sensitivity was 75%, the specificity was 80%; the cutoff value of pulmonary annulus at -1.98 AUC was 0.88, the sensitivity was 80%, the specificity was 71%; the cutoff value of main pulmonary artery at -2.12 AUC was 0.87, the sensitivity was 77%, and the specificity was 87%. When the critical value of PAI(>0.53) and main pulmonary artery Z-score(>2.12), 88.2% of the children could avoid TAP, and 94% of the children could avoid TAP when the critical value of pulmonary annulus Z-score(> -1.91) and main pulmonary artery Z-score(>-2.12) were combined. Conclusion:The predictive effect of pulmonary annulus index as a simple and effective predictor of TAP in TOF radical operation is the same as that of pulmonary annulus Z-score. Combining either with main pulmonary artery Z-score was the most accurate method of prediction.
4. Application of the ratio of pulmonary valve ring to aortic valve ring to predict the need of transannular patch in the radical operation of tetralogy of Fallot
Zhenyu LYU ; Mei JIN ; Yan GU ; Yanyan XIAO ; Yifei YANG ; Moqi LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2020;35(1):24-26
Objective:
To analyze the ratio of pulmonary valve ring to aortic valve ring (GA ratio), and to explore the application value of GA ratio in predicting the need of transannular patch in the radical operation of children with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).
Methods:
A retrospective analysis was performed in 355 children (182 males and 173 females) with TOF and underwent radical operation in the Pediatric Cardiac Center of Beijing Anzhen Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2016 to December 2017.They were divided into transannular patch group and non-transannular patch group.The values of pulmonary valve ring and aortic valve ring in two groups were collected, and the Z-score of pulmonary artery and GA ratio were calculated respectively for statistical analysis.
Results:
Among the 355 patients, 156 children (43.9%) required a transannular patch, and 199 patients (56.1%) did not receive transannular patch.The GA ratio and the Z-score of of pulmonary artery in the transannular patch group were lower than those in the non-transannular patch group [0.45±0.12
5.Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Mycoplasma and Clinical Response to Antimicrobial Agents(Spectinomycin etc.)in Genitourinary Mycoplasma Infection
Deli CHEN ; Yuankang YE ; Zhaohui CAI ; Xingwu CAO ; Huilin QIU ; Chonggao XIE ; Liangliang SHEN ; Jie CHEN ; Zhenyu LU ; Shaohua TU ; Shaofen LONG ; Youai CAO ; Hewu JIN ; Wenzhi BAI ; Mei JIANG ; Zhenjun GUO ; Suhong YAO
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 1994;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the antimicrobial susceptibility of spectinomycin?minocycline?azithromycin and sparfloxacin to mycoplasma(Uu and Mh)and therapeutic effect of spectinomycin to my-coplasma infection in genitourinary tract.Methods①The susceptibility test:each of the4drugs was divided into two concentrations.One was at1?g/mL(sensitive concentration)and the other was at4?g/mL(resistant concentration).If mycoplasma does not grow in both concentrations,it means the drug tested is sensitive.If it grows in both concentrations,the drug tested is resistant.If mycoplasma grows in lower concentration and does not in higher concentration,it means moderate sensitive.②Treatment regimen:Spectinomycin was injected,2g/d IM,for7-10days as a course of treatmeant.Patients were followed-up7days later and2~4weeks after treatment.Results①Among1658specimens,519were found Uu positive,and61Mh positive.The resis-tance rates of Uu to4different drugs were:7.7%for minocycline,21.4%for sparfloxacin,13.9%for azithromycin and7.3%for spectinomycin.Whereas,those of Mh were:18.0%,45.9%,54.1%,and29.5%re-spectively.②The clinical effect of spectinomycin was:out of43treated patients,37(86.0%)cured,4(9.3%)markedly improved,2(4.7%)failed.Total effective rate was95.3%and so was the elimination rate of my-coplasma.Conclusion The resistant rate of mycoplasma to spectinomycin is lower than that to minocycline?azithromycin and sparfloxacin,and the former is widely used in the treatment of mycoplasma(especially Uu)infection,with a satisfactory clinical effect.
6.Comparison the efficacy of minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps
Zhaocai YIN ; Zhenyu MEI ; Yong SHENG ; Jianping CHEN ; Wanjun ZHAO ; Qin LI ; Huijun FENG ; Zhongbing SHEN ; Hui PENG
International Journal of Surgery 2019;46(5):329-333
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive surgery and traditional surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to select 158 patients with multiple benign breast masses admitted to Yijishan Hospital of Wannan Medical College from July 2016 to February 2018,all of them were female,average age was (28.3 ± 6.6) years old,range from 19 to 51 years old.The patients were divided into minimally invasive group (n =122) and traditional group (n =36) according to different surgical methods.The minimally invasive group was treated by minimally invasive rotary excision,while the traditional group was treated by traditional surgery.The operation time,number of incisions,average length of incisions,cumulative length of incisions and healing time of incisions were compared between the two groups.The incidence of local hematoma,local infection,breast deformity and local residual were compared after operation,and the satisfaction of the two groups was aslo compared.Normal distribution measurements were expressed by mean ± standard deviation (Mean ± SD),independent sample t test was used for inter-group comparison;non-normal distribution measurements were expressed by median (quartile spacing) [M(P25,P75)],Mann-Whitney U test was used for inter-group comparison.Chi-square test or Fisher exact probability test was used to compare the count data between the two groups.Results As compared to the traditional group,the minimally invasive group had shorter operation time (20.0 min vs 40.0 min,Z =-8.590,P < 0.001),less number of incisions (1.0 vs 2.0,Z =-4.423,P <0.001),smaller average surgical incision length (3.8 mm vs 35.5 mm,Z =-9.211,P < 0.001),smaller cumulative surgical incision length (4.0 mm vs 67.2 mm,Z =-9.130,P < 0.001),quicker postoperative recovery (4.0 d vs 7.0 d,Z =-9.334,P < 0.001).There were no significant differences between the two groups in incidence of postoperative hematoma (4.1% vs 2.8%,x2 =0.000,P =1.000),incidence of infection (0 vs 2.8%,P =0.228),incidence of postoperative breast shape change (1.6% vs 2.8%,x2 =0.000,P =1.000),and incidence of residual (0.8% vs 0,P =1.000).Psychological satisfaction of patients in minimally invasive group (95.1%) was significantly higher than that in traditional group (58.3%),the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.001).Conclusions Compared with traditional surgery,the application of minimally invasive surgery in the treatment of multiple benign mammary lumps has many advantages,such as shorter operation time,less number of incisions,smaller surgical incision length,quicker postoperative recovery and higher satisfaction of patients after operation.It has not significantly increased postoperative complications.It is worthy of clinical application and promotion.
7.The observation and evaluation after deep venous catheter implantationwith two Dacron cuff
Shengli CAO ; Xingying ZHOU ; Xulang LI ; Zhenyu XU ; Xiangxiang MEI ; Huiyang YU ; Kangfeng LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2015;(14):30-32
Objective To observe the nursing of deep venous catheter implantation with two Dacron cuff and to evaluate clinical efficacy.Methods Group A with 20 cases was carried out avul-sion sheath implanted cuffed long-term catheter in right internal jugular vein and group B with 18 cases was implanted long-term catheter by the right external jugular vein incision.The amount of bleeding during the operation,related index of dialysis and catheter -related infection were record-ed.And Kt /V value and catheter dysfunction time were calculated.Results NO catheter -related infection was occurred and bleeding in the group B was less than that in the group A,and there was statistical difference in two groups(P <0.05).Conclusion The operative risk of group B was less than group A and there were no significant differences in dialysis efficacy,catheter dysfunction time and infection rate of two groups after education and nursing.Therefore,both methods could be se-lected in clinic for different patients.
8.Biplane osteotomy to treat malunion of Stephens-Sanders type Ⅱ calcaneal fracture
Zhenyu WANG ; Fangcheng YANG ; Mei CHENG ; Guo ZHENG ; Qiankun NI ; Yuanqiang LI ; Xiaoli GOU ; Kanglai TANG ; Xu TAO
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2023;25(10):833-839
Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of biplane osteotomy in the treatment of malunion of Stephens-Sanders type Ⅱ calcaneal fracture.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 31 patients who had been treated by biplane osteotomy at Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University for malunion of Stephens-Sanders type Ⅱ calcaneal fracture from January 2019 to January 2022. There were 21 males and 10 females, with an age of (41.4±13.9) years and a duration from injury to diagnosis of (12.8±8.9) months. Functional and image scores were compared before surgery, 6 months after surgery, and at the last follow-up. Functional scores included the visual analogue scale (VAS) score, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and the pain interference (PI) and physical function (PF) indices in the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS). Image scores included the Gissane angle, B?hler's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, length of the calcaneus, absolute foot height, and axial calcaneal width as measured on X-rays.Results:The operation time was (106.6±29.9) minutes for this cohort. All the 31 patients were followed up for (18.4±5.8) months. At 6 months after surgery and the last follow-up, the VAS scores [3 (2, 3), 2 (1, 3)], AOFAS scores [83 (76, 87), 85 (83, 87)], PI scores [(57±9), (48±6)], PF scores [53 (39, 61), 56 (54, 66)], Gissane angles (109.6°±14.1°, 109.3°±14.9°), B?hler angles (26.5°±11.6°, 26.9°±11.8°), calcaneal pitch angles [19.1° (14.5°, 23.9°), 19.9° (14.5°, 23.9°)], absolute foot heights [(76.5±9.6) mm, (76.0±9.9) mm], and axial calcaneal widths [(38.5±4.1) mm, (38.3±4.1) mm] were all significantly improved compared to the preoperative values [5 (4, 6), 62 (56, 67), (62±6), 47 (38, 51), 126.8°±13.1°, 11.8°±10.9°, 13.8° (8.2°, 18.7°), (71.0±9.1) mm, (42.8±5.5) mm] (all P<0.05). However, there was no statistically significant difference in the length of the calcaneus among pre-surgery, 6 months after surgery, and the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Biplane osteotomy is a surgical technique that demonstrates good clinical efficacy in the treatment of malunion of Stephens-Sanders type Ⅱ calcaneal fracture so that it should be promoted in clinic.
9.The observation and evaluation after deep venous catheter implantationwith two Dacron cuff
Shengli CAO ; Xingying ZHOU ; Xulang LI ; Zhenyu XU ; Xiangxiang MEI ; Huiyang YU ; Kangfeng LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2015;(14):30-32
Objective To observe the nursing of deep venous catheter implantation with two Dacron cuff and to evaluate clinical efficacy.Methods Group A with 20 cases was carried out avul-sion sheath implanted cuffed long-term catheter in right internal jugular vein and group B with 18 cases was implanted long-term catheter by the right external jugular vein incision.The amount of bleeding during the operation,related index of dialysis and catheter -related infection were record-ed.And Kt /V value and catheter dysfunction time were calculated.Results NO catheter -related infection was occurred and bleeding in the group B was less than that in the group A,and there was statistical difference in two groups(P <0.05).Conclusion The operative risk of group B was less than group A and there were no significant differences in dialysis efficacy,catheter dysfunction time and infection rate of two groups after education and nursing.Therefore,both methods could be se-lected in clinic for different patients.
10.Clinical value of noninvasive cardiac index test in the evaluation of neonatal congenital heart disease complicated with heart failure
Yonghua YUAN ; Aimin ZHANG ; Xuehua HE ; Jun XU ; Furong HUANG ; Liping LIU ; Zhenyu LIU ; Xiaohui XIA ; Mei LV ; Aitong QIANLI ; LI ZHU
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics 2017;35(10):747-750
Objective To explore the clinical value of the monitoring of electronic cardiac index (CI) in the evaluation of neonatal congenital heart disease complicated with heart failure. Methods Sixty neonates with congenital heart disease treated in neonatal department from March 1, 2016 to December 30, 2016 were selected, and divided into severe group (n=11), moderate group (n=15), mild group (n=34), and no heart failure group (n=10) according to the modified Ross heart failure score. CI was measured by electronic force measurement. Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) were measured by echocardiography. Venous blood sampling was collected to detect the N-terminal type B brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP). Results The neonates in the severe group were mainly under 2-week-old, while those in the mild group and the moderate group were more than 2-week-old. The differences of CI, LVEF, NT-proBNP, and PAP among the groups were statistically different. The CI and LVEF values were lowest in the severe group, followed by moderate group and mild group, and the highest in no heart failure group. The NT-proBNP and PAP values were the highest in the severe group, followed by moderate group and mild group, and the lowest in no heart failure group. Correlation analysis showed that CI was positively correlated with LVEF (r=0.845, P<0.001), and negatively correlated with NT-proBNP (r=-0.886, P<0.001); CI and PAP were weakly negatively correlated (r=-0.595, P<0.001). Conclusions CI reflects the degree of heart failure to some extent and has some clinical value.