Dental Implantation, Endosseous ; Humans ; Tooth Socket ; surgery

Dental Implantation, Endosseous ; Esthetics ; Humans

Chronic Periodontitis ; therapy ; Dental Implantation, Endosseous ; Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported ; Dental Restoration Failure ; Dental Scaling ; Humans ; Oral Hygiene ; Periodontal Diseases ; therapy ; Root Planing ; Tooth Extraction

Objective To observe the morphological changes of hairs in two patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.Methods Light microscopy,scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used to observe the morphology of hair shaft and follicles from two patients,including a 3-year-old girl child and her mother,with loose anagen hair syndrome.Results Light microscopy revealed that hair bulb was deformed,hair shaft was distorted,damaged,and even disrupted,and hairs tapered in diameter at their distal end.Scanning electron microscopy showed deformed or distorted hair shaft and wave-like edge of hair cuticles.Transmission electron microscopy revealed that pathological changes were mainly localized in the inner root sheath with vacuolization in both inner and outer root sheath cells.Intercellular adhesion was weak with a decrease or disappearance of desmosomes.Conclusion The pathological changes of hairs are mainly localized in the inner root sheath in patients with loose anagen hair syndrome.

Objective To study the imaging value in diagnosis of congenital cholangiectasis.Methods The clinical and imaging (CT and ultrasonics) data of 6 patients with congenital cholangiectasis were restrospectively analyzed with literature review.Results According to Todani's classifications of cholangiectasis,there were type I in one case,CT showed cystic hypodense shadow with thin and smooth wall;type IV in 4 cases,CT showed cystic or fusiform extension of intra-and extra-hepatic bile ducts;type V in one case,CT showed cystic extension of intra-hepatic bile ducts,and the central spot enhancement could be seen on contrast-enhanced CT scan.6 cases underwent ultrasonic examinations,ultrasound showed extension of intra-and extra-hepatic bile ducts in 6 cases,choledochal cyst in one.4 cases suspected with congenital cholangiectasis,and misdiagnosed in one.In company with cholecystitis and cholelithiasis in one,biliary carcinoma in one and cirrhosis in one.Conclusion CT and US are of important value in diagnosis of congenital cholangiectasis.

Objective To investigate the clinical value of damage control resuscitation ( DCR) in the treatment of severe multiple injuries combined with traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Methods A retrospective analysis was done on 27 patients with severe multiple injuries combined with traumatic hemorrhagic shock treated by DCR. Another 32 patients treated with traditional aggressive/normotensive fluid resuscitation were used as control. Lactic acid clearance time, coagulation, diffuse intravascular coagulation (DIC) morbidity, and mortality were observed and compared between two groups. Results Compared with traditional aggressive/normotensive fluid resuscitation, DCR had better curative effect, shorter clearance time of lactic acid, more rapid recovery of blood coagulation function and lower incidence of DIC morbidity and lower mortality for patients with severe multiple injuries combined with traumatic hemorrhagic shock. Conclusions In the treatment of severe multiple injuries combined with traumatic hemorrhagic shock, the use of DCR can remarkably improve the survival rate of patients and also provide a new way for resuscitation and rescue of other types of shock patients.

70 bpm during scan),the proportion of segments that could not be assessed because of motion artifact were 0.1%(1/759),1.1%(7/649),2.5% (10/407),42.6%(103/242),and 75.5%(108/143),respectively.With conventional selective coronary angiography as the golden standard,the sensitivity,specificity,positive and negative prediction values to detect≥50% stenotic lesions in the assessable segments were 79.2%,96.0%,83.8%,and 94.6%,respectively.There was a significant correlation between the number of segments per patient not assessable because of motion artifact and heart rate during the scan(r=0.655,P=0.000).Conclusion MSCT is capable of achieving high accuracy for detection of coronary artery stenosis,and is a reliable technique to diagnose coronary artery disease.

Objective: To explore therapeutic effect of in-hospital intravenous alprostadil injection on patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) complicated diabetic nephropathy (DN) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and evaluate their long-term prognosis.Methods: A total of 80 AMI + DN patients undergoing PCI were selected from our hospital.They were randomly divided into alprostadil group (n=40) and routine treatment group (n=40).Renal function after PCI, cardiac function during hospitalization, serum creatinine (Scr) level on 72h after PCI and incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) within one-year follow-up were compared between two groups.Results: Compared with routine treatment group on 72h after PCI, there was significant reduction in Scr level [(126.92±35.28) μmol/L vs.(104.32±22.91) μmol/L], and significant rise in estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR, (55.23±31.48) ml·min-1·1.73m-2 vs.(62.14±36.23) ml·min-1·1.73m-2] in alprostadil group, P<0.05 both.Postoperative one-year follow-up indicated that there were no significant difference in incidence rate of MACE and percentage of kidney replacement therapy between two groups, P>0.05 all.Conclusion: Intravenous alprostadil injection based on routine treatment possesses significant therapeutic effect on renal function in AMI + DN patients after PCI, and it's safe

Objective To discuss the efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty for pediatric ureteropelvic junction obstruction(UPJO). Methods Retroperitoneal laparoscopic dismembered pyeloplasty was performed on 24 patients with UPJO.The age of the patients ranged from 3 to 14 years(mean,7 years).The diagnosis was set up by ultrasonography,IVU,CT or magnetic resonance urography.All the patients had hydronephrosis,with 4 cases mild,10 cases moderate and 10 severe ones. Results All operations were completed laparoscopieally,without conversions to open surgery during operation.The mean operative time was 180 min(range 150 to 200).The mean blood loss was 60 ml(range 40 to 100)and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 7 d (range 5 to 9).All 24 patients were followed-up for 6 to 24 months(mean,1 4 months).There was no stricture at UPJ.Eighteen patients had complete resolution of hydronephrosis and 6 patients showed obvious alleviation in hydronephrosis. Conclusion Retroperitoneal laparoseopie dismembered pyeloplasty could be a mini-invasive,safe,and effective procedure for the treatment of UPJO in pediatric patients.

OBJECTIVETo investigate and clarify the key surgical techniques and evaluate clinical effectiveness of modular cementless femoral stems(LINK MP modular stem) in complex revision hip arthroplasty.

METHODSFrom January 2002 to December 2013, 470 patients in Chinese PLA General Hospital received revision hip arthroplasties using MP stems. Among them, 246 patients were followed for an average of 5.7 years (ranged, 0.5 to 11 years). There were 148 males and 98 females, with an average age of 62.5 years old (ranged from 26 to 83 years old). The most common reason for revision was aseptic loosening of femoral stems (107 cases, 43.5%), followed by prosthetic joint infection (104 cases, 42.3%). Other reasons included unexplained hip or thigh pain, periprosthetic femoral fracture, prosthesis wear and dislocation. According to Paprosky classification of femoral deficiency, there were 171 cases of type IIIA (69.5%), 14 cases of type I, 39 cases of type II, and 22 cases of type IIIB. The average preoperative Harris hip score (HHS) was 37.4 ± 7.5. In addition, radiographic presentation, degree of patients' subjective satisfaction, and clinical effectiveness were assessed as well.

RESULTSThe average Harris score was im- proved to 87.8 ± 4.2 after operation,with significant statistical difference when compared to preoperative score (t = 92.13,P = 0.00). Analysis of patients' subjective satisfaction for leg length discrepancy, stability and overall degree of satisfaction showed that the number of patients with great satisfaction were 27, 60, 61 respectively. The most common complication was the periprosthetic fracture (intraoperatively 21 cases and postoperatively 8 cases). Other complications included infection (7 cases), dislocation (5 cases), numbness possibly caused by incomplete sciatic nerve injury (6 cases) and thigh swelling (3 cases). The X-ray taken at the final follow-up revealed that prosthesis subsidence occurred in 4 cases, 2 of which needed a second revision.

CONCLUSIONThe application of modular cementless femoral stems (LINK MP modular stem) in complex revision hip arthroplasty (especially in cases with the serious defect of proximal femoral bone) shows good results at both the short-term and long-term follow-up, especially in the revision for prosthetic infection with the high success rate. In order to avoid complications and improve clinical outcomes,the surgeons should carefully select proper surgery candidates,perform the procedure with care, and master the key surgical techniques.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; adverse effects ; methods ; Female ; Hip Prosthesis ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Satisfaction ; Postoperative Complications ; therapy