1.Diagnostic performance of 0-2 h high-sensitivity troponin T cutoffs recommended by the guidelines for suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction among different age-groups
Ailun ZHANG ; Guorong GU ; Jing ZHU ; Jing YANG ; Wenqi SHAO ; Baishen PAN ; Beili WANG ; Chenling YAO ; Wei GUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(5):582-589
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the 0-2 h high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) cutoff recommended by the guidelines for the rule-out and rule-in diagnosis of suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients of different age groups.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study. Clinical data of 4 050 suspected NSTEMI patients who visited the Chest Pain Center of Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University from January 2020 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who visited from January 2020 to April 2021 (2 650 patients) were included as derivation cohort, and those who visited from May to December 2021 (1 400 patients) were included as validation cohort. The diagnostic performance of the guideline-recommended hs-cTnT 0-2 h cutoff for the rule-out and rule-in of NSTEMI diagnosis was compared among subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group. Rule-out sensitivity, negative predictive value, and rule-out proportion, rule-in specificity, positive predictive value, and rule-in proportion were assessed. Cutoffs were established for subgroups with relatively lower diagnostic performance and validated in the validation group. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) within 30 days after patient visit were used as the outcome, and survival curves were plotted using Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests were used to analyze the incidence of MACE.Results:The sensitivity for ruled-out NSTEMI using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h cutoff in the subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group was 100%; the negative predictive value was 100%; the ruled-out rates were 47.6% (331/696), 45.9% (491/1 070), and 28.5% (252/884), respectively. The specificity for ruled-in NSTEMI was 88.3%, 90.9%, and 86.4%, respectively; the positive predictive values were 55.3%, 59.3%, and 58.2%, respectively; the ruled-in rates were 22.6% (157/696), 19.5% (209/1 070), and 27.0% (239/884), respectively. With a requirement of sensitivity and negative predictive value >99%, the ruled-out cutoff for the subgroup of patients aged >70 years in the derivation group was established as 0 h hs-cTnT <6 ng/L or 0 h hs-cTnT<22 ng/L and 0-2 h Δhs-cTnT <5 ng/L, which increased the ruled-out rate of the subgroup aged >70 years to 45.6% (403/884). In the validation group, 42.2% (196/465) patients could be ruled-out. The incidence of MACE within 30 days for ruled-out patients aged >70 years using the established cutoff was 0.Conclusion:The diagnostic performance for the ruled-out and ruled-in diagnosis using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h hs-cTnT cutoff are relatively consistent across different age groups, but the ruled-out rate for patients aged >70 years is lower than for those aged ≤60 and >60-70 years. The ruled-out cutoff established in this study can be used to improve diagnostic performance of thus indicator on suspected NSTEMI patients.
2.Diagnostic performance of 0-2 h high-sensitivity troponin T cutoffs recommended by the guidelines for suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction among different age-groups
Ailun ZHANG ; Guorong GU ; Jing ZHU ; Jing YANG ; Wenqi SHAO ; Baishen PAN ; Beili WANG ; Chenling YAO ; Wei GUO
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(5):582-589
Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic performance of the 0-2 h high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) cutoff recommended by the guidelines for the rule-out and rule-in diagnosis of suspected non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) patients of different age groups.Methods:This is a retrospective cohort study. Clinical data of 4 050 suspected NSTEMI patients who visited the Chest Pain Center of Zhongshan Hospital affiliated with Fudan University from January 2020 to December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who visited from January 2020 to April 2021 (2 650 patients) were included as derivation cohort, and those who visited from May to December 2021 (1 400 patients) were included as validation cohort. The diagnostic performance of the guideline-recommended hs-cTnT 0-2 h cutoff for the rule-out and rule-in of NSTEMI diagnosis was compared among subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group. Rule-out sensitivity, negative predictive value, and rule-out proportion, rule-in specificity, positive predictive value, and rule-in proportion were assessed. Cutoffs were established for subgroups with relatively lower diagnostic performance and validated in the validation group. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) within 30 days after patient visit were used as the outcome, and survival curves were plotted using Kaplan-Meier curves, log-rank tests were used to analyze the incidence of MACE.Results:The sensitivity for ruled-out NSTEMI using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h cutoff in the subgroups of patients aged ≤60, >60-70, and >70 years in the derivation group was 100%; the negative predictive value was 100%; the ruled-out rates were 47.6% (331/696), 45.9% (491/1 070), and 28.5% (252/884), respectively. The specificity for ruled-in NSTEMI was 88.3%, 90.9%, and 86.4%, respectively; the positive predictive values were 55.3%, 59.3%, and 58.2%, respectively; the ruled-in rates were 22.6% (157/696), 19.5% (209/1 070), and 27.0% (239/884), respectively. With a requirement of sensitivity and negative predictive value >99%, the ruled-out cutoff for the subgroup of patients aged >70 years in the derivation group was established as 0 h hs-cTnT <6 ng/L or 0 h hs-cTnT<22 ng/L and 0-2 h Δhs-cTnT <5 ng/L, which increased the ruled-out rate of the subgroup aged >70 years to 45.6% (403/884). In the validation group, 42.2% (196/465) patients could be ruled-out. The incidence of MACE within 30 days for ruled-out patients aged >70 years using the established cutoff was 0.Conclusion:The diagnostic performance for the ruled-out and ruled-in diagnosis using the guideline-recommended 0-2 h hs-cTnT cutoff are relatively consistent across different age groups, but the ruled-out rate for patients aged >70 years is lower than for those aged ≤60 and >60-70 years. The ruled-out cutoff established in this study can be used to improve diagnostic performance of thus indicator on suspected NSTEMI patients.
3.Clinical characteristics and survival analysis of patients with triple/quad-class exposed relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
An JING ; Zhao JIE ; Ma YANPING ; Qin XIAOQI ; Ma YAOFANG ; Li ZHIHUA ; Lang JUNYUAN ; Gao GUORONG ; Liu WENHUA ; Duan WENYI ; Wei JUNNI ; Tian WEIWEI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(23):1218-1222
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and survival prognosis of patients with triple/quad-class exposed relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma(RRMM).Methods:The clinical data of patients with triple/quad-class exposed RRMM from eight centers in Shanxi Province between May 2017 and May 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method,and factors affecting survival were examined by the Cox proportional hazards model and Log-rank test.Results:Among the 112 patients with triple-class exposure,16 were quadruple-class exposed.The detection rates of high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities and extramedullary lesions in patients with triple-class exposure were 57.1%and 36.6%,respectively,while those in patients with quadruple-class exposure were 87.5%and 62.5%,respectively.The median PFS and OS of patients with triple-class expos-ure were 5.6 months and 12.2 months,respectively,while those of patients with quadruple-class exposure were 9.4 months and 16.9 months,respectively.Cox model analysis showed that extramedullary lesions and multi-line treatment(≥3 lines)were independent risk factors for the survival of patients with triple-class exposed RRMM(P<0.05).Previous autologous stem cell transplantation,subsequent con-ventional drug treatment,and B-cell maturation antigen(BCMA)chimeric antigen receptor T-cell(CAR-T)treatment were protective factors(P<0.05).After triple-class drug resistance,the Log-rank test verified that BCMA CAR-T treatment significantly prolonged the median PFS of patients compared to conventional drug treatment(9.4 months vs.5.2 months,P=0.026 9),whereas the difference in OS was not statistic-ally significant(16.9 months vs.7.9 months,P=0.263 4).Conclusions:Patients with triple/quad-class exposed RRMM have a poor prognosis,and BCMA CAR-T cell therapy can improve survival in patients with triple-class drug-resistant RRMM.
4.Clinical characteristics and survival analysis of patients with triple/quad-class exposed relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma
An JING ; Zhao JIE ; Ma YANPING ; Qin XIAOQI ; Ma YAOFANG ; Li ZHIHUA ; Lang JUNYUAN ; Gao GUORONG ; Liu WENHUA ; Duan WENYI ; Wei JUNNI ; Tian WEIWEI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2024;51(23):1218-1222
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and survival prognosis of patients with triple/quad-class exposed relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma(RRMM).Methods:The clinical data of patients with triple/quad-class exposed RRMM from eight centers in Shanxi Province between May 2017 and May 2024 were retrospectively analyzed.Overall survival(OS)and progression-free survival(PFS)were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method,and factors affecting survival were examined by the Cox proportional hazards model and Log-rank test.Results:Among the 112 patients with triple-class exposure,16 were quadruple-class exposed.The detection rates of high-risk cytogenetic abnormalities and extramedullary lesions in patients with triple-class exposure were 57.1%and 36.6%,respectively,while those in patients with quadruple-class exposure were 87.5%and 62.5%,respectively.The median PFS and OS of patients with triple-class expos-ure were 5.6 months and 12.2 months,respectively,while those of patients with quadruple-class exposure were 9.4 months and 16.9 months,respectively.Cox model analysis showed that extramedullary lesions and multi-line treatment(≥3 lines)were independent risk factors for the survival of patients with triple-class exposed RRMM(P<0.05).Previous autologous stem cell transplantation,subsequent con-ventional drug treatment,and B-cell maturation antigen(BCMA)chimeric antigen receptor T-cell(CAR-T)treatment were protective factors(P<0.05).After triple-class drug resistance,the Log-rank test verified that BCMA CAR-T treatment significantly prolonged the median PFS of patients compared to conventional drug treatment(9.4 months vs.5.2 months,P=0.026 9),whereas the difference in OS was not statistic-ally significant(16.9 months vs.7.9 months,P=0.263 4).Conclusions:Patients with triple/quad-class exposed RRMM have a poor prognosis,and BCMA CAR-T cell therapy can improve survival in patients with triple-class drug-resistant RRMM.
5.Consistency of peripheral whole blood and venous serum procalcitonin in children: a multicenter parallel controlled study
Quan LU ; Hong ZHANG ; Xiaoyan DONG ; Hanmin LIU ; Yongmei JIANG ; Yingxue ZOU ; Yongming SHEN ; Deyu ZHAO ; Hongbing CHEN ; Tao AI ; Chenggui LIU ; Zhaobo SHEN ; Junmei YANG ; Yuejie ZHENG ; Yunsheng CHEN ; Weigang CHEN ; Yefei ZHU ; Chonglin ZHANG ; Lijun TIAN ; Guorong WU ; Ling LI ; Aibin ZHENG ; Meng GU ; Yongyue WEI ; Liangmin WEI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2021;59(6):471-477
Objective:To explore the consistency of peripheral whole blood and venous serum procalcitonin (PCT) levels, and the value of peripheral whole blood PCT in evaluating pediatric bacterial infection.Methods:This multicenter cross-sectional parallel control study was conducted in 11 children′s hospital. All the 1 898 patients older than 28 days admitted to these hospitals from March 2018 to February 2019 had their peripheral whole blood and venous serum PCT detected simultaneously with unified equipment, reagent and method. According to the venous serum PCT level, the patients were stratified to subgroups. Analysis of variance and chi-square test were used to compare the demographic characteristics among groups. And the correlation between the peripheral blood and venous serum PCT level was investigated by quantitative Pearson correlation analysis.The PCT resultes were also converted into ranked data to further test the consistency between the two sampling methods by Spearman′s rank correlation test. Furthermore, the ranked data were converted into binary data to evaluate the consistency and investigate the best cut-off of peripheral blood PCT level in predicting bacterial infection.Results:A total of 1 898 valid samples were included (1 098 males, 800 females),age 27.4(12.2,56.7) months. There was a good correlation between PCT values of peripheral whole blood and venous serum ( r=0.97 , P<0.01). The linear regression equation was PCT?venous serum=0.135+0.929×PCT peripheral whole blood. However, when stratified to 5 levels, PCT results showed diverse and unsatisfied consistency between the two sampling methods ( r=0.51-0.92, all P<0.01). But after PCT was converted to ordinal categorical variables, the stratified analysis showed that the coincidence rate of the measured values by the two sampling methods in each boundary area was 84.9%-97.1%. The dichotomous variables also showed a good consistency (coincidence rate 96.8%-99.3%, Youden index 0.82-0.89). According to the severity of disease, the serum PCT value was classified into 4 intervals(<0.5、0.5-<2.0、2.0-<10.0、≥10.0 μg/L), and the peripheral blood PCT value also showed a good predictive value (AUC value was 0.991 2-0.997 9). The optimal cut points of peripheral whole blood PCT value 0.5、1.0、2.0、10.0 μg/L corresponding to venous serum PCT values were 0.395, 0.595, 1.175 and 3.545 μg/L, respectively. Conclusions:There is a good correlation between peripheral whole blood PCT value and the venous serum PCT value, which means that the peripheral whole blood PCT could facilitate the identification of infection and clinical severity. Besides, the sampling of peripheral whole blood is simple and easy to repeat.
6.Construction and Application of Intelligent Central Pharmacy Management Mode in Our Hospital
Wei WANG ; Guorong SHEN ; Yong WANG ; Jian’an BAO
China Pharmacy 2020;31(23):2909-2913
OBJECTIVE:To provide refe rence for inte lligent managemen t of central pharmacy. METHODS :The construction experience of intelligent central pharmacy management mode were introduced ,including the use of information technology ,the introduction of automation equipment ,the rational layout of the central pharmacy ,as well as the optimization of work flow ,and the establishment of integrated management mode ,etc. The workload of intelligent central pharmacy in our hospital before construction(2016),during construction (2017-2018)and after operation (2019)were collected from our hospital information system(HIS),including the number of injection doctor ’s orders ,the number of doctor ’s orders reviewed ,the number of PIVAS deployment,the number of oral medical orders ,the number of medical orders discharged with medicine ,etc. The pharmacist scheduling before and after the operation of intelligent central pharmacy in our hospital was counted. The average daily quantity of injection prescription ,average dispensing speed ,timely delivery rate and dispensing errors were calculated. In addition ,the satisfaction of medical staff in 39 wards of our hospital were investigated every quarter to evaluate the implementation effect of intelligent central pharmacy management model. RESULTS :From 2016 to 2019,the workload of the central pharmacy in our hospital showed an overall upward trend ,and the average daily prescription amount increased year by year ,and the average daily prescription amount in 2017-2019 was significantly more than that in 2016(P<0.05). Average dispensing speed ,timely delivery rate and dispensing errors of central pharmacy during 2018-2019 were significantly lower than 2016(P<0.05). The daily number of pharmacists in dispensing posts in the central pharmacy was reduced from 22 in 2016 to 18 in 2019,with 4 pharmacists saved. During the 4 years,867 questionnaires were distributed and 862 valid questionnaires were recovered. The effective recovery rate was above 99%. The average satisfaction of medical staff in the ward to the central pharmacy was high relatively ,being 96.8%, 98.4% ,99.1% and 99.1% respectively from 2016 to 2019. CONCLUSIONS :The integrated intelligent center pharmacy management mode established in our hospital has realized the information and automatic management of inpatient medication order dispensing;reasonable arrangement of the work contents of professional and technical personnel with different professional titles can not only save the labor cost ,but also increase the content 09304021) of pharmaceutical care ,broaden the work depth ,so as to improve the work efficiency and ensure the quality of 126.com pharmaceutical care.
7.One-stage repair of ankle fracture combined with grade Ⅲ injury to lateral ligament
Li YU ; Bing WANG ; Zhe XIE ; Linglong DENG ; Chong ZHANG ; Chi WEI ; Kai DENG ; Guorong YU ; Shaobo ZHU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2019;21(7):581-585
Objective To investigate the surgical outcomes of one-stage repair of the ankle fracture combined with grade Ⅲ injury to the lateral ligament.Methods From April 2015 to December 2017,23 patients with ankle fracture and lateral ligament injury were treated at Department of Traumatic Reconstruction Surgery/Foot and Ankle Surgery,Zhongnan Hospital.There were 15 males and 8 females,aged from 18 to 65 years (average,37.8 years).After intraoperative treatment of their fractures,22 ruptures of the ligamentous insertion were repaired with suture anchor and one rupture of the middle ligament with Internal Brace.Routine postoperative X-rays,physical examination and Sefton grading system were used to evaluate the stability of the ankle joint and the subtalar joint.The Karlsson-Peterson and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores were used to evaluate the function and pain of the ankle.Results The follow-up for this cohort ranged from 12 to 24 months (average,13.9 months).The bone union time ranged from 6 to 24 weeks,averaging 10.1 weeks.There was no chronic instability of lateral ankle or subtalar joint in all the cases.Two cases developed osteochondral lesion of the medial talus which was treated with micro-fracture surgery one year after injury;one case suffered subtalar arthritis which was treated by subtalar arthrodesis 14 months after injury.Their Karlsson-Peterson scores averaged 84.6 points and AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores 93.7 points with 19 excellent and 4 good cases.The Sefton grading system gave 9 cases of grade Ⅰ and 14 ones of grade Ⅱ.Conclusion One-stage repair of the ankle fracture combined with grade Ⅲ injury to the lateral ligament can lead to the stability of the ankle joint and the subtalar joint and improved function of the ankle.
8.Development and Application of Intelligent Management System for Narcotic and Psychotropic Drugs in Central Pharmacy of Our Hospital
Guorong SHENG ; Yong WANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Xin SHI ; Yafang ZENG ; Wei WANG ; Jian'an BAO ; Liyan MIAO
China Pharmacy 2018;29(9):1158-1161
OBJECTIVE:To promote the realization of intelligent management for narcotic and first type psychotropic drugs (narcotic and psychotropic drugs for short)in hospital. METHODS:With the aid of fingerprint identification technology and hardware devices such as intelligent storage cabinet,intelligent management for narcotic and psychotropic drugs were designed and developed in our hospital,including prescription dispensing,cardinal drug supplement,empty bottle recycling,changing shifts, etc. The effects of the system were evaluated 30 d before and after the implementation of the system through comparing related indexes. RESULTS:The application of intelligent management system for narcotic and psychotropic drugs realized intelligent dispensing of narcotic and psychotropic drugs,automatic checking during cardinal drug supplement,automatic information record during empty bottle recycling,automatic record during changing shifts,intelligent and information management on"five specific management"for narcotic and psychotropic drugs. Compared with before the implementation of the system,the duration of daily changing shifts was shortened from(13.62±0.40)min to(8.67±0.33)min,shortening by 4.95 min in average(n=30).The time of prescription dispensing was shortened from(30.36±0.48)min to(10.56±0.46)min,shortening by 19.80 min(n=30). The collecting time of cardinal drug supplement was shortened from(12.72±0.97)min to(0.13±0.03)min,shortening by 12.59 min (n=30). No drug dispensing error was found after the implementation of the system. CONCLUSIONS:The system is stable and convenient,which promotes that intelligent management for narcotic and psychotropic drugs is in line with the requirements of"five specific management". It also realizes intelligent and information operation,improves work efficiency and error prevention ability.
9.Application of three-stage Masquelet technique for infective bone defects of foot and ankle
Li YU ; Bing WANG ; Zhe XIE ; Linglong DENG ; Chi WEI ; Kai DENG ; GuoRong YU ; Shaobo ZHU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2018;34(11):1007-1013
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of three-stage Masquelet technique in the treatment of infective bone defects of foot and ankle.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted on the clinical data of 19 patients with infective bone defects of foot and ankle admitted to Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University from December 2014 to October 2017.There were 15 males and four females,aged 18-68 years [(39.6 ± 12.3)years].Among the patients,16 patients were infected with bacteria and three patients were infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.The infection involved humeral end,talus and surrounding joints in 14 patients,internal hemorrhoids in two patients,midfoot and interphalangeal joints in one patient,and humerus and metatarsophalangeal joints in two.The operation included three stages:the first stage was thorough debridement,supplemented with negative pressure closed drainage (VSD) and continuous washing to clarify the pathogenic bacteria;the second stage was to fill the bone defect with targeted antibiotic bone cement to prevent or treat infection;in the third stage,after filling the antibiotic bone cement for 3 months with no sign of local wound infection,the bone cement was taken out,and the bone reconstruction operation was performed by means of internal fixation and bone grafting.The flap survival and wound healing were observed,and the time of fracture healing was recorded.The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and the Visual Analogue Score (VAS) were used to evaluate the improvement of the function of the foot and ankle before operation and at the last follow-up,and the bone healing was evaluated according to the radiographic union scale in tibial (RUST) fractures.Results The patients were followed up for 9-12 months [(11.1 ±1.0) months].Two patients with soft tissue defects caused by preoperative infection and necrosis received posterior tibial artery perforator flap and anterolateral thigh flap repair in the second stage,and the flaps all survived.The postoperative bone healing time was 3 7 months [(3.5 ± 1.4)months].Nineteen patients underwent three-stage surgery,and the ankle and foot wound or sinus tract were all healed,with no infection recurrence during follow-up.At the last follow-up,the AOFAS score was improved significantly from preoperative (36.3 s-12.1) points to (71.4 ± 5.7) points (P < 0.05).The VAS was decreased significantly from preoperative (5.3 ± 1.2) points to (1.4 ± 0.9) points (P < 0.05).The RUST bone healing score at the last follow-up was 8-12 points [(10.2 ± 1.1) points].Conclusion In treating the infective bone defects of foot and ankle,the three-stage Masquelet technique can effectively control infection,facilitate wound healing,promote bone union,and improve foot and ankle function.
10.Application of muscular flap and induced membrane technique in the emergency treatment for limb salvage for Gustilo type Ⅲ B and Ⅲ C open fracture of lower leg
Li YU ; Yong ZHAO ; Zhe XIE ; Bing WANG ; Ling-Long DENG ; Chi WEI ; Kai DENG ; Guorong YU ; Shaobo ZHU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2018;41(6):538-543
Objective To investigate the clinical effectivity of the muscular flap transposition and induced membrane technique in the emergency treatment for the limb salvage of Gustilo type Ⅲ B/C open fracture of lower leg. Methods From July, 2015 to December, 2017, 10 cases of Gustilo type Ⅲ B/C fracture of lower leg with bone defects were performed limb salvage surgery. Induced membrane technique was used to fill the bone defects in the emergency room.The gastrocnemius and/or soleus muscular flaps were transposed to cover the bone cement or ex-posed bone simultaneously in emergence treatment. After the wound healed completely, traditional bone grafting was used to repair the bone defects. There were 4 cases of Gustilo type Ⅲ B and 6 cases of Gustilo type Ⅲ C. The aver-age length of bone defect was (5.25±1.70) cm ranging from 3.0 cm to 11.0 cm. The gastrocnemius medial head flaps were performed in 5 cases, the combined application with the gastrocnemius medial head flaps and the medial hemimuscular flaps of soleus were performed in 2 cases, and medial hemimuscular flaps of soleus were transposed in 3 cases. Results The wounds in 6 cases were healed at one stage, but 2 cases healed by dressing because the exudate after skin grafting.In 1 case, the cross-leg flap was used to cover the exposed bone cement due to the necro-sis of soleus flap. The other 1 was performed the transposition of the lateral gastrocnemius flaps because the exposure of bone cement after the necrosis of the upper and lateral muscles in lower leg. In the second-stage, the bone defects were reconstructed by traditional bone grafting. The average healed time of bone was 7.2 months ranging from 5 months to 9 months. At the last followed-up time, all patients recovered their function of weight-bearing. The Paley's score of the adjacent joints: excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases. Conclusion The combination with induced membrane technique and local muscular flap transposition in emergency surgery is an effective method to limb salvage for the Gustilo type Ⅲ B/C open fracture of lower leg.

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