OBJECTIVE: To investigate short-term effectiveness of using expert adolescent lateral femoral nail (EALFN) in treating femoral shaft fractures in older children and adolescents. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 17 patients with femoral shaft fractures who met the inclusion criteria and were admitted between July 2020 and June 2024. All fractures were fixed with EALFN after reduction. There were 11 males and 6 females, with a mean age of 13.3 years (range, 11-16 years). The average body weight was 51.2 kg (range, 40-84 kg), and the average height was 162.1 cm (range, 150-172 cm). The causes of injury included traffic accidents ( n=9), falling from height ( n=1), and simple falls ( n=7). One patient had an open fracture treated with an external fixator and experienced delayed fracture healing. The remaining patients were closed fractures, with an average time from injury to operation of 5.8 days (range, 2-10 days). Operation time and postoperative hospital stay were documented. During follow-up, X-ray films were taken to observe the fracture healing, and the bilateral femoral length, femoral neck-shaft angle, widest femoral neck diameter (FND), and articular trochanteric distance (ATD) were measured at last follow-up. Hip function was assessed using the Harris score. The differences in the all indicators between the healthy and affected sides were compared. RESULTS: The operation time ranged from 65 to 130 minutes (mean, 94.1 minutes). Postoperative hospital stay ranged from 5 to 40 days (mean, 16.7 days). All patients were followed up 7-36 months (mean, 14.4 months). One patient exhibited delayed fracture healing during follow-up. The distal locking nail was removed at 6 months after operation, and partial weight-bearing was initiated following dynamic fracture stabilization. The fracture healing was achieved, and the intramedullary nail was removed at 24 months after operation. The other fractures healed with the healing time of 6-20 months (mean, 9.6 months), and the intramedullary nails were removed. During follow-up, no femoral fracture, abnormal development of the greater trochanter, or ischemic necrosis of the femoral head occurred. At last follow-up, there was no significant difference in femoral length, femoral neck-shaft angle, FND, ATD, or Harris score between the affected and healthy sides ( P>0.05). CONCLUSION For older children and adolescents with femoral neck fractures, the application of EALFN fixation aligns more closely with the principles of intramedullary central fixation and rapid rehabilitation. This approach is associated with fewer complications and superior short-term effectiveness.
Humans ; Male ; Femoral Fractures/surgery* ; Female ; Child ; Adolescent ; Retrospective Studies ; Bone Nails ; Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary/instrumentation* ; Fracture Healing ; Treatment Outcome

Objective:To investigate the effectiveness and safety of domestic upper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).Methods:A total of 160 patients undergoing EUS at Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University (Center1) and Shenzhen People's Hospital (Center 2) from March to July 2021 were randomly selected by stratified blocked randomization, and were treated with SonoScape EG-UG5T (the test group) or Fujifilm EG-580UT (the control group). The primary outcome was the ultrasound image quality excellence rate, and the comparison was verified by non-inferiority. The secondary outcomes were the endoscopic image quality excellence rate, the operational performance excellence rate, and the system stability evaluation. The safety evaluation was based on the occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative adverse events in the subjects.Results:In the intention-to-treat analysis set (ITT), the excellence rate of ultrasound image quality in the test group and the control group was 100.0% (78/78) and 100.0% (77/77), respectively. The rate difference between the two groups was 0.0% (95% CI: -4.7%-4.8%). In the per protocol analysis set (PPS), the excellence rate of ultrasound image quality in the test group and the control group was 100.0% (78/78) and 100.0% (75/75), respectively. The rate difference between the two groups was 0.0% (95% CI: -4.7%-4.9%). The lower limit of the confidence interval of ultrasound image quality excellence rate of both data sets was greater than the non-inferiority threshold value of -8%, which inferred that the non-inferiority hypothesis of the test machine non-inferior to the control machine was valid. The endoscopic image quality excellence rate and the operational performance excellence rate of the test group and the control group was 100.0% in both the ITT and PPS analyses, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups ( P=1.000). The system instability event rate was 0.0% (0/78) in the test group and 3.9% (3/77) in the control group ( P=0.120). No adverse event occurred in either group. Conclusion:The domestic upper gastrointestinal endoscopic ultrasound is standard-compliant for clinical application under normal conditions in terms of effectiveness, safety, and stability.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the short-term effectiveness of transverse antecubital incision in the treatment of failed closed reduction of Gartland type Ⅲ supracondylar humeral fractures (SHFs) in children. METHODS: Between July 2020 and April 2022, 20 children with Gartland type Ⅲ SHFs who failed in closed reduction were treated with internal and external condylar crossing Kirschner wire fixation through transverse antecubital incision. There were 9 boys and 11 girls with an average age of 3.1 years (range, 1.1-6.0 years). The causes of injuries were fall in 12 cases and fall from height in 8 cases. The time from admission to operation ranged from 7 to 18 hours, with an average of 12.4 hours. The healing of the incision and the occurrence of complications such as nerve injury and cubitus varus were observed after operation; the elbow flexion and extension range of motion after removing the gypsum, after removing the Kirschner wire, and at last follow-up were recorded and compared, as well as the elbow flexion and extension and forearm rotation range of motion at last follow-up between healthy and affected sides; the Baumann angle was measured on the X-ray film, and the fracture healing was observed. At last follow-up, the effectiveness was evaluated according to the Flynn elbow function evaluation criteria. RESULTS: All incisions healed by first intention, and there was no skin necrosis, scar contracture, ulnar nerve injury, and cubitus varus. Postoperative pain occurred in the radial-dorsal thumb in 2 cases. The gypsum was removed and elbow flexion and extension exercises were started at 2-4 weeks (mean, 2.7 weeks) after operation, and the Kirschner wire was removed at 4-5 weeks (mean, 4.3 weeks). All the 20 patients were followed up 6-16 months, with an average of 12.4 months. The fracture healing time was 4-5 weeks, with an average of 4.5 weeks, and there was no complication such as delayed healing and myositis ossificans. The flexion and extension range of motion of the elbow joint gradually improved after operation, and there were significant differences between the time after removing the gypsum, after removing the Kirschner wire, and at last follow-up ( P<0.017). There was no significant difference in the flexion and extension of the elbow joint and the forearm rotation range of motion between the healthy and affected sides at last follow-up ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in Baumann angle between the time of immediate after operation, after removing the Kirschner wire, and at last follow-up ( P>0.05). According to Flynn elbow function evaluation standard, 16 cases were excellent and 4 cases were good, the excellent and good rate was 100%. CONCLUSION The treatment of Gartland type Ⅲ SHFs in children with failed closed reduction by internal and external condylar crossing Kirschner wire fixation through transverse antecubital incision has the advantages of complete soft tissue hinge behind the fracture for easy reduction and wire fixation, small incision, less complications, fast fracture healing, early functional recovery, reliable reduction and fixation, and can obtain satisfactory results.
Male ; Female ; Humans ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Calcium Sulfate ; Humerus ; Humeral Fractures/surgery* ; Plastic Surgery Procedures ; Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods* ; Bone Wires ; Fracture Healing ; Treatment Outcome ; Range of Motion, Articular

Objective: To analyze the diagnosis treatment and methods for pancreatic pseudoaneurysms complicated with pancreatitis. Methods: The diagnostic methods, treatments and clinical effects of 11 patients with pancreatic pseudoaneurysms complicated with pancreatitis from January 2006 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed in Shengjing hospital. Results: Two cases of pancreatic pseudoaneurysms were diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS). Eight cases were diagnosed with contrast-enhanced computed tomography. One case was diagnosed by angiography. Ten patients received endovascular embolization, and nine of them were successfully treated. Rebleeding occurred in one patient 28 days after embolization, and was successfully treated by repeated embolization. One patient was successfully treated by surgery. Conclusion Contrast-enhanced computed tomography and angiography are the current main methods to diagnose pancreatic pseudoaneurysms. With the wide use of EUS in the diagnosis of pancreatic disease, EUS becomes an option for diagnosis of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm. Traditionally, pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is treated by surgery. With the advancement of endovascular techniques, endovascular treatment has become the first-line treatment. Further studies with a large sample size are needed to establish the better diagnostic methods and treatments for pancreatic pseudoaneurysm.

Objective To investigate the changes of autophagy in rat lung tissues after acute spinal cord injury (ASCI) and the possible mechanisms.Methods Sixty-three female SD rats were divided into sham operation group (n =21) and spinal cord injury group (n =42),according to the random number table.The modified Allen method with the impact energy of 10 × 25 g · mm at the T10 vertebra was used for preparation of ASCI models.The rats were sacrificed at 6,12,24,48,72 hours,1 and 2 weeks after injury.Lung tissue damage and apoptosis were detected by HE staining and TUNEL method.The changes of autophagy and expressions of LC3-Ⅱ,P62,Beclin-1,interleukin (IL)-17A and Bcl-2 in lung were detected by Western blot and immunofluorescence.Results The pulmonary alveoli maintained normal structure in sham operation group,with no inflammation or pulmonary hemorrhage.Slight lung tissue damages were observed in spinal cord injury group at 12 h postinjury.Alveolar stroma widening,inflammatory infiltration,hemorrhage,and alveolar collapse became ingravescent at 24-72 hours postinjury.Numbers of apoptotic cells in spinal cord injury group were 551.22 ± 135.94,905.11 ±92.64,and 141.78 ± 30.86 respectively at 24,72 hours and 1 week postinjury,and were significantly increased at 24 and 72 hours postinjury,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Expression of LC3-II in spinal cord injury group was increased at 24-72 hours postinjury,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Expression of P62 in spinal cord injury group was up regulated at 24-72 hours postinjury,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Expression of Beclin-1 in spinal cord injury group was increased at 24 h postinjury and then dropped at 48-72 hours,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Expression of IL-17A in spinal cord injury group was increased at 24-48 hours,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Expression of Bcl-2 in spinal cord injury group was increased from 24 hours to 72 hours,compared with sham operation group (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Autophagosome formation is increased and accumulated in the lung tissues after ASCI,which might be related to the increased interaction between Beclin-1 and Bcl-2 because of the up regulation of Bcl-2 by IL 17A,ultimately leading to the inhibition of autophagy.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic metal stent implantation for afferent limb obstruction after pancreaticoduodenectomy(PD). Methods A retrospective analysis of 5 patients with afferent limb obstruction after PD treated by endoscopic metal stent implantation was performed.Data of each patient was reviewed including the records of the endoscopic procedure,the complications and the clinical outcomes. Results All the metal stents were implanted successfully in the 5 patients. The abdominal disten-sion and cholangeitis were well relieved in all the patients. The liver function improved in all the patients in 3 to 5 days.No abdominal discomfort,bleeding,perforation,or stent dislocation occurred.CT scan showed that all stents were well expanded.The survival time of the 5 patients were 3 to 8 months,and 4. 6 months on av-erage. There was no recurrence of afferent limb obstruction. Conclusion For afferent limb obstruction after PD,endoscopic metal stent implantation is effective in relieving obstruction,the symptoms,and improving the quality of life.

Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of carbon dioxide (CO2) used as an alternative to air in the gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Methods 80 cases underwent ESD treatment were randomly as-signed to two groups, 40 cases in CO2 group and 40 in air group. Arterial blood CO2 partial pressure was measured preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative respectively. Visual analog scale (VAS) was used to record patients the degree of abdominal pain and distention at 1 h, 6 h and 24 h after operation in each group. The incidence of com-plications were evaluated. Regular follow up were scheduled in all the patients. Results There was no significant dif-ference in degree of abdominal pain score and the CO2 partial pressure between the two groups. The abdominal dis-tension scores of CO2 group were significant lower than air group at 1 h, 6 h after the ESD procedure. There were no statistically significant difference in the incidence rate of complications. Conclusion The utilization of CO2 in gas in-sufflation during gastric ESD is safe. CO2 insufflation can significant reduce the postoperative abdominal distension and improve the quality of postoperative recovery.

Objective To evaluate the short-term safety and efficacy of endoscopic implantation of self-expandable metallic stent (SEMs) for malignant colorectal obstruction.Methods A total of 208 patients who had undergone endoscopic SEMs implantation for malignant colonic obstruction from January 2012 to May 2014 at the endoscopy center of Shengjing hospital were enrolled.The technical and clinical success rate and the complications were reviewed.Results The technical and clinical success rates were 99.04％ (206/208) and 96.15％ (200/208), respectively.Abdominal pain, perforation and bleeding were the most common post-procedure complications, the rates of which were 13.46％ (28/208), 2.88％ (6/208), 1.92％ (4/208), respectively.The abdominal pain in most patients was self-relieving except for 6 patients with perforation of colon.Patients with perforation were cured by emergency surgery.One patient with intraperitoneal hemorrhage was also cured by emergency surgery, the other patients developing bleeding recovered themselves.Conclusion The success rate of endoscopic SEMs implantation is satisfactory in the study.As a bridge to surgery or a palliative care method, endoscopic SEMs implantation is effective and safe for malignant colorectal obstruction.

Objective To investigate the incidence of electrocoagulation syndrome after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in the colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LST) and the risk factors. Methods Data of 51 patients with coloretral LST,treated with ESD from January 2010 to May 2014 at Shengjing hospital affiliated to China Medical University,were reviewed.The incidence of electrocoagulation syndrome was analyzed and logistic regression was used to evaluate risk.Results The incidence of electro-coagulation syndrome was 9.8%(5 /51).The incidence of tumors in the rectal area(7.1%,2 /28)was lower than that of the left half colon (12.5%,1 /8),and the right colon (13.3%,2 /15).Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that the independent risk factors for the development of electrocoagulation syndrome were LST located in non-rectum area (OR =1.655,P <1.655),lesion size larger than 25 mm (OR =1.028, P <0.05),the operation time longer than 129 min (OR =1.016,P <0.05),age older than 62 year old (OR =0.987,P <0.05).Conclusion For the patients aged over 62 year old,lesion size larger than 25 mm,the operation time longer than 129 min and LST located outside the rectum,the mucous membrane should be separated from the muscularis propria in the ESD procedure to reduce electrocoagulation time as much as possible. In the postoperative period,patients need fasting,fluid replacement support,and prevention of post endoscopic submucosal dissection electrocoagulation syndrome (PEECS).

Objective To investigate the optimal time for double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB).Methods Data of 78 patients with OGIB who underwent DBE from January 2009 to November 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.They were classified into two groups:emergency DBE and non-emergency DBE.The demographic and clinical features and outcomes of DBE,the time of examination and complications were compared.Results The overall diagnostic yield of DBE was 48 lesions (61.54 ％).The overall diagnostic yield of emergency DBE group was 77.14％,which was significantly higher than that in non-emergency DBE group (48.83％) (P =0.019).The time of examination in emergency group was shorter than that of non-emergency group with significant difference (P =0.031).Conclusion Emergency DBE takes less time and yields a higher rate of detection.Patients withOGIB should receive DBE as soon as possible.