ObjectiveTo establish an ischemia-reperfusion model in cynomolgus macaques and to analyse the effects of edaravone intervention. MethodsA total of fifteen adult male cynomolgus macaques were randomly divided into three groups: sham operation (Sham group, n=3), ischemia-reperfusion model (Model group, n=6) and edaravone treatment (Edaravone group, n=6). Ischemic-reperfusion model of cynomolgus macaques was established by clamping the M1 branch of the left cerebral artery for 1 h. After 2 h of reperfusion, the animals in Edaravone group were injected with 0.5 mg/kg edaravone intravenously for intervention treatment, while the animals in Sham and Model groups were injected with an equal volume of normal saline intravenously, twice a day, from the 2nd to 7th day. The behavioral video recordings, clinical observations and neurological deficit scores of cynomolgus macaques were obtained, and brain edema volume and cerebral ischemia volume were statistically analyzed. ResultsCompared with the Sham group, the animals in Model group showed typical symptoms of ischemic stroke, with a significant increase in the neurological deficit score， the volumes of edema and infarct of brain tissue (all P＜0.01). Compared with Model group, the neurological deficit score, the volumes of edema and infarct of brain tissue were significantly reduced in Edaravone group (all P＜0.05). ConclusionAn animal model of ischemia-reperfusion in cynomolgus macaques was successfully established, and edaravone was confirmed to alleviate the damage caused by ischemia-reperfusion.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of primary closure in laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE).Methods The retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 2 429 patients who underwent primary closure in LCBDE in the Second Hospital of Chengdu City from March 1992 to December 2017 were collected.Patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) + stone extraction using LCBDE or extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL),laparoscopic endoscopic sphincteropapillotomy (LEST) was performed selectively,then underwent laparoscopic endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (LENBD) or laparoscopic transabdominal antegrade-guide common bile duct stent implantation,finally underwent primary closure of common bile duct.Observation indicators:(1) surgical situations;(2) postoperative recovery;(3) postoperative short-term complications;(4) follow-up situation.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was performed to observe long-term surgical complications once every 3 months up to 1 year postoperatively.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as (x) ± s.Measurement data with skewed distribution were described as M (range).Results (1) Surgical situations:of 2 429 patients,2 251 underwent successful stone extraction using LCBDE,relief of the obstruction and primary closure of common bile duct,with depletion of stones;15 underwent stone extraction using conversion to open surgery,with depletion of stones;163 had residual stones or surgery-related complications.Of 2 429 patients,1 144,898,223,110 and 54 were respectively detected in grade N or 0,1,2,3 and 4 of laparoscopic distal of the common bile duct smooth classification (LDSC);599 underwent LEST,367 underwent LENBD,207 indwelled urinary catheter through cystic duct stump,125 underwent laparoscopic transabdominal antegrade-guide common bile duct stent implantation and 1 131 underwent primary closure in LCBDE only.Number of removing the stones,diameter of common bile duct,volume of intraoperative blood loss and operation time was (2.5±0.2)per case,(0.7±0.4)cm,(22.4±2.6)mL and (100±12) minutes,respectively.(2) Postoperative recovery:time of postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery,duration of hospital stay and treatment expenses were respectively (2.5±0.5) days,(7.3± 1.2) days and (2.7±0.3) × 104 yuan.Of 2 429 patients,367 removed nasobiliary catheter at 3-7 days postoperatively,207 removed urinary catheter at 3-6 weeks postoperatively,and 125 removed common bile duct stent through duodenoscope port at 1-4 months postoperatively.(3) Postoperative short-term complications:incidence of postoperative short-term complications in 2 429 patients was 6.711％ (163/2 429).① Ninety-four patients with bile leakage were cured after drainage and symptomatic and supportive treatment.② Of 29 patients with residual stones:25 with residual stones of common bile duct were cured by stone extraction using endoscopic sphincterotomy of duodenal papilla,and 4 with residual stones of intrahepatic bile duct didn't receive treatment.③ One patient died at 15 days after surgery for pancreatic cancer.④ Of 39 with postoperative other complications:2 with postoperative hemorrhage were cured by laparoscopic reoperation;12,19 and 3 were respectively complicated with postoperative inflammatory stenosis of duodenal papilla induced to short-term obstructive jaundice,mild acute pancreatitis and stress ulcer bleeding of upper digestive tract,and they were improved by endoscopy or non-operation treatment;2 with stenosis of bile duct didn't receive treatment;1 had a miss ligation at bending section of front zone of nasobiliary catheter,and ligation was removed by endoscopic retrograde cannulation of the pancreatic at 19 days postoperatively.(4) Follow-up situation:of 2 429 patients,1 749 were followed up for 3-12 months,with a median time of 6 months.During the follow-up,of 1 749 patients,2 had mild stenosis in the primary closure area of common bile duct incision and 1 had stenosis of duodenal papilla,they were not treated,and other patients didn't have related complications.Conclusion Controlling strictly the operative indication,primary closure of common bile duct in LCBDE is safe and feasible,with satisfactory clinical outcomes.

OBJECTIVETo summarize the clinical features, biochemical change and genetic mutations of a neonate with congenital bile acid synthesis disorder type 2.

METHODSClinical features, blood biochemical index, gene analysis and treatment of the patient were reviewed.

RESULTSThe patient presented with the symptoms of jaundice 3 days after birth but without skin itching. Pale stool was noted. Subsequently, he presented with hepatomegaly, blood coagulation disorders, left cochlear nerve damage, liver cirrhosis and remarkable growth retardation. Serum biochemistries showed that bilirubin and transaminase were elevated, while γ -GT and total bile acid was normal. Abdominal ultrasonography indicated decline of gallbladder contraction. Cholangiography showed normal extra- and intrahepatic bile ducts and patent biliary tract. Liver biopsy showed intrahepatic cholestasis. Gene testing has identified a homozygous mutation in AKR1D1 gene.

CONCLUSIONCongenital bile acid synthesis disorder should be suspected when a neonate has presented with jaundice, elevated bilirubin and transaminase, normal or reduced TBA and γ -GT. Genetic testing and urine mass spectrometry analysis can diagnose congenital bile acid synthesis disorder. Early therapy is crucial to patients with congenital bile acid synthesis disorder.

Objective To analyze our experience in primary closure of common bile duct after laparoscopic bile duct exploration.Methods From June 1992 to March 2018,2 740 patients underwent primary closure of common bile duct after laparoscopic common bile duct exploration in the Second People's Hospital of Chengdu.Results The operations were successfully carried out in 2 534 (92.4％) out of 2 740 patients,of whom 15 patients (0.6％) were converted to open common bile duct exploration.Bile leakage occurred in 113 patients (4.1％).Residual stones were found in 29 patients (1.1％).One patient (0.1％) who had a pancreatic carcinoma died on postoperation day 15.48 patients (1.8％) developed other complications.The total postoperative complication rate was 7.0％ (191/2 740).Conclusion In suitable patients,laparoscopic bile duct exploration with primary closure was feasible,safe and effective.

Objective To explore fecal bacteria transplantation for the treatment of severe gastrointestinal disease caused by food allergy. Method The therapeutic process of fecal bacteria transplantation for treatment of severe food allergy gastrointestinal disease was retrospectively analyzed, and the related literature was reviewed. Results A 2-year-old boy had onset of intestinal infection and diarrhea was persistent even though he had received adequate anti-infection therapy and supportive treatment. Finally, the patient received the treatment of fecal bacteria transplantation and the symptoms were then improved. No adverse reactions were observed in 2 months of follow-up. In foreign literature, fecal bacteria transplantation in children is mainly applied to clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with efficiency of 90%- 100% and 55.6% - 100%, respectively. While in the domestic literature, fecal bacteria transplantation in children is mainly used in CDI and antibiotic associated diarrhea, and the effective rate is 100%. No serious adverse reactions were found in all the researches. Conclusion Fecal transplantation is safe and effective in the treatment of children with severe gastrointestinal disease caused by food allergy, but its application in children is not yet mature and needs more in-depth researches.

To explore the operation methods and indications of the duodenoscopic papillotomy (IEST) with endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (IENBD) for the treatment of duodenal papilla stenosis during the course of common bile duct operation.The clinical data of 219 cases of cholecystolithiasis with choledocholith and the stenosis of papillary underwent endoscopic sphincterotomy (IEST) plus endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (IENBD) in the Second People's Hospital of Chengdu were retrospectively analyzed.It was successful in 198 cases who had the gallbladder and common bile duct stones removed,and endoscopic papillary dissection was performed and the nasobiliary tube was successfully inserted.Nasobiliary drainage was successful in 186 cases (93.9％) of 198 cases.No liquid outflow was observed in nasobiliary drainage in 7 cases (3.5％).Nasal bile duct slipped early in 5 case (2.5％).Primary closure of bile duct incision was completed in 198 cases.It failed in 4 cases (2.0％) who had the bile leakage with primary closure of duct incision.Mild pancreatitis after operation occurred in 3 cases (1.5％).Nose bile duct ligation was performed in 1 case (0.5％).The overall postoperative complication rate was 4.0％ (8/198).IEST + IENBD in open laparotomy was successful in 21 cases.No perforation of intestine and bile duct,bleeding,severe pancreatitis and other complications and death were detected postoperatively in two groups.During the course of laparoscopy and open laparotomy,IEST + IENBD in treating cholecystolithiasis with choledocholith and the stenosis of papillary and primary closure of duct incision after the endoscopic nasobiliary drainage is safe and effective.

Objective To evaluate laparoscopic balloon nasobiliary biliary drainage (LBNBD),vs ureteral catheter drainage in one stage laparoscopy,choledochoscopy and duodenoscopy choledocholithotomy and primary closure of the small calibered common bile duct (diameter 0.3-0.8 cm).Methods During the period of Apr 2010 to Nov 2016 102 cases were enrolled including 50 cases receiving LBNBD and 52 cases using ureteral catheter drainage.Results Between the two groups,LBNBD was superior to ureteral catheter drainage in all the following parameters:the operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative liver function,blood amylase and other laboratory indicators,gastrointestinal function recovery time,gastrointestinal symptoms and electrolyte imbalance,postoperative hospital stay,and bile duct drainage time with all differences statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Bile drainage differences during the postoperative first 3 days (averagely 200-400 ml a day) were not statistically different (P ＞ 0.05).Postoperative pancreatitis,bile leakage,and hemobilia were not statistically different (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The use of LBNBD is safe and effective in endoscopic choledocholithotomy in cases of small calibered common bile duct.

Objective To assess the safety, effectiveness and predictive factors of endoscopic balloon dilatation for the treatment of esophageal stricture and esophageal achalasia in children. Methods 28 patients with esophageal stricture and esophageal achalasia treated by endoscopic balloon dilatation from January 2012 to November 2014 were included. All the patients were divided into two groups, 22 in group A (esophageal stricture) and 6 in group B (esophageal achalasia). All procedures were performed under tracheal intubation and intravenous anesthesia using the 3rd grade controlled radial expansion (CRE) balloon with gastroscope. Outcomes, including success, complications and recurrence data were recorded, and predictors for outcomes were analyzed. Results A total of EBD 57 sessions (1 to 5 per patient, 2.00 ± 1.15) were performed on 28 patients in this study. 22 patients were diagnosed with esophageal stricture (78.57%) and 6 with esophageal achalasia (21.43%). The median age was 25 months (range 0 ~ 150), and female/ male ratio was 12/16. EBD was successful in all the 28 cases. The total success rate was 100.00%. Complications occurred in 6 patients during the dilatation, and no complication in 22 patients. Completely remission of symptoms was seen in 82.14% cases (n = 23), relief in 14.28% (n = 4), non-response in 3.57% (n = 1), and recurrence in 3.57% (n = 1). The stricture diameter before EBD was (6.28 ± 1.77) mm (range 3.0 ~ 10.0 mm), and it was (10.85 ± 2.51) (range 6 ~ 15 mm) after the last EBD. The difference was significant (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in success, effectiveness, complications and recurrence among the two groups (P > 0.05). The effectiveness of EBD was significantly associated with the diameter and number of strictures (P < 0.05), more complications were seen in the patients with multiple and/or smaller strictures (P < 0.05). In group A, the longer interval between surgery and the first EBD was related to more dilatation in the patients with anastomotic esophageal strictures (P < 0.05). The age and the interval between symptom onset and the first EBD were not the predicting factors for treatment in group B (P > 0.05). Conclusions The results of this study indicated that EBD under general anesthesia was an effective primary treatment in children with esophageal stricture and esophageal achalasia. The diameter and number of stricture were the most important predictive factors for successful clinical outcomes, while the interval between surgery and the first EBD was the most risk factor for EBD sessions in the patients with anastomotic esophageal strictures.

OBJECTIVETo explore the etiology and clinical characteristics of hypoxic hepatitis (HH) in children.

METHODClinical data of 7 patients with HH in Shenzhen Children's Hospital from January 2011 to March 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.

RESULTSeven cases diagnosed as HH, age from 4 months to 11 years, were admitted to pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), and accounted for 0.32% of patients in PICU during the same period. The primary causes of HH were respiratory failure and cardiac shock caused by severe hand-foot-and-mouth disease, fulminant myocarditis, infant muggy syndrome . Serologic tests for hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, as well as serum antibody and DNA for Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus were all negative. There was an increase of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (≥20 time supper limit of normal (ULN), the highest ALT was more than 130 times ULN in all the patients, which was decreased to 2 times ULN from peak within 10 days. There was a significant relationship between ALT and aspartate aminotransferase(AST)in 3 cases(r=1.000, 1.000, and 0.833, respectively, P<0.05), ALT and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)in 2 cases(r=1.000 and 0.886, respectively, P<0.05), ALT and blood urea nitrogen(BUN)in 1 case(r=1.000, P<0.05), and ALT and creatine kinase(CK)in 1 case(r=0.964, P<0.05). The ALT, AST and LDH returned to normal soon after the primary diseases were controlled.

CONCLUSIONSevere heart failure, hypoxemia, shock, etc. are the leading primary diseases causing HH. The sharp increase in ALT, AST and LDH is the typical laboratory manifestion in HH after the onset, which may decline to normal shortly after the treatment, sometimes complicated with reversible change in BUN or CK.

Alanine Transaminase ; Animals ; Aspartate Aminotransferases ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Creatine Kinase ; Heart Failure ; Hepatitis ; Herpesvirus 4, Human ; Humans ; Hypoxia ; Infant ; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase ; Respiratory Insufficiency ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To learn about the etiology , clinical characteristics and prognosis of infants with cholestasis jaundice. Methods The clinical data of 175 cholestatic patients were retrospectively analyzed , then the prognosis was followed-up with telephone. Results After analyzing the etiology , we found that among 175 patients , there were 42 with biliary atresia , of which 19 infants died , 4 recovered well after liver transplanta-tion , 8 had liver cirrhosis waiting for transplantation , 5 recovered well after Kasai Portoenterostomy and 6 lost contact. There were 2 patients with Bile duct dysplasia and 2 with congenital cholangiectasis and they had posi-tive outcomes. And 29 patients with Cytomegalovirus infection also had positive outcome. There were 16 patients with Heredity metabolic diseases , among which 13 patients were with Citrin protein deficiency; 10 had positive outcomes; 2 lost contact and 1 died. There were 3 patients with tyrosinemia , of which one had positive outcome;one lost contact and another got liver cirohosis waiting for liver transplantation. Four patients with TPN-related cholestasis all had positive outcomes. There were still 80 cases with unkown etiology , but 79 had positive out-comes and 1 case lost. The clinical characteristics showed that the infants with cholestatic jaundice often accom-panied by stool color changed , liver and spleen enlargement and so on , and often complicated with pneumonia , hypoalbuminemia and coagulation dysfunction and so on. Conclusion There are many etiologies for infants with cholestatic jaundice. Early diagnosis and early treatment would benefit the prognosis.