1.Management strategies for vesicovaginal fistula following cervical cancer radiotherapy in women
Jiemin SI ; Weidong ZHU ; Ranxing YANG ; Lujie SONG ; Chongrui JIN ; Jianwen HUANG ; Xuxiao YE ; Zuowei LI ; Wenxiong SONG ; Qiang FU ; Yinglong SA
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(8):587-592
Objective:To investigate the treatment strategies for vesicovaginal fistula(VVF)in women following cervical cancer radiotherapy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 33 female patients with post-radiotherapy VVF after cervical cancer treatment at Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital between January 2020 and June 2024. The patients were categorized into three groups based on surgical approaches:Group A(11 patients):Underwent prone-position VVF repair. Mean age:(50.0±9.6)years;mean radiotherapy sessions:(22.6±2.2). All had simple VVF without concurrent intestinal or surrounding soft-tissue fistulas. Among them,1 patient previously received laparoscopic VVF repair,1 transvaginal VVF repair,and 2 gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. One month prior to surgery,the average daily usage of urine pads was 16.7(12.8,25.7)pieces,and the quality of life(QOL)score stood at 4.0(4.0,5.0)points. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed that 8 cases had fistulas located in the trigonal region of the bladder,while 3 cases had fistulas on the posterior bladder wall. The diameter of the fistula openings,measured under a microscope,was 1.2(0.8,1.6)cm. Based on the Goh classification criteria for vesicovaginal fistulas,this group included 3 cases of type 1,4 cases of type 2,2 cases of type 3,and 2 cases of type 4;7 cases of type A and 4 cases of type B;as well as 3 cases of typeⅠ,7 cases of type Ⅱ,and 1 case of type Ⅲ.Group B(20 patients):Underwent gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. Mean age:(58.6±8.8)years;mean radiotherapy sessions:(29.8±3.9). Three patients had concurrent rectovaginal fistulas and received colostomy for fecal diversion. History of previous interventions:3 had laparoscopic VVF repair,4 transvaginal VVF repair,and 1 both transvaginal and laparoscopic VVF repair. One month prior to surgery,the average daily usage of urine pads was 19.7(15.8,27.7)pieces,and the QOL score stood at 5.0(5.0,6.0)points. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed that 13 cases had fistulas located in the trigonal region of the bladder,while 7 cases had fistulas on the posterior bladder wall. The diameter of the fistula openings,measured under a microscope,was 1.8(1.0,3.2)cm. Based on the Goh classification criteria for vesicovaginal fistulas,this group included 4 cases of type 1,9 cases of type 2,3 cases of type 3,and 4 cases of type 4;6 cases of type A,11 cases of type B and 3 cases of type C;as well as 1 cases of type Ⅱ,and 19 case of type Ⅲ. Group C(2 patients):Underwent ureterocutaneous diversion. Ages:67 and 73 years;radiotherapy sessions:51 and 60,respectively. Both had concurrent rectovaginal fistulas and bladder soft-tissue fistulas. The patient presented with recurrent thigh abscesses accompanied by fever. One month prior to surgery,the daily usage of urine pads was 29 and 23 pieces,respectively,and the QOL score was 6 points. Cystoscopic examination revealed that the vesicovaginal fistulas were located in the trigone of the bladder,with diameters of 3 cm and 4 cm,respectively. Additionally,partial defects were noted in the ventral wall of the urethra,while no bladder soft tissue fistulas were detected. According to the Goh classification for vesicovaginal fistulas,both cases were categorized as type 4,type C,and type Ⅲ. For Groups A and B,urinary catheters were indwelled for 3 weeks postoperatively,then removed to assess spontaneous urination and incontinence. QOL was evaluated,with a minimum 6-month follow-up. For confirmed postoperative VVF recurrence,re-repair was performed 3?6 months later based on patient preference. For Group C,double-J stents were placed in the ureters,and stoma bags were applied 3 days postoperatively. Stents were replaced every 1?2 months,with QOL assessment. Successful fistula repair in Groups A and B was defined as the absence of vaginal leakage confirmed by cystoscopy after six months of the procedure with no vaginal leakage. For Group C,surgical success was determined by the resolution of perineal urinary leakage and improvement in QOL.Results:All 33 patients completed surgery successfully. Group A:Follow-up duration:16.3(9.6,24.6)months. Surgical repair succeeded in 7 patients,with unobstructed spontaneous urination and no vaginal incontinence. Four patients had VVF recurrence:2 refused further treatment,and 2 underwent repeat gracilis muscle flap packing. One was successfully repaired,while one recurrence case refused further treatment. Group B:Follow-up duration:17.0(9.5,24.8)months(8?32 months). Thirteen patients restored spontaneous urination without recurrence. Seven had recurrence:5 refused further surgery,and 2 underwent re-repair. One repair succeeded without incontinence,while one recurrence case refused treatment. Group C:Follow-up durations were 6 and 22 months. Perineum remained dry without incontinence(no urine pads needed),and no recurrence of thigh soft-tissue redness/infection occurred. QOL scores were 2 and 3,respectively.Conclusions:Post-radiotherapy VVF in women after cervical cancer presents complex and variable conditions. The primary goal of treatment should be to improve patients’ quality of life. Treatment approaches should be selected based on the complexity of urinary fistulas and local tissue conditions. In general,patients who are younger,have received lower doses of radiation therapy,present with smaller fistula diameters,have well-vascularized and elastic perifistular tissues,and have no concurrent tissue fistulas are candidates for prone-position VVF repair. Patients who do not meet the criteria for transvaginal repair,have a history of at least two previous repair attempts,or have concurrent vaginorectal fistulas require gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. Patients with three or more types of concurrent tissue fistulas,extensive pale and inelastic perifistular tissues,and who are not amenable to repair surgery undergo ureterocutaneous diversion.
2.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (version 2025)
Haipeng SI ; Le LI ; Junjie NIU ; Wencan ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Qiang YANG ; Hongli WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Yunzhen CHEN ; Xiaoguang CHENG ; Jianwen DONG ; Shiqing FENG ; Rui GU ; Yong HAI ; Tianyong HOU ; Bo HUANG ; Xiaobing JIANG ; Lei ZANG ; Chunhai LI ; Nianhu LI ; Hua LIN ; Hongjian LIU ; Peng LIU ; Xinyu LIU ; Sheng LU ; Shibao LU ; Chunshan LUO ; Lvy CHAOLIANG ; Lvy WEIJIA ; Xuexiao MA ; Wei MEI ; Chunyang MENG ; Cailiang SHEN ; Chunli SONG ; Ruoxian SONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honglin TENG ; Hui SHENG ; Beiyu WANG ; Bingwu WANG ; Liang WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Nan WU ; Guohua XU ; Yayi XIA ; Jin XU ; Youjia XU ; Jianzhong XU ; Cao YANG ; Maowei YANG ; Zibin YANG ; Xiaojian YE ; Hailong YU ; Xijie YU ; Hua YUE ; Zhili ZENG ; Xinli ZHAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Peixun ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Tengyue ZHU ; Qiang LIU ; Huilin YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):932-945
Nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), predominantly affecting the elderly, can lead to intractable pain, vertebral collapse, progressive kyphotic deformity, and neurological impairment, significantly compromising patients′ quality of life. There exists considerable debate on diagnosis and management of OVF, encompassing key issues such as clinical diagnosis and staging criteria for nonunion, surgical indications and procedure selection, and postoperative rehabilitation planning. Currently, there lacks standardized clinical guideline and expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of OVF nonunion in China. To address this gap, Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Osteoporosis Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee for Osteoporosis of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Branch of China Association for Geriatric Care jointly organized domestic experts in spinal surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment for nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures ( version 2025), based on existing literature and clinical experience and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and practicality. The guideline provided 13 evidence-based recommendations encompassing diagnosis and treatment of OVF nonunion, aiming to standardize its clinical management.
3.Clinical guideline for diagnosis and treatment of nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (version 2025)
Haipeng SI ; Le LI ; Junjie NIU ; Wencan ZHANG ; Fuxin WEI ; Jinqiu YUAN ; Qiang YANG ; Hongli WANG ; Guangchao WANG ; Shihong CHEN ; Yunzhen CHEN ; Xiaoguang CHENG ; Jianwen DONG ; Shiqing FENG ; Rui GU ; Yong HAI ; Tianyong HOU ; Bo HUANG ; Xiaobing JIANG ; Lei ZANG ; Chunhai LI ; Nianhu LI ; Hua LIN ; Hongjian LIU ; Peng LIU ; Xinyu LIU ; Sheng LU ; Shibao LU ; Chunshan LUO ; Lvy CHAOLIANG ; Lvy WEIJIA ; Xuexiao MA ; Wei MEI ; Chunyang MENG ; Cailiang SHEN ; Chunli SONG ; Ruoxian SONG ; Jiacan SU ; Honglin TENG ; Hui SHENG ; Beiyu WANG ; Bingwu WANG ; Liang WANG ; Xiangyang WANG ; Nan WU ; Guohua XU ; Yayi XIA ; Jin XU ; Youjia XU ; Jianzhong XU ; Cao YANG ; Maowei YANG ; Zibin YANG ; Xiaojian YE ; Hailong YU ; Xijie YU ; Hua YUE ; Zhili ZENG ; Xinli ZHAN ; Hui ZHANG ; Peixun ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhenlin ZHANG ; Jianguo ZHANG ; Tengyue ZHU ; Qiang LIU ; Huilin YANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(10):932-945
Nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures (OVF), predominantly affecting the elderly, can lead to intractable pain, vertebral collapse, progressive kyphotic deformity, and neurological impairment, significantly compromising patients′ quality of life. There exists considerable debate on diagnosis and management of OVF, encompassing key issues such as clinical diagnosis and staging criteria for nonunion, surgical indications and procedure selection, and postoperative rehabilitation planning. Currently, there lacks standardized clinical guideline and expert consensus on the diagnosis and management of OVF nonunion in China. To address this gap, Minimally Invasive Surgery Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Osteoporosis Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee for Osteoporosis of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine and Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery Branch of China Association for Geriatric Care jointly organized domestic experts in spinal surgery, endocrinology, and rehabilitation to formulate the Clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment for nonunion of osteoporotic vertebral fractures ( version 2025), based on existing literature and clinical experience and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and practicality. The guideline provided 13 evidence-based recommendations encompassing diagnosis and treatment of OVF nonunion, aiming to standardize its clinical management.
4.Management strategies for vesicovaginal fistula following cervical cancer radiotherapy in women
Jiemin SI ; Weidong ZHU ; Ranxing YANG ; Lujie SONG ; Chongrui JIN ; Jianwen HUANG ; Xuxiao YE ; Zuowei LI ; Wenxiong SONG ; Qiang FU ; Yinglong SA
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(8):587-592
Objective:To investigate the treatment strategies for vesicovaginal fistula(VVF)in women following cervical cancer radiotherapy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical data of 33 female patients with post-radiotherapy VVF after cervical cancer treatment at Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital between January 2020 and June 2024. The patients were categorized into three groups based on surgical approaches:Group A(11 patients):Underwent prone-position VVF repair. Mean age:(50.0±9.6)years;mean radiotherapy sessions:(22.6±2.2). All had simple VVF without concurrent intestinal or surrounding soft-tissue fistulas. Among them,1 patient previously received laparoscopic VVF repair,1 transvaginal VVF repair,and 2 gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. One month prior to surgery,the average daily usage of urine pads was 16.7(12.8,25.7)pieces,and the quality of life(QOL)score stood at 4.0(4.0,5.0)points. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed that 8 cases had fistulas located in the trigonal region of the bladder,while 3 cases had fistulas on the posterior bladder wall. The diameter of the fistula openings,measured under a microscope,was 1.2(0.8,1.6)cm. Based on the Goh classification criteria for vesicovaginal fistulas,this group included 3 cases of type 1,4 cases of type 2,2 cases of type 3,and 2 cases of type 4;7 cases of type A and 4 cases of type B;as well as 3 cases of typeⅠ,7 cases of type Ⅱ,and 1 case of type Ⅲ.Group B(20 patients):Underwent gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. Mean age:(58.6±8.8)years;mean radiotherapy sessions:(29.8±3.9). Three patients had concurrent rectovaginal fistulas and received colostomy for fecal diversion. History of previous interventions:3 had laparoscopic VVF repair,4 transvaginal VVF repair,and 1 both transvaginal and laparoscopic VVF repair. One month prior to surgery,the average daily usage of urine pads was 19.7(15.8,27.7)pieces,and the QOL score stood at 5.0(5.0,6.0)points. Preoperative cystoscopy revealed that 13 cases had fistulas located in the trigonal region of the bladder,while 7 cases had fistulas on the posterior bladder wall. The diameter of the fistula openings,measured under a microscope,was 1.8(1.0,3.2)cm. Based on the Goh classification criteria for vesicovaginal fistulas,this group included 4 cases of type 1,9 cases of type 2,3 cases of type 3,and 4 cases of type 4;6 cases of type A,11 cases of type B and 3 cases of type C;as well as 1 cases of type Ⅱ,and 19 case of type Ⅲ. Group C(2 patients):Underwent ureterocutaneous diversion. Ages:67 and 73 years;radiotherapy sessions:51 and 60,respectively. Both had concurrent rectovaginal fistulas and bladder soft-tissue fistulas. The patient presented with recurrent thigh abscesses accompanied by fever. One month prior to surgery,the daily usage of urine pads was 29 and 23 pieces,respectively,and the QOL score was 6 points. Cystoscopic examination revealed that the vesicovaginal fistulas were located in the trigone of the bladder,with diameters of 3 cm and 4 cm,respectively. Additionally,partial defects were noted in the ventral wall of the urethra,while no bladder soft tissue fistulas were detected. According to the Goh classification for vesicovaginal fistulas,both cases were categorized as type 4,type C,and type Ⅲ. For Groups A and B,urinary catheters were indwelled for 3 weeks postoperatively,then removed to assess spontaneous urination and incontinence. QOL was evaluated,with a minimum 6-month follow-up. For confirmed postoperative VVF recurrence,re-repair was performed 3?6 months later based on patient preference. For Group C,double-J stents were placed in the ureters,and stoma bags were applied 3 days postoperatively. Stents were replaced every 1?2 months,with QOL assessment. Successful fistula repair in Groups A and B was defined as the absence of vaginal leakage confirmed by cystoscopy after six months of the procedure with no vaginal leakage. For Group C,surgical success was determined by the resolution of perineal urinary leakage and improvement in QOL.Results:All 33 patients completed surgery successfully. Group A:Follow-up duration:16.3(9.6,24.6)months. Surgical repair succeeded in 7 patients,with unobstructed spontaneous urination and no vaginal incontinence. Four patients had VVF recurrence:2 refused further treatment,and 2 underwent repeat gracilis muscle flap packing. One was successfully repaired,while one recurrence case refused further treatment. Group B:Follow-up duration:17.0(9.5,24.8)months(8?32 months). Thirteen patients restored spontaneous urination without recurrence. Seven had recurrence:5 refused further surgery,and 2 underwent re-repair. One repair succeeded without incontinence,while one recurrence case refused treatment. Group C:Follow-up durations were 6 and 22 months. Perineum remained dry without incontinence(no urine pads needed),and no recurrence of thigh soft-tissue redness/infection occurred. QOL scores were 2 and 3,respectively.Conclusions:Post-radiotherapy VVF in women after cervical cancer presents complex and variable conditions. The primary goal of treatment should be to improve patients’ quality of life. Treatment approaches should be selected based on the complexity of urinary fistulas and local tissue conditions. In general,patients who are younger,have received lower doses of radiation therapy,present with smaller fistula diameters,have well-vascularized and elastic perifistular tissues,and have no concurrent tissue fistulas are candidates for prone-position VVF repair. Patients who do not meet the criteria for transvaginal repair,have a history of at least two previous repair attempts,or have concurrent vaginorectal fistulas require gracilis muscle flap packing for VVF repair. Patients with three or more types of concurrent tissue fistulas,extensive pale and inelastic perifistular tissues,and who are not amenable to repair surgery undergo ureterocutaneous diversion.
5.Huangjing Jiannao Granules Improve Learning and Memory Abilities and Cerebral Blood Flow in Rat Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment via PI3K/Akt Signaling Pathway
Rui YANG ; Yumu TIAN ; Yujing JIN ; Jianwen ZHAIWU ; Tong ZHANG ; Zehua ZHAO ; Shijing HUANG ; Juhua PAN
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(22):52-60
ObjectiveTo study the effects of Huangjing Jiannao granules on learning and memory abilities and cerebral blood flow in the rat model of vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and to explore the mechanism of Huangjing Jiannao granules in the treatment of VCI. MethodSeventy-two SPF-grade male SD rats were randomly selected, with 12 rats as the sham operation group. The remaining rats were subjected to bilateral carotid artery ligation (2-VO) for the modeling of VCI. According to the randomized block design, the successfully modeled rats were grouped as follows: model, donepezil hydrochloride (0.50 mg·kg-1), and low-, medium-, and high-dose (2.36, 4.72, 9.44 g·kg-1, respectively) Huangjing Jiannao granules. After 6 weeks of treatment, Morris water maze test and new object recognition test were conducted to evaluate the learning and memory abilities of the rats. After continuous gavage for 8 weeks, the cerebral blood flow was recorded by a laser microcirculation blood flow imager, and the survival and injury of hippocampal neurons were observed by Nissl staining. The expression of neuronal nuclear antigen (NeuN) in the hippocampus was detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC). The levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in the serum were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The protein levels of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated protein kinase B (p-Akt), nuclear factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), and nuclear factor-κB inhibitor α (IκBα) in the hippocampus were determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the sham operation group, the model group showed weakened learning and memory abilities (P<0.01), reduced blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.01), damaged neurons and reduced survived neurons in the hippocampal CA1 region (P<0.01), down-regulated expression of NeuN (P<0.01), elevated levels of IL-1β and TNF-α in the serum (P<0.01), up-regulated protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 in the hippocampal tissue, and down-regulated protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, medium- and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules improved the learning and memory abilities (P<0.05,P<0.01). High-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain, forebrain, and hindbrain (P<0.05,P<0.01), and medium-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the blood flow in the whole brain (P<0.05). All the doses of Huangjing Jiannao granules increased the number of survived neurons (P<0.05,P<0.01) and up-regulated the protein level of NeuN (P<0.05,P<0.01). Medium and high-dose Huangjing Jiannao granules lowered the level of TNF-α (P<0.05,P<0.01), down-regulated the protein levels of PI3K, p-Akt, and NF-κB p65 (P<0.05,P<0.01), and up-regulated the protein level of IκBα (P<0.01). ConclusionHuangjing Jiannao granules can improve the learning and memory abilities and promote the recovery of cerebral blood flow in the rat model of VCI induced by 2-VO by regulating the expression of proteins involved in the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway, inhibiting inflammation, and reducing hippocampal neuron injury.
6.The outcomes of modified Kulkarni’s one-stage tongue mucosa graft urethroplasty in patients with anterior urethral stricture
Jiemin SI ; Lujie SONG ; Chongrui JIN ; Jianwen HUANG ; Xuxiao YE ; Zuowei LI ; Wenxiong SONG ; Qiang FU ; Yinglong SA
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(10):761-766
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of modified Kulkarni's one-stage tongue mucosal urethroplasty.Methods:From January 2020 to December 2022, 42 patients with anterior urethral stricture treated by modified Kulkarni one-stage tongue mucous urethroplasty in Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital. Stricture etiology was iatrogenic in 15 cases, trauma in 5 cases, unknown in 5 cases, infection in 6 cases, and lichen sclerosus in 11 cases. Twenty-one patients had previously undergone urethroplasty. The mean age of patients was (48.1±16.2) years. Median stricture length was (6.4±3.0)cm, including 11 cases with two strictures and 3 cases with multiple stenoses. The average preoperative Qmax was (4.6±2.3)ml/s, and the average residual urine was (96.6±24.7)ml. For treatment methods, a midline perineal incision was made, penis was invaginated into the incision, the distal extent of the stenosis was identified, urethra was rotated and dissected only on the left side, and incised dorsally to expose the whole stricture longitudinally. The tongue mucosal graft was fixed to the underlying albuginea and the right margin of the graft was sutured to the left margin of the urethral plate. Foley F14 silicon catheter was inserted. The urethra was rotated to its original position thus covering the oral graft. The improvements were as follows: First, we used tongue mucosa instead of cheek mucosa; Second, for the stenosis involving the urethral meatus, the narrowed urethral meatus was incised on the left side, which was continuous with the incision on the left side of the distal narrow segment, and then tongue mucosa was used as a whole. The catheter was removed 4 weeks after surgery, followed up 1, 3, 6 months, and then once a year.Results:All 42 patients underwent successful surgery without blood transfusion during the operation. The surgical time was 60-120 minutes. There were no complications such as infection, tissue necrosis, or bleeding during the perioperative period, and 16 patients complained of oral pain, which was relieved within one week after surgery. During the follow-up period, 39 cases presented with unobtrusive urination. One month after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (25.6±5.7)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was (11.3±7.1)ml. Three months after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (25.3±5.7)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was (11.9±7.5)ml. Six months after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (24.8±5.9)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was(12.4±7.9)ml. Two patients had recurrent stenosis 2 months after surgery, of which 1 patient underwent urethral dilation and recovered unobstructed urination, and 1 patient had recurrent stenosis after urethral dilation for 2 times and was cured after urethroplasty. No local wound infection, urethral shrinkage, urethral diverticulum, or urinary fistula occurred during the follow-up for 6 to 42 months.Conclusions:The modified Kulkarni’s one-stage tongue mucosa graft urethroplasty is suitable for most anterior urethral strictures, with high success rate, few complications, and avoidance of local wound complications
7.The outcomes of modified Kulkarni’s one-stage tongue mucosa graft urethroplasty in patients with anterior urethral stricture
Jiemin SI ; Lujie SONG ; Chongrui JIN ; Jianwen HUANG ; Xuxiao YE ; Zuowei LI ; Wenxiong SONG ; Qiang FU ; Yinglong SA
Chinese Journal of Urology 2024;45(10):761-766
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of modified Kulkarni's one-stage tongue mucosal urethroplasty.Methods:From January 2020 to December 2022, 42 patients with anterior urethral stricture treated by modified Kulkarni one-stage tongue mucous urethroplasty in Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital. Stricture etiology was iatrogenic in 15 cases, trauma in 5 cases, unknown in 5 cases, infection in 6 cases, and lichen sclerosus in 11 cases. Twenty-one patients had previously undergone urethroplasty. The mean age of patients was (48.1±16.2) years. Median stricture length was (6.4±3.0)cm, including 11 cases with two strictures and 3 cases with multiple stenoses. The average preoperative Qmax was (4.6±2.3)ml/s, and the average residual urine was (96.6±24.7)ml. For treatment methods, a midline perineal incision was made, penis was invaginated into the incision, the distal extent of the stenosis was identified, urethra was rotated and dissected only on the left side, and incised dorsally to expose the whole stricture longitudinally. The tongue mucosal graft was fixed to the underlying albuginea and the right margin of the graft was sutured to the left margin of the urethral plate. Foley F14 silicon catheter was inserted. The urethra was rotated to its original position thus covering the oral graft. The improvements were as follows: First, we used tongue mucosa instead of cheek mucosa; Second, for the stenosis involving the urethral meatus, the narrowed urethral meatus was incised on the left side, which was continuous with the incision on the left side of the distal narrow segment, and then tongue mucosa was used as a whole. The catheter was removed 4 weeks after surgery, followed up 1, 3, 6 months, and then once a year.Results:All 42 patients underwent successful surgery without blood transfusion during the operation. The surgical time was 60-120 minutes. There were no complications such as infection, tissue necrosis, or bleeding during the perioperative period, and 16 patients complained of oral pain, which was relieved within one week after surgery. During the follow-up period, 39 cases presented with unobtrusive urination. One month after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (25.6±5.7)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was (11.3±7.1)ml. Three months after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (25.3±5.7)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was (11.9±7.5)ml. Six months after extubation, the maximum urine flow rate was (24.8±5.9)ml/s, and the residual urine volume was(12.4±7.9)ml. Two patients had recurrent stenosis 2 months after surgery, of which 1 patient underwent urethral dilation and recovered unobstructed urination, and 1 patient had recurrent stenosis after urethral dilation for 2 times and was cured after urethroplasty. No local wound infection, urethral shrinkage, urethral diverticulum, or urinary fistula occurred during the follow-up for 6 to 42 months.Conclusions:The modified Kulkarni’s one-stage tongue mucosa graft urethroplasty is suitable for most anterior urethral strictures, with high success rate, few complications, and avoidance of local wound complications
8.Individualized red-cell transfusion strategy for non-cardiac surgery in adults: a randomized controlled trial.
Ren LIAO ; Jin LIU ; Wei ZHANG ; Hong ZHENG ; Zhaoqiong ZHU ; Haorui SUN ; Zhangsheng YU ; Huiqun JIA ; Yanyuan SUN ; Li QIN ; Wenli YU ; Zhen LUO ; Yanqing CHEN ; Kexian ZHANG ; Lulu MA ; Hui YANG ; Hong WU ; Limin LIU ; Fang YUAN ; Hongwei XU ; Jianwen ZHANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Dexing LIU ; Han HUANG
Chinese Medical Journal 2023;136(23):2857-2866
BACKGROUND:
Red-cell transfusion is critical for surgery during the peri-operative period; however, the transfusion threshold remains controversial mainly owing to the diversity among patients. The patient's medical status should be evaluated before making a transfusion decision. Herein, we developed an individualized transfusion strategy using the West-China-Liu's Score based on the physiology of oxygen delivery/consumption balance and designed an open-label, multicenter, randomized clinical trial to verify whether it reduced red cell requirement as compared with that associated with restrictive and liberal strategies safely and effectively, providing valid evidence for peri-operative transfusion.
METHODS:
Patients aged >14 years undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery with estimated blood loss > 1000 mL or 20% blood volume and hemoglobin concentration <10 g/dL were randomly assigned to an individualized strategy, a restrictive strategy following China's guideline or a liberal strategy with a transfusion threshold of hemoglobin concentration <9.5 g/dL. We evaluated two primary outcomes: the proportion of patients who received red blood cells (superiority test) and a composite of in-hospital complications and all-cause mortality by day 30 (non-inferiority test).
RESULTS:
We enrolled 1182 patients: 379, 419, and 384 received individualized, restrictive, and liberal strategies, respectively. Approximately 30.6% (116/379) of patients in the individualized strategy received a red-cell transfusion, less than 62.5% (262/419) in the restrictive strategy (absolute risk difference, 31.92%; 97.5% confidence interval [CI]: 24.42-39.42%; odds ratio, 3.78%; 97.5% CI: 2.70-5.30%; P <0.001), and 89.8% (345/384) in the liberal strategy (absolute risk difference, 59.24%; 97.5% CI: 52.91-65.57%; odds ratio, 20.06; 97.5% CI: 12.74-31.57; P <0.001). No statistically significant differences were found in the composite of in-hospital complications and mortality by day 30 among the three strategies.
CONCLUSION:
The individualized red-cell transfusion strategy using the West-China-Liu's Score reduced red-cell transfusion without increasing in-hospital complications and mortality by day 30 when compared with restrictive and liberal strategies in elective non-cardiac surgeries.
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9.Development of a dressing component for preventing local pressure injury
Yebin YAO ; Jinqi LU ; Fenjuan SHI ; Huijie YU ; Hui SUN ; Qiping ZHANG ; Jianwen JIN
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine in Intensive and Critical Care 2023;30(5):618-620
Non-invasive mechanical ventilation(NIV)is increasingly being used as a respiratory support technique in clinical practice.However,the pressure-related injuries should not be overlooked.In order to prevent local pressure injuries caused by NIV technology,a series of preventive measures have been adopted in clinical work.These measures include the use of dressings to provide pressure relief to the local skin.Currently,in clinical practice,when using preventive dressings,nurses need to cut them themselves based on the physiological structure of the patient's nose,forehead,or face.However,precise cutting can be challenging.If the dressing is cut too small,it may not provide adequate prevention,and if it's cut too large,it can cover too much skin,affecting the nurse's observation and the patient's comfort.Additionally,during NIV treatment,the preventive dressings used may become curled or displaced,requiring nurses to re-cut and replace them.This process inevitably leads to material wastage,increasing the cost of dressing use for patients.Moreover,the cutting tools used must meet infection control requirements,adding to the nursing workload and reducing the compliance of nurses in changing dressings.Our research team has designed a ready-made pressure injury prevention dressing component for use with NIV masks to prevent pressure injuries to the nasal and facial areas.It is precisely designed,flexible in composition,easy to use,and can provide multiple usage modes.It effectively combines emergency care with pressure relief measures,reducing the occurrence of pressure injuries to the patient's nasal and facial areas.This improves patient comfort and treatment compliance,facilitates technology-based nursing,and enhances clinical efficiency.It has significant clinical application value and has been granted a National Utility Model Patent(ZL 202020529121.6).
10.Establishment of quantitative analysis method and prediction of potential mechanism for quality control components of Tenghuang jiangu capsules
Lin ZHOU ; Xiaohui WANG ; Zhi SUN ; Lianping XUE ; Jianwen JIN ; Jing WU ; Xiaojing LI ; Tianyuan ZHENG ; Xiaojian ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2022;33(22):2743-2747
OBJECTIVE To establish a quantitative analysis method for the quality control components in Tenghuang jiangu capsules, and predict the possible action mechanism of the quality control components. METHODS Seven key quality control components in Tenghuang jiangu capsules were quantitatively analyzed by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS. The “component-target” network was constructed based on network pharmacology, and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis and gene ontology (GO) function enrichment analysis were further conducted to find the key signaling pathways. RESULTS The average contents of succinic acid, hyperoside, gallic acid, kaempferol, naringin, naringenin and protocatechuic acid in 20 batches of Tenghuang jiangu capsules were 520.92, 67.67, 129.48, 4.74, 397.45, 5.66 and 376.62 μg/g, respectively. The results of network pharmacology showed that the 62 key target genes of the quality control components of the drug included AKT1, TNF, VEGFA, MMP9, PTGS2, etc. They were mainly enriched in cytokine receptor interaction, nuclear factor, tumor necrosis factor, interleukin 17, rheumatoid arthritis, Toll-like receptor and other signal pathways, involving inflammatory reaction, signal transduction, protein phosphorylation and other biological processes, kytoplasm, cell membrane and other cell components, as well as enzyme activity, energy activity and other molecular functions. CONCLUSIONS The established UHPLC- Q-Orbitrap HRMS method can be used for the quantitative analysis of the quality control components of Tenghuang jiangu capsule. Its quality control components may be mapped to inflammatory pathways related to bone diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Toll-like receptors through AKT1, TNF, VEGFA and other key targets, so as to play a therapeutic role.

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