1.Influencing factors for recompensation and its impact on the prognosis in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis
Danqing XU ; Haiwen LI ; Huan MU ; Yingyuan ZHANG ; Caifen SA ; Li LIU ; Yongrui YANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(1):90-100
ObjectiveTo investigate the influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis, as well as the impact of recompensation on the prognosis of such patients, and to provide a basis for early identification of high-risk patients in clinical practice. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of patients who attended The Third People’s Hospital of Kunming from January 2016 to December 2022 and were diagnosed with decompensated liver cirrhosis due to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcoholic hepatitis, and autoimmune hepatitis, and they were divided into recompensation group and persistent decompensation group. To control for confounding factors, whether recompensation occurred was used as the rouping variable,and BMI, alcohol consumption history, HIV infection history, TG, CHOL, LDL, and HDL were used as covariates. The propensity score was calculated, and 1:1 nearest neighbor matching was performed with a caliper value of 0.1. After propensity score matching, the recompensation group and the persistent decompensation group with relatively balanced covariates were obtained. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional-hazards regression model analyses were used to investigate the influencing factors for recompensation; the “rms” package was used to establish a nomogram; the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted to calculate the area under the ROC curve (AUC); the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to assess the goodness of fit of the model; the “Calibration Curves” package was used to plot calibration curves for model assessment. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves, and the Log-rank test was used for comparison of survival curves. ResultsAmong the 863 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis, 305 experienced recompensation, resulting in an incidence rate of 35.3%. After PSM, 610 cases were successfully matched, with 305 cases in each group. The univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses showed that etiology (hepatitis C: hazard ratio[HR]=0.288, P=0.002); male(HR=0.701, P=0.016), age(HR=0.988, P=0.047), hemoglobin (HGB)(HR=1.006, P=0.017), and CD4 T cell(HR=1.001,P=0.047), TIPS procedure (HR=1.808,P=0.042) were independent influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis. During follow-up, 116 patients died of liver disease-related causes, with 27 patients (8.85%) in the recompensation group and 89 (15.95%) in the persistent decompensation group; 109 patients developed HCC, with 23 patients (7.54%) in the recompensation group and 86 (15.41%) in the persistent decompensation group. The Kaplan-Meier survival curves showed significant separation between the patients with different states of compensation in terms of liver disease-related mortality rate and the incidence rate of HCC, and the Log-rank test showed that there were significant differences between the two groups in liver disease-related mortality rate (χ2=9.023, P=0.003) and the incidence rate of HCC (χ2=10.526, P=0.001). ConclusionEtiology,sex,age,TIPS,HGB,and CD4 T cell are independent influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis. There is a significant difference in the incidence rate of recompensation between decompensated liver cirrhosis patients with different etiologies, and female patients and patients with a younger age,a history of TIPS, a higher HGB level, and a higher CD4 lymphocyte count are more likely to experience recompensation. Recompensation is the key to improving the long-term prognosis of patients and can significantly reduce long-term liver disease-related mortality rate and the incidence rate of HCC.
2.Association between albumin and recompensation in patients with hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis
Danqing XU ; Yingyuan ZHANG ; Jingru SHANG ; Caifen SA ; Wenyan LI ; Li LIU ; Zhijian DONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(11):2323-2328
ObjectiveTo investigate the association between albumin (Alb) and recompensation by comparing recompensation rate between hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis patients with different Alb levels, and to provide guidance for the identification and management of high-risk patients in clinical practice. MethodsRelated clinical data were collected from 734 patients with hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis who attended The Third People’s Hospital of Kunming from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2022, and they were divided into three groups based on the level of Alb. The linear regression analysis and chi-square test were used for trend tests. The Kaplan-Meier curve was plotted for the cumulative incidence rate of recompensation in the three groups, and the log-rank test was used for comparison between groups. A Cox proportional-hazards regression model analysis was used to investigate the association between Alb and recompensation in patients with hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis. ResultsAmong the 734 patients with hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis, 270 achieved recompensation, with a recompensation rate of 36.8%. All patients had a median Alb level of 29.90 (25.90 — 34.80) g/L on admission, and according to the level of Alb, they were divided into <25.9 g/L group with 177 patients, 25.9 — 34.8 g/L group with 377 patients, and >34.8 g/L group with 180 patients; 36 patients (20.3%) in the <25.9 g/L group, 138 (36.6%) in the 25.9 — 34.8 g/L group, and 96 (53.3%) in the >34.8 g/L group achieved recompensation, and the recompensation rate increased with the increase in Alb level (χ2=41.730, P<0.001). After adjustment for all confounding factors, compared with the <25.9 g/L group, there was a significant increase in the incidence rate of recompensation in the 25.9 — 34.8 g/L group (hazard ratio [HR]=1.842, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.274 — 2.663) and the >34.8 g/L group (HR=2.336, 95% CI: 1.575 — 3.463). The Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed that there was a significant difference in the cumulative incidence rate of recompensation between the three groups (χ2=41.632, P<0.001). ConclusionAlb level is an influencing factor for recompensation in patients with hepatitis B/C virus-related decompensated liver cirrhosis, and the recompensation rate increases with the increase in Alb level.
3.Clinical characteristics of epilepsy with intellectual disability associated with SETD1B gene in three pediatric cases and a literature review.
Ying LI ; Zou PAN ; Zhuo ZHENG ; Sa-Ying ZHU ; Qiang GONG ; Fei YIN ; Jing PENG ; Chen CHEN
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics 2025;27(5):574-579
OBJECTIVES:
To summarize the clinical and genetic characteristics of epilepsy with intellectual disability caused by SETD1B gene variants in children.
METHODS:
A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of three children with SETD1B gene variants diagnosed and treated at the Department of Pediatric Neurology of Xiangya Hospital of Central South University. Relevant literature was reviewed to summarize the clinical characteristics of this condition.
RESULTS:
All three children presented with symptoms during infancy or early childhood, including mild intellectual disability and myoclonic seizures, with two cases exhibiting eyelid myoclonia. After treatment with three or more antiepileptic drugs, two cases achieved seizure control or partial control, while one case remained refractory. Each of the three children was found to have a heterozygous variant in the SETD1B gene (one deletion, one frameshift, and one missense variant). To date, 54 cases with SETD1B gene variants have been reported, involving a total of 56 variants, predominantly missense variants (64%, 36/56). The main clinical manifestations included varying degrees of developmental delay (96%, 52/54) and seizures (81%, 44/54). Among the 44 patients with seizures, myoclonic (20%, 9/44) and absence seizures (34%, 15/44) were common, with eyelid myoclonia reported in six cases. Approximately one-fifth of these patients had poorly controlled seizures.
CONCLUSIONS
The primary phenotypes associated with SETD1B gene variants are intellectual disability and seizures, and seizures exhibit distinct characteristics. Eyelid myoclonia is not uncommon.
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Intellectual Disability/complications*
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Epilepsy/complications*
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Histone-Lysine N-Methyltransferase/genetics*
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Retrospective Studies
4.Analysis of Hormone Levels in Patients with Hematological Diseases Before and After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Tansplantation.
Fen LI ; Yu-Jin LI ; Jie ZHAO ; Zhi-Xiang LU ; Xiao-Li GAO ; Hai-Tao HE ; Xue-Zhong GU ; Feng-Yu CHEN ; Hui-Yuan LI ; Qi SA ; Lin ZHANG ; Peng HU
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(5):1443-1452
OBJECTIVE:
By analyzing the hormone secretion of the adenohypophysis, thyroid glands, gonads, and adrenal cortex in patients with hematological diseases before and after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), this study aims to preliminarily explore the effect of HSCT on patients' hormone secretion and glandular damage.
METHODS:
The baseline data of 209 hematological disease patients who underwent HSCT in our hospital from January 2019 to December 2023, as well as the data on the levels of hormones secreted by the adenohypophysis, thyroid glands, gonads and adrenal cortex before and after HSCT were collected, and the changes in hormone levels before and after transplantation were analyzed.
RESULTS:
After allogeneic HSCT, the levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), triiodothyronine (T3), free triiodothyronine (FT3) and estradiol (E2) decreased, while the levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH) increased. The T3 level of patients with decreased TSH after transplantation was lower than that of those with increased TSH after transplantation. In female patients, the levels of prolactin (PRL), progesterone (Prog), and testosterone (Testo) decreased after HSCT. Testo and PRL decreased when there was a donor-recipient sex mismatch, and the levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol (COR) decreased when the HLA matching was haploidentical. The levels of T3, FT3, and PRL decreased after autologous HSCT. In allogeneic HSCT patients, the levels of TSH, T4, T3, FT3, and ACTH in the group with graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) were significantly lower than those in the group without GVHD. Logistic regression analysis showed the changes in hormone levels after transplantation were not correlated with factors such as the patient's sex, age, or whether the blood types of the donor and the recipient are the same.
CONCLUSION
HSCT can affect the endocrine function of patients with hematological diseases, mainly affecting target glandular organs such as the thyroid, gonads, and adrenal glands, while the secretory function of the adenohypophysis is less affected.
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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone/blood*
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Luteinizing Hormone/blood*
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Thyroid Gland/metabolism*
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Estradiol/blood*
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Thyrotropin/blood*
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Gonads/metabolism*
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5.Three-dimensional image reconstruction can safely assist one-hole split endoscope in treatment of L5/S1 far lateral lumbar disc herniation
Zhimeng FENG ; Ning SUN ; Zhaozhong SUN ; Yuefei LI ; Changzhen LIU ; Sa LI
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(9):1876-1882
BACKGROUND:One-hole split endoscope as a new type of endoscopic technique is suitable for the treatment of far lateral lumbar disc disease.However,there are few research data on L5/S1,which has a very low incidence of far lateral lumbar disc herniation at home and abroad,and there is no detailed image anatomical data describing the one-hole split endoscope treatment of L5/S1 far lateral lumbar disc herniation. OBJECTIVE:Through the three-dimensional image reconstruction,the bony landmarks were determined to accurately locate the positional relationship between the L5 outlet nerve root,the L5/S1 intervertebral space and other structures.One-hole split endoscope via posterolateral approach was used to accurately,safely and effectively decompress the L5 outlet nerve root and treat the L5/S1 far lateral lumbar disc herniation. METHODS:Twenty-nine patients with L5/S1 unilateral far lateral lumbar disc herniation who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected,including 12 males and 17 females at the age of 48-74 years.The lumbar CT data of the patients were imported into Mimics 21.0 software to reconstruct the three-dimensional lumbar model.Measurement of L5/S1 related parameters:(1)Measurement on the sagittal plane at the intersection(H)of the lower edge of the transverse process and the lateral edge of the isthmus:The vertical distance between H and the upper and lower edges of L5 outlet nerve root(a1,a2);the vertical distance between H and the lower endplate of L5 and the upper endplate of S1(b1,b2);vertical distance from the lower edge of the pedicle from H to L5(c).(2)Horizontal distance between the left and right sides of the sagittal surface where the medial wall of the pedicle was located from H to L5(d).(3)The horizontal distance from H to the left and right side of the sagittal plane where the lateral margin of the dura was located(e).(4)Horizontal distance(f)between the left and right sides of the sagittal plane at the outermost edge of the lower endplate from H to L5.(5)Measurements were made on the sagittal plane where the outermost edge of the lower endplate of L5:The vertical distance between the cross section of H and the upper and lower edges of L5 outlet nerve root(g1,g2);vertical distance(h1,h2)between the transverse section of H and the lower endplate of L5 and the upper endplate of S1,respectively;(6)anteroposterior horizontal distance from H to L5 in the coronal plane where the last edge of the nerve root exits(i);(7)anteroposterior horizontal distance from the highest point of the posterior margin of the sacral wing to the last margin of the inferior endplate of L5 in the coronal plane(j). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)There was no significant difference in the relevant measurement parameters between men and women(P>0.05).(2)a1,a2,b1,b2,c,d,e,f,h1,h2,g1,g2,i,and j on the affected side were not significantly different from the healthy side(P>0.05).(3)There was no significant difference between a1 and c(P>0.05),indicating that the lower edge of the pedicle was the upper edge of the L5 outlet nerve root;the L5 outlet nerve root was close to the lower edge of the pedicle and ran anterolateral behind the L5 vertebral body,and H was located above the L5 outlet nerve root.(4)With H as the bony marker point,it was not necessary to probe upward or to remove the isthmus,but only to grind part of the bone downward and laterally to reveal the L5 outlet nerve root and vertebral space,and to have enough safe distance to avoid damage to the dural membrane to complete exploration and decompression of the lateral recess and foraminal region.(5)The surgeon could operate in the sagittal plane where the most lateral edge of the L5 inferior endplate was located,and in the"rectangular area"formed by the L5 transverse process and the sacral wing.The closer to the medial and inferior area(Kambin triangle),the safer the operation was.(6)It is suggested that using H as the bony landmark point to locate the L5 outlet nerve root and intervertebral space through one-hole split endoscope via posterolateral approach can achieve accurate,safe and effective decompression of L5/S1 far lateral lumbar disc herniation.
6.Influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis
Danqing XU ; Yingyuan ZHANG ; Huan MU ; Caifen SA ; Chunyan MOU ; Yuanzhen WANG ; Weikun LI ; Li LIU
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2025;41(7):1364-1370
Objective To investigate the influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis,and to establish a predictive model.Methods A total of 517 patients who attended The Third People's Hospital of Kunming and were diagnosed with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis from January 1,2016 to December 31,2022 were enrolled.The clinical data of the patients were reviewed,and the 207 patients with no portal hypertension-related complications within at least 1 year were enrolled as recompensation group,while the 310 patients without recompensation were enrolled as persistent decompensation group.Related clinical data were collected,and the univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were performed for the factors that might affect the occurrence of recompensation.The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups,and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups;the chi-square test or the Fisher's exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups.The"rms"package was used to establish a nomogram;the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted,and the area under the ROC curve(AUC)was calculated;the Hosmer-Lemeshow test was used to evaluate the degree of fitting of the model;the"Calibration Curves"package was used to plot the calibration curve for model assessment.Results Among the patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis,207(40.03%)had recompensation.The univariate Cox regression analysis showed that there were significant differences between the recompensation group and the persistent decompensation group in TIPS history,genotyping,portal vein thrombosis,complicated infection,Child-Pugh class,age,hemoglobin(Hb),platelet count,total protein,albumin(Alb),alanine aminotransferase,triglyceride,cholesterol,creatinine,Na,interleukin-6,high-sensitivity C-reactive protein,portal vein width,and portal vein velocity(all P<0.05).The multivariate regression analysis showed that TIPS history(hazard ratio[HR]=2.491,95%confidence interval[CI]:1.325-4.681,P=0.005),portal vein thrombosis(HR=0.345,95%CI:0.152-0.783,P=0.001),Hb(HR=1.007,95%CI:1.000-1.013,P=0.028),Alb(HR=1.048,95%CI:1.017-1.080,P=0.002),and portal vein width(HR=0.899,95%CI:0.835-0.967,P=0.004)were independent influencing factors for recompensation in patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.A nomogram model was established based on the above five influencing factors,and the Hosmers-Lemeshow test showed that this model had a good degree of fitting(χ2=3.202,P=0.921).The nomogram model had an AUC of 0.728,a sensitivity of 50.3%,and a specificity of 85.0%,and the calibration curve showed good consistency between the actual value of this model in predicting the occurrence of recompensation and the predicted value in patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis.Conclusion Patients with decompensated hepatitis B cirrhosis who have a history of TIPS and high levels of Alb and Hb are more likely to have recompensation,and it is relatively difficult for patients with portal vein thrombosis and an increase in portal vein width to achieve recompensation.
7.STUDY ON THE POPULATION STRUCTURE OF MOSQUITOES AND THE APPLICATION OF MOSQUITO-REPELLENT SILICONE-BASED OIL FILM IN THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM OF MINHANG DISTRICT,SHANGHAI
Min-Hui ZHU ; Li-Jun LIU ; Lu ZHANG ; Xiao-Sa WEN ; Zhi-Yin XU ; Zhao-Wen ZHANG ; Yi-Bin ZHOU
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2025;32(2):105-111
Objective Understanding the population structure of mosquitoes in the drainage system of Minhang District,Shanghai,and exploring the physical prevention and control technology of mosquito traps with a Vazor mosquito repellent film in the drainage system.Methods A 500 mL water spoon was used to assist in visual inspection to investigate the breeding status of mosquito larvae in the drainage system.A carbon dioxide mosquito trap method was used to monitor adult mosquitoes around the ground drainage system,and the artificial hour method was used to monitor adult mosquitoes around the underground drainage system.Mosquito-repellent film was applied at a rate of 1 mL/m2 to the drainage system where mosquito larvae or pupae are found,and the breeding situation was observed and recorded.Results The positivity rate of mosquitoes breeding in the ground drainage system was 50%.The mosquito larvae in the drainage channels were primarily Aedes albopictus,whereas Ae.albopictus were primarily noted in the sewage wells.The proportions of Ae.albopictus and Culex pipiens pallens in the rainwater wells were similar,and the dominant mosquito species around the surface drainage system was Ae.Albopictus.The positive rate of mosquito breeding in the underground drainage system was 47%,with the dominant mosquito species being Cx.pipiens pallens(58.39%)followed by Ae.albopictus(41.6%).The dominant adult mosquito species around the drainage system were Cx.pipiens pallens(83%)followed by Ae.albopictus(11%).In terms of the effectiveness of mosquito-repellent water film,the mosquito breeding rates of the ground and underground drainage systems using mosquito-repellent water film decreased to 2.78%and 5%after 1 week of use,respectively,and then rebounded after the 3rd week.After a supplementary dose during the 5th week,the breeding rates returned to normal.No statistically significant differences were observed in the effect compared with the standard control group using 1%bisulfite granules;however,a statistically significant difference was noted compared with the blank control group without special treatment.Conclusions In the drainage system of Minhang District,Shanghai,mosquito breeding is severe,and variations exist in the dominant mosquito species in different environmental drainage facilities.The simultaneous use of mosquito-repellent films can effectively control mosquito breeding in drainage systems.
8.Clinical effect of non-transecting anastomotic lingual mucosal augmentation urethroplasty in the treatment of traumatic urethral stricture
Wenxiong SONG ; Jiemin SI ; Xuxiao YE ; Zuowei LI ; Jianwen HUANG ; Yinglong SA ; Yuemin XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2025;46(2):119-124
Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of lingual mucosal augmentation urethroplasty with non-transecting urethral cavernous anastomosis in the treatment of traumatic urethral stricture.Methods:The clinical data of 39 patients with traumatic urethral stricture admitted to our clinical center from March 2023 to December 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Their mean age was (49.7±2.0)years. The cause of urethral injury was pelvic fracture in 32 cases, riding injury in 5 cases, and iatrogenic injury in 2 cases. Suprapubic vesicostomy tube was indwelled before operation in 39 cases. There was 1 case with hypospadias and 1 case with urethral false passage. 9 patients had urethral dilatation before surgery, 5 had internal urethrotomy operation, 5 had urethroplasty, and 22 had no history of urethral surgery. The International Erectile Function Index (IIEF-5)score of 39 cases last 1 month before surgery was collected and classified.In which, the IIEF-5 score of 19 cases with no or mild erectile dysfunction was median 20 (18, 23)points, the MSHQ-Ejd score was median 16 (11, 19)points, and the number of effective erections was median 4(3, 5)times on the NPT. And in which, the IIEF-5 score of 20 cases with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction was median 10 (3, 14)points, the MSHQ-Ejd score was median 3(1, 7)points, and the number of effective erections was median 1(0, 2)times on the NPT. All 39 cases underwent non-transecting anastomotic lingual mucosal augmentation urethroplasty. The central tendon of the perineum and the ventral side of the bulbar urethra were preserved through perineal approach. The dorsal side of the urethra was mobilized and through the dorsal side of the urethra, the scar of the urethra was enucleated along the mucosa of the urethra. Then the ventral mucosa of the urethra was anastomosed end to end and the dorsal urethra was repaired by lingual mucosa transplantation. The Clavien-Dindo complication grading system was performed. The catheter was removed 4 weeks after operation, and urine flow rate was recorded 1 month after extubation. IIEF-5 score, MSHQ-Ejd score and NPT were recorded 6 months after operation.Results:The mean operation time of 39 cases was (118.0±18.3)min. 39 cases were followed up for median 8.0(6.0, 10.0)months. The Q max ≥15 ml/s in 24 cases. The Q max <15ml/s in 13 cases, of which, the Q max ≥15 ml/s after 1 internal urethrotomy operation in 10 cases and Q max≥15 ml/s after 2 internal urethrotomy operations in 3 cases. 2 cases were still failed to urinate and Q max≥15 ml/s after end-to-end urethral anastomosis. All 39 cases’ Clavien-Dindo complications were graded Ⅰ.Of the 19 cases with no or mild erectile dysfunction, the IIEF-5 score was median 20(17, 23)points, the MSHQ-Ejd score was median 16(11, 19)points, and the number of effective erections was median 4(3, 4)times on the NPT postoperatively, all were not significantly different from those before operation ( P> 0.05). Of the 20 cases with moderate and severe erectile dysfunction, the IIEF-5 score was median 9(4, 13)points, the MSHQ-Ejd score was median 4(2, 7)points, and the number of effective erections was median 1(0, 2)times on the NPT postoperatively, and all were not significantly different from those before operation ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Non-transecting anastomotic lingual mucosal augmentation urethroplasty is a reliable surgical method with few complications for traumatic urethral stricture. Moreover, the operation has little effect on the sexual function of patients.
9.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.
10.Construction of a regional collaborative cloud-based treatment model for patients with severe traffic injuries and evaluation of the timeliness of care
Shuaishuai ZHOU ; Sa WANG ; Danping YAN ; Shurong XU ; Yajie LIU ; Meiling WANG ; Yulin LI ; Yuwei WANG
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):170-176
Objective To construct a regional collaborative cloud-based treatment model treatment model for patients with severe road traffic injuries,and to preliminarily evaluate the differences in nursing timeliness indicators and outcomes.Methods The regional collaborative cloud-based treatment platform includes 4 ports,including public security traffic police,pre-hospital emergency center,regional trauma center triage,and regional trauma center resuscitation unit.This forms a standardized real-time interactive treatment process between regional medical services and police for patients with severe road traffic injuries.Using a concurrent control study design,241 patients with severe road traffic injuries admitted to the emergency department of a regional trauma center in Zhejiang Province from May 2022 to May 2024 were selected as the study subjects.Among them,120 patients treated with the regional real-time collaborative cloud-based treatment model were designated as an experimental group,while 121 patients treated with the original trauma care process were designated as a control group.The differences in timeliness indicators and outcomes between the 2 groups were compared.Results The study included 241 patients with severe trauma.After the application of the regional collaborative cloud-based treatment model,the time from the scene of the accident to the hospital,the proportion of information early waming,completion time of pre-examination and triage,waiting time of the trauma team,the time of the first CT,the length of multidisciplinary consultation,and the time for completing hospitalization procedures in the experimental group were shorter than those in the control group(P<0.05),the proportion of information early waming in the experimental group was 100%(120/120),and the proportion of information early waming in the control group was 52.1%(63/121).The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.001).The survival rate of the experimental group was 90.8%(109/120),and that of the control group was 86.0%(104/121).There was no significant difference between the two groups(x2=1.399,P=0.237).Conclusion The regional collaborative cloud-based treatment model improves the timeliness and standardization of the treatment of patients with severe road traffic injury,which has certain reference significance and promotion value.

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