1.Expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of intra-abdominal candidiasis in critically ill patients (2025 edition).
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Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2025;37(6):509-526
Intra-abdominal candidiasis (IAC) is the most common invasive candidiasis, with a high incidence among critically ill patients, which can significantly increase medical costs and affect prognosis. In order to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of IAC in critically ill patients, experts in related fields were organized by the Peking University Critical Care Medicine (PKUCCM), Committee of Critical Care Medicine and Organ Support, China Association for Promotion of Health Science and Technology organized experts in related fields to initiate and form a working group. Expert writers drafted the consensus based on evidence-based medical evidence. A committee composed of critical care physicians, infectious disease physicians, surgeons, dermatologists specializing in antifungal fields, and clinical pharmacists discussed and revised the consensus draft through a standardized process, and finally formulated this consensus. This consensus contains a total of 20 core recommendations, mainly focusing on the epidemiology, high-risk factors, diagnostic techniques and methods (including traditional microbiological culture techniques, clinical risk prediction tools, serological tests, molecular biological tests, and histopathological examinations) of IAC, diagnostic criteria, stratified treatment strategies, antifungal drug selection, control the sources of infection, combined treatment, de-escalation strategies, drug treatment courses, prognosis, and special types of IAC. The aim is to provide expert guidance for the standardized clinical diagnosis and treatment of IAC in critically ill patients, with a view to improving prognosis of patients.
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2.Left spermatic vein transposition to great saphenous vein:preliminary experience of a novel bypass procedure in 8 patients in the treatment of left varicocele secondary to nutcracker syndrome
Guoxiong LUO ; Fudong LI ; Chang YU ; Zhigang CAO ; Chunlei ZHANG ; Bin ZHANG ; Dehui CHANG
Journal of Modern Urology 2025;30(4):333-338
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the left spermatic vein transposition to the great saphenous vein in treating left varicocele (VC) secondary to nutcracker syndrome (NCS). Methods: Clinical data of 8 patients treated during Feb.2020 and Feb.2023 in our hospital were retrospectively analyzed.A meticulous preoperative evaluation of the vascular status of the spermatic vein and the great saphenous vein was performed using color Doppler ultrasound.A spermatic vein-great saphenous vein shunt surgery was performed in patients who were strictly selected.The clinical symptoms and hemodynamics of renal vein were compared before and after operation. Results: The median age of patients was 23.5(18-33) years.There was a notable reduction in post-exercise scrotal and lower back pain in all patients,and the score of scrotal pain decreased to 0 in 7 patients. The median quantification of urinary protein was 352.8(54.4-687.3) mg prior to surgical intervention,which significantly diminished to 125.5(25.9-255.1) mg 6 months after operation.Notably,3 cases of preoperative positive urine occult blood tests were undetectable in the subsequent postoperative assessments.The median peak blood flow velocity at the site of stenosis in the left renal vein measured at 74.4(48.7-117.6) cm/s preoperatively,subsequently reduced to 45.1(25.5-61.2) cm/s postoperatively.During the 6-month follow-up,no recurrence of varicocele,vascular anastomotic stenosis or thrombosis were observed. Conclusion: Our research indicates that spermatic vein to great saphenous vein bypass is safe and feasible in the treatment of left varicocele secondary to nutcracker syndrome for strictly selected patients,which can effectively alleviate renal vein congestion without significant complications.
3.Synthesis of the serotonin derivative 5-PT and establishment of a research system for protein serotonylation
Shuyu XIAO ; Aziguli TULAMATI ; Yan YANG ; Zhigang ZHANG ; Xiaomei YANG ; Chang DU ; Xueli ZHANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(2):211-221
Objective·To establish a research framework for serotonylation of proteins and to provide a methodological basis for the identification of serotonylated proteins.Methods·The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and Genotype-Tissue Expression(GTEx)databases were used to analyze the expression of the transglutaminase 2(TGM2)gene,which encodes the key enzyme for serotonylation,and the solute carrier family 6(SLC6A4)gene,which encodes the serotonin transporter(SERT),in normal and pan-cancer tissues.5-Propargyltryptamide(5-PT),a serotonin derivative,was synthesized stepwise from serotonin hydrochloride,and its structure was characterized by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),proton nuclear magnetic resonance(1H-NMR),carbon nuclear magnetic resonance(13C-NMR),and time-of-flight mass spectrometry(TOF-MS).The intracellular uptake of 5-PT in the human pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1 and mouse immune cells,including CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,and bone marrow-derived macrophages(BMDMs),was detected by using flow cytometry.Click chemistry,co-immunoprecipitation,and mass spectrometry analysis techniques were employed to identify serotonylated proteins,and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis was performed.Results·Bioinformatics analysis indicated that TGM2 and SLC6A4 were widely expressed in various normal tissues and across pan-cancer tissues.The flow cytometry results showed that the synthesized 5-PT can be taken up into the human pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1 and mouse immune cells,including CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,and BMDMs,via the SERT.Mass spectrometry analysis data showed that a significant amount of serotonylated proteins were enriched in various cells treated with 5-PT.KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that these proteins were involved in important pathways related to glycolysis and amino acid synthesis.Conclusion·By using the synthesized 5-PT,multiple serotonylated proteins are enriched in various cell types.A research system for identifying serotonylated proteins has been successfully established,providing a relatively simple and efficient method for studying protein serotonylation.
4.Robot system-assisted versus freehand screw revision for ankylosing spondylitis with lower cervical fractures: a multicenter retrospective study
Shuai LI ; Jiaojiao BAI ; Baorong HE ; Yanzheng GAO ; Wei MEI ; Xinyu LIU ; Yue ZHU ; Qingda LI ; Yukuan LEI ; Lei ZHU ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Yunfei HUANG ; Jinpeng DU ; Mingzhe FENG ; Ningbo CHEN ; Yansheng HUANG ; Xuefang ZHANG ; Zhen CHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(5):440-448
Objective:To compare the efficacy of robot system-assisted versus freehand screw revision for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with lower cervical fractures.Methods:A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 57 patients with AS combined with lower cervical fractures admitted to Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital, and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, including 46 males and 11 females, aged 38-77 years [(65.4±9.5)years]. Injury segments involved C 3 in 7 patients, C 4 in 13, C 5 in 25, C 6 in 10, and C 7 in 2. All the patients underwent revision surgery, among whom, 22 patients were treated with robot system-assisted cervical pedicle screw placement (robot nailing group, with 190 screws), and 35 with freehand cervical pedicle screw placement (freehand nailing group, with 300 screws). The operative duration, intraoperative bleeding volume, frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy, incision length, and length of hospital stay of the two groups were compared; the time of single nscrew insertion, the number of single nail revisions, the distance between screws and the anterior cortex, the accuracy of screw placement of grade 0 and grade 0+1 were recorded in the two groups. The visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopedic Society (JOA) score, neck dysfunction index (NDI), American Spine Injury Association (ASIA) classification before operation, at 3 days, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up were compared between the two groups. The complication rate was also noted. Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(14.3±2.1)months]. The operative duration, intraoperative bleeding volume, and frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy were (186.4±12.9)minutes, (486.1±68.6)ml, and (3.4±1.3)times in the robot nailing group, which were shorter or less than (206.7±14.4)minutes, (660.3±45.2)ml, and (13.5±3.6)times in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The incision length was (9.4±2.4)cm in the robot nailing group, longer than (5.6±1.2)cm in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01), and the length of hospital stay was (3.7±0.4)days, shorter than (4.4±1.4)days in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The length of single nail insertion, the number of single nail revision, and the distance between the screws and the front cortex were (6.5±0.4)minutes, (1.1±0.1)times, and (3.5±1.3)mm in the robot nailing group, which were shorter or less than (11.6±0.2)minutes, (1.5±0.2)times, and (12.4±4.7)mm in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The accuracy of the screw placement in the robot nailing group was 90.0% (171/190) and 95.8% (182/190) with level 0 and 0+1 screws, better than 80.0% (240/300) and 89.0% (267/300) in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in VAS, JOA score, NDI, or ASIA grading between the two groups before operation ( P>0.05). The VAS, JOA, and NDI scores at 3 days after operation were (3.1±0.6)points, (12.1±1.2)points, and (15.6±2.9)points, respectively in the robot nailing group, which were better than (5.0±1.4)points, (11.3±1.1)points and (22.5±3.7)points, respectively in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in the ASIA grade between the two groups at 3 days after operation ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences in VAS, JOA, NDI scores, or ASIA grading between the two groups at 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Compared with those before operation, the VAS, JOA, NDI scores, and ASIA grading were significantly improved at 3 days, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up in the two groups, which were further improved with the passage of time. Two patients in the robot nailing group had pneumonia, with a complication rate of 9% (2/22), while 2 patients in the freehand nailing group had dural sac rupture and cerebrospinal fluid leakage and 3 had lung infection after operation, with a complication rate of 14% (5/35) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with freehand nailing, the robot system-assisted nailing revision for AS with lower cervical fracture has more advantages in terms of the operative duration, length of hospital stay, intraoperative bleeding volume, frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy nailing speed and accuracy, screw holding force, early pain relief, function restoration, and complication rate, despite longer surgical incision.
5.Comparative efficacy of navigation system and orthopedic robot-assisted nail placement in the treatment of lower cervical fracture and dislocation
Xinnan CHENG ; Shuai LI ; Jiaojiao BAI ; Qingda LI ; Yukuan LEI ; Lei ZHU ; Zhen CHANG ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Yunfei HUANG ; Mingzhe FENG ; Liang YAN ; Hua HUI ; Lingbo KONG ; Baorong HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(2):148-156
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy of navigation system and orthopedic robot-assisted nail placement in the treatment of lower cervical fracture and dislocation.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 49 patients with fracture and dislocation of the lower cervical spine who were admitted to Honghui Hospital, Xi′an Jiaotong University School of Medicine from May 2021 to October 2022, including 38 males and 11 females, aged 29-61 years [(39.3±7.3)years]. Injury segments involved C 3 in 12 patients, C 4 in 11, C 5 in 8, C 6 in 9 and C 7 in 9. Twenty-one patients were treated with S8 navigation system (navigation group, 84 screws), and 28 with TINAVI orthopedic robot (robot group, 112 screws). The two groups were compared in terms of the total surgical duration, single screw placement time, total screw placement time, distance between the screw and the anterior cortex, incision length, intraoperative radiation dose, intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay. The height of intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between vertebral bodies and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grade were assessed before surgery and at 3 days after surgery. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score and neck dysfunction index (NDI) before surgery, at 3 days, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up were compared. The accuracy of screw placement, intraoperative invasion rate of adjacent facet joints and rate of postoperative complications (infection, screw loosening, etc.) were evaluated. Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(13.6±1.9)months]. In the navigation group, the total surgical duration, distance from the screw to the anterior cortex and the intraoperative radiation dose were (236.2±30.6)minutes, (2.0±0.2)mm and (374.3±90.3)mGy respectively, which were significantly shorter or less than those in the robot group [(278.4±20.7)minutes, (10.6±2.9)mm and (448.4±77.9)mGy] ( P<0.01). The single screw placement time, total screw placement time, incision length and intraoperative blood loss were (3.5±0.4)minutes, (23.9±0.5)minutes, (9.1±2.4)cm and (422.2±30.4)ml respectively, which were significantly longer or more than those in the robot group [(2.6±0.2)minutes, (17.9±0.7)minutes, (6.6±2.6)cm and (360.3±56.3)ml] ( P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the length of hospital stay between the two groups ( P>0.05). No significant differences were observed in the height of the intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between the vertebral bodies and ASIA grade between the two groups ( P>0.05). At 3 days after surgery, the height of intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between vertebral bodies and ASIA grade in both groups were significantly improved when compared with those before surgery ( P<0.05 or 0.01). There were no significant differences in VAS, JOA scores or NDI between the two groups before surgery, at 3 days, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). The VAS, JOA scores and NDI in both groups were gradually improved at 3 days, 3 months and at the last follow-up after surgery when compared with those before surgery ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the accuracy of screw placement of levels 0 and 0+1 between the two groups ( P>0.05). No significant difference in the intraoperative invasion rate of adjacent facet joints between the two groups was found ( P>0.05). There were no serious complications such as infection or screw loosening after surgery in both groups. Conclusions:For lower cervical fracture and dislocation, although there are more advantages in total surgical duration, screw holding force and radiation control regarding the navigation system, and more outstanding performance in screw placement efficiency, incision length and intraoperative blood loss regarding the orthopedic robot, both of them can effectively rebuild the cervical structure, improve neurological function, relieve postoperative pain, improve screw placement accuracy and reduce facet joint injury and serious complications. Selection of the best auxiliary screw placement system should comprehensively consider patients′ conditions and the experience of the surgical team.
6.Comparative efficacy of navigation system and orthopedic robot-assisted nail placement in the treatment of lower cervical fracture and dislocation
Xinnan CHENG ; Shuai LI ; Jiaojiao BAI ; Qingda LI ; Yukuan LEI ; Lei ZHU ; Zhen CHANG ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Yunfei HUANG ; Mingzhe FENG ; Liang YAN ; Hua HUI ; Lingbo KONG ; Baorong HE
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(2):148-156
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy of navigation system and orthopedic robot-assisted nail placement in the treatment of lower cervical fracture and dislocation.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 49 patients with fracture and dislocation of the lower cervical spine who were admitted to Honghui Hospital, Xi′an Jiaotong University School of Medicine from May 2021 to October 2022, including 38 males and 11 females, aged 29-61 years [(39.3±7.3)years]. Injury segments involved C 3 in 12 patients, C 4 in 11, C 5 in 8, C 6 in 9 and C 7 in 9. Twenty-one patients were treated with S8 navigation system (navigation group, 84 screws), and 28 with TINAVI orthopedic robot (robot group, 112 screws). The two groups were compared in terms of the total surgical duration, single screw placement time, total screw placement time, distance between the screw and the anterior cortex, incision length, intraoperative radiation dose, intraoperative blood loss and length of hospital stay. The height of intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between vertebral bodies and American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) grade were assessed before surgery and at 3 days after surgery. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score and neck dysfunction index (NDI) before surgery, at 3 days, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up were compared. The accuracy of screw placement, intraoperative invasion rate of adjacent facet joints and rate of postoperative complications (infection, screw loosening, etc.) were evaluated. Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(13.6±1.9)months]. In the navigation group, the total surgical duration, distance from the screw to the anterior cortex and the intraoperative radiation dose were (236.2±30.6)minutes, (2.0±0.2)mm and (374.3±90.3)mGy respectively, which were significantly shorter or less than those in the robot group [(278.4±20.7)minutes, (10.6±2.9)mm and (448.4±77.9)mGy] ( P<0.01). The single screw placement time, total screw placement time, incision length and intraoperative blood loss were (3.5±0.4)minutes, (23.9±0.5)minutes, (9.1±2.4)cm and (422.2±30.4)ml respectively, which were significantly longer or more than those in the robot group [(2.6±0.2)minutes, (17.9±0.7)minutes, (6.6±2.6)cm and (360.3±56.3)ml] ( P<0.01). There was no significant difference in the length of hospital stay between the two groups ( P>0.05). No significant differences were observed in the height of the intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between the vertebral bodies and ASIA grade between the two groups ( P>0.05). At 3 days after surgery, the height of intervertebral space, Cobb angle, sliding distance between vertebral bodies and ASIA grade in both groups were significantly improved when compared with those before surgery ( P<0.05 or 0.01). There were no significant differences in VAS, JOA scores or NDI between the two groups before surgery, at 3 days, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). The VAS, JOA scores and NDI in both groups were gradually improved at 3 days, 3 months and at the last follow-up after surgery when compared with those before surgery ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the accuracy of screw placement of levels 0 and 0+1 between the two groups ( P>0.05). No significant difference in the intraoperative invasion rate of adjacent facet joints between the two groups was found ( P>0.05). There were no serious complications such as infection or screw loosening after surgery in both groups. Conclusions:For lower cervical fracture and dislocation, although there are more advantages in total surgical duration, screw holding force and radiation control regarding the navigation system, and more outstanding performance in screw placement efficiency, incision length and intraoperative blood loss regarding the orthopedic robot, both of them can effectively rebuild the cervical structure, improve neurological function, relieve postoperative pain, improve screw placement accuracy and reduce facet joint injury and serious complications. Selection of the best auxiliary screw placement system should comprehensively consider patients′ conditions and the experience of the surgical team.
7.Synthesis of the serotonin derivative 5-PT and establishment of a research system for protein serotonylation
Shuyu XIAO ; Aziguli TULAMATI ; Yan YANG ; Zhigang ZHANG ; Xiaomei YANG ; Chang DU ; Xueli ZHANG
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science) 2025;45(2):211-221
Objective·To establish a research framework for serotonylation of proteins and to provide a methodological basis for the identification of serotonylated proteins.Methods·The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)and Genotype-Tissue Expression(GTEx)databases were used to analyze the expression of the transglutaminase 2(TGM2)gene,which encodes the key enzyme for serotonylation,and the solute carrier family 6(SLC6A4)gene,which encodes the serotonin transporter(SERT),in normal and pan-cancer tissues.5-Propargyltryptamide(5-PT),a serotonin derivative,was synthesized stepwise from serotonin hydrochloride,and its structure was characterized by the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),proton nuclear magnetic resonance(1H-NMR),carbon nuclear magnetic resonance(13C-NMR),and time-of-flight mass spectrometry(TOF-MS).The intracellular uptake of 5-PT in the human pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1 and mouse immune cells,including CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,and bone marrow-derived macrophages(BMDMs),was detected by using flow cytometry.Click chemistry,co-immunoprecipitation,and mass spectrometry analysis techniques were employed to identify serotonylated proteins,and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)enrichment analysis was performed.Results·Bioinformatics analysis indicated that TGM2 and SLC6A4 were widely expressed in various normal tissues and across pan-cancer tissues.The flow cytometry results showed that the synthesized 5-PT can be taken up into the human pancreatic cancer cell line AsPC-1 and mouse immune cells,including CD4+T cells,CD8+T cells,and BMDMs,via the SERT.Mass spectrometry analysis data showed that a significant amount of serotonylated proteins were enriched in various cells treated with 5-PT.KEGG enrichment analysis revealed that these proteins were involved in important pathways related to glycolysis and amino acid synthesis.Conclusion·By using the synthesized 5-PT,multiple serotonylated proteins are enriched in various cell types.A research system for identifying serotonylated proteins has been successfully established,providing a relatively simple and efficient method for studying protein serotonylation.
8.Robot system-assisted versus freehand screw revision for ankylosing spondylitis with lower cervical fractures: a multicenter retrospective study
Shuai LI ; Jiaojiao BAI ; Baorong HE ; Yanzheng GAO ; Wei MEI ; Xinyu LIU ; Yue ZHU ; Qingda LI ; Yukuan LEI ; Lei ZHU ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Yunfei HUANG ; Jinpeng DU ; Mingzhe FENG ; Ningbo CHEN ; Yansheng HUANG ; Xuefang ZHANG ; Zhen CHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(5):440-448
Objective:To compare the efficacy of robot system-assisted versus freehand screw revision for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with lower cervical fractures.Methods:A multicenter retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 57 patients with AS combined with lower cervical fractures admitted to Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Henan Provincial People's Hospital, Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital, and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, including 46 males and 11 females, aged 38-77 years [(65.4±9.5)years]. Injury segments involved C 3 in 7 patients, C 4 in 13, C 5 in 25, C 6 in 10, and C 7 in 2. All the patients underwent revision surgery, among whom, 22 patients were treated with robot system-assisted cervical pedicle screw placement (robot nailing group, with 190 screws), and 35 with freehand cervical pedicle screw placement (freehand nailing group, with 300 screws). The operative duration, intraoperative bleeding volume, frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy, incision length, and length of hospital stay of the two groups were compared; the time of single nscrew insertion, the number of single nail revisions, the distance between screws and the anterior cortex, the accuracy of screw placement of grade 0 and grade 0+1 were recorded in the two groups. The visual analogue scale (VAS), Japanese Orthopedic Society (JOA) score, neck dysfunction index (NDI), American Spine Injury Association (ASIA) classification before operation, at 3 days, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up were compared between the two groups. The complication rate was also noted. Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(14.3±2.1)months]. The operative duration, intraoperative bleeding volume, and frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy were (186.4±12.9)minutes, (486.1±68.6)ml, and (3.4±1.3)times in the robot nailing group, which were shorter or less than (206.7±14.4)minutes, (660.3±45.2)ml, and (13.5±3.6)times in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The incision length was (9.4±2.4)cm in the robot nailing group, longer than (5.6±1.2)cm in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01), and the length of hospital stay was (3.7±0.4)days, shorter than (4.4±1.4)days in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The length of single nail insertion, the number of single nail revision, and the distance between the screws and the front cortex were (6.5±0.4)minutes, (1.1±0.1)times, and (3.5±1.3)mm in the robot nailing group, which were shorter or less than (11.6±0.2)minutes, (1.5±0.2)times, and (12.4±4.7)mm in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.01). The accuracy of the screw placement in the robot nailing group was 90.0% (171/190) and 95.8% (182/190) with level 0 and 0+1 screws, better than 80.0% (240/300) and 89.0% (267/300) in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in VAS, JOA score, NDI, or ASIA grading between the two groups before operation ( P>0.05). The VAS, JOA, and NDI scores at 3 days after operation were (3.1±0.6)points, (12.1±1.2)points, and (15.6±2.9)points, respectively in the robot nailing group, which were better than (5.0±1.4)points, (11.3±1.1)points and (22.5±3.7)points, respectively in the freehand nailing group ( P<0.05). No statistically significant difference was observed in the ASIA grade between the two groups at 3 days after operation ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences in VAS, JOA, NDI scores, or ASIA grading between the two groups at 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Compared with those before operation, the VAS, JOA, NDI scores, and ASIA grading were significantly improved at 3 days, 3 months after operation and at the last follow-up in the two groups, which were further improved with the passage of time. Two patients in the robot nailing group had pneumonia, with a complication rate of 9% (2/22), while 2 patients in the freehand nailing group had dural sac rupture and cerebrospinal fluid leakage and 3 had lung infection after operation, with a complication rate of 14% (5/35) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with freehand nailing, the robot system-assisted nailing revision for AS with lower cervical fracture has more advantages in terms of the operative duration, length of hospital stay, intraoperative bleeding volume, frequency of intraoperative fluoroscopy nailing speed and accuracy, screw holding force, early pain relief, function restoration, and complication rate, despite longer surgical incision.
9.Hospital Acquired Infections and Non-Hospital Acquired Infections in the Department of Critical Care Medicine
Medical Journal of Peking Union Medical College Hospital 2024;15(3):489-497
Patients with infections in the department of critical care medicine have complex sources and diverse sites of infection, which may be associated with multiple pathogenic bacteria and have a high rate of drug resistance, posing a significant challenge to clinical diagnosis and treatment. Infections in the department of critical care medicine can be divided into two types: hospital acquired infections and non-hospital acquired infections, with significant differences in clinical characteristics between the two. This article discusses the relevant concepts, risk factors, pathogenesis, and common characteristics of severe infections such as bloodstream infections, pulmonary infections, intra-abdominal infections, and intracranial infections, as well as diagnostic and treatment plans and prevention and control strategies from the perspectives of hospital acquired and non-hospital acquired infections, aiming to provide valuable guidance for the clinical management of critically ill patients.
10.Dosiomics-based prediction of the occurrence of bone marrow suppression in patients with pelvic tumors
Yanchun TANG ; Jingyi TANG ; Jinkai LI ; Qin QIN ; Hualing LI ; Zhigang CHANG ; Tianyu ZHANG ; Yaru PANG ; Xinchen SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2024;33(7):620-626
Objective:To assess the predictive value of dosiomics in predicting the occurrence of bone marrow suppression (BMS) in patients with pelvic tumors during radiotherapy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data and radiotherapy planning documents of 129 patients with pelvic region tumors who underwent radiotherapy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University from January 2019 to January 2023. The region of interest (ROI) was outlined for bone marrow in the pelvic region by Accu Contour software in planning CT, and the ROI was exported together with the dose distribution file. According to a stratified randomization grouping method, the patients were divided into the training set and test set in an 8 vs. 2 ratio. The dosiomic features were extracted from the ROI, and the two independent samples t-test and the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) algorithm was employed to identify the best predictive characteristics. Subsequently, the dosiomic scores were calculated. Clinical predictors were identified through both univariant and multivariate logistic regression analyses. Predictive models were constructed by using clinical predictors alone and combining clinical predictors and dosiomic scores. The efficacy of predictive model was assessed by plotting the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and evaluating its performance through the area under the ROC curve (AUC), the calibration curve, and decision curve analysis (DCA). Results:Fourteen dosiomic features that showed a strong correlation with the occurrence of BMS were screened and utilized to calculate the dosiomic scores. Based on both univariant and multivariate logistic regression analyses, chemotherapy, planning target volume (PTV) and V 5 Gy were identified as clinical predictors. According to the combined model, the AUC values for the training set and test set were 0.911 and 0.868, surpassing those of the clinical model (AUC=0.878 and 0.824). Furthermore, the analysis of both the calibration curve and DCA suggested that the combined model had higher calibration and net clinical benefit. Conclusion:The combined model has a high diagnostic value for predicting BMS in patients with pelvic tumors during radiotherapy.

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