Objective To study the difference of in vitro drug susceptibility test of biomembrane-producing Klebsiella pneumoni-ae to provide accurate drug reference for clinical treatment.Methods The drug susceptibility test was carried out in clinically isola-ted and screened16 strains of biomembrane-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae by K-B paper diffusion method ,and the results at 24 , 48 ,72 h were recorded.Then the strains were reproduced for several generations until not producing biofilm.Then the above opera-tions were taken again.Finally ,the results of twice drug susceptibility tests were performed the contrastive analysis.Results The mm number of inhibition zone of biomembrane-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae at 24 h had statistical difference compared with that at 48 ,72 h(P<0.05).Conclusion When the in vitro drug susceptibility test of biomembrane-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae is conducted by K-B paper diffusion method ,it is suitable to report the results after 48 h ,this has a certain reference value for pre-venting this bacterium.

OBJECTIVETo study the correlation between clinically detected serum galectin-3 levels and prognosis of liver failure.

METHODSFifty-five patients diagnosed with liver failure were administered a combined modality therapy and followed up until death or for 6 months. Fifty-five patients with liver failure were administered a combined modality therapy and followed up until death or for 6 months. In addition, 30 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and 30 healthy volunteers were matched for use as controls. Serum galectin-3 levels were detected at baseline and last follow-up visit and compared between groups by statistical analysis.

RESULTSAt baseline, the CHB group had a significantly higher level of serum galectin-3 than the healthy control group (F=2.701, P less than 0.01). However, the galectin-3 level 5 of the liver failure group was significantly higher than that of both the CHB group (F=8.121, P less than 0.01) and the healthy control group (F=11.231, P less than 0.01). When patients within the liver failure group were divided by survival and death occurring during the 6-month follow-up period, the patients who died (n=28) were found to have a significantly higher level of serum galectin-3 than the surviving patients (n=27) (P less than 0.01). The area under the curve of ROC curve is 0.766, and cut off value is 0.246 5 ng/ml.

CONCLUSIONThe level of serum galectin-3 is positively correlated with risk of death in patients with liver failure. Up-regulation of galectin-3 may act as a protective factor in patients with severe liver injury.

Adult ; Aged ; Case-Control Studies ; Female ; Galectin 3 ; blood ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; blood ; Humans ; Liver Failure ; blood ; diagnosis ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Prognosis

Objective To explore the technique, efficacy and complications of transurethral sphincterotomy with Holmium laser for the treatment of male patients with neurogenic bladder and examine its long-term outcome. Methods 20 male cases who received transurethral sphincterotomy with Holmium laser were included in this retrospective analysis, in which 7 cases injuried at cervical spinal cord, 6 at thoracic spinal cord, 3 at cauda equine; 1 was spinal meningocele, 1 was sacral crack, 1 was ependymoma, and 1 was myelitis sequel. The age was 20~64 years, averaged 45.1 years. They were followed up for 3~95 months (averaged 43.6 months) since the last sphincterotomy. Results The 20 patients significantly improved in symptoms, laboratory examination, imaging demonstration and urodynamic index after the operation.There were 3 patients who required repeated laser surgery during the follow- up. 17 patients were stable. Conclusion Transurethral sphincterotomy with Holmium laser is effective on neurogenic bladder with less bleeding for the appropriately selected patients.

Objective To assess clinical and urodynamic results of augmentation enterocystoplasty (AE) in patients with ncurogcnic hladdcr dysfunction (NBD).Methods Retrospectively reviewed our database between 2005-2011 to identify 77 patients who underwent AE ( sigmoid 74 patients,ileum 3 patients).Postoperativc complications,renal function,urodynamics parameters and quality of daily life were evaluated.Results The mean follow-up length was 24 months.Compared with pre-operative condition,the mean bladder capacity significantly increased from (160.6 ± 128.3) to (468.5 ± 60.6) ml (P ＜0.001 ) and the maximum detrusor pressure decreased from ( 31.1 ± 26.4) to ( 10.9 ± 4.5 ) cm H2O ( P =0.002 ).Serum creatinine level decreased from (270.3 ± 113.6 ) to ( 174.4 ± 81.3 ) μmol/(l) ( P =0.00 1 ).There were significant decrease on mean number of incontinence episodes and pads used per day ( P ＜0.01 ).Post-operative complications included metabolic acidosis in two patients (2.6％),adhesive intestinal obstruction in four patients (5.2％),deteriorating renal function in one patients ( 1.2％ ) and recurrence of vesicoureteral reflux in three patients (3.9％).Conclusions The results suggest that AE is safe and effective in treating patients with NBD.Concomitant URI is considerèd on patients with long illness history,vesicoureteral reflux at low intravesical pressures and upper urinary tract dilation.Patients with moderate and severe upper urinary tract deteriorations benefit from this procedure and the benefit can maintain a long time.

Objective To evaluate the long-term outcome of reconstruction for urinary conti-nence function by using implantation of artificial urinary sphincter (AUS). Methods From 2002 to 2005,15 incontinent patients (14 men and 1 woman) with age range of 19-75 years treated with im-plantation of AUS were followed up. In 15 eases, there were 5 cases with traumatic urinary inconti-nence, 1 with neurogenic stress incontinence, 1 with neurogenic urgent incontinence,6 with postpros-tatectomy incontinence and 2 with neurogenie voiding dysfunction. Three eases had taken urethro-stenotomy, 3 had sphineterotomy and 1 had enterocystoplasty and ureterovesieostomy before the im-plantation for AUS. The patients were followed up for 13-55 months with mean of 37 months. The information about the continence status and pads usage, also the complications were collected. Results After implantation, 13 cases(87%)used AUS device normally, 12(92%)beeame dry and 1 (8%) got social continence. Eleven cases (85%) got continence depending on the original implanted AUS and 15% did continence by reoperation. There were 4 cases(27%) with complications including erosion of skin and urethral in 1, graft rejection in 1, urethral atrophy in 1, and voiding dysfunction in 1. Durability of 11 cases with original implanted devices was 13-55 months with mean of 38 months.Conclusion The implantation of AUS is a long-term reliable method in reconstruction for lower uri-nary tract function.

Objective To investigate the effect of Holmium laser urethrotomy under ureteroscopy on urethral stricture.Methods 30 men with urethral stricture who accepted urethrotomy with Holmium laser under ureteroscopy were observed.Results Operation was performed successfully in 21 cases;7 cases underwent 2～3 endoscopic surgical treatments.Endoscopic surgical treatment failed in 2 cases,and open surgery were performed on them.21 cases were followed up for 3～37 months,and 8 of them need urethral dilatation termly.Conclusion Endoscopic surgery with ureteroscopy and Holmium laser may be effective on urethral stricture with slight trauma.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injection into detrusor to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).Methods A total of 78 patients with SCI were treated with transurethral injection of BTX-A (300 IU dissolved in 15 ml of saline) into 30 different points of detrusor with 15 ml in every patients. Urodynamic parameters and voiding diary were assessed at baseline and 3 weeks and 3 months after the injections. Adverse events were recorded after the injection if present.Results After the first injection, 78 patients showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 13.5 to 2.7 times per day, the mean volume of intermittent catheterization (IC) increased from 131 ml to 389 ml per time, the mean volume of incontinence decreased from 1 690 ml to 281 ml per day, the mean getting effect time was 7.6 days. 10 patients received second injection at 8.9 months after first injection, the results showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 9.7 to 3.7 times per day, the mean IC volume increased from 108 ml to 387 ml. 6 patients received third injection at 5.8 months after second injection, the results showed that the mean frequencies of incontinence decreased from 9.2 to 3.9 times per day, the mean IC volume increased from 116 ml to 364 ml. No side effects were observed during the follow-up.Conclusion BTX-A injection into detrusor to treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity in patients with SCI seems to be an effective, safe and miniinvasive solution.

Objective To explore the technique,efficacy and complications of external sphincterotomy with Holmium laser for the treatment of detrusor external sphincter dyssynergia (DSD). Methods 7 male cases with neurogenic DSD who received the procedure were reported. Results All patients got significant improvement after the operation in symptoms,laboratory,imaging and urodynamic index. No one required transfusion. 1 case lost the erection. There was no need of re-operation during the follow-up. Conclusion External sphincterotomy with Holmium laser for the treatment of DSD shows the advantages of less bleeding,safety and good effectiveness for the well selected patients.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effects of Botulinum toxin type A(BTX-A) repeated injection into detrusor to treat detrusor hyperreflexia and neurogenic incontinence in spinal cord injury(SCI) patients.Methods6 patients with SCI were included into the study.300 U of BTX-A was dissolved in saline 15 ml,and injected into 30 different sites in detrusor using a flexible cystoscopic needle.BTX-A injection was repeated 3 times for all the patients.Urodynamic examination,voiding diary and toxic effects were recorded.ResultsThe improvement for symptoms was observed within 5 to 21 days.The effects of injections lasted averagely 8.9 and 5.8 months for each injection.After the first injection,the mean frequency of incontinence decreased from 10.1 /d to 3.3 /d.The mean volume of intermittent catheterization(IC) increased from 98.5 ml to 404.2 ml each time.Mean cystometric volume increased from 95.4 ml to 385.6 ml,mean maximum storage detrusor pressure decreased from 105.8 cmH2O to 31 cmH2O.After the second injection,the mean frequency of incontinence decreased from 9.7/d to 3.7/d.The mean volume of IC increased from 108.3 ml to 387.2 ml each time.Mean cystometric bladder storage volume increased from 105.4 ml to 375.6 ml.Mean maximum storage detrusor pressure decreased from 97.8 cmH2O to 33 cmH2O.After the third injection,the mean frequency of incontinence decreased from 9.2/d to 3.9/d.The mean volume of IC increased from 115.7 ml to 363.9 ml each time.Mean cystometric volume increased from 102 ml to 357.6 ml.Mean maximum storage detrusor pressure decreased from 98.1 cmH2O to 36.9 cmH2O.The patients were followed up for 6 months.No adverse and toxic effect was observed.ConclusionBotulinum toxin type A repeated injection into detrusor is effective,safe,feasible and mini-invasive to treat detrusor hyperreflexia and neurogenic incontinence in patients with SCI.Botulinum toxin type A repeated injection into detrusor is effective,safe,feasible and mini-invasive to treat detrusor hyperreflexia and neurogenic incontinence in patients with SCI.