1.Research on MRE quality control in diagnosing intestinal diseases
Chujie CHEN ; Zhen CHEN ; Chaoshang LIN ; Chengkun HONG ; Peiyun YE ; Jiamin CHEN ; Yonggang LIANG ; Liyuan FU
China Medical Equipment 2024;21(2):7-11
Objective:To investigate the quality control of magnetic resonance enterography(MRE)in the diagnosis of intestine diseases,and analyze the factors that affected the imaging quality of MRE,and enhance the imaging quality of MRE through adopted the measures of quality control.Methods:The documents of MRE examinations of 167 patients with intestinal disease who admitted to the 900th Hospital of People's Liberation Army Joint Service Support Force from May 2018 to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The image qualities of all patients were evaluated after they completed clinical and image examinations.The reasons that image quality could not meet the requirement of diagnosis were analyzed.And then,the measures of quality control were proposed.Results:In 167 patients with intestinal disease,the MRE images of 153 patients(91.62%)could meet the requirement of diagnosis.In 14 patients(8.38%)whose MRE images could not meet the requirement of diagnosis,the reason of 3 cases(1.80%)was poor respiratory coordination,and that of 2 cases(1.20%)was there were more severe magnetic sensitive artifacts in images,and that of 1 case(0.60%)was severe intestinal peristalsis leaded to blurred images,and that of 2 cases(1.20%)was the flow void effect from intestinal peristalsis inside of intestinal cavity could not meet the requirement of diagnosis,and that of 4 cases(2.40%)was the intestinal tube without incomplete dilation caused by poor oral filling contrast agent,and that of 2 cases(1.20%)was many residues in intestine due to poor preparation for intestine.Aimed at the factors that MRE images could not meet requirement of diagnosis,we proposed the following quality control measures:①the biphasic contrast agents with favorable safety,without severe adverse reactions,which can fully dilate intestinal cavity,should be selected.②we should do well for the dilation of intestinal tube,and inhibit the intestinal peristalsis and conduct respiratory training.③we should conduct scan with wide field at coronal site,so as to display panorama image of intestine.④The scans of conventionally anatomical sequence and functional imaging sequence on axis position were performed on lesions.Conclusion:MRE technique should choose appropriate contrast agent in the quality control of the diagnosis of intestine diseases,and do well the preparation for patients before examination.Using intraluminal contrast agents,conducting intestinal dilation and optimal imaging technique are essential for obtaining intestinal MRE images with high quality.
2.Comparative analysis of EOS and CT in the measurement of tibial tubercle-trochlear groove spacing in patellar dislocation
Yonggang TANG ; Yunzhao BAI ; Bin YANG ; Tang HU ; Rong ZHANG ; Ye GENG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2023;39(12):2018-2021
Objective To expand the application of EOS in orthopedic diagnosis and treatment by comparing EOS and CT in the measurement of tibial tubercle-trochlear groove(TT-TG)distance of patellar dislocation.Methods The clinical and complete imaging data(EOS and CT)of 35 cases of patellar dislocation(dislocation group)and 35 cases of non-patellar dislocation(non-dislocation group)were analyzed retrospectively.Results The age difference between the dislocation group and the non-dislocation group was statistically significant(P<0.05).The TT-TG distance was measured by EOS in the dislocation group(20.19±1.05)mm and the non-dislocation group(13.33±1.17)mm,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).The TT-TG distance was measured by CT in the dislocation group(21.51±1.11)mm and the non-dislocation group(14.21±1.11)mm,and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant(P<0.05).Bland-Altman plot showed that only three cases were outside the 95%confidence interval.Conclusion Accurate TT-TG distance can be obtained by using EOS system in imaging evaluation of patients with patellar dislocation,which provides a new measurement method for diagnosis and treatment evaluation of patellar dislocation.
3.JCOG0802/WJOG4607L study: Could segmentectomy be the standard surgical procedure in early-stage lung cancer?
Yonggang YUAN ; Ge MA ; Bo YE
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(10):1254-1259
Lobectomy is the standard surgical procedure of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Based on parenchymal-sparing advantage, better postoperative lung function, rapid recovery and less invasiveness, segmentectomy has been widely used in early peripheral non-small cell carcinoma in recent years. But there was no randomized clinical trials confirming survival benefit of segmentectomy. Led by Asamura, the Japanese Clinical Oncology Group (JCOG) has conducted a series of studies on this topic. Ever since the presentation at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (AATS) in 2021, the results of JCOG0802/WJOG4607l have triggered massive debate. This study was aimed at determining whether segmentectomy was non-inferior to lobectomy in overall survival in patients with early peripheral NSCLC (tumor diameter≤2 cm and consolidation tumor ratio>0.5), and the results were published in The Lancet on 22 April 2022. The 5-year overall survival rate was higher in the segmentectomy group than that in the lobectomy group, despite a higher rate of local recurrence, suggesting that segmentectomy should be the standard surgical procedure for those patients. Results of this study provide high-level evidence-based medicine evidence for the safety and effectiveness of segmentectomy, and are expected to promote the application of segmentectomy in those patients or even more other patient populations. However, due to the increased local recurrence rate and unsatisfactory postoperative lung function, there are still problems to be solved to make segmentectomy a standard surgical procedure. This paper interprets this study, discusses its instructiveness in clinical practice and summarizes its limitations.
4.Difficulties and advances of incisional hernia repair after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
Yonggang HUANG ; Jing YE ; Hua JIN ; Zhikun LIU ; Xiao XU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2022;21(9):1234-1239
Abdominal incisional hernia is caused by poor healing of myofascial layer of abdominal wall and abdominal visceral organs protruding through the defect after abdominal surgery. The incidence of abdominal incisional hernia is 5.0%?20.0%, even higher after hepato-biliary and pancreatic surgery. Although great progress has been made in the methods of abdominal incision closure, hernia repair technology and materials, the overall incidence, repair effect and prognosis of abdominal incisional hernia are still not significantly improved. The incisional hernias after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery are relatively more complex, and the difficult problems of surgical repair are more prominent, including effectively controlling basic diseases, choosing a better surgical method, reasonably using a variety of abdominal wall defect closure and reconstruction techniques, and reducing the risk of postoperative complications. Relevant guidelines for abdominal incisional hernia repair and abdominal closure have been issued and updated all over the world. In order to improve the treatment of incisional hernia after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery and improve the prognosis of patients, the authors summarize the difficulties and new progress in the repair of incisional hernia after hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.
5.Effect of single locked-plate internal fixation combined with autogenous iliac bone graft in the treatment of Rorabeck type II periprosthetic distal femoral fracture after total knee arthroplasty
Shenghu ZHOU ; Yingjia ZHOU ; Jinsuo LI ; Yonggang CHENG ; Yongjie QIAO ; Yanfeng CHANG ; Shuo YE ; Ping ZHEN ; Haoqiang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2022;38(10):909-915
Objective:To investigate the efficacy of single locked-plate internal fixation combined with autologous iliac bone graft in the treatment of Rorabeck type II periprosthetic distal femural fracture (PDFF) after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:A retrospective case series study was made on 13 patients suffering from Rorabeck type II PDFF after primary TKA together with severe osteoporosis (T value≤ -2.5 SD) admitted to 940th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of PLA from January 2016 to December 2020, including 4 males and 9 females, aged 65-85 years [(75.2±6.5)years]. All patients were treated with single locked-plate internal fixation combined with autologous iliac bone graft. Anti-osteoporosis and early standardized joint function rehabilitation were undertaken postoperatively. The operation time and intraoperative blood loss were recorded. The range of motion of knee joint was compared before operation, at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months and at the last follow-up. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score was assessed at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months and at the last follow-up to evaluate the recovery of knee joint function. The bone mineral density was reexamined at postoperative 6 months and 12 months to evaluate the therapeutic effect of anti-osteoporosis. Complications were detected as well.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-72 months [(43.2±19.9)months]. The operation time was 90-135 minutes [(103.8±12.6)minutes], with the intraoperative blood loss of 100-250 ml [(150.0±45.6)ml]. The range of motion of knee joint was (114.6±7.8)°, (90.4±8.0)°, (97.3±4.8)° and (98.1±6.3)° before operation and at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months (all P<0.05). The HSS knee score was (80.2±2.2)points, (84.6±2.9)points and (87.3±3.3)points at postoperative 3, 6 and 12 months (all P<0.05). The knee joint function was excellent in 10 patients and good in 3 at postoperative12 months, and the excellent and good rate was 100%. The T value of bone mineral density was (-3.8±0.6)SD, (-3.4±0.6)SD and (-2.9±0.6)SD preoperatively and at postoperative 6 months and 12 months (all P<0.05). One patient experienced nonunion and was cured after secondary autologous iliac bone grafting combined with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2) bone grafting. Three patients developed venous thrombosis of lower limbs and were cured with oral administration of rivaroxaban. One patient had mild knee flexion and extension limitation and was improved after manual release under femoral nerve block anesthesia and subsequent functional rehabilitation. Conclusion:For patients with Rorabeck type II PDFF after TKA, single locked-plate internal fixation combined with autologous iliac bone graft has advantages of short operation time, few intraoperative bleeding, satisfactory knee range of motion and functional recovery as well as significant improvement of bone mineral density.
6.Evaluation of characteristics of carotid plaques and immediate outcomes after carotid artery stenting in diabetic and non-diabetic patients by optical coherence tomography
Feihong HUANG ; Rui LIU ; Hang WU ; Weichen DONG ; Linying YUAN ; Lulu XIAO ; Ruidong YE ; Ruibing GUO ; Yonggang TANG ; Wusheng ZHU ; Xinfeng LIU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2021;29(2):81-87
Objective:To evaluate the characteristics of carotid plaque and the immediate outcomes after carotid artery stenting (CAS) in diabetic and non-diabetic patients by optical coherence tomography (OCT).Methods:Patients underwent CAS and OCT before and after operation in the Department of Neurology, Jinling Hospital from January 2014 to March 2019 were enrolled retrospectively. The clinical features, the characteristics of carotid plaque on OCT and the immediate outcomes after CAS were compared between diabetic group and non-diabetic group. The risk factors of stent malapposition were analyzed.Results:A total of 46 patients were enrolled. Their age was 64.02±8.32 years and 41 were males (89.1%). There were 20 patients (43.5%) in the diabetes group and 26 (56.5%) in the non-diabetes group. The proportions of atherosclerotic plaque with thin fibrous cap (40.0% vs. 7.7%; χ2=5.166, P=0.023), plaque rupture (55.0% vs. 23.1%; χ2=4.945, P=0.026) and macrophage infiltration (60.0% vs. 30.8%; χ2=3.930, P=0.047) in the diabetic group were significantly higher than those in the non-diabetic group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that older age (odds ratio [ OR] 1.208, 95% confidence interval [ CI] 1.033-1.413; P=0.018), coronary heart disease ( OR 15.953, 95% CI 1.142-222.952; P=0.040), alcohol consumption ( OR 6.192, 95% CI 1.098-34.923; P=0.039) and lower systolic blood pressure ( OR 0.944, 95% CI 0.894-0.997; P=0.037) were independently associated with stent malaposition. Conclusion:Compared with the non-diabetic patients, carotid plaque in diabetic patients may be more unstable. Older age, coronary heart disease, alcohol consumption and lower systolic blood pressure were associated with stent malaposition after carotid stenting. OCT can reveal the characteristics of carotid plaque and the immediate outcomes after CAS, which can provide strong evidence for treatment decision.
7.Application value of obliquus externus abdominis pedicle flap graft technique in repair of giant abdominal incisional hernia
Yonggang HUANG ; Jing YE ; Fangjie ZHANG ; Zicheng GUO ; Hao WU ; Guodong GAO ; Ping WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2020;19(7):757-761
Objective:To investigate the application value of obliquus externus abdominis pedicle flap graft technique in repair of giant abdominal incisional hernia.Methods:The retrospective and descriptive study was conducted. The clinical data of 14 patients with giant abdominal incisional hernia who were admitted to Affiliated Hangzhou First People′s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2015 to June 2018 were collected. There were 5 males and 9 females, aged (67±10)years, with a range from 45 to 80 years. All the 14 patients underwent repair of abdominal wall defect and functional reconstruction with obliquus externus abdominis pedicle flap graft technique. Observation indicators: (1) surgical situations; (2) postoperative situations; (3) hernia-related quality of life; (4) follow-up. Follow-up using outpatient examination was performed at postoperative 1 and 12 months, and once a year thereafter to detect the recurrence of incisional hernia or abdominal bulging up to June 2019. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison within groups was analyzed using the paired sample t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were described as M (range). Count data were described as absolute numbers or percentages. Results:(1) Surgical situations: all the 14 patients underwent repair of abdominal wall defect and functional reconstruction with unilateral obliquus externus abdominis pedicle flap graft technique successfully, and reinforced repair with mesh. All the meshes were standard polypropylene meshes which were placed in the retro muscular or preperitoneal space. The operation time, volume of intraoperative bleeding, mesh size of the 14 patients were (153±34)minutes, (119±59)mL, (450±156)cm 2, respectively. (2) Postoperative situations: the duration of hospital stay of the 14 patients were (14±3)days. Of the 14 patients, 1 had type Ⅲ seroma and was cured after conservative treatment. There were no complications such as ischaemia and necrosis of external oblique muscle flap, incision dehiscence, infection of operation site, intestinal obstruction or intestinal fistula observed in the 14 patients. (3) Hernia-related quality of life: the score of hernia-related quality of life of the 14 patients before operation and at postoperative 12 months were 38±8 and 77±15 respectively, showing a significant difference ( t=12.729, P<0.05). (4) Follow-up: 14 patients were followed up for 12-48 months, with a median follow-up of 16 month. During the follow-up, none of the 14 patients had recurrence of incisional hernia or abdominal wall bulging. Conclusion:Obliquus externus abdominis pedicle flap graft technique can be used for repair of giant abdominal incisional hernia, which will lead to less surgical complications and improve hernia-related quality of life of patients.
9.Value of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography for anal fistula assessment.
Yonggang WANG ; Jianhua DING ; Ke ZHAO ; Haopeng YE ; Yujuan ZHAO ; Yong ZHAO ; Yanan LEI
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2014;17(12):1183-1186
OBJECTIVETo explore the value of preoperative evaluation with three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography (3D-EAUS) for anal fistula in order to provide preoperative assessment for anal fistula.
METHODSOne hundred patients diagnosed with anal fistula undergoing surgery between March 2012 and March 2013 in our department were prospectively enrolled. All the patients were randomly divided into the ultrasound group and the control group with fifty patients in each group. The ultrasound group received 3D-EAUS and the control group received routine examinations (digital examination and probe) to assess the position of the internal opening, the type of fistula and secondary tracks, respectively. The concordance rate of the preoperative assessment and intraoperative exploration was evaluated between the two groups.
RESULTSThe accuracy of identifying internal opening was 96.0% for the ultrasound group and 82.0% for the control group with statistically significant difference (P=0.02). The accuracy of identifying internal opening for simple anal fistula was similar (95.0% vs. 91.3%, P=1). For complex anal fistula, the accuracy was also higher in the ultrasound group (96.7% vs. 74.1%, P=0.025). The accuracy of fistula classification was 78.0% for the ultrasound group and 96.0% for the control group with significant difference (P=0.01). The accuracy of identifying a second track was higher in the ultrasound group (96.0% vs. 82.0%, P=0.025).
CONCLUSIONSIt is significantly superior for 3D-EAUS to detect the internal opening, fistula classification and identification of a second track in complex anal fistulas as compared to conventional examination. 3D-EAUS should be recommended as a preoperative assessment for anal fistula, especially for complex one.
Endosonography ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Physical Examination ; Rectal Fistula ; diagnosis ; diagnostic imaging
10.Value of three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography for anal fistula assessment
Yonggang WANG ; Jianhua DING ; Ke ZHAO ; Haopeng YE ; Yujuan ZHAO ; Yong ZHAO ; Yanan LEI
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2014;(12):1183-1186
Objective To explore the value of preoperative evaluation with three-dimensional endoanal ultrasonography (3D-EAUS) for anal fistula in order to provide preoperative assessment for anal fistula. Methods One hundred patients diagnosed with anal fistula undergoing surgery between March 2012 and March 2013 in our department were prospectively enrolled. All the patients were randomly divided into the ultrasound group and the control group with fifty patients in each group. The ultrasound group received 3D-EAUS and the control group received routine examinations (digital examination and probe) to assess the position of the internal opening, the type of fistula and secondary tracks, respectively. The concordance rate of the preoperative assessment and intraoperative exploration was evaluated between the two groups. Results The accuracy of identifying internal opening was 96.0%for the ultrasound group and 82.0% for the control group with statistically significant difference (P=0.02). The accuracy of identifying internal opening for simple anal fistula was similar (95.0% vs. 91.3%, P=1). For complex anal fistula, the accuracy was also higher in the ultrasound group (96.7%vs. 74.1%, P=0.025). The accuracy of fistula classification was 78.0% for the ultrasound group and 96.0% for the control group with significant difference (P=0.01). The accuracy of identifying a second track was higher in the ultrasound group (96.0% vs. 82.0%, P=0.025). Conclusions It is significantly superior for 3D-EAUS to detect the internal opening , fistula classification and identification of a second track in complex anal fistulas as compared to conventional examination. 3D-EAUS should be recommended as a preoperative assessment for anal fistula , especially for complex one.

Result Analysis
Print
Save
E-mail