应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

应用预控出血的包皮中远段环形剥除术治疗包皮过长

Objective To investigate the middle and distal circum peeling with bleeding control technique for redundant prepuce. Methods The middle and distal part of prepuce was eireum peeled with bleeding control and electrical scalpel. More preputial inner plate was reserved. Results From January 2004 to July 2008, 51 patients with redundant prepuce were treated with this procedure. The average blood loss was 1 ～2 ml with minimal edema. The proportion of inner and outer plates was suitable. Conclusions This teelmique has the advantages of minimal blood loss and slight edema. The cosmetic result is also satisfactory.     

后腹腔镜下无功能肾切除术临床研究(附32例报告)

Objectives To investigate the feasibility and the clinical effect of retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy. Methods Total 32 cases were performed retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy from June 2006 to Jan 2010, including 8 cases had hydronephrosis and non - functioning kidney with ureteropelvic junction obstruction,10 cases had hydmnephrosis and nonfunctioning kidney with calculi, 11 cases had nonfunctioning kidney with tuberculous and 3 cases had atrophyorenal. Results All operations were succeeded and effective. none changed to open operation during surgery. The operating time was 80 ～ 180 min with an average of (105±27)min;the blood loss volume was 20 ～210 mL, the mean blood loss was (95±15)mL;All patients were discharged 5 to 7 days after operation, the mean blood loss was (95 ± 15)mL. All patients did not receive blood transfusion and had no serivious complication. Conclusions Retroperitoneal laparoscopic nephrectomy for nonfunctioning kidney is proved to be efective with minimal invasion,quicker recovery procedre and less complication. It can be used as the perferred method of clinical simple nephrectomy.     

Vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction during major abdominal surgery

Background : We investigated the vasopressor hormone response following mesenteric traction (MT) with hypotension due to prostacyclin (PGI₂) release in patients undergoing abdominal surgery with a combined general and epidural anesthesia. Methods : In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study we administered 400 mg ibuprofen (i.v.) in 42 patients scheduled for abdominal surgery. General anesthesia was combined with epidural anesthesia (T4-L1). Before as well as 5, 15, 30, 45, and 90 min after MT we recorded plasma osmolality, hemodynamics and measured 6-keto-PGFlα (stabile metabolite of PGI₂), TXB₂ (stabile metabolite of thromboxane A₂) active renin, and arginine vasopressin (AVP) plasma concentrations by radioimmunoassay. Catecholamine levels were assessed by high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with electrochemical detection. Results : Following MT, arterial hypotension occurred along with a substantial PGI₂ release. This was completely abolished by ibuprofen administration. Although plasma levels of 6-keto-PGF_1α (1133 (708) vs. 60 (3) ng/L, median (median absolute deviation), P=0.0001, placebo vs. ibuprofen) remained significantly elevated, blood pressure was restored within 30 min after MT in the placebo group. At the same point in time plasma concentrations of TXB² (164 (87) vs. 58 (1) ng/L, P=0.0001), epinephrine (46 (33) vs. 14 (6) ng/L, P=0.001), AVP (41 ± (18) vs. 12 (7) ng/L, P=0.0004), and active renin (27 (12) vs. 12 (4) ng/L, P = 0.001) were significantly higher in placebo-treated patients. Conclusion : Under combined general and epidural anesthesia arterial hypotension following MT due to endogenous PGI₂ release is associated with enhanced release of AVP, active renin, epinephrine and thromboxane A₂, presumably contributing to hemodynamic stability within 30 min after MT.     

A comparison of the inhibitory effects of four volatile anaesthetics on the metabolism of chlorzoxazone, a substrate for CYP2E1, in rabbits

Background: Halothane inhibits in vitro and in vivo activity of cytochrome P-450 (CYP) 2E1. There are several fluorinated volatile anaesthetics besides halothane, and most of them are defluorinated by CYP2E1. It is unclear whether other fluorinated anaesthetics inhibit the in vivo activity of CYP2E1.
Methods: We compared the inhibitory effects of therapeutic concentrations of four inhalational anaesthetics, halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, and sevoflurane, on chlorzoxazone metabolism in rabbits receiving artificial ventilation.
Results: All four inhalational anaesthetics decreased arterial blood pressure and increased plasma chlorzoxazone concentration. However, no significant differences in the plasma chlorzoxazone concentration were found between the four anaesthetics. The estimated chlorzoxazone clearance increased after beginning inhalation with all four agents, but no significant difference in clearance was noted between agents.
Conclusions: At therapeutic concentrations, the in vivo inhibitory effect on chlorzoxazone metabolism was similar for all four inhalational anaesthetics examined, even though their chemical characteristics and extent of hepatic metabolism differ considerably.     

A Teaspoon Pump for Pumping Blood with High Hydraulic Efficiency and Low Hemolysis Potential

Abstract: Virtually all blood pumps contain some kind of rubbing, sliding, closely moving machinery surfaces that are exposed to the blood being pumped. These valves, internal bearings, magnetic bearing position sensors, and shaft seals cause most of the problems with blood pumps. The original teaspoon pump design prevented the rubbing, sliding machinery surfaces from contacting the blood. However, the hydraulic efficiency was low because the blood was able to "slip around" the rotating impeller so that the blood itself never rotated fast enough to develop adequate pressure. An improved teaspoon blood pump has been designed and tested and has shown acceptable hydraulic performance and low hemolysis potential. The new pump uses a nonrotating "swinging" hose as the pump impeller. The fluid enters the pump through the center of the swinging hose; therefore, there can be no fluid slip between the revolving blood and the revolving impeller. The new pump uses an impeller that is comparable to a flexible garden hose. If the free end of the hose were swung around in a circle like half of a jump rope, the fluid inside the hose would rotate and develop pressure even though the hose impeller itself did not "rotate"; therefore, no rotating shaft seal or internal bearings are required.     

Microspheres Based Detoxification System: A New Method in Convective Blood Purification

Abstract: A variety of protein-bound or hydrophobic substances, accumulating as a result of pathologic conditions such as exogenous or endogenous intoxications, are removed poorly by conventional detoxification methods because of low accessibility (hemodialysis), insufficient adsorption capabilities (hemosorption), low efficiency (peritoneal dialysis), or economic limitations (high-volume plasmapheresis). Combining advantages of existing methods with microspheric technology, a module-based system was designed. Major operating parameters of the latter can be modified to allow for adjustment to individual clinical situations. An extracorporeal blood circuit including a plasmafilter is combined with a secondary high-velocity plasma circuit driven by a centrifugal pump. Different microspheric adsorbers can be combined in one circuit or applied in sequence. Thus, a prolonged treatment can be tailored using specially designed selective adsorber materials. Comparing this system with existing methods (high-flux hemodialysis, molecular adsorbent recycling system), results from our in vitro studies and animal experiments demonstrate the superior efficiency of substance removal.     

Tissue perfusion in relation to cardiac output during continuous positive-pressure ventilation and administration of propranolol or verapamil

Background : Our objective was to determine whether administration of propranolol or verapamil modifies the hemodynamic adaptation to continuous positive-pressure ventilation (CPPV), in particular the regional distribution of cardiac output (CO).
Methods : General hemodynamics and regional blood flows assessed by microsphere technique (15 (μm) were recorded in 16 anesthetized pigs during spontaneous breathing (SB) and CPPV with 8 cm H₂O end-expiratory pressure (CPPV8) before and after intravenous administration of propranolol (0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.15 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8) or verapamil (0.1 mg · kg⁻¹ followed by 0.3 mg · kg⁻¹ · h⁻¹, n=8).
Results : CPPV8 depressed CO by 25% without shifts in its relative distribution with the exception of a noteworthy increase in adrenal perfusion. Propranolol increased arterial blood pressure, and due to a fall in heart rate, CO dropped by 25%. The kidneys and, to a lesser extent, the splanchic region and central nervous system received increased fractions of the remaining CO at the expense of skeletal muscle flow. Similar patterns were seen during SB and CPPV8 such that the combination of propranolol and CPPV8 depressed CO by 50%. The circulatory effects of verapamil were less evident but myocardial perfusion tended to increase.
Conclusions : The combination of propranolol or verapamil with CPPV does not result in any specific hemodynamic interaction in anesthetized pigs, except that the combined effect of propranolol and CPPV may severely reduce CO.     

Volatile anaesthetics reduce adhesion of blood platelets under low-flow conditions in the coronary system of isolated guinea pig hearts

Background : Inhibitory effects of volatile anaesthetics on platelet aggregation have been demonstrated in several studies. However, the influence of volatile anaesthetics on intracoronary platelet adhesion has not been elucidated so far.
Methods : Isolated hearts of guinea pigs were perfused with buffer in the absence or presence of volatile anaesthetics (0.5 and 1 MAC) at constant coronary flow rates of 5 ml/min for 25 min, then 1 ml/min for 30 min and again 5 ml/min for 10 min. Before, during and after low-flow perfusion, a bolus of human platelets was applied into the coronary system. To simulate thrombogenic conditions, 0.3 U/ml human thrombin was infused during low-flow perfusion and reperfusion. The number of platelets sequestered to the endothelium was calculated from the difference between coronary in- and output of platelets. The myocardial production of lactate and consumption of pyruvate and coronary perfusion pressure were also determined.
Results : At a flow rate of 5 ml/min only about 3% of the applied platelets did not emerge from the coronary system, in any group. In contrast, 13.1±1.2% (mean±SEM) of infused platelets became adherent in low-flow perfusion in the control group without anaesthetic. The adherence was reduced with each 1 MAC isoflurane (to 6.2±1.2%), sevoflurane (to 4.4±0.9%) or halothane (to 3.2±1.5%) (each P <0.05 vs. control). Volatile anaesthetic, 0.5 MAC, did not inhibit platelet adhesion to a statistically significant extent in any case. Perfusion pressure and metabolic parameters were not statistically different between the control and the hearts exposed to anaesthetics.
Conclusion : Volatile anaesthetics in a concentration of 1 MAC can reduce the adhesion of platelets in the coronary system under reduced flow conditions. This action does not arise from vasodilation or inhibition of ischaemic stress.     

Bariatric Surgery in Some "Central and East-European (former Eastern bloc)"Countries - Current Status and Prediction for the Next Millennium

Background: Obesity is increasing globallly, including in the formerly "Eastern Bloc" countries. Methods: A survey was made of obesity and bariatric surgery. Results: In the 8 East and Central European countries studied, with total population 300 million, roughly 43% of the population was overweight (BMI 25-30), 23% obese (BMI > 30), with about 15 million people morbidly obese (BMI > 40). From 0-10 morbidly obese individuals/100,000/year undergo bariatric surgery. Conclusion: Most countries were found to provide inadequate treatment for obesity.The majority of the morbidly obese are not treated effectively. However, health-care awareness of obesity and bariatric surgeons are slowly increasing.     

Is the recovery profile of mivacurium independent of the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with normal plasma cholinesterase activity?

Background: The duration of action of muscle relaxants is poorly correlated to the rate of decay of their plasma concentration. The plasma concentration of mivacurium may rapidly decrease below its active concentration because of the extensive hydrolysis of mivacurium. By inflating a tourniquet on one upper limb for 3 min after the administration of atracurium, mivacurium or vecuronium, we studied the influence of the initial decline of their plasma concentration on their effect. Methods: In 50 patients anaesthetised with thiopental, isoflurane and fentanyl, the effect of bolus doses of 0.15 or 0.25 mg . kg^?1 mivacurium (MIV 15, MIV 25), 0.3 or 0.5 mg . kg^?1 atracurium (ATR 30, ATR 50) and 0.06 or 0.1 mg . kg^?1 vecuronium (VEC 06, VEC 10) were measured on both arms (evoked response of the adductor pollicis to train-of-four stimulation every 12 s), a tourniquet being applied on one arm just before and during 3 min after the muscle relaxant bolus. Results: Tourniquet inflation of 3 min almost abolished the neuromuscular effect of mivacurium. In the vecuronium groups and in the ATR 50 group, tourniquet inflation did not modify the maximum degree of depression of the twitch response. Also, the duration of action of vecuronium was unaffected by the tourniquet. In the ATR 30 group, times to return of the twitch response to 25% (duration 25%) and 75% (duration 75%) of control response were significantly shorter in the cuffed arm, 23 min vs 27 min, and 41 min vs 45 min, respectively. In the ATR 50 group, only duration 25% was significantly shorter in the cuffed arm (41 min vs 45 min). Conclusion: The results suggest that the rate of decline of the plasma concentration of mivacurium is so rapid, that a very low and almost clinically ineffective concentration is present as soon as 3 min after its administration. The results also indicate that the recovery from a mivacurium-induced neuromuscular blockade is not influenced by the rate of decay of its plasma concentration in patients with genotypically normal plasma cholinesterase.     

Membranes in Artificial Organs

Abstract: Membrane processes play a pivotal and enabling role in modern replacement therapy for acute and chronic organ failure and in the management of immunologic diseases. In fact, virtually all contemporary extracorporeal blood purification methods employ membrane devices, and the next generation of artificial organs and tissue engineering therapies are almost certain to be similarly grounded in membrane technology. In this short essay, we comment on the similarities and differences among synthetic membranes and their natural counterparts and also provide a critical overview of the demographics and technology of hemodialysis, hemofiltration, apheresis, oxygenation, and emerging membrane technologies and applications.     

Influence of dopexamine hydrochloride on haemodynamics and regulators of circulation in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery

Background: Catecholaminergic support is often used to improve haemodynamics in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. Dopexamine is a synthetic vasoactive catecholamine with beneficial microcirculatory properties. Methods: The influence of perioperative administration of dopexamine on cardiorespiratory data and important regulators of macro- and microcirculation were studied in 30 patients undergoing Whipple pancreaticduodenectomy. The patients received randomized and blinded either 2 μg · kg^?1 · min^?1 of dopexamine (n=15) or placebo (n=15, control group). The infusion was started after induction of anaesthesia and continued until the morning of the first postoperative day. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), vasopressin, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), and catecholamine plasma levels were measured from arterial blood samples. Measurements were carried out after induction of anaesthesia, 2 h after onset of surgery, at the end of surgery, 2 h after surgery, and on the morning of the first postoperative day. Results: Cardiac index (CI) increased significantly in the dopexamine group (from 2.61±0.41 to 4.57±0.78 1 · min^?1 · m^?2) and remained elevated until the morning of the first postoperative day. Oxygen delivery index (DO₂I) and oxygen consumption index (VO₂I) were also significantly increased in the dopexamine group (DO₂I: from 416±91 to 717±110 ml/m² · m²; VO₂I: from 98±25 to 157±22 ml/m² · m²), being significantly higher than in the control group. pHi remained stable only in the dopexamine patients, indicating adequate splanchnic perfusion. Vasopressive regulators of circulation increased significantly only in the untreated control patients (vasopressin: from 4.37±1.1 to 35.9±12.1 pg/ml; ET-1: from 2.88±0.91 to 6.91±1.20 pg/ml). Conclusion: Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery may profit from prophylactic perioperative administration of dopexamine hydrochloride in the form of improved haemodynamics and oxygenation as well as beneficial influence on important regulators of organ blood flow.