Intravenous feeding with medium chain triglycerides. Effect on blood gases and the complement system in critically ill patients

Critically ill patients are usually in a catabolic state and may require total parenteral nutrition; this often includes lipid emulsions. Any adverse effects of constituents on pulmonary function, white cell function or the haemocoagulation system could have disastrous consequences in such patients. We have investigated the effects of a new intravenous lipid preparation containing medium chain triglycerides, which, in severely ill malnourished patients are theoretically a preferable energy source to conventional drug chain triglycerides. In a pilot study 17 critically ill patients whose lungs were artificially ventilated were given this lipid emulsion; no adverse effects were observed. Arterial oxygen and carbon dioxide tensions, ratio of inspired oxygen fractional concentration to arterial oxygen tension, platelet and white cell counts all remained constant and the complement system was not activated.     

Office-based anaesthesia for vitreoretinal surgery

The objectives of this study were to consider the effectiveness of local anaesthesia (LA) for office-based vitreoretinal (VR) surgery, the requirement to supplement the anaesthetic blockade, the demographic pattern of the sample and the acceptance of LA by patients. This prospective observational audit involved 111 patients that had undergone 128 VR procedures. Assessment data included: patient’s information, details of type of anaesthetic, and pain during surgery. A clinical audit was also carried out with telephone survey to establish the postoperative use of analgesics, the frequency of nausea, emesis, and insomnia. Results suggest that VR surgery can be carried out effectively and safely with LA, in an office-based surgery, provided that experienced surgeons exist. We noted a high degree of patient acceptance, a reasonable level of postoperative pain and a low frequency of nausea and vomits.     

Laparoscopic (vs. Open) Live Donor Nephrectomy: A UNOS Database Analysis of Early Graft Function and Survival

The impact of laparoscopic (lap) live donor nephrectomy on early graft function and survival remains controversial. We compared 2734 kidney transplants (tx) from lap donors and 2576 tx from open donors reported to the U.S. United Network for Organ Sharing from 11/1999 to 12/2000. Early function quality (>40 mL urine and/or serum creatinine [creat] decline >25% during the first 24 h post-tx) and delayed function incidence were similar for both groups. Significantly more lap (vs. open) txs, however, had discharge creats greater than 1.4 mg/dL (49.2% vs. 44.9%, p = 0.002) and 2.0 mg/dL (21.8% vs. 19.5%, p = 0.04). But all later creats, early and late rejection, as well as graft survival at 1 year (94.4%, lap tx vs. 94.1%, open tx) were similar for lap and open recipients. Our data suggests that lap nephrectomy is associated with slower early graft function. Rejection rates and short-term graft survival, however, were similar for lap and open graft recipients. Further prospective studies with longer follow up are necessary to assess the potential impact of the laparoscopic procurement mode on early graft function and long-term outcome.     

重组生长激素对腹部大手术患者血浆蛋白的影响

目的研究重组人生长激素（rhGH）对腹部大手术患者术后代谢、免疫功能和术后并发症的影响。方法回顾性分析腹部大手术患者79人，其中37人为治疗组，42人为对照组。治疗组手术后第2天开始，每天皮下注射思真（重组人生长激素，瑞士雪兰诺公司生产）8U，对照组给予安慰剂（生理盐水），共用7d；分别在治疗前，治疗后3、7、10、14d检测血浆白蛋白、前白蛋白及转铁蛋白水平。记录切口愈合情况及术后并发症情况。结果（1）治疗前，两组白蛋白、前白蛋白及转铁蛋白水平差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）；治疗后3d，两组白蛋白水平差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05），且均低于治疗前；治疗组前白蛋白、转铁蛋白均高于对照组（P〈0．05）；治疗后7d，治疗组3项指标均高于对照组。（2）治疗组切口愈合情况明显优于对照组（P〈0.05）。（3）治疗组术后并发症发生率明显低于对照组（P〈0．05）。结论腹部大手术患者术后应用重组人生长激素可以提高免疫功能，促进切口愈合，减少术后并发症的发生。     

重睑成形术后发生上睑下垂的原因分析及其防治

目的 探讨重睑术后发生上睑下垂的原因及早期防治方法，避免术后医疗纠纷的发生。方法 对拟做重睑术的患者，术前详细询问病史并认真查体。对18例术前发现有睁眼乏力或轻度上睑下垂者，采用切开法重睑术并同时行上睑提肌缩短术，对3例切开法重睑成形术后，出现上睑下垂并发症者即刻打开切口行上睑提肌缩短术；对5例埋线法术后出现上睑下垂者在7d内拆除缝线，重新设计重睑线。无论切开法或埋线法，如超过10d即均在3个月后再行切开法重睑成形术。结果 对26例术前存在或术后发现的轻度上睑下垂者重行手术修复，24例随访3个月至2年，医者与受术者双方满意或基本满意。结论只要遵循预防为主、早期发现、早期治疗的原则，重睑成形术后出现上睑下垂这一特殊并发症是可以治愈的。     

原发性肝癌合并动静脉瘘的介入治疗(附34例报告)

目的：探讨超选择性明胶海绵瘘口栓塞术对原发性肝癌所致动静脉瘘的治疗方法及疗效。方法：本组对34例经DSA检查确诊为原发性肝癌合并动-静脉瘘（AVS）行超选择性瘘口栓塞，根据瘘口闭塞及肿瘤染色情况确定是否行肿瘤碘化油栓塞治疗。闭塞瘘口材料主要为明胶海绵辅以弹簧圈。结果：34例中33例一次性瘘口闭塞成功，其中28例成功地行肿瘤栓塞治疗，1例因瘘口闭塞早期即发生肺栓塞症状，1月后行弹簧圈瘘口闭塞成功。结论：超选择性明胶海绵瘘口栓塞术对原发性肝癌所致的动静脉瘘的治疗是一种安全、有效、并发症少的治疗方法，能为肿瘤碘化油栓塞提供良好治疗环境。     

Free flap reconstruction of the lower extremity in the elderly

Summary Over a four year period, thirteen patients over the age of 60 (mean 69 years) underwent reconstruction of lower extremity defects with free tissue transfers. Ten latissimus dorsi, one tensor facia lata, and two rectus abdominus free flaps were used. Despite significant risk factors which included previous tobacco use, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and angiographic vessel abnormalities, ten of thirteen cases had successful outcomes. There was one acute flap failure secondary to arterial thrombosis. Four flaps had delayed healing, with one patient eventually requiring amputation secondary to persistent pain and wound drainage. This experience demonstrates that free flap reconstruction of lower extremity defects in the elderly patient is a reasonable alternative to amputation when other options are limited.From the Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA Requests for reprints: J. Fisher, M.D.     

Difficulties with tooth protectors in endotracheal intubation

The suitability of three tooth protectors for routine use during endotracheal intubation was studied in 300 consecutive patients undergoing elective operations under general anaesthesia. The main disadvantages of the protectors were lack of space and the consequent difficulty of guiding the endotracheal tube into the larynx, and poor visibility, especially when the Camo protector was used. These difficulties could be avoided in most cases by cutting off the right angle of the Camo protector. The less experienced anaesthesiologists especially had difficulties with the protectors: 20% of patients in the Camo group were considered impossible to intubate unless the protector was removed. The silicone inlay of the Camo protector melts and becomes adhesive at body temperature, which makes its prolonged use hazardous. Two patients lost a maxillary incisor despite the proper use of a protector (Denex). Thus the use of a tooth protector alone does not guarantee avoidance of dental trauma. Better results could be obtained by improving the design of the protectors and by careful pre-anaesthetic dental examination.     

慢性硬膜下血肿的微创治疗

目的：为减少慢性硬膜下血肿术后并发症，减轻患者经济负担．方法：对21例慢性硬膜下血肿行锥颅冲洗术．术中迅速置管，缓慢引流陈旧性血液，并用生理盐水冲洗至消亮．术后充分引流，早期复查头颅CT，配合高压氧治疗．结果：21例均痊愈出院，术后随访无1例复发．结论：此法不仅简便易行，经济有效，而且能有效防止钻孔引流术后并发症的发生．     

介入治疗并发症的发生与防治

介入治疗是融合了内科药物治疗、外科手术治疗及医学影像学的一种特殊的治疗体系 ,其疗效受到世人瞩目并成为目前发展最为迅速的学科之一。但是 ,再好的方法也会存在不足之处 ,介入治疗也不例外。随着介入治疗在各家医院的普遍应用 ,并发症的发生也会越来越多 ,迫使人们关注这个问题。所谓介入治疗并发症 ,是指因血管造影及 (或 )血管内治疗所引起、需要一定治疗、使病人的治疗复杂化或延长病人住院时间的不良反应 ,就其全身多系统而言 ,介入治疗引发并发症的原因大致可归纳为两个主要因素即介入器材操作和引入人体内的物质(包括介入治疗所…