Clinical use of donation after circulatory death pancreas for islet transplantation

Due to a shortage of donation after brain death (DBD) organs, donation after circulatory death (DCD) is increasingly performed. In the field of islet transplantation, there is uncertainty regarding the suitability of DCD pancreas in terms of islet yield and function after islet isolation. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential use of DCD pancreas for islet transplantation. Islet isolation procedures from 126 category 3 DCD and 258 DBD pancreas were performed in a 9-year period. Islet yield after isolation was significantly lower for DCD compared to DBD pancreas (395 515 islet equivalents [IEQ] and 480 017 IEQ, respectively; p = .003). The decrease in IEQ during 2 days of culture was not different between the two groups. Warm ischemia time was not related to DCD islet yield. In vitro insulin secretion after a glucose challenge was similar between DCD and DBD islets. After islet transplantation, DCD islet graft recipients had similar graft function (AUC C-peptide) during mixed meal tolerance tests and Igls score compared to DBD graft recipients. In conclusion, DCD islets can be considered for clinical islet transplantation.     

Letermovir in lung transplant recipients with cytomegalovirus infection: A retrospective observational study

Letermovir is a new antiviral drug approved for the prophylaxis of CMV infection in allogeneic stem cell transplants. The aim of the study was to assess the therapeutic efficacy of letermovir in difficult to treat CMV infections in lung transplant recipients. All lung transplant recipients between March 2018 and August 2020, who have been treated with letermovir for ganciclovir-resistant or refractory CMV infection were included in the study and analysed retrospectively. In total, 28 patients were identified. CMV disease was present in 15 patients (53.6%). In 23 patients (82.1%), rapid response was noticed, and CMV-viral load could be significantly decreased (>1 log₁₀) after a median of 17 [14–27] days and cleared subsequently in all of these patients. Five patients (17.9%) were classified as non-responder. Thereof, development of a mutation of the CMV UL56 terminase (UL-56-Gen: C325Y) conferring letermovir resistance could be observed in three patients (60%). Common side effects were mild and mostly of gastrointestinal nature. Mild adjustments of the immunosuppressive drugs were mandatory upon treatment initiation with letermovir. In addition to other interventions, letermovir was effective in difficult to treat CMV infections in lung transplant recipients. However, in patients with treatment failure mutation conferring letermovir, resistance should be taken into account.     

适形切除保肛术与经括约肌间切除术治疗低位直肠癌的临床疗效

目的探讨适形切除保肛术(CSPO)与经括约肌间切除术(ISR)治疗低位直肠癌的临床疗效。方法采用回顾性队列研究方法。收集2011年8月至2020年4月2家医学中心收治的183例(海军军医大学附属长海医院117例、复旦大学附属华山医院66例)低位直肠癌病人的临床病理资料;男110例,女73例;年龄为(57±11)岁。183例病人中,117例行CSPO设为CSPO组,66例行ISR设为ISR组。观察指标:(1)两组低位直肠癌病人手术情况。(2)两组低位直肠癌病人术后并发症情况。(3)随访情况。(4)影响低位直肠癌病人预后因素分析。(5)影响低位直肠癌病人肛门满意度因素分析。采用门诊、问卷和电话方式进行随访,了解病人肿瘤局部复发及远处转移、病人生存、造口还纳、肛门满意度评分情况。正态分布的计量资料以x±s表示,组间比较采用t检验;偏态分布的计量资料以M(范围)表示。计数资料以绝对数或百分比表示,组间比较采用χ²检验。等级资料比较采用秩和检验。采用Kaplan-Meier法绘制生存曲线,采用寿命表法计算生存率,采用Log-rank检验进行生存情况分析。单因素分析采用线性回归,将单因素线性回归分析中P<0.10的变量纳入多因素分析。多因素分析采用COX逐步回归分析模型和线性回归分析。结果(1)两组低位直肠癌病人手术情况:CSPO组和ISR组病人腹腔镜手术例数、手术时间、术中出血量、肿瘤远切缘、术后化疗、术后住院时间分别为44例和55例、(165±54)min和(268±101)min、(142±101)mL和(91±85)mL、(0.6±0.4)cm和(1.9±0.6)cm、76例和9例、(6.6±2.5)d和(7.9±4.7)d,两组病人上述指标比较,差异均有统计学意义(χ²=35.531,t=8.995、-3.437、-3.088,χ²=44.681,t=2.267,P<0.05)。(2)两组低位直肠癌病人术后并发症情况:CSPO组术后19例病人发生并发症,其中Ⅰ级并发症6例,Ⅱ级并发症12例,Ⅲb级并发症1例。ISR组术后14例病人发生并发症,其中Ⅰ级并发症4例,Ⅱ级并发症7例,Ⅲa级并发症1例,Ⅲb级并发症2例。两组病人术后总体并发症发生情况比较,差异无统计学意义(χ²=0.706,P>0.05)。两组病人并发症经对症支持治疗后均好转。两组病人均无围术期(术后30 d内)死亡病例。(3)随访情况:183例病人均获得随访,CSPO组和ISR组随访时间分别为(41±27)个月和(37±19)个月,两组病人比较,差异无统计学意义(t=-1.104,P>0.05)。CSPO组和ISR组病人中,肿瘤局部复发分别为2例和3例、肿瘤远处转移分别为9例和4例,两组病人上述指标比较,差异均无统计学意义(χ²=1.277、0.170,P>0.05)。CSPO组和ISR组病人3年无病生存率分别为84.0%和88.6%,3年总体生存率分别为99.0%和92.8%,两组病人无病生存情况和总体生存情况比较,差异均无统计学意义(χ²=0.218、0.002,P>0.05)。CSPO组和ISR组分别有102例和66例病人随访至CSPO或ISR术后12个月,其造口还纳率分别为92.16%(94/102)和96.97%(64/66),两组病人比较,差异无统计学意义(χ²=1.658,P>0.05)。CSPO组8例造口未还纳病人中,2例因高龄、4例主观拒绝还纳、2例因放疗致瘢痕无法还纳。ISR组2例造口未还纳病人中,术后因肝转移和主观拒绝还纳各1例。CSPO组和ISR组分别有92例和61例病人随访至造口还纳术后12个月,其中CSPO组75例和ISR组38例完成肛门功能满意度调查。CSPO组和ISR组病人肛门功能满意度评分分别为(6.8±2.8)分、(5.4±3.0)分,两组病人比较,差异有统计学意义(t=-2.542,P<0.05)。CSPO组和ISR组病人肛门功能满意度评分>5分分别为54例和21例,两组病人比较,差异无统计学意义(χ²=3.165,P>0.05)。(4)影响低位直肠癌病人预后因素分析:COX逐步回归分析结果为性别、肿瘤pT分期是影响低位直肠癌病人无病生存率的独立影响因素(风险比=2.883,1.963,95%可信区间为1.090~7.622,1.129~3.413,P<0.05);性别、肿瘤pT分期是影响低位直肠癌病人总体生存率的独立影响因素(风险比=10.963,3.187,95%可信区间为1.292~93.063,1.240~8.188,P<0.05)。(5)影响低位直肠癌病人肛门满意度因素分析:单因素分析结果显示手术方式和肿瘤分化程度是影响低位直肠癌病人肛门满意度的影响因素(偏回归系数=1.464,-1.580,95%可信区间为0.323~2.605,-2.950~-0.209,P<0.05)。多因素分析结果显示:手术方式、肿瘤分化程度、术前放疗是影响低位直肠癌病人肛门满意度的独立影响因素(偏回归系数=1.637,-1.456,-1.668,95%可信区间为0.485~2.788,-2.796~-0.116,-2.888~-0.447,P<0.05)。结论与ISR比较,低位直肠癌施行CSPO同样可实现超低位保肛,不增加术后并发症发生率,保障肿瘤学安全性,改善肛门功能,提升病人术后肛门功能满意度。     

腹膜外入路腹腔镜下膀胱颈悬吊术治疗压力性尿失禁TVT-O术后失败或复发患者的初步经验

目的报道6例经腹膜外途径腹腔镜下膀胱颈Cooper韧带悬吊术(Burch手术)治疗女性压力性尿失禁行经阴道经闭孔尿道中段无张力悬吊术(TVT-O)术后失败或复发患者的初步经验。方法回顾分析2015年6月至2019年9月我们采用经腹腔镜下腹膜外途径Burch手术治疗的6例女性压力性尿失禁TVT-O术后失败或复发患者。自脐下2 cm处切开皮肤并制造腹膜外空间,用2#0薇荞线将尿道旁侧的阴道壁肌层“8字”缝合后再缝合到同侧Cooper韧带上。观察患者手术时间、出血量、住院时间等。结果所有手术均成功,手术时间(37±6)min,术中出血量(17±7)ml,术后住院时间(4.5±0.5)d。6例随访时间3~45个月,所有病例尿失禁症状均消失,均无感染、膀胱损伤、排尿困难、复发等并发症。结论女性压力性尿失禁患者行TVT-O术失败或复发后,选择腹腔镜下经腹膜外途径Burch术安全、有效,可以获得完全尿控,为临床可选方案。     

快速康复外科理念用于胃节段切除术治疗早期胃癌的临床评价

目的探讨快速康复外科理念(ERAS)用于胃节段切除术治疗早期胃癌的临床效果。方法回顾性队列分析2017年8月至2020年11月接受胃节段切除术的87例早期胃癌患者临床资料,根据围术期是否应用ERAS理念分为ERAS组(47例,应用ERAS理念)和传统组(40例,传统外科康复理念)。采用SPSS 23.0统计分析软件,术后恢复指标、营养状况、疼痛程度、QLQ-C30量表评分以(±s)表示,独立t检验;并发症用χ²检验。P<0.05为差异有统计学意义。结果ERAS组肠音恢复时间、肛门排气时间、首次排便时间、切口愈合时间、术后住院时间均比传统组短(P<0.05)。术后7 d ERAS组自评-主观全面评定量表(PG-SGA)总分、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分比传统组低(P<0.05)。术后12周ERAS组QLQ-C30量表各维度评分均比传统组高(P<0.05)。ERAS组术后并发症总发生率为12.8%比传统组30.0%低(P<0.05)。结论ERAS理念用于胃节段切除术治疗早期胃癌可加速术后恢复进程,缓解疼痛,改善术后营养状况及生存质量,临床应用价值高。     

Exciting Performance of Plasma Fibrinogen in Periprosthetic Joint Infection Diagnosis

ObjectiveTo test the significance of serum C‐reactive protein (CRP), the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), the platelet count/mean platelet volume ratio (PC/MPV), plasma fibrinogen, and D‐Dimer in periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) diagnosis.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 149 patients diagnosed from July 2016 to December 2019 with primary osteoarthritis (OA group, average age 63.18 years [range, 53–82 years] 18 males, 46 females), PJI (PJI group, average age 63.74 years [range, 52–81 years], 16 males, 31 females), and aseptic loosening (aseptic group, average age 63.18 years [range, 53–80 years], 12 male, 26 female) in our department. Demographic data and the sensitivity and specificity of preoperative CRP, ESR, PC/MPV, fibrinogen, and D‐Dimer in PJI diagnosis were compared.ResultsThere were no significant differences when the demographic data of the three groups were compared. The expression level of CRP (50.67 ± 58.98 mg/L), ESR (50.55 ± 25.81 mm/h), PC/MPV (35.79 ± 18.00), and fibrinogen (4.85 ± 1.33 μg/mL) in the PJI group were higher than in the OA group (CRP: 4.09 ± 9.68 mg/L; ESR:13.44 ± 9.32 mm/1 h; PC/MPV: 24.97 ± 7.58; fibrinogen: 3.09 ± 0.55 μg/mL) and the aseptic group (CRP: 7.01 ± 11.83 mg/L; ESR: 22.47 ± 17.53 mm/1 h; PC/MPV: 25.18 ± 11.48; fibrinogen: 3.39 ± 0.80 μg/mL), respectively. The expression level of plasma D‐dimer (1.60 ± 1.29 mg/L) in the PJI group was higher than in the OA group (0.49 ± 0.42 mg/L) but similar to that in the aseptic group (1.21 ± 1.35 mg/L). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis demonstrated that the areas under the ROC curve (AUC) for CRP, ESR, PC/MPV, fibrinogen, and D‐dimer were 0.892 (95% confidence interval, 0.829–0.954), 0.888 (0.829–0.947), 0.686 (0.589–0.784), 0.873 (0.803–0.943), and 0.835 (0.772–0.899), respectively. When PC/MPV > 31.70, fibrinogen >4.01 μg/mL, and D‐dimer >1.17 mg/L were set as the threshold values for the diagnosis of PJI, the sensitivity of PC/MPV in PJI diagnosis was lower than that of ESR and plasma fibrinogen. In contrast, there was no significant difference when comparing the specificity of CRP, ESR, PC/MPV, fibrinogen, and D‐dimer in PJI diagnosis.ConclusionPlasma fibrinogen is a good new auxiliary diagnostic marker for PJI.     

Impact of Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy on Final Outcome in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: Our Experience and Technique in Pakistan

BackgroudDue to extensive fibrosis during revision surgery, adequate exposure is essential and it can be achieved with several extensile approach options, such as tibial tubercle osteotomy. Information regarding surgical exposure during revision arthroplasty is limited in developing countries, such as Pakistan, due to the lack of adequate data collection and follow-up. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of tibial tubercle osteotomy on final outcome of revision total knee arthroplasty (TKA).MethodsA total of 231 revision TKAs were performed between January 2008 and December 2017. Twenty-nine patients underwent tibial tubercle osteotomy for adequate exposure during revision surgery. Of these, 27 patients with complete follow-up were included in our study. Factors examined include age at the time of revision surgery, gender, comorbidities, arthroplasty site (right or left), body mass index (BMI), and primary indications for the tibial tubercle osteotomy during revision TKA. Functional outcome was measured by using Knee Society score (KSS) at 3 months and the final follow-up. All statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0 with a p-value < 0.05 considered significant.ResultsOut of 27 patients, 6 patients (22.2%) were men and 21 patients (77.7%) were women. Right knee revision arthroplasty was performed in 15 patients (55.5%), left knee revision arthroplasty was performed in 12 patients (44.4%), and bilateral revision surgery was performed in only 1 patient (3.7%). The mean BMI was 29.2 kg/m². We used a constrained condylar knee in 20 patients (74%), a rotating hinge knee in 5 patients (18.5%), and mobile bearing tray plus metaphyseal sleeves in 2 patients (7.4%). The KSS was 52.21 ± 4.05 preoperatively, and 79.42 ± 2.2 and 80.12 ± 1.33 at 3 months and 12 months, respectively. Radiological union was achieved in all patients at 3 months. Of 27 patients, only 1 patient (3.7%) had proximal migration of the osteotomy site at 6 months: the patient was asymptomatic and union was also achieved and, therefore, no surgical intervention was performed.ConclusionsTibial tubercle osteotomy during revision TKA can be a safe and reliable technique with superior outcomes and minimal complication rates.     

Marjolin’s ulcer of the forearm from 30-year-neglection of external fixator

BackgroundMarjolin’s ulcers are a rare form of malignancy that present at regions exposed to chronic infection. They present with a clinical triad of nodularity, induration, and ulceration greater than 3 months.Case reportWe present herein, an extremely rare case of Marjolin’s ulcer of the forearm, secondary to osteomyelitis, resulting from a 30-year neglection of external fixator used to treat a war injury of the forearm.DiscussionMarjolin’s ulcers are classically encountered in lower extremities at sites of burns, trauma or complicated wounds. In the upper extremity however, they are seldom mentioned in literature. The presence of risk factors raise the suspicion of the disease.ConclusionMarjolin’s ulcer is rare sequelae of chronic wound infection. Patients often present after a latency period with exacerbated pain, discharge, and exophytic mass. This disease should be suspected in every case of chronic ulcer, where histological studies of the lesion must be conducted to exclude or confirm the diagnosis.     

Dual antibiotic loaded bone cement in patients at high infection risks in arthroplasty: Rationale of use for prophylaxis and scientific evidence

In view of the demographic changes and projected increase of arthroplasty procedures worldwide, the number of prosthetic joint infection cases will naturally grow. Therefore, in order to counteract this trend more rigid rules and a stricter implementation of effective preventive strategies is of highest importance. In the absence of a "miracle weapon" priorities should lie in evidence-based measures including preoperative optimization of patients at higher infection risks, the fulfilment of strict hygiene rules in the operating theatre and an effective antibiotic prophylaxis regimen. Instead of a "one size fits all" philosophy, it has been proposed to adjust the antibiotic prophylaxis protocol to major infection risks taking into account important patient-and procedure-related risk factors. A stronger focus on the local application mode via use of high dose dual antibioticloaded bone cement in such risk situations may have its advantages and is easy to apply in the theatre. The more potent antimicrobial growth inhibition in vitro and the strong reduction of the prosthetic joint infection rate in risk for infection patients with aid of dual antibiotic-loaded bone cement in clinical studies align with this hypothesis.     

Remote medulla ablongata ventral acute subarachnoid hemorrhage following cervical spinal surgery: A case report

IntroductionThe incidence of remote intracranial hemorrhage (RICH) in patients during spinal surgery is rare and the detailed mechanism remains unclear.Presentation of caseA 55-year-old man had undergone cervical discectomy and fusion at C5–6 and C6–7 due to herniated disc and secondary spinal canal stenosis. He had severe headache 20 h postoperatively and his drain output increased from 100 to 350 mL in the second 10 h after surgery. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed and he was diagnosed with acute subarachnoid hemorrhage in the ventral medulla oblongata. The drainage tube was quickly removed. Infusion of hypertonic saline was used to reduce intracranial pressure and nimodipine prevented vasospasm around the brainstem. The patient made a gradual, satisfactory recovery with conservative treatment.DiscussionThe most likely pathomechanism leading to RICH is venous bleeding due to rapid leak of a large amount of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) after spinal surgery. If the patient has a headache or neurological complaints after spinal surgery, immediate imaging is recommended to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment depends on the amount and location of intracranial hemorrhage.ConclusionRICH is a serious but rare complication of spinal surgery and cerebellar hemorrhage is the most common. The most important pathomechanism leading to RICH after spinal surgery is venous bleeding due to rapid leak of a large amount of CSF. Timely CT is necessary to exclude RICH. Treatment of RICH depends on the size of the intracranial hematoma and the patient’s symptoms.