The application of cryosurgery in the treatment of lung cancer

Lung cancer is the commonest cause of cancer death, with a very poor survival rate. By the time of diagnosis, most cases are at an advanced stage and about 30% present with symptoms caused by central endobronchial obstruction. Endobronchial cryosurgery is an effective technique, which can be used to relieve tracheobronchial obstruction caused by lung cancer. This report describes the technique, using a nitrous oxide cooled cryoprobe, inserted through a bronchoscope, to remove the obstruction and reopen the airway. In this study, 476 consecutive patients (mean age 68.3 years, M:F ratio 1.9:1) with obstructive tracheobronchial tumours underwent a mean of 2.4 cryosurgical treatments. Their TNM staging was, stage II 6.7%, IIIa 21.0%, IIIb 23.9%, IV 48.4%. Improvement in symptom quantification was found with 76.4, 69.0, 59.2, and 42.6% of symptomatic patients for haemoptysis, cough, dyspnoea, and chest pain, respectively. Mean values for respiratory function improved from 1.38 to 1.41 litres for FEV1 and 1.91 to 2.04 litres for FVC (p 相似文献   

Unmodified calcium concentrations in tumour necrosis factor receptor subtype-mediated apoptotic cell death

Partial bladder outlet obstruction of the rabbit bladder results in a rapid increase in mass characterized by remodeling of the bladder wall.In this study we investigated the effect of partial outlet obstruction on microvessel density and distribution in the bladder wall immunohistochemically using CD31 as a marker for vascular endothelium, and on blood flow using a fluorescent microsphere technique. Transverse sections of bladder wall were examined after 0 (unobstructed), 1, 3, 5, 7, and 14 days of obstruction. The microvasculature of obstructed rabbit bladder mucosa and detrusor smooth muscle apparently increased relative to augmentation of these compartments, while new vessels appeared in the thickening serosa. These vascular changes correlated with results showing that, at 1 week after obstruction, blood flow (ml/min/g tissue) to the mucosa and detrusor was unchanged.Thickening of the serosa, apparent after 1 day of obstruction, began before its vascularization. Then, 1 week post-obstruction, there was significant microvessel formation in the transition region between the detrusor smooth muscle and the increasing serosa; after 2 weeks, the entire serosa was vascularized. The vascularization of the muscle-serosal transition region and then the remaining serosa apparently precedes fibroblast differentiation, providing blood supply and thus metabolic support for this process.All obstructed rabbit bladders in this study were in a state of compensated function based on their weights. Our working hypothesis is that blood flow per unit tissue mass is normal in compensated obstructed bladders, thus allowing for normal contractile function and cellular metabolism. The results of this study indicate the presence of an augmented microvasculature in compensated obstructed rabbit bladders that provides adequate blood perfusion for normal function.     

Simple electromyographic biofeedback treatment for chronic pediatric constipation/encopresis: Preliminary report

Pediatric constipation/encopresis is thought to be due, in part, to paradoxical constriction of the external anal sphincter (EAS) muscle during attempted defecation. This inappropriate contraction can lead to delayed, impacted, painful, and infrequent bowel movements. Standard Medical Care (SMC) involves disimpaction with enemas, followed by laxative therapy and diet modification, to maintain frequent soft stools. Using the case control method, the efficacy of SMC alone was compared with SMC plus EAS electromyographic biofeedback aimed at eliminating paradoxical contraction. Thirteen consecutive chronically constipated children received SMC plus biofeedback, and were compared with 13 age- and sex-matched children who received only SMC. Biofeedback subjects demonstrated post-treatment elimination of EAS paradoxical constriction. At 16 months follow-up parents of biofeedback children reported significantly greater improvement in constipation, encopresis, laxative use, and painful bowel movements compared to SMC.This research report was supported by the NIH under grant No. RO1 HD 28160.     

气囊漏气实验预测严重上气道狭窄的临床意义

目的:观察气囊漏气实验预测拔管后发生严重上气道梗阻的临床价值.方法:共有156例气管插管患者入组,根据气囊漏气实验的情况分为两组,阴性组和阳性组,拔除气管插管后观察两组喘鸣发生与二次气管插管情况.结果:156例患者中气囊漏气实验阴性组125例,阳性组31例,拔除气管插管后,有13例患者需再次插管,其中1例患者无法插管,予经皮气管切开.结论:气囊漏气实验是一项简单方便筛查拔管后可能上气道梗阻的方法,如为阴性其因严重上气道梗阻再插管可能性很小,如为阳性则要注意可能发生拔管后上气道梗阻.     

乳果糖联合美常安治疗成人功能性便秘的临床疗效观察

目的 观察乳果糖联合美常安(枯草杆菌肠球菌二联活菌)治疗成人功能性便秘的疗效及安全性.方法 采用随机分组、平行对照试验.按入选标准选择成人便秘患者64例,随机进入试验组和对照组,每组均为32例.试验组服用乳果糖15 mL bid和美常安500 mg tid;对照组服用乳果糖15 mL bid,疗程2周.观察排便次数、大便性状及便秘伴随症状的变化.结果 试验组48 h首次排便率(78.12％)明显高于对照组(53.33％)(P＜0.05);试验组平均每周排便次数明显高于对照组(P＜0.01);治疗后试验组和对照组大便恢复正常率分别为87.50％和60.00％(P＜0.05),试验组腹胀缓解率(84.00％)及排便困难缓解率(92.59％)均明显高于对照组(56.52％和65.38％)(均为P ＜0.05);试验组总有效率(93.75％)明显高于对照组(73.33％)(P＜0.05);两组均无严重不良反应发生.结论 乳果糖联合美常安治疗成人功能性便秘比单纯应用乳果糖治疗症状改善快、效果好、安全.     

双歧杆菌三联活菌胶囊在术后早期炎性肠梗阻治疗中的应用

目的探究双歧杆菌三联活菌胶囊辅助治疗术后早期炎性肠梗阻的临床效果。方法收集兰州大学第一医院2014年9月至2016年9月收治的术后早期炎性肠梗阻患者56例为研究对象,随机分为对照组和干预组,每组28例,对照组予以常规治疗,干预组在对照组治疗基础上加用双歧杆菌三联活菌胶囊。收集整理两组患者临床数据并分析比较临床治疗效果。结果两组患者治疗总有效率差异无统计学意义(P0.05)。干预组患者腹胀消失时间、肛门排气时间、肠鸣音恢复时间均较对照组短(P0.05);两组患者治疗前后降钙素原下降及淋巴细胞绝对值增加差异均有统计学意义(P0.05),且干预组治疗前后降钙素原降低及淋巴细胞绝对值增加幅度与对照组相比差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论双歧杆菌三联活菌胶囊用于术后早期炎性肠梗阻的治疗,可缩短治疗时间,促进肠道免疫功能恢复,且使用安全,值得临床推广。     

甲磺酸伊马替尼对单侧输尿管梗阻小鼠肾间质纤维化的保护作用

目的研究甲磺酸伊马替尼（STI571）改善单侧输尿管梗阻（UUO）小鼠肾间质纤维化的作用及机制。方法48只小鼠随机分为4组：假手术组,模型组,小剂量治疗组（80mg/kg/d）,大剂量治疗组（160mg/kg/d）。采用左侧输尿管双结扎的方法建立UUO模型,治疗组每天以STI57180、160mg/Kg灌胃。分别于术后第8,11d分别处死各组小鼠6只。光镜下观察肾脏病理改变。用免疫组化技术检测肾组织TGF-β1、PAI-1、α-SMA和PCNA的表达。结果治疗组的肾间质纤维化定量显著低于模型组（P〈0.05）,且不同剂量组之间存在显著差异（P〈0.05）。模型组和治疗组左肾TGF-β1、PAI-1、α-SMA和PCNA的表达均随梗阻时间延长而逐渐增加,治疗组α-SMA和PCNA的表达较模型组明显减低（P〈0.05）。结论甲磺酸伊马替尼可显著减轻UUO小鼠梗阻侧肾脏间质纤维化,下调α-SMA和PCNA的表达,减少肾间质细胞外基质的沉积,对UUO小鼠肾间质纤维化有一定防治作用。     

胆道支架置入联合介入化疗对恶性胆道梗阻患者肝功能及预后的影响

目的:研究胆道支架置入联合介入化疗对恶性胆道梗阻患者肝功能及预后的影响,为临床治疗提供依据。方法:选取2013年2月到2015年2月我院收治的恶性胆道梗阻患者90例,按照随机数字表法将患者分为Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组,每组30例,Ⅰ组给予胆道支架置入联合介入化疗,Ⅱ组给予单纯胆道支架置入,Ⅲ组给予保守治疗,比较三组治疗前、后肝功能、并发症、支架通畅率及生存期。结果:治疗前三组谷草转氨酶(AST)、谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、γ-谷氨酰转移酶(r-GT)比较无统计学意义(P0.05),治疗后Ⅰ组和Ⅱ组AST、ALT和r-GT均显著改善,与治疗前和Ⅲ组比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05),且I组显著优于Ⅱ组,比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05),Ⅲ组治疗后AST、ALT和r-GT与治疗前比较差异无统计学意义(P0.05);Ⅰ组、Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组并发症发生率比较无统计学意义(P0.05);Ⅰ组术后3个月、6个月和12个月支架通畅率均显著高于Ⅱ组,比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05);I组生存期显著高于Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组,Ⅱ组高于Ⅲ组,比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:胆道支架置入联合介入化疗治疗恶性胆道梗阻具有较好效果,能明显改善患者肝功,延长患者生存期。