ObjectiveTo evaluate the role of triclosan-coated polyglactin 910 suture in reducing wound infections of emergency gastrointestinal surgeries. MethodsThis was a prospective, randomized, controlled, single center study. From May 2009 to August 2010, 412 patients underwent emergency gastrointestinal operations in our department, 198 of them were chose randomly as experimental group using triclosancoated polyglactin 910 suture for abdominal wall closure, 214 using traditional braiding suture were taken as control. The risk factors for wound healing were analyzed, and wound infection rate was compared between two groups. ResultsThere were no significant differences of gender, age, body mass index, combined diabetes, use of immunosuppressant, and glucocorticoid steroid, type of incision, intraoperative bleeding volume, and operation time between two groups (Pgt;0.05). Wound infection rate of experimental group 〔3.0% (6/198)〕 was significantly lower than that of control group 〔11.7% (25/214), Plt;0.001〕. Especially in subgroup of type Ⅲ incision and operative time more than 120 min, wound infection rate was significantly different between experimental group and control group 〔3.5%(5/141) versus 14.3%(22/154); 3.3%(2/60) versus 21.2%(11/52) respectively, Plt;0.001〕. ConclusionTriclosancoated polyglactin 910 suture can reduce wound infection rate of gastrointestinal emergency operations, especially with type Ⅲ incision and operation time ≥120 min.
ObjectiveThe aim of this current meta-analysis is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of selective surgery after colonic stenting versus emergency surgery for acute obstructive colorectal cancer.MethodsThe studies published from January 1, 2000 to July 31, 2018 were searched from Pubmed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CNKI, Wanfang database, and VIP database. RevMan 5.3 software was used for data analysis.ResultsA total of 21 studies were included in this meta-analysis. Compared to emergency surgery, selective surgery after colonic stenting had significant lower mortality rate [OR=0.44, 95% CI was (0.26, 0.73), P<0.05], permanent stoma rate [OR=0.46, 95% CI was (0.23, 0.94), P<0.05], complication rate [OR=0.47, 95% CI was (0.35, 0.63), P<0.05], and wound infection rate [OR=0.40, 95% CI was (0.25, 0.65), P<0.05)], but had significant higher primary anastomosis rate [OR=3.30, 95% CI was (2.47, 4.41), P<0.05] and laparoscopic surgery rate [OR=12.55, 95% CI was (3.64, 43.25), P<0.05]. But there was no significant differences between the two groups as to anastomotic leak rate [OR=0.86, 95% CI was (0.48, 1.55), P>0.05].ConclusionsSelective surgery after colonic stenting can be identified in a reduced incidence of mortality rate, complication rate, permanent stoma rate, and wound infection rate, and also can increase primary anastomosis rate and laparoscopic surgery rate. Thus, for acute obstructive colorectal cancer, selective surgery after colonic stenting is better than emergency surgery.
An elderly female patient, with systemic multiple organ dysfunction, suffered from severe aortic valve stenosis, was to undergo transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). She was intolerance of the computed tomography examination before surgery. Bedside echocardiography was employed to evaluate the patient’s aortic valve stenosis, valve anatomy and type, the condition of aortic root, the distance from coronary to aortic root, and lower-extremity vascular access. Finally, the emergent TAVR was successfully performed under general anesthesia, and the aortic valve trans-prosthetic gradient met a remarkable decrease after surgery.
ObjectiveTo compare the short- and long-term effects of emergency surgery (ES) and self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) in treatment of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction.MethodsThe patients with malignant left-sided colonic obstruction who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University from October 2010 to October 2020 were retrospectively collected and divided into ES group (n=43) and SEMS group (n=22). The baseline data, surgical data, postoperative data, and prognosis (overall survival and relapse free survival) were compared, and the risk factors of tumor recurrence after surgery were further analyzed by Cox proportional hazards regression model. ResultsIn this study, 65 cases of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction were included, including 43 cases in the ES group and 22 cases in the SEMS group. There were no statistical differences in the baseline data of the two groups (P>0.05). There were no significant differences in the incidence of postoperative complications [13.6% (3/22) vs. 23.3% (10/43), P=0.555], recurrence rate [40.9% (9/22) vs. 37.2% (16/43), P=0.772], and rate of receiving postoperative chemotherapy [68.2% (15/22) vs. 48.8% (21/43), P=0.138] between the SEMS group and ES group. Compared with the ES group, although the median hospitalization time was longer (20 d vs. 12 d, P=0.001), and the median hospitalization cost was higher (65 033 yuan vs. 40 045 yuan, P=0.001), the stoma rate of the SEMS group was lower [36.4% (8/22) vs. 88.4% (38/43), P=0.001], and the minimally invasive (laparoscopic) rate was higher [36.4% (8/22) vs. 7.0% (3/43), P=0.008]. There were no significant differences in the 4-year cumulative overall survival (46.9% vs. 48.4%, P=0.333) and 4-year cumulative relapse free survival (36.2% vs. 44.8%, P=0.724) between the SEMS group and ES group, but the overall survival of the SEMS group was better than that of the ES group for the patients with stage Ⅲ–Ⅳ (χ2=4.644, P=0.047). Multivariate analysis of Cox proportional hazards regression model showed that increased TNM stage increased the risk of postoperative tumor recurrence of patients with malignant left-sided colonic obstruction [HR=2.092, 95%CI (1.261, 3.469), P=0.004]. ConclusionsShort- and long-term effects of ES and SEMS in treatment of malignant left-sided colonic obstruction are equivalent. Although SEMS mode has a longer hospital stay and higher hospitalization costs, stoma rate is lower and laparoscopic surgery rate is higher. Overall survival of SEMS mode in treatment malignant left-sided colonic obstruction patients with stage Ⅲ–Ⅳ is better.
The short-term mortality of patients with severe aortic stenosis is high, which presents a great challenge to clinical treatment. With the development of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), emergent TAVR brings hope for the treatment of these patients. We present here a case of emergent TAVR procedure. The patient was an elderly male who had previously undergone surgical mitral valve replacement. After fully assessing the risk/benefit of TAVR procedure, emergent TAVR was performed for the patient. The patient was in good condition at two-month follow-up. Emergent TAVR is a good option for critical high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis.
Objective To testify the efficacy of revised trauma score (RTS) in evaluating the severity of trunk injury,analyze its inadequacy and make modifications to improve its specificity and accuracy in evaluating trunk injury. Methods Medical records of 278 patients undergoing emergency surgery for the treatment of trunk injury in West China Hospital of Sichuan University between January 2006 and June 2012 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 231 males and 47 females in the age of 1-75 (33.7±14.1) years. RTS was calculated for each patient. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentrations in these patients acquired at the emergency room were included to reflect the severity of blood loss. The correlations between RTS and patient response to treatment as well as RTS and prognosis were analyzed. Patient response to treatment and prognosis were compared between the normal RTS group and the abnormal RTS group. Univariate analysis was performed followed by multivariate analysis for the variables which may impact prognosis. Modified RTS was established by regression analysis. Results RTS was significantly correlated with patient response to treatment as well as prognosis. RTS was significantly correlated with the time duration between the onset of injury and the beginning of operation (r =0.249,P<0.001), thoracic and abdominal blood loss volume (r = -0.255,P<0.001),fluid resuscitation volume (r = -0.244,P<0.001) as well as length of ICU stay (r = -0.202,P=0.001). Mortalities in patients with different RTS were statistically different (P=0.004). In the patient group with normal RTS the mortality was 5.1%,which indicates the inadequacy of RTS in evaluating trunk injury. Univariate analysis revealed that both emergency room Hb and RTS were correlated with patients’ prognosis. After putting these two factors into the regression analysis,a new formula to calculate modified RTS is established:Logit (P death)=6.450-0.769×RTS-0.029×Emergency room Hb. Conclusion Modified RTS is more specific in evaluating trunk injury and maintains the advantages of simplicity and rapidness.
目的 探讨脾切除术后再出血的原因及诊治方法并总结其预防措施。方法 对我院1998年8月至2009年3月收治的11例脾切除术后再出血患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析。结果 本组11例再出血患者均行急诊再手术治疗,10例治愈,无术后并发症,恢复顺利,切口愈合良好,均拆线出院,术后住院10~21 d(平均15 d); 余1例外伤性脾破裂者术中探查为胃短动脉破裂出血,遂结扎胃短动脉,术后发生胃瘘,经禁食、静脉营养等治疗,效果差,于术后20 d死亡。结论 脾切除术后再出血原因较多,以胃短血管处理不当、脾蒂血管结扎线脱落、胰尾部血管损伤及患者凝血功能障碍为主。脾切除术后出血以预防为主,术前充分做好各项准备,术中止血彻底,术后特别是术后24 h内严密观察腹腔引流液的量、性质及速度。再出血后果严重,一旦发生,应及时准确诊断,行急诊再手术治疗。