Objective To understand the value of pre-coating in artificial vessel endothelialization. Methods Literature concerning precoating in artificial vessel endothelialization was extensively reviewed. Results Pre-coating included chemical coatings(collagen, fibronectin, laminin, poly-l-lysin, gelatin andextracellular matrix), pre-clotting(plasma, blood, serum and fibrin glue), chemical bonding (heparin, RGD and lectins) and surface modification. Most of them could enhance the adhesion of the endothelial cells. Conclusion Pre-coating couldimprove endothelialization, but further research is needed to search for the appropriate concentration and incubation time.
ObjectiveTo explore the relationship among plasma cytokines’ level, adhesion molecules expression and skin damage in patients with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) of lower extremities.MethodsIn 32 patients with CVI and 8 normal individuals as control, blood TNFα, IL1β and IL2R were assayed with ELISA method; serum endothelial cellintercellular adhesion molecule1(ECICAM1), polymorphonuclearCD18(PMNCD18) and polymorphonuclearCD11b(PMNCD11b) were assayed with immunohistochemical method; and ultrastructure of diseased veins was examined by electroscope.ResultsThe results showed that the level of plasma TNFα and IL1β increased remarkably in Class 2-3 compared with Class 1 and control (P<0.05), IL2R had no difference in Class 1,2,3(Pgt;0.05). The index of ECICAM1 and PMNCD11b positively expression increased remarkably in Class 2-3 compared with that in Class 1 and control. The index of PMNCD18 expression in Class 2-3 and Class 1 was greatly higher than that in control (P<0.05). The expression of ICAM1 was positively correlated with that of CD11b/CD18. Electron microcopy showed that the change in microvessel was mainly PMN adhesion with endothelial cells (ECs) and trapped in microvessels.ConclusionThe results suggest that activated monocyte may release TNFα and IL1β, upregulate ICAM1 and CD11b/CD18 expression, and mediate the PMN adhesion to ECs, thus causing ECs and tissue damage. It may be one of important mechanism of venous ulcer.
ObjectiveTo assess the effects of Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM) on patency and proliferation lesion of autologous vein to artery grafts in the earlymiddle stage.MethodsAutologous jugular vein was grafted into abdominal artery in the rats. The rats were divided into two groups: RSM group and control group. The rats in RSM group were fed with RSM [24 g/(kg·d )],which began 1 day before operation and continued until harvesting. Vein grafts were harvested at 1,3 days, 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks after surgery for examining the patency, thickness of intimamedia and expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). ResultsNo significant differences existed in patency of vein grafts between the two groups (Pgt;0.05). The intimamedia thickness of the vein grafts in RSM group decreased 1/3 compared with control group at 2, 4 and 8 weeks (P<0.01). The PCNA positive cells in RSM group reduced significantly as compared to the control group (P<0.01). ConclusionRSM can inhibit proliferation lesion of vein grafts but has no influence on patency of vein grafts in the earlymiddle stage.
ObjectiveTo retrospectively analyze the risk factors of recurrent groin hernia. MethodsData came from all hernia repairs recorded in our hospital between 1991 and 2001. A total of 1 082 cases of groin hernia was analyzed through Cox proportional hazard model to determine the relative risks between recurrence and mode of admission, types of groin hernia, repair methods (traditional/tensionfree hernioplasty), and postoperative complications.ResultsFrom 1991 to 2001,1 082 groin hernia operations were performed in our hospital, 88.9% for primary hernia and 11.2% for recurrent hernia. As compared with traditional hernia repair methods, Lichtenstein’s tensionfree hernioplasty technique had less relative risk for recurrent hernia repair than that for primary hernia repair. Postoperative complications and indirect hernia were linked to an increased relative risk for recurrence. ConclusionThere are many factors affecting the recurrence of inguinal hernia, but the use of tensionfree hernia repair may decrease rerecurrence of recurrent hernia.
Objective To study the advances in clinical application of hernioplasty by high molecular material. Methods The literature in the recent years on the advances of hernioplasty by high molecular material was reviewed. Results At present time many operative techniques of hernioplasty by high molecular material have been developed. The representative techniques were ①Rives-Stoppa′s mesh inlay hernioplasty; ②Lichtenstein′s tesion-free herniorrhaphy; ③mesh plug hernioplasty; ④Gilbert′s sutureless hernioplasty; ⑤laparoscopic inguinal hernioplasty. The reparing high molecular material was divided into absorbable and unabsorbable material, the former included polyglycolic-acid and polyglaction, the later consists of polypropylene polyester and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene.Conclusion The clinical application of henioplasty by high molecular material is increasing. According to the hernia type and patient condition, excellent outcome will be achieved by the application of proper repairing method and repair material.
OBJECTIVE: To explore the possibility of repair of the extensive bile duct injuries with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). METHODS: A total of 36 local healthy hybrid dogs were employed to establish bile duct injury models by means of partial removal of bile duct (group A, 14 dogs), excision of a segmental duct (group B, 10 dogs), and ligation of the lower part of common bile duct(group C, 5 dogs; group D, 7 dogs). Group A were patched with ePTFE mesh, group B replaced by ePTFE tube. Interposition of the grafts between gallbladder and duedenum or jejunum was performed on group C and group D. The animals’ postoperative performance status were evaluated. Cholangiography was used to define the patency of bile ducts. Tissues of bile ducts and liver were taken at 3 days, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 52 weeks for microscopic and ultrastructural examination to observe the healing process of bile duct and morphological changes in the liver. RESULTS: Group A with ePTFE patch covered by epithelium had a high patency rate of 75%(9/12) and pathological damages were not found in the liver. The patency rate of group B was merely 40%(4/10), to some extent, accompanying damages in the liver. The grafts of group C and group D were fully expelled, ultimately leading to cystic-duodenal or cystic-jejunal fistulas formation. CONCLUSION: The study suggests that application of ePTFE patch to repair bile duct defects is feasible.
Objective To study the change in serum levels of soluble CD14, tumor necrosis factor-α, E-selectin, interleukin-10 and mean arterial pressure, as well as their relationship to infection during the pathophysiologic process in endotoxemia of rabbits. Methods Sixteen rabbits were randomly divided into two groups: group A, as a control group; group B, endotoxemia group. The model of rabbit with endotoxemia were used. Endotoxin at a dose of 1.5 mg/(kg·h) or 3 mg/(kg·h) was continuously infused through external jugular vein within 2 hours, 1 hour respectively. The change of levels of serum soluble CD14, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-10 and E-selectin were observed at 0 (time before infusion of endotoxin), 30, 60, 120, 180, 240, 300 minutes, while mean arterial pressure was measured by polygraphy system. Results In the group B,there was an increase of content of soluble CD14,tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-10 and E-selectin following 30, 120 minutes respectively,and mean arterial pressure was lower than that of group A at same time points. Conclusion The results suggest that soluble CD14,tumor necrosis factor-α,interleukin-10 and E-selectin may play an important role during the change of infection and that these changes may be closely related with severe infection.