To visualize and quantify the hemodynamics in the aortic arch in normal individuals, we used velocity distribution, retrograde flow, vortex formation, and mean energy loss (mEL) at different cardiac cycles in our study. We performed Vector flow mapping (VFM) analysis by using echocardiography in 87 healthy volunteers. The results showed that ① in different sections of the aortic arch, a skewed peak flow velocity (Vp) always appeared in the period of rapid ejection but in different distribution. The systolic flow in the entire aortic arch rose rapidly from near-zero at the point of iso-volumetric contraction to the peak velocity at the period of rapid ejection, and then decreased gradually; ② In the period of iso-volumetric relaxation, retrograde flow and vortex were observed in all subjects in the inner wall of the entire aortic arch; and ③ The change rule of mEL in the entire aortic arch was similar to that of flow velocity. VFM can provide insights into the intra-aortic arch flow patterns, and offer essential fundamentals about flow features associated with common aortic diseases.
ObjectiveTo summarize the treatment results of double aortic arch (DAA) by minimally invasive surgical technique. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of DAA patients who underwent minimally invasive surgeries in our center between October 2016 and August 2021. ResultsThere were 11 males and 4 females with a mean age of 3-61 (20.00±18.80) years. There were 8 patients of DAA and 7 patients of DAA complicated with distal left-sided aortic arch atresia and ligamentum connection. All patients received operations through minimal subaxillary incision, 13 patients were through left side and 2 patients were through right side. One patient with ventricular septal defect was performed operations concurrently under the cardiopulmonary bypass through right minimal subaxillary incision. All patients had symptom improvement without surgery related complications or death in postoperative period. The duration of operation was 30-192 (61.93±40.19) min and mechanical ventilation time was 2-9 (5.33±2.53) h. The length of ICU stay was 18-124 (51.00±38.07) h and hospital stay time was 8-21 (12.67±3.42) d. All patients had symptomatic relief with good growth and exercise tolerance during the follow-up of 6 (3, 9) months. ConclusionMinimally invasive surgical technique is a safe, effective and cosmetic approach with good results for DAA treatment.
ObjectiveTo discuss the efficacy of type Ⅱ hybrid aortic arch repair for type A aortic dissection in patients of different age groups.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 126 patients with type A aortic dissection admitted to the Fuwai Hospital between January 2016 and December 2018, including 78 (61.9%) males and 48 (38.1%) females, with an average age of 61.8±6.9 years. The patients were divided into an elderly group (≥60 years, n=82) and a non-elderly group (<60 years, n=44). The preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative data of patients in the two groups were compared.ResultsThe age between the elderly and non-elderly group was significantly different (65.9±4.1 years vs. 54.3±4.1 years, P<0.010), and no significant difference was found between the two groups in other preoperative baseline data. There were 6 (4.8%) patients of early death, 3 (2.4%) patients of stroke and 2 (1.6%) patients of paralysis. A total of 194 stents were implanted, and the average dimeter of the stents was 33.6±1.8 mm and the average length was 199.0±6.7 mm. The non-elderly group had shorter mechanical ventilation time (31.9±41.7 h vs. 61.0±89.2 h, P=0.043) and ICU stay time (77.8±51.4 h vs. 143.1±114.4 h, P<0.001) than the elderly group. There was no significant difference in in-hospital mortality rate, reoperation rate or survival rate between the two groups (P>0.05). Follow-up time was 1-43 (22.6±10.8) months, and 3 patients were lost. There were 104 (82.5%) patients of complete thrombus formation of false lumen in stent and endoleak was reported in 11 (9.2%) patients.ConclusionType Ⅱ hybrid aortic arch repair offers an alternative approach to acute type A aortic dissection with acceptable early and mid-term clinical effects. The non-elderly patients have a similar early treatment effect to the elderly patients, but have a better mid-term outcome.
Objective To investigate the methods and effectiveness of multi ple surgical treatment for complex aortic arch and descending aorta disease, including cardiopulmonary bypass operation, hybrid operation, and total endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR). Methods Between October 2006 and September 2011, 48 patients with complex aortic arch anddescending aorta disease were treated. There were 31 males and 17 females, aged from 28 to 81 years (mean, 52.4 years). The disease duration ranged from 1 to 90 days (mean, 10.2 days). There were 30 cases of type B aortic dissection involving the aortic arch, 11 cases of thoracic aortic aneurysm, 3 cases of thoracic pseudoaneurysme, 3 cases of penetrating aortic ulcer, and 1 case of aortoesophageal fistula. Cardiopulmonary bypass operation, hybrid operation, and total EVAR were performed in 15, 12, and 21 cases, respectively. Results In the patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass operation, the following complications occurred: 1 case of bleeding, 1 case of coma, 3 cases of psychiatric disorders, 4 cases of pneumonia, 2 cases of acute renal insufficiency, and 2 cases of multi-organ dysfunction; finally 3 patients died. In the patients undergoing hybrid operation, cerebral infarction and renal function failure occurred in 1 case. In the patients undergoing total EVAR, no complication occurred. A total of 41 patients were followed up 2 to 60 months (mean, 28.6 months). Sl ight left subclavian steal syndrome occurred in 3 cases, but self rel ieved. Other patients recovered to normal l ife. Conclusion In the surgical treatments of complex aortic arch and descending aorta disease, cardiopulmonary bypass operation will be gradually replaced by EVAR because of the surgical trauma and risk, hybrid operation is an important technique, and total EVAR will be the future progress.
Abstract: Objective To summarize the clinical experiences of resection with patch aortoplasty for infant coarctation of the aorta combined with aortic arch hypoplasia. Methods Between May 2007 and December 2009, 49 patients including 30 males and 19 females with coarctation with hypoplastic aortic arch underwent coarctation resection and patch aortoplasty in Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University. The age of the patients ranged from 23 days to 3 years and 1 month with thirtyfour patients under 6 months, ten between 6 months and 1 year old, and five more than 1 year old. The surgery under deep hypothermia cardiopulmonary bypass with selective cerebral perfusion were performed in 31 cases and circulation arrest in 15 cases; under moderate hypothermia cardiopulmonary bypass in 3 cases. Pericardia patch was used in 31 cases, pulmonary autograft patch in 14 cases and xenograft pericardia patch in 4 cases. The associated intracardiac anomalies were repaired in the same stage. Results One case died from circulation failure during the perioperative period. The operative mortality was 204% (1/49). Low cardiac output syndrome and renal failure respectively occurred in 5 cases and 1 case who were cured afterwards by correspondent treatments. No residual obstruction was detected by echocardiography after the operation. Followup was carried out in fortyeight cases for a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 3 years. Echocardiographic examination showed that the gradient through the aortic arch was more than 40 mm Hg and computed tomography showed recoarctation in 1 case who underwent reoperation eight months after the operation; the gradient was more than 20 mm Hg in 2 cases who were under continuous observation; all the rest cases had a fine aortic arch morphology and for these patients, the blood velocity at descending aortic arch was not obviously changed during the followup period compared with that right after operation, the computed tomography showed a normal aortic arch geometry. Left bronchus compression was relieved obviously or totally disappeared in patients who suffered from left bronchus stenosis before the operation without any aortic aneurysm detected. Conclusion Coarctation resection with patch aortoplasty is considered as an optimal surgical method for management of infant coarctation with hypoplastic aortic arch.
Objective To analyze the efficacy of and recurrence mode after adjuvant radiotherapy for lower thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (TESCC) patients after radical operation with anastomosis above aortic arch. Methods Sixty-three patients with lower TESCC who received adjuvant radiotherapy after R0 radical operation with anastomosis above aortic arch between February 2011 and February 2019 were retrospectively enrolled. The clinical tumor volume (CTV) included anastomotic stoma, and lymph node drainage area in mediastinum and upper abdomen. The survival status, recurrence and metastasis of tumors, and the influencing factors were analyzed. Results The 1-, 2-, and 3-year overall survival rates were 98.3%, 83.3%, and 63.7%, respectively. The median disease-free survival (DFS) was 33 months [95% confidence interval (23.2, 42.8) months], and the 1-, 2-, and 3-year DFS rates were 76.3%, 58.5%, and 41.7%, respectively. Patients with N0-1 had longer DFS than those with N2-3 (median: not reached vs. 15 months, P=0.045). The recurrence rate of anastomotic site was 7.9%. The recurrence rates of lymph nodes in supraclavicular region, upper middle mediastinum, and upper abdomen were 4.8%, 15.9%, and 1.6%, respectively. The distant metastasis rate was 17.5%. The incidence of grade 2-3 radiation pneumonitis, grade 3 anastomotic stenosis, and grade 3 tracheal fistula were 4.8%, 3.2%, and 1.6%, respectively. Conclusions N2-3 is a poor prognostic factor for such patients. Regional lymph node recurrence is mainly revealed in the middle and upper mediastinum. Whether the CTV should include anastomotic stoma and lymph node drainage area in lower mediastinum and upper abdomen is questionable.
【摘要】目的 探讨胸部X线片检查发现的主动脉弓钙化与冠心病的不同临床表现类型的相关性。方法 回顾分析2006年7月-2008年2月期间经冠状动脉造影证实的冠心病患者的临床资料,对比分析胸部平片所见的主动脉弓钙化情况与冠心病不同临床类型的相互关系。结果 116例经冠状动脉造影证实的冠心病患者纳入研究。其中,稳定型心绞痛40例,急性冠脉综合征76例(不稳定型心绞痛21例、非ST段抬高心肌梗死38例、ST段抬高心肌梗死17例)。40例稳定型心绞痛患者中,有主动脉弓钙化者21例,占52.5%;76例急性冠脉综合征患者中,有主动脉弓钙化者22例,占28.9%。与急性冠脉综合征相比,更多的稳定型心绞痛患者合并有主动脉弓钙化(χ2=6232,P=0013)。结论 在不同的冠心病临床类型,主动脉弓钙化更易在稳定型心绞痛患者中发现。【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the relationships between calcification of aortic arch and different clinical classification of coronary artery disease. Methods The clinical data of patients with coronary artery diease who diagnosed by arteriography from July 2006 to February 2008, were retrospectively analyzed. The Xray data on calcification of aortic arch and clinical characteristics of patients with coronary artery disease confirmed by coronary angiography were analyzed. The relationship between coronary calcification of aortic arch which showed by Xray and different clinical classification of coronary artery disease were comparatively analyzed. Results Among the total of 116 patients, 40 stable angina and 76 acute coronary syndrome were included, and 21 (52.5%) and 22 (28.9%) patients with calcification of aortic arch were observed respectively. In comparison to patients with acute coronary syndrome, more stable angina patients were complicated with calcification of aortic arch (χ2 =6232,P=0013). Conclusion It is more likely to document calcification of aortic arch in patients with stable angina.
Objective To analyze the risk factors for death in children with interruption of aortic arch (IAA) and ventricular septal defect (VSD) after one-stage radical surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on patients with IAA and VSD who underwent one-stage radical treatment in the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University from January 2006 to January 2017. Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to analyze the risk factors for death after the surgery. Results A total of 152 children were enrolled, including 70 males and 82 females. Twenty-two patients died with a mean age of 30.73±9.21 d, and the other 130 patients survived with a mean age of 37.62±11.06 d. The Cox analysis showed that younger age (OR=0.551, 95%CI 0.320-0.984, P=0.004), low body weight (OR=0.632, 95%CI 0.313-0.966, P=0.003), large ratio of VSD diameter/aortic root diameter (VSD/AO, OR=2.547, 95%CI 1.095-7.517, P=0.044), long cardiopulmonary bypass time (OR=1.374, 95%CI 1.000-3.227, P=0.038), left ventricular outflow tract obstruction (LVOTO, OR=3.959, 95%CI 1.123-9.268, P=0.015) were independent risk factors for postoperative death. Conclusion For children with IAA and VSD, younger age, low body weight, large ratio of VSD/AO, long cardiopulmonary bypass time and LVOTO are risk factors for death after one-stage radical surgery.
Objective To investigate the combined effects of digastric muscle low frequency modulated medium frequency electro-acupuncture therapy and voice training for dysphagia in patients who underwent aortic arch surgery. Methods Forty-two consecutive patients with dysphagia after aortic arch surgery between October 2014 and November 2017 were divided into two groups including an observation group and a control group. There were 21 patients in each group. There were 17 males and 4 females at age of 51.0±6.5 years in the observation group, while 18 males and 3 females at age of 49.8±7.3 years in the control group. The patients in the observation group underwent electroacupuncture therapy and voice training (20 min per day for each therapy, 2 weeks), while the patients in the control group only received safe swallowing education and rehabilitation guidance (2 weeks). The test results, such as fibrolaryngoscope and functional oral intake scale (FOIS) score, and the data of computer phonatory detection, before and after the intervention were compared. Results The fibrolaryngoscope of vocal cords significantly decreased and the FOIS score significantly increased after digastric muscle low frequency modulated medium frequency electro-acupuncture therapy and voice training in the observation group(6.30 vs. 4.60, P<0.05). Bucking was obviously reduced. The indicators of hoarse degree, such as median pitch, fundamental frequency, jitter (0.60%±0.96%vs. 1.99%±1.86%, P=0.033), shimmer (2.47%±4.26% vs. 5.89%±3.66%, P=0.043), maximum phonation time (15.31±9.10 s vs. 3.72±8.83 s, P=0.006), maximum and loud phonation time (9.30±5.73 s vs. 2.32±2.99 s, P=0.039), mean noise-to-harmonics ratio (23.99±10.17 vs .9.98±9.37, P=0.006) and mean harmonics-to-noise ratio (0.03±0.02 vs. 0.17±0.23, P=0.019) improved after the treatment in both groups. But the improvement in the observation group was significantly better than that in the control group. Conclusion The combination of digastric muscle low frequency modulated medium frequency electro-acupuncture therapy and voice training on dysphagia in patients who underwent aortic arch surgery can significantly improve the swallowing function of patients. Meanwhile, it also helps the recovery of phonic function and improves the ability of feeding and communication in these patients.
ObjectiveTo explore the risk factors and predictive value of acute kidney injury (AKI) after total aortic arch replacement.MethodsThe clinical data of patients undergoing total aortic arch replacement in our hospital from January 2018 to June 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, and patients receiving preoperative renal replacement therapy and missing creatinine values were excluded. According to whether postoperative AKI occurred, patients were divided into an AKI group and a control group. The univariate and multivariate analyses (logistic regression) were used to explore the independent risk factors of AKI. The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the significant factors in predicting the occurrence of AKI after total aortic arch replacement.ResultsA total of 162 patients were included in the study, including 135 (83.3%) males and 27 (16.7%) females, with an average age of 52.61±9.90 years (range: 22 to 73 years). The incidence of AKI was 68.5% (n=111). The results of univariate and multivariate analyses showed that the postoperative serum cystatin C level (OR=76.145, 95%CI 15.575-372.260, P<0.01) was an independent risk factor for AKI after total aortic arch replacement. When its cut-off value was above 1.08 mg/L, the specificity for predicting postoperative AKI was 70.59%, and the sensitivity was 85.59%.ConclusionThe postoperative cystatin C level is an independent risk factor for AKI after total aortic arch replacement and has predictive value.