Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in the management of urinary stones: New concepts and techniques to improve outcomes

Objective: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) currently plays an important role in the treatment of urinary tract lithiasis. The purpose of this article was to describe new concepts and procedural strategies that would improve results using SWL as a treatment for urolithiasis, thereby achieving better clinical practice.Methods: A systematic review process was carried in PubMed/PMC from January 2003 to March 2023. A narrative synthesis of the most important aspects has been made.Results: The important recommendations for the adequate selection of the candidate patient for treatment with SWL are summarized, as well as the new strategies for a better application of the technique. Aspects about intraoperative position, stone localization and monitoring, analgesic control, machine and energy settings, and measures aiming at reduced risk of complications are described.Conclusion: To achieve the therapeutic goal of efficient stone disintegration without increasing the risk of complications, it is necessary to make an adequate selection of patients and to pay special attention to several important factors in the application of treatment. Technological development in later generation devices will help to improve current SWL results.

Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Renalof® versus Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for the Treatment of Kidney Stones ≤ 1 cm in Nicaragua

Objectives: To assess the efficiency in terms of cost-effectiveness (CE) of oral Renalof® treatment versus extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) in the treatment of kidney stones ≤ 1 cm in Nicaragua. Methods: A cost-effectiveness economic evaluation was carried out based on the results obtained in the randomised, prospective, observational, single-blind, prospective, phase 2 clinical trial. Cost-effectiveness and the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) were calculated. Economic data were obtained from the Economics Department of Clínica Senior in Managua, Nicaragua. The monetary cost was expressed in US dollars (USD). Results: Treatment with Renalof® yielded a CE of $1,323.08/% remission, while ESWL was $9,498.54/% remission. The ICER shows that, in order to achieve a high percentage of kidney stone remission with ESWL, an extra $4,734.70 per patient must be invested. Conclusions: The use of Renalof® is shown to be a more cost-effective option than ESWL. It is recommended for the treatment of kidney stones ≤ 1 cm in size.

Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy: Combination Therapy Using LED Light, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and an Oral Dietary Supplement

Objectives: Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a significant contributor to disability in the elderly. It is also one of the most prevalent complications of type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and metabolic syndrome. PN is commonly associated with pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and cramping in the feet and legs. Current treatment options are limited to controlling pain, seizures and use of antidepressant medications. These treatments have undesirable side effects and don’t stop PN progression. Here we utilized a combination of individual-specific modalities to improve local circulation and relieve PN symptoms. Methods: We conducted an open-label, multicenter pilot trial with 34 subjects (19 males and 15 females ranging from 40 - 85 years of age). All of the participants were diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and had bilateral symptoms in their feet, and many reported the same symptoms (pain, numbness, tingling, burning, and cramping) in their lower legs. The duration of symptoms ranged from four months to over six years. On Day 0, subjects were given a 90-day supply of the oral supplement with dosing instructions and a LED light therapy device. They also received three platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in their lower extremities. Subjects also received an extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) treatment for each foot and subsequently twice per week for the first six weeks, then once weekly for the duration of the study. Subjects filled out the Brief Pain Index (BPI) at weekly intervals. On Day 90, subjects completed the Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) survey. Results: There were significant responses to pain, as evidenced by BPI scores at weeks 8, 9, 10 and 11 (p = 0.02, 0.01, 0.02, and 0.003, respectively). Analysis of the final day PGIC survey showed a favorable outcome for 73% of participants (p = 0.003), with the majority reporting Very Much Improved. Conclusions: By utilizing a multi-modality treatment protocol that includes PRP, LED light therapy, ESWT and an oral dietary supplement, we observed significant reductions in BPI scores. Quality of life and their overall impression of change (PGIC) were significantly improved, and there were no significant side effects.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie＇s disease： an alternative treatment？

Aim： To determine retrospectively the safety and efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy （ESWT） in patients with Peyronie＇s disease. Methods： Fifty-three patients with stable Peyronie＇s disease underwent ESWT （group 1）. Fifteen patients matched with the baseline characteristic of the patients in group 1, who received no treatment, were used as the control （group 2）. The patients＇ erectile function （International Index of Erectile Function [IIEF-5] score）, pain severity （visual analog scale）, plaque size and degree of penile angulation were assessed before and after the treatment in group 1 and during the follow-up in group 2. Results： The mean follow-up time was 32 months （range： 6-64 months） in group 1 and 35 months （range： 9-48 months） in group 2. All the patients were available for the follow-up. Considering erectile function and plaque size, no significant changes （P 〉 0.05） were observed in group 1 before or after the ESWT. A total of 39 patients （74%） reported a significant effect in pain relief in group 1 after ESWT. However, regarding improvement in pain, IIEF-5 score and plaque size, no significant differences were observed between the two groups. In 21 patients （40%） of group 1, the deviation angle was decreased more than 10° with a mean reduction in all patients of 11° （range： 6-20°）. No serious complications were noted considering ESWT procedure. Conclusion： ESWT is a minimally invasive and safe alternative procedure for the treatment of Peyronie＇s disease. However, the effect of ESWT on penile pain, sexual function and plaque size remains questionable.

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for lower ureteral stone through greater sciatic foramen：report of 61 cases

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Clinical effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for knee osteoarthritis: A meta analysis

Objective:To provide evidence-based evidence for the clinical use of shockwave therapy in KOA.Methods: Two researchers independently searched the randomized controlled study of shockwave therapy for KOA in the databases of CNKI、VIP、WanFang Data、 Sinomed and PubMed. Jadad rating scale was used for literature quality evaluation, and the extracted data was meta-analyzed by RevMan5.3 software.Results: A total of 15 randomized controlled trials involving 1248 patients were included. The results of meta-analysis showed: The clinical effective rate of shock wave therapy for knee osteoarthritis was reliable[RR=1.12, 95%CI(1.03, 1.20), p=0.005], and the efficacy was reliable in reducing the visual analogue scale [MD=-1.73, 95%CI(-2.31, -1.14), p<0.00001] , Lequesne osteoarthritis severity index[MD=-1.60, 95%CI(-2.55, -0.64), p<0.00001] and WOMAC[MD=-6.03, 95%CI(-9.49,-2.57) p=0.0006] of KOA patients, without serious adverse reactions.Conclusion:At present, the evidence shows that shock wave can effectively improve the pain and other related symptoms in KOA patients, and the curative effect is reliable.

Clinical Use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy(ESWT)for the Treatment of Carpus Valgus Deformities in Young Foals:A Retrospective Study of 64 Cases(2006-2009)

The purpose of this study was to report the use and assess the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of carpal joint valgus deformities (CJVDs) in young foals. Only foals with CJVDs greater than 5° were included in the study. Foals were assigned to 3 treatment groups based on their degree of CJVD measured during the initial evaluation: valgus deformity (VD) of 5° to 8.9° (Group 1), VD of 9° to 11.9° (Group 2) and VD greater than or equal to 12° (Group 3). ESWT was applied on the convex side of the angular deformity immediately following the initial radiographic evaluation. Foals were subsequently evaluated clinically and radiologically followed by treatment every 10 days until resolution of the VD, with resolution defined as a deviation less than 5 degrees. Each treatment group received specific exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extension recommendations. Sixty-four (64) foals were included in the study;ages ranged from 8 to 60 days old at inclusion in the study with a mean age of 26.7 days. Of the 28 foals included in Group 1, 10 had bilateral CJVD. There were 21 in Group 2, and 15 in Group 3. Treatment success was defined as a VD angle less than 5°, and was reached in all foals in Groups 1 and 2. Five (5) foals in Group 3 completed the study with a VD angle of 5° to 6.7° at the last radiographic assessment. No major complications were observed during the study. In conclusion, ESWT in conjunction with controlled exercise, hoof trimming and hoof/shoe extensions corrected severe CJVDs in young foals. The use of ESWT eliminates possible negative side effects of general anesthesia and surgical techniques to treat VDs. Future studies should include a control population, more severe cases, other types of angular limb deformities, and older foals.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Peyronie's disease:an alternative treatment?

Aim:To determine retrospectively the safety and efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy(ESWT)in patients with Peyronie's disease.Methods:Fifty-three patients with stable Peyronie's disease underwent ESWT(group 1). Fifteen patients matched with the baseline characteristic of the patients in group 1,who received no treatment,were used as the control(group 2).The patients'erectile function(International Index of Erectile Function [IIEF-5] score), pain severity(visual analog scale),plaque size and degree of penile angulation were assessed before and after the treatment in group 1 and during the follow-up in group 2.Results:The mean follow-up time was 32 months(range: 6-64 months)in group 1 and 35 months(range:9-48 months)in group 2.All the patients were available for the follow-up.Considering erectile function and plaque size,no significant changes(P>0.05)were observed in group 1 before or after the ESWT.A total of 39 patients(74%)reported a significant effect in pain relief in group 1 after ESWT.However.regarding improvement in pain,IIEF-5 score and plaque size,no significant differences were observed between the two groups.In 21 patients(40%)of group 1,the deviation angle was decreased more than 10° with a mean reduction in all patients of 11°(range:6-20°).No serious complications were noted considering ESWT procedure.Conclusion:ESWT is a minimally mvasive and safe alternative procedure for the treatment of Peyronie's disease.However,the effect of ESWT on penile pain,sexual function and plaque size remains questionable.

Impact of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy on vascular parameters and sexual function in patients with arteriogenic erectile dysfunction

Previous published studies have shown an improvement of penile hemodynamic parameters after low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy(Li-ESWT).However,the clinical significance of these findings remains unclear,and definitive selection criteria for Li-ESWT based on preexisting comorbidities have yet to be established.This was an observational study of 113 patients with ED,evaluated between January 2019 and December 2021 in Andrology Unit at the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation,University of Foggia(Foggia,Italy).Penile dynamic Doppler was performed to evaluate vascular parameters and 5-item version of the International Index of Erectile Dysfunction(IIEF-5)questionnaire was administered to assess the severity of ED.This was repeated 1 month after treatment.Patients with a peak systolic velocity(PSV)<30 cm s−1 were considered eligible for Li-ESWT.Our protocol consisted of 8 weekly sessions with 1500 strokes distributed in 5 different locations along the penis.After treatment,a significant mean(±standard deviation[s.d.])PSV increase of 5.0(±3.4)cm s−1 was recorded and 52/113(46.0%)patients reached a PSV>30 cm s−1 at posttherapeutic penile dynamic Doppler.A clinically significant IIEF-5 score improvement was observed in 7 patients,21 patients,and 2 patients with mild-to-moderate,moderate,and severe pretreatment ED,respectively.No different outcomes were assessed based on smoking habits,previous pelvic surgery,or use of oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor(PDE5i).On the other side,only 1(6.7%)in 15 patients with diabetes mellitus showed an IIEF-5 score improvement after Li-ESWT.Shockwave treatment determined a significant increase in PSV and correlated IIEF-5 improvement in ED patients.This advantage seemed particularly evident for moderate ED and was not affected by smoking habits,previous pelvic surgery,and use of PDE5i.Conversely,diabetic patients did not benefit from the treatment.

Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy for midshaft clavicular delayed union: A case report and review of literature

BACKGROUND One of the most common complications following surgery for midshaft clavicle fracture is nonunion/delayed union.Extracorporeal shock wave therapy(ESWT)is an alternative to promote new bone formation without surgical complications.To date,no literature has reported low-intensity ESWT(LI-ESWT)in delayed union of midshaft clavicle fracture.CASE SUMMARY We reported a 66-year-old Chinese amateur cyclist with clavicle delayed union treated with 10 sessions of LI-ESWT(radial,0.057 mJ/mm^(2),3 Hz,3000 shocks).No anesthetics were applied,and no side effects occurred.At the 4 mo and 7 mo follow-ups,the patient achieved clinical and radiographical recovery,respectively.CONCLUSION In conclusion,our findings indicated that LI-ESWT could be a good option for treating midshaft clavicular delayed union.

Treatment of Vasculogenic Erectile Dysfunction with Piezowave2 Device. Application of Low Intensity Shockwaves Using Novel Linear Shockwave Tissue Coverage (LSTC-ED®) Technique. A Prospective, Multicentric, Placebo-Controlled Study

Low intensity shockwave (LiSW) treatment is known to improve revascularization. The method has been evaluated and is used to treat vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED). The present study aimed to demonstrate the efficacy of a linear focused piezoelectric shockwave device (Richard Wolf/ELvationPiezowave2) to treat patients with vasculogenic ED using a novel linear shockwave tissue coverage LSTC-ED® technique. A total of 75 patients were treated using the Piezowave2 device and the LSTC-ED® technique. Patients’ erectile function was evaluated using the modified IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function) scale at the beginning of treatment and at 1 month post treatment;patients were additionally questioned using our own Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (TSQ). The study also included a group of 50 patients treated by placebo;the outcomes of both groups were compared. The average IIEF-5 score of patients in the treatment group increased from 14.4 at baseline to 18.6 at 1 month post treatment. According to the IIEF-5 scale, treatment was successful in 81.33% of patients (61/75). According to the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (answers 1 to 3 of the TSQ), treatment was successful in 77.3% of patients (58/75). In the placebo group of 50 patients only 5 patients showed an improvement based on IIEF score, and 8 reported an improvement based on their answers to the TSQ. No significant adverse effects were observed during treatment or in the follow-up period. The Piezowave2 device and the LSTC-ED® technique proved to be suitable and effective to treat erectile dysfunction.

高能量激光联合体外冲击波治疗对足底筋膜炎患者视觉模拟评分和足部功能指数的影响

目的探讨高能量激光联合体外冲击波治疗对足底筋膜炎(PF)患者的视觉模拟评分法(VAS)、足部功能指数(FFI)的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年3月于江苏大学附属医院疼痛科就诊的59例PF患者作为研究对象,根据治疗方法分为A组(n=29)与B组(n=30)。A组行体外冲击波治疗,B组行高能量激光联合体外冲击波治疗。比较两组治疗前后VAS及FFI评分。结果治疗后1个月,两组VAS评分均低于治疗前,且B组低于A组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组FFI评分组间、时间、交互比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗3周、治疗后1个月,两组FFI评分均低于前一时间点,且B组低于A组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论高能量激光联合体外冲击波治疗足底筋膜炎,可更好地缓解疼痛和改善患者的足部功能,值得临床推广应用。

肥胖对体外冲击波治疗膝骨关节炎疗效的影响

目的探讨肥胖对体外冲击波治疗(extracorporeal shockwave therapy,ESWT)膝骨关节炎(knee osteoarthri-tis,KOA)疗效的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年12月于武警浙江省总队医院进行ESWT的123例KOA患者,其中男性38例,女性85例;年龄(59.36±5.69)岁;病程(14.92±6.9)个月。患者根据体质量指数(body mass in-dex,BMI)分为正常组(BMI<25 kg/m^(2))和肥胖组(BMI≥25 kg/m^(2))。所有患者接受ESWT,每周1次,连续治疗8周。比较两组治疗前,治疗第2周后及第8周后患者的视觉模拟评分法(Visual Analogue Scale,VAS)、膝骨性关节炎功能指数(Lequesne评分)及西大略和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数(McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index,WOMAC)评分,以评价患者疼痛和功能改善情况。结果两组患者治疗前VAS评分差异无统计学意义,治疗第2周后肥胖组VAS疼痛评分疼痛缓解优于正常组[(2.40±0.79)分比(3.28±1.17)分,P<0.01];肥胖组Lequesne评分改善优于正常组[(4.40±2.54)分比(5.81±2.58)分,P<0.01];肥胖组WOMAC评分中的疼痛评分、功能评分改善优于正常组[(6.76±2.58)比(7.98±2.24),P<0.01;(21.14±8.59)比(25.91±8.09),P<0.01]。治疗第8周后,VAS疼痛评分显示与正常组相比,肥胖组疼痛改善明显[(1.63±0.85)分比(2.27±1.44)分,P<0.01];Lequesne评分显示治疗第8周后与正常组相比,肥胖组患者治疗后功能改善明显[(3.09±1.68)分比(4.47±2.76)分,P<0.01];WOM-AC评分中疼痛评分、僵硬评分、功能评分治疗第8周后正常组为(5.00±2.74)、(2.54±1.15)、(22.25±8.17)分,与肥胖组(3.27±1.78)、(2.17±0.75)、(18.45±5.84)分相比,肥胖组患者治疗第8周后疼痛及功能改善明显(P<0.05),在治疗第2周后、第8周后,WOMAC评分中疼痛评分结果与VAS评分结果一致,疼痛明显减轻,WOMAC评分中的功能评分与Lequesne功能评分相一致,功能明显改善。结论ESWT可以早期缓解患者的疼痛及功能,早期治疗效果肥胖患者优于正常体重患者;在ESWT治疗过程中,对于肥胖的患者,ESWT对于膝骨关节炎的治疗效果优于正常体重患者;肥胖可以影响KOA发生发展,但是不影响ESWT对KOA的治疗,相较正常体重患者,肥胖患者更有利于ESWT对KOA的治疗。

输尿管结石体外冲击波碎石术患者疾病认知水平及其影响因素分析

目的分析输尿管结石体外冲击波碎石术患者疾病认知水平及其影响因素。方法选取行输尿管结石体外冲击波碎石术的230例患者作为研究对象进行调查。调查患者一般资料、疾病认知水平,分析影响输尿管结石体外冲击波碎石术患者疾病认知水平的因素。结果230例患者平均疾病认知水平得分为(65.49±18.68)分,患者既往获取疾病相关知识的途径主要以网络和电视为主,大多数患者希望通过护士宣教获得疾病相关知识。不同认知水平患者在年龄、文化程度、病程、职业、家庭月均收入和医疗费用支付方式上比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);logistics回归结果显示,年龄增加(OR=3.219)、病程>3年(OR=3.959)均为输尿管结石患者疾病认知水平为部分了解/不了解的影响因素,文化程度为大专及以上(OR=0.154)、职业为脑力劳动者(OR=0.260)、家庭月均收入>4000元(OR=0.211)均为输尿管结石患者疾病认知水平为部分了解/不了解的保护因素(P<0.05)。结论输尿管结石体外冲击波碎石术的大部分患者疾病认知水平还有待提升,未来干预须加强对低文化水平、低收入、高年龄及病程长患者的疾病认知教育。

体外冲击波治疗股骨头坏死的临床实践指南(2024年版)

股骨头坏死(osteonecrosis of the femoral head,ONFH)是骨科常见难治性、致残性疾病,是引起髋关节疼痛及功能障碍的常见原因之一,给患者个人、家庭和社会造成了沉重的负担。体外冲击波疗法(extracorporeal shock wave ther-apy,ESWT)具有非侵入、安全、有效的特点,已被广泛应用于包括股骨头坏死在内的骨肌疾病临床治疗领域。然而,现阶段ONFH的ESWT方案在适应证选择、治疗参数、评价方法等层面缺乏统一共识,限制了疗法的推广及应用。因此,如何规范、科学、有效地为早、中期ONFH患者提供ESWT干预是临床医生关注的问题。本指南由中国人民解放军总医院第三医学中心、中日友好医院牵头,组织中国研究型医院学会冲击波医学专业委员会,以及国内ONFH、ESWT领域专家,参考国内外最新文献、结合国内临床经验及实际情况,采用改良2011年版牛津大学循证医学中心(Oxford Center for Evidence-Based Medicine,OCEBM)证据级别及推荐等级标准,遵循2014年版《世界卫生组织指南制订手册》及中华医学会发布的《中国制订/修订临床诊疗指南的指导原则(2022版)》。同时参考了指南研究与评价工具Ⅱ(Appraisal of Guide-lines for Research and EvaluationⅡ,AGREEⅡ)、卫生保健实践指南的报告条目(Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare,RIGHT)以及中国临床实践指南评价体系(Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation in China,A-GREE-China)等方法,遴选出医生最为关注的9个临床问题,并最终形成9条循证医学推荐意见。本指南旨在为ONFH ESWT治疗技术的推广应用提供建设性意见及依据,提高ESWT的科学性和规范性。

体外冲击波疗法与手术治疗骨折延迟愈合和骨不连的有效性与安全性比较:一项基于临床随机对照试验研究的Meta分析

目的采用Meta分析方法评价体外冲击波疗法(ESWT)与手术治疗骨折延迟愈合和骨不连的有效性和安全性。方法计算机检索中国知网、万方数据库、Pubmed、Cochrane Library等中、英文数据库关于ESWT对比手术治疗骨折延迟愈合和骨不连的临床随机对照试验(RCTs),试验组采用ESWT,对照组采用手术治疗。检索时间从建库至2023年10月。结局指标包括愈合率、愈合时间、不良反应发生率、治疗费用。结果共纳入16篇RCTs,Meta分析结果显示,对比对照组,试验组的愈合率更高(OR=1.720,95%CI:1.240~2.380,P=0.001),愈合时间(d)缩短约27 d(MD=-27.110,95%CI:-49.700~-4.510,P=0.020),治疗费用(万元)减少约3.2万元(MD=-3.200,95%CI:-3.850~-2.560,P<0.001),不良反应发生率比较差异无统计学意义(RR=0.520,95%CI:0.100~2.860,P=0.450)。结论对比手术治疗骨折延迟愈合和骨不连,ESWT愈合率更高,愈合时间更短,无严重不良反应,成本-效益优势显著,具有较好的临床应用及推广价值。

Efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with sodium hyaluronate in treatment of knee osteoarthritis:a systematic review and Meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE:To assess the efficacy and safety of extracorporeal shockwave therapy(ESWT)combined with sodium hyaluronate(HA)for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis(KOA).METHODS:PubM ed,Embase,the Cochrane Library,Web of Science,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,Wanfang database,China Science and Technology Journal Database,and SinoMed were searched from inception to July 2020.The quality of the randomized controlled trials was evaluated independently by two reviewers according to the criteria in the Cochrane Collaboration for Systematic Reviews.The identified articles were then screened individually using EndnoteX9 for eligibility in this Meta-analysis.The heterogeneity among the articles was evaluated using I2.RESULTS:A total of 17 studies,comprising 2000 individuals,were included in this Meta-analysis.The results showed that a significant improvement was observed in knee pain and function based on the clinical efficacy of ESWT combined with HA.Statistical analysis of clinical efficacy showed that[relative risk(RR)=1.21,95%confidence interval(CI)(1.12,1.30),P<0.01].Statistical analysis of visual analog scale showed that[standardized mean difference(SMD)=-2.84,95%CI(-4.01,-1.66),P<0.01].Western Ontario and McMaster University osteoarthritis index statistical analysis showed that[SMD=-1.57,95%CI(-2.52,-0.61),P<0.01].Lysholm score statistical analysis showed that[SMD=1.71,95%CI(0.98,2.44),P<0.01].In addition,only minor side effects,such as redness and swelling of the skin,were observed.CONCLUSIONS:Medium to low quality evidence showed that ESWT combined with HA offers an inexpensive,welltolerated,safe,and effective method to improve pain and functionality in patients with KOA.However,tightly controlled,randomized,large multicenter trials are warranted to validate the current findings.

盐酸坦索罗辛缓释胶囊对输尿管体外冲击波碎石术后患者预后的影响

目的探究盐酸坦索罗辛缓释胶囊对输尿管体外冲击波碎石术后患者预后的影响。方法按照随机数字表法将某院2022年6月~2023年5月期间纳入的输尿管体外冲击波碎石术后患者60例分为对照组(呋塞米治疗,n=30)和研究组(呋塞米片+盐酸坦索罗辛缓释胶囊联合治疗,n=30)。比较两组结石排出状况、肾功能、炎症反应、生活质量、不良事件发生情况等指标的变化差异,评估两组临床疗效。结果相较于对照组(73.33%),研究组临床总有效率(96.67%)更高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组结石排出状况各指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);治疗3周后研究组肾功能、炎症反应、生活质量各指标水平均优于对照组(P<0.05);相较于对照组(26.67%),研究组不良事件发生率(6.67%)更低(P<0.05)。结论盐酸坦索罗辛缓释胶囊治疗输尿管体外冲击波碎石术后患者,其结石排出状况、肾功能、炎症反应、生活质量均得到改善,不良事件发生风险低,疗效显著。

HIFU和UEA治疗弥漫型和局限型子宫腺肌病的近远期疗效比较

目的探讨高强度聚焦超声(high intensity focused ultrasound,HIFU)和子宫动脉栓塞术(uterine artery embolization,UEA)治疗弥漫型和局限型子宫腺肌病的近远期疗效差异。方法选取在河北省沧州市人民医院妇科接受治疗的子宫腺肌病患者120例,其中弥漫型组(D组)和局限型组(L组)各60例,据治疗方法不同,D组和L组分为D1、D2亚组以及L1、L2亚组,D1组和L1组进行HIFU治疗,D2组和L2组进行UEA治疗,记录并比较各组治疗前、治疗后6个月、12个月症状严重程度评分、痛觉视觉模拟评分、月经量的月经失血图评分及健康相关生命质量评分;测量治疗12个月后子宫体积和病灶体积,测定2组治疗前、治疗后12个月的促卵泡激素(follicle-stimulating hormone,FSH)、促黄体生成素(luteinizing hormone,LH)、雌二醇(estradiol,E2)、抗苗勒管激素(anti-mullerian hormone,AMH)水平及窦卵泡(antral follicle,AFC)变化。计算4组12个月的临床疗效,随访24个月,记录复发情况。结果4组在治疗后6个月及12个月症状严重程度评分、痛觉视觉模拟评分、月经量的月经失血图评分均明显下降(P<0.05),健康相关生命质量评分明显增加(P<0.05),但4组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与治疗前相比,治疗后12个月4组的子宫体积和病灶体积均明显减少,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且D1组小于D2组,L1组小于L2组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。4组治疗后12个月FSH、LH、E2均明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),且D1组FSH、LH、E2明显低于D2组,AMH水平明显高于D2组(P<0.05),L1组FSH、LH明显低于L2组,AMH水平明显高于L2组(P<0.05),而4组间AFC差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),4组的总有效率和复发率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论HIFU治疗弥漫型和局限型子宫腺肌病近期疗效和远期复发率与UEA无异,可根据具体情况选择合适的治疗方案。

超声引导下高强度聚焦超声在妇产科疾病中的应用进展

近二十几年来,高强度聚焦超声(high intensity focused ultrasound,HIFU)发展迅速,其作为一种无探针、非电离辐射的微无创热消融技术,可将超声波聚焦于一点并产生瞬时高温以实现靶组织热变性、凝固性坏死和凋亡的治疗目的。HIFU分为经超声引导和经磁共振引导两类,其中超声引导下HIFU应用更为广泛,其在治疗子宫肌瘤、子宫腺肌病、剖宫产瘢痕妊娠、产后胎盘植入性疾病和宫颈妊娠等妇产科疾病中获得了大量的循证数据和临床经验,证实了其安全性和有效性,甚至在某些疾病的治疗中可替代一些传统的治疗方法。然而,超声引导下HIFU更多应用于病情平稳者,对于危急重症的抢救常需外科手术介入,正确认识并掌握其适应证和禁忌证,是精准治疗造福患者的必要条件。