BACKGROUND It is controversial whether transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)placement can improve long-term survival.AIM To assess whether TIPS placement improves survival in patients with hepaticvenous-...BACKGROUND It is controversial whether transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)placement can improve long-term survival.AIM To assess whether TIPS placement improves survival in patients with hepaticvenous-pressure-gradient(HVPG)≥16 mmHg,based on HVPG-related risk stratification.METHODS Consecutive variceal bleeding patients treated with endoscopic therapy+nonselectiveβ-blockers(NSBBs)or covered TIPS placement were retrospectively enrolled between January 2013 and December 2019.HVPG measurements were performed before therapy.The primary outcome was transplant-free survival;secondary endpoints were rebleeding and overt hepatic ence-phalopathy(OHE).RESULTS A total of 184 patients were analyzed(mean age,55.27 years±13.86,107 males;102 in the EVL+NSBB group,82 in the covered TIPS group).Based on the HVPG guided risk stratification,70 patients had HVPG<16 mmHg,and 114 patients had HVPG≥16 mmHg.The median follow-up time of the cohort was 49.5 mo.There was no significant difference in transplant-free survival between the two treatment groups overall(hazard ratio[HR],0.61;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.35-1.05;P=0.07).In the high-HVPG tier,transplant-free survival was higher in the TIPS group(HR,0.44;95%CI:0.23-0.85;P=0.004).In the low-HVPG tier,transplantfree survival after the two treatments was similar(HR,0.86;95%CI:0.33-0.23;P=0.74).Covered TIPS placement decreased the rate of rebleeding independent of the HVPG tier(P<0.001).The difference in OHE between the two groups was not statistically significant(P=0.09;P=0.48).CONCLUSION TIPS placement can effectively improve transplant-free survival when the HVPG is greater than 16 mmHg.展开更多
Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is an independent predictor of variceal rebleeding in patients with cirrhosis.After pharmacological and/or endoscopic therapy,the use of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic ...Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is an independent predictor of variceal rebleeding in patients with cirrhosis.After pharmacological and/or endoscopic therapy,the use of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)may be necessary in HVPG non-responders,but not in responders.Thus,HVPG measurement may be incorporated into the treatment algorithm for acute variceal bleeding,which further identifies the candidates that should undergo early insertion of TIPS or maintain the traditional pharmacological and/or endoscopic therapy.The potential benefits are to reduce the cost and prevent TIPS-related complications.展开更多
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus(iNPH)is caused by impaired cerebrospinal fluid absorption in the elderly;it is a surgically treatable form of dementia.Gait disturbance,dementia,and urinary incontinence are th...Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus(iNPH)is caused by impaired cerebrospinal fluid absorption in the elderly;it is a surgically treatable form of dementia.Gait disturbance,dementia,and urinary incontinence are the triad of signs for iNPH.In addition to these clinical findings,imaging studies show characteristic ventricular enlargement.High Evans Index and‘disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid hydrocephalus’are other well-known imaging findings of iNPH.If the tap test shows improved symptoms,shunt surgery is performed.The disease was first described by Hakim and Adams in 1965,followed by the publication of the first,second,and third editions of the guidelines in 2004,2012,and 2020,respectively.Recent studies signal the glymphatic system and classical cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)absorption from the dural lymphatics as aetiological mechanisms of CSF retention.Research is also underway on imaging test and biomarker developments for more precise diagnosis,shunting technique options with fewer sequelae and complications,and the influence of genetics.Particularly,the newly introduced‘suspected iNPH’in the third edition of the guidelines may be useful for earlier diagnosis.However,less well-studied areas remain,such as pharmacotherapy in non-operative indications and neurological findings other than the triadic signs.This review briefly presents previous research on these and future issues.展开更多
This is a retrospective study focused on recompensation after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)procedure.The authors confirmed TIPS could be a treatment for recompensation of patients with cirrhosis ...This is a retrospective study focused on recompensation after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)procedure.The authors confirmed TIPS could be a treatment for recompensation of patients with cirrhosis according to Baveno VII.The paper identified age and post-TIPS portal pressure gradient as independent predictors of recompensation in patients with decompensated cirrhosis after TIPS.These results need to be validated in a larger prospective cohort.展开更多
BACKGROUND Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is the gold standard for diagnosis of portal hypertension(PH),invasiveness and potential risks in the process of measurement limited its widespread use.AIM To investiga...BACKGROUND Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is the gold standard for diagnosis of portal hypertension(PH),invasiveness and potential risks in the process of measurement limited its widespread use.AIM To investigate the correlation of computed tomography(CT)perfusion parameters with HVPG in PH,and quantitatively assess the blood supply changes in liver and spleen parenchyma before and after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS).METHODS Twenty-four PH related gastrointestinal bleeding patients were recruited in this study,and all patients were performed perfusion CT before and after TIPS surgery within 2 wk.Quantitative parameters of CT perfusion,including liver blood volume(LBV),liver blood flow(LBF),hepatic arterial fraction(HAF),spleen blood volume(SBV)and spleen blood flow(SBF),were measured and compared before and after TIPS,and the quantitative parameters between clinically significant PH(CSPH)and non-CSPH(NCSPH)group were also compared.Then the correlation of CT perfusion parameters with HVPG were analyzed,with statistical significance as P<0.05.RESULTS For all 24 PH patients after TIPS,CT perfusion parameters demonstrated decreased LBV, increased HAF, SBV and SBF, with no statistical difference in LBF. Compared withNCSPH, CSPH showed higher HAF, with no difference in other CT perfusion parameters. HAFbefore TIPS showed positive correlation with HVPG (r = 0.530, P = 0.008), while no correlation wasfound in other CT perfusion parameters with HVPG and Child-Pugh scores.CONCLUSIONHAF, an index of CT perfusion, was positive correlation with HVPG, and higher in CSPH thanNCSPH before TIPS. While increased HAF, SBF and SBV, and decreased LBV, were found afterTIPS, which accommodates a potential non-invasive imaging tool for evaluation of PH.展开更多
AIM:To investigate if echocardiographic and hemodynamic determinations obtained at the time of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)can provide prognostic information that will enhance risk stratificatio...AIM:To investigate if echocardiographic and hemodynamic determinations obtained at the time of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)can provide prognostic information that will enhance risk stratification of patients.METHODS:We reviewed medical records of 467 patients who underwent TIPS between July 2003 and December 2011 at our institution.We recorded information regarding patient demographics,underlying liver disease,indication for TIPS,baseline laboratory values,hemodynamic determinations at the time of TIPS,and echocardiographic measurements both before and after TIPS.We recorded patient comorbidities that may affect hemodynamic and echocardiographic determinations.We also calculated Model for Endstage Liver Disease(MELD)score and Child Turcotte Pugh(CTP)class.The following pre-and post-TIPS echocardiographic determinations were recorded:Left ventricular ejection fraction,right ventricular(RV)systolic pressure,subjective RV dilation,and subjective RV function.We recorded the following hemodynamic measurements:Right atrial(RA)pressure before and after TIPS,inferior vena cava pressure before and after TIPS,free hepatic vein pressure,portal vein pressure before and after TIPS,and hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG).RESULTS:We reviewed 418 patients with portal hypertension undergoing TIPS.RA pressure increased by a mean ± SD of 4.8 ± 3.9 mmH g(P < 0.001),HVPG decreased by 6.8 ± 3.5 mmH g(P < 0.001).In multivariate linear regression analysis,a higher MELD score,lower platelet count,splenectomy and a higher portal vein pressure were independent predictors of higher RA pressure(R = 0.55).Three variables predicted 3-mo mortality after TIPS in a multivariate analysis:Age,MELD score,and CTP grade C.Change in the RA pressure after TIPS predicted long-term mortality(per 1 mm Hg change,HR = 1.03,95%CI:1.01-1.06,P < 0.012).CONCLUSION:RA pressure increased immediately after TIPS particularly in patients with worse liver function,portal hypertension,emergent TIPS placement and history of splenectomy.The increase in RA pressure after TIPS was associated with increased mortality.Age,splenectomy,MELD score and CTP grade were independent predictors of long-term mortality after TIPS.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the feasibility of a second parallel transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to reduce portal venous pressure and control complications of portal hypertension.
Objective： The management of se- condary normal pressure hydrocephalus （sNPH） is controversial. Many factors may affect the surgery effect. The purpose of this study was to identify the possible fac- tors influenci...Objective： The management of se- condary normal pressure hydrocephalus （sNPH） is controversial. Many factors may affect the surgery effect. The purpose of this study was to identify the possible fac- tors influencing prognosis and provide theoretical basis for clinical treatment of sNPH. Methods： A retrospective study was carried out to investigate the results of 31 patients with sNPH who under- went ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery from January 2007 to December 2011. We processed the potential influencing factors by univariate analysis and the result further by mul- tivariate logistic regression analysis. Results： Factors including age, disease duration and Glasgow coma scale （GCS） score before surgery significantly influenced the prognosis of sNPH （P〈0.05）. Further logistic regression analysis showed that all the three factors are independent influencing factors. Conclusion： Age, disease duration and GCS score before surgery have positive predictive value in estimating favorable response to surgical treatment for sNPH.展开更多
为全面掌握高压并联电抗器噪声的特性、计算及控制方法,通过理论分析、建模计算及现场实测,讨论了电抗器噪声的产生机理、声功率级和声压级特性、衰减和干涉计算方法以及控制措施。结果表明,电抗器噪声主要由铁芯饼间的电磁力产生,其声...为全面掌握高压并联电抗器噪声的特性、计算及控制方法,通过理论分析、建模计算及现场实测,讨论了电抗器噪声的产生机理、声功率级和声压级特性、衰减和干涉计算方法以及控制措施。结果表明,电抗器噪声主要由铁芯饼间的电磁力产生,其声功率级随额定容量的增大而增加,声波能量主要集中在100 Hz为中心频率的1/3倍频带;电抗器声压级分布复杂,衰减较慢,存在明显声波干涉现象,其大小随运行电压增加而增大,但与运行负荷无关;电抗器噪声计算应考虑声波干涉,计算准确性有待提高,其噪声控制主要采用隔声罩,最高降噪量可达20 d B。该研究可为超、特高压变电站的规划设计及噪声控制、治理提供重要支撑。展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.81900552Nanjing Health Science,Technology Development Special Fund Project-Key project,No.ZKX19015+1 种基金Outstanding Youth Fund project,No.JQX20005Funding for Clinical Trials from the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital,Medical School of Nanjing University,No.2022-LCYJ-MS-13.
文摘BACKGROUND It is controversial whether transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)placement can improve long-term survival.AIM To assess whether TIPS placement improves survival in patients with hepaticvenous-pressure-gradient(HVPG)≥16 mmHg,based on HVPG-related risk stratification.METHODS Consecutive variceal bleeding patients treated with endoscopic therapy+nonselectiveβ-blockers(NSBBs)or covered TIPS placement were retrospectively enrolled between January 2013 and December 2019.HVPG measurements were performed before therapy.The primary outcome was transplant-free survival;secondary endpoints were rebleeding and overt hepatic ence-phalopathy(OHE).RESULTS A total of 184 patients were analyzed(mean age,55.27 years±13.86,107 males;102 in the EVL+NSBB group,82 in the covered TIPS group).Based on the HVPG guided risk stratification,70 patients had HVPG<16 mmHg,and 114 patients had HVPG≥16 mmHg.The median follow-up time of the cohort was 49.5 mo.There was no significant difference in transplant-free survival between the two treatment groups overall(hazard ratio[HR],0.61;95%confidence interval[CI]:0.35-1.05;P=0.07).In the high-HVPG tier,transplant-free survival was higher in the TIPS group(HR,0.44;95%CI:0.23-0.85;P=0.004).In the low-HVPG tier,transplantfree survival after the two treatments was similar(HR,0.86;95%CI:0.33-0.23;P=0.74).Covered TIPS placement decreased the rate of rebleeding independent of the HVPG tier(P<0.001).The difference in OHE between the two groups was not statistically significant(P=0.09;P=0.48).CONCLUSION TIPS placement can effectively improve transplant-free survival when the HVPG is greater than 16 mmHg.
文摘Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is an independent predictor of variceal rebleeding in patients with cirrhosis.After pharmacological and/or endoscopic therapy,the use of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)may be necessary in HVPG non-responders,but not in responders.Thus,HVPG measurement may be incorporated into the treatment algorithm for acute variceal bleeding,which further identifies the candidates that should undergo early insertion of TIPS or maintain the traditional pharmacological and/or endoscopic therapy.The potential benefits are to reduce the cost and prevent TIPS-related complications.
文摘Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus(iNPH)is caused by impaired cerebrospinal fluid absorption in the elderly;it is a surgically treatable form of dementia.Gait disturbance,dementia,and urinary incontinence are the triad of signs for iNPH.In addition to these clinical findings,imaging studies show characteristic ventricular enlargement.High Evans Index and‘disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid hydrocephalus’are other well-known imaging findings of iNPH.If the tap test shows improved symptoms,shunt surgery is performed.The disease was first described by Hakim and Adams in 1965,followed by the publication of the first,second,and third editions of the guidelines in 2004,2012,and 2020,respectively.Recent studies signal the glymphatic system and classical cerebrospinal fluid(CSF)absorption from the dural lymphatics as aetiological mechanisms of CSF retention.Research is also underway on imaging test and biomarker developments for more precise diagnosis,shunting technique options with fewer sequelae and complications,and the influence of genetics.Particularly,the newly introduced‘suspected iNPH’in the third edition of the guidelines may be useful for earlier diagnosis.However,less well-studied areas remain,such as pharmacotherapy in non-operative indications and neurological findings other than the triadic signs.This review briefly presents previous research on these and future issues.
文摘This is a retrospective study focused on recompensation after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)procedure.The authors confirmed TIPS could be a treatment for recompensation of patients with cirrhosis according to Baveno VII.The paper identified age and post-TIPS portal pressure gradient as independent predictors of recompensation in patients with decompensated cirrhosis after TIPS.These results need to be validated in a larger prospective cohort.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China General Program,No. 81871461
文摘BACKGROUND Hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG)is the gold standard for diagnosis of portal hypertension(PH),invasiveness and potential risks in the process of measurement limited its widespread use.AIM To investigate the correlation of computed tomography(CT)perfusion parameters with HVPG in PH,and quantitatively assess the blood supply changes in liver and spleen parenchyma before and after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS).METHODS Twenty-four PH related gastrointestinal bleeding patients were recruited in this study,and all patients were performed perfusion CT before and after TIPS surgery within 2 wk.Quantitative parameters of CT perfusion,including liver blood volume(LBV),liver blood flow(LBF),hepatic arterial fraction(HAF),spleen blood volume(SBV)and spleen blood flow(SBF),were measured and compared before and after TIPS,and the quantitative parameters between clinically significant PH(CSPH)and non-CSPH(NCSPH)group were also compared.Then the correlation of CT perfusion parameters with HVPG were analyzed,with statistical significance as P<0.05.RESULTS For all 24 PH patients after TIPS,CT perfusion parameters demonstrated decreased LBV, increased HAF, SBV and SBF, with no statistical difference in LBF. Compared withNCSPH, CSPH showed higher HAF, with no difference in other CT perfusion parameters. HAFbefore TIPS showed positive correlation with HVPG (r = 0.530, P = 0.008), while no correlation wasfound in other CT perfusion parameters with HVPG and Child-Pugh scores.CONCLUSIONHAF, an index of CT perfusion, was positive correlation with HVPG, and higher in CSPH thanNCSPH before TIPS. While increased HAF, SBF and SBV, and decreased LBV, were found afterTIPS, which accommodates a potential non-invasive imaging tool for evaluation of PH.
文摘AIM:To investigate if echocardiographic and hemodynamic determinations obtained at the time of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt(TIPS)can provide prognostic information that will enhance risk stratification of patients.METHODS:We reviewed medical records of 467 patients who underwent TIPS between July 2003 and December 2011 at our institution.We recorded information regarding patient demographics,underlying liver disease,indication for TIPS,baseline laboratory values,hemodynamic determinations at the time of TIPS,and echocardiographic measurements both before and after TIPS.We recorded patient comorbidities that may affect hemodynamic and echocardiographic determinations.We also calculated Model for Endstage Liver Disease(MELD)score and Child Turcotte Pugh(CTP)class.The following pre-and post-TIPS echocardiographic determinations were recorded:Left ventricular ejection fraction,right ventricular(RV)systolic pressure,subjective RV dilation,and subjective RV function.We recorded the following hemodynamic measurements:Right atrial(RA)pressure before and after TIPS,inferior vena cava pressure before and after TIPS,free hepatic vein pressure,portal vein pressure before and after TIPS,and hepatic venous pressure gradient(HVPG).RESULTS:We reviewed 418 patients with portal hypertension undergoing TIPS.RA pressure increased by a mean ± SD of 4.8 ± 3.9 mmH g(P < 0.001),HVPG decreased by 6.8 ± 3.5 mmH g(P < 0.001).In multivariate linear regression analysis,a higher MELD score,lower platelet count,splenectomy and a higher portal vein pressure were independent predictors of higher RA pressure(R = 0.55).Three variables predicted 3-mo mortality after TIPS in a multivariate analysis:Age,MELD score,and CTP grade C.Change in the RA pressure after TIPS predicted long-term mortality(per 1 mm Hg change,HR = 1.03,95%CI:1.01-1.06,P < 0.012).CONCLUSION:RA pressure increased immediately after TIPS particularly in patients with worse liver function,portal hypertension,emergent TIPS placement and history of splenectomy.The increase in RA pressure after TIPS was associated with increased mortality.Age,splenectomy,MELD score and CTP grade were independent predictors of long-term mortality after TIPS.
文摘AIM: To evaluate the feasibility of a second parallel transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to reduce portal venous pressure and control complications of portal hypertension.
文摘Objective： The management of se- condary normal pressure hydrocephalus （sNPH） is controversial. Many factors may affect the surgery effect. The purpose of this study was to identify the possible fac- tors influencing prognosis and provide theoretical basis for clinical treatment of sNPH. Methods： A retrospective study was carried out to investigate the results of 31 patients with sNPH who under- went ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery from January 2007 to December 2011. We processed the potential influencing factors by univariate analysis and the result further by mul- tivariate logistic regression analysis. Results： Factors including age, disease duration and Glasgow coma scale （GCS） score before surgery significantly influenced the prognosis of sNPH （P〈0.05）. Further logistic regression analysis showed that all the three factors are independent influencing factors. Conclusion： Age, disease duration and GCS score before surgery have positive predictive value in estimating favorable response to surgical treatment for sNPH.
文摘为全面掌握高压并联电抗器噪声的特性、计算及控制方法,通过理论分析、建模计算及现场实测,讨论了电抗器噪声的产生机理、声功率级和声压级特性、衰减和干涉计算方法以及控制措施。结果表明,电抗器噪声主要由铁芯饼间的电磁力产生,其声功率级随额定容量的增大而增加,声波能量主要集中在100 Hz为中心频率的1/3倍频带;电抗器声压级分布复杂,衰减较慢,存在明显声波干涉现象,其大小随运行电压增加而增大,但与运行负荷无关;电抗器噪声计算应考虑声波干涉,计算准确性有待提高,其噪声控制主要采用隔声罩,最高降噪量可达20 d B。该研究可为超、特高压变电站的规划设计及噪声控制、治理提供重要支撑。
