Balantidium coli is the only parasitic ciliate of man. It is a flattened oval organism covered with cilia, and a gullet at the anterior end. It is infrequently pathogenic for man,although epidemic buds in tropical zon...Balantidium coli is the only parasitic ciliate of man. It is a flattened oval organism covered with cilia, and a gullet at the anterior end. It is infrequently pathogenic for man,although epidemic buds in tropical zones have been described. The infection fundamentally affects the colon and causes variable clinic pictures, from asymptomatic to serious dysenteric forms. We present a case of parasitologically diagnosed as causes of diarrhea in a patient with non Hodgkin's lymphoma from Turkey.In order to find out the causative etiologic agent of diarrhea,stool samples were examined by native,lugol and flotation methods and we detected moving trophozoites, which were approximately 60μm long and 35μm wide.These bodies were diagnosed as Balantidium coli This case underlines that Balantidium coli should also be considered as a possible pathogen in immunocompromised patients with diarrhea.展开更多
AIM:Gastric outlet obstruction caused by duodenal impaction of a large gallstone migrated through a cholecystoduodenal fistula has been referred as Bouveret's syndrome.Endoscopic lithotomy is the first-step treatm...AIM:Gastric outlet obstruction caused by duodenal impaction of a large gallstone migrated through a cholecystoduodenal fistula has been referred as Bouveret's syndrome.Endoscopic lithotomy is the first-step treatment, however,surgery is indicated in case of failure or complication during this procedure. METHODS:We report herein an 84-year-old woman presenting with features of gastric outlet obstruction due to impacted gallstone.She underwent an endoscopic retrieval which was unsuccessful and was further complicated by distal gallstone ileus.Physical examination was irrelevant. RESULTS:Endoscopy revealed multiple erosions around the cardia,a large stone in the second part of the duodenum causing complete obstruction,and wide ulceration in the duodenal wall where the stone was impacted.Several attempts of endoscopic extraction by using foreign body forceps failed and surgical intervention was mandatory.Preoperative ultrasound evidenced pneumobilia whilst computerized tomography showed a large stone,5 cm×4 cm×3 cm,logging at the proximal jejunum and another one,2.5 cm×2 cm×2 cm, in the duodenal bulb causing a closed-loop syndrome.She underwent laparotomy and the jejunal stone was removed by enterotomy.Another stone reported as located in the duodenum preoperatively was found to be present in the gallbladder by intraoperative ultrasound.Therefore, cholecystoduodenal fistula was broken down,the stone was retrieved and cholecystectomy with duodenal repair was carried out.She was discharged after an uneventful postoperative course.CONCLUSION: As the simplest and the least morbid procedure, endoscopic stone retrieval should be attempted in the treatment of patients with Bouveret's syndrome.When it fails, surgical lithotomy consisting of simple enterotomy may solve the problem. Although cholecystectomy and cholecystoduodenal fistula breakdown is unnecessary展开更多
Preeclampsia complicates 3%-5% of pregnancies and is one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The pathologic mechanisms are well described but despite decades of research, the exact etiology of pre...Preeclampsia complicates 3%-5% of pregnancies and is one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The pathologic mechanisms are well described but despite decades of research, the exact etiology of preeclampsia remains poorly understood. For years it was believed that the etiology of preeclampsia was the result of maternal factors, but recent evidence suggests that preeclampsia may be a couple specific disease where the interplay between both female and male factors plays an important role. Recent studies have suggested a complex etiologic mechanism that includes genetic imprinting, immune maladaptation, placental ischemia and generalized endothelial dysfunction. The immunological hypothesis suggests exaggerated maternal response against fetal antigens. While the role of maternal exposure to new paternal antigens in the development of preeclampsia was the initial focus of research in this area, studies examining pregnancy outcomes in pregnancies from donor oocytes provide intriguingly similar findings. The pregnancies that resulted from male or female donor gametes or donor embryos bring new insight into the role of immune response to new antigens in pathogenesis ofpreeclampsia. The primary goal of the current review is the role of exposure to new gametes on the development of preeclampsia. The objective was therefore to provide a review of current literature on the role of cohabitation length, semen exposure and gamete source in development of preeclampsia.展开更多
Mixed hemorrhoids,especially ring-shaped mixed hemorrhoid,is still a headache for anorectal surgeons due to its post-operative complications.In recent years,clinicians have been studying and exploring to avoid and all...Mixed hemorrhoids,especially ring-shaped mixed hemorrhoid,is still a headache for anorectal surgeons due to its post-operative complications.In recent years,clinicians have been studying and exploring to avoid and alleviate these complications.In the Chinese medicine industry,the application of traditional Chinese medicine nursing technology has good and unique effect in prevent local pain,perianal edema,promote wound healing,relieve urinary retention,improve constipation,relieve anxiety,and so on.This article summarized the evidences of investigated the role of traditional Chinese medicine nursing technique in preventing and treating mixed hemorrhoid so that practitioners can make decision based on the best available evidences.展开更多
Background The present study investigated the prognostic value of medical comorbidities at admission for 30-day in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods A total of 5161 patie...Background The present study investigated the prognostic value of medical comorbidities at admission for 30-day in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods A total of 5161 patients with AMI were admitted in Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 1, 1993 and December 31, 2007. Medical comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous myocardial infarction, valvular heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), renal insufficiency, previous stroke, atrial fibrillation and anemia, were identified at admission. The patients were divided into 4 groups based on the number of medical comorbidities at admission (0, 1, 2, and ≥3). Cox regression analysis was used to calculate relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), with adjustment for age, sex, heart failure and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Results The mean age of the studied population was 63.9 ± 13.6 years, and 80.1% of the patients were male. In 74.6% of the patients at least one comorbidity were identified. Hypertension (50.7%), diabetes mellitus (24.0%) and previous myocardial infarction (12%) were the leading common comorbidities at admission. The 30-day in-hospital mortality in patients with 0, 1, 2, and ≥3 comorbidities at admission (7.2%) was 4.9%, 7.2%, 11.1%, and 20.3%, respectively. The presence of 2 or more comorbidities was associated with higher 30-day in-hospital mortality compared with patients without comorbidity (RR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.13-1.77, P = 0.003, and RR: 1.95, 95% CI: 1.59-2.39, P = 0.000, respectively). Conclusions Medical comorbidities were frequently found in patients with AMI. AMI patients with more comorbidities had a higher 30-day in-hospital mortality might be predictive of early poor outcome in patients with AMI.展开更多
Objective:Uterus-to-abdominal-wall fistula is a very rare complication after uterine-incision delivery over the last decades.It can even lead to death.Mainly,the fistula occurs when big tension and critical infection ...Objective:Uterus-to-abdominal-wall fistula is a very rare complication after uterine-incision delivery over the last decades.It can even lead to death.Mainly,the fistula occurs when big tension and critical infection exist within the incision of uterus and abdominal wall.Methods:The authors described the clinical presentation,pathology of uterus-to-abdominal-wall fistula,and reported their experience in 6 cases who underwent Z-plasty operation for this rare complication from January 1998 to January 2008.Results:All flaps survived completely and all the wounds in abdominal walls healed very well.The six cases were followed up for 1 to 5 years,and no fistula recurrence occurred.Conclusion:Z-plasty technique is a very simple and efficient approach to repair uterus to abdominal fistula after uterine-incision delivery.展开更多
A 29-year-old man was admitted for erythema, papules and erosions. Erosions and purulent secretions were seen in the circumference of the mouth, eyes, oral mucosa,tongue, and preputium. Conjunctivas were swollen and t...A 29-year-old man was admitted for erythema, papules and erosions. Erosions and purulent secretions were seen in the circumference of the mouth, eyes, oral mucosa,tongue, and preputium. Conjunctivas were swollen and the urethral orifice was red, both were accompanied by purulent secretions. Multiple vesicles were shown in the penis.The patient was diagnosed with:①Stevens-Johnsonsyndrome;②gonococcal ophthalmoblennorrhea;③nongonococcal urethritis, gonococcal urethritis;④genital herpes;⑤mediastinal tumor.展开更多
Objective: To explore the optimal treatment for craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries. Methods: A total of 2 165 cases of craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries a...Objective: To explore the optimal treatment for craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries. Methods: A total of 2 165 cases of craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries admitted to our hospital between July 1993 and June 2003 were retrospectively studied. Among them, 382 cases sustained severe craniocerebral trauma (in which 167 were complicated with shock), 733 thoracic injuries, 645 abdominal injuries and 787 thoraco-abdominal injuries. On admittance, 294 cases had developed shock. With the prime goal of saving life, respiratory and circulatory systems and encephalothilipsis were especially treated and monitored. Priority in management was directed to severe or open injures rather than to moderate or closed injures. For cases with cerebral hernia due to intracranial hematoma and severe shock due to blood loss, cerebral hernia and shock were treated concurrently. Results: After treatment, 2024 ( 93.49%) cases survived and the other 141 ( 6.51%) died. Among patients who had severe craniocerebral injury with shock and those without, 78 ( 46.71%) and 53 ( 24.56%) died, respectively. For patients who had underwent craniocerebral and thoraco-abdominal operations concurrently and those who had not, the death rates were 58.49%- 65.96% and 28.57% respectively, indicating a significant difference (P< 0.05). Conclusions: Treatment for hematoma hernia, shock and disturbed respiration is the key in the management of multiple trauma of craniocerebral, thoracic or abdominal injuries, especially when two or three conditions occurred simultaneously. Unless it is necessary, operations at two different parts at the same time is not recommended. It is preferred to start two concurrent operations at different time.展开更多
Purpose: The optimal surgical treatment of displaced type B and C fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly remains controversial. Good clinical results have been reported by plating these fractures as well as...Purpose: The optimal surgical treatment of displaced type B and C fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly remains controversial. Good clinical results have been reported by plating these fractures as well as a high rate of complications. Our retrospective study aims to evaluate clinical recovery and complications using the S3 locking plate in elderly patients. Methods: Fifty-one patients older than 65 years of age, with a complex proximal humeral fracture type B or C (AO classification system), were included. Patients have been followed up for a minimum of 12 months. We assessed callus formation, radiological results, clinical outcome (according to the Constant Shoulder Score System) and complications. Any difference in the clinical recovery among the 2 types of fracture pattern (B and C) was investigated. Results: The mean time of fracture healing was 12.4 weeks. The mean Constant score at 3, 6 and 12 months was 68, 73 and 75 respectively. No statistically significant difference in the clinical outcome was observed between the 13 and C fracture patterns (p 〉 0.05). We noticed an overall of 5 complications (9.8%). There was no need to revision any of the implants. Conclusion: Anatomic reduction and proper plate positioning are essential for minimizing implant- related complications. In our experience the S3 angular stability system offers a proper osteosyntesis and a ~ood clinical recovery with a low rate of complications.展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To present and analyze treatmentsand clinical outcomes of Chinese patients with influenza-like illness.METHODS: We conducted a multi-site observational study from December 2009 to April 2010. Patients with ...OBJECTIVE: To present and analyze treatmentsand clinical outcomes of Chinese patients with influenza-like illness.METHODS: We conducted a multi-site observational study from December 2009 to April 2010. Patients with influenza-like illness from 45 hospitals were enrolled. Patients received Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), conventional treatments, or CHM plus conventional treatments(combination treatment) according to the guidelines for influenza A/H1 N1 2009 in China. The primary outcomes were the time to alleviation of symptoms and the incidence of complications. The secondary outcomes were the time until becoming afebrile, incidence of severe illness, testing negative on an influenza A viral test, and total medical fees.RESULTS: In total, 5967 patients were enrolled. The percentages of patients prescribed CHM alone, conventional treatment, and combination treatment were 27.8%, 5.1%, and 67.7%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the time to alleviation of symptoms, incidence of complications,time to becoming afebrile, or rate of severe illness among the CHM, conventional, and combination treatment groups. The rates of testing negative on the influenza virus A rapid test and H1 N1 virus test were 90.3% and 76.3%, respectively. However,significant differences were found in the total medical fees among the three groups: CHM treatments were more economical than the other two treatments.CONCLUSION: The efficacy of CHM for influenza-like illness was not different from that of conventional treatments, but it was more economical.展开更多
Objective: To explore the management of thoracic spinal trauma (TST) associated with closed thoraco abdominal injuries (CTAI). Methods: A retrospective study was made on 259 patients with TST admitted to our departmen...Objective: To explore the management of thoracic spinal trauma (TST) associated with closed thoraco abdominal injuries (CTAI). Methods: A retrospective study was made on 259 patients with TST admitted to our department as an emergency treatment from January 1996 to June 2001. We summarized the clinical features of TST associated with CTAI. Results: Among 259 patients with thoracic spinal trauma, 112 were associated with CTAI. Traffic accident was the most common cause. The force causing upper TST was more violent than that causing the lower. Pulmonary complications were the leading cause of death in this group. Surgery could not improve neurological function for completely paraplegic patients. Conclusions: The reason that upper TST has the tendency to be associated with CTAI is its special anatomical feature. Routine ultrasonic examination can avoid misdiagnosis of latent closed abdominal injuries associated with spinal injury. The presence of potential injuries, especially CTAI, should be considered when deciding whether or not to perform surgery early.展开更多
文摘Balantidium coli is the only parasitic ciliate of man. It is a flattened oval organism covered with cilia, and a gullet at the anterior end. It is infrequently pathogenic for man,although epidemic buds in tropical zones have been described. The infection fundamentally affects the colon and causes variable clinic pictures, from asymptomatic to serious dysenteric forms. We present a case of parasitologically diagnosed as causes of diarrhea in a patient with non Hodgkin's lymphoma from Turkey.In order to find out the causative etiologic agent of diarrhea,stool samples were examined by native,lugol and flotation methods and we detected moving trophozoites, which were approximately 60μm long and 35μm wide.These bodies were diagnosed as Balantidium coli This case underlines that Balantidium coli should also be considered as a possible pathogen in immunocompromised patients with diarrhea.
文摘AIM:Gastric outlet obstruction caused by duodenal impaction of a large gallstone migrated through a cholecystoduodenal fistula has been referred as Bouveret's syndrome.Endoscopic lithotomy is the first-step treatment, however,surgery is indicated in case of failure or complication during this procedure. METHODS:We report herein an 84-year-old woman presenting with features of gastric outlet obstruction due to impacted gallstone.She underwent an endoscopic retrieval which was unsuccessful and was further complicated by distal gallstone ileus.Physical examination was irrelevant. RESULTS:Endoscopy revealed multiple erosions around the cardia,a large stone in the second part of the duodenum causing complete obstruction,and wide ulceration in the duodenal wall where the stone was impacted.Several attempts of endoscopic extraction by using foreign body forceps failed and surgical intervention was mandatory.Preoperative ultrasound evidenced pneumobilia whilst computerized tomography showed a large stone,5 cm×4 cm×3 cm,logging at the proximal jejunum and another one,2.5 cm×2 cm×2 cm, in the duodenal bulb causing a closed-loop syndrome.She underwent laparotomy and the jejunal stone was removed by enterotomy.Another stone reported as located in the duodenum preoperatively was found to be present in the gallbladder by intraoperative ultrasound.Therefore, cholecystoduodenal fistula was broken down,the stone was retrieved and cholecystectomy with duodenal repair was carried out.She was discharged after an uneventful postoperative course.CONCLUSION: As the simplest and the least morbid procedure, endoscopic stone retrieval should be attempted in the treatment of patients with Bouveret's syndrome.When it fails, surgical lithotomy consisting of simple enterotomy may solve the problem. Although cholecystectomy and cholecystoduodenal fistula breakdown is unnecessary
文摘Preeclampsia complicates 3%-5% of pregnancies and is one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. The pathologic mechanisms are well described but despite decades of research, the exact etiology of preeclampsia remains poorly understood. For years it was believed that the etiology of preeclampsia was the result of maternal factors, but recent evidence suggests that preeclampsia may be a couple specific disease where the interplay between both female and male factors plays an important role. Recent studies have suggested a complex etiologic mechanism that includes genetic imprinting, immune maladaptation, placental ischemia and generalized endothelial dysfunction. The immunological hypothesis suggests exaggerated maternal response against fetal antigens. While the role of maternal exposure to new paternal antigens in the development of preeclampsia was the initial focus of research in this area, studies examining pregnancy outcomes in pregnancies from donor oocytes provide intriguingly similar findings. The pregnancies that resulted from male or female donor gametes or donor embryos bring new insight into the role of immune response to new antigens in pathogenesis ofpreeclampsia. The primary goal of the current review is the role of exposure to new gametes on the development of preeclampsia. The objective was therefore to provide a review of current literature on the role of cohabitation length, semen exposure and gamete source in development of preeclampsia.
文摘Mixed hemorrhoids,especially ring-shaped mixed hemorrhoid,is still a headache for anorectal surgeons due to its post-operative complications.In recent years,clinicians have been studying and exploring to avoid and alleviate these complications.In the Chinese medicine industry,the application of traditional Chinese medicine nursing technology has good and unique effect in prevent local pain,perianal edema,promote wound healing,relieve urinary retention,improve constipation,relieve anxiety,and so on.This article summarized the evidences of investigated the role of traditional Chinese medicine nursing technique in preventing and treating mixed hemorrhoid so that practitioners can make decision based on the best available evidences.
文摘Background The present study investigated the prognostic value of medical comorbidities at admission for 30-day in-hospital mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods A total of 5161 patients with AMI were admitted in Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 1, 1993 and December 31, 2007. Medical comorbidities including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, previous myocardial infarction, valvular heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), renal insufficiency, previous stroke, atrial fibrillation and anemia, were identified at admission. The patients were divided into 4 groups based on the number of medical comorbidities at admission (0, 1, 2, and ≥3). Cox regression analysis was used to calculate relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), with adjustment for age, sex, heart failure and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Results The mean age of the studied population was 63.9 ± 13.6 years, and 80.1% of the patients were male. In 74.6% of the patients at least one comorbidity were identified. Hypertension (50.7%), diabetes mellitus (24.0%) and previous myocardial infarction (12%) were the leading common comorbidities at admission. The 30-day in-hospital mortality in patients with 0, 1, 2, and ≥3 comorbidities at admission (7.2%) was 4.9%, 7.2%, 11.1%, and 20.3%, respectively. The presence of 2 or more comorbidities was associated with higher 30-day in-hospital mortality compared with patients without comorbidity (RR: 1.41, 95% CI: 1.13-1.77, P = 0.003, and RR: 1.95, 95% CI: 1.59-2.39, P = 0.000, respectively). Conclusions Medical comorbidities were frequently found in patients with AMI. AMI patients with more comorbidities had a higher 30-day in-hospital mortality might be predictive of early poor outcome in patients with AMI.
文摘Objective:Uterus-to-abdominal-wall fistula is a very rare complication after uterine-incision delivery over the last decades.It can even lead to death.Mainly,the fistula occurs when big tension and critical infection exist within the incision of uterus and abdominal wall.Methods:The authors described the clinical presentation,pathology of uterus-to-abdominal-wall fistula,and reported their experience in 6 cases who underwent Z-plasty operation for this rare complication from January 1998 to January 2008.Results:All flaps survived completely and all the wounds in abdominal walls healed very well.The six cases were followed up for 1 to 5 years,and no fistula recurrence occurred.Conclusion:Z-plasty technique is a very simple and efficient approach to repair uterus to abdominal fistula after uterine-incision delivery.
文摘A 29-year-old man was admitted for erythema, papules and erosions. Erosions and purulent secretions were seen in the circumference of the mouth, eyes, oral mucosa,tongue, and preputium. Conjunctivas were swollen and the urethral orifice was red, both were accompanied by purulent secretions. Multiple vesicles were shown in the penis.The patient was diagnosed with:①Stevens-Johnsonsyndrome;②gonococcal ophthalmoblennorrhea;③nongonococcal urethritis, gonococcal urethritis;④genital herpes;⑤mediastinal tumor.
文摘Objective: To explore the optimal treatment for craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries. Methods: A total of 2 165 cases of craniocerebral trauma complicated with thoraco-abdominal injuries admitted to our hospital between July 1993 and June 2003 were retrospectively studied. Among them, 382 cases sustained severe craniocerebral trauma (in which 167 were complicated with shock), 733 thoracic injuries, 645 abdominal injuries and 787 thoraco-abdominal injuries. On admittance, 294 cases had developed shock. With the prime goal of saving life, respiratory and circulatory systems and encephalothilipsis were especially treated and monitored. Priority in management was directed to severe or open injures rather than to moderate or closed injures. For cases with cerebral hernia due to intracranial hematoma and severe shock due to blood loss, cerebral hernia and shock were treated concurrently. Results: After treatment, 2024 ( 93.49%) cases survived and the other 141 ( 6.51%) died. Among patients who had severe craniocerebral injury with shock and those without, 78 ( 46.71%) and 53 ( 24.56%) died, respectively. For patients who had underwent craniocerebral and thoraco-abdominal operations concurrently and those who had not, the death rates were 58.49%- 65.96% and 28.57% respectively, indicating a significant difference (P< 0.05). Conclusions: Treatment for hematoma hernia, shock and disturbed respiration is the key in the management of multiple trauma of craniocerebral, thoracic or abdominal injuries, especially when two or three conditions occurred simultaneously. Unless it is necessary, operations at two different parts at the same time is not recommended. It is preferred to start two concurrent operations at different time.
文摘Purpose: The optimal surgical treatment of displaced type B and C fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly remains controversial. Good clinical results have been reported by plating these fractures as well as a high rate of complications. Our retrospective study aims to evaluate clinical recovery and complications using the S3 locking plate in elderly patients. Methods: Fifty-one patients older than 65 years of age, with a complex proximal humeral fracture type B or C (AO classification system), were included. Patients have been followed up for a minimum of 12 months. We assessed callus formation, radiological results, clinical outcome (according to the Constant Shoulder Score System) and complications. Any difference in the clinical recovery among the 2 types of fracture pattern (B and C) was investigated. Results: The mean time of fracture healing was 12.4 weeks. The mean Constant score at 3, 6 and 12 months was 68, 73 and 75 respectively. No statistically significant difference in the clinical outcome was observed between the 13 and C fracture patterns (p 〉 0.05). We noticed an overall of 5 complications (9.8%). There was no need to revision any of the implants. Conclusion: Anatomic reduction and proper plate positioning are essential for minimizing implant- related complications. In our experience the S3 angular stability system offers a proper osteosyntesis and a ~ood clinical recovery with a low rate of complications.
基金Supported by the National Special Program of TCM of China:Clinical Research on H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine(No.200907001-2B)Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(No.2017B030314166)
文摘OBJECTIVE: To present and analyze treatmentsand clinical outcomes of Chinese patients with influenza-like illness.METHODS: We conducted a multi-site observational study from December 2009 to April 2010. Patients with influenza-like illness from 45 hospitals were enrolled. Patients received Chinese herbal medicine(CHM), conventional treatments, or CHM plus conventional treatments(combination treatment) according to the guidelines for influenza A/H1 N1 2009 in China. The primary outcomes were the time to alleviation of symptoms and the incidence of complications. The secondary outcomes were the time until becoming afebrile, incidence of severe illness, testing negative on an influenza A viral test, and total medical fees.RESULTS: In total, 5967 patients were enrolled. The percentages of patients prescribed CHM alone, conventional treatment, and combination treatment were 27.8%, 5.1%, and 67.7%, respectively. There were no significant differences in the time to alleviation of symptoms, incidence of complications,time to becoming afebrile, or rate of severe illness among the CHM, conventional, and combination treatment groups. The rates of testing negative on the influenza virus A rapid test and H1 N1 virus test were 90.3% and 76.3%, respectively. However,significant differences were found in the total medical fees among the three groups: CHM treatments were more economical than the other two treatments.CONCLUSION: The efficacy of CHM for influenza-like illness was not different from that of conventional treatments, but it was more economical.
文摘Objective: To explore the management of thoracic spinal trauma (TST) associated with closed thoraco abdominal injuries (CTAI). Methods: A retrospective study was made on 259 patients with TST admitted to our department as an emergency treatment from January 1996 to June 2001. We summarized the clinical features of TST associated with CTAI. Results: Among 259 patients with thoracic spinal trauma, 112 were associated with CTAI. Traffic accident was the most common cause. The force causing upper TST was more violent than that causing the lower. Pulmonary complications were the leading cause of death in this group. Surgery could not improve neurological function for completely paraplegic patients. Conclusions: The reason that upper TST has the tendency to be associated with CTAI is its special anatomical feature. Routine ultrasonic examination can avoid misdiagnosis of latent closed abdominal injuries associated with spinal injury. The presence of potential injuries, especially CTAI, should be considered when deciding whether or not to perform surgery early.