OBJECTIVE: To discuss the causes and treatments of wound infections after scoliosis surgery. METHODS: Nine hundred and twenty-four caes of scoliosis were reviewed, and the clinical data of 15 cases of postoperative in...OBJECTIVE: To discuss the causes and treatments of wound infections after scoliosis surgery. METHODS: Nine hundred and twenty-four caes of scoliosis were reviewed, and the clinical data of 15 cases of postoperative infection were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS: All 15 cases underwent spinal posterior fusion with autologous bone graft using instrumentations. Seven were diagnosed as early infection, and 8 were delayed infection. Radical debridement was performed in all 15 cases. The duration of antibiotics administration was 10 to 34 days with continuous closed irrigation for 2 to approximately 4 weeks and primary closure for the wounds. All patients were followed up for an average of 3.5 years (2 to 7.5 years) with good outcomes and no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Wound infection following surgical correction of scoliosis primarily results from intraoperative seeding, although host-related and operation-related factors may contribute to its development. Once the infections are diagnosed, good results can be achieved by prompt surgical debridement, irrigation and reasonably administered antibiotics. Removal of hardware may be necessary in deep infections.展开更多
Objective:The purpose of our study was to investigate the feasibility and short-term therapeutic effects of laparoscopic staging operation in women with endometrial carcinoma.Methods:We analyzed 86 patients with endom...Objective:The purpose of our study was to investigate the feasibility and short-term therapeutic effects of laparoscopic staging operation in women with endometrial carcinoma.Methods:We analyzed 86 patients with endometrial carcinoma in PLA general hospital between 2006 and 2009 retrospectively.Thirty-nine patients were performed laparoscopic modified radical hysterectomy plus systemic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.Forty-seven patients received traditional abdominal radical hysterectomy plus systemic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.We compared the operation time,blood loss,number of lymph nodes retrieved,time for restoration of gastrointestinal function,postoperative complications and morbidity,the incidence of wound infection,the length of hospital stay,and hospital charges.Results:There was no significant deviation between the two groups in age,clinical stage,and pathology.We found that there was no significant deviation between the two groups in the number of lymph nodes retrieved,postoperative complications,the rate of wound infection or hospital charge(P > 0.05).The laparoscopic group had an advantage in blood loss,time for restoration of gastrointestinal function,time for postoperative hospital stay(P < 0.05).Conclusion:Laparoscopic surgery,as a primary surgical intervention,seems to be a safe and feasible option especially in patients with early endometrial cancer.展开更多
Objective: To present our experience in treatment of difficult ununited long bone fractures with locking plate. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of locking plate fixation in 10 difficult nonunions of long bone fra...Objective: To present our experience in treatment of difficult ununited long bone fractures with locking plate. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of locking plate fixation in 10 difficult nonunions of long bone fractures was done. Fixation was done with locking plate for femoral shaft fracture (3 patients), supracondylar fracture of femur (gap nonunion), fracture of clavicle, fracture of both forearm bones (radius and ulna) fracture of ulna, fracture of shaft of humerus, fracture of tibial diaphysis and supracondylar frac- ture of humerus (one patient each). Five fractures had more than one previous failed internal fixation. One patient had infected nonunion which was managed by debridement with cast immobilization followed by fixation with locking plate at six weeks. Seven fractures were atrophic, two were oligotrophic, and one was hypertrophic. Fibular autograft was used in 2 cases and iliac crest cancellous bone graft used in all the patients. Results: Minimum follow-up was 6 months (range, 6 months to 2.5 years). Average time for union was 3.4 months (range 2.5 to 6 months). None of the patients had plate- related complications or postoperative wound infections. Conclusion: Along with achieving stability with locking compression plate, meticulous soft tissue dissection, acceptable reduction, good fixation technique and bone grafting can help achieve union in difficult nonunion cases. Though locking plate does not by itself ensure bony union, we have found it to be another useful addition to our armamentarium for treating difficult fracture nonunions.展开更多
To analyze retrospectively the surgical treatment of 21 cases of infected arterial injuries of the major limb hospitalized from 1989 to 2003 in our department. Methods: After a radical debridement and drainage, an a...To analyze retrospectively the surgical treatment of 21 cases of infected arterial injuries of the major limb hospitalized from 1989 to 2003 in our department. Methods: After a radical debridement and drainage, an autologous vessel bypass reconstruction, simple vessel ligation or amputation were carried out respectively according to each patient's condition. In order to make a better milieu for the grafts, local musculo-cutaneous flaps were translocated to cover the wounds in 9 cases. Results : 1 case ( 4.8 % ) died during the treatment. 5 cases ( 5/21, 23.8 % ) underwent amputations. Blood supply reconstruction was successful in 15 cases (15/21, 71.4%). 93.3% (14/15) of the cases were successful in getting an unobstructed vessel at early stage. Thrombosis occurred in 1 case ( 1/15, 6.7 % ) and a sound result was obtained after a second operation. Conclusions: Radical debridement combined with bypass vessel reconstruction with autologous vein and with musculo-cutaneous flap translocation is an effective treatment for infective limb vascular injuries.展开更多
Background:Surgical-site infection(SSI)was one of the most common post-operative morbidities of ileostomy reversal.Although several skin-closure procedures had been developed to reduce the rate of SSI,the optimal proc...Background:Surgical-site infection(SSI)was one of the most common post-operative morbidities of ileostomy reversal.Although several skin-closure procedures had been developed to reduce the rate of SSI,the optimal procedure remains unclear.In this study,we compared the effect of two surgical techniques for wound closure following ileostomy reversal:gunsight suture(GS)and linear suture(LS).Methods:A total of 233 patients who underwent loop ileostomy at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 2015 and December 2017 were enrolled into our study.These patients were divided into two groups:the LS group and the GS group.We compared the clinical characteristics between the two groups and analyzed the data using IBM SPSS to identify risk factors for SSI.Results:Both groups successfully underwent surgery.The rate of SSI was significantly lower in the GS group(n=2,0.02%)than in the LS group(n=16,12.00%,P=0.007).The length of hospital stay after the operation in the GS group was significantly shorter than that in the LS group(8.163.2 vs 10.865.4 days,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis showed that GS was an independent protective risk factor for SSI(odds ratio=0.212,P=0.048).Conclusions:Compared with the LS technique,the GS technique can significantly decrease the rate of SSI and shorten the length of hospital stay after surgery.The GS technique may be recommended for wound closure following ileostomy reversal.展开更多
文摘OBJECTIVE: To discuss the causes and treatments of wound infections after scoliosis surgery. METHODS: Nine hundred and twenty-four caes of scoliosis were reviewed, and the clinical data of 15 cases of postoperative infection were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS: All 15 cases underwent spinal posterior fusion with autologous bone graft using instrumentations. Seven were diagnosed as early infection, and 8 were delayed infection. Radical debridement was performed in all 15 cases. The duration of antibiotics administration was 10 to 34 days with continuous closed irrigation for 2 to approximately 4 weeks and primary closure for the wounds. All patients were followed up for an average of 3.5 years (2 to 7.5 years) with good outcomes and no recurrence. CONCLUSION: Wound infection following surgical correction of scoliosis primarily results from intraoperative seeding, although host-related and operation-related factors may contribute to its development. Once the infections are diagnosed, good results can be achieved by prompt surgical debridement, irrigation and reasonably administered antibiotics. Removal of hardware may be necessary in deep infections.
文摘Objective:The purpose of our study was to investigate the feasibility and short-term therapeutic effects of laparoscopic staging operation in women with endometrial carcinoma.Methods:We analyzed 86 patients with endometrial carcinoma in PLA general hospital between 2006 and 2009 retrospectively.Thirty-nine patients were performed laparoscopic modified radical hysterectomy plus systemic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.Forty-seven patients received traditional abdominal radical hysterectomy plus systemic retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy.We compared the operation time,blood loss,number of lymph nodes retrieved,time for restoration of gastrointestinal function,postoperative complications and morbidity,the incidence of wound infection,the length of hospital stay,and hospital charges.Results:There was no significant deviation between the two groups in age,clinical stage,and pathology.We found that there was no significant deviation between the two groups in the number of lymph nodes retrieved,postoperative complications,the rate of wound infection or hospital charge(P > 0.05).The laparoscopic group had an advantage in blood loss,time for restoration of gastrointestinal function,time for postoperative hospital stay(P < 0.05).Conclusion:Laparoscopic surgery,as a primary surgical intervention,seems to be a safe and feasible option especially in patients with early endometrial cancer.
文摘Objective: To present our experience in treatment of difficult ununited long bone fractures with locking plate. Methods: Retrospective evaluation of locking plate fixation in 10 difficult nonunions of long bone fractures was done. Fixation was done with locking plate for femoral shaft fracture (3 patients), supracondylar fracture of femur (gap nonunion), fracture of clavicle, fracture of both forearm bones (radius and ulna) fracture of ulna, fracture of shaft of humerus, fracture of tibial diaphysis and supracondylar frac- ture of humerus (one patient each). Five fractures had more than one previous failed internal fixation. One patient had infected nonunion which was managed by debridement with cast immobilization followed by fixation with locking plate at six weeks. Seven fractures were atrophic, two were oligotrophic, and one was hypertrophic. Fibular autograft was used in 2 cases and iliac crest cancellous bone graft used in all the patients. Results: Minimum follow-up was 6 months (range, 6 months to 2.5 years). Average time for union was 3.4 months (range 2.5 to 6 months). None of the patients had plate- related complications or postoperative wound infections. Conclusion: Along with achieving stability with locking compression plate, meticulous soft tissue dissection, acceptable reduction, good fixation technique and bone grafting can help achieve union in difficult nonunion cases. Though locking plate does not by itself ensure bony union, we have found it to be another useful addition to our armamentarium for treating difficult fracture nonunions.
文摘To analyze retrospectively the surgical treatment of 21 cases of infected arterial injuries of the major limb hospitalized from 1989 to 2003 in our department. Methods: After a radical debridement and drainage, an autologous vessel bypass reconstruction, simple vessel ligation or amputation were carried out respectively according to each patient's condition. In order to make a better milieu for the grafts, local musculo-cutaneous flaps were translocated to cover the wounds in 9 cases. Results : 1 case ( 4.8 % ) died during the treatment. 5 cases ( 5/21, 23.8 % ) underwent amputations. Blood supply reconstruction was successful in 15 cases (15/21, 71.4%). 93.3% (14/15) of the cases were successful in getting an unobstructed vessel at early stage. Thrombosis occurred in 1 case ( 1/15, 6.7 % ) and a sound result was obtained after a second operation. Conclusions: Radical debridement combined with bypass vessel reconstruction with autologous vein and with musculo-cutaneous flap translocation is an effective treatment for infective limb vascular injuries.
基金supported by the Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project[No.201704020059 and 201803010074]National Key Clinical Discipline.
文摘Background:Surgical-site infection(SSI)was one of the most common post-operative morbidities of ileostomy reversal.Although several skin-closure procedures had been developed to reduce the rate of SSI,the optimal procedure remains unclear.In this study,we compared the effect of two surgical techniques for wound closure following ileostomy reversal:gunsight suture(GS)and linear suture(LS).Methods:A total of 233 patients who underwent loop ileostomy at the Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University between January 2015 and December 2017 were enrolled into our study.These patients were divided into two groups:the LS group and the GS group.We compared the clinical characteristics between the two groups and analyzed the data using IBM SPSS to identify risk factors for SSI.Results:Both groups successfully underwent surgery.The rate of SSI was significantly lower in the GS group(n=2,0.02%)than in the LS group(n=16,12.00%,P=0.007).The length of hospital stay after the operation in the GS group was significantly shorter than that in the LS group(8.163.2 vs 10.865.4 days,P<0.001).Multivariate analysis showed that GS was an independent protective risk factor for SSI(odds ratio=0.212,P=0.048).Conclusions:Compared with the LS technique,the GS technique can significantly decrease the rate of SSI and shorten the length of hospital stay after surgery.The GS technique may be recommended for wound closure following ileostomy reversal.