Proton pump inhibitor administration delays rebleeding after endoscopic gastric variceal obturation

AIM: To clarify the efficacy of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) after endoscopic variceal obturation (EVO) with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate.

Procedure-related complications in gastric variceal obturation with tissue glue

AIM To focus on procedure-related complications,evaluate their incidence,analyze the reasons and discuss the solutions.METHODS Overall,628 endoscopic gastric variceal obturation(EGVO) procedures(case-times) with NBC were performed in 519 patients in the Department of Endoscopy of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University from January 2011 to December 2016. The clinical data of patients and procedure-related complications of EGVO were retrospectively analyzed.RESULTS In the 628 EGVO procedures,sticking of the needle to the varix occurred in 9 cases(1.43%),including 1 case that used lipiodol-diluted NBC and 8 cases that used undiluted NBC(P = 0.000). The needle was successfully withdrawn in 8 cases. Large spurt bleeding occurred in one case,and hemostasis was achieved by two other injections of undiluted glue. The injection catheter became blocked in 17 cases(2.71%) just during the injection,and 4 cases were complicated with the needle sticking to the varix. Large glue adhesion to the endoscope resulted in difficulty withdrawing the endoscope in 1 case. Bleeding from multiple sites was observed in the esophagus and gastric cardia after the endoscope was withdrawn. Hemostasis was achieved by 1% aethoxysklerol injection and intravenous somatostatin. The ligation device stuck to the varices in two cases during the subsequent endoscopic variceal ligation. In one case,the ligation device was successfully separated from the esophageal varix after all bands were released. In another case,a laceration of the vein and massive bleeding were observed. The bleeding ceased after 1% aethoxysklerol injection.CONCLUSION Although EGVO with tissue glue is usually safe and effective,a series of complications can occur during the procedure that may puzzle endoscopists. There is no standard operating procedure for addressing these complications. The cases described in the current study can provide some reference for others.

Bacterial entombment by intratubular mineralization following orthograde mineral trioxide aggregate obturation: a scanning electron microscopy study

The time domain entombment of bacteria by intratubular mineralization following orthograde canal obturation with mineral trioxide aggregate（MTA） was studied by scanning electron microscopy（SEM）. Single-rooted human premolars（n560） were instrumented to an apical size #50/0.06 using ProF ile and treated as follows： Group 1（n510） was filled with phosphate buffered saline（PBS）; Group 2（n510） was incubated with Enterococcus faecalis for 3 weeks, and then filled with PBS; Group 3（n520） was obturated orthograde with a paste of OrthoM TA（BioM TA, Seoul, Korea） and PBS; and Group 4（n520） was incubated with E. faecalis for 3 weeks and then obturated with OrthoM TA–PBS paste. Following their treatments, the coronal openings were sealed with PBS-soaked cotton and intermediate restorative material（IRM）, and the roots were then stored in PBS for 1, 2, 4, 8 or 16 weeks. After each incubation period, the roots were split and their dentin/MTA interfaces examined in both longitudinal and horizontal directions by SEM. There appeared to be an increase in intratubular mineralization over time in the OrthoM TA-filled roots（Groups 3 and 4）. Furthermore, there was a gradual entombment of bacteria within the dentinal tubules in the E. faecalis inoculated MTA-filled roots（Group 4）. Therefore, the orthograde obturation of root canals with OrthoM TA mixed with PBS may create a favorable environment for bacterial entombment by intratubular mineralization.

Constitutive model of viscoelastic dynamic damage for the material of gas obturator in modular-charge howitzer

In order to investigate the mechanical response behavior of the gas obturator of the breech mechanism,made of polychloroprene rubber(PCR), uniaxial compression experiments were carried out by using a universal testing machine and a split Hopkinson pressure bar(SHPB), obtaining stress-strain responses at different temperatures and strain rates. The results revealed that, in comparison to other polymers, the gas obturator material exhibited inconspicuous strain softening and hardening effects;meanwhile, the mechanical response was more affected by the strain rate than by temperature. Subsequently, a succinct viscoelastic damage constitutive model was developed based on the ZWT model, including ten undetermined parameters, formulated with incorporating three parallel components to capture the viscoelastic response at high strain rate and further enhanced by integrating a three-parameter Weibull function to describe the damage. Compared to the ZWT model, the modified model could effectively describe the mechanical response behavior of the gas obturator material at high strain rates. This research laid a theoretical foundation for further investigation into the influence of chamber sealing issues on artillery firing.

ObturaII热牙胶根管充填系统根管充填时牙根表面温度变化

目的利用红外成像仪测定ObturaⅡ热牙胶根管充填系统,进行离体上颌中切牙热牙胶根管充填时根管表面温度变化.方法选择12颗离体上颌中切牙常规根管预备后,用Obtura Ⅱ系统进行热牙胶根管充填.用红外成像仪测定根管充填前离体牙牙根表面的温度,热牙胶进入根管并到达根管工作长度时再次测定根管表面温度,前后的差值代表根管表面温度的变化.结果Obtura Ⅱ热牙胶根管充填系统充填时可导致根管表面温度升高,差异有显著性,变化范围为4.5～9.8℃,平均7.3℃.结论Obtura Ⅱ热牙胶根管充填系统根管充填时根管表面温度升高,有统计学意义.

Ileum perforation due to delayed operation in obturator hernia:A case report and review of literatures

A 83-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of intermittent abdominal colicky pain and vomiting for 26 h.The pain localized over the periumbilical area with radiation along the medial side of the thigh.Computed tomography scan with three-dimensional reconstruction revealed a loop of small bowel protruding into the left obturator canal. Incarcerated obturator hernia was diagnosed and emergency laparotomy was arranged immediately. Unfortunately,her family refused surgery because of her worsening condition.On the third evening after admission,the patient developed peritonitis and sepsis. Perforation of small bowel due to the incarceration was noted during laparotomy.Bowel resection and an endileostomy were performed.She recovered well despite of the complication of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.Literature is reviewed,and the pathogenesis,clinical manifestation,imaging features and treatment are discussed.

Inflatable hollow obturator prostheses for patients undergoing an extensive maxillectomy:a case report

The presence of a large palatal or maxillary defect after partial or total maxillectomy for tumor, trauma or congenital deformation poses a challenge to prosthodontists, particularly when the use of an implant cannot be considered. This case report described the use of an air valve in a hollow silicone obturator to manufacture an inflatable obturator that could be extended further into undercut area to retain itself. The inflatable obturator exhibited adequate retention, stability and border sealing, thereby improving the masticatory, pronunciation and swallowing functions of patients. It may be a suitable alternative treatment option to an implant-retained obturator.

Finite element analysis of stress distribution of obturator prostheses for acquired unilateral maxillary defects

Objective To assess stresses produced by different obturator prostheses. Methods Three-dimensional finite clement models of unilateral maxillary defects rehabilitated with different obturators were constructed. The different stresses were analyzed by three-dimensional finite element method under different load angle. Results The Von Mises stress values obtained for the remaining tissues adjacent to defect cavity were higher when rehabilitated by inferior hollow obturator in comparison with by superior hollow obturator. The maximum of Von Mises were higher when rehabilitated by resilient hollow obturator than by rigid hollow obturator. It was also observed that in the rigid type stress distribution contours formed in the remaining tissues adjacent to defect cavity, while in resilient hollow obturator prostheses the stress distributed mainly in the prosthesis itself. The oblique load shows the most maximum of Von Mises among all types of obturator prostheses. Conclusions A high lateral wall of an obturator may be more better in preserving the remaining structures than a shorter prosthesis lateral wall. A soft liner may be incorporated to reduce the pain of the residual maxillary structures and mucosa. When load on defect, higher stress would be generated to the residual maxillary structures. The adjustment of occlusual relationship is very important.

Combined Sciatic, Femoral, and Obturator Nerve Blocks for Ankle Surgery in a Patient with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension—A Case Report

We report a patient with severe pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) undergoing tibio-talo-calcaneal fusion due to Charcot joint. Despite the advancement in the management of PAH, the risks of anesthesia, surgery, and postoperative morbidity and mortality still remain high. A 46-year-old female was presented with severe PAH and end stage renal disease requiring hemodialysis three times a week. Ultrasound-guided sciatic, femoral, and obturator nerve blocks were performed with 0.5% levobupivacaine 15 ml, 10 ml, and 5 ml, respectively. All the blocks were successful, and the patient underwent uneventful anesthesia and surgery. In addition, the postoperative pain control lasted for 15 h and the patient was discharged on POD 5 without any complications. Therefore, ultrasound-guided sciatic, femoral, and obturator nerve blocks are valuable alternative to the general or neuraxial anesthesia in patients with severe pulmonary hypertension.

Obturator nerve impingement caused by an osteophyte in the sacroiliac joint:A case report

BACKGROUND Cases of obturator nerve impingement(ONI)caused by osteophytes resulting from bone hyperplasia on the sacroiliac articular surface have never been reported.This paper presents such a case in a patient in whom severe lower limb pain was caused by osteophyte compression of the sacroiliac joint on the obturator nerve.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old Asian man presented with severe pain and numbness in his left lower limb,which became aggravated during walking and showed intermittent claudication.The physical examination revealed that the muscle strength of the left lower limb had decreased and that the passive knee flexion test result was positive.Computed tomography(CT)and 3D reconstruction showed a large osteophyte located in the anterior lower part of the left sacroiliac joint.The results of electrophysiological examination showed peripheral neuropathy.A CT-guided obturator nerve block significantly reduced the severity of pain in this patient.According to the above findings,ONI caused by the osteophyte in the sacroiliac joint was diagnosed.This patient underwent an operation to remove the bone spur and symptomatic treatment.After therapy,the patient's pain and numbness were significantly relieved.The last follow-up was performed 6 mo after the operation,and the patient recovered well without other complications,returned to work,and resumed his normal lifestyle.CONCLUSION Osteophytes of the sacroiliac joint can cause ONI,which leads to symptoms including severe radiative pain in the lower limb in patients.The diagnosis and differentiation of this disease should attract the attention of clinicians.Surgical excision of osteophytes should be considered when conservative treatment is not effective.

Obtura Ⅱ热塑牙胶改良充填法的实验研究

目的探讨将常温流动牙胶充填术融入高温注射式热牙胶充填技术的可行性。方法 70颗单根管离体牙根管预备后随机分组,分别采用ObturaⅡ充填(A组)、Touch-heat+ObturaⅡ充填(B组)、GuttaFlow+ObturaⅡ充填(C组)、冷牙胶侧压充填(D组)、不做充填(E组),根充完成后修整所用充填根管内牙胶长度为10 mm,建立葡萄糖微渗漏模型,通过对葡萄糖定量分析检测根管充填后根尖部微渗漏,观察比较根尖封闭效果。结果各组葡萄糖微渗漏随观察时间延长持续增加,3组实验组微渗漏差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 GuttaFlow+ObturaⅡ充填法封闭效果可靠且操作易行,有一定的可行性。

Obturator Dislocation of the Hip at Yopougon/Abidjan Teaching Hospital

Obturator dislocation of the hip is caused by high-velocity accidents as evidenced by its frequent association with other traumatic injuries and, seldom found. Its main complication remains femoral head avascular necrosis. We report on four cases of obturator dislocation of the hip. The mean age of patients was 30 years, and all their injuries followed a road traffic accident. Associated lesions were a contralateral femur fracture in two cases and an osteochondral fracture in one case. Reduction of dislocations was achieved orthopedically under general anaesthesia and the average waiting time before reduction was 20 hours. One patient had an intra-articular incarcerated fragment visible on X-ray, and another patient showed signs of early coxarthrosis 15 months later. The average follow-up time was 24 months.

Effectiveness of a Custom-Made Temporary Obturator after Bilateral Total Maxillectomy

Large oro-antral communication, associated with total maxillectomy, may lead speech and/or swallowing dysfunction. These surgical defects are packed with obuturator or prosthesis following surgery;however, achieving retention and stability is dependent on anatomical conditions. A 68-year-old Japanese female with large oro-antral communication arising because of bilateral total maxillectomy was referred for evaluating application of obturator. The temporary obturator was constructed as underlying 3 mm thick and covereing 1.5 - 2 mm thick ethylene vinyl acetate sheet (EVA). These two sheets formed the flexible hollow bulb portion, which aided retention and stability by engaging the undercut portion of the surgical defect. For the patients who have difficulty anatomical features for conventional prosthesis, this type of temporary obturator made with EVA sheets could be an effective solution in the early postoperative period.

Human obturator nerve: Gross anatomy

AIM: To study the anatomy(formation, course, relationships and branching pattern) of the obturator nerve in detail.METHODS: The study was based on 500 adult human formalin-embalmed cadavers, 342 males and 158 females. We studied the anatomical formation, course and relationships of the obturator nerve within the lesser pelvis before the obturator canal. Finally, the whole course of the obturator nerve was examined.RESULTS: We found numerous anatomical variations about the formation of the obturator nerve, its division into two main branches, its articular branches, its intrapelvic branches for the periosteum of the pubic bone, and also the number of its muscular divisions and its anatomical relationship to the obturator externus muscle and obturator artery. We found that fibers from the L3 and L4 spinal nerves are standard components of the obturator nerve. The main trunk of the obturator nerve divides into anterior and posterior branches, within the pelvis in 23.30%, within the obturator canal in 52.30% and extrapelvic in 24.35% of cases. The anterior branch of the obturator nerve supplies three muscular branches in 67.10%, two muscular branches in 28.94% and four muscular branches in 3.94% of the cases. The posterior branch of the obturator nerve supplies two muscular branches in 60.52%, three muscularbranches in 19.07%, one muscular branch in 14.47% and four muscular branches in 5.92% of cases.CONCLUSION: We present a gross anatomical study of the human obturator nerve based on a remarkably large number of cases as well as potential clinical applications of our findings.

Surgical obturator duplicating original tissue-form restores esthetics and function in oral cancer

Oral cancer treatment primarily focused on the surgical removal of cancer tissues followed by surgical/prosthetic reconstruction.Restoration of the missing structures immediately after surgery shortens recovery time and allows patient to return to community as a functioning member.The most practiced surgical obturators are simple resin prosthetic bases without incorporation of the teeth.This article highlights a technique to fabricate a surgical obturator that duplicates patient’s original tissue form including teeth,alveolus and palatal tissues.The obturator is placed immediately after surgery and make patient feel unaware of surgical deformity.The obturator prosthesis fabricated with this technique supports soft tissues and minimizes the scar contracture.We have clinically tried this technique in 11 patients.Patients’satisfaction level was recorded on visual analogue scale(VAS)and it ranges between 74%and 94%(with average of 87%).Four different prosthodontists have visually evaluated facial asymmetry of patients at6 mo recall and their average perception on VAS varies between 71%and 93%(with average of 84%).

Obturator hernia-a rare etiology of lateral thigh pain:A case report

BACKGROUND Lateral thigh pain is a common complaint in patients visiting a pain clinic.Herein,we describe the case of a patient with lateral thigh pain caused by an obturator hernia.CASE SUMMARY An 83-year-old woman visited the emergency room with suddenly aggravated right lateral thigh pain.Magnetic resonance imaging of the thigh revealed no abnormal findings in the lateral thigh area.However,an obturator hernia between the pectineus and obturator externus muscles was observed by chance.Retroperitoneal computed tomography revealed a herniated small bowel with an incarceration point at the right obturator canal and a dilated loop of the small bowel upstream.Ultrasonography of the right inguinal region revealed a distended bowel loop in the right pectineus muscle.CONCLUSION Our report provides clinicians with information that an obturator hernia can cause lateral thigh pain.

Old unreduced obturator dislocation of the hip:A case report

Obturator dislocation is a rare type of hip dislocation,accounting for about 2%-5%of all hip dislocations.The occurrence of old unreduced obturator dislocation is even more infrequent,with only 17 cases reported in nine studies,most of which were from the 1950s to 1980s in developing countries.CASE SUMMARY A 38-year-old woman from Hunan Province,China presented with stiffness of the left hip in abduction,flexion,and external rotation after falling from a 2-meter-tall tree onto her left knee 1.5 mo prior.Pelvic radiograph and computed tomography revealed obturator dislocation of the left hip accompanied by impaction fracture at the superolateral aspect of the left femoral head without associated acetabulum fracture.Open reduction was performed,resulting in restoration of the concentric alignment of the left hip.After surgery,6-wk skin traction was applied and the patient was kept in bed for an additional 2 wk.At 3 mo after surgery,the patient reported experiencing some pain,which did not affect the function of the affected limb,and some movement restriction but no abduction deformity or claudication was present.An X-ray showed that the left hip was homocentric,and there was no sign of posttraumatic arthritis or avascular necrosis.CONCLUSION Open reduction may be an effective treatment strategy for the rare condition of old unreduced obturator dislocation with short neglect time.

Implant-Supported Full Fixed Prostheses with a Removable Oro-Nasal Obturator for the Edentulous Maxilla with Palatal Fistula due to Surgical Procedures for Oral Cancer

Open oro-nasal defects resulting after oral tumor resection need structural and functional rehabilitation using dental prostheses. Conventional removable prostheses have usually been indicated and performed for prosthodontics. When the patient has an edentulous maxilla, the unfavorable stability of the prosthesis will cause dysfunction of mastication and pronunciation. To achieve improvement of the impaired functional situation, implant-supported full fixed prostheses (IPSPs) for the edentulous maxilla with a removable obturator offer a reasonable solution. We present herein the case of a 70-year-old Japanese man who has presented with oro-nasal defect due to surgical procedures for oral cancer. He was treated with implant-supported full fixed prostheses in a conventional two-step procedure. After prosthesis treatment, a palatal obturator was set. The patient has shown no clinical or radiological evidence of failure as of 24 months after the end of treatment. Functional evaluation of mastication and pronunciation showed dramatic improvements. For a patient with an edentulous maxilla and palatal fistula, full-arch fixed prostheses supported by a combination of axially and non-axially positioned implants and a removable oro-nasal obturator, using the anterior alveolar bone, without bone transplantation or maxillary sinus elevation, could offer an effective, minimally invasive treatment alternative.

不同入路髂筋膜间隙神经阻滞对全髋关节置换术闭孔神经阻滞和围术期镇痛的影响

目的探讨不同入路髂筋膜间隙阻滞对全髋关节置换术闭孔神经阻滞和围术期镇痛的影响。方法采用前瞻性研究方法,选取2020年5月至2021年5月金华市中心医院收治行全髋关节置换术的老年患者60例,采用随机数字表法分为腹股沟韧带处髂筋膜间隙阻滞组(I组)和腹股沟韧带上髂筋膜间隙阻滞组(S组),每组30例。两组患者阻滞完毕后,使用酒精棉签测试股神经、闭孔神经及股外侧皮神经阻滞起效时间,测量阻滞后10、20、30 min时阻滞侧大腿内收肌肌力。采用视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评估两组患者入手术室(T_(0))、术后6 h(T_(1))、术后12 h(T_(2))、术后24 h(T_(3))、术后48 h(T_(4))静态及动态的疼痛程度。记录术中舒芬太尼和瑞芬太尼使用量、术后48 h内累计静脉患者自控镇痛(PCIA)按压次数、首次下床行走时间、患者疼痛满意度及术后并发症发生情况。结果与I组比较,S组闭孔神经阻滞起效时间明显缩短(P<0.05);S组患者在阻滞后20、30 min测得大腿内收肌肌力下降率大于I组(均P<0.05);S组患者在T_(1)、T_(2)时静态及动态VAS评分均明显低于I组(均P<0.05);S组患者术中舒芬太尼、瑞芬太尼的使用量以及术后48 h内累计PCIA按压次数及首次下床行走时间较I组均明显减少(均P<0.05)。结论超声引导下腹股沟韧带上髂筋膜间隙神经阻滞对全髋关节置换术的老年患者闭孔神经阻效果显著,可减轻疼痛,有利于患者早期下床活动,是一种安全、有效的方法。

热牙胶法和单尖法充填中携热器对根管外壁温度及内壁形态影响的比较观察

目的:观察比较热牙胶充填法和单尖充填法在根管充填过程中携热器对牙根的影响。方法:选取新鲜拔除的42个单根管前磨牙,常规根管预备至35/.04#,随机选取40个平均分成4组。调节携热器温度模拟热牙胶法烫断牙胶(A组:160℃,B组:180℃,C组:200℃),D组:200℃模拟单尖法烫断牙胶。红外热成像仪分别测量牙根上部(釉牙骨质界下方2 mm)、中部(牙根长度1/2)和下部(根尖孔上3 mm)表面的温度变化。剩余2个牙作为扫描电镜观察根管内壁的空白对照组。结果:热牙胶充填法截断牙胶时产生的热量远高于单尖法,根中部是此过程中升温最高的部位,且在携热器温度超过180℃时表面温度升高可超过10℃。结论:单尖法行根管充填过程中牙根表面温度变化较小;热牙胶法行根管充填时,携热器温度高于180℃即可能会对牙根及根周组织产生热损伤,建议降低操作温度,减少加热时间。