Application of Chinese Medicine Nursing Techniques in the Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases: A Review

Sequelae of Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (SPID) is a common and frequent disease in gynecology, which adversely affects women’s reproductive health and quality of life due to its prolonged course. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in China has gradually shown its clinical advantages in the treatment of SPID. Therefore, the present review summarizes the etiology and pathogenesis of SPID, the evidence typology, and the clinical application effects of moxibustion, herbal retention enema, acupoint compresses, external application of traditional Chinese medicine, auricular pressure beans, tuina massage, traditional Chinese medicine gongfu, and other commonly used Chinese medicine nursing techniques, with the aim of providing references and experiences for the subsequent related studies.

Treatment and Sequelae of Panfacial Fractures in the Maxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology Department of the Hospital University of Treichville-Abidjan (Cote d’Ivoire)

Introduction: The treatment of panfacial fractures is complex and constitutes a challenge for the maxillofacial surgeon, who, despite therapeutic progress, frequently suffers functional and aesthetic sequelae. This study aimed to describe the treatment and evaluate the functional and aesthetic sequelae of panfacial fractures in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of the Treichville University Hospital. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective study over a 6 years in the stomatology and maxillofacial surgery department of Treichville University Hospital. Forty-two patients with panfacial fractures were included in the study. Results: Forty-two patients were registered. The average time to osteosynthesis was 12.4 days. Nasotracheal intubation was used most often (88%), and in the majority of cases, mixed osteosynthesis combining a screwed plate and steel wire was performed (64.29%). The “Bottom-up and Outside-in” surgical sequence was the most commonly used (64.29%). All patients had at least one functional and/or cosmetic sequela after treatment. Functional sequelae were dominated by occlusal problems and aesthetic sequelae by nasal deformities. Discussion: Panfacial fractures are characterised by their complexity, presenting maxillo-facial surgeons with a therapeutic and evolutionary challenge. The quality of the initial, often multidisciplinary, management of panfacial fractures is an essential factor in both functional and aesthetic prognosis. Conclusion: The treatment of panfacial fractures, even if well managed, is sometimes a source of sequelae, requiring often complex secondary management.

Perspectives on multidimensional assessment of post-stroke sequelae: fromclinimetrics to holism

In this work,we intended to connect clinimetrics with holism in traditional Chinese medicine towards multidimensional assessment of post-stroke sequelae in real-world setting,as a bridge between inheritance and innovation.Firstly,a systematic search of current evidence that supported integrated treatment of traditional Chinese and Western medicine for post-stroke sequelae sufferers was performed.Secondly,on the basis of available evidence,we presented couples of implications.Lastly,as psychosomatic perspective is one of the main academic paradigms of traditional Chinese medicine holism,we chiefly proposed comprehensive assessment for both motor and non-motor severities to probably match consonance with traditional Chinese medicine practice that treats psycho-/somatic-complains simultaneously.

Effect of Danzhi decoction on expression of angiogenesis factors in patients with sequelae of pelvic inflammatory disease

Objective:To investigate the efteets of traditional Chinese medicine.Danzhi decoction,on the expression angiogenesis factors in human endometrial cells during the sequelae of pelvic inflammatoty disease(SPID) and explore the role of Danzhi decction in improving the blood stasis microenvironment of SPID.Methods:A three-dimensional(3D) co—culture system including human vascular endothelial cells(VECs),endometrial stromal cells and glandular epithelial cells was established in vitro and treated with Danzhi decoction,sterilized water and aspirin respectively.A Milliplex multifunctional liquid chip technique was used to measure the expression levels of vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)—A/C/D,fibroblast growth factor-1/2.angiopoietin-2.epidermal growth factor(EGF) HB-EGF,bone morphogenetic protein-9.endoglin.endothehn-l.granulocyte colony stimulating factor,hepatocyte growth factor,interleukin-8,follistatin.placenta growth factor and leptin.The location of angiogenesis factors was monitored by immunofluorescence labeling and confocal laser scanning microscope3 D reconstruction.Results:Endometrial stromal cells and glandular epithelial cells were isolated and primary cultured for establishing a 3D co-culture system.The levels of VEGF—A/C/D in Danzhi decoction group and aspirin group were significantly lower than those in mock group(P<0.05).while there was no significant difference between Danzhi decoction group and aspirin group(P>0.05).Furthermore,the alterative location of VEGF—A/C/D was observed in the cytoplasm of endometrial glandular epithelial cells.Conclusions:Danzhi decoction mav inhibit the expression of VEGF in the blood stasis microenvironment of SPID by targeting the cytoplasm of endometrial glandular epithelial cell.

Risk factors causing structural sequelae after anastomotic leakage in mid to low rectal cancer

AIM: To investigate the risk factors causing structural sequelae after anastomotic leakage in patients with mid to low rectal cancer.METHODS: Prospectively collected data of consecutive subjects who had anastomotic leakage after surgical resection for rectal cancer from March 2006 to May 2013 at Korea University Anam Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. Two subgroup analyses were performed. The patients were initially divided into the sequelae(stricture, fistula, or sinus) and no sequelae groups and then divided into the permanent stoma(PS)and no PS groups. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify the risk factors of structural sequelae after anastomotic leakage.RESULTS: Structural sequelae after anastomotic leakage were identified in 29 patients(39.7%).Multivariate analysis revealed that diversion ileostomy at the first operation increases the risk of structural sequelae [odds ratio(OR) = 6.741; P = 0.017].Fourteen patients(17.7%) had permanent stoma during the follow-up period(median, 37 mo). Multivariate analysis showed that the tumor level from the dentate line was associated with the risk of permanent stoma(OR = 0.751; P = 0.045).CONCLUSION: Diversion ileostomy at the first operation increased the risk of structural sequelae of the anastomosis, while lower tumor location was associated with the risk of permanent stoma in the management of anastomotic leakage.

Acute carbon monoxide poisoning and delayed neurological sequelae: a potential neuroprotection bundle therapy

Currently, there is no known optimal therapy for carbon monoxide （CO） poisoning and CO-associated delayed neu- rological sequelae. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy （HBOT） is a well-known treatment method, but its use for CO poison- ing patients is controversial to use due to lack of evidences regarding its efficacy. Thus, it is unlikely that HBOT alone will be accepted as the standard treatment method. In this article, current and potential treatment methods of CO poi- soning are presented as well as the tentative multi-factorial pathophysiology. A series of treatments are suggested for use as a bundle therapy, with targeted temperature management as the base treatment method. Such a therapy holds a great potential, especially for the cases where HBOT is not readily available. We suggest further investigations for elucidating the effects of these suggested treatments and their roles in terms of the complex pathophysiology of CO poisoning. Future ac- ceptance of this therapy based on the improved scientific and clinical knowledge may result in injury prevention and mini- mization of the signs and the symptoms in CO poisoning.

Psychiatric sequelae in COVID-19 survivors:A narrative review

In December 2019,a novel coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2(SARS-CoV-2)was initially reported in Wuhan,China.Previous epidemics including SARS and middle east respiratory syndrome raises concern that COVID-19 infection may pose a significant threat to the mental health of affected individuals.Studies and reviews have shown the acute psychiatric manifestations in COVID-19 patients,although long term psychiatric sequelae are predicted,there are only few review studies about the long term psychiatry outcome in COVID-19 survivors.Clinically significant posttraumatic stress disorder,anxiety,and/or depression among COVID-19 survivors during 14-90 d were observed following the diagnosis.Risk of anxiety or depression were higher in patients with more severe illness at 6 mo follow-up,early convalescence,and at 1 mo follow-up.Diagnosis of COVID-19 Led to more first diagnoses and relapses of psychiatric illness during the first 14-90 d after COVID-19 diagnosis.The possible underlying mechanisms of psychiatric sequelae in COVID-19 infection are neurotropism,immune response to SARS-CoV-2,hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis hyperactivity,disrupted neuronal circuits in several brain regions,increased stress levels,neuroinflammation,and neuronal death.This study will review the psychiatric sequelae in previous coronavirus pandemics,current studies,risk factors,and thorough explanation on pathophysiology of the psychiatric sequalae in COVID-19 survivors.

Treatment of Sequelae of Wind Stroke by Acupuncture in Combination with Massage

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Clinical Observation on Treatment of Sequelae of Apoplexy With Eye and Body Acupuncture

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COMBINED TREATMENT OF 54 CASES OF APOPLECTIC SEQUELAE WITH ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINAL HERBS

In the present paper, 54 cases of apoplectic sequelae were treated with acupuncture plus Chinese medicinal herbs. Acupoints used were scalp point Motor Area (MS 6), points of body acupuncture: Jianyu(LI 15) and Shousanli(LI 10) for paralysis of the upper limb; Zusanli (ST 36)and Xuanzhong (GB 39) for paralysis of the lower limb, combined with other points based on syndromes. Chinese medicinal herbs for reinforcing qi, promoting blood circulation, relieving muscular spasm and dredging meridians were used. Patients of the control group were treated with Troxerutinum, enteric Aspirin, etc.. Findings showed that out of the 54 cases of the treatment group, 28 were cured basically, 16 had marked improvement, 8 had improvement and 2 were ineffective, with the total effective rate of 96. 3%; of the 28 cases in the control group, 3 were cured basically, 7 had striking improvement, 13 had improvement and 5 were ineffective, with the total effective rate of 82.2%.Both the total effective rate and the basic-cure rate of the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0. 01). Results of the present paper display that manipulating the needle to cause "qi reaching the affected area" and applying Chinese medicinal herbs can act on the locus by way of meridians which is the key point for achieving better therapeutic effect.

RESEARCH ON SEQUELAE OF CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT TREATED BY THREE DIFFERENT NEEDLING TECHNIQUES

One hundred and sixty cases of sequelae of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) wererandomly divided into three groups: The temporal point group (TG), 58 cases; the scalp acupuncturegroup(SG), 52 cases; the body acupuncture group(BG), 50 cases. It was shown that after 30 treat-ments the curative effects were significantly different (P【0. 01) among the three groups. The effectin TG was better than those in SG and BG. There was no difference in curative effects between SGand BG. It is indicated that all the three needling techniques can improve encephalic blood flow in pa-tients. It seems that the effects of the three needling techniques are as follows: TG】SG】BG.

TREATMENT OF APOPLECTIC SEQUELAE—HEMIPLEGIA WITH BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE

The present paper reports a clinical study on treatment of apoplectic hemiplegia with balance-acupuncture therapy. Main (balance acupuncture) point used was Piantan (BP-HN 2), combined with Jiantong (BP-LE 6), Qitong (BP-UE 2), etc.. Of the 190 cases, 148 (77. 89% ) were cured, 24 (12.63 % ) had marked improvement, 12 (6. 32 % ) had improvement and 6 (3. 16 % ) had no effect, with a cure rate of 77. 89 % and an effective rate of 96. 84 %.

A rare neurological sequelae of chicken pox in an adult

Chicken pox is a disease of childhood caused by varicella zoster virus belonging to the α-herpesvirus-3 family. But the clinical presentation in adults is uncommon and is usually associated with complications. The complications are more commonly seen in immunocompromised individuals and in people who get infected at the later age group. Since the varicella zoster virus rarely causes cerebellar disease in adults, hence here we report a non-immunized, immune-competent adult patient presented to the emergency department with unsteadiness in gait, profuse sweating, exanthematous vesicular rash. We made a diagnosis of acute cerebellar ataxia due to varicella zoster virus and treated accordingly.

Evaluation of chronic ocular sequelae in patients with symblepharon caused by ocular burns

AIM:To evaluate chronic ocular sequelae in patients with symblepharon caused by ocular burns and propose an objective grading system.METHODS:This was a retrospective,single-center clinical study.Patients with symblepharon caused by ocular burns at least six months later were assessed.Chronic ocular sequelae were classified into 3 categories(eyelid,conjunctiva,and cornea)and 9 chronic ocular sequelae[friction factors,exposure factors,conjunctival hyperemia,length of symblepharon,scope of adhesion,lacrimal area adhesion,loss of the palisades of Vogt(POV),corneal neovascularization,and corneal opacification].Each ocular sequela was graded from 0 to 3,depending on the increasing severity.The 9 ocular sequelae were evaluated to obtain the total severity score for each eye.The total severity score was defined as Grade I(1-9),Grade II(10-18),and Grade III(19-27).Moreover,the correlation between the severity of chronic ocular sequelae and visual acuity,surgical strategy,and the prognosis was analyzed,respectively.RESULTS:Cases of 79 eyes with symblepharon caused by ocular burns were included in this study.Of these,20(25.32%)were defined as Grade I,43(54.43%)as Grade II,and 16(20.25%)as Grade III.Eyes with a high total severity score had reduced visual acuity,required complicated surger y strategies,and poor prognosis(P<0.001).Multivariate regression analysis showed that the scope of adhesion,corneal opacification,and corneal neovascularization significantly affected visual acuity,surgical strategy,and prognosis(all P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The evaluation of chronic ocular sequelae enabled the development of an objective grading system for patients with symblepharon caused by ocular burns.This grading system can be applied to guide the treatment and predict the prognosis.

Acute and delayed psychiatric sequelae among patients hospitalised with COVID-19:a cohort study using LIFE study data

Background Characterising the psychiatric sequelae of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)can inform the development of long-term treatment strategies.However,few studies have examined these sequelae at different time points after COVID-19 infection.Aims The study aimed to investigate the incidences and risks of acute and delayed psychiatric sequelae in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 in Japan.Methods This retrospective cohort study was conducted using a database comprising healthcare claims data from public health insurance enrollees residing in a Japanese city.We analysed a primary cohort comprising patients hospitalised with COVID-19 between March 2020 and July 2021 and two control cohorts comprising patients hospitalised with influenza or other respiratory tract infections(RTI)during the same period.We calculated the incidences of acute(1–3 months after infection)and delayed(4–6 months after infection)psychiatric sequelae.These sequelae were identified using diagnosis codes and categorised as mood/anxiety/psychotic disorder,mood disorder,anxiety disorder,psychotic disorder or insomnia.Multivariable logistic regression models were used to estimate the odds ratios(ORs)of psychiatric sequelae occurrence after COVID-19 infection compared with influenza and other RTI.Results The study population with acute psychiatric sequela consisted of 662 patients with COVID-19,644 patients with influenza,and 7369 patients with RTI who could be followed for 3 months;the study population with delayed psychiatric sequelae consisted of 371 patients with COVID-19,546 patients with influenza,and 5397 patients with RTI who could be followed for 6 months.In the analysis of acute psychiatric sequelae,COVID-19 had significantly higher odds of mood/anxiety/psychotic disorder(OR:1.39,p=0.026),psychotic disorder(OR:2.13,p<0.001),and insomnia(OR:2.59,p<0.001)than influenza,and significantly higher odds of insomnia(OR:1.44,p=0.002)and significantly lower odds of anxiety disorder(OR:0.56,p<0.001)than other RTI.In the analysis of delayed psychiatric sequelae,COVID-19 had significantly higher odds of psychotic disorder(OR:2.25,p=0.007)than influenza,but significantly lower odds of anxiety disorder(OR:0.55,p=0.011)than other RTI.Conclusions COVID-19 was generally associated with an increased risk of psychiatric sequelae occurring within 3 months after infection,but had a lower risk of new psychiatric sequelae developing 4–6 months after infection.

Pulmonary sarcoidosis:A novel sequelae of drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms:A case report

BACKGROUND Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms(DRESS)syndrome is an uncommon yet serious adverse drug hypersensitivity reaction with the presentations including rash,fever,lymphadenopathy,and internal organ involvement.Sarcoidosis is a systematic granulomatous disease with unknown etiology.We herein report a case of pulmonary sarcoidosis secondary to allopurinol-induced DRESS.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old man with a history of hyperuricemia was treated with allopurinol for three weeks at a total dose of 7000 milligrams before developing symptoms including anorexia,fever,erythematous rash,and elevated transaminase.The patient was diagnosed with DRESS and was treated with prednisone for 6 mo until all the symptoms completely resolved.Three months later,the patient presented again because of a progressively worsening dry cough.His chest computed tomography images showed bilateral lung parenchyma involvement with lymph node enlargement,which was confirmed to be nonnecrotizing granuloma by pathological examination.Based on radiologic and pathological findings,he was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and was restarted on treatment with prednisone,which was continued for another 6 mo.Reexamination of chest imaging revealed complete resolution of parenchymal lung lesions and a significant reduction in the size of the mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes.Following a 6-month follow-up of completion of treatment,the patient's clinical condition remained stable with no clinical evidence of relapse.CONCLUSION This is the first case in which pulmonary sarcoidosis developed as a late complication of allopurinol-induced DRESS.The case indicated that the autoimmune reaction of DRESS may play an important role in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis.

Ischemic Apoplexy-Induced Sequelae Treated by Penetrating Puncture with Long Needles

In recent years, the author have treated 47 cases of ischemic apoplexy-induced sequelae with long needles to perform penetrating puncture, and achieved satisfactory results as reported in the following.

Treatment of Sequelae of Wind Stroke with Long Needle

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Effects of intravascular laser phototherapy on delayed neurological sequelae after carbon monoxide intoxication as evaluated by brain perfusion imaging:A case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Delayed neurological sequelae(DNS)caused by carbon monoxide(CO)intoxication poses considerable treatment challenges for clinical practitioners.In this report,we used nuclear medicine imaging and the Mini-Mental State Examination(MMSE)to evaluate the effectiveness of intravascular laser irradiation of blood(ILIB)therapy for the management of DNS.CASE SUMMARY A 51-year-old woman presented to our medical center experiencing progressive bradykinesia,rigidity of limbs,gait disturbance,and cognitive impairment.Based on her neurological deficits,laboratory tests and imaging findings,the patient was diagnosed with delayed neurological sequelae of CO intoxication.She received intensive rehabilitation and ILIB therapy during 30 sessions over 2 mo after diagnosis.Brain single-photon emission computed tomography was performed both prior to and after ILIB therapy.The original hypoperfusion area in bilateral striata,bilateral frontal lobe,right parietal lobe,and bilateral cerebellum showed considerable improvement after completion of therapy.The patient’s MMSE score also increased markedly from 6/30 to 25/30.Symptoms of DNS became barely detectable,and the woman was able to carry out her daily living activities independently.CONCLUSION ILIB therapy could facilitate recovery from delayed neurological sequelae in patients with CO intoxication,as demonstrated by improved cerebral blood flow and functional outcomes in our patient.

Molecular imaging as a tool for evaluation of COVID-19 sequelae-A review of literature

Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)is caused by the novel viral pathogen,severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2).COVID-19 primarily involves the lungs.Nucleic acid testing based on reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction of respiratory samples is the current gold standard for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection.Imaging modalities have an established role in triaging,diagnosis,evaluation of disease severity,monitoring disease progression,extra-pulmonary involvement,and complications.As our understanding of the disease improves,there has been substantial evidence to highlight its potential for multi-systemic involvement and development of longterm sequelae.Molecular imaging techniques are highly sensitive,allowing noninvasive visualization of physiological or pathological processes at a cellular or molecular level with potential for detection of functional changes earlier than conventional radiological imaging.The purpose of this review article is to highlight the evolving role of molecular imaging in evaluation of COVID-19 sequelae.Though not ideal for diagnosis,the various modalities of molecular imaging play an important role in assessing pulmonary and extra-pulmonary sequelae of COVID-19.Perfusion imaging using single photon emission computed tomography fused with computed tomography(CT)can be utilized as a first-line imaging modality for COVID-19 related pulmonary embolism.^(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography(PET)/CT is a sensitive tool to detect multi-systemic inflammation,including myocardial and vascular inflammation.PET in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging helps in better characterization of neurological sequelae of COVID-19.Despite the fact that the majority of published literature is retrospective in nature with limited sample sizes,it is clear that molecular imaging provides additional valuable information(complimentary to anatomical imaging)with semi-quantitative or quantitative parameters to define inflammatory burden and can be used to guide therapeutic strategies and assess response.However,widespread clinical applicability remains a challenge owing to longer image acquisition times and the need for adoption of infection control protocols.