Abstract： Objective To investigate prognosis factors of primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus （PSCCE）, and to optimize the treatment strategy of PSCCE. Method We retrospectively analyzed clinical data of 15 patients （13 males and 2 females with an age of 57.7±2.3 years） with middle thoracic PSCCE in West China Hospital from June 2005 to February 2010. We searched ISI and MEDLINE from April 2001 to February 2010 to extract clinical data of 139 PSCCE patients with 94 males and 45 females with an age of 63.3±10.7 years. We analyzed prognosis factors of the 139 patients including gender, age, tumor location, pathological type, lesions stage and treatment strategy by Kaplan-Meier. Difference in survival curves between limited disease patients and extended disease patients was tested by log-rank test. Results Among the 15 patients, 14 patients had limited disease, and 1 patient had extended disease. Their data were not included in survival analysis because the follow-up was incomplete. Among the 139 patients, 88 patients had limited disease with their 2-year survival rate of 31.8% （28/88）. Fifty-one patients had extended disease with their 2-year survival rate of 7.8% （4/51）. The 2-year survival rate between limited-disease patients and extended-disease patients was statistically different（P＜0.05）. Radiation therapy in combination with chemotherapy had significant influence on the survival rate of patients with either local lesions or advanced lesions（P＜ 0.05）, while other factors such as gender, age and tumor location had no significant influence on their survival rate（P＞0.05）. Conclusion Chemotherapy is the fundamental treatment of PSCCE, which plays an important role in reducing PSCCE preoperative staging and restraining PSCCE postoperative recurrence and metastasis. Surgery and radiation therapy are effective for patients with local lesions. Local treatment in combination with chemotherapy is effective for patients with limited disease. Radiation therapy in combination with chemotherapy is the standard therapy for patients with extended lesions,
Objective To explore the application of fast track surgery (FTS) mode through multidisciplinary cooperation for the perioperative period of liver cancer. Methods A total of 188 patients with liver cancer treated between April and December 2014 were randomly divided into two groups: FTS group (n=94) and control group (n=94). The FTS group was treated with multidisciplinary cooperative FTS mode, while the control group was treated with traditional perioperative treatment. The self-care ability of daily life, pain, ambulation time and frequency, anal exhaust time, defecation time, hospital stay, hospitalization expenses and readmission rate were compared between the two groups. Results Compared with the control group, patients in the FTS group had a better ability of self-care one to three days after surgery, more reduced pain 8, 24 and 48 hours after surgery, more frequent ambulation and longer ambulation time three days after surgery, shorter time of defecation and exhaust, shorter hospital stay and lower hospitalization expenses. All the above differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The readmission rate, self-care ability four to seven days after surgery, pain scores 72 and 96 hours after surgery were not significantly different (P>0.05). Conclusion Multidisciplinary cooperative FTS mode for liver cancer perioperative rehabilitation can improve patients’ self-care ability, promote a speedy recovery, reduce hospitalization costs, save medical resources and improve disciplinary teamwork ability.
Objective To improve the effect of surgical treatment for complex alveolar hydatid echinococcosis through multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion. Methods The clinical data of 1 case of complicated alveolar echinococcosis treated in West China Hospital were discussed by MDT, and the best operation scheme was selected and followed-up for the patients. Results The CT imaging of the patient suggested the infringement of the first and second hepatic portal and inferior vena cava, decided to discuss the radical right hepatectomy and three biliary intestinal anastomosis by MDT, postoperative application of albendazole, was discharged after 12 months follow-up showed no recurrence of hepatic echinococcosis, and left liver obvious regeneration. Conclusion Complicated alveolar echinoccosis excision rate is low by surgical methods, through the discussion of MDT multidisciplinary can increase the efficacy of surgical treatment.
ObjectiveTo summarize the injury characteristics and therapeutic strategy of patients injured in " 8·8” Jiuzhaigou earthquake.MethodsThe clinical data of 48 patients injured in " 8·8” Jiuzhaigou earthquake who were admitted to Mianyang Central Hospital were analyzed retrospectively. There were 25 males and 23 females with an average age of 36 years (range, 5-87 years). The average interval from injury to admission was 30 hours (range, 3-53 hours). The patients from Sichuan province accounted for 45.8% (22 cases), from other province for 52.1% (25 cases), and from abroad for 2.1% (1 case). Patients were primarily hurted by collapsing houses and flying stones. Thirty-seven patients (77.1%) had single injury, mainly involving 36 patients (75.0%) in limbs, and the other 11 patients (22.9%) had multiple injuries. Ten patients (20.8%) had open fractures, including 1 case rated as typeⅠ, 2 as typeⅡ, 3 as type Ⅲa, 2 as type Ⅲb, and 2 as type Ⅲc according to Gustilo classification criteria. The abbreviated injury scale (AIS) score was 2-3 in 37 patients of single injury, and the injury severity score (ISS) was 8-22 (mean, 13.2) in 11 patients of multiple injuries. Sixteen patients (33.3%) were diagnosed as mental disorders by Hamilton rating scale for anxiety (HAMA), including 8 cases had their anxiety scores≥29, 4 cases of 21-28, 3 cases of 14-20, and 1 case of 7-13. Of the 16 patients, 2 showed suicidal tendency.ResultsExcept 2 referrals, 30 patients received operation［28 patients (93.3%) for orthopaedic surgeries］and 16 patients received conservative treatment. The procedures included internal fixation, soft tissue debridement, external fixation, bipolar femoral head replacement, embolization of carotid cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistula, and amputation. Among the 46 patients treated in this hospital, 21 discharged from hospital at 2-12 days (mean, 6.7 days) after admission, the others received further rehabilitation in this hospital or local hospital. No undesirable consequence occurred in 16 patients with mental disorders. Five cases of infection occurred out of hospital were cured after debridement. No dead and nosocomial infection case reported.ConclusionIntensive treatment, specialist management, multidisciplinary team, and early intervention of nosocomial infection and deep venous thrombosis are the key to improve the general level of successful earthquake medical rescue.
Objective To explore the effect of multi-disciplinary treatment of the Graves’ disease (GD) with huge-size thyroid during perioperative period. Methods Retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 8 GD patients with huge-size thyroid who got treatment in Pekin Union Medical College Hospital during Jan. 2006 to Dec. 2016. All patients underwent comprehensive preparation before operation and underwent total thyroidectomy. To explore the changes of thyroid function and culture after anti-thyroid drug (ATD)/iodine preparation/arterial embolization before operation, and to summarize situation of the bleeding loss intraoperation, neck-drainage, thyroid function, and relapses after operation. Results All cases got a satisfactory operation result after standard ATD, iodine preparation (Lugol’s solution 10–15 drops for 3–4 weeks, combined with ATDs for 2–3 weeks ), and main arterial embolization of thyroid in 24 h preoperation. They got shorter operative time (2.5–4.5 h), less bleeding intraoperation (4 cases≤100 mL), less neck-drainage, and almost normal retention time. No severe or permanent complications, for example thyroid storm, abnormal voice, and hypoparathyroid occurred. They were followed as outpatients for 18–133 months, and were found a perfect long-term effect without complication and relapse. Conclusions Perioperative period management is very important to those GD patients with huge-sized thyroid, and multi-disciplinary treatment can decrease theintraoperation bleeding, as well as occurrence of thyroid storm effectively. In addition, operated subtly during surgery can protect the recurrent laryngeal nerve and parathyroid effectively.
ObjectiveTo improve recognization and effect of surgical treatment for solid pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas (SPTP) through multidisciplinary team (MDT) discussion.MethodsThe clinical data of 1 case of SPTP treated in The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University were discussed by the MDT. The best operation scheme was selected and the patient was followed-up.ResultsThe preoperative CT scan showed that the occupation on the body and tail of pancreas and suggested it was the tumorous lesions. After the MDT discussion, the preoperative diagnosis was still not completely clear. However, the decision was made to resect occupation. After the operation, the pathological examination showed it was the SPTP. There was no recurrence or metastasis with the follow-up of 6 months.ConclusionsPreoperative diagnosis of SPTP is difficult, especially for atypical SPTP. Through MDT discussion, it can help to reduce misdiagnosis rate and formulate optimal surgical treatment strategy.
ObjectiveThe present study was to investigate the value of multi-disciplinary team (MDT) model in patient with primary giant liver cancer.MethodsThe MDT model was carried out for a BCLC B stage patient who admitted in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in July 2018. The associated references were reviewed and the treatment methods were discussed about primary giant liver cancer.ResultsAn elder man who was diagnosed as primary hepatocellular carcinoma (minor cancer) in right lobe of the liver in three years ago and took Chinese medicine orally. When the patient subsequent visited this time, the liver cancer increased about 10 cm. After discussed by MDT, the treatment method was draw up to transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus surgery. After received twice TACE therapies in the later 14 weeks, the tumor in right lobe had significantly shrinked and left lobe enlarged. The patient underwent laparoscopic right liver hepatectomy after the second MDT discussion in 5 months later. The patient underwent operation successfully. The operation lasted for 270 minutes, and the intraoperative blood loss was about 500 mL. The suspended red blood cells (400 mL) was infused. The patient underwent transient liver failure and recovered through hepatoprotective and symptomatic supportive treatment, and discharged on 12 days after operation. A retrospective examination of abdominal CT at 4 months postoperatively revealed a significant hyperplasia of the left lobe of the liver, and there was no sign of recurrent tumor. The patient was continue to followed up.ConclusionsThepatient with primary giant hepatocellular carcinoma who cannot underwent surgery at the first time can received TACE, and a few patients could be underwent radical operation later. MDT should be applied flexibly in the treatment of patients with huge hepatocellular carcinoma from beginning to end, so the best treatment plan should be carried out for patients.