ObjectiveTo explore the significance of quantitative parameters of tissue diffusion included in the real-time ultrasound elastography (RTE), in diagnosing the degree of liver fibrosis. MethodFrom July 2012 to November 2014, liver biopsy being the gold standard for evaluating hepatic fibrosis stage, we performed RTE on 112 hepatitis patients and analyzed the elastogram we got. At the same time, we carried out quantitative analysis of tissue diffusion in these patients, and obtained the values of liver fibrosis index (LFI) of right liver parenchyma. Subsequently, we compared the biopsy pathological results with the values of LFI, and single-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) was adopted to compare the LFI among patients with variant degrees of liver fibrosis. If there were any discrepancies, least significant difference method would be adopted in order to compare one with the other from different groups. Finally, critical value of LFI of different-stage liver fibrosis was obtained with the help of receiver operator characteristic (ROC)curve. ResultsChronological liver fibrosis was classified into stage 0, stage 1, stage 2, stage 3, and stage 4, and their LFI values were 2.36±0.46, 2.38±0.45, 2.84±0.54, 3.16±0.59, and 3.69±0.55, respectively. ANOVA showed that the LFI values of different-stage fibrosis had significant differences (F=29.959, P<0.001). However, there was no difference between stage 0 and stage 1 (P=0.920), or between stage 2 and stage 3 (P=0.076). The area under the ROC curve for stage 0-1 and stage 2-3, stage 2-3 and S4 was respectively 0.784 and 0.799, and their critical value was 2.83 and 3.69 respectively. ConclusionsThe real-time ultrasound elastography is a feasible and non-invasive method in diagnosing the degree of hepatitis fibrosis and LFI has advantage in distinguishing different stage of liver fibrosis.
Objective To investigate the current status of health promoting lifestyle in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients and to explore its correlation with chronic illness resource utilization. Methods Patients who underwent outpatient MHD in the Hemodialysis Room of the Department of Nephrology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University between January and March 2023 were selected. Patients were surveyed using the General Information Questionnaire, Chronic Illness Resource Survey, and Health Promoting Lifestyle Profile-Ⅱ Revise. Results A total of 158 patients were surveyed. MHD patients scored 103.37±18.52 on health promoting lifestyle, and 68.95±14.14 on chronic illness resource utilization. The Pearson correlation analysis results showed that there was a positive correlation between the chronic illness resource utilization and the total score of health promoting lifestyle in MHD patients (r=0.765, P<0.001), as well as scores in all dimensions (P<0.05). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the main caregivers being parents [non-standardized partial regression coefficient (b)=8.150, 95% confidence interval (CI) (0.804, 15.497), P=0.030], weekly dialysis times [b=10.701, 95%CI (2.787, 18.615), P=0.008], and chronic illness resource utilization [b=0.936, 95%CI (0.800, 1.072), P<0.001] were influencing factors for health promoting lifestyle. Conclusions MHD patients have an average health promoting lifestyle, and ideal chronic illness resource utilization. Hemodialysis nurses can take targeted measures to enhance chronic illness resource utilization and health promoting lifestyle in MHD patients, which can further improve the quality of life of MHD patients.
【摘要】 目的 评价彩色多普勒超声对肾动脉狭窄（ARAS）的诊断指标及准确性。 方法 1999年10月-2008年12月对患有高血压病的58例共113根肾动脉进行彩色多普勒超声检查。每例患者均测量肾动脉峰值流速（PSV）与肾内段动脉的阻力指数及肾脏长轴。在双盲条件下，以患者肾动脉造影、MRI血管造影及CT血管造影为标准，评价彩色多普勒超声诊断ARAS的诊断指标及准确性。 结果 彩色多普勒超声诊断肾动脉狭窄的敏感性为60%，特异性为83%，阳性预测值为83%，阴性预测值为61%。患侧肾长轴小于健侧肾长轴，患侧肾峰值流速高于健侧肾峰值流速，患侧肾阻力指数低于健侧肾阻力指数。 结论 肾动脉彩色多普勒超声对于肾动脉狭窄初筛诊断以及评价肾动脉狭窄介入治疗后的近、远期疗效，是一种简便可靠的无创检查手段。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the accuracy and index of color Doppler ultrasonography (CDU) diagnosing renal artery stenosis (RAS).〖WTHZ〗Methods〖WTBZ〗A total of 113 renal arteries of 58 patients with hypertension from October 1999 to December 2008 were examined by CDU. The peak systolic velocity (PSV) of the renal artery, resistant index of interior artery of kidney,and long axis of kidney of each patient were obtained. Under the double-blind condition, accuracy and diagnostic index of CDU for diagnosing RAS were evaluated according to the standard of renal arteriography, magnetic resonance angiography or computerized tomography angiography. Results The sensitivity of CDU for diagnosing RAS was 60%, specificity was 83%, positive predictive value was 83%, and negative predictive value was 61%. Long axis of kidney in patients with RAS was shorter than that in the healthy ones. The PSV in patients with RAS was higher than that in the healthy ones, and the resistant index of section artery of kidney in patients with RAS was lower than that in the healthy ones. Conclusion CDU is an easy and reliable non-invasive examination for early diagnosis and screening of RAS and for evaluating a short-or long-term therapeutic effect.
【摘要】 目的 探讨外周血管动静脉瘘的超声特征及其鉴别诊断。 方法 回顾性分析2003年1月-2010年3月间收治的36例先天性及后天性动静脉瘘患者的临床资料，使用彩色超声诊断仪观察受累血管的内径、血管壁的连续性，根据血流动力学变化寻找瘘口；对受累血管血流频谱进行分析，并与健侧对照。 结果 18例先天性动静脉瘘查见纡曲扩张的血管网，无法辨认瘘口；18例后天性动静脉瘘全部可显示瘘口，2例合并静脉破裂的为囊瘤型，其余后天性动静脉瘘均为洞口型。受累动脉近心端血流为高速低阻型，全部患者受累静脉出现动脉样血流，近心端静脉呈高速低阻型频谱；10例患者远心端静脉内出现逆向离心血流。 结论 引流静脉出现高速、动脉样血流频谱是动静脉瘘的特征性表现；先天性动静脉瘘可见异常血管网，不能辨认瘘口；后天性动静脉瘘均可显示瘘口。彩色超声多普勒检查对动静脉瘘能够正确诊断及鉴别诊断。【Abstract】 Objective To observe characteristic imaging of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) of periphery vessel, and to evaluate the differential diagnosis of AVF by ultrasonography. Methods Thirty-six patients suffering from congenital and acquired AVF in this hospital from January 2003 to March 2010 were selected to undergo Doppler ultrasonography. The blood flow of arteriovenous fistulas, diameter, morphology and blood flow characters of affected vessels were observed. Spectral of fistula and affected vessels were analyzed and compared with the healthy side. Results Deformed vascular net was observed, and the localization of arteriovenous fistulas was not observed directly in 18 congenital AVF patients.Inversely the localization of arteriovenous fistulas was observed directly in 18 acquired AVF patients.Two acquired AVF patients with venous rupture belonged to kystoma form, and others acquired AVF patients belonged to orifice form.Spectral analysis of proximal arteries of the fistula revealed high velocity and low resistance.Arterialized flow pattern was observed in affected veins.Proximal veins of the fistula revealed arterialized spectral with high velocity and low resistance.Reversed blood flow was observed in the distal veins of the fistulas in 10 patients. Conclusion Arterialized flow with high velocity in veins are characteristic signs of AVF.Deformed vascular net is observed, and the localization of arteriovenous fistulas in not observed directly in congenital AVF patients, but the localization of arteriovenous fistulas is observed directly in acquired AVF patients.Color Doppler ultrasonography has great value in confirming diagnosis and differential diagnosis of AVF.
ObjectiveTo investigate the short-term effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in treatment of obesity in China. MethodsLiteratures about the effect of LSG in treatment of obesity were searched from WanFang, CNKI, PubMed, and Web of Science, then these literatures were filtered according to the inclusive and exclusive criteria and evaluated. Meta analysis was performed based on data extracted from these literatures. ResultsThree hundreds and eighty three cases of LSG were retrieved from 12 literatures. Compared with the preoperative, the body mass index (BMI) was lower in 6 months after LSG (MD=7.56, 95% CI: 5.77-9.34, P < 0.000 01), and compared with 6 months after LSG, the BMI was lower in 12 months after LSG (MD=3.19, 95% CI: 2.20-4.18, P < 0.000 01). Compared with 1 months after LSG, the excess weight loss (EWL%) was higher in 6 months after LSG (MD=-42.77, 95% CI:-45.77--39.77, P < 0.000 01), and compared with 6 months after LSG, EWL% was higher in 12 months after LSG (MD=-19.71, 95% CI:-25.54--13.87, P < 0.000 01). After the LSG, BMI decreased, but EWL% increased over time. ConclusionsIn China, LSG has obviously short-term curative effect in the treatment of obesity.
Thermoacoustic imaging (TAI) is a new non-invasive, non-ionization and nondestructive modality capable of high microwave contrast and high ultrasound resolution, and it has attracted extensive attention in recent years. This review introduces the technical principle, imaging system and imaging characteristics of TAI, and then introduces the application of TAI for breast cancer detection as an example. This review introduces the advantages of TAI in solving corresponding clinical problems in view of its high resolution and high contrast. In addition, it also explains the roles of TAI in medical diagnosis and treatment. Finally, the potential applications of TAI in medical diagnosis is introduced from many aspects and multiple perspectives. The future development of TAI in the challenges of current medical diagnosis is also prospected.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of pedicled superior gluteal artery perforator bilateral quadrilobed flaps for repairing large sacrococcygeal pressure sores. Methods Between June 2003 and August 2011, 6 paraplegia patients with large sacrococcygeal pressure sores were repaired with the pedicled superior gluteal artery perforator bilateral quadrilobed flaps. There were 2 males and 4 females with an average age of 45.6 years (range, 37-62 years). The mean disease duration was 8.4 months (range, 3-26 months). According to National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) standard, 6 cases rated as degree IV. The size of pressure sores ranged from 15 cm × 13 cm to 18 cm × 16 cm. The size of flaps ranged from 18 cm × 14 cm to 21 cm × 15 cm. Results After operation, all flaps survived successfully. The wounds healed by first intention in 5 cases; partial dehiscence of incision occurred in 1 case, which was cured after dressing change for 26 days. Six patients were followed up 6-24 months (mean, 12.5 months). The appearance and texture of the flaps were smooth and soft with good elasticity and no ulceration. Conclusion Pedicled superior gluteal artery perforator bilateral quadrilobed flaps can repair large sacrococcygeal pressure sores. The appearance of flaps is smooth and has good compression-resistance effect.