In order to study the biomechanical effect of cyclic loads on revascularization in bone healing, 20 rabbits were chosen for following experiments. Two 2 mm in diameter holes were made at the middle segment of both right and left tibia. A 2 mm in diameter nail was put in 15 mm proximal to the upper hole, and another was put in 15 mm distal to the lower hole. The wound was covered by direct suture with the ends of the nails kept 15 mm out of skin. The medial ends of the two nails were fixed by an iron plate, while the lateral ends were left for cyclic loads. Three Hz cyclic loads, which was near to the cyclic forces when a rabbit runs, was added to the left tibia for experiment, and no loads was add to the right tibia for control. A group of five rabbits were sacrificed respectively in 5, 10, 20 and 30 days postoperatively. The solution of 2% India ink and gelatin was irrigated from aorta to the bone defects. Then the tibia was removed for histologic study. The changes of cells and microvessel were observed. It was shown that the revascularization in experiment group was about 7 days earlier than that of control. The effect was at its peak from 10 to 30 days. It was concluded that cyclic loads could promote revascularization in the healing process of bone defect.
Objective To review various kinds of therapeutic methods for restenosis after reconstructive vascular operation. Methods The literatures about prevention and treatment for restenosis after reconstructive vascular operation were reviewed. Results Therapeutic methods for vascular restenosis include gene therapy, drug treatment, placing external stent around the vein graft and physical therapy. The methods of gene therapy include transferring genes that inhibit the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) and inactivating genes that promote the proliferation of VSMC through technology of antisensenucleic acids or RNA interference. Conclusion Current treatment for restenosis after reconstructive varscular operation have both advantages and disadvantages, some of which are still being disputed. With the development of the technology of molecular biology, gene therapy would be the most effective therapy method for vascular restenosis.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical significance of hepatectomy combined with vascular reconstruction in hilar cholangiocarcinoma with vascular invasion. MethodsThe clinical data of 62 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma with vascular invasion in Suqian People's Hospital of Nanjing Drum-Tower Hospital Group from January 2006 to January 2014 were analyzed retrospectively. All cases were divided into two groups according to assessment of surgical trauma tolerance, nutritional status, and family's wishes. Thirty-three cases underwent hilar cholangiocarcinoma radical operation and hepatic artery combined with portal vein resection and reconstruction (combined resection group), while 29 cases of hilar cholangiocarcinoma underwent palliative surgery for treating jaundice in synchronization (palliative operation group). ResultsThe median survivals in combined resection group and palliative operation group was 26.3 and 9.6 months, respectively. The survival rates of 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year between combined resection group and palliative operation group were 84.85% vs. 26.32%, 66.67% vs. 15.79%, and 42.42% vs. 0, respectively, there were significant differences between both groups in survival time and survival rate (t=4.470, P=0.000; χ2=28.338, 20.348, and 15.891, P=0.000). Among of 33 cases in combined resection group, postoperative complications occurred in 9 cases, the rate of complications was 27.27% and the mortality rate in perioperative period was 3.03%; while postoperative complications in palliative operation group occurred in 5 cases, the rate of complications was 17.24%, no case died in the perioperative period. There were no significant difference between both groups in the rate of postoperative complications and the mortality rate in perioperative period (χ2=0.888, P=0.346; χ2=0.893, P=0.345). ConclusionsHepatectomy combined with vascular resection and reconstruction can significantly improve the radical resection (R0) rate of HCCA, and greatly increase the 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year survival rates of patients. Furthermore, complications can be controlled, and the mortality rate in perioperative period does not increase.
Objective To explore improvement of orthotopic liver transplantation model in rhesus monkey. Methods Healthy rhesus monkeys were chosen to perform orthotopic liver transplantation for 10 cases. The model was established by drawing on a variety of animal model methods, and the portal vein cuff method was used to establish stable model of orthotopic liver transplantation in rhesus monkeys. Results Ten orthotopic liver transplantation models in rhesus were performed, and the achievement ratio of operation was 10/10. The time of donor hepatectomy and donor preparation was (20±5) min and (30±7) min, respectively. The operation time of recipient and anhepatic phase were (180±35) min and (17±4) min, respectively. After 24 h of operation 9 cases survived, one case died of intra-abdominal hemorrhage after 9 h of operation. After 72 h of operation 8 cases survived, and one case died of upper gastrointestinal bleeding after 38 h of operation. After one week of operation 5 cases survived, and 3 cases died of rejection after 9, 11, and 11 d of operation, respectively. The longest survival time was 32 d, but all of them also died of rejection. No portal vein thrombosis and biliary complications were found in all recipients.Conclusion The improved rhesus monkey model of orthotopic liver transplantation is easy to perform with high achievement ratio of operation. It is an ideal animal model for pre-clinical studies of liver transplantation.
ObjectiveTo investigate the advantage of superior mesenteric artery approach in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD) combined with superior mesenteric vein (SMV)-portal vein (PV) resection and reconstruction. MethodThe operation process of a pancreatic head cancer patient with SMV-PV invasion admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University in April 2022 was summarized. ResultsThe resection and reconstruction of SMV-PV during the LPD through the right posterior approach and anterior approach of superior mesenteric artery was completed successfully. The operation time was 7.5 h, the intraoperative blood loss was 200 mL, and the SMV-PV resection and reconstruction time was 20 min. The patient was discharged with a better health condition on the 9th day after operation. ConclusionFrom the operation process of this patient, the arterial priority approache is a safe and effective approach in the resection and reconstruction of SMV-PV during the LPD.
In 14 dogs, the defect of the abdominal aorta was replaced by 5 to 8.5cm autogen ous peritoneal tube wich was composed of the peritoneum with the posterior sheath of the rectus muscle. The biophysical properties of the peritoneal tube was studied before and after replacement, and it showed that: (1) there was no significant difference between the arterial pressure of grafts and mormal abdominal aorts; (2) the tension strenghth was more than abdominal aorta; (3) the rate of patercy was 100 per cent. Therfore, the autogenous peritoneal tube might serve as a new type of material for replacement of vessels.
Objective To discuss the surgical management in resection of primary peritoneal tumors involving iliac vessels. Methods The clinical data of 124 patients with primary peritoneal tumors involving iliac vessels, that underwent surgical procedures from December 2006 to December 2011 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 68 menand 56 women with an age raging from 16-72 years old (mean 44 years old). Results All patients underwent operative treatment. Fifty-two patients with tumors infiltrating or surrounding the major illiac vessels, 72 patients with tumors compressing the iliac vessels. Primary peritoneal tumors involving iliac vessels were completely resected in 90 patients, were incompletely resected in 31 patients, and were palliatively resected in 3 patients. Resectoin of primary peritoneal tumors and iliac vessel reconstruction were performed in 42 patients with tumors infiltrating or surrounding the major illiac vessels. There was no death during perioperative period. There were complications in 2 patients, that including urinary fistula in 1 patient and fat liquefaction of incision in 1 patient. Complications were not found in the rest of the patients. All patients were followed-up from 12-24 months (mean 16 months). Thirty-eight patients relapsed locally in 90 patients with tumor completely resected. Nine patients died in those tumor incompletely resected(6 patients died because of recurrence, 3 patients died because of cadiovasuclar and cerebrovascular accidents). Three patients follwing palliative resected were dead during the follow-up period (3 patients died because of recurrence). Among the 42 patients underwent the procedure of iliac vessels, recurrence occured in 3 patients without involving iliac vessels, 1 patient relapsed involving inferior vena cava (IVC) which resulted in IVC obstruction and deep venous thrombosis following 7 months after operation. Recurrence occured in 2 patients involving common iliac veins following 8 months after operation. Venous thrombus of common iliac vein graft occured in 1 patientin in 10 months after operation. Conclusion Resection completely and involved iliac vessel reconstruction would reduce recurrence of tumor and promote long term survival in patients with primary peritoneal tumors involving iliac vessels
ObjectiveTo investigate the safety and effectiveness of vascular reconstruction in patients with symptomatic tortuosity common carotid artery (SCAT). MethodsA retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 12 cases of SCAT treated with vascular reconstruction between June 2010 and October 2013. There were 11 females and 1 male with the mean age of 54.8 years (range, 48-62 years). The unilateral common carotid artery was involved in all cases. Imaging examination showed C-shaped tortuosity of 4-8 cm in length (mean, 5.4 cm). The CT, brain CT, ultrasound examinations, or angiography was performed at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, and annually. ResultsThe surgery success rate was 100% with no perioperative death and serious complications. The mean operation time was 1.98 hours; the mean blood loss was 50 mL; and the mean clamping time was 14.9 minutes. The systolic pressure gradient across the lesion was significantly decreased from (39.58±9.54) mm Hg (1 mm Hg=0.133 kPa) at pre-operation to (5.50±2.39) mm Hg at immediate after operation (t=15.492, P=0.000). No recurrence or stenosis was found at 9 months to 3 years of follow-up. The systolic and diastolic pressures at last follow-up were significantly improved to (132.17±6.24) mm Hg and (82.67±6.51) mm Hg from (152.83±14.80) mm Hg and (94.17±11.30) mm Hg at pre-operation (t=5.751, P=0.000; t=4.976, P=0.000). ConclusionVascular reconstruction in SCAT is recommended for good short- and mid-term effectiveness and relatively low complication and mortality after operation. Moreover, the long-term results still need to be investigated.