【Abstract】 Objective To multifactorially analyze the risk factors related to the post-pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) complications and death. Methods Two hundred and thirty-three PD cases were analyzed, average age 56, of those cases, 210 malignant with 72 pancreatic head and 138 periampullary involvement, 23 benign. Fifty-nine cases suffered coexisting vital organ disorders. Results Sixty-three cases (27.0%) experienced postoperative complications, among those 58 cases (24.9%) early complications, 28(12.0%) infection, 15(6.4%) organ systemic disorder, 14(6.0%) bleeding, 12(5.2%) pancreatic fistula, 15(6.4%) reoperations, 16 postoperative death during hospitalization. The independent risk factors related to the postoperative complications included coexisting vital organ disorders, operation methods, main pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter and surgeon’s experiences, those related to the death during hospitalization included preoperative serum creatinine, coexisting vital organ disorders, surgeon’s experiences; those related to the reoperation included preoperative CA19-9, surgeon’s experiences, tumor diameters, lymph nodes metastasis; and those related to the pancreatic fistula included operation methods, MPD diameters and surgeon’s experiences. Conclusion Coexisting vital organ disorders and surgeon’s experiences are the independent risk factors related to postoperative complications and death during hospitalization, operation methods, MPD diameter and surgeon’s experiences are the independent risk factors related to the pancreatic fistula. Thus, it is very important to choose the appropriate PD candidates, select the right operation method and to familiarize the operation.
Objective To study the major postoperative complications of abdominal aortic aneurysm （AAA） repair in high-risk patients， analyze its causes， and suggest the prevention methods. Methods From January 2009 to September 2011， 57 cases of high-risk AAA patients underwent AAA repair in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. High-risk patients were defined as age≥60 years，the American Society of Anesthesiologists grade three or four，and at least one of complications about heart， lung， and kidney. Major postoperative complications were rated， and preoperative cardiac，pulmonary， and renal condition，anesthesia and surgical impact were taken into account while evaluating the risk factors of major postoperative complications. Results Forty-one of 57 high-risk patients with AAA were repaired by endovascular repair，16 of 57 high-risk patients with AAA were repaired by traditional open surgery. The early mortality （within 30d） was 1.8% （1/57）. The major postoperative complications rate of AAA repair was 19.3% （11/57） in total，and 8.8% （5/57），8.8% （5/57），and 1.8% （1/57） for cardiac complication，pulmonary complication， and acute renal failure，respectively. The patients with coronary heart disease had a higher cardiac complication rate 〔19.0% （4/21） versus 2.8% （1/36），χ2=4.387，P＜0.05〕 ， while with hypertension had no such effect for that〔10.3% （4/39） versus 5.6% （1/18），χ2=0.340，P＞0.05〕. Patients with abnormal pulmonary function was responsible for postoperative respiratory complications 〔20.0% （4/20） versus 5.6% （1/18）， χ2=4.387， P＜0.05〕 ， while with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease history was not responsible for that 〔13.2% （5/38） versus 0 （0/19），χ2=2.740，P＞0.05〕．Patients with preoperative renal function was not related to postoperative acute renal failure 〔0 （0/4） versus 1.9% （1/53）， χ2=0.077，P＞0.05〕. Compared with traditional open surgery，endovascular repair could effectively reduce the incidence of postoperative complications 〔12.2% （5/41） versus 37.5% （6/16）， χ2=3.980，P＜0.05〕. The incidence of postoperative respiratory complications in the local anesthesia patients was less than that in the general anesthesia patients 〔0（0/20）versus 19.0% （4/21），χ2=4.221，P＜0.05〕. Conclusions Cardiac and pulmonary complications are commonly seen after AAA repair in high-risk patients．Preoperative cardiac，pulmonary condition，anesthesia and surgical aspects greatly influence the major postoperative complications. Exhaustively assessment of each system before surgery，appropriate anesthesia and surgical options，postoperative active and effective symptomatic，and supportive treatment are the key to reducing the incidence of postoperative complications.
ObjectiveTo analyze risk factors of postoperative complications associated with reversal of defunctioning ileostomy in patients with rectal cancer undergoing sphincter preservation surgery.
MethodData were collected retrospectively for consecutive patients undergoing defunctioning ileostomy following sphincter preservation surgery for rectal cancer, from January 2014 to December 2014.
ResultsOne hundred and thirty patients were included (median time to reversal 132 d, range 39-692 d), of whom 35 patients (26.92%) had postoperative complications after stoma reversal. The main complications included 23 cases of diarrhea, 6 cases of bowel obstruction, 9 cases of incision infection, and 4 cases of perianal eczema. The results of univariate analysis showed that the distant of tumor from anal verge <5 cm (P=0.010), postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy (P=0.002), and time to reversal (P=0.025) were related to the postoperative complications associated with reversal of defunctioning ileostomy in patients with rectal cancer undergoing sphincter preservation surgery. The result of multivariate analysis by using a logistic regression model showed that the time to reversal (OR=1.006, P=0.021) was a significant independent risk factor for it.
ConclusionDelay reversal of defunctiong ileostomy might increase risk of postoperative complications associated with reversal of defunctioning ileostomy in patients with rectal cancer undergoing sphincter preservation surgery.
【Abstract】ObjectiveTo investigate the causes of biliary tract complications after liver transplantation, and to put forward effective measures of prevention, diagnosis and treatment. MethodsThe literatures of recent years were reviewed and summarized. Results The causes of biliary tract complications after liver transplantation are very complex, and there are no standard preventive measures. Treatment differs according to causes. ConclusionOne of the most important causes leading to biliary complications is preservative and ischemic injury. Poorly operative techniques and blood supply to biliary tract are also disastrous. Improving T tube placement can reduce the incidence of biliary complications related with T tube. To prevent biliary complications, it is crucial to completely wash the biliary tract， avoid damaging the blood supply to donor biliary tract and manage perfect biliary mucosatomucosa anastomosis without tension. T tube cholangiography combined with noninvasive MRCP enables accurate depiction of the biliary tree and diagnosis of biliary complications. Doppler ultrosonography should be routinely applied postoperatively. Timely application of interventional radiological technique is a valuable nonoperative procedure for treatment of biliary complications. Meanwhile, biliary sludge or cholestasis and mixed infections of biliary tract should be handled actively and properly.
Objective To summarize the application of different types of perineal and vaginal reconstruction after posterior exenteration with resection of distal vagina and perineal body for patients with primary or recurrent advanced rectal cancer with distal vagina or perineal body invasion， and to review the advantages and shortages and the application range of common reconstructive surgical procedures. Method The clinical data of 10 rectal cancer patients underwent extended surgery with distal vagina and perineal body resection accompanied with or without hysterectomy from October 2009 to September 2013 were summarized. Results There was no perioperative mortality. Omental flaps were used for obliteration of pelvic defect in 4 patients. The uterus was pushed backward to fill the pelvic defect after severing the round ligament in 2 patients. A reversed pedicled sigmoid flap was employed for reconstruction of the vagina in 2 patients. The reversed flap of anterior vaginal wall was used for vaginal and perineal reconstruction in 3 patients. Three cases had postoperative complications， in which included 1 patient with pelvic sepsis who underwent reoperation for drainage， 2 patients with perineal wound infection. All other patients had an uneventful healing postoperatively. Conclusions Some types of one-stage pelvic and perineal-vaginal reconstruction after posterior exenteration with resection of distal vagina and perineal body could produce an expedited wound healing with acceptable morbidity. Despite the well documented pedicled musculocutaneous flap for reconstruction， omental flap， pedicled sigmoid flap， overturn of anterior vaginal wall for reconstruction and pushing-back of the uterus for filling pelvic cavity might also result in reduced pelvic and perineal associated complications. Pedicled musculocutaneous flap is better reserved for huge pelvic and perineal defect and should be recommended among Chinese surgeons.
Objective To investigate the application of transverse fascia in inguinal hernia repair. Methods In this study, 617 patients underwent inguinal hernia repair between January 1990 and December 2005 in our hospital were included, which were divided into two groups according to different operative ways: transverse fascia method group (n=337) and Bassini method group (n=280). Then intraoperative results, postoperative complications, and rehabilitated results of patients in two groups were compared. Results Compared with Bassini method group, the patients in transverse fascia method group did not show significant difference in operative time and blood loss during operation (Pgt;0.05). The differences of severe postoperative pain, testicular swelling, the time of the body’s restore for normal activities, and recurrence rate of patients between two groups were significant (Plt;0.05), while the difference of hematoma of scrotum and infection of incisional wound (Pgt;0.05). Conclusion The strengthening of posterior wall by transverse fascia and reconstruction of inner ring is a simple and effective method for inguinal hernia repair.
Objective To compare the effect of intravenous and epidural analgesia on postoperative complications after abdominal and thoracic surgery. Methods A literature search was conducted by using computerized database on PubMed, EBSCO, Springer, Ovid, and CNKI from 1985 to Jan 2009. Further searches for articles were conducted by checking all references describing postoperative complications with intravenous and epidural anesthesia after abdominal and thoracic surgery. All included randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were assessed and data were extracted by the standard of Cochrane systematic review. The homogeneous studies were pooled using RevMan 4.2.10 software. Results Thirteen RCTs involving 3 055 patients met the inclusion criteria. The results of meta-analyses showed that, a) pulmonary complications and lung function: patient-controlled epidural analgesia can significantly decrease the incidence of pneumonia (RR=0.66, 95%CI 0.53 to 0.83) and improve the FEV1 (WMD=0.17, 95%CI 0.05 to 0.29) and FVC (WMD=0.21, 95%CI 0.1 to 0.32) of lung function after abdominal and thoracic surgery, but no differences in decreasing postoperative respiratory failure (RR=0.77, 95%CI 0.58 to 1.02) and prolonged ventilation (RR=0.75, 95%CI 0.51 to 1.13) compared with intravenous analgesia; b) cardiovascular event: epidural analgesia could significantly decrease the incidence of myocardial infarction (RR=0.58, 95%CI 0.35 to 0.95) and arrhythmia (RR=0.64, 95%CI 0.47 to 0.88) than the control group, but could not better reduce the risk of heart failure (RR=0.79, 95%CI 0.47 to 1.34) and hypotension (RR=1.21, 95%CI 0.63 to 2.29); and c) Other complications: epidural and intravenous analgesia had no difference in decreasing the risk of postoperative renal insufficient (RR=0.78, 95%CI 0.53 to 1.14), gastrointestinal hemorrhage (RR=0.78, 95%CI 0.49 to 1.23), infection (RR=0.89, 95%CI 0.70 to 1.12) and nausea (RR=1.03, 95%CI 0.38 to 2.81). Conclusions Epidural analgesia can obviously decrease the risk of pneumonia, myocardial infarction and severe arrhythmia, and can improve the lung function after abdominal or thoracic surgery.
Objective
To analyze the pathogeny of vitreous re-hemorrhage in proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)
after vitrectomy, and to evaluate the treatment effects.
Methods
The clinical data of 315 eyes of 302 patients with PDR who had undergone vitrectomy were retrospectively analyzed. Thirty-two eyes with vitreous re-hemorrhage after the treatment had undergone vitrectomy again. The follow-up duration was 3-48 months (average 12 months).
Results
The occurrence of vitreous hemorrhage after vitrectomy was 10%. The reasons included fibrovascular ingrowth at the sclera incision (28%), residual neovascularization membrane or inappropriately treated vascular stump on the surface of optic nerve (19%), insufficient photocoagulation on retina (22%), residual epiretinal neovascularization membrane (9%), retinal vein occlusion (6%), and ocular trauma (16%). Re-hemorrhage occurred 1-210 days (average 51 days) after vitrectomy. The patients with re-hemorrhage underwent cryotherapy for fibrovascular at the incision site, removal of residual neovascularization membrane on the optic nerve and retina, electrocoagulation of the vascular stump, complementary retinal photocoagulation and binding up of two eyes. After the re-treatment, the visual acuity increased in 91% and decreased in 9%. The postoperative complications mainly included vitreous re-hemorrhage, posterior synechia of the iris, lens sclerosis, and delayed healing of corneal epithelium.
Conclusion
The main reasons of vitreous re-hemorrhage after vitrectomy in patients with PDR include fibrovascular ingrowth at sclera incision, residual neovascularization membrane or inappropriately treated vascular stump on the surface of optic nerve, insufficient photocoagulation on retina, residual epiretinal neovascularization membrane, retinal vein occlusion, and ocular trauma. The efficient methods in preventing and treating re-hemorrhage after vitrectomy are appropriate management of insection sites, completely removal of residual neovascularization membrane on the optic nerve and retina, electrocoagulation of the vessel stump and sufficient retinal photocoagulation.
(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,238-240)
Objective
To approach the clinical characters and therapeutic methods of retinal detachment(RD) after extracapsular catarat extraction(ECCE)with posterior chamber intraocular lens(PCIOL).
Methods
Sixty eight cases(68 eyes) of RD after ECCE with PCIOL were treated with sclerel buckling,microvitreo retinal surgery and intraocular gas,silicone oil injection and were reviewed.
Results
The retinas were totally reattached in 65 eyes(95.59%) which dropped to 94.12% in 6-60 months postoperatively.The resultant rate of visual acuity of the eyes with 0.1 or better was 79.41%,with 0.3 or better was 26.47%.
Conclusion
The main causes of RD after ECCE with PCIOL are similar to those of general RD,and most cases of RD after ECCE with PCIOL can be cured by surgical treatment.
(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,1998,14:167-169)
Complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy have become the major indications of vitrectomy. The surgery, however, is not basically a causative therapy. The visual function after operation depends on the degree of retinal ischemia and damage induced. The surgery itself has a potential for severe complications. Therefore it is important to better understand the pathology and to master surgical strategy and techniques in order to improve surgical outcomes and reduce the surgical complications.
(Chin J Ocul Fundus Dis,2007,23:234-237)
