Effects of bevacizumab on familial epistaxis caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Effects of bevacizumab on familial epistaxis caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):436-441. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201222-00939. ABSTRACT Objective: To observe the clinical effects of bevacizumab in the treatment of familial epistaxis caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Methods: The data of 27 patients with familial epistaxis caused by HHT who were treated with bevacizumab intravenously from Beijing Anzhen Hospital, the First Clinical Center of Chinese People's Liberation Army General Hospital and Binzhou Central Hospital between December 2016 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 14 males and 13 females, aged (55.3±11.2) years. The dose of bevacizumab was calculated according to the body weight of 5 mg/kg. The curative effect was observed one month after the first treatment. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to compare patients' self-scores of systemic symptoms before and after treatment. Epistaxis severity score (ESS) was used to compare and analyze the six problems (including the frequency, duration, intensity, treatment demand, anemia and blood transfusion) of the patients before and after treatment. The changes of hemoglobin levels before and after treatment were compared. SPSS 20.0 statistical software was used to process the data. Results: Among the 27 patients at one month after the first bevacizumab treatment, 22 cases reported that the severity of epistaxis was improved significantly, and 5 cases reported that the treatment effect was not significant. The effective rate was 81.5% (22/27). The significant effect in 22 patients lasted for 5-24 months, with a median duration of 11.23 months. The VAS score of systemic symptoms decreased significantly compared with that before treatment (2.41±2.55 vs 8.19±1.47, t=9.708, P<0.01). The scores of six aspects and standardized scores of ESS were significantly decreased after treatment (epistaxis frequency: 1.78±1.22 vs 3.44±0.80, t=6.814, P<0.01; epistaxis duration: 0.85±0.91 vs 3.00±0.73, t=8.845, P<0.01; epistaxis intensity: 0.19±0.40 vs 1.00±0.00, t=10.696, P<0.01; treatment demand: 0.22 ± 0.42 vs 1.00±0.00, t=9.539, P<0.01; anemia: 0.41±0.50 vs 0.89±0.32, t=4.914, P<0.01; blood transfusion: 0.11±0.32 vs 0.41±0.50, t=3.309, P<0.01; ESS standardized score: 2.50±2.45 vs 7.60±1.30, t=9.344, P<0.01). The hemoglobin level after treatment was significantly higher than that before treatment ((105.48±24.31) g/L vs (73.07±23.71) g/L, t=6.864, P<0.01). Among the 27 patients, there were 8 cases of HHT1 (ENG gene) and 19 cases of HHT2 (ACVRL1 gene). The improvement duration of epistaxis in group HHT1 and group HHT2 was (4.76±5.12) months and (7.60±10.8 4) months, respectively, which was in group HHT2 longer than that of group HHT1, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in ESS scores between the two groups before and after treatment (P>0.05). Two female patients had amenorrhea after the first medication. All patients had no other adverse reactions and complications. Conclusion: Intravenous bevacizumab is significantly effective and safe in the treatment of familial epistaxis caused by HHT. PMID:34010995 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330 -20201222-00939 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Successful treatment of mediastinal infection after tracheotomy: a case report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Message: 纵隔感染通常是由牙源性或颈部感染沿颈筋膜扩散侵及纵隔所致的急性纵隔炎，是一种进展迅速且致死率高的严重感染。本文报道河南科技大学第一附属医院重症医学科收治的1例气管切开术后并发纵隔感染患者的诊治过程。该患者经胸腔镜手术以及术后抗感染治疗，成功救治。. Successful treatment of mediastinal infection after tracheotomy: a case report Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):504-506. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201101-00847. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34011007 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201101-00847 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

The impact of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome on the perioperative and long-term outcome in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader The impact of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome on the perioperative and long-term outcome in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):447-453. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200716-00596. ABSTRACT Objective: To confirm the impact of obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) on perioperative and long-term outcome in patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection. Methods: From June 2010 to July 2017, the clinical data of 91 patients with Stanford type A aortic dissection were analyzed. Among them, 51 patients with OSAHS were included in the study group and 40 patients without OSAHS were included in the control group. After 36 months follow-up, all-cause death was regarded as the end event. The clinical baseline data, perioperative period and 36 months survival rate of the two groups were compared. Kanplan-Meier method was used to describe the 36 month survival curve of the two groups. Cox proportional risk model was used to evaluate the risk ratio (HR) and 95%CI of 36 month survival rate. Results: The mortality rate during hospitalization was 5.9% (3 cases) in the study group and 5.0% (2 cases) in the control group, and the difference was not statistically significant (χ~2=0.03, P>0.05). The actual follow-up was (36.2±1.5) months, 88 cases were followed up and 3 cases were lost. The all cause mortality rate of 36 months was 27.5% (14/51)in the study group and 10.0%(4/40) in the control group, the difference was statistically significant (χ~2=4.30, P<0.05).By Cox proportional risk model analysis, 36 months after operation, the study group was compared with the control group after adjusting for age, male, bicuspid of aortic valve, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, anemia, preoperative pericardial tamponade, postoperative organ dysfunction, preoperative LVEF, emergency operation, Sun's operation, coronary artery bypass grafting, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, and advanced avulsion of distal aortic dissection The survival rate was lower, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).In addition to OSAHS, coronary artery bypass grafting and preoperative pericardial tamponade were also risk factors for the increase of 36 month mortality rate (HR=11.28,95%CI: 1.98-46.25, P=0.009; HR=9.08, 95%CI: 2.22-41.3, P=0.032). Conclusions: There was no significant difference in mortality during hospitalization in patients with Stanford A aortic dissection combined with OSAHS. The survival rate of 36 months after operation was lower than that of the control group. PMID:34010997 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200716-00596 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Benign rhabdomyoma originated from posterior laryngeal commissure: a case report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Message: 本文报道了1例原发于喉部后连合的良性成人型横纹肌瘤病例。患者女，60岁，因"声嘶8个月余"就诊。结合病史、门诊喉镜和CT检查，入院诊断为：喉肿物，考虑良性可能，建议手术治疗。入院后在全身麻醉支撑喉镜下行喉良性肿物切除术，术后病理结果提示：成人型横纹肌瘤。出院时患者声嘶较前明显好转，术后随访1年，未见肿瘤复发。该肿瘤在耳鼻咽喉头颈外科临床较为罕见，结合其生长位置的特殊性，具有一定的临床意义，现将该病例报道如下。. Benign rhabdomyoma originated from posterior laryngeal commissure: a case report Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):507-509. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200812-00666. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34011008 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200812-00666 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Clinical analysis of 40 newborns with head and neck occupying lesions

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Clinical analysis of 40 newborns with head and neck occupying lesions Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):459-464. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201027-00835. ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the clinical features, diagnoses and treatments of head and neck occupying lesions in newborns. Methods: All newborns with head and neck occupying lesions admitted to Neonatel Intensive Care Unit of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University form January 2014 to November 2019 were included. There were 23 males and 17 females, admission age was from 2 d-28 d, and the clinical manifestations, examinations, treatments and outcomes were evaluated. Results: Among 40 newborns with head and neck occupying lesions, 22 cases were admitted with dyspnea, 15 cases with masses in oral cavity or head and neck, 2 cases with fever as the first symptom, and 1 case with hoarseness as the first symptom. There were 5 cases with local infection. All cases were examined with l ocal ultrasound and CT or MRI. Nine cases with severe dyspnea were treated with invasive ventilationm, of them 6 cases underwent invasive ventilation for more than 48 hours, 4 cases received tracheal intubation and artificial nose. Diagnostic punctures were performed in 2 cases. Seven cases received conservative treatments. Surgeries were performed in 31 cases, and 25 cases obtained pathologic diagnoses, including 3 cases of soft palate mature teratomas, 1 case of hard palate teratoma, 1 case of granulosa cell tumor, 1 case of lobulated spindle cell tumor in tongue base, 1 case of polyp in right glottis, 1 case of polyp at esophageal entrance, 4 cases of lingual root cysts, 1 case of laryngeal cyst, 2 cases of thyroglossal duct cysts, 2 cases of lymphangiomas, 1 case of lymphangioma with hibernoma, 1 case of tracheal cyst, 1 case of esophageal cyst, 3 cases of left neck abscesses, 1 case of occipital hemangioma, and 1 case of left temporoparietal abscess. Conclusions: The hea d and neck occupying lesions in the newborn is prone to upper airway obstruction. Imaging examination can assist the diagnosis. Different treatments can be selected according to the natures of occupying lesions. PMID:34010999 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201027-00835 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Parotid nuclear protein in testis midline carcinoma: a case report

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Message: 本文报道一例腮腺来源的睾丸核蛋白（nuclear protein in testis，NUT）中线癌患者，为35岁男性，因"发现右侧腮腺区肿物3年，增大2周"入院，行腮腺浅叶切除术，手术标本免疫组化及分子检测结果为NUT中线癌。患者术后接受放化疗联合靶向药物治疗，随访10个月内无疾病复发或其他不良事件。腮腺来源的NUT中线癌临床罕见，易发生误诊、漏诊，目前诊断方式依赖免疫组化（NUT抗体阳性）以及分子检测（NUT基因融合异位），其预后情况与患者年龄、融合基因类型、手术范围、术后放化疗方案以及靶向药物的使用相关，因此临床医生需警惕腮腺来源NUT中线癌的发生，尽量做到正确诊断、个性化治疗。. Parotid nuclear protein in testis midline carcinoma: a case report Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):510-513. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201103-00853. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34011009 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20201103-00853 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Analysis of characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced seasonal allergic rhinitis in the Inner Mongolian grassland region of China

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Analysis of characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced seasonal allergic rhinitis in the Inner Mongolian grassland region of China Via Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2021 May 7;56(5):471-477. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200713-00584. ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) as well as the distribution and sensitization characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen in Inner Mongolia grassland of northern China. Methods: From May 2015 to August 2015, using stratified, cluster and random sampling, a field interviewer-administered survey study and skin prick test (SPT) were conducted in six areas of Inner Mongolia grassland (Xilinhot, Erenhot, Duolun, Tongliao, Jarud, Kailu), and pollen monitoring was carried out in the above six areas from January 1 to December 31 of 2015. The clinical characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR, distribution and sensitization characteristics of Chenopodiaceae pollen in these regions were observed. SAS software 9.4 was used for data processing. Results: A total of 6 043 subjects completed the study. The prevalence of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR was 13.2% (795/6 043). The highest prevalence was found in the 18-39 age group. Subjects from urban areas showed higher prevalence of SAR than rural areas (61.2% vs 37.9%, P<0.001). There was significant regional difference in the prevalence rate of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR among the above six areas (Xilinhot 21.5%, Erenhot 17.8%, Duolun 8.9%, Tongliao 6.9%, Jarud 15.3%, Kailu 9.7%, P<0.001). The main clinical symptoms of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR were sneezing (96.5%) and nasal itching (92.2%). Eye itching was more obvious among the ocular symptoms (69.1%), while fatigue (32.1%) and drowsiness (31.5%) were more prominent among other related symptoms. Among comorbidities of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR, allergic conjunctivitis accounted for 71.4% (568/795), food allergy accounted for 86.7% (689/ 795) and asthma accounted for 16.7% (133/795). The peak of Chenopodiaceae pollen spread was in August. The prevalence of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR was positively correlated with the concentration of Chenopodiaceae pollen (R2=0.78, P=0.043). The SPT positive rate of Chenopodiaceae pollen was 21.2% (1 282/6 043), and Xilinhot had the highest rate in six regions (28.0%, 236/842). Conclusions: The prevalence of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR in Inner Mongolia grassland stays at a high level. Sneezing is the most obvious symptom of SAR. The peak of Chenopodiaceae pollen spread is in August and the prevalence of Chenopodiaceae pollen induced SAR is positively correlated with the pollen concentration. PMID:34011001 | DOI:10.3760/cma.j.cn115330-20200713-00584 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.