Dumbbell growth is often observed in schwannoma but rarely in meningioma. In particular, the occurrence of dumbbell meningioma at the cervical cord level in Japan is markedly rare. We reported an elderly case with sym...Dumbbell growth is often observed in schwannoma but rarely in meningioma. In particular, the occurrence of dumbbell meningioma at the cervical cord level in Japan is markedly rare. We reported an elderly case with symptomatic meningioma that developed in a dumbbell shape from cervical spine and was treated successfully by surgery.展开更多
The morphometric analysis of the spinous cell in 16 specimens of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) was made by using interactive image analysis system (IBAS-II). 19 parameters of the size and shape were chosen, and compar...The morphometric analysis of the spinous cell in 16 specimens of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) was made by using interactive image analysis system (IBAS-II). 19 parameters of the size and shape were chosen, and compared with normal mucosa, leukoplakia, dysplasia and carcinoma. The results indicated that the cell dimensions (area, perimeter, all kinds of diameter) and nuclear cytoplasmic ratio in OSF were between normal mucosa and dysplasia as well as carcinoma. The former showed a progressive decrease (P<0.01), and the latter showed a progressive increase (P<0.01). The dimensions of the nuclei did not show considerable differences among the groups (P>0.05). A series of discriminant functions had been developed with stepwise discriminant analysis, the agreement ratio for OSF was 93.75%. The decrease of cell area and the increase of nuclear cytoplasmic ratio could reflect a malignant progress. The cell morphometric model could discriminate OSF well from other groups, suggesting that the change of the epith展开更多
A 67-year-old male presented with a gradually progressive low back pain of 2 years duration. The patient was leading a retired life and there was no history of chronic fever or significant trauma. There was no radiati...A 67-year-old male presented with a gradually progressive low back pain of 2 years duration. The patient was leading a retired life and there was no history of chronic fever or significant trauma. There was no radiation of pain or any features suggestive of claudication. There was no history of any comorbidity. The pain was aggravated with extension of the spine and relieved with flexion. There was no swelling or neurological deficit, but muscle spasm was present. Radiographs of the spine revealed degenerative changes in the lumbosacral spine, along with articulation of spinous processes at in lumbar spine at all levels level suggestive of Baastrup's disease, commonly known as "kissing spine". Routine blood investigations were within normal limits. The patient was managed conservatively. He was given a week's course of analgesics and muscle relaxants and then started on spinal flexion exercises, with significant improvement being noted at 6 months follow up.展开更多
Objective:To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture bloodletting therapy for herpes zoster.Methods:The computer searched the CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,and Cochrane Library databases.The time li...Objective:To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture bloodletting therapy for herpes zoster.Methods:The computer searched the CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,and Cochrane Library databases.The time limit was from the establishment of the database to December 31,2019.Relevant literatures on randomized controlled trials of spinal bloodletting for shingles were retrieved.Data were extracted and quality evaluated based on the Cochrane bias risk assessment method.Meta analysis was performed using Rev Man5.3 and Stata15 statistical software.Results:(1)A total of 21 Chinese literatures were included,with a total of 1,533 patients;(2)Meta-analysis was performed using a fixed effect model,and the results showed that the total effective rate of the experimental group(OR=5.11,95%CI:(3.48,7.50),Z=8.33,P<0.00001)is better than the control group,the difference is statistically significant;(3)VAS score analysis using a random effects model(MD-2.23,95%CI(-2.46,-1.99),p<0.0001)(4)The incidence of sequela neuralgia was analyzed using a random effects model(OR=0.21,95%CI:(0.09,0.51),Z=3.48,P=0.0005).Conclusion:The effect of spinal bloodletting on the treatment of shingles and VAS scores,symptomatic relief,and the incidence of sequela neuralgia have advantages.展开更多
Background：Laminectomy is a major method to treat lumbar spinal stenosis （LSS）,but it has lots of flaws such as scar tissue can form around the dura again or spinal instability.This study aimed to investigate the f...Background：Laminectomy is a major method to treat lumbar spinal stenosis （LSS）,but it has lots of flaws such as scar tissue can form around the dura again or spinal instability.This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of transverse rotation laminoplasty （TRL） in the treatment of LSS.Methods：The mimic operations of TRL were performed both in the computerized image processing and on the lumbar specimen.Computed tomography （CT） images were either collected from 80 clinical patients with complaints of lumbago or obtained from 40 sets of lumbar specimens after rebuild of spinal canals.In the CT image processing the heights of the spinous process and laminae at L3-L5 were measured.The total length of the spinous process plus one side laminae after the operation was evaluated and compared with the length of inner margin of pedical before the operation.The areas of the vertebral canal were examined before and after the operation.Results：In the CT images,the height of spinous process of L3,L4 and L5 was 24.74 ± 3.45,22.68 ± 5.96 and 21.54 ± 4.12 mm respectively,and that of laminae was 23.66 ± 2.32,22.68 ± 5.36 and 20.99 ± 3.67 mm respectively （P 〉 0.05）.Distance of inner border of pedical of L3,L4 and L5 was 23.01 ± 6.59,24.65 ± 5.54 and 26.03 ± 7.34 mm respectively,and length of spinous process with laminae of those was 29.76 ± 4.91,29.31 ± 6.43 and 32.53 ± 5.76 mm respectively （P 〈 0.05）.Preoperative area of spinal canals of L3,L4 and L5 was 299.81 ± 10.09,297.66 ± 9.54 and 308.22 ± 10.04 mm2 respectively,and postoperative area was 480.01 ± 9.33,487.32 ± 8.65 and 501.03 ± 9.12 mm2 respectively （P 〈 0.05）.In the human lumbar vertebrae specimen,the data similar to the former.Conclusions：The excised canal posterior was covered,and the lumbar canals enlarged by TRL.The TRL provided a new alternative in the treatment of LSS.展开更多
文摘Dumbbell growth is often observed in schwannoma but rarely in meningioma. In particular, the occurrence of dumbbell meningioma at the cervical cord level in Japan is markedly rare. We reported an elderly case with symptomatic meningioma that developed in a dumbbell shape from cervical spine and was treated successfully by surgery.
文摘The morphometric analysis of the spinous cell in 16 specimens of oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) was made by using interactive image analysis system (IBAS-II). 19 parameters of the size and shape were chosen, and compared with normal mucosa, leukoplakia, dysplasia and carcinoma. The results indicated that the cell dimensions (area, perimeter, all kinds of diameter) and nuclear cytoplasmic ratio in OSF were between normal mucosa and dysplasia as well as carcinoma. The former showed a progressive decrease (P<0.01), and the latter showed a progressive increase (P<0.01). The dimensions of the nuclei did not show considerable differences among the groups (P>0.05). A series of discriminant functions had been developed with stepwise discriminant analysis, the agreement ratio for OSF was 93.75%. The decrease of cell area and the increase of nuclear cytoplasmic ratio could reflect a malignant progress. The cell morphometric model could discriminate OSF well from other groups, suggesting that the change of the epith
文摘A 67-year-old male presented with a gradually progressive low back pain of 2 years duration. The patient was leading a retired life and there was no history of chronic fever or significant trauma. There was no radiation of pain or any features suggestive of claudication. There was no history of any comorbidity. The pain was aggravated with extension of the spine and relieved with flexion. There was no swelling or neurological deficit, but muscle spasm was present. Radiographs of the spine revealed degenerative changes in the lumbosacral spine, along with articulation of spinous processes at in lumbar spine at all levels level suggestive of Baastrup's disease, commonly known as "kissing spine". Routine blood investigations were within normal limits. The patient was managed conservatively. He was given a week's course of analgesics and muscle relaxants and then started on spinal flexion exercises, with significant improvement being noted at 6 months follow up.
基金National Key Research and Development Plan"Key Project of TCM Modernization Research"(No.2018YFC1705303)Science Foundation for Youth of National Natural Foundation of China(No.81704087)+1 种基金Innovation Talent Promotion Plan-Key Science and technology Innovation Team Plan(No.2017KCT-27)Key R&D project of Shaanxi Province(No.2018ZDXM-SF-010)
文摘Objective:To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of acupuncture bloodletting therapy for herpes zoster.Methods:The computer searched the CNKI,WanFang,VIP,CBM,PubMed,and Cochrane Library databases.The time limit was from the establishment of the database to December 31,2019.Relevant literatures on randomized controlled trials of spinal bloodletting for shingles were retrieved.Data were extracted and quality evaluated based on the Cochrane bias risk assessment method.Meta analysis was performed using Rev Man5.3 and Stata15 statistical software.Results:(1)A total of 21 Chinese literatures were included,with a total of 1,533 patients;(2)Meta-analysis was performed using a fixed effect model,and the results showed that the total effective rate of the experimental group(OR=5.11,95%CI:(3.48,7.50),Z=8.33,P<0.00001)is better than the control group,the difference is statistically significant;(3)VAS score analysis using a random effects model(MD-2.23,95%CI(-2.46,-1.99),p<0.0001)(4)The incidence of sequela neuralgia was analyzed using a random effects model(OR=0.21,95%CI:(0.09,0.51),Z=3.48,P=0.0005).Conclusion:The effect of spinal bloodletting on the treatment of shingles and VAS scores,symptomatic relief,and the incidence of sequela neuralgia have advantages.
文摘Background：Laminectomy is a major method to treat lumbar spinal stenosis （LSS）,but it has lots of flaws such as scar tissue can form around the dura again or spinal instability.This study aimed to investigate the feasibility of transverse rotation laminoplasty （TRL） in the treatment of LSS.Methods：The mimic operations of TRL were performed both in the computerized image processing and on the lumbar specimen.Computed tomography （CT） images were either collected from 80 clinical patients with complaints of lumbago or obtained from 40 sets of lumbar specimens after rebuild of spinal canals.In the CT image processing the heights of the spinous process and laminae at L3-L5 were measured.The total length of the spinous process plus one side laminae after the operation was evaluated and compared with the length of inner margin of pedical before the operation.The areas of the vertebral canal were examined before and after the operation.Results：In the CT images,the height of spinous process of L3,L4 and L5 was 24.74 ± 3.45,22.68 ± 5.96 and 21.54 ± 4.12 mm respectively,and that of laminae was 23.66 ± 2.32,22.68 ± 5.36 and 20.99 ± 3.67 mm respectively （P 〉 0.05）.Distance of inner border of pedical of L3,L4 and L5 was 23.01 ± 6.59,24.65 ± 5.54 and 26.03 ± 7.34 mm respectively,and length of spinous process with laminae of those was 29.76 ± 4.91,29.31 ± 6.43 and 32.53 ± 5.76 mm respectively （P 〈 0.05）.Preoperative area of spinal canals of L3,L4 and L5 was 299.81 ± 10.09,297.66 ± 9.54 and 308.22 ± 10.04 mm2 respectively,and postoperative area was 480.01 ± 9.33,487.32 ± 8.65 and 501.03 ± 9.12 mm2 respectively （P 〈 0.05）.In the human lumbar vertebrae specimen,the data similar to the former.Conclusions：The excised canal posterior was covered,and the lumbar canals enlarged by TRL.The TRL provided a new alternative in the treatment of LSS.
