AIM:To compare frontalis sling and tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy plus levator resection(TCMLR)in subjects with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function(LF).METHODS:A prospective non-randomized n...AIM:To compare frontalis sling and tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy plus levator resection(TCMLR)in subjects with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function(LF).METHODS:A prospective non-randomized nonblinded single center clinical trial.Fifty patients with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor LF were recruited.The frontalis sling and TCMLR were performed and the functional,cosmetic outcomes,complications,and success rate were evaluated at 1,3,and 6mo postoperatively.The t-test,Chi-square,Fishers exact,and nonparametric MannWhitney tests were used by SPSS software.RESULTS:Frontalis sling and TCMLR procedures were performed on 26 and 24 patients respectively.The mean age was 10.97±10.67y.LF was significantly better in the TCMLR group at months 1,3,and 6(P=0.002).Lagophthalmos was more common in the TCMLR group(no significant difference).At month 3,mild punctate epithelial erosions were observed more in the frontalis sling group(P=0.002).Significant complete success rate of 1st and 6th month for the frontalis sling vs TCMLR groups were 50%vs 20.8%(P=0.02),and 38.4%vs 50%(P=0.03)respectively.CONCLUSION:Complete success rate of TCMLR is higher in long-term follow-up in contrast with the frontalis sling in the short-term.Transient complications are more detected in mid-term follow-ups in both groups.展开更多
Purpose:.To evaluate the surgical effect of levator muscle shortening and levator aponeurosis tucking in treating minimal and moderate congenital blepharoptosis.Methods:.Clinical data of 28 patients(40 eyes) diagnosed...Purpose:.To evaluate the surgical effect of levator muscle shortening and levator aponeurosis tucking in treating minimal and moderate congenital blepharoptosis.Methods:.Clinical data of 28 patients(40 eyes) diagnosed with mide and moderate congenital blepharoptosis at our institution were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative efficacy was evaluated and statistically compared between these two techniques.Results:.During 14 months follow-up,.16 eyes with ptosis undergoing levator muscle shortening were treated,.3 with undercorrection of ptosis and 1 with overcorrection of ptosis.In patients receiving levator aponeurosis tucking,.16 eyes were cured and 4 with undercorrection of ptosis.Conclusion:.Both levator muscle shortening and levator aponeurosis tucking are safe and efficacious for correcting minimal and moderate congenital blepharoptosis.展开更多
The perineal membrane (PM) is a thick, elastic fiber-rich, smooth muscle-poor membrane extending along the vestibule and lower vaginal wall and embedding the urethrovaginal sphincter and compressor urethrae muscles. T...The perineal membrane (PM) is a thick, elastic fiber-rich, smooth muscle-poor membrane extending along the vestibule and lower vaginal wall and embedding the urethrovaginal sphincter and compressor urethrae muscles. To provide a better understanding of the topographical relationship between the PM and the levator ani muscle, we examined histological sections from 15 female cadavers. The composite fibers of the PM were usually continuous with that of a fascia covering the inferior or lateral surface of the levator ani (fascia diaphragmatis pelvis inferior) rather than the endopelvic fascia covering the superior or medial surface of the latter muscle. However, this fascial connection was sometimes interrupted by a venous plexus. The deep transverse perineal muscle was consistently adjacent to the posterolateral aspect of the PM, but whether it extended superficially or deeply to the PM depended on size of the muscle. In contrast to the endopelvic fascia embedding abundant middle-sized nerves (cavernous and sphincter nerves;0.05 - 0.1 mm in thickness), the PM contained very thin nerves: many in 10 cadavers but few in 5 cadavers. Most of the nerves seemed to be sensory on the basis of immunohistochemistry. The levator ani muscle was considered likely to provide traction force to the PM, but active elevation appeared to be difficult because of the highly elastic nature of the PM and the interrupting venous plexus. Loss of nerves in the PM might be one of a number of factors that can accelerate pelvic organ prolapse.展开更多
Introduction: The ptosis is a fall of the upper eyelid in relation to a deficit of the levator device of this one. In practice, it poses two major problems, the first one is the eminent risk of amblyopia during severe...Introduction: The ptosis is a fall of the upper eyelid in relation to a deficit of the levator device of this one. In practice, it poses two major problems, the first one is the eminent risk of amblyopia during severe congenital ptosis, and the second is of an aesthetic nature, representing the main reason for consultation. The aim of this work is to evaluate the interest of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle plication in the ptosis surgery. Materials and Methods: We collected 12 patients who received a correction of their ptosis by plication of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle over a period of 3 years from January 2012 to December 2014. Result: The mean age at treatment was 22 years;the ptosis was congenital in 8 cases, and acquired in 4. The ptosis was major in 67% and moderate in 33% of the cases. Muscle plication was the basic surgical technique in all patients in our series. The function and aesthetic results were satisfying in 6 cases (50%), good in 4 cases (34%), acceptable in 1 case and bad in 1 case (8%). Discussion: The comparative study has shown that the plication of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is a possible alternative for the correction of ptosis whatever the type of ptosis with results comparable to the reference technique compared to the degree of correction, whereas the operative follow-up is simpler and more minor complications. Conclusion: The surgical treatment of ptosis should be done after a systematic clinical examination and after very precise indications. However, the plication of the levator muscle of the upper eyelid has shown its functional and aesthetic efficiency in congenital ptosis and in the ptosis of the adult.展开更多
目的探讨肛提肌未发生撕脱时,盆腔脏器脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)的初产妇肛提肌裂孔形态是否发生异常改变。方法收集经阴道分娩且肛提肌未发生撕脱的初产妇107例,出现POP的65例为POP组,未出现POP的42例为对照组。应用经会阴4D盆...目的探讨肛提肌未发生撕脱时,盆腔脏器脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)的初产妇肛提肌裂孔形态是否发生异常改变。方法收集经阴道分娩且肛提肌未发生撕脱的初产妇107例,出现POP的65例为POP组,未出现POP的42例为对照组。应用经会阴4D盆底超声采集在静息、最大瓦氏状态下两组初产妇肛提肌裂孔形态参数:肛提肌裂孔前后径(LHAP)、肛提肌裂孔左右径(LHLD)、肛提肌裂孔周径(LHC)、肛提肌裂孔面积(LHA)。结果静息状态下POP组及对照组LHAP、LHLD、LHC、LHA比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);最大瓦氏状态下POP组的LHAP、LHLD、LHC、LHA较对照组均增大,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),当最大瓦氏状态下LHA>18.84 cm^(2),诊断初产妇发生POP的敏感度为73.8%,特异度95.2%,AUC为0.912。结论肛提肌未撕脱的初次经阴道分娩的POP产妇也会发生肛提肌损伤。4D盆底超声下肛提肌裂孔形态的改变可反映肛提肌有无损伤及损伤程度,尤其最大瓦氏状态下肛提肌裂孔的面积与POP相关性很好。展开更多
Background: Lung cavities sometimes result from a number of pathological processes including suppurative necrosis, caseous necrosis, ischemic necrosis and cystic dilatation of lung structures. The aim of this study is...Background: Lung cavities sometimes result from a number of pathological processes including suppurative necrosis, caseous necrosis, ischemic necrosis and cystic dilatation of lung structures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of intercostals muscle flap as a successful method to fill the lung cavity for reduction of symptoms and treatment of patients presented with symptomatic pulmonary cavity and to avoid the risk of pulmonary resection. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted between 2009 to 2012, in department of cardiothoracic surgery, Zagazig University Hospital. The study included 32 patients suffering from cavitary lung lesions divided into two groups, group (A): 14 patients treated by using intercostal muscle flap to fill the defect after Cavernostomy without lung resection;and group (B): 18 patients treated by traditional methods by lung resection. Patients with high risk of lung resection, suspicion of dense adhesion, symptomatic chronic lung abscess and patients with bad pulmonary function tests were included in group (A). Results: 20 patients were male and 12 were females in both groups, the large numbers of cases were lung abscess in group A (4 cases 28.5%) followed by Aspergilloma and TB cavity (3 cases 21.4%). Hemoptysis, persistent cough and expectoration were the main presentation of our patients. Poor pulmonary function was significant finding in group A (7 cases 50%). Complications reported in our study were bleeding, recurrent symptoms and one case mortality in group B after Pneuomenectomy. Conclusion: Using the intercostal muscle flap implanted inside the lung cavity after cavernostomy is a successful alternative curative method especially in cases with high risk of lung resection.展开更多
Metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant smooth muscle tumor.We report a case of metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma associated with smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential(STUMP).A 68-year-old...Metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant smooth muscle tumor.We report a case of metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma associated with smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential(STUMP).A 68-year-old female presented with a liver mass(60 mm × 40 mm, Segment 4).She underwent left salpingooophorectomy for an ovary tumor with STUMP in a broad ligament 6 years ago.Though FDG-PET showed obvious metabolically active foci, abnormal metabolically active foci other than the lesion were not detected.A malignant liver tumor was strongly suspected and laparoscopic partial liver resection was performed with vessel-sealing devices using the crush clamping method and Pringle maneuver.Immunohistochemical findings revealed metastatic liver leiomyosarcoma associated with STUMP in a broad ligament.This case is an extremely rare case of malignant transformation from primary STUMP to metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma.It provides important evidence regarding the treatment for metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma associated with STUMP.展开更多
基金Supported by Tehran University of Medical Sciences(No.9511257008)。
文摘AIM:To compare frontalis sling and tarsoconjunctival mullerectomy plus levator resection(TCMLR)in subjects with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor levator function(LF).METHODS:A prospective non-randomized nonblinded single center clinical trial.Fifty patients with severe unilateral congenital ptosis with poor LF were recruited.The frontalis sling and TCMLR were performed and the functional,cosmetic outcomes,complications,and success rate were evaluated at 1,3,and 6mo postoperatively.The t-test,Chi-square,Fishers exact,and nonparametric MannWhitney tests were used by SPSS software.RESULTS:Frontalis sling and TCMLR procedures were performed on 26 and 24 patients respectively.The mean age was 10.97±10.67y.LF was significantly better in the TCMLR group at months 1,3,and 6(P=0.002).Lagophthalmos was more common in the TCMLR group(no significant difference).At month 3,mild punctate epithelial erosions were observed more in the frontalis sling group(P=0.002).Significant complete success rate of 1st and 6th month for the frontalis sling vs TCMLR groups were 50%vs 20.8%(P=0.02),and 38.4%vs 50%(P=0.03)respectively.CONCLUSION:Complete success rate of TCMLR is higher in long-term follow-up in contrast with the frontalis sling in the short-term.Transient complications are more detected in mid-term follow-ups in both groups.
文摘Purpose:.To evaluate the surgical effect of levator muscle shortening and levator aponeurosis tucking in treating minimal and moderate congenital blepharoptosis.Methods:.Clinical data of 28 patients(40 eyes) diagnosed with mide and moderate congenital blepharoptosis at our institution were retrospectively analyzed. Postoperative efficacy was evaluated and statistically compared between these two techniques.Results:.During 14 months follow-up,.16 eyes with ptosis undergoing levator muscle shortening were treated,.3 with undercorrection of ptosis and 1 with overcorrection of ptosis.In patients receiving levator aponeurosis tucking,.16 eyes were cured and 4 with undercorrection of ptosis.Conclusion:.Both levator muscle shortening and levator aponeurosis tucking are safe and efficacious for correcting minimal and moderate congenital blepharoptosis.
文摘The perineal membrane (PM) is a thick, elastic fiber-rich, smooth muscle-poor membrane extending along the vestibule and lower vaginal wall and embedding the urethrovaginal sphincter and compressor urethrae muscles. To provide a better understanding of the topographical relationship between the PM and the levator ani muscle, we examined histological sections from 15 female cadavers. The composite fibers of the PM were usually continuous with that of a fascia covering the inferior or lateral surface of the levator ani (fascia diaphragmatis pelvis inferior) rather than the endopelvic fascia covering the superior or medial surface of the latter muscle. However, this fascial connection was sometimes interrupted by a venous plexus. The deep transverse perineal muscle was consistently adjacent to the posterolateral aspect of the PM, but whether it extended superficially or deeply to the PM depended on size of the muscle. In contrast to the endopelvic fascia embedding abundant middle-sized nerves (cavernous and sphincter nerves;0.05 - 0.1 mm in thickness), the PM contained very thin nerves: many in 10 cadavers but few in 5 cadavers. Most of the nerves seemed to be sensory on the basis of immunohistochemistry. The levator ani muscle was considered likely to provide traction force to the PM, but active elevation appeared to be difficult because of the highly elastic nature of the PM and the interrupting venous plexus. Loss of nerves in the PM might be one of a number of factors that can accelerate pelvic organ prolapse.
文摘Introduction: The ptosis is a fall of the upper eyelid in relation to a deficit of the levator device of this one. In practice, it poses two major problems, the first one is the eminent risk of amblyopia during severe congenital ptosis, and the second is of an aesthetic nature, representing the main reason for consultation. The aim of this work is to evaluate the interest of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle plication in the ptosis surgery. Materials and Methods: We collected 12 patients who received a correction of their ptosis by plication of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle over a period of 3 years from January 2012 to December 2014. Result: The mean age at treatment was 22 years;the ptosis was congenital in 8 cases, and acquired in 4. The ptosis was major in 67% and moderate in 33% of the cases. Muscle plication was the basic surgical technique in all patients in our series. The function and aesthetic results were satisfying in 6 cases (50%), good in 4 cases (34%), acceptable in 1 case and bad in 1 case (8%). Discussion: The comparative study has shown that the plication of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle is a possible alternative for the correction of ptosis whatever the type of ptosis with results comparable to the reference technique compared to the degree of correction, whereas the operative follow-up is simpler and more minor complications. Conclusion: The surgical treatment of ptosis should be done after a systematic clinical examination and after very precise indications. However, the plication of the levator muscle of the upper eyelid has shown its functional and aesthetic efficiency in congenital ptosis and in the ptosis of the adult.
文摘目的探讨肛提肌未发生撕脱时,盆腔脏器脱垂(pelvic organ prolapse,POP)的初产妇肛提肌裂孔形态是否发生异常改变。方法收集经阴道分娩且肛提肌未发生撕脱的初产妇107例,出现POP的65例为POP组,未出现POP的42例为对照组。应用经会阴4D盆底超声采集在静息、最大瓦氏状态下两组初产妇肛提肌裂孔形态参数:肛提肌裂孔前后径(LHAP)、肛提肌裂孔左右径(LHLD)、肛提肌裂孔周径(LHC)、肛提肌裂孔面积(LHA)。结果静息状态下POP组及对照组LHAP、LHLD、LHC、LHA比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);最大瓦氏状态下POP组的LHAP、LHLD、LHC、LHA较对照组均增大,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),当最大瓦氏状态下LHA>18.84 cm^(2),诊断初产妇发生POP的敏感度为73.8%,特异度95.2%,AUC为0.912。结论肛提肌未撕脱的初次经阴道分娩的POP产妇也会发生肛提肌损伤。4D盆底超声下肛提肌裂孔形态的改变可反映肛提肌有无损伤及损伤程度,尤其最大瓦氏状态下肛提肌裂孔的面积与POP相关性很好。
文摘Background: Lung cavities sometimes result from a number of pathological processes including suppurative necrosis, caseous necrosis, ischemic necrosis and cystic dilatation of lung structures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of intercostals muscle flap as a successful method to fill the lung cavity for reduction of symptoms and treatment of patients presented with symptomatic pulmonary cavity and to avoid the risk of pulmonary resection. Methods: This is a prospective study conducted between 2009 to 2012, in department of cardiothoracic surgery, Zagazig University Hospital. The study included 32 patients suffering from cavitary lung lesions divided into two groups, group (A): 14 patients treated by using intercostal muscle flap to fill the defect after Cavernostomy without lung resection;and group (B): 18 patients treated by traditional methods by lung resection. Patients with high risk of lung resection, suspicion of dense adhesion, symptomatic chronic lung abscess and patients with bad pulmonary function tests were included in group (A). Results: 20 patients were male and 12 were females in both groups, the large numbers of cases were lung abscess in group A (4 cases 28.5%) followed by Aspergilloma and TB cavity (3 cases 21.4%). Hemoptysis, persistent cough and expectoration were the main presentation of our patients. Poor pulmonary function was significant finding in group A (7 cases 50%). Complications reported in our study were bleeding, recurrent symptoms and one case mortality in group B after Pneuomenectomy. Conclusion: Using the intercostal muscle flap implanted inside the lung cavity after cavernostomy is a successful alternative curative method especially in cases with high risk of lung resection.
文摘Metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma is a rare malignant smooth muscle tumor.We report a case of metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma associated with smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential(STUMP).A 68-year-old female presented with a liver mass(60 mm × 40 mm, Segment 4).She underwent left salpingooophorectomy for an ovary tumor with STUMP in a broad ligament 6 years ago.Though FDG-PET showed obvious metabolically active foci, abnormal metabolically active foci other than the lesion were not detected.A malignant liver tumor was strongly suspected and laparoscopic partial liver resection was performed with vessel-sealing devices using the crush clamping method and Pringle maneuver.Immunohistochemical findings revealed metastatic liver leiomyosarcoma associated with STUMP in a broad ligament.This case is an extremely rare case of malignant transformation from primary STUMP to metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma.It provides important evidence regarding the treatment for metastatic hepatic leiomyosarcoma associated with STUMP.