Objective To explore predictors of the 6-month clinical outcome ofthalamic hemorrhage, and evaluate if minimally invasive thalamic hematoma drainage (THD) could improve its prognosis. Methods A total of 54 patients ...Objective To explore predictors of the 6-month clinical outcome ofthalamic hemorrhage, and evaluate if minimally invasive thalamic hematoma drainage (THD) could improve its prognosis. Methods A total of 54 patients with spontaneous thalamic hemorrhage were evaluated retrospectively. Clinical data, including demographics, stroke risk factors, neuroimaging variables, Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) on admission, surgical strategy, and outcome, were collected. Clinical outcome was assessed using a modified Rankin Scale, six months after onset. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to determine predictors of a poor outcome. Results Conservative treatnaent was performed for five patients (9.3%), external ventricular drainage (EVD) for 20 patients (37.0%), THD for four patients (7.4%), and EVD combined with THD for 25 patients (46.3%). At six months after onset, 21 (38.9%) patients achieved a favorable outcome, while 33 (61.1%) had a poor outcome. In the univariate analysis, predictors of poor 6-month outcome were lower GCS on admis- sion (P = 0.001), larger hematoma volume (P 〈 0.001), midline shift (P = 0.035), acute hydrocephalus (P = 0.039), and no THD (P = 0.037). The independent predictors of poor outcome, according to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, were no THD and larger hematoma volume. Conclusions Minimally invasive THD, which removes most of the hematoma within a few days, with limited damage to perihematomal brain tissue, improved the 6-month outcome of thalamic hemorrhage. Thus, THD can be widely applied to treat patients with thalamic hemorrhage.展开更多
The filling construction of permeable geosynthetic tubes is considered.First,an analytical approach is developed to determine the internal pressure,tension and shape of the cross section of a geosynthetic tube based o...The filling construction of permeable geosynthetic tubes is considered.First,an analytical approach is developed to determine the internal pressure,tension and shape of the cross section of a geosynthetic tube based on its volume.An analytical solution for the drainage rate of the tube is then derived.The course of the filling construction is divided into several time intervals and the volume of the tube after each interval is obtained from the equilibrium of flow calculated from the drainage rate and filling rate.The validity of our analytical approach is tested by comparing our results with previously published experimental result.The results of this comparison indicate that our method is applicable for simulating the filling construction of permeable geosynthetic tubes.展开更多
For cirrhotic refractory ascites,diuretics combined with albumin and vasoactive drugs are the first-line choice for ascites management.However,their therapeutic effects are limited,and most refractory ascites do not r...For cirrhotic refractory ascites,diuretics combined with albumin and vasoactive drugs are the first-line choice for ascites management.However,their therapeutic effects are limited,and most refractory ascites do not respond to medication treat-ment,necessitating consideration of drainage or surgical interventions.Con-sequently,numerous drainage methods for cirrhotic ascites have emerged,including large-volume paracentesis,transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt,peritoneovenous shunt,automated low-flow ascites pump,cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy,and peritoneal catheter drainage.This review introduces the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in different aspects,as well as indications and contraindications for this disease.展开更多
基金This study was supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (81501054), and Kejihuimin Project of Shandong Province (2014kjhm0101).
文摘Objective To explore predictors of the 6-month clinical outcome ofthalamic hemorrhage, and evaluate if minimally invasive thalamic hematoma drainage (THD) could improve its prognosis. Methods A total of 54 patients with spontaneous thalamic hemorrhage were evaluated retrospectively. Clinical data, including demographics, stroke risk factors, neuroimaging variables, Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) on admission, surgical strategy, and outcome, were collected. Clinical outcome was assessed using a modified Rankin Scale, six months after onset. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed to determine predictors of a poor outcome. Results Conservative treatnaent was performed for five patients (9.3%), external ventricular drainage (EVD) for 20 patients (37.0%), THD for four patients (7.4%), and EVD combined with THD for 25 patients (46.3%). At six months after onset, 21 (38.9%) patients achieved a favorable outcome, while 33 (61.1%) had a poor outcome. In the univariate analysis, predictors of poor 6-month outcome were lower GCS on admis- sion (P = 0.001), larger hematoma volume (P 〈 0.001), midline shift (P = 0.035), acute hydrocephalus (P = 0.039), and no THD (P = 0.037). The independent predictors of poor outcome, according to the multivariate logistic regression analysis, were no THD and larger hematoma volume. Conclusions Minimally invasive THD, which removes most of the hematoma within a few days, with limited damage to perihematomal brain tissue, improved the 6-month outcome of thalamic hemorrhage. Thus, THD can be widely applied to treat patients with thalamic hemorrhage.
基金Project (No. KYJD09036) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China
文摘The filling construction of permeable geosynthetic tubes is considered.First,an analytical approach is developed to determine the internal pressure,tension and shape of the cross section of a geosynthetic tube based on its volume.An analytical solution for the drainage rate of the tube is then derived.The course of the filling construction is divided into several time intervals and the volume of the tube after each interval is obtained from the equilibrium of flow calculated from the drainage rate and filling rate.The validity of our analytical approach is tested by comparing our results with previously published experimental result.The results of this comparison indicate that our method is applicable for simulating the filling construction of permeable geosynthetic tubes.
基金Supported by Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen,No.SZSM202211029.
文摘For cirrhotic refractory ascites,diuretics combined with albumin and vasoactive drugs are the first-line choice for ascites management.However,their therapeutic effects are limited,and most refractory ascites do not respond to medication treat-ment,necessitating consideration of drainage or surgical interventions.Con-sequently,numerous drainage methods for cirrhotic ascites have emerged,including large-volume paracentesis,transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt,peritoneovenous shunt,automated low-flow ascites pump,cell-free and concentrated ascites reinfusion therapy,and peritoneal catheter drainage.This review introduces the advantages and disadvantages of these methods in different aspects,as well as indications and contraindications for this disease.