In recent years, many scholars have explored the clinical application value of a number of peripheral hematology indexes in tumor patients. The significant correlation of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and platelet to lymphocyte ratio with the prognosis in various tumors has also been confirmed. At present, more peripheral blood indexes have been gradually applied to the evaluation of the prognosis in patients with malignant tumors. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is a type of highly malignant tumor and most patients are in advanced stage at the time of diagnosis. The evaluation value of tumor stage for survival is extremely limited. Therefore, this review intends to explain the relationship between various peripheral hematology indexes and the prognosis of SCLC patients, so as to provide some academic evidence for the clinical assessment of the survival of SCLC patients and formulation of appropriate treatment strategy, which may contribute to the improvement of the prognosis.
Objective To assess the prevalence of malnutrition in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) using the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria, analyze its associated factors, and explore the adverse effects of malnutrition on advanced NSCLC patients in multiple aspects. Methods Patients with NSCLC who were hospitalized for the first time in the Department of Oncology, Shangjin Hospital, West China Hospital, Sichuan University between January and December 2021 were retrospectively selected as the study objects. Malnutrition assessment was carried out in all patients according to GLIM criteria, and the current situation and related factors of malnutrition were analyzed. The Barthel index scale was used to compare the daily activity ability between the malnourished group and the non-malnourished group, the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire-Core 30 scale was used to compare the quality of life between the two groups, and the adverse reactions of the two groups were compared by the hospital information system course records. Results According to GLIM diagnostic criteria, 134 of 285 patients (47.0%) were diagnosed with malnutrition. The results of binary multiple logistic regression analysis showed that age [60-69 vs. <60 years old: odds ratio (OR)=2.323, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.277, 4.397); ≥70 vs. <60 years old: OR=10.816, 95%CI (4.185, 27.959)], previous medical history [OR=2.740, 95%CI (1.313, 5.717)], and albumin level [OR=0.905, 95%CI (0.848, 0.965)] were associated with malnutrition in patients with advanced NSCLC (P<0.05). The daily activity ability and quality of life in the malnourished group were significantly worse than those in the non-malnourished group (87.57±12.48 vs. 91.82±6.77, P<0.05; 76.22±11.52 vs. 83.96±9.75, P<0.05), and the incidence of adverse reactions in the malnourished group was higher than that of the non-malnourished group (50.7% vs. 31.8%, P<0.05). Conclusions The prevalence of malnutrition in patients with advanced NSCLC is high, and advanced age, previous medical history and albumin are related factors of malnutrition in patients with advanced NSCLC. Combined malnutrition may have adverse effects on mobility, quality of life and adverse effects of anti-tumor therapy in advanced NSCLC patients.
ObjectiveTo evaluate prognostic value of change of immune status in locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) patients. Methods We retrospective collected 210 LAGC patients who underwent treatment in our department from January 2013 to December 2018, then we collected lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) and cLMR (change of lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio, cLMR) before operation and after three cycles of adjuvant chemotherapy. We had developed a new immune state change score (ICS) based on preoperative LMR (pLMR) and cLMR, and explored its prognostic value. The definition of ICS in this study was: ICS=1, pLMR≤4.53 and cLMR≤1; ICS=2, pLMR≤4.53 and cLMR>1, or pLMR>4.53 and cLMR≤1; ICS=3, pLMR>4.53 and cLMR>1. Results The results of multivariate Cox proportional hazard regression model showed that ICS was an influencing factor for overall survival [ICS=2, RR=0.397, 95%CI (0.260, 0.608), P<0.001; ICS=3, RR=0.080, 95%CI (0.040, 0.162), P<0.001), patients with ICS scores of 2 and 3 had better overall survival. In addition, the prognostic accuracy of ICS was superior to pLMR and Clmr, and the C-index of ICS [0.806, 95%CI (0.746, 0.865)] was higher than that of pLMR [0.717, 95%CI (0.635, 0.799), P=0.003)] and cLMR [0.723, 95%CI (0.641, 0.806), P=0.005)]. Based on this, a Nomogram model included ICS, CEA, and pTNM staging was constructed to predict the 3-year and 5-year survival rates of patients. The calibration curve and C-index [0.821, 95%CI (0.783, 0.859)] showed high discrimination and accuracy of Nomogram, and decision curve analysis confirmed that the model had good clinical application value. Conclusions The dynamic changes in the patient’s immune status before and after adjuvant therapy are related to the overall survival of LAGC patients. As an evaluating system which combined the cLMR and pLMR, ICS can better predict the prognosis of LAGC patients.
Total hip arthroplasty is an end-stage treatment for hip diseases such as hip osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Traditional surgery models are still mostly used in China, and related day surgery models abroad have shown that day surgery for total hip arthroplasty is as safe and feasible as traditional pattern without increase in complications and readmission. It can also shorten the length of hospitalization for patients, reduce hospitalization costs, thereby speeding up bed turnover and increasing the utilization of medical resources. This article reviews the patient admission, perioperative management, anesthesia and surgical techniques, post-discharge rehabilitation and nursing care of patients undergoing day surgery for total hip arthroplasty, and aims to providea reference for the development of day surgery for total hip arthroplasty in China.
ObjectiveTo analyze the factors influencing the total number of harvested lymph nodes in laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer.MethodsThe clinicopathologic data of patients who underwent laparoscopic D2 radical resection of gastric cancer in this hospital for advanced gastric cancer from January 2018 to July 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The statistical analysis was conducted to analyze the influence factors (age, gender, tumor size, tumor site, body mass index, infiltration depth, lymph node metastasis, HER-2 gene amplification status, presence or absence of vascular tumor thrombus, presence or absence of nerve infiltration, differentiation type, pTNM, Borrmann type, and type of gastrectomy) on the number of harvested lymph nodes.ResultsA total of 536 patients met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were included. The results of univariate analysis showed that the total number of harvested lymph nodes during laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer was correlated with age, tumor size, tumor infiltration depth, lymph node metastasis, pTNM stage, Borrmann type, and type of gastrectomy. That was, the younger the patient was (≤ 54 years old), the larger the tumor was (long diameter >3.5 cm), the later the Borrmann classification was (type Ⅲ, Ⅳ), the deeper the tumor invasion was, the more the number of lymph node metastasis was, the later the pTNM stage was, and the more the number of lymph nodes was detected in patients undergoing total gastrectomy (all P<0.05). The multiple linear regression analysis showed that the age, lymph node metastasis, and PTNM stage had significant effects on the number of harvested lymph nodes. The multiple linear regression model was statistically significant (F=6.754, P<0.001). 11.2% of the variation in the number of harvested lymph nodes could be explained by the age, lymph node metastasis, and pTNM stage (adjusted R2=11.2%). ConclusionsNumber of harvested lymph nodes in laparoscopic radical gastrectomy for advanced gastric cancer is greatly affected by the age of patients, lymph node metastasis, and pTNM stage. So patients should be evaluated objectively and individually according to their age so as to harvest sufficient number of lymph nodes, which is conducive to accurately judge pTNM stage, formulate accurate adjuvant treatment scheme, and improve prognosis of patients.
目的 比较进展性慢性肝病及重症肝炎患者原位肝移植(OLT)围手术期凝血功能的变化。方法 回顾性分析我中心2004年1月至2005年12月期间行OLT治疗进展性慢性肝病及重症肝炎患者各37例的围手术期血小板(PLT)、凝血酶原时间(PT)、活化部分凝血活酶时间(APTT)及纤维蛋白原(FIB)的变化。结果 2组患者除术前PT、APTT,术后第5 d PLT、FIB和术后第7 d FIB的差异有统计学意义外（plt;0.05），其余时段2组患者的PLT、PT、APTT及FIB 间差异均无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）, 提示重症肝炎患者凝血功能损害更为严重； OLT术后，2组患者的凝血功能均逐渐恢复正常, 但并非完全同步。结论 进展性慢性肝病与重症肝炎患者OLT围手术期凝血功能变化显著，应注意监测及处理，但术后2组间各指标间比较差异并不明显。
Stroke has the characteristics of high incidence rate, high mortality rate and high disability rate. Most patients may have some motor dysfunction after stroke, which greatly affects the normal life of patients. As a common sequela after stroke, foot drop seriously affects the walking gait of patients, limits the activities of patients, and reduces their quality of life. In recent years, repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) has been used more and more in the rehabilitation of various diseases. Because rPMS is noninvasive, affordable and effective, it is accepted by many patients. This article reviews the research progress of rPMS for foot drop after stroke.
Postoperative delirium is one of the most common postoperative complications in elderly patients, affecting the outcome of approximately half of surgical patients. The pathogenesis of postoperative delirium is still unclear, but multivariate models of the etiology of postoperative delirium are well-validated and widely accepted, and 40% of postoperative delirium can be effectively prevented by targeting predisposing factors. Benzodiazepines have long been considered as predisposing factors for postoperative delirium. Although benzodiazepines are widely used in clinical practice, most relevant guidelines recommend avoiding the use of benzodiazepines in the perioperative period to reduce the incidence of postoperative delirium. Controversy exists regarding the association of benzodiazepine use with postoperative delirium. This article discusses the results of studies on perioperative benzodiazepines and postoperative delirium.