Treatment Results of a Periprosthetic Femoral Fracture Case Series: Treatment Method for Vancouver Type B2 Fractures Can Be Customized

Takahiro Niikura,Sang Yang Lee,Yoshitada Sakai,Kotaro Nishida,Ryosuke Kuroda,Masahiro Kurosaka 대한정형외과학회 2014 Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery Vol.6 No.2

Background: Currently, an algorithmic approach for deciding treatment options according to the Vancouver classification is widely used for treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures after hip arthroplasty. However, this treatment algorithm based on the Vancouver classification lacks consideration of patient physiology and surgeon’s experience (judgment), which are also important for deciding treatment options. The purpose of this study was to assess the treatment results and discuss the treatment options using a case series. Methods: Eighteen consecutive cases with periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty were retrospectively reviewed. A locking compression plate system was used for osteosynthesis during the study period. The fracture type was determined by the Vancouver classification. The treatment algorithm based on the Vancouver classification was generally applied, but was modified in some cases according to the surgeon’s judgment. The reasons for modification of the treatment algorithm were investigated. Mobility status, ambulatory status, and social status were assessed before the fracture and at the latest follow-up. Radiological results including bony union and stem stability were also evaluated. Results: Thirteen cases were treated by osteosynthesis, two by revision arthroplasty and three by conservative treatment. Four cases of type B2 fractures with a loose stem, in which revision arthroplasty is recommended according to the Vancouver classification, were treated by other options. Of these, three were treated by osteosynthesis and one was treated conservatively. The reasons why the three cases were treated by osteosynthesis were technical difficulty associated with performance of revision arthroplasty owing to severe central migration of an Austin-Moore implant in one case and subsequent severe hip contracture and low activity in two cases. The reasons for the conservative treatment in the remaining case were low activity, low-grade pain, previous wiring around the fracture and light weight. All patients obtained primary bony union and almost fully regained their prior activities. Conclusions: We suggest reaching a decision regarding treatment methods of periprosthetic femoral fractures by following the algorithmic approach of the Vancouver classification in addition to the assessment of each patient’s hip joint pathology, physical status and activity, especially for type B2 fractures. The customized treatments demonstrated favorable overall results.

A cohort study on the risk of hepatectomy and pancreatectomy after history of abdominal surgery on other organs

Atsushi Nanashima,Masahide Hiyoshi,Naoya Imamura,Koichi Yano,Takeomi Hamada,Takashi Wada,Takahiro Nishida,Kazuyo Tsuchiya,Fumiaki Kawano,Shinsuke Takeno,Takuto Ikeda 한국간담췌외과학회 2018 Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery Vol.22 No.4

Backgrounds/Aims: The present study analyzed the postoperative outcomes in patients who underwent hepatectomy or pancreatectomy, with a history of intra-abdominal surgery involving other organs, to elucidate surgical efficacy. Methods: We examined the perioperative parameters in 28 patients who underwent hepatectomy (n=12) and pancreatectomy (n=16) after receiving prior abdominal organ resection (esophagectomy, n=2; gastrectomy, n=5; resection of small intestine, n=2; appendectomy, n=5; colorectal resection, n=9; hepatectomy, n=1; cholecystectomy, n=3; splenectomy, n=2, pancreatectomy ,right adrenectomy, nephrectomy and myoma uteri, n=1 each). Results: Age, gender, a history of comorbidities, and primary diseases were not significantly different between the groups. The present operation was predominantly indicated for liver metastases in all patients undergoing hepatectomy. Several diseases were detected in pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) patients. Laboratory data were not significantly different between groups. Although operating time and blood loss during hepatectomy did not differ significantly between the groups, the operating time was significantly longer in patients undergoing PD compared with distal pancreatectomy (p<0.05). Red cell blood transfusion was most frequently used in patients who underwent major hepatectomy and PD (p<0.05). The prevalence of postoperative complications was not significantly different between groups. Hospital death was not observed and the period of hospital stay did not differ between groups. Conclusions: Carefully scheduled hepatectomy or pancreatectomy is safe even in cases with prior abdominal surgery under the present strategy.

Preoperative Prognostic Nutritional Index is a significant predictive factor for posthepatectomy bile leakage

Atsushi Nanashima,Masahide Hiyoshi,Naoya Imamura,Koichi Yano,Takeomi Hamada,Kengo Kai,Takahiro Nishida,Yukako Uchise,Risa Sakamoto,Mayu Inomata 한국간담췌외과학회 2021 Annals of hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery Vol.25 No.4

Backgrounds/Aims: It is known that preoperative nutritional status can influence patient outcomes after hepatectomy. Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) is a useful parameter to reflect patient outcomes undergoing gastro-intestinal surgery. The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate relationships of nutritional parameters, demographics, and surgical records with postoperative outcomes in a cohort study. Methods: Curative hepatectomy was performed for 182 patients at the University of Miyazaki between 2015 and 2018. Each preoperative level of albumin, prealbumin, lymphocyte, total cholesterol, or the comprehensively calculated Onodera’s PNI was examined as a nutritional parameter. Results: The mean PNI was 39.6 ± 5.1, with PNI below 40 observed in 91 (50.0%) patients. Nutritional parameters were not different among patients with various liver diseases. Serum albumin or prealbumin level was significantly correlated with each hepatic parameter (p < 0.01). Prealbumin and total cholesterol levels were significantly correlated with postoperative prothrombin activity (p < 0.05). Albumin or prealbumin levels and PNI were significantly lower in patients with posthepatectomy complications, particularly bile leakage in comparison those without such complications (p < 0.05). Multiple logistic analysis showed that albumin level was an independent risk factor for complications after hepatectomy (risk ratio [RR]: 1.33) and that lymphocyte count was an independent risk factor for bile leakage (RR: 1.28) (p < 0.05). The cut-off level of albumin was approximately 3.8 mg/dL and that of lymphocyte count was 1,320/㎣. Conclusions: Preoperative PNI reflected perioperative liver functional status. It was a predictive parameter for postoperative complications, particularly biliary leakage.

Daikenchuto improves the post-surgical albumin level and prognostic nutritional index after aortic valve replacement

Mukae Yosuke,Furukawa Kojiro,Noguchi Ryo,Oda Yoshimasa,Furutachi Akira,Takamatsu Masanori,Itoh Manabu,Kamohara Keiji,Morita Shigeki,Nishida Takahiro 경희대학교 융합한의과학연구소 2021 Oriental Pharmacy and Experimental Medicine Vol.21 No.2

Daikenchuto (TJ-100) is a Japanese traditional herbal medicine that enhances postoperative enterokinesis and increases the intestinal blood flow. Daikenchuto has historically played a positive role in the perioperative management of gastrointestinal surgery. However, the effect of Daikenchuto on improving nutrition after cardiac operation has never been reported. This study evaluated the effect of Daikenchuto administration after cardiac operation. Eighty-four patients who underwent isolated first aortic valve replacement (AVR) at our department from May 2008 to December 2014 were enrolled in this study and retrospectively examined. We administered Daikenchuto when patients started their water intake. Blood tests were performed before and seven days after AVR. We prescribed Daikenchuto for 21 patients (group D). The reductions in the albumin level and prognostic nutritional index (p = 0.045, p = 0.008, respectively, multivariate analysis of variance) after the operation were significantly lower in group D (3.75 ± 0.3 to 3.33 ± 0.4 and 44.7 ± 4.8 to 41.3 ± 6.7 mg/dl, respectively) than in the group without Daikenchuto (group N, 63 patients) (3.74 ± 0.5 to 3.13 ± 0.4 and 44.6 ± 6.3 to 37.7 ± 5.3 mg/dl, respectively). There were no significant differences in the incidence rates of postoperative complications or hospitalization duration between the two groups. Postoperative Daikenchuto administration is considered to be safe and effective for improving the postoperative nutritional status after simple AVR as well as digestive surgery.