ObjectiveTo analyze the papers in cardiovascular surgery field indexed by SCI-Expended between 2008 year and 2012 year from the authors in Chinese Mainland. MethodsWe searched Web of Science database(2008-2012)on-line and collected the papers on cardiovascular surgery written by the authors in Chinese Mainland. The data of publication time, type of article, journal name, and author name were recorded. ResultsA total of 427 papers in cardio-vascular surgery field were published from Chinese Mainland including 401 original articles, 10 conference papers, and 16 reviews. Although the number of papers has been increasing since 2008 year, the increase slowed down recently. Most of those authors came from few heart centers in Beijing, Guangdong, and Shanghai. Most of these papers were published in 7 journals in cardiovascular surgery field with low impact factor. ConclusionThe authors in Chinese Mainland in cardiovascular field should design more scientific research and improve academic level of paper with high quote rate.
Evidence-based orthodontics has developed rapidly in recent years, but the lack of a good quality, clinical evidence base is a problem for orthodontic practice. All orthodontists should keep the concept of evidence-based medicine in mind during patient-oriented practice. This would help us to improve our practice and to make the best clinical decisions.
ObjectiveTo summarize the experiences of surgical treatment of sternal dehiscence after cardiac surgery. MethodsFrom January 2011 to January 2014, 7 patients with sternal dehiscence after cardiac surgery were admitted to our hospital. There were 4 male patients and 3 females with an age of 35-72 (52.5±13.4) years old. Two patients accepted coronary artery bypass, 4 underwent mechanical valve replacement and 1 underwent Sun’s procedure. The necrotic bones were debrided and sternal wires completely removed. After the original wires were completely extracted, the infected tissues behind the sternum were removed. Part of the pectoralis major was released with free tension on both sides when suturing was carried out over the sternal defect. Negative pressure drainage tube was used for full drainage. ResultsAll the patients were discharged from hospital with very good recovery. The sternal wound was healing well with normal thoracic appearance, and none of the patients had recurrent infections. ConclusionsPatients with sternal dehiscence after cardiac surgical procedure should undergo surgical debridement. Stabilizing the sternum, rich blood supply and improvement of overall condition of the patients are very important for recovery.
ObjectiveTo provide references in the forensic identification of injury and cerebrovascular malformation involved death cases, and to reduce the relevant medical dispute by exploring the forensic pathological features, identification of medical dispute as well as relationship between injury and disease. MethodsWe collected 33 cases of cerebrovascular malformation from January 2006 to December 2014 in West China Center of Forensic Medicine, including details of cases, clinical medical record and forensic pathology examination, and then the cases were retrospectively analyzed. ResultsIn the 33 cases, the average age of the individuals was 37.4 years old, and the male/female ratio was 23/10. Nineteen patients (57.6%) died within 1 hour. Seventeen patients with mixed pathological type of cerebrovascular malformation dominated (51.5%). Medical dispute happened in 7 cases (21.1%), 4 of which were identified to be led by medical fault and 3 with no medical fault. Relationship between injury and disease was analyzed in 11 cases (33.3%), in which injury was identified to take full responsibility in 1 case, inductive cause of death in 9 cases, and no relationship between injury and death in 1 case. ConclusionComprehensive and systematic investigation of forensic pathology plays an important role in the proper settlement of medical disputes as well as the identification of cause of death and relationship between injury and disease.
ObjectiveTo explore the common causes and the clinical pathological characteristics of infant death which occurred after vaccination. MethodsThe study retrospectively analyzed the data of 13 cases of infant death occurring after vaccination from January 2009 to September 2014 in West China Medico-legal Expertise Center. ResultsAmong the 13 cases of infant death, 12 were dead from lethal respiratory system and cardiovascular system diseases, 1 from mechanic asphyxia caused by milk intake. All cases were coupling disease death and had no direct correlation with vaccination. ConclusionSystematic and comprehensive forensic pathological examination is helpful to clarify the cause of death, reveal the relationship between vaccination and the cause of death, and contribute to proper processing of such incidents.
目的 分析骨科医疗纠纷的原因及特点，为医疗纠纷的防范提供参考。 方法 收集2010年1月－2011年12月四川华西法医学鉴定中心涉及四川省各级医疗机构的骨科医疗纠纷鉴定案例55例，进行回顾性分析。 结果 55例骨科医疗纠纷中2010年25例，2011年30例；医源性医疗纠纷41例（74.5%），非医源性医疗纠纷14例（25.5%）。医源性医疗纠纷中医疗机构存在的问题主要以手术操作不当及失误为主（15例，占27.3%），其次为医患沟通不到位（8例，占14.5%）。 结论 骨科医疗纠纷防范的关键在于医务人员认真履行其诊疗义务。