[Effects of somatostatin in a rabbit model of abdominal compartment syndrome induced by prolonged intra-abdominal hypertension].

Objective: To establish a rabbit model of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) induced by prolonged intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and evaluate the therapeutic effect of somatostatin on ACS.

Methods: Twelve New Zealand rabbits were randomized equally into normal saline (NS) group and somatostatin group. ACS model was established by intra-abdominal bleeding (IAB) and intra-abdominal infusion with nitrogen gas to achieve an intra-abdominal pressure of 15 mmHg.

[Laparoscopic detection and treatment of closed abdominal trauma in 39 cases].

Objective: To study the clinical value of laparoscopy in the detection and treatment of closed abdominal trauma.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in 39 patients with closed abdominal trauma detected and treated laparoscopically.

Results: All the injuries were successfully diagnosed with laparoscopy, and surgical treatment was performed under laparoscope or with the assistance of laparoscopy in 35 cases, with the other 4 cases requiring conventional laparotomy.

Clinical significance of positron emission tomography for lymphoma patients.

Objective: To explore the characteristics and clinical significance of positron emission tomography (PET) examination for malignant lymphoma.

Methods: PET examination was performed in 20 patients with malignant lymphoma, among whom 16 also received examination by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Results: PET was found to have better diagnostic efficiency than CT or MRI examination and the former provided referential information in all the cases for estimation of the clinical stage, while CT and MRI were helpful in only 66.