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目的 探讨二维斑点追踪成像技术(Two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging,2D-STI)检测心肌肥厚患者左心室短轴收缩功能变化的效果。方法 选择2016年1月—2018年6月我院接诊的心肌肥厚100例为观察组,选取同期在我院行健康体检的健康者100例,均接受2D-STI检查,比较两组左心室短轴收缩期圆周应变与最大径向应变参数。结果 观察组前侧壁、前壁、下壁、后侧壁、前间隔、后间隔左心室短轴收缩期最大圆周应变均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组前侧壁、前壁、下壁、后侧壁、前间隔、后间隔左心室短轴收缩期最大径向应变均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 2D-STI可测量心机肥厚患者左心室短轴收缩功能,准确评价其心室局部运动,值得临床推广。
Objective To investigate the effect of two-dimensional speckle tracking imaging (2D-STI) on the changes of left ventricular short-axis systolic function in patients with cardiac hypertrophy. Methods 100 cases of cardiac hypertrophy received from our hospital from January 2016 to June 2018 were selected as observation group. 100 healthy subjects who underwent physical examination in our hospital during the same period were examined by 2D-STI. The left ventricle was compared between the two groups. Short-axis systolic circumferential strain and maximum radial strain parameters were compared . Results The maximum circumferential strain of the anterior wall of the anterior wall, anterior wall, inferior wall, posterior wall, anterior septum and posterior septum of the left ventricle was lower than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). The maximum radial strain of the anterior wall, anterior wall, inferior wall, posterior wall, anterior septum and posterior septal left ventricle was lower than the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion 2D-STI can measure the left ventricular short-axis systolic function in patients with cardiac hypertrophy and accurately evaluate the local ventricular motion, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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目的 探讨结直肠癌肝转移瘤的CT 成像特点及规律分析。方法 回顾性分析我院2016 年3 月—2018年3 月的84 例结直肠癌肝转移瘤患者的CT 动态增强图像及临床资料记录并统计其不同血流汇入情况下、不同增强时期的CT 成像结果,根据原发灶部位,将患者分为左半结肠组和右半结肠组,左半结肠组再按照血管重建情况分组。结果 原发灶在左半结肠时,转移瘤的左、右叶分布无差异(P>0.05),而原发灶在右半结肠时,转移瘤的右叶优势分布多于左叶优势(P<0.001);左半结肠组内比较,甲组转移瘤的左叶优势分布多于右叶,分布差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),其左右叶构成比约为4∶1;乙组转移瘤的左、右叶分布差异不具有统计学意义(P>0.05);丙组转移瘤的右叶优势分布多于左叶优势(P<0.001);84 例患者中,共发现338 个肝转移灶。平扫中,低密度灶多于高密度灶,最少是等密度灶;动态CT 增强扫描中,环状强化灶多于结节状强化灶,其他不典型强化灶最少,且门脉期时强化灶显示最为清晰。结论 结直肠癌肝转移患者的CT 肝扫描图像特点有一定规律,可以为诊断结直肠癌原发灶及结直肠癌的早期转移提供一定理论依据。
Objective To investigate the characteristics and regularity of CT imaging of colorectal cancer liver metas tases. Methods A retrospective analysis of 84 cases of colorectal cancer liver metastases from March 2016 to March 2018 in our hospital. CT dynamic imaging images and clinical data were recorded and statistically analyzed for different blood flow in flows and different enhancement periods. For the CT imaging results, the patients were divided into the left colon group and the right colon group according to the primary tumor site, and the left colon group was grouped according to the blood vessel reconstruction. Results There was no statistic difference in the distribution of left and right lobe between the primary tumor and the left colon in the left colon (P>0.05) . However, in the right colon, the dominant distribution of the right lobe in the metastatic tumor was more than that in the left lobe. The advantage (P=0.00) in the left colon group, the left leaf dom inant distribution of the metastatic tumor of group A was more than that of the right lobe, and the difference was statistically significant (P=0.00), and the ratio of left and right lobe was about 4∶1;There was no statistic difference in the distribu tion of left and right leaves between group B metastases (P>0.05) . The right leaf dominant distribution of group C metasta ses was more than that of left lobe (P=0.00) . Among 84 patients, a total of 338 liver metastases were found. In the plain scan, the low-density foci were more than the high-density foci, and at least the iso-density foci;in the dynamic CT-en-hanced scan, the annular intensified foci were more than the nodular intensive foci, and the other atypical intensive foci were the least, and the portal vein period enhanced stove display is the clearest. Conclusion The characteristics of CT liver scan in patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer do have certain regularity, which may provide a theoretical basis for the diagnosis of primary colorectal cancer and early metastasis of colorectal cancer.
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目的 探讨哮喘患者的气道炎症表型分布及肺功能指标情况。方法 选择226 例哮喘患者为研究对象,其中50 例为重症哮喘,76 例为普通哮喘,对比哮喘患者的气道炎症表型分布情况及患者肺功能指标情况。结果 226 例哮喘患者中,嗜酸性粒细胞型最为常见,占36.73%,之后为中性粒细胞型(31.86%)、混合细胞型(22.12%)、寡细胞型(9.29%);重度哮喘患者中,中性粒细胞型患者肺功能相关指标均低于其它类型的重症患者(P<0.05)。结论 在哮喘气道炎症表型中,最常见的表型为嗜酸性粒细胞型,其中中性粒细胞型的哮喘患者的肺功能最差。
Objective To explore the phenotype distribution and lung function indicators of airway inflammation in asthmatic patients. Methods 226 cases of asthma patients were chosen as the research objects,in which 50 cases of severe asthma,76 cases of asthma,to compare asthma airway inflammation phenotype distribution and lung function index. Results Among 226 asthma patients,eosinophilic granulocytes were the most common,accounting for 36.73%,followed by neutrophilic granulocytes (31.86%),mixed cell types (22.12%) and oligocytes (9.29%). Among patients with severe asthma, the lung function of neutrophil patients was lower than that of other severe patients(P < 0.05). Conclusion Among asthmatic airway inflammatory phenotypes, the most common phenotype is eosinophilic granulocyte type, among which neutrophil asthmatic patients have the worst lung function.
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目的 观察康柏西普玻璃体腔注射治疗湿性老年性黄斑变性病变对于视网膜神经纤维厚度的影响。方法 对2016年10月—2017年10月在汕头大学附属韶关市粤北人民医院采用康柏西普玻璃体腔注射治疗湿性老年性黄斑变性35例38眼中符合标准的患者18例(18眼)的临床资料进行回顾性分析,患者行最佳矫正视力、眼压(NCT)检查、OCT、荧光眼底血管造影(FFA)检查后,均接受0.05 mL康柏西普玻璃体腔注射,分别注射后1和2月观察患者最佳矫正视力 (BCVA)、视网膜神经纤维厚度(RNFL)变化。结果 18眼共接受康柏西普玻璃体腔注射54次,所有患眼均注射3次。注射3个月后,OCT检查结果显示有18眼视力有提高,CRT厚度有下降。第1次注射时和注射后1个月、2个月的BCVA分别为0.1(0.04,0.12),0.20(0.10,0.30)和0.25(0.12,0.30),总体比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=13.880,P<0.001);第1次注射时和注射后1个月、2个月的CRT(μm) 319.50(269.50,390.50), 271.00(219.00,296.25) 和234.50(182.75,273.25)总体比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=11.978,P<0.05),第1次注射时和注射后1个月、2个月后的 ARNFL(μm)86.00(76.25,98.00) 83.00(76.00,95.50)和 83.00(76.25,94.75) 总体比较差异无统计学意义(χ2=11.978,P>0.05),第1次注射时和注射后1个月、2个月眼压(kPa)2.27(1.97,2.44),16.0(13.7,17.0),和 2.00(1.84,2.31) 总体比较差异无统计学意义(χ2=1.604,P>0.05)。结论 玻璃体腔注射康柏西普治疗湿性老年性黄斑变性对视网膜神经纤维厚度无明显的损害,安全且有效,但仍需要大样本量及长期随访观察。
Objective To observe the effect on the thickness of retinal nerve fibers in the patients with wet age-related macular degeneration by adopted intravitreal injection with Conbercept. Methods We analyzed 18 cases (18 eyes) that conform to the standard from 35 cases(38 eyes) retrospectively,who were treated with wet age-related macular degeneration by adopted intravitreal injection with Conbercept in Shaoguan Yuebei People's Hospital Affiliated to Shantou University from October in 2016 to October in 2017.After undergoing best corrected visual acuity (BCVA),intraocular pressure (IOP) and fluorescein angiography (FFA),all of them were adopted intravitreal injection with 0.05mL Conbercept. We observed the changes of best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and retinal nerve fiber thickness (RNFL) after 1 and 2 months of adopted intravitreal injection with 0.05 mL Conbercept. Results 18 eyes were adopted intravitreal injection Conbercept 54 times totally. All the eyes were injected three times. After 3 months of injection,OCT showed that the visual acuity of 18 eyes improved and the thickness of CRT decreased. The BCVA values at the first injection,after the first injection and after the second injection were 0.1(0.04,0.12),0.20(0.10,0.30)和0.25(0.12,0.30)respectively. The overall difference was statistically significant (χ2=13.880,P< 0.001). CRT(μm)values at the first injection,after the first injection and after the second injection were 319.50(269.50,390.50),271.00(219.00,296.25) and 234.50(182.75,273.25)respectively. The overall difference was statistically significant (χ2=11.978,P< 0.05). ARNFL(μm)values at the first injection,after the first injection and after the second injection were 86.00(76.25,98.00),83.00(76.00,95.50) and 83.00(76.25,94.75)respectively. There was no significant difference (χ2=11.978,P> 0.05). The IOP(mmHg)values at the first injection,after the first injection and after the second injection were 17.0(14.8,18.3),16.0(13.7,17.0),和 15.0(13.8,17.3)respectively. There was no significant difference(χ2=1.604,P>0.05). Conclusion There was no obvious damage to the retinal nerve fiber by adopted intravitreal injection with Conbercept to treat the patients with wet age-related macular degeneration. That’s safe and effective,but need a large sample to follow-up for a longtime.
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目的 探讨内镜活检Crohn病(CD)的临床病理特征,为临床提供更可靠的诊断。方法 回顾性分析内镜活检12例CD的临床表现、内窥镜特征,采用HE染色及免疫组化EnVision二步法。结果 显微镜下CD的组织学形态主要特征是非干酪样坏死性肉芽肿、裂隙状溃疡、黏膜及黏膜下层不均匀分布的重度炎症,淋巴管扩张和纤维组织增生,免疫组化染色CD68、D2-40、S-100均表达。结论 CD是一肿少见的炎症性肠病,回盲部及末段回肠是最好发部位,主要表现反复腹泻、血便等症状,内镜下见多灶溃疡,不连续性病变等特征,组织学见裂隙性溃疡,黏膜及黏膜下层的重度炎症且不均匀分布,位于生发中心的非干酪结节病样肉芽肿、淋巴管扩张和纤维组织增生等非特异性特征,可靠的病理诊断要结合临床、内镜、影像等检查及多部位多次活检。
Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological features of endoscopic biopsy tissue of Crohn disease (CD) and further to provide more reliable evidence for clinic. Methods A retrospective analysis of 12 cases of endoscopic biopsy tissue about CD’s clinical manifestations and endoscopic features,by HE staining and immunohistochemistry EnVision two-step method. Results The morphology of CD specimen is characterized by non-caseous necrotizing granuloma,ulceration,mucosal and submucosal uneven distribution of severe inflammation,dilated lymph vessels and fibrous hyperplasia. Immunohistochemical staining , all of cases express CD68,D2-40 and S-100. Conclusion CD is a rare inflammatory bowel disease. The majority of CD arises in ileocecal and terminal ileum. The main symptoms show repeated diarrhea,bloody stool and others. Endoscopic examination revealed multifocal ulcers,discontinuous lesions and other characteristics. Histological examination showed that there were nonspecific features such as fissure ulcer,severe inflammation in mucosa and submucosa with uneven distribution,non-caseous sarcoid-like granuloma in the germinal center,lymphangiectasis and fibrous tissue hyperplasia. An reliable pathological diagnosis is made that depends on many examinations including clinical,endoscope,radiology and multiple biopsy.
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目的 观察腹腔镜下胆总管切开取石术中胆管一期缝合治疗胆总管结石的临床效果。方法 研究对象选取我院2016年3月—2017年3月术前诊断为胆总管结石且符合纳入标准的患者92例,采用随机法,将其分为一期缝合术组和T管引流术组各46例,两组患者均行腹腔镜下胆总管切开取石术,一期缝合术组行术中胆管一期缝合,T管引流术组行术中胆管T管引流。比较两组手术相关指标,住院时间,住院费用,术后并发症的发生率。结果 一期缝合术组在减少手术出血量、促进切口恢复、预防切口感染的发生率上优于T管引流术组(P < 0.05);在住院时间、住院费用以及术后并发症的发生率上低于T管引流术组(P < 0.05)。结论 本次研究结果表明腹腔镜下胆总管切开取石术中胆管一期缝合的临床效果优于T管引流,可有效减少手术并发症,缩短病人的住院时间,是治疗胆总管结石理想的选择。
Objective To observe the clinical effect of primary suture in the treatment of common bile duct stones under laparoscopic common bile duct incision. Methods The subjects were enrolled in our hospital from March 2017 to March 2018. 92 patients with choledocholithiasis and met the inclusion criteria, were randomly divided into one-stage suture group and T-tube drainage group. Surgery-related indicators,length of hospital stay,hospitalization costs,and incidence of postoperative complications were compared. Results In the first-stage suture group,the incidence of surgical bleeding reduction,postoperative incision recovery,and prevention of wound infection were better than those in the T-tube drainage group (P < 0.05). The incidence of hospitalization,hospitalization,and postoperative complications were lower in the first-stage suture group than in the T-tube drainage group(P < 0.05). Conclusion The clinical effect of one-stage suture in laparoscopic common bile duct incision and stone removal is better than T-tube drainage,which may effectively reduce surgical complications and shorten the hospitalization time of patients. It is an ideal choice for the treatment of common bile duct stones.
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目的 探讨高龄患者(≥65岁)腹股沟嵌顿疝术后肺部感染的相关因素。方法 以我院手术治疗的60例腹股沟嵌顿疝术后肺部感染的高龄患者为观察组,行1∶1匹配病例对照研究,应用单因素及多因素条件Logistic回归对相关因素进行分析,计算各因素与肺部感染的OR值及其95%可信区间。结果 研究提示术前血清白蛋白≤35 g/L(P=0.013)、术前血红蛋白≤100 g/L(P=0.029)、既往慢性阻塞性肺气肿病史(P=0.014)及抽烟(P=0.008)、手术时间≥2 h(P=0.021)、手术切除部分肠管(P=0.032)、气管插管(P=0.024)、手术季节为冬季(P=0.030)为危险因素;预防性使用抗生素(P=0.018)、术后雾化(P=0.023)、良好睡眠(P=0.048)为保护因素。结论 高龄患者腹股沟嵌顿疝术后肺部感染的发生与相关生化指标、既往史、治疗过程、环境因素等密切相关。
Objective To investigate the correlation factors of elderly patients with inguinal incarcerated hernia surgery related lung infection. Methods A hospital-based 1∶1 matched case-control study was conducted among elderly patients with inguinal incarcerated hernia surgery related lung infection,calculated the factors associated with the extent of lung infection,and the 95% confidence interval. Results The analysis showed that pre-ALB≤35g/L(P=0.013),pre-Hb≤100g/L(P=0.029),COPD(P=0.014),smoking(P=0.008),operation time(P=0.021),bowel resection(P=0.032),endotracheal intubation(P=0.024) and operation in winter(P=0.030) were the risk factors of lung infection,while the prophylactic use of antibiotics(P=0.018),aerosol inhalation(P=0.023) and good sleep(P=0.048) were the protective factors. Conclusion Some biochemical indicators,past history,therapeutic process and environmental factors were closely related to inguinal incarcerated hernia surgery related lung infection in elderly patients.
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目的 探讨鼻内镜鼻前庭囊肿揭盖术治疗鼻前庭囊肿的临床疗效。方法 选择2014年8月-2017年8月我院收治的60例鼻前庭囊肿患者为研究对象,根据手术方式不同分为两组,每组各30例。对照组采用传统唇龈沟径路鼻前庭囊肿切除术进行治疗,观察组采用鼻内镜鼻前庭囊肿揭盖术治疗;评价两组手术情况、术后疼痛程度及并发症发生情况,术后随访1年,观察两组患者的复发情况。结果 对照组手术时间、术中出血量、术后住院时间分别为(44.78±8.13)min、(37.09±7.11)mL、(7.27±1.45)d均高于观察组的(17.91±4.26)min、(8.85±3.12)mL、(5.02±1.06)d,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);对照组术后24 h、48 h、72 h的VAS评分分别为(3.53±1.07)分、(2.84±1.12)分、(2.34±0.69)分均高于观察组的(2.92±1.14)分、(2.21±1.00)分、(1.73±0.76)分,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);对照组术后并发症发生率为26.67%,复发率为20.00%,高于观察组的6.67%、0.00%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 鼻内镜鼻前庭囊肿揭盖术治疗鼻前庭囊肿疗效显著,具有手术时间短、出血量少的优点,可减轻患者术后疼痛,减少术后并发症的发生,利于加速患者恢复,预后较好。
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of nasal endoscopic nasal vestibular cyst uncovering for nasal vestibular cyst. Methods Sixty patients with nasal vestibular cysts admitted to our hospital from August 2014 to August 2017 were enrolled in the study. They were divided into two groups according to different surgical methods,30 in each group. The control group was treated with traditional sacral sulcus cystectomy. The observation group was treated with nasal endoscopic nasal vestibular cyst uncovering for nasal vestibular cyst. The operation status,postoperative pain degree and complications were evaluated. After one year,the recurrence of the two groups of patients was observed. Results The operation time,intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hospital stay were (44.78±8.13) min,(37.09±7.11) mL,and (7.27±1.45)d,respectively,which were higher than the observation group (17.91±4.26) min. (8.85±3.12) mL,(5.02±1.06) d,the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05);the VAS scores of the control group at 24h,48h,72h were (3.53±1.07) points,(2.84±1.12). The scores of (2.34±0.69) were higher than those of the observation group (2.92±1.14),(2.21±1.00),and (1.73±0.76),the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). The postoperative complication rate was 26.67%,and the recurrence rate was 20.00%,which was higher than that of the observation group (6.67%,0.00%). The differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Endoscopic nasal vestibular cyst is a significant treatment for nasal vestibular cyst. It has the advantages of short operation time and less bleeding. It may reduce postoperative pain,reduce postoperative complications,and accelerate the recovery of patients. It is good at prognosis.
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目的 分析促红细胞生成素(EPO)及促红细胞生成素受体(EPOR)在肝细胞癌(NCC)以及正常组织中的表达规律,以及它们和肝细胞癌微血管密度(MVD)之间的关系。方法 选取我院手术切除的肝细胞肝癌的标本30例,取肿瘤边缘2.0 cm的肝组织作为对照,同时取正常肝脏组织10例做为阴性对照。利用酶联免疫吸附实验(ELISA)检测各组织中EPO及EPOR表达水平,利用免疫组织化学方法染色检测微血管密度(MVD)。对比癌组织和癌旁组织EPO、EPOR及MVD差异,分析NCC中EPO、EPOR、MVD与肿瘤病理特征的关系,分析EPO、EPOR表达水平与MVD之间的关系。结果 HCC组织中,EPR、EPOR、MVD均高于癌旁组织和正常组织,差异有统计学意义(P<0.001),EPR、EPOR、MVD在癌旁组织和正常组织中,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。肿瘤大小>5 cm、存在包膜侵犯、存在远处转移以及高中分化的HCC中,EPR、EPOR、MVD水平高于肿瘤大小≤5 cm、无包膜侵犯、无远处转移以及低分化的水平,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。Person相关分析结果显示,EPO表达水平与MVD的相关系数r=0.651(P<0.001),EPOR表达水平与MVD的相关系数r=0.620(P<0.001)。结论 EPO、EPOR、MVD在HCC中呈现高水平,且与肿瘤大小、局部侵犯、远处转移及分化程度有关,其机制可能与EPO、EPOR增加MVD有关。
Objective To analyze the expression of erythropoietin (EPO) and erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) in hepatocellular carcinoma (NCC) and normal tissues,and their relationship with hepatocyte microvessel density (MVD). Methods Thirty specimens of hepatocellular carcinoma hepatectomy were selected from our hospital. The liver tissue at the edge of the tumor was taken as a control,and 10 cases of normal liver tissue were used as a negative control. The expression levels of EPO and EPOR in each tissues were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA),and microvessel density (MVD) was detected by immunohistochemistry. The differences of EPO,EPOR and MVD between each tissues were compared. The relationship between EPO,EPOR,MVD and tumor pathological features in NCC was analyzed. The relationship between EPO and EPOR expression levels and MVD was analyzed. Results In HCC tissues,EPR,EPOR and MVD were higher than those in adjacent tissues and normal tissues. The difference was statistical difference (P<0.001). EPR,EPOR and MVD were not statistically significant in adjacent tissues and normal tissues. P>0.05). The levels of EPR,EPOR,and MVD in tumors with tumor size >5 cm,invasion of the capsule,distant metastasis,and high-differentiation were higher than those of tumor size ≤ 5 cm,no capsule invasion,no distant metastasis,and poor differentiation. The difference was statistical difference (P < 0.05). Person correlation analysis showed that the correlation coefficient between EPO expression level and MVD was r=0.651 (P<0.001),and the correlation coefficient between EPOR expression level and MVD was r=0.620 (P<0.001). Conclusion EPO,EPOR and MVD are highly expressed in HCC,and are related to tumor size,local invasion,distant metastasis and differentiation. The mechanism may be related to EPO and EPOR increasing MVD.
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目的 探讨恙虫病患者血清乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)水平在检查中的临床价值及LDH与血小板数目、丙氨酸氨基转移酶和天冬氨酸氨基转移酶的相关性。方法 选取2016年3月—2018年2月在我院就诊的60例恙虫病患者,其中男25例,女35例。记录患者的基本情况,血常规、肝肾功能等实验室检测指标;并检测患者血清中乳酸脱氢酶水平。并分析患者乳酸脱氢酶与小板数目、丙氨酸氨基转移酶和天冬氨酸氨基转移酶的相关性。结果 多数患者出现发烧、头痛、腹痛、咳嗽咳痰等症状,少数患者出现腰痛、意识障碍、皮肤黏膜出血等症状;60例恙虫病患者中,52名患者血清乳酸脱氢酶含量高于正常值,15例患者血小板数量低于正常值;55名患者丙氨酸氨基转移酶高于正常值,53名患者天冬氨酸氨基转移酶高于正常值;患者血清LDH与血小板数目(r=-0.929,P<0.01)呈负相关,与丙氨酸氨基转移酶(r=0.957,P<0.01),天冬氨酸氨基转移酶(r=0.947,P<0.01)呈正相关。结论 乳酸脱氢酶水平可以作为患者恙虫病的早期诊断标志。
Objective To investigate the clinical value of serum LDH levels in tsutsugamushi patients. Methods We selected 60 patients with tsutsugamushi disease who were enrolled in our hospital from September 2016 to February 2018,including 25 males and 35 females. We recorded the patients' basic conditions,blood tests,liver and kidney function and other laboratory testing indicators;and we detected serum lactate dehydrogenase levels in patients. The correlations in lactate dehydrogenase and platelet number,alanine aminotransferase,and aspartate aminotransferase were analyzed. Results Most patients developed fever,headache,abdominal pain,cough,sputum,and other symptoms. A small number of patients suffered low back pain,disturbance of consciousness,skin mucosal bleeding,and other symptoms;among the 60 patients with tsutsugamushi disease,the contents of serum amblytic dehydrogenase were higher than normal in 52 patients,and the numbers of platelets in 15 patients were lower than normal. The value of alanine aminotransferase was higher than normal in 55 patients,and the value of aspartate aminotransferase was higher than normal in 53 patients;serum LDH and platelet counts (r=-0.929,P<0.01),alanine aminotransferase (r=0.957,P<0.01) and aspartate aminotransferase (r=0.947,P<0.01) showed positive correlation. Conclusion Lactate dehydrogenase level may be used as an early diagnostic marker for patients with tsutsugamushi disease.