During his doctoral training, our research team member, Chih-Ying Chien, has demonstrated outstanding performance, a rigorous research attitude, and profound clinical research literacy and interdisciplinary integration capabilities. His research findings have been published in the prominent international surgical journal International Journal of Surgery. The paper, titled “Using computed tomography to evaluate anatomic landmarks in Taiwanese trauma patients for insertion of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta: a retrospective cohort study”, was published on December 1, 2024, in Volume 110, Issue 12, pages 7900–7908.
This study focuses on the critical clinical issue of positioning for REBOA (resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta) in trauma medicine. By analyzing computed tomography (CT) images of Taiwanese trauma patients, the study evaluates the clinical application value of catheter insertion length in relation to surface anatomical landmarks. The study included 223 patients, and the results indicate that for zone 1 occlusion, an insertion length of 44–48 cm, cross-referenced with the mid-sternum landmark, is recommended. For zone 3, using the umbilicus as the primary guide, combined with the distance between the xiphoid process, umbilicus, and pubic ramus, provides higher accuracy. These findings hold significant clinical importance for enhancing the safety and feasibility of REBOA placement in emergency and trauma settings.
Completing research of such clinical and academic significance during one's doctoral studies and having it published in an international journal is a remarkable achievement. This is not only a concrete result of Dr. Chih-Ying Chien’s personal effort and perseverance but also fully demonstrates the energy and achievements of our research team in continuously cultivating the fields of emergency medicine, trauma care, and clinical translational research. We extend our sincere congratulations and thank all team members who contributed to this study. We look forward to Dr. Chien’s continued excellence and further success in his academic research and professional development.
Reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39248313/