1.Feasibility and prognostic value of estimated plasma volume status in assessing volume status during early fluid resuscitation in patients with sepsis.
Xiaodong LIU ; Fei WANG ; Wangbin XU ; Man YANG ; Xiao YANG ; Dongmei DAI ; Leyun XIAO-LI ; Xinghui GUAN ; Xiaoyang SU ; Yuemeng CUI ; Lei CAI
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2025;37(7):620-627
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the feasibility and prognostic implications of assessing volume status during early fluid resuscitation in septic patients based on estimated plasma volume status (ePVS).
METHODS:
A prospective study was conducted. Patients with sepsis admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from March to December in 2023 were enrolled. The general information and laboratory indicators at ICU admission were recorded, and ePVS, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, acute physiology and chronic health status evaluation II (APACHE II) score were calculated. The vital signs, arterial blood gas analysis and volume status related indicators before liquid resuscitation (T0h) and 3 hours (T3h) and 6 hours (T6h) of fluid resuscitation were recorded. The diameter and variability of the inferior vena cava (IVC) were measured by ultrasound, and ePVS, percentage change value of estimated plasma volume status (ΔePVS%), difference in central venous-to-arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (Pcv-aCO2), and lactate clearance rate (LCR) were calculated. Patients were divided into sepsis group and septic shock group based on the diagnosis at ICU admission, and septic patients were subdivided into survival group and death group based on their 28-day survival status. The differences in clinical data between the groups were compared. The correlation between ePVS or ΔePVS% and volume status related indicators during early liquid resuscitation was analyzed by Spearman rank sum correlation test. The predictive value of each variable for 28-day survival in patients with sepsis was analyzed by receiver operator characteristic curve (ROC curve), and 28-day death risk factors were analyzed by Logistic regression method.
RESULTS:
Fifty-four septic patients were enrolled in the final analysis, including 17 with sepsis and 37 with septic shock; 34 survived at 28 days and 20 died, with a 28-day survival rate of 63.0%. Compared with the sepsis group, the septic shock group had a lower venous ePVS at ICU admission [dL/g: 4.96 (3.67, 7.15) vs. 7.55 (4.36, 10.07), P < 0.05]. Compared with the death group, the survival group had higher T6h arterial and venous ΔePVS%, and albumin [Alb; T6h arterial ΔePVS% (%): 11.57% (-1.82%, 31.35%) vs. 0.48% (-5.67%, 6.02%), T6h venous ΔePVS%: 9.62% (3.59%, 25.75%) vs. 1.52% (-9.65%, 7.72%), Alb (g/L): 27.57±4.15 vs. 23.77±6.97, all P < 0.05], lower SOFA score, APACHE II score, AST, T0h Lac, and T3h and T6h norepinephrine dosage [SOFA score: 9.00 (8.00, 10.00) vs. 11.50 (9.25, 14.50), APACHE II score: 18.00 (14.75, 21.25) vs. 25.50 (21.00, 30.00), AST (U/L): 34.09 (23.20, 56.64) vs. 79.24 (25.34, 196.59), T0h Lac (mmol/L): 1.75 (1.40, 2.93) vs. 3.25 (2.33, 5.30), norepinephrine dosage (mg): 0.98 (< 0.01, 3.10) vs. 4.60 (1.05, 8.55) at T3h, 1.82 (0.38, 5.30) vs. 8.20 (2.80, 17.73) at T6h, all P < 0.05]. While there were no significantly differences in other basic data and ePVS at all of the time points before and after resuscitation between the two groups. Correlation analysis showed that T6h venous ePVS was significantly positively correlated with T6h IVC variability in septic patients (r = 0.360, P < 0.05), T0h arterial ePVS was significantly negatively correlated with T3h and T6h liquid intake volume (r1 = -0.367, r2 = -0.280, both P < 0.05), and venous ePVS at ICU admission was significantly positively correlated with NT-proBNP at ICU admission (r = 0.409, P < 0.05). T6h venous ΔePVS% was significantly positively correlated with T3h liquid intake volume and T6h LCR (r1 = 0.286, r2 = 0.286, both P < 0.05), and significantly negatively correlated with T6h urine volume and T6h change value of Pcv-aCO2 (ΔPcv-aCO2; r1 = -0.321, r2 = -0.371, both P < 0.05). ROC curve analysis showed that the area under the ROC curve (AUC) of T6h venous ΔePVS% for predicting 28-day survival in septic patients was 0.726 [95% confidence interval (95%CI) was 0.578-0.875, P = 0.006], with a sensitivity of 82.4%, a specificity of 60.0%, and an optimal cut-off value of 3.09%. Binary multifactorial Logistic regression analysis showed that an increase in T6h venous ΔePVS% was a protective factor for 28-day death in patients with sepsis on early fluid resuscitation [odds ratio (OR) = 0.900, 95%CI was 0.834-0.972, P = 0.007].
CONCLUSIONS
ePVS may have potential for assessing the volume status of septic patients during early fluid resuscitation. The ΔePVS% during early fluid resuscitation may help to identify septic patients with a poor prognosis.
Humans
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Prognosis
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Fluid Therapy
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Sepsis/physiopathology*
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Prospective Studies
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Plasma Volume
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Intensive Care Units
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Resuscitation
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Shock, Septic/therapy*
2.Comparison of platelet concentration levels obtained from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tube (EDTA) versus commercially available platelet rich plasma (PRP) kit in Filipino Adult males with androgenetic alopecia: A cross-sectional quantitative study.
Maria Monica L. MANALO ; Maria Franchesca S. QUINO-CALAYAG
Journal of the Philippine Medical Association 2025;104(1):1-8
BACKGROUND
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly used as an adjunct treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). PRP preparation involves anticoagulant tubes, such as PRP kits or regular tubes such as EDTA. Studies have shown that platelet concentration in PRP correlates with the growth factors present. However, there is limited data regarding the platelet yield across different anticoagulant tubes. This study will aid in the use of EDTA tube as an alternative to the commercially available PRP kits.
OBJECTIVEThis study aims to determine the platelet concentration level obtained in EDTA tubes versus the commercially available PRP kit in patients with AGA.
METHODOLOGYThis was a cross-sectional, quantitative study in 27 adult males with AGA. The venous blood extracted were placed in EDTA and PRP kit tubes and were centrifuged. A hemoanalyzer was used to obtain the platelet concentration levels. Statistical analyses using paired t-test was performed using the STATA MP Software.
RESULTSComparative analyses indicated that the mean difference in platelet concentration between the PRP kit and EDTA was -472.67 (95% Cl = -575.40 to - 369.93). Thus, the mean platelet concentration (t=-9.46, p=0.001) was statistically different between the two groups with a significantly higher mean platelet concentration with EDTA as compared to the PRP kit.
CONCLUSIONThe platelet concentration levels obtained from the EDTA tubes were higher than the PRP kit. Thus, the EDTA tube may be a good alternative to the costly commercially available PRP kit.
Human ; Platelet-rich Plasma ; Edta ; Edetic Acid ; Alopecia ; Androgenetic Alopecia
3.Application study of platelet-rich plasma combined with arterial supercharging technique to enhance survival of ischemic cross-body region skin flaps in rabbits.
Huajian ZHOU ; Mingyu JIA ; Zhihong CHEN ; Yangyang LIU ; Kuankuan ZHANG ; Zhonglian ZHU ; Min WU
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(7):873-880
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate the effects of combined platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and arterial supercharging technique on the survival rate and functional restoration of cross-body region skin flaps in rabbits.
METHODS:
Twelve healthy 6-month-old New Zealand White rabbits were randomly assigned to 4 groups ( n=3): sham group, PRP group, anastomosis group, and combined treatment group. An axial skin flap with an area of 12 cm×6 cm on the inner side of the hind limbs of all animals were prepared, with the saphenous artery as the main blood supply. Following the ligation of both the proximal and distal ends of the saphenous artery across all groups, the sham group received no further intervention, the PRP group was subjected to PRP injection, the anastomosis group underwent in situ end-to-end anastomosis of the distal saphenous artery, and the combined treatment group received both in situ distal saphenous artery anastomosis and PRP administration. Flap survival was evaluated and recorded on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7, with survival rates calculated accordingly. On day 7, flap tissue samples were harvested for HE staining to assess basal tissue morphology. Additionally, immunohistochemical staining was conducted to detect the expression of α-smooth muscle actin (α-SMA), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and CD31 in the flap tissues.
RESULTS:
At postoperative day 1, no significant difference in flap survival rates were observed among the 4 groups ( P>0.05). At day 3, the PRP group showed no significant difference compared to the sham group ( P>0.05); however, both the anastomosis and combined treatment groups exhibited significantly higher survival rates than the sham group ( P<0.05), the combined treatment group further demonstrated superior survival rates compared to both the PRP and anastomosis groups ( P<0.05). At day 7, the combined treatment group maintained significantly higher survival rates than all other groups ( P<0.05), while both the PRP and anastomosis groups exceeded the sham group ( P<0.05). HE staining at day 7 revealed persistent inflammatory cell infiltration, sheet-like erythrocyte deposition, and disordered collagen fibers in the sham group. The PRP group showed nascent microvessel formation and early collagen reorganization, whereas the anastomosis group displayed mature microvasculature with resolved interstitial edema. The combined treatment group exhibited differentiated microvessels with densely packed collagen bundles. Immunohistochemical analysis at day 7 demonstrated significantly larger relative area percentages of α-SMA, VEGF, and CD31 positive cells in the combined treatment group compared to all other groups ( P<0.05). Both the PRP and anastomosis groups also showed significantly higher values than the sham group ( P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
The combination of PRP and arterial supercharging techniques significantly enhances flap healing, potentially through mechanisms involving augmented angiogenesis and improved blood supply.
Animals
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Rabbits
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Surgical Flaps/blood supply*
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Graft Survival
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Anastomosis, Surgical/methods*
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Ischemia/surgery*
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Arteries/surgery*
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Skin/blood supply*
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A/metabolism*
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Male
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Skin Transplantation/methods*
4.Effectiveness of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using a "sandwich" patch combined with platelet-rich plasma injection in treating massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
Wen ZOU ; Ming ZHOU ; Shaoyong FAN ; Huiming HOU ; Li GONG ; Tao XU ; Liangshen HU ; Jiang JIANG
Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery 2025;39(10):1285-1289
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate effectiveness of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using a "sandwich" patch combined with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection in treating massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
METHODS:
A clinical data of 15 patients (15 sides) with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, who were admitted between September 2020 and March 2023 and met the selective criteria, was retrospectively analyzed. There were 8 males and 7 females with an average age of 62.1 years (range, 40-80 years). The rotator cuff tears were caused by trauma in 7 cases and other reasons in 8 cases. The disease duration ranged from 5 to 25 months, with an average of 17.7 months. According to the Hamada grading, the rotator cuff tears were rated as grade 1 in 2 cases, grade 2 in 8 cases, and grade 3 in 5 cases. All patients were underwent superior capsular reconstruction using the "sandwich" patches (autologous fascia lata+polypropylene patch+autologous fascia lata) combined with PRP injection on patches. The pre- and post-operative active range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder joint, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Constant-Murley score, University of California, Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA) score, and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were recorded. The subacromial space was measured on the imaging and rotator cuff integrity was assessed based on Sugaya grading.
RESULTS:
All incisions healed by first intention after operation without any complications such as infection. All patients were followed up 12-18 months (mean, 14.4 months). At last follow-up, the active ROMs of flexion, abduction, external rotation, internal rotation of the shoulder joint, subacromial space, ASES score, Constant-Murley score, and UCLA score increased, and VAS score decreased, showing significant differences when compared with preoperative values ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the Sugaya grading between last follow-up and immediately after operation ( P>0.05).
CONCLUSION
For massive irreparable rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using the "sandwich" patches combined with PRP injection can restore stability of the shoulder joint, relieve pain, promote rotator cuff healing, and achieve good short-term effectiveness.
Humans
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Female
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Aged
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Rotator Cuff Injuries/therapy*
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Arthroscopy/methods*
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Adult
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Retrospective Studies
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Aged, 80 and over
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Treatment Outcome
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Plastic Surgery Procedures/methods*
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Rotator Cuff/surgery*
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Range of Motion, Articular
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Shoulder Joint/surgery*
5.Clinical study of modified high tibial osteotomy combined with platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis.
Xiao-Min LI ; Xiang-Dong TIAN ; Ye-Tong TAN ; Tian-Song DING
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2025;38(4):329-335
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of modified high tibial osteotomy combined with platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis.
METHODS:
From January 2021 to March 2022, the clinical data of 60 patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine were analyzed. Among them, 30 patients were treated with modified tibia high osteotomy combined with platelet-rich plasma as the observation group, including 12 males and 18 females, aged from 51 to 74 years old, with an average age of (64.37±5.72) years old. The course of disease ranged from 1 to 7 years with an average of(3.43±1.41) years. Thirty patients were treated with modified high tibial osteotomy combined with sodium hyaluronate as control group, including 10 males and 20 females, aged from 50 to 78 years, with an average age of (64.33±8.18) years. The course of disease was 1 to 7 years with an average of(3.30±1.39) years. Knee X-rays were taken before surgery and at the last follow-up, and the changes of lower limb bearing-line ratio (WBLR), proximal medial tibial Angle (MPTA), femoro-tibial angle (FTA) and posterior tibial slope (PTS) were compared between the two times. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Lysholm score were used to evaluate knee pain and functional changes before surgery and at 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery.
RESULTS:
The wounds of all patients healed in stage I after surgery. All 60 patients completed treatment and follow-up, with an average follow-up duration of (8.08±1.75) months, ranged from 6 to 12 months. No serious adverse events or complications occurred. At the last follow-up, WBLR, MPTA and FTA were significantly improved in both groups (P<0.05). At the last follow-up, there was no significant difference in PTS between the two groups compared with pre-operation(P>0.05). At the last follow-up, there were no significant differences in WBLR, MPTA, FTA and PTS between the observation group and the control group (P>0.05). The VAS scores, WOMAC scores and Lysholm scores of both groups were significantly Modified with time after operation (P<0.05). At 1, 3 and 6 months after operation, VAS score, WOMAC score and Lysholm score of the observation group were significantly better than those of the control group, with statistical significance (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
For patients with moderate and severe knee osteoarthritis, modified high tibial osteotomy can significantly correct lower limb alignment, and combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy can further significantly relieve knee pain and improve knee function, the effect is better than combined with sodium hyaluronate.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Osteoarthritis, Knee/physiopathology*
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Middle Aged
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Osteotomy/methods*
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Aged
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Tibia/surgery*
6.Clinical efficacy of autologous apheresis platelet-rich plasma combined with adjustable titanium plate fixation in the treatment of Rockwood type Ⅲ acromioclavicular joint dislocation.
Wei CAI ; An-Ping WU ; Hai-Tao TAN ; Gao-Bing XU ; Zhuo-Yi FU ; Yong PENG ; Di-Shi GUI ; Qiao-Mei PU
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2025;38(6):587-593
OBJECTIVE:
To explore clinical efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma(PRP) in treating Rockwood type Ⅲ acromioclavicular dislocation.
METHODS:
From January 2019 to July 2021, 32 patients with Rockwood type Ⅲ acromioclavicular dislocation were treated with minimally invasive adjustable titanium plate internal fixation, and were divided into PRP group and control group according to whether PRP treatment was performed, with 16 patients in each group. In PRP group, there were 10 males and 6 females, aged from 28 to 47 years old with an average of (36.75±7.14) years old;the time from injury to surgery ranged from 1 to 31 h with an average of (26.13±3.98) h;5 patients on the left side and 11 patients on the right side;PRP was injected once during operation and the 4th and 8th weeks after operation respectively. In control group, there were 8 males and 8 females, aged from 30 to 52 years old with an average of (38.50±5.48) years old; the time from injury to surgery ranged from 1 to 29 h with an average of (25.48±3.11) h;7 patients on the left side and 9 patients on the right side; minimally invasive surgical treatment was performed. Visual analogue scale(VAS) was used to evaluate pain and Constant-Murley score for shoulder joint function was used to evaluate the recovery of shoulder joint movement function before operation and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after operation respectively.
RESULTS:
All patients were followed up for 12 to 28 months with an average of (18.3±5.2) months. All incisions patients healed well without adverse events such as infection. Postoperative VAS of PRP group at 1, 3, and 6 months were (5.5±1.2), (3.7±1.6), and (2.4±1.2), respectively, while were lower than those of control group (6.6±1.4), (4.9±1.1), and (3.7±1.3), respectively;and had statistical differences between two groups (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in VAS between two groups before operation and 12 months after operation (P>0.05). Postoperative Constant-Murley scores of PRP group at 1, 3, and 6 months were (64.09±11.61), (73.19±12.89), and (82.61±14.81) points, respectively, which were higher than those of control group were (52.32±17.42), (61.65±14.43), and (72.52±11.04) respectively;and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in Constant-Murley scores at 12 months after operation between two groups (P>0.05). In PRP group, there was no statistically significant difference at 6 months and 12 months after operation (P>0.05), while there were statistically significant differences at the other time points (1 month after operation compared with before operation, 3 months after operation compared with 6 months after operation, and 3 months after operation compared with 1 month after operation) (P<0.05). In control group, there was no statistically significant difference when comparing 1 month and 3 months after operation (P>0.05), while at the other time points (1 month after operation with before operation, 3 months after operation with 6 months after operation, and 6 months after operation with 12 months after operation), the differences were all statistically significant (P<0.05).
CONCLUSION
Adjustable titanium plate fixation combined with postoperative injection of PRP for the treatment of Rockwood type III acromioclavicular joint dislocation has effect of promoting the recovery of shoulder joint function and reducing pain.
Humans
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Male
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Female
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Adult
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Middle Aged
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Acromioclavicular Joint/surgery*
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Bone Plates
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Titanium
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Joint Dislocations/therapy*
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Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods*
7.Intralesional and topical treatments for Peyronie's disease: a narrative review of current knowledge.
Antonio MINORE ; Loris CACCIATORE ; Fabrizio PRESICCE ; Andrea IANNUZZI ; Antonio TESTA ; Gianluigi RASO ; Rocco PAPALIA ; Marco MARTINI ; Roberto Mario SCARPA ; Francesco ESPERTO
Asian Journal of Andrology 2025;27(2):156-165
Peyronie's disease (PD) presents a multifaceted challenge in contemporary urological practice, marked by penile deformity, pain, and the potential for erectile dysfunction. We meticulously explored the existing literature of intralesional/topical interventions, aiming to provide clinicians with a nuanced understanding of available options for comprehensive PD management. To conduct this review, we performed a systematic search using the PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases, including the keywords of combination of the "Peyronie's disease/plastic induration of the penis (PIP) and intralesional/topical treatments". The study selection was based on adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of 16 articles. We delve into the effectiveness and safety profiles of collagenase Clostridium histolyticum (CCH), interferon, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, stem cell, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and traction therapy, assessing their impact on penile curvature, length improvement, and patient-reported symptoms and outcomes. The best options evaluated are intralesional injections of CCH and penile traction devices, alone or in combination. Despite PD remains a challenge for urologists, the objective of this review is to contribute to the evolving landscape of PD management, fostering informed decision-making, and personalized care for individuals grappling with this challenging condition.
Humans
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Male
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Administration, Topical
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Botulinum Toxins/administration & dosage*
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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Hyaluronic Acid/administration & dosage*
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Injections, Intralesional
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Interferons/administration & dosage*
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Microbial Collagenase/administration & dosage*
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Penile Induration/therapy*
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Stem Cell Transplantation
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Traction
8.The Significance of Bone Marrow Plasma Cell Percentage and Immature Plasma Cells in the Prognosis of Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Patients.
Yuan-Yuan ZHANG ; Qi-Ke ZHANG ; Xiao-Fang WEI ; You-Fan FENG ; Yuan FU ; Fei LIU ; Qiao-Lin CHEN ; Yang-Yang ZHAO ; Xiu-Juan HUANG ; Yang CHEN
Journal of Experimental Hematology 2025;33(2):469-474
OBJECTIVE:
To explore the significance of the plasma cell percentage and immature plasma cells in the prognosis of patients with multiple myeloma (MM).
METHODS:
The clinical data of 126 newly diagnosed MM patients in Gansu Provincial Hospital from June 2017 to November 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The enrolled patients were divided into a higher plasma cell percentage group (group A) and a lower plasma cell percentage group (group B) according to the median plasma cell percentage (33.5%). The clinicopathological data of the two groups were compared, and the effect of plasma cell percentage on the prognosis of MM patients was analyzed using survival curves. On this basis, group A and group B were divided into subgroups with immature plasma cells (A1 group, B1 group) and subgroups without immature plasma cells (A2 group, B2 group), respectively, then the survival curves were used to analyze the effect of immature plasma cells on the prognosis of MM patients.
RESULTS:
Among the 126 patients with MM, the proportions of patients with ISS stage III, elevated β2-microglobulin(β2-MG) level, and immature plasma cells in Group A were significantly higher compared those in Group B ( P =0.015, P =0.028, P =0.010). The median overall survival(OS) and progression-free survival(PFS) of group A were 32 months and 10 months, respectively. The median OS of group B was not reached, and the median PFS was 32 months. The 3-year OS rates of patients in group A and group B were 46.7% and 62.2%, respectively ( P =0.021), and the 3-year PFS were 29.2% and 42.5%, respectively ( P =0.033). There were no significant differences in OS and PFS between group A1 and group A2, or between group B1 and group B2 ( P >0.05). Multivariate COX survival analysis showed that the plasma cell percentage ≥33.5%(HR=1.253, 95%CI : 0.580-2.889, P =0.018), age ≥65 years (HR=2.206, 95%CI : 1.170-3.510, P =0.012), lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) ≥250 U/L (HR=1.180, 95%CI : 0.621-2.398, P =0.048) and β2-MG ≥3.5 mg/L (HR=1.507, 95%CI : 0.823-3.657, P =0.036) were independent risk factors affecting OS in MM patients.
CONCLUSION
MM patients with a higher plasma cell percentage (≥33.5%) at the initial diagnosis have a later disease stage, poorer OS and PFS, compared to the patients with a lower percentage(<33.5%) of plasma cells. The presence or absence of immature plasma cells has no significant impact on the survival of MM patients.
Humans
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Multiple Myeloma/pathology*
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Prognosis
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Plasma Cells/cytology*
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Retrospective Studies
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Male
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Female
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Middle Aged
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Aged
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Bone Marrow
9.Mechanism of Banxia Houpo Decoction in Treating Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: An Integrated Approach of Compound Analysis, Network Pharmacology and Empirical Verification.
Shun-Zhe SONG ; Jiang-Nan XIE ; Jing-Wen ZHANG ; Ai-Xia GONG
Chinese journal of integrative medicine 2025;31(10):889-898
OBJECTIVE:
To elucidate the mechanism of Banxia Houpo Decoction (BHD) in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by integrating and utilizing the compound analysis, network pharmacology, and empirical verification.
METHODS:
Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-HRMS) was utilized to identify the primary compounds in BHD. Network pharmacology was employed to retrieve target genes. A GERD rat model was developed and 32 SD rats were randomly divided into model, BHD-L (3 g/kg), BHD-H (6 g/kg), and mosapride (0.75 mg/kg) groups using a random number table, 8 rats in each group. Eight rats without the construction of a GERD model were selected as the blank group. Esophageal damage was evaluated through visualization and histopathology evaluation. 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) levels in serum and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) were determined by ELISA. LES contractility was measured with a force transducer, and serotonin transporter (SERT) and 5-HT4R expressions in LES were assessed by RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence staining, respectively.
RESULTS:
UPLC-HRMS analysis identified 37 absorption peaks and 157 compounds in BHD. Functional enrichment identified SERT as a significant target for LES contractility. Histopathological findings indicated less severe esophageal mucosal damage in the BHD-H group compared with the model group. Although serum 5-HT levels showed no significant difference, 5-HT concentration in LES tissue was notably higher in the BHD-H group (P<0.05). Within the range from 10-10 to 10-7 mmol/L, LES contractility in the BHD-H and mosapride groups was significantly increased (P<0.05). Within the range from 3 × 10-7 to 3 × 10-6 mmol/L 5-HT, LES contractility in the BHD-H group was increased (P<0.05). No significant difference was detected within the range from 10-5 to 10-4 mmol/L 5-HT. Notably, SERT expression in the BHD-H group assessed by RT-PCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence staining were significantly lower than that in the model group (all P<0.01); while 5-HT4R expression remained unchanged.
CONCLUSION
BHD may increase LES contractility by inhibiting SERT expression in LES tissue.
Animals
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Gastroesophageal Reflux/physiopathology*
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry*
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Rats, Sprague-Dawley
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Network Pharmacology
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Male
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Serotonin/metabolism*
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Rats
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Disease Models, Animal
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Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins/metabolism*
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Esophagus/drug effects*
10.Efficacy of single and double platelet-rich plasma treatment for diminished ovarian reserve.
Enuo PENG ; Miao AI ; Xiaojun TAN ; Xingping ZHAO ; Dabao XU
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2025;50(1):45-51
OBJECTIVES:
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been reported to improve ovarian function in women, but the relationship between the dose and frequency of PRP treatment and its therapeutic effect remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of single and double PRP treatments for diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).
METHODS:
A total of 65 patients treated at the Reproductive Center of Xiangtan Central Hospital from September 2020 to October 2022 were randomly divided into 4 groups: A single PRP treatment group (21 patients, PRP treatment once), a double PRP treatment group (15 patients, PRP treatment twice), a blank control group (15 patients), and an artificial cycle control group (14 patients, treated with estrogen and progesterone). The differences in baseline follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), antral follicle count (AFC), ovarian volume, number of oocytes retrieved, number of good quality embryos, and pregnancy outcomes before and after treatment were compared among the 4 groups.
RESULTS:
Compared to before treatment, both single and double PRP treatment groups showed a significant reduction in FSH, and an increase in AFC, ovarian volume, numbers of oocytes retrieved, and number of MII oocytes (all P<0.05). Compared to the blank control group, the single and double PRP groups showed a decrease in FSH, with an increase in AFC, number of oocytes retrieved, and number of MII oocytes (all P<0.05). The rates of good quality embryos, clinical pregnancy rate, and live birth rate in the single and double PRP groups were higher than those in the blank control group and artificial cycle control groups, but the differences were not statistically significant (all P>0.05). Compared to the single PRP treatment group, the double PRP group had lower FSH and higher AFC, but the differences were not statistically significant (both P>0.05).
CONCLUSIONS
Both single and double PRP ovarian injections can effectively improve ovarian reserve function in DOR patients and enhance ovarian response. Compared to single PRP ovarian injection, double PRP ovarian injection shows a trend of better improvement in ovarian reserve function.
Humans
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Female
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Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Ovarian Reserve/physiology*
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Adult
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Pregnancy
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone/blood*
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Pregnancy Rate
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Ovary
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Ovulation Induction/methods*
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Ovarian Follicle
;
Oocyte Retrieval

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