1.Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in diagnosis of pancreatic tumors
Journal of International Oncology 2008;35(7):530-532
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound(CEUS)can afford more information of the vascularization of pancreatic tumors.Adenocarcinomas are often hypovascularized as compared with surrounding tissue,while neuroendocrine tumors are hypervascularized lesions.The most common enhancement pattern of masses associated with pancreatitis ale isovascularizatiom CEUS can improve the diagnosis and differential diagnosis ability in pancreatic tumors.The clinical application value of CEUS is significant.
2.The Application of Ureteral Catheter in Complicated Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery for the Prevention of Ureteral Injury
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2014;(4):301-303,307
Objective To investigate the application of ureteral catheter in complicated gynecological laparoscopic surgery for the prevention of ureteral injury . Methods A total of 182 cases of gynecological laparoscopic surgery performed from January 2009 to November 2011 were selected as study group .Bilateral ureteral catheters were inserted under cystoscopy , and then laparoscopic surgery was performed under the instruction of the catheter .The catheter was immediately removed after the surgery .A total of 200 cases of laparoscopic surgery were selected as control group and preoperative ureteral catheterization was not applied in this group .The incidence rate of ureteral injury was compared between the two groups . Results The success rate of bilateral ureteral catheterization in the study group was 98.9%(180/182)and no ureteral injury occurred .In the control group, ureteral injury was found in 2 cases, which were converted to open surgery for ureter repair and double J stent was retained .The 2 cases recovered 2 months after the surgery.Bladder injury was found in 2 cases during the surgery , which received immediate repair assisted by surgeons from the department of urinary surgery and recovered 2 months after postoperative catheterization . No statistical difference was found in complication rate between the two groups ( P=0.125 ) . Conclusion The application of ureteral catheterization in complicated gynecological laparoscopic surgery can reduce the risk of intraoperative ureteral injury .
3.The effects of γ-aminobutyric acid and sertraline on the GABA receptor of hippocampus neuron in rats of depression induced by acute stress
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2010;19(7):632-634
Objective To study the effects of γ-aminobutyric acid ( GABA) and sertraline on the CABAA(α) receptor and GABAB receptor of hippocampus neuron in rats of depression induced by acute stress. Methods The cognitive function of male SD (Sprague-Dawley) rats was screened through Y-maze. Then rats were randomly divided into five groups. Except control group,rats were injected intraperitoneally with double-distilled, GABA,sertraline or GABA + sertraline respectively. They were exposed to the forced-swimming stress test,which was to make acute stress model of depression. The space memory function in the maze was measured. Then the number of GABA-like immunoreactive neurons in hippocampus CA1 ,CA3 ,DG areas of rats were investigated with immunohistochemist. Results Compared with the model group,the immobility time in the forced-swimming test and the latency in the maze could be reduced significantly after pretreatment with GABA and sertraline (P < 0.01). The positive cell populations of CA1 ,CA3 region and DG gate region in the model group were significantly reduced compared with the control group (P<0.01). GABA could only improve the positive cell populations of GABAB receptor in CA3 region (P<0.01). In the sertraline group,the positive cell populations in hippocampus were increased obviously more than it in model group(P<0.01). The positive cell populations of hippocampus in the GABA + sertraline group in CA1 ( (82.83±8.72),(78.08±5.67)),in CA3((92.83±9.35),(76.00±3.97)),in the gate of DG( (35.00 ±1.41) ,(33.33±4.36)) increased significantly to the other groups (P< 0.05 or 0.01). Conclusion Ectogenic GABA could improve the sertraline' s effects of antagonizing acute depression effectively and the space memory function,and its mechanism may be involved in strengthening the expression of GABAA(α) receptor and GABAB receptor in hippocampus.
4.Thinking on acupuncture depth.
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion 2015;35(1):81-86
With acupuncture depth as a perspective, some related issues are discussed in this paper. Firstly, the possible reasons of divergence on needling depth are explained. Secondly, by literature retrieval, the advantages and disadvantages of the clinical efficacy of deep needling and shallow needling are explored, and the essential value of shallow needling is emphasized in promoting acupuncture. Thirdly, due to the placebo acupuncture that led to the controversy of the curative effect of acupuncture, it is crucial to establish a method of modern system of scientific research which should be suitable for the development of acupuncture. Finally, the "cun" in acupuncture is inappropriate to transform into millimeter, and the standardization of acupuncture should focus on the improvement of curative efficacy. From the acupuncture depth, it is clear that there are plenty of problems in acupuncture, which could not only limit the development of acupuncture, but also affect the future of acupuncture.
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5.Gene transfection mediated by ultrasound and Pluronic P85 in HepG2 cells.
Fen, WANG ; Kaiyan, LI ; Yunchao, CHEN
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2007;27(6):700-2
In order to assess whether gene transfection could be mediated by ultrasound in association with P85 and find the appropriate parameters of ultrasound irradiation, the effects of ultrasound with or without P85 on gene transfection of HepG2 cells were examined. The HepG2 cells were irradiated by ultrasound at 1 MHz, 0.4-2.0 W/cm(2) and 50% duty cycle with plasmid encoding enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) as a report gene. Forty-eight h later, the expression of EGFP was detected under the fluorescence microscopy. Transfection efficacy was quantitatively assessed by flow cytometry, and cell viability was evaluated by trypan blue exclusion. The results showed that the transfection efficacy was increased with the increases in ultrasound output power and the ideal transfection efficacy was achieved in HepG2 cells irradiated by ultrasound at 0.8 W/cm(2) for 30 s. The transfection efficacy in ulstrasound+P85 group was three times higher than in single ultrasound group [(17.63+/-1.07)% vs (5.57+/-0.56)%, P<0.05]. The cell viability was about 81% and 62% in ultrasound group and ultrasound+P85 group respectively. It was concluded that ultrasound in combination with P85 could mediate the gene transfection of HepG2 cells, ideal transfection efficacy was achieved by ultrasound irradiation at 0.8 W/cm(2) for 30 s, and P85 could somewhat increase the damage to cells caused by ultrasound.
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6.Cluster Analysis on Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome of Metaphase and Advanced Lung Cancer
Fen WANG ; Kaiwen HU ; Wenqiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(10):-
objective To analyse the traditional Chinese medicine syndromes of lung cancer by the way of variable cluster analysis. Methods 176 cases of lung cancer were collected and their symptoms were recorded. Then these patients’ clinical data were analyzed by variable cluster analysis. Results The Chinese medicine syndromes of these patients could be divided into 5 types, and the variable proportion is 50.94%. Conclusion TCM syndromes of metaphase and advanced lung cancer patients include both deficiency and excessive syndrome, mainly deficiency syndrome with. And, the way of variable cluster analysis could help TCM syndrome differentiation of lung cancer patients.
7.A case of neurofibroma of vocal fold.
Kai CHEN ; Huang LIN ; Xue-fen LI
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2011;46(5):428-429
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8.Lower Respiratory Tract Nosocomial Infection in Geriatrics Patients after Abdominal Operation:Risk Factor Analysis
Yanfen JIN ; Fen CHEN ; Ailan YANG
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2005;0(11):-
OBJECTIVE To explore the risk factors of lower respiratory tract nosocomial infection in geriatrics patients after abdominal operation and the measures of prevention and control.METHODS The medical records of the 470 cases with abdominal operation from Jan 2003 to Sep 2006 were investigated retrospectively with prospective monitoring.RESULTS Among 470 cases,119 suffered from hospital infection,62 suffered from lower respiratory tract hospital infection,the infection rate being 13.19% and occupied 52.10% of the total number of the hospital infection in the abdominal operation.CONCLUSIONS Invasive operation,such as nasogastric tube,intubation,inhaling oxygen,sputum drawing out,cannulization,tracheotomy,and use of respirator after operation,lying in bed,vomit,using proton pump inhibitors,and underlying diseases are the causes of the lower respiratory tract hospital infection.To enhance the monitoring and control of the risk factors,we can decrease the rate of lower respiratory tract infection and mortality in geriatrics patients after abdominal operation.
9.Analysis on the Correlation between the Principal Components of TCM Symptoms and the Quality of Life of the Middle-Advanced Stages Lung Caner Patients
Fen WANG ; Erful ZHOU ; Wenqiang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(02):-
Objective To analyze the correlation between the principal components of TCM symptoms and the quality of life of the middle-advanced stages lung cancer patients. Methods 176 lung cancer patients of the middle and advanced stages were collected, and their principal components of TCM symptoms were abstracted, and then the representative correlation analyses between the principal components and the quality of lives was made. Results There were two kinds of principal components of TCM syndromes. One was Qi and blood deficiency, phlegm and blood stasis, and water stasis;the other was Qi and blood deficiency. There was significantly negative correlationship between Qi and blood deficiency and GH, MH, RE, BP. Conclusion The principal components of TCM syndromes were consistent with the TCM thesis. And there was a significantly negative correlationship between the principal components of TCM syndrome and patients’ quality of life.
10.APPROACHES TO MINIMALLY INVASIVE TREATMENT OF LIVER CANCER
Mengchao WU ; Han CHEN ; Fen SHEN
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(02):-
Minimally invasive treatment of liver cancer plays a very important role in clinical practice in China, because most patients had the background of hepatitis or cirrhosis and were prone to recurrence after radical resection of the tumor. In the past four decades, much progress has been made in controlling liver cancer, which is well consistent with the trends of minimally invasive treatment. Minimally invasive therapy is also the main goals of our practice and has a great potential developing future, although a good outcome is the prerequisite. Nowadays, minimally invasive treatment for liver cancer includes percutaneous transarterial chemotherapy or embolization (TAE or TACE), percutaneous ethand injection (PEI), and ablation with radiofrequency, micromave, cryosurgery or high intensity focused ultrasound.