1.Early identification and treatment of parathyroid carcinoma
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2014;30(4):362-364
Parathyroid carcinoma is a rare endocrine tumor.Clinical manifestations are varied with multiple organs involved,mainly due to hypercalcemia.So far the etiology and pathogenesis of parathyroid carcinoma are still unclear and preoperatively diagnosis is difficult.Technetium-99 m sestamibi scan and ultrasound can help to find the early lesions.Complete surgical resection with suspicious involved lymph nodes is the recommended treatment.Parathyroid carcinoma is insensitive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.New immune therapy yields unsure efficacy.Therapeutic effect and prognosis mainly depend on primary surgical resection of the tumor.The disease recurs in more than 50% of patients with poor prognosis.
2.Treatment of choledocholithiasis by biliary stent drainage with primary suture of the bile duct:A report of 16 cases
Zhitao CHAO ; Yuemin CAO ; Changli LIU
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(01):-
Objective To summarize the experience of combination use of biliary stent placement and drainage with primary suture of the common bile duct in the treatment of choledocholithiasis. Methods Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration combined with flexible choledochoscopy was performed in 16 patients with choledocholithiasis from June 2005 to March 2006. During the operation, a patented “biliary stent for internal drainage” was introduced into the common bile duct, and primary sutures were performed to close the bile duct. Postoperatively, the stent was removed under gastroscope or duodenoscope. Results All the 16 operations were successfully accomplished without conversions to open surgery. The operative time was 90~260 min (mean, 145 min). The biliary stent was removed 5~7 days after the surgery. Follow-up for 3~12 months showed no residual stones or biliary stenosis. Conclusions Combination use of biliary stent drainage and primary suture of the common bile duct in the treatment of choledocholithiasis is safe and feasible.
3.Effect of low dose fentanyl on target plasma concentration of propofol that prevents response to proseal laryngeal mask insertion in 50% of patients
Hong ZHENG ; Chao LIANG ; Xinghua CAO
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2009;29(1):34-36
Objective To evaluate the effect of low dose fentanyl on target plasma concentration (CP) of propofol (P) given by target controlled infusion (TCI) required to prevent response to proseal laryngeal mask insertion in 50% of patients (EC50). Methods Forty-six ASA Ⅰor Ⅱ patients aged 20-50 yr with body mass index ≤ 30 kg/m2 undergoing elective gynecological laparoscopy were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=23each):propofol group (P) and propofol-fentanyl group (PF). Anesthesia was induced with TCI of propofol. The initial Cp of propofol TCI was set at 2.5 μg/ml in group PF and 4 μg/ml in group P. Following equilibration between plasma and effect site concentration of propofol, fentanyl 1 μg/kg (in group PF) or normal saline (in group P) was injected iv. Laryngeal mask airway (LMA) was inserted at 3.5 min after fentanyl administration. EC50 was determined by up-and-down sequential trial. The ratio of Cp between the two consecutive patients was 1.2 in group P and 1.1 in group PF. LMA insertion response was defined as nausea, bucking and/or body movement during insertion. "Probit method was used to calculate the Echo and 95 % confidence interval required to prevent LMA insertion response. Results The EC50 and 95 % confidence interval of propofol given by TCI required to prevent LMA insertion response was 4.68 (4.20-5.21)μg/ml in group P and 2.63 (2.45-2.83) μg/ml in group PF. There was significant difference between the 2 groups. Conclusion Fentanyl 1 μg/kg iv can significantly reduce the Cp of propofol TCI required to prevent LMA insertion response.
4.Clinical observation of laparoscopic hernia repair in incarcerated inguinal hernia
Chao DENG ; Yong MA ; Wanlong CAO
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2017;24(12):1884-1887
Objective To explore the clinical effect of laparoscopic exploration on incarcerated inguinal hernia.Methods 38 patients with incarcerated inguinal hernia were randomly divided into open operation group (19 cases) and laparoscopic group(19 cases) by using the digital table method.The open operation group used Lichtenstein tension-free repair method.The laparoscopic group used the transabdominal preperitoneal(TAPP) repair method.The hospitalization days,operation time,degree of pain,bleeding loss,postoperative time return to normal activities,postoperative complications and the postoperation recurrence of two groups were compared.Results The hospitalization days,operation time,degree of pain,bleeding loss,postoperative time return to normal activities,incidence rate of complications in the laparoscopic group were (5.11±1.29)d,(43.05±8.10)min,(2.79±1.08)points,(20.42±9.69)mL,(14.11±3.81)d,15.79% respectively,which of the open operation group were (6.79±1.80)d,(48.32±6.82)min,(4.21±1.13)points,(28.42±7.99)mL,(18.26±3.77)d,47.37% respectively,there were significant differences between the two groups in terms of above indicators(t=-3.31,-2.17,-3.95,-2.78,-3.38,x2=4.38,all P<0.05).Conclusion TAPP is a safe and effective operation for incarcerated inguinal hernia treatment,with the advantages of minimal invasion and less complications.
5.The study of the effective mechanism of infected host serum on the infectivity of gametocytes of Plasmodium yoelii (P.yoelii)
Yaming CAO ; Yingjie LIU ; Chao LV ;
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2000;0(08):-
Objective:To clarify the mechanism of crisis serum' mediated gametocyte infectivity to the mosquito vector Methods:Observing the effects of mouse serum , which was obtained 5 days after P yoelii infection (D5 serum) on gametocyte infectivity by IFA and mosquito live feeds, and the production of IFN ??TNF ??IL 4 and NO - 2 in the hosts in vivo and in vitro by ELISA and Griess reaction And to investigate the ability of malaria parasitized red blood cell extract (PRBC extract) to induce NO Results:The development of the gametocytes from mice 5 days postinfection into ookinetes were completely inhibited D5 serum was not immediate to inhibit gametocyte development, which was injected intravenously into the mice 3 days after P yoelii infection But 4 h later after injection D5 serum stimulated the increasing IFN ? and NO production and inhibited gametocyte infectivity Moreover, PRBC extract showed the ability to induce NO Conclusion:Infected host serum blocks transmission of P yoelii via a nitric oxide dependent mechanism
6.Transplantation of human telomerase reverse transcriptase-transfected human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Chao ZHANG ; Jie CAO ; Sufang ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2016;20(6):820-826
BACKGROUND:The development of stem cel transplantation and genetic modification technology provides new ideas and methods for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the therapeutic effects of transplantation of human telomerase reverse transcriptase (hTERT)-transfected human amniotic mesenchymal stem cels in pulmonary hypertension rats. METHODS:Human amniotic mesenchymal stem cels were cultured and purified in vitro, and then transfected with adenovirus-medicated hTERT. Sixty-six adult Wistar rats were enroled to prepare pulmonary hypertension models through intraperitoneal injection of 60 mg/kg monocrotaline and then 63 model rats were randomly assigned into three groups: model group treated with transplantation of 1 mL of L-DMEMvia the jugular vein, cel transplantation group treated with transplantation of 1 mL of untransfected human amniotic mesenchymal stem cel suspension, and transfection group treated with transplantation of 1 mL of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cel suspension transfected with hTERT. Hemodynamic changes, plasma endothelin-1 level, hypertrophy index of the right ventricle and myocardial cel apoptosis were compared among different groups at 3 weeks after transplantation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After 3 weeks of treatment, there were no differences in the arterial blood pressure of the three groups (P > 0.05); however, the systolic pressure of the pulmonary artery and mean pulmonary arterial pressure were significantly lower in the transfection group than the model group and cel transplantation group (P < 0.05). Hypertrophy index of the right ventricle had no difference among the three groups (P> 0.05). The level of plasma endothelin-1 was significantly lower in the transfection group than the model group and cel transplantation group (P < 0.05). Apoptosis in myocardial cels was significantly reduced in the transfection group compared with the model group and cel transplantation group (P< 0.05). Experimental findings suggest that the transplantation of hTERT-transfected human amniotic mesenchymal stem cels can improve the hemodynamic levels in pulmonary blood vessels of pulmonary hypertension rats to protect vascular endothelial cels and reduce myocardial cel apoptosis.
7.The clinical characteristics of stroke in young patients with cardiac myxoma
Guifang CAO ; Qi BI ; Li CAO ; Chao WANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2017;56(4):263-267
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics of stroke in young patients with cardiac myxoma.Methods Medical records of young patients (aged between 18-44 years) diagnosed with cardiac myxoma in Beijing Anzhen Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University from January 2005 to March 2016 were retrospective reviewed.Results A total of 117 cases were included (85 female and 32 male)with the average age (36 ±7)years old.Most myxomas (83.8%) were located in the left atrium,7.7% were in the right atrium,3.5% were in the both atriums,2.6% were in the left ventricle,and a few were in the left atrium plus left ventricle and in the right ventricle.Of all the patients,24 (20.5%) (16 women and 8 men) were complicated with cerebral infarction.Among them,3 patients were with lower extremity arterial embolisms.Two patients were with cerebral hemorrhage.The cerebral infarction mainly involved in the distribution area of the internal carotid artery.Infarctions involving 2 or more cerebral vessels were found in 4 cases.Most subjects (58.3%) manifested with hemiplegia,and some (18.2%) with syncope.The proportion of the left atrial myxoma in patients with cerebral infarction (100.0%) was significantly higher than those in patients without cerebral infarction (85.1%,P =0.044).Subjects with tumor diameter less than 3 cm were more frequently complicated with cerebral infarction (37.5% vs 13.8%,P =0.009).A logistic analysis showed that the odds ratio of myxoma with tumor diameter less than 3 cm for cerebral infarction was 3.750 (95% CI 1.343-10.470).Conclusions Cardiac myxoma is more common in young women,and often complicated with cerebral infarction.The infarctions are mainly distributed in internal carotid artery system,and some are involved in multiple vascular systems.The incidence of stroke is associated with the position of the myxoma.Smail-size myxoma cannot be ignored for its risk of stroke.
9.Diagnosis and Treatment of Prostatic Carcinoma Accidentally Discovered(report of 19 cases)
Yuguang CAO ; Wei LIU ; Xizhe ZHANG ; Chao ZHENG ; Zhaohua ZHANG
Journal of Medical Research 2006;0(04):-
Objective To explore the morbidity,the diagnosis and the method of therapy of accidental prostatic carcinoma. Methods From Jan of 1984 to May of 2004, 19 cases of prostatic accidental carcinoma were confirmed on pathological examination after prostatectomy for BPH. Bilateral orchiectomy and Estrogen treatment were performed in 6 cases and Bilateral orchiectomy in 7 cases alone but no treatment in 6 cases. Results 5 of the patients wereA1 stage and 14 A2 stage. 12 of them were followed up for 3 to 120 months. 14 of them survived and one untreated died of metastasis to pubis and vertebra after one year. Conclusions Most patients of prostatic accidental carcinoma are A1 and have a better prognosis. Bilateral orchiectomy and Estrogen treatment might improve the patients’s survival rate.
10.Aggrecanases and osteoarthritis
Chao LI ; Yongping CAO ; Zhenpeng GUAN ; Deyong HUANG ; Zigang GE
Journal of Peking University(Health Sciences) 2003;0(05):-
Osteoarthritis is mainly caused by the degenerative changes of cartilage and cartilage extracellular matrix,while Aggrecanases degradate Proteoglycans which are the major components of cartilage.This review includes three aspects:(1) We have concluded the major enzymes(ADAMTS-4 and ADAMTS-5) which regulate the metabolism of cartilage extracellular matrix.Meanwhile,we have summarized the structure of aggrecanases(ADAMTS-4 and ADAMTS-5) and introduced the function of each regional structure;(2) We have concluded the way cytokines and glycosaminoglycans regulate the metabolism of aggrecanases,and discussed the regulation and control principle of cytokines and glycosaminoglycan;(3) We have summarized the majority of inhibitors to the aggrecanases,introduced the endogenic inhibitors,and put our emphasis on the extrinsic inhibitors(chelating agents,polypeptides and so on).Through deeper research on the enzymes,it will help us further understand the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis,and open up new avenues to clinical treatment.Abstract:SUMM ARY Osteoarthritis is mainly caused by the degenerative changes of cartilage and cartilage extra-cellular matrix,while Aggrecanases degradate Proteoglycanswhich are the major components of cartilage.This review includes three aspects:(1) W e have concluded the major enzymes(ADAMTS-4 and ADAMTS-5) which regulate the metabolism of cartilage extracellular matrix.Meanwhile,we have sum-marized the structure of aggrecanases(ADAMTS-4 and ADAMTS-5) and introduced the function of each regional structure;(2) W e have concluded the way cytokines and glycosam inoglycans regulate the metab-olism of aggrecanases,and d iscussed the regulation and control principle of cytokines and glycosam inogly-can;(3) W e have summarized the majority of inhibitors to the aggrecanases,introduced the endogenic inhibitors,and put our emphasis on the extrinsic inhibitors(chelating agents,polypeptides and so on).Through deeper research on the enzymes,it will help us further understand the pathogenesis of osteoar-thritis,and open up new avenues to clinical treatment.