1.Clinical efficacy of superomedial pedicled mammaplasty based on Würinger's horizontal septum
Zhaoxiang ZHANG ; Jian GENG ; Chenggang YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(1):1-3
Objective To study the method and effect of superomedial pedicled mammaplasty based on Würinger's horizontal septum.Methods During August 2014 to August 2015,25 cases of cromastia were treated with septum-based mammaplasties with a superomedial pedicled and vertical incision.Based on the preoperation design,the superomedial pedicle was deepithelialized with preservation of the dermis and the subdermal plexus.The pedicle was dissected as described,the excess tissue was removed with the prepectoral fascia preserved.After remodeling the shape of mammary gland,the incision was sutured.Results There was no hematoma,no fat liquefaction and no partial or complete NAC necrosis.The pre and postoperative NAC sensibilities were comparable in all the patients.The patients were followed up for 6 to 12 months,and all the patients were satisfied with the therapeutic effect and expressed acceptance to the scar.Conclusions The breast reduction based on wellvascularized septum and superomedial pedicle is safe with minor scar,even in large breasts.This technique demonstrates ease of pedicle shaping and breast remodeling.The satisfied effect could be obtained for patients with severe ptosis of breasts just after operations and in future.
2.Effect of platelet-rich fibrin on proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells
Dong CUI ; Teng ZHANG ; Jiansheng DIAO ; Chenggang YI ; Shuzhong GUO
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2013;(3):203-206
Objective To study the effect of autogeneic platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) in vitro.Methods ADSCs were isolated from adipose tissue obtained from donors undergoing liposuction and were cultured,and underwent identification.ADSCs at passage 3 were divided into three groups:test groups were cultured with 1PRFM and 2PRFM,and control group was cultured without PRF membrane.Then the growth of the cells was observed by inverted microscope.MTT method was used to observe cell proliferation activity at days 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7 after culture.Adipogenic differentiation of ADSCs was observed and quantified by oil red O staining at days 3,5,7,9,11 and 14.Results Cell proliferation and adipogenic differentiation would be increased with the PRFM,There were significant differences among three groups.Conclusions PRF could significantly promote proliferation and adipogenic differentiation of ADSCs.
3.Expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling 1,suppressors of cytokine signaling 3 and changes in helper T cells,CD4 +CD25 +regulatory T cells in the peripheral blood of children with Kawasaki disease
Nana NIE ; Yi LIN ; Chenggang MAO ; Hongmin XI ; Zipu LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;(21):1652-1655
Objective To investigate the immunological pathogenesis of Kawasaki disease( KD)through examination of changes in the expression of suppressors of cytokine signaling 1(SOCS1)and SOCS3,helper T cells and CD4 + CD25 + regulatory T cells(CD4 + CD25 + Treg)in peripheral blood from children with acute KD. Methods Six-teen children[10 boys,6 girls,aged 1 - 2 years old,averaged(1. 6 ± 0. 3)years old]in the acute phase of KD(KD group),16 children[9 boys,7 girls,aged 1 - 3 years old,averaged(1. 5 ± 1. 1)years old]with pneumonia(pneumo-nia group)and 8 normal children[5 boys,3 girls,aged 1 - 5 years old,averaged(2. 0 ± 1. 1)years old]of the same age(normal control group)from the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University who were admitted from October 2012 to March 2013 were recruited. The mRNA levels of SOCS1 and SOCS3 in the T cells from peripheral blood were examined by way of reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction(RT - PCR). Interferon - γ( IFN - γ),interleukin - 4 (IL - 4)and CD4 + CD25 + Treg were quantified by means of fluorescence activated cell sorting(FACS). Results The expressions of SOCS1 and SOCS3,the percentage of IL - 4 T cells observed in the peripheral blood of the pneumonia group were similar to the normal control group(P ﹥ 0. 05),but significantly decreased in the percentage of INF - γ and the level of CD4 + CD25 + Treg(t = 3. 71,12. 81,all P ﹤ 0. 05). Compared to the normal control group and the pneumo-nia group,the expressions of SOCS1 and SOCS3,the percentage of INF - γ and IL - 4 T cells decreased significantly in the peripheral blood of the KD group(t = 2. 27,4. 48,17. 64,2. 73,2. 74,1. 25,2. 36,2. 59,all P ﹤0. 05 ). On the other hand,the level of CD4 + CD25 + Treg in the peripheral blood of the KD group was markedly lower than that in the normal control group(t =7. 70,P ﹤0. 05),but similar to the pneumonia group(P ﹥0. 05). Conclusions The function of helper T cells is inhibited in acute KD. The CD4 + CD25 + Treg may be involved in the immunological pathogenesis of KD.
4.Combination of duplex PCR technology with capillary electrophoresis is an alterna-tive method to validate the result of transcriptome sequencing
Jianming YI ; Yan GAO ; Zhihui LI ; Yanchun ZHANG ; Wubin QU ; Chenggang ZHANG
Military Medical Sciences 2014;(9):724-728
Objective To establish a method to validate the result of transcriptome sequencing using duplex PCR tech -nology combined with capillary electrophoresis .Methods According to a previous study on transcriptome sequencing , eight differentially expressed genes were chosen as target genes for examination .The mRNA expression level of these genes was detected using duplex PCR combined with agarose gel electrophoresis , duplex PCR combined with capillary electropho-resis and Q-PCR, respectively.Then, the verification efficiency of each method was evaluated carefully .Results The ver-ification efficiency of duplex PCR combined with agarose gel electrophoresis was 50%, while that of duplex PCR combined with capillary electrophoresis and Q-PCR was both 100%.Conclusion Combination of duplex PCR technology with capil-lary electrophoresis can be used as an alternative method to validate the results of transcriptome sequencing .
5.Effects of hyperbaric oxygen on learning and memory ability and myelin basic proteins in brain tissue after carbon monoxide poisoning
Yanping LI ; Qingle LIU ; Chenggang ZHENG ; Hongjie YI ; Liming ZHAO ; Xiaohua HANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2014;36(1):12-15
Objective To observe the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on learning and memory ability and on the level of myelin basic protein (MBP) in the brain tissue of rats with delayed neurological sequelae (DNS) after acute carbon monoxide poisoning (COP).Methods Forty-eight male SD rats had their cognitive performance assessed with the Morris water maze.After basic training with the Morris water maze and screening,the rats were randomly divided intoanormalcontrol (NC) group (n=11),a COP group (n=17) and an HBO group (n=17).Pure CO gas was injected intraperitoneally to establish acute COP in the latter two groups.The NC group received a similar injection of air.The HBO group was given HBO therapy.The rats in each group were tested for changes in their learning and memory abilities using the Morris water maze.On the 21 st day after the treatment,paraffin tissue sections of the rats' brains were subjected to immunohistochemical (IHC) examination and Western blotting (WB) was used to detect any expression of MBP in the brain tissue.Results After 21 days,morbidity among the COP group was 64.3%,while it was 26.7% in the HBO group,a significant difference.The average maze escape latency in the COP group was significantly longer than in the HBO group.IHC staining and Western blotting showed that MBP in the hippocampal tissue of the COP group was significantly lower than that in the HBO group.In gray scale comparisons of the rats' brain tissue,that from the NC group was significantly better than that from the COP and HBO groups,but that from the HBO group was significantly better than that from the COP group.Conclusion HBO can effectively reduce DNS after acute COP,mitigate the severity of DNS,reduce demyelination of brain tissue and thus play an important role in protecting brain cells.
6.Regeneration and differentiation of decellularized adipose matrix in periosteal microenvironment
Jizhong YANG ; Xiangke RONG ; Chenggang YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2021;27(3):226-230
Objective:To observe the lipogenic or osteogenic differentiation of decellularized adipose matrix (DAM) in the periosteal microenvironment.Methods:From June 2020 to December 2020, adipose tissue obtained by human liposuction was prepared as DAM at the National Institute of Plastic Surgery. Six male SD rats of 4 to 6 weeks were selected and implanted into the subperiosteum of the rat parietal bone according to the same initial volume. After 12 weeks, adipogenesis and osteogenic differentiation of DAM were observed by gross specimens, histological staining, and immunofluorescence staining. Label-free quantitative protein mass spectrometry was used for detection of osteogenic-associated proteins in DAM.Results:Vascularization around the DAM was evident. Adipogenesis and angiogenesis were observed in DAM by H&E and Masson staining, while OCN immunofluorescence staining confirmed osteogenic differentiation of DAM. The osteogenic differentiation related proteins were screened by mass spectrometry.Conclusions:In the microenvironment of periosteum, DAM mainly differentiates towards adipose tissue, but a few of them havs the potential to differentiate towards osteogenesis, which might be related to some of the osteogenesis-related proteins contained in DAM.
7.Clinical effect of nanofat on improving superficial rhytides of face and neck and dark lower eyelids
Bofu XIAO ; Zhaoxiang ZHANG ; Lihong QIU ; Hui ZHWNG ; Yingjun SU ; Xianjie MA ; Chenggang YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2019;25(1):36-38
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of nanofat on superficial rhytides of face and neck and dark lower eyelids.Methods From September 2014 to January 2017,a total of 86 cases were collected in our hospital for voluntary nanofat transplantation on superficial rhytides and dark lower eyelids.This was a retrospective study,which included 18 cases of eye wrinkles,14 cases of forehead wrinkles,neck wrinkles in 14 cases,and 22 cases of dark lower eyelids.First of all,we harvested mircofat through liposuction,and then transformed mircofat to nanofat.At last,nanofat was grafted into intradermal layer of the skin with sharp needles.We took the standard photographs of the patients.After six months follow-up,doctors and patients evaluated the short term and long-term postoperative effect.Results No serious complications occurred in all patients.Postoperative evaluation of facial and neck superficial wrinkles showed that the satisfactory rate of doctors and patients after one month,was 85.9%and 84.3%,and after 6 months 87.5% and 84.3%,respectively.Postoperative evaluation of dark lower eyelids showed that the satisfactory rate of doctors and patients after one month was 45.5% and 36.4%,and after 6 months 81.8% and 86.4%,respectively.Conclusions Nanofat can rectify the superficial rhytides of face and neck and dark lower eyelids in some patients.However,for some patients the effect is not satisfied.
8.Transaxillary dual-plane breast augmentation under endoscope combined with autologous fat transplantation
Jian GENG ; Zhaoxiang ZHANG ; Xianjie MA ; Chenggang YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2018;24(4):237-240
Objective To investigate the feasibility and clinical effect of transaxillary dual-plane breast augmentation under endoscope combined with autologous fat transplantation.Methods From January 2015 to December 2015,88 patients who accepted augmentation mammoplasty were divided into control group (from January to June) and observation group (from July to December).Patients in control group only accepted transaxillary dual-plane breast augmentation and transaxillary dual-plane breast augmentation combined with autologous fat transplantation was used for patients in observation group.Patients' basic information,surgery-related indicators,recovery situations,complications and patients' satisfactory data were collected.34 patients in control group and 38 patients in observation group were followed up.Results For surgery-related indicators and recovery situations,statistically significant difference was not found in the blood lost,duration of drainage tube and postoperative stay (P>0.05),but was found in operation time (P<0.05).And there was no significant difference in terms of surgical effects between two groups (P>0.05).There were no complications such as hematoma,infection,capsular contracture in two groups.25 patients in observation group were performed B ultrasonic examination 6 months after operation.Multiple cysts were found at the cleavage in only 1 patient and were cured by suction.And the rest B ultrasonic results were negative for pathologic findings such as calcifications,cysts and masses.Conclusions Autologous fat transplantation is useful in minimizing the unaesthetic appearance of the cleavage and the bad feeling of the inframammary fold and thus a proper solution for the patient's breasts with thin soft tissue.
9.Clinical significance of MRI in preoperative examination of gynecomastia
Zhaoxiang ZHANG ; Na WANG ; Xianjie MA ; Chenggang YI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2020;26(1):20-23
Objective To explore the significance of preoperative MRI in the detection of gynecomastia before surgery.Methods From November 2016 to August 2018,we used preoperative MRI to determine surgical options to treat 38 cases of adolescent and post-adolescent patients with gynecomastia.After operation we followed up the patients for 6 months to 1 year.Results The breast had good shape,smooth chest wall,natural contour,and no complications such as hematoma,nipple and areola sensory disturbance.No surgical traces remained in the chest and no recurrence occurred during the follow-up.All patients were satisfied with the surgical effect and chest wall shape.Conclusions Preoperative MRI can clearly show the type of breast development,the proportion of fat and breast tissue,to guide the clinical personalized design of surgical procedures.It can be used as a routine pre operative examination for gynecomastia.
10. Analysis of nipple-areola blood supply in patients with breast hypertrophy and normal population
Hui ZHENG ; Yingjun SU ; Zhaoxiang ZHANG ; Jian GENG ; Minwen ZHENG ; Bei E ; Jian LI ; Yi YANG ; Chenggang YI ; Xianjie MA
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(2):92-97
Objective:
To explore the nipple-areola complex blood supply mode in hypertrophic breasts, and to obtain the pertinent knowledge of vascular anatomy for breast reduction surgery as well as the analysis of similarities and differences between hypertrophic and normal breasts. Comparing the blood supply of nipples-areola complex between these two groups for analyzing their similarities and differences.
Methods:
Three dimensional reconstruction of the arteries in breast were performed in 50 patients between September 2015 and August 2017 with breast hypertrophy by computed tomographic angiography (CT angiography). The distribution pattern and the source direction of each main blood vessel was observed, counted and analyzed. Then, the data of breast hypertrophy patients were compared with the previous data about nipple-areola blood supply in normal population (the definition of main vessel: entering the breast gland or reaching the nipple-areola surrounding area, and diameter larger than 1 mm). Statistical description was taken for comparison.
Results:
135 main vessels were observed in 100 breasts (50 patients). They mainly originate from the internal thoracic artery (69, 51.1%), lateral thoracic artery (37, 27.4%) and thoracoacromial artery(16, 11.9%), as well as a small amount from the brachial artery (7, 5.2%) and axillary artery(6, 4.4%). No main supply vessels from the posterior intercostal artery have been found. The patterns of breast blood supply varied among individuals, and high asymmetry ratio in the same individual was also observed. The internal superior (left: 30.7%, right: 34.2%) and superior lateral quadrant (Left: 29.2%, Right: 20%) of the breast was the most likely area for the main vessel to pass, followed by the breast lateral (Left: 16.9%, Right: 18.5%), lower inner (Left: 4.6%, Right: 5.7%), central (Left: 4.6%, Right: 4.2%), and superior (Left: 1.5%, Right: 2.8%). Differences existed in main vessels between normal breasts and hypertrophic breasts, either for source arteries or the distribution of breast. There was no main blood supply from the intercostal arteries or across the outer inferior quadrant.
Conclusions
The blood supply of the nipple-areola is not completely consistent between the hypertrophic breast and the normal size breast, and the blood supply pattern of the hypertrophic breasts is complex and diverse. CT angiography might be used before breast reduction surgery for clarifying the direction of the main vessels, so as to preserve more blood supply for nipple-areola, and to prevent nipple-areola necrosis.