Objective To discuss the clinical effects of anal cushion suspensory and external hemorrhoid airfoil-shaped suture in treatment of ring-ship mixed hemorrhoid,improve the level of the surgical treatment of ring-ship mixed hemorrhoid.Methods One hundred and twenty patients with ring-ship mixed hemorrhoid were divided into treatment group (60 cases treated by anal cushion suspensory and external hemorrhoid airfoil-shaped suture) and control group (60 cases treated by Milligan-Morgan operation) according to the operation method.The postoperative pain,hospitalization time,wound healing time,postoperative complications,etc were observed and compared.Results The cure rate was 100.0％ (60/60) in treatment group and 70.0％ (42/60) in control group,and there was significant difference between two groups (P ＜ 0.05).The hospitalization time,wound healing time was (8.58 ± 0.89),(14.00 ± 0.72) d in treatment group,(10.20 ± 0.30),(19.00 ± 0.21) d in control group,and there was significant difference between two groups (P ＜ 0.05).The incidence of postoperative complications and the degree of postoperative pain in treatment group was lower than that in control group,and there was significant difference between two groups (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Anal cushion suspensory and external hemorrhoid airfoil-shaped suture in treatment of ring-ship mixed hemorrhoid has advantage of shorter wound healing time,less postoperative pain,less postoperative complications.

Objective To evaluate the clinical effects and complications in treating colonic polyps between endoscopic submucosal dissection and laparoscopy.Methods 69 colonic polyps patients diagnosed by colonoscopy with the basal body diameter of the colonic polyp >2.0 cm were enrolled in this study. All the patients were divided into study group (n = 41) and control group (n = 28) according to patients' decision, and then treated with ESD and laparoscopic surgery separately. After treatment, all the patients were followed up and repeated colonoscopy after 6 months. Clinical data were recorded and analyzed at the end of the research.Results Patients were successfully operated in both groups. 1 case in each group was diagnosed of malignant tumor and needed further treatment. The average operation time in study group and the control group was (85.00± 36.50) min and (110.00 ± 45.70) min (P < 0.05), length of hospital stay of the two groups were (10.69 ± 3.09) d and (11.61 ± 6.41) d (P < 0.05), and average cost of hospitalization of the two groups were (15.7 ± 2.7) ten thousand RMB and (30.6 ± 5.9) ten thousand RMB (P < 0.05). Percentage of complications in the study group was 2.43% comparing to 14.29% of control group(P < 0.05). 1 case in the study group complicated with enteron hemorrhage. Complications in the control group was 2 cases of ileus, 1 case of infection, 1 case of intestinal fistula. No recurrence was found in the two groups after 6 months in the repeat colonoscopy.Conclusion Both of the two treatments are effective for patients with wide base colonic polyps, but malignant tumor must be cautioned when treating with wide base colonic polyps. Endoscopic submucosal dissection requires proficient skill while with less impairment and cost.

Objective To observe the effect of elbow support on muscle activity and subjective feelings of comfort during typing.Methods Ten college students voluntarily participated in this experiment.They typed the same text using elbow supports of five different heights.The distance between their elbows and the desk was supported at 3 cm below,0 cm,and-3 cm and-6 cm above the desk.There was also an unsupported condition.Myoelectric readings were recorded from the right splenius,trapezius,biceps,extensor carpi radialis,flexor digitorum superficialis,flexor carpi radialis,and extensor digitorum muscles.Perceptions of comfort of the neck,shoulder,hand and forearm,and hand using the different supports were surveyed using a questionnaire.Results One way ANOVA shows that the height of the elbow significantly affects the activity of the trapezius,the extensor carpi radialis and the extensor digitorum muscles.Trapezius muscle activity was higher with 3 cm high elbow support than without support,and the value was smaller when using-6 cm elbow support.The activity of the carpi radialis longus extensor was least when using-6 cm and-3 cm elbow support,and greatest with 3 cm support.Extensor digitorum activity was least when using-3 cm high elbow support and again greatest with 3 cm support.The different elbow support heights had no significant relationship with comfort perceptions for any body part.Conclusion The height of elbow support can change the average myoelectric signals from muscles during typing,but there is no significant difference in the typist's perception of comfort.This could be due to a change of typing position and neuromuscular motion control mode in response to the height of elbow support.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the risk factors of nosocomial infection in patients with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer during radiotherapy with concomitant weekly paclitaxel treatment. METHODS Twenty six cases of advanced nasopharyngeal cancer patients in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS There were 20 cases of nosocomial infection from inpatients.The infection rate was 76.9 % and isolates of bacteria were found,of which Candida albicans accounted for 46.2%,Gram-negatives were 38.5%,Gram-positives were 11.5%.The main risk factors were long time hospitalization,oral mucosal lesion,leukocytopenia,improper application of antibiotic and glucocorticoids. CONCLUSIONS To prevent and control nosocomial infection in advanced nasopharyngeal cancer during radiotherapy and concomitant chemotherapy,measures such as shortening hospitalization days,reinforcing oral nursing,preventing the leukocytopenia,reasonable using of antibiotics and glucocorticoids should be adopted.

AIM:To explore the mitochondrial pathway in the apoptosis of PC3 cells induced by PXD101 (also named as belinostat).METHODS:PC3 cells were treated with PXD101 at different doses or stimulated with PXD101 for different time.The effect of PXD101 on the viability of PC3 cells was measured by CCK-8 assay.The apoptotic rates and the mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) were analyzed by flow cytometry.The protein levels of Bcl-2, Bax and cytochrome C (Cyt C) were determined by Western blot.The caspase-3 activity were tested by caspase-3 activity assay kit.RESULTS:The viability of the PC3 cells was inhibited by PXD101 in a dose-and time-dependent manner.Flow cytometric analysis showed that the apoptotic rates were increased in the cells treated with PXD101 (P<0.01).At the same time, PXD101 induced the decreases in MMP and Bcl-2, the release of Cyt C, and the increase in caspase-3 activity.CONCLUSION:PXD101 induces the apoptosis of human prostate cancer cell line PC3 by mitochondrial signal pathway.

AIM:To explore the effects of stanniocalcin 2 (STC2) on the proliferation, migration and the process of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells.METHODS:The expression levels of STC2 in the hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines and normal liver cells were assessed by Western blot.Colony formation assay was used to test the effect of STC2 on the proliferation of HepG2 cells.The effects of STC2 on the expression of proliferation-related molecules at mRNA and protein levels were determined by RT-qPCR and Western blot.The effect of STC2 on the migration ability was measured by Transwell assay.The mRNA and protein levels of vimentin and E-cadherin in STC2-overexpressing and-silencing cell lines were detected by RT-qPCR and Western blot.RESULTS:Compared with the normal liver cell line, the protein expression of STC2 was up-regulated in the hepatocellular carcinoma cell lines.The results of colony formation assay indicated that STC2 promoted the proliferation of HepG2 cells.STC2 significantly regulated the proliferation-related gene expression, such as cyclin D1.The results of Transwell assay showed that STC2 enhanced the migration ability of the HepG2 cells and influenced the EMT process.CONCLUSION:STC2 promotes the proliferation of HepG2 cells and affects the expression of proliferation-related genes.STC2 influences the process of EMT and promotes the migration of HepG2 cells.

Objective To describe the MRI features of vanishing white matter disease (VWM).Methods Ten patients diagnosed as VWM between 2008-2013 were enrolled,with the mean age of(40 ±23)months.The clinical materials and MR images of them were reviewed retrospectively.The findings of MRI were analyzed by two experienced neuroradiologists in this study,including the location (cerebrum,cerebellum,brainstem,corpus callosum and internal/external capsule),size and signal intensity of the lesions,as well as the presence of cystic degeneration,cerebrum atrophy and the abnormal signal of the basal nuclei.Results MRI of brain typically showed extensive abnormal signal in the cerebral central white matter (10/10) and the focal lesion in subcortical white matter (9/10).The involvement of U-fibers was present in 7 cases.Cystic degeneration of the affected white matter was found in 7 cases.Abnormal signal also appeared in the white matter of posterior limb of the internal capsule (8/10),the external capsule (7/10),the inner rim (the callosal-septal interface) of the corpus callosum (8/10).The lesions of the thalamus and globus pallidus were detected in 2 cases.The white matter of the brainstem and cerebellum were involved in 6 and 7 cases respectively.Conclusion VWM typically shows a diffuse and symmetrical abnormal signal in the cerebral white matter with cystic degeneration on MRI,which is usually diagnostic.

Objective To characterize the expressions of androgen receptor (AR) and estrogen receptor (ER) in penis skin of patients with congenital hypospadias. Methods Dorsal prepuce, ventral prepuce, and urethral plate were harvested from 30 patients with congenital hypospadias. The expressions of AR and ER in epidermal cells and dermal fibroblasts were assessed respectively by automated immunohistochemistry. Image Pro plus 6.0 was used to analyze the optical density (OD) value of AR and ER in different parts of epidermal cells and dermal fibroblasts. Results AR and ER were located mainly in nucleis of the squamous basal cells and prickle cells, and were also found in nucleis of subcutaneous fibroblast cells. The expression of AR was lower in epidermis of urethral plate than that of dorsal prepuce and ventral prepuce (P<0.05), but no significant difference was detected in dermal fibroblasts. The expression of ER was higher in epidermis of dorsal prepuce than that of urethral plate and ventral prepuce (P<0.05). The dermal expression of ER in fibroblast cells was increased successively in dorsal prepuce, ventral prepuce and urethral plate (P<0.05). Conclusion Lower expression of AR in urethral plate may contribute the development of hypospadias. Disorder of ER in dermal fibroblast cells of prepuce may play an important role in hypospadias.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and side effects of extensive regional field radiotherapy concurrent with chemotherapy for locally advanced esophageal cancer.Methods Of the 101 patients with locally advanced esophageal cancer patients,44 patients were treated by involved field radiotherapy alone,29 patients treated by involved field radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy,and 28 patients received extensive regional field radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy,the total dose of radiotherapy was 60 Gy.The clinical target volume (CTV) of involved field included the gross tumor volume (GTV) plus a 0.8 cm lateral margin,the tumor plus a nominal 3-5 cm cephalad and caudal margin.Extensive regional field radiotherapy was delivered in two steps:the CTV included the CTV of the involved field plus elective nodal region in the first step;in the second step,the CTV definition was same with the CTV of the involved field.Synchronous chemotherapy regimens included TP and NP.Results 90.1％patients completed planned radiotherapy,all patients in the concurrent chemotherapy groups completed at least one cycle of chemotherapy.The follow-up rate was 99％.Twenty-four and 42 patients completed followed-up more than 24 months in the radiotherapy alone and concurrent chemoradiotherapy group,respectively.The median survival time of the involved field radiotherapy group,involved field chemoradiotherapy group and extensive regional field chemoradiotherapy group was 13,21 and 19 months,respectively;the 2-year overall survival (OS) rate was 15％,48％ and 46％,respectively for the three groups.The 2-year OS rate was improved significantly in the chemoradiotherapy group (x2 =6.83,P =0.033).Compared with radiotherapy alone group,the incidence of grade three or four bone marrow suppression was higher in the concurrent chemoradiotherapy group (53％: 0 ％,x2 =32.94,P =0.000),the remaining adverse events (acute radiation pneumonitis,acute radiation esophagitis,esophageal fibrosis,late radiation lung injury) had no significant intergroup differences (x2 =5.56,6.70,2.39,0.42,P =0.235,0.349,0.881,0.981).Conclusions Compared with radiotherapy alone,concurrent chemoradiotherapy can improve the survival rate for locally advanced esophageal cancer.The side effects of the extensive regional field radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy is well tolerated.But the efficacy of the extensive regional field radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy needs further research.

AIM: To investigate the effects of protein C activator (PCA) from Agkistrondon acutus venom ( AAV) on the tension of thoracic aorta rings isolated from the rats with sepsis.METHODS:The model of sepsis was es-tablished by intraperitoneal injection of lipopolysaccharide ( LPS) .SD rats were randomly divided to 6 groups ( n=6 ):sham group, LPS group, PCA intervention group (LPS+PCA, PCA at doses of 0.1 mg/kg, 0.3 mg/kg and 0.6 mg/kg) and LPS+polymyxin B (at dose of 0.2 mg/kg) group.Using perfusion experiment in vitro, the tension of the aortic rings was measured by biological signal analytical system.RESULTS:The values of MABP, HR, LVDP and ±dp/dtmax were significantly lower in LPS group than those in sham group and LPS+PCA groups.Compared with sham group, the relaxa-tion response to acetylcholine ( ACh) and the contractile response of aorta rings induced by phenylephrine ( Phe) were sig-nificantly decreased in LPS group, which were increased significantly in PCA intervention group ( especially at dose of 0.6 mg/kg) compared with LPS group.The dose-response curve of aorta contraction with denuded endothelium induced by Phe shifted down significantly in LPS group compared with sham group, and no significant difference between LPS group and PCA intervention group was observed.Also no statistical difference was found in non-endothelium dependent relaxation of aortic rings induced by sodium nitroprusside among the groups.Pretreatment of N-nitro-L-arginine methl ester and methyl-ene blue increased the contraction amplitude of aortic rings induced by Phe.CONCLUSION:PCA from AAV effectively reverses the hypoergia of the vessels in rats with sepsis through protecting vascular endothelium, the mechanism of which may be mediated by inhibiting NO-GC-cGMP signal transduction pathway.