1.Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation with artificial pleural effusion for cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm
Wangjun LIAO ; Fei CUI ; Aimin LI ; Min SHI ; Jinzhang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2008;31(27):10-12
Objective To observe the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation(RFA)with artificial pleural effusion for cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm.Method Fifteen lesions in 11 patients with cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm were treated by RFA with artificial pleural effusion,for which 500-1000 ml normal saline was injected into the pleural cavity.Results Artificial pleural effusion was finished successfully,the whole tumor for all of 15 lesions were visualized by ultrasound and the ideal puncture pathway were easy to find.The artificial pleural effusion was vanished within 1 week after operation.All of the lesions were treated with RFA and complete necrosis was obtained in 13(86.7%)of the 15 lesions by CT or MRI.No severe complication was observed.Conclusion RFA with artificial pleural effusion is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with liver cancer under the diaphragm.
2.Application of the pithy formula and hook memory method in medical English study
Libo LI ; Jianming XIE ; Jinzhang CHEN ; Weiyang ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2012;11(5):539-542
Remembering medical English terms is the difficult point in learning medical English.Only through learning the rules and characteristics of medical terms can one remember and get command of thousands of medical terms rapidly and effectively.When studying medical English terms,we explored and summarized a series of pithy formula hook memorial method - a pithy formula linked to the affix and etyma was turned into rhyming verse and formed a memory chain after memorizing by hook memory method many times so as to keep the medical terms firmly in the mind rapidly.
3.Therapeutic effect of Xingnaojing in treatment of 40 patients with intracerebral haematomas
Liru LI ; Zhiqiang LI ; Jie HUANG ; Jinzhang LI ; Kang CHEN ; Zhiying YING
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2012;19(5):641-642
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of Xingnaojing in treatment of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage.Methods 90 patients diagnosed as cerebral hemorrhage patient hospitalized were randomly divided into treatment group and control group,treatment group 45 cases,control group 45 cases,including 23 males and 22 females aged 52~75 years(71 ±4).Results Treatment group:After 14 days treatment,neurological deficits had been greatly improved,the total effective was 97.3% ;Control group:Aftenr treatment,the improvement of neurological deficit was worse,the total effective was 77.3%.Hematoma volume in the two groups did not change significantly after one week treatment,but significant changed after two weeks treatment.There was significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion Xingnaojing had significant effect in treatment of hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage.
4.The correlation study between FGFR2 gene polymorphisms and breast cancer in Qinghai Tibetan areas
Guoshuang SHEN ; Fangchao ZHENG ; Chengzhu CAO ; Faxiang JI ; Jinzhang LI ; Shuyan WANG ; Jiuda ZHAO
Chongqing Medicine 2016;45(16):2209-2211
Objective To explore the relationship between the fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGFR2) gene polymorphism (rs 2981582 ,rs 1219648 ,rs 2420946) and the breast cancer risk in Tibetan population ,Qinghai province .Methods This is a case con‐trol study .Peripheral blood samples from 210 breast cancer patients and 230 healthy women in Qinghai area were collected .DNA samples were extracted from peripheral blood cells .FGFR2 gene polymorphism (rs 2981582 ,rs 1219648 ,rs 2420946) were typed by Taqman‐MGB probe based on PCR and DNA sequencing ,then analyzed its correlation with breast cancer in Tibetan population , Qinghai province .Results The genotype frequencies of rs 2981582 CC ,CT and TT were 40 .48% ,39 .05% and 20 .47% among the breast cancer patients while 36 .09% ,48 .69% and 15 .22% among the controls .The genotype frequencies of rs 1219648 GG ,AG and AA were 24 .76% ,26 .19 % and 49 .05% among the patients while 23 .91% ,47 .39% and 28 .70% among the controls .The genotype frequencies of rs 2420946 CC ,CT and TT were 29 .05% ,45 .24% and 25 .71% among the patients while 30 .87% , 51 .74% and 17 .39% among the controls .The genotype frequencies of all genetic loci had no significant difference between rs 2981582 and rs 2420946 (P>0 .05) .But the genotype frequencies of rs 1219648 AA have statistical sense (P< 0 .05) ,compared with GG ,the incidence of breast cancer was remarkably increased with AA [OR=1 .65 ,95% CI= (1 .01 ,2 .69)] .Conclusion This study shows that FGFR2 rs1219648 AA is related to breast cancer risk among Tibetan population .
5.Progress in pathogenesis of patent ductus arteriosus in preterm infants
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2014;29(1):60-63
Patent ductus arteriosus is one of the common complications in the premature infants,which lead to or worsen respiratory distress,chronic pulmonary disease,intraventricular hemorrhage and necrotizing enterocolitis.It is associated with an increase in mortality and sequelae of preterm infants.The various factors contributing to an patency of the ductus arteriosus in the preterm infants are involved in:insufficient histological development of ductus arteriosus,failure of remodeling the ductus,abnormal sensitivity of the ductus to oxygen and vasoactive substances,and genes.It has been proposed a new idea that platelet induces or drives the closure of patent ductus arteriosus.
6.Study on the comparison of postoperative liver injury caused by hepatic arterial perfusion chemotherapy combined with targeted immunotherapy with hepatic arterial chemoembolization combined with targeted immunotherapy for intermediate-and advanced-stage liver cancer
Rong LI ; Wenli LI ; Guosheng YUAN ; Huajin PANG ; Qi LI ; Xiaoyun HU ; Yabing GUO ; Jinzhang CHEN ; Mengya ZANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2023;31(11):1163-1168
Objective:To compare the postoperative liver function injury condition in patients with intermediate-and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with hepatic artery infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) and hepatic artery chemoembolization (TACE) combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).Methods:Patients with intermediate-and advanced-stage HCC who were admitted and treated with HAIC/TACE+ICIs+TKIs therapy at Nanfang Hospital of Southern Medical University from January 2019 to November 2021, with follow-up up to July 2023, were retrospectively enrolled. The results of liver function tests within one week before interventional surgery and on the first day after surgery were recorded. The degree of postoperative liver injury was graded according to the common terminology criteria for adverse events 5.0 (CTCAE 5.0). The treatment efficacy was evaluated according to RECIST 1.1 criteria. Measurement data were compared between groups using a t-test or a non-parametric rank sum test. Enumeration data were compared between the groups using the χ2 test or Fisher's exact probability method. The survival condition differences were analyzed by the log-rank method. Results:This study included 82 and 77 cases in the HAIC and TACE groups. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups of patients in terms of gender, age, physical condition score, number of tumors, presence or absence of liver cirrhosis, Child-Pugh grade, albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade, and combined ICIs and TKIs . The HAIC group had later tumor staging, a greater tumor burden, poorer liver reserve function, and a larger proportion of patients in stage C (81.7% vs. 63.6%), χ2=6.573, P = 0.01). There were 53 cases (64.6% vs. 32.5%) with a maximum tumor diameter of ≥ 10cm, χ2=16.441, P < 0.001), and more patients had a retention rate of ≥ 10% for indocyanine green (ICG) at 15 minutes (68.3% vs. 51.9%, P = 0.035). The postoperative incidence rate of increased levels of alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, and total bilirubin was significantly lower in the HAIC group than that in the TACE group (28.0% vs. 63.6%, χ2=20.298, P < 0.001, 54.9% vs. 85.7%, χ2=17.917, P < 0.001;40.2% vs. 55.8%, χ2=3.873, P = 0.049). The number of patients with postoperative ALBI grade 3 was significantly lower in the HAIC group than that in the TACE group (6.1% vs. 16.9%, χ2=4.601, P = 0.032). There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence rate of postoperative hypoalbuminemia, activated partial thromboplastin time, or increased international standardized ratio between the two groups of patients. There was no statistically significant difference in median progression-free survival (7.3 months vs. 8.2 months, P = 0.296) or median overall survival (16.5 months vs. 21.9 months, P = 0.678) between the two groups of patients. Conclusion:The incidence rate of postoperative liver injury is higher in patients with intermediate-and advanced-stage HCC treated with TACE combined with ICIs and TKIs than in patients with HAIC combined with ICIs and TKIs.
7.Analysis of the effect of microwave ablation in the treatment of small liver cancer
Xiao CHENG ; Jing HUANG ; Wenfei LI ; Tao ZHONG ; Lijuan CAI ; Hui LI ; Yabing GUO ; Jinzhang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(11):1059-1062
Objective:To explore the clinical effect of microwave ablation in the treatment of early small liver cancer (≤3 cm).Methods:103 cases with small liver cancer (tumor number < 3 and maximum tumor diameter < 3 cm) who underwent microwave ablation from November 2016 to November 2018 were retrospectively collected. The rate of residual lesions, recurrence rate one-year after the operation, and surgical complications were observed and grouped according to tumor size (< 2 cm and≥2 cm group) and tumor numbers (solitary and 2 ~ 3 lesion groups). The therapeutic effects of each group were compared and analyzed.Results:The tumor residual rate and one-year recurrence rate of small liver cancer after microwave ablation were 11.7% and 35.0%, respectively. The post-ablation syndrome incidence rate was 52.4%, with no serious adverse events. Compared with tumors < 2 cm, patients with≥2 cm had a higher postoperative residual rate ( χ2 = 7.651, P = 0.006), and the one-year recurrence rate of more solitary nodular tumors was lower ( χ2 = 10.125, P = 0.001). Conclusion:Microwave ablation is a safe and effective treatment for early small liver cancer, and it is more effective for small solitary nodules (< 2 cm).
8.Clinical efficacy and safety analysis of camrelizumab combined with apatinib as a second-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: a multicenter retrospective study
Guosheng YUAN ; Weimeng HE ; Xiaoyun HU ; Qi LI ; Mengya ZANG ; Xiao CHENG ; Wei HUANG ; Jian RUAN ; Junjie WANG ; Jinlin HOU ; Jinzhang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(4):326-331
Objective:To analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of camrelizumab combined with apatinib as a second-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods:Ninety-four cases with mid-and advanced-stage HCC who received camrelizumab combined with apatinib as second-line treatment were enrolled. Routine blood test, blood biochemical indexes, tumor stage, tumor imaging characteristics, previous treatment strategies and other clinical data before treatment were documented. Imaging examination follow-up results and adverse reactions during treatment were followed up until the end of follow-up or loss of follow-up or death. Kaplan-Meier method was used to analyze the clinical efficacy.Results:As of the last follow-up, 94 cases with mid-and advanced-stage HCC had received camrelizumab combined with apatinib as second-line treatment. Among them, 15 cases were lost to follow-up, 31 cases died, and 48 cases survived. The overall remission rate was 31.9%. The overall disease control rate was 71.3%. The median time to disease-free progression was 6.6 months. The median time to disease progression was not yet available. The 1-year cumulative survival rate was 62.3%. Grade 3 and above adverse reactions mainly included were thrombocytopenia (7.4%), abdominal pain (4.3%), active hepatitis (4.3%), leukopenia (4.3%), diarrhea (3.2%), hand-foot syndrome (3.2%). All adverse reactions were effectively controlled.Conclusion:Camrelizumab combined with apatinib can effectively prolong the survival period of patients with mid-and advanced-stage HCC, and it is well tolerated.
9.Clinical efficacy of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab for first-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Xiaoyun HU ; Mengya ZANG ; Qi LI ; Guosheng YUAN ; Rong LI ; Jinzhang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2021;20(S2):20-24
Advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has limited treatment options and poor prognosis. Only two tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been approved as single agents for first-line treatment over the last decade. In 2020, atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab was appro-ved for first-line treatment of advanced HCC. As the first brand-new therapy to surpass sorafenib, atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab showed good safety and life quality in patients. The authors introduced the diagnosis and treatment of a China Liver Cancer Staging Ⅲb HCC patient receiving atezolizumab combined with bevacizumab, in order to provide references for patient management.
10.Analysis of the therapeutic efficacy of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization com-bined with systemic treatment in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
Wenli LI ; Yangfeng DU ; Guosheng YUAN ; Mengya ZANG ; Peilin ZHU ; Rong LI ; Yongru CHEN ; Kaiyan SU ; Qi LI ; Xiaoyun HU ; Huajin PANG ; Jinzhang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2023;50(22):1135-1141
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of different transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)-based regimens in patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma(uHCC)and explore the optimal timing for combining TACE with tyrosine kinase inhibit-ors(TKIs)and immune checkpoint inhibitors(ICIs).Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 555 patients with uHCC who underwent TACE-based treatment between April 2016 and December 2021 in Nanfang Hospital,Southern Medical University.The pa-tients were assigned into the following four groups according to different treatment regimens:TACE group(n=317),TACE combined with TKIs group(TACE+TKIs,n=66),TACE combined with ICIs group(TACE+ICIs,n=33),and TACE combined with TKIs+ICIs group(TACE+TKIs+ICIs,n=139).Subgroup analysis was performed within the TACE+TKIs+ICIs group,with patients being assigned into"pre-TACE"and"post-TACE"groups based on the timing of the combination therapy.Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses were conducted to identify pro-gnostic factors influencing overall survival(OS).Results:The TACE+TKIs+ICIs group showed the longest OS(21.9 months,95%confidence in-terval[CI]:17.2-26.6,P=0.030)and progression-free survival(PFS)(8.3 months,95%CI:7.3-9.3,P=0.004)compared to those in the other three groups.In the subgroup analysis,the"post-TACE"group had longer OS than the"pre-TACE"group(26.8 months vs.19.2 months,P = 0.011).The objective response rate(ORR)was 32.8%,41.1%,42.4%,and 52.5%(P=0.001)and the disease control rate(DCR)was 59.6%,71.2%,69.7%,and 82.7%(P<0.001)in the TACE,TACE+TKIs,TACE+ICIs,and TACE+TKIs+ICIs groups,respectively.The adverse events were similar to those reported in previous studies.Cox regression analysis revealed that tumor number,extrahepatic metastasis,and treatment regimen were independent factors influencing OS in patients(all P<0.05).Conclusions:TKIs or ICIs can improve OS and PFS in patients with uHCC receiving TACE,and the combination of TKIs+ICIs with TACE achieves better beneficial outcomes.The greatest OS was observed when the combination therapy TKIs+ICIs was initiated within 3 months after the first TACE procedure.