1.Cerebral ischemic preconditioning and mechanisms of ischemic tolerance
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2009;17(7):535-540
and drug development; therefore, it has received wide attention in the field of life sciences.
2.Orthotopic double U-shaped ileal neobladder (report of 20 cases)
Xiaohua YANG ; Zhoujun SHEN ; Ligang REN
Chinese Journal of Urology 2000;0(01):-
Objective To report the modified surgical technique currently used for the construction of an orthotopic ileal neobladder.So as to improve the vesical function of urinary storage and urination after total cystectomy. Methods Radical cystectomy and ileal neobladder with double “U” shape were performed in 20 patients with transitional cell carcinoma. After the detubularized ileal segment approximately 40 cm in length was arranged in a U configuration,the two medial borders of the U-shaped open segment were oversewn with a single layer seromuscular continuous 2-0 polyglycolic acid suture.The bottom of the U was folded over between the two ends of the U.Thus a spherical pouch, the neobladder, was fashioned. During that period, the neobladder anastomosed to the urethra.The ureters were implanted according to the improved stitching method. Results The operative time to form a neobladder was (90?15)min.Follow-up turned out that no perioperative or early postoperative mortality was observed, and no severe early complications occurred. The mean postoperative follow-up time was 25 (range,6 to 48) months.All the 20 cases achieved excellent continence except for 6 cases with temporary incontinence at night.Dysuria occurred in 1 case,and hydronephrosis on the left was found in 1 case.Six months later, the mean bladder capacity was 340 ml (range,250 to 450 ml). Conclusions The construction of an ileal neobladder using a smaller part of ileum that has been completely detubularized and fashioned by double U shape is easy and agreeable to perform.This mode of operation has low complication rates, achieves adequate capacity at low pressure, and provides satisfactory continence rates.
3.An improved, stable and reliable distal middle cerebral artery occlusion model evaluated by microPET, microMRI, TTC staining, CV staining and behavioral test
Chuancheng REN ; Ligang YANG ; Zheng JIN ; Junjian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2010;43(9):649-654
Objective To create a stable and reliable model for cerebral ischemia.Methods (1)Distal middle cerebral artery occlusion (dMCAO) model: SD rats of 270-350 g in weight were anesthetized using isoflurane.Both common carotid arteries (CCA) were exposed and occluded for 30 min.Via a bone window between the left eye and ear, the exposed left middle cerebral artery was cauterized and cut during bilateral CCA occlusion.(2) Evaluation of the model: microPET study was performed at 10 h after surgery.microMRI scan were done at 24 h.TTC staining were done at 48 h.Behavioral tests, including vibrissaeelicited forelimb placement test, were done from day 2 to 60 after surgery.Tissue damage was evaluated using cresyl-violet staining Mortality was also observed.Results Infarction areas were 54.50% ± 3.15%(95% CI:49.49-59.51 ) using microPET scanning, 45.30% ± 2.35% (95% CI:42.94-47.86) using microMRI scanning, 43.39% ± 2.33% (95% CI:40.94-45.84)using TTC staining, and 30.10% ±2.22% (95% CI:28.05-32.15) using CV staining.The behavioral test scores were lower in the ischemic group than in the sham control group.This dMCAO model was successfully performed in all rats, and the mortality rate was 0.Conclusions Our results suggest that permanent dMCAO plus bilateral CCA occlusion for 30 min can produce a stable and reliable model suitable for research on cerebral ischemia.
4.Effect of modified Tongyou decoction combined with FOLFOX4 chemotherapy on pre-thrombus state of patients with advanced prostatic cancer
Teng TENG ; Ying LIANG ; Ligang REN ; Yongjiang WU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(4):59-62
Objective To analyze the effect of modified Tongyou decoction combined with FOLFOX4 chemotherapy on pre-thrombus state and curative effect of patients with advanced prostatic cancer.Methods 142 patients with advanced prostatic cancer were collected,all patients were randomly divided into study group and control group,71 cases in each group.The control group was given FOLFOX4 chemotherapy and the study group was given modified Tongyou decoction on the baseis of the control group.After treatment,the serum levels of homocysteine(Hcy),D-two dimer(D-D),fibrinogen(FIB),the level of hemorrheology,clinical effect,the incidence of venous thrombosis in one years,the six month survival rate,the one year survival rate were detected in all patients.Resutls After treatment,compared with control group,the serum levels of Hcy,D-D,FIB,the whole blood high,middle and low-shear viscosities,plasma viscosity and the incidence of venous thrombosis in one years were higher in the study group and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05);the erythrocyte deformability index,effective rate and one year survival rate were higher were higher in the study group and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion The modified Tongyou decoction combined with FOLFOX4 chemotherapy in treatment of patients with advanced prostatic cancer can improve the prethrombotic state,improve the therapeutic effect,reduce the incidence of venous thrombosis and increase the one year survival rate,and have a guiding significance for clinic.
5.Application of superselective renal artery embolization in the treatment of iatrogenic renal hemorrhage
Shuixin LOU ; Yuelong ZHANG ; Qing DING ; Qiang ZOU ; Xiaolong QI ; Jiaquan XIAO ; Ligang REN ; Dahong ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(2):152-154
Objective To evaluate the clinical application of superselective renal artery embolization in the treatment of iatrogenic renal hemorrhage. Methods The iatrogenic renal hemorrhage in fifteen patients was first demonstrated by renal arterigraphy to diagnose the rupture site and degree of injury. And then they were treated by percutaneous catheterized superselective renal arterial embolization through guidance of guide wire. Results In all 15 patients, the occlusive ruption of bleeding arteries and disappearance of extravasation staining were found after the superselective catheterized renal arterial embolization. Clinically, the bloody urine turned clear without macroscopic hematuria during 1-3 days in all patients after the procedure. Conclusions Superseclective renal arterial embolization treatment signified a less invasion, less complications, good hemostatic efficacy, and maximal preservation of renal tissue and function for iatrogenic renal hemorrhage. The treatment is worthy to be recommended.
6.Transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate for treating benign prostate hyperplasia in elderly patients
Shuixin LOU ; Yuelong ZHANG ; Qing DING ; Ligang REN ; Zujie MAO ; Dahong ZHANG ; Jiaquan XIAO
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(6):498-499
Objective To study the efficacy and safety of transurethral plasmakinetic resection of prostate (PKRP) in treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia in elderly patients aged 80 years and over. Methods Retrospective clinical analysis of 180 case of high risk of benign prostate hyperplasia treated by PKRP in patients aged 80 years and over. Results All the 180 patients underwent the operation successfully. The average time for operation was (45.5±23.3) min and the resected prostate was in an average of (60.3±23.3) g. Neither of blood transfusion during the operation nor aductor reflex and transurethral resection syndrome occurred. International prostate symptom score,residual urine and quality of life decreased from (29.5±5.3) to (10.2±2.8),from (130.5±45.5) ml to (13.5±7.1)ml and from (7.2±1.1) to (1.0±0.5) respectively. The maximum flow rate elevated from (6.2±1.8) ml/s to (24.5±3.1) ml/s. The differences in the above indicators were statistically significant between pre- and post- operation (P<0.05). Conclusions Transurethral plasmakinetic prostatectomy is a reliable and effective surgical method, especially for the aged patients with benign prostate hyperplasia.
7.Infection status among female sex workers in Guangdong Province from 2009 to 2013
Xuqi REN ; Ligang YANG ; Heping ZHENG ; Shujie HUANG ; Fengying LIU ; Hongcheng SHEN ; Lei CHEN ; Bing YANG
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2014;(7):393-395,439
Objective To analyze effect of the syphilis prevention and control work among female sex workers(FSWs), and provide reference data for target intervention in Guangdong province.Methods Syphilis prevalence among FSWs from 2009 to 2013 were analyzed statistically based on the data from Guangdong Provincial high-risk groups in sexually transmit-ted infection(STI)control program.Results A total of 34 338 FSWs were detected,including 23 816(69.36%)FSWs at the high-tier venues,8 811(25.66%)middle-tier,and 1 711(4.98%)low tier.The syphilis prevalence of FSWs at high-, middle-,and low-tier venues in 2009 was 2.60%,7.36%,and 10.54% respectively,and in 2013 was 1.45%,2.75%,and 21.88% respectively.Chi-square test showed a downward trend in the prevalence of syphilis among the high and middle tier FSWs in 2009-2013(χ2 =12.807,52.333 respectively,both P <0.001),and remained high among FSWs at low-tier venues(χ2 =0.027,P =0.87).The difference in syphilis prevalence in 2013 among FSWs from different types of venues was statistically significant (χ2 =190.64,P <0.001 ).No significant difference in syphilis prevalence was found among FSWs from Pearl River Delta,eastern,western and northern Guangdong(χ2 =5.24,P =0.07).Conclusion Significant difference is found in prevalence of syphilis among FSWs from different types of settings.FSWs from low-tier settings have a relatively lower syphilis testing rate but with higher infection rate.
8.Meta-analysis of the risk factors for clinical anastomotic leakage after resection of rectal cancer in China
Can ZHOU ; Wuke CHEN ; Jianjun HE ; Yu REN ; Ke WANG ; Ligang NIU ; Yuhui ZHOU
Journal of Xi'an Jiaotong University(Medical Sciences) 2010;31(1):115-121
Objective To explore the risk factors for clinical anastomotic leakage after resection of rectal cancer in China. Methods By meta-analysis we made a comprehensive analysis of the risk factors for clinical anastomotic leakage after resection of rectal cancer based on 19 articles published in China between January 1999 and January 2009. Results The anastomotic leakage rate was higher in the patients aged 60 years old and above than in those younger, with the combined odds ratio (OR) value being 0.50 (95% CI: 0.33-0.76) (P<0.01). The incidence rate was higher in the male patients than in the female ones, with the combined OR value being 2.17 (95% CI: 1.38-3.42) (P<0.01). The incidence rate in the patients with the distance of tumor from the lower margin to anal verge being 7cm and shorter was higher than that with longer distance, with the combined OR value being 1.79 (95% CI: 1.37-2.35) (P<0.01). The incidence rate in the patients who had received radiotherapy preoperatively was higher than that in those who had not, with the combined OR value of 3.66 (95% CI: 2.19-6.09) (P<0.01). The incidence rate in the patients who had received stapler anastomosis was higher than that in the patients who had received manual anastomosis, with the combined OR value being 0.70 (95% CI: 0.47-1.05), but there was no significant difference between them (P>0.05). The incidence rate was higher in the patients with diabetes mellitus than in the healthy ones, with the combined OR value being 3.16 (95% CI: 2.27-4.39) (P<0.01). The incidence rate was lower in the patients with Dukes A and B stages than in those with Dukes C and D stages, with the combined OR value being 0.61 (95% CI: 0.45-0.83) (P<0.01). The incidence rate in the patients with high malignance degree in clinicopathological types was higher than that with low malignance degree, with the combined OR value being 2.17 (95% CI: 1.38-3.42) (P<0.01). The incidence rate was lower in the patients who had received preventive colostomy than in those who had not, with the combined OR value being 0.39 (95% CI: 0.14-1.05), but there was no significant difference between them (P>0.05). The incidence rate was higher in the patients who had got selective operation than in those who had got emergency operation, with the combined OR value being 0.27 (95% CI: 0.13-0.56). Conclusion The risk factors of anastomotic leakage after resection of rectal cancer are as follows: 60 years old and above, male patients, diabetes mellitus, preoperative neo-adjuvant radiotherapy, the distance of tumor from the lower margin to the anal verge being shorter than 7cm, Dukes C and D stages, high malignance degree in clinicopathological types, and emergency operation.
9.Transcript levels of the Treponema pallidum protein Tp0751 in skin lesions of a rabbit model of early syphilis
Wujian KE ; Huilan YANG ; Bin YANG ; Heping ZHENG ; Ligang YANG ; Zhengyu CHEN ; Yaohua XUE ; Xuqi REN ; Ping LYU ; Xiaohui ZHANG ; Liuyuan WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2015;(12):870-873
Objective To trace changes in the transcript level of the Treponema pallidum(Tp)protein Tp0751 in skin lesions of a rabbit model of early syphilis. Methods Three New Zealand white rabbits were intracutaneously injected with 0.1 ml of Tp (Nichols Seattle strains)suspensions (107 treponemes/ml)at 10 sites on the shaved back to establish a model of early syphilis. All the rabbits received a single injection with the total amount of treponemes being 107. Then, skin changes at injection sites were observed, and the size of skin rashes was recorded on a daily basis. Skin specimens sized 0.4 cm × 0.4 cm were excised from an injection site and a non-injection site(negative control)separately every 3 days for the detection of Tp0751 and Tp0574 mRNAs. The whole experiment lasted 30 days, and a total of 11 skin biopsies were carried out. Fluorescence-based quantitative PCR was performed to measure the mRNA expressions of Tp0751 and Tp0574 continuously and dynamically during the development of chancre. Results After intracutaneous injection of Tp suspensions, red papules occurred on the back of rabbits on day 6, and reached maximum size on day 19 with the formation of ulcer and chancre. On day 25, disseminated secondary syphilides gradually appeared all over the body surface of the rabbits. The mRNA expression levels of Tp0574 and Tp0751 increased at the early stage, peaked onday 15 (compared with the other time points, all P < 0.05), thereafter rapidly declined, but rose slightly on day 27. The standardized expression level of Tp0751 mRNA increased gradually after day 15, and peaked on day 24 (compared with the other time points, all P < 0.05). Conclusion The transcript level of Tp0751 was high in rabbits at the late stage of Tp clearance when generalized disseminated secondary syphilides had not appeared, suggesting that Tp0751 may be involved in the systemic spread of Tp.
10.Current status and influencing factors of cognitive function among elderly residents in Qingdao city
Ligang WANG ; Zhaoxuan ZHENG ; Jifeng REN ; Zhenshi XU ; Jintai ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2024;33(2):153-160
Objective:To investigate the cognitive function and its influencing factors among residents in Qingdao city.Methods:The 5 311 research subjects over 65 years old were selected from Qingdao by simple random sampling and stratified sampling. All subjects were investigated by AD8 dementia early screening questionnaire and community screening instrument dementia (CSI-D) to evaluate the prevalence of cognitive decline in this study.The score of AD8 dementia early screening questionnaire ≥2 points or the score of CSI-D ≤7 points was considered to be cognitive decline. Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, Fisher exact probability method, univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis and Bootstrap verification were performed using SPSS 26.0 software. Results:Among 5 311 subjects, 1 899 subjects had normal cognitive function (35.76%) and 3 412 subjects had cognitive decline (64.24%). The age of the cognitive decline group was significantly higher than that of the normal group ( P<0.01). There were significant differences in gender, educational level, rural residents, marital status, chronic medical history, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, cerebrovascular disease, intervertebral disc disease, ischemic heart disease, monthly household income and alcohol consumption between the two groups (all P<0.05). Univariate Logistic regression analysis showed that female ( β=0.313, OR=1.367, 95% CI=1.221-1.530), age ( β=0.052, OR=1.053, 95% CI=1.043-1.063), rural residents ( β=0.850, OR=2.340, 95% CI=2.042-2.682), widowed ( β=0.557, OR=1.745, 95% CI=1.500-2.029), chronic medical history ( β=0.290, OR=1.336, 95% CI=1.191-1.498), hypertension ( β=0.134, OR=1.143, 95% CI=1.020-1.281), rheumatoid arthritis ( β=0.458, OR=1.581, 95% CI=1.222-2.046), cerebrovascular disease ( β=0.584, OR=1.794, 95% CI=1.352-2.380), intervertebral disc disease ( β=0.578, OR=1.782, 95% CI=1.370-2.319), ischemic heart disease ( β=0.501, OR=1.651, 95% CI=1.272-2.143) were the risk factors for cognitive decline. Higher education level, higher monthly household income and abstinence ( β=-0.244, OR=0.783, 95% CI=0.619-0.992) were protective factors for cognitive decline. Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age ( β=0.035, OR=1.036, 95% CI=1.025-1.047), rural residents ( β=0.215, OR=1.239, 95% CI=1.047-1.468), chronic medical history ( β=0.191, OR=1.210, 95% CI=1.067-1.372), cerebrovascular disease ( β=0.480, OR=1.616, 95% CI=1.195-2.187), intervertebral disc disease ( β=0.456, OR=1.578, 95% CI=1.190-2.094) were risk factors for Alzheimer's disease. Higher education level and higher monthly household income were protective factors for Alzheimer's disease. Conclusion:The elderly with chronic diseases, low income and low education level may be at the high risk of cognitive function decline, which should be paid attention to in early screening and intervention.