Objective To investigate the distribution characteristics of the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)in lymphomas.Methods 438 cases of lymphomas were reclassified according to the WHO classification of lymphoma (2008).ALK1,CD3,CD5,CD7,CD10,CD15,CD20,CD23,CD30,CD43,CD56,CD68,CD79,CD99,CyclinD1,EMA,IgD,TdT,Vs38C and LMP-1 were detected by in situ hybridization of EBER and immunohistochemistry.Results In B cell lymphoma,T and NK cell lymphoma and Hodgkin' s lymphoma (HL),the positive rates of EBER were 5.4 ％ (14/261),16.5 ％ (19/115) and 59.7 ％ (37/62),respectively,and the positive rates of LMP-1 were 5.4 ％ (14/261),5.2 ％ (6/115) and 59.7 ％ (37/62).In DLBCL patients,EBER expression in the older group was significantly higher than that in the younger one [13.2 ％ (7/53) vs 1.2 ％ (1/81),P ＜ 0.05].The expression of EBER and LMP-1 were inconsistent in T and NK cell lymphomas,and the positive rate of EBER was significantly higher than that of LMP-1 (P ＜ 0.05).EBER was all positive in 5 cases of NK/T cell lymphoma-nasal type.The expression of EBER and LMP-1 were consistent in HL.Conclusion The EBV infection was associated with the classification of the lymphoma.The EBV infection was the highest in NK/T cell lymphoma-nasal type,and the next was in HL.Due to the consistency of EBER and LMP-1 expression in the HL,economically,LMP-1 may replace EBER as the indicator of EBV.EBV might play an important role in the occurrence and development of NK/T cell lymphoma-nasal type,HL and so on.

Objective To investigate the diagnositc value of high frequency ultrasound guided fine needle aspirates (FNA) and thyroglobulin (Tg) in fine-needle aspirate fluid (FNA-Tg) measurement for detecting metastatic lymph nodes in patients underwent thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).Methods Sixty-five patients with 79 suspected metastatic lymph nodes were retrospective analysis in this study.FNA for suspected lymph nodes was performed guided by high frequency ultrasound and FNATg was measured.The histopathologic diagnosis for all of the suspected lymph nodes was obtained after lymphadenectomy.Results By histopathologic diagnosis,62 lymph nodes were positive metastasis,while 17 were negative metastasis.Fifty-four lymph nodes were diagnosed as positive metastasis and 25 as negative metastasis by FNA.The accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of FNA for assessing cervical metastatic lymph nodes from PTC were 89.87％ (71/79),87.10％ (54/62),100％ (17/17),100％ (54/54) and 68.00％ (17/25),respectively.Sixty-five lymph nodes were diagnosed as positive metastasis and 14 as negative metastasis by FNA-Tg.The accuracy,sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of FNA-Tg were 96.20％ (76/79),100％ (62/62),82.35％ (14/17),95.38％ (62/65) and 100％ (14/14),respectively.There was no significant difference between FNA and FNA-Tg for evaluating cervical metastatic lymph nodes from PTC (x2 =1.454,P =0.228).Eight positive metastatic lymph nodes which were missed by FNA were corrected diagnosed by FNA-Tg measurement.Conclusions Both FNA and FNA-Tg are effective methods for assessing cervical metastatic lymph nodes from PTC postoperatively,and these two methods could be combined for early and accurate evaluating the lymph nodes state.

Objective During last decades,mechanical ventilation has been an important support in the postoperative management of patients undergoing cardiac surgery.However,a considerable number of patients need mechanical ventilation for a prolonged period after cardiac surgery,and this is associated with increased mortality and morbidity.The study was designed to determine the pre-and perioperative predictors of prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) in adult patients undergoing double valve surgery.Methods The retrospective study considered of 2026 adult patients who underwent double valve replacement surgery at Changhai Heart Center from January 1990 to December 2010.PMV is considered as mechanical ventilation period of ＞ 48 hours at postoperative hospital stay here.Results PMV occurred in 11.35 ％ of patients.The total hospital mortality was 4％.The hospital mortality of patients who had undergone double valve replacement surgery required PMV was significantly higher than control (33.5％ vs 0.2％,P ＜ 0.01).And so as comorbidities.Age more than 60 years (OR =1.943),diabetes(OR =1.757),preoperative active endocarditis (OR =3.167),New York Heart Association class higher than 3 (OR =2.464),preoperative critical state(OR =2.556),ejection fraction less than 0.50 (OR =2.026),creatinine greater than 110 μmol/L (OR =2.740),cardiopulmonary bypass time longer than 180 min (OR =3.529) and perioperative intra-aortic balloon pump(OR =18.350) were independent predictors of PMV in our patients.Conclusion PMV is associated with significant comorbidities and increased hospital mortality.Strategies to delineate the patients at risk and to modify these risk factors by prophylactic measures should probably lead to a lower incidence of prolonged mechanical ventilation for adult patients undergoing double valve replacement surgery.

Objective To establish a surgical risk prediction model for in-hospital mortality of adult rheumatic heart disease.Methods The study sample comprised of 3 889 patients with adult (is, or older than 18 years) rheumatic heart valve surgery only.All patients were divided into three subgroups according to the surgery site of left atrioventricular valve: mitral valve surgery group;aortic valve surgery group;and mitral and aortic valve surgery group.The data was splited into development(60％) and validation(40％) data sets, and then the risk model was developed by using a logistic regression model according to the data in development data set.Model calibration was analyzed by Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit statistic, and model discrimination was tested by calculating the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve.Risk score was finally set up according to the coefficient β and rank of variables in logistic regression model.Results The general in-hospital mortality of the whole group is 4.2％ (165/3 889).We established a risk prediction model and found seven risk factors: heart function in NYHA functional class ≥ Ⅱ grade (OR =3.36, 95％ CI: 2.42-4.67) , preoperative creatinine ＞ 110 mmoL/L (OR =2.69, 95％ CI: 1.51-4.79) , history of previous chest pain(OR =2.33, 95％ CI: 1.07-5.11) , surgical status(OR =2.32, 95 ％ CI: 0.94-5.73) , previous history of hypertension (OR =2.24, 95 ％ CI: 1.19-4.23), preoperative critical state (OR =2.14, 95％ CI: 1.27-3.60) and age ＞ 50 years (OR =1.57, 95 ％ CI: 1.18-2.09).Our risk model showed good calibration and discriminative power for the development data set, validation data set, and three subgroup in which Hosmer-Leme-show test' s P value were greater than 0.05 and the area under the ROC curve were greater than 0.70.Scoring methods: age 51-60years: 1 point, age 61-70 yeas: 2 points, age ＞70 years: 3 points;history of hypertension: 1 point;creatinine ＞ 110 umol/L: 4 points;NYHA class stage Ⅱ : 2 points, NYHA class stage Ⅲ: 4 points;NYHA class stage Ⅳ: 6 points;history of previous chest pain: 1point;preoperative critical condition: 2 points;urgent surgery: 2 points: emergency surgery: 4 points.Conclusion We have created a new risk prediction model and risk score, which can accurately predicts outcomes in patients undergoing heart valve surgery for our center.Furthermore, our risk model can also enable benchmarking and comparisons between multicenter in a meaningful way in the future.

Objective To observe over-time changes in rat blood flow in the skins of related meridian points during physiological status, the pathological state of ischemic myocardial injury and low or high frequency electroacupuncture intervention and explore the post effect of different frequency electroacupuncture on related meridian points after treating ischemic myocardial injury. Method Fifty male Wister rats were randomized into five groups: blank control, sham operation, model, low frequency electroacupuncture (meridian point A) and high frequency electroacupuncture (meridian point B), 10 rats each. Blood flow in the skins of bilateral points Neiguan (PC6), Ximen (PC4) and Tianquan (PC2), and non-meridian and non-acupoint control points was measured by laser speckle contrast imaging in every group immediately and at 30 and 60 min after the end of three treatments. Statistical analysis was made. Result Blood flow in the skins of bilateral points Neiguan, Ximen and Tianquan was significantly lower in the blank control group than in the model group (P<0.01,P<0.05). Blood flow in the skin of every acupoint increased in varing degrees after low or high frequency electroacupuncture treatment. Blood flow in bilateral points Neiguan, Ximen and Tianquan regions in meridian point group A was closer to that in the blank control group immediately after treatment. Blood flow in three left-side and three right-side acupoint regions in meridian point group B was closer to that in the blank control group at 30 and 60 min, respectively, after treatment. Conclusion The immediate effect of low frequency electroacupuncture on blood flow in acupoint regions is better than high frequency electroacupuncture during intervention in ischemic myocardial injury. The post effect of high frequency electroacupuncture on blood flow in acupoint regions is better than low frequency electroacupuncture during intervention in ischemic myocardial injury.

Objective:To discuss the key technique and strategy in the treatment of humeral shortening complicated with proximal deformity using a monorail external fixator.Methods:We retro-spectively reviewed 10 patients (8 males and 2 females) with humeral shortening and proximal deformity who had been treated by a monorail external fixator between March 2015 and April 2018.Their mean age was 19.6 years (range, from 15 to 27 years).The humeral shortening was complicated with proximal varus in 8 cases, and with proximal varus plus kyphosis in 2.The affected humeri were 6 to 11 cm (mean, 8.5 cm) shorter than the normal ones.Half-pins were placed onto the lateral upper arm for installation of a unilateral external fixator to correct the proximal humeral deformity immediately after proximal osteotomy.Gradual lengthening was performed after osteotomy in the middle humeral shaft.The limb function was evaluated by the Cattaneo cri-teria.Results:All patients were followed up for 15 to 41 months (mean, 20 months).The length of lengthening ranged from 5 to 12 cm (mean, 7.5 cm).The range of shoulder abduction averaged 160° (from 130° to 180°), much improved than the preoperative average value (90°).Fine ossification was observed in the lengthening part in 9 patients but dysostosis in the lengthening part occurred in one patient who was healed after iliac autografting.No such complications as pin tract infection and radial nerve injury occurred.Ac-cording to the Cattaneo criteria, 9 limbs in 8 cases were excellent and 2 cases good.Conclusions:A monorail external fixator is a reliable choice for treatment of humeral shortening complicated with proximal deformity.To obtain satisfactory clinical effects, it is essential to master the installation technique of external fixator and prevent and control complications as well.

Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features,immunophenotype,and prognosis of head and neck spindle cell squamous cell carcinoma(SCSCC)to improve the understanding and diagnosis of this tumor.Methods:Clinicopathological data collected from January 2012 to December 2022 at the First Affiliated Hospital,Air Force Military Medical University from 20 patients with head and neck SCSCC were retrospectively reviewed for histological morphology and immunophenotype.In situ and fluorescence in situ hybridization were performed to detect EBV-encoded ribonucleic acid(EBER)status and MDM2 gene amplification,respectively.Results:The median age among the 20 SCSCC cases was 67 years with a male-to-female ratio of 4∶1.Tumor locations were laryngeal(35.0%)and sinonasal(30.0%).SCSCC presented as polypoid or exogenous growths(61.5%),often with surface ulceration(90.0%).Histologically,sarcomatoid growth pat-terns were exhibited in 75.0%of the patients(n=15),while the remainder showed granular tissue-like or angiosarcomatoid patterns.Most tumors(65.0%)displayed components of conventional squamous cell carcinomas,with a predominant occurrence of high to moderate dif-ferentiation(91.7%).In terms of immunohistochemistry,AE1/AE3 was expressed in 83.3%(15/18)of cases,while p63 and p40 expression rates were 62.5%and 66.7%,respectively.All cases were negative for EBER.The Ki-67 proliferation index ranged 10%-70%.Overall,33.3%(1/3)of the cases showed MDM2 gene amplification.Among these,the median follow-up time for 18 patients was 18.3 months(range:1-92 months),with 6 survivors and 12 deaths.Conclusions:Head and neck SCSCC is more prevalent among elderly male smokers,predominantly exhibits a polypoid growth pattern,and does not display human papillomavirus or Epstein-Barr virus infection.Diagnosis requires a compre-hensive evaluation of clinical and pathological features and immunophenotype.Surgical resection is the primary treatment method.

Objective To explore the effect of different acupuncture stimuli on uterine micro-circulation of dysmenorrheal rats with cold stagnation syndrome. Methods Totally 32 three-month old female SD rats in diestrus were randomly divided into saline control group, model group, A stimuli group, and B stimuli group, 8 rats in each group. Model group and treatment groups were given whole body freezing combined with estradiol benzoate injection method to establish models. A stimuli group was given deep puncture with manipulation, while B stimuli group was treated by shallow puncture without manipulation. Diameter of uterine capillary,micro-vessel, TXB2, and 6-keto-PGF1αlevels were observed in each group. Results Compared with the saline group, capillary diameter in model group was significantly reduced at 5, 10, 20, 30 min time point (P<0.01);micro-vascular diameter was significantly reduced at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 min time point (P<0.01);plasma 6-keto-PGF1α levels decreased (P<0.01);TXB2/6-keto-PGF1αincreased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with model group, capillary diameter in A stimuli group enlarged at 5, 10, 20, 30 min time point (P<0.05), micro-vascular diameter dilated at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 min time point (P <0.01), plasma 6-keto-PGF1α level increased (P <0.05), TXB2/6-keto-PGF1αdecreased significantly (P<0.05);micro-vascular diameter in B stimuli group dilated at 20, 30 min time point (P<0.05), plasma TXB2/6-keto-PGF1α decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with B stimuli group, capillary diameter in A stimuli group dilated at 5, 10, 20, 30 min time point (P<0.05) and micro-vascular diameter dilated at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 min time point significantly (P<0.01). Conclusion Dysmenorrheal rats with cold stagnation syndrome show obvious disorder of the uterus micro-circulation and circulation related substances. Both A and B acupuncture stimuli improved uterus micro-circulation of dysmenorrheal rats with cold stagnation syndrome, and its mechanism may be related to the recovery the balance between TXB2 and 6-keto-PGF1α.

Objective Infrared thermal imaging can be applied to the diagnosis and auxiliary diagnosis of some diseases . The aim of this study is to explore acupuncture-induced changes in skin temperature in acupoint areas and whether skin temperature in -creases or decreases in the acupoint areas along meridians . Methods Thirty two female SD rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups:saline control,cold congealing and dysmenorrhea model , Sanyinjiao (SP6), and Guanyuan( CV4).Models were es-tablished in the latter three groups by subcutaneous injection of estradiol benzoate at 0.5 mg for 10 successive days and , 1hour after the last administration , intraperitoneal injection of oxytocin at 2 U, followed by exposure of the rats to-25℃in a freezer 4 hours a day for 5 days.Meanwhile , the control rats received normal saline only and were not exposed to low temperature .Infrared thermal imaging was used to measure the skin temperature at the acupoint areas of SP6, Xuehai (SP10), and CV4 before and at 0, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 min after needling . R esults At 0 to 5 min after nee-dling, the skin temperature of the left SP6 and right SP10 was signifi-cantly decreased in both the SP6 and CV4 groups ( [ -0. 56 ± 0.22]℃and [-0.48 ±0.11]℃, P<0.01), and so was that of the right SP10 ([ -0.64 ±0.21]℃ and [ -0.45 ±0.13]℃, P<0.05).At 5 to 10min, the skin temperature of the right SP6 and SP10 was markedly increased in the SP6 group ([-0.49 ±0.35]℃and [-0 .18 ±0.20]℃, P<0.01), and so was that of the right SP6 in the SP6 group at 20 to 30 min ([ -0.14 ±0.25]℃) as compared with the model and CV4 groups (P<0.01).At 30 to 40 min, the skin temperature of the right SP10 was remarkably elevat-ed in the SP6 group ([ -0.03 ±0.11]℃) in comparison with the model group (P<0.01).No significant differences were observed in the skin temperature of the left SP10 and CV4 at different time points among the four groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The skin temperature of SP6 and SP10 can be regulated by needling both the acupoints of SP 6 and CV4.The increase in the skin temperature of the right SP6 and SP10 in the SP6 group and no change in the CV 4 group indicated dynamic temperature changes in the acupoint area along the meridian after needling.

2019 Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection has caused a global pandemic. Although researchers have carried out a lot of research on 2019-nCoV, analyzed the molecular structure and conducted evolutionary tree analysis, there is still insufficient understanding of its specific pathogenic mechanism, resulting in the lack of specific and effective therapeutic drugs and method. 2019-nCoV infection can cause inflammation and may deteriorate to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and sepsis, which have become the main complication of its death. Therefore, using antiviral and symptomatic treatment with inflammation reduction can have a better therapeutic effect. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) not only have a significant immune-regulation function, but also play a role in regeneration and repair, repairing damaged lungs, so they can be considered as a new effective method for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This article analyzes the main pathogenic mechanism of 2019-nCoV, and the process of developing into ARDS, combined with the research status of MSCs, to explore its significance and feasibility for the treatment of COVID-19. Finally, it will provide a substantial theoretical basis for clinical treatment now and in the future.