1.Preliminary design of CR39 fast/thermal neutron personal dosimeter used in oil and gas field logging
Lei CAO ; Jun DENG ; Chengguo WANG ; Yunhong LIU ; Wen GUO ; Yekan QIAN ; Quanfu SUN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2011;31(4):489-492
Objective To increase externally-assigned response, improve energy response of CR39 and develop positive fast/thermal neutron personal dosimeter applicable for occupational exposure in oil and gas field logging by using pre-recoil layer.Methods The externally-assigned response of CR39 detector was improved through increasing the track density by using the α particle induced by the reaction of 10B(n,α) 7Li with the BN as pre-recoil layer, and the increase was vilified by using both Monte-Carlo simulation and experiment exposed by standard neutron source.Results Fast/thermal neutron personal dosimeter's neutron flux sensitivity and neutron dose equivalent sensitivity were 3.46 × 10-4 track per 0.013 and 52.8 mSv.According to theoretical derivation and experiment of standard 241 Am-Be neutron source, detecting efficiency and energy response of CR39 were effectively improved, and quantitative measurement of dose contributed by thermal neutron was realized.Conclusions CR39 fast/thermal neutron personal dosimeter of high sensitivity is applicable to oil and gas field logging environment and of potential development.
2.Application of electronic flexible ureteroscope in treatment of larger kidney stones
Junjie YANG ; Luofu WANG ; Weihua LAN ; Keqin ZHANG ; Jianghua WAN ; Zhilin NIE ; Quanfu CAO
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(5):468-470
Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of electronic flexible ureteroscope Holmium laser lithotripsy in the treatment of kidney stones larger than 2. 0 cm. Methods From October 2012 to December 2013,43 cases of kidney stones larger than 2. 0 cm in diam-eter were treated with holmium laser lithotripsy under electronic flexible ureteroscope. A double-J stent was indwelled in ureter for 1~2 weeks before operation in each patient. Ureteral catheter guide wire was firstly put into the ureter with F8. 0/9. 8 semi-rigid ureteroscope,and the ac-cess sheath was put along the wire. Then,the electronic flexible ureteroscope(Olympus V5) was introduced into the pelvis. Stones were frag-mented with holmium laser,and greater than 3 mm crushed stones were removed with a set of stone basket. Results The diameter of the stones of the 43 patients ranged from 2~3. 2 cm,with an average of 2. 4 cm. The operation time ranged from 35~120 min,with an average of 68 min. Three patients complicated with chills,fever and other symptoms of infection,who were improved by active anti-infective treatment. No serious complications occurred. Postoperative hospital stay was 2~4 d,with an average of 3. 2 d. After 12 weeks of follow-up,stone clearance rate was 86% (37/43). Conclusion It is safe and efficacy to treat kidney stones larger than 2. 0 cm with electronic flexible ureteroscope, especially for the elderly,solitary kidney,and patients with a previous incision or percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
3.Immune safety of a novel oncolytic mutant M1 after administration In Vivo.
Lijun, JIANG ; Xiaoxi, ZHOU ; Qinlu, LI ; Fei, YU ; Liang, HUANG ; Quanfu, MA ; Jianfeng, ZHOU ; Yang, CAO
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(4):517-23
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficiency of a novel, oncolytic adenovirus mutant M1 administered in conjunction with immunosuppressive agents. Animal models were established by administering purified M1 either intravenously or retroperitoneally. At different time points, blood samples were taken from the mice for testing of liver and renal function. Microscopic examination of the liver was performed to observe pathological changes. Immunohistochemical analyses were used to evaluate the expression of the adenovirus in the liver. Lymphocyte recruitment to the liver and the activation of adenovirus specific T cells were also analyzed. No signs of general toxicity were observed, but transient increases in ALT and Scr were observed following the administration of M1. Microscopic examination revealed a mild inflammatory response in the liver. Compared to intravenous injection, higher expression levels of adenoviral proteins were observed after retroperitoneal injection. Combined treatment with cyclosporine A resolved the liver and kidney dysfunction and increased the concentration of the adenovirus in the liver. The use of the novel oncolytic adenovirus mutant M1 in vivo is safe, and the combined administration of M1 with immunosuppressive agents was able to enhance the effectiveness and safety profile of M1.
4.Application of flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy in treatment of medullary sponge kidney stones
Quanfu CAO ; Luofu WANG ; Weihua LAN ; Keqin ZHANG ; Junjie YANG ; Jianghua WAN ; Zhilin NIE ; Qiang MA ; Qingxin FENG
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery 2014;(6):644-646
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy ( FURL) using holmium laser for medullary sponge kidney stones. Methods A flexible ureteroscope was placed into renal calyx via a ureteral access sheath ( UAS) . The stones underlying the mucosa were found,and then broken by holmium laser following incision of renal papillary mucosa. The stone fragments were washed or clamped out. The remission of clinical symptoms and incidence of perioperative complications were observed,and a KUB plain film was rechecked postoperatively. Results Stones underlying mucosa were found and broken successfully in all 14 patients and there was no serious bleeding. Back pain symptoms of patients were relieved in 3 to 7 days postoperatively or after the removal of double J stent. The stone fragments were mainly discharged spontaneously. The rechecking KUB showed the amount of stones of most patients was significantly re-duced three months after operation. Conclusion FURL using holmium laser is effective for the treatment of medullary sponge kidney stones as it can significantly reduce the loads of stones without serious complications. It’ s a minimally invasive,effective,safe and suitable way which is suitable for further spread of clinical application.
5.Immune safety of a novel oncolytic mutant M1 after administration in vivo.
Lijun JIANG ; Xiaoxi ZHOU ; Qinlu LI ; Fei YU ; Liang HUANG ; Quanfu MA ; Jianfeng ZHOU ; Yang CAO
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences) 2012;32(4):517-523
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficiency of a novel, oncolytic adenovirus mutant M1 administered in conjunction with immunosuppressive agents. Animal models were established by administering purified M1 either intravenously or retroperitoneally. At different time points, blood samples were taken from the mice for testing of liver and renal function. Microscopic examination of the liver was performed to observe pathological changes. Immunohistochemical analyses were used to evaluate the expression of the adenovirus in the liver. Lymphocyte recruitment to the liver and the activation of adenovirus specific T cells were also analyzed. No signs of general toxicity were observed, but transient increases in ALT and Scr were observed following the administration of M1. Microscopic examination revealed a mild inflammatory response in the liver. Compared to intravenous injection, higher expression levels of adenoviral proteins were observed after retroperitoneal injection. Combined treatment with cyclosporine A resolved the liver and kidney dysfunction and increased the concentration of the adenovirus in the liver. The use of the novel oncolytic adenovirus mutant M1 in vivo is safe, and the combined administration of M1 with immunosuppressive agents was able to enhance the effectiveness and safety profile of M1.
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6.A Feasibility study of hepate ctomy with high-frequency electric welding technique
Fanchun ZENG ; Quanfu CAO ; Fengwen FU ; Xiaoyan ZHANG ; Zhongyi SUN
Chongqing Medicine 2018;47(17):2327-2328,2332
Objective To explore the safety and reliability of soft tissue high-frequency welding technique for partial hepatectomy in animals and provide evidence for its clinical application.Methods With high-frequency welding technique,partial liver tissues were removed from 10 SD rats.Intraoperative blood loss was recorded.Liver function was detected and wound healing was observed by dissecting the rats one week after operation.Results There was no hemorrhage during the liver resection.The liver function returned to normal after one week and the liver incision recovered well.Conclusion The use of soft tissue high-frequency welding technique for partial partial hepatectomy is basically free of bleeding and is safe and reliable.
7.Influencing factors of medical exposure frequency for community residents
Yuli CAO ; Yinping SU ; Hui XU ; Quanfu SUN ; Jinsheng CHENG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2023;32(2):119-124
Objective To obtain the medical exposure frequency data of residents through a questionnaire survey on mobile phone networks in the community, and to analyze the main influencing factors. Methods A snowball sampling method was used to expand the sampling from medical staff in a county hospital to the community. The questionnaire included personal information such as occupation category, type of medical insurance, and education level as well as basic radiation-related knowledge and medical exposure type and frequency of respondents received in 2021. A logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of medical exposure. Results A total of 223 respondents were investigated, and 12.56% of them received radiological diagnosis and radiotherapy in 2021. The proportion of males receiving medical exposure was significantly higher than that of females (19.64% vs 10.18%). The likelihood of the person receiving medical exposure increased considerably with age, with the proportion of residents receiving medical exposure at 20, 30, 40, and 50 years of age being 6.25%, 7.95%, 19.23%, and 33.33%, respectively. Of persons who received medical exposure, 57.14% underwent CT scans. Persons participating in the new rural cooperative medical system were likely less to receive radiological diagnosis and radiotherapy than urban workers and residents (OR = 0.55, CI:0.13-2.23, P > 0.05). Conclusion Questionnaire survey in the community can obtain more information about the medical exposure of residents, and age and type of medical insurance are important factors affecting the frequency of medical exposure.