1.Bedside video electroencephalogram within 6 hours after birth in diagnosis of perinatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and prognosis of short-term neural and behavioral development
Tian QIU ; Pengling QIU ; Tianlan CHEN ; Daokai SUN ; Chao CHEN ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2010;13(4):307-313
Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of bedside video electroencephalogram (VEEG) in neonatal within 6 h after birth in diagnosing hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy ( HIE) and the correlation of bedside VEEG results and early neural and behavioral development. Methods Neonatal severe asphyxia cases were collected and bedside VEEG and HIE were recorded and graduated. The sensitivity and specificity of different VEEG degrees within 6 h after birth were calculated in prognosing HIE degree. The sensitivity and specificity of abnormal VEEG performed within 6 h, the third day and the seventh day after birth, respectively, were compared in prognosing HIE. Neonatal behavior neurological assessment (NBNA) was performed at 7 to 14 days of age, EEG and general movements assessment (GMs), developmental screening test for child under six(DST) when patients were 3 months old, and EEG, Bayley scales of infant development(BSID) at 6 months old to analyze the correlation of bedside VEEG results and early neural and behavioral development. Results Forty-eight severe asphyxia neonatal were included, among which 12 severe asphyxia and 36 HIE, including 14 mild, 12 moderate and 10 severe HIE. There were nine normal and 39(81. 3%) abnormal VEEG including 16 mild, 11 moderate, five severe abnormal and seven inactive VEEG within 6 h after birth. There were 32(88. 9%) abnormal VEEG within 6 h after birth in 36 HIE patients. Significant positive correlation was found between VEEG within 6 h after birth and HIE (r= 0.849, P<0. 01). Severe abnormal and inactive EEG within 6 h after birth showed sensitivity of 100%, specificity of 94. 7% in predicting severe HIE. The sensitivity of VEEG testing at 6 h,3 and 7 d in predicting HIE were 88. 9%, 83. 9% and 28. 6% , correspondingly the specificity were 41.7%, 91. 7% and 100%, respectively. Nine patients with continually abnormal VEEG died in hospital. The NBNA scores of patients with moderate and severe abnormal EEG were significantly lower than those with normal EEG (both P<0. 01), the NBNA scores of patients with severe abnormal EEG were significantly lower than those with moderate abnormal EEG (P<0. 05). Thirty-five patients were followed up in the hospital at 3 months old, and 32 patients had DST >85 and three had DST between 70 and 84 with abnormal EEG. GMs assessment of one of the three patients showed absence of fidget movements, cuing a chance of cerebral palsy. Fourteen patients were followed up in hospital at 6 months old, and seven of them had abnormal EEG, four had abnormal BSID with abnormal EEG. Conclusions VEEG within 6 h after birth shows high sensitivity and specificity in prognosing HIE, and much relates to short-term neural and behavior development.
2.Application of slender narrow subcutaneous fascia pedicle random flap in repair of the cavity of concha wound
Tianlan ZHAO ; Daojiang YU ; Xiaoming XIE ; Yuntao ZHANG ; Qi CHEN ; Wenya HAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(2):105-107
ObjectiveTo introduce the application of slender narrow subcutaneous fascia pedicle flap in repairing the cavity of conchs wound in microtia plasty,and to investigate its survival mechanism.MethodsThe all 6 congenital microtia cases were repaired with the concha compound flap up rotation.The all microtia concha wounds were repaired with the slender narrow pedicle.The lateral maxillocevicai fasciotaneous flap with its slender subcutaneous fascia pedlcle located in front of auricle.The size of the flaps ranged from 3.0 cm × 3.0 cm to 4.0 cm × 4.5 cm,The width and length of the pedicle ranged 1.0-1.5 cm and 3.5-4.5 cm.Results6 cases of the slender narrow subcutaneous fascia pedlcle flaps all survived,with primary wound healing and ideal appearance.ConclusionsThis slender narrow subcutaneous fascia pedlcle flap does not contain any major blood vessel,which is dissected easily in the operation.Due to its slender narrow pedicle,the flap rotation is also easy and its coverage area is large,without cat ears.The postoperative appearance (color,lexture,cosmetic aspect)is satisfactory.The slender narrow flap is an extraordinary new design and is ideal for the cavity of concha wound repair in the microtia plasty.
3.Application of bilateral lip mucosa flaps for central defect reconstruction of upper-lip vermilion
Tianlan ZHAO ; Daojiang YU ; Xiaoming XIE ; Yuntao ZHANG ; Yan XU ; Qi CHEN ; Harong WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(6):387-390
Objective To investigate the value of the new method with bilateral lip mueosa flaps for central defect reconstruction of upper-lip vermilion. Methods On both sides of the central defect of upper lip vermilion, reverse triangular flaps was designed below the junction between vermilion and mucosal. These two flaps had the common pedicle of vermilion depression site. Incisions of "(λ)" shape were de-signed below the defect area and the flaps included mucosa and submucous tissue. This mueosa flaps were raised and orbicularis otis muscles under the flaps were free moderately. Bilateral orbicularis oris muscles were sutured under the common pedicle of the two mucosa flaps. Then the bilateral mucosa flaps were ro-tated down 90° and inserted into the " (λ)" shape incisions to increase the tissue volume of the middle upper lip and deepen the labiogingival sulcus. The common pediele of the bilateral mucosa flaps was formed to the vermilion tubercle and then the incisions were sutured layer by layer. Results The technique was per-formed on 26 patients including 18 cases of upper-lip vermilion defect after repair of bilateral cleft lip,4 ca-ses of upper-lip vermilion defect after repair of unilateral cleft lip and 4 cases of congenital malformation. All the lip mucosa flaps survived completely without any complications. The vermilion, tubercle and shape of the lips were satisfactory after all cases were repaired and all incision scars were concealed. Con-clusions Using the lip mucosa flaps transfer to repair vermilion defect with the same tissue can obtain satisfactory appearance. The lip mucosa flaps are ideal for repairing of the lip vermilion defect and recove-ring of the profile of labial arch and vermilion tubercle. It can be used widely in any cases with the central defect of upper lip vermilion.
4.Improvement of frontal muscle-fascia suspension for blepharoptosis treatment
Tianlan ZHAO ; Daojiang YU ; Xiaoming XIE ; Yuntao ZHANG ; Yan XU ; Qi CHEN ; Haorong WU
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2011;17(1):9-11
Objective To introduce a new and practical method of treating blepharoptosis with direct suspension of the frontal muscle-fascia improvement. Methods 22 cases of blepharoptosis were corrected by direct suspension of the frontal muscle-fascia in which the dynamia still came from frontal muscle.Through double-fold eyelid incision, the frontal muscle-fascia was dissected from the subcutaneous tissue and a 1.5 cm length incision of the frontal muscle-fascia was cut under the supraorbital margin. And through the incision, the frontal muscle-fascia on the superficies of periosteum was dissected 1.5 cm to the upper margin of orbital, and then the frontal muscle-fascia was pulled down and fixed to the levator muscle aponeurosis directly by mattress sutures, with the tension being adjusted to a moderate degree. Results 22 cases of blepharoptosis were cured by primary healing with this method. The patients were followed up for 3 to 6 months with satisfactory results and no recurrence. Conclusion Compared with the traditional methods,this one may decrease the damage to the upper lid and frontalis area, leaving no risk of damaging the vessels or nerves. The technique is simple and the curative effect is affirmed. It can be used to treat any blepharoptosis patient with normal frontal muscle function.
5.Survival of slender narrow pedicle random flap: an experimental study
Tianlan ZHAO ; Daojiang YU ; Haorong WU ; Xiaoming XIE ; Yuntao ZHANG ; Yan XU ; Qi CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(5):334-337
Objective To reveal the relationship between a certain ratio of the length to width of a slender narrow pedicle and random flap in survival area with an experimental study. Methods 25 pigs were randomly divided into 5 groups. The ratio of length to width of slender narrow pedicle in 5 groups was different and every ratio's slender narrow pedicle was carrying 5 different sizes of random flaps. In each group, these 5 flaps were created randomly in each pigs' bilateral back. The flaps were evaluated with the general observation, fluorescence examination, blood flow ECT test, and computerized analysis of survival area. Results When the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle was constant, along with the flap area increased, the flap survival area also increased, but when the flap reached a certain area, the distal flap would develop necrosis, the flap survival area would not reduce; when the flap size remained unchanged, along with the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle increased, the flap survival area was not affected, but, when the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle increased to a certain limit, distal flap would lead to necrosis, and the flap survival area would reduce. Conclusion The slender narrow pedicle flap is a new and practical random flap. The pedicle of random flap can be designed as slender shape, and the ratio of pedicle width to flap length is far less than traditional ratio. Increasing the flap size or ratio of the length to width of a slender narrow pedicle in a certain extent will not lead to flap necrosis.
6.Surveillance of soil-borne nematodiasis among rural populations in Tiantai County
Qingrong CUI ; Haiyan HU ; Saifei LUO ; Wei RUAN ; Tianlan PANG ; Dingling CHEN
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(9):937-940
Objective:
To investigate the prevalence of soil-borne nematode infections among rural residents in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, so as to provide insights into improving the control strategy.
Methods:
According to the Zhejiang Provincial Surveillance Programme on Soil-borne Nematodiasis and Clonorchiasis, 5 administrative villages were randomly selected in Tiantai County according to geographical locations on April, 2021, and all permanent residents at ages of 3 years and older were sampled from each village using a cluster sampling method. Subjects' gender, age, occupation, education level and deworming were collected. Subjects' stool samples were collected, and soil-borne nematode eggs were detected using the modified Kato-Katz technique, and larval culture was performed using a filter-paper culture method among hookworm egg positives for identification of hookworm species. In addition, the intensity of infection was evaluated using hookworm eggs per gram stool sample.
Results:
A total of 1 013 residents participated in the survey, including 495 men (48.86%) and 518 women (51.14%), and there were 502 participants at ages of 51 to 70 years (49.56%), 874 farmers (86.28%) and 436 subjects with an education level of primary school (43.04%). However, no subjects received deworming. The prevalence of hookworm infections was 3.85% among the study subjects, and only Necator americanus was identified. There were 31 cases with mild infections (79.49%), 5 cases with moderate infections (12.82%) and 3 cases with severe infections (7.69%), and all infections occurred in farmers. The prevalence of hookworm infections was 3.84% among men and 3.86% among women. No hookworm infection was detected among residents at ages of <41 years, and the prevalence of hookworm infections appeared a tendency towards a rise with age among residents at ages of 51 years and older (χ2trend=24.091, P<0.001), while the prevalence of hookworm infections appeared a tendency towards a decline with educational levels among residents (χ2trend=19.534, P<0.001). The greatest prevalence of hookworm infections was found in Qianyang Village (10.95%).
Conclusions
Hookworm disease is the predominant type of soil-borne nematodiasis in Tiantai County, and the middle-aged and elderly farmers with a low education level are high-risk populations for soil-borne nematodiasis control.
7.The preliminary study of setup errors' impact on dose distribution of image guide radiation therapy for head and neck cancer
Luying XU ; Jianji PAN ; Xiaoliang WANG ; Penggang BAI ; Qixin LI ; Zhaodong FEI ; Chuanben CHEN ; Liqin MA ; Tianlan TANG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2011;20(6):506-509
Objective To measure the set-up errors of patients with head and neck (H&N) cancer during the image guided intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) treatment and analyze the impact of setup errors on dose distribution ; then to further investigate the necessity of adjustment online for H&N cancer during IMRT treatment.Methods Cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanning of thirty patients with H&N cancer were acquired by once weekly with a total of 6 times during IMRT treatment.The CBCT images and the original planning CT images were matched by the bony structure and worked out the translational errors of the x,y,z axis,as well as rotational errors.The dose distributions were recalculated based on the data of each setup error.The dose of planning target volume (PTV) and organs at risk were calculated in the replanning,and than compared with the original plan by paired t-test.Results The mean value of x,y,z axis translational set-up errors were ( 1.06 ± 0.95 ) mm,( 0.95 ± 0.77 ) mm and ( 1.31 ± 1.07 ) mm,respectively.The rotational error of x,y,z axis were ( 1.04 ±0.791 ),( 1.06 ±0.89) and (0.81 ±0.61 ),respectively.PTV 95% volume dose ( D95 ) and PTV minimal dose of replanning for 6 times set-up were lower than original plan (6526.6 cGy:6630.3 cGy,t =3.98,P =0.000 and 5632.6 cGy:5792.5 cGy,t =- 2.89,P =0.007).Brain stem received 45 Gydose volume ( V45 ) and 1% brain stem volume dose ( D01 )were higher than original plan ( 3.54%:2.75%,t =3.84,P =0.001 and 5129.7 cGy:4919.3 cGy,t =4.36,P =0.000).Conclusions The set-up errors led to the dose of PTV D95 obviously insufficient and significantly increased V45,D01 of the brainstem.So,adjustment online is necessary for H&N cancer during IMRT treatment.
8.Diagnostic value of two-channel amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram in neonatal seizures with simultaneous video electroencephalogram
Xiaomei ZHU ; Pengling QIU ; Guoqiang CHENG ; Yiyun SHI ; Qiufang GU ; Yun CAO ; Tianlan CHEN ; Daokai SUN ; Yi WANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2012;(12):720-726
Objective To characterize contemporary electrographic neonatal seizures by video electroencephalogram (VEEG) and to assess the value and the limitations of two-channel (C3-C4/T3-T4) amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) plus original EEG signals used to diagnose neonatal seizure with video EEG as a golden standard.Methods Sixty-six neonates admitted to Children's Hospital of Fudan University from January 2011 to July 2011 with clinical or suspected clinical seizure were investigated and bedside VEEG were recorded for more than 3 hours.VEEG signals were transformed into three kinds of aEEG signals by Galileo NT PMS software:one-channel aEEG (C3-C4),one-channel aEEG (C3-C4) plus original EEG,two-channel aEEG (C3-C4/T3-T4) plus original EEG.Electrical seizure activity on VEEG was signed out with respect to its occurrence,duration and localization of seizure onset; while aEEG seizure was recorded only with its occurrence.The relationship between aEEG and VEEG was analyzed by Spearman analysis.The value and the limitations of aEEG to diagnose neonatal seizure were evaluated by sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value.Results A total of 62 traces were suitable for analysis.(1) VEEG showed 39 seizure activities,among which 8 status epilepticus; and the rest 31 neonates had 352 non-status epilepticus electrical seizures,79.3% (279/352) of which occurred over the centrotemporal region.(2) Eight cases with status epilepticus on VEEG were all diagnosed as status epilepticus on aEEG.For non-status epilepticus electrical seizures,the sensitivity of aEEG for detection of electrical seizures was as followed:49.1% (173/352) for one-channel aEEG,54.5 % (192/352) for one-channel aEEG plus original EEG,81.2% (286/353) for two-channel aEEG plus original EEG.Results from one-channel aEEG,one-channel aEEG plus original EEG and two-channel aEEG plus original EEG were all related to VEEG (ρ =0.790,0.907 and 0.953,respectively,P< 0.01).(3) Sensitivity of seizure detection was 66.7% (26/39,95% CI:0.62-0.81) for one-channel aEEG,74.4%(29/39,95% CI:0.78-0.96) for one-channel aEEG(C3-C4) plus original EEG and 89.7% (35/39,95% CI:0.89-1.00) for two-channel aEEG(C3-C4/T3-T4) plus original EEG.Conclusions VEEG might help aEEG in diagnosis of neonatal seizure.two-channel aEEG (C3-C4/T3-T4) plus original EEG could significantly increase the sensitivity of neonatal seizures indentification.
9.Association of JAK/STAT signaling pathway with portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension
Huan WANG ; Xiaoxu SHEN ; Liangqi CHEN ; Tianlan GONG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2022;38(10):2260-2264
Objective To investigate the role of the Janus tyrosine kinase (JAK)- signal transducer and activators of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway in thrombosis formation after splenectomy in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. Methods A total of 198 liver cirrhosis patients with portal hypertension who underwent splenectomy and devascularization were recruited from March 2018 to April 2020 and then divided into thrombosis ( n =41) and non-thrombosis groups ( n =157) according to whether portal vein thrombosis occurred 3 months after surgery. mRNA levels of JAK2 and STAT3 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) were assessed. Comparison of continuous data between groups was performed using t test, while comparison of categorial data between group was performed using chi square test. Clinicopathological data from patients were collected and analyzed for the potential risk factors of portal vein thrombosis by using univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analyses. The prediction values of JAK2 and STAT3 mRNA for portal vein thrombosis were evaluated by area under the receiver operating curve ( AUC ). Results The diameter of portal vein, the diameter of portal vein, the velocity difference of portal vein and the volume of spleen in the thrombus group were significantly higher than those in the non-thrombus group ( t =4.718, 3.945, 8.671, and 2.006 respectively; P < 0.05).The relative mRNA levels of JAK2 and STAT3 in PBMCs of the two groups were significantly increased after surgery ( t =12.933, 15.442, 14.386, 10.896; P < 0.05), and their levels were also much higher in the thrombosis group than in the non-thrombosis group of patients ( P < 0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analytic data showed that the portal vein diameter, the velocity difference of portal vein and mRNA level of JAK2 and STAT3 were all predictors for thrombosis in these patients ( P < 0.05). The AUC of JAK2 and STAT3 mRNAs was 0.850 and 0.787, respectively in diagnosis of thrombosis in these patients. Conclusion The JAK / STAT signaling was activated in the process of thrombosis after splenectomy in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension, which may be one of the important mechanisms of postoperative portal vein thrombosis, and may become a potential target for the prevention and treatment of postoperative portal vein thrombosis.
10.Diagnostic and prognostic value of bone marrow biopsy in patients with extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma based on PET-CT staging
Hao ZHENG ; Yong YANG ; Yanyan QIU ; Siqin LIAO ; Cheng HUANG ; Guiqing SHI ; Ruizhi ZHAO ; Tianlan TANG ; Shunyuan WANG ; Silin CHEN ; Tingbo LIU ; Benhua XU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2023;32(4):313-318
Objective:To analyze the diagnostic and prognostic value of routine bone marrow examination in patients with extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTCL) based on PET-CT staging.Methods:Clinical data of 186 patients who received bone marrow biopsy and bone marrow aspiration in Fujian Medical University Union Hospital from 2013 to 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were divided into bone marrow biopsy + bone marrow aspiration group ( n=186) and PET-CT + bone marrow biopsy group ( n=139). The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values were compared between two groups. The data were analyzed and plotted. Survival analysis was performed using Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test. Results:In the whole cohort, 45 patients were positive for bone marrow biopsy, and 30 of them were positive for bone marrow aspiration. A total of 141 patients who were negative for bone marrow biopsy also achieved negative results for bone marrow aspiration. A total of 139 patients completed PET-CT staging and bone marrow biopsy. And 30 patients were diagnosed with positive bone marrow by PET-CT, in which 22 of them were confirmed positive by bone marrow biopsy. Among 109 patients diagnosed with negative bone marrow by PET-CT, 5 of them were confirmed positive by bone marrow biopsy. All these cases were classified as stage Ⅳ due to distant metastases. PET-CT had a diagnostic sensitivity of 81.5%, a specificity of 92.9%, a positive predictive value of 73.3%, and a negative predictive value of 95.4%. Among early stage (Ⅰ-Ⅱ stage) patients diagnosed with PET-CT, all of them were negative for bone marrow biopsy (the negative predictive value was 100%). In stage Ⅳ patients ( n=55), the 1-year overall survival of patients with bone marrow involvement by bone marrow biopsy or PET-CT ( n=35) compared with their counterparts with the involvement of other organs ( n=20) was 28.7% vs.42.0% ( P=0.13), and 1-year progression free survival rates was 23.2% vs. 23.3% in ( P=0.94). Conclusions:Routine bone marrow biopsy does not change the original staging of patients with early stage ENKTCL based on PET-CT staging. Advanced stage patients with positive bone marrow biopsy tend to obtain worse prognosis, indicating that bone marrow biopsy still has certain value.