1.The Evaluation of Imaging Examination in the Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Jianbing SONG ; Jijun TANG ; Yingxing GUO ; Wanfeng TANG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;0(07):-
Objective To explore the imaging diagnostic value of gastrointestinal stromal tumor(GIST).Methods The retrospective study on GIST proved by operation and pathology in 11 cases was done.There were pneumobarium double contrast examination in 10 cases,CT scanning in 4 cases,superior mesenteric ateriography in 2 cases and fiberoptic endoscopy in 7 cases.Results The locations of tumors at gastric were 7 cases,intestinal 2,lipper and row oseophagus to gastric cardiac in 1,respectively.The detective rate of GIST was 100%,75%,100% and 100% respectively by pneumobarium double contrast examination,CT,arteriography and fiberoptic endoscopy.Conclusion Pneumobarium double contrast examination and fiberoptic endoscopy are important methods for diagnosis of GIST.CT and arteriography can better show the location of tumors and differential diagnosis of benign and malignant of tumor.
2.Astragalus for Heart Failure and Its Influence on TNF
Zhixin TANG ; Xinzhi HONG ; Wanfeng CHEN ; Bei LIU ; Yifu LI
China Pharmacy 2001;12(2):98-99
OBJECTIVE:To explore the possible mechanism of astragalus in improving cardiac function.METHODS:To observe the effects of astragalus,added to basic anti-heart-failure therapy,on cardiac function and TNF in 45 cases of thronic heart failure.RESULTS:In comparison with basic therapy group,the improvement of cardiac function was more obvious and the level of serum TNF-α was lower in astragalus group.CONCLUSION:Astragalus probably has the action of decreasing TNF resulting in improvement of cardiac function.