AIM: To investigate the role of proliferation and apoptosis in hypertensive left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) and the effect of AT 1 blockade with losartan. METHODS: Left ventricles (LV) from 12, 24-week-old SHR (SHR 12 , SHR 24 ), 24-week-old SHR treated with losartan (15 mg?kg -1 ?d -1 , SHR-L 24 ) during 12 weeks, and age-matched WKY rats (WKY 12 , WKY 24 ) were studied. Expression of PCNA was examined by immunohistochemistry. Apoptotic cells in LV sections were assessed by TUNEL method. Levels of fas mRNA were quantitated by RT-PCR. RESULTS: Compared with age-matched WKY, SHR 12 and SHR 24 showed increased LV hypertrophied index (HI), increased apoptotic index (AI) of myocytes ( P

Objective To investigate two fixation methods for reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)with autogenous patellar tendon graft and their instant stability.Methods 15 specimens were divided into three groups.The first group was treated with 1/3 bone-patellar ligament-bone replacement and in terference screw fixation,the second group was treated with 1/3 bone-patellar ligament and Krackow locked bilateral suture,and in the third group the intact ACL was not treated.The mono-axial tensile tests were performed on a versatile hydraulic material testing machine(WE-5A)to compare the linear load,maximum load,linear straining,maximum straining,linear displacement,maximum displacement,rupture displacement,destructive energy,elastic modulus,and ultimate strength of ACL in the three groups.Results The ACL stability and rigidity in the group of 1/3 bone-patellar-bone replacement and interference screw fixation were higher than those in the other two groups.The differences between test results were statistically significant.Conclusion The ACL reconstruction with 1/3 bone-patellar ligament-bone replacement and interference screw fixation is a good method to ensure higher strength of graft and better joint stability.

The β-sheet peptides can be self-assembled to form different supramolecular solids. The supramolecular solid can be linked to a wide range of functional domains, for example, with cell adhesion sequences, signal domains, and vaccine epitopes to form complex nanostructures, which can be widely used in biomedical fields. In this paper, we mainly reviewed the self-assembly of peptides using β-folding secondary structure to form nanostructures, and discussed the application of nanostructures in drug delivery and tissue engineering.

Objective To study the effect of postoperative anticoagulant therapy after splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.Methods One hundred and forty patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension receiving splenectomy and periesophagastric devascularization were divided into anticoagulant group (76 cases) and control group (64 cases) by random number table,patients in anticoagulant group received postoperative anticoagulant therapy,principally according to the platelet count,gave ligustrazine,aspirin,low molecular heparin after operation; patients in control group without postoperative anticoagulant therapy.Postoperative monitoring platelet count and D-dimer,ultrasound or CT check the presence of portal vein thrombosis.Results Platelet count,D-dimer levels in anticoagulant group and control group in 2 days after operation were significantly increased,the difference was significant compared with preoperative [anticoagulant group:(95.73 ± 28.06) × 109/L vs.(38.41 ± 11.96) × 109/L,(3.61 ± 0.18) mg/L vs.(0.42 ± 0.09) mg/L;control group:(92.56 ± 27.75) × 109/L vs.(35.13 ± 11.38) × 109/L,(3.26 ± 0.16) mg/L vs.(0.37 ± 0.09) mg/L,P ＜ 0.05].Platelet count and D-dimer levels between two groups at preoperative and postoperative in 2 days had no statistical significance (P ＞ 0.05).Ten cases of control group occurred postoperative portal vein thrombosis,anticoagulant group were 3 cases,portal vein thrombosis incidence of anticoagulant group [3.95％ (3/76)] compared with control group [15.62％(10/64)] was statistically significant (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Postoperative anticoagulant therapy after splenectomy in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension is an effective method to prevent portal vein thrombosis.

Objective To find an appropriate r3diobiological model for analyzing the biological effect of the radiotherapy for breast cancer by comparing different results computed by various types of radiobiological models. Methods DVHs database simulating breast conserving radiotherapy was set up,based on clinical DVHs data of the heart.the lung and PTV of 22 patients with early breast cancer given conventional tangential radiotherapy.Two models assessing NTCP of radiation pneumonitis and cardiac mortality and four models assessing TCP were compared by analyzing the effects of the parameters and DVH database input methods on the results. Results When mean irradiation dose of the whole lung was 30 Gy.the incidence of radiation pneumonitis was 32%and 54%predicted by NTCP-RSM model and NTCP-Lyman model,respectively.When 1%cardiac mortality of radiation was assumed,28 Gy and 40 Gy isodose should cover the heart assessed by the two models.The mean TCP were 21.1%.80.8%.38.4%and 41.0%when assessed by LQ-Poisson-TCP,Zaider-TCP,Poisson-TCP and Logit-TCP models,respectively.Setting various differential DVH(dDVH)bins had very few effect on the NTCP/TCP results in a certain model.Adopting physical dose or LQED2 affected the results with greater resu]ts for physical dose.Variation in α or β value,tumor cell density and D50 had significant effect upon TCP results in LQ-Poisson-TCP(P:0.000). Conclusions NTCP-Lyman model is better for predicting the incidence of radiation pneumonitis while NTCP-RSM model is better for predicting radiation-induced cardiac mortality.LQ-Poisson-TCP is the best TCP model for clinical application.Parameters selected for model can significantly affect the results.It is imporrant to understand the distinct characteristics of different models.

Prosthesis for femoral head surface replacement was designed. Between January 2002 and December 2005,28 patients underwent femoral head surface replacement in Anyang People's Hospital. The diameter of the normal femoral head was determined by CT,and the prosthesis was selected according to the measured value ±1 mm. With the muscle gap approach,the center of the femoral head was determined according to the measured distance between the femoral head center and the culminated point of the round ligament fossa based on the mark of the culminated point of the round ligament pit. Additionally,the diameter of the femoral head was measured again to ensure the precise match of the prosthesis and acetabulum. X-ray films at 24-48 months show no loosening or dislocation of the prosthesis,which was well matched with acetabulum. Furthermore,the joint space did not remarkably change. The mean score was 63 before operation and 91.5 after operation respectively according to Harris sore. The successful rate is 92.86% (excellent in 23cases,good in 3,and improved in 2). The results show that femoral head surface replacement is an effective method for young patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head at the stage of ARCO HI.

Sialolithiasis is a common disease of the salivary gland. This disease mainly involves the major salivary gland. Sialolithiasis of the minor salivary gland is rare. A case of sialolithiasis of the upper lip was reported, and relevant literature was reviewed in this paper.
Humans ; Lip ; Mouth Mucosa ; Salivary Gland Calculi ; Salivary Glands, Minor

Carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma occurring in the sublingual gland is extremely rare. In this report, a case of adenoid cystic carcinoma ex pleomorphic adenoma of the sublingual gland was presented.
Adenocarcinoma ; Adenoma, Pleomorphic ; Humans ; Sublingual Gland ; Sublingual Gland Neoplasms

Objective To evaluate the safety and feasibility of totally thoracoscopic anatomic pulmonary segmentectomy (TTAS) for the treatment of the peripheral stage ⅠA non small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods The study involved 50 consecutive patients undergoing totally thoracoscopic anatomic segmentectomy (TTAS) from September 2010 to November 2012 in the First People's Hospital affiliatied to Nanjing Medical University.The diameter of the tumors were less than 2 cm [(mean diameter(1.35 ±0.48) cm].All lymph node sampling of N1 and N2 were neglive,All patients received symtematic lymph node dissection.The pulmonary vessels were individually ligated,and the bronchi were closed using an endoscopic stapler.The intersegmental plane was identified using the demarcation between the resected(inflated) and preserved(collapsed) lungs.Staplers were used for intersegmental dissection.Results The mean operative time and intraoperative bleeding were (191.5 ± 50.4) min and (49.2 ± 54.6) ml respectively.The chest tube drainage duration was (3 ± 1) days.The number of stapler cartridges used for intersegmental division was 3.9 ±0.8.The mean number of lymph nodes and nodal stations dissected were 12.6 ± 2.8 and 6.0 ± 1.5 respectively.No mortality and complications were observed 30 days after the surgery.Further,no local recurrence or metastases were observed during follow-up.Conclusion Totally thoracoscopic anatomic segmentectomy(TTAS) is a feasible and safe technique.With systematic lymph node dissection,TTAS can be a reasonable therapeutic option for stage ⅠA NSCLC.

Objective To summarize our preliminary experience and evaluate the clinical value of laparoscope diagnosis and treatment for annular pancreas in neonates.Methods A retrospective review of laparoscope diagnosis and treatment for annular pancreas in 9 children from September 2009 to January 2013 was performed.Among them,5 were male,4 were female.The age was ranging from 1 to 13 d.A lowerpressure pneumoperitoneum of 5 ～ 8 mm Hg (1 mm Hg =0.133 kPa) was used.Eight cases of diamond duodenal anastomosis were performed under laparoscope after the diagnosis was established,and 1 case underwent procedure through slightly enlarged umbilical port site.Results Eight cases of diamond duodenal anastomosis were performed under laparoscope,and the operation time was 80 ～ 140 min (mean 105 min),in 1 case it was performed through umbilical port incision,the operation time was 64 min,and the length of incision was about 2.5 cm.Feedings were started at postoperative day 4 to 7 (mean 5 d),and patients were discharged at postoperative day 8 to 14 (mean 10 d).The cases were followed-up for 3 ～ 20 months (mean 6.7 months),and I case complicated with anal atresia died of pneumonia 6 months later.Other cases were uneventfully recovered and symptoms were alleviated with normal gastroenterological function,no preoperative symptoms recurred,and the nutrition and growth status was excellent.Conclusions Annular pancreas can be diagnosed through laparoscopy.Laparoscope diagnosis and treatment for annular pancreas has the advantages of small incision,micro-invasion and faster recovery,can be safely performed in neonatal period.