1.Total en bloc spondylectomy for thoracic and lumbar chondrosarcoma
Weixu LI ; Zhaoming YE ; Xin HUANG ; Nong LIN ; Shigui YAN ; Huimin TAO ; Disheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2012;32(11):996-1000
Objective To investigate technique and clinical effect of total en bloc spondylectomy for thoracic and lumbar chondrosarcoma.Methods From January 2010 to March 2012,6 patients with thoracic or lumbar chondrosarcoma underwent total en bloc spondylectomy.There were 4 males and 2 females,aged from 25 to 54 years (average,38 years).The tumor ranged from T3 to L3; 1 located in T3 and T4,1 in T7,1in T11,1 in L1,1 in L2 and 1 in L3.According to Tomita surgical classification system,there was 1 case of type 2,1 case of type 4,3 cases of type 5 and 1 case of type 6.One patient underwent tumor resection through single posterior approach,while the other 5 patients underwent anterior dissection and posterior resection of tumor.All spines were reconstructed by posterior fixation with pedicle screws and anterior interbody fusion with titanium mesh cages or artificial vertebrae.Results The average amount of blood loss was 3200 ml (range,2100 to 6300 ml).The duration of operation ranged from 3.5 to 12 hours (average,5.5hours).Two patients obtained wide resection,3 obtained marginal resection,and 1 had intralesional margin.The complications included 2 cases of cerebrospinal leak,1 case of pleural effusion and 1 case of pulmonary infection.There was no wound infection and death during peroperative period.All patients were followed up for 6 to 32 months (average,19 months).The neurological function improved from preoperative Frankel C to postoperative Frankel E in 2 cases.All patients obtained bone union 6 to 12 months (average,8 months) after operation.At final follow-up,all patients could walk without aid,and there was no recurrence.Conclusion The total en bloc spondylectomy is an effective method for thoracolumbar chondrosarcoma,which could provide a satisfied tumor control and neurological function improvement.
2.The short-term function of reverse shoulder arthroplasty after resection of the proximal humerus bone tumour
Nong LIN ; Weixu LI ; Zhaoming YE ; Xiaobo YAN ; Weibo PAN ; Xin HUANG ; Meng LIU ; Disheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2016;(2):113-120
Objective To explore the short?term functional outcomes of the reconstruction of the proximal humerus by re?verse shoulder arthroplasty after tumor rescetion. Methods 8 patients who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty after tumor resection between January 2013 and December 2014. 5 were female and 3 were male, mean aged was 38 years old (25-61). 2 chon?drosarcomas and 6 giant cell tumors. Enneking stageing of 2 cases with chondrosarcoma were stageⅠB and stageⅡB. 6 giant cell tumors were Campanacci stage 3, meanwhile 3 cases had pathological fractures. The deltoid and axillary nerve were intact in all patients by image analysis before the operation. The proximal humerus was resected according to Malawer typeⅠresection. Then reverse shoulder arthroplasty reconstruction and bone graft was performed. The follow?up was scheduled, and the patient received X?ray examination of the shoulder. The range of motion of the shoulder was measured, the Constant?Murley score and musculoskel?etal tumor society(MSTS) score was recorded. Results The mean duration of the operation was 2.7 h (2-3.5 h). The bleeding in the operation was 510 ml (300-850 ml). The mean length of humerus resection was 8 cm (6-10 cm). The allografts were used in 7 cases and reimplantation after tumor bone deactivation was used in one. The latissimus dorsi transfer were performed in 2 cases. The rotator cuff were resected 1-1.5 cm from the great and lesser tubercles. The follow?up was 13 months (3-26 months). No infec?tion, dislocation, or loosening of prosthesis was found by the last follow?up. The X?ray showed the case who received reimplanta?tion after tumor bone deactivation had achieved bone union 1 year postoperation,7 cases received allograft had still nonunion at the host?graft junction. Bone resorption were found in all cases in different extent but the prosthesis were stable. No local recur?rence of the tumor was found. At last follow?up, active abduction was 155° (100°-175° ) and active forward elevation was 150° (115°-170°) and Constant?Murley score was 76%(68%-87%). The MSTS score was 92%(87%-97%). Conclusion The func?tional outcomes of the reconstruction of the proximal humerus by reverse shoulder arthroplasty after tumor rescetion was satisfied in early period. The reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be used in younger patient, but long?term results need further study.
3.Survey on frequency of medical X-ray diagnosis in Guangdong province
Zhan TAN ; Jianming ZOU ; Weixu HUANG ; Hongwei YU ; Pengxiang QU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(5):381-387
Objective To obtain the information on the frequency of diagnostic X-ray examinations in Guangdong province in order to provide reference data for the rational application of diagnostic radiology.Methods A typical stratified sampling method was used to select 56 medical institutions in 7 districts in Guangdong province for the survey of the frequencies of diagnostic X-ray examinations.Multiple linear regression analysis was performed using the relevant variables of the surveyed sample (total number of hospitals,number of outpatients,number of inpatients,number of radiation workers,and number of diagnostic equipment).The dependent independent variables were fitted to the linear regression equation to estimate the frequency of routine diagnostic X-ray examinations and diagnostic CT examinations and the total frequency of diagnostic medical X-ray examinations in Guangdong province in 2016.Results By the largest percentage contribution,chest radiography accounted for 60.84% of the routine diagnostic X-ray examinations,brain scans 28.03% of diagnostic CT examinations,and cardiovascular interventions 48.83% of interventional radiology.For the group of above 40 years old,the largest percentage contributions were,respectively,routine diagnostic X-ray examination 47.95%,diagnostic CT examinations 65.41%,and interventional radiology 75.64%.All types of medical X-ray examinations are concentrated in the tertiary and secondary hospitals.Based on this survey,the examination frequencies for 2016 in Guangdong were estimated to be,respectively,diagnostic X-ray examination 699 examinations per 1 000 population and CT diagnostic 231 examinations per 1 000 population,with the total of 992 examinations per 1 000 population.Conclusions This survey was completed to a limited degree and less investment.The results showed that the diagnostic radiology in Guangdong province is developing with increased frequencies,with wide varieties of X-ray examination types in the tertiary and secondary hospitals.Relevant competent defpartments should pay attention to strengthening the radiation protection of examined individuals and actively providing guidance on the correct and rational applicc ation of diagnostic radiology so as to achieve profit and avoid disadvantages.
4.Metabolically unhealthy status and its influencing factors of male residents around a uranium mine in Guangdong Province
Huixian LI ; Huifeng CHEN ; Kengkeng CHEN ; Weixu HUANG ; Jianming ZOU
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(6):638-644
Objective To investigate the status of metabolically unhealthy status (MUS) and its influencing factors in male residents living around a uranium mine in Guangdong Province. Methods A total of 867 local male residents born and living around a uranium mine in Guangdong Province were selected as the study subjects using two-stage random sampling method. The residents were divided into 10 km- and 20 km- radius groups, according to their living distance <10 km or 10-20 km from the uranium mine. Blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, and blood lipid levels were tested among the study subjects. The influencing factors of MUS and its components were analyzed by multiple logistic regression. Results The detection rate of MUS was 42.2%. The detection rates of MUS component such as elevated diastolic blood pressure, elevated systolic blood pressure, elevated fasting blood glucose, elevated triglyceride and low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) were 48.8%, 60.9%, 11.9%, 40.7% and 19.3%, respectively. The MUS detection rate in the 10 km group was lower than that in the 20 km group (38.5% vs 45.9%, P<0.05). The result of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that subjects aged >50 years had a higher risk of MUS and elevated systolic blood pressure than those aged ≤ 50 years (all P<0.05). Drinkers had a higher risk of MUS, elevated systolic blood pressure, elevated diastolic blood pressure, elevated triglyceride, and low HDL-C than non-drinkers (all P<0.05). Those who ate fruit occasionally had a higher risk of MUS than those who ate fruit regularly (P<0.05). Overweight and obese individuals had a higher risk of MUS, elevated systolic blood pressure, elevated diastolic blood pressure, elevated triglyceride, and low HDL-C than those with normal body mass (all P<0.05). Individuals in the 20 km group had a higher risk of MUS and low HDL-C than the 10 km group (all P<0.05). Conclusion The risk factors of MUS detection among male residents living around the uranium mines are age > 50 years, drinking, occasional fruit intake, and being overweight or obese. Age > 50 years, drinking alcohol, overweight and obesity can affect the detection of MUS components in different degrees. Environmental radiation levels have not been identified as a risk factor for MUS in these study subjects.
5.Analyzing the influencing factors of dyslipidemia in employees of a petrochemical enterprise
Feifei ZENG ; Weixu HUANG ; Aihua ZHANG ; Xuehua YAN ; Weizhen GUO ; Kengkeng CHEN ; Huifeng CHEN
China Occupational Medicine 2024;51(6):656-660
Objective To analyze the current status of dyslipidemia among employees in a petrochemical enterprise and its influencing factors. Methods A total of 1 636 employees from a petrochemical enterprise were selected as the research subjects by the judgment sampling method. Peripheral venous blood was collected from the research subjects to detect total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low- density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in serum. The Effort-Reward Imbalance (ERI) Questionnaire was used to investigate occupational stress in the ERI model. Results The detection rate of dyslipidemia among the research subjects was 52.7%. The detection rates of abnormal total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-C, and HDL-C were 35.7%, 31.4%, 24.3%, and 10.0%, respectively. The detection rate of high occupational stress among the research subjects was 26.3%. The result of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the risks of dyslipidemia in overweight and obese employees were higher than that of normal body mass [ odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were 2.111 (1.692-2.634) and 2.346 (1.591-3.458), both P<0.01]. The risk of dyslipidemia in lean body mass employees was lower than those with normal body mass [OR (95%CI) was 0.130 (0.030-0.564), P<0.05]. The risk of dyslipidemia in smokers was higher than that in non-smokers [OR (95%CI) was 1.462 (1.124-1.902), P<0.01]. Employees with 20-30 years and ≥ 30 years of service had higher risks of dyslipidemia than those with <10 years of service [OR (95%CI) were 1.411 (1.038-1.919) and 1.869 (1.202-2.906), respectively, both P<0.05]. The risk of dyslipidemia among employees with high effort level of occupational stress in ERI model was higher than those with low effort level [OR (95%CI) was 1.351(1.045-1.745), P<0.05]. Conclusion Dyslipidemia prevalence is relatively high among the petrochemical enterprise employees. Overweight, obesity, smoking, long service years, and occupational stress in ERI model are influencing factors of dyslipidemia. To prevent dyslipidemia, it is necessary to strengthen blood lipid monitoring and lifestyle intervention in personnel with overweight, obesity, smoking, long service years, and occupational stress in ERI model.
6.MiRSNP in MGMT 3′ untranslated region regulates low-dose radiation-induced senescence in lung cells
Lingyu ZHANG ; Yashi CAI ; Huixian LI ; Min ZHANG ; Changyong WEN ; Weixu HUANG ; Huifeng CHEN ; Jianming ZOU
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(1):25-32
Objective To investigate the role of the O-6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) gene-3′ untranslated region (UTR) microRNA-associated single nucleotide polymorphism (miRSNP) (rs7896488 G>A) in affecting miR-4297-targeted modulation of MGMT in senescence of lung cells with polymorphic genotypes induced by fractionated low dose ionizing radiation (LDIR). Methods i) MiRSNPs were predicted and screened using bioinformatics, and DNA from two types of lung cells, A549 cells and human bronchial epithelioid cells (HBE cells), was extracted for target gene sequencing. After co-transfection of pGL3c-MGMT-3′UTR-rs7896488 G>A reporter gene recombinant plasmid, pRL-TK Vector with micrON mimic NC #22 or micrON hsa-miR-4297 mimic (set up as the mimic NC group and the miR-4297 mimic group) in these two types of lung cells, dual luciferase reporter gene assay was performed. The relative expression of MGMT mRNA was detected by real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction, and the relative expression of MGMT protein was detected by Western blotting. ii) These two types of lung cells were randomly divided into the control group and irradiation group, which received either 0 or 100 mGy X-rays irradiation seven times. After irradiation, the cells were transfected with either micrON mimic NC #22 or micrON hsa-miR-4297 mimic, resulting in mimic NC + control group, miR-4297 mimic + control group, mimic NC + irradiation group, and miR-4297 mimic + irradiation group. Cells were collected for senescence-associated-β-galactosidase (SA-β-Gal) staining, and the relative expression of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand-1 (CXCL-1) proteins was detected via Western blotting. Results i) The rs7896488 G>A was the miRSNP located in the conserved binding region targeted by miR-4297 in the MGMT gene 3′UTR. A549 cells were the rs7896488 GG wild-type homozygous genotype, while HBE cells were the rs7896488 GA heterozygous mutant genotype. In the miR-4297 mimic group, A549 and HBE cells carrying the rs7896488 G allele showed significantly lower dual-luciferase activity compared with that in the mimic NC group (both P<0.01). However, there was no significant difference in dual-luciferase activity between the two groups in both A549 and HBE cells carrying the rs7896488 A allele (both P>0.05). The relative expression levels of MGMT mRNA and MGMT protein of A549 cells in the miR-4297 mimic group were lower than those in the mimic NC group (both P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in MGMT mRNA and MGMT protein of HBE cells between these two groups (both P>0.05). ii) The relative activity of SA-β-Gal and the relative expression of MMP-9 and CXCL-1 proteins of A549 cells in the miR-4297 mimic+irradiation group were higher than those in the mimic NC + control group, the miR-4297 mimic + control group, and the mimic NC + irradiation group (all P<0.05). The relative activity of SA-β-Gal and the relative expression of MMP-9 and CXCL-1 proteins of HBE cells in the miR-4297 mimic + irradiation group were higher than those in the mimic NC + control group and the miR-4297 mimic + control group (all P<0.05), while there was no significant difference compared with those in the mimic NC + irradiation group (all P>0.05). Conclusion MGMT-3′UTR-miRSNP rs7896488 G>A plays a role in LDIR-induced senescence of lung cells with different polymorphic genotypes by affecting miR-4297-targeted regulation of MGMT.
7.Investigation on the current status of radiation protection management in animal diagnosis and treatment institutions in Foshan City
Ruifen SHI ; Weixu HUANG ; Yao GUO ; Lishan WEN ; Shaoxin HUO
China Occupational Medicine 2025;52(1):110-113
Objective To assess the current status of occupational radiation hazards in animal diagnosis and treatment institutions in Foshan City. Methods A total of 214 animal diagnosis and treatment institutions in Foshan City in 2024 were selected as the study subjects using the judgment sampling method. The radiation protection management status was investigated. Results A total of 178 out of the 214 animal diagnosis and treatment institutions were equipped with radiation diagnostic equipment in Foshan City. Among these 178 institutions, 98 (accounting for 55.1%) obtained permits from the ecology and environmental department, 21 (accounting for 11.8%) completed occupational hazard project declarations, 53 (accounting for 29.8%) conducted workplace radiation level monitoring, 132 (accounting for 74.2%) were equipped with radiation protection equipment, 40 (accounting for 22.5%) conducted occupational health examinations for the radiation staff, 39 (accounting for 21.9%) provided radiation protection knowledge training for the radiation staff, and 52 (accounting for 29.2%) performed personal radiation dose monitoring. However, none of the institutions implemented the “Three Simultaneities (design, construct, put into operation and use simultaneously with the main body of the construction project)” system for occupational disease prevention facilities in construction projects. Conclusion sAnimal diagnostic and treatment institutions in Foshan City have low levels of radiation protection management and inadequate occupational health monitoring. The radiation staff has low awareness of radiation protection, Relevant department should strengthen supervision and management, organize radiation protection knowledge training, and standardize occupational health management to effectively safeguard workers' health rights.
8. Monitoring and analysis of gross α and gross β levels in drinking water sources in Guangdong province
Jianming ZOU ; Fan CUI ; Yanbing LIU ; Shanyu ZHOU ; Yuxin JIA ; Weixu HUANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(11):841-846
Objective:
To investigate the distribution of gross α and gross β radioactive levels in drinking raw water from different regions of Guangdong province, and to establish the radioactive level base line value in raw water.
Methods:
The samples from 191 drinking water sources in use in Guangdong province were collected in rainy season and dry season, respectively, and determined and analyzed under the standard examination method for drinking water-radiological parameters (GB/T 5750.13-2006). The levels of gross α and gross β radioactivity were evaluated under the standard for drinking water quality (GB 5749-2006).
Results:
A total of 377 raw water samples were taken, including 189 samples in rainy season and 188 samples in dry season, in which 186 samples were matched between rainy season and dry season. In dry season, the gross α levels ranged from 0.008 Bq/L to 0.582 Bq/L, averaged at (0.034±0.060) Bq/L, while the gross β levels ranged from 0.014 Bq/L to 0.637 Bq/L, averaged at (0.108±0.091) Bq/L. In rainy season, the gross α levels ranged from 0.008 Bq/L to 0.402 Bq/L, averaged at (0.045±0.064) Bq/L, while the gross β levels ranged from 0.014 Bq/Lto 0.848 Bq/L, averaged at (0.125±0.128) Bq/L. The gross α and gross β radioactivity levels of other samples were much lower than the guidance values in the national radioactivity standards on drinking water radioactivity, except for a sample from Shanwei area. The gross α and gross β radioactivity levels in the rainy season were higher than in the dry water season, and the gross α radioactivity levels in the rainy season were significantly higher than in the dry water season. There were significant differences in gross α and gross β radioactivity levels in rainy(
9.Survey of nuclear medicine practice in Guangdong in 2016
Fan CUI ; Jianming ZOU ; Zhan TAN ; Weixu HUANG ; Yuxin JIA ; Xiaolian LIU ; Yanbing LIU ; Zixiang WU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2019;39(6):454-459
Objective To survey the basic situation of diagnosis and treatment in clinical nuclear medicine across Guangdong province,evaluate the risks of exposure to the radiation workers and public and explore the countermeasures to control radiation exposre.Methods A survey team was set up to survey,by filling questionnaires,the basic information on nuclear medicine practices for workers,equipment,radionuclide,frequency and dose to workers and radiation protection measures.Results A total of 71 nuclear medicine institutions was involved in the survey with 733 radiation workers in 2016 in Guangdong.The average annual effective dose to nuclear medicine workers was (0.55±0.66) mSv per year.The total pieces of nuclear medical equipment was up to 189 in 2016 including 59 SPECT/CT scanners (5 SPECT),28 PET/CT scanners and 54 thyroid scanners.Total activity of 1.15× 10s MBq in radiopharmaceuticals was used in 325 903 examinations and treatments with the number of frequency of 2.97 examinations per 1 000 population.Concluions There have been a rapid progress in practice of nuclear medicine over the past 20 years in Guangdong province with departments of nuclear medicine set up in 18 of 21 cities.Compared with 1998,the activity in radiopharmaceuticals used has increased by 414% in 2016 and the number of frequency of examination and treatment has increased by 111%.The rapid expansion of nuclear medicine practice has also caused potential risks of radiation to the public and environment.
10.Research on the intelligent management system for equipment and supplies of provincial medical rescue teams for nuclear and radiation accidents
Meixia WANG ; Weixu HUANG ; Xiaoyong LIU ; Jiaxin JIANG ; Diexian ZHONG ; Xu LIANG ; Haijuan XU ; Min LIU
China Occupational Medicine 2023;50(5):591-595
{L-End}Objective To establish the construction of intelligent management system for equipment and supplies of medical rescue teams for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents, based on modern Internet+ Internet of Things. {L-End}Methods The current status and requirements of emergency equipment and supplies allocation and management of medical emergency teams for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents were analyzed. Utilizing technologies such as Internet of Things, low-power Bluetooth, and radio frequency identification, an intelligent management system for medical rescue teams, its equipment and supplies for provincial nuclear and radiation accidents was designed. {L-End}Results The intelligent management system for medical rescue teams, its equipment and supplies for nuclear and radiation accidents was able to perform the inventory warning, expiration date warning, maintenance alert, and warning for emergency personnel health status, based on dynamic management of rescue personnel, equipment and supplies. It provided an effective support for on-site commanders in making emergency decisions. {L-End}Conclusion The use of Internet+Internet of Things technology can achieve intelligent management for medical rescue teams and its equipment and supplies can effectively improve the level of personnel and equipment support for the rescue of nuclear and radiation accidents at the provincial level.