1.The study of risk factors for neonatal Streptococcus agalactiae infection and sensitivity analysis of antibacterials
Yingchao WANG ; Wenxiang LU ; Lijing ZHOU
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(8):1065-1067
Objective To analyze the related risk factors of neonatal Streptococcus agalactiae infection and sensitivity of antibac‐terials ,in order to provide for provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of neonatal infection .Methods A total of 1 200 neonatal blood ,gastric juice ,pus specimens ,and maternal reproductive tract specimens were collected from Jan .2013 to Dec .2013 for bacterial culture and drug sensitive test .And clinical data about types of neonatal diseases ,maternal infection status ,mode of de‐livery ,medication in late pregnancy ,situation of neonatal death were retrospectively analyzed .Results A total of 80 cases of neo‐nates were infected by Streptococcus agalactiae ,,and the neonates diagnosed with septicemia ,omphalitis ,premature birth ,intrau‐terine infection and aspiration pneumonia were accounted for 8 .75% ,10 .00% ,15 .00% ,22 .50% and 43 .75% ,respectively .The positive rate of Streptococcus agalactiae infection in mother′s reproductive tract specimens was 51 .25% ,and the results of drug sensitive test were consistent with those of neonates .9 cases of cesarean section ,accounted for 11 .25% ;71 cases of natural child‐birth ,accounted for 88 .75% .In the 80 strains of Streptococcus agalactiae ,the sensitivity of vancomycin ,linezolid ,penicillin and ceftriaxone were all 100 .00% ,and resistance rates of Streptococcus agalactiae to erythromycin ,clindamycin and levofloxacin were higher ,and were 77 .50% ,57 .50% and 33 .75% respectively .Conclusion Maternal Streptococcus agalactiae carriers and mode of delivery may be risk factors for neonatal Streptococcus agalactiae infection .Obstetricians should pay attention to routine screening of Streptococcus agalactiae in perinatal pregnant women ,the laboratory should improve the efficacy in detecting Streptococcus aga‐lactiae and provide the results of antibacterials resistance of Streptococcus agalactiae immediately ,in order to provide references for clinical rational drug use .
2.Aortoplasty with pulmonary autograft patch for coarctation of the aorta combined with hypoplastic aortic arch in infant
Yanan LU ; Jinfen LIU ; Zhiwei XU ; Zhaokang SU ; Wenxiang DING
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(4):193-196
ObjectiveTo discuss the operative techniques and results of coarctation resection plus aortoplasty with pulmonary autograft patch for coarctation of the aorta combined with hypoplastic aortic arch in infant.MethodsBetween May 2007 and Dec 2009,14 cases including 9 males and 5 females with caorctation of the aorta and hypoplastic aortic arch underwent coarctation resection plus aortoplasty with pulmonary autograft patch in our hospital.The age ranged from 23 days to 17 months,with a median of 4.33 months.The mean body weight was (6.14 ±2.36) kg.All patients were diagnosed as aortic coarctation combined with VSD and hypoplastic aortic arch.The surgery was performed under deep hypothermia cardiopulmonary bypass with selective cerebral perfusion in 8 cases and circulation arrest in 6 cases.Fresh pulmonary autograft patch harvested from the main pulmonary artery was used for aortoplasty.The associated VSD was repaired in the same stage.ResultsAll patients survived except one died from circulatory failure during the perioperative period.Low cardiac output syndrome occurred in another case who was cured afterwards by correspondent treatments.No residual obstruction was detected by echocar-diography after the operation.Follow-up was carried out in 13 cases from 4 months to 3 years.Echocardiographic examination showed that the pressure gradient across the aortic arch was less than 16 mm Hg in all cases.The blood velocity at the descending aortic arch was not significantly changed during the follow-up period as compared with that of the immediate after operation.Computed tomography showed that the morphology of aortic arch was normal.The left bronchus compression was relieved obviously or totally disappeared in patients who suffered from left bronchus stenosis before operation,and no aortic aneurysm were detected in these patients.ConclusionConclusion Coarctation resection plus aortoplasty with pulmonary autograft patch is the optimal surgical method for treating coarctation of the aorta combined with hypoplastic aortic arch in infant.
3.Nuss procedure for recurrent and acquired pectus excavatum after open thoracic surgery
Yanan LU ; Jinfen LIU ; Zhiwei XU ; Zhaokang SU ; Wenxiang DING
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(11):651-653
Objective To summarize the experiences with minimally invasive pectus repair (Nuss procedure) for recurrent and acquired pectus excavatum after open thoracic surgery.Methods From Jun 2004 to Sep 2011,eighteen patients with recurrent or acquired pectus excavatum underwent Nuss procedure,including 12 males and 6 females The age ranged from 3.1to 14.8 years with mean age of (8.8 ±4.0) years.The body weight was 11 to 55kg with mean weight of (30.2 ±14.8 ) kg.Ten cases were recurrent pectus excavatum with previously failed open surgery repair,eight were acquired pectus excavatum after other open thoracic surgery.Sixteen cases had symmetrical and 2 had asymmetrical pectus excavatum.Haller' s index was 5.4 ± 3.4.The operation was performed with thoracoscopic assistance.Results All patients had successful operation with one bar insertion in each patient,one stabilizer was put on right side in seventeen and double stabilizers were put in one case.Therapeutic results evaluation was excellent in 16 cases and good in 2.Percentage of excellent and good was the same with that in our primary Nuss procedure ( P > 0.05 ).Chest drainage duration was 1 to 4 days.One case had bar displacement revision 5 months later.Heart perforation occurred in one on whom a sternotomy and perforation repair were immediately performed.The echocardiography exam shows normal cardiac function after operation,and no nerve system complications were detected.One developed pneumothorax on operative day and one had pleural effusion three days later,both were treated by chest tube drainage.Twelve patients' bars were removed after 24 - 45 months of stagnation period.Anatomic results at bar removal were 10 excellent and 2 good,there were no recurrent cases.Conclusion Nuss procedure is an effective method and has good results on recurrent and acquired pectus excavatum.Safety of patients and complications minimization is always the first to be considered.
4.A modification of surgical procedure for infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Zhiwei XU ; Shunmin WANG ; Zhaohui LU ; Zhaokang SU ; Wenxiang DING
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2011;27(3):155-157
Objective Infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection, a rare congenital cardiac defect, is associated with high mortality. A modification was designed for the procedure to reduce the post-operative obstruction in the pulmonary venous. Methods From September 2005 to December 2007, seven patients with infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection were treated with repair surgery through right side approach. The patients' age at operation was (70.57 ±44.67) days , the weight was (4.07 ±0.87) kg. Three patients had pulmonary venous obstruction, and 2 with small PFO. A modified right - side approach for repairing this defect was used. Results No death occurred after the operation. The postoperative complications included low cardiac output in 5 patients (71.43%), pulmonary hypertension crisis in 3patients ( 42.86% ) , mechanical ventilation for more than 7 days, which happened in 2 patients (28.58%) and pulmonary infection. All of the patients received follow-up. No residual shunt and pulmonary venous return obstruction were identified on echocardiogram(with a velocity from 1.2 m/s to 1.47 m/s). The heart function of patients was within the normal range(EF 0.70 -0.79, FS 0.32 -0.44). Conclusion The modified surgical procedure for the correction of infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous connection by right side approach was associated with favorite clinical outcomes, The post-operative outcomes depended on the size of anastomosis between the common vein and left atrium and the patency of the pulmonary venous return. Adequate size of anastomosis and maintenance of the spatial structures in adjacent regions were helpful in decreasing the adverse effect of postoperative obstruction.
5.Analysis of clinical infection status of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Wenxiang LU ; Qian XU ; Qiao ZHONG ; Weidong XU ; Yanan WANG
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(13):1861-1863
Objective To investigate the clinical distribution of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE)strains separated in this hospital and the situation of its production of carbapenem enzyme.Methods The production of carbapenem enzyme by CRE strains was confirmed by using modified Hodge test,the situation of the production of metallo-beta-lactamases by CRE strains was screened by using imipenem-EDTA double-disk synergy test,and the clinical distribution of CRE strains was retrospectively ana-lysed.Results 37 strains of CRE isolated in this laboratory were screened by using instrument method and verified by using disk diffusion (K-B)method.It showed an increasing trend from 2012 to 2014 in the amount of CRE strains.In terms of bacterial spe-cies,K.pneumonia(1 6 strains)was the main kind of carbopenems-resistant strains,followed by E.coli(6 strains),Ser.marcescens(6 strains)and E.cloacae(4 strains).CRE strains were mainly isolated from geriatric ward and intensive care unit(ICU).Sputum,u-rine and blood specimen were key sources of CRE strains.Modified Hodge test confirmed that 36 strains of CRE were the strains that can produce carbapenemase,including 4 strains of K.pneumonia,3 strains of E.cloacae,and 1 strain of E.asburiae,and strains producing metallo-beta-lactamases were confirmed by using imipenem-EDTA double-disk synergy test.Conclusion Elderly patients with underlying diseases are susceptible population of CRE hospital infection and are primary preventive targets.The principal mechanism of carbapenem-resistant CRE strains in this hospital is the production of carbapenemase and production of metallo-β-lac-tamases in a small number of strains.
6.Reference system for completed blood count
Mingting PENG ; Xiaolin GU ; Hong LU ; Wenxiang CHEN ; Ziyu SHEN
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2001;0(03):-
A reference system for the completed blood count (CBC) have been established in National Center for Clinical Laboratory (NCCL) according to the standards published by International Council for Standardization in Hematology (ICSH) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in order to calibrate hematology analyzer.The contents of our study mainly include:(1)Establishment of calibration laboratory for CBC, which is the first calibration laboratory accepted by China National Accreditation Board for Laboratories in all medical laboratories.(2)We firstly set up the reference method for CBC in China. In addition, the data between NCCL and a foreign reference laboratory have been compared. (3)We have calibrated some instruments from routine laboratories by the fresh blood or calibrator valuated by the reference system, which acts as a new way to calibrate hematology analyzer.(4) A secondary standard assay system has been established and the data between it and the foreign reference laboratory have been compared chronically. The experience has been introduced to local laboratories in 26 provinces.(5) We have drafted out several documents about technical standard for laboratory medicine. The main institution of applications includes: local center for clinical laboratory, clinical laboratories for routine examination, institutions for identification to instruments and reagents, centers for disease control and prevention, and so on.
7.Apoptosis-Induction Effects of Octreotide on Human Gastric Cancer Cells
Wencai LU ; Xiaoping GENG ; Xiangling MENG ; Wenxiang TAN
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2003;0(03):-
Objective To study the effects and mechanism of Octreotide to inhibit the proliferation of human gastric cancer cells in vitro . Methods Human gastric cancer cell line SGC 7901 was treated with Octreotide. Human fibroblast cell line HF and 5 FU were used as control. MTT assay and fluorescent microscopy as well as flow cytometry were performed in this study. Results Octreotide inhibited the growth of SGC 7901 in vitro within certain concentrations. The suppression was quantity dependent but did not occur when up to a certain concentration. There was no difference between Octreotide and 5 FU in their inhibition on SGC 7901. Octreotide had no effects on normal human fibroblast cell line HF. When SGC 7901 was treated with Octreotide, the typical apoptotic bodies were identified by flow cytometry and fluorescent microscopy. Conclusion Octreotide can inhibit the proliferation of human gastric cancer cell line SGC 7901 in vitro . The induction of apoptosis by Octreotide might be the primary mechanism.
8.Mitral valve replacement in the young children
Hongbin ZHU ; Jinghao ZHENG ; Jinfen LIU ; Zhiwei XU ; Haibo ZHANG ; Lisheng QIU ; Yanan LU ; Wenxiang DING
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2012;(10):577-579
Objective To review and summarize the experiences of mitral valve replacement in the children aged less than five years.Methods Twelve patients with moderate to severe mitral valve regurgitation (MR) or/and severe mitral valve stenosis (MS) were retrospectively study from January 2008 to December 2011,all of them suffered from severe heart failure and underwent mechanical mitral valve replacement.There were 9 males and 3 females.They aged from 4 to 58 months [mean (26.2 ± 18.1) months] and weighted from 5.6 to 13.0 kg [mean (9.6 ± 3.8) kg].Three patients underwent unsuccessful mitral valve repair before mitral valve replacement.17 to 23 mm aortic bileaflet mechanical prosthesis were reverse directional implanted in nine patients and 25 to 27 mm mitral bileaflet mechanical prosthesis were implanted in three patients.Results One patient died,the operative mortality rate was 8.3%.2 patients were complicated by cardiac arrhythmia and 2 patients complicated by mild hemolysis,all recovered after symptomatic treatment.The heart function of servived 11 patients improved significantly,none of them were complicated by haemorrhage or thromboembolic.Conclusion Severe mitral valve lesion injure heart function significantly for the young children and timely surgical intervention is the only option.Mitral valve replacement is the ultimate option for the patients failed in mitral valve annuloplasty.The introduction of aortic bileaflet mechanical prosthesis which smaller size is available and reverse directional implantation resolve the difficulty of prosthesis-patient mismatch essentially,most children with a small prosthesis has to redo mitral valve replacement with a larger size prosthesis.The compliance of permanent anticoagulation of young children is favourable and more intensively follow-up is essential to avoid the incidence of bleeding and thromboembolic.
9.One stage surgical correction of congenital heart disease and tracheal stenosis in infants
Zhi-Wei XU ; Hai-Bo ZHANG ; Shun-Ming WANG ; Yanan LU ; Zhaokang SU ; Wenxiang DING ;
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2003;0(04):-
Objective To review and evaluate the effect of one stage surgical correction of congenital heart disease with tracheal stenosis in infants.Methods Between August 2001 and December 2005,six infants with congenital heart disease with tracheal steno- sis were repaired at one stage operation.The age was 24 d~3 y[mean(13.16?12.03)months]and the weight was 4.2~10.0 kg [mean(7.98?2.03)kg].There were 3 patients with tetralogy of Fallot,1 with pulmonary atresia;2 with ventricular septal defect, 1 with coarctation of aorta;and 1 with pulmonary sling.The congenital heart disease were repaired underwent low temperature and car- diopulmonary bypass,and the tracheal stenosis were corrected simultancously.Results There was one death postoperative because of right and left branch stenosis.One patient with pulmonary sling died of granulation tissue on the patch 3 months after operation.All other 4 patients recovered uneventfully.These patients were followed up from 6 month to 4 years.There were no complications.CT scan shows that the tracheal anastomosis was patent without any stenosis.Conclusion One stage repair of congenital heart disease with tracheal stenosis in infants may have a satisfactory result.To deal with the tracheal stenosis is difficult,the operative methods de- pends on the length of stenosis.The principles of surgical methods consist of using autologous material,maintaining its contour and function of respiratory epithelium,and maintaining its growth.
10.Acute hypoxia exacerbates inhibitory effects of sodium cyanide on energy metabolism in rat in vitro liver mitochondria
Guoshou LU ; Fuyu LIU ; Yuqi GAO ; Xiaohong YANG ; Yongjun LUO ; Wenxiang GAO
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2003;0(10):-
Objective To investigate effect of sodium cyanide(NaCN)at different concentrations on the mitochondrial respiratory oxygen consumption,the mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP)and activity of the complex Ⅳ of mitochondrial breath train in in vitro liver mitochondria from the rats exposed to simulated high altitude hypoxia,and to explore the characteristics of energy metabolism in the mitochondria from the rats subjected to cyanide poisoning during acute hypoxia exposure.Methods Adult Sprague-Dawley(SD)rats were set randomly into control and acute hypoxia groups(n=8 in each group).The acute hypoxic rats were exposed to simulate 5 000 m high altitude in a hypobaric chamber 23 h/d for 3 d.Rats in the control group were bred in the normoxia condition at the same time.The liver mitochondria were isolated by centrifugation.Mitochondrial oxidative respiratory consumption and activity of the complex Ⅳ was measured by Clark electrode after the treatment of NaCN at 0,0.01,0.1 and 0.25 mmol/L respectively,so as to calculate mitochondrial state 3 respiration(ST3),state 4 respiration(ST4),respiratory control rate(RCR),the rate of oxidative phosphorylation(OPR),and oxygen consumption rate of the complex Ⅳ.MMP was detected by Rhodamine 123 method at the above-mentioned concentrations of NaCN.Results NaCNat0.01,0.1and0.25mmol/Linhibited the mito-chondrial oxidative respiratory function,and decreased MMP significantly.The inhibitory effects of NaCN onenergy metabolism in mitochondria was in a dose-dependent manner.Compared with the treatment of NaCN atthe corresponding concentration in the control group,mitochondrial function in the acute hypoxia group was in-hibited more seriously.Conclusion Acute hypoxia exacerbates the inhibitory effects of sodium cyanide on en-ergy metabolism in rat liver mitochondria.Its mechanism might be relevant to the decoupling of oxidative phos-phorylation,functional down-regulation of complexⅣin respiratory chain and changes of the mitochondrialmembrane potential in liver mitochondria from rats exposed to acute hypoxia.