Objective To evaluate combination of cholcdochoscopy or duodenoscopy with therapeutic laparoscopy (LCDCS) in treatment of detail choledochus stones. Methods Laparoscopic cholecystectomy was firstly performed and followed by choledochoscopy or duodenoscopy. Procedures of therapeutic choledochoscopy were as follows: choledochoscopic exploration via cystic duct remnant, choledochotomy, electrohydralic lithothipsy, drainage of bile duct with ureteral catheter via cystic duct remnant, T-tube drainage, or the suture of duct incision. Procedures of therapeutic duodenoscopy were as follows: access to the common bile duct and duodenum through ureteric catheter and zebra guidewire via cholecystic duct remnant, duodenoscopy via oral cavity into the duodenum papilla, papillotomy with needle-knife or arch-like electro-knife along the ureteric catheter or zebra guidewire, and stone clearance in the common bile duct with the reticulation and balloon of duodenescopy. Results Combination therapy were given to 191 cholelithiasis patients with detail choledochus stones. Combined choledochoscopy were performed in 117 patients. Stones were completely removed and average operation time was 114 min. Bile leakage occurred in 7 cases, but was cured with drainage. Postoperative imaging showed 2 cases of bile duct stenosis at primary closure of duct incision. Combined duodenescopic procedures were performed in 74 patients. Papillotomy and stone clearance were successfully performed in 68 patients, 5 others of whom underwent successful papillotomy only, and another underwent other operations. Average operation time was 97 min. Post-operation mild acut pancreatitis developed in 6 patients. No perforation of intestine or bile duct, bleeding, severe pancreatitis, or death was observed in each group. Conclusion LCDCS was safe and effective with appropriate indications.

Objective To explore the operative methods and indications of duodenoscopic papillotomy during the course of operation(IEPT)for cholelithiasis.Methods Cholecystectomy was firstly conducted under the condition of laparoscopy or open laparotomy.For the gross choledochus,the common bile duct was cut open to clear the stones.The ureteric catheter and zebra guidewire were inserted into the common bile duct and duodenum.Then they were inserted via duodenoscopy into thepapillum of duodenum.The papillary stenosis was removed with electro-knife by pin-head-like and arch-like to track along the ureteric catheter and zebra guidewire.For the tiny choledochus,the ureterie catheter and zebra guidewire were inserted via the cholecystic duct remnant into the common bile duct and duodenum.Then they were inserted via duodenoscopy to perform papillotomy to clear the stones of the common bile duct with the reticulation and the balloon of duodenoscopy.Results Forthe gross choledochus,IEPT in laparoscopy was successful in 45 cases and the other 2 received other operation.IEPT in open laparotomy was successful in 5 cases.For the tiny choledochus,IEPT in laparoscopy was successful in 73 cases and the other 1 underwent other operation.IEPT in open laparotomy was successfulin 2 cases.Conclusion If patients are suitable,IEPT is safe and effective in the hands of skilled endoscopiests for laparoscopy and open laparotomy.

Objective To understand the effect of the three-cell latrine and B-type tilted ellipsoid methane tank for eliminating eggs of schistosome in different seasons and temperatures in order to evaluate their values for popularization and application in schistosomiasis endemic areas.Methods The eggs of schistosome collected from infected rabbits were put into the three-cell latrines and methane tanks in different seasons.The miracidia were observed and counted after collecting the eggs for hatching experiments on the 5th,10th,15th,20th,25th,30th,40th,50th,and 60th day,respectively.Results In the three-cell latrine,the time of eliminating eggs completely in the fecal residue in winter,spring(autumn),and summer was 50,30,15 days,respectively,and the time of completely eliminating 100 eggs of schistosome was 40,20,10 days,respectively.Correspondingly,in the methane tank,the time of eliminating eggs completely in the fecal residue in winter,spring(autumn),and summer was 30,15,10 days,respectively,and the time of completely eliminating 100 eggs of schistosome was 20,15,5 days,respectively.Conclusions The three-cell latrine and B-type tilted ellipsoid methane tank could effectively eliminate schistosome eggs in human and animal excreta and achieve the national hygienic standard on night soil in the endemic areas of Jiangxi Province.

Objective To test the scientificity, practicability, feasibility, intelligibility, and acceptability of the Primary-Level Personnel Guiding Handbook for Schistosomiasis Control(probationary edition). Methods Twenty-seven county and village doctors were selected randomly from two schistosomiasis transmission uncontrolled counties in Jiangxi Province as pretest objects. The pretest was carried out with the focus group discussion. Results The proportions of pretest objects who considered handbook had scientificity, practicability, feasibility, intelligibility and acceptability were 59.26%, 85.19%,55.56%,51.85% and 92.59%, respectively, and the pretest objects had proposals and suggestions for modification. Conclusion According to the suggestion and proposal from the pretest objects, the handbook can be modified and published.

Objective To summarize the experience with cadaveric renal transplantation for improving the long-term survival rate of the recipients.Methods The clinical data of 1210 cases(773 men and 437 women;age range,6-75 years) of cadaveric kidney transplantation from 1986 to 2003 were analyzed retrospectively,including the resection of the donor's kidneys,surgical techniques,use of immunosuppressants,and complications.The 1210 patients underwent renal transplantation for most of them(1047 cases) suffered from chronic glomerulonephritis.Lymphocytotoxicity test was performed in 1210 cases with all

Programmed cell death 4 (PDCD4) is a RNA-binding protein that acts as a tumor suppressor in many cancer types, including colorectal cancer (CRC). During CRC carcinogenesis, PDCD4 protein levels remarkably decrease, but the underlying molecular mechanism for decreased PDCD4 expression is not fully understood. In this study, we performed bioinformatics analysis to identify miRNAs that potentially target PDCD4. We demonstrated miR-181b as a direct regulator of PDCD4. We further showed that activation of IL6/STAT3 signaling pathway increased miR-181b expression and consequently resulted in downregulation of PDCD4 in CRC cells. In addition, we investigated the biological effects of PDCD4 inhibition by miR-181b both in vitro and in vivo and found that miR-181b could promote cell proliferation and migration and suppress apoptosis in CRC cells and accelerate tumor growth in xenograft mice, potentially through targeting PDCD4. Taken together, this study highlights an oncomiR role for miR-181b in regulating PDCD4 in CRC and suggests that miR-181b may be a novel molecular therapeutic target for CRC.
Animals ; Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Caco-2 Cells ; Cell Proliferation ; Colorectal Neoplasms ; genetics ; metabolism ; pathology ; Heterografts ; Humans ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Nude ; Mice, SCID ; MicroRNAs ; genetics ; metabolism ; Neoplasm Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism ; Neoplasm Transplantation ; RNA, Neoplasm ; genetics ; metabolism ; RNA-Binding Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to remove occlusal veneers of varied thicknesses and compositions by Er:Yag laser in vitro and analyze the interfacial microstructure between veneers and tooth that irradiated by laser, by which experimental evidence could be provided to support the non-invasive removal of occlusal veneerby laser. METHODS: Fresh mandibular premolars extracted for orthodontic requirements were collected for tooth preparation. Three kinds of ceramic materials (Vita Suprinity, Vita Mark Ⅱ, and Upcera Hyramic) were selected to fabricate occlusal veneer with different thicknesses (1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 mm). One week later, Er:Yag laser (2.5 W and 3.5 W) was used to irradiate and remove the occlusal veneer and recorded the timespan. After the removal operation, the micro-morphologies of samples were examined by scanning electron microscope. RESULTS: Upcera Hyramic veneer failed to be removed (>20 min); the operation span at 2.5 W, Vita Suprinity (96.0 s±16.0 s) was longer than Vita MarkⅡ(84.5 s±19.5 s) in the 1.0 mm group (P<0.05), and Vita Suprinity (246.5 s±13.5 s) was longer than Vita MarkⅡ(170.0 s±14.0 s) in the 1.5 mm group (P<0.05). At 3.5 W, Vita Suprinity (381.0 s±24.0 s) was longer than Vita MarkⅡ(341.5 s±26.5 s) in the 2.0 mm group. CONCLUSIONS Increasing laser power could shorten the operation span and facilitate the removal of occlusal veneers with the same thickness and composition. The occlusal veneer was sustained when insufficient laser power was applied. With the same laser power and ceramic thickness, laser penetration could interfere with the integral of the ceramic structure when the laser interacted with the bonding layer. With the same ceramic composition and laser power, the operation span and laser power increased with the thickness of the occlusal veneer. However, the laser was incapable of removing occlusal resin veneer directly.
Lasers, Solid-State ; Materials Testing ; Dental Porcelain/chemistry* ; Ceramics/chemistry* ; Bicuspid ; Dental Veneers