1.The safety of percutaneous transhepatic intraductal radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of malignant biliary obstruction: recent progress in research
Zhu CHEN ; Ke XU ; Enhua XIAO
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2015;24(12):1119-1122
At present, the percutaneous transhepatic cholangiodrainage (PTCD) and the self-expandable metal stent implantation are commonly recognized as an effective treatment for inoperable malignant biliary obstruction, but the restenosis of biliary stent significantly affect the therapeutic result and prognosis.Percutaneous transhepatic intraductal radiofrequency ablation can be used together with biliary stent implantation, which can prolong the patency time of biliary stent and control the local tumor at the narrowed segment, thus, the therapeutic effect of malignant biliary obstruction can be reliably improved. As a kind of newly-developed therapy, its clinical safety is especially important. This paper aims to make a review about the safety of percutaneous transhepatic intraductal radiofrequency ablation combined with biliary stent implantation in treating malignant biliary obstruction.
2.Clinical application of whole blood red cell distribution width in lung cancer metastasis
Yangyang XU ; Xiao ZHU ; Jiatao LOU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2014;(6):444-446
Objective To investigate the clinical value of whole blood red cell distribution width ( RDW) in discriminating lung cancer metastasis.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the patients who were initially diagnosed as primary lung cancer.A total of 525 patients were included for analysis between January 2012 and July 2013,stratified by different stages and metastasis scenarios.RDW data was investigated.Kruskal-Wallis H tests were performed to know the difference of RDW without and within groups.Spearman correlation test was done subsequently to further analyze the correlationship among RDW and clinical parameters.Results RDW was14.5 ( 13.0-15.4 )%in patients with metastasis , which was significantly higher than those without metastasis [12.7 (12.3-13.0)%].Further analysis indicated a similar ascending trend in cases that already had distant or multiple organ invasion.For example,RDW was 14.6 (12.9-15.4) %in patients of stage ⅢtoⅣ,while was 12.6 (12.2-13.1) %in patients of stageⅠtoⅡ.RDW was correlated to lung cancer metastasis and stage advancement.Areas Under Curve ( AUCs) of ROC for lung cancer metastasis and distant metastasis were 0.823 ( 95% CI:0.787-0.859 ) and 0.710 (95%CI:0.655-0.765) respectively,indicating a promising accuracy.The Cut-off value for discriminating lung cancer with/without metastasis was 14.25% with sensitivity being 56.8% and specificity being 98.3%.Conclusion RDW may be a novel biomarker for auxiliary diagnosis of lung cancer metastasis and could be useful to understand state of illness.
3.MRI of the Knee in Rheumatoid Arthritis:Comparison with Radiography
Zhiyuan ZHU ; Lei XU ; Libing XIAO
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(02):-
Objective To evaluate the value of magnetic resonance imaging in rheumatoid arthritis(RA) of the knee and compare with radiography.Methods 34 cases of RA of the knee were performed MRI and radiography.Enhanced MRI scans were obtained in 13 knees.Results On MRI there were bone erosion in 34 knees,subchondral sclerosis in 21 knees,meniscus destruction in 22 knees,cartilage damage in 15 knees,tibia movement in 10 knees,posterior cruciate ligament dragged in 8 knees.Pannus adhesion,proliferation synovium and joint effusion were showed on enhanced MRI in all of the 13 knees.On radiography bone erosion was showed in 1 knee,subchondral sclerosis in 11 knees,joint space stricture in 16 knees,tibia movement in 8 knees.Conclusion MRI is much better than radiolgraphy for diagnosis of RA of the knee.
4.Comparative study on quality of life in traditional anti-epileptic drug and topiramate treat for the patients with adults epilepsy
Niangui XU ; Dantong ZHU ; Bo XIAO
Journal of Clinical Neurology 1993;0(03):-
Objective To explore the effect on quality of life in traditional anti-epileptic drug and topiramate(TPM) treat for the patients with adult epilepsy. Methods 102 patients with adults epilepsy by clinical diagnosed were randomly divided into two groups: AEDs (anti-epileptic drugs) group and TPM group. QOLIE-30 was used to evaluate 102 patients and 62 normal controls. Results QOL scores were lower in AEDs group compared with control group( P
5.Mobilize all Positive Factors of Student,Deepen Teaching Reform of Microbiology
Microbiology 1992;0(01):-
Microbiology is an important basic course of biological subject.Base on using different modern means,the teaching method was explored and attempted,such as quiz teaching,discussion teaching,inductive teaching and teaching check.It is possible for students to be- come main part for teaching course,and student enthusiasm for study was mobilized.
6.Prognostic factors of postoperative radiotherapy for non small cell lung cancer
Yaping XU ; Xiao ZHENG ; Yuan ZHU
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 1992;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate the association of prognostic factors and the interval between surgery and radiotherapy in postoperative radiotherapy for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Methods Between December 1982 and December 1992, 132 patients with NSCLC were retrospectively analyzed. The time interval between surgery and radiotherapy ranged from 12 to 90 days, with a median of 36 days. All patients received D T 40~72 Gy. Results Cox proportional analysis showed that stage, Karnofsky performance status, and the interval between treatments were important prognostic factors. Patients with a long interval of 37~90 days had a better survival than those with a short interval of 12~36 days (P
8.Prevalence rates of healthcare-associated infection in medical institutions in Pudong New Area for two consecutive years
Weiping ZHU ; Hongmei XU ; Yuanping WANG ; Xiao ZHENG ; Yifei FU
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2016;15(7):476-480
Objective To investigate the prevalence of healthcare-associated infection(HAI)in medical institutions in Pudong New Area.Methods Ten medical institutions in Pudong New Area were selected as monitored hospitals, cross-sectional survey on HAI in each hospital at a given day of November 2013 and November 2014 were conduc-ted.Prevalence of HAI in different levels of hospitals were compared.Results The prevalence rates of HAI in 2013 and 2014 were 4.04% and 3.75% respectively,there was no significant difference between two years(χ2 =0.709,P=0.400).The prevalence rates of HAI in primary,secondary,and tertiary hospitals in 2013 were 0.66%,3.32%, and 4.60% respectively,in 2014 were 0,3.52%,and 4.01 % respectively,prevalence rates of HAI in different lev-els of hospitals of each year were significantly different (all P <0.05).Prevalence rates of HAI were high in depart-ments of neurosurgery,hematology,intensive care units(ICUs),and gerontology.The prevalence rate of infection in ICUs increased obviously,from 10.09% to 18.78% (χ2 =3.921 ,P =0.048),departments of gerontology de-creased obviously,from 10.07% to 5.02%(χ2 =5.698,P =0.017).The main HAI sites were lower respiratory tract (36.72%),upper respiratory tract (9.96%),and urinary tract (12.89%).172 pathogenic isolates were de-tected in 2013,and 177 were detected in 2014,gram-negative bacteria,gram-positive bacteria,and fungi accounted for 60.74%,26.37%,and 12.89% respectively.Constituent ratios of pathogens causing HAI between two surveys were not significantly different (χ2 =5.819,P =0.830).Conclusion Among different levels of hospitals in Pudong New Area,tertiary hospitals have the highest prevalence rate,HAI in ICU increases obviously,the main HAI site is lower respiratory tract,the main pathogens are gram-negative bacteria.
9.Intermittent pneumatic compression or sequential compression device for deep venous thrombosis prevention in bedridden or immobile patients: A systematic review
Wen XIAO ; Wenjing XU ; Hongwei ZHU ; Hong SUN
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2014;30(23):59-63
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of intermittent pneumatic compression or sequential compression device in prevention of deep venous thrombosis in long-term bedridden patients.Methods We searched Pubmed (1996~),The Cochrane Library (1997~),CLNAHL (1980~),CNKI (1994~),EM-BASE,Science Direct,Oxford Journals,Wanfang Data(1998 ~),and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in which IPC or SCD was used as an intervention to prevent DVT,and all the trials were published in English or Chinese.The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed according to the standard of Cochrane systematic review.RevMan 5.0 software was used for Meta-analysis.Results Seven RCTs were included.The results of Meta-analysis showed that the incidence of DVT in the IPC or SCD group was lower than that in the control group.Conclusions IPC or SCD shows an effective tendency in DVT prevention,but because of the low quality and the small sample of the included studies,this conclusion needs to be verified by protocols of more samples and higher quality.
10.Analysis of related factors for hyperamylasemia in critically ill children
Zhenghui XIAO ; Xiulan LU ; Pingping LIU ; Zhiyue XU ; Yimin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2014;(6):620-624
Objective To analyze the clinical features of the hyperamylasemia in critically ill children and investigate the related risk factors in order to provide the basis for prevention and treatment. Methods A total of 1036 critically ill children admitted in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)from April,2011 to Oct,2012 were studied.They were divided into the high amylase group (n=82)and the normal group (n=954).According to the outcomes,the high amylase group was divided into survival group (n=61 ) and death group (n =21 ).The related risk factors of the occurrence and outcome of hyperamylasemia were analyzed by univariate and multivariate Logistic regression.Results There were statistically significant differences in rates of coagulation disorders, convulsions, disturbance of consciousness,pediatric critical illness score (PCIS)≤80,multiple organ dysfunction (MODS)≥3, sepsis,shock,and lactic acid (LA),procalcitonin (PCT),blood glucose (BG)between the high amylase group and the normal group (P<0.05 ).The differences in the rates of coagulation disorders,convulsions, mechanical ventilation,PCIS≤80,MODS≥3,and LA,PCT,oxygenation index,albumin,C-peptide,BG were statistically significant between the survival group and the death group (P <0.05 ).Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk factors of the hyperamylasemia's occurrence were LA,PCT, BG,PCIS<80,MODS>3.Adjusted ORs confidence intervals of them were 1.662 (1.236-2.234),1.042 (1.025-1.060),1.612 (1.411-1.843),3.219 (1.311-7.905),3.411 (1.370-8.494),respectively. The hyperamylasemia's prognostic risk factors were PCT,C-peptide,PCIS ≤80,MODS >3,shock. Adjusted ORs confidence intervals of them were 1.066(1.021-1.113),1.437(1.017 ~2.030),16.137 (1.876-138.836),10.437(1.528-71.925),20.928(1.938-226.009),respectively.Conclusions The severity of the disease,the levels of LA,PCT,BG in critically ill children were positively correlated to the occurrence of hyperamylasemia.The severity of the disease,the incidence of organ failures,the levels of PCT,C-peptide combined shock in children with hyperamylasemia were positively correlated to the prognosis of hyperamylasemia.