Objective To investigate the effect of estrogen on the pain score,c-Fos and substance P expressions in the dorsal horn of the spinal cord in the mice following formalin stimulation.Methods Fifteen C57/BL6 mice were randomized to 3 groups: control group(intact mice without estrogen treatment),OVX+V group(ovariectomized mice given vehicle) and OVX+E group(ovariectomized mice with subcutaneous injection of 2 ?g/d 17?-estradiol for 10 d).Pain score was used to assay the role of estrogen in affecting pain threshold in the mice following formalin injected into the right hind paw,and expressions of c-Fos and substance P in the dorsal horn of spinal cord(L3 to L5) in 2 h after injection of formalin was tested with immunohistochemisty to evaluate neuron activity and pain afferent fibers.Results Pain score was increased in ovariectomized mice following formalin stimulation,which was inhibited by estrogen especially in the early stage of secondary phase.The number of c-Fos-like immunoreactivity neuron(FLIN,P

Objective To investigate the possible influence of immunosuppressive therapy,including sirolimus (SRL) and calcineurin inhibitors (CNI, tacrolimus), on level of Treg in the liver allo-graft recipients, Methods Forty-seven liver transplant recipients with stable liver function were assessed for at least 2 years, and divided into two groups: one composed of 15 patients receiving SRL,and another, of those receiving CNI (32 patients with tacrolimus). Thirty-eight age-matched healthy subjects (HS) were used as normal controls. We examined the expression of CD4, CD25, and Foxp3 in peripheral blood monouclear cells. Treg of every group was analyzed using Cell Quest software.Results SRL significantly increased the prevalence of CD4+ CD25high T cells, compared with HS and CNI group. The prevalence of CD4+ CD25high T cells of CNIs group was significantly lower than that of HS. The percentage of CD4+ CD25high T cells in the total CD4+ T cells was 1.88 % (1.56 %-2. 60 %), 1. 15 % (0. 57 %-l. 48 %) and 0. 84 % (0. 46 %-1. 45 %) in SRL, NS and CNI group,respectively (P<0. 01 or P<0. 05). Foxp3 was expressed in more than 95 % of CD4 + CD25high T cells and less than 20 % of CD4+ CD25low T cells, whereas not expressed in CD4+ CD25- T cells.Conclusion Different immunosuppressive therapy (SRL or CNI) might have different roles in tolerance induction in liver transplant recipients. Namely, SRL promoted the induction of allo-antigen tolerance, but CNI hampered the progression.

Objective To isolate,purify and identify pancreatic duct derived stem cells (PDSCs) from the pancreatic duct of rats,and culture in the three-dimension cell culture system.Methods Adult male Wistar rats underwent perfusion with collagenase V via the pancreatic duct,then the pancreas was surgically procured,digested,followed by discontinued density gradient centrifuge to isolate ductal tissue from islets.The acinar and ductal tissue was cultivated in serumcontaining medium in the three-dimension cell culture to obtain adherent cells,as PDSCs,which were expanded by consecutive passages.The morphology and characterization of PDSCs on phenotype were examined.Results PDSCs could be obtained through in situ collagenase V digestion,discontinued density gradient centrifuge,and culture in the three dimension cell culture system.Morphologically,PDSCs had remarkable size,most with one nucleus.PDSCs grew in many layers in three-dimension cell culture system.PDSCs was revealed to express CD29,CD73,CD90,CD105,but not CD14,CD19,CD34,CD45 by FACS,in agreement with MSCs.Conclusion PDSCs of rats could be obtained through in situ collagenase V digestion,discontinued density gradient centrifuge,and culture in the three-dimension cell culture system.PDSCs lines were successfully established.

The measurement of portal vein pressure (PVP) is important for the evaluation of therapeutic efficacy and prognosis in patients with liver cirrhosis.Aims: To investigate a non-invasive method for evaluating PVP in model of liver cirrhosis in rats.Methods: Liver cirrhosis model in rats was induced by intraperitoneal injection with thioacetamide.Magnetic resonance imaging with TOF sequence was used to measure portal vein diameter (PVD).PVP was detected directly by transvenous catheterization of portal vein.Body weight, liver weight, spleen weight, liver volume and spleen volume were determined.The hydroxyproline content in liver was determined by alkaline hydrolysis assay, proportion of collagen area in liver was detected by Sirius red staining.Results: Liver cirrhosis model in rats was successfully established after intraperitoneal injection for 20 weeks.Compared with control group, mean PVP, liver weight, liver volume, spleen weight, PVD, liver volume/body weight (LV/BW) ratio, spleen volume/body weight (SV/BW) ratio, hydroxyproline content and proportion of collagen area were significantly increased in model group (P<0.05), and body weight was significantly decreased (P<0.001).PVP was positively correlated with LV/BW ratio and proportion of collagen area (P<0.05).Conclusions: LV/BW and proportion of collagen area can indirectly reflect the PVP, and may provide a non-invasive approach for evaluation of portal hypertension.

Objective To evaluate intraoporative ultrasonography (IOUS) of liver tumors. Methods In this study, 45 patients with liver tumors were examined by the IOUS(Logiq 500 scanner with a dedicated 5 ～ 7.5 MHz linear-array intraoperative transducer), and the results of IOUS were compared with those of preoperative ultrasonography (PHILIPS HDI 5000 scanner with a 3.5 ～ 5 MHz convex-array transducer) and computed tomography (CT). Results For tumors with a diameter ≥ 1 cm, the detection rate of IOUS was 100%, which was higher than that of preoperative ultrasonography and CT (100% vs 89.80% and 97.96%), though there was no statistical significance(xc2 = 3.372 ,P >0.05 and Fisher exact probability was 1.00) ; For tumors with a diameter < 1 cm, IOUS had a significantly higher detection rate than preoperative uhrasonography and CT(90.70% vs 62.79% and 74.42%, respectively,the former x2= 9.382, the latter x2 = 3.957, both P < 0.05) ;The total detection rate of IOUS was significantly higher than that of preoperative ultrasonography and CT (95.65% vs 77.17% and 86. 96%, respectively, the former x2 = 13.378, the latter x2 = 4.381, both P < 0.05). All the detected lesions underwent surgical resection or intratumoral injection of ethanol with the guidance of IOUS. Conclusions Compared with preoperative imaging examination, IOUS not only can enhance the detection rates of preoperatively overlooked lesions, but also can provide more valuable information to guide the surgical procedures.

Objective To explore the clinical characteristics and influencing factors of primary nephrotic syndrome (PNS) combined with hypercoagulability in children. Methods The clinical data of 57 children with primary PNS were analyzed retrospectively. The clinical features and treatment were compared among high coagulation state group, non high coagulation state group and control group (20 children). At the same time, the differences between the simple nephrotic syndrome group (SNS) and nephritic syndrome group (NNS) in hypercoagulable state were analyzed. In addition, the correlation analysis was performed. Results Among 57 patients, there were 50 patients in high coagulation state group and 7 in non high coagulation state group. There was no significant difference in gender, age and clinical manifestations between two groups (P>0.05). The platelet (PLT) count, platelet aggregation (PCT), albumin (Alb), fibrinogen (Fib), D-dimer (D2) were significantly higher than those in the control group, and there were statistically significant differences (P all<0.01). There were significant differences in the levels of PLT, Fib, D2 and complement C4 between hypercoagulable state group and non hypercoagulable state group (P all<0.05). There were significant differences in HCT, TC, LDL, PT and complement C3 levels between SNS group (n = 32) and NNS group (n =18) in 50 patients with high coagulation state (P<0.05). There was positive correlation between HCT and complement C3 (r=0.30, P<0.05), while there was no correlation between PLT and other indices (P>0.05). All of the 57 patients were improved and has no thrombosis after the treatment. Conclusion Children with primary PNS were usually associated with different degrees of hypercoagulable state, and PLT, Fib, D2 could be used as reference indices for the severity of hypercoagulable state, and the activation of complement system might be related to the occurrence and development of hypercoagulable state.

PurposeTo explore the value of prenatal ultrasound in diagnosis of fetuses with limb body wall complex (LBWC).Material and MethodsThe ultrasound images and follow-up results were studied retrospectively in 20 cases of LBWC, and the ultrasonic features of LBWC were analyzed.ResultsAll 20 cases showed rather severe body wall defect and spinal abnormality, including 16 cases of abdominal wall defect, 4 cases of abdominal thoracoabdominal defect, 8 cases of idiopathic scoliosis, 2 cases of kyphosis, 3 cases of twist into a corner, 1 cases of distortion as S shape, and 6 cases of vertebral body arranged in disorder. Moreover, 16 cases presented abnormal umbilical cord,among which 11 had too short umbilical cord, 1 without umbilical cord, and 7 as single umbilical artery (3 cases with short cord). Five cases showed limb abnormalities, among which 2 cases were left lower limb absence, 1 cases as left upper limb absent, 1 cases as left foot varus and right foot slightly varus, and 1 cases as left foot drop.ConclusionPrenatal ultrasonography can accurately diagnose LBWC in time, so as to provide evidence for early clinical intervention.

Objective To compare and analyze the clinical application of lumbar plexus combined with sciatic nerve block and spinal anesthesia for elderly patients with knee joint surgery.Methods A total of 77 elderly patients with ASAⅠ ~Ⅲ undergoing single knee re-placement surgery were randomly divided into combined group which recieved lumbar plexus combined with sciatic nerve block and spinal an-esthesia group.The baseline values,blood pressure and heart rate at multiple time points,the block area and duration,the volume of intraoper-ative fluid,and other indexes of adverse reaction were observed.Results The MAP,SBP and DBP in the spinal anesthesia group after the op-eration have changed significantly at the time of T1,T2 and T3.The operating of anesthesia in the combined group was shorter than that of spi-nal anesthesia group.The rate of adverse reactions in combined group was significantly lower than that inspinal anesthesia group.Conclusion The spinal anesthesia can be satisfied for operation requirements,but it will cause the unstable circulation and varied adverse reactions.Lum-bar plexus combined with sciatic nerve block is safe and effective with less adverse reactions,less disturbance of hemodynamics,which is much better for the old or the patients with coagulation abnormalities combined heart and lung disease.

Objective To evaluate the efficiency of dezocine combined with sufentanil on postoertive analgesia for spinal deformity sur-gery.Methods Divided the 90 patients who were admitted into our hospital from January 2013 to September 2015 into three groups by ran-dom single blind method,namely the dezocine group,the sufentanil group and the combined group,with 30 cases in each group.All the pa-tients underwnet propofol and sevoflurane static absorption compound anesthesia,and they were given continuous intravenous analgesia with different drugs after the surgery.Their visual analogue scale (VAS)score,sedation scale (SS)score,adverse reaction,total PCIA times,ef-fective PCIA times,respiratory rate and arterial blood gas were measured at 2,6,24,48 hours after operation.Results The VAS score of the combined group was lower than that of the dezocine group (P <0.05).The combined group was significantly superior to the dezocine group and the sufentanil group in SS score and adverse reactions.At 24 and 48 hours after surgery,SaO2 and PaO2 in the combined group were higher than those in sufentanil group (P <0.05).PaCO2 in the combined group was lower than that in the dezocine group and the sufentanil group(P <0.05).Conclusion Dezocine combined with sufentanil is a more efficiency way with less adverse reaction on postoperative anal-gesia for spinal deformity surgery,and it is an ideal way of analgesia.

Objective To analyze the risk factors for neurodevelopmental impairment of infants with tetralogy of Fallot (TOF).Methods Neurodevelopment of infants aged 0-3 years and undergoiong tetralogy of Fallot surgic operations in NanJing Children Hospital between October 2010 and October 2011 were assessed with Bayley Scales of Infant Development test (BSID).On the basis of assessment results,infants with 90 piont or more were devided into the normal group,and the rest less than 90 point were devided into the abnormal group.Compare the difference of birh weight,age,weight transcutaneous oxygen saturation (SPO2),hematokrit (HCT),McGoon index and left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index(LVEDI) at surgery between the two groups with t-test.And to identify risk factors for neurodevelopmental impairment of infants with tetralogy of Fallot with multivariate linear regression analysis.P ＜ 0.05 was statistically significant.Results All of 83 infants with 55 males and 28 females were admitted into this prospective study.There was no statistical significance in mental development index (MDI) and psychological development index (PDI) between the sexes.For MDI:normal 67 (80.7％),abnormal 16 (18.3％).With t-test,McGoon index,left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index and birth weight had significant difference between the two groups (P ＜ 0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that McGoon index,left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index and age at surgry were risk factors for MDI decrease,beta was 21.41,0.59 and-0.31,respectively (P＜ 0.05).Age at surgry was connected with MDI nagetively,McGoon index affected mostly.For PDI:normal 61 (73.5％),abnormal 22(26.5％).With t-test,MaGoon index and left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index had statistical significance between the two groups(P ＜ 0.05).Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that McGoon index and left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index were risk factors for PDI decrease,beta was 23.88 and 0.49,respectively (P =0.000).McGoon index influenced greatly.Conclusion McGoon index,left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index and age at surgry are influence factors for MDI decrease.McGoon index,left ventricular end-diastolic capacity index are risk factors for PDI decrease.McGoon index affects neurodevelopment of infants with tetralogy of Fallot mostly.