1.Clinical evaluation of the efficacy and influencing factors for stent placement in treating benign and malignant esophageal stenosis
Xiaohua GUO ; Maoquan LI ; Qing ZHANG
Journal of Interventional Radiology 1994;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate clinical effectiveness and influence factors in the treatment of benign and malignant esophageal stenosis by placing esophageal stent. Methods A series of this research comprised of 29 cases with esophageal cancer, 10 cardiac carcinoma, 5 cardiac achalasia, 6 benign esophageal stricture after operation. The lengths of lesion ranged from 2 to 14 cm in length with mean of 7.3 cm. Fistuli were found among malignant esophageal stenosis in 6 cases. According to the dysphagia scores, 12 cases were designated as Ⅰ grade, 31 with Ⅱ, and 14 with Ⅲ. 46 cases of malignancy were undertaken radiation therapy combined with transcatheter arterial chemotherapy from 15 to 30 days after stent placement. Results 62 stents were placed in 57 cases (52 domestic stents, 10 Boston ultraflex), including 4 cases with 2 stents being once placed, 1 case with second time stent placement because of restenosis 4 month later. All stents were placed successfully without serious complications, such as esophageal perforation, massive hemorrhage. 5 cases of cardiac achalasia and 6 cases of benign esophageal stricture are still alive now. The survival rates of 6, 12, 24 and 36 months in 46 malignant cases, were 67.4%(31/46), 43.5%(20/46), 26.1%(12/46), and 19.6%(9/46) respectively. Dysphagia were relieved significantly form 7 to 15 days after stent placement. Conclusions Esophageal stent placement combined with radiation therapy and transcatheter arterial chemotherapy could improve patient life qualities and survival rates significantly in malignant stricture. The effects on benign esophageal stricture by stent placement are comparable with that of surgical treatment.
2.Re-understanding of the Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy from Blood Stasis
Lixia XU ; Qing GU ; Xiaohua WU
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University 2016;40(6):475-478
Objective] To explore the theoretical origin, clinical application method, effect and practical significance of the treatment of ectopic pregnancy with blood stasis. [Method] From blood stasis on the treatment by promoting blood circulation to remove blood stasis, Yiqi Yangxue Huayu Shapei, expelling blood circulation, method to eliminate the disease, stage of treatment, a reasonable choice of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis drugs in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy. [Results] From blood stasis on the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, it can accelerate the beta HCG negative, and speed up the ectopic pregnancy mass absorption, clinical curative effect significantly, the greatest degree of protection of fallopian tube integrity, improve blood circulation, and tubal function recovery, increase after treatment the chances of conception. [Conclusion] Qi stagnation, blood stasis and Qi deficiency and blood stasis are ectopic pregnancy basic pathogenesis, less empirical abdominal blood stasis is the essence of its pathogenesis. The existence of blood stasis in ectopic pregnancy of each type and disease development of the whole process, in the occurrence of the disease, and occupies an important position in the development, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis is the basic treatment, should be in clinical dialectical treatment of the whole process of fusion.
3.Vacuum-assisted closure for chronic wounds: An analysis of 12 cases
Qixia JIANG ; Xiaohua LI ; Suqin HU ; Qing PENG ; Xin ZHOU
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2003;0(12):-
Objective: Vacuum-assisted closure(VAC) is a new technique for wound treatment,whose clinical application at home is but at the initial stage.The aim of this study was to investigate the procedure,therapeutic course and the effectiveness of the technique in the treatment of chronic wounds.Methods: This study included 12 cases of chronic or infected wound,which were more than 100 cm2 in size,either undermined,or drainage-obstructed,or difficult to heal despite over a month of previous treatment.We used the Freedom Negative Pressure Wounds Therapy Machine and the Ten-Step Management Procedure for a regular course of 30-50 days.We recorded and analyzed the pre-and post-treatment PUSH(pressure ulcer scale for healing) scores,healing modes,healing time and cure rate of all the cases.Results: The 12 cases were treated by VAC for(27.7 ? 22.6) days,of which 9 were cured,1 improved and 2 healed after moisture therapy followed by further treatment in the surgical department.The average healing time was(59.36 ? 22.88) days and the total cure rate was 91.7%.Age is positively correlated with healing time,but other factors showed no significant correlation with healing time and cure rate.Conclusion: The VAC technique is applicable to chronic wounds in patients of all ages,and the best therapeutic course is 30-50 days,which helps to raise the cure rate of intractable wounds.
4.Expression of solute carrier proteins SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B in skin lesions of patients with Mycobacterium infections
Yunling YAN ; Baoqing ZHENG ; Xueyu HE ; Qing CHENG ; Xiaohua WANG
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2021;54(4):347-351
Objective:To investigate the expression of solute carrier family 35 member E1 (SLC35E1) and SLC35E2B in skin lesions of patients with Mycobacterium infections. Methods:Paraffin-embedded skin tissues of 31 patients confirmedly diagnosed with Mycobacterium infections were collected from Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University from 2014 to 2018, including 10 cases of multibacillary leprosy, 9 of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, 7 of cutaneous tuberculosis, and 5 of erythema induratum. Meanwhile, paraffin-embedded skin tissues of 10 healthy individuals were collected, and served as normal control group. Immunohistochemical staining was performed to determine the expression of SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B in the lesional and normal control skin specimens, and immunofluorescence staining to observe the co-expression of CD68 and S100 with SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B in the skin lesions. Results:Neither SLC35E1 nor SLC35E2B was expressed in the normal control group, but high expression of SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B was observed in the dermis of skin lesions from the patients with leprosy, nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, cutaneous tuberculosis or erythema induratum. Immunohistochemical staining showed that the expression of SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B (expressed as average optical density) was significantly higher in the multibacillary leprosy group (0.143 ± 0.010, 0.169 ± 0.004, respectively) , nontuberculous mycobacterial infection group (0.278 ± 0.015, 0.229 ± 0.088, respectively) , cutaneous tuberculosis group (0.171 ± 0.010, 0.103 ± 0.016, respectively) and erythema induratum group (0.200 ± 0.015, 0.118 ± 0.021, respectively) than in the normal control group (both 0, all P < 0.05) . Immunofluorescence staining showed co-expression of SLC35E1 and SLC35E2B with CD68 in skin lesions of the patients with leprosy, nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, cutaneous tuberculosis. Conclusion:Both SLC35E1 and SLCE2B were markedly highly expressed in skin lesions of patients with Mycobacterium infections.
5.Analysis and intervention of ethical problems in new technique therapy of wound care
Qixia JIANG ; Xiaohua LI ; Guobin YANG ; Xin ZHOU ; Qing PENG
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2014;(7):722-724
Objective Medical ethical problems have become underlying risks since the introduce of Negative pressure wound therapy ( NPWT) in Wound Care Center .The article was to analyze ethical problems in applying new technology in wound care and take intervention countermeasures to investigate the effects . Methods Patients treated by NPWT from January 2009 to Decem-ber 2012 were collected as objectives of investigation from the indexes of compliance rate , cure rate and adverse event rate .The ethical problems related to efficacy ,safety and conflicts of patients′economic interests during the application of NPWT were analyzed .On the basis of the ethnical core principle which was harmless , beneficial, respectful and justifiable , the details of effectiveness and safety of NPWT technique , informed consent form and emergency response protocols of the adverse events were designed according to interna -tional guidelines .Nurses received standardized training to learn new technology . Results 78 cases with chronic wounds accepted negative pressure wound therapy and all cooperated to complete treatment , compliance rate was 100%, no adverse events , the average cure rate was 91 .03%.The treatment costs are less than international and national costs from 75%to 66%. Conclusion Following the ethical principle , informed consent , good communication , strict entry system and standardized operation process make sure the safety and effectiveness of new technology and optimize patients′benefits .
6.A qualitative research on the sexual life situation of adult males with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Jianhong PANG ; Lin LI ; Xiaohua WANG ; Jingbo QIU ; Yi XU ; Yang JU ; Qing JIANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;(14):49-52
Objective The aim of the study is to explore the sexual life situation of adult males with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).Methods Data of experience about sexual life of 12 male CAPD patients was collected using in-depth interview and were analyzed with category approach.Results Five themes were sublimated:declined sexual desire,decreased self-confidence to get and to maintain an erection,restraint of sexual life,changes in sexual and marriage satisfaction,and urgent desire for sexual knowledge.Conclusions There are varying degrees of sexual dysfunction in adult male CAPD patients.Nurses should pay attention to and supply the education of sexual knowledge.
7.A novel spliceosome encoding isoform of suppresser of fused in human pancreatic cancer
Qing XU ; Xiaohua MAN ; Jun GAO ; Zhaoshen LI ; Yanfang GONG ; Hongyu WU ; Jing JIN
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2013;13(4):231-234
Objective To investigate spliceosome of suppresser of fused(SUFU),a major member of hedgehog signaling pathway in human pancreatic cancer.Methods SUFU fragment was amplified by using reverse transcription and 3' RACE.After sequencing,a new exon was discovered,and then nSUFU was amplified by RT-PCR.nSUFU and SUFU were transfected into SW1990 by liposomes,and then the expressions of SUFU protein encoded by new spliceosome in SW1990 cells and pancreatic cancer tissues were detected by Western blot.Results PCR products by 3'RACE were of 600 bp,after sequencing and comparison with Blast data of NCBI,it was detected that a new exon was inserted between SUFU mRNA isoforml (NM_016169.3) exon 10 and exon 11.After verification with SW1990,it was noted the entire new spliceosome containing new exon was of 1400 bp.SW1990 with nSUFU transfection strongly expressed nSUFU protein,and pancreatic cancer tissues expressed both SUFU and nSUFU protein.Conclusions A new spliceosome of SUFU,which can encode SUFU protein,is present in pancreatic cancer tissue and cell.
8.Qualitative research on the factors affecting long-term compliance to weight management of patients with congestive heart failure
Yang JU ; Qi WANG ; Jingbo QIU ; Xiaohua WANG ; Qing JIANG ; Minxia LU ; Xiaofang YANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(35):52-55
Objective To explore factors affecting long-term compliance to weight management (WM) of patients with congestive heart failure (CHF)and to provide evidence for improving patients' compliance.Methods In-depth semi-structured interviews based on reinforcement theory were conducted among 18 CHF patients who received WM intervention over 6 months.The data were analyzed by Colaizzi analysis program.Results Three themes were found:precipitating factors such as the correct perception of disease and self-efficacy,the factors of positive reinforcement such as early gains from WM,readmission,follow-up,family and social support,as well as the factors of negative reinforcement such as gaining nothing during long period,physical and mental disorders.These above factors made long-term compliance to WM of 50% of the participants dynamic and fluctuant.Conclusions Medical staff should identify patients'compliance at different stages in time during follow-up,analyze the factors that affect their compliance,and then grasp the optimal timing of intervention to perform targeted,multiform and multiple health education to improve compliance.
9.The role of CD4+CD25+Foxp3 regulatory T cells in patients with chronic hepatitis B
Guilin YANG ; Hongyan YAO ; Xiaoling JIANG ; Xiaohua LE ; Hua HUANG ; Boping ZHOU ; Qing XIE
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2009;27(7):426-430
Objective To investigate the role of CD4+CD25+Foxp3 regulatory T cells in chronicity of hepatitis B and viral clearance of hepatitis B virus(HBV).Methods Nineteen patients with chronic active hepatitis B(CAH).21 HBV carriers(AsC)and 12 patients with resolved HBV infection and 1 5 healthy controls were enrolled.The frequency and phenotype of peripheral CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ T cells were detected by flow cytometry.CD4+CD25+T cells were sorted by magnetic-activated cell sorting(MACS)assay.Level of Foxp3 mRNA in CD4+CD25+T cells was examined by real time polymerase chain reaction(PCR)assay.The data were analyzed by one-way ANoVA or nonparametric statistics.Results Both frequencies of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T cells and levels of Foxp3 mRNA in CD4+CD25+T ceils in patients with CAH or AsC were significantly higher than those in healthy controls Or resolved HBV infection(F=6.8,F=3.72,respectively;both P<0.05).Accumulation of Foxp3+T cells in liver tissue of CAH patients was higher than that of healthy controls,while that in AsC was lower than CAH.The frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3+T cells of hepatitis B e antigen(HBeAg)positive patients(including CAH and AsC)was significantly higher than that of HBeAg negative patients(t=2.3,P<0.05),and that of antFHBe negative patients were significantly higher than anti-HBe positive patients(t=2.4,P<0.05).Furthermore,the frequency of CD4+CD25+Foxp3 regulatory T cells was positively correlated with serum HBV DNA level of patients with chronic hepatitis B(r=0.56,P<0.01).Conclusion The findings have important implication in the understanding of the role of CD4'CD25'regulatory T cells in chronicity and viral clearance in HBV infection.
10.Abnormal expressions of Nav1.1 and Nav1.2 in hippocampus following traumatic brain injury in rats
Qing MAO ; Feng JIA ; Yongming QIU ; Xiaohua ZHANG ; Jianwei GE ; Fengping YU ; Qizhong LUO ; Jiyao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2009;25(4):309-313
Objective To investigate the mRNA and protein expressions of Nav 1.1 and Nav 1.2 in hippocampus following traumatic brain injury ( TBI) in rats.Methods After the lateral fluid percussion model was established in adult male Sprague Dawley rats,the rats were sacrificed at 2,12,24 and 72 hours after percussion and collected ipsilateral hippocampus for detecting mRNA and protein expressions of Nav 1.1 and Nav 1.2 by means of fluorescent quantitation RT-PCR,Western blot and immunofluo rescence staining.Results The mRNA expressions of Nav 1.1 and Nav 1.2 were significantly down-regulated (P<0.01) in hippocampus and reached the lowest level at 2 hours following TBI.The protein expression of Nav 1.1 was significantly down-regulated (P<0.01) but recovered near to level of control group at 72 hours after TBI.While there was no statistical difference on protein expression of Nav 1.2 in hippocampus after TBI compared with control group (P>0.05).Conclusion TBI induces significant down-regulated mRNA and protein expressions of Nav 1.1 in the hippocampus,which may be one of molecular mechanisms for functional alternation of sodium channels and excitotoxic action following TBI.