Pathological changes of uterine fibroide after transcatheter uterine artery embolization(TUAE) has been proven with regular pathological change during the elapse time after TUAE resulting in fibrotic proliferation. Inflammation took place first, followed by coagulation necrosis and hyaline degeneration but incomplete in most cases and finally with proliferative fibrous tissue formation. These dynamic changes of pathology are basis for fibroid volume reduction and recurrences. The factors affecting the extent of fibroid necrosis included tumor size,position and elapse of duration after TUAE. Inflammation was found in normal uterine tissue after TUAE but no necrosis occurred. The finding of embolization agent in peripheral vessels of adnexa may suggest future possible damage of function in ovary and fallopian tube. (J Intervent Radiol, 2006, 15: 507-509)

Current status, questions and challenges of transcatheter uterine artery embolization(UAE)in the treatment of uterine fibroids were summarized and analysed. It has been proved that UAE presents a good effectiveness in controlling the symptoms and shrinkage of fibroid and uterine volumes during follow-up of 4 to 6.9 years domestically and abroad, but relapse of the fibroid may however occur in 2 years or longer after UAE. Generally speaking,UAE is safe in the treatment of uterine fibroids but has a possibility of serious complications. UAE has no damage on normal uterine tissues but may affect pregnancy and delivery of patients significantly later on the cause of hypoxia and inertia of uterus. UAE may cause amenorrhea in the minority of women with ovarian failure and endometrium atrophy. The current questions are how to improve long-term efficiency to reduce relapse of tumor and to insure the safety of UAE. It is our further task to exploit more new effective and safe embolic agents by using animal and clinical study on the basic knowledge of pathology, pharmacology, biochemistry, endocrinology and molecular biology. (J Intervent Radiol, 2006, 15: 449-450)

Objective To investigate the pathologic basis of intrahepatic biloma formed in the patients with hepatocellulr carcinoma (HCC) after interventional treatment and to assess its clinical significance. Methods Three hundreds and fifty cases of HCC were followed up with CT examination after TAE/PEI, 11 cases received percutaneous bilomography, 10 cases received percutaneous biopsy, and 1 case had surgical resection. All cases of biloma underwent external drainage of bile or ethanol ablation. Results 11 cases of biloma were found (11/350), and all of them displayed a cystic dilation (11/11), 4 cases showed a columnar dilation with indefinite border (4/11), and 3 cases accompanied with a “soft rattan sign” of intrahepatic bile ducts (3/11). The pathologic findings included necrosis on the wall of the biliary tract, extravasation of bile, and infiltration with inflammatory cells. After the external drainage or the ethanol ablation, jaundice had been decreased and symptoms relieved (9/11). Conclusions Biloma is one of the complications of the patients with HCC after TAE/PEI caused by the necrosis of the wall of biliary tract, the correct diagnosis depends on the imaging procedures and biopsy. It is helpful to the further treatment to distinguish biloma from residual nidus of carcinoma. External drainage, stent placement, and ethanol ablation may be the choice of management.

DNA methylation is an important epigenetic modification mode , which plays a crucial role in gene expression , genome stability and development .DNA methylation is catalyzed and maintained in cell proliferation by the family of DNA methyltransferases.The ten-eleven translocation (TET) enzymes oxidize 5-methylcytosine (5mC) to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC), 5-formylcytosine (5fC), and 5-carboxylcytosine (5caC).Here, we briefly describe the TET enzymes and their role in cancer , and the distribution , the role and detection method of those three oxidation products of cytosine in genome .

Uterine artery embolization(UAE)is a safe and effective method for uterine leiomyomas but its long and middle term effects are definite. Furthermore it bears some exguisite comparision with the conventional therapy but not as a radical one, with a tendency. However, to develop new leiomyomas and recurrence after UAE, there for all patients should be monitored with clinical and imaging examinations for more than 2 years after the procedure. At present,a few literatures involving the factors that could influence the effects of UAE have been issued. It is necessary to carry on large-scale clinical research of the related factors influencing the results of UAE in order to guide clinical practice correctly and swiftly.(J Intervent Radiol, 2006, 15: 503-506)

Objective To explore the efficacy of transpedicular fixation combined with mixed transpedicular structural and cancellous bone granule graft for the treatment of severe compressed or burst thoracolumbar spinal fractures.Methods From January 2001 to January 2008,18 cases of severe compressed or burst thoracolumbar spinal fractures was treated with transpedicular fixation of spondylolisthesis and fracture(SF) or atlas fixation(AF) combined with mixed transpedicular structural and cancellous bone granule graft in the compressed vertebral body.Results In this group,no injuries to the spinal cord or nerves occurred.The mean blood loss was 50-300 ml(average 80 ml).The mean operation time was 100-180 min(mean 120 min),and the mean postoperative hospital stay was 12 to 30 days(14 days on average).Follow-up was available in 18 cases for a mean of 24 months(5-72 months),all the patients achieved satisfying recovery of the height and physiological curve of the vertebral body: 17 of the cases had normal height and physiological curve;in the other patient,the natural curve was partly destroyed;no patient had loosing and disrupted internal fixation.According to preoperative Frankel evaluation,1 case was classified as Frankel A,1 Frankel B;5 Frankel C,3 Frankel D,and 8 Frankel E before the operation;while postoperative classification showed 1 case of Frankel B;1 cases of Frankel C,and 16 cases of Frankel E.Conclusions Transpedicular fixation combined with mixed transpedicular structural and cancellous bone granule graft is safe and effective for the treatment of severe compressed or burst thoracolumbar spinal fractures.

Humans ; Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures ; instrumentation ; Postoperative Period ; Salivary Glands ; surgery

Objective To observe the synapse formation in hippocampal dentate gyrus, and the memory ability after transplanting bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) into lateral ventricle of ischemic brain injury rats. Methods BMSCs from femur of a Sprague-Dawley rat were cultured for 3 generations in vitro. 60 newborn Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into sham group (n=20), model group (n=20) and BMSCs group (n=20). The latter 2 groups were ligated the left common carotid artery, and the BMSCs group were injected BMSCs into the lateral ventricle 7 days after ligation. They were tested with Morris's water maze 8 weeks later, and then, the brains were immunohistochemical staining to detect synaptophysin (SY). Results The time of probe trial of acquisition phase (T1) and reveral phase (T2) decreased in the model group compared with the sham group (P<0.05), and increased in the BMSCs group compared with the model group (P<0.05). The integral optical density (IOD) of SY positive cells decreased in the model group compared with the sham group (P<0.05), and increased in the BMSCs group compared with the model group (P<0.05). Conclusion BMSCs implantation through lateral ventricle can improve the learning and memory ability of rats, which may associated with the synapse formation in dentate gyrus.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility,safety and effectiveness of modified associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS).Methods The published literatures associated with modified ALPPS were pooled from Embase,Pubmed,Medline,Google Scholar databases.The studies were included or excluded depends on our predetermined criteria.We selected data and performd descriptive analysis from the included studies.Results Five articles were included and reviewed.A total of 62 patients underwent five modified procedures,including monosegment ALPPS (m-ALPPS),anterior approach ALPPS,partial-ALPPS,radiofrequency-assisted liver partition with portal vein ligation (RALPP) and associating liver tourniquet and portal ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALTPS).There were 50 (80.6％) patients diagnosed liver metastatic colorectal cancer.The average operation interval of modified ALPPS was between 8 ～ 22 days and growth rate of future liver remnant (FLR) ranged from 48.7％ to 62.3％,the feasibility to perform ALPPS stage 2 was 98.4％.The incidence of severe postoperative complications were between 11.8％ ～33.3％.The 90-day mortality for monosegment ALPPS,partial-ALPPS and RALPP was 0,while the figure was 8.3％ in ALTPS.The in-hospital morbidities were 5.9％ and 8.3％ for anterior approach ALPPS and ALTPS,respectively,which were 0 in the other three modified groups.Clinical response evaluation,including R0 resection rate,overall survival rate,disease-free and recurrence rates were merely presented 83.3％,80％,50％,50％ in m-ALPPS group,while 100％,100％,95％,5％ in modified ALTPS group.Conclusion Modified ALPPS with improved safety is feasible in clinical practice.However,the effectiveness still needs further studies.

OBJECTIVE: To provide anantomical basis for the endoscope-assisted partial superficial parotidectomy via retroauricular hairline approach (EASPRHA) and assess its feasibility and safety. METHOD: The surgical anatomy of retroauricular hairline region and parotid gland region were observed in 15 fresh human cadavers (30 halves). The EASPRHA was performed on 5 human cadavers (10 halves). After the procedure, the related vascular and neural structures were evaluated. RESULT: The retroauricular hairline region extends between superficial musculoaponeurotic system and superficial cervical fascia. On the superficial surface of the upper sternocleidomastoid lie the lesser occipital nerve, the great auricular nerve and the external jugular vein. The bifurcation of great auricular nerve is(22.85 ± 2.01) mm from the bottom of earlobe. The parotid gland region extends between parotidomassteric fascia and parotid gland parenchyma. The facial nerve emerging from the stylomastoid foramen runs across the superficial surface of base of styloid process, passes through the interspace between cartilage of external acoustic meatus and posterior belly of digastric muscle, and enters the parotid gland. The bifurcation of facial nerve trunk is (19.10 ± 3.10)mm from the mastoidale and (39.49 ± 5.78) mm from the mandibular angle. Above the posterior belly of digastric muscle, the posterior auricular artery arises from the posterior wall of the external carotid artery with its main stem running over the superficial surface of facial nerve trunk. In all endoscope-assisted operations, the partial superficial parotidectomy was successful without the need for an additional incision. No major neurovascular damage wasobserved. CONCLUSION A thorough knowledge of the surgical anatomy of retroauricular hairline region and parotid gland region is an essential requirement in performing the safe and feasible EASPRHA.
Cranial Nerves ; anatomy & histology ; Endoscopes ; Endoscopy ; methods ; Facial Nerve ; anatomy & histology ; Fascia ; Feasibility Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Neck Muscles ; anatomy & histology ; Parotid Gland ; anatomy & histology ; surgery