1.125I seed-loading stent vs. conventional stent for the treatment of middle-late stage esophageal cancer:a clinical control study
Hongan TIAN ; Kaihu YU ; Xiaoning ZHENG ; Xuanjie YU ; Xijian DU
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(4):329-333
Objective To assess the clinical value of the implantation of 125I seed-loading stent in treating middle-late stage esophageal cancer.Methods A total of 64 patients with middle-late stage esophageal cancer,who were treated with esophageal stent implantation during the period from July 2013 to December 2015,were included in this study.According to patient's own will,the patients were divided into group A (n=28,using conventional stent) and group B (n=36,using 125I seed stent).Based on the treatment planning system (TPS) and tumor morphology,conformal comprehensive isodose distribution of 125I seeds was formulated.The success rate of stent implantation,the complication rate,the improvement rate of dysphagia,the stent patency rate,the average hospitalization days,the hospitalization expenses and the survival time were compared between the two groups.Results In both groups,the success rate of stent implantation and the improvement rate of dysphagia were all 100%.The 12-month stent patency rate of group B was evidently higher than that of group A,and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).No statistically significant difference in the average hospitalization days existed between the two groups (P>O.05).The mean hospitalization expenses between the two groups was statistically significant (P<0.05),with the mean medical expense in group B being 13,769.57 RMB more than that in group A.Both the mean survival time and the median survival time of group B were longer than those of group A (P<0.05).Conclusion It is safe and effective to use 125I seed stent to treat middle-late stage esophageal cancer.This technique can evidently prolong the survival time of patients,although its medical cost is higher than that of the ordinary stent.
2.Observation on effect of dopamine,phentolamine,recombinant interferon α combined with NCPAP in treating severe infantile bronchiolitis
Haiying SUN ; Yang LI ; Yancun CUI ; Xiaoning DU ; Lixia LIANG
Chongqing Medicine 2017;46(20):2782-2785
Objective To explore the clinical effect of dopamine,phentolamine,recombinant interferon α combined with nasal continuous positive airway pressure(CPAP) ventilation in treating severe infantile bronchiolitis.Methods Ninety-five cases of infantile severe bronchiolitis were divided into the observation group(55 cases) and control group (40 cases).The control group was given the combined treatment scheme of dopamine,phentolamine and recombinant interferon α,while on this basis the observation group was added with NCPAP.The curative effects were compared between the two groups.Results The total effective rate in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group(P<0.05);the temperature recovery time,wheezing disappearance time,cough stopping time,lung wheezing sound disappearance time and hospitalization time in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05);the breathing rate,heart rate and PaCO2 level after treatment in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment,the levels of PaO2,PaO2/FiO2 and pH were significantly higher than those before treatment in the same group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05);the breathing rate,heart rate and PaCO2 level after treatment in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.05);the levels of PaO2,PaO2/FiO2 and PH after treatment in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P<0.05);the levels of IL-8,sVCAM-1and LTE4 after treatment in the two groups were significantly lower than those before treatment(P<0.05);there was no statistically significant difference in the levels of serum IL-8,sVCAM-1 and urine LTE4 between the two groups(P>0.05);the recurrence rate and death rate in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group with statistical difference(P<0.05);the occurrence rate of adverse situation during treatment period had no statistical difference between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion Dopamine,phentolamine,recombinant interferon α combined with NCPAP has obviously clinical effect for treating infantile severe bronchiolitis,can effectively improve the blood gas analytical indexes,reduces the signs and symptoms relief time,reduces the rates of relapse and death,and has higher clinical application value.
3.Clinical Observation of Azithromycin Sequential Therapy Combined with Terbutaline in the Treatment of My-coplasma Pneumonia
Xiaoning DU ; Lixia LIANG ; Huifang YAN ; Ping YAN ; Guimei DU ; Haiying SUN
China Pharmacy 2016;(6):740-742
OBJECTIVE:To observe the efficacy and safety of azithromycin sequential therapy combined with terbutaline in the treatment of mycoplasma pneumonia. METHODS:130 children with mycoplasma pneumonia were randomly divided into control group and observation group. Control group was given azithromycin sequential therapy by using 10 mg/kg Azithromycin dispersible tablet by intravenous infusion,once a day,for continuous 3-5 d,then rested for 4 d,and then given 10 mg/kg Azithromycin dis-persible tablet at a draught,once a day,for continuous 3 d,then rested for 4 d;observation group was additionally given 2.5 mg Terbutaline injection adding into 5 ml sodium chloride injection by inhalation via oxygen atomization,twice a day,10-15 min ev-ery times,and then the children were fed with warm boiled waterafter atomization. The treatment course for both groups was 4 weeks. Clinical efficacy,and changes of cytokines levels [tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-6 (IL-6),IL-8],disap-peared time of related symptoms and signs (wheezing,rales,coughing,fever),hospitalization time before and after treatment, and incidence of adverse reactions in 2 groups were observed. RESULTS:After treatment,the effective rate in observation group was significantly higher than control group,levels of TNF-α,IL-6 and IL-8 were significantly lower than control group,disap-peared time of related symptoms and signs and hospitalization time were significantly shorter than control group,the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between 2 groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Azithromycin sequential therapy combined with terbutalineaerosol therapycan effectively improve the cytokines levels and clinical efficacy,with good safety.
4.Incidence and mortality of acute kidney injury in coronary care unit: a retrospective study from a single center
Yugang HU ; Xiaoning LI ; Jing WAN ; Hongtao HU ; Liguo DU ; Huilan LIU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(2):92-99
Objective To evaluate the incidence and mortality of acute kidney injury (AKI) in coronary care unit (CCU),and to identify the risk factors of the incidence of AKI and the mortality of CCU patients.Methods A total of 414 patients in CCU from January 1,2014 to June 1,2015 at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University were enrolled.Based on the KDIGO-AKI criteria,these patients were classified into two groups:NAKI group (patients without AKI) and AKI group.Clinical characteristics and laboratory data of two groups were compared.The risk factors of the incidence of AKI and the mortality of CCU patients was analyzed by logistic regression,and then the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was drawn to evaluate the predictive value of these risk factors.Results (1) Among 414 patients,136(32.9%) patients fulfilled the criteria for AKI,and 14.0% patients in AKI stage 1,10.9% in AKI stage 2 and 8.0% in AKI stage 3.(2) The total CCU mortality was 15.0%.Mortality of AKI patients in the CCU was 33.3%,higher than 6.1% in patients without AKI (OR=7.735,95%CI 4.215-14.196,P < 0.001).The mortality worsened with increasing severity of AKI (22.4% for AKI stage 1 group,37.8% for AKI stage 2 group,45.4% for AKI stage 3 group).(3) Anemia (OR=8.274,95% CI 4.363-15.689),history of chronic illness (OR=2.582,95% CI 1.400-4.760),APACHE]Ⅱ seores (OR=1.813,95%CI 1.739-1.895),male (OR=3.666,95%CI 1.860-7.226) were the independent risk factors for AKI,while the normal mean arterial pressure (MAP) (OR=0.292,95%CI 0.153-0.556) and normal estimated glonerular filtration rate (eGFR) (OR=0.166,95%CI 0.090-0.306) are the protective factors for AKI (all P < 0.05).(4) AKI was the most powerful independent factor associated with the mortality of CCU patients (OR=7.050,95% CI 2.970-16.735,P < 0.001).Other independent risk factors for CCU mortality included history of chronic illness,ejection fraction and APACHE Ⅱ ≥ 15 scores (all P < 0.05),while the normal MAP and normal eGFR were the protective factors (all P < 0.05).(5) For predicting AKI,eGFR displayed an excellent areas under the ROC curve (AUC=0.815,P < 0.001),and for CCU mortality,APACHE Ⅱ scores had the highest overall correctness of prediction (AUC=0.757 P < 0.001).Conclusions CCU patients have high morbidity of AKI,which is the most powerful independent factor associated with the increased CCU mortality.The eGFR is the best predictor for AKI,and then through the evaluation of eGFR for CCU patients,we can evaluate high-risk groups,make early interventions and then improve the prognosis of CCU patients.
5.Incidence of acute kidney injury in hospitalized children
Haiyun GENG ; Chaoying CHEN ; Juan TU ; Huarong LI ; Rui BAO ; Peiwei DU ; Xiaoning YU ; Yongmei KOU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2017;33(8):595-600
Objective To investigate the prevalence,missed diagnosis rate and causes of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized children,and its impact on hospitalization cost,length of stay and outcome.Methods The data of children admitted in Children's Hospital Affiliated to Capital Institute of Pediatrics from December 1st to 31st 2014 were collected,and those whose serum creatinine (Scr) were measured at least two times were selected.Patients were diagnosed as AKI according to the diagnostic criteria of 2012 Kidney Disease:Improving Global Outcomes,then divided into AKI group and non-AKI group,the former of which was further divided into AKI1 group (Scr peak value in normal range) and AKI2 group (Scr peak value above normal range).The causes and impact of AKI on hospitalization cost,length of stay and outcome in different groups were compared and analyzed.Results (1) Among 921 patients with at least two Scr results,170 patients met with the diagnostic criteria of AKI,including 100 males and 70 females.There were 112(65.9%) in AKI stage 1,43(25.3%) in stage 2,and 15(8.8%) in stage 3.The overall prevalence of AKI was 18.5%.With only 7cases getting diagnosed,the diagnostic rate was 4.1%,while 95.9% of patients missed diagnosis.(2)Among AKI patients,67 cases had pre-renal causes,103 cases had intra-renal causes and mixed factors.100(58.8%) cases got complete recovery,34(20.0%) cases recovered partially and 36(21.2%)cases did not improve,including 4 cases of death.(3) The prevalence of AKI among those below 1-year old was higher than children elder than 1-year (23.0% vs 15.5%,P=0.004).The prevalence of AKI in surgical ward was higher than medical ward (30.7% vs 15.8%,P < 0.001).(4) Compared with those in non-AKI group,there was lower age [1.1(0.2,3.5) year vs 2.0(0.3,4.9) year] and higher hospitalization time[12.5(8.0,20.0) d vs 8.0(6.0,11.0) d],hospitalization costs [25 279.2(13 822.8,48 856.7) yuan vs 12 616.9(8680.1,19 345.1) yuan] and mortality (2.4% vs 0.3%) in AKI group (all P < 0.05).(5) There were 126 cases in AKL group and 44 cases in AKI2 group.The costs of hospitalization,outcome and mortality showed no difference between two groups (all P > 0.05).The hospitalization time in AKI2 group was shorter than that in AKL group (P=0.038).Conclusions Among hospitalized children the missed diagnosis rate of AKI is high.Pre-renal factor is the main cause of AKI.Children younger than 1-year old are more susceptible to AKI.AKI children have lower age and higher hospitalization time,hospitalization costs and mortality than non-AKI children.The effect of Scr fluctuation within normal levels needs to be further studied.
6.Investigation of animals infected with novel bunyavirus in Xinyang City,Henan Province,China
Yanhua DU ; Xueyong HUANG ; Haifeng WANG ; Aiguo YOU ; Xiaoning HU ; Kai KANG ; Bianli XU
Chinese Journal of Zoonoses 2014;(7):766-768
To investigate the animals infection situation of novel bunyavirus in Xinyang City ,Henan Province ,China , animal serum samples such as cattle ,dog ,swine ,mice were collected in Shangcheng County and Guangshan County in Xinyang City .All the serum samples were detected by novel bunyavirus ELISA and real time RT-PCR method .A total of 292 animal serum samples were collected including 5 kinds of animals .The result of all the animal serum samples were negative by using real time RT-PCR ,and the positive rate was 45 .19% (141/312) by ELISA method .Of the 5 animal serum samples including mice ,cattle ,goats ,swine and dogs ,the positive rate were detected to be 1 .06% ,100 .00% ,76 .27% ,3 .57% ,and 75 .00%respectively .There was significant difference in results among 5 kind of animal serum antibodies .Animals such as cattle and dog may be the host of novel bunyavirus which were detected novel bunyavirus antibodies in cattle and dog in Xinyang City , Henan Province ,China .
7.Effect of nerve functional reconstruction on urinary incontinence caused by stroke
Xiaoning LI ; Dong WEI ; Li LI ; Qi WAN ; Yingran TIAN ; Yan SHI ; Junli DU ; Jing CHEN
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2005;11(11):906-907
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect of nerve functional reconstruction on urinary incontinence caused by stroke.MethodsMyoelectricity of pelvic muscles was captured and measured by electrode in vagina or anus.According to the type of urinary incontinence,suitable exercise model and corresponding exercise graph were designed,based on the theory of muscle construction and relaxation.23 patients were involved and the therapies last for 4 weeks.Myoelectricity and the degree of urinary incontinence of before and after the treatment.ResultsThe frequency of patients' urinary incontinence and urinations was reduced and the myodynamia of pelvic muscles improved.ConclusionNerve functional reconstruction is helpful in improving the patients' urination function and their life qualities.
8.Efficacy of sustained releasing larvicides package against larval breeding: a field trial
Yang XIAO ; Pingsheng GAN ; Xiaoning LI ; Qinlong JING ; Lei LUO ; Xiaoyun DU ; Jieying YANG ; Zhicong YANG ; Ya XU ; Ming WANG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(6):423-427
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a sustained releasing mosquito larvicide package against larval breeding and its impact on water and plant,in order to provide a scientific evidence for its application in control and prevention of Dengue.Methods Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention was chosen as the test place.Twenty test sites were set up,2 bags of sustained releasing larvicides package,1 bag of sustained releasing larvicides package,3 g 1% temephos granules and nothing were put into 4 glass bottles for each test site from July to December in 2014,respectively.The 4 glass bottles were called high dose (H) group,low dose (L)group,positive control (P) group and blank control (B) group,respectively.The 4 groups were observed at intervals of 10 days for 19 times.Environmental air temperature,turbidity of water,number of larvae and damage of plant were recorded.And 5 test sites were selected to collect water specimen.The chemical oxygen demand,ammonia nitrogen concentration and temephos concentration of water specimen were detected.Results The larval breeding rates were 0 (0/380),1.1% (4/380),0.8% (3/380) and 63.4% (241/380),damage rates of plant were 5.0% (19/380),5.5% (21/380),4.7% (18/380),4.7% (18/380) and turbidty rates of water were 24.5% (93/380),19.7% (75/380),33.4% (127/380) and 20.3% (77/380) in H,L,P and B groups,respectively.Statistically significant differences were seen in larval breeding rate and turbidity rate of water between different groups (x2 =823.565,24.715,all P < 0.05),but they were not seen in damage rate of plant (x2 =0.332,P > 0.05).The temephos concentrations were 1.24,0.78 and 2.33 mg/L in H,L and P groups,respectively.Statistically significant differences were seen in temephos concentration between different groups (H =35.426,P < 0.01),but they were not seen in chemical oxygen demand and ammonia nitrogen concentration (H =0.239,0.013,all P > 0.05).Conclusions The sustained releasing package of mosquito larvicide makes less pollution to water and has no impact on water turbidity.Moreover,it doesn't damage the aquatic plant.The efficacy of the sustained releasing package of mosquito larvicide could effectively prevent mosquito larval breeding in Dengue epidemic period.
9.The curative-effect observation for fibular flap synchronous repairing limbs composite tissue defects
Fei CONG ; Jinzhu FAN ; Hua FU ; Tao SONG ; Xuehai OU ; Wentao ZHANG ; Xun CHEN ; Xiaolong DU ; Xiaoning TIAN ; Yang LIU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2017;40(4):316-319
Objective To explore the curative effect of fibular flap with limbs composite soft-tissue.Methods From February,2013 to February,2016,13 cases with body severe trauma patients were treated,which including 5 cases of upper limbs and 8 cases of lower limbs,and all existed bone defect,soft tissue defect and trunk vessel defect.Three cases with limbs distal non blood supply were emergency treated with debridment and flow-through fibular flap transplantation renovation,peroneal artery repairing defective blood vesscls to rcstorc limbs distal blood supply,fibular flap repairing bone defect,skin flap repairing soft tissue defect.The limb blood supply for other 10 cases were in good condition,but one case with main artery defect did the second phase of fibular flap transplantation and repaired defective blood vessels,bone and skin soft tissue synchronously according to wound condition.According to the postoperative observation for flap survival and appearance,X-ray films to observe fracture healing after 6 weeks,three months and 6 months of operation as well as evaluating limb function recovery,then analyzed the results.Results Flaps survived successfully for 11 cases,and flaps for the other 2 cases were partial necrosis.One Case was edge flap necrosis,heal scabby after dressing,and the other case was necrosis for 1/3 of the area,but the deep fascia survival,and the skin graft healing after dressing.One case with forearm rolling was in vascular crisis after operation,but tbe crisis was relieved after detection,and fingers blood supply was recovered.All the patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months(mean,14 months).All flaps were survived,fractures healed well and limbs distal blood supply was good.Bone healing time was 8 to 24 weeks,and patients with lower limbs injury could bear load after 3 to 8 months.Lower limbs restored walking function.Upper limbs and hands restored rotation function.Transplant flapshad good elasticity and satisfactory appearance.Conclusion Using fibular flap to repair defective blood vessels,bone and soft tissue synchronously,not only can rescue the limbs on the verge of amputation,but also can repair defective composite tissue and get a good prognosis.It is an effective method for open injuries severely treatment in clinic.
10.Evaluation of mouse acute liver damage by breath test with domestically synthesized ~(13)C-methacetin
Suyun CHEN ; Lei JIANG ; Liang GUAN ; Weijing LU ; Hao LU ; Weicheng YANG ; Biao LI ; Peiyong LI ; Xiaoning DU ; Liangjun LI ; Chengmo ZHU
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(medical Science) 2010;30(1):55-58
Objective To establish a convenient ~(13)C-breath test system in live mice,and investigate the value of ~(13)C-methacetin breath test(~(13)C-MBT) in the diagnosis of acute liver damage of mice with domestically synthesized ~(13)C-methacetin. Methods Domestically synthesized ~(13)C.methacetin was prepared from aeamol by methylation. Abdominal injection of CCl_4 was adopted to duplicate acute liver damage of mice,then the mice were housed under normal laboratory condition for a whole month to gain recovery,which were indentified by hepatic pathological examinations and biochemical teats of liver function.After fasting, the mice were orally administered ~(13)C-methacetin,and the expired air was collected at various time points. Infrared spectrometer was employed, and delm over baseline(DOB) curves of ~(13)C-exhalation were drawn. Results Six to eight min after administration of ~(13)C-methacetin,the rate of ~(13)C-exhalation peaked in control group(51.9±2.04), and decreased thereafter. Sixteen min after administration of ~(13)C-methacetin,the rate of ~(13)JC-exhalation peaked in model group(26.37±5.74), and decreased thereafter.There were significant differences between these two groups(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in peak value and time to reach the peak on DOB curves of ~(13)C-methacetin breath test after the two groups of mice were housed under the same condition for a month(P>0.05).Conclution ~(13)C-MBT facilitates the collection and evaluation of ~(13)CO_2 in the expired air of live mice,and yields precise reflection of alterations of liver function in acute liver injury and functional recovery.