1.Hydrosalpinx treated by different laparoscopic surgeries and their pregnant outcome (77 cases)
Yan GUO ; Enlan XIA ; Xiaowu HUANG
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(2):18-20
Objective To study the reproductive outcome of infertile women suffered from hydrosalpinx treated by laparoscopic salpingostomy or salpingectomy.Methods There were 77 infertile women diagnosed hydrosalpinx by HSG or B ultrasonography and excepted for other infertile factors. Unilateral or bilateral salpingostomy or salpingectomy was performed after hydrosalpinx conifrmed by laparoscopy. Seventy seven patients were followed up for 1 ~ 4 years postoperatively.Results Among 77 cases 39 cases (50.65%) got pregnancy. Thirteen cases (16.88%) conceived spontaneously and 26 cases (33.77%) conceived by IVF-ETin. Thirty ifve cases delivered health babies and 3 cases of pregnancy, 1 cases of early abortion.Conclusion Both laparoscopic surgeries were effective treatment of hydrosalpinx results in infertility. After operation the pregnant rate of those conceived by IVF-ET is higher than spontaneously.
2.Effect of Q Switch Nd∶YAG solid laser in treatment of naevus fusco-caerulens zygomaticus
Xiaoyun PENG ; Xiaowu YAN ; Xing YUAN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2001;0(06):-
Objective To observe the effect of laser of Q Switch Nd:YAG 1 064nm wave length laser in the treatment of naevus fusco caerulens zygomaticus. Methods Since October 2000, forty nine cases of naevus fusco caerulens zygomaticus had been treated once every three months. Results Thirty two cases had been treated three times, and seventeen cases, four times. The total effective rate was 100 %. The pigmentation of all the cases were darker after the first treatment, later as the treatment progressed, the pigment became lighter. No pigment loss was seen. Conclusion Q switch Nd:YAG 1 064 nm wavelength laser has a good effect in the treatment of naevus fusco caerulens zygomaticus. It is safe and reliable.
3.Effects of cold preservation and reperfusion injury on the regeneration of donor liver and associated mechanisms
Jin ZHU ; Xiaowu LI ; Yujun ZHANG ; Yan XIONG ; Jiahong DONG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2009;8(6):445-448
Objective To investigate the effects of cold preservation and reperfusion injury on the regen-eration of donor liver and to study the mechanisms. Methods Male SD rats were divided in to sham group (6 rats), UW 1 h group (48 rats) and UW 12 h group (48 rats). Liver tissue specimens were collected at different time points after orthotopic liver transplantation or sham operation. The morphology of liver tissue was observed via light microscope and transmission electron microscope. Proliferation of hepatocytes and sinusoidal endothelial cells (SECs) were assessed by a double immunostaining technique using antibodies against rat endothelial cell antigen-1 and bromodeoxyuridine (BrdU). Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptors, fins-like tyrosine kinase-1 (flt-1) and fetal liver kinase-1 (flk-1) was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. The mRNA expression of flt-1 was detected by a RT-PCR method. Mean comparison in groups was conducted by one-way ANOVA or t test. Results BrdU labeling indexes of hepatocytes and SECs in UW 12 h group was significantly higher than those in UW 1 h group (F = 61.45,41.4, P < 0.05). The proliferation of hepatocytes peaked at 48 h after operation in both UW 1 h group and UW 12 h group. However, the proliferation of SECs was fallen behind compared to hepatocytes, with a peak appeared at 72 h in UW 1 h group and at 96 h in UW 12 h group, respec-tively. The expression of VEGF was up-regulated in both UW 1 h group and UW 12 h group compared to sham group. Furthermore, expression of flt-1 and flk-1 was found to be mainly limited in SECs, with a peak in expres-sion occurring between 72 h and 96 h, coinciding with the peak in SECs proliferation in UW 1 h group. Conversely, flt-1 was found to be reduced significantly on mRNA level at any time throughout the experiment in UW 12 h group compared to sham group (F = 141.67, P < 0.05). Conclusion Reduced expression of flt-1 results in a retarded regeneration of SECs, and then the recovery of rat donor liver function is delayed after cold-preserved transplantation.
4.Influence of cholangiocardnoma cells on endothelial cells in a co-culture system
Dajiang LI ; Jian CHEN ; Yan XIONG ; Xiaowu LI ; Shuguang WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2009;8(2):127-129
Objective To study the influence of cholangiocarcinoma cells on endothelial cells in a co-culture system. Methods A co-culture system of eholangioeareinoma cell line QBC939> and endothelial cells was established in vitro (co-culture group). Endothelial cells were cultured individually during the same time (control group). The mixed supematant of cholangiecareinoma cells and endothelial cells was in the mixed group. Light microscopy and transmission electron micrescopy were used to observe the morphology of the endothelial cells. Changes in expression of ppI25FAK, MMP-2, MMP-9 and uPA of the endothelial cells were detected by mmunofluorescence, and the activities of MMP-2 and MMP-9 were detected by gelatin zymography. All the data were analyzed by paired t test. Results The intercellular space between endothelial cells in co-cuhure group was wider than in the control group. The expression of pp125FAK, MMP-2, MMP-9 and uPA was 394 ±51,455±82, 377±48,422±55 in control group, and was 1096±128,931±72,815±76,801±56 in the eo-euhure group. The difference between the 2 groups had statistical significance (t = 6.53,4.32, 3.61,3.45, P < 0. 05). The values of gray-scale scanning of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the mixed group were 240.2±15.2 and 2.4±0.8, respectively. The values of gray-scale scanning of MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the co-culture group were significantly increased, they were 687.4 ± 43.6 and 150.9 ± 13.2, respectively (t = 4.89, 5.43, P < 0.05). Conclusions The intercellular space between endothelial ceils and the expression of the proteolytie enzymes are increased after co-culturing endothelial cells with eholangiocarcinoma cells. Proteolytie enzymes may be involved in the process of degradation of subendothelial matrix, and promotes the metastasis of cholangiocarcinoma.
5.Comparison of planning parameter selection for volumetric modulated arc therapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma in two different treatment planning systems
Yan MA ; Jian ZHENG ; Xiaowu DENG ; Shaomin HUANG ; Li CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2015;(5):564-568
Objective To investigate the impact of planning parameter settings on plan quality and delivery efficiency of VMAT for nasopharyngeal carcinoma with two treatment planning systems (TPS),as references for clinic plan optimization. Methods 25 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma were selected and planned for SIB?VMAT treatment. The same planning aims were used in the two kinds of TPS ( TPS?1 and TPS?2). Multiple planning parameters were set for plan optimization. Dose distribution to the target volumes and organs at risk,monitor unit ( MU) and delivery time were compared. Paired t?test or one?way ANOVA was used for the data which was in accordance to normal distribution;otherwise, nonparametric Wilcoxon signed rank test or nonparametric Friedman test was used. Results More segments lead to better plan quality and less MU but longer delivery time ( Minor impact was observed when segment number was larger than 120) in TPS?1,while it had little impact on both plan quality and delivery efficiency in TPS?2. Comparing to single?arc plans,dual?arc VMAT achieved no significant benefit in plan quality but had more MU and longer delivery time in TPS?1 ( P= 0?000 ) . However, dual?arc VMAT plans had better dose distribution in TPS?2, decreased the maximum and mean dose for spinal cord in 3?9% and 13?7%respectively (P=0?000,0?000).Changing the settings of maximum or minimum dose rate did not affect the plan quality in both of the tested TPSs. Increasing the maximum or minimum dose rate reduced the delivery time but the latter increased the number of MU ( P=0?000,0?000) . Conclusions VMAT plan quality and delivery efficiency is affected significantly and differently by planning parameter settings for two TPSs. Trial test should be conducted for different TPS to determine the optimal parameter settings.
6.Meta-analysis on laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy for gastric cancer
Ke CHEN ; Yiping MOU ; Xiaowu XU ; Yucheng ZHOU ; Jiafei YAN ; Jie WANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2012;(12):1014-1019
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy (LATG) for gastric cancer by systematic review and meta-analysis.Methods The literature database before February,2012 was extensively searched to retrieve the comparative studies of LATG and open total gastrectomy(OTG) with a relevance of study goal.The inclusion and exclusion criteria were formulated.Aftera quality evaluation,the data was extracted.The Cochrane collaboration RevMan 5.1 version software was used for meta-analysis.Results There are ten studies meeting the inclusion criteria for meta-analysis.The total sample size of these studies was 942 cases.Compared to OTG,LATG experienced longer operation time [weighted mean difference(WMD) =41.12 min,95% confidence interval(CI):20.62-61.63,P <0.01)],less blood loss(WMD =-198.36 ml,95% CI:-300.94--95.78,P < 0.01),earlier time to flatus(WMD =-0.80 days,95% CI:-1.17--0.42,P<0.01),shorter hospital stay(WMD =-4.02days,95% CI:-6.03--2.01,P < 0.01) and decrease in overall complications [relative risk (RR) =0.55,95% CI:0.40-0.76,P < 0.01)].The number of dissected lymph nodes,proximal or distal resection margin and mortality were similar between the two groups.Conclusions Laparoscopy-assisted total gastrectomy is a safe and feasible procedure with less blood loss,less overall complications and quick recovery.
7.Clinical efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of metastatic hepatic carcinoma
Lei CAI ; Xiaowu LI ; Feng XIA ; Jun YAN ; Xiaobin FENG ; Kuansheng MA
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2014;13(3):190-193
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of metastatic hepatic carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 87 patients with metastasis hepatic carcinoma who received radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at the Southwest Hospital from January 2004 to December 2008 were retrospectively analyzed.Of the 87 patients,34 were with liver metastasis from colonic cancer,33 with liver metastasis from rectal cancer,12 with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer,and 8 with liver metastasis from gastric cancer.The survival of the patients was analyzed by life score and kamofsky performance status (KPS)scale.Patients were followed up via phone call and out-patient examination.Ultrasonography,computed tomography,liver function and tumor markers test were done every month within postoperative 6 months,and every 2 months at 6 months later.The follow-up was ended in Novermber 2013.All data were analyzed using chi-square test or rank sum test.The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method,and the survival rate was compared using the Log-rank test.Results Of the 87 patients,84 were successfully treated by RFA,and 3 patients gave up RFA because of unbearable pain (2 patients with colonic cancer and 1 with gastric cancer).A total of 129 metastatic lesions were detected in the 84 patients,and 107 metastatic lesions were ablated after single RFA,with the success rate of 82.95% (107/129).The other 22 lesions were ablated after a second RFA.The mean duration of hospital stay was (10.7 ± 2.3) days (range,4-29 days).Before operation,the life quality was excellent in 60.7% (51/84) of patients,good in 22.6% (19/84) of patients,fair in 10.7% (9/84) of patients,and poor in 6.0% (5/84) of patients.The candition of 63.1% (53/84) of patients was improved,29.8% (25/84) of patients was stable,and 7.1% (6/84) of patients was deteriorated.At postoperative month 6,the life quality was excellent in 78.2% (54/69) of patients,good in 11.6% (8/69) of patients,fair in 5.8% (4/69) of patients,and poor in 4.4% (3/69) of patients.The condition of 73.9% (51/69) of patients was improved,21.7% (15/69) of patients was stable,and 4.4% (3/69) of patients was deteriorated.There were significant differences in the life score and KPS scale between patients before and after operation (x2 =29.760,17.140,P < 0.05).All patients were followed up for 6-60 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from colonic cancer after RFA treatment were 68.8%,21.9% and 6.3%,and the median survival time was 21.5 months.The 1,3,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from rectal cancer after RFA were 66.7%,27.3%,12.1%,and the median survival time was 19.5 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer after RFA treatment were 41.7%,0 and 0,and the median survival time was 8.5 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from gastric cancer after RFA treatment were 71.4%,14.3% and 0,and the median survival time was 16.5 months.The survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer and gastric cancer were significantly lower than those with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer after RFA (x2 =9.169,P < 0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of RFA for selected patients with liver metastasis from digestive tract tumors is satisfactory.
8.Commissioning of an atlas-based auto-segmentation software for application in organ contouring of radiotherapy planning
Yinglin PENG ; Yan YOU ; Fei HAN ; Jiang HU ; Mingli WANG ; Xiaowu DENG
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2016;25(6):609-614
Objective To perform a preclinical test of a delineation software based on atlas-based auto-segmentation (ABAS),to evaluate its accuracy in the delineation of organs at risk (OARs) in radiotherapy planning for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC),and to provide a basis for its clinical application.Methods Using OARs manually contoured by physicians on planning-CT images of 22 patients with NPC as the standard,the automatic delineation using two different algorithms (general and head/neck) of the ABAS software were applied to the following tests:(1) to evaluate the restoration of the atlas by the software,automatic delineation was performed on copied images from each patient using the contours of OARs manually delineated on the original images as atlases;(2) to evaluate the accuracy of automatic delineation on images from various patients using a single atlas,the contours manually delineated on images from one patients were used as atlases for automatic delineation of OARs on images from other patients.Dice similarity coefficient (DSC),volume difference (Vdiff),correlation between the DSC and the volume of OARs,and efficiency difference between manual delineation and automatic delineation plus manual modification were used as indices for evaluation.Wilcoxon signed rank test and Spearman correlation analysis were used.Results The head/neck algorithm had superior restoration of the atlas over the general algorithm.The DSC was positively correlated with the volume of OARs and was higher than 0.8 for OARs larger than 1 cc in volume in the restoration test.For automatic delineation with the head/neck algorithm using a single atlas,the mean DSC and Vdiff were 0.81-0.90 and 2.73%-16.02%,respectively,for the brain stem,temporal lobes,parotids,and mandible,while the mean DSC was 0.45-0.49 for the temporomandibular joint and optic chiasm.Compared with manual delineation,automatic delineation plus manual modification saved 68% of the time.Conclusions A preclinical test is able to determine the accuracy and conditions of the ABAS software in specific clinical application.The tested software can help to improve the efficiency of OAR delineation in radiotherapy planning for NPC.However,it is not suitable for delineation of OAR with a relatively small volume.
9.Four-dimensional computed tomography based assessment and analysis of lung tumor motion during free-breathing respiration
Yan WANG ; Yong BAO ; Li ZHANG ; Wei FAN ; Xiaowu DENG ; Ming CHEN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2010;19(1):40-43
Objective To quantify the amplitudes of lung tumor motion during free-breathing using four dimensional computed tomography (4DCT), and seek the characteristics of tumors with large motion. Methods Respiratory-induced tumor motion was analyzed for 44 tumors from 43 patients. All patients un-derwent 4DCT during free-breathing before treatment. Gross tumor volumes (GTV) on ten respiratory phases were contoured by the same doctor. The eentroids of GTVs were autoplaeed with treatment software (ADAC Pinnacle 7.4f), then the amplitudes of tumor motion were assessed. The various clinical and anatomic fac-tors associated with GTV motion were analyzed. The characteristics of tumors with motion greater than 5 mm in any direction were explored. Results The tumor motion was found to be associated with T stage, GTV size, the superior-inferior (SI) tumor location in the lung, and the attachment to rigid structures such as the chest wall, vertebrae or mediastinum. The motion over 5 mm was observed in ten tumors, which were all lo-cated in the lower or posterior half of the lung, with the greatest motion of 14.4 mm. For 95% of the tumors, the magnitude of motion was less than I 1.8 mm, 4.6 mm and 2.7 mm along the SI, anterior-poste-rior (AP) and lateral directions, respectively. Conclusions Tumor motion due to breathing is associated with tumor location, volume, and T stage. The greatest motion was in the SI direction for unfixed tumor in lower-lobe, followed by tumor in upper-lobe posterior-segment.
10.Pirfenidone suppressing esophageal stent-related restenosis after stent placement: an animal experimental study
Yan FU ; Xiaowu ZHANG ; Yawei LI ; Jiawei CAO ; He ZHAO ; Tao GONG ; Jingui LI ; Xiao LI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2021;55(5):534-539
Objective:To investigate the preventive efficacy of pirfenidone in esophageal stent-related restenosis and the related underlying mechanisms.Methods:Twenty-four rats underwent esophageal stent placement were included in this study. The rats were randomly assigned to three groups, with 8 rats in each group. The three groups were set to receive placebo, 150 mg/kg pirfenidone and 300 mg/kg pirfenidone daily by oral administration for 28 days, respectively. Twenty-eight days after stent placement, the stented esophagi were harvested for histological examinations. The number of epithelial layers, the thickness of submucosal fibrosis, the percentage of granulation tissue area, the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration, the degree of collagen deposition, and the α-SMA staining scores were evaluated. One-way ANOVA was performed for the statistical comparison of the number of epithelial layers, the degree of inflammatory cell infiltration, the degree of collagen deposition and the α-SMA staining scores among these three groups. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used for comparison of the thickness of submucosal fibrosis and the percentage of granulation tissue area among the three groups. Results:Gross pathological findings showed that both pirfenidone groups had significantly less luminal fibrotic tissue formation and restenosis than placebo group. The percentage of granulation tissue areas in placebo group, 150 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg pirfenidone groups were 57.23%±25.68%, 21.80%±6.65% and 12.18%±6.37%, respectively. Both pirfenidone groups showed significantly less granulation tissue areas than placebo group ( P<0.01). The degree of inflammatory cell infiltration, the degree of collagen deposition and the α-SMA staining scores were 3.28±0.55, 3.38±0.63 and 2.75±0.38 in placebo group, 2.30±0.46, 2.36±0.58 and 2.00±0.42 in 150 mg/kg pirfenidone group, and 1.86±0.38, 1.91±0.41 and 1.57±0.28 in 300 mg/kg pirfenidone group, respectively. Both pirfenidone groups showed significantly less inflammatory cell infiltration, collagen deposition and α-SMA staining scores than placebo group ( P<0.01). Conclusion:Pirfenidone can suppress esophageal stent-related restenosis in rats by significantly inhibiting inflammation, myofibroblast activation and proliferation, and fibrotic tissue formation.