1.Relationship between C-reactive protein and prognosis of acute coronary syndrome in aged patients
Lu YIN ; Yu ZHAO ; Xiaoxin KANG ; Dan MENG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(2):256-257
Objective To discuss the relationship between c-reactive protein and prognosis of acute coronary syndrome.Methods C-reactive protein of 60 acute coronary syndrome aged patients was evaluated.The patients were divided into two groups:one group with higher CRP level and another group with normal CRP level.The following-up duration was 6 months.After correct therapy,the morbidity of re-angina,arrbythmia,heart failure,re-infarction and cardiac death was compared.Results The morbidity of re-angina,arrhythmia,heart failure,re-infarction,cardiac death was 46.3%(19/41),43.9%(18/41),9.8%(4/41),22.0%(9/41),7.3%(3/41)respectively in higher Clip levd group;The morbidity of re-angina,arrhythmia,heart failure,re-infarction was 15.8%(3/19),10.5%(2/19),5.3%(1/19),5.3%(1/19)respectively in normal CRP group and there was no cardiac death accident.There was significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion CRP plays an important role in the onset of acute coronary syndrome,and its level is related with the higher morbidity of re-angina,arrbythmia,heart failure,re-infarction and cardiac death.
2.Value of 64-slice spiral CT functional imaging techniques for diagnosis of acute kidney injury in rabbits
Xiaoxin ZHAO ; Xinyu WANG ; Wenhong WANG ; Yajun LI ; Haoran SUN ; Xianglu MENG ; Cheng GU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2016;32(3):452-455
Objective To quantitatively assess renal hemodynamic changes in hypertensive acute kidney injury in rabbits induced by L-NAME using 64-slice spiral CT functional imaging techniques,and to explore the application of these techniques in evaluation of early kidney functional changes.Methods Fourteen female New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into normal control group (n=6)and L-NAME group (n=8).The control group was injected NaCl solution and the L-NAME group was injected the same amount of L-NAME solution to make hypertensive acute kidney injury model.64-slice spiral CT and SPECT were scanned af-ter injection.Blood samples were collected before and after injecting NaCl and L-NAME solution to detect serum creatinine (Cr).Cr level and CT perfusion parameters of the two groups were analyzed and compared with the pathology results.GFRCT detected by con-trast-enhanced CT and GFRSPECT detected by SPECT were analyzed by the rank correlation test.Results Renal blood volume,blood flow,permeability surface,time to peak,and peak value had statistically significant differences between the control and L-NAME group (P <0.05).GFRCT and GFRSPECT had obvious correlation.GFRCT of L-NAME group was obviously lower than that of the con-trol group.The kidneys of L-NAME group showed obviously injured under both light microscope and microscope.Conclusion 64-slice spiral CT functional imaging techniques can dynamically observe and quantitatively assess early hypertensive kidney dysfunc-tion,especially unilateral renal blood flow abnormalities.It is an effective examination in quantitatively assessing kidney function.
3.Quantitative analysis of renal injury using CEUS in hypertensive rabbits model induced by L-NAME
Xianglu MENG ; Guohui ZHANG ; Wenhong WANG ; Hong SHAO ; Jun GUO ; Xiaoxin ZHAO ; Cheng GU ; Xiaodan ZHANG
Tianjin Medical Journal 2015;(12):1394-1397
Objective To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) on quantitative analysis of re?nal cortex perfusion in hypertensive rabbits model. Methods Hypertensive rabbit modal (n=10) were established by inject?ing N-nitro-L-arginin methylester (L-NAME). CEUS and Cystatin C (CysC) serum level analysis were performed at differ?ent time points:before and the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 8th week after injecting L-NAME. Time-intensity curve and area under curve (AUC) were analyzed quantatively while correlation of AUC and CysC were also analyzed. Results Serum level of Cys C in?creased significantly at the 6th week after L-NAME administration which is earlier than the increase of serum levels of Scr and BUN. AUC decreased at first then increased after L-NAME administration. Upon addition of L-NAME, rise time (RT) and peak intensity (PI) decreased while mean transit time (MTT), time from peak to one half (HPT) and time to peak (TTP) in?creased. Our study confirmed a positive correlation between AUC and Cys C (r=0.950, P<0.001). Conclusion Setting up rabbits model by L-NAME is convenient and reproducible, which is an useful tool in experimental study of preclinical and clinical phase of hypertensive renal injury. CEUS combining with CysC serum level analysis is considered as an effective technology for evaluating renal function in hypertensive patients.
4.Diagnostic value and clinical significance of MSCT in postoperative intestinal obstruction of rectal cancer patients
Xiaodan ZHANG ; Wenhong WANG ; Peng LI ; Xiaoxin ZHAO ; Xianglu MENG ; Tao JIANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2015;30(1):27-30
Objective To evaluate the value of multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) in diagnosing postoperative intestinal obstruction of rectal cancer.Methods The CT imaging results and clinical manifestation of 50 patients with postoperative intestinal obstruction of rectal cancer confirmed by pathology were reviewed retrospectively.These cases including Miles (24 cases),Dixon (18 cases),Hartmann(8 cases) procedure were collected from Tianjin People's Hospital from 2011 to 2013.Conservative management was done in 10 cases and the remaining 40 patient underwent surgical intervention.Statistical difference between the three kinds of surgical causes of intestinal obstruction was analysed by x2 test.Results Most common cause after Miles and Hartmann postoperative intestinal obstruction was of adhesion,while anastomotic stenosis was the most common reason of intestinal obstruction after Dixon procedure.The difference of incidence of intestinal obstruction caused by hernia and anastomotic stenosis between the three kinds of operation method was statistically significant (x2 =5.382、20.486,P < 0.05).Conclusions MSCT could identify the etiology and site of postoperative intestinal obstruction of rectal cancer,providing favorable imaging evidence for clinical treatment.
5.Laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy
Changjun YIN ; Wei ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Min GU ; Qiang Lü ; Xiaoxin MENG ; Pengfei SHAO ; Zhengquan XU ; Yuangeng SUI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(3):199-202
Objective To present the experience of laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy and evaluate its safety and efficacy. Methods A total of 91 patients diagnosed with localized prostate carcinoma were admitted from February 2003 to June 2008. The level of serum PSA ranged from 7. 5 - 47. 0 ng/ml(mean 14. 0 ng/ml). The volume of the prostate ranged from 35 - 75 ml(mean 52 ml). Biopsy was performed before the operation and the pathological results revealed prostate carcinoma with Gleason score no more than 8. CT, MR and ECT revealed there was no lymph node or seminal vesicle involvement and there was no bone metastasis. The procedures were performed with an-tegrade techniques and pelvic lymphadenectomies were performed in 32 cases and nerve-sparings were performed in 11 cases. Results The operation duration ranged from 105 - 270 min (mean 173 min). Intraoperative blood loss was 110 - 1200 ml(mean 315 ml). Incontinence occurred in 19 cases in early stage and 18 cases recovered within 3 months. Positive surgical margin occurred in 11 cases. There was no complication of urethra stricture during 3 - 30 months' follow-up. No lymph node was involved in 32 cases with pelvic lymphadectomy. Five of the 11 cases received nerve-sparing prostatectomy had normal erectile function during the follow-up. Conclusions Laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy is a safe, effective and efficient surgical procedure with the minimal invasion, less morbidity and rapid recovery. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is emerging as an alternative to open radical prostatectomy.
6.Modified transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy : clinical study of 285 cases
Pu LI ; Changjun YIN ; Pengfei SHAO ; Chao QIN ; Xiaoxin MENG ; Xiaobing JU ; Jie LI ; Qiang LV ; Lixin HUA ; Zengjun WANG ; Min GU ; Zhengquan XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(10):749-752
Objective To evaluate the technique and clinical outcomes of modified transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Methods A total of 285 patients received the operation with mean age of 67 years (50-76 years) from January 2008 to April 2012.Mean level of PSA was 15.7 μg/L (1.8 -50.0 μg/L),and mean prostatic volume was 44 ml (26 -74 ml). No lymph node or seminal vesicle involvement was found by CT or MR and radionuclide bone scan revealed no metastasis.271 cases were confirmed diagnosis by prostatic biopsy and 14 were detected through pathological studies of TURP specimens.Gleason score ranged from 6 to 8.14 cases were in clinical stage T1b,29 cases in T1c,214 cases in T2 and 28 cases in T3a.Transperitoneal approach and modified technique involving bladder neck dissection,nervesparing technique and vesicoureteral anastomosis were applied on patients. Results Mean operative time was 105 min (55 -150 min).Mean intraoperative estimated blood loss was 240 ml (50-800 ml).Rectal injures occurred in 2 cases and were repaired under laparoscopy.Drainage tube and urinary catheter were removed 48 -72 h and 5 -8 d postoperatively.Postoperative hospital stay was 7 d (5 - 11 d).Positive surgical margin was present in 58 patients.Mean follow-up time was 29 months (3 -50 months).Complete continence were found in 208 patients immediately after catheter removal.68 patient recovered continence within 3 months and 9 patients remained incontinence 3 months after surgery. Normal erection presented in 42 of the 57 cases with nerve-sparing. Conclusions Transperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is safe and efficient.Higher efficiency and lower complication rate have been achieved through modified laparoscopic technique involving bladder neck dissection,nerve-sparing technique and vesicoureteral anastomosis.
7.Down-regulation of miR-488 targeting to promote Jag1 expression inhibits hypoxia-reoxygenation myocardial H9c2 cell damage.
Yintao ZHAO ; Xiaoxin PEI ; Yuan LIU ; Yawei XU ; Meng PENG ; Haibo YANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Genetics 2021;38(12):1199-1203
OBJECTIVE:
To study the effect of down-regulating miR-488 targeting Jag1 on the injury of hypoxia-reoxygenation myocardial H9c2 cells.
METHODS:
A hypoxic-reoxygenated myocardial H9c2 cell injury model was constructed. miR-488 inhibitor was used to transfect the cells. CCK-8 method and flow cytometry were used to detect cell proliferation and apoptosis in each group. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), superoxide dismutase (SOD), malonaldehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT) levels were detected. Western blotting was used to detect the expression of Bcl-2 associated X Protein (Bax) and B cell lymphoma/lewkmia-2 (Bcl-2). Target genes of miR-488 were predicted, and a luciferase reporter system was used to verify the targeting relationship between the two. Myocardial H9c2 cells were co-transfected with miR-488 inhibitor and Jag1 siRNA, and treated with hypoxia and reoxygenation, cell proliferation, apoptosis, LDH, SOD, MDA, CAT levels, and Bax, Bcl-2 protein expression were detected.
RESULTS:
The expression of miR-488 in the hypoxia-reoxygenated myocardial H9c2 cells was increased, along with reduced cell proliferation, increased apoptosis, increased Bax protein expression, decreased Bcl-2 protein expression, increased MDA, decreased CAT and SOD, and increased LDH level in the supernatant of cell culture. When myocardial H9c2 cells were transfected with miR-488 inhibitor and treated with hypoxia and reoxygenation, the expression of miR-488 was decreased, along with increased cell proliferation, decreased apoptosis, decreased Bax protein expression, increased Bcl-2 protein expression, decreased MDA, increased CAT and SOD, and decreased LDH level in the supernatant of cell culture. Down-regulation of miR-488 could target and down-regulate Jag1 expression. And Jag1 siRNA could reverse the effect of miR-488 inhibitor on the proliferation, apoptosis, LDH, SOD, MDA, CAT levels and the expression of Bax and Bcl-2 of hypoxic-reoxygenated myocardial H9c2 cells.
CONCLUSION
Down-regulating miR-488 targeted Jag1 can attenuate hypoxia-reoxygenation induced myocardial H9c2 cell injury.
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Myocardial Reperfusion Injury
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8.Modified liver mobilization technique In the management of renal cell carcinoma with intrahepatic inferior vena cava thrombosis
Zhijian HAN ; Changjan YIN ; Xiaoxin MENG ; Qiang Lü ; Xiaobing JU ; Jie LI ; Dongliang XU ; Pengfei SHAO ; Rijin SONG ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhengquan XU ; Yuangeng SUI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2012;33(7):492-494
Objective To report the modified liver mobilization technique in management of renal cell carcinoma with intrahepatic inferior vena cava thrombus. Methods 10 cases (7 men and 3 women at the average age of 49 years) of renal cell carcinoma with intrahepatic inferior vena cavs thrombus were reviewed.The operations were carried by using father clamp to control inferior vena cava,combined with hepatic portal blocking. Results There was no postoperative complication.The average blood loss was 800 ml.The mean hospital stay was 13 days.The time of follow-up ranged from 1 to 48 months. Conclusions The technique of using father clamp to control suprahepatic inferior vena cava combined with hepatic portal blocking is feasible for the treatment of the renal cell carcinoma with intrahepatic inferior vena cava thromhosis.
9.The effect of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in the treatment of small volume benign prostate hyperplasia
Chengming WANG ; Pu LI ; Qian ZHANG ; Jian QIAN ; Peng HAN ; Min TANG ; Xiaoxin MENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2021;42(11):839-843
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of transurethral Moses holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (MoLEP) in the treatment of small-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods:The clinical data of 132 patients with small BPH (prostate volume <40 ml) who underwent MoLEP from October 2017 to April 2020 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were analyzed retrospectively.The age of the patients was (63.93±5.21) years old, including 12 patients with cystolithiasis. The prostate volume of 132 patients was (32.16±7.81) ml, the preoperative international prostate symptom score (IPSS) was 23.00(15.00-34.00), the quality of life score (QOL) was 5(2-6), the maximum urinary flow rate (Q max) was 7.80(0.80-9.80)ml/s and residual urine volume (PVR) was 158(51-409) ml. 89 patients had the preoperative maximum detrusor contractility (64.23±8.11) cmH 2O. Surgical methods: the 120 W Moses laser platform(Lumenis Inc)was used, the cutting power was adjusted to 80 W (2.0J×40Hz) (narrow pulse width mode), and the hemostatic power 24W (0.8J×30Hz) (wide pulse width mode). Patients with bladder calcifications underwent Moses laser bladder stone lithotripsy.After the initial resection by the level of verumontanum was performed, an anatomic plane was exposed and carried forward until the bladder neck. If prostate stones were found, Moses holmium laser lithotripsy can be performed directly. After operation, the bladder was continuously flushed with normal saline. The catheter was removed 24 hours after the operation. The operation status, intraoperative and postoperative complications were recorded. IPSS, QOL, Q max and PVR were followed up 3 months after surgery. Postoperative urinary incontinence is defined as the need for 2 pads or more within 24 hours. Results:The operations of 132 cases (including 12 cases with bladder stones) were successfully completed. 30 cases with prostate calcifications were found during the operation. The operation time (enucleation time) was (16.83±4.03) min. There were no perioperative complications such as blood transfusion, transurethral resection syndrome, urinary retention and venous thromboembolism. No bladder neck contracture or recurrence of bladder stones was found after surgery. Postoperative urethral stricture occured in 2 cases (1.5%), and postoperative urinary incontinence in 27 cases (20.5%). There were 102 cases (77.3%) with chronic interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. Three months after operation, IPSS was 7(0-14), QOL was 2(0-5), Q max was 17.55(9.40-26.50)ml/s and PVR was 27(0-46) ml, which were significantly improved compared with preoperatively( P<0.05). Conclusions:MoLEP can significantly improve lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and life quality of patients with small-volume BPH.At the same time, the incidence of complications such as urethral stricture and urinary incontinence is lower. The operation is safe and reliable, and bladder stone lithotripsy can be performed at the same time.
10.Retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy for the treatment of renal tumor
Pengfei SHAO ; Changjun YIN ; Xiaoxin MENG ; Qiang Lü ; Jie LI ; Xiaobing JU ; Ninghong SONG ; Chao QIN ; Dongliang XU ; Wei ZHANG ; Zengjun WANG ; Lixin HUA ; Min GU ; Wei ZHANG ; Zhengquan XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(10):658-661
Objective To evaluate the technique and efficacy of retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. Methods From June 2002 to December 2009, 113 cases of renal tumor received retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy. The age ranged from 26 to 73 years. The tumor located in left side in 51 cases and right side in 62 cases with the mean diameter of 3.7 cm(1.2-6.3cm). During the procedure, the renal artery was separated and then clamped with bulldog. The renal parenchymal was incised with cold endoscissor and the tumor was totally removed. Pelvicalyceal repairing and parenchymal hemostasis were then performed. Renal defect closure was achieved with running suture or horizontal mattress suture. Results All the procedures were completed successfully.There was no open conversion. The mean operation time was 85 min(60- 125 min), the mean warm ischemic time was 24 min(19-43 min). The pathology studies revealed 87 cases of clear cell carcinoma, 9 cases of papillary renal cell carcinoma, 7 cases of chromophobe cell carcinoma, 6 cases of perivascular epithelioid renal cell tumor and 4 cases of renal oncocytoma. The surgical margin was negative in all cases. There was no complication of urine leakage. Gross hematuria occurred in 2 cases.During 3-41 months of following up, there was no recurrence. Conclusion Retroperitoneal laparo-scopic partial nephrectomy is safe and effective for the treatment of renal tumor, which becomes an alternative treatment to open procedure.