1.The effect of a biodegradable paclitaxel-eluting stent on bile duct healing after trauma in a porcine model
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;28(11):842-845
Objective To evaluate the effect of a biodegradable paclitaxel-eluting biliary stent on bile duct scar formation and biliary stricture by observing the healing process after stent placement in a porcine billiary model.Methods A novel biodegradable paclitaxel-eluting biliary polylactide stent was manufactured by immersion method.The efficacy of drug release for paclitaxel-eluting biliary stent was investigated by HPLC.Paclitaxel-eluting stent were surgically inserted in the bile duct of fifteen swines in experimental group while stent without paclitaxel were placed in other fifteen swines in control group.Animals were sacrificed after 1,3,6 months.The anastomic healing of the common bile duct was observed.The size of anastomosis was measured and compared between the two groups.Result A novel biodegradable paclitaxel-eluting biliary stent was manufactured.The total amount of paclitaxel released was about 281 pg (30.4%) over a month as determined with HPLC methods.There was no death,no leakage.The diameter of anastomosis in the experimental group was significantly larger than that in control group.Cholangiography did not show obvious bile duct dilatation in experimental group.Histologic examination showed less hyperplasia of the bile duct wall in the experimental group than that in control group.Conclusion Release of paclitaxel via a biodegradable stent relieves billiary stricture in porcine model and have no obvious negative influence on wound healing of the common bile duct.
2.Preliminary application of cranial subtraction CT perfusion imaging
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2010;7(1):43-46
Objective To investigate the possibility to obtain the cranial subtraction computed tomography perfusion imaging (sCTP) from the CTP examination, and to explore preliminary application value of sCTP. Methods Cerebral sCTP obtained from source imaging data of 11 patients (10 with stroke and 1 with brain tumor) were analyzed with subtraction software and perfusion 3 software at GE AW4.2 workstation. The parametric maps and region of interest (ROI) value of blood flow (BF), blood volume (BV), mean transit time (MTT) and/or permeability surface (PS) were generated from the CTP and sCTP imaging data respectively. Results ①The technical success rate of cranial sCTP created from CTP sources imaging data was 100%, and the post-processing time of sCTP was about from 1.0 to 2.5 h. The mappings and values of BF, BV, MTT and PS of ROI were all successfully obtained from sCTP and CTP imaging data. ②The cerebral mappings of BF, BV, MTT and PS obtained from sCTP were similar to those from CTP, which all depicted accurately the lesions and their microcirculation hemodynamics changes. ③Just like those from CTP, the values of BF, BV, MTT and PS of nidus obtained from sCTP were significantly different from those of the near and the contralateral corresponding cerebral tissues (P<0.025). Conclusion sCTP can be generated successfully with subtraction and perfusion imaging software. It is an alternative solution for functional diagnosis of stroke and brain neoplasms.
3.MAL gene and its methylation in colorectal carcinoma
Xiaochang WU ; Guangen YANG ; Xiujun LIAO
International Journal of Surgery 2008;35(11):751-754
MAL gene expresses in the mediate and late stage of T-lymphocyte,correlated with carcinoma.Hereditary factors and epigenetic mechanisms play important roles in the pathogenesis of colorectal carcinoma.One of the main epigenetic modifications to be identified is methylation of DNA.the hypermethylation and abnormal expressions of MAL gene play a key role in the development,invasion,metastasis and prognosis of colorectai carcinoma.Therefore MAL gene may be another promising early diagnostic marker,which provide new evidence for early stage prediction,classification,prognosis,chemoprevention of colorectal carcinoma.
4.Correlation of plasma PAC-1 and CD62P levels with diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dongying LI ; Xiujun BU ; Hong YANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(7):495-497
Three hundred and thirty eight patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus( DM) admitted from January 2006 to June 2009 and 50 healthy subjects (control group) were enrolled in the study. Platelet glycoprotein PAC-1 and CD62P levels were measured in both groups. Compared with control group, plasma PAC-1 and CD62P levels of DM patients increased significantly (P <0.01). Patients were divided into three groups according to their urinary albumin excretion rate ( UAER) . PAC-1 and CD62P levels in macroalbuminuria group (UAER≥200μg/min) were significantly higher than those in normoalbuminuria group( UAER <20μg/min) and microalbuminuria group (20μg/min≤UAER < 200μg/min) (both P< 0.05). The results indicate that plasma levels of PAC-1 and CD62P, which reflect platelet activation, are the independent risk factors for diabetic nephropathy.
5.Dact genes involved in wnt and TGF-β signaling pathway and their relationship with tumorigenesis
Shoufu LI ; Xiujun LIAO ; Guangen YANG
International Journal of Surgery 2010;37(6):420-423
Dact proteins belong to a structure-related protein family. Recent studies have demonstrated that Dact proteins play an important role in tumorigenesis via modulation of wnt and TGF-p signaling. Delin-eation of the physiological function of Dact proteins would enhance our understanding of look for new strategy targets for cancer and suggests a potential strategy for therapeutic control of wnt and TGF-β signaling in canc-er.
6.Effects of Different Operation Time of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy on Systemic Stress Response
Xiaoping YANG ; Jianguo BU ; Xiujun CAI
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(09):-
Objective To study the effects of different operation time of laparoscopic cholecystectomy(LC) on systemic stress response.Methods A total of 40 patients conducted by LC were divided into the Group A(
7.Analysis of Bone Mineral Density of Lumbar Spine in Middle-old-aged Female with Quantitative Computed Tomography
Xiaohong LIU ; Jian LIU ; Xiujun YANG ; Ming SHI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2000;0(12):-
Objective To explore the clinical value and the difference of bone mineral density(BMD) in every vertebra of lumbar spine in middle old-aged Chinese female with quantitative computed tomography (QCT).Methods The BMD in every vertebra of lumbar spine was investigated by QCT in 725 healthy females aged from 35 to 98 years. They were divided into groups every five years.The BMD in vertebra of lumbar spine (L 1~L 4) were measured by QCT and the groups tested for significant differences,using SPSS10.0 software for the analysis.Results Lumbar spine (L 1~L 4) BMD declined with aging. The bone quantity was predominantly declined in group of 50 to 54 years (?
8.Experimental study on effect of tripterygium glycosides on T-lymphocyte subsets in rats with ITP
Luping YAN ; Hui YANG ; Yuhong YAO ; Xiujun LI
China Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacy 2005;0(06):-
Objective:To study effect of tripterygium glycosides(TG)on T-lymphocyte subsets in rats with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura(ITP),and further to discuss the possible mechanism of TG in treating ITP.Methods:ITP animal model was established by intraperitoneal injection of exogenous anti-platelet–serum(APS).Sixty model rats were randomly divided into five groups:normal group,saline group,the high and low dosage of TG groups,prednisone group.Every rat was giving liquid medicine by intragastric administration one time per day for ten days 36 hours after the first intraperitoneal injection of exogenous APS.The changes of peripheral hemogram,the amount of megakaryocyte of bone marrow and T-lymphocyte subsets were observed.Results:In high dosage of TG group,the number of platelet count increased obviously,the number of megakaryocyte in bone marrow,CD8+and CD4+decreased,and CD4+/CD8+increased.Conclusion:High dosage of TG had obviously therapeutic effect on IPT rat,such as increasing platelet count obviously,reducing number of megakaryocyte in bone marrow obviously and ameliorating T-lymphocyte subsets.The mechanism may be related to regulating the cell immune function.
9.Effects of preoperative blood platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio on prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer patients after surgical resection
Changping SHAN ; Chongsheng XIA ; Yang YA ; Junye WANG ; Xiujun SU
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(21):1374-1378
Objective:To investigate the correlation between preoperative blood platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and clinico-pathological features, as well as the effect of PLR on the prognosis of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients after surgical resec-tion. Methods:Retrospective analysis was performed for 255 cases with histologically confirmed NSCLC that underwent curative re-section from January 2004 to December 2007. All patients were classified into two groups based on the median value of PLR. The rela-tionship between PLR and clinicopathological features was studied. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to assess the prognostic effect of preoperative PLR. Results:The median value of preoperative PLR was 130 (range:45.45 to 272.66). Based on the cut-off value of 130, all patients were divided into two groups:low PLR (≤130, n=127) and high PLR (>130, n=128). PLR was corre-lated with tumor site, T stage, and clinical stage. Five-year survival rates of low and high PLR patients were 49.6%and 33.6%, respec-tively, which indicated a statistically significant difference (χ2=12.577, P<0.001) between the two groups. Univariate analysis showed that smoking status, histological differentiation, clinical stage, T stage, N stage, postoperative adjuvant therapy and PLR were associat-ed with survival (P<0.05 for all). Multivariate analysis identified N stage, postoperative adjuvant therapy, and PLR as independent prog-nostic factors of all the patients. In addition, stratified analysis showed that the five-year survival rate of the low PLR group was higher than that of the high PLR group with or without lymph node metastasis, and the differences were statistically significant (P=0.020 and 0.037). Conclusion:An elevated blood preoperative PLR indicates poor prognosis in NSCLC patients. Preoperative PLR is an indepen-dent prognostic factor of NSCLC after curative resection.
10.Clinical value of multidisciplinary team assessment for chronic constipation
Xiujun LIAO ; Weiming MAO ; Wenjing WU ; Shanliang SHANG ; Guangen YANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2015;14(6):488-491
Objective To investigate the clinical value of multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessment for chronic constipation.Methods The clinical characteristics of 346 patients with chronic constipation who were admitted to the Third Peolep's Hospital of Hangzhou from January 2010 to December 2013 were multidisciplinarily assessed.The muhidisciplinary team was involved surgeons from the department of colorectal surgery,urology,gynecology,psychiatry and psychology,and tools including questionnaires,defecography,anorectal manometry,colon transit study,urodynamic tests,gynecological examination were applied in the study.The measurement data with normal distribution were presented as (x) ± s,the comparison between groups was analyzed using the ANOVA,and the count data were analyzed using the chi-square test.Results Three hundred and forty-six patients who met criteria of this research were selected,including 86 males and 260 females with the ratio of 1 ∶ 3;the mean age was (55 ± 11)years.Of the 346 patients,slow transit constipation accounted for 7.52% (26/346),defecatory disorder for 60.98% (211/346),and mixed constipation for 31.50% (109/346).A total of 93.85% female patients (244/260) had anterior rectocele,75.43% (261/346) patients had internal rectal mucosal prolapse,66.76% (231/346) patients had perineum descending,23.99% (83/346) had achalasia or inappropriate contraction of internal anal sphincter,18.79% (65/346) had puborectalis rectocele muscle thickening,5.49% (19/346) had rectal prolapse.A total of 82.37% (285/346) patients were involved in other subjects than colorectal surgery.A total of 28.61% (99/346) patients presented with urinary symptoms,including 65 cases with stress urinary incontinence,23 cases with unstable bladder and 19 cases with bladder neck obstruction (some patients had multiple urological systoms).The incidence of reproductive organ prolapse in female patients was 31.92% (83/260),the incidence of uterine prolapse and anterior vaginal prolapse were 26.15% (68/260) and 29.23% (76/260),respectively.Patients with anxiety and/or depression accounted for 36.13% (125/346).The male and female patients of slow transit constipation,defecatory constipation and mixed constipation were 10 vs 16,30 vs 79,46 vs 165,respectively,the age was 60 ± 12,56 ± 11,52 ± 10,showing no significant differences (x2=4.046,F =2.877,P > 0.05).In the three kinds of constipation,patients with urinary diseases accounted for 26.92% (7/26),26.61% (29/109) and 29.86% (63/211),patients with gynecological diseases accounted for 11.54% (3/26),20.18% (22/109),27.49% (58/211),patients with psychological diseases accounted for 38.46% (10/26),39.45% (43/109),34.12% (72/211),respectively,showing no significant difference (x2=4.090,P > 0.05).Conclusion MDT assessment for patients with chronic constipation can reflect comprehensively clinical characteristics of chronic constipation,therefore multidisciplinary team should be emphasized in clinical diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation.