1.The study of anterior cervical pedicle screw channel in the lower cervical spine
Rongming XU ; Liujun ZHAO ; Weihu MA ; Yanzhao ZHU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2011;31(12):1337-1343
ObjectiveTo investigate application of the anterior cervical pedicle screw in the lower cervical spine.MethodsTwenty disarticulated human vertebrae(C3-C7) were evaluated with computed tomography for pedicle morphometry Parameters included vertebral body height,vertebral body depth,vertebral body width,outer pedicle width,outer pedicle height,pedicle axis length,transverse section angle,sagittal section angle,transverse intersection point distance and sagittal intersection point distance.On the basis of these data,the screw channel was determined and the screws were inserted in the specimen.Five patients underwent surgical reconstruction using anterior pedicle screw fixation.After surgery,physical examination and roentgenograms and CT scans were performed in all patients.ResultsThe transverse section angle increased from C3(45.7°±4.0°) to C5(52.1°±5.9° ),but decreased from C6(47.8°±6.7°) to C7(44.4°± 8.3°).The sagittal section angle gradually increased from C3 (93.4°±7.2°) to C6( 112.1°±6.2°) but decreased a little to C7(102.7°±8.5°).The distances in transverse section was about 1.97-3.98 mm and in sagittal section was 3.4-7.5 mm.Anterior pedicle screws were inserted successfully in all specimens without critical pedicle wall perforations.Patients were permitted to ambulate the next day after surgery with a cervical collar.Postoperative neurological improvement was observed in all cases.Postoperative radiographic evaluation confirmed proper insertion of anterior pedicle screws without pedicle perforaton.The average follow-up time was 10.6 months.No anterior pedicle screw breakage and loosening was observed.ConclusionThe entry point in anterior pedicle screw should located in 5mm to upper endplate and near anterior median line.The transverse section angle should be 45.7°-52.1°and the sagittal section angle should be 93.4°-112.1°.The lengths of the screw should be about 32 mm.
2.Expression of PTEN protein and clinical significance in diffuse large B lymphomas
Shuna YAO ; Yanyan LIU ; Yan ZHAO ; Zhihua YAO ; Yanzhao JIA ; Jie MA ; Qingxin XIA ; Shujun YANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2010;19(4):200-202
Objective To study PTEN protein expression and clinical significance in patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Methods Immunohistochemical staining was used to determine the PTEN protein expression in 40 cases of primary diffuse large B lymphoma tissuse. The results were analyzed by Kaplan-Merie survival analysis, Log-Rank test and Logistic regression analysis. Results PTEN protein was positive in 16 cases and negative in 24 cases. There was no significant difference between two groups in twoyear overall survival rate(62.5 % vs 66.7 %, P >0.05). Survival analysis showed that patient' s survival time gradually were reduced with extended time between PTEN protein-positive group and negative group, lower in PTEN-positive group than the negative group, but there was no significant difference in survival curve (P >0.05) in the two groups. We compared characteristics of patients between PTEN protein positive and negative groups,including molecular type, patient' s age, stage, LDH, physical score and extranodular invasion, there was no significant difference among them. PTEN protein was not correlated with prognosis, while International Prognosis Index(IPI) was still a risk factor (OR >1). Conclusion PTEN protein expression may not predict the outcome in diffuse large B cell lymphoma, but IPI still is a predictor.
3.A study of the feasibility of posterior thoracic transarticular pedicle screw fixation
Guanyi LIU ; Rongming XU ; Weihu MA ; Hongyong ZHAO ; Shoohua SUN ; Huajie LIN ; Nanjian XU ; Yanzhao ZHU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2011;31(8):892-896
Objective To identify the feasibility and the anatomical parameters of posterior transarticular pedicle screw fixation in the thoracic spine, provide a reference for clinical applications. Methods Twenty human cadaveric thoracic spine segments were dissected posteriorly and anteriorly, with care taken to expose the laminas and pedicles. The entrance point of transarticular pedicle screws was located in the 7 mm away from the above at the inferior margin of the lamina and the inside at the exterior margin, respectively. Posterior transarticular pedicle screws implantation was performed under direct visualization into T1,2,T5,6 and T9,10 Under direct abservation, the feasibility of posterior transarticular pedicle screw fixation was assessed. Then a CT was done. On the morphologic CT scan, the angle and length of the transarticular pedicle crew trajectory were measured. Results The thoracic transarticular pedicle screw trajectory were caudal tilting in the sagittal plane and lateral tilting in the axial plane with successful placement. Screws were placed across the facet joint, and from the inferior articular process of upper thoracic vertebra into the pedicle of lower thoracic vertebra. There was little difference between different number of thoracic vertebrae of the angle, but without significance. The average angles of the screws were 41.4°+3.2°caudal tilting in the sagittal plane and 2.1°±0.7° lateral tilting in the axial plane. The average trajectory lengths were (40.6±4.9)mm, and the lengths increased gradually from upper thoracic vertebra to middle and lower. There were significant differences statistically among T1,2, T5,6 and T9.10 (F=74.09, P<0.01 ). Conclusion Posterior transarticular pedicle screw fixation is feasible, and there are some directions for implantating the screws. Transarticular pedicle fixation in the thoracic spine affords an alternative to standard pedicle screw placement for thoracic stabilization.
4.Observation and nursing for patients complicated with pancreatic leakage after upper abdominal multiple organ transplantation
Haidan YE ; Xinchun LUO ; Qiujiang DOU ; Yanzhao MA ; Qiaoling ZENG ; Xiaofeng HE ; Peijiao LIAO
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2017;33(20):1551-1553
Objective To investigate the nursing points of pancreatic leakage after upper abdominal multiple organ transplantation. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on the nursing experience of two patients with end-stage liver disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus who were complicated with pancreatic leakage after upper abdominal multiple organ transplantation from March 2009 to July 2015. Results The blood glucose of these patients returned to normal level within 1 week after operation and insulin was discontinued. Pancreatic leakage was occurred in the two patients at 14 and 21 days after operation, respectively. They were both successfully discharged after active treatments and nursing cares including completely drainage, the application of drugs that inhibited the secretion of pancreatic enzymes and digestive tract glands, strengthening infection control, nutritional support and other conservative treatments. Conclusions It is the key to improve the recovery of pancreatic leakage after upper abdominal multiple organ transplantation with careful observation of abdominal signs and abdominal drainage tube, accurate use of somatostatin, nutritional support, maintenance of water and electrolyte balance, and psychological intervention.
5.Contents Determination of Spinosin and Jujub oside A in the Seads of Ziziphus jujuba and Its Quality Grading Standard
Zishuai WEN ; Xinrui LI ; Panpan MU ; Junna SONG ; Yanzhao ZHANG ; Yuguang ZHENG ; Yuping YAN ; Donglai MA
China Pharmacy 2019;30(20):2802-2807
OBJECTIVE: To establish a method for simultaneous determination of spinosin and jujuboside A in the seads of Ziziphus jujuba, and to investigate its quality grading standard. METHODS: HPLC-ELSD method was adopted. The separation was carried out on Inertsil ODS-SP column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-water (gradient elution) at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃, the temperature of drift tube was 90 ℃, the flow of carrier gas was 2.9 L/min and injection volume was 20 μL. The thickness, width, length and 100-grain quality of the medicinal materials were used as indicators to investigate the appearance traits. SPSS 22.0 software was used to analyze the correlation of the contents of spinosin and jujuboside A, its appearance traits with the quality constant of TCM, and establish a quality classification standard for the seads of Z. jujuba. RESULTS: The linear range of spinosin and jujuboside A were 1.03-6.18 μg/mL (r=0.999 7), 1.05-6.30 μg/mL (r=0.999 8); the limits of quantitation were 0.171, 0.174 μg/mL, respectively; the limits of detection were 0.052, 0.053 μg/mL, respectively. RSDs of precision, stability and reproducibility tests were all lower 2%. The recoveries were 99.01%-102.97% (RSD=1.39%, n=6), 97.94%-101.03% (RSD=1.13%, n=6), respectively. Correlation analysis results showed that the length, width, 100-grain quality spinosin content and jujuboside A content of the medicinal materials were positively correlated with the quality constant of TCM. The results of quality classification for 30 batches of medicinal materials showed that S1-S4 and S7-S12 were first-class products; S5, S6, S13-S17 and S20-S30 were second-class products; S18 and S19 were third-class products. CONCLUSIONS: Established content determination method is simple, precision, accurate and stable, and can be used for simultaneous determination of spinosin and jujuboside A in the seads of Z. jujuba. Established quality grading standard of the seads of Z. jujuba can be used to evaluate the quality.
6.New advances in the treatment of gallbladder cancer
Qiang LI ; Hongyuan ZHOU ; Longping MA ; Qi ZHANG ; Yanzhao ZHOU ; Shuaijing LIU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2022;21(7):858-865
Surgery is still the first choice for the curation of early gallbladder cancer, and the surgical strategy is selected based on anatomic position of primary tumor, accurate preoperative stage, and strict indication assessment in order to achieve the optimal curative effect. However, most patients are in advanced stage or with distant metastasis at the first diagnosis, and the recurrence rate and 5-year survival rate are not satisfied even if they receive curative resection. Subsequently, it is urgent for the employment of more treatment strategies in the process management of gallbladder cancer patients, such as neoadjuvant therapy, postoperative therapy and first-line or second-line treatment of local advanced and metastatic patients. In recent years, application of molecular targeted agents and immunotherapy have brought greater hope and laid a vaster prospect for the treatment of gallbladder cancer. However, there is still lack of evidence-based medicine data on the prognostic results, and further researches are needed. By integrating the domestic and abroad new research achievements, the authors systematically summarize the current status and future trend on the management of gallbladder cancer, and hope to provide a macroscopic and systemic treatment chart, including necessary details.