Photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) is a novel flow cytometry which integrates high-pulse repetition-rate lasers,fast signal acquisition algorithms and focused ultrasound transducers to assess deep vessels.The technical principle is that the cells in blood or lymph flow are irradiated with several laser beams with different wavelengths,then laser-induced PT effects are detected by corresponding schematics.PAFC is characterized by its high efficiency,no invasion and real-time detection,which makes it possible to detect tumor cells in circulation or in lymphatic system dynamically and in real time.So for,it is considered as one of the most promising techniques in cancer research.This article will address the principle,application and several problems of PAFC.

Objective To explore a faster and more precise method to establish a 3-dimensional (3 D) finite element model of maxillary in human complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. Methods The surface of the model was created using Materialists Interactive Medical Image Control System (Mimics) software to deal with Dicom standard files obtained by scanning the cranium of the patient with multi-slice helical CT. The 3D finite element model for complete unilateral cleft lip and plate in maxillary was established by Ansys software. Results A 3D finite element model of maxillary in human complete unilateral cleft lip and palate was constructed with 27 405 units and 26 876 nodes. Conclusion The combination of Mimics software, Geomagic studio software, Ansys software, and spiral CT is able to create a 3D finite element counter model, which provides a faster and more valid method to study complete unilateral cleft lip and palate.

Objective To assess the usefulness of combined dual-energy CT pulmonary angiography (DE-CTPA) and indirect CT venography (CTV) in the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE).Methods Forty-nine patients with leg swelling suspected of pulmonary embolism (PE) underwent both DE-CTPA combined with CTV and lower extremity venous ultrasound (US) in 1-2 days prior to CT.Image quality of CTPA and dual energy lung perfusion image (DEPI) was rated using a 5-point scale and the coherence between CTPA and DEPI was analyzed by Kappa statistics.The ability of CTV and US in the diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) was compared by Chi-square test.Results Twenty-nine of 49 patients were identified with PE by DE-CTPA,including 28 patients identified by CTPA and one more by DEPI,and 21 patients were found to have both PE and DVT.Both DE-CTPA and DEPI had positive findings for pulmonary embolism in 19 patients and both had negative findings in 18 patients.There was a moderate agreement between DEPI and DE-CTPA in the assessment of PE (Kappa value =0.7534).Thirty-eight patients with DVT were identified by US,while 35 patients were identified by CTV.Among the 35 patients with DVT identified by CTV,pelvic veins were involved in 25 patients,while the inferior vena cava was involved in 3 patients.There was no significant difference between CTV and US in the diagnosis of DVT(P =0.625).The detection rate of VTE with DE-CTPA combining CTV was 30.6％ higher than that with CTPA alone.Conclusions The combined DE-CTPA and CTV achievesone-stop examination.It not only provides evaluation of PE and DVT and increases detection of VTE,but also depicts perfusion defect of pulmonary parenchyma that corresponds to PE.

BACKGROUND:It is confirmed that the characteristics of soft and hard tissue development vary largely in different vertical facial types, which reflect the development trend of the patients and the control ing degree on anchorage.
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the influence of different vertical facial types on the aesthetic evaluation of facial profiles in young females, and analyze the perception of facial attractiveness from different people.
METHODS:Three beautiful females, with high, average and low mandibular angle, respectively were selected according to the measurement data of projection and the orthodontist’s aesthetic appreciation. They were yel ow race, bilateral facial appearance was basical y symmetrical, and no other maxil ofacial disease was found. They also received no orthodontic or orthognathic treatment. The profile digital photographs and cephalograms of three females were col ected. The positions of soft tissue lip and soft tissue chin were altered incremental y with Dolphin Imaging and Management software. Twenty-five new pictures were generated by the smal scale (2 mm per unit) modification in the sagittal direction. By using“acceptable facial appearance”as a filter, 15 orthodontists selected 11 from 25 pictures. Fifty parents of orthodontic patients, 50 orthodontic patients, and 50 amateurs were taken as the evaluators for subjective aesthetic ratings and for the assessment of the influence of vertical facial types on the facial profile attractiveness.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:With low and average angle, straight profile, slightly protrude chin was perceived to be beautiful. With high angle, straight profile, slightly protrude profile was perceived to be beautiful, and evaluation results are consistent between men and women. Evaluators are in agreement when it comes to evaluating the perception of facial attractiveness of three different vertical facial types profile in young females. They also have certain difference in aesthetic tendencies, but when it comes to straight profile they share the same preference. Although different vertical facial types profile has an impact on the profile of lip and chin, but it can’t represent the aesthetic preference of al evaluators.

BACKGROUND:Mini-screw stability is primarily related to alveolar bone cortical thickness. It is necessary to learn cortical thickness to choose suitable implanting sites and predict success rate. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the buccal cortical thickness in maxilary posterior area of Class II Division I malocclusion adolescents. METHODS: Fifty-two adolescents (including 26 male and 26 female) of Class II Division I malocclusion scanned by Cone Beam Computer Tomography were involved in this study. The buccal cortical thickness of six posterior interradicular sites (14-15, 15-16, 16-17, 24-25, 25-26, 26-27) at four bone levels (2, 4, 6, 8 mm) from the alveolar crest in both boys and girls were measured. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) There was no statisticaly significant difference in alveolar cortical thickness between left and right sides in the girls (P > 0.05); cortical thickness of 5-6 and 6-7 at 8 mm was thicker than that at 2 mm (P < 0.05) and cortical thickness of 6-7 at 2 mm was smaler than that at 8 mm (P < 0.05). The cortical thickness increased from crest to base of alveolar crest and reached the peak at 8 mm. Cortical thickness of 6-7 was thicker than 4-5 at 8 mm depth (P < 0.05). The results of males were the same as females. (2) There was no statisticaly significant difference in alveolar cortical thickness of the same site between males and females (P > 0.05). Al sites in this study were suitable for mini-screw implantation; from the first molar to posterior dental arch, buccal cortical thickness is wel-distributed; it is dangerous for implantation in the areas around the first molar more than 6 mm, where the frequent presence of the maxilary sinus is observed. There is an increase of buccal cortical thickness from crest to base of alveolar crest, obtaining good initial stability.

Objective To investigate the aged-related changes of biochemical mark and bone histomorphology in rats and to explore the effects ofαD3 on aged rats. Methods Sixty male Wistar rats with different age were divided into four groups, including group A (6-week-old male wistar rat), group B (6-month-old male wistar rat), group C (24-month-old male wistar rat) and group D (24-month-old male wistar rat +αD3). Group D was treated with αD3 three times per week for 10 weeks at a does of 0.05μg/(kgrameters. The left femur and mandible were collected for histomorphology. Results Compared with group A, ALP (alkaline phosphatase) and BGP in group B, C and D were decreased with age increased [(87.30 ±12.22)mmol/L VS (257.20 ±92.26) mmol/L, (55.23 ± 18. 18 ) mmol/L VS (257.20 ±92. 26) mmol/L,(46.17 ± 16. 6) mmol/L VS (257. 20 ±92. 26 mmol/L); (4. 37 ± 1.46) ng/L VS (9. 03 ±2. 04) ng/L,(3.80±1.00) ng/L VS (9.03 ±2.04) ng/L, (3.59 ±0.64) ng/L VS( 9.03±2.04) ng/L, P <0. 05]. TRACP5b in group C and D increased more than that in group B [( 15.69 ± 1.62 ) pg/L VS ( 7. 26 ±2.13) pg/L, ( 14.16 ± 1.88 ) pg/L VS ( 7. 26 ± 2. 13 ) pg/L, P < 0. 05]. Testosterone decreased significantly with age increased, but no significant difference was found among four groups. Testosterone was positive related with trabecular area of mandible. Bone gla protein was positive related with alkaline phosphatase and negative related with tartrate - resistant acid phosphatase 5b. Trabecular areas of femur increased in group C and D were greater than that in group B[(220310. 6 ±76360. 50) μm2 VS ( 105093.5 ±73242. 2) μm2, (293085.9 ±68230. 78) μm2 VS ( 105093.5 ±73242. 2) μm2, P <0. 05]. Compared with group B,the trabecular thickness of group C was increased by 53%, while trabecular separation was increased 123%. Trabecular area of group D was increased by 33% compared with group C. Conclusions Theresults showed that bone formation was decreased and absorption was increased with age increased. Testosterone was positive related with trabecular area of mandible. Alfacalcidol had the effects to promote the bone mass of mandible.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of etoposide and levofloxacin in the treatment of chronic nonbacterial prostatitis(CNP)alone or in combination.Methods A total of 168 patients with CNP in our hospital from August 2014 to January 2016 were enrolled in this study.The patients were divided into A, B and C groups according to the random number table,56 cases in each group.Group A treatment alone, group B was treated with levofloxacin alone, group C was treated with Yongqing Tablet and levofloxacin, and the clinical efficacy and adverse hair loss were compared.Results After a course of treatment, there was no significant difference in the effective rate of treatment between group A and group B.The effective rate of treatment of group C was higher than that of group A and B, the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05).There was no significant differences in the incidence of adverse events between the three groups.Conclusion The clinical effect of Tongueqing and levofloxacin in the treatment of CNP is higher than that of single administration, and it will not increase the adverse reaction.It is worthy to be popularized and applied.

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Objective To assess the application value of pancreatic stent placement for endoscopic resection of duodenal major papilla adenoma.Methods A total of 67 cases of duodenal major papilla adenoma that were confirmed by biopsy and underwent endoscopic papillectomy from August 2007 to July 2016 in endoscopy center of Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing were analyzed retrospectively.There were 50 patients treated with pancreatic stent placement and 17 patients without as the control group.The general information, efficacy and complications of two groups were collected at the same time.Results There were no significant differences in gender(P=0.070), age(P=0.151) or tumor size(P=0.136) between pancreatic stent placement group and the control group.There were no statistical differences in en bloc resection rates or complete resection rates between the two groups.And there were no significant differences in short-term complications of bleeding(P=0.428), pancreatitis(P=0.982), cholangitis(P=1.000), perforation(P=1.000)or long-term complications of distal common pancreatic duct stricture between the two groups.Conclusion Pancreatic stent should not be routinely placed in endoscopic papillectomy, and should be considered for specific cases.

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of serum CYFRA21-1 detection during the diagnosis of lung cancer. Methods Serum level of CYFRA21-1 in 196 patients with lung cancer and 39 healthy controls were determined by the Elctro-chemiluminescence Immuno-assay ( ECLIA) , respectively. Results Serum level of CYFRA21 -1 ( range from 0. 30 μgg/L to 500.00 μg/L) in patients with lung cancer were significantly higher than those in the healthy control ( range from 0. 27 μg/L to 3. 29 μg/L,Z = -4. 65,P < 0.01). ROC analysis of diagnosis efficiency showed that the area under curve ( AUC) was 0. 735 (P < 0. 001 ). The confidence interval of 95% was from 0. 663 to 0. 807. Positive detection rate of CYFRA21-1 was 48. 8% (39/80) in squamous,31.7% (20/63) in adenocarcinoma and 22. 6% (12/53) in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) respectively, as well as total positive rate was 36. 2% (71/196). Stepwise regression analysis showed that serum level of CYFRA21-1 had a linear correlation with the squamous and the metastasis to liver or bone (r =0. 505 ,P <0. 05). Conclusions Serum level of CYFRA21-1 increases the diagnostic sensitivity, which is helpful for determining histological types, monitoring the metastasis of liver and bone, and evaluating the treatment response in patients with lung cancer.