The maxillary sinus is the largest paranasal sinuses. Foreign bodies of nosal sinus can caused by car accidents, firearm attacks, or iatrogeniccause. We reported two rare cases of foreign body of pulp needle and loach. The clinical manifestations might include facial numbness, facial paresthesia, swelling, nasal congestion, facial pain, eye discomfort, limited mouth opening and relapse and etc. Both CT scan and the medical history were helpful in diagnosis. Functional endoscopic surgery would be the first choice of treatment.
Chronic Disease ; Endoscopy ; Facial Pain ; Foreign Bodies ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Maxillary Sinus ; pathology ; Paranasal Sinus Diseases ; etiology ; pathology ; Paresthesia ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Objective To explore the signal transduction mechanism of inhibitor kappa B kinase α( IKKα) , one of the catalytic subunits of IKK complex , for regulating p53 transactivation in the cellular ultraviolet radiation ( UVB) repsonse. Methods The transactivation of p53 was determined by dual-luciferase reporter gene analysis system while the expression and activation of IKKα, IKKβ, p53 and p38K was detected by Western blotting assay .Results UVB exposure induced activation and transactivation of p 53 in the wild type mouse fibroblasts ,but the effect was blocked by IKKa deficiency and recovered by reconstitution of IKKαexpression.Under the same conditions , IKKαregulated p38K activation, while inhibi-ting p38K activation down-regulated p53 transactivation under UVB exposure .Conclusion IKKαregulates UVB-induced phosphorylation and activation of p 53 in a p38K-dependent manner .

Objective:To construct three-dimensional(3D)finite element models with 3 different retainer designs.Methods:The intact maxillary first premolar was scanned using Micro-CT.CT images were reconstructed through Mimics 10.0 software and the prima-ry 3D models were gained after improvement in the Geomagic 7.0 software,The abutments and prosthesis of cantilever resin-bonded bridg that could be identified by the FEA software were accomplished.Results:The 3D models of cantilever resin-bonded bridg with 3 different retainer designs were constructed successfully using the maxillary first premolar as the abutment.The mesh number were 553 959,468 134,516 748,respectively.Conclusion:Using Micro-CT and finite element analysis the 3D reconstruction of the cantile-ver resin-bonded bridges may be more accurate for biomechanical analysis.

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of immediate quantitative coronary angiography (QCA) analysis in percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods The parameters of QCA and conventional methods before and after PCI were compared and statistics was performed by using t test or ANOVA methods. Results One hundred and two patients were enrolled in our study. Significant differences between QCA and conventional methods were found in evaluation of lesion length [ ( 22.9 ± 8.9 ) mm vs (24. 8 ± 10. 6) mm,t = 9. 63, P < 0. 05 ], stenosis diameter [ (3.0 ± 0.4 ) mm vs (2. 9 ± 0. 7) mm, t = 6. 31, P < 0. 05 ] and stenosis area [ ( 87. 8 ± 10. 7 ) mm2 vs ( 85.0 ± 12.9 ) mm2, t = 2. 54, P < 0.05 ], and also in different vessels. Stenosis diameter and stenosis area after stenting in target lesion were lower than the international standards. Conclusion Immediate QCA analysis can be effective in directing stent implantation.

In order to find the most suitable algorithm of T-wave end point detection for clinical detection, we tested three methods, which are not just dependent on the threshold value of T-wave end point detection, i. e. wavelet method, cumulative point area method and trapezium area method, in PhysioNet QT database (20 records with 3 569 beats each). We analyzed and compared their detection performance. First, we used the wavelet method to locate the QRS complex and T-wave. Then we divided the T-wave into four morphologies, and we used the three algorithms mentioned above to detect T-wave end point. Finally, we proposed an adaptive selection T-wave end point detection algorithm based on T-wave morphology and tested it with experiments. The results showed that this adaptive selection method had better detection performance than that of the single T-wave end point detection algorithm. The sensitivity, positive predictive value and the average time errors were 98.93%, 99.11% and (--2.33 ± 19.70) ms, respectively. Consequently, it can be concluded that the adaptive selection algorithm based on T-wave morphology improves the efficiency of T-wave end point detection.
Algorithms ; Electrocardiography ; Humans ; Wavelet Analysis

Objective To summarize the experience in surgical treatment of Ebstein anomaly,and evaluate the therapeutic effect.Methods Thirty-five patients of Ebstein anomaly were treated by operation.New York heart association(NYHA)heart function classⅠ?was in 11 cases,classⅡ?was in 14 cases,class III-Ⅳ?was in 10 cases.The cue of echocardiogram about tricuspid valve regurgitation in 24 cases were severe,5 cases were moderate and 6 cases were mild.Two patients accepted tricuspid valve replacement.Thirty-three cases were accepted tricuspid valve repair and right ventricle folded,in which 2 cases accepted Danielson method,and 31 cases accepted Carpentier method,among them,9 cases accepted one and a half ventricular repair.Associated heart anomaly was corrected at the same time.Results One patient died.There were 2 cases with third degree atrioventricular block after tricuspid valve replacement,2 cases with low cardiac output syndrome and 2 cases with atrial fibrillation combined premature ventricular contraction.The heart was lower by chest X-ray and echocardiogram examination,tricuspid valve regurgitation in 22 cases were disappeared,9 cases were mild,3 cases were moderate.All patients were followed up from 1 month to 7years,tricuspid valve regurgitation in 21 cases were disappeared,12 cases were mild,heart function were class Ⅰ-Ⅱ.Because of heart function aggravation,1 patient was operated again 3 years after operation.Condusions Ebstein anomaly is a rare congenital heart disease,Carpentier method tricuspid valve repair can decrease regurgitation obviously and protect right ventricular function.One and a half ventricular repair should be adopted according to the function of tricuspid valve and right ventricle.

Objective To explore the relationship between operation scores and the expression of caveolin-1 ( Cav-1 ) protein in the cortex of mice.Methods Male Kunming mice were used and divided into two groups (excellent group and bad group) according to the training scores after 4 days' Y-maze learning training.The expression of cav-1 protein in cortex and hippocampus of the mice with different scores were measured through Western blot technology.Results Cav-1 protein expression of excellent group( Cav-1/β-actin was 5.71 + 1.11 ) in the cortex was significantly higher than that of the bad group ( Cav-1/β-actin was 1.69 + 0.20) (P ＜ 0.01 ).While there was no significant difference in the two groups in the expression of Cav-1 protein in hippocampus(P ＞ 0.05 ).Conclusion The operation scores have distinct correlation with the expression of Cav-1 protein in the cortex of mice.

BACKGROUND:To make a better preparation for orthodontic tooth, we investigate the changes in the localization of the anterior wal of the maxilary sinus and maxilary tuberosity, analyze the development of the maxila, and detect the bone mass of the maxila and development timing. However, the use of Auto-CAD software has not been reported to localize the anterior wal of the maxilary sinus and maxilary tuberosity. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the localization and growth of the anterior wal of the maxilary sinus and maxilary tuberosity in 300 children aged 4-14 years from the Han ethic group in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. METHODS: Totaly 300 children, 4-14 years of age, admitted at the Stomatological Hospital of Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, were enroled. According to Helman’s dental developmental staging, these children were divided into five groups: groups IIA, IIC, IIIA, IIIB, IIIC. Auto-CAD software was used to analyze the panoramic radiographs of the maxila and mandible. The tracing of each radiograph was digitized by translating the reference points onto an X-Y coordinate system. The straight line that passed the point where the nasal septum intersected with the hard palate (point O) and the point where the medial wal of maxilary sinus intersected with the hard palate (point PA) was designated as the X axis. The straight line that was vertical to the X axis and passed through the point O at a right angle was designated as the Y axis. The X and Y coordinate values of reference point were calculated. And then O point was set as (0, 0), and the point where the posterior wal of maxilary tuberosity intersected with the hard palate (PP) was set as (PPX, PPY). Colected data were analyzed statisticaly to understand the changes in the localization of PA and PP at different stages of dental development. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The change of point PA had on significant differences between the five groups (α > 0.05). Point PP grew obviously in a horizontal rearward and vertical downward manner from stage IIA to IIIA; this point only presented a horizontal rearward growth from stage IIIA to IIIB and only a vertical downward growth from stage IIIB to IIIC. This period was the time of the second molar eruption, indicating that the second molar eruption is helpful to the vertical growth of the maxila.

Objective: To investigate the effects of hinokitiol on the proliferative inhibition and apoptosis induction in human clear cell renal cancer 786-O cells. Methods:CCK-8 assays were performed to analyze the effects of hinokitiol on the proliferation of 786-O cells. The apoptosis rate was determined by flow cytometry. EGFP-LC3 microscopy assays were performed to assess the autoph-agy flux. Cleaved Caspase-3, LC3, and P62 were detected by Western blot. Results: Hinokitiol could inhibit the proliferation of the 786-O cells and could induce cell apoptosis via Caspase pathway. Hinokitiol induced the autophagy of 786-O cells, increased LC3 ex-pression, and downregulated P62 expression. Conclusion: Hinokitiol can inhibit the proliferation of 786-O cells and can induce cell apoptosis via autophagy induction.

Background and purpose:MicroRNA (miRNA, miR) plays an important regulatory role in cancer. miR-222 is reported to be up-regulated in various tumors, but its role in renal cell carcinoma (RCC) remains unclear. In this study, we detected the expression of miR-222 in both RCC and adjacent tissue samples. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of miR-222 in RCC. Methods:The expression levels of miR-222 in RCC tissue samples were quantified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). DDIT4 and LC3-Ⅱ protein expressions were determined by Western blot. Dual luciferase assay was performed to verify the target of miR-222. EGFP-LC3 microscopy assay was performed to assess autophagy. Results:Results from qRT-PCR showed that the expression of miR-222 was up-regulated in RCC tissues. Knockdown of miR-222 with speciifc antagomiR decreased the cell viability of 786-O cells, whereas overexpression of miR-222 increased the cell viability (P<0.01). The levels of DDIT4 were up-regulated in 786-O cells transfected with miR-222 antagomiR, whereas overexpression of miR-222 induced the down-regulation of DDIT4 expression. Data from dual luciferase assay indicated that miR-222 directly targeted the expression of DDIT4. Consistently, the expression of DDIT4 in RCC tissues was down-regulated compared with adjacent tissues. Knockdown of miR-222 in 786-O cells induced a signiifcant increase of autophagosome formation and LC3 lipidation.These results supported that miR-222 could inhibit autophagy in RCC cells, which may affect the clinical characteristcs of RCC. Conclusion: miR-222 is up-regulated in RCC and can inhibit the autophagy of RCC cells through down-regulating the expression of DDIT4.