1.Inhibition of bladder activity by 5-HT1 subtype-selective serotonin receptor agonists in cats with chronic spinal cord injury
Baojun GU ; Jiemin SI ; Yuemin XUE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2006;0(S1):-
Objective To investigate the effect of bladder activity by 5-hydroxytryptamine serotonin receptor agonists with chronic spinal cord injury(SCI). Methods Intact cats and SCI cats were catheterized through the bladder dome for saline-filling cystometry.Dose-response curves for i.v.8-OH-DPAT and GR-46611 were followed in three cases each by WAY-100635.Threshold volume,capacity,residual volume,micturition volume,and arterial pressure were measured. Results Intact cats showed few significant changes in cystometric variable.SCI cats responded to both 8-OH-DPAT and GR-46611 with dose-dependent increases in threshold volume,capacity,and residual volume.Effects of 8-OH-DPAT but not GR-46611 were largely reversed by WAY-100635. Conclusions Both 5-HT_ 1A and 5-HT_ 1B/1D agonists may offer a promising means of reducing bladder hyperactivity and increasing bldder capacity in patients with chronic SCI.
2.Application of 3-dimensional CT reconstruction in the diagnosis of posterior urethral strictures or ankylurethria
Yagang XUE ; Yinglong SA ; Lujie SONG ; Jiemin SI ; Yuemin XU
Chinese Journal of Urology 2010;31(1):59-62
Objective To study the diagnostic value of 3-dimensional CT reconstruction in posterior urethral strictures or ankylurethria.Methods Thirty patients with strictures or ankylurethria of posterior urethra caused by pelvic fracture underwent helical CT scan and 3-dimensional reconstruction of the urethral canal as well as radiographic urethrography before and post open urethral reconstruction to observe the urethral anatomy,the length and position of the urethral strictures,the depth of periurethral scar.Results The mean stricture or ankylurethria length measured by radiographic urethrography was 4.0 cm (range from 1.0 cm to 7.0 cm),and the correlation coefficient of stricture or ankylurethria length was 0.92,21 (70%) patients were diagnosed accurately by radiographic urethrography.The mean stricture or ankylurethria length measured by 3-dimensional CT reconstruction was 4.3 cm (range from 1.2 cm to 7.6 cm),and the correlation coefficient of stricture or ankylurethria length was 0.96,there were 28(93%) patients diagnosed accurately by 3-dimensional CT reconstruction.The mean stricture or ankylurethria length measured by open urethral reconstruction was 4.2 cm (range from 1.5 cm to 7.5 cm).Five patients with urethrorectal fistula were also diagnosed accurately by 3-dimensional CT reconstruction rather than by radiographic urethrography.Conclusions 3-dimensional CT reconstruction of the urethral canal can accurately evaluate the urethral anatomy,the length and position of the urethral strictures,as well as the depth of periurethral scar after crush injury and provide useful information for operation that may not be provided by radiographic urethrography.3-dimensional CT reconstruction may become the most valuable means for detecting posterior urethra strictures or ankylurethria with urethrorectal fistula.
3.The Application Value of Fast Frozen Section in Urethral Reconstruction
YE XUXIAO ; SA YINGLONG ; XUE YAGANG ; JIN CHONGRUI ; XU YUEMIN
Journal of Clinical Urology 2009;24(7):493-495
Objective:To evaluate the application value of fast frozen section in end-to-end anastomosis of pos-terior urethra. Methods.. 102 cases of posterior urethral atresia were randomly enrolled into two groups. After re-secting the scar tissue, 46 cases (group A) underwent end-to-end anastomosis of posterior urethra by the surgeon 's experience of urethral mucosa tissue. 56 cases (group B) underwent the same process by fast frozen section con-firmed urethral mucosa. All patients were pulled out catheter after 3 weeks. Clinical outcomes of the patients were compared between the two groups. Results: The successful results of group A is 78% (34/46), and group B is 93% (52/56). Conclusions: Frozen section can avoid mistakes due to lack experience of the operator, and guide to operation scientifically and accurately, and improve the surgical success rate.
4.Renal depth measured by CT optimize the glomerular filtration rate using the Gates method in living donor kidney transplantation
Yan LIU ; Aomei ZHAO ; Xueni LU ; Qi WANG ; Lulu YANG ; Yuemin ZHANG ; Aimin YANG ; Puxun TIAN ; Jianjun XUE
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2019;40(4):195-199
Objective To evaluate the significance of kidney depth obtained by computed tomography (CT) in measuring glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by Gates method in living kidney transplant donors.Methods Individual kidney depth was compared among the estimates of Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formulas and CT measurements in 167 living-related kidney transplant donors respectively.While maintaining the active region of interest of kidney and background unchanged in 137 99mTe-DTPA renal dynamic imaging cases,GFR was measured by Gates' method and individual kidney compared among the estimates of Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formulas and CT measurements.Results Left/right kidney depth obtained by CT,Tφnnesen,Taylor and Li Qian formula was 6.82 ± 0.96/7.02 ± 1.00,5.67 ± 0.58/5.71 ± 0.59,6.43 ± 0.77/6.81 ± 0.72 and 7.03 ± 0.76/7.06 ± 0.70 cm;GFR 45.44 ± 9.04/46.61 ± 9.06,37.54 ± 6.34/37.37 ± 6.02,43.39 ± 7.59/44.62 ± 6.94 and 46.99 ± 8.04/46.70 ± 7.30 ml/min respectively.Individual kidney depth and GFR calculated by Taylor and Li Qian were higher than those of Tφnnesen formula (P<0.01).Individual kidney depth and GFR calculated by CT were higher than those of Tφnnesen and Taylor formulas (P<0.01).Left kidney depth and GFR calculated by Li Qian formula were higher than those of CT measurements (P<0.01).And no significant difference existed in right kidney(P>0.05).Conclusions Kidney depth measured by CT improves the accuracy of kidney depth estimated by Gates method and optimizes GFR in living donors for renal transplant.
5.Study on heme oxygenase-1 and HAP model for the diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis
Ningning XUE ; Xiwei YUAN ; Wen ZHAO ; Yuhui TANG ; Xiaoxiao ZHANG ; Yiqi WANG ; Dandan ZHAO ; Yuemin NAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(8):743-747
Objective:To determine the diagnostic value of plasma heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) in the occurrence, development, and pathological stages of chronic hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis.Methods:211 outpatients and inpatients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and 57 healthy controls who visited the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University were selected. Simultaneously, clinical data, peripheral blood routine and serum biochemical test results of the research subjects were collected. Plasma HO-1 levels were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Liver fibrosis (S1 ~ 4) was staged according to liver biopsy and liver stiffness measurement (LSM). Statistical analysis: binary logistic regression was used to analyze the independent risk factors of hepatitis B-related liver fibrosis to establish a diagnostic model, and the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC) was used to compare and analyze the staging efficiency of HO-1, new model, FIB-4 and APRI for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis.Results:Plasma HO-1 levels were significantly higher in CHB patients than healthy controls [10.11 (7.08 ~ 13.12) ng/ml and 6.71 (5.56 ~ 8.45) ng/ml, ( P < 0.001)]. There were 37, 38, 38, and 98 cases with liver fibrosis stages S1, S2, S3, and S4, respectively and plasma HO-1 level was (6.91 ± 2.80) ng/ml, (8.24 ± 2.44) ng/ml, (9.96 ± 3.46) ng/ml, (12.65 ± 3.70) ng/ml, P < 0.001. HO-1, albumin, and platelets (PLT) were independent risk factors for liver fibrosis. A HAP model was established. HAP, FIB-4 and APRI sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis of liver fibrosis staging were as follows: ≥S2 were 84.62%, 72.35 %, 81.18% and 83.78%, 81.08%, 67.57%; ≥S3 were 80.15%, 82.09%, 85.82% and 88.64%, 76.19%, 60.32%; S4 were 90.82%, 82.29%, 86.46% and 74.37%, 65.77%, 48.65%, respectively. Conclusion:Plasma HO-1 level can reflect the severity of liver fibrosis. HAP diagnostic model can more accurately mirror the process of liver fibrosis than FIB-4 and APRI, and point clinical diagnosis and prognosis assessment.
6.The protective effect of non-transecting urethroplasty on erectile function in patients with posterior urethral stricture
Tao YANG ; Hong XIE ; Yuemin XU ; Qiang FU ; Lujie SONG ; Yinglong SA ; Jingdong XUE ; Xinyao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(1):47-51
Objective To explore the erectile function preservational mechanism of Non-transecting urethroplasty(NTU) for posterior urethral stricture.Methods From May 2012 to September 2016,62 patients with posterior urethral stricture,who were treated with NTU,were enrolled in this study.The mean age was 37.5 years old,ranging 18-48 years old.The causes were pelvic fracture urethral injury in 53 cases and iatrogenic injury in 9 cases.Preoperative urethrography and urethroscopy revealed the strictures located in posterior urethra,which was at the distal of verumontanum.The mean length of stricture was 2.1 cm,ranging 0.5-2.5 cm.The average period between trauma and surgery was 6.4 months,ranging 3 months-2 years.All patients had no previous history of urethroplasty.Their sexual hormones were in normal level.Among those patients,the IIEF-5 scores were more than 12 and number of events during NPT test were more than twice.Finally,43 cases were underwent NTU and 19 cases accepted inferior pubectomy (IP)+ NTU.All patients had a general anesthesia.The bulbar urethra was mobilized dorsally from the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa and then extended proximally up toward the perineal membrane.Scar tissue surrounding the urethra was excised and inferior pubectomy (IP) was performed as a supplemental technique to keep the suturing position without tension.The ventral hemi-circumference was then sutured with interrupted 4-0 polyglycolic sutures with tension-free anastomosis.The 18-Fr indwelling catheter was inserted.Result Average follow-up was 20.2 months,ranged from 12 to 36 months.In NTU group,NPT test revealed no significant difference in number of events (2.7 ± 0.7 vs.3.0 ± 1.0,P > 0.05),duration of best episode [(16.4 ± 3.5) min vs.(16.4 ± 3.8) min,P > 0.05)] or tip rigidity [(31.2 ± 4.7) % vs.(30.8 ± 3.5) %,P > 0.05)] between pre-and post-operation,respectively.The IIEF-5 score (19.7 ± 1.9 vs.20.4±2.1,P<0.05)and Qmax[(8.7 ±4.0)ml/s vs.(25.5 ±4.7)ml/s,P<0.05)] increased significant pre-and post-operation,respectively.In IP + NTU group,Qmax [(8.4 ± 4.4) ml/s vs.(23.1 ± 3.5)ml/s,P < 0.05)] increased significant pre and post operation.The NPT test revealed slight decrease in number of events(2.3 ± 0.6 vs.1.6 ± 1.0,P < 0.05),duration of best episode [(15.6 ± 2.4) min vs.(14.5±2.4)min,P<0.05)] or tip rigidity [(29.8±3.0)% vs.(25.6 ±7.1)%,P<0.05)] between pre-and post-operation,respectively.However,the IIEF-5 scores (17.3 ± 1.6 vs.16.5 ± 2.1,P < 0.05) didn't show significant difference pre-and post-operation.Stricture recurrence occurred in 3 patients,the success rate was 95.2% (59/62) during 12 months following.Conclusion NTU is not only a safe and promising procedure for posterior urethral stricture less than 2.5cm,but also a new minimally invasive approach to preserve erectile function.
7.Study on plasma Golgi protein 73 and related models in the diagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Yiqi WANG ; Xiwei YUAN ; Dongdong LI ; Yuhui TANG ; Ningning XUE ; Luyao CUI ; Lingdi LIU ; Yuemin NAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2021;29(12):1170-1176
Objective:To investigate the relationship between plasma Golgi protein 73 (GP73) levels and the occurrence and development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and to establish a diagnostic model based on this combination with lipid metabolism indicators to clarify its diagnostic efficacy and clinical application value for NAFLD.Methods:225 cases with NAFLD [diagnosed by ultrasound, transient elastography (FibroScan502) and liver biopsy (some patients)] and 108 healthy controls were selected from the Department of Hepatology and Physical Examination Center of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University. Clinical data, routine peripheral blood and serum biochemical test results were collected. The plasma GP73 level was detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. SPSS 21.0 statistical software was used for statistical analysis. Binary logistic regression model was used to calculate the NAFLD diagnostic model. Receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the NAFLD constructed model diagnostic efficacy.Results:NAFLD incidence was significantly reduced in younger age group, mostly in young and middle-aged male. However, the NAFLD incidence was increased with increasing age in female. The analysis of age ratio composition showed that the average age for NAFLD onset was 20 ~ 50 years old, and the incidence rate was as high as 47% in among 30 ~ 39 years old, but the incidence rate was significantly decreased in over 60 years old (4.00%). GP73 was an independent risk factor for the occurrence and development of NAFLD. The diagnostic models of GBT, GB and GT were established by GP73 (G) combined with body mass index (BMI, B) and serum triglyceride (TG, T), and the results showed that the areas under the curves of GBT, GB and GT models were 0.969, 0.937 and 0.909, respectively. The sensitivity and the specificity were 84.90%, 77.80% and 84.00%, and 95.40%, 95.40% and 82.40%, respectively, P < 0.05. The GBT model had efficacy of best diagnostic performance. Conclusion:NAFLD is more common in young and middle-aged male, but with advanced age, the incidence of female patients gradually increases. Plasma GP73 levels are related to the occurrence and development of NAFLD. The GBT model can be used as a new model for non-invasive diagnosis and one of the indicators for clinical evaluation of diagnostic efficacy of NAFLD.