Objective To evaluate the prognostic impact of a wide spectrum of pathologic parameters in a consecutive series of homogenously treated and well-characterized patients with stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal cancer, and to investigate the prognostic value of lymph node occult disease (micrometastasis) in disease-free survival rate detected by immunohistochemistry with epithelial membrane antigen and carcinoembryonic antigen. Methods The study included 126 patients operated on by a single surgeon for stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal tumors. The postoperative follow-up was performed for 64 to 106 months. At least 10 lymph nodes were harvested and examined in all the specimens. The prognostic value of 10 pathologic parameters, including lymph node occult disease (micrometastasis) detected by immunohistochemistry was investigated. Results Multivariate analysis identified lymphatic vessel invasion (absent or present;P=0.009) in lymph node positive and negative by immunohistochemistry. The five-year disease-free survival rates were 78.7%, 65.5% and 43.8% for the lymph node negative, isolated tumor cells and micrometastasis groups, respectively. There was significant difference between the lymph node negative and micrometastasis groups (P=0.005). However, the difference between the lymph node negative and isolated tumor cells groups was not statistically significant (P=0.144). Conclusions We propose that for patients found micrometastasis in lymph node with high-risk stage Ⅰ and Ⅱ colorectal cancer, adjuvant therapies are justified and effective.

Objective To study the effects of enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) on the diastolic heart failure in hypertensive patients.Methods 104 hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure were randomly divided into treatment group and control group,52 patients were given 36 hours of treatment EECP.After 6 months,Doppler ultrasound recordings were obtained from all patients to determine the left ventrlcular diastolic function.Resuits Left ventricular diastolic function index and the left ventrich mass weight index (LVMI) wero impmved after treatment in both groups(P＜0.01),and EECP treated group was better than control group(P＜0.05).Conduslon For hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure,EECP could not only improve heart diastolic function,but also reverse reconstruction of the left ventricuhr.

Objective:To study the in vivo anti-tumor effect of exosomes (Exo) combined with bacillus Calmette-Gu?rin vaccine(BCG). Methods:Exo was isolated and purified from culture supernatant of E.G7-OVA tumor cells by density gradient centrifugation. Protein components of Exo were detected by Western blotting. Exo,BCG,Exo combined with BCG (Exo+BCG) or PBS were pre-injected into mice before injection of E.G7-OVA cells,and the anti-tumor effects were observed in each group. Mouse model bearing E.G7-OVA cells was established to examine the immuno-therapy effects of Exo with or without BCG. Cytotoxity of spleen CTL was measured by LDH in different groups. Results:Exo derived from E.G7-OVA cells contained HSP60,OVA,HSC70 and CD63 as detected by Western blotting. Tumor-free rate at 90 d was significantly higher in Exo+BCG vaccinated mice than those in Exo or BCG vaccinated mice as measured by immuno-protective assay (60% vs 20% or 0%,P

Objective To investigate the relationship between resting heart rate(RHR) and prognosis of acute coronary syndromes without ST-segment elevation.Methods 167 patients of ACS without ST-segment elevation admitted to hospitals consecutively from Oct. 2001 to Oct. 2004 were divided into five groups according to the levels of RHR[RHR 1 group:RHR

Objective To investigate the methodology and feasibility of bedside temporary cardiac pacing with balloon-tipped floating catheter by femoral vein approach.Methods 86 patients in this study were treated with bedside temporary cardiac pacing by femoral vein for arrhythmias.A balloon-tipped floating catheter was inserted through the femoral vein in right ventricle,guided by the length of catheter in body and the QRS morphology of pacing electrocardiogram(ECG).After that,the pacing site was identified by X-ray fluoroscopy.Then,the feasibility and successful rate of this bedside temporary cardiac pacing,and the causes for failure were analyzed.Results Guided by the length of catheter and the QRS morphology of pacing ECG,the succesful rate of balloon-tipped floating catheter putted into right ventricle was 98.8%.The most successful pacing sites were located at the right ventricular apex(RVA) and right ventricular out-flow tract(RVOT).The lengths of catheter from the puncture sites to RVA and RVOT were (57.2?3.2)cm and (54.3?3.1)cm,respectively.Incidence of undersensing in RVOT pacing group was significantly higher than that in RVA pacing group(P

Objective To study hyperbaric oxygen on left ventricular ejection fraction preserved by the influence of left ventricular remodeling in patients with heart failure. Methods A total of 110 patients with heart failure and normal ejection fraction were randomly allocated into the control group (n=55) and the HBO group (n=55). The control group were given the routine therapy, the HBO group were treated with hyperbaric oxygen on the basis of conventional drug. The application of color doppler ultrasound before and after treatment for 3 months left ventricular structure indicators. Results Left ventricular structure indicators were significantly decreased (LVDd、IVSD、LVPWD、LVMI)(P<0.01). Compared with the control group the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Follow-up of 3 months, The treatment group composite cardiovascular events was fewer than the control group and had significant difference (P<0.05). Conclusion Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can significantly improve left ventricular ejection fraction preserved by heart failure of left ventricular diastolic and systolic function and reverse left ventricular remodeling,And can reduce the happening of cardiovascular events.

Objective To study the effects of hyperbaric oxygen on the diastolic heart failure in hypertensive patients. Methods 60 hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure were randomly divided into treatment group and control group. Conventional therapies were given to patients of both groups. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen therapy was applied to those of treatment group. After 3 months, Doppler ultrasound recordings were obtained from all patients to determine the left ventricular diastolic function. Results The indexes of left ventricular diastolic function were im-proved after treatment in both groups(P < 0.01) ,and treatment group was better than control group(P < 0. 05). Conclusion For hypertensive patients with diastolic heart failure, hyperbaric oxygen can improve heart diastolic function.

Objective To investigate the changes and prognostic significance of bone marrow(BM) oil drop and megakaryocyte counts after chemotherapy in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients (non-M3).Methods Ninty-nine adult patients with denovo AML (non-M3) were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate the change of BM oil drop and megakaryocyte counts and their influences on overall survival(OS) and disease free survival (DFS) during all stages of standardized therapy.Results The median DFS and OS were 21 (2-88);months and 70 (4-89) months,respectively; and 3-year predicted DFS and OS were 47.3 ％ and 55.8 ％,respectively.After AML patients (non-M3) achieving complete remission (CR) by induction therapy,BM oil drop tended to increase along with postremission chemotherapy cycle accumulation, while megakaryocyte counts tended to decrease.The univariate analysis indicated that megakaryocyte counts decreased after the second course of postremission therapy. BM oil drop increased after the first to the third course of postremission therapy.Grade of myelofibrosis in BM biopsy,serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level at diagnosis,flow cytometric immunophenotyping, the percentage of BM blast cells at diagnosis and the percentage of residual leukemic cells (RLC) during aplasia (7-10 days after the end of induction therapy) had prognostic significance.Multivariable COX analysis indicated the percentage of BM blast cells at diagnosis and change of BM oil drop after the third postremission therapy were independent prognostic factors for DFS (P =0.010,0.018 respectively),and RLCs during aplasia and change rate of the megakaryocyte counts after the second postremission therapy were independent prognostic factors for OS (P =0.009, 0.038respectively).Conclusion After AML patients (non-M3) achieving CR by induction therapy,BM oil drop tends to increase along with postremission chemotherapy cycles accumulation,while the megakaryocyte counts tend to decrease.Dynamic observations of bone marrow oil drop and megakaryocyte counts are helpful for assessing the prognosis of acute myeloid leukemia (non-M3).

Objective To improve the acknowledge of diagnosis and therapy of aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM).Methods One ASM patient was reported and the literatures were reviewed.Results As a rare subtype of SM,ASM is characterized by multiple organs involvement,and often accompanied by bone marrow dysfunction,osteolytic lesions and palpable hepatomegaly or splenomegaly which usually indicate the high mast cell burden.Conclusion ASM meets criteria for SM and has one or more C findings.Variable factors affect the prognosis of ASM patients and the formulation of the clinical treatment strategy which leads to the highly individualized therapies.

Objective To investigate the treatment effects of Kansui root on severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) with abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).Methods 16 cases of SAP were randomly divided into kansui root treatment group and control group according to random number table.Patients in control group received routine treatment including fasting, anti-shock, antibiotics and nutritional support.And the patients in kansui root group received routine treatment plus kansui root therapy.The clinical and laboratory parameters were determined and compared between the two groups.Results The relieving time of abdominal pain, bowel sound, the recovery time of hyperamylasemia, body temperature and leukocyte count in treatment group was (7.6±2.3)d, (6.1 ±3.1)d, (5.9±3.3)d, (5.2 ±3.2) d, (6.3 ±2.1)d, which were significantly shorter than those in control group [ ( 11.7 ± 2.1 ) d, ( 11.2 ± 2.3d, ( 10.2 ± 2.7) d, (9.2 ± 3.5 ) d, ( 11.1 ±3.3)d, P＜0.01 ) ].At the 3rd, 4th and 5th day, the intra-abdominal pressure in treatment group were also significantly lower than those in control group[ ( 19.8 ±3.1 )cmH2O vs(23.7 ±2.9) cmH2O, ( 12.3 ±2.7) cmH2O vs (21.3±1.5)cmH2O,(8.2±3.1)cmH2O vs (17.3 ±2.3)cmH2O,P＜0.05].Conclusions Severe acute pancreatitis has close relationship with Jiexiong syndrome in traditional chinese medicine.Kansui root is an effective therapy for alleviating high intra-abdominal pressure.