1.Improved endovascular stent-graft exclusion for Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissections
Wei LIAO ; Jiumei CAI ; Aiqin ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(48):9483-9486
BACKGROUND: Conventional endovascular stent-graft exclusion for Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissection is complicated and the complication rates are relatively high. Moreover, their operating techniques have increased the risk of rupture of laminated break. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of improved endovascular stent-graft exclusion for Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissection by the innovative methods of interventional therapy. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: A retrospective case analysis. Cases were selected from Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical College between October 2006 and March 2009. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 30 male patients with Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissection were selected from Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical College, aged 43-70(53.5±12.8) years. The time of onset was 5-45 days. METHODS: All patients underwent improved endovascular stent-graft exclusion for Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissection by the innovative methods of intervsntional therapy. Fine wire bundled endovascular stent-graft were implanted by the innovative transmission and delivery methods in all patients, of which branch stent were implanted when the distance from the break of descending aorta to left subclavian artery was less than 10 mm. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: After the success of operation, aortic angiography was performed to detect stent-graft position, shape, break closure, internal leakage, and patency of the aortic arch branches. The situation of post-operative complications were observed. All cases were followed up by MRI to understand the complications such as aneurysm rupture, internal leakage and stent migration. RESULTS: A total of 33 fine wire bundled endovascular stent-graft were successfully implanted in 30 patients, including 4 branch stents. After the operation, 5 patients were verified endoleak, 3 of them were resolved by repeated stent distension and 2 were treated by implantation of another stent. Three months after the operation, 1 patient showed new rupture at the distal stent and then was successfully implanted a new stent. Three cases showed numbness of right lower extremity and 1 case showed intermittent claudication. In follow-up of 3-32 months, MRI scanning showed the reduction of the false cavity with the formation of intraluminal thrombus, the enlargement of true cavity, and no complications such as tumor rupture, internal leakage or stent displacement were found. CONCLUSION: Fine wire bundled endovascular stent-graft and the innovative methods of interventional therapy for endovascular thoracic aorta repair is an effective, less invasive and safe surgery with fast postoperative recovery, high success rate and few complications for patients with Debakey Ⅲ type aortic dissection, especially for high-risk patients.
2.Comparison of balloon dilation and YAG laser endouretertomy in treatment of secondary ureteric stricture
Zhonglin CAI ; Wenjuan LI ; Chuan ZHOU ; Xupan WEI ; Fenghai ZHOU
China Journal of Endoscopy 2017;23(6):16-20
Objective To compare the efficacy of balloon dilation and YAG laser endouretertomy in treatment of secondary ureteric stricture . Methods 32 patients with secondary ureteral stricture were randomly divided into balloon dilatation group and holmium laser cut group, 16 cases in each, respectively. The two kinds of treatment efficacy was compared after two years postoperative follow-up. Results The clinical results of the two groups showed no statistical differences at the third, sixth and twelfth month follow-up (P > 0.05), and there were no statistical differences in the overall effective rates (P > 0.05). The clinical results of the two groups showed no statistical difference at the twenty-fourth month follow-up (P < 0.05), and the overall effective rates had statistical difference (P < 0.05). Conclusions Balloon dilation and YAG laser endouretertomy in treatment of secondary ureteral stricture have the same short-term clinical effects. But the middle-term efficacy of YAG laser endouretertomy is superior to that of balloon dilation.
3.Efficacy and Safety of the Generic and Original Preparation of Atorvastatin:A Systematic Review
Xiaorong CAI ; Hongmei WANG ; Junwen ZHOU ; Wei LIU ; Suodi ZHAI
China Pharmacy 2016;27(24):3393-3396
OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the efficacy and safety of the generic and original preparation of atorvas-tatin,and provide evidence-based reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,EMBase,Cochrane Li-brary,CJFD,Wanfang Database,VIP and CBM,related randomized controlled trials(RCT)about generic preparation of atorvas-tatin(test group)versus original preparation of atorvastatin(control group)were collected. Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5.3 software after data extract and quality evaluation. RESULTS:Totally 16 RCTs were included,involving 2 077 pa-tients. Results of Meta-analysis showed,compared with control group,there were no significant differences in reducing total choles-terol (TC) [MD=-0.06,95%CI(-0.14,0.01),P=0.11],triglyceride (TG) [MD=-0.00,95%CI(-0.08,0.08),P=0.99], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) [MD=-0.07,95%CI(-0.16,0.01),P=0.09],increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(HDL-C)[MD=-0.00,95% CI(-0.03,0.03),P=0.96] and the incidence of major adverse cardiac events(MACE) [OR=1.18,95%CI(0.71,1.97),P=0.52] in test group;in terms of safety,compared with control group,there were no significant differences in the resulting in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased [OR=1.08,95%CI(0.51,2.30),P=0.83],the incidences of myalgia [OR=2.46,95%CI(0.70,8.65),P=0.16] and gastrointestinal adverse reactions [OR=1.11,95%CI(0.64,1.95),P=0.71]. CONCLUSIONS:Both the generic and original preparation of atorvastatin can effectively reduce blood lipid levels,with sim-ilar safety.
4.A STUDY ON THE INNERVATION AND NEUROTRANSMITTERS LOCALIZATION IN THE RAT VAS DEFERENS
Wenqin CAI ; Deshan ZHOU ; Wei LI ; Yu SUN ;
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1957;0(04):-
In this study gloxylic acid-induced fluorescent histochemical method was usedto reveal the innervation of adrenergic nerves,acetycholinesterase (AChE) methodto show the cholinergic nerves,and the immunohistochemical method to display thevasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) immunoreactivenerves.This observation on the vas deferens showed that the VIP-immunoreactivenerves had the same distribution as the cholinergic nerves,and mainly existed inlamina propria,while NPY-immunoreactive nerves had the same distribution asadrenergic nerves and mainly existed in the muscular layer.One group of animalswas treated by intraperitoneal injections of 6-OHDA on the lst,2nd,6th and 7thday,and killed on the 8th day.Following treatment with 6-OHDA,significantevanescence of most adrenergic nerves was observed.NPY-immunoreactive nervesreduced remarkably and the extent of the decrease was similiar to that of adrenergicnerves,whereas no change was observed on the VIP and cholinergic nerves.Theimmunoelectronic microscopy (PAP pre-embedding method) demonstrated that VIPimmunoreactive complex deposited in the varicosity containing small clear vesicles(diameter of 40-55nm).Some varicosities also contained small number of largegranular vesicles with the diameter of 100-144mm.NPY immunoreactive complexdeposited in the large granular vesicles,and occasionally can be observed in thesmall granular vesicles,40-55nm in diameter.The results from this study suggestthat VIP probably co-exist with ACh and NPY with noradrenalin in rat vasdeferens.
5.Establishment of a rat model of atherosclerosis with syndrome of intermingled phlegm and blood stasis and intervention experiment with a Chinese medicine prescription Danlou tablet
Jie CHEN ; Jing MIAO ; Xinbin ZHOU ; Hongwen CAI ; Wei MAO
Chinese Journal of Comparative Medicine 2015;(9):22-27
ObjectiveToestablisharatmodelofatherosclerosiscombinedwithsyndromeofintermingledphlegm and blood stasis , to observe the inflammatory reactions and the treatment effect of prescription ( Danlou tablet ) on the rat model.Methods Thirty-two healthy male SD rats were randomly and equally divided into four groups , namely, normal control group, model control group, atorvastatin group (ATV group), and Danlou group (DLP group).The normal control group was given basic forage , while other three groups were given high fat forage plus intraperitoneal injection of vitamin D 3 and balloon injury of the left common carotid artery to build rat atherosclerosis model combined with syndrome of intermingled phlegm and blood stasis , and then received intragastric administration of saline , atorvastatin suspension and Danlou tablets suspension for 4 weeks, respectively.After intervention, both serum lipid and hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and LP-PLA2 levels were determined by ELISA , pathological alterations in the thoracic aorta was analyzed using HE staining , the expressions of IL-6, TNF-αand LP-PLA2 mRNA in the thoracic aorta tissue were assessed by real-time fluorescent quantitativePCRtechnology.Results ①Comparedwiththenormalcontrolgroup,thereweresignificantincreasesin serum TC, LDL-C, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and LP-PLA2 levels (P<0.05 for all) and decrease of serum HDL-C levels in the model group (P<0.05).The expressions of IL-6, TNF-α, and LP-PLA2 mRNA in the rat aorta were significantly increased ( P<0.05 for all ) .In the model control group , HE staining showed altered arrangement of aortic endothelial cells, irregular intimal thickening , broadened subendothelial space , and accumulation of foam cells and lipid deposition , forming typical atherosclerotic plaques .② Compared with the model control group , the ATV and DLP groups showed significantly decreased serum TC , LDL-C, hs-CRP, IL-6, TNF-α, and LP-PLA2 levels ( P<0.05 for all) as well as the expressions of IL-6, TNF-α, and LP-PLA2 mRNA in the thoracic aorta (P<0.05 for all).There were no significant differences between the ATV and DLP groups (P>0.05).There were also reduced aortic intimal hyperplasia , macrophage infiltration and plaque area compared with those of the model group .Conclusions Rat model of atherosclerosis combined with syndrome of intermingled phlegm and blood stasis can be established by high fat diet feeding combined with the intraperitoneal injection of vitamin D 3 and balloon injury of carotid artery .The prescription ( Danlou tablet ) can inhibit the inflammatory reaction and ameliorate atherosclerotic changes in the rat models .
6.CHANGES OF THE INNERVATION OF THE UTERUS IN THE RAT DURING PREGNANCY
Wenqin CAI ; Deshan ZHOU ; Yu SUN ; Wei LI
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1953;0(01):-
By using the histochemical method, the electron microscopy and biochemical measurement, this study deals with the changes of the innervation of the uterus in tats induced by pregnancy. The results revealed that the adrenergic and cholinergic innervation of the uterus were reduced in advanced pregnancy. The content of noradrenaline(NE), expressed as ng/per gram wet weight was 194.79?2.85 in the control group and 78.56?0.48 in the late pregnancy group (P
7.EXPRESSION OF AROMATASE CYCOCHROME P - 450 IN THE NEURAL STEM CELLS AND THE EARLY DIFFERENTIATED CELLS
Lan XIAO ; Wei LI ; Wenqin CAI ; Xiangdong ZHOU
Acta Anatomica Sinica 1989;0(S1):-
Objective To explore the gene expression in the neural stem cells as well as the cells after the clone was differentiated. Methods Neural stem cell culture, Immunocytochemistry and RT-PCR technique were used. Results There was Aromatase expression in the neural stem cells, after the stem cells were differentiated, the Aromatase strongly expressed in the neruons and weakly expressed in the astrocytes. The aromatase gene in these cells was expressed by means of the brain-specific promoter 1. 4.Conclusion It may provid a new clue for the source of estrogen in the central nerve system.
8.Detection of Hepatitis B virus Markers in 587 Medical Workers
Ruifen ZHOU ; Yonghong CAI ; Wei LIAO ; Huiling CHEN ; Zhijun XIE
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology 2009;0(21):-
OBJECTIVE To know more clearly about the situation of Hepatitis B virus markers in clinical medical workers and take further interventional strategies to protect high risk medical workers.METHODS Hepatitis B virus markers in doctors,nurses and medical checkers who have contacted with patients′ blood,body fluid,or other occupational hazard situation,were detected by of ELISA.RESULTS Among the 587 medical workers detected,311 were with deficiency of active immunity(52.98%),196 were HBV infectors(33.39%).CONCLUSIONS Medical workers are in high risk groups of HBV infection.Medical institutions should attend to their self-protection and encourage them to take HBV vaccine to prevent iatrogenic transmission.
9.Reverse hybridization applied in detection on human papillomavirus infection of twenty-three subfamilies
Jin-Cai HE ; Xiao-Mei ZHOU ; Tao HUANG ; Wei REN ;
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2001;0(01):-
Objective To establish a method of reverse hybridization to detect five subfamilies of low risk Human Papillomaviruses(HPV6,11,42,43 and 44)and eighteen subfamilies of high risk HPV (HPV16,18,31,33,35,39,45,51,52,53,56,58,59,66,68,73,83 and MM4)in one reaction.Methods Special probes for twenty-three HPV subfamilies were fixed on nylon membrane bars,biotin labeled general primers mediated polymerase chain reaction(GP-PCR)were applied in HPV DNA amplification.PCR amplified DNA fragments were reversely hybridized with special probes that were fixed on the membranes. All samples(136)detected by reverse hybridization method were paralleled with the methods of Hybridization Capture Ⅱ(HC-Ⅱ)and sequencing.Results Positive rate of the 136 samples detected by reverse hybridization was 41.9%,while HC-Ⅱ 42.6% and sequencing 40.4%.Reverse hybridization detection indicated coherence with the other two methods(Kappa 0.8644 and 0.9089,respectively).While sequencing was lab standard for DNA test,the sensitivity was 96.36%,specificity was 95.06%,accuracy was 95.59%.Conclusions Method of reverse hybridization is adaptable to 23 kinds of HPV subfamilies, which can confirm the exactly subfamilies of HPV infection.This method is adaptable in clinical detection of HPV,with high sensitivity,high specificity,simply and convenient operation and the results are easily to be read.
10.The value of real time three-dimensional ultrasound in differentiating benign and malignant breast tumors
Shichong ZHOU ; Cai CHANG ; Min CHEN ; Wei ZENG ; Yiwu FAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2003;0(12):-
Objective To evaluate the value of real time three-dimensional ultrasound in differentiating benign and malignant breast tumors. Methods One hundred and fifty-three patients with breast tumors were examined with real time three-dimensional ultrasound. The results were compared with post-operative pathological results. Results A sign of malignancy on the coronal plane was observed by three-dimensional ultrasonography,named “sun-like symptom”,because the sign looked like a shining sun:striated hyperechoic or iso-echoic images scattered radially around cancers,together with the distortion of normal tissue.The accuracy of the sign in differentiating benign and malignant breast tumors was 86.93 %( 133/153 ), the sensitivity was 78.38 %( 58/74 ), and the specificity was 94.94 %( 75/79 ). Conclusions Real time three-dimensional ultrasound is a valuable and new technique in differentiating benign and malignant breast tumors.