In guinea pig to rat cardiac xenotransplantation model,plasmapheresis,splenectomy and cyclophosphamide were used to reduce the content of the plasmatic natural antibodies.The survival time of the grafts was observed.It was found that plasmapheresis could lead to a dramatic drop of the natural antibodies in the plasma.Plasma IgM and IgG was significantly reduced to 167 mg/dl and 693.3mg/dl after plasmapheresis from 936.0mg/dl and 2 424.3mg/dl before plasmapheresis.Survival time of the control group was 13.2 min,while survival time of the plasmapheresis group was 537.0 min.The combined use of plasmapheresis,splenectomy and cyclophos-phamide could further prolong the survival time of the xenografts(760.0min).

MicroRNA(miRNA)is a kind of 22 nt endogenous small non-coding single strand RNA and is universally present in animals and plants.It can suppress the expression of target genes at post-transcription al level by complementary biding to the 3'UTR of target mRNAs.Recent studies indicate that microRNA is closely associated with tumorigenesis,differentiation,metastasis and relapse.MicroRNA might act as a new biomarker of tumor diagnosis and a new target of tumor gene therapy.

Objective　To study the effect of the combined use of aminoguanidine (AG) and cyclosporine A (CsA) on acute rejection following cardiac allograft. Methods　Except the control group, all other three groups were respectively treated by AG 600mg/kg every day subcutaneously 0 to 7 days after transplantation, low-dose CsA 2mg/kg every day i.m 0 to 7 days after transplantation, and low-dose CsA plus AG. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) expression and nitric oxide (NO) production during acute allograft rejection were detected at 4th day after operation, and the graft survival was observed.Results　Compared with the control group, iNOS expression and NO production were significantly inhibited in the AG-treated group (P＜0.05)，the progression of acute rejection was slightly attenuated and allografted heart survival prolonged. The inhibitory effects of iNOS activity and NO production in the recipients receiving the combined treatment of low-dose CsA plus AG were higher than those receiving low-dose CsA alone. Compared with the low-dose CsA group, low-dose CsA plus AG could significantly reduce the histologic grade of acute rejection (P＜0.01) and prolong the graft survival (P＜0.05). Conclusion　The combined use of low-dose CsA and AG could synergistically suppress iNOS activity and NO production, and significantly prolong allografted heart survival.

Objective To investigate the effect of clinical pathway in health education for preventing post partum urinary retention. Methods 883 women who performed vaginal delivery in our department before implementation of clinical pathway from July to December, 2007 were set as the control group, 1172 women who performed vaginal delivery after implementation of clinical pathway were selected as the experimental group from January to June, 2008. Then the first micturition condition was compared between the two groups. Results The rate of autonomic micturition was 95.9% in the experimental group, and 91.6% in the control group, The rate of autonomic micturition was higher than that of the control group. Conclusions Application of clinical pathway to prevent post partmn urinary retention can improve obstetrical nursing quality.

Objective To observe the effects of intrathymic islet transplantation or renal subcapsule islet transplantation on the graft survival.Methods C57BL/6 mice were used as recipients and BALB/c as donors The recipients receiving intrathymic or renal subcapsule islet transplantation were divided into simple transplantation groups and the group intraperitoneally receiving rabbit antithymocyte serum(ATS) at the time of islet transplantation.Results The median survival time (MST) of simple intrathymic allografts were 19.5 days,longer than that of allografts implanted beneath the renal capsule.Administration of ATS at the time of islet transplantation delayed rejection of islets transplanted to the renal subcapsute(MST,43.0 days),and intrathymic allografts were superior(MST,93.8 days).Six of 8 intrathymic grafts with administration of ATS survived permanently.especially a state of donor-specific unresponsiveness was induced.Conclusion The thymus may be an immunoprivileged site for islet transplantation and may play an important role during the induction of immune tolerance.

Objective To evaluate Tornwaldt′s cyst using MR imaging. Methods 1 452 cases with head MR imaging were reviewed. The signal intensity, shape, and size of the lesions were observed. Results Tornwaldt′s cyst were found in 18 of 1 452 cases (1 24%), all of the 18 cases were isointense to CSF on T 2WI and hyperintense to muscle on T 1WI.Tornwaldt′s cyst were round ( n =13)and ovoid ( n =5). The size of lesions were from 2 mm to 15 mm. There were 15 cases with adenoid hyperplasia. Conclusions Tornwaldt′s cysts occupied 1 24% in routine head MR imaging and were hyperintense to muscle on T 1WI and isointense to CSF ON T 2WI.

Objective To investigate the surgical technique of establishing a reliable rat model of orthotopic liver transplantation and prevention of operational complication. Methods The model was established with modified cuff technique.The donor was perfused through the abdominal aorta with 20ml cold perfusate.The anastomosis of the suprahepatic vena cave(VC)was sutured end-to-end with 8-0 nylon line,and the continuity of infrahepatic VC and portal vein (PV)were established by means of cuff method respectively.The bile duct anastomosis was performed by internal stent. Results Three hundred and sixty case of rat orthotopic liver transplantation were performed and the successful rate of the mode was 91.3%.In non-intervention group,the survival rat was satisfactory,with a 86.5%of 1 week survival and a 80.7% of long-term survival (longer than 3 months). Conclusions The sophisticated microsurgical technique and the delicate surgical manipulation is the prerequisite of preventing operational complication,and shortening the anhepatic phase of recipient as soon as possible is the key to animal survival.

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Objective To sum up the clinical experience of liver retransplantation (ReTx).Methods All recipients were male. The average age was 50 years old (43-55). The indications included primary nonfunction (PNF) (1 case), acute rejection (1 case), chronic rejection and biliary infection (1 cases) and ischemic type billiary lesion and biliary infection (2 cases). The blood types of recipients and donors were identical. All donors were heart arrest. The immunosuppressive protocols included Zenapax and methylpredinisone (MP) and FK506. MMF was added if necessary.Results Three patients were cured. Two patients died at 8th and 10th day. One died of serious infection and failure of multiple organs and another died of heart failure. Complications included multiple organ infection (1 case) and biliary infection (1 case) and wound infection (1 case).Conclusion Liver retransplantation is an effective treatment for graft failure after liver transplantation. Proper indication and optimum operation time, intensive perioperative supervision and proper treatment were very important for improved effect of liver retransplantation.

Objective To search different weeks′ gestation atrioventricular size and cardiac function change in Hb Bart′s fetal edema syndrome. Methods Color Doppler echocardiography was adopted to study 67 cases with Hb Bart′s fetal edema syndrome in different weeks′ gestation.Atrial and ventricular diameter and cardiac function were measured, and compared with those of normal fetuses in same weeks′ gestation.Results In the cases with Hb Bart′s fetal edema syndrome,the heart was enlarged from 25 weeks′ gestation,right atrial enlargement came earliest, along with gestation weeks′ followed with right ventricle,left atrium and left ventricle aggravated enlargement.From 29 weeks′ gestation left and right cardiac diastolic function was involved with complicated pericardial,pleural,peritoneal effusion the damage was clearer.During 33 weeks′ gestation,left and right heart systolic function was involved.From 25 weeks′ gestation,fetal foramen ovale began to enlarge,and the enlarged foramen was difficult to be differentiated from secondary atrial septal defect.Conclusions Echocardiography is sensitive to Hb Bart′s fetal edema syndrome,and provides reliable basis for early clinical intervention.