2.Percutaneous puncturing drainage for the treatment of liver abscess: analysis of its curative effect and influence factors
Meiling ZHANG ; Chuanwu CAO ; Shilong HAN ; Xiaoyun XIE ; Maoquan LI
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(5):458-461
Objective To evaluate the curative effect of percutaneous puncturing drainage in treating liver abscess,to analyze the factors affecting curative effect,and to discuss the methods ior reducing mortality and complication rate as well as for shortening hospitalization time.Methods Clinical data of 121 patients with liver abscess,who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from January 2011 to January 2016,were retrospectively analyzed.For the patients with confirmed liver abscess,adequate antiinfective therapy was adopted,at the same time CT scan was performed to evaluate the liquefaction of lesion,and under CT guidance percutaneous puncturing drainage was carried out.The mortality,complication rate,hospitalization time and the factors affecting curative effect were analyzed.Results A total of 121 patients with liver abscess were enrolled in this study.Two patients died after percutaneous puncturing drainage,the mortality was 1.6%.The factors affecting mortality included old age,underlying disease,the diameter and solid components of abscess.Two patients developed peripheral hepatic abscess and abdominal wall abscess,the complication rate was 1.6%,and clinical cure was achieved after active treatment in these two patients.The main factor affecting complication rate was inappropriate surgical manipulation.Clinical cure was achieved in all 119 patients,with a cure rate of 98.3%,and the average hospitalization time was (15.1±6.0)days.The risk factors that affected hospitalization time included the number of abscess X6 (r=0.232,P=0.021),abscess size X7 (r=0.26,P=0.005) and white blood cell count X8 (r=0.238,P=0.009).Multiple linear regression equation analysis indicated that statistically significant correlation existed between the above influence factors and hospitalization time (P<0.05).The multiple regression equation was as follows:Y=-3.438+3.055X6+0.527X7+0.297X8,F=5.819,R2=0.416.No statistically significant correlation existed between the hospitalization time and other factors,including gender,age,diabetes mellitus,pathogenic bacteria and location of abscess (P>0.05).Conclusion Percutaneous puncturing drainage is an effective treatment for liver abscess,it carries lower mortality and lower complication rate,and its hospitalization time is short.(J Intervent Radiol,2017,
3.Influence of interferon alpha on the variation of Tc and Ts cells in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Chuanwu ZHU ; Duande LUO ; Linglan ZENG ; Yong GAO ; Shuli LI
Chinese Journal of Hepatology 2002;10(2):123-125
OBJECTIVETo investigate the influence of interferon-alpha on the variation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes (Tc) and suppressor T lymphocytes (Ts) in the peripheral blood of 32 patients with chronic hepatitis B, and to analyse the relationship between the efficacy of interferon-alpha and the variation of Tc and Ts cells.
METHODSThe peripheral blood Tc and Ts cells were detected by the double-staining immunocytochemistry technique.
RESULTSAt the end of the treatment with interferon-alpha, there were 9 complete responders (CR), 12 partial responders (PR) and 11 non-responders (NR). Tc cells significantly increased and Ts cells markedly decreased in CR or PR group compared with the healthy control group. There was no significant difference in the level of Tc and Ts cells between CR and PR groups, and no significant difference in the level of Tc cells in NR, CR and PR groups, The Ts cells was significantly higher in NR group than in CR or PR group.
CONCLUSIONSThe treatment of interferon-alpha can result in the change of Tc and Ts cells in patients with chronic hepatitis B. The variation of Ts cells may play an important role in the efficacy of interferon-alpha against hepatitis B virus.
Adult ; Antiviral Agents ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; blood ; drug therapy ; Humans ; Interferon-alpha ; therapeutic use ; Lymphocyte Count ; Male ; Middle Aged ; T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic ; cytology ; drug effects ; T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory ; cytology ; drug effects ; Time Factors ; Treatment Outcome
4.Therapeutic effect of transarterial licartin infusion in combination with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for advanced hepatocellniar carcinoma
Maoquan LI ; Jiaxing ZHANG ; Zhongwei Lü ; Chuanwu CAO ; Hui PAN ; Jiahua XU ; Jichong XU ; Chenhai LU ; Hongcheng SHI
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2008;42(12):1316-1320
Objective To investigate the short term effect of licartin transarterial infusion in combination with chemoembolization (LTACE) and compare its effect with conventional transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods Seventy-two cases of advanced HCC were included in this analysis.There were 50 males and 22 females with the average age of (58±12) yrs (range 34-86 yrs).Twenty-nine patients received LTACE treatment while the other forty three patients received conventional TACE treatment.Before intervention,there was no variation (P>0.05) in gender (X2 =0.202),Child-Pugh grading for hepatic function (X2=2.428),as well as in white blood cell count (t=1.101)and platelet count (t =0.080) between the two groups except for age and portal vein thrombosis.For LTACE group,30 minutes after the infusion of licartin (27.75 MBq/kg) into proper hepatic artery,an emulsion of 40 rag pharmorubicin and 30 ml uhrafluid lipidol was infused until hemostasis within target artery.For TACE group,only an emulsion of 40 nag pharmorubicin and 30ml uhrafluid lipidol was infused until hemostasis within target artery.Following these interventions,the two groups were given the same treatment to stabilize hepatic function and relief embolization-relating symptoms; Patients' follow-up included clinical symptoms and signs,hepatic and renal function,peripheral blood test,CT and radionuclide study(ECT).All data were analyzed with SPSS 11.5.Measurement data were expressed with mean and processed by t test; numeration data were processed by Chi square test and Fisher precise test; Kaplan-Meier analysis and log-rank test were applied for comparing the survival rate of the two groups.P <0.05 means the exist of a statistic variation.Results After treatment,there was no variation of Albumin,GPT,serum bilirubin,white blood cell,platelet and serum creatinine level between the two groups [t=0.250,0.907,0.629,0.005,0.250,0.453 (7 days) and 0.978,1.250,1.942,0.733,0.315,1.243 (14 days); P >0.05].ECT imaging demonstrated a 55.17% (16/29) uptake ratio of licartin within tumor areas by the time of 7-days follow-up study.The lesions in both LTACE and TACE groups exhibited a decrease in their size and statistically significant difference was demonstrated before and after treatment in either group( t=7.207,8.006,P <0.01).But between the two groups,the tumor size reduction showed no statistical difference,the tumor size in LTACE and TACE groups were( 1.68±0.32),(1.74±0.31)respectively (t =0.786,P>0.05)before treatment and(1.52±0.38),(1.61±0.36) respectively(t=0.891,P>0.05) after treatment.There was no variation between the two groups comparing the 6 months cumulative survival rate(LTACE 52%,TACE 76%,log-rank test,X2=3.080,P >0.05).Conclusion There was no statistically significant differences between LTACE and TACE groups concerning the short term effect and adverse reaction for treatment of advanced HCC.The long term outcomes should be established on the basis of a large-sample,multiconter,randomized trail.
5.Comparison of different drugs in the treatment of retinopathy caused by type 2 diabetes
Xueying JI ; Hongliang SUN ; Chuanwu LI ; Xiaoyan CHEN
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2019;35(4):598-601
Objective Exploration of the efficacy of different drugs in the treatment of retinopathy caused by type 2 diabetes. Methods 120 type 2 diabetic retinopathy patients were randomly divided into treatment group of 60 patients and the control group of 60 patients based on random number table method, the control group were selected intravitreal injection with triamcinolone aetonide, and the treatment group were selected intravitreal injection with conbercept, all treatments were done three times and visual acuity, retinal and macular leakage of two groups were observed. Results The best corrected visual acuity after treatment in the treatment group and the control group were 40.45 ± 14.38 and 45.33 ± 12.89 respectively and that were significantly higher than the value before treatment, the statistically significant differences also happened between the two (P < 0.05). The CRT and TMV values of the two groups after treatment were significantly lower than that before treatment (P < 0.05) , while the CRT and TMV values in the treatment group were also significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05). The typing leakage before and after treatment were mostly with diffuse and there were also no statistically significant differences in intra-group or inter-group. Conclusion Intravitreal injection of conbercept in the treatment of type 2 diabetic retinopathy can effectively recover vision and retinal conditions, it can stable patients' macular edema, thereby improve prognosis.
6.Serological evaluation of immune effect of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine in adult population in Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Chuanwu MAO ; Yingfeng CHEN ; Li ZHANG ; Yuyang XIE ; Xiaolian DONG ; Lufang JIANG ; Qingwu JIANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2022;34(11):1118-1122
ObjectiveTo investigate the specific anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibody in adults and above after initial vaccination with inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, and determine the influencing factors. MethodsIn this study, residents aged 18 and above who had completed two doses of inactivated COVID-19 vaccine in Deqing County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province were included. Information such as gender, age, type of vaccine and vaccination time were collected, and serum specimens were sampled. Anti-SARS-CoV-2 receptor binding domain (RBD) antibody was quantitatively examined by enzyma-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and influencing factors were determined. ResultsThe median concentration of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody in the residents vaccinated with an inactivated booster vaccine was higher than that in those vaccinated with only two doses of COVID-19 vaccine or single dose (P<0.05). The median concentration of IgG antibody in males was 9.73 (4.01‒23.70) RU‧mL-1, lower than 17.76 (7.07‒49.23) RU‧mL-1 in females (P<0.05). The median concentration in the residents vaccinated with BBIBP-CorV (Sinopharm) was 6.53 (0.97‒13.69) RU‧mL-1, which was lower than that in those vaccinated with CoronaVac (Sinovac) that was 17.29 (8.54‒43.73) RU‧mL-1 (P<0.05). The median concentration in those with BBIBP-CorV was also lower than 12 (5.45‒40.06) RU‧mL-1 in those with heterologous booster vaccine (P<0.05). The median concentration was 9.73 (3.83‒23.63) RU‧mL-1 in the residents with an interval of more than 6 months from the second dose, which was lower than 14.66 (6.36‒35.98) RU‧mL-1 in those with an interval of 3‒6 months (P<0.05). Moreover, immune effect was better in females (χ²=16.464, P<0.05), 18‒45 years(χ²=7.158, P<0.05), and those vaccinated with CornaVac (χ²=49.637, P<0.05), while decreased in those with an interval of more than 6 months from the second dose (χ²=8.447, P<0.05). ConclusionGender, age, and type of vaccine may affect the effect of immunization. The COVID-19 vaccination shows an acceptable immunogenicity in adults; however, it declines in 6 months after vaccination. It warrants strengthening the booster vaccination to maintain the immune response.
7.Serological evaluation and antibody prediction model for inactivated COVID-19 vaccination in school children
Li ZHANG ; Yingfeng CHEN ; Chuanwu MAO ; Yuyang XIE ; Pinkai YE ; Xiaolian DONG ; Lufang JIANG ; Qingwu JIANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2024;36(4):368-374
ObjectiveTo determine the serum antibody level and risk factors in the adolescent population in a county in Zhejiang Province, following the immunization with inactivated COVID-19 vaccine, and to construct a prediction model for antibody concentration. MethodsWe conducted the study in a county in Zhejiang Province, employing a stratified cluster random sampling strategy in school children who had received the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine. Data on gender, age, type of vaccine, and time of vaccination was collected. Serum samples were also collected to test for anti-S and N IgG antibody against the SARS-CoV-2 by using chemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA). Risk factors were determined to construct a prediction model for antibody concentration. ResultsThe IgG antibody concentration was significantly higher in girls, those who received two doses, and those who had simply received the KX vaccine . It decreased with age and time interval between the sampling and last vaccination. The prediction model constructed by random forest regression in the study had a better model fit and predictive ability than that by the multivariable linear stepwise regression. ConclusionGender, age, vaccination dose, type of vaccine, and time of vaccination are associated with vaccination effectiveness of inactivated COVID-19 vaccines in adolescents. Prediction model could predict the antibody level in the vaccinated population, which can provide a new tool for better evaluation of vaccination effectiveness against emerging infectious diseases in future.
8.Distribution characteristics of antibiotic resistance genes in the domestic water of residents in Haimen, Jiangsu Province
Chuanwu MAO ; Li ZHANG ; Jinxin ZANG ; Lufang JIANG ; Chenglong XIONG ; Na WANG ; Feng JIANG ; Chaowei FU ; Jingjing HU ; Qingwu JIANG
Shanghai Journal of Preventive Medicine 2023;35(12):1199-1205
ObjectiveAntibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have received wide attention all over the world. The purpose of this study was to explore the bacterial community structure, the types and levels of antibiotic resistance genes in a water body in east China, and to compare and analyze the characteristics of microbial species distribution and antibiotic resistance gene distribution in various water environments. MethodsA total of 10 households in Haimen City, Jiangsu Province were selected and their surrounding water environment samples were collected. 21 water samples including river water (4), Mingou water (9) and well water (8) were collected for metagenomics sequencing, assembled with MetaWRAP, annotated with CARD database, and analyzed with R software. ResultsIn various water bodies, the dominant bacteria phyla was Proteobacteria, the dominant bacteria genera were Deuterostomia, Pseudomonas, Flavobacteriales and Streptomycetaceae. The ARGs annotated were mainly composed of quinolones, aminoglycosides, macrolides and beta-lactams antibiotic resistance genes. The top four relative abundance of resistance genes were macB, RanA, evgS and TxR, The average absolute abundance and expression of resistance genes in well water and Mingou water were higher than those in river water. ConclusionMultiple ARGs are detected to varying degrees in well water, river water, and Mingou water bodies, and the expression of resistance genes in well water and Mingou water bodies is higher than that in river water bodies, possibly due to human production and living activities.