Abnormalities, Multiple ; Bronchi ; abnormalities ; Bronchography ; Constriction, Pathologic ; diagnostic imaging ; Diagnosis, Differential ; Humans ; Infant ; Male ; Rare Diseases ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Trachea ; abnormalities ; diagnostic imaging ; Tracheal Stenosis ; congenital ; diagnostic imaging

AIM:To study the effect of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on the proliferation of human naso-pharyngeal carcinoma ( NPC) cells, and to explore its mechanism by targeting miR-34a.METHODS: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma CNE-2Z cells were treated with various concentrations of EGCG .The ability of cell proliferation was detected by CCK-8 assay, 5-ethynyl-2-deoxyuridine (EdU) incorporation assay and colony-forming assay.The cell cycle distributions were analyzed by flow cytometry .The protein levels of P53 and Notch1 were detected by Western blot .The expression of miR-34a and Notch1 mRNA was measured by real-time PCR.RESULTS:EGCG effectively inhibited the proliferation and colony formation of CNE-2Z cells in a dose-dependent manner , which was related to its induction of cell cycle arrest at G 0/G1 phase.The expression of P53 and miR-34a in CNE-2Z cells was significantly increased after treated with EGCG , while the expression of Notch1 at mRNA and protein levels was markedly suppressed .CONCLUSION:EGCG induces cell cycle arrest and suppresses cell proliferation by regulating the P 53/miR-34a/Notch1 pathway in NPC cells.

Objective To investigate the effect and the significance of soft tissue repairing and functional reconstruction in limb salvage operation on extremity malignant bone tumors by individulized prosthesis replacement after malignant tumor resection with the help of Neo-adjuvant chemo-therapy. Methods A total of 78 patients with malignant bone tumor were recruited, including 42 males and 36 females. Aged 19～61, with an average of (29.12±9.47).Tumor in 14 patients was in the proximal humerus, 11 in the proximal femur, 27 in the distal femur, 3 in femoral middle part, and 23 in the proximal tibial. There were 29 cases of osteogenic sarcoma, 18 chondroma sarcomatosum, 7 maligant enchondroma with pathological fracture, 20 maligant giant cell tumor,and 4 maligant inflammatory myofibroblastoma of the bone. Soft tissue repairing and functional reconstruction were carried out together with individualized prosthesis replacement. The type of the prostheses was as follows: 14 patients had long stem humerus head prosthesis, 50 made hinged knee prostheses with femoral or tibial component, 3 whole femur replacements, 7 long stem femoral head prostheses, 4 long stem hip prostheses.Results All patients were followed up for an average of (26.80±8.06) months (4～37 months) and postoperative functions were estimated according to Enneking system. Among the 78 patients, results in 48 (61.5%) were excellent, 17(21.8%) were good,10 (12.8%) were fair,and 3(4.9%) were poor. The satisfactory rate was 83.3%. Conclusion Soft tissue repairing and functional reconstruction in limb salvage operation on extremity bone malignant tumors by individualized prosthesis replacement not only spare the limbs, but also keep their function.It can remove the psychologic obstacles caused by extremity absence, and is effective for bone malignant tumor.

Objective To investigate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on laparoscopy and the open radical prostatectomy.Methods A retrospective analysis of 226 cases of radical prostatectomy from 2012 January to 2013 May was performed.106 patients underwent laparoscopic surgery,with aged 66.5±0.7,height (167.7±0.5) cm,weight (66.8±0.9) kg; 120 patients underwent open surgery,with aged (65.8±0.7) year,height (168.1±0.5) cm,weight (66.5±0.8) kg.Non-obese (BMI ＜25 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) were divided in each group.The preoperative serum PSA level,the operation time,the blood loss during operation,the preoperative and postoperative hemoglobin,Gleason score,and the postoperative indwelling catheter time were compared between non-obese group and obese group.In the laparoscopic surgery group including 76 non-obese cases (71.7％) and 30 obese cases (28.3％),no difference showed in PSA values and age before operation between the two sub-groups.In the open surgery group,including 84 non-obese cases (70.0％) and 36 obese cases (30.0％),no statistical difference of preoperative PSA values and age showed in the two sub-groups.Results In the laparoscopic group,the operation time is (nonobese 169.4±37.8 min and obese 188.5±42.3 min),and the blood Hb decrease(non-obese-22.8± 11.0g/L,obese-30.9±15.9 g/L) and the blood loss(non-obese 115.9±68.9 ml,obese 178.3±126.4 ml)showed significant difference in the two sub-groups (P＜0.05).The two sub-groups showed no statisticaldifference in postoperative indwelling catheter time and Gleason score (P＞0.05).In the open surgery group,the intraoperative hemorrhage (non-obese 413.7±289.4 ml,obese 594.4-±534.9 ml) and the hemoglobin decrease (non-obese-27.2± 13.3 g/L,obese-34.9± 15.8 g/L) showed significant difference (P＜0.05).The two sub-groups showed no significant difference in the preoperative hemoglobin,postoperative indwelling catheter time,Gleason score and operation time (P＞0.05).Conclusions For the patients who underwent prostatectomy,no matter by laparoscopic or open surgery,the blood loss was greater in obese subgroup than non-obese subgroup,and the operation time was much longer in obese group than non-obese group.

BACKGROUND:The Y-shaped mesh graft material weaved using lightweight polypropylen has the appropriate porosity, which not only can make the vaginal tissues grow and fuse rapidly on the mesh, but also can maintain good biological strength to ensure the fixed strength for the presacral suspension. OBJECTIVE:To retrospectively analyze the clinical effect of Y-shaped mesh for the biological function reconstruction of the female pelvic floor. METHODS:Ten female cases of pelvic floor dysfunction were enrol ed, aged 37-73 years, and al were given the treatment of sacral colposuspension under laparoscopy. Then perioperative complications were recorded;patients were fol owed up regularly to record the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) score at different time points;and the subjective satisfaction was investigated using the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After at least 6-month fol ow-up, no postoperative pelvic infection, nerve damage and complications appeared, the patients healed wel , and no mesh erosion, infection and other adverse reactions occurred. The POP-Q and PFIQ-7 scores at 1, 3 and 6 months after repair were significantly improved than those before repair (P<0.05). These results suggest that the Y-shaped biological mesh repairing female midpelvic floor dysfunction has good biocompatibility, and can restore the anatomy of the pelvic floor.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of combined detection of serum CEA, SCC, CYFRA21-1 before and after radiotherapy in esophagus carcinoma. Methods 226 cases of esophagus carcinoma patient were collected from November, 2006 to December, 2008. ELISA was used to detect the serum CEA, SCC and CYFRA21-1 of patients with esophagus cancer before and after radiotherapy. SPSS13.0 was used for the statistical analysis. Results The positive rate of CEA, SCC and CYFRA21-1 was 11.1 %, 16.8%, 27.4 %, respectively and the combined positive rate was 39.8 % from 226 patient serums before radiotherapy. The longer the lesion length, the later the clinical stage,the deeper the tumor invasion, the higher the mean value of serum CEA, SCC, CYFRA21-1 was. The mean value was lower in the early stage. The mean value of CEA, SCC and CYFRA21-1 was found to be well correlated with tumor size, TNM stage and depth of tumor invasion. Among three tumor biomarkers, the individual difference of CEA and CYFRA21-1 was bigger and the pathological stage and prognosis correlation with CYFRA21-1 was the best. The biomarker value dropped to the level below the normal in 76.7% patient out of 90 cases after radiotherapy. Conclusion The combined detection of serum CEA, SCC, CYFRA21-1 may be used as adjuvant diagnosis for esophagus cancer and has better clinical value for prediction to treatment and prognosis.

Objective To investigate the causations, management and prevention methods on the complications of hysteroscopic procedures. Methods Retrospective analysis of 36 cases with hysteroscopic complication, focusing on their characteristics and clinical management as well as prevention methods during the ten years from 1993 to 2004. Results Among 36 cases, 11 cases with uterine perforation and incomplete perforation, which happened during the complicated procedures, were treated by both laparoscopy and laparotomy. Five cases with heavy bleeding were encountered because of the deeply injury to the uterine wall and Foley catheter was inserted into uterine cavity and it stopped the bleeding successfully except in one case done by hysterectomy. Three cases with fluid overload syndrome were cured by using diuretic agent and saline infusion. There is no serious consequence in one case with air embolism due to prompt diagnosis and treatment. Four cases with postablation-sterilization syndrome were treated effectively by performing hysterectomy plus single or bilateral salpingectomy, dilating cervical canal as well as resecting adhesions. Twelve cases with adhesion inside uterine cavity followed hysteroscopy were also treated by dilating cervical canal, underwent adhesionlysis and hysterectomy. Conclusions The potential factors causing complications of hysteroscopy include complicated procedures inside uterine cavity, higher pressure of irrigation, deep injury of endometrium as well as incomplete removal of endometrium during hysteroscopic operations. It is the necessary measures to reduce the complications by performing laparoscopy or B ultrasound monitoring simultaneously, standardizing the procedure and strengthening postoperation management.

Purpose To assess the feasibility of dual-energy dual-source virtual noncontrast (VNC) CT in the diagnosis of laryngeal carcinoma,in order to reduce radiation hazard.Materials and Methods Forty-nine patients with clinically identified laryngeal carcinoma underwent conventional non-contrast (CNC) scan as well as arterial and venous dual-phase and dual-energy VNC scan.The VCN images of arterial and venous phase were obtained by using the dual-energy software.The mean CT value,signal-to-noise ratio (SNR),contrast noise ratio (CNR),lesion morphology,image quality and radiation dose were compared between the VNC and CNC images.Results The mean CT value,SNR,CNR and image quality scores of CNC were higher than those of VNC images of arterial and venous phase (P＜0.05).There was no significant difference in the image quality scores of VNC between the arterial and venous phase (P＞0.05).The image quality scores of VNC were all above 3,which could meet the diagnostic requirements.There was no significant difference in the shape,size,boundary and cystic necrosis of the lesions,invasion of the surrounding space,osteolytic destruction and size of the surrounding lymph node between the CNC and VNC image.The radiation dose of dual-phase dual-energy scan was 0.42 mSv,which was 18.3％ lower than that of the conventional three-phase scan.Conclusion For laryngeal carcinoma,the VNC images from the dual-energy CT scan can be used to reduce the radiation dose without affecting image quality and diagnosis accuracy,which has good clinical value.

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of cystic renal cell carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 67 cases of cystic renal cell carcinoma treated from January 2005 to April 2013 were analyzed retrospectively.Preoperative imaging procedures indicated masses of renal cysts in 67 cases,including malignant tumors in 59 cases.Intraoperative pathological examination was performed in 59 cases and the pathological results showed malignant tumors in 56 cases,renal cyst in 2 cases and multilocular cyst of kidney in 1 case.The surgical procedures included radical nephrectomy (n=19),partial nephrectomy (n =12),retroperitoneal laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (n =9),retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (n =20),retroperitoneal laparoscopic cyst unroofed then transferred to radical nephrectomy (n =6),and retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy transferred to radical nephrectomy (n =1).Results The 67 cases were diagnosed as renal carcinoma,including clear renal cell carcinoma with cystic changes in 31 cases and multilocular renal cell carcinoma in 36 cases.Sixty-two cases were followed up for 10-110 months (median 56 months),and there was no recurrence or metastasis,among which 7 cases diagnosed as benign pre-operation or intra-operation but malignant by pathological examination after surgery were followed up for 61-103 months (median 82 months).Conclusions Imaging plays an important role in the early diagnosis of cystic renal cell carcinoma.Intraoperative pathological examination should be performed in suspected cases.Nephron-sparing surgery is preferred with good outcome.

Objective: To observe the clinical efficacy of herb-partitioned spreading moxibustion at Baliao points plus climen for diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Methods: A total of 60 patients with DOR were randomized into a spreading moxibustion group and a Western medicine group by the random number table method, with 30 cases in each group. The Western medicine group was treated with climen, starting from the 5th day of the menstrual cycle for 21 d. The spreading moxibustion group was treated with herb-partitioned spreading moxibustion at Baliao points on the basis of the medication in the Western medicine group, 1 h per time, once a week. The treatment was performed for 1 month as one treatment course in both groups, for 3 courses in total. The serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estradiol (E2) in the patients were measured before and after treatment. The peak systolic velocity (PSV) and resistance index (RI) were also detected. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) symptom score was evaluated. The clinical efficacy was evaluated after treatment. Results: The total effective rate in the spreading moxibustion group was 93.3％, which was significantly higher than 80.0％ in the Western medicine group, and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). After treatment, the TCM symptom scores, the serum FSH levels, FSH/LH ratios and RI in both groups decreased, and the intra-group differences were all statistically significant (all P<0.05). The serum E2 level and PSV increased compared with those in the same group before treatment, and the intra-group differences were statistically significant (all P<0.05). After treatment, the TCM symptom score, the serum FSH level, FSH/LH ratio and RI in the spreading moxibustion group were lower than those in the Western medicine group, while the serum E2 level and PSV were higher than those in the Western medicine group, and the differences between the groups were statistically significant (all P<0.05). Conclusion: Herb-partitioned spreading moxibustion at Baliao points plus climen can produce valid therapeutic efficacy for DOR. It can improve the clinical symptoms, regulate serum hormone levels and increase ovarian blood perfusion, thus improving ovarian reserve function, producing more significant efficacy than climen alone.