1.Diagnostic Value of Postmortem CT Angiography in Coronary Atherosclerosis
Hui QIAN ; Yu SHAO ; Zhengdong LI ; Donghua ZOU ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Lei WAN ; Yijiu CHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2017;33(2):109-113
Objective T o explore the application value of postm ortem com puted tom ography (C T ) an-giography on diagnosis of coronary atherosclerotic stenosis degree. Methods B ased on the previous ex-perim ental results, the postm ortem C T angiography device of hum an isolated heart w as im proved. D iffer-ent coronary atherosclerotic stenosis degree of sudden death cases w as selected. B efore the cardiac anatom y, hearts w ere rem oved out com pletely and C T angiography w as perform ed im m ediately. T he C T angiography results w ere com pared w ith histopathological findings. M eanw hile, the advantages and disad-vantages of the angiography device before and after im provem ent w ere com pared. Results T he im proved angiography device of isolated heart could get better im aging results. T he postm ortem C T angiography results had high consistency w ith the histopathological findings on diagnosis of coronary atherosclerotic stenosis degree. A nd the coronary artery lesions could be revealed m ore objectively and vividly by 3D reconstruction technology. H ow ever, C T angiography could only be used to exam ine the pathological changes of blood vessels, w hich m ight have som e lim itations on the diagnosis of cause of death. Con-clusion Postm ortem C T angiography can be used as an additional m ethod for the conventional autopsy in the cases of coronary atherosclerosis.
2.Comparison of Postmortem MSCT and Autopsy Findings in Traffic Accident Victims
Shunqi HAN ; Lei WAN ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Ping HUANG ; Donghua ZOU ; Yijiu CHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2016;32(2):86-89,93
Objective To explore the application value of postm ortem m ulti-slice spiral com puted tom o-graphy (MSCT) by observing and analyzing the injury features in the traffic accident victim s. Methods Ten traffic accident victim s w ere scanned w ith w hole body MSCT. The system ic autopsy w as subse-quently perform ed to com pare w ith the results of MSCT. The advantages and disadvantages of autopsy and MSCTfor obtaining the inform ation of traffic accident injuries w ere then analyzed. Results MSCTcould reveal 3D shape of fractures clearly and detect air accum ulation in different positions of the body, w hich show ed the obvious advantages com pared w ith autopsy. H ow ever, the resolution of MSCTw as lim ited com pared to the detection of organ and soft tissue injuries. Conclusion A com bination of MSCTand autopsy is the best w ay for determ ining the m anner and the cause of death in traffic fatality victim s.
3.Postmortem MSCT Diagnosis of Whiplash Injuries in a Traffic Accident:A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Min CHEN ; Ping HUANG ; Lei WAN ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Ningguo LIU ; Donghua ZOU ; Zhengdong LI ; Yu SHAO ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Yijiu CHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2014;(2):148-150
A 45-year-old male car driver died in a traffic accident of four cars rear-end collision on the highway. He was found to have died after a respiratory and cardiac arrest at the scene. No sign of skin injuries was observed from the external inspection. The autopsy was not permitted by the family members because of the local culture. Multislice computed tomography (MSCT) was applied to the current case, showing dislocation of C3~4 cervical vertebrae with Ⅱ degree, C4 vertebral plate fractures, and spinal stenosis. Post-mortem MSCT confirmed the diagnosis as whiplash injuries. MSCT was verified to be effective in showing the severity of whiplash injuries, thus providing certain objective evidence for medicolegal expertise.
4.Application of MSCT in the Identification and Analysis of Traffic Accidents:2 Fa-tal Cases
Shunqi HAN ; Lei WAN ; Zhiqiang QIN ; Kaifei DENG ; Jianhua ZHANG ; Ningguo LIU ; Donghua ZOU ; Zhengdong LI ; Yu SHAO ; Min CHEN ; Ping HUANG ; Yijiu CHEN
Journal of Forensic Medicine 2015;(1):15-19
Objective To explore the application value of multi-slice spiral computed tomography (MSCT) in traffic accidents through observing and analyzing the injury features of the accidents. Methods Two fatal cases caused by traffic accidents were fully examined using MSCT, 3D imaging reconstruction and angiography through cardiac puncture. The features of traffic injury mechanism were analyzed through combination of MSCT and postmortem external examination. Results In case 1, right cardiac rupture was found by MSCT and angiography through cardiac puncture. The cause of death was cardiac tam-ponade and right ventricular rupture due to the crush injury of chest in the traffic accident. In case 2, splenic rupture and intra-abdominal hemorrhage was found and caused by injury of left trunk by MSCT. The cause of death was hemorrhage and traumatic shock. Conclusion MSCT could observe skeletal in-jury, soft tissue injury, and hematologic disorder well. The combination use of MSCT and angiography through cardiac puncture provided assistance to the diagnosis of cardiovascular system injury.
5.Management experiences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation center under the pandemic of COVID-19
Yi XIAO ; Jinhuan XU ; Yicheng ZHANG ; Donghua ZHANG ; Yang CAO ; Ying WAN ; Xi MING ; Jianfeng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2020;41(5):281-285
With a global pandemic trend, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), starting a breakout in December 2019, has posed a great threat to people's lives, health and safety. Regarding how to manage hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) center, treat non-COVID-19 HSCT patients, follow up patients after HSCT and resume the orderly treatment of transplant patients, our transplantation center has accumulated a wealth of practical experience and formulated a series of standard processes. This article was intended to summarize the management experiences of HSCT center under the pandemic of COVID-19 epidemic, provide references for effectively managing HSCT center in future public health crises and treat noncommunicable disease transplant patients in a timely and effective manner.
6.The association between apparent temperature and hand, foot, and mouth disease and its spatial heterogeneity in Guangdong, Anhui and Jilin provinces
Haorong MENG ; Qinglong ZHAO ; Biao HUANG ; Jianpeng XIAO ; Tao LIU ; Zhihua ZHU ; Dexin GONG ; Donghua WAN ; Cunrui HUANG ; Wenjun MA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2021;42(3):520-526
Objective:To study the association between apparent temperature (AT) and the incidence of hand,foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and its spatial heterogeneity in 46 cities in Guangdong, Anhui and Jilin provinces, and provide scientific evidence for the early warning of HFMD.Methods:The data of HFMD incidence and meteorological factors from 2009 to 2018 in Guangdong province, 2009 to 2015 in Anhui province, and 2013 to 2018 in Jilin province were collected. Distributed lag non-linear models were constructed to investigate the association between AT and the incidence of HFMD in 46 cities from three provinces in China. Meta-analysis was used to pool the city-specific estimates, and Meta-regression was applied to analyze the factors that may cause spatial heterogeneity.Results:The relationship between daily AT and the incidence of HFMD in 46 cities appeared nonlinear. The association in Guangdong was similar to that in Jilin, and the risk of HFMD increased with the increase of AT. While the risk of HFMD in Anhui first increased with the increase of AT, and peaked at 18.1 ℃ and then went down. AT on different levels showed different lag impacts and the higher AT showed greater and longer lag impact. The spatial heterogeneity of associations may have been caused by latitude, longitude, average temperature, and average sunshine hours.Conclusions:AT is a comprehensive index to evaluate the association between temperature, relative humidity and wind speed and the incidence of HFMD. Higher AT may increase the risk of HFMD. The AT and HFMD relationship across spatial heterogeneity varies depending on geographic location and meteorological conditions.
7. Comparison of two epidemic patterns of COVID-19 and evaluation of prevention and control effectiveness: an analysis based on Guangzhou and Wenzhou
Guanhao HE ; Zuhua RONG ; Jianxiong HU ; Tao LIU ; Jianpeng XIAO ; Lingchuan GUO ; Weilin ZENG ; Zhihua ZHU ; Dexin GONG ; Lihua YIN ; Donghua WAN ; Junle WU ; Min KANG ; Tie SONG ; Jianfeng HE ; Wenjun MA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(0):E035-E035
Objective To compare the epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 in Guangzhou and Wenzhou, and evaluate the effectiveness of their prevention and control measures. Methods Data of COVID-19 cases reported in Guangzhou and Wenzhou as of 29 February, 2020 were collected. The incidence curves of COVID-19 in two cities were constructed. The real time reproduction number ( R t ) of COVID-19 in two cities was calculated respectively. Results A total of 346 and 465 confirmed COVID-19 cases were analysed in Guangzhou and Wenzhou, respectively. In two cities, most cases were aged 30-59 years (Guangzhou: 54.9%; Wenzhou: 70.3%). The incidence curve peaked on 27 January, 2020 in Guangzhou and on 26 January, 2020 in Wenzhou, then began to decline in both cities. The peaks of imported COVID-19 cases from Hubei occurred earlier than the peak of COVID-19 incidences in two cities, and the peak of imported cases from Hubei occurred earlier in Wenzhou than in Guangzhou. In early epidemic phase, imported cases were predominant in both cities, then the number of local cases increased and gradually took the dominance in Wenzhou. In Guangzhou, the imported cases was still predominant. Despite the different epidemic pattern, the R t and the number of COVID-19 cases declined after strict prevention and control measures were taken in Guangzhou and in Wenzhou. Conclusion The time and scale specific differences of imported COVID-19 resulted in different epidemic patterns in two cities, but the spread of the disease were effectively controlled after taking strict prevention and control measures.
8. Risk assessment of exported risk of novel coronavirus pneumonia from Hubei Province
Jianxiong HU ; Guanhao HE ; Tao LIU ; Jianpeng XIAO ; Zuhua RONG ; Lingchuan GUO ; Weilin ZENG ; Zhihua ZHU ; Dexin GONG ; Lihua YIN ; Donghua WAN ; Lilian ZENG ; Wenjun MA
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2020;54(0):E017-E017
Objective:
To evaluate the exported risk of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) from Hubei Province and the imported risk in various provinces across China.
Methods:
Data of reported NCP cases and Baidu Migration Indexin all provinces of the country as of February 14, 2020 were collected. The correlation analysis between cumulative number of reported cases and the migration index from Hubei was performed, and the imported risks from Hubei to different provinces across China were further evaluated.
Results:
A total of 49 970 confirmed cases were reported nationwide, of which 37 884 were in Hubei Province. The average daily migration index from Hubei to other provinces was 312.09, Wuhan and other cities in Hubei were 117.95 and 194.16, respectively. The cumulative NCP cases of provinces was positively correlated with the migration index derived from Hubei province, also in Wuhan and other cities in Hubei, with correlation coefficients of 0.84, 0.84, and 0.81. In linear model, population migration from Hubei Province, Wuhan and other cities in Hubei account for 71.2%, 70.1%, and 66.3% of the variation, respectively. The period of high exported risk from Hubei occurred before January 27, of which the risks before January 23 mainly came from Wuhan, and then mainly from other cities in Hubei. Hunan Province, Henan Province and Guangdong Province ranked the top three in terms of cumulative imported risk (the cumulative risk indices were 58.61, 54.75 and 49.62 respectively).
Conclusion
The epidemic in each province was mainly caused by the importation of Hubei Province. Taking measures such as restricting the migration of population in Hubei Province and strengthening quarantine measures for immigrants from Hubei Province may greatly reduce the risk of continued spread of the epidemic.
9. Risk assessment and early warning of imported COVID-19 in 21 cities, Guangdong province
Jianxiong HU ; Tao LIU ; Jianpeng XIAO ; Guanhao HE ; Zuhua RONG ; Lihua YIN ; Donghua WAN ; Weilin ZENG ; Dexin GONG ; Lingchuan GUO ; Zhihua ZHU ; Lilian ZENG ; Min KANG ; Tie SONG ; Haojie ZHONG ; Jianfeng HE ; Limei SUN ; Yan LI ; Wenjun MA
Chinese Journal of Epidemiology 2020;41(5):658-662
Objective To assess the imported risk of COVID-19 in Guangdong province and its cities, and conduct early warning. Methods Data of reported COVID-19 cases and Baidu Migration Index of 21 cities in Guangdong province and other provinces of China as of February 25, 2020 were collected. The imported risk index of each city in Guangdong province were calculated, and then correlation analysis was performed between reported cases and the imported risk index to identify lag time. Finally, we classified the early warming levels of epidemic by imported risk index. Results A total of 1 347 confirmed cases were reported in Guangdong province, and 90.0% of the cases were clustered in the Pearl River Delta region. The average daily imported risk index of Guangdong was 44.03. Among the imported risk sources of each city, the highest risk of almost all cities came from Hubei province, except for Zhanjiang from Hainan province. In addition, the neighboring provinces of Guangdong province also had a greater impact. The correlation between the imported risk index with a lag of 4 days and the daily reported cases was the strongest (correlation coefficient: 0.73). The early warning base on cumulative 4-day risk of each city showed that Dongguan, Shenzhen, Zhongshan, Guangzhou, Foshan and Huizhou have high imported risks in the next 4 days, with imported risk indexes of 38.85, 21.59, 11.67, 11.25, 6.19 and 5.92, and the highest risk still comes from Hubei province. Conclusions Cities with a large number of migrants in Guangdong province have a higher risk of import. Hubei province and neighboring provinces in Guangdong province are the main source of the imported risk. Each city must strengthen the health management of migrants in high-risk provinces and reduce the imported risk of Guangdong province.