Objective To investigate the procedures and therapeutic effects of reoperation of papillary thyroid carcinoma with lymph node metastasis.Methods The clinical data of 10 papillary thyroid carcinoma patients with lymph node metastasis received reoperation were retrospectively studied. Results Reoperation was successfully performed in 9 patients except one patient with tumor surrounding common carotid artery and brachial plexus who had partial tumor removed. Three patients had simple lymphectomy,2 had complete thyroidectomy, 2 had complete lobectomy plus ipsilateral cervical lymph node dissection and 2 had tumor resection plus cervical lymph node dissection. There were no new complications. Conclusions Papillary thyroid carcinoma has the characteristic tend to spread to spread to cervical lymph nodes. Rreoperation offers good outcome for recurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy via Glissonean pedicle transection approach.Methods The clinical data of 68 patients who underwent laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy by Glissonean pedicle transection approach at the Southwest Hospital of Third Military Medical University between March 2009 and December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.All the patients received intravenous-inhalation general anesthesia.The splitting of liver was carried out after Glissonean pedicles were completely dissected and occluded under the laparoscope according to anatomical structure.The patients with hepatolithiasis underwent intraoperative bile duct exploration and stone removal with T-tube placement based on the conditions of extrahepatic biliary lesions.The fragmented specimens from benign lesions of liver were taken out through a Trocar hole with the diameter of 12mm.The complete specimens from malignancy tumors of liver were taken out through an enlarged Trocar hole or transverse incision at the symphysis pubis.According to the recheck results of benign and malignancy lesions,the patients were followed up by outpatient examination and telephone interview till September 2014.The measurement data with normal distribution were presented as (x) ± s.The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method.Results Among the 68 patients,laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy via Glissonean pedicle transection approach was performed on 64 patients and 4 patients were coverted to open surgery.Laparoscopic anatomical left hemihepatectomy was performed on 30 patients,anatomical right hemihepatectomy on 19 patients,anatomical right posterior lobectomy on 10 patients and anatomical right anterior lobectomy on 9 patients.The mean operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss,rate of perioperative blood transfusion,time of postoperative gastrointestinal function recovery and duration of hospital stay were (224 ± 117)minutes,(413 ± 349) mL,5.9％ (4/68),(3.0 ± 0.5) days and (8.0 ± 3.0) days,respectively.There was no perioperative death,and 6 patients with postoperative complication were cured by symptomatic treatment.The tumor diameter and distance to resection margin in 29 patients with malignancy tumors of liver were (4.4 ± 1.6) cm and (2.0 ± 0.9)cm,respectively.The results of pathological examination showed that hepatolithiasis was detected in 22 patients,cavernous hemangioma of liver in 12 patients,hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia in 1 patient,hepatic adenoma in 1 patient,hepatic angiomyolipoma in 1 patient,hepatic multiple cysts in 1 patient,hepatic tuberculosis in 1 patient,hepatocellular carcinoma in 27 patients and cholangiocarcinoma in 2 patients.All the 68 patients were followed up for 6-60 months with a mean time of 24 months.No recurrence and residual stones or lesions in 39 patients with benign lesions of liver were detected during the follow-up.The 1-,3-,5-year overall survival rates and tumor-free survival rates in 29 patients with malignant tumors of liver were 92％,84％,60％ and 83％,59％,42％,respectively.Conclnsion Laparoscopic anatomical hepatectomy via Glissonean pedicle transection approach is safe and feasible,and is suitable not only for left hemihepatectomy,but also for right hemihepatectomy of high technical specification.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, relapsing, inflammatory dermatosis with a variety of clinical manifestations and difficult to cure. Currently, many AD drug candidates have entered the research and development pipeline. In order to provide technical specifications for the clinical development of AD drugs, the Center for Drug Evaluation of National Medical Products Administration released the "Technical Guidelines for Clinical Trials of Drugs for AD Treatment" (Draft for Comments) in November 2022. Non-clinical pharmacodynamics evaluation is an important research before the drug enters clinical trials. Oxazolone (OXA)- and 2,4-dinitro-fluorobenzene (DNFB)-induced models are the most popular classical hapten-induced AD murine models, but variations of modeling are existing in the methods from different studies, including sensitization sites, haptens' dosages, the period of challenges, and the skin lesions severity evaluation as well. In this study, the investigation of OXA- and DNFB-induced AD murine models with various conditions of modeling was performed to compare the characteristics of hapten-induced AD murine models in the pathological process and severity according to the appearance of AD patients, and the guidance of pharmacodynamics evaluation of AD-therapeutic drugs in clinical trials as well, which may provide a proposal for AD treatment drug candidates in the non-clinical pharmacodynamics evaluation. All animal experiments were approved by the Animal Care & Welfare Committee of Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College (approval No.: 00007782 and 00007784).

Relapse, which puzzled several generations of hematologists, is the bottle-neck of radical treatment for leukemias. The progress of Human Microbiome Project at the beginning of 21st century suggested that human body was a super-organism constituted by the core of human cells and symbiotic microorganisms. The elucidation and characterization of endogenous retrovirus and prion protein suggested the possible effects of co-evolutional microorganisms on human health. Recently, the elucidation of the roles of tunneling nanotubes in intercellular communication and transportation suggested a novel way for cellular communication and transport of oncogenic materials. The role and significance of in vivo cell fusion have been studied in more detail. On the other hand, donor cell leukemia was reported. All of these approaches provide novel insights for studying the mechanism of leukemia relapse. Based on previous work, the authors suggest the hypothesis: there are two possible mechanisms for the relapse of leukemias: the minimal residual disease (MRD) and intercellular transportation of oncogenic materials.
Cell Fusion ; Humans ; Leukemia ; pathology ; Neoplasm, Residual ; pathology ; Recurrence

This paper proposed a rehabilitation training system with electromyography (sEMG) feedback for stroke patients based on ARM embedded system and LabVIEW. The system can achieve real-time acquisition, processing and dualview of multi-channel sEMGs and compute related sEMG parameters including iEMG, RMS, MPF and co-contraction ratio. The system was detected by clinical experiments and related inspection department. The result showed that the system is functional, interactive and in accordance with the relevant standards for medical devices so that it can fully satisfy the clinical demands. In addition, the system can help doctors to master the training state of the patient more effectively in a real-time and quantitative way that is direct to improve the training programs of stroke patients.
Electromyography ; Humans ; Neurofeedback ; Stroke Rehabilitation

Objective To evaluate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic left hepatectomy in patients with primary hepatic carcinoma. Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted in clinical data of left hepatectomy from 2007 to 2014,including 47 cases of laparoscopic hepatectomy and 46 cases of open hepatectomy. The intraoperative and postoperative data of the two surgical methods were compared to evalu-ate whether laparoscopic left hepatectomy is safe and feasible. Results The tumor size were bigger in the open hepatectomy [(56. 57 ± 24. 56) mm vs. (64. 11 ± 33. 39) mm,P=0. 218]. The laparoscopic left hepatectomy resulted in shorter operation time [(217. 53 ± 60. 22) min vs.(306.80±119.91)min],andtherewasasignificantlydifference(P<0.05).Theintraoperativebloodlosswerelesserinthelaparo-scopic left hepatectomy [(350. 21 ± 197. 98) mL vs. (556. 74 ± 471. 41) mL],and there was a significantly difference (P<0. 05). The lap-aroscopic left hepatectomy had a smaller intraoperative blood transfusion rate (12. 8% vs. 32. 6%,P<0. 05). The length of ICU stay,time for gastroentestinal function recovery, postopetative hospital stay were shorter than those of open left hepatectomy (P<0. 05). There was no significant difference of postoperative complication rate between them (14. 9% vs. 23. 9%,P=0. 271). The survival rates of 1-and 3-year after operation in patients with laparoscopic left hepatectomy were 91. 5% and 83. 0% respectively,while 84. 8% and 76. 1% in patients un-derwent open hepatectomy. The tumor-free survival rates 1-and 3-year after operation were 74. 5% and 59. 6% in patients with laparoscopic left hepatectomy respectively,while 65. 2% and 54. 3% in patients underwent open hepatectomy. Conclusion Laparoscopic left hepatectomy for primary hepatic carcinoma is safe and feasible. Laparoscopic left hepatectomy could be a consideration as the standard surgical methods for hepatic carcinoma.

The M and NP genes of H5N1 avian influenza virus (A/chicken/Hubei/489/2004) were amplified by RT-PCR from viral RNA,and cloned into pMD 18-T vector respectively.The expression plasmid containing the M gene (pHM6-m) or the NP gene (pHM6-np) was then constructed by inserting the M or NP gene into the pHM6 eukaryote expression vector; the constructed plasmid was then sequenced.32 BALB/c mice (6-week-old) were divided into four groups at random.Three groups of BALB/c mice were inoculated one time the intramuscular route with either 30 μg of plasmid pHM6-m,30 μg of plasmid pHM6-np or the mixture of plasmid pHM6-m (15 μg ) and pHM6-np(15 μg) respectively.A additional group of mice were injected with 100 μ1 PBS as controls.Two weeks later,all mice were challenged with homologous H5N1 avian influenza virus,and observed in the following 12 days.The survival rates of mice in the pHM6-m group,the pHM6-np group and mixed plasmids group were 62.5% ,25.0% and 50.0%,respectively.Results showed that effective protection could be provided by either pHM6-m or pHM6-np,but pHM6-m provided a better protective effect than pHM6-np.

Objective To investigate the effects of combined use of an allograft and vascularized fibular flap for the reconstruction of bone defects after intercalary resection of long bone malignancy.Methods From April 2006 to October 2009,19 patients that had intercalary resection of long bone malignancy (5 in humerus,7 in femur,7 in tibia)underwent reconstruction with an allograft and vascularized fibula construct,including 11 males and 8 females with an average age of 18.5 years.The average length of the defect was 13.2±4.3 cm.Free vascularized fibula flaps were used in 16 patients and ipsilateral pedicle vaseularized fibula grafts in 3.Time to union was recorded through evaluation of plain radiographs.Bone scan was used to evaluate the viability of the vascularized fibula.Patients were examined oncologically and radiographically and were assessed functionally with MSTS-93.Results The mean follow-up time was 27.5 months.The average length of the fibula flap was 17.9±5.2 cm.Viability of the fibular grafts was verified in all cases.The average time for bone union at allograft-host junction was 11.3±2.8 months in femur,14.1±3.3 in tibia,6.8±1.4 in humerus,respectively.The MSTS-93 average score at final follow-up was 95.2% in upper extremity and 91.8% in lower extremity.The oncology result in patients with follow-up more than 2 years was continuous disease free in 11 patients.no evidence of disease after recurrence following resection in 1,alive with tumor in 1,and died of lung metastasis in 1.Conclasion Vascularized fibular flap in combination with massive allograft provide an option for reconstruction of large bony defects after long bone malignancy extirpation.The viability of the fibula is a cornerstone in success of reconstruction that prevents allograft nonunion and result in decreased time to bone healing,leading to earlier patient's recovery of function.

Objective To analyze the security and effectiveness of the accurate resection and reconstruction of pelvic tumor with computer navigation and to evaluate the feasibility of pelvic ring structure and mechanics reconstruction using finite element analysis.Methors From December 2008 to June 2010,tumor resections assisted by computer navigation technology and pelvic reconstructions with assembly prosthesis designed by finite element analysis were performed in 12 patients with internal hemi-pelvic malignant tumors.There were 8 male and 4 female patients,with the average age of 39.7 years(range,25-53).The malignant tumors involved chondrosarcoma(4 cases),osteosarcoma(2),Ewing sarcoma(2),malignant fibrohistiocytoma(1),and metastatic tumor(3,in which including renal cell carcinoma 1 case,thyroid carcinoma 1,and breast carcinoma 1).According to Enneking staging classification,there were 1 case in Ⅰ A,2 cases in ⅠB,2 cases in Ⅱ A.and 4 cases in Ⅱ B.The local recurrence of tumor and functional results were followed up postoperatively.Results There were no nerves,vessels and pelvic organs injuries intra-operatively.The postoperative X-rays showed that the excised regions were proper to the preoperative schedule and en bloc resections were performed in all patients.All assembly prostheses were in satisfactory position.and the screw fixation was accordance with the finite element biomechanical analysis.All the cases were followed up for average 18.2 months (range,8-26).There were 1 case with local recurrence and pulmonary metastasis,1 case with deep infection,and 1 case with deep vein thrombosis.No prosthesis dislocation,loosening,breaking,and limb length discrepancy occurred in all patients.The average MSTS93 functional score was 70%in all patients at 6 months,and 68 % in 6 patients at 20 months follow.up.Conclusion The resection and reconstruction of pelvic tumor assisted by computer navigation is a safe and effective procedure.The finite element analysis can provide accurate biomechanical guidance to the reconstruction of pelvic ring.

Objective To investigate the indications, techniques and results of laparoscopic hepatectomy. Methods The clinical data and follow-up results of 463 patients who received laparoscopic hepatectomy at our institute were retrospectively analyzed. Results From March 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011, 463 cases of laparoscopic hepatectomy were successfully carried out. Of the 463 patients,165 were with primary liver cancer, 29 with metastatic liver cancer, 143 with hepatic hemangioma, 81with hepatolithiasis and 45 with other benign liver diseases (including hepatic angiomyolipoma, hepatocellular adenoma, focal nodular hyperplasia and chronic liver abscess). The surgical approaches included laparoscopic left lateral lobectomy (93 cases), left hepatectomy (71 cases), extended left hepatectomy (4 cases), right hepatectomy (29 cases), right posterior lobectomy (24 cases), hepatectomy of segment Ⅵ (56 cases), extended right hepatectomy (2 cases), central hepatectomy (8 cases) and hepatectomy of segments Ⅶ/Ⅷ, Ⅳa, caudate lobe and the junction of segment Ⅵ and Ⅶ (41 case).Nonanntomic and wedge resection were performed on 121 patients, and combined resection on 14 patients. The mean operation time, blood loss, length of hospital stay and incidence of postoperative complications were (244.71 ± 105. 07) minutes, (460. 26±425.81) ml, (15.51 ±4.36) days and 9.29%, respectively. And no operative death occurred. In the 194 cases with malignant liver lesions,185 cases were followed up for 2 to 50 months. The 1 year and 3 year overall and disease free survival rate were 90. 8% and 87.9% , 84.2% and 73. 7% respectively. Conclusions As a means of minimally invasive surgical approach, laparoscopic hepatectomy can be selectively adopted for the treatment of all kinds of liver diseases which located at different parts of the liver, with the advantages of smaller trauma, quick recovery and cosmetic benefits. The short-term results of laparoscopic hepatectomy is superior to and its long-term results is equal to that of open surgery. Benign liver diseases, small hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver cancer are the good indications for laparoscopic hepatectomy.