Objective To investigate the cause of vertical root fracture in pulpless teeth, and advance the measures of prevention. Methods The clinical data of 20 vertical root fracture in pulpless teeth (17 patients) were collected. The status of the teeth and periodontium before therapy were reviewed, the position and direction of the root fracture were observed, the type and position of the restoration and the occludent station of the teeth were analyzed. Results It was revealed that vertical root fracture frequently occurred in the molars (16/20). Vertical root fracture were frequently found in front teeth(4/20) and premolars (5/20)among those with coronal integrity. Decrease of alveolar level of various degrees was found in 19 cases, among which 8 were mild, 7 moderate and 4 severe. Vertical root fracture mainly took place in molars after coronal restoration (6/7). Vertical root fracture would likely to occur no matter whether they would be worked as the abutment teeth of the removable partial denture or fixed prostheses. Early contact occurred in lateral bite (6 cases) was more susceptible to vertical root fracture than that occurred in centric bite (1 case). Conclusion The causes of vertical root fracture in pulpless teeth are complicated. Due to unfavorable outcomes, it is important to take precautions for vertical root fracture.

Aged ; Aneurysm, Dissecting ; therapy ; Aorta ; Catheterization ; methods ; Humans ; Male

AIM　To study the effect of desipramin e (DMI) on proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction of rat glioma C6 cel ls. METHODS　Cell proliferation w as measured by MTT colorimetric assay and cells undergoing apoptosis were determ ined by electron microscope and flow cytometry. The expression of bcl-2 was eva luated by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS　DMI could result in the c oncentration-dependent inhibition of C6 cell proliferation and lead to arrest i n G0～G1 phase of cell cycle. The value of IC50 and 95% confidence lim its were 20.7(17.3～24.2) μmol*L－1.DMI（40 μmol*L－1）-indu ced apoptosis showed classical apoptotic morphology and the hypodiploid peak ap peared on the histogram of FCM in a concentration-dependent manner, which could be abrogated by cycloheximide(1.8 μmol*L－1). Meanwhile, DMI (10 μmol *L－1) could down-regulate the expression of apoptosis associated gene b cl-2. CONCLUSION　DMI could inhibit cell proliferation in a con centration dependent manner and induce typical apoptosis of C6 cells.

Objective To determine the incidence of clinically common acute avulsions of the popliteus tendon (PT) and the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the femur (peel-off lesion) in knees with multiple injured ligaments.Methods A retrospective review of 48 acute grade 3 posterolateral corner (PLC) knee surgeries was conducted.All office evaluations were reviewed to determine the demographic data,tear description,preoperative MRI examination,physical examination under anesthesia,intraoperative arthroscopic findings and surgical techniques.Results In total,19 patients were surgically verified as having femoral peel-off lesions as a portion of a series of multiple pathologic findings.Tear patterns were typically categorized into 3 patterns:isolated PT tear (pattern 1,4 patients),combined PT and LCL tears (pattern 2,8 patients) and complex tears (associated intrasubstance and/or fibular-based injuries,pattern 3,7 patients).Seventeen of the 19 patients underwent preoperative MRI examination,which demonstrated conclusive signs of femoral insertion separation and discontinuity in 13 patients (76%) and inconclusive signs of femoral insertion separation.Examination under anesthesia (EUA) revealed that for the 4 patients with pattern 1 injuries,the tibial external rotation increases were all greater than 10°.For the 15 patients with pattern 2 and 3 injuries,the yarus instability was as follows:grade 3 in 8 patients,grade 2 in 2,grade 1 in 1,and negative in 4.External rotation increases were greater than 10° in 12 patients and less than 10° in 3.Seventeen of the 19 patients were inspected with an arthroscope prior to PLC surgery:of these patients,94% had acute avulsion findings and positive lateral gutter drive-through sign;8 patients were repaired with recess or reattachment procedures;6 patients were primarily reconstructed;4 patients were treated with combined repair and reconstruction;and 1 patient was left untreated for secondary reconstruction due to priority repair for concurrent patellar tendon rupture.Conclusion For adequate clinical identification,we recommend a comprehensive diagnostic protocol,including MRI,physical examination and arthroscopic inspection,to avoid underdiagnosis of the lesion in multiple-ligament injured knees.The lateral gutter arthroscopic evaluation is particularly sensitive for detecting the lesion.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Occupational Exposure ; Poisoning ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Sulfuric Acid Esters ; poisoning ; Young Adult

Cholestasis, Intrahepatic ; etiology ; Citrullinemia ; complications ; Humans ; Infant ; Male

Chronic Disease ; Female ; Humans ; Lead Poisoning ; complications ; Middle Aged ; Occupational Diseases ; Renal Insufficiency ; chemically induced

OBJECTIVETo investigate the correlations of 24 biochemical markers in the seminal plasma with routine semen parameters.

METHODSAccording to the WHO5 standards, we analyzed the routine semen parameters of 66 subfertile men, including the semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, sperm motility, and the percentage of progressively motile sperm (PR). Based on the calibration and quality control measures and using an automatic biochemistry analyzer or electrolyte analyzer, we detected 24 biochemical markers in the seminal plasma of the patients, including total protein (TP), albumin (Alb), globulin (Glb), uric acid (UA), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (AKP), γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), alpha hydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (αHBDH), adenosine deaminase (ADA), glucose (Glu), triglyeride (TG), total cholesterol (TC), urea nitrogen (UN), creatinine (Cr), high-sensitive C-reactive protein (hsCRP), K+, Na+, Cl- , Ca, Mg, and phosphorus (P). Then we analyzed the correlations of the 24 biochemical markers with routine semen parameters.

RESULTSThe levels of the TP, Alb, and Glb proteins in the seminal plasma were positively correlated with sperm concentration, so was that of Alb with the total sperm count, and the AST and LDH activities with sperm concentration and total sperm count. The AKP activity in the seminal plasma was correlated negatively with the semen volume, but positively with sperm motility. The αHBDH activity exhibited a positive correlation with both sperm concentration and total sperm count, with a coefficient of correlation (r) above 0.7. The UN level was correlated negatively with the semen volume, so was the Cr level with the semen volume, sperm concentration, and total sperm count, and the Glu level with sperm concentration and total sperm count. The TG level was correlated positively with the semen volume, but negatively with sperm motility. The levels of seminal plasma ALT, GGT, ADA, UA, TC, CK, and hsCRP showed no correlation with the above-mentioned semen parameters. None of the seminal plasma K+, Na+, Ca, Mg, and P levels was found correlated with semen parameters except the Cl- level, which was negatively correlated with the semen volume.

CONCLUSIONMany biochemical markers in the seminal plasma are closely related to routine semen parameters, indicating that these biochemical components may play roles in spermatogenesis, sperm maturation, and physiological metabolism.

Adolescent ; Child ; Child, Preschool ; Female ; Humans ; Liver Cirrhosis ; congenital ; pathology ; Male

AIM To study the effect of desipramine (DMI ) on proliferation inhibition and apoptosis induction of rat glioma C6 cells. METH ODS Cell proliferation was measured by MTT col- orimetric assay and cells undergoing apoptosis were determined by electron microscope and flow cytometry. The expression of hcf-2 was evaluated by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS DMI could result in the concentration- dependent inhibition of C6 cell proliferation and lead to arrest in GO - G1 phase of cell cycle. The value of Ica and 95% confidence limits were 20.7(17 .3~24 .2) ?mol?L~ 1. DMI(40 ?mol? L-l )-induced apoptosis showed classical apoptotic morphology and the hypodiploid peak appeared on the histogram of FCM in a concentration- dependent man ner, which could be abrogated by cycloheximide(1. 8 ?mol? L- １ ). Meanwhile, DMI (10 ?mol? L- 1 ) could down-regulate the expression of apoptosis associated gene hcl-2. CONCLUSION DMI could inhibit cell proliferation in a concentration dependent manner and induce typical apoptosis of C6 cells.