Objective To evaluated the correlations between MSCT features and expression of VEGF-C,lymphatic vessel density (LVD)in gastric carcinoma.Methods Both plain MSCT and triphasic dynamic contrast-enhanced scan were performed in 58 patients with gastric carcinoma.All patients underwent total/subtotal gastrectomy after MSCT scanning.All specimens were collected into liquid nitrogen or deep freeze refrigerator.Detection procedure for VEGF-C mRNA was performed using RT-PCR,and the LVD was detected with 5’-nucleotidase (5’-Nase)histochemistry.Results The VEGF-C positive rate and the LVD in tumor tissue were high-er than those in normal tissue (P < 0.05 ).In the tumors between diffused and intestinal groups and between non-metastasis and lymph node metastasis groups,the VEGF-C positive rate was 87.1% and 59.3%,87.8% and 41.2%,and the LVD was 8.04±4.58 and 4.08±2.44,8.50±4.70 and 3.64 ± 1.41,respectively,indicating statistically significant differences (P <0.05 ).Conclusion Over-expression of VEGF-C and higher LVD are closely correlated with the lymph node metastasis and Lauren types of MSCT fea-tures of gastric carcinoma.VEGF-C can promote the lymphangiogenesis in carcinoma and further lymph metastasis.

Objective To evaluate the effect of behavioral intervention on changing knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) about AIDS among the migrant workers in railway construction sites. Methods Health education and behavioral intervention on AIDS were carried out among the migrant workers for 4 to 5 months, who were clusteredly sampled from two railway construction sites, in the forms of mini-media, peer education and so on. Questionnaire survey was conducted among them before and after the intervention. Results The results showed that the knowledge awareness of the migrant workers on the transmission routes, preventions of AIDS and self-protection consciousness increased significantly by comparing the indexes of 943 pre-intervention with those of 671 post-intervention workers. After intervention procedures, the rate of those workers who would adopt negative attitudes towards the HIV infected persons because of fear and discrimination was decreased from 9.8% and 10.5% to 6.3% and 3.5% (both P

Objective To study the value of CT lymphography (CT-LG) in evaluating axillary sentinel lymph nodes (SLN) of rabbit with breast cancer using 3D and curved planar reformation (CPR).Methods CT-LG examinations were completed on the VX2 rabbit models bearing breast cancer established by tumor tissue mass suspension injection.All raw data were transferred to a postprocessing workstation, then the 3D and CPR were used to show lymphatic vessel and lymph nodes.On the CT-LG images, one or several lymph nodes displayed firstly in the lymphatic drainage pathway was defined as the SLN which was then confirmed by the biopsy.Results (1) 20 rabbits bearing tumor underwnet CT-LG examinations, and both SLNs and draining lymphatic vessels were detected using 3D and CPR techniques.70% (14/20) of experimental rabbits had fine images, and 16 SLNs and 7 non-SLNs were demonstrated on 14 rabbits on CT-LG images with good quality.(2) 8 continuous lymphatic vessels displayed well, exhibiting a homogeneous and continuous tube with uniform contrast-medium filling on CPR images.Most lymphatic vessels demonstrated well, and the 14 vessels with local interrupt or fuzzy on 3D images showed continuous tubular contrast-filling with heterogeneous high-density on the CPR images from the injection sites to axillary SLN.Among 6 rabbits with poor images, 3 rabbits showed the SLN but without lymphatic vessels on 3D images, 2 showed only initial segment of lymphatic vessel,and 1 had no lymphatic vessel and SLN.(3) A total 24 SLNs were obtained by SLNB,including 18 metastatic SLNs and 6 negative ones.On CT-LG images, there were statistical differences between the metastatic and negative SLNs in the maximum diameter and filling defect (P=0.041 and P=0.001, respectively).However, the short diameter, shape and margin of SLNs had no statistical differences between the two groups (all P>0.05).Conclusion On CT-LG examinations, 3D and CPR images may show axillary SLNs and lymphatic vessels effectively,and CPR can demonstrate more details than 3D.The maximum diameter and fillingdefect of SLN are helpful for distinguishing metastatic and negative SLNs.

AIM: To evaluate the expression of iNOS mRNA in different invasion ability colon carcinoma cell strains. METHODS: MTT was used to detect the growth and reproduction of colon cancer cell strain CW-2 and LS174T. RT-PCR and Northern blot were used to detect expression of iNOS mRNA in colon cancer. RESULTS: MTT growth curve displayed that colon cancer cell strain LS174T grew and reproduced faster than cell strain CW-2. RT-PCR showed that iNOS mRNA expressed strongly in CW-2 cell strain, while iNOS mRNA expressed weakly in LS174T cell strain. Northern blot detected that iNOS mRNA expressed obviously in CW-2 cell strain, but cell strain LS174T have no obvious iNOS mRNA expression. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) had no obvious effect on iNOS mRNA expression in CW-2 cell strain of colon cancer. CONCLUSIONS: ATRA has no obvious effect on iNOS mRNA expression. iNOS has a dual effect on tumor growth. In low-metastatic colon carcinoma CW-2, iNOS may exert a anti-tumor influence by cytotoxicity or inducing cell apoptosis. In high-metastatic colon cancer LS174T, iNOS produced low concentration of NO, which may be an important signal-transduction molecule for increasing blood supply and angiogenesis, which improve the growth, invasion and metastasis of tumor.

Objective To examine the incidence and risk factors associated with atrial fibrillation in elderly coronary heart disease patients who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.Methods From Jun.2008 to Jun.2009,one hundred and eleven patients received OPCAB in our hospital.Clinical data including coronary angiography,diseased vessels,number of bypass grafts,postoperative electrolyte,postoperative hemodynamic measurements,anti-arrhythmic drugs used and other risk factors for atrial fibrillation was collected and reviewed individually.The mean age of patients was(73.19±2.79)years(range from 70 to 82 years).Seventy-nine patients were male and 32 were female.The mean left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF)was 0.57±0.12,NYHA Ⅰ-Ⅳ.All patients received OPCAB.Saphenous vein(SV)and left internal mammary artery(LIMA)were harvested and used as grafts.LIMA was routinely anastomosed to the left anterior descending artery (LAD),and SV was anastomosed to the other target vessels.The average number of grafts.was(2.79±0.54)per case.The mean operation time was(3.70±0.88)hours and the duration of ICU-staying was(1.32±0.94)days.The patients were divided into 2 groups:atrial fibrillation group and non-atrial fibrillation group.Results Four deaths occurred perioperatively.The mortality was 3.42%.Major postoperative complications included low cardiac output,respiratory dysfunction and acute kidney injury.Twenty seven out of 111 patients who underwent off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery had atrial fibrillation postoperatively.The incidence was 24.3%.Single factor analysis revealed that CVP,serum levels of potassium,magnesium,and SPO2 were lower significantly in atrial fibrillation group than those in the non-atrial fibrillation group,P<0.05.Conclusion Changes of perioperative electrolytes and circulating blood volume,decline in the oxygen saturation,and the occurrence of perioperative myocardial infarction after coronary artery bypass surgery were the risk factors associated with atrial fibrillation.

AIM　To investigate the antithrobosis effects of glycol mannate sulfate(GMS). METHODS　Vein thrombus was formed in rat by ligating postcava. Thrombus formation in vitro was observed by Chandlers method. Clotting indexes were measure by ACL200 congulation system. RESULTS　GMS dosage of 20、40 mg*kg-1 could inhibit the vein thrombus formation in rats (P<0.01). GMS could inhibit the thrombosis in rabbit, in vivo, and the inhibitory action was enhanced along with the increase of dosage. The CT,TT,CT,APTT,RT and PT were prolonged, and the fibrinogen and the activity of Ⅱ and Ⅱa were decreased. The activity of ATⅢ was enhenced. CONCLUSION　GMS has antithrombotic effect and the mechanism may be related to the anticongulat effect.

Objective To evaluate the value of MSCT in the diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.Methods The MSCT appearances of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma confirmed by pathology in 27 cases were analyzed retrospectively.Among them,20 patients underwent plain and four-phase dynamic contrast-enhanced CT scans including early arterial phase,late arterial phase,portal phase and delay phase,7 patients only underwent contrast-enhanced CT scans.Results 15 lesions were located in the hilar and 12 lesions were located in the common bile duct.CT features of cholangiocarcinomas in this group were varied with its position and growth pattern.Besides the direct sign such as delay enhancement,the indirect findings were also specific such as hepatic lobe atrophy,dilated bile duct,etc.Conclusion MSCT is of great value in diagnosis of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.

Objective To study efficacy and safety of large dose of pamidronate disodium in treatment for patients with painful bone metastasis of prostate cancer. Methods A total of 100 patients with painful bone metastasis of prostate cancer were randomized into large dose group and conventional dose group, with 50 cases each. Pamidronate disodium was administered by intravenous infusion, 90 mg on the first day and 60 mg on the second day for large dose group, and 60 mg on the first day and 30 mg on the second day for conventional dose group, respectively, every 4 weeks for two courses. Changes of pain,mobility, quality of life and adverse effect in patients before and after treatment were observed. Results After treatment, pain was relieved in 43 of 50 patients ( 86% ) in large dose group, significantly more than that in conventional dose group (21/50, 42% ) (χ2 = 22.79, P ＜ 0. 01 ). Both mobility and quality of life were improved in 39 and 33 patients ( 87% and 66% ), respectively in large dose group and 21 and 18 (46% and 36% ), respectively in conventional dose group (χ2 = 17.04 and 9. 00, P ＜0. 01 ). No severe adverse effect in both groups was observed. Conclusions Pain in patients with bone metastasis of prostate cancer can be significantly relieved with large dose of pamidronate disodium, as well as their quality of life improved.

Objective To observe the lung protection of Astragalus membranaceus against radiotherapy to intermediate-stage and terminal thoracic neoplasm, and its influence on TNF-α and ET expression.Methods The patients with intermediate-stage and terminal thoracic neoplasm under radiotherapy were divided into a treatment group and a control group.Patients in the treatment group took 10 ml of Asragalus membranaceus twice a day.for consecutive 6 months from the beginning of radio therapy.TNF-α and ET in the plasma were measured before and after the radiotherapy.The clinical symptom,iconographic changes and lung diffusion were observed from the 15th day of radiotherapy.Results The TNF-α and ET in plasma afterthe radiotherapy were(2.48±0.75)as/ml and(69.32±23.03)pg/ml for the treatment group,and(5.12±1.01)ns/ml and(97.87±37.83)pg/ml for the control group with the statistial difference(x2=7.49,6.57,P<0.001).The decrease of CO diffusion 5 and 10 months after the radiotherapy in the treatment group was statistically different compared with that in the control group(x2=3.98,3.78,P<0.05).There was a statistical difference of the incidence of acute radiation pneumonitis and pulmonary fibrosis between these two groups(P<0.05).Conclusions Astragalus membranaceus could inhibit the excess expression of TNF-α and ET in plasma and reduce the deterioration of diffusion after radiotherapy,so that it can be used for intervention of lung injuries from radiotherapy.

Objective To analyze the clinical and OTC gene mutation characteristics of 1 case with ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency (OTCD) and to deepen the understanding of OTCD.Methods One case of 14-month female OTCD patient was analyzed.Clinical data of the child patient was collected and venous blood 2 mL from the patient and her parents was extracted respectively.Polymerase chain reaction was used to amplify the fragment where various exon of OTC and its neighboring intron were distributed, followed by direct sequencing to detect mutation.Results It was showed that late-onset OTCD child patient had contracted the disease for 3 months,with intermittent drowsiness, vomiting and psychomotor development regression.Cerebellar ataxia was the main symptom of the child patient when she was taken to Tianjin Children's Hospital.According to brain MRI, the lesion was severe.Blood chemistry showed mild hepatic lesion and increased blood ammonia.According to urine gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis,there was a rise in uracil and orotic acid.OTC genetic testing showed the child patient and her mother were in the 8th exon,c.852C ＞ G (p.Y284X).Missense mutation occurred in this locus.The mother had normal phenotype.Conclusions Clinically OTCD has the symptoms of hyperammonemia and the resulting in varying degrees of damage to the nervous system and the liver.Without clinical specificity, this disease is easy to be misdiagnosed.Methods like blood ammonia and urine metabolic disease screening, blood amino acid analysis and genetic testing help confirm the disease earlier.As for treatment, early intervention and chronic control of blood ammonia level to guard against hyperammonemia will lead to better curative effect.