Objective To investigate the clinical effect of treating melasma by catgut embedding combined with thunder-fire moxibustion and acupuncture.Methods Between September 2011 to December 2012,82 cases of melasma patients in Acupuncture Department of Tongren Hospital were randomly recruited into test group (42 cases) and control group (40 cases).Test group was treated by catgut embedding combined with thunder-fire moxibustion and other 40 cases of control group were treated by common acupuncture.Then therapy effects were observed 8 weeks after treatments.Results In test group,general efficient rate of 42 cases was 97.6％,cure rate was 23.8％;in control group,general efficient rate of 40 cases was 72.5％,and cure rate was 15％.By statistical analysis,the effect of the test group was obviously higher than that of the control group (P＜0.05).Conclusions The treatment of melasma by catgut embedding combined with thunder fire moxibustion achieves more effective outcomes than common acupuncture.

Objective To explore the change of glycogen synthase kinase-3(GSK-3) activity in lymphocytes in patients with mild cognition impairment(MCI).Methods The phosphorylation of GSK-3? at Ser 9 site and total level of GSK-3? in peripheral blood were measured by Western-blot in normal control group,one-year MCI group,two-year MCI group and three-year MCI group.Results The phosphorylation of GSK-3? at Ser 9 site were lower in 1-year MCI group,2-year MCI group and 3-year MCI group,compared with normal control group(all P0.05).Conclusion The activity of GSK-3 in lymphocytes in MCI patients is raised,which implies a subsidiary value of MCI diagnosis.

ObjectiveTo explore the advantages and disadvantages of different local anesthetic subarachnoid block in patients with cesarean section.Methods120 patients to be in the spinal-epidural cesarean section down,were randomly divided into 3 groups(n =40):lighter than restructuring( Q group),so the proportion of(D),heavy weight ( Z group).Q Group:0.75 ％ bupivacaine 2ml + sterile water for injection 1ml,D group:0.75 ％ bupivacaine 2ml + CSF 1 ml,Z group:0.75％ bupivacaine 2ml + 10％ glucose,1 ml,2ml of each group were given(10mg).Characteristics in each group anesthesia,blood pressure,heart rate,complications and postoperative neurological effects were observed.ResultsThree groups made the same anesthesia,patients satisfaction with anesthesia had no significant difference.Z group was significantly improved compared with block group D and Q group( t =8.3,7.3,all P ＜ 0.05 ),Z group was the highest plane analgesia group than the high D and Q,Z group was significantly longer than the duration of sensory block and Q group(P ＜0.05),Z group and D duration of sensory block had no significant difference.Z group was significantly greater than the impact of the cycle Q and D groups.Anesthesia hypotension,nausea and vomiting,weight was significantly lighter than the restructuring,such as the proportion of high group.ConclusionCesarean section in the three groups in the proportion of different local anesthetic achieved the same anesthesia,and spinal anesthesia and other medication had the proportion of liquid single,and it was relatively simple,safe and more suitable for cesarean section anesthesia.

Objective To assess the value of spiral CT in the diagnosis of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.Methods 13 patients of hilar cholangiocarcinoma underwent CT plain and dynamic enhanced scan.CT findings were analysed in comparison with that of surgery and pathology.Results On plain scan,the lesions appeared as soft tissue mass with low density in hepatic hilar(n=11),bile duct wall irregularly thickened and bile duct narrowed(n=2).On dynamic enhanced scan,delayed enhancement was seen in 13 cases.Conclusion Plain spiral CT and dynamic enhanced scan have great value in showing the morphological features and improving the diagnosis of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.

Objective To report the preliminary results of placing metallic stent and ~(125)Ⅰ seed strand combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with inferior vena cava (IVC) obstruction. Methods From March 2009 to June 2009, implantation of radioactive ~(125)Ⅰ seed strand and metallic stent combined with TACE treatment was performed in 8 cases of HCC with malignant IVC obstruction. All patients were males with a mean age of (60.6 ± 9.6) years, ~(125)Ⅰ seed strand and Z-type soft-expandable metallic stent were placed in the obstructive segment of IVC, which was followed by TACE. Before and after the treatment, the diameter of the obstructive segment of IVC, the pressure gradient between right atrium and distal end of obstructive segment of IVC, and the symptoms related to the obstruction were estimated and recorded, the results were compared individually. Clinical follow-up was conducted in all patients. Results A total of 8 stents and 10 ~(125)Ⅰ seed strands were placed in the obstructive segment of IVC. Altogether 138 ~(125)Ⅰ seeds were implanted in 8 patients. Obvious clinical improvements were obtained after therapy. No complications occurred in all patients except one patient who experienced acute renal dysfunction at the second day after therapy. During a mean of (2.1 ± 0.6) months follow-up, occlusion of IVC stent was detected in 1 patient. The remaining stents remained patent. Conclusion Our initial results indicate that placement of ~(125)Ⅰ seed strand and metallic stent combined with TACE is a safe and feasible therapeutic option for advanced HCC with malignant IVC obstruction.

BACKGROUND: Guided tissues regeneration (GTR) has been successfully used in the treatment of periodontal diseases by using biocompatible membrane to prevent tooth epithelial cell growing towards root and to facilitate the formation of a certain gap which is favorable for periodontal membrane cells to occupy the surface of the root, thereby to rebuild the peridental structure. OBJECTIVE: To verify whether GTR can promote the repair of periodontal bone defect and the formation of new bones and whether combined use of GTR membrane, artificial bone, and growth factors can acquire much more new periodontal tissue. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: An animal observation experiment was performed at the laboratory of Medical College of Dalian University between February and July 2006. MATERIALS: Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) freeze-dry powder (50 mg/ampoule) was thoroughly dissolved with ddH2O to prepare 5 g/L bFGF solution, bFGF solution was dropped onto collagen membranes with a size of 10 mm ×10 mm (5 mg bFGFs per piece of collagen membrane). METHODS: Cementum and the alvelor bone 6 mm below the cement-enamel junction were removed to induce periodontal defect in 16 rabbits with big ears. Artificial bone with bFGF and GTR membrane were used to fold around the defect on the right side, followed by reduction and suture, serving as experimental side. The left side underwent identical experimental procedure, with the exception of application of artificial bone with bFGF and GTR membrane, serving as control side. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Carrier material absorption, inflammation of inner connective tissues, and status of junctional epithelium were examined through the use of microscope. RESULTS: The control side exhibited no concrescence, while the expedmental side displayed concrescence of the cementum to various extents. CONCLUSION: Application of GTR membrane, artificial bone, and bFGF can promote the concrescence of damaging bone.

Objective To evaluate the hemocompatibility of domestic silicone-covered stent in the iliac arteries of canine model. Methods Eighteen domestic stents were placed in ililac arteries of 9 adult dogs after larger ballon PTA, which included 10 silicone-covered stents and 8 bare stents for control. DSA was performed at 1,4,12 weeks after stent implantation in the iliac arteries of two groups to observe the outcomes of patency or restenosis. Animals were then euthanized isolating and stainning the stented arteries with hematoxylin and eosin for histological examination. Finally, the acute thrombosis, reendothelialization and the neointimal proliferation of both covered and bare stents were quantified on histological cross-section. Results All bare stents were patent in 12 weeks, but two silicone-covered stents were occluded at 4,12 week respectively (patent rate was 80%). Stented vascular stenosis rate was averaging 72.3% at 12 week in covered stents and 36.7% in bare stents. Conclusions The hemocompatibility of silicone-covered stents is not better than that of bare stents. Silicone appear to be inert in this experimental application.

Objective To retrospectively analyze the mid-term clinical results of direct intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (DIPS) in treating patients with portal hypertension. Methods DIPS were created in 23 patients with portal hypertension. Both preoperative and postoperative portal systemic pressure gradient (PPG), liver function and clinical symptoms were recorded and compared. Shunt patency was checked by color Doppler ultrasonography and the data were statistically analyzed by Kaplan-Meier method. Results DIPS creation was successfully accomplished in all 23 patients. No serious complications occurred after DIPS except for hemorrhagic ascites (n = 1) and mild hepatic encephalopathy (n = 3). Mean PPG significantly decreased from preoperative (32.6 ? 5.3) mmHg with a range of (23 - 43) mmHg to postoperative (10.1 ? 2.7) mmHg with a range of (5-14) mmHg (P

Objective To report the preliminary results of placing metallic stent and 125I seed strand combined with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE) for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) with inferior vena cava(IVC) obstruction.Methods From March 2009 to June 2009,implantation of radioactive 125I seed strand and metallic stent combined with TACE treatment was performed in 8 cases of HCC with malignant IVC obstruction.All patients were males with a mean age of(60.6 ? 9.6) years.125I seed strand and Z-type self-expandable metallic stent were placed in the obstructive segment of IVC,which was followed by TACE.Before and after the treatment,the diameter of the obstructive segment of IVC,the pressure gradient between right atrium and distal end of obstructive segment of IVC,and the symptoms related to the obstruction were estimated and recorded,the results were compared individually.Clinical follow-up was conducted in all patients.Results A total of 8 stents and 10 125I seed strands were placed in the obstructive segment of IVC.Altogether 138 125I seeds were implanted in 8 patients.Obvious clinical improvements were obtained after therapy.No complications occurred in all patients except one patient who experienced acute renal dysfunction at the second day after therapy.During a mean of(2.1 ? 0.6) months follow-up,occlusion of IVC stent was detected in 1 patient.The remaining stents remained patent.Conclusion Our initial results indicate that placement of 125I seed strand and metallic stent combined with TACE is a safe and feasible therapeutic option for advanced HCC with malignant IVC obstruction.

Background and purpose:T-cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma(T-NHL) has relatively high incidence in Asian countries, and the incidence rate showed an upward tendency. It has a dual characteristic of both ethnic and regional. We conducted this study in order to analyze the clinical characteristics, pathological type and survival of T-NHL in our hospital. Methods:Records of 50 cases with T-NHL treated from Jan. 2002 to Dec. 2012, were analyzed in terms of clinical characteristics, distribution of pathological type and survival. Results:Patients with T-NHL account for 24%of NHL cases in our study. Of the 50 cases, 37 were Han, 13 were Uygur;The most frequent type was NK/T cell lymphoma(NK/TCL)(16/50, 32%). We performed pathological type for each age group:4 cases with children’s group were all T-lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma(T-LBL)(4/4,100%), the most frequent type of youth and middle age group was NK/TCL(8/20, 40%;7/13, 53.8%), as the senile group was angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma(AITL)(6/13, 46.2%). There was also a signiifcant difference in pathological type between the stage, with stageⅠ-Ⅱwere all NK/TCL(12/12, 100%), stageⅢ-Ⅳwere observed with peripheral T-cell lymphomas-unspeciifed(PTCL-U)(9/38, 23.7%) and AITL(9/38, 23.7%). The frequent type of Han was NK/TCL(14/37, 37.8%), as the Uygur was T-LBL(5/13, 38.5%). The median overall survival(OS) time was 12 (ranged 0-112) months. The 5 year OS rate was 39%. Both pathological type and age group were important factors influencing survival. The difference in outcome for the pathological type(P<0.05): NK/TCL and anaplastic large cell lymphoma(ALCL) had the better 3 year OS rates(71%, 61%), but PTCL-U and T-LBL had poor prognosis(19%, 7%). Age did a signiifcant effect on OS(P<0.05):children’s group had the worse 5-year OS rate (0%), middle age group had a better prognosis (67%), the OS of the youth group was 35%, for the senile group was 21%. Conclusion:T-NHL in Xinjiang region have their unique clinical characteristics:The overall incidence rate was similar with the domestic report, however, higher than the reports abroad. The incidence of Han was higher than Uygur. Pathological type showed in this study was different from that in European and American countries. There was a significant difference in distribution of pathological type in different age group, stage and nation. The long-term survival and prognosis of patients in Xinjiang region was poor. Both pathological type and age group were important factors inlfuencing survival.