Objective To evaluate the chnical effect of posterior decompression and shortsegment pedicle instrumentation treating for thoracolumbar fracture with neurologic deficits in different time intervals.Methods Seventy-nine cases of thoracolumbar fracture with neurologic deficits were treated with shortsegment pedicle instrumentation combined with decompression according to the injury and surgery patients with injury of different time interval were divided into ≤24 h group (41 cases) and ＞ 24 h group (38 cases),the curative effect was evaluated by imaging and nerve function recovery.Results Postoperative hospital stay were performed X-ray check,10-14 d after hospital discharge,were primary healing of incision.A total of 79 patients with thoracolumbar fracture combined with neurologic deficits were followed up for 23.5 (15-32) months averagely.Did not appear in the source sex procedure for postoperative infection,nerve injury and postoperative spinal cord injury aggravated phenomenon,not implants rupture,bending and screw loose phenomenon.There was significant difference at 3 d postoperative and the last follow-up in the rate of vertebral compression,cobb' s angle and spinal canal stenosis rate in two groups [≤ 24 h group:(7.9 ± 4.2)％,(8.5 ± 5.0)％ vs.(40.8 ± 8.4)％ and (3.9 ± 2.5)°,(4.2 ± 2.6)° vs.(28.1 ± 13.1)° ; ＞ 24 h group:(8.8 ± 4.8)％,(9.2 ± 4.8)％ vs.(41.7 ± 7.6)％ and (5.3 ± 2.6)°,(5.7 ± 2.7)° vs.(27.6 ± 12.1)°] (P ＜ 0.05),but there was no statistically significant difference between two groups (P ＞ 0.05).The stenosis rate in two groups at 3 d postoperative was obviously better than preoperative[≤24 h group:(5.3 ± 1.5)％ vs.(41.4 ± 6.1)％; ＞ 24 h group:(6.8 ± 1.1)％ vs.(40.5 ± 5.4)％] (P ＜ 0.05),and ≤ 24 h group was superior to ＞ 24 h group,there was significant difference (P ＜ 0.05).At the last follow-up,the neurological function with ASIA grade 1-2 level recovery,≤24 h group mean improved 1.4 level,and ＞ 24 h group mean improved 1.2 level.Conclusion The opertion of pedicle instrumentation combined with decompression with nerve function damage can rebuild spinal stability,favorable neural functional recovery.

Objective To determine ursolic acid in Shanzhajing Jiangzhi Tablets by HPLC method. Method Chromatographic column was Kromasil C18 (4.6 mm?200 mm, 5 ?m). The Mobile phase was methanol- 0.15% phosphoric acid (88∶12), and the flow rate was 1.0 mL/min. Detection wavelength was 215 nm. Column temperature was room temperature. Results Ursolic acid quantity and its peak area showed good linearity relationship in the range of 0.253～5.052 ?g. The correlation coefficient (r ) was 0.9998 (n=6). The average recovery was 100.37% and RSD was 1.88%. Conclusion The method is easy and accurate, with good sensitivity and repeatability. It is a good method to control the quality of Shanzhajing Jiangzhi Tablets.

Objective To investigate the reasons of complications after ultrasound-guided PTBD and explore measures for their management. Methods The clinical data of 753 patients with obstructive jaundice treated with ultrasound-guided PTBD in our hospital from January 2001 to June 2008were retrospectively analyzed. Results The 753 patients received a total of 791 treatments of PTBD.The occurring rates of severe, common, and long-term complications were 1.14 % (9/791), 11.88 %(94/791 ) and 4.3% (9/791), respectively. Only 1 patient died of manipulation-related complications.Conclusion Ultrasound-guided PTBD is an effective method for treatment of obstructive jaundice.

Objective To explore the thoracic and diaphragmatic complications of treating hepatic malignant tumor using thermal ablation techniques.Methods The patients received thermal ablations were involved as subjects from January 2002 to December 2013.The thoracic and diaphragmatic complications of treating hepatic malignant tumor with percutaneous thermal ablation were retrospectively analyzed.Results A total of 1 520 patients with 2 789 hepatic tumors [average largest diameter of tumor (2.30 ± 1 .03)cm] underwent 2 066 thermal ablation treatments.Five hundred and six radiofrequency ablation (RFA)and 1 560 microwave ablation procedures were performed,respectively.The complete ablation rate was 96.8%(2 701/2 789)at 1 month after treatment.The major thoracic and diaphragmatic complication rates were 0.8%(1 7/2 066 ),meanwhile the minor complication rates were 6.5% (134/2 066 ).Conclusions The thoracic and diaphragmatic complication rate of percutaneous thermal ablation is low in the treatment of hepatic malignant tumors.However,the major complications may cause serious consequences.Therefore, the patients of diaphragm-abutting liver tumors are fully assessed before thermal ablation treatments,and relevant prevention measures are completed.Open or laparoscope is used to assist thermal ablation treatment when necessary.

Objective To investigate the effects of soluble components derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) on the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and liver regeneration caused by 70％ portal branch ligation (PBL) in rats.Methods Isolated and cultured BMSCs were lysed by sonication.PBL was performed in male SD rats followed by splenic injection of BMSCs or PBS as control.Animals were analyzed for liver regeneration index,hepatocytes proliferation,hepatic function,histopathological changes,and hepatic genes expression.Expression of VEGF was assessed by Western blot and immunohistochemistry.Results The liver regeneration index increased in the BMSCs group especially 2 and 5 days after PBL compared with the control group (P＜0.05) and reached (51.71±1.62)％ and (76.82±0.81)％ respectively.A 2-fold increase was showed in the PCNA labeling index of hepatocytes in rats treated with BMSCs compared with the control group (P＜0.05).Histopathological findings showed that vacuolar change and sinusoidal congestion were lower in the BMSCs group.Alanine transaminase (ALT) and Aspartate transferase (AST) showed no significant difference between the two groups (P＞0.05).On post operation day 2,hepatic interleukin-6 (IL6),tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα),hepatocyte growth factor (HGF),vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA),and vascular endothelial growth factor 2 (VEGFR2) mRNAs tended to increase in the BMSCs group (P＜0.05) while transforming growth factor β1 (TGFβ1) mRNA decreased (P＜0.05).Western blot showed that the expression level of VEGF in the two groups were equal 2 and 5 days after surgery (P＞0.05).On day 2 post operation,positive VEGF immunoreactivity was present in both pericentral and periportal hepatocytes in the BMSCs group,while only in periportal hepatocytes in the control group.Conclusion These results demonstrate that BMSCs accelerated liver regeneration caused by PBL,which may result from hepatoprotection,enhanced hepatocyte proliferation,and VEGF-mediated angiogenesis early after the operation,potentially creating a new avenue for the study of hepatic regeneration.

Remarkable progress has been achieved in the transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)for the treatment of liver injury and hepatic failure.However,there are obstacles such as low engraftment capacity,tumorigenesis,and a fibrogenic potential that all hamper the use of MSCs in clinical trials.Therefore,it is worthwhile to talk about the alternatives that will increase the safety and efficacy of MSCs therapy.To date,applications of MSCs-derived hepatocytes,genetically modified MSCs,or MSC-conditioned medium for promoting liver regeneration have shown encouraging results.This review summarizes the current applications of MSCs in the study of hepatic regeneration.

Objective To optimize supercritical extraction technique from four medicinal materials, which are the part components in the recipe of Keganliyan Oral Liquor and are extracted traditionally for essential oils. Methods Extraction ratio and menthol extraction quantity were taken as evaluated indexes. Supercritical extraction technique was researched with orthogonal tests, gas chromatography, and SAS statistic. Results Within the test levels, temperature and time showed evident effect on extraction ratio and menthol extraction quantity, while pressure did not show any evident effect on them、 The preferable technique to extraction ratio is temperature at 55 ℃, time for 120 min, and extracted pressure at 27 MPa; and the preferable technique to menthol extraction quantity is temperature at 45 ℃, time for 120 min, and extracted pressure at 22 MPa. Conclusion The optimized supercritical extraction technique for Keganliyan Oral Liquor is feasible.

Objective:To evaluate the preventive effect of Danshen Shuizi Capsule on vascular restenosis after stent implantation.Methods:48 patients with endovascular stent implantation were randomly assigned to control group(n=25) (treated with western medicines)and treatment group(n=23)(treated with Danshen Shuizi Capsule)after endovascular stenting implantation.The intraluminal diameter of stenting segment was measured by QCA at 6 months after stent implantation.Results: The diameter of reference vessel in two groups was not significantly different.The intraluminal diameter of stent segment in the treatment group was not larger than that in the control group(2.22?0.21)mm vs(2.18?0.25)mm.The index number of vessel diameter reduction in treatment group was not less than that in the control group(0.50?0.16)mm vs(0.51?0.11)mm.The rate of restenosis(18.4%)and reintervention(13.1%)in treatment group were not lower than those in the control(20%,12%).However,the complication in treatment group was significantly lower than that in control group.Conclusion:These findings indicated that endovascular was useful for the prevention of endovascular restenosis after stent implantation with fewer complications

Objective To explore the clinical value of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) in liver resection with radiofrequency-assisted technique.Methods Thirty-two patients underwent hepatic resection with radiofrequency-assisted technique by IOUS-guidance.The use of IOUS before,during and after resection were analyzed.Results All patients were completed hepatic resection by IOUS-guidance successfully.All lesions were resected drastically,and the reserved blood vessel and biliary duct were not injured.The mean transaction time was (53.6 ± 28.4) minutes and the mean blood loss during resection was (115.3 ± 118.5)ml.No patient needed blood transfusion.Nine patients developed postoperative complications including 3 bile leaks,1 lymph leak and 6 pleural effusions.There were no cases of postoperative haemorrhage,liver failure or wound infection.The mean postoperative stay was (20.5 ± 16.8) days.Conclusions The hepatectomy with radiofrequency-assisted technique can be guided by IOUS accurately.As IOUS-guidance,the lesions are resected drastically and liver tissue is reserved farthest,and the injury of blood vessel and biliary duct is avoided.IOUS is significant value in liver resection with radiofrequency-assisted technique.

BACKGROUND: Huperzine A is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor extracted initially by China from huperzia serrata,a Chinese herb. Its mechanism in improving choline function and ameliorating cognitive state of patients with dementia is to increase acetylcholine (Ach) concentration in neural synapse through impeding the hydrolysis of acetylcholinesterase.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of huperzine A on the improvement of cognitive function of patients with Alzheimer disease (AD).DESIGN: A randomized controlled study based on patients.SETTING: Second internal department of neurology in a general hospital of military area command of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: Totally 69 AD patients hospitalized in the Second Department of Neurology,General Hospital of Jinan Military Area Command of Chinese PLA between March 2000 and December 2003 were allocated into huperzine A group( n = 38,male,aged between 68 and84 years old,average age of 76 years old) and control group( n = 31,male,aged between 68 and 80years old,average age of 74 years old) according to the wills of the patients.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Positive expression percentage of Fas,Apo2.7 and Bcl-2 on platelet membrane and the integral of mini-mental state examination(MMSE),Hasegawa' s dementia scale(HDS) and activities of daily living (ADL) of two groups after therapy.RESULTS: The positive expression of Fas,Apo2.7 or Bcl-2 on peripheral platelet membrane after therapy in huperzine A group were (2.23 ± 0.49)%,(2.37 ±0. 36)%,or(2.01 ±0. 32)% respectively,which was significantly lower than(3.12 ± 0. 74)%,(2. 83 ± 0.67)% or (2. 59 ± 0. 54)% of control group ( P ＜ 0.01). The prognostic integral of MMSE,HDS or ADL of huperzine A group was 20.45 ±4. 14,21.39 ±4.89,or 36. 15 ±5.11,which was significantly higher or lower than that of the control group(15.76 ± 3.23,17.32 ±2.09,4.26 ±7.21)(P ＜ 0.05).CONCLUSION: HuperzineA actually can effectively improve the memory and cognitive function of AD,and effectively improve ADL as well.