1.Prognostic analysis and comparison of the efficacy and complication of different radio-therapy techniques for postoperative early cervical squamous cell carcinoma
Jiannan TU ; Xinling WANG ; Jingya ZHANG ; Weijun YE ; Hua JIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017;44(6):278-282
Objective:To explore the factors affecting the postoperative prognosis of early cervical squamous cell carcinoma and inves-tigate the different radiotherapy techniques. Methods:A total of 100 postoperative patients of early cervical squamous cell carcinoma treated in Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University and Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from March to September 2013 were enrolled in our study. The prognostic factors for these patients were analyzed. After being subjected to differ-ent postoperative radiotherapy techniques, the efficacy and complications of the techniques were assessed for patients, including 50 cases of conventional radiotherapy (CRT) and 50 cases of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT). Results:The 3-year overall survival rate was 89%, and the 3-year disease-free survival rate was 78%. The 3-year overall survival rates of the CRT and IGRT groups were 78.57%and 89.06%, respectively. The difference between these rates was statistically significant (P=0.034). The 3-year survival rates of the CRT and IGRT groups were 66.67%and 87.36%, respectively. The difference was statistically significant (P=0.042). The incidence of ear-ly and late complications in the CRT group was higher than that in IGRT group, and the difference of P<0.05 was statistically significant. Multivariate analysis showed that postoperative radiotherapy, parametrial invasion, lymph node metastasis, lymphovascular space in-vasion, perineural invasion, and deep stromal invasion were the independent risk factors for the prognosis of patients with early stage cervical squamous cell carcinoma. Conclusion:Early prognosis of cervical squamous cell carcinoma results from the interaction of mul-tiple factors. The 3-year survival rate of the IGRT group was significantly better than that of the CRT group in the early stage of cervical squamous cell carcinoma. IGRT alleviates acute and chronic toxicities and helps improve the quality of life of patients.
2.Comparison of dosimetry and toxicities between postoperative fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy and image-guided radiation therapy/volumetric modulated arc therapy for cervical cancer
Jiannan TU ; Mutalifu ZUOHELAGULI ; Jie ZHANG ; Weijun YE ; Hua JIN
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2017;26(4):410-413
Objective To compare the dosimetry and toxicities between postoperative fixed-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (FF-IMRT) and image-guided radiation therapy/volumetric modulated arc therapy (IGRT-VMAT) for cervical cancer.Methods A total of seventy patients with stage I b-Ⅱa postoperative cervical cancer who had high risk factors,were divided into FF-IMRT (FF-IMRT group,n =35)and IGRT-VMAT (IGRT-VMAT group,n =35),to compare the difference of target dose and adverse reaction between the two groups.Results In the IGRT-VMAT group,the interfractional setup errors in the x,y,and z axes were (0.25±0.14) cm,(0.26±0.16) cm,and (0.24±0.18) cm,respectively;the intrafractional setup errors in the x,y,and z axes were (0.1±0.09) cm,(0.12±0.09) cm,and (0.11±0.09) cm,respectively;the margins in the x,y,and z axes were 0.75 cm,0.84 cm,and 0.78 cm,respectively.Under the same dosimetric conditions,the IGRT-VMAT group was superior to the FF-IMRT group in terms of conformity index,treatment time,and number of monitor units (P=0.000).The Dmean and volume receiving high-dose irradiation for the bladder,rectum,and small intestine were significantly lower in the IGRT-VMAT group than in the FF-IMRT group (P=0.000).Compared with the FF-IMRT group,the IGRT-VMAT group had a significantly reduced incidence of acute and chronic gastrointestinal,urinary,and hematologic toxicities (P< 0.05).Conclusions IGRT-VMAT can correct setup error online,shorten the treatment time,reduce the dose to organs at risk,and alleviate acute and chronic toxicities,and is especially suitable for patients with postoperative small bowel position changes.
3.The design of PBL combined with CBL teaching course for standardized training of clinicians based on the clinical decision thinking mode
Yuehua WANG ; Yamin ZHENG ; Hua JIANG ; Wenqing LIU ; Hongyu ZHAO ; Jiannan YAO
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2017;16(7):702-705
To design teaching course of problem-based learning (PBL) combined with case-based learning (CBL) for standardized training of clinicians based on clinical decision thinking mode (CDTM) of diagnosis and treatment process for primary liver cancer. The CDTM of treatment choice for primary liver cancer is multi-scheme selection model. The general decision rule includes decision condition, action plan and decision tree. For the theoretical study of clinical decision rules, it is suitable to design PBL teaching, but it is suitable to design CBL teaching course for clinical decision-making practice. The teaching course of PBL combined with CBL is conducive to improving the ability of clinicians' clinical decision thinking step by step.
4.Impact of ticagrelor adherence on cardiovascular outcomes in pateints with stable coronary artery diseases
Juan LIU ; Hongbing YAN ; Li SONG ; Yihong HUA ; Hanjun ZHAO ; Chen LIU ; Peng ZHOU ; Jiannan LI ; Yu TAN
Chinese Journal of Interventional Cardiology 2017;25(6):301-306
Objective Ticagrelor-related dyspnea may affect the medication adherence of patients with coronary artery disease.This study aims to assess the impact of ticagrelor adherence on 1-year cardiovascular outcomes in pateints with stable coronary artery diseases (SCAD).Methods This study includes the patients with SCAD from Fuwai hospital who discharged with ticagrelor between Jan.2015 to Jun.2015.We collected data of clinical characteristics and ticagrelor adherence from these patients by reviewing the electronic medical records and personnel interview.Follow-up was performed at 6 and 12 months by telephone interview or office visits.Results A total of 155 patients with SCAD were enrolled,of whom 122 (78.7%) were males with a mean age (57.0 ± 10.0) years.Among them,50 (32.3%) patients have a history of myocardial infraction and 106 (68.4%) patients had angiographic confirmed left main and/or multivessel disease.Forty-six patients (29.7%) with SCAD prematurely stopped ticagrelor within 12 months,while 25 (16.1%) patients switched from ticagrelor to clopidogrel.Hemorrhagic events and locally unavailable ticagrelor were the major reasons causes of the premature discontinuation of ticagrelor.Univariate analysis showed age,body mass index (BMI),hypertention and locally unavailable ticagrelor as relative factors for early ticagrelor discontinuation after discharge.Multivariate analysis revealed unavailable drug locally (OR 0.25,95% CI 0.09-0.69) and elderly patients (OR 4.13,95% CI 1.40-12.19) were risk factors for low persientence or premature ticagrelor discontinuation.Conclusion This study showed poor ticagrelor adherence in patients with SCAD after discharge.Locally unavailable ticagrelor and elderly patients were strong predictors of poor ticagrelor adherence.Discontinuation to ticagrelor prematurely may not have impact on adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
5.Analysis of recurrence factors for stageⅠb-Ⅱa cervical cancer after postoperative ra-diotherapy
Jingya ZHANG ; Mihrigul·Buranjiang ; Jiannan TU ; Hua JIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2018;45(20):1062-1065
Objective: To evaluate factors that affect recurrence ofⅠb-Ⅱa cervical cancer after surgery or radiation therapy, and to provide evidence for prevention and personalized treatment of cervical cancer recurrence. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed clini-cal and pathological data of 193 patients with stageⅠb-Ⅱa cervical cancer who were diagnosed and treated in Affiliated Cancer Hos-pital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2010 to April 2015. The patients were assigned into the following two groups: postop-erative radiotherapy recurrence group (36 cases) and non-recurrence group (157 cases). Factors related to recurrence after postopera-tive radiotherapy were analyzed. Results: The incidence rates of squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma, and other cervical cancer types were 90.2% (174/193), 5.7% (11/193), and 4.1% (8/193), respectively. The recurrence rates of squamous cell carcinoma, adeno-carcinoma, and other cervical cancer types were 16.7% (29/174), 45.5% (5/11), and 25.0% (2/8), respectively. The difference was statis-tically significant (χ2=12.463, P<0.05). The proportion of patients with age≤40 years, adenocarcinoma, vaginal margin, vascular inva-sion, lymph node metastasis, and parametrial invasion was higher in the relapse group than in the non-relapse group; the difference was statistically significant between the two groups (P<0.05). The odds ratio (OR) values for positive vaginal margin, positive vascular invasion, and positive parametrial invasion were above 1 (P<0.05). Therefore, these three factors were independent risk factors for cer-vical cancer recurrence after radiotherapy. Conclusions: Among stage Ib-IIa cervical cancer cases, squamous cell carcinoma had the highest recurrent incidence. However, the rate of recurrence after surgery or radiation therapy was the highest for adenocarcinoma. Postoperative pathology suggests that patients with positive vaginal margins, positive vascular infiltration, and positive parametrial in-vasion have a high risk of recurrence after radiotherapy and should be followed-up carefully.
6.Effect of small incision lenticule extraction on the treatment of myopia patients and the impact on corneal biomechanics
Baojun HAN ; Fangrong SHI ; Jiannan HUA
International Eye Science 2024;24(4):522-527
AIM:To investigate the effect of small incision lenticule extraction(SMILE)on the treatment of myopia patients, and the impact on corneal biomechanics.METHODS:Retrospective study. A total of 120 myopic patients(240 eyes)who were scheduled to undergo corneal refractive surgery in Anyang Eye Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021 were selected. The patients were divided into SMILE group(64 patients, 128 eyes)and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy(TransPRK)group(56 patients, 112 eyes)according to the surgical treatment method. The two groups were compared in terms of uncorrected visual acuity, corneal biomechanics, corneal endothelial cell count, posterior corneal surface height and corneal surface regularity index at 1, 7 d, 1, 3, 6 mo and 1 a after surgery, and surgical complications.RESULTS:The uncorrected visual acuity of the SMILE group at 1, 7 d and 1 mo after surgery was better than that of the TransPRK group(all P<0.001), but there was no statistically significant difference between the groups at 3, 6 mo and 1 a after surgery(all P>0.05). Compared with preoperative values, corneal-compensated intraocular pressure, Goldmann-correlated intraocular pressure, corneal resistance factor, and corneal hysteresis in both groups showed a first decreasing and then increasing trend after surgery. The corneal-compensated intraocular pressure, Goldmann-correlated intraocular pressure, corneal resistance factor, and corneal hysteresis in the SMILE group at 1, 7 d and 1 mo after surgery were higher than those in the TransPRK group(all P<0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between the groups at 3, 6 mo and 1 a after surgery(all P>0.05). There were no significant changes of corneal endothelial cell count and corneal posterior surface height in the two groups after surgery(all P>0.05). Furthermore, corneal surface regularity index of the two groups showed a first increasing and then decreasing trend after surgery, with no statistically significant difference between the groups(P>0.05), and there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between the groups(P>0.05).CONCLUSION:Compared with TransPRK, SMILE has less influence on corneal biomechanics, and better visual recovery in the early stage. There is no difference in long-term visual acuity between the two surgeries, and both have good safety and effectiveness.