Many studies indicate that macrophage migration inhibition factor(MIF)is over-expressed in tumor cells,and is involved in the carcinogenesis and tumor development by multiple methods and ways.The complicated molecular mechanisms are not quite clear,and the studies about MIF in digestive tumors,especially in hepatic cell carcinoma become more and more.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of MRCP in the determination of common bile duct (CBD) exploration in gallstone pancreatitis(GP). Methods The clinical data of the patients who underwent CBD exploration due to gallstone pancreatitis during two different periods were retrospectively reviewed. Between 1995 and 1999,46 patients with gallstone pancreatitis underwent CBD explorations based on the preoperative ultrasonographic examination of stones and dilatation of CBD . Between 2000 to 2002,the explorations were carried out in 30 patients based on MRCP findings. Results Negative exploration occurred in 28 patients (60.8%) during the first period and 7 patients (23.3%) during the second period. The difference of negative CBD exploration rate between the two groups was statistical significance(P

Objective:To improve equipment intact rate and utilization rate, make the hospital better social and economic benefits. Methods:Through the cultivation of high-tech talent, the use of high-tech means, the use of high-tech repair tools, repair and maintenance of science, strengthening external relations, making full use of social resources. Results:Construction of a high level of equipment repair team gradually, make full use of computer and network, the use of new tools to improve the quality of repair, repair. Scientific maintenance and repair, make full use of social resources, ensure medical equipment intact rate. Conclusion:Improve the medical equipment intact rate;give full play to the comprehensive benefits of modern medical equipment, to create greater social and economic benefits for the hospital.

Objective To study the necessity of alimentary tract examinations before laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods Alimentary tract examinations were carried out in 130 cases in preparation for LC. In addition, the clinical records of 4 cases with missed diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancer during LC were also retrospectively analyzed. Results Out of the 130 cases, alimentary tract examinations found 11 cases of gastric and duodenal ulcer, 1 case of paraesophageal hernia, 4 cases of duodenal diverticulum, 4 cases of gastric cancer and 3 cases of colon cancer. Afterwards the surgery was temporarily canceled in 10 cases, and the rest of the 13 cases received open surgery. Missed diagnosis in the 4 cases included 3 cases of gastric cancer and 1 case of colon cancer. Conclusions Gastrointestinal diseases are often concurrent with gallbladder diseases. It is necessary to consummate alimentary tract examinations before LC for determining the indication of the operation and avoiding the misdiagnosis of other diseases.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of bend-assisted laparoseopie fight bemicolectomy for right colon carcinoma in elderly obesity patients. Methods 20 obesity eases undergoing hand-assisted laparoscopic right bemicolectomy were retrospectively reviewed, and compared with 25 obesity cases with transabdominal right hemicolectomy in the same period. The safety, recovery, eradication and stress reaction were compared. Results In hand-assisted laparoscopic group, there were less bleeding loss, rapid recovery to normal temperature and gastrointestinal function,ont of bed activity, short-time hospitalization compared with transabdominal group(P <0.01). There were no differences in operative time, numbers of lymph nodes removed, postoperative complications and length of specimen between two gronps(P > 0.05). CRP, IL-6, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) and cortisol were more significantly increased in two groups after operation than before operation (P < 0. 05) , and this increase was moreprominent in transabdominal group than in hand-assisted laparoacopic group (P < 0.05). Conclusion Hand-assis-ted laparoscopic right hemicolectomy is a safe and effective way for elderly obesity patients,especially in postoperative recovery and physical stress reaction.

Objective To observe inhibiting effect of endostatin on subcutaneous transplant tumor of breast carcinoma, and to illuminate the therapeutic effect of endostatin in the cancer. Methods The effect of en-dostatin on MCF-7 cell proliferation was studied by MTr. The model of MCF-7 cell transplant tumor on nude mice was constructed. Endostatin was injected intradermally around the transplant tumor. Inhibition effect on the tumor was observed. Results Endostatin with the concentration of 10 μ/mL and 15 μg/mL can inhibitMCF-7 cell proliferation effectively (P < 0. 05 ). After endostatin injection, tumor weight, volume and mi-crovessel density decreased significantly(P < 0.05 ). Conclusion Endostatin can inhibit breast carcinoma proliferation through inhibiting angiogenesis and the tumor cell itself.

Objective To investigate vascular endothelial growth factor-c (VEGF-C) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-3(VEGFR-3) mRNA expression, microvessels density (MVD) and lymphatic microvessels density (LVD) in human hepatocellular carcinoma and normal liver tissue. Try to illuminate the relationship among VEGF-C,VEGFR-3,MVD,LVD and the clinical pathological features of hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods Liver tissue of 60 cases definitely diagnosed as hepatocellular carcinoma and 20 normal cases were collected. VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 mRNA expression were examined by RT-PCR, MVD and LVD were examined by immunohistochemistry staining. Relationship between these indexes and clinical pathological features of hepatocellular carcinoma was also analysed. Results VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 mRNA expression, MVD and LVD in hepatocellular carcinoma were higher than those in normal liver tissue (P<0.01); In hepatocellular carcinoma tissue, expression of VEGF-C mRNA positively related with VEGFR-3 mRNA, MVD and LVD(P<0.01). VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 expression positively related with portal vein tumor thrombus, intrahepatal metastasis and lymph node metastasis (P<0.01). MVD positively related with portal vein tumor thrombus and intrahepatal metastasis (P<0.01). LVD positively related with lymph node metastasis (P<0.01). Conclusion VEGF-C and VEGFR-3 expression increase in hepatocellular carcinoma tissue. They might play roles in tumor invasion and metastasis by inducing angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis.

Objective To explore the clinical efficacies of laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (LDP) with laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) for the treatment of malignant tumors in the body and tail of pancreas.Methods The clinical data of 37 patients with malignant tumors in the body and tail of pancreas who were admitted to the Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from June 2009 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed.LDP with LS was performed on all the patients under general anesthesia.The operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss,postoperative complications,removal time of postoperative drainage tube,duration of hospital stay and results of pathological examinations were recorded.All the patients were followed up via outpatient examination and telephone interview up to May 2015.Results Thirty-seven patients received successful surgery without conversion to open surgery and perioperative death.Of 37 patients,19 received splenectomy due to splenic artery and vein surrounded by masses of pancreatic body and tail,splenic ischemia after clamping or amputating of splenic artery and vein;11 received splenectomy due to splenic hilum invasion,dense adhesions,unclear boundary and difficulty in preserving spleen;7 received splenectomy due to splenic cystic occupying lesion.The operation time,volume of intraoperative blood loss and removal time of drainage tube were (232 ± 42) minutes,(330 ± 160)mL and (5.0 ± 2.0)days,respectively.Four patients were complicated with pancreatic leakage without obvious discomfort and discharged from hospital with a placement of drainage tube,and then drainage tubes were removed after 2 weeks.The mean duration of postoperative hospital stay was 7.5 days (range,5.0-10.0 days).The results of pathological examination showed that resection margin was negative,moderate and low malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) was detected in 12 patients,mucinous cystic carcinoma in 9 patients,moderate and low malignant solid pesudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) in 7 patients,pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma in 4 patients,pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer in 3 patients and acinic cell carcinoma in 2 patients.The number of detecting lymph node was (9 ± 3).All the patients were followed up for a mean time of 9 months (range,3-12 months) without recurrence of tumors.The platelet (PLT) of 37 patients was different levels of increasing.Of 21 patients with PLT ＞ 500 × 109/L,PLT was returned to normal range after aspirin and/ or clopidogrel were taken orally.Conclusion LDP with LS is safe and feasible for malignant tumors in the body and tail of pancreas.

BACKGROUND: Subsequent to liver transplantation, pulmonary infection and new drug resistant strain frequently appear due to complex pathophysiological changes and abuse of antibiotics.OBJECTIVE: To collect the clinical data of 6 cases who underwent liver transplantation, and analyze the prevention and treatment measures of pulmonary infection after liver transplantation.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Retrospective case analysis, performed in the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery,First People's Hospital of Guangzhou between January and December 2004.PARTICIPANTS: Six cases that underwent liver transplantation and received treatment in the First People's Hospital of Guangzhou were recruited in the present study. All 6 cases underwent selective homologous whole liver transplantation, 5cases underwent modified orthotopic piggyback liver transplantation, and only 1 underwent classical orthotopic liver transplantation.METHODS: The clinical data of the 6 cases were retrospectively analyzed. After transplantation, basic disinfection,isolation, infection-protection measures should be taken. In addition, etiological information was collected. Chest X-ray was underwent to know the lung at the early stage. Aseptic manipulating was strictly performed during sputum aspiration.Gastrointestinal decompression and non-obstructed drainage were maintained to prevent aspiration. Moreover, preventive anti-infective treatment against the bacteria, fungi, and viruses was performed.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Pulmonary infection and curative effects subsequent to liver transplantation.RESULTS: Of the 6 cases, 5 presented with pulmonary infection, including 1 at 4-11 days after transplantation and 1 at 1day after transplantation. One case died of respiratory failure. The remaining 5 cases were cured after standardized anti-infection, respiratory therapy, sputum aspiration, and nutritional support.CONCLUSION: Application of effective antibiotics, aseptic operation in sputum aspiration, and unobstructed respiratory tract drainage are important measures for treating pulmonary infection subsequent to liver transplantation.

Objective To investigate the effects of short hairpin RNA (shRNA) expression plasmid targeting vascular endothelial growth factor-C (VEGF-C) on the proliferation and invasion of HepG2 cells. Methods The VEGF-C shRNA plasmid vector labeled with green fluorescent protein was constructed and stably transfected into HepG2 cells. The transfected cells were sorted by G418 and visualized by fluorescent microscope and assayed by flow cytometry. Expression of VEGF-C in transfected cells was determined by RT-PCR and Western blot. The inhibition rates of the cell proliferation and invasion were determined by MTT assay and reconstituted basement membrane invasion assay, respectively. Results VEGF-C shRNA effectively downregulated VEGF-C mRNA and protein expression in HepG2 cells, and it also effectively inhibited the proliferation of HepG2 cells in a time-dependent manner. The invasion capacity of HepG2 cells was inhibited by VEGF-C shRNA, and the inhibition rate was 51.54%. Conclusions VEGF-C plays an important role in tumor proliferation, invasion and metastasis. RNA interfering technology that targets VEGF-C may serve as a potential therapeutic intervention in the treatment of human hepatic cancer.