ObjectiveTo observe the effect of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) compound injective thermo-sensitive chitosan scaffold transplantation on content of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in early degenerate lumbar intervertebral disc of rabbits. Methods24 white New Zealand rabbits (no limit of male or female) were randomly and equally divided into 4 groups: A. Degeneration model group: nucleus aspiration. B. ADSCs compound chitosan transplantation group. C. Cell-free chitosan transplantation group. D. Blank control group: only explore the target intervertebral disc. When aspirate pulposus with 21G needle, inject ADSCs-scaffold complex and chitosan scaffold respectively. The samples of L2-3, L3-4, L4-5, L5-6 intervertebral disc were obtained from 2 rabit in each group 2, 4, 8 weeks after operation. The contents of TNF-α, IL-1β were measured with ELISA. ResultsAll animals survived after the operation. Compare with the blank control group, the contents of TNF-α, IL-1β in degeneration model group increased significantly (P＜0.05). It decreased significantly (P＜0.05) in ADSCs compound chitosan transplantation group and cell-free chitosan transplantation group compared to model group. IL-1β decreased significantly (P＜0.05) 8 week after operation in ADSCs compound chitosan transplantation group compared to cell-free chitosan transplantation group. ConclusionADSCs compound injective thermo-sensitive chitosan scaffold transplantation in early degenerate lumbar intervertebral disc could decrease the content of TNF-α, IL-1β, and may regulate the inflammatory response.

Objective:To explore the decision-making experience of patients undergoing abdominoplasty in our country.Methods:A semi-structured interview was conducted with patients suffering from postpartum abdominal wall laxity who were treated at Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from June to August 2023. The data were sort and analyzed using the Clolaizzi 7-step analysis method for thematic description.Results:A total of 15 patients, aged 29-53 years, were included in the study. 11 had a college education or higher, while 4 had less than a college education.Thirteen were married and two were divorced. According to the interview data, four themes were extracted: (1) negative perceptual experiences; (2) decision-making dilemmas; (3) peer support; (4) a physician-led decision-making model. According to the interview, the main decision-making dilemma faced by patients with postpartum abdominal wall laxity was lack of information and family support, and the support they get was mostly from information exchange among patients, and they had insufficient cognition of surgical knowledge, improvement degree and risk, and low participation in clinical decision making.Conclusion:Patients with postpartum abdominal wall laxity in China have an urgent psychological need for abdominoplasty, but there are many factors that have adverse effects on their decision-making experience.

Objective:To explore the decision-making experience of patients undergoing abdominoplasty in our country.Methods:A semi-structured interview was conducted with patients suffering from postpartum abdominal wall laxity who were treated at Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology from June to August 2023. The data were sort and analyzed using the Clolaizzi 7-step analysis method for thematic description.Results:A total of 15 patients, aged 29-53 years, were included in the study. 11 had a college education or higher, while 4 had less than a college education.Thirteen were married and two were divorced. According to the interview data, four themes were extracted: (1) negative perceptual experiences; (2) decision-making dilemmas; (3) peer support; (4) a physician-led decision-making model. According to the interview, the main decision-making dilemma faced by patients with postpartum abdominal wall laxity was lack of information and family support, and the support they get was mostly from information exchange among patients, and they had insufficient cognition of surgical knowledge, improvement degree and risk, and low participation in clinical decision making.Conclusion:Patients with postpartum abdominal wall laxity in China have an urgent psychological need for abdominoplasty, but there are many factors that have adverse effects on their decision-making experience.