Hepatitis B, Chronic ; Humans

[Objective]A new type of external frame for the treatment of club foot in three dimensions was reported.The characteristics of this frame and Illizarov frame were compared.[Method]The new frame was consisted of 3 couples with 6 metal rods.The rods have lengthening or compressing force on foot in three dimensions respectively through 4 Kire wires in tibia,calcaneus and tarsals.Sixty-two cases with 85 club feet followed more than 12 months were treated by the frame since Fabruary 2004.[Result]According to Gaeceau standerd and clinical appearance,function of the feet after the treatment,40 feet were excellent,40 feet were good,5 feet were improved,no poor case.[Conclusion]The new type of external frame is safe,effective and reliable for the treatment of club foot in three dimensions.Compared to Illizarov frame,it is more simple,comfortable,cheep and easy to be managed.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of miR-133b on the apoptosis and radiosensitivity of colon cancer cell line (SW620 cells), and to explore its mechanism.Methods:SW620 cells were transfected with miR-con (miR-con group), miR-133b mimics (miR-133b group), si-con (si-con group) and si-HER-2(si-HER-2 group) by the liposome method, and then irradiated with 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Gy. The miR-133b protein expression, HER-2 protein expression, apoptosis, cell survival fraction and cytofluoroactivity in each group were evaluated by qRT-PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, colony formation assay and dual luciferase reporter gene assay, respectively.Results:Compared with the pre-irradiation group, the expression level of miR-133b was significantly down-regulated ( P<0.05), whereas that of HER-2 was significantly up-regulated in SW620 cells after irradiation ( P<0.05). Overexpression of miR-133b and knockdown of HER-2 remarkably reduced the survival fraction (both P<0.05), and significantly promoted the apoptosis of SW620 cells ( P<0.05). miR-133b could considerably inhibit the fluorescent activity of wild-type HER-2 cells ( P<0.05) and negatively regulate the expression of HER-2 protein. Conclusion:miR-133b can inhibit the survival of colon cancer cells, promote the apoptosis and enhance the sensitivity of radiotherapy probably via the mechanism of targeting HER-2.

Focusing on the poor mechanical strength of porous bioceramics bone scaffold, and taking into account of the good mechanical properties of biodegradable magnesium alloy, we proposed a novel method to fabricate magnesium alloy/bioceramics composite bone scaffold with stereolithography double channels. Firstly, a scaffold structure without mutually connected double channels was designed. Then, an optimized bioceramics scaffold was fabricated according to stereolithography and gel-casing. Molten AZ31 magnesium alloy was perfused into the secondary channel of scaffold by low-pressure casting, and magnesium alloy/bioceramics composite bone scaffold was obtained when magnesium alloy was solidified. The compression test showed that the strength of bioceramics scaffold with only one channel and without magnesium alloy was (9.76 ± 0.64) MPa, while the strength of magnesium alloy/bioceramics composite scaffold with double channels was (17.25 ± 0.88) MPa. It can be concluded that the magnesium alloy/bioceramics composite is obviously able to improve the scaffold strength.
Alloys ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Bone and Bones ; Ceramics ; Humans ; Magnesium ; Materials Testing ; Porosity ; Tissue Scaffolds

Objective To study the anatomic characteristics of Zuckerkandl's tubercle (ZT) and its clinical relevance as an anatomic landmark of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) in thyroid surgery.Methods This study involved 147 (106 with benign thyroid diseases and 41 with malignancies) patients who underwent thyroidectomy.ZT was measured and classified based on the Pelizzo classification.The relationship between ZT and the RLN and the relationship between the RLN and the inferior thyroid artery were recognized and classified.Results 233 (107 left and 126 right) thyroid gland lobes were dissected and ZT was identified in most patients (left in 93.5％ and right in 96.0％).The distribution of ZT according to grade was as follows:Grade 0,left 16.0％ and right 13.2％ ; Grade Ⅰ,left 32.0％ and right 27.3％ ; Grade Ⅱ,left 46.0％ and right 44.6％ ; Grade Ⅲ,left 6.0％ and right 14.9％.There was no significant difference on classification between the left-sided and right-sided ZTs.In terms of the relationship between the ZT and the RLN,it was classified as follows:Type A,left 92.9％ and right 93.3％ ; Type B:left 0 and right 0; Type C:left 7.1％ and right 6.7％.Similarly,there was no significant difference between the left sided and the right sided.The ZT grade was correlated with the course of the RLN:the higher the ZT grade was (that is,the greater the size of the ZT),the more often was the course of RLN behind the back of the ZT; the lower the ZT grade (that is,the smaller the size of the ZT),the more often was the course of RLN running by the lateral of the ZT.Considering the incidence of being dangerous type of RLN,the right sided (19.0％) was higher than the left sided (8.3％).The relationship between the ZT and the RLN does not relate to RLN course across the inferior thyroid artery.Conclusions As an important anatomic landmark,the ZT is essential for locating and dissecting the RLN during thyroid surgery,and its classification is a guide to RLN dissection and preservation.

[Objective ] To investigate the improvement of the surgical treatment effect on cerebral palsy with spastic diplegia by performing modified surgeries since 2004. [Method ] Twenty-three cases of severe cerebral palsy with spastic diplegia were operated, 14 male, 9 female; age 3 ～ 12 years; the average age of 5.7 years; their main symptoms were unable to stand and walk independently, with severe hypermyotonia of both lower extremities, and a scissoring type of gait when standing, hip and knee flexing contracture, ankle and foot equinovarus. Physical examination: there was hypermyotonia of the iliopsoas, adductor musculus, hamstrings, triceps surae, anterior and posterior tibial muscle, flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum longus. The muscle tone was 3 ～4 grade according to Ashworth criterion. Treatment: The intramuscular tenotomy, fascial division or sliding elongation were performed, to lengthen the tendon of the joint flexion contracture, the lateral half of anterior tibial muscle tendon was transferred laterally to balance the muscle force at the foot. Finally, both lower extremities were fixed by a new designed external frame, to straigthen the articular genu, keep both ankles and feet in neutral position, both lower extremities abducting 30°, and to correct all joint deformities. Family rehabilitation programs started after the external frame was removed 6 weeks later. [Result] All cases were followed up in 1 ～3 years with the average 2. 2 years. The results were evaluated as excellent, good and ineffective, according to correction of the joint deformities, the ability to stand and walk, and parent's satisfaction to the treatment. Of them 21 cases were excellent, 2 cases good, and no ineffective case. [ Conclusion ] For the severe cerebral palsy with spastic diplegia in children, reasonable release of the tight tendons of the multi-joint flexion contracture, balance of muscle force at the foot, correction of all deformities and fixation of the lower extremities with the new external frame, and long term of family rehabilitation after the surgery, are more effective treatment.

BACKGROUND: Recently,Illizarov external frame is commonly used to treat adult talipes equinovarus.However,its application is limited in infant and child due to amount of components,large volume and heavy weight. OBJECTIVE: A new three-dimensional external mini-frame was designed to observe its therapentical effects for congenital talipes equinovarus in infants. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING: Retraspectively analysis of the therapentical effects of the three-dimensional external mini-frame for congenital talipes equinovarus in infants at the Department of Pediatric Orthopedics,Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University between January 2004 and June 2007. PARTICIPANTS: 106 infants (130 feet) with congenital talipes equinovarus,76 males and 30 females aged 1.6 years (range 0.5-3 years),including 80 left feet and 50 right feet,24 cases bilateral feet and 82 cases unilateral feet. Eighty-one cases underwent orthosis or cost treatment but were not cured; 10 cases underwent surgery in other hospitals but all failed,the other cases were not given any treatment. The new three-dimensional external mini-frame was designed by the authors and produced by Hebei Hengshui Kangda. METHODS: According to the age,degree of deformity,being operated or not and pathological changeS of the foot,different treatment methods were applied: Corrcetion and fixation of the foot directly with the new external mini-frame; Limited soft tissue release,followed by corrcetion and fixation of the foot with the mini-frame; Corrcetion and fixation of the foot with the mini-frame after more soft tissue realse on interior posterior foot; Corrcetion and fixation of the foot with the mini-frame after soft tissue release,tendon transfer and restore of muscle force balance. The postoperative external fixation lasted for about 3 mouths. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Evaluatoin of therapentical effects according to Garceau standards. RESULTS: All cases were followed up for 2.5 years (range 0.5-3.5 years). Eighty-six cases (94 feet) were excellent: the foot looked near normal,the calcar pedis was erect,with plantigrade foot in walking,the range of the joint motion in foot was near normal. Seventeen cases (32 feet) were good: the foot deformity improved obviously,but a light adduction was remained in the forefoot,with plantigrade foot in walking,the range of joint motion in foot was good. Three cases (4 feet) were effective: the forefoot adduct lightly,with lightly calcaneus varus,the motion of foot was limitted partly. CONCLUSION: The new 3D external mini-frame shows favorable effects for congenital talipes equinovarus in infants.

The significantly high prevalences of cholelithiasis in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) are related to impaired sympathetic innervations to the gallbladder. Sonography before and after the ingestion of a standard fatty meal is usually applied in evaluation of gallbladder function. This paper reviewed the innervations of gallbladder, sonography application in evaluation of gallbladder function and the relationship between SCI and cholelithiasis.

ObjectiveTo explore the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy on patients with central nervous system injuries in neurological rehabilitation and to establish enteral nutrition.MethodsThirty-two patients with central nervous system were enrolled for percutaneous gastrostomy, using the Pull technique.ResultsThe successful rate of percutaneous gastrostomy as Pull technique was 100%, 2 cases of stomach bleeding through endoscopy. Straining the fixation gasket and partial compression stoped bleeding. One patient appeared swelling and secretions in abdominal incisions, and recovered after dealing with local iodophor and changing fresh dressing. Hypostatic pneumonia occurred in one patient, and improved after anti-infective treatment. No serious complications occurred.ConclusionPercutaneous gastrostomy is a simple and safe for the patients with central nervous system injuries.

OBJECTIVE: To review the pathological and clinical features and treatment of sinonasal malignant melanoma. METHOD: A retrospective analysis of 23 cases of sinonasal malignant melanoma. All the patients were conformed by histopathology, the most common symptoms were nasal obstruction and epistexis. Eight cases were treated with surgery, 8 with surgery and radiotherapy, 5 with surgery and chemotherapy, 2 with surgery and ra- diotherapy plus chemotherapy. RESULT: Twenty patients were followed up, the survival rates of 3 and 5 years were 50% (10/20) and 35% (7/20), respectively. CONCLUSION Sinonasal malignant melanoma has an aggressive behavior and easy recurrence and poor prognosis. Early diagnosis and reasonable treatment can increase the survival rate of the disease.
Humans ; Melanoma ; mortality ; pathology ; therapy ; Nasal Obstruction ; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local ; Nose Neoplasms ; mortality ; pathology ; therapy ; Paraganglioma ; Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms ; mortality ; pathology ; therapy ; Retrospective Studies ; Survival Rate