BACKGROUND: Craniofacial hard tissue structures vary in age, gender, regional and racial differences. Some researchers have conducted X-ray cephalometric measures of malocclusion deformity in some domestic cities, and obtained normal cephalometric measures of craniofacial hard tissue structure. However, little data have been available concerning cephalometric measures of craniofacial hard tissue structure of Tibetan youth in Tibet region. OBJECTIVE: To observe structural features of craniofacial hard tissue of permanent tooth occlusal period in the adolescent of Lhasa. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Stratified cluster sampling survey was performed at Naqu, Tibet from June to August 2008. PARTICIPANTS: A total of 200 adolescents at permanent tooth occlusal period, 100 males and 100 females aged 11-14 years were selected from middle and primary schools of Lhasa in 2003. The inclusion criteria included: teeth in order, neutral occlusal adjustment, normal maxilla and mandible appearance and relationship, normal teeth number and overbite and overjet, concordant face, and no history of orthodontic management. METHODS: According to the requirements and standards for the irradiation, 200 subjects underwent X-ray cephalometric measures, and the results were compared with normal values of the same age. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: SNA angle, SNB angle, ANB angle, 1-SA angle, 1-NA angle, 1-NA, T-MP angle, Y axial angle, NP-FH angle, NA-PA angle, 1-T angle, MP-SN angle, Po-NB, T-NB angle, T-NB, and MP-FH angle. RESULTS: No significant differences were found between Lhasa adolescents and normal values in terms of SNA angle, SNB angle, ANB angle, 1-SN angle, 1-NA angle, 1-NA, T-MP angle, Y axial angle, NP-FH, NA-PA, 1-T, and MP-SN. Po-NB was slightly greater than normal value and T-NB angle, T-NB and MP-FH were significantly less than normal values. CONCLUSION: Lhasa adolescents have significantly different craniofacial hard tissue structure from normal values: forward protrusion of mental region, flat mandible angle, straight mandible anterior teeth, upward and forward rotated mandible, and straight face type.

BACKGROUND:Craniofacial hard tissue structures vary in age,gender,regional and racial differences.Some researchers have conducted X-ray cephalometric measures of malocclusion deformity in some domestic cities,and obtained normal cephalometric measures of craniofacial hard tissue structure.However,little data have been available concerning cephalometric measures of craniofacial hard tissue structure of Tibetan youth in Tibet region.OBJECTIVE:To observe structural features of craniofacial hard tissue of permanent tooth occlusal period in the adolescent of Lhasa.DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:Stratified cluster sampling survey was performed at Naqu,Tibet from June to August 2008.PARTICIPANTS:A total of 200 adolescents at permanent tooth occlusal period,100 males and 100 females aged 11-14 years were selected from middle and primary schools of Lhasa in 2003.The inclusion criteria included:teeth in order,neutral occlusal adjustment,normal maxilla and mandible appearance and relationship,normal teeth number and overbite and overjet,concordant face,and no history of orthodontic management.METHODS:According to the requirements and standards for the irradiation,200 subjects underwent X-ray cephalometric measures,and the results were compared with normal values of the same age.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:SNA angle,SNB angle,ANB angle,1-SA angle,1-NA angle,1-NA,?-MP angle,Y axial angle,NP-FH angle,NA-PA angle,1-? angle,MP-SN angle,Po-NB,?-NB angle,?-NB,and MP-FH angle.RESULTS:No significant differences were found between Lhasa adolescents and normal values in terms of SNA angle,SNB angle,ANB angle,1-SN angle,1-NA angle,1-NA,?-MP angle,Y axial angle,NP-FH,NA-PA,1-?,and MP-SN.Po-NB was slightly greater than normal value and ?-NB angle,?-NB and MP-FH were significantly less than normal values.CONCLUSION:Lhasa adolescents have significantly different craniofacial hard tissue structure from normal values:forward protrusion of mental region,flat mandible angle,straight mandible anterior teeth,upward and forward rotated mandible,and straight face type.

Objective To evaluate the influence of respiration on the radiation dose distribution within target volume in radiotherapy with film dosimetry. Methods Radiation of 50 MU was delivered by a square, round, ellipse, dumb bell, or female shaped filed to the films within a moving or motionless Respiration Motion Phantom respectively, the dose distributions for the two motion status were measured and compared. In order to further verify the impact of respiration, a plank phantom was used on different shifting value: 0, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 cm, respectively. A square, round, or eUipse-shaped filed was used for irradiation and the distributions in different status were measured and compared with film dosimetry. Iso-dose line comparison, NAT(Normalized Agreement Tests) and γ comparison were used for the comparison of dose distributions. Fs can be an index to reflect the variability of the areas that surrounded by iso-dose lines. (FS90, FS50, FS25 delegates the ratio of the areas that surrounded by 90 %,50 %,25 % iso-dose hne in different situation respectively). Results (1) Compared with motionless situation, the FS90 in horizontal movement situation became small and the FS25 became large. As the displacement became larger, the FS90 became larger and the FS25 became smaller. FS in vertical movement situation, square and dumb bell fields changed while the others didn't have a change. (2)γ and NAT comparison: In the horizontal movement situation, compared with the static phantom, Pγ < 60 % and PNAT < 75 %. Under vertical movement situation, Pγ were less than 85 % for the square, round, dumb bell and female shaped fileds. In the plank phantom verification, Pγ and PNAT became smaller as the movement became larger. Conclusions The respiration can impact on the dose distribution within the target volume in radiotherapy, leading to a smaller area of higher dose level and an expanded area of lower dose level. The influence will become more significant with larger movement of the target.

Objective To probe the etiology and management of restenosis after artificially grafting bypass for chronic ischemia of the lower extremities. Methods In this study 52 cases suffering from postoperative restenosis and obliteration were compared with 32 cases whose artificial grafts remain patent during the same postoperative follow-up period of 3～62 months.Possible risk factors that lead to restenosis were evaluated.Resuits FIB(4.48±1.68)g/L,CRP(9.5±2.6)mg/L and LDL(4.5±1.7)mmol/L were significantly higher in the restenosis group than FIB(3.50±0.72)g/L,CRP(4.0±3.2)mg/L and LDL(2.8±0.9)mmol/L in the patent group(P＜0.01).There were no significant difference between HDL(1.02±0.32)mmol/L in the restenosis group and HDL(1.12±0.28)mmol/L in the patent group (P＞0.05).Reoperation in these 52 cases found severe intima hyperplasia and secondary thrombosis within anastomosis in 42 cases and the remaining 10 cases were found with artificial vessel primary thrombosis.After reoperation,artificial graft remain patent in 28 cases,limb amputation was performed in 10 cases,the grafted bypass were removed due to infection in 3 cases. Five patients died postoperatively.Conclusion The main reason for restenosis after artificially grafting bypass is intima hyperplasia in vascular anastomosis.Higher levels of FIB,CRP and LDL maybe the major high risk factors that lead to intima hyperplasia and artificial graft obliteration.

Objective To summarize the experiences in clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment of chest cancers invading the superior vena cava (SVC). Method Retrospective study of 12 cases with chest cancers invading the SVC, SVC and innominate vein were reconstructed with prosthesis in 3 cases, the side wall of the SVC was excised and repaired in 9 cases. Results Complete resection was performed in 10cases,2 cases had incomplete resection. There was no death associated with operation in these patients. All patients were followed up for 1 - 7 years after operation,and 3 cases were lost to follow up,5 of remaining 9cases were dead because of relapse and metastasis, their median survival time was 8 months,other 4 cases lived, their median survival time was 42 months. Conclusions Patients with chest cancers invading the SVC should have surgical treatment of not only tumor resection but also the vessel reconstruction,the prognosis would be better than without surgical treatment. These patients have a high quality of life and live with long-term survival.

Objective To explore the relationship between the membranous tissue(MT)and organized thrombus(OT)in membranous obstruction of the inferior vena cava(MOVC),we investigated the related cytokines expression in the membranous tissues in MOVC as well as venous organized thrombi. Methods Using immunohistochemical method the expression of TGFβR,PDGFR,ET-1,FⅧ-rAg, ferritin and α1-antitrypsin were observed in the membranous tissues in 11 cases with MOVC and organized thrombi in 8 cases with deep venous thrombosis(DVT). Results Expression rates of TGFβR,PDGFR,ET-1,FⅧ-rAg, and ferritin in membranous tissues in 11 cases with MOVC and organized thrombi in 8 cases with DVT were as follows: TGFβR:MT 72.3%,OT 50%(P＞0.05);PDGFR:MT 45.5%,OT 100%(P＜0.05＝;ET-1:MT 100%,OT 0(P＜0.05＝;FⅧ-rAg: MT 90.9%,OT 12.5%(P＜0.05＝;ferritin: MT 72.3%,OT 100%(P＞0.05).α1-antitrypasin was not detected in either membranous tissues of MOVC or organized thrombi of DVT. Conclusions ThrovIgh the investigation of the related cytokines expression, it is possible that membranous tissue formation in MOVC is related to the organized thrombus.

Objective To evaluate the surgical results for patients with lower-extremity arteriosclerotic occlusive disease. Methods We performed a respective analysis of 358 patients who underwent various consecutive surgical treatments including open artery reconstruction and intervention in our hospital between 2002 and 2007.Results In this study,358 patients(mean age 66 ± 10;293 male,65female)experienced a total of 413 surgical interventions including traditional bypass,interventional surgery and amputation.Postoperatively 310 patients(86.8%)were followed up from 6 months to 64 months.The 1-year,2-year and 3-year primary patency rates of iliac balloon angioplasty and stent placement were significantly higher than that of femoropopliteal balloon angioplasty and stent placement(P＜0.01),but not higher than that of aortoiliac or aortofemoral bypass(all P＞0.05).The 2-year and 3-year primary patency rates of femoropopliteal bypass above knee were significantly higher than that of femoropopliteal bypass below knee(P＜0.01),but that was not the case in 1-year group.There is no statistical difference in 1-year primary patency rates between femoropopliteal balloon angioplasty and distal popliteal balloon angioplasty (P＞0.05).Amputation rate was 8.7%(37/358).Perioperative mortality was 3.9%(14/358).Mortality during follow-up period was 6.4%(23/358).Conclusion A satisfactory result can be obtained in most patients with the lower-extremity arteriosclerotic occlusive disease by using the appropriate surgical treatment.

Objective:To observe the correlation of platelet activation and the inflammatory factors in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD).Methods:A total of 150 patients with CHD were divided into three groups according to the guideline of ACC/AHA:Stable angina pectoris (SAP) group (n=47,aspirin 100 mg/d); Unstable angina pectoris(UAP) group (n=50,aspirin 100 mg/d+Dalteparin 5000 U Q12 h); Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) group (n=53,aspirin 100 mg/d+Dalteparin 5000 U Q12 h+Plavix 75 mg/d).53 healthy adults served as the Control group.The fast blood sugar,lipid,platelet count,platelet aggregation of plasma,fibrinogen,high sensitivity C reactive protein (hs-CRP) of plasma,and 11-dehydro thromboxane B_2 (11-DH-TXB_2) of urine were detected upon patients' admission.Results:The level of plasma hs-CRP in groups of SAP,UAP and AMI(4.25±2.95 mg/l,7.61±6.11 mg/l,15.46±8.22 mg/l)were significantly higher than that in Control group(2.07±1.28 mg/l,P<0.05).The max rate of platelet aggregation induced by ADP in groups of UAP and AMI were significantly higher than that in Control and SAP groups(74.35±8.91%,73.88±8.35% vs.66.22±7.51%,68.67±6.87%,P<0.05).There were significant differences in the max rate of platelet aggregation induced by arachidonic acid (AA) and 11-DH-TXB_2 of urine in different groups (P<0.05).The level of plasma hs-CRP in all patients with CHD were significantly positively correlated with the max rate of platelet aggregation induced by ADP (r=0.473,P=0.000),AA(r=0.434,P=0.000) and 11-DH-TXB_2 of urine (r=0.554,P=0.000).Conclusion:There were significant relationship between the levels of plasma hs-CRP,11-DH-TXB_2 and the max rate of platelet aggregation,which indicating inflammation might induce platelet aggregation in CHD patients.

Objective To investigate the mechanism that BC047440 gene regulates nuclear fac-tor κB sigal passway and analyze the differential expression gene between HepG2 cells and HepG2 cells BC047440 gene silenced by RNAi using 35K Human Genome Array. Methods The differential expres-sion gene between HepG2 cells and HepG2 cells with BC047440 gene silenced was analyzed by 35K Human Genome Array, and the data were submitted to the database and MAS system of Capitalbio Corporation.Then TRAF6 was confirmed by RT-PCR test. Results Among the total 35000 probe sets, the expression of 59 genes was down-regulated for more than 50% and 130 genes were up-regulated more than 2 fold in the silencing group when compared with normal controls. TRAF6 mRNA was decreased for 29.5% in silicening HepG2 compared with that of wild HepG2 by RT-PCR, which is similar to human genome array(23.06%).Conclusion The high throughput and effective oligomicroarray can analyze the differential expression gene and BC047440 gene might regulate NF-κB signal pathway inderectly by TRAF6.

Objective:To explore the efficacy and safety of endovascular intervention combined with preoperative laparoscopic exploration in the treatment of patients with acute mesenteric artery ischemia.Methods:This was a prospective cohort study (NCT04686981). The study enrolled 31 patients with acute mesenteric artery ischemia from Oct 1, 2020 to Oct 1, 2022. Among them, 26 patients (84%) were male, with a mean age of (67±13) years and a mean time to onset of (21±8) hours. All patients underwent laparoscopic exploration in the hybrid operating room. If the presence of intestinal necrosis or suspected necrosis was clearly determined, the patient would undergo open surgery (mesenteric artery embolization, intestinal resection and intestinal double stoma) as the treatment by gastrointestinal surgeon. If intestinal necrosis or suspected necrosis was not found by laparoscopy, the patient would undergo endovascular intervention by vascular surgeon. The primary observational endpoints of this study were the proportion of patients who were not dependent on total parenteral nutrition and all-cause mortality within 30 days after operation. The secondary observational endpoints were the rate of mesenteric vascular patency within 30 days and the proportion of interventions that were converted to open surgery.Results:Six patients underwent open surgery and 25 patients underwent endovascular intervention, including 13 cases of thrombus reduction alone, 3 cases of stent implantation during the same period after reduction, and 9 cases of stent implantation alone. Twenty-four patients (77%) were completely weaned from the TPN within 30 days after the procedure, and all-cause mortality was observed in 3 cases (9.7%). The patency rate of the mesenteric artery within 30 days after the procedure was 82.1%. The rate of conversion to open surgery after intervention was 16%.Conclusions:Endovascular intervention combined with preoperative laparoscopic exploration can clarify intestinal ischemia in acute mesenteric patients as early as possible, and individualized treatment strategies for each patient by multidisciplinary care team can potentially improve the prognosis of such patients.