Interleukin 17(IL-17) is a novel member of potent proinflammatory cytokines secreted by Th17 cell subset. It plays an important role in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases due to its specific biological functions. This paper reviews the structure and coding gene, biological functions of IL-17, and association with kidney diseases as well. Further studies on the role of IL-17 in kidney diseases will help the understanding about their pathogenesis as well as the search for new treatment targets to these diseases.

Objective To analyze the important abnormal results of physical examination of the staff in our hospital in recent 2 years,and to provide evidence for the health management of the staff in our hospital.Methods The physical examina-tion data of hospital staff in recent 2 years were retrospectively analyzed,and the important abnormal results were statistically ana-lyzed.Results A total of 3 584 employees participated in physical examination,including753 males and 2831 females.There were 92 cases with significant abnormal results,and the total detection rate was 2.57%.The detection rate of significant abnor-mal results was slightly lower in males(17cases,2.26%)than in females(75cases,2.65%),and the age of females[(48.89±19.53)years]was lower than that of males[(55.68±17.43)years].The age group with the most significant detec-tion rate of important abnormal results was 50-59 years old(3.07%),and the diseases detected by important abnormal results were as follows:There were 26 thyroid tumors,19 lung tumors,13 breast tumors,12 space occupying cases(3 liver,4 kidney,2 adrenal glands,1 adnexa,1 pancreas,1 mediastinum),9 vascular lesions,6 abnormal tumor markers,5 cervical lesions,1 tuberculosis,and 1 subdural hematoma.Among them,thyroid tumors,breast tumors,lung tumors and cervical lesions were the main cases in women,and vascular diseases,lung tumors,space-occupying lesions(liver and kidney)and thyroid tumors were the main cases in men.Conclusion Physical examination is of great significance in detecting important abnormal diseases.We should attach great importance to physical examination,detect serious diseases as early as possible,and strengthen health man-agement accordingly.

Paget disease of the vulva is the most common type of extramammary Paget disease and is a rare clinical malignancy occurring in the vulva. At present, the specific pathogenesis is not clear, and the lesions mainly involve areas rich in apocrine sweat glands, such as the external genitalia. The clinical manifestations show no obvious heterogeneity, and may be characterized by erythema, pruritus, scurf and tingling in the lesion area, with erosion and exudation in severe cases. Diagnosis requires histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry. Paget disease of the vulva is often misdiagnosed as eczema or dermatitis due to the lack of knowledge about this disease in clinicians. This article reviews the current research progress of Paget disease of the vulva, in order to deepen clinicians' understanding of this disease and effectively improve clinical diagnosis and treatment abilities.

Objective:To assess the feasibility and effects of the mobile device-based video teaching in plastic surgery education.Methods:In the study, 22 participants were assigned into two groups according to their standardized training area. The intervention group ( n=11) which was outside Beijing had an unlimited access to video-based education; the control group ( n=11) which was in Beijing received traditional teaching. After the end of the first semester of teaching, the two groups of students were tested on theory and clinical operational theory, and the evaluation results were compared. SPSS 18.0 software was applied for t test and chi-square test. Results:After the first semester, the effect of teaching method was evaluated by the scores of written examination and clinical examination. The average scores of the written test in the intervention group were (38.82±3.22) points, while that in the control group were (38.36±2.98) points, without significant differences between the two groups ( P=0.74); the average scores of the clinical examination theory test in the intervention group and the control group were (46.36±3.44) points and (41.00±5.24) points, respectively, with significant differences between the two groups ( P=0.01). In term of total scores, the average scores of the intervention group were (85.18±4.83) points, and those of the control group were (79.36±5.52) points, with statistical differences between the two groups ( P=0.016). Conclusion:Mobile device-based video teaching in plastic surgery education can not only improve students' performance but also facilitate their clinic skills, which is worth popularizing.

Objective:To investigate the method of the complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy and summarize the experience.Methods:From January 2016 to October 2019, a total of 432 patients with complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy in the 10th Department of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, were selected by classification. The patients were 18-46 years old (average 28 years old). The redundant prepuce of clitoris was repaired to transform the complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy into simple labia minora hypertrophy, and then labiaplasty was performed by edge or wedge resection.Results:A total of 346 cases were followed up for 3-12 months, 86 cases were lost. Hematoma occurred in 2 cases, bilateral asymmetry in 9 cases, irregular edge in 12 cases, and scar hyperplasia in 1 case. After respective treatment and secondary repair, the patients were satisfied. The overall satisfaction rate was 93.6%(324/346).Conclusions:Our method, through the decomposition operation, will change the complex shape into simple labia minora hyperplasia, reduce the difficulty of operation at the same time, which can achieve more satisfactory appearance.

Objective:To investigate the motivation of patients seeking labiaplasty and the external influencing factors.Methods:From January 2018 to December 2019, 268 patients who sought for operative labiaplasty at the Gynecological Plastic Surgery Center of the Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were investigated for their motivation and influencing factors in the questionnaire. The motivation includes four options: aesthetic reasons, functional impairment, both aesthetic and functional reasons, and psychological factors. External influencing factors include two options: a self-requirement, was influenced by others. After collating the data, statistical analysis of the survey result was performed.Results:A total of 216 valid questionnaires were received. Motivation for pursuing operative labiaplasty: 22.2% (48/216) of the patients complained about cosmetic reasons, 38.4% (83/216) of dysfunction, and 35.2% (76/216) had both aesthetic and functional reasons. Psychological factors accounted for 4.2% (9/216). In terms of external influencing factors: all patients motivated by dysfunction were not influenced by others, while 6.3% (3/48) of patients of cosmetic reasons were affected by male partners. In the other two motivations, 7.9% (6/76) and 6/9 respectively indicated that they were affected by male spouse. In addition, there were 2.6% of patients with these 2 motivations (2/76) and 3/9 were affected by the media.Conclusions:Most patients seek labia minora reduction surgery because of functional reasons, and a small number of people are affected by sexual partners and media.

Objective:To explore the surgical methods and effects of different types of pudendal thigh flaps in repairing rectovaginal fistula.Methods:From March 1996 to November 2019, totally 18 cases with rectovaginal fistula admitted to Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were analyzed retrospectively. The ages of the patients ranged from 17 months to 39 years with an average of 20.8 years. The bilateral pudendal thigh flap based on the anterior cutaneous branches of obturator artery can be used for larger fistula, which is larger than 1 cm in diameter and covered with serious local scars. Smaller fistula with diameter less than 1 cm can be repaired by the unilateral pudendal thigh flap pedicled with lateral branches of posterior labial artery transferred through subcutaneous tunnel. If the local tissue can be closed directly without tension, pudendal thigh fascial flap is inserted between the vaginal and rectal mucosa to act as a waterproof layer.Results:All flaps used in the 18 patients of this group survived postoperatively with fistula closure and donor site healed primarily. The size of the flaps ranged from 4 cm×2 cm to 7 cm×4 cm. The recipient sites including bilateral pudendal thigh island flaps (4 cases), unilateral pudendal thigh flaps (5 cases) and unilateral facial flaps (9 cases). No recurrence was reported during the follow-up period of 6 to 36 months.Conclusions:The application of pudendal thigh flaps can be considered as a safe and reliable procedure for the management of the middle and lower rectovaginal fistula. According to the anatomical characteristics of fistula, we could design rational flaps to meet the functional, morphological and cosmetic demands from the patients.

Objective:To investigate the method of the complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy and summarize the experience.Methods:From January 2016 to October 2019, a total of 432 patients with complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy in the 10th Department of Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, were selected by classification. The patients were 18-46 years old (average 28 years old). The redundant prepuce of clitoris was repaired to transform the complex labia minora and clitoris prepuce hypertrophy into simple labia minora hypertrophy, and then labiaplasty was performed by edge or wedge resection.Results:A total of 346 cases were followed up for 3-12 months, 86 cases were lost. Hematoma occurred in 2 cases, bilateral asymmetry in 9 cases, irregular edge in 12 cases, and scar hyperplasia in 1 case. After respective treatment and secondary repair, the patients were satisfied. The overall satisfaction rate was 93.6%(324/346).Conclusions:Our method, through the decomposition operation, will change the complex shape into simple labia minora hyperplasia, reduce the difficulty of operation at the same time, which can achieve more satisfactory appearance.

Objective:To investigate the motivation of patients seeking labiaplasty and the external influencing factors.Methods:From January 2018 to December 2019, 268 patients who sought for operative labiaplasty at the Gynecological Plastic Surgery Center of the Plastic Surgery Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were investigated for their motivation and influencing factors in the questionnaire. The motivation includes four options: aesthetic reasons, functional impairment, both aesthetic and functional reasons, and psychological factors. External influencing factors include two options: a self-requirement, was influenced by others. After collating the data, statistical analysis of the survey result was performed.Results:A total of 216 valid questionnaires were received. Motivation for pursuing operative labiaplasty: 22.2% (48/216) of the patients complained about cosmetic reasons, 38.4% (83/216) of dysfunction, and 35.2% (76/216) had both aesthetic and functional reasons. Psychological factors accounted for 4.2% (9/216). In terms of external influencing factors: all patients motivated by dysfunction were not influenced by others, while 6.3% (3/48) of patients of cosmetic reasons were affected by male partners. In the other two motivations, 7.9% (6/76) and 6/9 respectively indicated that they were affected by male spouse. In addition, there were 2.6% of patients with these 2 motivations (2/76) and 3/9 were affected by the media.Conclusions:Most patients seek labia minora reduction surgery because of functional reasons, and a small number of people are affected by sexual partners and media.

Objective:To explore the surgical methods and effects of different types of pudendal thigh flaps in repairing rectovaginal fistula.Methods:From March 1996 to November 2019, totally 18 cases with rectovaginal fistula admitted to Plastic Surgery Hospital of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences were analyzed retrospectively. The ages of the patients ranged from 17 months to 39 years with an average of 20.8 years. The bilateral pudendal thigh flap based on the anterior cutaneous branches of obturator artery can be used for larger fistula, which is larger than 1 cm in diameter and covered with serious local scars. Smaller fistula with diameter less than 1 cm can be repaired by the unilateral pudendal thigh flap pedicled with lateral branches of posterior labial artery transferred through subcutaneous tunnel. If the local tissue can be closed directly without tension, pudendal thigh fascial flap is inserted between the vaginal and rectal mucosa to act as a waterproof layer.Results:All flaps used in the 18 patients of this group survived postoperatively with fistula closure and donor site healed primarily. The size of the flaps ranged from 4 cm×2 cm to 7 cm×4 cm. The recipient sites including bilateral pudendal thigh island flaps (4 cases), unilateral pudendal thigh flaps (5 cases) and unilateral facial flaps (9 cases). No recurrence was reported during the follow-up period of 6 to 36 months.Conclusions:The application of pudendal thigh flaps can be considered as a safe and reliable procedure for the management of the middle and lower rectovaginal fistula. According to the anatomical characteristics of fistula, we could design rational flaps to meet the functional, morphological and cosmetic demands from the patients.