Objective:To investigate the changes and significances of serum cystatin C and transforming growth factor-β1 levels for the neonatal asphyxia.Methods:Forty-six asphyxia newborns were chosen as the asphyxia group,and thirty healthy newborns were selected as the control group.The TGF-β1,CysC,BUN,Scr,and GFR levels of both groups were detected on the 1st,3rd,7th day after hospitalization.According to the renal injury,the 46 newborns were divided into normal group and asphyxia group,and the serum indexes were detected and analyzed.Results:On the 1st,3rd,7th day after hospitalization,the TGF-β1,GFR of asphyxia group was obviously increased and was lower than those of the control group (P＜0.05);the level of CysC,BUN,Scr in both groups were decreased,and the change degree in asphyxia group were higher than that of the control group (P＜0.05);the CysC,BUN,Scr in renal injured group were higher than those of normal group,and TGF-β1,GFR were much lower (P＜0.05).Additionally,TGF-β1 level of renal injured group was negatively correlated to the BUN and Scr,and positively correlated with the GFR (P＜0.05).The level of serum CysC in renal injured group was positively correlated to BUN and Scr and negatively correlated to GFR (P＜0.05).Conclusion:The serum TGF-β1,CysC in asphyxia newborns had significant changes compared with the healthy newborns and was correlated to the renal injured indexes,which had clinical directive significance on the early diagnosis,condition judgment,and prognosis of neonatal asphyxia with renal injury.

Objective To investigate the factors affecting the protective effects of morphine preconditioning on murine hippocampal neurons against anoxia/reoxygenation (A/R) injury and the underlying mechanisms.Methods Hippocampal slices (400 μm thick) were prepared using hippocampi isolated from decapitated mice. A/R injury was simulated in vitro using artificial cerebral spinal fluid (ACSF) deprived of O_2 and glucose for 20 min followed by reoxygenation and glucose supply for 2 h. The experiment was performed in 4 parts: I .The slices were incubated with 5 different concentrations of morphine (0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 3.0, 10.0 /μmol/L) for 30 min at 30 min before A/R; Ⅱ. The slices were incubated with morphine 3.0 /μmol/L for 5 different periods of time (5, 15, 30, 45, 60 min) at 30 min before A/R; Ⅲ. The slices were incubated with morphine 3.0 μmol/L for 30 min followed by A/R at 6 different intervals (0, 5, 15,30,60, 120 min); Ⅳ. The slices were incubated with (a) chelerythrine (a non-selective PKC antagonist) 10 /μmol/L or (b) εVl-2 (a selective nPKCe isoform antagonist) 2 μmol/L or (c) AIP 2 μmol/L (a selective CaMK Ⅱ antagonist) or (d) MK-801 10 μmol/L (a non-competitive NMDA receptor blocker) for 30 min and then for another 30 min together with morphine 3.0 μmol/L before A/R at 30 min interval. The survival rates of the hippocampal neurons were assessed by TTC staining. Results Neuronal survival rates were significantly higher in morphine preconditioning groups which preconditioned with morphine (0.5-10.0 μmol/L) for 15-60 min at an interval of 0-60 min before A/R than in A/R group. Increase in neuronal survival rate induced by morphine preconditioning was partially blocked by chelerythrine or εV1-2 or AIP or MK-801. Conclusion Preconditioning with appropriate concentrations of morphine (0.5-10.0 μmol/L) for appropriate period of time (15-60 min) at appropriate interval (within 60 min) before A/R can protect hippocampal neurons against A/R injury through activation of nPKCε, NMDA receptor and CaMKⅡ.

Objective:To introduce our experience on treatment of melanoma metastasis to lymph nodes by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation combined with microwave coagulation therapy under contrast-enhanced ultrasound guidance and to assess the subsequent clinical efficacy. Methods: The 64 years old male patient with right sole melanoma had an enlarged right inguinal lymph node and received surgical resection twice within 9 months. During the following 2-7 months, more than 20 enlarged lymph nodes appeared along the right iliac artery and right lower limb, complicated with lower limb swelling. Surgical resection was ruled out due to the involvement of the iliac artery and the great number of the enlargements. Chemotherapy and Chinese herb medication were proven to be less effective, then a combined thermotherapy by radio frequency ablation (CelonLab-ENT, Germany) and microwave coagulation (YWY-2T, China) was employed percutaneously under the guidance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the treatment. The patient was followed up for 6 months. Results: Intra-and post-operation contrast-enhanced ultrasound scanning and biopsy pathology showed avascularity, necrosis, and atrophy in all the treated lymph nodes, with no obvious complications. The general condition of the patient was good and there was no new lesion found in other sites, except a few ones still receiving ablation in the right lower limb. Conclusion: Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation combined with microwave coagulation therapy under the guidance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound shows a stable killing effect for melanoma metastasis to lymph nodes in this patient, without obvious complications, and should be considered for more clinical applications.

Objective To observe the clinical application of extraperitoneal cesarean section(ECS) plus forceps vs transperitoneal cesarean sections(TCS) in repeated cesarean section.Methods 98 multiparous women with scar uterus for elective repeated cesarean sections were recruited retrospectively,47 cases for ECS plus forceps(group A),and 51 cases for TCS(group B).The multiparous women with hyperglycemia not controlled,severe preeclampsia,heart disease,placenta previa,premature rupture of membrane,a history of ＞ 1 cesarean section,myoma and/or ovarian neoplasm were excluded.Results Skin incision to baby delivery time and total operation time of group A were (7.7 ± 2.8) min and (42.8 ± 9.7) min,respectively,which were significantly shorter than (9.3 ± 3.2) min and (47.6 ± 9.4) min of group B,(t =2.700,2.497,P =0.008,0.014).There was significant difference in blood loss volume during the operation and postoperative 2 hours,which was (310.4 ± 106.3) mL,(365.3 ± 142.8) mL respectively(t =2.142,P =0.035).The Visual Analog Scale for pain (VAS pain) was (2.8 ± 1.8) in group A and (4.1 ± 1.9) in group B,respectively (t =3.252,P =0.002).The gastrointestinal function recovery mean time of group A was significantly shorter than that of group B (12.5 h versus 16.0h,t =2.771,P =0.007).And the postoperative febrile morbidity was significantly lower in group A than in group B(8.5％ versus 25.5％ ;x2 =4.918,P =0.033).The patients with chronic pelvic pain followed up after operation was 3 versus 12,and the difference was significant (x2 =5.143,P =0.026).There were no differences in neonatal Apgar score at 1 minute,birth asphyxia and wound healing rates.Conclusion ECS plus forceps can be safely used for repeated cesarean section,with the advantages of less operation time,less bleeding volume,lower postoperative morbidity,and fewer complications than TCS.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of biological meshes (human aceUular dermal matrix mesh) in single-stage repair of infected or contaminated abdominal abdominal wall defects and abdominal hernias. MethodsSeventeen patients with abdominal wall defects or abdominal hernias were enrolled. The wounds of all these patients were infected or contaminated due to the existence of enterocutaneous fistula or stoma, wound infection and synchronous colonic resection. The diagnosis included enterocutaeneous fistula 8 cases, incisional hernia 6 cases, incarcerated inguinal hernia 1 case and cylindrical abdominoperineal resection for rectal cancer for 2 cases. The sizes of abdominal defects ranged from 3 cm × 2 cm to 6 cm × 17 cm, and all the cases were repaired with human acellular dermal matrix mesh(RENOV(R)). Most of the patients were repaired with intraperitoneal onlay mesh technique( IPOM, for 12 cases), and other methods included Lichtenstein operation for 1 case, inlay repair for 2 cases and sublay for 2 cases. Results All the 17 patients recovered uneventfully. For 12 patients, the wounds were sutured at operation and only one case of delayed healing occurred due to fat liquefaction. For the other 5 patients, the wounds were left open and healed after vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy or wet- to- dry dressing changes. On follow up for 8.3 ±4.5 months ( 1 to 15 months), no occurrence of incisional hernia or recurrence was found. laxity of abdominal wall occurred in one case. A patient complained intermittent pain of the site of suture for mesh fixing two months after operation and the pain resolved spontaneously one month later. ConclusionsThe biological mesh, acellular dermal matrix mesh, could be used in single- stage repair of infected or contaminated abdominal wall defects safely and effectively, although the long-term outcome still needs further evaluation.

Objective To study the effect of local mild hypothermia on the expression of matrix metallopro- teinases-2/9 (MMP-2/9) and brain edema in experimental intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in rat. Methods One hundred and forty-five Wistar rats were randomly divided into a normothermia sham-operation (NSO) group ( n = 15 ), a normothermia intracerebral hemorrhage (NICH) group (n = 75 ) and a mild hypotbermia intracerebral hemor- rhage (MHICH) group (n = 75). Autologous arterial blood was stereotaxically injected into the right caudate nucleus of the rats of the NICH and MHICH groups to make intracerebral hemorrhage model. The rats in the MHICH group were then subjected to 4 hours of local mild hypothermia, while those in the NICH group were under the room temper- ature. The brain water content, permeability of brain-blood barrier (BBB) and expressions of MMP-2/9 were meas- ured by immunohistochemistry method at 6 h, 24 h, 72 h, 5 d and 7 d after operation. Results In NICH group, the brain water content, permeability of BBB and expression of MMP-9 all began to increase at 6 h and peaked at 3 d after injection of blood and still higher than the NSO group at 7 d. The expression of MMP-2 only began to increase little at 24 h and peaked at 5 d after operation and remained highly expressed at 7 d. In the MHICH group, the chan- ges of brain water content, permeability of BBB and expression of MMP-9 were similar to those of the NICH group, but the extent of changes was significantly lower at the every time point. In NICH group and MHICH group, MMP-9 expression was positively correlated with both the brain water content and the permeability of BBB, but MMP-2 ex- pression was not correlated with them. Conclusion Mild hypothermia might protect BBB against injury caused by ICH and relieve brain edema and inflammation reaction through inhibiting the expression of MMP-2/9.

OBJECTIVETo investigate and clarify the key surgical techniques and evaluate clinical effectiveness of modular cementless femoral stems(LINK MP modular stem) in complex revision hip arthroplasty.

METHODSFrom January 2002 to December 2013, 470 patients in Chinese PLA General Hospital received revision hip arthroplasties using MP stems. Among them, 246 patients were followed for an average of 5.7 years (ranged, 0.5 to 11 years). There were 148 males and 98 females, with an average age of 62.5 years old (ranged from 26 to 83 years old). The most common reason for revision was aseptic loosening of femoral stems (107 cases, 43.5%), followed by prosthetic joint infection (104 cases, 42.3%). Other reasons included unexplained hip or thigh pain, periprosthetic femoral fracture, prosthesis wear and dislocation. According to Paprosky classification of femoral deficiency, there were 171 cases of type IIIA (69.5%), 14 cases of type I, 39 cases of type II, and 22 cases of type IIIB. The average preoperative Harris hip score (HHS) was 37.4 ± 7.5. In addition, radiographic presentation, degree of patients' subjective satisfaction, and clinical effectiveness were assessed as well.

RESULTSThe average Harris score was im- proved to 87.8 ± 4.2 after operation,with significant statistical difference when compared to preoperative score (t = 92.13,P = 0.00). Analysis of patients' subjective satisfaction for leg length discrepancy, stability and overall degree of satisfaction showed that the number of patients with great satisfaction were 27, 60, 61 respectively. The most common complication was the periprosthetic fracture (intraoperatively 21 cases and postoperatively 8 cases). Other complications included infection (7 cases), dislocation (5 cases), numbness possibly caused by incomplete sciatic nerve injury (6 cases) and thigh swelling (3 cases). The X-ray taken at the final follow-up revealed that prosthesis subsidence occurred in 4 cases, 2 of which needed a second revision.

CONCLUSIONThe application of modular cementless femoral stems (LINK MP modular stem) in complex revision hip arthroplasty (especially in cases with the serious defect of proximal femoral bone) shows good results at both the short-term and long-term follow-up, especially in the revision for prosthetic infection with the high success rate. In order to avoid complications and improve clinical outcomes,the surgeons should carefully select proper surgery candidates,perform the procedure with care, and master the key surgical techniques.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip ; adverse effects ; methods ; Female ; Hip Prosthesis ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Satisfaction ; Postoperative Complications ; therapy

Objective To investigate the effects of angiotensin Ⅱ (AngⅡ) on the expression of albumin and the synthesis of type Ⅰ collagen in human normal hepatic cells. Methods HL-7702 cells (human normal hepatocyte) were cultured and divided into control group, Ang Ⅱ treated group, an AngⅡ+irbesartan (co-stimulated) group. The expressions of albumin and type Ⅰ collagen were detected by immunofluorescence and Western blotting, respectively. The mRNA level of type Ⅰ collagen was measured by real time-PCR(qRT-PCR). Results After stimulated with 10-7 mol/L Ang Ⅱ for 72 hours, the expression of albumin significantly decreased in Ang Ⅱ treated group compared with control group (0.85±0.11 vs 1. 41±0.23,P=0.000), while the mRNA expression increased in AngⅡ treated group compared with control group (1.00±0.08 vs 3.72±0.19,P=0.000). In costimulated group, however, the expression of albumin significantly increased (0.85 ± 0.11 vs 1.38 ±0.32,P=0.000),and mRNA expression (3. 72±0.19 vs 2.86±0.13,P=0.000) and synthesis of type Ⅰ collagen were reduced when compared with Ang Ⅱ treated group. Conclusions The reduction of albumin and elevated systhesis of type Ⅰ collagen in HL-7702 cells are induced via Ang Ⅱ AT1 receptor.

Objective To retrospectively analyze and conclude the characteristics of imaging appearances of solid psedopapillary tumor of pancreas.Methods Among 7 cases with pathologically proved solid psedopapillary tumor of pancreas,6 cases underwent CT examinations of upper abdomen preoperatively,and the rest One had MRI examination.The mean age of these 7 cases(all female)was 30.7 years(range,14—44 years).Results The tumors were usually quite large in the largest diameter ranged from 2.8 to 15.9cm(mean largest diameter,7.9 cm);Tumors were all well demarcated,and 5 of them were of capsule on CT or MR imaging.All tumors were well-encapsulated on pathologic specimens, except for the capsule of 1 tumor was partially invaded;In 6 cases underwent CT examination,scattered, punctate and linear calcification were noted in the capsule of 2 tumors and the rim of another one;Except for 1 tumor was almost solid,the other 6 tumors contained both solid and cystic components;Scattered sheets of high attenuation shown in the cystic or solid parts on CT imaging in several cases and the high signal intensity on T_1-weighted MR imaging signified the possibility of bleeding in tumors,which then was testified by pathologic evaluation.Conclusion The solid psedopapillary tumor of pancreas has comparatively characteristic clinical and imaging features.

Objective The purpose of this study is to explore the clinical value of CT angiography( CTA) in the diagnosis of multiple intracranial aneurysms.Methods The data of CTA and DSA from 74 patients with multiple intracra-nial aneurysms from July 2011 to March 2015 were reviewed retrospectively.Results One hundred seventy-seven aneu-rysms were detected by DSA, and 175 aneurysms were detected by CTA.Among the aneurysms identified by CTA, 4 aneu-rysms were false positive and the correct detection rate of CTA was 96.6%.One hundred sixty-five aneurysms identified by CTA were confirmed by DSA and the correct diagnostic rate of CTA was 96.5%.CTA failed to detect 6 aneurysms and mis-diagnosed 10 aneurysms.Conclusions The correct detection rate and diagnostic rate of CT angiography ( CTA) in multiple intracranial aneurysms is relatively high.But previous surgery, spasm of the vessels, the size and number of aneurysms, radiologists'experience can influence the accuracy of ( CTA) in the diagnosis of multiple intracranial aneurysms, indicating that we should combine CTA with DSA to avoid the misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.