Objective The periacetabular tumor has a low rate of incidence, but its special location poses a challenge to clinical treatment.The aim of this study was to discuss the methods, effects, and complications of surgical treatment of periacetabular tumors. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 36 cases of periacetabular tumor surgically treated in our depart-ment, including 21 males and 15 females, aged 15 to 64 (45.2 ±6.3) years.Among them, there were 8 cases of benign tumor (4 ca-ses of simple bone cyst, 1 case of desmoplastic fibromas, 1 case of osteofibrous dysplasia, and 2 cases of hemangioma) and 28 cases of malignant tumor (5 cases of osteosarcomas, 12 cases of chondrosarcomas, 2 cases of giant cell tumor of the bone, 1 case of malignant chondroblastoma, 2 cases of malignant fibrohistiocytoma, and 5 cases of metastatic tumor of the bone).The benign cases received sim-ple tumor resection plus bone graft and steel plate system internal fixation, while malignant cases underwent reconstruction by combined pedicle screw fixation system with bone cement. Results No patients died perioperatively and controllable complications occurred in 5 cases after operation.All the patients were followed up for 5 to 96 months except for 1 case of benign tumor.None of the benign cases experienced recurrence, and all of them achieved normal hip function.Lung metastases occurred in 10 malignant cases (4 cases of os-teosarcomas and 6 cases of chondrosarcomas) , who died of respiratory failure, and the other 18 remained tumor-free after surgery.Of the 2 patients with malignant fibrohistiocytoma, 1 died 2 years postoperatively and the other survived with tumor.Neither local recur-rence nor lung metastasis was found in the patients with chordoma and malignant chondroblastoma till the end of follow-up.The 5 pa-tients with metastases died within 3 years after operation.At 3 months after surgery, the Harris scores after total hip replacement were >90 in the 7 benign cases, 70-79 in 9 malignant cases, and <70 in the other 19 malignant cases. Conclusion For the treatment of malig-nant tumors, reconstruction by combined pedicle screw fixation system with bone cement does not affect the general daily activities of the pa-tients.Preoperative embolization of the internal iliac artery can reduce bleeding and improve operation safety, and measures should be taken to minimize postoperative complications.

[Objective] Molecular distillation technique was applied for the separation and purification of Atractylodes Lancea oil (ALO) to increase the yield of atractylodin. [Methods] Atractylodes Lancea oil prepared with supercritical extraction was refined by molecular distillation technique. The optimum refining conditions were selected by uniform design containing two factors of temperature and vacuum and five levels. The content of atractylodin from refined Atractylodes Lancea oil was measured and the remainder after isolation was detected by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). [Results] A yield rate of atraotylodin from Atractylodes Lancea oil was 52.17% at the temperature of 105℃ and under the vacuum of 100 Pa. [Conclusion] The application of molecular distillation technique makes it easy to collect the volatile atractylodin from Atractylodes Lancea oil at lower temperature and under higher vacuum; this method ensures the yield rate of atractylodin over 50% and has no problem of environmental pollution.

Objective The incidence rate of sacrococcygeal tumor is low , however , due to its special position , clinical symptoms are inclined to be more severe .The aim of the article was to explore the methods and therapeutic effects of operative treat-ment for sacrococcygeal tumors . Methods A retrospective analysis was made on 44 cases of sacrococcygeal tumors treated in our hospital from January 2008 to December2012 .Of all the cases , there were 11 chordomas , 9 neurinoma , 4 malignant fibrous histioto-ma, 4 giant cell tumor, 7 metastases tumors and 9 others.All the patients had definite pathological diagnosis after operation .Operative treatments involved simple resection of rumors , simple resection of lesions and resection of lesions plus screw-rod system internal fixa-tion. Res ults No patients died in perioperative period .Follow-up was made in all patients for the average time of 3.3 years(4 months to 59 months).Except for 4 patients'delayed healing of incision operation and 1 patient′s healing of operation incision after de-bridement , all the other patients healed after enhancing the wound dressing , among which there are 3 cases of chordoma recurrence , 1 case of giant cell tumor recurrence , 3 death cases of malignant fibrous histiotoma in 2 years and 1 case alive with tumor .All patients with metastases tumor died in 3 years.Except 1 patients with osteosarcoma alive with tumor , all patients′symptoms had been alleviated after operation. Conclusion Chordoma and giant cell tumor still have a high recurrence rate after operation . The extent of rumor resection and nerve preservation are determined by the range of tumors.Preoperative embolization of the internal iliac artery can clearly reduce bleeding and improve the operation safety .

BACKGROUND: Stem cells exhibit immeasurable application potentials in tissue and organ repair, but stem cell transplantation for the treatment of intrauterine adhesions is still in the initial stage. OBJECTIVE: To review the research progress in the stem cell repair of intrauterine adhesions. METHODS: We retrieved ISI Web of Science database, PubMed database and CNKI database for representative clinical research, basic research and reviews concerning stem cell therapy for intrauterine adhesions. The keywords were "intrauterine adhesion, metrosynizesis, Asherman's syndrome, stem cell, endometrial stem cell, stem cell transplantation" in English and Chinese, respectively. After repetitive studies were excluded, 43 articles were reviewed in the result analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Hysteroscopic transcervical resection of adhesions is an ideal treatment for intrauterine adhesions, but the postoperative recurrence rate of intrauterine adhesions is still high. The human endometrium has high proliferative activity, and the endometrium of a woman of childbearing age may experience growth, differentiation and exfoliation for over 400 times, indicating the existence of endometrial stem cells.Endometrial stem cells have been isolated from the endometrium,successfully cultured in vitro and induced for directional differentiation. However, studies on endometrial stem cell transplantation for intrauterine adhesions are still in its infancy. Basic research on stem cells will facilitate its application to clinical practice.

OBJECTIVETo determine the correlation of the CYP1A1 (rs4646422) gene polymorphisms with male infertility in the Chinese Han population.

METHODSUsing the Mass ARRAY iPLEX GOLD technique, we conducted a case-control study on theCYPlA1 (rs4646422) gene polymorphisms in 636 infertile males aged 21-49 years (case group) and 442 normal healthy men aged 23-47 years (control group) of the Chinese Han population. We analyzed the genotypes and allele frequencies in the two groups ofsubjects with the SPSS 20.0 software.

RESULTSCompared with the wild homozygous genotype GG, the heterozygous genotype AG (OR = 1.06, 95% CI 0.81-1.38) and homozygous genotype AA (OR = 1.11, 95% CI 0.56-2.21) showed no correlation with male infertility, nor did the mutant allele A (OR = 1.06, 95% CI 0.85-1.32) in comparison with the wild allele G.

CONCLUSIONThe CYP1A1 (rs4646422) gene polymorphisms might not be correlated with male infertility in the Chinese Han population.

Adult ; Alleles ; Case-Control Studies ; China ; Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1 ; genetics ; Gene Frequency ; Genotype ; Homozygote ; Humans ; Infertility, Male ; genetics ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; Young Adult

OBJECTIVETo study the segregation of two novel RHD alleles in Chinese pedigrees.

METHODSThe Rh antigens of the samples were identified by using monoclonal antibodies. The 10 exons of the RHD gene for the 2 probands and their family members were amplified separately and sequenced. The parents of proband 2 were analyzed by sequence specific primer-polymerase chain reaction (SSP-PCR).

RESULTSThe two probands were RhD negative and the RHD was D/d type. After alignment with the nucleotide sequence in GenBank, a deletion of nucleotide C at position 78 in exon 1 of proband 1 was detected, and her sister also had the deletion, which was confirmed by sequencing. The sequencing results of proband 2 showed a 10 nucleotide deletion in exon 8 as well as a RHD 520 G to A mutation in exon 4. The results of SSP-PCR and sequencing showed that the proband's mother also carried RHD 520 G to A and RHD 1080 del 10 mutation, which was transmitted to proband 2. The sequences of the novel alleles have been submitted to GenBank (accession No. GQ477180 and GU362076).

CONCLUSIONThe two novel RHD alleles, RHD 78delC and RHD 520 G to A+1080 del 10, were both pseudo genes and stably transmitted.

Adult ; Alleles ; Base Sequence ; Exons ; Female ; Genotype ; Humans ; Male ; Pedigree ; Rh-Hr Blood-Group System ; genetics ; Young Adult

The purpose of the current study was to examine the pharmacokinetic profiles and tissue distribution of clevidipine, an ultra-short-acting calcium antagonist in Beagle dogs and Sprague-Dawley rats, respectively. The pharmacokinetics and biodistribution of its primary metabolite H152/81 were also evaluated. Dogs received intravenous infusion of clevidipine at a dose rate of 17 μg/(kg·min), and rats were given intravenous administration of clevidipine at a dose of 5 mg/kg. Dog plasma and rat tissues were collected and assayed by HPLC-MS/MS. It was found that plasma clevidipine quickly reached the steady state concentration. The terminal half-life was short (16.8 min), pointing out a rapid elimination after the end of the infusion. The total clearance was 5 mL/(min·kg). In comparison, plasma concentration of H152/81 was increased more slowly and was significantly higher than that of clevidipine. After intravenous administration, clevidipine was distributed rapidly into all tissues examined, with the highest concentrations found in the brain, heart and liver. Maximal concentrations of clevidipine were found in most tissues at 10 min post-dosing. However, the proportion of clevidipine distributed in all tissues was quite small (0.042‰) compared to the total administration dose. It was suggested that clevidipine was mainly distributed in blood and it transformed to inactive metabolite rapidly.
Animals ; Calcium Channel Blockers ; pharmacokinetics ; pharmacology ; Dogs ; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug ; Organ Specificity ; drug effects ; Pyridines ; pharmacokinetics ; pharmacology ; Rats

Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of endoscopic submucosal excavation (ESE) and endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFR) for intraluminal gastric stromal tumors.Methods:Data of 441 patients diagnosed as having gastric stromal tumors in Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from June 2009 to June 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 241 patients underwent ESE (ESE group) and 200 EFR (EFR group). Epidemiological data (gender, age and body mass index), tumor size, procedure related parameters, complications, hospital stay, cost and follow-up were compared between the two groups.Results:There were no significant differences between the two groups in gender, age, body mass index, tumor size, National Institutes of Health risk grade, complete resection rate, or block resection rate ( P>0.05). Compared with the EFR group, the ESE group required less titanium clips to close defects in the stomach wall [6.0 (4.0, 6.0) VS 6.0 (5.0, 8.0), U=18 424.0. P<0.001], shorter time of first postoperative fluid intake [2.0 (1.0, 2.0) days VS 2.0 (2.0, 3.0) days, U=17 420.0, P<0.001] and hospital stay [6.0 (5.0, 8.0) days VS 7.0 (6.0, 9.0) days, U=18 906.0, P<0.001], and lower total cost [18.9 (16.4, 21.4) thousand yuan VS 20.9 (18.1, 23.8) thousand yuan, U=17 956.0, P<0.001]. Moreover, the total incidence of complications of the ESE group was lower than that of the EFR group [5.8% (14/241) VS 11.5% (23/200), χ2=4.605, P=0.032]. Patients were followed up with the median period of 45.0 months. The disease recurrence rate was 0.45% (2/441), and there were no disease-related deaths. Conclusion:The efficacy is comparable between ESE and EFR for treating intraluminal gastric stromal tumors, but ESE shows a lower incidence of complications, and requires a shorter hospital stay and lower cost.

BACKGROUNDThe hypothalamus plays a central role in the regulation of metabolism by sensing metabolic demands and releasing regulatory neurotransmitters. This study investigated the response of the hypothalamus to glucose ingestion in rats by blood oxygen level-dependent functional magnetic resonance imaging (BOLD-fMRI) and immunohistochemical techniques to determine the role of the hypothalamus in glyco-regulation during disturbances in carbohydrate metabolism.

METHODSThe signal intensity of the hypothalamus was monitored by fMRI for 60 minutes after oral glucose intake in 48 healthy rats (age 14 months), which included 24 normal weight rats (weighing (365 +/- 76.5) g) and 24 overweight rats (weighing (714 +/- 83.5) g). Then, 12 rats (6 normal, 6 overweight) underwent a repeat fMRI scan after consuming an equivalent amount of water without glucose on a separate day. The procedure for fMRI with water intake was the same as for glucose ingestion. fMRI data was processed using time cluster analysis and intensity averaging method. After fMRI, the expression of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in the hypothalamus of all rats was determined by immunohistochemistry. Positive cells for NPY or 5-HT were counted.

RESULTSThere was a transient, but significant, decrease in fMRI signal intensity in all rats (mean (3.12 +/- 0.78)%) in the hypothalamus within 19.5 - 25.5 minutes of oral glucose ingestion. In overweight rats, the decrease in signal intensity in response to the glucose ingestion was more markedly attenuated than that observed in normal weight rats ((2.2 +/- 1.5)% vs (4.2 +/- 0.7)% inhibition, t = 2.12, P < 0.05). There was no significant response in the hypothalamus after oral water ingestion. The percentage of NPY positive cells in obese rats were slightly lower than those in control group (21% vs 23%, t = 0.71, P > 0.05); but there was no significant difference between the two groups; the percentage of 5-HT positive cells in obese rats were significantly lower than those in the control group (22% vs 31%, t = 3.25, P < 0.01).

CONCLUSIONSThere is a transient, but significant, decrease in BOLD signal intensity in the hypothalamus following glucose ingestion, which is similar to that observed in humans. The response of the hypothalamus to glucose ingestion was different in overweight and normal weight rats. The percentage of NPY positive cells in obese rats were lower than those in the control group, although this difference was not statistically significant. The percentage of 5-HT positive cells in obese rats was significantly lower than those in the control group.

Animals ; Glucose ; metabolism ; Hypothalamus ; physiology ; Immunohistochemistry ; Magnetic Resonance Imaging ; methods ; Neuropeptide Y ; analysis ; Obesity ; metabolism ; Oxygen ; blood ; Rats ; Serotonin ; analysis

OBJECTIVETo contrast single and double balloon-inflated kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and evaluate its clinical efficacy.

METHODSFrom May 2000 to May 2004, 90 consecutive procedures were performed in 58 patients who suffered from painful vertebral compression fractures, transferring tumour and angioma. Ninety vertebrae were inflated while 62 as A group were double balloon and 28 as B group were single balloon, fracture reduction and bone cement augmentation. Preoperative and postoperative symptom levels, variables, complications were recorded and the vertebral height and Cobb angle were measured and analyzed.

RESULTSAll patients' pain was alleviated or disappeared without syndrome, and the vertebral height and Cobb angle of both groups were improved. The average recovery rate was 72.6% (22.9% approximately 100%), Cobb angle from 17.9 degrees (3.1 degrees approximately 31.6 degrees ) were corrected to 9.6 degrees (0.6 degrees approximately 28.2 degrees ), the average angle was 8.7 degrees (0.3 degrees approximately 27.2 degrees ), and the contrast between preoperative and postoperative showed obvious differences (P <0.001). The average recovery rate of A group was 77.6% (55.3% approximately 100%), B group was 64.3% (22.9% approximately 100%). The average postoperative Cobb angle of A group was 9.9 degrees (0.3 degrees approximately 27.2 degrees ), B group was 8.6 degrees (0.6 degrees approximately 19.8 degrees ) (P >0.05).

CONCLUSIONSAs a promising minimally invasive surgery, balloon kyphoplasty can provide early relief of pain and improve the function as well as spinal alignment in treatment of painful compression fracture owing to recovering the vertebral height and Cobb angle of the vertebral body. Single balloon-inflated kyphoplasty can improve VCFs as double balloon.

Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Bone Cements ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Fractures, Compression ; complications ; surgery ; Humans ; Kyphosis ; etiology ; surgery ; Lumbar Vertebrae ; injuries ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Orthopedic Procedures ; instrumentation ; methods ; Retrospective Studies ; Spinal Fractures ; complications ; surgery ; Thoracic Vertebrae ; injuries ; surgery