Objective To evaluate the effects of celecoxib on tumor growth,COX-2 and survivin expressions and angiogenesis in nude mice. Methods Xenograft animal model was established by injecting human colon cancer HT-29 cells into the BALB/c nude mice subcutaneously. Fifty mice were randomly divided into 4 groups 16 d after injection:control group,celecoxib group(receiving 25,50,75,100 mg?kg-1?d-1 for 35 d). Tumor volumes were measured every week. The expression level of COX-2,survivin and the microvessel density (MVD) of the xenograft tumor tissues were measured by immunohistochemistry,and mRNA level of VEGF by RT-PCR. Results Celecoxib at dose of 25,50,75 and 100 mg?kg-1?d-1 inhibited the tumor volume by 34.94%,39.20%,53.50%,59.20% respectively,and showed more effective in suppressing the tumor growth than the control group(P

Objective To investigate the characteristics of nerve injury and incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome(CTS)indiabeticpatientsbymeasuringthenerveconductionvelocity(NCV). Methods Atotalof387 inpatients with type 2 diabetes were selected in Kaifeng Central Hospital from July 1, 2011 to October 1, 2014. The abnormal rates of NCV between left and right or male and female for the same name nerve were compared. The examinations to median nerves were paid particular attention and the segmental test was performed. Results Among 387 patients, 333 cases showed abnormal NCV, and 162 patients (41. 9%) presented with CTS. The incidence of sensory nerve injury was higher than that of motor nerve injury. The nerve injury often occurred in the dominant hand, but the injury of bilateral hand were also found in some patients. In 162 patients with CTS, 91 patients presented with clinical manifestations and signs, and the rest were without discomfort in their hands. The percentages of SCV(34. 1%vs 25. 6%, P=0. 012) and MCV (40. 3% vs 29. 5%, P=0. 020) abnormality in the right median nerve were higher than those in the left side. No significant difference of the other nerves was found between left and right. Significant differences in the percentages of abnormality in SCV of the left median nerve (21. 4%vs 30. 5%, P=0. 047) and the right median nerve (28. 6%vs 40. 1%, P=0. 013) between man and woman were found. The abnormal rates of other nerves were without statistically significant between man and women. Conclusions The incidence of CTS is high in diabetic patients. Usually, it firstly occurs in sensory nerves, followed by motor nerves, especially in the dominant hand.

OBJECTIVE:To analyze bacterial infection of chronic bacterial prostatitis and to provide reference for clinical therapy. METHODS: Prostatic fluid was collected in sterile condition. Positive results of bacterial culture in 261 cases of chronic bacterial prostatitis were analyzed. RESULTS: Of total 261 cases, gram-postive bacteria accounted for 56.7%, which were mainly staphylococcus bacteria (41.9%) and gram-negative bacteria (43.3%) among which Escherichia coli accounted for 42.5%. CONCLUSION: Culture and drug sensitivity analysis of prostatic fluid and rational use of antibiotics based on results of drug sensitivity test has significance for drug use in the clinic.

Objective To investigate the clinical outcome and treatment of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) following partial splenic embolization (PSE).Methods From April 2006 to April 2010,105patients with hypersplenism caused by cirrhotic portal hypertension were treated with PSE.Contrastenhanced abdominal computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging was performed routinely in 60patients before PSE and 1 -3 months after PSE.PVT was detected in 10 patients on images after the procedures.After PVT was diagnosed,4 patients received anticoagulant therapy immediately,and the other 6 patients did not receive therapy.Clinical data of these 10 PVT patients were analyzed retrospectively.Results 3 of 4 patients who received anticoagulant therapy had complete or partial resolution of the thrombus,and one developed mild ascites without thrombosis progression.Of the 6 patients who did not receive anticoagulant therapy,follow-up studies (6- 48 months,mean 16.9 months) demonstrated partial clot calcification in one,thrombosis progression in 5.Among those 5 patients with thrombosis progression,two experienced hematemesis due to variceal rupture and underwent transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt,2 developed cavernous transformation,extensive collateral circulation,ascites and variceal progression,and one had variceal progression with melena during the follow-up period.Conclusions PVT is a severe complication of PSE.Early diagnosis and prompt anticoagulant therapy is effective in preventing PVT.

Objective To comparative study the effect on colorectal cleansing of CT colonography with gulping down 10 mg bisacodyl before or 1 h after oral taking 2 liter polyethylene glycol .Methods Forty participants with informed consent were appor‐tioned to group A ,group B randomly ,20 cases in each group .On the day before CT colonography ,participants in group A oral took 20 mL of 40% W/V barium sulfate prior to 3 mealtime ,and 20 mL of 60% diatrizoate meglumine diluted in 250 mL of water after supper ,then gulped down 10 mg bisacodyl enteric‐coated tablets 1 hour before oral taking 2 liter polyethylene glycol electrolyte so‐lution .Participants in group B were the same as that in group A ,with the exception of gulping down 10 mg bisacodyl enteric‐coated tablets 1 hour after oral taking 2 liter polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution .Cleansing efficacy of stool and fluid ,and attenuation value of remainder fluid between the two groups were analyzed statistically .Results In group A ,score of cleansing efficacy of stool (1 .96 ± 0 .11) was lower than that in group B (2 .01 ± 0 .12) ,segments with good cleansing efficacy of stool (87/120 segments , 72 .50% ) was higher than that in group B (83/120 segments ,69 .17% ) ,the difference was not statistically significant (P>0 .05) .In group A ,score of cleansing efficacy of fluid (1 .50 ± 0 .06) was lower than that in group B (1 .53 ± 0 .06) ,segments with good cleansing efficacy of fluid(113/120 segments ,94 .17% ) was higher than that in group B (111/120 segments ,92 .50% ) ,the differ‐ence was not statistically significant (P>0 .05) .Attenuation value of remainder fluid [(729 ± 29)HU ] in group A was higher than that in group B[(653 ± 25)HU] ,the difference was statistically significant(P<0 .05) .Conclusion Gulping down 10 mg Bisacodyl before or after oral taking 2 liter polyethylene glycol has no effect on cleansing of stool and fluid ,with good cleansing efficacy .The former has better cleansing efficacy of fluid ,is beneficial to detecting polyps for CT colonography .

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of isolated celiac artery (CA) dissection and superior mesenteric artery (SMA) dissection.MethodsIntegrating clinical data of 119 cases with isolated dissection of the visceral arteries ( IDVA ) reported in literature and 2 patients with spontaneous isolated dissections of both CA and SMA treated in the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University,the diagnosis and treatment of IDVA were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among 119 cases reported in the literature,69 cases were symptomatic.All of the cases were diagnosed by contrast-enhanced abdominal CT or MRI.After IDVA was discovered,surgical treatment and endovascular stent placement was performed in 8 and 5 patients respectively,although the remaining 106 patients were managed conservatively with good results.In our 2 cases,the diagnosis of CA and SMA dissection was established by contrastenhanced CT and confirmed by conventional angiograghy.One patient was treated with anticoagulation and antihypertension,and the other patient was treated with endovascular stenting.Both of the patients didn't have discomfort during the follow-up period of 12 and 3 months respectively.ConclusionsContrastenhanced abdominal CT is the main tool for detection of IDVA.Most of the patients with IDVA can be managed conservatively,but close surveillance with imaging studies is necessary for early recognition of dissection progression.Patients with persistent or relapsed symptoms,and dissection progression,should undergo surgical or endovascular treatment.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effect of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation in treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) complicated by portal vein tumor thrombus(PVTT), and to discuss the technical points. Methods A total of 48 HCC patients with PVTT were enrolled in this study. TACE combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation was carried out in all 48 patients. Based on the sites of PVTT, the lesions were classified into type A (PVTT within main portal vein), type B(PVTT within level-1 portal branch) and type C(PVTT within level-2 or more distal portal branch). According to whether the 125I seeds were directly implanted into the PVTT or not, the patients were divided into direct in-tumor thrombus implantation group (group A) and around tumor thrombus implantation group (group B; the 125I seeds were implanted in the liver parenchyma or in tumor tissue around the tumor thrombus within 1.7 cm region). The tumor thrombus control rate(TTCR), the disease control rate(DCR), the time to progress(TTP) and the overall survival rate of patients(OS) were determined, and the results were compared among different types and groups. Results TACE combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation was successfully accomplished in all 48 patients. The median OS of type A, B and C was 8, 11.5 and 15 months respectively(P=0.003);the TTCR of type A, B and C was 61.5%, 70.8%and 72.7%respectively(P=0.548); the DCR of type A, B and C was 69.2%, 75%and 81.8% respectively (P=0.483); the median TTP of type A, B and C was 4.5, 8 and 11 months respectively(P=0.030);the median TTP of intra-hepatic tumor of type A, B and C was 5, 9 and 9.5 months respectively(P=0.012). The median OS in group A and group B was 10 and 11.5 months respectively (P=0.239); the TTCR in group A and group B was 69.2% and 68.2%respectively(P=0.591); the DCR of intra-hepatic tumor in group A and group B was 73.1% and 77.3%respectively(P=0.502); the median TTP of tumor thrombus in group A and group B was 7 and 10 months respectively(P=0.276); and the median TTP of intra-hepatic tumor in group A and group B was 8 and 9.5 months respectively(P=0.089). Conclusion For the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma complicated by portal vein tumor thrombus, TACE combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation can effectively control the progress of both the tumor thrombus and the intra- hepatic tumor and prolong patient’s survival time. Implantation of 125I seeds into the portal vein tumor thrombus and implantation of 125I seeds into the liver parenchyma around the tumor thrombus have the same therapeutic results. (J Intervent Radiol, 2015, 24:488-493)

Objective To study the compliance of examinees,and effectiveness of colorectal distension with partially automated and individualized insufflation of air for dual-energy CT colonography.Methods Forty-six healthy adult volunteers without history of conditions affecting gastrointestinal motor function were enrolled in this study.One day before CT examination,volunteers were asked to orally administered 60 mL 4% diatrizoate meglumine five times for fecal tagging.Air was insufflated by using an inflator in a partially automated and individualized manner.The volunteers were initially asked to assume the right lateral decubitus position,then slowly turn to the supine position.Insufflation rate began at 1.5 L/min,and decreased to 0.5 L/min at later stage.The necessity and volume of air insufflation were decided according to effectiveness of colorectal distension on CT scout images,self-reported sensation of volunteers,and intestinal pressure.Dual-energy CT scanning was performed,and dual-energy blended images were acquired.Compliance of volunteers was statistically analyzed.The effectiveness of colorectal segments distension was statistically analyzed by using Kruskal-Wallis H test.Results No abdominal pain,bloating,nausea or vomiting were noted in the 46 volunteers.All volunteers easily accepted colorectal insufflation of air,with grade 1 compliance.The effectiveness of colorectal distension of grades 1,2,3 and 4 were 0%,2.1%,5.1% and 92.8%,respectively.The difference of effectiveness of colorectal segments distension had no statistical significance(χ2=6.19,P=0.288).The effectiveness of insufflation was poor in 6 colorectal segments,including 2 in sigmoid colon and 2 in rectum.Effectiveness of insufflation was suboptimal in 14 colorectal segments,including 4 in descending colon,4 in sigmoid colon,and 3 in rectum.Conclusion Compliance of examinees with partially automated and individualized insufflation of air for dual-energy CT colonography is excellent,with good effectiveness of colorectal distension.

The mechanistic target of rapamycin(mTOR)plays a pivotal role in various cellular processes,including growth,proliferation and differentiation.As an essential component of the human immune system,T lymphocytes are regulated by mTOR through metabolic pathways such as carbohydrate metabolism and lipid metabolism.This article summarizes the critical role of mTOR in T cell differentiation and reviews recent advances in natural compounds that modulate T cells via mTOR.These findings contribute to the development of mTOR-targeted therapies for diseases.

Objective To establish two types of portal hypertension (PHT) models in mice by using bile duct ligation (BDL) method and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) induction technique respectively. Methods A total of 24 C57BL/6 mice were randomly and equally divided into the following four groups with 6 mice in each group: group BDL, control group of BDL, group CCl4, and control group of CCI4. After the establishment of PHT, the main portal vein was punctured in all experimental mice to measure the portal vein pressure, and blood sampling was collected to test serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels. Using hematoxylin eosin (HE) and sirius red staining the liver tissues were pathologically examined. Immunohistochemical study of alpha smooth muscle actin (SMA) was adopted to evaluate the liver function, hepatic fibrosis and hepatic stellate cell activation status. Results Both modeling methods could make the portal vein pressure increased in experimental mice. The increasing of portal vein pressure in group CCl4 was more obvious. Compared with their corresponding control groups, the degree of liver damage, hepatic fibrosis and hepatic stellate cell activation in group BDL and group CCl4 were more serious. Conclusion Both BDL method and CCl4 induction technique can successfully establish the mouse model of PHT. All the portal venous pressure, the serum biochemical indices and the changes of liver pathology of the mouse model are well in line with the characteristics of PHT in human. (J Intervent Radiol, 2018, 27:242-246)