1.Prognostic value of cerebrospinal fluid neuron specific enolase combined with cerebrospinal fluid protein content for poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after external ventricular drainage
Shangyu XU ; Dandong LI ; Shize LI ; Hansong SHENG ; Nu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2024;47(11):978-982
Objective:To assess the prognostic value of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) neuron specific enolase (NSE) combined with protein content in predicting poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after external ventricular drainage (EVD).Methods:The clinical data of 73 intraventricular hemorrhage patients underwent EVD in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from February 2019 to January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. After 90 d of surgery, 37 patients (good prognosis group) had a modified Rankin score of 0 to 2, while 36 cases (poor prognosis group) had a score of 3 to 5. The baseline characteristics including gender, age, hypertension, diabetes and Glasgow coma score (GCS) upon admission were recorded. The peripheral blood samples were collected within 24 h of admission to measure C-reactive protein, white blood cell and blood potassium. The CSF samples were obtained within 24 h after EVD to measure NSE, protein content, white blood cell and red blood cell. Binary Logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the independent risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD. The efficacy of CSF NSE combined with protein content in predicting the poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve.Results:There were no statistical differences in gender distribution, age, hypertension, diabetes, blood C-reactive protein, white blood cell and blood potassium between two groups ( P>0.05); the GCS upon admission in poor prognosis group was significantly lower than that in good prognosis group: (5.83 ± 0.20) scores vs. (9.54 ± 0.43) scores, the CSF NSE, protein content, white blood cell and red blood cell were significantly higher than those in good prognosis group: (377.94 ± 21.91) μg/L vs. (86.43 ± 11.96) μg/L, (16.70 ± 2.07) g/L vs. (2.92 ± 0.74) g/L, (731.61 ± 141.36) × 10 6/L vs. (302.16 ± 90.99) × 10 6/L and (410 332 ± 88 584) × 10 6/L vs. (156 075 ± 61 387) × 10 6/L, and there were statistical differences ( P<0.01 or <0.05). Binary Logistic regression analysis result showed that elevated CFS NSE and higher CSF protein content were independent risk factors of poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD ( OR = 1.053 and 1.270, 95% CI 1.005 to 1.103 and 1.020 to 1.581, P<0.05). ROC curve analysis result showed that the area under the curve of CFS NSE combined with protein content detection to predict the poor prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD was larger than that of CFS NSE and protein content alone detection (0.982 vs. 0.971 and 0.903), and the optimal cutoff values of CSF NSE and protein content were 233.090 μg/L and 1.425 g/L, respectively. Conclusions:CSF NSE and protein content are significantly elevated in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD. The combined detection of CSF NSE and protein content provides valuable prognostic information for prognosis in patients with intraventricular hemorrhage after EVD, and it can provide important basis for prognosis evaluation.
2.Retrospective analysis of the effect of oral nutritional supplements during labor on delivery outcomes in low-risk pregnant women
Xiaoya SU ; Linna WEI ; Qi SONG ; Feng ZHOU ; Nu XU ; Hailan SUN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2023;31(4):208-212,225
Objective:To explore the effect of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) during labor on delivery outcomes in low-risk pregnant women and the risk factors of cesarean section.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted in a total of 206 full-term pregnant women with singleton and cephalic presentation at the delivery center in our hospital from March 15th to May 15th, 2022. Standard diet education was given to all those women by midwives. Pregnant women who received the enteral nutrient solution prepared by the Department of Clinical Nutrition during labor were in the ONS group ( n = 110), while those who did not were in the control group ( n = 96). The baseline characteristics and delivery outcomes were compared between the two groups, and the risk factors of cesarean section were also analyzed. Results:There were no significant differences in terms of maternal age, height, baseline weight, baseline body mass index (BMI), weight gain during pregnancy, prenatal BMI, gestational week, intraspinal labor analgesia, oxytocin, gastrointestinal intolerance, neonatal length, and weight between the two groups ( P > 0.05). However, the total oral energy intake during labor in the ONS group was significantly higher than that in the control group ([1 349.99± 569.51] kJ vs [249.59 ± 455.19] kJ, P < 0.01). The rate of vaginal delivery in the ONS group was significantly higher than that in the control group (93.6% vs 81.3%, P = 0.01), and the duration of the first stage of labor ([487.06 ± 232.94] min vs [416.17 ± 191.13] min, P = 0.03) was also significantly longer in the ONS group. There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of the duration of the second and third stages of labor, perineal laceration, cervical laceration, vaginal laceration, amount of bleeding, hospital stay, and Apgar score after birth ( P > 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that maternal age was a risk factor for changing to cesarean section in women with low-risk pregnancies ( OR 1.20, 95% CI 1.03 to 1.40, P = 0.02), while ONS during labor ( OR 0.31, 95% CI 0.11 to 0.85, P = 0.02) and intraspinal labor analgesia ( OR 0.10, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.26, P < 0.01) were protective factors. Conclusions:ONS during labor can significantly increase the vaginal delivery rate, without increasing the incidence of gastrointestinal intolerance in low-risk pregnant women. Maternal age is a risk factor for cesarean section while ONS during labor and intraspinal labor analgesia are protective factors in women with low-risk pregnancies.
3.Biomechanical Response of Macrophages/Microglia Cells to Blast Shock Injury in Mice
Nu ZHANG ; Dasen XU ; Xiyan ZHU ; Yidan ZHOU ; Sijie WANG ; Mingliang JIN ; Liangliang DAI ; Sufang WANG ; Hui ZHAO ; Yulong LI ; Hui YANG
Journal of Medical Biomechanics 2021;36(4):E596-E603
Objective To establish a blast injury experimental model using a shock tube at lateral lying position of C57BL/6 mice, investigate biomechanical responses of macrophages/microglia cells in the heart, lung and brain tissues to mechanical damage by shock wave within 24 hours. Methods Shock tube was employed to generate a shock wave to C57BL/6 mice. Firstly, the weight changes of mice were measured at different time points after the shock. Then the cardiac, pulmonary and whole brain tissue samples were dissected after anesthesia. Pathological sections were stained with HE staining to detect structural damage; the TUNEL staining method was used to mark and count the proportion of dead cells in each tissue. Microglial cells were labeled with fluorescent antibody, while responses and changes of macrophages/microglia after shock loading were analyzed. Results The shock tube exerted 179 kPa overpressure shock wave upon sideway of the mouse, and lethal rate of the mouse was 3.33%. Compared with normal control group, the mice in experimental group had a significant weight loss within 24 hours after loading shock. Pathological sections showed rupture of lung tissues after shock, accompanied by alveolar protein deposition, pulmonary bulla and other diseases. Fluorescence staining showed that lung tissue was recruited and activated in a large amount within 24 hours. The proportion of dead cells cleared rebounded to normal level within 24 hours. The heart was highly tolerant to shock, and macrophages appeared near the large blood vessels. The brain showed unilateral aggregation of microglia due to the impact posture, mainly due to prolonged inflammation and a higher proportion of dead cells at the junction of gray and white matter. Conclusions A blast shock model at lateral lying position of the mouse was established. Within 24 hours, macrophages/microglia were recruited quickly to the injury site after being impacted, which mediated strong immune stress, and might participate in the immune response to trigger a second long-term inflammatory injury. The results of the study provide experimental basis for the evaluation of primary impact injury, such as dose-effect relationship and tissue damage difference.
4.Application of intraoperative MRI combined with neuronavigation in microsurgical resection for insular glioma
Quanwei ZHOU ; Li XIA ; Kejun HE ; Sheng YAN ; Xiaoping XU ; Xixi LI ; Zhengsong HUANG ; Nu ZHANG
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences) 2018;43(4):383-387
Objective:To evaluate the value of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) combined with neuronavigation for the resection of insular gliomas.Methods:From August 2014 to October 2017 in the First Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University,clinical data of 41 patients with insular glioma,who underwent the surgery assisted with 3.0T iMRI and neuronavigation,were analyzed retrospectively,and the resection extent,complications and prognosis were evaluated.Results:Subtotal tumor resection was achieved in 21 patients and partial resection was done in 20 after iMRI scanning.After further resection,total tumor resection was achieved in 16 patients,subtotal resection in 18 and partial resection in 7.There was a statistical significant difference in tumor resection between pre-iMRI and post-iMRI according to the Fisher test (P<0.05).In the follow-up from 3 months to 3 years,the symptoms of the 41 patients had improved.Conclusion:iMRI corrected the shift of brain.Neuronavigation can accurately and timely assess the degree of resecting tumor.The combination of neuronavigation with surgery can maximally and safely resect insular glioma.
5.Status and home environment-related risk factors for falls among older adults living in the urban community
Ming ZHAO ; Hao WANG ; Yang-Nu LUO ; Jie-Ming ZHONG ; Jian XU ; Yi-Ping WU ; Li-Hua GUO ; Fang-Rong FEI ; Min YU
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2017;29(9):888-891
Objective To study the status and environment-related risk factors for falls among older adults in the urban community,and to provide evidences for the development of specific interventions.Methods A total of 993 older adults aged ≥60 years old from 2 communities in Cixi City were selected by stratified cluster sampling. Face-to-face interview and field investigation were carried out to collect participants' basic information,the situation and environment-related risk factors for falls occurred to them from November 2012 to October 2013.Results The overall incidence of falls was 14.90%,and it was significantly higher in wowen (17.19%) than in men(12.47%)(P<0.05). There were 109 participants reported to have fall-related injury with an incidence of 10.98%(109/993). Moreover,the incidence of fall-related injury for women(13.87%) was significantly higher than that for men(7.69%)(P<0.05). Among them, 35.14% falls occurred in home,the washroom(93.62%)and drawing room(85.02%) had higher proportion of having falling-related environmental risk factors. The multivariate logistic analysis showed that uneven carpet in aisle (OR=3. 542,95% CI:1.235-10.161)and having clutters beside the bed (OR=8.611,95% CI:2.051-36.574) were two main environmental risk factors for elder falls in home.Conclusion The incidence of falls of older adult in Cixi was 14.90%. Uneven carpet in aisle and having clutters beside the bed were two main environmental risk factors for falls among the elderly at home.
6.The Expression of Speckle-type POZ protein-like(SPOPL)in Brain Glioma
Bin XU ; Nu ZHANG ; Yuanjun HU ; Yibing YANG ; Sheng YAN ; Jinlong LIU ; Zhibo XIA
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2016;42(8):469-472
Objective To explore the expression of Speckle-type POZ protein-like(SPOPL)in human glioma tis?sues and its relationship with clinical pathological parameters and prognosis. Methods Immunohistochemical and west?ern blotting method were used to detect SPOPL expression in glioma tissues and tumor peripheral tissues in 68 cases of glioma patients including 32 cases of low grade gliomas (WHO I- II), and 36 cases of high grade gliomas (WHO III-IV). T test,χ2 test, Kaplan-Meier method and the Cox regression model were used to analyze the relationship between the expression and clinical indicators. Results The expression of SPOPL was significantly lower in gliomas than in tumor pe?ripheral tissues (t=-8.754, P<0.05), the expression of SPOPL was lower in high pathological grade tissues than in low grade of glioma tissues (t=-13.552, P<0.05). SPOPL expression was associated with pathological grade ( χ2=4.023, P<0.05). Cox regression model showed that the tumor pathological grade and different SPOPL protein expression were inde?pendent risk factors for the prognosis of patients with glioma. Conclusions SPOPL may be a biomarkers of human brain gliomas and can help to evaluate the prognosis of brain glioma.
7.Clinical analysis of children massive cerebral infarction after traumatic brain injury
Shangyu XU ; Zhongxiao LIN ; Ming CAI ; Hansong SHENG ; Jian LIN ; Nu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine 2016;39(4):350-353
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics of children massive cerebral infarction after traumatic brain injury. Methods The clinical data of 33 children with massive cerebral infarction after traumatic brain injury were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the 33 children, 24 cases suffered from falling, 10 cases were involved in traffic accidents, 1 case suffered from violence and 1 case was hit by falling object. The massive cerebral infarction occurred in all objects: 9 cases in 1 day after head trauma, 14 cases in 1 - 3 days, 7 cases in 4 - 7 days, and 3 cases after 7 days. Eighteen patients were performed operation to evacuate the intracranial hematoma and decompression. Antiplatelet agents, calcium antagonist and low molecular dextran were administered in all patients after exclusion of bleeding tendency. The follow-up period of all children ranged from 6 months to 24 months. According to Glasgow outcome score (GOS):18 cases showed a good outcome, 6 cases were moderately disabled, 1 case was severely disabled, 1 case survived in a permanent vegetative state and 7 cases died. Conclusions The main causes of children massive cerebral infarction with traumatic brain injury are falling and traffic accident. With proactive treatment, the prognosis of children survivors is acceptable.
8.Application value of individualized surgical treatment based on CT portal venograpy classiifcation in cirrhotic portal hypertension
Jihai YU ; Geliang XU ; Jinliang MA ; Weidong JIA ; Jiansheng LI ; Yongsheng GE ; Wenbin LIU ; Chuanhai ZHANG ; Yu HU ; Nu ZHANG ; Feng SHAO ; Jie MA
Chinese Journal of Hepatic Surgery(Electronic Edition) 2016;5(3):135-140
ObjectiveTo explore the application value of individualized surgical treatment based on the CT portal venograpy (CTPV) classiifcation in cirrhotic portal hypertension.MethodsOne hundred and iffty-six patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension who received surgical treatment in Anhui Province Hospital between June 2010 and December 2014 were enrolled in this prospective study. According to different surgical procedures, the patients were divided into two groups: the individualized surgery based on CTPV classiifcation group (classification group) and traditional surgery group (traditional group). Among the 84 patients in the classiifcation group, 56 were males and 28 were females with the age ranging from 19 to 67 years old and the median of 45 years old. Among the 72 patients in the traditional group, 47 were males and 25 were females with the age ranging from 23 to 62 years old and the median of 43 years old. The informed consents of all patients were obtained and the local ethical committee approval was received. The patients in the classiifcation group underwent individualized surgery according to the pre-operative CTPV classiifcation, while the patients in the traditional group underwent splenectomy + pericardial devascularization. The effects of two surgical procedures on the portal hypertension, intraoperative and postoperative conditions and postoperative survival rate of the patients were observed. The observation indexes of two groups were compared usingt test and survival analysis was conducted using Kaplan-Meier method and Log-rank test.ResultsThe postoperative free portal pressure (FPP) in the classiifcation group was (27±3) cmH2O (1 cmH2O=0.098 kPa), signiifcantly lower than (33±8) cmH2O in the traditional group (t=-3.355,P<0.05). The FPP decrease range before and after surgery in the classiifcation group was (13±6) cmH2O, signiifcantly higher than (9±5) cmH2O in the traditional group (t=3.016,P<0.05). The length of surgery and intraoperative blood loss in the classiifcation group were respectively (188±84) min and (378±49) ml, significantly less than (240±76) min and (463±57) ml in the traditional group (t=-2.687,-3.015;P<0.05). The postoperative length of stay and hospitalization expense in the classiifcation group were respectively (12±4) d and (31 000 ± 15 000) yuan, signiifcantly lower than (15±5) d and (36 000±15 000) yuan in the traditional group (t=-2.061,-2.104;P<0.05). The 1, 3-year accumulative survival rate were respectively 94.05% and 85.71% in the classiifcation group, and were respectively 87.50% and 68.05% in the traditional group. The overall survival rate in the classiifcation group was signiifcantly higher than that in the traditional group (χ2=7.000,P<0.05).ConclusionsPre-operative CTPV classification and individualized surgical treatment for patients with cirrhotic portal hypertension can effectively reduce the portal vein pressure and has the advantages of smaller injury and better prognosis.
9.A Preliminary Study on the Intraoperative Myocardial Protection Effect of Dexmedetomidine in Patients with Hypertension
Chinese Journal of Clinical Medicine 2014;(6):671-673
Objective:To explore whether there was intraoperative myocardial protection effect of dexmedetomidine in patients with hypertension.Methods:A total of 60 patients with hypertension undergoing elective abdominal surgery,who were classi-fied as Ⅰ-Ⅱ according to American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)criteria and aged 22-60 years old with body mass index (BMI)19-26 kg/m2 ,were randomly divided into dexmedetomidine group and control group,with 30 cases in each group.Pa-tients in dexmedetomidine group were given a loading dose of dexmedetomidine 0.5 μg/kg(10 min before the operation)which was followed by a continuous infusion of 0.2 μg/(kg·h)till 30 minutes before the end of operation.Patients in the control group were intravenously pumped 0.9% sodium chloride solution.The serum concentration of cardiac troponin I (cTnI),inter-leukin 6(IL-6)and tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)were measured before anesthesia induction and at 6h and 24h after opera-tion.Results:There were significant differences in cTnI,IL-6 and TNF-αin control group at 6 h and 24 h after operation com-pared with those before anesthesia induction(P <0.05).There were significant differences in IL-6 at 24 h after operation and TNF-αat 6 h and 24 h after operation in dexmedetomidine group compared with those before anesthesia induction(P <0.05). The concentration of cTnI,IL-6 and TNF-αin dexmedetomidine group were significantly lower than those in the control group at 6 h and 24 h after operation(P <0.05).Conclusions:There was certain intraoperative myocardial protection effect of dexme-detomidine in patients with hypertension.
10.Outcomes of decompressive craniectomy for severe traumatic brain injury in children
Hansong SHENG ; Shangyu XU ; Hui ZHOU ; Jian LIN ; Bo YIN ; Nu ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2012;28(3):211-214
ObjectiveTo evaluate the mortality and morbility of children with severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) following treatment with decompressive craniectomy and further analyze its long-term outcomes.Methods Seventeen children with sTBI undergone decompressive craniectomy between 2004 and 2010 were retrospectively studied.Quality of life of the patients who survived the operation was assessed by using the King' s outcome scale for childhood head injury (KOSCHI).ResultsOf 17 children with sTBI,the mean preoperative Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score was 5.27.Five children (29%) died postoperatively,of whom three children were died of cerebral infarction.Twelve children who survived the operation were followed up for average 4.6 years,which showed the mean KOSCHI score of 4.75.Among the 12 survivors,five patients (42%) experienced posttraumatic shunt-dependent hydrocephalus and four (33%) suffered ipsilateral and/or contralateral hygroma.ConclusionsAlthough a high mortality rate is observed in the children with sTBI after decompressive craniectomy,the survived patients have satisfactory outcomes. Posttraumatic hydrocephalus and hygroma are two common complications after decompressive craniectomy for children with sTBI.

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