1.Neurotropism following end-to-side neurorrhaphy by neuron retrograde tracing technique
Qing YU ; Tao WANG ; Yudong GU
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2009;32(1):36-38
Objective To detect whether there is neurotropism following end-to-side neurorrhaphy by means of the neuron retrograde tracing technique. Methods Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into 4 groups: tracing main branch of musculcutaneous nerve(MC) of end-to-side group, tracing MC main branch of normal group, tracing MC motor branch of end-to-side group and tracing MC motor branch of normal group.In two end-to-side groups, the MC was transeeted, then an 1 mm epineukral window was created on the ulnar nerve. Distal end of MC nerve was sutured to the windowed ulnar nerve by means of end-to-side neurorrhaphy.In two normal control groups, MC and ulnar nerves were just exposed. Five months post operation, by means of retrograde Fluoro-Gold neuron tracing technique,the number of C5~ T1 anterior horn motoneurons and dorsal root ganglion sensory neurons of all groups were counted. Results In two tracing MC main branch groups: the motor neuron counts in end-to-side group was 245.2 ± 93.8, the motor neuron counts in normal group was 846.7 ± 264.8, and counts of end-to-side group was 30.0% of the normal control group (P< 0.01). The sensory neuron counts in end-to-side was 434.7 ± 160.4, the sensory neuron counts in normal group was 1545.2 ± 287.4, and counts of end-to-side group was 28.1% of the normal control group (P < 0.01). The per-centage of motor neuron in end-to-side group was 0.36 ± 0.09, there was no difference between end-to-side group and normal control group(P> 0.05). In two tracing MC motor branch groups: the motor neuron counts in end-to-side group was 72.3 ± 35.3, the motor neuron counts in normal group was 189.7 ± 57.0, and counts of end-to-side group was 38.1% of the normal control group (P < 0.01). The sensory neuron counts in end-to-side was 110.8 ± 52.5, the sensory neuron counts in normal group was 157.9 ± 50.0, and counts of end-to-side group was 70.2% of the normal control group (P > 0.05). The percentage of motor neuron in end-to-side group was 0.40 ± 0.14, the difference between end-to-side group and normal control group was signifieant(P < 0.01 ). Conclusion Neurotropism in collateral spouting after end-to-side neurorrhaphy is not significant.
2.The clinical efficacy and adverse effects of levetiracetam treatment in the middle and old aged patients with partial seizures
Tao ZHANG ; Qing YU ; Zhexian LI
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(10):816-819
Objective To analyse the effective rate and adverse effect of only levetiracetam (LEV) versus LEV plus other drugs in the treatment of middle and old aged patients with partial seizures (PS) and secondary generalized tonic-clonic seizure (SGTCS).Methods The self-control study was used and 59 elderly patients with PS and SGTCS were treated with LEV single or plus drug (therapeutic dose was 1000-2000 mg/d,bid).The effective rate and the side effects of LEV were observed and compared between LEV single and plus drug or between the patients with only epilepsy versus epilepsy plus other diseases,respectively.Results The effective ratios at the end of 3,6,9and 12 months after LEV treatment were 76.2%,70.6%,64.3% and 66.7%,respectively and there were no significant difference among above time points (x2=1.911,P>0.05).A chi-square test showed that the differences in effective ratios were not statistically significant (P> 0.05) between single and combination of drugs (x2 =1.437) and between two groups of patients at the end of 12 months.Clinical effect of LEV showed no remarkable difference between different types of epilepsy at the end of 6 months (x2 =1.315,P>0.05)and 12 months(x2 =2.700,P>0.05).The control ratio of epileptic attack was higher in single LEV than in combination drugs (x2 =10.83,P<0.05).The total side effects were 13.6%,including somnolence,weakness,anorexia,headache,irritability and forgetfulness.Conclusions The curative effects of levetiracetam single or in combination are definite,stable and continuous for PS and SGTCS,especially in combination with other diseases.
3.Clinical characteristics and management of pregnancy on cesarean section scar
Qing YANG ; Yu WANG ; Tao SHANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2000;0(04):-
Objective To discuss the characteristics and management of pregnancy on cesarean section scar. Methods Five women with pregnancy on cesarean section scar were reviewed from Apr. 2000 to Mar. 2003. Results All of the five patients had cesarean section before and suffered from painless,irregular vaginal bleeding after 6~8 weeks of amenorrhea. The pregnancy could be misdiagnosed as invasive mole or cervical pregnancy. All had better outcome by uterine suction under ultrasound monitoring without massive bleeding or hysterectomy. Conclusions Women who had cesarean section before are in the risk of pregnancy on the old scar. Clear diagnosis should be made before any treatment. Ultrasound monitoring,local MTX injection and packing can be utilized to prevent perforation during suction. Patients should be monitored continuously after operation with serum hCG level and ultrasound. The principle prevention of pregnancy on cesarean section scar is to reduce the cesarean section rate and effective contraception.
4.The diagnostic value of RTE and APRI for evaluating the degree of liver fibrosis who with chronic liver disease at early stage
Shangjun TANG ; Yumei WANG ; Qing LI ; Tao LUO ; Haodong YU ;
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(25):3497-3499
Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of the real-time tissue elastography (RTE)and AST/PLT ratio in-dex (APRI)for the assessment of the early stage liver fibrosis in chronic liver disease patients.Methods Totally 90 patients with chronic liver disease were enrolled in the present study.The RTE score and the area percentage of the blue color (AREA,one of the elastic characteristics),the AST and PLT were recorded.Compared the results among different stages of liver fibrosis reported by biopsy considered as the gold standard for the assessment of liver fibrosis.The accuracy of the diagnosis of liver fibrosis by RTE scores,AREA and APRI were compared.Results RTE scores,AREA and APRI increased with the stage of liver fibrosis. Taking ≥S1 as the diagnosis standard of the early stage liver fibrosis,the area under the curve of ROC for RTE scores,AREA and APRI were 0.88,0.92,0.76 (P <0.05).Conclusion RTE is a new and promising sonography-based noninvasive method for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease.Combined RTE with APRI have great clinical significance in di-agnosing the early stage liver fibrosis in chronic liver disease patients.
5.Effects of icarisid Ⅱ on cognitive deficits and expression of synaptophysin in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion ;rat models
Tao LIU ; Qing PENG ; Changyin YU ; Qihai GONG ; Guoyan LI
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(19):2901-2904,2905
Objective To observe the effects of icarisid Ⅱ (ICS Ⅱ)on cognitive deficits and expression of synaptophysin(SYN)in chronic cerebral hypoperfusion(CCH)rat models.Methods 40 male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups:normal group,sham operation group,model group and ICSⅡgroup.The model was established by permanent bilateral common carotid artery occlusion(BCCAO).ICS Ⅱ group was administered ICS Ⅱ at a dose of 8mg·kg -1 ·d -1 by gavage on 1st day after modeling.Sham group and CCH group were injected double -distilled water.The escape latency(s)and spatial probe times were measured by water maze test.Then,the morphology change and expression of SYN in hippocampal were assayed by HE and immunohistochemistry analysis.Results At the 1st month and 2nd month,the escape latency in the model group[(40.02 ±4.95)s,(42.29 ±5.75)s]were significantly prolonged compared with the sham operation group[(26.43 ±2.68)s,(26.84 ±2.06)s](t =4.89,5.06,all P <0.05).And those in the ICS Ⅱ group[(30.58 ±3.03)s,(29.19 ±4.23)s]were significantly decreased compared with the model group(t =3.63,4.10,all P <0.05).The space probe times in the model group[(2.6 ±0.89)times, (2.40 ±1.14)times]were significantly reduced compared with the sham operation group[(6.00 ±2.16)times, (5.75 ±2.16)times](t =3.23,4.18,P <0.05).And those in the ICS Ⅱ group[(4.40 ±1.34)times,(5.00 ± 1.58)times]were significantly increased compared with the model group (t =2.49,2.98,all P <0.05).The average optical density of SYN in hippocampal in the model group[CA1:(0.121 ±0.009),(0.122 ±0.008);CA3:(0.172 ± 0.028),(0.173 ±0.021 )]were significantly reduced compared with the sham operation group[CA1:(0.131 ± 0.006),(0.136 ±0.007);CA3:(0.218 ±0.035),(0.204 ±0.018)](t =2.43,2.53,3.12,2.34,P <0.05). Those in the ICS Ⅱ group[CA1:(0.131 ±0.006),(0.132 ±0.006);(0.212 ±0.02),(0.208 ±0.022)]were significantly increased compared with model group(t =2.41,2.41,2.31,2.77,all P <0.05).However,there was no statistically significant difference of those index between the normal group and sham operation group(P >0.05 ). Conclusion ICS Ⅱ can improve the cognitive deficits in CCH rat models and this effect may be associated with increased expressions of SYN in hippocampal.
6.Effect of Integrated Pharmaceutical Care on Rational Drug Use in Patients Treated with Ambulatory Chemotherapy
Liang TAO ; Bin ZHU ; Zheyuan WANG ; Bo YU ; Qing ZHAI
China Pharmacist 2014;(10):1729-1731
Objective:To promote the rational drug use in the patients treated with ambulatory chemotherapy. Methods:A model of integrated pharmaceutical care was established using such service as the real-time prescription examination, configuration standardi-zation, active care and prescription review. Results:The integrated pharmaceutical care could effectively reduce the unreasonable drug use, optimize drug use structure, lower the medical expenses and provide supporting data for clinical decision-making. Conclusion:The development of integrated pharmaceutical care in the patients treated with ambulatory chemotherapy is an important field for phar-macists displaying professional skills, which can promote the rational drug use. The treatment efficacy and life quality of cancer patients can be improved with the cooperation of doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
7.Association of fusional convergence and divergence with control ability in children with intermittent exotropia
Tao, FU ; Jing, WANG ; Qing, SU ; Ping, XI ; Yu, LI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2016;34(5):456-459
Background Intermittent exotropia is a type of strabismus that between latent extropia and manifest extropia.The assessment of fusional convergence/divergence is important for understanding control ability of exodeviation in children with intermittent exotropia.Objective This study was to analyze the correlations between fusional convergence/divergence and control ability of exodeviation in children with intermittent exotropia.Methods Sixty-three children with intermittent exotropia were recruited in Beijing Tongren Eye Centre from July 2013 to February 2014 under the informed consent of children and their parents.Angle of deviation was measured by wearing prism and covering method alternately.The control ability of exodeviation was evaluated and scored by the Revised Newcastle Control Score (RNCS),and fusional convergence and divergence were measured with 1 Δ-40Δ horizonal prisms and regulating targets.The correlations between the measured parameters of fusional convergence/divergence and control scores of exotropia were analyzed by Spearman rank correlation analysis.Results The mean diopter of the right and left eyes was (-1.95 ± 1.63)D and (-2.01 ± 1.73)D,respectively,and the mean deviation angle for distantly and near was (36.67 ± 15.69) Δ and (38.25 ± 14.83) Δ,respectively,without significant differences between them (diopter:t =-0.13,P>0.05;deviation angle:t =-0.57,P>0.05).Considerably negative correlations were found between the breakpoints of fusional convergence for distant or near and control scores of exodeviation (rs =-0.41,P=0.03;rs =-0.56,P<0.01).No significant correlations were found between the breakpoints of fusional divergence for distantly or near and control scores of exodeviation (rs =0.05,P =0.78;rs =0.04,P <0.75).In addtion,there was no significant correlation between fusional recovery level and control scores (both at P > 0.05).Conclusions Breakpoints of fusional convergence may be useful in grading the severity of intermittent exotropia in children,and it is probably one of the surgical indications of intermittent exotropia.
8.Diagnostic value of methylation of p16 genes in patients with non-small cell lung cancer
Qing XUE ; Shaoli XUE ; Yongtang JIN ; Zaicheng YU ; Yasong WANG ; Wenhu TAO
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(6):521-523
Objective To detect methylation of p16 gene in lung cancer tissues of non-small cell lung cancer patients,and to approach its clinical diagnostic value.Methods The methylation of p16 gene in DNA from 47 non-small cell lung cancer tissues and corresponding nomalignant tissues were tested with methylation-specific PCR(MSP).Results The total frequency of p16 methylation was significantly higher in lung cancer tissues than that in the corresponding malignant tissue(44.7%vs 17%)(P<0.01).But there was no significant difference in detectiveness,clinical staging,clinical pathology type and clinical classification(P>0.05).Conclusion The detection of methylation of p16 gene may be helpful to clinical diagnosis for non-small cell lung cancer,but its specify,sensitivity and feasibility need to be further studied.
9.Effects of micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material on fracture healing of rabbits
Qing ZENG ; Guozhi HUANG ; Donghui LIANG ; Hongzhu DENG ; Yankui YI ; Yu ZHOU ; Weiwei WU ; Tao FAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(8):1336-1340
BACKGROUND: External preparations treatment of fractures in traditional Chinese medidne are mostly ordinary hard-paste, cream, ointment, which lack of modernized traditional Chinese medicine transdermal delivery systems, and the treatment has poor drug absorption and simple process. The treating procedure needs to be used repeatedly, which would affect fracture external fixation and lead to unsatisfactory therapeutic effect. In this Paler, the extemal treatment of traditional Chinese medidna was combined with advanced micro-nano-technology to develop a new medical complex functional materials-micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material, which is an organic combination of diaplasis, fixation and local drug remedy, which provides a better treatment for fractures. OBJECTIVE: To explore the effect of micron tradifional Chinese medicine functional lining material on the healing of fracture in rabbits, METHODS: After model preparation, rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups: rabbits in the micron group were treated with micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining material plus plaster external fixation; those in the traditional Chinese medidna control group were treated with ordinary Chinese medicine functional material plus plaster extemal fixation; those in the lining material control group were treated with ordinary lining material added plaster extemal fixation; those in the natural healing control group had no special treatments. The effect of fracture healing was evaluated by X-ray at 2, 4 and 6 weeks after modeling. The serum concentration of alkaline phosphatase, calcium and phosphorus was detected respectivaly before modeling and at 2, 4 and 6 weeks after modeling. RESULTS AND CONCLISION: ①X-rap examination:After 6 weeks the external was almost copletly absorbed and medullary cavity was completely recanalizad in the micron group, while fracture line disappeared and the external callus began to be absorbed and medullary cavity was not recanalized in the traditional Chinese medidne control group. Additionally, there were case of non-union stump hardening in natural healing group. ②Serum biochemistry:The activity of alkaline phosphatase reached a peak after 2 weeks in micron group, which was 2 weeks ahead of time compared with that in traditional Chinese medicine control group. And the peak concentration of alkaline phosphatase in micron group was higher than other groups. After 4 weeks serum calcium concentration started to fall significantly and phosphorus concentration started to rise significantly in micron group, as was statistically significant compared with other groups. After 6 weeks serum calcium concentration in micron group had fallen to normal level, while that in other groups was higher than normal. And phosphorus concentration in micron group increased significantly, which was statistically significant compared with natural healing group. The results demonstrated that micron feature traditional Chinese medicine lining matedat can enhance the activity of alkaline phosphatase, decrease the serum concentration of calcium and increase the serum concentration of phosphorus and the product of calcium and phosphorus, therefore, promote the healing of fracture, It shows that micron traditional Chinese medicine functional lining matedal plays a stronger effect on promoting the healing of fracture than that of ordinary Chinese medicine functional lining material.
10.Application of computer-aided technique in pelvic precise model preparation and individualized prosthesis implantation
Tao ZHANG ; Yu ZHANG ; Liang XU ; Qingshui YIN ; Huayang HUANG ; Qing WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2010;14(52):9869-9872
BACKGROUND:Bone tumors around the Ⅱ section of pelvis are difficult to treat due to complicated anatomic structures.Using computer-aided technique,the excision range and prosthesis preparation can be individualized,which may obtain notable therapeutic efficacy in treating pelvic fractures in the clinic.OBJECTIVE:To discuss the application and the clinic effect of computer-aided technique in bone tumors therapy around the Ⅱsection of pelvis.METHODS:The pelvis model was generated with its CT data by rapid prototyping.Simulated bone resection and reconstruction were performed on the models.Then we designed surgical extension and made hemi-pelvic.Eight cases received resection of pelvic tumor and reconstruction based on computer-aided technique.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The resection of tumor and implantation of prosthesis were easily accessible.Two cases relapsed and 1 case loosened at 2 years after operation.According to Harris scoring criteria after total hip replacement,the scores of cases were well.The simulated resection and reconstruction of bone tumors around the Ⅱ section of pelvis based on computer-aided technique makes the operation easy and reconstruction precise,which produces good clinic results and offers a good promise for the application.