1.Comparative analysis of WBC,N%,CRP and PCT detection in bacterial infections
Qingyong ZHANG ; Sheng XIAN ; Jingjing ZENG ; Chunlong LI ; Chunhua LUO
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2015;(3):289-290
Objective To investigate and compare the applications of white blood cell count (WBC),neutrophil percentage (N%),C reactive protein (CRP)and procalcitonin (PCT)in the detection of bacterial infections.Methods Patients were randomly recruited in the study,70 patients with bacterial infection disease were recruited in the study as bacterial infection group,81 patients without bacterial infection were enrolled as no infection group.WBC,N%,CRP and PCT were detected,then comparative analysis of test results performed.Results Compared with no bacterial infection group,WBC,N%,CRP and PCT were increased in bacterial infection group(P <0.05),CRP and PCT increased obviously.The positive rate of WBC,N%,CRP and PCT in bacterial infection group was significantly higher than that of no bacterial infection group(P <0.05).In the bacterial infection group,the positive rate of N%,CRP and PCT was significantly higher than that of WBC(P <0.05),the positive rate of CRP was higher than PCT(P <0.05).But the positive rate of CRP was relatively high,and PCT was low in no bacterial infection group,suggesting that the false positive rate of CRP was higher,while that of PCT was lower,which had higher specificity.Conclusion WBC,N%,CRP and PCT all have clinical value for bacterial infections diagnosis.For the diagnosis of bacterial infections,N%,CRP and PCT is superior to WBC.CRP is more sensitive,but less specific,therefore,PCT with higher specificity was more suitable in the diagnosis of bacterial infections.
2.Relationships of alcohol consumption to the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its related components in Yichang professional population
Chunhua LUO ; Shaoyu YANG ; Min LIU ; Qingyong ZHANG ; Feng GONG ; Xueli LI
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(30):4255-4257,4261
Objective To study the relationships of alcohol consumption to the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and its re‐lated components in Yichang professional population and provide decision making basis for lifestyle intervention to MS crowd in the city .Methods We examined baseline data from 3 640 participants (2 285 men and 1 355 women) aged 20 to 70 years who under‐went a careful drinking habits survey ,then physical examination and blood chemical examination .They were divided into three groups by average ethanol intake [non ,occasional (<10 g/day) ,moderate (≥10 and <30 g/day) ,and heavy (≥30 g/day) drink‐ers] .Results Compared with no drinking and occasional drinking group ,the prevalence of MS and abnormal rate of BMI ,DBP ,TG , UA increased significantly (P< 0 .05) while SBP decreased significantly in moderate drinking group;compared with moderate drinking group ,the prevalence of MS and abnormal rate of BMI ,DBP and SBP ,GLU ,TCH ,TG ,LDL C ,UA increased significantly (P<0 .05) in heavy alcohol consumption group;whether moderate or heavy drinking ,abnormal rate of CRP and HDL C did not change significantly(P>0 .05) .Conclusion Even moderate drinking has a significant effect to BMI ,DBP ,TG ,LDL C ,UA ,but not obvious to CRP ,GLU ,TCH ,HDL C .Excessive alcohol consumption has a very bad effect on BMI ,DBP ,SBP ,GLU ,TCH ,TG , HDL C ,LDL C ,UA .Both the prevalence of MS and the abnormal rate of its related components are proportional to the alcohol in‐take .Although moderate drinking could lower SBP and GLU ,but can not reduce the incidence of MS .
3.The Diagnostic Effect of Brainstem Evoked Potential for Pancreatic Encephalopathy in Rats with Severe Acute Pancreatitis
Bo PENG ; Zheng WU ; Huanchen SHA ; Qingyong MA ; Xianhua LUO ; Cui ZHANG
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2013;(11):9-11
Objective The aim of this study is to demonstrate the diagnostic effect of brainstem evoked potential for pancreatic encephalopathy in rats with severe acute pancreatitis. Methods Sixty male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into two equal groups: a sham-operated (SO) group and a severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) group. Each group was evaluated at 3, 6, and 12 h during the experiment. To detect the brain stem evoked potential change at different time points. The ultrastructure of brain tissue was observed by transmission electron microscope (TEM). The expressions of the apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2, Bax and caspase-3 were observed using immunohistochemical and Western Blot technique. Results In SAP group, congestion, edema, inflammatory cell infiltration, mitochondrial swelling and cell apoptosis were apparent. Compared with SO group, the brain stem evoked potential in severe acute pancreatitis group was obviously reduced in SAP group. Compared with SAP group, the expressions of Bcl-2 have increased, whereas the expressions of Bax and caspase-3 have decreased in SO group significantly ( <0.05) . Conclusion Brain stem evoked potential is a sensitive method in detection of rat brain damage. The results showed that the consistency and the damage degree of rats may be important clinical diagnostic index of pancreatic encephalopathy.
4.Balloon-assisted clipping for giant unruptured intracranial aneurysms of internal carotid artery
Bo ZHONG ; Guorong ZOU ; Zhiqiang XIONG ; Qingyong LUO ; Xingda YANG ; Youzhu HU ; Donggen ZHANG ; Yiwei LIAO
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2019;27(7):520-524
Objective To investigate the efficacy and clinical value of balloon-assisted clipping for the treatment of giant unruptured intracranial aneurysms of internal carotid artery. Methods Patients with giant unruptured intracranial aneurysm of intracranial segment of internal carotid artery treated with balloon-assisted clipping in the Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University from September 2017 to May 2018 were enrolled retrospectively. The proximal internal carotid artery or the aneurysm neck were temporarily blocked by balloon, and then the aneurysm was clipped in the hybrid operating room. Demographic data, preoperative symptoms, aneurysm characteristics, position of balloon placement, intraoperative angiography, complications, and follow-up results were collected. Results A total of 12 patients with giant (diameter >2 cm) unruptured intracranial aneurysm of intracranial segment of internal carotid artery were enrolled. They were all successfully clipped using balloon-assisted clipping in the hybrid operating room. Among them, 1 was located in the ophthalmic segment, 3 in the supraclinoid segment, 4 in the posterior communicating segment, 2 in the anterior choroidal artery segment, and 2 in the bifurcation of the internal carotid artery. The balloons were placed in the proximal end of internal carotid artery in 9 cases and in the neck of aneurysm in 3 cases. Intraoperative angiography showed that 12 aneurysms were completely occluded; 1 had severe stenosis of parent artery, and 1 had mild stenosis. Postoperative complications included cerebral infarction in 1 case, temporary diabetes insipidus in 1 case (returned to normal 1 week after operation), hemiplegia in 1 case, and epilepsy in 1 case. Glasgow Outcome Scale score at discharge showed 5 in 9 cases, 4 in 2 cases, and 3 in 1 case. The patients were followed up for 2.3 to 12 months after operation (median 7.5 months). Reexamination of CT angiography showed no recurrence of aneurysm. Glasgow Outcome Scale score was 5 in 11 cases and 4 in 1 case. Conclusions The use of balloon-assisted clipping technique in the hybrid operating room for the treatment of giant intracranial segmental aneurysms of the internal carotid artery is safe and effective, and has a good long-term outcome.
5.Early surgical treatment of patients with intracerebral hematoma from ruptured intracranial aneurysms
Bo ZHONG ; Guorong ZOU ; Qingyong LUO ; Zhiqiang XIONG ; Xingda YANG ; Zhibin ZOU ; Donggen ZHANG ; Youzhu HU
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2018;26(4):283-288
Objective To investigate the clinical effects and influencing factors of the outcomes of early microsurgical treatment in patients with intracerebral hematoma from ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Methods From 2010 to 2016, patients with intracerebral hematoma from ruptured intracranial aneurysm admitted to the Department of Neurosurgery, Xinyu People's Hospital were enrolled retrospectively. The demographic data, Hunt-Hess grade,Glasgow coma scale(GCS)score,imaging data,and procedure-related complications were collected. Glasgow outcome scale (GOS) score was used to evaluate the outcomes. Four to 5 were defined as good outcome and 1 to 3 were defined as poor outcome. The Hunt-Hess gradesⅡ-Ⅲ were used as the low-grade group and the Ⅳ-Ⅴ grades were used as the high-grade group. The survival rate and quality of life of both groups of patients were compared according to the GOS scores. Results A total of 36 patients were enrolled during the study, including 32 with subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hematoma and 4 with simple intracerebral hematoma. Hunt-Hess grade was grade Ⅱ in 2 cases, Ⅲ in 18 cases, Ⅳ in 14 cases, and Ⅴ in 2 cases. Distribution of responsible aneurysms:18 patients in middle cerebral artery, 9 in anterior communicating artery, 6 in anterior cerebral artery, 3 in posterior communicating artery, including 4 patients with multiple aneurysms. All patients underwent aneurysm clipping+hematoma removal under the general anesthesia within 36 h after onset,24 of them were treated with decompressive craniectomy. One patient died of severe brain swelling after intraoperative reruptureof the aneurysm,1 died of postoperative massive cerebral infarction, and 1 died of severe pulmonary infection and diabetes after giving up further treatment. Thirty-three survivors were followed up for 1 year, 29 had good outcome(80.5%) and 7 had poor outcome (19.5%). There were significant differences in survival rate and quality of life between the low-grade group and the high-grade group (P=0.001). There were significant differences in the Hunt-Hess grade, baseline GCS score, and proportion of patients receiving decompressive craniectomy between the good outcome group and the poor outcome group.Conclusion The Hunt-Hess grade, baseline GCS score, and decompressive craniectomy were the influencing factors of the outcomes in patients with intracerebral hematoma from ruptured intracranial aneurysm. Removal of hematoma and aneurysm clipping should be performed as early as possible,and decompressive craniectomy should be performed if necessary.