Objective:To study the effiacious based on our experience of precise anatomical hemi-hepatectomy strictly guided by the middle hepatic vein (MHV) for regional to treat intrahepatic hepatolithiasis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 47 patients with regional hepatolithiasis treated with hemihepatectomy from July 2015 to July 2019 at the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital. The study included 15 males and 32 females, aged (42±15) years. The exposure and preservation of the MHV was included in the precision surgery group ( n=26), and failure to fully expose the MHV or damage to the MHV was included in the control group ( n=21). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss and other surgical data and postoperative complications of the two groups were compared. Results:All patients successfully completed the operation. There was no patient who developed liver failure, and no patient died 90 days after the operations. The operation time (5.2±1.8) h and intraoperative blood loss (620.5±450.8) ml of the precision surgery group were not significantly different from those of the control group (4.9±2.3) h and intraoperative blood loss (760.5±540.2) ml ( P>0.05). A total of 19 patients (40.4%) (7 in the precision surgery group and 12 in the control group) developed 36 post operative complications of various types. The postoperative complication rate in the control group was higher than that in the precision surgery group [47.6%(10/21) vs 19.2% (5/26)], the difference was significant ( P<0.05). All 47 patients were followed-up for 6 to 30 months. For postoperative long-term complications: 5 patients in the control group had residual stones, biliary tract infection, liver abscess, and biliary-enteric anastomosis stenosis with recurrence of stones, and only 2 patients in the precision surgery group were found to have residual stones and biliary-enteric anastomotic stenosis. Stone recurrence, (the incidence of long-term complication) in the control group was significantly higher than that in the precision surgery group [23.8% (5/21) vs 7.7% (2/26)], ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Precise anatomical hemi-hepatectomy strictly guided by MHV for regional hepatolithiasis could more fully remove stones and lesions, and reduced the rate of stone recurrence. It was safe and feasible with favorable efficacy.

Aim To study relative bioavailablity of cefaclor effervescent tablets in healthy volunteers. Methods According to the crossover design, A volunteers were each orally given a single does of the 0.75 g cefaclor effervescent tablets and cefaclor capsules with an interval of 5 days between the two formulations.The plasma concentrations of the drug were determined by RP-HPLC.Pharmacokinetic parameters were obtained by ATPK programe,and calculated on the basis of open single compartment model.Results After a single oral dose, the peak levels in plasma averaged Cmax(31.27?5.81)?g?ml-1 and(30.56?5.25) ?g?ml-1 at (0.58?0.12)h and(0.73?0.17)h and AUC0～4(35.48?4.65) ?g?h?ml-1 and (35.89?2.90) ?g?h?ml-1 for tablet and capsule,respectively. Conclusion The result shows that two formulations are bioequivalence.

The present study was to investigate whether entopeduncular nucleus (EP) is involved in caudate-putamen nucleus (CPu) stimulation-induced analgesia and in acupuncture analgesia. It was found that the foot-withdrawal latency elicited by radiant heat exposure was increased after electroacupuncture analgesia (EA), and the nociceptive responses of neurons in parafascicular nucleus (Pf) were inhibited after EA or after excitation of CPu neurons in normal rats, but the foot-withdrawal latency and nociceptive responses of Pf neurons were unchanged by EA or excitation of CPu in the rats with lesion of EP by local application of kainic acid. The results obtained with microinjeciton of saline instead of kainic acid into the EP were the same with those in the nonlesioned control group. The differences in the results between the lesion group and the other groups were significant ( <0.05). It is suggested that EP is involved in acupuncture analgesia and also plays an important role in caudate-putamen nucleus stimulation-induced analgesia.
Acupuncture Analgesia ; Animals ; Caudate Nucleus ; physiology ; Electroacupuncture ; Electrophysiology ; Entopeduncular Nucleus ; physiology ; Female ; Male ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar

Aim To investigate the effects of isoliquiri-tigenin(ISL)on C6 glioma cell proliferation and differ-entiation.Methods C6 glioma cells’viability and proliferation were respectively measured by SRB test. Colony formation of C6 glioma cells from different groups was assayed.After culturing the cells from each group,giemsa staining was used to observe cell mor-phology.RT-PCR was applied to detect mRNA expres-sion of GFAP.Western blot was applied to detect the expression of GFAP.Results ISL effectively inhibited the viability of C6 glioma cells when compared with the control group in a concentration-dependent manner (P<0.01).The morphological observation under light mi-croscope showed that:in the control group,most of the undifferentiated C6 cells showed long fusiform and po-lygonal shape.Compared to the control group,the C6 cells treated with ISL revealed alteration in morphology such as astrocytes with smaller smooth,round body and much finer longer,tapering processes.The cloning for-mation rate detection revealed that:the colonies in the control group semerged earlier and were larger than those experimental ones,the cloning formation rate was higher,while almost no effective cells colony emerged in ISL treated groups(P <0.01 ).Western blot and RT-PCR analysis showed that GFAP expression in the ex-perimental groups increased(P <0.01).Conclusion ISL may inhibit the proliferation of C6 glioma cells and induce their differentiation.

OBJECTIVETo evaluate the clinical characteristics and short-term outcomes of neonatal asymmetric crying facies (ACF), in order to improve recognition of the disease.

METHODSThe clinical data of 11 infants with ACF between January 2010 and February 2012 were retrospectively studied. Physical and neurological development were followed up at correct gestational age 44 weeks and 3 months.

RESULTSOf the 11 infants with ACF, 4 had ipsilateral ear malformation, 2 had congenital heart disease and 1 had syndactyly and polydactyly. Of the 11 infants, 8 were male and 3 were female. Eight infants presented with lesions on the left side and 3 presented with lesions on the right. The fathers were aged over 35 in 8 cases and the mothers were over 30 in 7 cases. Eight mothers had a history of at least 3 pregnancies and 2 infants were born to mothers with diabetes mellitus. Physical index was below P10 in 1 case and 2 cases showed a low NBNA score and mild abnormal GMs (poor repertoire PR) during the writhing period at correct gestational age 44 weeks. Physical index was between P10-P90 and GM assessment during the fidgety period showed normal movements in all infants at correct gestational age 3 months, but they still had ACF.

CONCLUSIONSACF is associated with a high rate of other congenital malformations. The short-term outcomes of ACF infants are satisfactory, but long-term follow-up and interdisciplinary cooperation are necessary to improve prognosis.

Crying ; Facial Paralysis ; physiopathology ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Male ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To study the relationship between hepatocellular carcinoma and the interaction of polymorphisms in DNA repair gene XPD with environmental factors. Methods A hospital-based ease-control study on hepatoeellular carcinoma was conducted. All the hepatocellular carcinoma eases (n=300) were newly diagnosed and controls (n=312) were diagnosed with non-tumor cases. XPD genotype (Lys751 Gin and Asp312 Ash) from blood derived DNA was determined using TaqMan MGB Real-time PCR. Unconditional logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results For XPD condon 751 genotypes, there was no significant difference between frequencies of the AC or CC among patients and controls (P>0.05) (referent AA). The frequency of XPD312A allelic gene was higher in eases than that in controls and was associated with an increased risk (adjusted OR = 2.62,95% CI: 1.626-4.222) for hepatocellular carcinoma when compared with GG genotype. Interactions were found between infection of HBsAg and XPD312 (OR=7.348), as well as between smoking and non-wild type gene of XPD751 (0R=4.291) and XPD312 (OR=5.341). Conclusion DNA repair XPD312A allelic gene might increase the risk of Hepatocellular carcinoma. Interactions between HBsAg infection, smoking and XPD were observed in Hepatocellular carcinoma.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the prognostic predictors of nasal NK/T cell lymphoma.

METHODSThe clinicopathologic feature data of 61 patients with nasal NK/T cell lymphoma proven by pathological examination from Jan. 1997 to Jan. 2005 were collected. Expression of survivin, CD44, nm23, p53, Ki-67, MDR-1 and CD95 was detected by immunohistochemical staining in 30 patients with available histologic specimens. The correlation between these factors and prognosis were analyzed.

RESULTSIn univariate analysis, performance status, LDH level, clinical stage, initial treatment response, CD56, Ki-67 and CD95 were found to be the prognostic factors associated with time to progression (TTP) in nasal NK/T cell lymphoma, while the performance status, B symptoms, LDH level, initial treatment response, Ki-67 and CD95 were demonstrated as prognostic factors related to overall survival. In multivariate analysis, clinical stage, initial treatment response and performance status were independent prognostic factors for TTP, while the latter two factors were independent prognostic factors of overall survival.

CONCLUSIONClinical stage and initial treatment response, and performance status are found to be independent prognostic factors for TTP, whereas the latter two factors are demonstrated as independent prognostic factors of the overall survival. Overexpression of Ki-67 may be an unfavorable prognostic factor, but overexpression of CD95 may be a favorable one.

Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Analysis of Variance ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Biomarkers, Tumor ; analysis ; Cyclophosphamide ; therapeutic use ; Doxorubicin ; therapeutic use ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Hyaluronan Receptors ; analysis ; Immunohistochemistry ; statistics & numerical data ; Inhibitor of Apoptosis Proteins ; Ki-67 Antigen ; analysis ; Killer Cells, Natural ; drug effects ; metabolism ; pathology ; Lymphoma, T-Cell ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; pathology ; Male ; Microtubule-Associated Proteins ; analysis ; Middle Aged ; Neoplasm Proteins ; analysis ; Neoplasm Staging ; Nose Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; metabolism ; pathology ; Prednisone ; therapeutic use ; Prognosis ; Proportional Hazards Models ; Vincristine ; therapeutic use ; fas Receptor ; analysis

Adult ; HIV Infections ; complications ; diagnosis ; Humans ; Lymphohistiocytosis, Hemophagocytic ; diagnosis ; etiology ; Male

Objective To detect the expression of nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2(Nrf2)to explore its change rule and effects in the repair process of skeletal muscle. Methods An injury model of skeletal muscle was established by injection of cardiotoxin into the gastrocnemius muscle of SD male rats. The muscle samples were taken from control group and injury group at each time point(1 h, 4 h, 8 h, 12 h, 16 h, 1 d, 3 d, 5 d, 7 d, 9 d, 13 d, 17 d, 21 d). The morphological changes of skeletal muscle in repair process were observed by H&E staining, and the content of reactive oxygen species(ROS)was detected. The expression level of Nrf2 protein was investigated by Western blotting and immunohisto-chemistry staining. Results After the skeletal muscle injury, the injury region was infiltrated with inflam-matory cells which constituted mainly by lymphocyte neutrophils and mononuclear cells. There were large amounts of immature muscle cells appeared at the 5th day and the muscle repair was completed at the 21th day. Comparing with control group, the ROS content decreased in injury group at the 12th hour(P<0.05), while Nrf2 expression increased at the 16th hour(P<0.05). Moreover, the positive rate of Nrf2 increased after injury, and peaked at 16 h-1 d, then decreased gradually and returned to the level of control group(P<0.05). Conclusion The Nrf2 protein involves in the regulation of the repair of skeletal muscle injury. The positive rate of Nrf2 shows a time-dependent expression, which can be used to esti-mate the wound age of skeletal muscle.

This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between cytogenetic evolution and disease progression in patient with MDS-RAEB. By a long term (6 years) follow-up of a patient with MDS-RAEB, peripheral blood cell count, bone marrow cell morphology and conventional cytogenetics were monitored regularly. In addition, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was applied to confirm the aberrant karyotype. The results indicated that this patient was failed with conventional chemotherapy of AML, but had response to ATRA and 6-MP in the 72 months follow-up. At initial diagnosis, the cytogenetics analysis showed normal karyotype, whereas 46, XY, 2q+[1]/46, XY[19] was found at 48 months, 46, XY, dup(1q)[3]/46, XY[7] at 56 months, and dup (1) as well as der (11) with complex karyotype at 68 months, which was accompanied by progressive decrease of platelet count. It is concluded that karyotype evolution is perhaps associated with progression of MDS.
Adult ; Chromosome Aberrations ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 1 ; Chromosomes, Human, Pair 11 ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Karyotyping ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Myelodysplastic Syndromes ; genetics