1.Advances on National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project colorectal cancer trials
Qiuji WU ; Fuxiang ZHOU ; Yunfeng ZHOU
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(12):930-933
The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) is a clinical trials cooperative group supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).The NSABP has conducted clinical trials in breast and colorectal cancer for nearly 40 years,many of which have greatly improved the therapies in breast and colorectal cancers.There have been some new advances on new adjuvant chemotherapy regimens,targeted therapy,adjuanvt and neoadjuvant therapies for rectal cancer in recent 5 years.
2.Effectiveness of operating room environment in preventing artificial joint replacement infection
Qiuji WU ; Qiang LI ; Shao ZHANG ; Zhongwei GUO ; Shilong LI ; Tao YU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(39):6902-6907
BACKGROUND:Laminar flow operating room used in artificial joint replacement can improve the aseptic conditions and can effectively prevent the infections after joint replacement.
OBJECTIVE:To compare the number of colonies during artificial joint replacement in laminar flow operation room and traditional operation room.
METHODS:300 patients with artificial joint replacement in hundred-level laminar flow operation room and 300 patients with artificial joint replacement in traditional operation room were selected, and al the patients had no infection. Then 100 patients with artificial joint replacement were randomly selected from the hundred-level laminar flow operation room and traditional operation room respectively. The number of colonies in operation room of two groups was compared before and after replacement.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:There was no significant difference in the number of colonies between two groups before replacement, and the settling bacteria number of the artificial hip replacement patients in the hundred-level laminar flow operation room was significantly smal er than that in the traditional operation room (P<0.05). The results indicate that compared with the traditional operation room, the hundred-level laminar flow operation room for artificial joint replacement has higher safety and can effectively prevent infections after replacement.
3.Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of Head and Neck
Fengyang WU ; Qiuji WU ; Xiting YANG ; Yahua ZHONG
Cancer Research on Prevention and Treatment 2022;49(5):427-431
Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical and pathological data of 48 patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the head and neck and screen out related factors that affect the patient's prognosis. Methods The overall survival rate of patients is used as the main indicator for observing prognosis. We selected 11 clinical and pathological factors as observation indicators that may have an impact on the survival and prognosis of patients. The relation between observation factors and the overall survival rate of patients was analyzed by Cox multivariate regression. Results The median follow-up time was 33.5(1-98) months. The 1-, 2- and 5-years overall survival rates were 95%, 91% and 87%. Local recurrence occurred in 14(29.2%) patients. Distant metastasis occurred in 22(45.8%) patients. Cox regression analysis showed that recurrence, distant metastasis and primary site were correlated with the overall survival rate of patients with head and neck adenoid cystic carcinoma (
4.Application of 3D-SPACE sequence combined with 3D-TOF MR angiography in follow-up for intracranial aneurysm after stent-assisted coil embolization
Qiuji SHAO ; Qiang LI ; Tianxiao LI ; Li LI ; Kaitao CHANG ; Qiaowei WU ; Meiyun WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2020;54(3):225-229
Objective:To explore the application value of three dimensional T 1 weighted sampling perfection with application-optimized contrasts by using different flip angle evolutions (3D T 1-SPACE) combined with three dimensional time of flight MR angiography (3D-TOF MRA) in the follow-up of stent-assisted coil embolization for intracranial aneurysm. Methods:From December 2017 to October 2018, 25 patients with intracranial aneurysm who underwent stent-assisted coil embolization in Henan Provincial People′s Hospital were enrolled. All of them had wide neck intracranial aneurysms and were followed up for 6 to 10 months after endovascular treatment using 3D-TOF MRA, 3D T 1-SPACE sequence and DSA. The DSA and 3D-TOF MRA were performed to evaluate aneurysm remnants using Raymond grade scale. Meanwhile, 3D-TOF MRA and 3D T 1-SPACE sequence were performed to evaluate in-stent lumen visibility using the 4-point scale. The paired sample Wilcoxon test was used to evaluate the aneurysm remnants and the parent artery patency. DSA was used as the gold standard to calculate the specificity and accuracy of the aneurysm remnants evaluated by 3D-TOF MRA. Results:Six to ten months′ follow up after the procedure, for aneurysm occlusion, the Raymond grade scale of the 25 patients evaluated by DSA indicated grade 1 in 23 patients, 2 in 1 and 3 in 1. For patients evaluated by 3D-TOF MRA, the results demonstrated grade 1 in 21 patients, 2 in 3 and 3 in 1. There was no difference between the 2 methods ( Z=-0.557, P=0.577). The in-stent lumens of parent vessel evaluated by 3D-TOF MRA showed that there were 14 patients with grade 3, 8 patients with grade 2 and 3 patients with grade 1. However, 3D T 1-SPACE demonstrated that all 25 patients were grade 4. The 3D T 1-SPACE was superior to evaluate the in-stent lumens than 3D-TOF MRA ( Z=-4.484, P<0.001). Taking DSA as standard, the specificity and accuracy of the aneurysm remnants evaluated by 3D-TOF MRA were 86.9% (20/23) and 84.0% (21/25), respectively. Conclusion:3.0 T 3D T 1-SPACE MR sequence can be used to assess parent artery patency, with in-stent lumen being clearly visible. 3D-TOF MRA can evaluate intracranial aneurysm remnants. The combination of these two MRI imaging techniques can be used as an optional follow-up evaluation after the endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms.
5.Comparison of the Pipeline Flex and the first-generation Pipeline embolization device for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms
Qiaowei WU ; Tianxiao LI ; Li LI ; Qiuji SHAO ; Kaitao CHANG ; Yingkun HE
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2020;54(7):702-706
Objective:To compare procedural parameters and perioperative complications between the first-generation Pipeline embolization device (PED Classic) and the second-generation Pipeline embolization device (PED Flex).Methods:A total of 53 patients who underwent intracranial aneurysm treatment with the PED Classic from February 2015 to August 2016 and 118 patients who underwent treatment with the PED Flex from January 2018 to July 2019 at Zhengzhou University People's Hospital were enrolled in this retrospective study. Procedure time, contrast dosage, fluoroscopy time and perioperative complications in the two groups were recorded. Independent sample t-test was performed to analyze the difference of procedure time, contrast dosage and fluoroscopy time between the two groups, and Chi-square test was performed to analyze the perioperative complications. Results:There were 53 cases with 73 aneurysms in the PED Classic group and 118 cases with 146 aneurysms in the PED Flex group. The procedure time was (159.0±42.0) min in the PED Classic group, and (121.9±46.0) min in the PED Flex group. The difference was statistically significant ( t=5.012, P<0.001). The contrast dosage was (156.4±39.4) ml in the PED Classic group and (110.1±38.5) ml in the PED Flex group. The difference was statistically significant ( t=7.229, P<0.001). The difference of fluoroscopy time between PED Classic group and PED Flex group was also statistically significant ( t=10.196, P<0.001), with the average of (34.7±5.7) min and (22.8±7.6) min, respectively. The perioperative complications rate in the PED Classic group (9.4%, 5/53) was higher than that of the PED Flex group (2.5%, 3/118), but there was no statistical significance between the two groups (χ 2=2.503, P=0.114). Conclusion:The use of PED Flex seems safe in treating intracranial aneurysms, and the device deployment is easier compared with the use of PED Classic. However, serious complications remain to be noted.
6.Establishment of mitral regurgitation model by a transapical artificial chordae tendineae implantation device in swines
Lishan ZHONG ; Yanchen YANG ; Yanying HUANG ; Zhenzhong WANG ; Shuo XIAO ; Dou FANG ; Qiuji WANG ; Qizong XIE ; Xusheng ZHANG ; Haiming WU ; Huanlei HUANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(04):570-575
Objective To research the procedure for creating an animal model of mitral regurgitation by implanting a device through the apical artificial chordae tendineae, and to assess the stability and dependability of the device. Methods Twelve large white swines were employed in the experiments. Through a tiny hole in the apex of the heart, the artificial chordae tendineae of the mitral valve was inserted under the guidance of transcardiac ultrasonography. Before, immediately after, and one and three months after surgery, cardiac ultrasonography signs were noted. Results All models were successfully established. During the operation and the follow-up, no swines died. Immediately after surgery, the mitral valve experienced moderate regurgitation. Compared with preoperation, there was a variable increase in the amount of regurgitation and the values of heart diameters at a 3-month follow-up (P<0.05). Conclusion In off-pump, the technique of pulling the mitral valve leaflets with chordae tendineae implanted transapically under ultrasound guidance can stably and consistently create an animal model of mitral regurgitation.