Objective To compare the safety between laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and open cholecystectomy (OC) for benign gallbladder diseases in elderly patients. Methods A total of 120 patients above the age of 60 with indications for cholecystectomy and tolerance to general anesthesia were divided into two groups (LC Group and OC Group), in admission order of odd or even, with 60 patients in each group. Peri-operative parameters including operation time, analgetic consumption, postoperative gastrointestinal recovery time, length of duration with fluid infusion, length of bed rest, postoperative complications, and hospital stay were compared between the two groups. Serum total triiodothyronine (TT3) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels, as well as the functional recovery of the abdominal muscles, were also recorded and compared. Results Peri-operative parameters were better in the LC Group than in the OC Group. Serum TT3 levels decreased significantly after surgery in both the LC Group (F=8.26,P=0.000) and the OC Group (F=124.70,P=0.000), with a more significant difference in the OC Group.Postoperatively,serum TSH levels decreased insignificantly in the LC Group (F=1.87,P=0.157) and significantly in the OC Group (F=27.24,P=0.000). Lasegue’s test at 7 days after surgery showed significantly higher leg-raising times in the LC Group than in the OC Group (t=3.640,P=0.000). Conclusions Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is superior to open cholecystectomy in the treatment of benign gallbladder diseases in elderly patients.

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0 05). It is suggested that: ①When foot brace fixed the femur at inward rotation of 0?, 15?and then 15? after moving body position, and ROI was near the neck, BMDs of the neck and the trochanter were not affected in either of the three positions, with femoral neck with highest BMD; ②When BMD value of the femoral Ward′s triangle is taken as the index, it is better to take the mean of 3～5 scannings at one position.

The fluorescence characteristics of reaction products of sparfloxacin with halide (F, Cl, Br, I) have been studied. It was found that sparfloxacin was oxidized by nitrous acid then reacted with halide further to formstrong fluorescence substances in acid media. Their fluorescence intensitites enhanced with aggrandizing of atom radii of halides, which could emit the strong fluorescence 58～151 fold more than that of sparfloxacin itself. Thus a new sensitive method for the direct determination of sparfloxacin in human urine by derivative-synchronous fluorescence was presented. A plausible mchanism was proposed to explin this behavior.

0 01) in the two groups were significantly different Conclusion After CPR in non hemorrhagic CA, quick infusion of polyglucose and sodium chloride solution is beneficial to the recovery of erythrocyte rheological parameters before CPR

OBJECTIVETo compare the efficacy difference of analgesia and detumescence on ankle sprain among acupuncture at Xiaojie point combined with tendon regulation manipulation, acupuncture at Xiaojie point and tendon regulation manipulation.

METHODSSixty cases of ankle sprain were randomized into a combined therapy group, a Xiaojie point group and a tendon-regulation manipulation group, 20 cases in each one. The combined therapy of acupuncture at Xiaojie point and tendon regulation manipulation, the acupuncture at Xiaojie point and the simple application of tendon-regulation manipulation were applied respectively in the three groups, once a day, 3 treatments were required. The symptom score such as pain, ecchymosis, swelling and motor dysfunction and the total score were observed before and after treatment in the three groups. The different values of pain and swelling scores were compared before and after treatment in the three groups. The efficacy was compared among the groups.

RESULTSThe total effective rate was 100.0% (20/20) in each group. But the curative rate was 85.0% (17/20) in the combined group, 65.0% (13/20) in the Xiaojie point tion manipulation group. After treatment, the symptom scores of pain, ecchymosis, swelling and motor dysfunction and the total score were all improved as compared with those before treatment in the three groups (P < 0.01, P < 0.05). The pain score in either the combined therapy group or Xiaojie point group was lower than that in the tendon-regulation manipulation group after treatment (0.20 -/+ 0.41, 0.15 +/- 0.37 vs 0.60 +/- 0.50, both P < 0.05). Swelling score in the Xiaojie point group was different significantly from that in the tendon-regulation manipulation 0.49 vs 06.4 vs. 20+0.41, P < 0.05). The different value of pain score in either the combined therapy group or Xiaojie point group was higher than that in the tendon-regulation manipulation group before group after treatment (0.65 bined therapy group or Xiaojie point group was higher than that in the tendon-regulation manipulation group before and after treatment (2.35 +/- 0.59, 2.45 +/- 0.51 vs 2.00 +/- 0.46, both P < 0.05). The different value of swelling score in the tendon-regulation manipulation group was higher than that in the Xiaojie point group before and after treatment (2.30 +/- 0.57 vs 1.60 +/- 0.60, P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONAcupuncture at Xiaojie point combined with tendon-regulation manipulation achieve an apparent effect of analgesia and detumescence on ankle sprain.

Acupuncture Analgesia ; Acupuncture Points ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Ankle Injuries ; physiopathology ; therapy ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Tendons ; physiopathology ; Therapy, Soft Tissue ; Young Adult

Aged ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; therapeutic use ; Bleomycin ; administration & dosage ; analogs & derivatives ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; drug therapy ; Cisplatin ; administration & dosage ; Combined Modality Therapy ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; therapeutic use ; Esophageal Neoplasms ; drug therapy ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Mitomycin ; administration & dosage ; Phytotherapy

Objective To establish an animal model of PCOS and to detect the DNA methylation states of LHR,INSR and AR genes. Methods 24-days-old female Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into two groups. The rats in the experimental group were given subcutaneous implanting of levonorgestrel silica gel staff and injected 1.5 IU hCG twice daily for 9 days from the 4th day. The rats in the control group were injected with normal saline at the same time. Ovarian morphologic changes,sex hormone levels,fasting serum insulin and glucose were detected. The LHR,INSR and AR genes' DNA methylation patterns were checked by methylation specific PCR in modeling group and control group.Results The ovarian weight and volume in modeling group were higher than those in control group. The ovaries in modeling group showed multiple follicular cysts,and the number of theca cells and interstitial cells increased. Less developed follicles and corpus lutea were seem. The serum level of progesterone,testosterone,luteinizing hormone,fasting insulin and glucose were significantly higher in experimental group than those in control group,so as the LH/FSH ratio and HOMA index. No methylation of LHR and AR genes were found in both groups. The methylation frequency of INSR gene (76.7%) was significantly higher in modelinggroup than that in control group (P

s of enteral nutrition depends on the primary diseases and duration of nutmition support.Nasoenteral tube placement is safe and effective.Percutaneons endoscopic gastrostomy and needle catheter jejunostomy are the alternative approaches.

Objective To observe the expression of immune substances secreted by peripheral bloodγδT cells after stimulated by early secreted antigenic target-6(ESAT-6),and explore its mechanism of signaling pathway.Methods Peripheral blood mononucle-ar cells(PBMC)were collected from health human blood with the ficoll density gradient centrifugation method,and theγδT cells were separated from the PBMC with flow cytometry;the inhibitor of TLR-4 signaling pathway(E5564)was used to cocultured withγδT cells to inhibit the function of TLR-4,and the change of TLR-4 was analyzed by the methods of PCR and Western blot.ESAT-6 were used to stimulate theγδT cells,and the control group without any stimulating factor was established,then the expression levels of IL-17,TNF-α,IFN-γwere determined by ELISA method after 0、1、3、6、9 and 12 days.Results The results of PCR and Western blot showed that ESAT-6 could increase the expression of TLR-4(P<0.01);The results of ELISA showed that ESAT-6 could enhance the expression of IL-17,TNF-αand IFN-γ(P<0.01),and the inhibitor of TLR-4(E5564)could decrease the expres-sion of IL-17,INF-α,IFN-γ(P<0.01).Conclusion ESAT-6 can induceγδT cells to produce more IL-17,TNF-α,IFN-γ,and the mechanism of which maybe concerned with TLR-4 signaling pathway.