Objective To study the value of the liver and spleen interventional therapy in primary carcinoma of the liver with hyperspleenism. Methods The treatment was given to 25 patients. Using the method of Seldinger,the 5FRH into artery hepatica propria to infuse 2/3 of the overall dose of chemotherapy medicine and embolism was inserted into the liver segment. Then 1/3 of it was infused into artery lienalis and gelatin sponge was infused into artery lienalis Rr. lienales. Combined regimens were used in chemotherapy: 5-Fu 750mg, EADM 40mg, MMC 10mmg,and 10 of the 25 added DDP 40mg. LUF and gelatin sponge were used for embolisation. Results Of the 25 patients,the WBC and PLT increased in 25 patients 4 weeks after the operation. The difference was significant. The survival rate at 6 and 12 months was 100% and 60% respectively,with 1 case of CR,8 cases of PR and 6 cases of SD. Patients had fever after the treatment but few with abnormal liver function tests. Conclusion Liver and spleen interventional therapy may relieve hyperspleenism and suggests that the treatment of primary carcinoma of the liver is effective.

Hepatitis C viral RNA in sera from 10 patients with post-transfusion hepatitis in Shanghai (China) were amplified By the nested PCR with primer sets deduced from the American prototype HCV RNA 5' -untranslated region. Eight of 10 cases (80%) were positive. And manipulations of PCR were simplified by combination of reverse transcription step and the first round PCR reaction. Our results indirectly proved that 5-untranslated region of HCV RNA of Shanghai showed a high degree of comservation and homology compared with isolates from some regions in the world.

This study is to investigate the therapeutic effect and mechanism of indole-3-carbinol (I3C) on pig serum-induced liver fibrosis of rats. The liver fibrotic model of rats was induced by pig serum. After models were successfully established, rats in the treatment groups were administered with I3C through intraperitoneal injection or curcumin by intragastric administration, daily for 17 days. Hepatic hydroxyproline (Hyp) content was measured. The liver histology and immunohistochemistry with a-smooth muscle actin (alpha-SMA) were assayed. Hepatic stellate cells line, HSC-T6 was incubated with different concentrations of I3C (25, 50, and 100 micromol x L(-1)) for 24 h. The effect of I3C on cell apoptosis was identified by FITC-Annexin V/PI double labeled assay. And the mRNA expressions of Bax and Bcl-2 were measured by real time RT-PCR. The results showed that hepatic content of Hyp decreased by I3C treatment, as compared with the fibrotic model control. Histopathological changes, such as steatosis, necrosis, deposition of collagenous fiber reduced remarkably and the expression of alpha-SMA was significantly down-regulated in the I3C-treated groups (P < 0.01). Apoptosis analysis showed that I3C significantly increased HSC-T6 apoptosis rate and the expressional ratio of Bax to Bcl-2. The results indicated that I3C could effectively cure pig serum-induced liver fibrosis in vivo by inducing HSC apoptosis and promoting ECM degradation.

Objective To analyse the immunostimulatory activity of CpG sequences in cysticercus cellulosae paramyosin (also named Antigen B,AgB)cDNA. Methods C57BL/6 mice were immunized with pcDNA3 AgB plasmid,pcDNA3 AgB′(CpG sequences were mutated),pcDNA3 or AgB protein and two weeks later,immune response was assayed by ELISA. Results IgG and IgG 2a were detectable at week 2 after immunization and continually increased until week 4.The antibody levels elicited by pcDNA3 AgB were significantly higher( P

Objective To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on gastric mucosal injury induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) in rats.Methods Thirty-six healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats,aged 4-5 months,weighing 200-250 g,were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =9 each) using a random number table:sham operation group (group S),intestinal I/R group (group I/R),low-dose dexmedetomidine group (group LD),and high-dose dexmedetomidine group (group HD).Intestinal I/R was produced by occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery for 1 h followed by 2 h reperfusion in anesthetized rats.Dexmedetomidine 2.5 and 5.0 μg · kg-1 · h-1 were infused via the caudal vein for 1 h starting from 1 h before ischemia in LD and HD groups,respectively.The rats were sacrificed at 2 h of reperfusion,and the gastric mucosa was obtained for examination of the pathological changes (with light microscope) and for determination of the expression of serine/threonine kinase (Akt),phosphorylated Akt (p-Akt),activated caspase-3 and caspase-3 (by Western blot).The ratio of p-Akt to Akt (p-Akt/Akt)was calculated to reflect the phosphorylation of Akt.The ratio of activated caspase-3 to easpase-3 (activated caspase-3/caspase-3) was calculated to reflect the activation of caspase-3.Results Compared with group S,the expression of Akt was significantly up-regulated,the expression of p-Akt was significantly downregulated,the phosphorylation of Akt was significantly decreased,and the activation of caspase-3 was significantly increased in group I/R,and the expression of p-Akt was significantly up-regulated,and the phosphorylation of Akt and activation of caspase-3 were significantly increased in LD and HD groups (P＜0.05).Compared with group I/R,the expression of Akt was significantly down-regulated,the expression of p-Akt was significantly up-regulated,the phosphorylation of Akt was significantly increased,and the activation of caspase-3 was significantly decreased in LD and HD groups (P＜0.05).The degree of gastric mucosal injury was significantly lower in LD and HD groups than in group I/R,and there was no significant difference in the degree of gastric mucosal injury between group LD and group HD.Conclusion Dexmedetomidine can attenuate gastric mucosal injury induced by intestinal I/R,and the mechanism may be related to activation of PI3K/Akt signaling pathways and inhibition of cell apoptosis in rats.

OBJECTIVETo explore the impacts on the life quality and the effect mechanism in the patients of allergic rhinitis (AR) treated with warm acupuncture in winter and summer.

METHODSTwo hundred and forty patients of AR were randomized into a summer and winter acupuncture group, a non-summer and winter acupuncture group and a western medication group, 80 cases in each one. In the two acupuncture groups, Dazhui (GV 14), Fengmen (BL 12), Feishu (BL 13), Pishu (BL 20) and Shenshu (BL 23) were selected. In the summer and winter acupuncture group, the warm acupuncture started at the first day of the three periods of hot season and the first day of the third nine-day period after the winter solstice. The treatment was given once every two days, continuously for 15 times. Totally, 30 treatments were required a year. In the non-summer and winter acupuncture group, the warm acupuncture was applied out of the three periods of the hot season and the third nine-day period after the winter solstice. The treatment was given once every two days and 30 treatments for a year. In the western medication group, cetirizine was taken orally, continuously for 30 days as one session. In the three groups, the treatment for 1 year was taken as one session. The second session started in the next year. Totally, 2 sessions were required. The score of rhinoconjunctivitis quality of life questionnaire (RQLQ) and the level of serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) were compared in the patients' of each group before treatment and in 1 and 2 sessions of treatment.

RESULTSAfter treatment, the scores of 7 domains, named activities, common complaints, practical problems, sleep, ocular symptoms, nasal symptoms and emotions were all improved as compared with those before treatment, in the patients of the three groups (all P < 0.05). After 2 sessions treatment, the results in the summer and winter acupuncture group were better than those in the other two groups (all P < 0.05), and the results in the non-summer and winter acupuncture group were better than those in the western medication group (all P < 0.05). After treatment, serum IgE level was lower averagely than that before treatment in the three groups (all P < 0.05). After 2 sessions treatment, the result in the summer and winter acupuncture group was lower than that in the other two groups (both P < 0.05), and the result in the non-summer and winter acupuncture group was lower than that in the western medication group (P < 0.05). After treatment, the total effective rate was 92.3% (72/78) in the summer and winter acupuncture group, better than 80.5% (62/77) in the non-summer and winter acupuncture group and 69.7% (53/76) in the western medication group (both P < 0.05).

CONCLUSIONThe warm acupuncture in both summer and winter achieves the definite efficacy on AR and the effect mechanism is relevant with reducing serum IgE level.

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Objective To compare the application of Shikani optical stylet(SOS)and Clarus Video Sty-let(Tracway)in patient with cervical spine immobilization in tracheal intubation. Method Sixty patients,ASAⅠ~Ⅱ,undergoing cervical internal fixation operation,were randomly divided into Shikani optical stylet group (Group S,n = 30)and Clarus Video Stylet group(Group T,n = 30). MAP,HR and RPP(The rate-pressure product)were recorded at the point before induction of anesthesia(T1),before intubation(T2),at the immediate time of intubation(T3)and 1 min(T4),3 mins(T5),and 5 mins after intubation(T6).The intubation time,one-time success rate of intubation,the number of intubation times and the incidence of sore throat and other complica-tions were observed. Results The one-time intubation time in group S was obviously shorter than that in group T (P<0.05).The incidence of mild sore throat and intubation throat injury rate were lower in group S than those in group T(P<0.05).Compared with those at T1,MAP and RPP decreased significantly at point of T2~T6in both of two groups(P<0.05).There was no significantly difference in MAP,HR and RPP at any points of time between the two groups. The one-time success rate of intubation,the number of intubation times and the incidence of air-way complications in two groups(P>0.05)were no significantly different. Conclusions Compared with Clarus Video Stylet(Tracway),Shikani optical stylet can shorten the intubation time in patients with cervical spine immo-bilization,but no difference was found in regard to the hemodynamic influence on intubation,success rate of intu-bation,the intubation times,the sore throat and the other related complications.

Objective:To analyze the risk factors of hypoparathyroidism after thyroid cancer surgery.Methods:The clinical data of 430 patients who underwent total thyroidectomy and central lymph node dissection due to thyroid cancer from Jan. 2021 to Dec. 2021 in the First Ward of Head and Neck Surgery of Sichuan Cancer Hospital were collected. They were divided into two groups according to their parathyroid hormone levels at day 1 and 6 months after surgery: temporary hypoparathyroidism group ( n = 174) and permanent hypoparathyroidism group ( n = 11). and patients with normal parathyroid function were selected as control group (256 cases on postoperative day 1 and 419 cases on postoperative month 6). Gender, age, body mass index, tumor diameter, invasion, central lymph node dissection, parathyroid transplantation, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and lymph node dissection in lateral neck region were monitored. The suspicious risk factors of hypoparathyroidism were evaluated by χ2 test and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results:Univariate analysis showed that women (86.21% vs 77.34%, χ2 = 5.73, P = 0.022) and parathyroid autotransplantation (44.83% vs 28.91%, χ2 = 11.49, P = 0.001) were associated with postoperative transient hypoparathyroidism. The posterior capsule of tumor invasion (81.82% vs 45.11%, χ2 = 5.81, P = 0.016) was associated with postoperative hypoparathyroidism.Multivariate analysis showed that the independent risk factors of transient hypoparathyroidism were female ( P=0.028, OR=1.870), the largest diameter of tumor ( P=0.043, OR=1.595), extravasation of tumor ( P=0.018, OR=1.587), and parathyroid transplantation ( P=0.001, OR=1.966). The independent risk factor of permanent parathyroidism was the posterior capsule of tumor invasion ( P=0.046, OR=4.658) . Conclusions:Female, the largest tumor diameter, tumor invasion and parathyroid transplantation are independent risk factors for transient hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy. The posterior capsule of tumor invasion is an independent risk factor for permanent hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy.

Objective:Clinical characteristics and diagnosis and treatment process was reported and analyzed of a patient with brucellosis complicated with thyroid abscess, providing reference for the clinical diagnosis of brucellosis complicated with thyroid abscess.Methods:Clinical medical records of a patient with brucellosis complicated with thyroid abscess who was treated at the General Surgery Department of Yanchi County People's Hospital in Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in November 2021 were collected. The clinical manifestations, blood routine, brucella antibodies, thyroid function, bacterial culture, thyroid ultrasound and other examination results, as well as the diagnosis and treatment process, were comprehensively analyzed. Results:The patient was a male, 61 years old, who presented with a neck mass without typical clinical manifestations of brucellosis. Thyroid ultrasound revealed a space occupying lesion, and the preliminary diagnosis was thyroid cystadenoma. Thyroid right lobe and isthmus resection surgery was performed. During the operation, it was found that some of the thyroid glands were tightly adhered to the cervical blood vessels, so the resection surgery was changed to abscess drainage, and the drainage fluid was purulent and bloody. The bacterial culture result of thyroid purulent fluid (intraoperative puncture fluid and postoperative drainage fluid) was brucella lamblia, and the serum brucella test tube agglutination test titer was 1 ∶ 400 (+++). The patient improved and was discharged after local drainage and anti brucella treatment. Follow up for 4 months showed no abnormalities. Conclusions:Brucellosis which begins with a local infection of the thyroid gland is extremely rare, with no characteristic clinical manifestations, and is prone to misdiagnosis. Timely correction of the surgical plan during the treatment process avoids the removal of the patient's thyroid, which has a certain clinical reference value.

Objective:To construct a novel respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine based on a recombinant influenza virus vector and evaluate its immune protective effects in mice.Methods:A recombinant H1N1 influenza A virus (IAV) expressing the extracellular domain (Gecto) of RSV A2 G protein was constructed and rescued, named as PR8NAGecto/WSN. After in vitro verification of the Gecto expression and PR8NAGecto/WSN growth kinetics, a single dose of PR8NAGecto/WSN was used to immunize BALB/c mice through intranasal administration to evaluate the efficacy of PR8NAGecto/WSN by assessing humoral (IgG, neutralizing antibody), mucosal (IgA) and cellular immunity (IFN-γ ELISPOT). Four weeks after immunization, the mice were challenged with RSV A2 or RSV B9320 to evaluate the protective effects of PR8NAGecto/WSN by analyzing mouse body weight changes, lung tissue virus titers and pathological changes. Results:A single-dose intranasal immunization with PR8NAGecto/WSN induced robust humoral, mucosal and cellular immunity in mice. Moreover, the mice in the immunized group had lower lung virus loads and mild lung pathological damages following the challenge with RSV A or RSV B subtype as compared with the control group.Conclusions:A single-dose intranasal immunization with PR8NAGecto/WSN induces robust immunity and provide protection against RSV A and B challenges in mice. This study provides new ideas and reference for the development of novel mucosal vaccines against RSV.