ObjectiveTo evaluate the reliability and validity of Chinese version of Asia-Pacific functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) questionnaire. Methods The standardized scale translation program was used to translate the Asia-Pacific functional gastrointestinal disorders questionnaire into Chinese version.From April to May 2011,the functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) out-patients of the Department of Gastroenterology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University were asked to complete the Chinese version of the questionnaire,then the feasibility,reliability and validity of the questionnaire were evaluated.ResultsA total of 58 FGIDs patients finished the questionnaire,of which 37 patients with good compliance finished the 2-week interval questionnaire.The retest reliability of the first part of the questionnaire was good (including basic information,disease duration and alarm symptoms),all the test-retest coefficients were more than 0.70.The percentage of poor,medium and good retest reliability items of the second part of the questionnaire (including the symptoms of gastrointestinal system) was 27.8％,61.1％ and 11.1％respectively.After the data was transformed into binary data according to Rome Ⅲ diagnostic criteria,the percentage of poor,medium and good retest reliability items was 5.5％,41.7％ and 52.8％respectively.The percentage of poor,medium and good retest reliability items of the third part of the questionnaire (including previous medical treatment,medication and the impact of the disease on life,etc) was 36.0％,40.0％ and 24.0％ respectively.The validity of the questionnaire was moderate according to the Rome Ⅲ diagnostic criteria.Conclusion The Chinese version of Asia-Pacific functional gastrointestinal disorders is feasible and can be used to screen the adult FGIDs under the Chinese cultural background.

AIM: To optimize the technical parameters of total arasaponin'S purification with macroporous resin. METHODS: Conditions for the elution were studies under the conditio n of the content of total arasaponin. RESULTS: The purity of total arasaponin was up to 83.3% after d riing the part of 70% ethanolic elution. CONCLUSION: The method was a good purification for total arasaponi n.

Objective To detect the expression of hepatocyte cytochrome P450 1A1,2E1 in rat non alcoholic steatosis model. Methods 7 ethoxyresorufin O deethylase (EROD) and benzopyrene hydroxylase (ANH) activity were determined by ultraviolet chromatography. The expression of hepatocyte cytochrome P450 1A1, 2E1 protein in the liver of rats with non alcoholic steatosis induced by high fat diet was detected with immunohistochemistry and Western blot. Cytochrome P450 1A1, 2E1 mRNA were assayed with reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction(RT PCR). Results The levels of EROD activity in nonalcoholic steatosis rat at 2, 4, 8, 12 week and normal control group were (325.07?59.68),(345.25?49.28),( 468.95 ?55.28),( 548.68 ?43.25) and (260.42?35.32) nmol?mg -1 ?min -1 respectively. The levels of ANH activity in nonalcoholic steatosis rat at 2, 4, 8, 12 week and normal control group were (635.68 ?65.48), (735.45 ?76.89 ),(887.45?85.65),(956.58?84.47) and (500.25?78.34) nmol?mg -1 ?min -1 respectively. These indicate that the levels of EROD and ANH activity in rats with nonalcoholic steatosis were significantly increased compared with that in control group. In addition, the expression of hepatocyte cytochrome P450 1A1, 2E1 protein and cytochrome P450 1A1, 2E1 mRNA in rats with nonalcoholic steatosis were significantly higher than that in control group. The level of P450 1A1 and 2E1 was increased correspondingly with the degree of nonalcoholic steatosis. Conclusions The induction of hepatocyte cytochrome P4501A1 and 2E1 might participate in the development of nonalcoholic steatosis

Objective To study the quantitative expression and the correlation of the NF-κB p65,COX-2 and MMP-9 Drotein in the hypopharyngeal carcinoma tissue.Methods FCM method was performed to detect the quantitative expression of the NF-κB p65,COX-2 and MMP-9 protein in 48 cases of hypopharyngeal carcinoma fresh sample and 48 cases of para-carcinoma tissue.Fluorescence Index wasdeftned as the quantitative expression index of the three proteins.Results The quantitative expression of the NF-κB p65,COX-2 and MMP-9 in hypopharyngeal carcinoma tissues(1.16,1.32 and 1.26) was remarkably higher than in para-carcinoma(1.03,1.04 and 1.04).The quantitative expression of three proteins in metastasis group was obviously higher than in non-metastasis group.The expression of NF-κB p65 and COX-2 protein in hypopharvngeal carcinoma tissues was positively related (P＜0.05). Conclusion The high expression of NF-κB p65 and COX-2 is closely related in hypopharyngeal carcinoma tissues.NF-κB p65 might improve the expression of COX-2.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value of eversion carotid endarterectomy in patients with carotid atherosclerosis stenosis. Method Summarized the clinical data of 20 patients who accepted eversiou carotid endarterectomy from March 2009 to August 2009, compared the outcomes with preoperative and postoperative image learnt materials and clinical symptoms. Results All cases finished successfully. All clinical symptoms were improved after operation. The stenosis were all improved completely on the image after operation. Conclusions Eversion carotid endarterectomy is safe, effective, and shortening operative time and hospitalization time. It has low restenosis rate, thicken endometrium and plaque can be stripped completely.

Anastomosis, Surgical ; adverse effects ; Brachiocephalic Trunk ; pathology ; Hemorrhage ; etiology ; therapy ; Humans ; Larynx ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; Trachea ; surgery ; Tracheal Stenosis ; etiology ; surgery ; Tracheotomy ; adverse effects

To investigate the clinical features, early recognition and prognosis of influenza-associated intracranial aspergillosis. The clinical data of a child with influenza-related intracranial aspergillosis admitted to the Department of Pediatrics of the Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University in 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. By searching CNKI, Wanfang Database, Web of Science, PubMed and other Chinese and English databases as of November 2023, literature was screened according to inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of all influenza-related intracranial aspergillus disease were summarized. A total of 5 reports of 5 cases of influenza-associated aspergillosis were obtained, including 1 child patient and 1 child influenza-associated intracranial aspergillosis in this study, and a total of 6 influenza-associated aspergillosis patients. The clinical manifestations of the 6 patients were disturbance of consciousness, hemiplegia, pupil changes, behavioral abnormalities, epilepsy, etc. Most of the cases were diagnosed through pathology or autopsy to find pathogens. In this case, the pathogens were confirmed through metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS). Antifungal drugs were the first choice for treatment. 66.7% of the surviving patients received surgical treatment, and the mortality rate of 6 patients reached 50.0%. Influenza-associated intracranial aspergillosis is rare, can occur in both children and adults, and has a poor prognosis. In the early stage of influenza, if there are neurological symptoms, screening for fungal infection should be conducted. Acer second generation sequencing can improve the diagnosis rate of intracranial aspergillosis.

ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical efficacy of open reduction and internal locking system (PHILOS) in management of three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures in the elderly patients.MethodsA retrospective study was performed on 18 elderly patients (age≥80 years) with proximal humeral fractures who were treated surgically from June 2008 to June 2010 and received complete follow-up.The fractures were Neer three- and four-part fractures and managed with PHILOS.Rehabilitation exercise was performed postoperatively and followed up regularly.ResultsThe patients were followed up for average 15.3 months,which showed sound healing of all fractures.Shoulder joint function was assessed by Constant-Murley score that was 55 to 83 points (mean 72.5 points) at 12 months,with an overall excellence rate of 67％.ConclusionOpen reduction and fixation with PHILOS can attain satisfactory clinical outcome for the elderly patients with three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures.

Aim To introduce an improved method of Langendorff perfusion of the isolated rat heart that is easy to determine the termination of digestion.Methods Hearts were excised quickly from anesthetized SD rats.After the perfusate was free of blood,the solution was changed to perfusion buffer(0.6% Collagenase B,0.6% BSA,30 ?mol?L-1 Ca2+ in Tyrode solution)at 37℃.Hearts were isolated by traditional and improved Langendorff perfusion.Individual myocardial cell was measured by video-based motion edge-detection system(IonOptix,USA).Results One group of heart was digested by traditional Langendorff perfusion for 13~16 min.The termination of digestion could not be judged properly by this method.The nature and quality of the cardiocytes were various.The cardiocytes could not keep their survival and viability when exposed to Tyrode Solution with 1.8 mmol?L-1 Ca2+.Another group was digested by improved Langendorff perfusion.More than 80% survival cardiac ventricle myocytes could be obtained by improved Langendorff perfusion.Moreover,about 50% cardiac myocytes exposed to Tyrode solution with 1.8 mmol?L-1 Ca2+ could retain rod-shaped and be used to contraction research.The contraction of cardiocyte was stabile within 1 000 s.Conclusion Cardiac myocytes disassociated from improved Langendorff perfusion can be used in these studies of detecting contraction and relaxation.This method is economical and easy to control.The beginners are able to acquire the technological method over a short-term practice.

This study examined the dynamic characteristics of upper airway collapse at soft palate level in patients with obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) by using dynamic 3-Dimensional (3-D) CT imaging. A total of 41 male patients who presented with 2 of the following symptoms, i.e., daytime sleepiness and fatigue, frequent snoring, and apnea with witness, were diagnosed as having OSAHS. They underwent full-night polysomnography and then dynamic 3-D CT imaging of the upper airway during quiet breathing and in Muller's maneuver. The soft palate length (SPL), the minimal cross-sectional area of the retropalatal region (mXSA-RP), and the vertical distance from the hard palate to the upper posterior part of the hyoid (hhL) were compared between the two breathing states. These parameters, together with hard palate length (HPL), were also compared between mild/moderate and severe OSAHS groups. Association of these parameters with the severity of OSAHS [as reflected by apnea hypopnea index (AHI) and the lowest saturation of blood oxygen (LSaO(2))] was examined. The results showed that 31 patients had severe OSAHS, and 10 mild/moderate OSAHS. All the patients had airway obstruction at soft palate level. mXSA-RP was significantly decreased and SPL remarkably increased during Muller's maneuver as compared with the quiet breathing state. There were no significant differences in these airway parameters (except the position of the hyoid bone) between severe and mild/moderate OSAHS groups. And no significant correlation between these airway parameters and the severity of OSAHS was found. The position of hyoid was lower in the severe OSAHS group than in the mild/moderate OSAHS group. The patients in group with body mass index (BMI)≥26 had higher collapse ratio of mXSA-RP, greater neck circumference and smaller mXSA-RP in the Muller's maneuver than those in group with BMI<26 (P<0.05 for all). It was concluded that dynamic 3-D CT imaging could dynamically show the upper airway changes at soft palate level in OSAHS patients. All the OSAHS patients had airway obstruction of various degrees at soft palate level. But no correlation was observed between the airway change at soft palate level and the severity of OSAHS. The patients in group with BMI≥26 were more likely to develop airway obstruction at soft palate level than those with BMI<26.