Objective To study the ultrasonic features of the congenital vaginal reclined septum syndrome (CVRS) in order to apply a precise way for operations. Methods To diagnose CVRS accurately before operation, the ultrasonogram and clinical characteristics of 15 cases were studied retrospectively. Results There were duplicated uterus and cervices with ipsilateral renal agenesis on the reclined septum side in all the patients,11 in the right and 4 in the left. All of 10 cases of type Ⅰhad been made final diagnosis before operation according to the specific ultrasonogram and the rest of type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ had been made reliable diagnosis. Conclusions Ultrasonic examination should be the first way to diagnose CVRS.

Objective To investigate the CT and MRI features of the hemangiopericytoma (HPC) in central nervous system(CNS) and improve its diagnostic accuracy. Methods The CT and MRI features of the HPC in CNS proved by operation and pathology were retrospectively analyzed and the criteria of diagnosis and differential diagnosis were summarized.Results 7 of 9 cases were intracranial and 2 were intraspinal. The lesions appeared homogeneous high density in 4 cases on plain CT scans and 3 cases appeared inhomogeneous density, 4 cases appeared isointense with cortical gray matter on both T_1-weighted and T_2-weighted images, 3 cases were heterogeneous. All contrast-enhanced scans showed marked enhancement.Conclusion The accuracy diagnosis of HPC in CNS can be made by CT and MRI.

Objective To discuss CT,MR and~1H-MRS features of central neurocytoma(CNC).Methods Imaging findings ofneurocytomas in 7 cases confirmed by pathology were retrospectively analyzed with literature review.2 cases were examined by CT、MR and~1 H-MRS,2 cases only by MR,and 3 cases only by CT.Results All the tumors were located in the lateral ventricles.There were different degree hydrocephalus in all cases.The masses were heterogeneous appearance on CT with necrotic area and fine to course calcifications.Heterogeneous enhancement was seen in the solid portion.The tumors were isointense and hypointense on T_1WI and heterogeneous on T_2WI.Heterogeneous enhancement was also seen on MRI.The in vivo~1H-MRS showed prominent choline(Cho) and low N-acetyl aspartate(NAA) compared to the normal.Conclusion Central neurocytoma should be considered when a tumor was located at the lateral ventricles especially septum pellucidum in young patients.CT,MR and~1H-MRS are helpful in making a preoperative diagnosis.

Objective To investigate the value of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (DW-MRI) in distinguishing benign from malignant breast lesions. Methods ADC in 26 normal breasts, 24 malignant breast lesions, and 30 benign breast lesions confirmed by operation and pathology were calculated, respectively, and their differentiations in statistics were compared. The differentiations of different ADCs (b=1000-0, 500-0, 1000-500 s/mm2) were also compared. EPI (TR 2900 ms, TE 84 ms, thickness 5 mm) was used in order to acquire the imaging. Results There were significant differences among the ADC values of normal breast tissue, benign, and malignant lesions. The ADC of malignant lesions was lower than those of normal breast tissue and benign lesions, and the ADC of benign lesions was lower than that of normal breast tissue. There were significant differences among the ADC value of b=1000-0, 1000-500, and 500-0 s/mm2. The lower the b value, the higher the ADC. The sensitivity and specificity of ADC for the diagnosis of malignant lesion were 64% and 96.7% if the upper bound of 95% confidence interval was set as a differential level. Conclusion The differentiation of benign from malignant breast lesions by ADC is applicable, although the sensitivity is low, the specificity is high.

Objective To investigate the diagnostic value of 1H magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) in mammary tumors and to discuss the technique factors which influence the detection rate.Methods The 1H-MRS features of 47 mammary tumors, of which 24 malignant tumors and 23 benign tumors confirmed by pathology were analyzed. All of the tumors were detected before Gd-DTPA enhancement. Results Eleven of 24 malignant tumors showed increased choline resonance peak at 3.24 ppm while 4 of 23 benign ones at 3.24 ppm .The positive value were 45.8% and 17.4% respectively. The sensitivity and specificity were 45.8% and 82.6% respectively by using 1H-MRS to discriminate benign from malignant tumors. The main factors influencing the detection rate were low suppressed lipid, low suppressed water and low single-noise rate.Conclusion Choline is not special features of malignant tumors. Choline can be obtained despite the nature of tumor if they grow rapidly. The low sensitivity of choline to be detected mainly dues to technique factors.

Objective To compare the surgical outcomes between microsurgery lumbar discectomy and microendoscopic discectomy for lumbar disc herniation. Methods A prospective study was conducted on the surgical procedures for lumbar disc herniation.The target of our study was a group of 33 patients who underwent surgery by microsurgery lumbar discectomy(MSLD group)and 36 patients who underwent surgery by microendoscopic discectomy(MED group).The items investigated were the operation time,amount of bleeding,duration of hospitalization,pre-and postoperative scores based on judgment criteria for treatment of lumbar spine disorders established by the Japanese Orthopaedic Association score,visual analog scales (VAS,0 to 10) for lumbago and sciatica before surgery and at discharge,perioperative complications.Results The mean duration of follow-up was 2 years and 2 months (11 months to 4 years).There were no significant differences between the 2 surgical procedures in the frequency of the pre-and postoperative Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores or postoperative VAS for lumbar pain and sciatica,operation time and duration of hospitalization. Statistically significant differences were observed in amount of bleeding and operation time,but the differences were not large, and may not have been clinically significant.Conclusion Both microsurgery lumbar discectomy and microendoscopic discectomy are appropriate for lumbar disc herniation.

BACKGROUND:Neuroblastoma is a common solid tumor in children. Pediatric tumors are little affected by environmental factors, but closely related to child development. The suspension method is an effective and reliable method to harvest neoplastic stem cel s.
OBJECTIVE:To culture the cel clones of human neuroblastoma cel line SK-N-SH and to assess the biological properties of the cel clones.
METHODS:Using the suspension method with no serum media, tumor cel clones were obtained. Immunofluorescence method was used to identify whether tumor cel clones exhibit stem cel properties. SK-N-SH neuroblastoma was labeled by luciferase, and tumor cel clones and tumor cel s were seeded onto the back of nude mice to monitor cel proliferative properties in nude mice using in vivo imaging.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Using the suspension culture method, SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cel s could successful y develop into cloning bal s. Under serum-free culture, cloning bal s were immunofluorescently used to detect molecular markers that showed strong positive expression. Cloning bal s subcutaneously implanted into
nude mice showed the strong ability of self-renewal and differentiation as stem cel s. The cel clones cultured by the suspension method strongly expressed Nestin, but weakly expressed glial fibril ary acidic protein, neuron-specific tubulin, possessing stem cel characteristics and strong proliferation and metastasis in nude mice.

Objective To investigate the morphological regularity of the thoracic pedicle screw in 4 to 12 years old children by the digital technology,and to provide the theoreticl basis for thoracic pedicle screw fixation in children.Methods A total of 60 healthy children aged from 4 to 12 years old with computed tomography(CT) data of thoracic spine were divided into three groups by age,each group 20 cases.Then they were examined by MIMICS software and the parameters of pedicle width(PW),pedicle height(PH),the length of screw path(SL),e angle and f angle were measured.Results The pedicle width,pedicle height,the SL of the pedicle generally showed a rising trend with advancing age.There were significant differences in the PW,PH and LS between the three group(P<0.05).The PW decreased and then increased.The PH and the LS increased with the vertebral order increased.There was no significant difference in e angle and f angle between the three groups(P>0.05).E angle of the pedicle generally showed a decreasing trend with increasing vertebral order,and e angle of T11 to T12 showed negative angle.The f angle showed a wavy descending trend.Conclusion There was significant difference in correlation parameters of thoracic pedicle with increasing age in healthy children,which indicates that the pedicle screw fixation for the kind of children should be performed based on 'the Principle of individualization' to improve the success rate of surgery.

OBJECTIVETo explore the feasibility of laparoscopic-assisted natural orifice specimen extraction radical left colectomy.

METHODSRetrospective analysis was performed on clinicopathological dada of 15 colorectal patients who were treated by laparoscopic-assisted anal specimen extraction radical left colectomy with self-developed surgical instrument Cai tube between January and September in 2014. Tumor location included descending colon (n=3), the junction of descending colon and sigmoid colon (n=2), the sigmoid colon (n=6) and upper rectum (n=4). Clinical efficacy of patients was observed.

RESULTSThere were no perioperative deaths or postoperative complications, such as anastomotic bleeding or leakage. The median operation time was 257 (range 103-337) min, median blood loss was 50(range 20-200) ml, median time to first flatus was 3 (range 1-5) d and median hospital stay was 14 (range 11-21) d. All the patients had good quality of life and normal defecation function without tumor recurrence or metastasis after 1-8 months of follow-up.

CONCLUSIONLaparoscopic-assisted anal specimen extraction radical left colectomy is safe and feasible.

Colectomy ; Colon, Sigmoid ; Humans ; Laparoscopy ; Length of Stay ; Operative Time ; Postoperative Complications ; Quality of Life ; Rectum ; Retrospective Studies

Objective To explore the feasibility of laparoscopic-assisted natural orifice specimen extraction radical left colectomy. Methods Retrospective analysis was performed on clinicopathological dada of 15 colorectal patients who were treated by laparoscopic-assisted anal specimen extraction radical left colectomy with self-developed surgical instrument Cai tube between January and September in 2014. Tumor location included descending colon (n=3), the junction of descending colon and sigmoid colon (n=2), the sigmoid colon (n=6) and upper rectum (n=4). Clinical efficacy of patients was observed. Results There were no perioperative deaths or postoperative complications , such as anastomotic bleeding or leakage. The median operation time was 257 (range 103-337) min, median blood loss was 50(range 20-200) ml, median time to first flatus was 3(range 1-5) d and median hospital stay was 14 (range 11-21) d. All the patients had good quality of life and normal defecation function without tumor recurrence or metastasis after 1-8 months of follow-up. Conclusion Laparoscopic-assisted anal specimen extraction radical left colectomy is safe and feasible.