6.0,and the expression of CD62P in groupⅠand Ⅱ(32% and 36%)was significantly higher than in control group(28%).However,when the three groups were stored until day 7,all in vitro parameters determined of PCs were better maintained in control group than in the other two.Conclusions The 5-day storage of PCs in additive solution with 50% or 20 % plasma is feasible in terms of the in vitro function in platelet count and pH,however,PCs storaged in additive solutions are more easily activated.

Objective To investigate the relationship of urinary vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and occurrence and invasiveness of bladder cancer. Method The expression of urinary VEGF in 48 patients with bladder cancer (bladder cancer group) and 45 normal cases (control group) were examined by ELISA immunohistochemical staining. Results VEGF levels in urine in bladder cancer group [(174.77±83.41) μg/L] were higher statistically than those in control group [(63.53 ±22.62) μg/L] (P < 0.01), and related to the staging and grading of tumors. VEGF levels were significant higher in invasive lesions [(223.00 ± 83.13) μg/L] than those in superficial ones [(130.40 ± 54.86) μg/L] (P < 0.01). VEGF levels of G3 [(259.23 ± 75.82) μg/L] were significant higher compared with G1 [(138.00± 85.60) μ g/L] and G2 [(146.22 ±47.53) μ g/L] (P < 0.01). Conclusion The concentration of urinary VEGF relates to the clinical staging and pathological grading, and it is a labeling index of the biological behavior of bladder cancer.

Objective Watanabe Heritable Hyperlipidaemic (WHHL) rabbits with low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLr) gene mutation have provided unprecedented opportunities for the study of human atherosclerosis, in order to confirm LDL receptor gene status in rabbits, we developed a simple PCR technique to detect LDL mutations in rabbits. Methods Rabbits genomic DNA were extracted from ear biopsy, and amplified by PCR to detect 12 bp deletion mutation in WHHL rabbits. PCR products were directly digested with BglⅠ, and then applied to polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Results PCR products from homozygous LDLr +/+ rabbits generated 2 bands of 212 and 94 bp after BglⅠ digestion, LDLr +/- rabbits generated 3 bands (294, 212, and 94 bp), LDLr -/- animals, however, generated only 1 product (294 bp). Conclusion This modified PCR method is simple and reliable.

Objective To compare the prognosis and life quality of patients with early-stage breast cancer(stage I or II)undergoing breast-conserving surgery or modified radical mastectomy.Methods 180 cases with early-stage breast cancer were divided into 2 groups:breast-conserving surgery group(BCS)and modified radical mastcctomy group(MRM),with 90 cases in each group.The 2 groups were all given radiotherapy,chemotherapy and endocrine therapy according to indications.The prognosis and life quality in the 2 groups were compared.Results The 5-year-postoperative follow-up showed there was no significant difference in duration of disease-free survival(DFS)of the 2 groups.However,life quality of BCS patients was significantly better than that of MRM patients in terms of general health,physical function,pain,vitality,social functioning,emotion and mental health.Conclusion Breast-conserving surgery is highly recommended for patients with early-stage breast cancer.

Objective To investigate the clinical and imaging features of von Hippel-Lindau disease to raise awareness of the disease. Methods The clinical and imaging data of a case of VHL patient were analyzed retrospectively and discussed with relative literature review. The patient was a 50-year-old man, who was admitted with the chief complaints of painless gross hematuria and blurred vision for 5 months. Imaging data and ophthalmoscopy examination showed bilateral multiple renal tumors, renal cysts, pancreatic cysts, hepatic cysts and retinal angioma in his right eye. He suffered a surgical operation for his cerebellar hemangioblastoma 12 years ago without family history. Results The patient underwent nephron- sparing surgery (NSS) in the left kidney. Five renal tumors were removed, and the largest tumor was 3.5 cm× 3.5 cm. Postoperative oral administration of Sorafenib agents was applied. Followed up for 4 months, the renal function was normal and the right kidney tumor reduced. Pathology confirmed the diagnosis of multiple renal clear cell carcinoma. Conclusions VHL disease is a familial autosomal dominant hereditary syndrome, with the performance of hemangioblastorna in central nervous system, visceral tumors and multiple visceral cysts. Comprehensive imaging examination plays a major role in both the diagnosis and the follow-up of VHL disease.

0.05).The median time to progression (mTTP) was 7.8 months in HCPTOX group and 7.9 months in FOLFOX4 group, respectively. The median survival time (MST) was 13.1 months in HCPTOX group and 13.3 months in FOLFOX4 group, respectively. The toxicities were well tolerated.The incidence of grade Ⅲ+Ⅳ nausea and vomiting was significantly lower in HCPTOX group than in FOLFOX4 group (?2=4.538,P0.05). Conclusion:Both of the two regimens were feasible, well tolerated and effective in treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.HCPTOX regimen might be safer than FOLFOX4 regimen,especially in elderly patients or patients with ECOG PS of 1 to 2.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate mastoidectomy efficacy in treating secretory otitis media. METHOD: Retrospective analysis of 22 cases (24 ears) with chronic secretory otitis media,20 ears were treated with intact canal wall mastoidectomy combined with facial recess opening,4 ears were treated with opened mastoid surgery,3 ears simultaneously accepted tube insertion. Ventilation tube was pulled out in 6 months. Hearing test was inspected before and after surgery. RESULT: None of the patients had hearing loss, 19 ears had varying degrees of hearing improvement. Seventeen ears were type A tympanometry curve, 7 ears were C-shaped curve. No recurrence of otitis media was observed after 6 - 36 months followed-up. CONCLUSION Mastoidectomy may improve eustachian tube function and decrease the risk of recurrence of secretory otitis media.
Adolescent ; Adult ; Child ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Male ; Mastoid ; surgery ; Middle Aged ; Otitis Media with Effusion ; surgery ; Retrospective Studies ; Young Adult

Objective To investigate the effect of astilbin on expressions of perforin and granzyme B in activated T cells of mouse heart transplantation model with acute rejection.Methods Cardiomyocytes of BALB/C mouse and spleen cells of C57BL/6 mouse were harvested and made into single cell suspensions.The cardiomyocytes(2?10~5 ml~(-1))as stimulators and spleen cells(1?10~6 ml~(-1)) as responsers were mixed and cultured.The model of mouse heart transplantation with acute rejection in vitro was therefore established.There were two groups in the experiment.Control group is the mixed culture of the cardiomyocytes and spleen cells;Astilbin group is the mixed culture of the cardiomyocytes and spleen cells with astilbin(15?g/ml).Apoptosis of T cells were analyzed by TUNEL assay.The expressions of perforin and granzyme B were measured by RT-PCR.Results Apoptosis of activated T cells in Astilbin group was significantly increased than that of the control group(P

Objective To investigate the influence of preoperative arterial chemoembolization on expression of Ki-67,and clinical significance in bladder cancer. Methods Before and after chemoembolizafion of therapy,the expression of Ki-67 in 30 patients of bladder cancer tissue were examined by immunohistochemical staining.The rehtion of its expression to the pathological grade and clinical stage was evaluated clinically.Results Positive rate of Ki-67 expression in the bladder cancer tissue was 70.00% and 26.67% respectively.There was significant difference between the before and after therapy (P＜0.01). Follow-up for mean 24.6 months recurrence rate in 30 cases was 16.67%.The expression of Ki-67 correhted to the pathological grade, clinical stage and patient recurrence rates of bladder cancer.Conclusions Preoperative arterial chemeembelization can reduce the expression of Ki-67,adjust malignancy of bladder cancer,could downgrade and downstage the tumors,and cut down the postoperative metastasis,improve survival rate and reduce recurrence rate.Both of the Ki-67 labeling index are predictive factor for recurrence of superficial bladder cancer.

Objective To study the influence of transeatheter bladder arterial chemoembolization on neovascularization and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in bladder cancer treatment. Methods Thirty bladder cancer patients (Tis =1, Ta =2, T1 =6, T2 =11, T3 =9, T4 = 1; G1 = 9, G2=13, G3 = 8) were treated with transcatheter arterial chemotherapy with Mitomycin (20 mg) or Hydroxycamptothecin (10 nag) adding cisplatin (60 rag) and embolization with gelatine sponge particle gelform 1 week before surgery. Before and after the chemoembolization, the expression of VEGF and microvessel density (MVD) count in cancer tissue were examined by SP immunohistochemical staining. Tumor samples after chemoembolization were taken and sent for pathological examination. The over all survival rates were recorded and analyzed as well. Results Before and after the chemoembolization, positive rates of VEGF expression in bladder cancer tissue were 73. 3% and 43.3%, respectively and MVD were 69.8±3.4 and 56. 4±3.3, respectively. There were significant differences between the parameters before and after the treatment (P<0.05). After the intervention, tumor diameter decreased from 2.2±0.9 cm to 1.6±0. 9 cm (P<0.05) and tumor tissues were in severe necrosis and degeneration. During the follow-up of 24. 6 months (ranging from 12 to 36 months),there were 5 recurrent cases (G1 T1 =1, G2 T1=1, G2T3=1, G3T3 = 1, G3 T4 =1, primary transitional cell carcinoma= 4, admixture carcinoma= 1). In the recurrent group, VEGF expression were positive in 5 cases (100% strong positive) and 4 cases (80%, 3 positive, 1 strong positive) (P>0. 05) before and after the chemoembolization. However, it had significant difference in strong positive expression (P<0.05); MVD were 87.4±3.0 and 72.4±4.1 (P<0.05) before and after the treatment. The MVD in no recurrent group was 53.2±3. 5 after chemoembolization, and it had statistical significance comparing with the recurrent group (P<0. 05). Conclusions The chemoembolization can decrease the expression of tumor VEGF and MVD. Thus, it can adjust bladder cancer malignancy, downgrade and downstage the tumors and decrease the risk of postoperative metastasis. For the long-term, this treatment will improve the survival rate and reduce recurrence rate.