Objective To assess the viability and efficacy of employing automated segmentation for whole breast radiotherapy with simultaneous integrated boost to the medial tumor beds,a comparative analysis was conducted on the disparities in geometry,dosimetry,and working time between the auto-segmentation(AS)and manual segmentation(MS)groups.Methods A total of 30 patients with early breast cancer,who had undergone conserving surgery and received hypofractionated radiotherapy with a boost to the medial tumor bed,were enrolled from the First People's Hospital of Zunyi.AccuContour software was used in the AS group to obtain the whole breast planning target volume and cardiopulmonary structure.Geometric differences between AS and MS groups were assessed using Dice similarity coefficient(DSC)and 95%Hausdorff distance(95HD).Subsequently,a comparison was made between the two groups regarding target and cardiopulmonary dosimetry for PlanA and PlanM.Additionally,the time spent by each group was also compared.Results The DSC of PGTV,PTV,lung,and heart were 0.94(0.91,0.96),0.88(0.86,0.91),0.98(0.97,0.98)and 0.94(0.93,0.95),respectively.And the 95 HD(cm)were 0.25(0.20,0.33),0.99(0.56,1.20),0.29(0.25,0.35)and 0.50(0.50,0.59)respectively.The dosimetric results showed that the V95,D95,and Dmean of PGTV and PTV in the AS group were significantly lower than those in the MS group(P<0.05);while the V20 and MLD of the left lung were significantly higher(P<0.05).No significant difference was observed in cardiac dose between the two groups.The mean absolute differences of PGTV and cardiopulmonary dose parameters between the two groups were less than 1 Gy/1%,respec-tively.In terms of work efficiency,the AS approach substantially reduced contouring and planning time with over 70%of cases approved within two days.Conclusions The differences in geometric and dosimetric parameters between the auto-segmentation and manual segmentation groups were found to be negligible for whole breast radiotherapy with medial tumor bed boost patients.It is recommended that the PTV be manually modified prior to plan optimiza-tion,leading to a significant improvement in work efficiency.

Objective To analyze the expression of miR-4524a-3p in peripheral blood mononuclear cells(PBMCs)and major immune cell subsets of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE),and evaluate its clinical application.Methods Peripheral blood samples were collected from SLE patients and healthy controls,followed by isolation of PBMCs,CD3+T lymphocytes,CD19+B lymphocytes,and CD14+monocytes using human peripheral blood lymphocyte isolation solution(Ficoll)and immunomagnetic bead cell sorting.The expression level of miR-4524a-3p was quantified using fluorescence quantitative PCR.Pearson's linear correlation analysis was per-formed to assess the relationship between miR-4524a-3p expression and the disease activity score in SLE patients(SLEDAI).Additionally,the diagnostic efficacy of miR-4524a-3p for SLE was evaluated by constructing a receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC).Results The expression of miR-4524a-3p was significantly decreased in PBMCs(P<0.05),CD3+T cells(P<0.001),and CD14+monocytes(P<0.001)from patients with SLE compared to healthy controls.Furthermore,it exhibited a negative correlation with SLEDAI score(r=-0.406,P<0.01).Notably,the expression level of miR-4524a-3p was significantly lower in patients with moderate or severe active stage than those in mild and inactive stages(P<0.01).In addition,the SLE subgroup with lupus nephritis and joint involvement displayed lower levels of miR-4524a-3p compared to the subgroup without such manifestations(P<0.01).Importantly,ROC analysis demonstrated that miR-4524a-3p holds promising diagnostic value for SLE.Conclusion The expression of miR-4524a-3p was significantly diminished in CD3+T cells and CD14+monocytes derived from patients with SLE,exhibiting a close association with disease activity and demonstrating potential clinical diagnostic value for SLE.

Objective To develop a prognostic model that integrates preoperative imaging,pathological features,and tumor marker indexes for predicting metastasis in sentinel lymph nodes(SLN).Methods The preoperative examination data of 232 breast cancer patients admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University between January 2022 and April 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The dataset was randomly divided into a training set(174 cases)and a validation set(58 cases)at a ratio of 3∶1.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify independent predictors influencing SLN metastasis.A nomogram was constructed,and its accuracy and clinical applicability were evaluated using receiver operating characteristic(ROC curve)analysis,calibration curve analysis,and decision curve analysis.Results The multivariate analysis revealed that palpability,CA153,calcification,and ALN blood flow signal were identified as independent risk factors for SLN metastasis(P<0.05).These four variables were integrated into a nomogram and plotted on the ROC curve.The area under the curves(AUCs)for the training set and validation set were 0.810(95%CI:0.744～0.876)and 0.737(95%CI:0.606～0.867),respectively,indicating good predictive accuracy as demonstrated by the calibration curve.Conclusion Revised sentence:"Developing a nomogram for preoperative prediction of SLN metastasis in breast cancer patients offers a non-invasive approach for clinical application and serves as a reliable tool to identify breast cancer patients who may not require SLN biopsy,thereby facilitating decisions regarding further axillary lymph node dissection(ALND)and adjuvant therapy.

Objective The clinical value of serum VILIP-1 and Hepc25 in predicting the prognosis of patients with Acute ischemic stroke(AIS)from intravenous thrombolysis was analyzed.Methods A total of 225 patients with acute ischemic stroke diagnosed and treated in the hospital from January 2022 to November 2023 were selected.According to Rankin Scale(mRS)grouping study,97 patients with mRS≥3 were divided into poor prognosis group and 128 patients with mRS<3 were divided into good prognosis group.The serum levels of VILIP-1 and Hepc25 were compared and their prognostic value for intravenous thrombolysis.Results After logistic regres-sion analysis,age,admission blood glucose,LYM,NIHSS score,PLT,WBC,VILIP-1,and Hepc25 were all factors affecting the prognosis of AIS patients(P<0.05);VILIP-1 and Hepc25 levels increased in patients with moderate and severe defects compared with mild defects.VILIP-1 and Hepc25 levels were higher in patients with severe defects than those with moderate defects.Compared with the poor prognosis group,the VILIP-1 and Hepc25 levels in the good prognosis group were decreased,with statistical difference(P<0.05).ROC curve analysis showed that single diagnosis of VILIP-1 and Hepc25 was lower than combined diagnosis(P<0.05).Conclusion The elevated levels of VILIP-1 and Hepc25 participate in the process of intravenous thrombolysis and affect the prognosis of patients,and can be used as clinical indicators for the prognosis of AIS patients.

Objective To investigate the difference in visual quality between oval and round corneal flaps in femtosecond excimer laser in situ keratomileusis(FS-LASIK).Methods In a prospective randomized controlled clinical study,patients who voluntarily underwent FS-LASIK surgery in Wuhan University Affiliated Aier Ophthalmology Hospital from June 2022 to February 2023 were randomly divided into oval valve group and round valve group,with 36 patients(72 eyes)in each group.During FS-LASIK,oval and round corneal flaps were made,and excimer laser surgery was performed in parallel.Observe intraoperative and postoperative complications.The unaided visual acuity(UCVA)and spherical equivalent(SE)at 1 day,1 week,1 month and 3 months after surgery were compared between the two groups at 3 months after surgery,and the modulation transfer function(MTF),Strel ratio(SR)and total higher-order aberration at 3 months after surgery were compared between the two groups.Results All patients had successfully completed the surgery without serious complications.There was no significant difference between the oval valve group and the round valve group in UCVA at 1 day,1 week after surgery,1 month after surgery,3 months after surgery.There was no significant difference between the two groups on the postoperative SE at 1 day,1 week after surgery,1 month after surgery,and 3 months after surgery.There was no significant difference in MTF,SR and total higher-order aberration between the two groups at 3 months after surgery.Conclusion Ideal visual acuity can be achieved with either oval or round corneal flap during FS-LASIK,and there is no significant difference in visual quality between the two in the early postoperativeperiod.

Objective To assess the feasibility of utilizing the ExacTracDynamic surface monitoring system(ETD)for setup and body surface monitoring in patients with thoracic tumors undergoing intensity-modulated radio-therapy(IMRT).Methods Patients receiving IMRT for thoracic tumors were included in this study.The enrolled patients were alternatively assigned to either conventional cross curve positioning(control group)or surface monitoring system-assisted positioning(experimental group).ETD X-ray images were utilized for calibration purposes prior to radiotherapy,enabling the determination of setup errors.A region of interest(ROI)was delineated on the body surface above the sternum,and real-time body surface monitoring was performed based on this ROI during radiotherapy.Post-radiotherapy X-ray images were obtained to verify patient position.Data regarding left-right(X),head-foot(Y),abdomen-back(Z),pitch,roll,and yaw directions were recorded and analyzed.Results A total of 60 patients were enrolled,with 754 fractions of radiotherapy in the control group and 718 fractions in the experimental group.The setup errors in the X and Z directions were significantly smaller in the experimental group compared to the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,there was a significant reduction in the number of setup errors≤0.50 cm for X,Y,and Z directions,as well as≤1.00° for Roll angle in the experimental group compared to the control group(P<0.05).Additionally,differences were observed between surface monitoring and X-ray image verification regarding position deviation along Y and Z directions(P<0.05),although these deviations remained within submillimeter levels on average.Conclusion Surface monitoring system-assisted positioning can enhance radiotherapy setup accuracy among thoracic tumor patients,particularly along X and Z directions.Furthermore,when setting ROI above sternum on body surface area,surface monitoring provides better reflection of target area's position deviation.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Schroth PSSE combined with 3D printing braces in the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.Method Forty patients were included and divided into a support group(3D printing support group)and a support+exercise therapy group(3D printing support+Schroth PSSE group).Excluding outliers and lost follow-up data,32 patients were ultimately included,with 16 patients in each group.Wearing time≥18 h for both groups of 3D printing supports.The intervention period of Schroth PSSE is 12 weeks,and exercise is maintained after 12 weeks until the end of follow-up.The longest follow-up time for the brace group was 25 months,with an average follow-up time of(15.00±1.29)months.The longest follow-up time for the brace+exercise therapy group was 24 months,with an average follow-up time of(16.59±1.01)months.Relevant indicators were evaluated after follow-up.Results The support and exercise therapy group showed better improvement in Cobb angle and trunk rotation angle(ATR)than the support group,with statistically significant differences(P<0.05);The distance between the midpoint of the C7 vertebral body and the midline of the sacrum(C7-CSVL)in the support and exercise therapy group showed a statistically significant difference before and after treatment(P<0.05),while there was a significant difference before and after Apical Vertebral Translation(AVT)treatment(P<0.01).There was no statistically significant difference compared to the support group(P<0.05);In terms of SRS-22 score,the brace+exercise therapy group can comprehensively improve the SRS-22 score.Conclusion The combination of Schroth PSSE and 3D printing braces has a better effect on improving Cobb angle and torso rotation angle,improving coronary imbalance,increasing patient satisfaction,and improving quality of life compared to using 3D printing braces alone.

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of a rapid 3D-printed patient-specific osteotomy guide in knee replacement surgery,and provide guidance for its widespread clinical application.Methods A total of 80 patients with end-stage knee osteoarthritis who had undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty(TKA)were selected and randomly divided into two groups.The first group comprised 40 cases(40 knees)that underwent traditional TKA,while the second group consisted of 40 patients(40 knees)in the 3D-printed osteotomy guide group.Various parameters,including surgery duration,intraoperative blood loss,time to ambulation after surgery,mechanical axis angle between femur and tibia post-surgery,Visual Analog Scale(VAS)score,Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)knee score,Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC)score,range of motion(ROM)of the knee,and other indicators were analyzed separately for both groups.Statistical analyses were conducted.Results All the patients underwent surgery smoothly and were followed up for 3～12 months.In com-parison to the traditional osteotomy guide group,the 3D-printed osteotomy guide group demonstrated significantly shorter surgery duration(P<0.05),reduced intraoperative blood loss,earlier time to first ambulation after surgery(P<0.05),lower postoperative VAS score,and smaller mechanical axis angle between the femur and tibia after surgery(P<0.01).At 6 months post-surgery,both groups showed significantly improved KSS scores compared to preoperative values(P<0.01).The KSS score of the 3D-printed guide group was higher than that of the traditional surgical guide group at 6 months after surgery(P<0.05),but there was no statistical difference in KSS scores between the two groups(P>0.05).WOMAC scores for both groups decreased over time at 3 and 6 months post-surgery compared to preoperative scores(P<0.05).At these time points,WOMAC scores were lower in the 3D-printed guide group than in the traditional osteotomy guide group(P<0.05).One case of hematocele and infection occurred in the traditional osteotomy guide group;however,successful discharge was achieved following re-debridement while preserving the prosthesis.None of the surgical patients experienced complications such as neurovascular injury,deep vein thrombosis,prosthesis loosening or periprosthetic fractures.Conclusion Compared to conventional total knee arthroplasty(TKA)surgery,the utilization of a rapid 3D-printed osteotomy guide for knee replacement presents several advantages,including reduced surgical operation duration,minimal intraoperative blood loss,precise and expeditious osteotomies,accelerated postoperative recovery,and heightened patient satis-faction during medical consultations.Notably,its clinical efficacy surpasses that of traditional approaches.

Objective To observe and compare of the effects of esketamine and sufentanil induction for general anesthesia on postoperative analgesia in obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.Methods Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy between March 2023 and March 2024,irrespective of gender,aged between 20 and 50 years,with a BMI ranging from 30.0 to 50.0 kg/m2 and ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ classification,were randomly allocated into two groups:the esketamine group(Group E)and the sufentanil group(Group S),each consisting of 32 cases.During anesthesia induction,Group E received a dose of esketamine at 0.5 mg/kg while Group S received sufentanil at a dosage of 0.5 μg/kg;the remaining protocol remained unchanged.Heart rate(HR),mean arterial pressure(MAP),and SpO2 were recorded at various time points:upon arrival(T0),prior to anesthesia induction(T1),immediately after induction(T2),during intubation(T3),at the conclusion of anesthesia adminis-tration(T4),and during extubation(T5).Postoperative pain scores using the Numeric Rating Scale(NRS)were assessed at specific intervals following surgery:one hour post-surgery(P0),six hours post-surgery(P1),twelve hours post-surgery(P2),twenty-four hours post-surgery(P3)and forty-eight hours post-surgery(P4).Additionally,intraoperative remifentanil consumption as well as the number of presses on the analgesic pump within forty-eight hours after surgery in both patient groups were documented along with any occurrences of adverse reactions.Results During the surgery,there was no statistically significant difference in mean arterial pressure(MAP)and heart rate(HR)between the two patient groups at T0～T5(P>0.05).At T2,both groups exhibited lower MAP and HR compared to T0;specifically,group S had a MAP of(91.81±8.94)mmHg and HR of(81.75±13.37)beats/min,while group E had a MAP of(93.69±9.96)mmHg and HR of(80.38±13.2)beats/min,with group E showing values closer to baseline levels.At T3,both groups experienced a transient increase in MAP and HR(P<0.05);specifi-cally,group S had a MAP of(97.56±8.96)mmHg and HR of(86.47±13.84)beats/min,while group E had a MAP of(101.03±8.29)mmHg and(89.41±15.32)times/min,with S group closer to baseline values.There was no statistically significant difference in the amount of remifentanil used during surgery between group S and group E(P>0.05),which were(2071.88±717.63)μg and(2093.75±718.39)μg,respectively.Compared with the postoperative conditions of the two groups,the NRS scores of group E(0.41±0.61±1.870.75,2.47±0.62)at P0,P1 and P2 were lower than those in group S(0.88±0.71,2.47±0.72,2.97±0.54),and the difference was statisti-cally significant(P<0.05).The number of intravenous analgesia pump presses was significantly reduced in group E after surgery(P<0.05),with the postoperative analgesic pump compressions occurring 11.25±2.70 times in group S and 8.56±2.23 times in group E.The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting(PONV)and hypotension in Group E(21.88%,15.63%)was lower than that observed in group S(46.88%,37.50%),demonstrating statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion In comparison to sufentanil induction,the utilization of esketamine anesthesia induction is deemed safe for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients,effectively mitigating postoperative acute pain and reducing the incidence of PONV.

Objective To compare the impact of continuous profound neuromuscular blockade versus con-ventional neuromuscular blockade on postoperative shoulder pain in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery during steep Trendelenburg position.Methods This study was a single-center,randomized,double-blind clinical trial.The inclusion criteria encompassed individuals aged between 18 and 80 years,with an American Society of Anesthesiologists status of Ⅰ or Ⅱ,and a body mass index ranging from 18 kg/m2 to 30 kg/m2.A total of one hundred patients were randomly assigned to either the deep neuromuscular blockade group(D group)or the conventional neuromuscular blockade group(C group),with equal distribution of fifty cases in each group.Rocuronium dosage was titrated to achieve post-tetanic count values of 1～2 and train-of-four stimulation levels of 1～2 during surgery for D and C groups respectively.At the end of surgery,sugammadex was administered for reversal of neuromuscular blockade.The primary endpoint assessed the incidence of postoperative shoulder pain within three days after surgery.Secondary endpoints included Leiden score evaluation during intraoperative period,number of additional neuromus-cular blockers required by the surgeon,recovery time for muscle relaxation postoperatively,nausea and vomiting scores during recovery phase,visual analog scale(VAS)scores in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit(PACU)as well as within three days after surgery,incidence rate for postoperative pulmonary complications,length of hospital stay duration and patient satisfaction score.Results The incidence of postoperative shoulder pain was significantly lower in group D compared to group C(D group 32%vs.C group 56%;P<0.05).However,there were no significant differences in postoperative shoulder pain VAS scores between the two groups(P>0.05).No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of Leiden score,surgeon's requirement for additional neuromuscular blockers,nausea and vomiting in PACU,and VAS score(P>0.05).Group D exhibited better early postoperative activity pain scores than group C(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in VAS scores between the groups at other time points(P>0.05).Furthermore,there were no significant differences in the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications,length of stay,and satisfaction scores between the two groups.Conclusion The imple-mentation of continuous deep neuromuscular blockade in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery with steep Trendelenburg position can effectively mitigate the occurrence of postoperative shoulder pain.