1.The change of Porphyromonas gingivalis in rat gingival crivicular fluid under chronic intermittent hypoxia
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2017;33(5):580-583
Objective:To study the change of Porphyromonas gingivalis (P.gingivalis) in rat gingival crivicular tluid (GCF) under chronic intermittent hypoxia.Methods:32 male SD rats were randomly divided into 4 groups (n =8):normoxia control group (A),normoxia with periodontitis group (B),intermittent hypoxia group(C),and intermittent hypoxia with periodontitis (D).Periodontitis model was established by orthodontic silk ligation at the maxillary second molar neck and high sugar diet.The rats in normoxia and hypoxia group were raised respectively under the condition of ordinary oxygen and chronic intermittent hypoxia respectively.After 8 weeks,GCF of the target teeth was collected,P.gingivalis was quantified by real-time fluorescent quantitative PCR.Results:P.gingivalis was detected in all groups.P.gingivalis in group D was more than in other groups(P <0.05);meanwhile,P.gingivalis in group B was more than in group A(P <0.05).Conclusion:Chronic intermittent hypoxia can aggravate the severity of periodontitis,which is associated with the increase of P.gingivalis in GCF.
2.Clinical analysis of delayed papillary hemorrhage after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Xiao ZHENG ; Yechen WU ; Jun WU ; Tiantian WANG ; Daojian GAO ; Bing HU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2017;34(5):332-336
Objective To evaluate the clinical feature and potential reasons of delayed papillary bleeding after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),and search for effective hemostasis and strategies.Methods A total of 76 patients with post-ERCP bleeding underwent endoscopic treatment in the Eastern Hepatobiliary Hospital from August 2000 to August 2016.Clinical data,haemostatic methods,and treatment outcomes of patients were retrospectively analyzed.Results Delayed papillary hemorrhage mostly occmred within 48 hours after ERCP (67.2%,45/67),with main manifestations of hematemesis,bloody stool,and bile.The lowest incidence of delayed bleeding was detected after endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD,0.1%),which was followed by papillary precut (0.6%) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST,0.9%).And EST+EPBD had the highest incidence of delayed post-ERCP papillary hemorrhage (2.4%).The most bleeding site was the left side of the incision (67.1%,51/76).Emergent endoscopic interventions were applied in all patients with success of hemostasis in 71 out of 76 (93.4%),and injection with diluted epinephrine,electric coagulation,hemoclipping,and metal stenting were used sequentially for hemostasis.Among the 71 successful cases of hemostasis,66 patients were performed endoscopic hemostasis for once,4 patients took twice,and 1 case took thrice.Endoscopic hemoclipping was the most commonly used method with successful rate of 76.9% (50/65) for hemostasis.Conclusion Precut papillotomy is safe and effective,and its complication occurrence rate is similar to that of EST.Hemorrhage should be prevented and timely dealt with in small/median EST and/or EPBD.Once hemorrhage is suspected clinically,endoscopic inventions should be applied timely,and hemoclipping is a safe and effective method.
3.Degranulation and anti-inflammatory effects of shikimic acid in Chaenomeles speciosa on peritoneal mast cells in rats
Qianqian ZHENG ; Tiantian DONG ; Shigang LI ; Wei LIU ; Lingling YU ; Xianyong CHEN ; Jinling WANG
Chinese Journal of Immunology 2017;33(7):1035-1038
Objective:To investigate the effect of Chaenomeles speciosa total extract shikimic acid(SA) on the degranulation of compound 48/80(C48/80) stimulated rat peritoneal mast cells and the anti-inflammatory.Methods: Qualitative analysis of shikimic acid in the total extract of Chaenomeles speciosa by high performance liquid phase;RPMC were identified by toluidine blue,immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy;CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation of RPMC in each concentration group.The release rate of β-hexosidase was determined by substrate method.The content of histamine in supernatant was detected by ELISA.Results: SA had no significant effect on the growth of RPMC at the concentration of 0-90 μg/ml.Compared with the positive control group,SA could effectively inhibit the release of β-hexosidase and inhibit the secretion of histamine.Conclusion: SA inhibits the release of histamine in inflammatory mediators by inhibiting the degranulation of RPMC stimulated by C48/80,and then exerts anti-inflammatory effects.
4.Endoscopic closure for acute colonic perforations with novel successive endoclips in animal model
Zhiyuan BO ; Wei WAN ; Xiao ZHENG ; Yechen WU ; Rui LU ; Tiantian WANG ; Baiming SHI ; Chen ZHANG ; Bing HU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2016;33(3):183-186
Objective To evaluate the feasibility and the safety of endoscopic closure for acute colon perforations with novel successive endoclips in animal model. Methods Approximately 1. 5 to 2 cm colonic full-thickness resections were created with an electrotome in 3 Ba-Ma pigs that were under general anesthesia and were closed with the conventional endoclips and novel successive endoclips respectively. The procedure time and the efficacy of each endoclip were recorded. After the procedure,the general condition and physiological indicators were carefully monitored. After a follow-up of 1 week,the pigs were euthanized for an endoscopic observation of the healing condition and the residual endoclips. A postmortem examination was performed to observe the abdominal infection and incision condition. Transverse sections of the colon across the site of perforation were taken for histopathologic examination to assess the healing process. Results All the colonic perforation models in three pigs were established successfully. Endoscopic closure for acute colon perforation with two kinds of endoclips was technically successful in all 3 pigs. The mean time of the procedure with successive endoclip was less than that with the conventional endoclip(54. 0 seconds VS 91. 9 seconds,P<0. 001),but the successful release rate of the successive endoclip was lower than that of the conventional endoclip without significant difference[62. 5%(15/ 24)VS 14/ 16,P= 0. 17].All the ani-mals survived without infection and hemorrhage. Five perforations demonstrated signs of healing,whereas one closed with the novel successive endoclips failed to heal completely. Conclusion Endoscopic closure for a-cute colon perforations with novel successive endoclips is effective and safe. The novel successive endoclip has the advantage of saving time,but it needs to be further improved and perfected to satisfy the clinical need.
5.Long-term effect of fully covered metal stents on benign bile duct stenosis
Yechen WU ; Xiao ZHENG ; Jun WU ; Tiantian WANG ; Mingxing XIA ; Daojian GAO ; Tingting FAN ; Lei LIANG ; Xiaoyong LI ; Bing HU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy 2018;35(1):49-54
Objective To evaluate the long-term outcome of fully covered self-expandable metal stents(FCSEMS)for the treatment of benign biliary strictures(BBS). Methods Between June 2008 and September 2013, 68 patients with BBS receiving endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and FCSEMS placement were retrospectively enrolled. Data of endoscopic treatment, stricture resolution and recurrence were collected, and related risk factors were analyzed. Results FCSEMSs were successfully placed in all patients and removed in 93.4%(57/61). The median stent duration was 9.0(range 0.2-37.1)months. Stricture resolution occurred in 74.2%(46/62)patients. During median follow-up of 54.0 (range 2.5-96.0)months,stricture recurrences were seen in 16.7%(6/36)patients. Multivariate analysis revealed that distance between stricture and hepatic bifurcation of less than 1.5 cm(P=0.034,OR=6.395, 95%CI:1.153-35.464), and stent migration(P= 0.024, OR= 0.153, 95%CI:0.030-0.782)were significant risk factors for stricture resolution. Meanwhile, the stricture length longer than 1.0 cm(P=0.028, HR = 6.766, 95% CI:1.233-37.122)was a significant risk factor for stricture recurrence. Conclusion Endoscopic treatment combined with FCSEMS can achieve excellent efficacy in resolving BBS with low recurrence rate. However, location and length of BBS, as well as stent migration may impair its effectiveness.
6. Reconstruction of the wound with osteomyelitis by free medical sural artery perforator myocutaneous flap
Guanghao LIN ; Zhiwu CHEN ; Junshui ZHENG ; Zhuan YANG ; Tiantian REN ; Yu YU ; Yangjian WANG ; Peng WEI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2019;35(12):1234-1239
Objective:
To investigate the clinical effect of free medical sural artery perforator myocutaneous flap for repairingof the woundwith osteomyelitis.
Methods:
17 patients suffered from the wound with osteomyelitis were treated in the Ningbo First People′s Hospital, There were 11 males and 6 females with an mean age of 53.2 years (range, 21-76 years). The sizes of the defect ranged 5 cm×4 cm to 13 cm×6 cm. All patients underwent debridement and used antibiotic-loaded bonecement to cover the wound. Meanwhile, patients were treated with sensitive antibiotics, operation and free medical sural artery perforator myocutaneous flap were used to treat the wound. Preoperative use ultrasound and CT angiography to positioning perforator, The flap area ranged from 6 cm×4 cm to 13 cm×7 cm and the donor sites were closed directly. The author provided the patients with the treatment of anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic and anti-coagulantin the postoperative. Used infrared thermograms to assess the flap blood supply.
Results:
One flap skin margin was non union due to poor blood supply.All of the other 16 flaps success survived and the donor sites were closed directly. Postoperative follow-up period was 4 to 23 months and the flaps had satisfied texture and appearance.All the donor sites had a good healing with no pain and complications, also the osteomyelitis was controlled.
Conclusions
The free medical sural artery perforator myocutaneous flap is reliable for reconstruction of the wound with osteomyelitis.
7. The design and clinical applications of the scalp O-Z flap
Yangjian WANG ; Xuehong ZHENG ; Zuguang HUA ; Zhaohui YE ; Tiantian REN ; Qinghua SONG ; Peng WEI
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2018;34(12):1033-1037
Objective:
To investigate the effect of O-Z flap for the reconstruction of round-or elliptical-shaped defects following the scalp tumor removal.
Methods:
The resection of the scalp tumor resulted in a round or elliptical-shaped defect. Intraoperative frozen section identified pathological diagnosis, while also ensured margin being tumor-free. Based on the size and location of the defect, the mobility of the surrounding scalp and hair distribution, two local flaps were designed in opposite directions on each side of the defect. The two flaps were rotated to close the defect in an O-Z fashion.
Results:
From April 2016 to November 2017, 6 patients underwent defect reconstruction using the scalp O-Z flap. The etiologies included basal cell carcinoma (
8.Clinical diagnosis and treatment of 20 cases of breast neuroendocrine carcinoma
Yonglin ZHANG ; Chao LIU ; Chaoting ZHENG ; Guanglei CHEN ; Fangming LIU ; Tiantian XU ; Zhenhai MA
Chinese Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2019;13(5):387-392
Objective To investigate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment strategies of breast neuroendocrine carcinoma.Methods 20 cases with breast neuroendocrine carcinoma,who were admitted in Department of Breast Surgery,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from Mar.2005 to Dec.2017,were analyzed retrospectively.Results The average age of the 20 patients was(54.35±13.35) years.In aspect of surgery,18 patients received modified radical mastectomy,1 patient received total glandectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy and stage I silicone implant breast reconstruction,and 1 patient received radical mastec tomy.In terms of pathological types,there were 5 cases (25.0%) of highly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma,4 cases (20.0%) of poorly differentiated neuroendocrine carcinoma (small cell carcinoma),and 11 cases (55.0%)of invasive breast cancer with neuroendocrine differentiation.In molecular typing,there were 7 cases (35.0%) of Luminal A,7 cases (35.0%) of Luminal B (HER2 negative),4 cases (20.0%) of Luminal B (HER2 positive),and one case(5.0%) of HER2 type and one case(5.0%) of Basal-like type.The positive rates of ER,PR and HER2 in this group were 90.0%,60.0% and 25.0% respectively.20 patients were followed up for 5 to 119 months,with an average follow-up of (59.85±24.51) months.One patient developed bone metastases in the 6th year after surgery and survived for 119 months.One patient developed pulmonary metastasis at the 20th month after surgery and died at the 28th month after surgery.So far,the remaining postoperative patients still survived and no sign of recurrence or metastasis was found.Conclusion The diagnosis of breast neuroendocrine carcinoma relies on histopathological and immunohistochemical detection.Its ER/PR positive rate is high,its molecular typing is mostly Luminal type,and neoadjuvant treatment can be performed when necessary.For specific patients whose ER or PR are positive,neoadjuvant endocrine therapy is also a well-established therapy,even the optimal results can be achieved.However,more cases are still needed for research.
9.Comparison of drug susceptibility of and drug resistance mutations in fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans strains from superficial and deep infections
Tiantian DING ; Baohong CUI ; Shuhong MI ; Yang ZHANG ; Hailin ZHENG ; Jihai SHI ; Weida LIU
Chinese Journal of Dermatology 2022;55(10):874-878
Objective:To compare the in vitro susceptibility of fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans strains from superficial and deep infections to 8 antifungal drugs, and to compare drug resistance mutations in these strains. Methods:According to the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) protocol M27-A4, 26 deep infection-derived and 33 superficial infection-derived drug-resistant Candida albicans strains were tested for in vitro susceptibility to 8 antifungal drugs (fluconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, amphotericin B, fluorocytosine, terbinafine, and micafungin) alone or in combination. DNA was extracted from all drug-resistant strains, and mutations in 3 drug resistance genes, including ERG3, ERG11 and FUR1, were detected by PCR. Normally distributed measurement data with homogeneous variance were compared between two groups by using two-independent-sample t test, non-normally distributed measurement data with non-homogeneous variance were compared using Mann-Whitney U test, and enumeration data were compared using chi-square test. Results:The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) of fluconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, posaconazole and fluorocytosine all significantly differed between the superficial infection group and deep infection group (all P < 0.05) , while there was no significant difference in the MIC of amphotericin B or micafungin between the two groups (both P > 0.05) . The MIC of terbinafine was >64 μg/ml in 96.6% of the above strains, so could not be compared between groups. As combination drug susceptibility testing revealed, the combination of terbinafine with azoles (fluconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole or posaconazole) showed synergistic inhibitory effects against 15 Candida albicans strains (7 strains from deep infections, 8 strains from superficial infections) , with fractional inhibitory concentration (FIC) indices being 0.033 to 0.187; no marked synergistic effect was observed in the combinations between fluorocytosine and azoles, between fluorocytosine and amphotericin B, or between amphotericin B and fluconazole, with the FIC indices being 0.56 to 1.125. The missense mutation V351A in the ERG3 gene was identified in all the 33 (100%) superficial infection-derived strains, as well as in 13 (50%) deep infection-derived strains, and the mutation A353T in the ERG3 gene was identified in 4 (15%) deep infection-derived strains; as for the ERG11 gene, missense mutations identified in the superficial infection-derived strains included I437V (32 strains, 97%) , Y132H (23 strains, 70%) , T123I (16 strains, 48%) , K128T (6 strains, 18%) , D116E (5 strains, 15%) , A114S (4 strains, 12%) , E266D (2 strains, 6%) , G448E (2 strains, 6%) , and G465S (2 strains, 6%) , while missense mutations identified in the deep infection-derived strains included I437V (23 strains, 88%) , E266D (13 strains, 50%) , E260G (5 strains, 19%) , and V488I (4 strains, 15%) ; the missense mutation R101C in the FUR1 gene was identified in 11 (33%) superficial infection-derived strains, but not identified in deep infection-derived strains. Conclusion:The drug susceptibility and drug resistance mutations differed to some extent between superficial infection- and deep infection-derived fluconazole-resistant Candida albicans strains.
10.A case report of moyamoya disease in a pedigree with glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism
Kunyu LIU ; Tiantian LI ; Min SUN ; Jingjing JIANG ; Hongwen ZHOU ; Xuqin ZHENG
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(2):161-164
We report a family of glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism (GRA). A 20-year-old man presented with early-onset hypertension accompanied by hypokalemia was admitted to our hospital. Clinical data and family history were collected. Following genetic analyses with PCR and Sanger sequencing to document the chimeric gene and crossover site, respectively, we identified CYP11B1/CYP11B2 and determined the breakpoint of unequal crossover to be located in 264-380 nucletide, which was considered as GRA. There were 4 cases of GRA in the family, the average age of onset was 28 years, and all had different degrees of hypertension. Among them, the proband′s uncle suffered from moyamoya disease and died 6 months later due to sudden cerebral hemorrhage. In order to improve the understanding of this rare disease, the pathogenesis, biochemical profiles, diagnosis and treatment of GRA were summarized and analyzed.