1.Comparison of clinical histopathology of chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis and aspergilloma
Yulong ZHENG ; Wei DING ; Jianying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Infectious Diseases 2008;26(5):305-308
Objective To evaluate the role of clinical features,radiography and histopathology in differential diagnosis between chronic necrotizing pulmonary aspergillosis(CNPA)and aspergilloma.Methods Thirty-four patients including 8 cases of CNPA and 26 of aspergilloma comfirmed by operation and histopathology in First Affiliated Hospital,Zhejiang University were investigated retrospectively.The clinical manifestations,radiological and pathological findings of all the patients were analyzed and related references were reviewed. Results The age of onset was not significantly different between CNPA and aspergilloma.Obsolete pulmonary tuberculosis and lung abscess were predisposing factors of them.Productive cough was presented in all 8 cases of CNPA,haemoptvsis in 7,and 5 were presented with constitutional symptoms.The most common symptom of aspergilloma was haemoptysis, which was presented in 25 cases.The less common symptoms were cough and sputum,which was presented in 17 cases.Only two cases were presented with constitutional symptoms."Air crescent"sign at radiography was typical and suggestive of diagnosis in both CNPA and aspergilloma,but the wall of cavity in CNPA was thicker and irregular,infiltrates were often to be seen around the cavity.Histologically,CNPA and aspergilloma both showed septate fungal hyphae branching at an acute angle.CNPA was characterized with the presence of tissue invasion by aspergillus,tissue necrosis and granulomatous inflammation. Fungal hyphae ware only found in a preexistent cavity or ectatic bronchus without tissue invasion in aspergilloma.Conclusions Histopathology is gold standard of differential diagnosis of CNPA and aspergilloma. Meanwhile, clinical features and radiological findings appear to be valuable for the diagnosis.
2.Effect of PEG-IFN alpha -2a combined with ribavirin in type 1b chronic hepatitis C virus
Yulong SONG ; Wei HOU ; Qian JIN
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(1):136-138
Objective To investigate the effect of peginterferon alfa-2a injection (PEG-IFNα-2a) combined with ribavirin (RBV) in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (1b) in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Methods The clinical data of patients with type 1b chronic hepatitis C in our hospital from May 2010 to October 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the method of treatment, the patients were divided into IFNα-2a combined with RBV group and PEG-IFNα-2a combined with RBV group. The rapid virologic response (RVR), early virologic response (EVR), and sustained virologic response (SVR) rate were observed in the two groups. The liver function, expressions of CD4+T and CD8+T cell of peripheral blood and the incidence of adverse reaction were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results The RVR, EVR, SVR of two groups was no significant difference (χ2=0.641, 0.946, 0.154, P=0.423, 0.331, 0.694). After treatment, the levels of ALT , AST, DBIL and TBIL in PEG-IFNα-2a combined with RBV group were lower than those in IFNα-2a combined with RBV group (P<0.05). Of the PEG-IFNα-2a combined with RBV group, the CD4+T level was lower and the CD8+T level was higher than that in PEG-IFNα-2a in the combined Leigh Bhave Lin group were lower than that in the IFNα-2a level was lower IFNα-2a combined with RBV group(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of influenza-like symptoms, marrow suppression, somnolence and abnormal laboratory indexes between two groups. Conclusion PEG-IFN alpha -2a combined with RBV has a good therapeutic effect on type 1b chronic hepatitis C virus, and has good safety and clinical application value.
3.Analysis of the research status of private hospital in China based on bibliometric method
Chao WEI ; Kai MENG ; Ruomeng WANG ; Yulong RU
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2015;(3):238-240
Objective To analyze the research status of private hospitals in China for policy recommendations of their development.Methods Using CNKI as the object to retrieve,and key words ofprivate hospital ,social capital to run hospitals or the titles of'private hospitals ,social capital to run hospitals to retrieve 853 articles that are valid and published since end of 2013,for a biliometric analysis.Results The number of articles published were increasing year by year;the most of the articles published in the developed southern areas;the number of articles in hospital internal management was the largest (384 articles,45.02%),followed those on external management and development situation and countermeasures (accounting for 27.43% and 22.39% respectively).Conclusion The increase of articles on private hospitals is connected with the support of national policy,the research of private hospitals is not in balance and its development environment is not favorable.
4.To investigate the mechanism leading to hyperfibrinolysis in patients with liver cirrhosis associated with viral hepatitis
Yulong CONG ; Yuxiang WEI ; Zongjian YIN ; Liwen ZHANG ; Xinli DENG
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2001;0(05):-
0.05).Conclusions Our results suggest that ascites contributes to the exaggerated fibrinolysis in cirrhosis, whereas cirrhosis self, in the absence of ascites, leads to a slightly fibrinolynic state. The t-PA/PAI imbalance was not a main cause of hyperfibrinolysis in patients with cirrhosis.
5.Clinical application of thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal neoplasms in lateral prone position
Yulong HOU ; Wei GUO ; Zhijian YANG ; Jianqiang ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2013;12(10):837-838
Thirty-three patients with esophageal carcinoma (T3N1M0 or less) underwent thoracoscopic surgery in lateral prone position for esophagectomy from February 2010 to November 2012.Their postoperative outcomes and survivals were retrospectively analyzed.The results confirmed the feasibility and safety of this mini-invasive thoracoscopic procedure in lateral prone position for patients with esophageal carcinoma.A possible advantage of lateral prone technique is that in case of an emergency switch to open surgery,precious time may be saved in changing body position.
6.Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery in the prone position for esophageal carcinoma
Yulong HOU ; Jianqiang ZHAO ; Wei GUO ; Bao ZANG ; Derong TANG
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2012;11(3):224-226
Forty one patients with esophageal carcinoma (T3N1 M0 or less) underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) in prone position for esophagectomy from September 2006 to September 2010.The postoperative outcome and survival of patients were retrospectively analyzed.The results confirmed the feasibility and safety of this minimally invasive esophagectomy performed by thoracoscopy in the prone position for patients with esophageal carcinoma.
7.MRI signs of anterior cruciate ligament tears
Chenglin WANG ; Haili WANG ; Wei KANG ; Yulong QI ; Haiyan ZHOU ; Xiaoxuan REN ; Yuan ZHAO ; Pengcheng LIU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2010;26(3):261-264
Objective To investigate the direct and indirect MRI manifestations of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)tears and discuss its mechanism and diagnostic value.Methods The study involved 40 patients with ACL tears including 37 males and three females at age range of 16-49 years(mean age of 33 years).Arthroscopy and operation confirmed 28 patients at acute phase of ACL tears,12 at chronic phase of ACL tears,35 with complete ACL tears and five with partial ACL tears.All patients were examined on 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner,with SE,TSE or Medic sequence in multiple directions.The direct and indirect MRI manifestations of ACL tears were retrospectively and statistically analyzed by employing three experienced doctors.Results Among 28 patients with acute tears,the direct MRI signs included signal interruption or non-consecutive(86%),uneven signal(64%)and swelling and thickening ligament(36%).While in 12 patients with chronic teats,the MRI signs manifested swelling ligament(92%),signal interruption or non-consecutive(75%)and uneven signal(58%).The sign of thickening ligament was mainly seen at chronic phase of ACL tears(P <0.01).Of 35 patients with complete ACL tears,80% occurred in the middle part of ACL,with low incidence of upper and lower parts.All five patients with partial ACL tears occurred in the anteriomedialis bundle.The indirect MRI signs of ACL tears included 7-shaped deformity of posterior cruciate ligament(PCL)(34 patients,85%),meniscus exposure(26 patients)including 16 with lateral meniscus exposure(62%),bone injury(15 patients)including segond fracture(8 patients,53%),widened joint space(9 patients)including 78% at chronic phase,and tibia antelocation(23 patients,57%).Among 40 patients,37 patients were diagnosed correctly preoperatively,with accuracy rate of 92%.While three patients with partial ACL tears were missed diagnosis preoperatively,with inaccuracy rate of 8%.Conclusion ACL tear is relatively easy to identify preoperatively according to direct and indirect MRI signs in combination with trauma history.
8.MR susceptibility-weighted imaging in staging hepatic fibrosis of rabbits
Liqiu ZOU ; Liang PAN ; Xianyi CHENG ; Fei FENG ; Yulong QI ; Wei XING
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;(8):615-618
Objective To assess the value of susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) in staging hepatic fibrosis (HF) in rabbits. Methods Sixty healthy rabbits were randomly divided into HF group (n=44), control group (n=16). Rabbits in the HF group and supplementary group were injected subcutaneously with 50%CCl4 oily solution to establish hepatic fibrosis model. On the basis of preliminary test, 8 rabbits in the HF group and 4 rabbits in the control group were selected randomly at the 4th, 5th, 6th, 10th week after CCL4 injection ,respectively , to undergo liver MR scan,including conventional axial T1WI, T2WI and axial SWI, DWI scan. All rabbits were sacrificed after MR scan and the tissue of liver were sampled for pathological test and hepatic fibrosis staging. Rabbits were classified into group F0, F1-2 and F3-4 based on pathological results. Liver signal intensity (SI), and liver-to-muscle SI ratio were measured on SWI images and ADC values were measured on DWI images correspondently. One-way ANOVA analysis was performed to compare difference in liver SI, liver-to-muscle SI ratio and ADC values among group F0 (no fibrosis), F1-2 (mild-moderate fibrosis) and F3-4 (severe fibrosis) . Spearman correlation analysis was performed to correlate pathological staging and liver SI, liver-to-muscle SI ratio and ADC values. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed to compare the diagnostic performance of SWI and DWI for staging HF. Results Two and 5 rabbits in the HF group died at the 5th and the 6th week after CCL4 injection , respectively due to acute hepatic necrosis, hepatorrhexis and systemic failure. Seven rabbits in supplementary group were used as supplement. Of the 16 rabbits in the control group, 1 was excluded from the study due to liver fibrosis. Fifteen rabbits in group F0, sixteen rabbits in group F1-2 and sixteen rabbits in group F3-4 underwent MRI and were included into this study. Liver-to-muscle SI ratio in group F0, F1-2 and F3-4 were 0.973 ± 0.020, 0.880 ± 0.090 and 0.649 ± 0.140, respectively. Liver SI were 378 ± 45, 374 ± 19 and 317 ± 34. ADC values were (1.473 ± 0.320) × 10-3, (1.311 ± 0.310) × 10-3 and (0.942 ± 0.180) × 10-3mm2/s. There were statistically significant differences in liver SI, liver-to-muscle SI ratio and ADC values among group F0, F1-2 and F3-4 (F=46.571,15.803 and 15.317, P< 0.01). Liver-to-muscle SI ratio was highly negatively correlated with HF staging (r=-0.818,P<0.01), while liver SI and ADC values were moderately correlated with HF staging (r=-0.565,-0.630;P<0.01). Area under ROC curve (AUC) of liver-to-muscle SI ratio, liver SI and ADC value for differentiating hepatic fibrosis stage F0 and stage F1-4 were 0.916, 0.695 and 0.768, while the AUC for differentiating hepatic fibrosis stage F0-2 and stage F3-4 were 0.951, 0.904 and 0.900. Conclusion Liver-to-muscle SI ratio on SWI provide added diagnostic value and could be an useful parameter for staging hepatic fibrosis.
9.Clinical Observation on Insomnia Treated by Wei-Defensive Qi-Regulating and Brain-Strengthening Needling Technique
Xiyan GAO ; Xingrui LI ; Qiaolin MA ; Xinji ZHAO ; Suju SHAO ; Yulong WEI ; Weixia SUN ; Guoqi HANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2007;5(3):152-155
In order to make a report on 90 cases of insomnia treated by the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique,as a clinical subject of the multiple center,for assessing the preliminary standardized indications and operating methods and making an initial summary for writing the draft of the technique operation.Methods:By ratio of 1:1,the patients in conformity with the criteria were randomly divided into the experimental group and control group.In the experimental group,45 cases were treated with the Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique on Baihui (GV 20),Dazhui(GV 14),Shenmai(BL 62),Zhaohai(KI 6),plus ear points.In the control group,45 cases were treated with routine acupuncture on Sishencong(Ex-HN 1),Shenmen (HT 7),Sanyinjiao(SP 6),etc.The therapeutic effects in the two groups were observed and assessed in comparison.Results:The results showed cure in 15 cases.remarkable effect in 27 cases,effect in 42 cases,failure in 6 cases,and the total eriective rate in 94.4% in 90 cases of insomnia.In the three centers,the statistic management was performed based upon PSQI integral and showed significant difference(P<0.01),and no significant difference among various groups(P>0.01).Conclusion:The therapeutic effect in the treatment of insomnia by Wei-defensive qi-regulating and brain-strengthening needling technique is better than the control group and the therapeutic effect and methods in various centers are stable.without any deviation.
10.One case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with del(5q) and literatures review
Yulong LI ; Wei CHENG ; Lei ZHANG ; Lin ZHANG ; Lushe LIU ; Yaping ZHAI
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2012;21(9):543-546
Objective To introduce the laboratory and clinical characteristics of acute lymphoblastic leukemia accompanied by the karyotypic abnormality of 5q-.Methods Report the diagnosis and treatment of one case of acute lymphoblastic leukemia with 5q- and review the relevant literatures.Results The patient came to the hospital because of bellyache and ostalgia.The blood routine showed a high WBC count and reduced platelets.Bone marrow aspirates examination indicated acute leukemia and by peroxidase staining and flow cytometry test,acute pro-T lymphoblastic leukemia was diagnosed.The karyotype and fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis showed 5q-.The hyper-CVAD regimen induced a temporary remission but it did not work anymore after the relapse nor did the MEA regimen.From the literatures ever reported,the kyryotypic abnormality of 5q- was rarely seen in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.In such cases,the minimal deletion region overlaped between marks of D5S410 and D5S436 corresponding to chromosomal location 5q31-33.Conclusion 5q- is rare in acute lymphoblastic leukemia and more features are still to be found about the kind of disorder.