Objective To investigate the differences in dosimetry between conformal radiotherapy (CRT),field-in-field intensity-modulated radiotherapy (FIF-IMRT),and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) after breast-conserving surgery for left-sided breast cancer.Methods A total of 31 patients who underwent breast-conserving surgery for left-sided breast cancer were randomly selected,and the plans for CRT,FIF-IMRT,and IMRT were developed.The dose-volume histogram (DVH) was used for self-control study,and the non-parametric test was used to compare the differences in target volume and doses to organs at risk (OARs).Results All the three methods met the requirements of the prescribed doses.The CRT group had a higher V105 of the target volume and higher heart V30 and Dmax (P=0.000,0.000,0.000).The IMRT group had higher V5 and Dmean (P=0.000,0.000),as well as a higher lung V5 and a lower lung V40 (P=0.000,0.000).The FIF-IMRT group had the lowest Dmean (P=0.000),and the IMRT group had significantly higher Dmean and Dmax of the right lung and the spinal cord than the other two groups (P=0.000,0.000,0.000,0.000).The FIF-IMRT group had a significantly lower single hop count than the other two groups (P=0.000).Conclusions CRT has a good dose distribution in the target volume,but greatly injures the surrounding tissues.FIF-IMRT can well protect OARs and cause less damage to the device.

Platelet additive solutions (PAS) can partly or fully substitute blood plasma during platelet storage in normal air temperature. There are some advantages such as avoiding transfusion of large volume of plasma with possible adverse reactions and circulatory overload, saving plasma for other purposes, improving storage conditions, maintaining the viability and haemostatic function of platelet at normal level, and making it easy to inactivate pathogens. There has been an increasing interest in the study of PAS in the past 20 years, the compositions of different PAS have been reported one after another, and the protective effects of PAS on platelets have become better and better. This article focuses on the advances of studies of the composition of PAS, the functions of the different compositions and platelet quality in vitro and in vivo after storage.
Acetates ; pharmacology ; Blood Platelets ; Blood Preservation ; methods ; trends ; Citrates ; pharmacology ; Glucose ; pharmacology ; Humans ; Platelet Transfusion ; adverse effects ; methods

Objective To explore the value of DWI and ADC in evaluation the pathologic characteristics of hepatic alveolar echinococcosis (HAE).Methods Twenty six patients with HAE underwent routine MRI and DWI ( b =500,800 s/mm2 ) scan,ADC values of different part including the center,peripheral area and surrounding zone of the lesion were measured,respectively.One-way ANOVA was used for comparing the ADC values of two groups.HE staining specimens and MVD of peripheral area of the lesion were analyzed by different pathological staining methods.The correlation between MVD and ADC values of the peripheral area was analyzed by using the Pearson rank correlation analysis.ResultsTotally 32 lesions were detected in 26 HAE patients.The ADC values of the center,the peripheral zone and the surrounding area of the lesions were (1.3 ±0.3) × 10-3,(1.1 ±0.4) × 10-3 and (1.8 ±0.5) ×10 -3 mm2/s when b =500 s/mm2,but when b =800 s/mm2,the ADC values were ( 1.2 ± 0.4) × 10 -3,(1.1 ± 0.3) × 10-3 and (1.9 ± 0.4) × 10-3 mm2/s,respectively.There were significant difference of the ADC values between two groups(P ＜0.01 ).The significant differences of the ADC values were also found in different area of the lesion (P ＜ 0.05 ).There were no correlation was found between ADC value and MVD [(12.9 ± 3.7)/HP] in the peripheral area of HAE(r =-0.042 and -0.077,P ＞ 0.05).ConclusionsDWI reflected the heteromorphism of peripheral zone and help to identify the infiltration area and biological boundary.No relationship was found between the ADC values of peripheral zone of lesion and MVD.

Objective To observe the effect of leukocytapheresis(LCAP)on the coagulation,fibrinolysis system and lung injury in the endotoxemia dog and explore the mechanism in the endotoxin-induced lung injury dog. Methods Endotoxemia-induced model in dogs was established by administration of lipopolysaccharide(LPS,2 mg/kg).Separation of the leucocytes wag performed with the automated continuous flow blood cell separators.A total of 30 male mongrel dogs were randomly divided into LPS group(group L,only injected with LPS,with no LCAP),sham LCAP group(group S,received sham LCAP at 12-14 hours after administration of LPS)and LCAP treatment group(group T,received LCAP at 12-14 hours after administration of LPS),10 dogs per group.The dynamic changes of the activated protein C(APC),soluble thrombomodulin and plagminogen activator inhibitor-1 in the serum were measured at 0 hour before LPS administration,at 2,6,12,14,16,24 and 36 hours after administration of LPS.Results Through LCAP,there found the following four results:(1) the APC level in the serum of the group T wag(50.805±4.422)μg/ml and(40.480±2.993)μg/ml at 14 hours and 16 hours respectively,which were significantly higher than(45.881±4.024)μml and(35.935±4.057)μg/ml in the group L(P<0.05).(2)The expressions of soluble thrombomadulin in the group T was (9.688±O.914)μml and(10.492±O.865)μg/ml at 14 hours and 16 hours respectively,which was statistically lower than(11.005±0.854)μg/ml and(12.04±0.954)ug/ml in the group L(P<0.05).(3)Thelevel of plagminogen activatorinhibitor-1 in the group T was lower than that in the group the group T Wag statistically lower than that in the group L(ALI/ARDS occurred in 2 and 7 dogs of the groups T and L respectively within 36 hours after infusion of LPS.P<0.05). Conclusions At the decrease the incidence of acute lung injury partly due to its role in improving the function of coagulation and fibrinolysis.

Background A main cause of visual impairment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is vitreous hemorrhage and retinal detachment due to contraction of fibrovascular membrane.To explore the pathogenic mechanism of fibrovascular membrane is a new target for the prevention and management of PDR.Objective This study was to determine the change in expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF),connective tissue growth factor(CTGF) and pigment epithelium derived factor(PEDF) in the proliferative membranes of patients with PDR after intravitreal injection of avastin,an anti-VEGF agent.Methods This study was approved by the Medical Ethic Committee of Tianjin Medical College,and written informed consent was obtained from each patient before enrollment.A prospective randomized-controlled study was designed.Twenty-six eyes of 24 patients with PDR scheduled for surgery were enrolled from January to June,2008 in Tianjin Medical College Eye Hospital.The patients were randomized into the simple vitrectomy group and avastin injection combined with vitrectomy group,with matched gender,age and disease duration.1.25 mg (0.05 ml) of avastin was intravitreally injected prior to surgery,and vitrectomy was performed 10 days after injection in the avastin injection combined with vitrectomy group,and only vitrectomy was given in the simple vitrectomy group.Preretinal membrane was collected during the surgery.Expression of VEGF,CTGF and PEDF in the preretinal membranes was assayed by immunochemistry.Results VEGF,CTGF and PEDF were expressed in the cytoplasm.The rate of VEGF expression in the preretinal membranes was 30.77％ in the avastin injection combined with vitrectomy group,showing a significant reduction in comparison with the simple vitrectomy group(100.00％)(U =4.000,P＜0.01).The rate of expression CTGF was remarkable elevated in the avastin injection combined with vitrectomy group compared with the simple vitrectomy group (92.31％ vs.62.54％)(U=7.500,P=0.048).However,no significant difference was found in the expression rate of PEDF between the two groups(100.00％ vs.92.31％) (U =65.500,P =0.299).Conclusions The results suggest that intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF drugs resulted in the decrease of VEGF expression and increased CTGF expression in proliferative membranes from patients with PDR.

Objective To study the short-term outcome of the uterine fibroids treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation therapy (PMAT) by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods PMAT was performed in 46 symptomatic patients with a total of 49 uterine fibroids. Pre-and post-contrast MRI was scanned at 3 days before treatment and 3 days after treatment to assess image changes of both fibroids and surrounding tissues. The fibroids were divided into group A (low signal), B (iso-signal), C (high signal) by the signal intensity on T2WI. According to the volume changes of fibroids and uterine, ablation rate and the reduction rate of the fibroids after treatment were calculated. Results There were 28, 17 and 4 fibroids in the group A, B and C respectively. Before the treatment the volume of the fibroids showed no statistical difference between the group A, B and C (P>0.05). Fibroids and uterine showed shrinkage after the treatment in the group A and B (t=5.644, 5.998, 6.725 and 4.678, all P<0.001). The fibroids ablation rate showed no statistical difference between the groups (F=0.852, P>0.05). Fibroids and uterine showed shrinkage after the treatment in the group C, but there was no obvious statistical difference. Conclusion The outcome of PAMT is good for the fibroids with different signal intensity on T2WI. But the fibroids with high signal intensity are not as sensitive as those with low or iso intensity to achieve the same ablation level.

Objective The aim of this study was to explore the clinical value of dual-source CT(DSCT)in the diagnosis of coronary artery fistula(CAF)before and after surgery. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed in 15 cases of patients with CAF,11 cases of which was treated by surgery during extracorporeal circulation. Results CAF arose from right coronary artery in 8 cases and left coronary artery in 7 cases,with the latter including 3 cases of ramus nodi sinuatrialis fistula,2 cases of anterior descending branch fistula,and 2 cases of left circumflex fistula. CAF entered into right atrium(6 cases),right ventricle(5 cases),left ventricle(4 cases)and left atrium(1 case). There were dilatation of coronary artery in 8 cases,localized aneurysm in 4 cases,normal coronary artery in 3 cases,single fistula orifice in 11 cases,and multiple fistula orifice in 4 cases. 11 patients underwent surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB).The postoperative imaging revealed fistula has been sutured in 10 patients with no residual fistula,including fistula vascular ligation in 3 cases,the proximal imaging and distal occlusion in right coronary artery angioplasty in 1 case,and pseudo diverticulum in 2 cases. Conclusion DSCT examination has significant value in preoperative diagnosis and postoperative follow-up for CAF.

Objective: To study the effects and safety of Shixinyatong buccal tablets in the treatment of gastropyretic toothache (perico-ronitis). Methods: Randemized, double-blinded, double-imitated, parallel-controlled and multi-center clinical study was employed. 120 cases of gastropyretic toothache (pericoronitis) was enrolled in the experimental group( SBT group) and another 120 in control group(CBD group). Pericoronal pocket rinsing was performed for each case at the first visit, then the patients in SBT group were treated by Shixin buccal tablets(SBT) , 0. 6 g×2, 4/d and oral adiministration of the vehicle of cow-bezoare detoxicating tablets,0.3 g×3, 3/ d. The patients in CBD group were treated by oral adiministration of cow-bezoare detoxicating tablets ( SBD), 0. 3 g×3, 3/d and the vehicle of SBT, 0.6 g ×2, 4/d respectively. Pain, gingiva contagious tumefaction, pyorrhea of periocoronal pocket and limitation of mouth opening were scored by 0, 2, 4 and 6 as the major physical signs and symptoms(MAS); periocoronal flap and pocket, facial swelling, hot and foul breath, costipation, lymphadenectasis, thirsty and desire of cold drinks, fever by 0, 1,2 and 3 as the minor (MIS). Treatment was continued for 5 days and data were statistically analysed with SAS6. 12 software. Significant effectiveness was i-dentified by the decrease of total score of all the physical signs and symptoms(TS) ≥70% .effectiveness 30%～69% and ineffectiveness ≤29%. Routine examinations of blood, urine and stool, function of liver and kidney and electrocardiogram were conducted before and after treatment. Adverse events(AE) were observed. Results: 3 cases divorced from SBT group and 2 from CBD group. The demographic data and all the scores before treatment were not statistically different between groups (P>0.05). 3 and 5 days after treatment theTS, TSMA and TSMI were decreased(P= 0.000) in both groups, in SBT group decreased more than in CBD(P<0.001). Significant effectiveness ratio of SBT group was higher than that of CBD (P=0. 000). 5 days after treatment TS of MASs and the scores of each MAS in SBT group decreased more than in CBD( P<0.05). Vital signs were in normal range and not statisticaly different between groups(P>0.05). The clinical lab examinations showed no abnormal changes. Drug-related AE were observed in 3 cases, 1 with moderate AE in SBT group recovered after drug withdrawal, 2 with mild AE in CBD group recovered without aditional treatment. Conclusion; Shixinyatong buccal tablet is more effective in the treatment of gastropyretic toothache (pericoronitis) than cow-bezoare detoxicating tablets and with similar safety.

Microbiology is an important,fundamental and obligatory course in contemporary life science.This article introduces that teaching group of microbiology in Nankai University realizes transformation of teaching center,fully embodies the modernization of teaching notion and gives full play to students' main effect practically by adhering to teaching reform as center,optimizing teaching method as measure,communicating in and after class and using multi-media and teaching web.Therefore,teaching system is established to adapt to modern teaching notion and eventually microbiology course becomes a cultivation platform to foster elites with both solid fundamental theory and innovating mind.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the application of mixed reality technique for the surgery of oral and maxillofacial tumors. METHODS: In this study, patients with a diagnosis of an oral and maxillofacial tumor who were referred to Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology from December 2018 to January 2020 were selected. The preoperative contrast-enhanced computed tomography data of the patients were imported into StarAtlas Holographic Medical Imaging System (Visual 3D Corp., Beijing, China). Three-dimensional (3D) model of tumor and key structures, such as skeleton and vessels were reconstructed to three-dimensionally present the spatial relationship between them, followed with the key structures delineation and preoperative virtual surgical planning. By using mixed reality technique, the real-time 3D model was displayed stereotactically in the surgical site. While keeping sterile during operation, the surgeon could use simple gestures to adjust the 3D model, and observed the location, range, and size of tumor and the key structures adjacent to the tumor. Mixed reality technique was used to assist the operation: 3D model registration was performed for guidance before tumor excision; intraoperative real-time verification was performed during tumor exposure and after excision of the tumor. The Likert scale was used to evaluate the application of mixed reality technique after the operation. RESULTS: Eight patients underwent mixed reality assisted tumor resection, and all of them successfully completed the operation. The average time of the 3D model registration was 12.0 minutes. In all the cases, the surgeon could intuitively and three-dimensionally observe the 3D model of the tumor and the surrounding anatomical structures, and could adjust the model during the operation. The results of the Likert scale showed that mixed reality technique got high scores in terms of perceptual accuracy, helping to locate the anatomical parts, the role of model guidance during surgery, and the potential for improving surgical safety (4.22, 4.19, 4.16, and 4.28 points respectively). Eight patients healed well without perioperative complications. CONCLUSION By providing real-time stereotactic visualization of anatomy of surgical site and guiding the operation process through 3D model, mixed reality technique could improve the accuracy and safety of the excision of oral and maxillofacial tumors.
Augmented Reality ; China ; Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Neoplasms ; Retrospective Studies ; Surgery, Computer-Assisted