Objective To investigate the feasibility and plan quality of the image-guided volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) based voluntary deep exhale breath-holding technique in the stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR) for liver tumors.Methods Fifteen patients with liver tumors were involved in this study.All patients were immobilized with voluntary deep exhale breath hold (vDEBH) combined with real-time position management (RPM) respiratory gating system.Treatment was planned using VMAT with 2 modified partial arc and re-planned using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) technique for comparison.Dosimetric parameters were calculated for plan quality assessment.Quality assurance studies included absolute dose and multiple planar dose verifications,total monitor units and delivery time analysis.Daily cone beam computed tomography imaging was used to verify the motions.Results There were no significant dosimetric differences between VMAT and conventional IMRT plans (P ＞0.05).Both techniques were able to minimize doses to organs at risk including normal liver,kidneys,spinal cord,and stomach.However,the average monitor units with VMAT were significantly lower 28.1％ than those with IMRT(t =3.064,P ＜0.05).The average beam-on time in VMAT plans was 31.6％ shorter than that in IMRT plans(t =2.278,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The utilization of VMAT in the treatment planning of SABR for liver tumors under breath control mode has better dosimetrics.In comparison to conventional IMRT plans,VMAT plans have higher efficiency and feasibility.

Objective To explore the effects of single rectangle cage interbody fusion combined with pedicle screw fixa?tion for isthmic spondylolisthesis. Methods Data of the 34 cases with isthmic spondylolisthesis hospitalized at our department from March 2012 to February 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. All cases were operated by posterior pedicle screw fixation com?bined with single rectangle cage interbody fusion. There were 21 males and 13 females, aging from 18 to 63 years old (with an aver?age age of 41.6±8.2 years). Lesion segments were L4 in 15 cases and L5 in 19 cases;there were 12 cases in Meyerding I degree, 16 in II degree and 6 in III degree;28 patients had lower back pain associated with lower limb pain;19 patients had lower back pain associated with numbness of lower limb;18 patients had lower back pain associated with lower limb muscle weakness and 2 pa?tients had urination and defecation function disturbance. The surgical operation time, bleeding, postoperative drainage flow, graft fusion rate, complications were measured, and the intervertebral disc height, Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA), Oswestry disability indes (ODI), visual analogue scale (VAS) score were compared before and after treatment. Results The operation of 34 patients was successfully completed with the average operation time of 1.8 ± 0.8 h, and the bleeding in operation was 362.4 ± 93.7 ml, while postoperative drainage flow was 116.3±54.2 ml. All patients were effectively followed up for 12 months to 46 months (av?erage, one year and 10 months). Two weeks after operation, the intervertebral disc height were obviously increased (9.85±1.11 mm, 9.63 ± 1.04 mm), and there were significant difference compared with preoperative results (6.53 ± 0.98 mm, 6.24 ± 1.07 mm), but there were no significant difference compared with the latest follow?up results (9.23±1.33 mm, 9.30±1.16 mm). At the latest follow?up, JOA score was 13.19±1.08, ODI score 12.34±7.52, VAS score 2.23±1.51, and there were significantly different in each score compared with preoperative results. The symptoms of low back pain, lower limb nerve dysfunction and quality of life were signifi?cantly improved compared with preoperative situation. At the 16 month follow?up, all postoperative patients with vertebral body bone graft were judged to be fused. There was no pedicle screw loosening, fracture and so on. Conclusion Single rectangle cage interbody fusion combined with pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of isthmic spondylolisthesis is a kind of mini?invasive, less bleeding, safe and effective surgical method.

Objective To analyze the radiation dose to contra-lateral breasts and estimate the incidence risk of contra-lateral breast cancer for women undergone unilateral breast cancer radiotherapy.Methods The radiation doses of contra-lateral breasts for 49 patients were counted and analyzed in a hospital,and the risk of contra-lateral breast cancer in different age groups that induced by radiotherapy was estimated based on BEIR Ⅶ model combined with the Chinese lifetime table.Results The prescribed doses for the patients were all 50 Gy.The mean dose to contra-lateral breasts ranged from 0.14 Gy to 3.59 Gy,with an average of (1.21 ±0.89) Gy,and the maximum point dose varied from 0.98 Gy to 45.27 Gy,with the average of (17.42 ±13.20) Gy.Both the maximum point dose and the mean dose obviously varied among the patients,and their correlation was significant (R =0.527,P =0.000).Furthermore,no significant differences of the mean dose was found among the ages (P ＞ 0.05).The lifetime attribute risks of contra-lateral breast cancer were estimated to be 2 449,1 857,994,446,173 and 55 for per 100 thousand women corresponding to the ages of 35,40,50,60,70 and 80,respectively.Conclusions In the radiotherapy for unilateral breast cancer,the dose delivered to the contra-lateral breast is about 1 Gy order of magnitude,the risk of contra-lateral breast cancer cannot be ignored for young women.Therefore,the irradiation dose of contra-lateral breasts should be controlled as less as possible in planning the treatment.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of open-lung strategy (OLS) on postoperative delirium (POD) in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.Methods:Seventy-four elderly patients of both sexes, aged 65-80 yr, with body mass index of 18.5-30.0 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅱ or Ⅲ, undergoing elective laparoscopic radical rectal cancer or radical prostate cancer surgery under general anesthesia, were divided into 2 groups ( n=37 each) by the random number table method: OLS group and non-OLS (NOLS) group. Patients in OLS group received small tidal volume ventilation, recruitment maneuvers, and individualized positive end-expiratory pressure. Fixed positive end-expiratory pressure 5 cmH 2O was given in NOLS group. Cerebral regional oxygen saturation (rSO 2), pH value, PaO 2, PaCO 2 and PaO 2/FiO 2 were recorded before induction of anesthesia (T 0, baseline value), at 10 min after tracheal intubation (T 1), at 1 and 2 h after pneumoperitoneum (T 2, 3) and at 10 min after extubation (T 4). The levels of serum interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-10 and calcium-binding protein (S100β) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before surgery, at the end of surgery, and at 1 day after surgery. The development of POD was assessed using the delirium assessment scale at 1-3 days after surgery. Results:Compared with NOLS group, the pH value was significantly decreased at T 3, PaCO 2 was increased, PaO 2, PaO 2/FiO 2 and rSO 2 were increased at T 2-4, serum IL-6 and S100β concentrations were decreased after surgery and at 1 day after surgery, the serum IL-10 concentration was increased, and the incidence of POD was decreased in OLS group ( P<0.05). Conclusions:OLS can increase rSO 2, reduce the systemic inflammatory response, and decrease the risk of POD in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery.

Objective:To explore the safety and effectiveness of the Renaissance spine surgery robot in the middle and upper thoracic spine fractures.Methods:62 patients with middle and upper thoracic vertebra fractures from March 2015 to March 2019 were prospectively analyzed. These patients were randomly divided into robot group (Renaissance robot-assisted nailing) and free hand group (unarmed nailing under perspective). There were 32 patients in robot group, including 25 males and 7 females with an average age of 43.1±8.91 years (range, 18-65 years). Body mass index (BMI) was 26.15±3.97 kg/m 2 (range, 16.3-41.7 kg/m 2). The preoperative Cobb angle was 20.9 °±2.83° (range, 10.7 °-33.9°). In the free hand group, there were 30 cases, including 24 males and 6 females; Age 44.2±9.10 years (range, 20-67 years), BMI 25.97±4.02 kg/m 2 (range, 17.1-43.2 kg/m 2); The preoperative Cobb angle was 21.3°±3.01° (range, 11.6°-35.1°). The 2 groups were compared in terms of accuracy of screw placement, one-time success rate of screw placement, completion time of screw placement, time of total operation and penetration rate of anterior vertebral margin. The robot group also compared the consistency of screw placement angle with preoperative planning. Results:All patients completed the operation successfully. The number of fractured vertebrae in the robot group was 37; the screw placement time was 16.11±5.82 min; the total number of screws was 230, of which 227 were successfully placed at one time, with a success rate of 98.70% (227/230); 1 screw was inserted through the anterior edge of the vertebral body, and the penetration rate was 0.43% (1/230). The number of fractured vertebrae in the free hand group was 35; the nail placement time was 21.09±7.31 min; the total number of screws was 216, of which 195 were successfully placed at one time, with a success rate of 90.28% (195/216); 12 screws was inserted through the anterior edge of the vertebral body, and the penetration rate was 5.56% (12/216). There were significant differences in the time, success rate and penetration rate between the two groups. There was no significant difference in the total operation time between the robot group and the unarmed nail group 137.23±12.68 min and 140.23±13.13 min, respectively. There was no significant difference in the angle of screw placement between pre-operative planning image and post-operative CT scan in the robot group.Conclusion:Renaissance spinal surgery robot in the treatment of middle and upper thoracic vertebra fractures has the advantages of high accuracy, low intraoperative risk, high safety and satisfactory effect of pedicle screw placement.

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in China. The results from a randomized controlled trial using annual low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in specific high-risk groups demonstrated a 20% reduction in lung cancer mortality. The aim of tihs study is to establish the China National lung cancer screening guidelines for clinical practice. METHODS: The China lung cancer early detection and treatment expert group (CLCEDTEG) established the China National Lung Cancer Screening Guideline with multidisciplinary representation including 4 thoracic surgeons, 4 thoracic radiologists, 2 medical oncologists, 2 pulmonologists, 2 pathologist, and 2 epidemiologist. Members have engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations regarding lung cancer screening and clinical care of patients with at risk for lung cancer. The expert group reviewed the literature, including screening trials in the United States and Europe and China, and discussed local best clinical practices in the China. A consensus-based guidelines, China National Lung Cancer Screening Guideline (CNLCSG), was recommended by CLCEDTEG appointed by the National Health and Family Planning Commission, based on results of the National Lung Screening Trial, systematic review of evidence related to LDCT screening, and protocol of lung cancer screening program conducted in rural China. RESULTS: Annual lung cancer screening with LDCT is recommended for high risk individuals aged 50-74 years who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and who currently smoke or have quit within the past five years. Individualized decision making should be conducted before LDCT screening. LDCT screening also represents an opportunity to educate patients as to the health risks of smoking; thus, education should be integrated into the screening process in order to assist smoking cessation. CONCLUSIONS A lung cancer screening guideline is recommended for the high-risk population in China. Additional research , including LDCT combined with biomarkers, is needed to optimize the approach to low-dose CT screening in the future.
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