Objective To analyze the correlation of preoperative serum vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)level with serum CA125 level in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer(EOC),and to evaluate the prognostic value of preoperative serum VEGF in these patients.Methods Forty-one patients with EOC were included as study group,while 20 healthy women were selected as control group.Enzymelinked immunosorbent assay(ELISA)and chemiluminescence assay were used to measure serum VEGF and CA125 level respectively.The correlations of serum VEGF with CA125 level,postoperative recurrence rate and survival time were analyzed retrospectively.Resuits Serum VEGF levels in patients with EOC were higher than those in healthy women,with the median of 415 and 165 ng/L,range 110-2120 and 100-735 ng/L respectively(P＜0.01).No correlation was found between preoperative serum VEGF and CA125 level (Spearman test,P=0.989).High preoperative serum VEGF was positively correlated with postoperative recurrence.Serum VEGF level in patients with postoperative recurrence was higher than that in patients without recurrence,with the median of 490 and 315 ng/L respectively(P=0.035).Univariate analysis showed that higher serum level was reversely correlated with shorter survival.Median overall survival time in patients with higher serum VEGF level and lower serum VEGF level was 18 months and＞35 months respectively(P=0.010).Multivariate Cox model analysis showed that high VEGF level was an independentfactor for the prognosis of EOC(P=0.042).Conclusion Preoperative serum VEGF level is not correlated with CA125 concentration in patients with EOC,and it is an independent risk factor for prognosis.

Objective To evaluate the changes in the expression of diplopore potassium ion channel TRESK mRNA in dorsal root ganlion (DRG) in rats with neuropathic pain (NP) .Methods Thirty-two male SD rats weighing 220-250 g were randomly divided into 2 groups ( n = 16 each) : group sham operation (group S) and group NP. NP was induced by ligation and severance of left tibial and common fibular nerves according to the technique described by Decosterd. Eight rats in each group were sacrificed 1 day before and 14 day after operation and their L4,5 DRGs in the operated side were isolated for determination of TRESK mRNA expression by RT-PCR. In the remaining 8 rats in each group paw withdrawal threshold to mechanical stimuli ( MWT) and paw withdrawal latency to a thermal nociceptive stimulus (TWL) were measured at 1 day before (baseline) and 1, 3, 5, 7, 14 day after operation. Results MWT was significantly lower in group NP than in group S. The TRESK mRNA expression in L4,5 DRGs in the operated side was significantly decreased after operation as compared with the baseline before operation in group NP and was significantly lower in group NP than in group S. Conclusion The development and maintenance of NP may be closely related with down-regulation of TRESK mRNA.

Objective To explore the clinical effect of phalangeal fractures with self-made mini external fixator. Methods From June, 2014 to June, 2017, 16 cases of phalangeal fracture were treated with self-made mini external fixator. In the followed-up periods, the regulating rechecks of X-ray and measurement of interpha-langeal joint activity were determined. The total active movement (TAM), numerical pain ranting scale (NPRS) and morning stiffness was used to estimate the fracture healing and the hand function recovery. Results Pain and ab-normal movement around fracture was found 6 weeks after the operation in 1 case, which had been healed by re-moving the external fixation, open reduction and internal fixation with kirschner wire. The other 15 cases were fol-lowed-up of 48-72 (average, 58) weeks. The fracture has healed. And there was no osteomyelitis, no breakage and loosening of steel needles. The clinical healing time of the fracture was 14 to 16 weeks, with an average of 15.5 weeks. According to the TAM, NPRS and morning stiffness, there was excellent in 11 cases, and good in 4 cases. Conclusion The self-made mini external fixator can maintain the stability after fracture reduction, provide the tension required for the healing of collateral ligament and joint capsule, and meet the need of early functional exer-cise. It is an ideal treatment option for phalangeal fractures.

Objective: To investigate the characteristics of spectrum and drug resistance of pathogens causing sepsis in patients with severe acute pancreatitis(SAP). Methods: The clinical data of 63 SAP patients with sepsis admitted in Department of Hepatobiliary, People′s Liberation Army General Hospital from January 2014 to December 2015 were retrospectively studied. There were 47 males and 16 females, aged from 22 to 73 years, with an average age of (52±11)years. Samples were collected mainly from: (1)pancreatic and peripancreatic necrosis and abdominal drainage; (2)bile; (3) blood or deep venous catheter; (4) sputum and tracheal catheter and thoracic drainage; (5) urine. Strain identification and drug-resistance test were preformed on positive specimens. Results: Of 244 pathogenic isolates, mainly derived from abdominal cavity(36.0%), blood stream (14.0%), central venous catheter(11.8%), necrotic tissue(9.1%) and sputum(8.1%); 154(63.1%) were gram-negative bacteria, 68 cases(27.9%) were gram-positive bacteria and 22 cases(9.0%) were fungi respectively. The top six common pathogens isolated were E. coli(16.0%), E.faecium and faecalis(15.2%), P.aeruginosa(10.7%), K.pneumonia(9.8%), Acinetobacter baumanni(8.2%), Stenotrophomonas maltophilia(5.3%)respectively. The detection rate of E. coli and K. pneumonia extended-spectrum β-lactamases(ESBL) was 84.6%(33/39) and 70.8%(17/24), the resistance rate to imipeniem was 12.8% and 25.0%, to cefperazone-sulbactam was 28.2% and 29.2%. As to P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter bacillus, the resistance rate to imipeniem was 50.0% and 75.0%, to cefperazone-sulbactam was 42.3% and 70.0%; Stenotrophomonas maltophilia was completely resistant to cefperazone-sulbactam, but sensitive to minocycline, SMZ-TMP with the resistance rate less than 40.0%. Gram-positive bacterium strains mainly included E. faecium(38.2%, 26/68), E.faecalis(16.2%, 11/68) and Staphylococcus(35.3%, 24/68) which maintained high sensitivity to vancomycin, teicoplanin and linezolid, there was only one isolate resistant to vancomycin. Candida were the sole pathogens of fungal infections, sensitive to common antifungal drugs overall. Conclusions The gram-negative bacteria are the predominant pathogens mainly including ESBL-producing isolates(E.coli and K. pneumonia) and non-fermentation bacteria(P.aeruginosa and Acinetobacter bacillus) causing sepsis in SAP. The infection rate and drug-resistance rate of these two kinds of pathogens are relatively higher.

Objective: To compare the outcome of radiofrequency catheter ablation under local anesthesia/sedation (S) or general anesthesia(GA) in atrial fibrillation patients. Methods: Data of 498 patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation in our departmentfrom January 2014 to December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. Two hundred and twenty patients assigned to the GA group, the other 278 patients to the S group. Patients were followed clinically every 3 months within one year after procedure. Immediate electrocardiogram was performed in patients with palpitation or choking sensation in chest. The end point of the study was recurrence of any atrial tachyarrhythmia lasting >30 seconds in device interrogation, 24-hour Holter monitoring or 12-lead electrocardiogram after a single procedure. After the ablation procedure, a blanking period of 3 months was allowed according to the guidelines. Procedure time, radiofrequency time, fluoroscopy time, the detection of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, the success rate and the complications were compared between the two groups. Results: There was no difference in the baseline characteristics between the two groups, such as age, gender, BMI, complications, LVEF, LAD (all P>0.05). The duration of procedure ((117.8±51.7)minutes vs.(115.4±36.9)minutes, P=0.79), duration of fluoroscopy((12.5±11.2)minutes vs. (10.4±10.2)minutes, P=0.35), duration of radiofrequency((40.1±12.9)minutes vs. (48.6±44.3)minutes, P=0.48) were similar between the two groups (P>0.05). Compared with S group, discovery of the frequency of atrioventricular node reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT) was significantly lower in GA group (0 vs. 3.6%(10/278), P<0.01), but the difference disappeared with repeat electrophysiological examination when patients become conscious from GA(3.2%(7/220) vs. 3.6%(10/278), P=0.311). The difference of atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) was similar between the two groups(0.9%(2/220) vs. 0.7%(2/278), P=0.841). Compared with S group, reflection of vagus nerve was less in GA group (1.4%(3/220) vs. 8.6%(24/278), P=0.026). After following up of (356±92) days, freedom from atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter/atrial tachyarrhythmia was similar between the two groups(77.9%(162/208) vs. 79.9%(215/269), P=0.818). Conclusion General anesthesia is a promising method to atrial fibrillation ablation, in view of stable patient status and safety for the procedure. There is no difference in complications, recurrence of arrhythmia between the two groups, but detection rate of AVNRT is lower in GA group.

Objective:To introduce a surgical method and clinical effect of using Masquelet technique combined with skin graft to cover chronic refractory wounds in elderly patients.Methods:From September 2020 to September 2022, 20 elderly patients with wounds of bone or tendon exposure in lower limbs were treated in the Department of Wound Repair, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. Due to the age and poor general condition of the patients, flap transfer for wound coverage were not allowed. Masquelet technique was therefore applied in the treatment of chronic wounds of such patients. Sizes of wounds were found at 4.5 cm×3.0 cm to 15.0 cm×6.0 cm and all accompanied with tendon and bone exposure, after thorough debridement. Wounds were then sealed with antibiotic bone cement several times. After having induced formation of membrane in wounds, free mesh skin graft was used to cover the refractory wounds. The patients were entered in follow up regularly after surgery at outpatient service, and telephone or video reviews. The wound healing of patients and whether there were related complications in the skin donor area were observed. The number of operation times in the first stage was 1-4 with an average of 1.3 times ± 0.7 times. Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS) was used to evaluate the recovery of lower limb function.Results:All 20 wounds healed well. The follow-up time was 3-12 months, with an average of 7.6 months. The appearance and texture of the skin in the wounds area were satisfactory. The mean LEFS was 69.83 point ± 10.82 point.Conclusion:Using Masquelet technique combined with free skin grafting to treat refractory wounds in the elderly patients can achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. It is a simple and reliable supplement to the wound repair, and can reduce the surgical risk.

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation (LRFA) for specific-location hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods: To retrospectively analyze 496 patients with specific-location hepatocellular carcinoma treated with LRFA from January 2010 to January 2015 in our hospital. There was a total of 652 hepatic lesions with a mean diameter of (2.8±1.3) cm including 397 cases with single lesion and 99 cases with multiple lesions. The hepatic lesions were adjacent to major hepatic vessels, hepatic hilar region, diaphragmatic dome, gallbladder, or gastrointestinal tract and on the surface of the liver, respectively. Results: The 496 patients with 652 hepatic lesions were treated with LRFA successfully.The mean operation time was (48.2±9.6) minutes and the mean LRFA time per lesion was (30.3±8.6) minutes. No severe complications such as bleeding, bile leakage, gastrointestinal tract damage, diaphragmatic injury and liver function failure occurred after operation. The complete necrosis rate of the specific-location hepatocellular carcinomas was 78.4% (389/496) in one month after RFA, partially necrosis rate was 21.6% (107/496) and overall necrosis rate was 100%. In addition, the 1- and 3-year overall survivals (OS) were 95.6% and 88.5%, and progression free survivals (DFS) were 87.9% and 80.8%, respectively. Conclusions LRFA is a safe, effective, economic and minimally-invasive therapeutic approach for patients with specific-location hepatocelluar carcinoma and has good clinical application value.