1.Hygienic Situation of Heating-Ventilating-Air Conditioning Systems in Nanchang
Yangben GAN ; Li LIN ; Xiaowu FENG
Journal of Environment and Health 1993;0(01):-
Objective In order to investigate and evaluate the heating-ventilating-air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the public areas and therefore provide the support for the hygiene management. Methods According to Hygiene Criterion of HVAC System, 10 HVAC systems in 10 star grade hotels in Nanchang were selected and PM10 and the total count of aerobic bacterial in the air condition systems, the collected dust weight and the total count of aerobic bacterial in the dust in the inner surface of ventilation vessels, the legionella bacteria in cooling tower water were determined. Results The HVAC systems in the 10 hotels, 90.1% for the PM10 and 73.3% for the total count of aerobic bacterial in the air condition systems, 8.9% for the collected dust weight and 86.7% for the total count of aerobic bacterial in the dust in the inner surface of ventilation vessels were over the standard limits, the legionella bacteria were detected in two of the investigated HVAC systems cooling tower water. Conclusion The hygienic problems are existed in the ventilated systems in the air conditioners in the pubic places.The health supervision and monitoring must go on enhancing.
2.Comparison of Morphological Features in Soleus between Tail-suspended and 30-month-old Rats
Xiaowu MA ; Hanzhong FENG ; Zhibin YU
Space Medicine & Medical Engineering 2006;0(02):-
Objective To compare the morphological differences in soleus between tail-suspended and 30-month-old rats.Methods Fourty-two male rats were randomly divided into seven groups:5 d,7 d and 14 d tail-suspended and their synchronous control groups,30-month-old group.The cross-sectional area(CSA)and percentage of MHC Ⅰ/Ⅱ fibers were measured in immunohistochemically stained sections and CSA was normalized by body weight.Results Wet weight,relative wet weight,CSA and normalized CSA in unloaded soleus decreased significantly as compared with the synchronous control.The percentage of MHC Ⅰ fibers decreased,but that of MHC Ⅱ fibers increased in unloaded soleus.The wet weight and CSA of soleus in 30-month-old rats increased,but the relative wet weight and normalized CSA reduced significantly as compared with 14-day synchronous control.The relative wet weight and normalized CSA of soleus in 30-month-old rat were similar to that of 14 d tail-suspended group.The percentage of MHC Ⅰ/Ⅱ fibers of soleus in 30-month-old rat and in 5 d,7 d,and 14 d of synchronous control groups kept constant value.Conclusion It's suggested that the atrophic process of soleus is slower in 30-month-old rats than that in the tail-suspended rates.The reduction of soleus relative wet weight and normalized CSA appears early in aged rats,but the absolute and relative wet weight of soleus decrease simultaneously in tail-suspended rats.
3.Laparoscopic Splenectomy with Amputation of the Secondary Spleen Pedicle
Xiaowu CHEN ; Weidong WANG ; Jianping FENG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(01):-
Objective To summarize our experience on laparoscopic splenectomy with amputation of the secondary spleen pedicle. Methods From September 2006 to May 2007, laparoscopic splenectomy with amputation of the secondary spleen pedicle was performed on 13 patients, including 5 cases of traumatic spleen rupture, 2 idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and 6 hypersplenism. Results All the operations were completed under a laparoscope without using hand-assisted procedures. The intraoperative blood loss was 50-800 ml (mean, 350 ml), and the operation time was 150-300 min (mean, 210 min). No complications occurred during and after the operation. The average postoperative hospital stay was 5-9 d (mean, 7.5 d). The patients were followed up for 1-6 months, during which all the patients had normal platelet count. Conclusions Laparoscopic splenectomy with amputation of the secondary spleen pedicle is a feasible, minimally invasive, safe and low-cost procedure.
4.Infection status of principal human parasites in Nanchang City in 2014
Zhuhua HU ; Guohua PENG ; Renlong FU ; Ke QIAN ; Xiaowu FENG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(8):575-579
Objective To understand and analyze the infection status of human parasites in Nanchang City, so as to offer a scientific basis for control of parasitic disease. Methods In 2014, a survey was performed according to the scheme of The 3rd National Survey of Principal Human Parasites. Intestinal parasites were surveyed among the residents in Jinxian County and Anyi County, Qingyunpu District and Qingshanhu District in Nanchang City, including the soil-transmitted nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm), Enterobius vermicularis, tapeworm and intestinal protozoa. Clonorchis sinensis was surveyed among the residents in Qingyunpu District and Qingshanhu District. Toxoplasma gondii was surveyed among the residents in two rural areas (Nanchang County and Xinjian County) and two urban areas (Donghu District and Xihu District). The ovums of the soil-transmitted nematodes, Clonorchis sinensis , tapeworm and other helminths were examined by the Kato-Katz, while Enterobius vermicularis among children was examined by cellophane anal swab, trophozoites and cysts of intestinal protozoa by saline smearing and iodine smearing , and IgG antibodies of Toxoplasma gondii by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Results Intestinal parasites were surveyed among 2424 residents in the whole city, in which 2414 residents were tested for the infection of soil-transmitted nematodes and tapeworm;1875 residents were tested for intestinal protozoa infection;74 children were tested for eggs of Enterobius vermicularis; 539 residents were tested for Clonorchis sinensis; and 2400 residents were tested for Toxoplasma gondii. Six kinds of intestinal parasites were found citywide, with a total infection rate of 9.49% (230/2424). The infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes was 8 . 70% ( 210/2414 ) , in which the infection rate of Ascaris lumbricoides was 0.04% (1/2414), the rate of Trichuris trichiura was 0.91% (22/2414), and of hookworm was 7.83%(189/2414). The infection rate among 3 - 6 years old children of Enterobius vermicularis was 22.97% ( 17/74 ) . Tapeworm and Clonorchis sinensis were not found . The infection rate of intestinal protozoa was 0.21%(4/1875). The positive rate of Toxoplasma gondii's IgG antibody was 5.17% (124/2400). Conclusions In Nanchang City, the infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes (Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura) and intestinal protozoa was lower. However, the infection rates of hookworm, Toxoplasma gondii and Enterobius vermicularis among 3 - 6 years old children are increasing in local areas. That should be the focus in prevention and control of parasitic disease in the future.
5.The observation of follow-up and application of the prolene hernia system in inguinal hernioplasty of aged patients
Shibin TANG ; Xiaowu CHEN ; Luyang WU ; Jiali FENG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2008;15(7):1077-1078
Objective To explore applied characteristics of the prolene hernia system(PHS) in inguinal hernioplasty, and management during and after operation, and long-term effect of this kind of hemioplasty in aged patients. Methods 69 aged patients using PHS were followed and analyzed retrospectively. Results Tension-free inguinal hernioplasty with the PHS were performed in 69 aged patients of groin hernia. Operative time ranged from 45min to 160min. Post-operatively, 3 patients developed gentle scrotal swelling, and 20 patients had been adminis- tered anodyne for pain of incision, and 12 cases experienced retention of urine, 1 case developed pneumonia, and 2 cases oeeurred incisional infection and gore. 68 cases of them recovered daily life about 2 to 3 weeks after operation. During follow-up period from 6 months to 77 months,there was no recurrence of inguinal hernia and no pain in in-guinal region, but 2 patients feel discomfort sporadically. Conclusion The PHS strengthens the myopectineal orifice and seals up-area of it,so the system is especially preferred in treating aged patients of groin hernias who have some defectsof anatomic structure in inguinal region. The local anaesthesia is also suitable for this kind of hernioplasty in aged patients.
6.Mini-clamp crushing combined with saline-linked diathermy in hepatectomy for giant hepatocellular carcinoma
Feng XIA ; Ping BIE ; Kuansheng MA ; Xiaowu LI ; Shuguang WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2010;9(2):123-126
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of mini-clamp crushing combined with saline-linked diathermy in hepatectomy for giant hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The clinical data of 58 patients with giant HCC(diameter≥10 cm)who received hepatectomy with the mini-clamp crushing technique(miniclamp crushing group)at the Southwest Hospital from April 2006 to December 2009 were retrospectively analysed.According to the tumor size,location and Child classification,the clinical data of 58 patients with similar parameters and received hepatectomy with traditional clamp crushing technique(control group)were selected from the database to conduct the matched case-control study.All the peri-and postoperative data were compared and analysed via one-way ANOVA,chi-square test and Fisher's exact test.Results The median blood loss and transfusion of control group were 850 ml and 650 ml,which were significantly higher than 400 ml and 550 ml of mini-clamp crushing group(F=16.23,5.63,P<0.05).Twenty-four patients in control group needed blood transfusion,which was significantly larger than 6 of mini-clamp crushing group(χ~2=14.57,P<0.05).The median time for parenchymal transection and portal triad clamping of control group were 45 minutes and 16 minutes,which were significantly shorter than 86 minutes and 35 minutes of mini-clamp crushing group(F=12.76,11.23,P<0.05).The numbers of patients in control group who had complications and blood loss were 43 and 28,which were significantly larger than 13 and 8 of mini-clamp crushing group(χ~2=18.69,16.11,P<0.05).The numbers of patients who had bile leakage,encapsulated effusion of the liver cut face and hepatic insufficiency were 8,5 and 2 in control group,and were 2,3,0 in mini-clamp crushing group,with no significant difference(χ~2=3.04,0.54,2.04,P>0.05).Conclusion Mini-clamp crushing combined with saline-linked diathermy for the treatment of g4ant HCC is mone effective and available than traditional clamp crushing in terms of reducing blood loss and complications.
7.Application of radiofrequency ablation in liver resection for hepatic cancer
Feng XIA ; Kuansheng MA ; Xiaowu LI ; Shuguang WANG ; Ping BIE
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2012;(6):507-510
Objective To compare the effects of radiofrequency ablation and clamp crushing resection on intraoperative blood loss and postoperative complications.Methods The clinical data of 130 patients with hepatic cancer who were admitted to the Southwest Hospital from January 2011 to June 2012 were retrospectively analyzed.Sixty-five patients who received radiofrequency ablation were in the radiofrequency ablation group; the clinical data of 65 hepatic cancer patients with similar tumor size,position and Child-Pugh scores who received traditional clamp crushing resection were selected from the data base,and they were in the clamp crushing resection group.The intra-and postoperative clinical data of the 2 groups were statistically analyzed.The measurement data were presented in the format of median plus range,and were analyzed using the analysis of variance; the enumeration data were analyzed using chi-square test,when the number of patients was under 10,the Fisher exact probability was used for analysis.Results The time for liver resection and hepatic inflow occlusion in the radiofrequency ablation group were 28 minutes (range,12-55 minutes) and 10 minutes (range,0-15 minutes),which were significantly shorter than 45 minutes (range,25-92 minutes) and 15 minutes (range,10-32 minutes) in the clamp crushing resection group (F =10.35,9.05,P <0.05).The volumes of intraoperative blood loss and blood transfusion were 150 ml (range,50-350 ml) and 0 ml in the radiofrequency ablation group,which were significantly lesser than 450 ml (range,250-2500 ml) and 550 ml (range,0-2000 ml) in the clamp crushing resection group (F =15.86,P < 0.05).The number of patients who did not receive blood transfusion in the radiofrequency ablation group was 65,which was significantly greater than 48 in the clamp crushing resection group (x2 =19.58,P < 0.05).The levels of aspartic transaminase (AST) and total bilirubin (TBil) at postoperative day 3 and 7,prothrombin time (PT) at postoperative day 3,Clavien classification of surgical complications,duration of hospital stay were 302 U/L (range,89-823 U/L),54 U/L (range,16-325 U/L),37 μmol/L(range,18-112 μmol/L),24 μmol/L (range,9-66 μmol/L),15 s (range,11-20 s),22% (14/65),12 days (range,8-36 days) in the radiofrequency ablation group,and 253 U/L (range,63-876 U/L),62 U/L(range,22-376 U/L),41 μmol/L (range,19-105 μmol/L),25 μmol/L (range,11-59 μmol/L),14 s (range,11-21 s),26% (17/65) and 13 days (range,9-35 days) in the clamp crushing resection group.There were no significant differences in the 7 indexes between the radiofrequency ablation group and the clamp crushing resection group (F=2.59,1.93,3.96,1.58,2.35,x2 =0.381,F=1.58,P>0.05).The incidence of complications of the radiofrequency ablation group was 17% (11/65),which was significantly lower than 52% (34/65) of the clamp crushing resection group (x2 =17.38,P < 0.05).The number of patients who had postoperative bleeding in the radiofrequency ablation group was 2,which was significantly lesser than 22 patients in the clamp crushing resection group.Eight patients in the radiofrequency ablation group had encapsulated effusion,and 5 of them need drainage.Two patients in the clamp crushing resection group had hepatic insufficiency.Two patients in the radiofrequency ablation group had hemoglobinuria.Conclusion Compared with clamp crushing resection,radiofrequency ablation has advantages of less blood loss and safer manipulation.
8.Continuous occlusion of hepatic artery for prevention of blood loss in partial hepatectomy for ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma
Feng XIA ; Kuansheng MA ; Xiaowu LI ; Shuguang WANG ; Ping BIE
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2011;10(4):260-262
Objective To investigate the value of continuous occlusion of hepatic artery proper to intermittent Pringle maneuver in partial hepatectomy for ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods The clinical data of 36 patients(test group)who received partial hepatectomy for ruptured HCC by adding continuous occlusion of hepatic artery proper to intermittent Pringle maneuver at the Southwest Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.Thirty-six patients(control group)who received intermittent Pringle maneuver only were selected as the control.All data were analyzed using the chi-square test,Fisher exact probability and analysis of variance.Results The mean hepatic artery occlusion time of the test group was 58 minutes(range,36-98 minutes).The median blood loss of the test group was 400 ml,which was significantly less than 750 ml of the control group(F =16.47,P < 0.05);78%(28/36)of patients in the test group did not receive blood transfusion,which was significantly more than 53%(19/36)of the control group(x2 =6.01,P <0.05).The levels of postoperative serumaspartate transaminase and total bilirubin of the 2 groups were peaked at postoperative day 2 and then decreased to the normal level 1 week later.There were no significant differences in the incidences and levels of complications between the 2 groups(x2 = 1.83,0.89,P > 0.05).Conclusion The addition of continuous occlusion of hepatic artery proper to intermittent Pringle maneuver significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss and doesn't bring any adverse effects to hepatic function for partial hepatectomy in patients with ruptured HCC when compared with intermittent Pringle maneuver alone.
9.Influence of hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury induced by Pringle maneuver on the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma patients after hepatectomy
Feng XIA ; Shuguang WANG ; Ping BIE ; Kuansheng MA ; Xiaowu LI ; Shuguo ZHENG ; Xiaobin FENG ; Jiahong DONG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2009;8(2):103-106
Objective To evaluate the influence of hepatic ischemia-repeffusion injury (HIRI) induced by Pringle maneuver on the prognosis of hepatoceUular carcinoma (HCC) patients after hepatectomy. Methods The chnical data of 315 HCC patients who had been admitted to Southwest Hospital from January 2004 to December 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. The 194 patients who received Pringle maneuver during hepatectomy were in the HIRI group. The control group was composed of 121 patients without portal triad clamping. The pre- and peri-operative characteristics and the prognosis of the patients were analyzed by t test, chi-square test, Kaplan-Meier survival curve, Log-rank test and Cox regression model analysis. Results Patients in the HIRI group were significantly younger than those in control group (median age, 49 vs 59) (X2 =4. 12, P < 0.05). There were 108 patients (55.7%) with large HCC (diameter > 5 cm) in the HIRI group, while the number of patients with large HCC in the control group was 83 (68.6%), with statistical difference between the 2 groups (X2=4. 12, P <0.05). The serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase on postoperative day 3 and day 7 were 255 U/L and 112 U/L, which were significantly higher than 128 U/L and 35 U/L in the control group (X2 =4.57, 5.89, P <0.05). The level of total bilirubin on postoperative day 3 was 56 U/L in the HIRI group, which was significantly higher than 39 U/L in the control group (X2=4.79, P <0.05). The disease-free survival rate and cumulative survival rate in the HIRI group were significantly lower than those in the control group (X2 = 5.93, 8. 32, P < 0. 05). Perioperative blood loss, diameter of tumor, portal triad clamping and portal vein invasion were independent factors influencing the diseasefree survival rate. Conclusions HIRI induced by Pringle maneuver significantly decreases the disease-free survival rate and cumulative survival rate of HCC patients after hepatectomy.
10.Clinical efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of metastatic hepatic carcinoma
Lei CAI ; Xiaowu LI ; Feng XIA ; Jun YAN ; Xiaobin FENG ; Kuansheng MA
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2014;13(3):190-193
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of metastatic hepatic carcinoma.Methods The clinical data of 87 patients with metastasis hepatic carcinoma who received radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at the Southwest Hospital from January 2004 to December 2008 were retrospectively analyzed.Of the 87 patients,34 were with liver metastasis from colonic cancer,33 with liver metastasis from rectal cancer,12 with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer,and 8 with liver metastasis from gastric cancer.The survival of the patients was analyzed by life score and kamofsky performance status (KPS)scale.Patients were followed up via phone call and out-patient examination.Ultrasonography,computed tomography,liver function and tumor markers test were done every month within postoperative 6 months,and every 2 months at 6 months later.The follow-up was ended in Novermber 2013.All data were analyzed using chi-square test or rank sum test.The survival curve was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method,and the survival rate was compared using the Log-rank test.Results Of the 87 patients,84 were successfully treated by RFA,and 3 patients gave up RFA because of unbearable pain (2 patients with colonic cancer and 1 with gastric cancer).A total of 129 metastatic lesions were detected in the 84 patients,and 107 metastatic lesions were ablated after single RFA,with the success rate of 82.95% (107/129).The other 22 lesions were ablated after a second RFA.The mean duration of hospital stay was (10.7 ± 2.3) days (range,4-29 days).Before operation,the life quality was excellent in 60.7% (51/84) of patients,good in 22.6% (19/84) of patients,fair in 10.7% (9/84) of patients,and poor in 6.0% (5/84) of patients.The candition of 63.1% (53/84) of patients was improved,29.8% (25/84) of patients was stable,and 7.1% (6/84) of patients was deteriorated.At postoperative month 6,the life quality was excellent in 78.2% (54/69) of patients,good in 11.6% (8/69) of patients,fair in 5.8% (4/69) of patients,and poor in 4.4% (3/69) of patients.The condition of 73.9% (51/69) of patients was improved,21.7% (15/69) of patients was stable,and 4.4% (3/69) of patients was deteriorated.There were significant differences in the life score and KPS scale between patients before and after operation (x2 =29.760,17.140,P < 0.05).All patients were followed up for 6-60 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from colonic cancer after RFA treatment were 68.8%,21.9% and 6.3%,and the median survival time was 21.5 months.The 1,3,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from rectal cancer after RFA were 66.7%,27.3%,12.1%,and the median survival time was 19.5 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer after RFA treatment were 41.7%,0 and 0,and the median survival time was 8.5 months.The 1-,3-,5-year survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from gastric cancer after RFA treatment were 71.4%,14.3% and 0,and the median survival time was 16.5 months.The survival rates of patients with liver metastasis from pancreatic cancer and gastric cancer were significantly lower than those with liver metastasis from colorectal cancer after RFA (x2 =9.169,P < 0.05).Conclusion The efficacy of RFA for selected patients with liver metastasis from digestive tract tumors is satisfactory.