1.Endoscopic Surgery in Breast Diseases
Chinese Journal of Bases and Clinics in General Surgery 2003;0(03):-
Objective To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. Methods Related literatures of recent years were reviewed. Results A minimally invasive endoscopic technique can be performed through small incisions. This can contribute greatly to reducing postoperative pain, shortening recovery time, and achieving a good cosmetic outcome. Under endoscopy, meticulous dissection and hemostasis can be achieved. Endoscope assisted subcutaneous mastectomy, immediate mammary reconstruction, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection, for breast cancer can be performed safely. Endoscopic surgery can also be applied for the diagnosis and treatment of benign breast tumor and transaxillary removal of glandular tissue in gynecomastia. In addition, fiberoptic ductoscopy can be used to diagnose patients with nipple discharge. Endoscopic surgery for patients with breast diseases can offer an excellent cosmetic outcome and maintain normal physiologic functions without a noticeable scar. It helps to give the patients confidence and improve the quality of life. Conclusion Breast surgery is a good candidate for endoscopic techniques.
2.Changes of axillary lymph node status in breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Xiaoxin JI ; Chengyu LUO ; Jian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2001;0(04):-
Objective To evaluate effects of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on axillary lymph node status in patients with breast cancer.Methods A total of 45 patients with stage Ⅱ or Ⅲ breast cancer treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery(Combination Group) were compared with 79 patients with breast cancer treated with initial surgery only(Surgery Group) in respect of axillary lymph node status,including the total number of the lymph nodes and the number of positive and negative lymph nodes,according to findings of physical examination,B-ultrasonography,and molybdenum target radiography.Results The total number of the lymph nodes and the number of positive lymph nodes were significantly less in the Combination Group(16.9?5.9 and 2.5?2.2) than in the Surgery Group(20.8?8.0 and 3.9?3.0)(t=-2.856,P=0.005;t=2.790,P=0.006),whereas the number of negative lymph nodes were 14.4?5.4 and 16.7?7.0 in the Combination Group and the Surgery Group,respectively,without statistical significance(t=-1.904,P=0.055).Four patients were found loco-regional relapse in each group during follow-up checkups for 6~19 months(mean,10 months) in 40 patients in the Combination Group and 7~21 months(mean,12 months) in 67 patients in the Surgery Group.Conclusions Total and positive axillary lymph nodes retrieved after axillary lymph node dissection decrease in number after neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
3.Effect of cardura on benign prostatic hyperplasia and ejectile dysfunction
Yang LUO ; Qiong GUO ; Xiaoxin NAN
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2011;30(2):150-151
Objective To study the therapeutic effect of cardura on lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and ejectile dystunction(ED) in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).Methods One hundred and one cases with BPH and typical LUTS were investigated using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and International Index of Erectile Function 5 (IIEF-5)before and after treatment. The patients were given cardura 4 mg, once a day for 8 weeks. The LUTS and ED were was analyzed after treatment. Results The IPSS was scores ( 14.3 ± 4.0) after treatment, and it was lower than before (mean scores: 19.9±6.5, t= 7.534, P<0.001). The IIEF2-5 was(14.9±8.8)scores after treatment, and it was higher than before (mean scores: 9.5±8. 5, t = 5. 335, P< 0. 001 ), respectively. There was statistically significant correlation between IIEF2-5 and IPSS score (r= -0. 327, P<0. 001 ). Various indexes were significantly improved after cardura treatment as compared with pretreatment (P<0.001). Conclusions LUTS is dangerous factor for sexual dysdysfunction, and the severity of LUTS is closely related to the development of sexual dysfunction. Cardura can at once improve the sexual function and LUTS of BPH patients.
4.Protective Effect of Tibetan Medicine Compound Duoxuekang Capsules on Acute Lung Injury in Mice In-duced by Lipopolysaccharide
Xiaoxin HU ; Qiang LUO ; Leilei DU ; Yi ZHANG ; Silang JIANGYONG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(7):926-929
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective effect of Tibetan medicine Compound Duoxuekang capsules on the acute lung injury in mice induced by lipopolysaccharide. METHODS:60 KM mice were randomly divided into blank group,model group,dexamethasone group (positive control,1 mg/kg) and Compound Duoxuekang high-dose,medium-dose,low-dose groups (3.6,1.8,0.9 g/kg,calculated by crude drug),10 in each group. Intragastrically administrated,mice in blank group and model group intragastrically administrated equal volume of normal saline,once a day. After 7 d of administration,except for blank group, mice in other groups intraperitoneally injected lipopolysaccharide to induce acute lung injury. After 6 h modeling,pathological changes in the lung tissue was observed,lung tissue water content was measured,superoxide dismutase(SOD),glutathione peroxi-dase(GSH-Px),malondialdehyde(MDA)levels in lung tissue and IL-6,TNF-α levels in serum were detected. RESULTS:Com-pared with blank group,mice in model group showed pathological changes in congestion and edema,inflammatory cell infiltra-tion,obvious widened alveolar septum and alveolar wall;water content in lung tissue and IL-6,TNF-αlevels in serum were signifi-cantly increased (P<0.01);SOD,GSH-Px levels in lung tissue were significantly decreased (P<0.01). Compared with model group,injury degree of lung tissue reduced to varying degrees in each treatment group,except for the water content,MDA level in lung tissue and TNF-α level in serum in Compound Duoxuekang capsules low-dose group;the above-mentioned indexes in other groups were significantly improved (P<0.05 or P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS:Compound Duoxuekang capsules can obviously re-duce mice's oxidative stress and inflammatory response,and has certain protective effect on acute lung injury in mice.
5.Construction of miRNA-target networks and gene GO analysis of the specific target genes in colorectal cancer with liver metastasis
Chengyu LUO ; Jun YANG ; Deming YU ; Xiaoxin JI ; Xinfei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2013;(2):116-119
Objective To explore the microRNA expression changes and related characteristics and analyze the corresponding miRNA target genes and their bioinformatics in colorectal cancer with liver metastasis.Methods The fresh specimens of primary CRC were collected in 10 patients during operation,with liver metastasis or without.The miRNA expression levels were compared by miRNA microarray between two groups.Then,target genes were identified using target prediction algorithms.The liver metastasis related miRNA-target networks and gene ontology (GO) bioinformatics analysis were further performed.Results A total of six dysregulated miRNAs were identified in colorectal cancer liver metastasis comparing with no metastasis,including 3 up-regulated miRNAs (miR-224,miR-1236,miR-622) and 3 downregulated miRNAs (miR-155,miR-342-5p,miR-363).miR-224 with most significantly up-regulation played regulation role not only with corresponding target-genes but also downstream genes.Conclusions As a core of the regulation networks,miR-224 can regulate the related gene functional groups simultaneously and asynchronously.It further implements the post-transcriptional regulation and plays a vital role in liver metastasis of colorectal cancer.
6.The effect of PTEN expression downregulation on biological characteristics of breast cancer cell line
Xiaoxin JI ; Chengyu LUO ; Deming YU ; Xuan WU
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2014;29(1):49-53
Objective To investigate expression of the phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) gene in breast cancer cell line and its effect on biologic characteristics.Methods The normal PTEN expression cell line MDA-MB-231 (M231) was used in this study.PTEN-shRNA plasmid was transected into M231 breast cancer cells to knock down the expression of PTEN.The changes of PTEN expression,proliferation,invasion and metastasis of PTEN knocked down cell were tested by RT-PCR,Western blot,CCK-8,scratch and Transwell.Results PTEN-shRNA was successfully transected into M231 cells.PTEN mRNA and protein expression was efficiently inhibited in M231-3001 cell lines than that in control group M231-scr(P < 0.01),M231-3001 cell lines showed a greater capability of colony formation,migration and invasion than that in control group M231-scr (all P < 0.05).Conclusions PTEN,as a suppression gene,its low expression can promote the proliferation,migration and invasion of breast cancer cells.
7.Unilateral olfactory functional deprivation model in the left peripheral nostrils by electric cautery injury:olfactory bulb neurogenesis and transformation
Jianjun ZENG ; Xu HE ; Xiaoxin YAN ; Xuegang LUO ; Aihua PAN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2014;(2):231-238
BACKGROUND:Olfactory bulb neurogenesis, transformation and maturation have been considered the hot topic. Olfactory bulb experience and nervous activity can influence olfactory bulb neurogenesis. However, no study reports that olfactory bulb functions can affect olfactory bulb neurogenesis in guinea pigs.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of unilateral olfactory functional deprivation on doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin expression in olfactory bulb of juvenile guinea pigs.
METHODS:Total y 24 guinea pigs were randomly divided into two groups, which were kil ed after establishing olfactory functional deprivation model through electric cautery injury at the left peripheral nostrils. At 3 and 6 weeks after modeling, the specimens were harvested. The expression change of doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin in two sides’ olfactory bulb of juvenile guinea pigs was detected by immunohistochemistry.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The number of doublecortin, calbindin and parvalbumin positive cells in olfactory bulb at the un-deprived side was significantly higher than that at the deprived side at 3 and 6 weeks (P<0.05). This finding indicates that olfactory neural activities can affect neurogenesis and transformation in guinea pigs.
8.The clinical observation of local intraarterial thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation
Xiaoxin BAI ; Shengping HUANG ; Tielin LI ; Hao LIN ; Wangchi LUO ; Xuelian LI ; Wenyan ZHU ; Yefeng CAI ; Yan HUANG
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(12):1210-1213
Objective To evaluate the short-term outcome of local intraarterial thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation. Methods 24 patients with acute ischemic stroke of the anterior cir-culation within 8 hours were treated by local intraarterial thrombolysis. Arterial recanalization was divided into total, partial and occlusive respectively according to angiography. Evaluation of clinical outcome was performed on the 30th day after thrombolysis,and was classified as good for Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) scores of 0 to Ⅲ and poor for MRS scores of Ⅳ to Ⅵ. Results Total recanalization was obtained in 54.2 % of patients, partial recanalization in 25.0%. Clinical outcome was good in 15 patients (62.5%). Cerebral hemorrhage occurred in 4 patients (16.7%). Four patients died (16.7%). Conclusion Local intraarterial thrombolysis is an effective method for treatment of a-cute iachemic stroke of the anterior circulation. It needs further practice and long-term follow-up study on safety and long-term efficacy.
9.Angiographic features and clinical significance of kinking of extracranial internal carotid artery
Yingguang ZHANG ; Jixiang ZHU ; Guifu LI ; Xiaoxin BAI ; Wenyan ZHU ; Shengping HUANG ; Tielin LI ; Hao LIN ; Wangchi LUO
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(2):181-184
Objective To investigate the clinical manifestations, angiographic features and clinical significance of kinking of extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA). Methods The clinical and radiological data of 21 patients with kinking of extracranial ICA were retrospectively reviewed in our hospital from April 2003 to July 2007. Fisher exact test was performed. Results Of the 21 patients, 7 hod no clinical symptoms, the other 14 showed manifestations of cerebral iachemia with varying degree. One of the characteristic clinical manifestations that neck rotation or specific positions of head and neck might induce the occurrence of clinical symptoms was found in 5 cases. The whole-brain coverage DSA accurately showed the location of kinking of extracranial ICA and the degree of vascular stenosis. In patients with α < 66%, 80% > α≥ 66% and α≥ 80%, clinical symptoms were found in 3 out of 5,7 out of 10 and 4 out of 6 patients, respectively. Fisher exact test revealed that the positive rates of clinical symptoms in three groups had no significant difference (P > 0. 05). Conclusion Kinking of extracranial ICA is a frequent vascular morphologic variation, and it is also a kind of potential disease. The whole-brain coverage DSA is a relatively reliable method to detect this variation.
10. Combining 3D heads-up display viewing system and intraoperative optical coherence tomography-assisted vitrectomy for myopic foveoschisis
Chun ZHANG ; Xiuju CHEN ; Mingwei LIU ; Xiangdong LUO ; Xiaoxin LI
Chinese Journal of Ocular Fundus Diseases 2019;35(6):529-533
Objective:
To observe the clinical efficacy of digital 3D heads-up display viewing system(3D viewing system) and intraoperative OCT (iOCT) in vitrectomy for myopic foveoschisis (MF).
Methods:
A retrospective, consecutive case series. From October 2018 to May 2019, Nineteen eyes of 19 consecutive patients with MF diagnosed in Xiamen Eye Center of Xiamen University who underwent vitrectomy were included in this study. There were 7 males and 12 females, with the mean age of 54.47±11.38 years. The average axial length was 30.40±2.30 mm, the mean logMAR BCVA was 0.56±0.31, the mean central foveal thickness (CFT) was 317.80±151.9.32 μm, the mean max retinal thickness (maxRT) was 556.7±143.7 μm. All the surgeries performed combined with 3D viewing system with iOCT. The standard 25G pars planar vitrectomy were performed with removing the posterior vitreous and indocyanine green (ICG) staining of internal limiting membrane (ILM) and air-fluid exchange. Thirteen of 19 eyes underwent fovea-sparing ILM peeling and the other 6 eyes not. The average follow-up was 4.2±1.4 months. All the patients were on regular follow-up to document the changes on BCVA, anatomical changes in macula, CFT and maxRT. Paired