Malignant obstructive jaundice is biliary obstruction caused by malignant tumors.When a patient presents to a doctor,he/she is usually too late to be operated,so endoscopic treatment has gradually replaced surgery in its management.Diagnostic endoscopic methods include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP),endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS),and per oral cholangioscopy (POCS),etc.Biliary stent placement at ERCP is the mainstay of endoscopic palliation for jaundice.Other methods include EUS-guided bilioenteric drainage (EGBD),endoscopic radiofrequency ablation,intraluminal brachytherapy of bile duct,endoscopic photodynamic therapy,etc.Magnetic Compression Anastomosis Technique (MCAT) is a new technology which has been developed recently,and its role in the management of malignant obstructive jaundice remains to be seen.Science and technology have brought along progress in endoscopic and consumable technologies.It is predicted that in the future,endoscopic diagnosis and treatment will have more applications.

Objective To investigate the efficacy of Kurokawa s open door expansive laminoplasty for the treatment of cervical spinal stenotic myelopathy. Methods Sixty seven patients admitted to Zhongshan hospital with cervical spinal stenotic myelopathy undergone Kurokawa s procedure in the last 6 years were included in this study. All of the patients were followed up after operation. The follow up period ranged from 10 months to more than 6 years. The average age at operation was 55.2 years. Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA)score were used to measure the severity of cervical spinal stenotic myelopathy and recovery rates. Results JOA scores increased from 7.1 to 12.5, 12.9 and 12.8 at the first, third, and fifth postoperative year respectively(P

[Objective]To evaluate the results of arthroscopic capsular release for the treatment of idiopathic frozen shoulder.[Method]From January 2004 to April 2005,7 patients with diagnosis of idiopathic frozea shoulder,who had symptoms for an average of 8.0 months(5 to 13months)with failed conservative treatment for at least 4 months,were treated with arthroscopic capsular release combined with rehabilitaticon exercises after operation.Under general anesthesia,all the patients underwent arthroscopic capsular release and manipulation.All patients were strictly evaluated by Constant score,normalized Constant score and the Visual Analog Scale(VAS 1 to 15 points,1 = no pain),before operation,at 3 weeks after operation,3 months after operation and 17.2 months after operation respectively.[Result]All patients were followed up with a mean of 17.2 months(8 to 23 months).The average in-hospital day was 8.1 days(7 to 10 days).All patients had significant improvement in terms of functional gain and pain relief after operntion.The preoperative pain score improved from(5.2?2.4)points to(11.2?2.0),(14.6?0.4)and(14.7?0.4)points at 3 weeks after operation,3 months after operation end 17.2 months after operation respectively.The Constant score improved from(24.5?14.2)to(47.0?18.8),(68.9?9.4)and(70.1?7.9),and the normalized Constant score improvad from(31.0%?17.3%)to(60.1%?24.9%),(87.1%?14.5%)and(89.7%?12.1%).There was no complication in the treatment procedures.[Conclusion]Arthrosenpic capsular release is a safe and effective surgical procedure in the management of idiopathic frozen shoulder unresponsive to conservative treatment.It has advantages of little invasive,better recovery,less operation time and less complications.

Sphincter of Oddi manometry (SOM) is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD),especially the type Ⅰ SOD.The dysfunction of sphincter of Oddi can lead to other comorbidity.Therefore,SOM is of special importance for such patients.When performing SOM,we need to intubate into the papilla,so it requires high technique and is associated with a relatively higher risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis.Recently,the equipment of SOM is being updated constantly.The use of modified catheter and high resolution gastrointestinal dynamic system for recording and analyzing has made the technology more accurate and safe than ever before.Due to the widespread use of ERCP,SOM is expected to be one of the routine examinations in clinical practice and its application has a promising prospect.This article reviews the latest research progress on SOM in recent years.

Objective To compare the efficacy and survival of patients with malignant obstructive jaundice using either endoscopic self-expandable metallic stents or surgery,and to evaluate the compounding factors influencing prognosis.Methods 56 patients with malignant obstructive jaundice treated with endoscopic self-expandable metallic stents (the endoscopic group) were compared with 90 patients who received surgery (the surgery group) during the same study period.Clinical data and survival of the 2 groups of patients were retrospectively analyzed.Results The success rate was 100％ in the endoscopic group.The serum bilirubin,alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and γ-glutamyl transferase (γ-GT) decreased significantly by using either therapeutic endoscopy or surgery (P＜0.01).There was no significant difference between the two groups in the reduction of serum total bilirubin.The mean survival of the endoscopic and surgery groups were 340 d and 795 d respectively.The accumulative survivals of the endoscopic group at 3,6 and 12 months as evaluated by the Kaplan-Meier method were 82.6 ％,61.1％ and 46.6 ％,respectively,and for the surgery group were 97.0％,90.9 ％ and 65.4％ respectively. There was a significant difference in survival between the two groups (P＜0.01).Survival after therapeutic endoscopy was similar to surgery for patients with metastasis and hilar biliary obstruction.Conclusions Self-expandable metallic stents gave similar palliation in the relief of jaundice in patients with malignant biliary obstruction.The stents had no effect on the primary tumor.Therapeutic endoscopy with self-expandable metallic stents is a safe and effective method for the relief of jaundice in patients with obstructive jaundice caused by non-resectable malignant tumors.

BACKGROUND: How to choose traditional Chinese remedy to treat cerebrovascular disease, not only improving the brain blood supply but also not affecting the blood pressure and heart rate, has been a promising research.OBJECTIVE: To study the role of yangyintongnao granule on average blood pressure and heart rate in anaesthetized dog.DESIGN: Complete grouping design and randomized controlled study based on hybrid dog.SETTING: Department of Anesthesiology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA and Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Preclinical Medicine, Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA MATERIALS: The experiment had finished by Cardiovascular Laboratory of Physiology Department in the Fourth Military Medical University of Chinese PLA from March to June 2003. Totally 23 healthy hybrid dogs in either sex were selected. These dogs were divided randomly into 4 groups: high dose group of yangyintongnao( n = 8), moderate dose group of yangyintongnao ( n = 6), low dose group of yangyintongnao( n = 5) and saline group( n = 4).METHODS: Anesthetic dogs in high, moderate and low dose group of yangyintongnao granule were given different doses of yangyintongnao granule: 2 g/kg, 1 g/kg and 0. 5 g/kg respectively. All doses of drug were calculated based on the body mass of dogs, and the drugs were dissolved in 100 mL saline and given through the gastric canal. Dogs in saline group were perfused with equal saline. Aortic average blood pressure was measured by femoral artery intubation via a piezometric transducer. Heart rate was obtained from R-R intervals of a standard Ⅱ lead of electrocardiograph(ECG). The mean blood pressure and heart rate were recorded 0. 5, 1, 1.5, 2.0,3.0, 4. 0, 5.0, 6. 0 hours after treatment.MEAN OUTCOME MEASURES: The changes of blood pressure and heart rate at different time before and after medication.RESULTS: Totally 29 dogs were brought into the final analysis. Blood pressure: The mean blood pressure was reduced -5.4% to -6. 2% respectively in high dose group and moderate dose group after treatment. But in low dose group the average blood pressure sometimes increased sometimes decreased, mainly decreased. It increased by 6.6% ( P ＞ 0. 05) and decreased by -4. 1% ( P ＞ 0.05) at maximum. The average blood pressure in saline group changed by - 9.6% ( P ＞ 0.05). Heart rate: The heart rate in high and medium dose group gradually reduced as time went on. It reduced by - 4. 4%, - 12.2% and - 9.5% respectively in high, moderate and low doses group. The change in each group was not statistically significant as the same in saline group( P ＞ 0.05).CONCLUSION: Yangyintongnao granule has no significant influence on average blood pressure and heart rate.

PurposePresent study investigated the role of metal on metal surface replacement of the hip in treating the young patients suffering rheumatoid arthritis or aseptic necrosis of femoral head.Methods Between Jan. 1995 and Dec. 1996.16 patients with 17 hips( rheumatoid arthritis 14, aseptic necrosis of femoral head 3) were resurfaced with hybrid metal on metal surface replacement prothesis. Patients were evaluated by self assessment form,hip function examination. Radiographs and Harris hip score. The average follow up time was 58.2 months. ResultsNo patient received revision. Radiographs showed that all implants were in position satisfyingly. No loosening were revealed. The result of self assessment showed that patients were satisfied with 16 hips. The Harris score rose from preoperative 44(31 - 52) to postoperative 91 (79- 96). ConclusionsThe metal on metal surface replacement of hip is a useful treatment to release pain and keep the hip function of young patients suffering rheumatoid arthritis or aseptic necrosis of femoral head.

The medical students, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of medical from 5- year,7-year, 8-year to general of academic, received evidence-based medicine (EBM) education. The students' background and attitudes about EBM were different. Teaching EBM should pay attention to the relationship of EBM and basic courses, especially for deferent students. Teaching EBM should transform from imparting basic knowledge to learning skills on their own initiative.

Objective To investigate the influence of gene therapy using survivin as a gene target on biological behavior of pancreatic carcinoma cell line. Methods Chemically synthesized siRNA and shRNA in pGCSi vector were used to silence survivin expression of pancreatic carcinoma cell line PaTu8988. The therapeutical effects of survivin as a gene target were evaluated through determination of the down-regulation of survivin gene expression, cellular shape, cell apoptosis, cell viability and apoptosis signal pathway changes. Results After transfection of different arrays of siRNA and shRNA vectors to silence the survivin expression, survivin mRNA and protein levels were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) ; PI staining revealed the presence of karyopyknosis, the cell apoptosis index was more than 20%; hypodiploid DNA content before G0/G1 detected by flow cytometry ; cell viability measured by MTT assay was significantly decreased (P <0.05) ; the activity of caspase-3 remarkably increased (P < 0. 05). Conclusions The pancreatic carcinoma cell line PaTu8988 be induced to promote spontaneous apoptosis procedure through silencing survivin expression by RNAi, which could accelerate carcinoma cell apoptosis and improve therapeutic effect on pancreatic carcinoma.

Objective To survey and analyze the PBL lessons in the course of Clinical Transfusion Medicine.Evaluate the effect and problems in PBL lessons and explore more effective models.Methods A questionnaire was designed according to the purpose of the survey,4 teachers and 89 students of medical laboratory science in Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine were investigated.Results Students gave high evaluate of both the case and the teachers.Main suggestion was to reduce the class time.When the students were told that the evaluation results will be added to their total score and compared to the teachers' evaluation,they will be more objective.The results were statistically significant.Conclusion PBL cases for Clinical Transfusion Medicine should not be too long.Paying attention to the meaning and feedback of evaluation can greatly improve the enthusiasm and objectivity of the students.