1.Assessment of coronary artery fistula diagnosed by color Doppler flow imaging
Xin CHEN ; Weidong REN ; Jun YANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 1993;0(03):-
Objective To evaluate the value of color Doppler flow imaging(CDFI) in the diagnosis of congenital coronary artery fistula (CAF).Methods Thirteen consecutive patients ranging in age from 8 to 68 years underwent conventional transthoracic echocardiography,which depicts their origin, course, and drainage site. Results Right CAFs were detected in 8 patients: four of them had drainages to the left ventricle, two to the main pulmonary artery, one to the right ventricle(RV) and the other to the right atrium(RA). CAFs arising from the left coronary artery were noted in five patients: three of them had drainages to the main pulmonary, and the other two to the RA and RV respectively. The origin and the course were precisely defined and the drainage site was clearly depicted in all thinteen patients. The diagnosis of the thirteen patients was confirmed by coronary angiography, and eight of them received surgical treatment. Conclusions CDFI offers a simple, useful and reliable technique in diagnosis of CAF.
2.The effect of time course of hydrogen peroxide solution flush on the recovery of peripheral nerve injury
Lei CHEN ; Jun LIU ; Linwei XIN
Journal of Medical Postgraduates 2017;30(2):145-148
Objective Currently, the effect of hydrogen peroxide solution( H2 O2 ) flush on the recovery of peripheral nerve injury are still undetermined. This study aims to explore the effects of different H2 O2 flushing time course on recovery of peripheral nerve injury during surgical debridement. Methods 18 New Zealand male white rabbits were randomly divided into isotonic saline group( isotonic saline flush) , H2 O21 min group ( hydrogen peroxide solution flush 1 min + isotonic saline flush) , H2 O23 min group ( H2 O2 flush 3 min + isotonic saline flush. Each group has 6 rabbits. We established rabbit sciatic nerve injury model. After 12 weeks, we executed the animals, drew materials at the suture nerve, detected motor nerve conduction velocity and observed pathological HE staining, as well as measuring the sciatic nerve function indexes( SFI) of rabbits at the 8th and 12th week, respectively. Results Nerve conduction velocity in H2O21min group and isotonic saline group[(25.89±1.42), (26.46±1.67) m/s] were higher than that in the H2O23min group[(23.80±2.91)m/s](P<0.05). Pathological section shows that the isotonic saline group has a better sheathstructure, nerve fibers structure damage is not obvious and myelin degeneration degree is mild in H2 O21 min group. blurred sheath structure and myelin axons obvious deformation in H2 O23 min group. 8 weeks and 12 weeks after operation, SFI in isotonic saline group [(-43.00±0.82), (-39.17±0.91) m/s] was significant higher than H2O21 min group [ (-49.79±1.47), (-46.60±0.79) m/s] and H2O23min group [(-51.66±1.27), (-46.39±0.94) m/s], thedifference was statistically significant (P<0.05). SFI in group of H2O21min [(-49.79±1.47)m/s] was higher than group og H2O23 min [(-51.66±1.27) m/s][P<0.05]. Conclusion H2O2 solution has side effect on the recovery of damaged peripheral nerve inju-ry and with prolonging the H2 O2 flushing time, the damage of peripheral nerve can be aggravated. So in the process of clinical surgical debridement, under the premise of guaranteed sterilization the time of H2 O2 flush should be shortened as far as possible.
3.Advancement of Quorum Sensing in Rhizobia
Jun GU ; Wen-Feng CHEN ; Qiang CHEN ; Wen-Xin CHEN ;
Microbiology 1992;0(06):-
Quorum sensing is defined as the cell density-dependent regulation of gene expression, and the involved system is the quorum sensing system, in which N-acyl homoserine lactone is known as the signal molecules of most gram-negative organisms. It can regulate diverse physiological functions. This paper reviewed the quorum sensing systems and the recent advances which play a major role in the formation of the symbiosis between the rhizobia and their host plants.
4.Status quo and prospect of public health system in Shanghai
Panshi WANG ; Shanguo LI ; Jun LV ; Chen MIN ; Xin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration 2011;27(7):545-548
The government and general public has paid unprecedented attention to the public health after the outbreak of SARS in 2003. Based on the first and the second round of Three-year Action Plan for Public Health System Construction, the public health system in Shanghai has been gradually improved. The city's public health security has been increasingly consolidated and people's main health status and indicators have been constantly improved. Nowadays, the third round of Three-year Action Plan will be started. This paper will review the development of public health system in Shanghai in recent ten years, analyze the possible problems and challenges in the future and put forward the development direction and strategy of the system.
5.Right Atrial Myxoma Diagnosed by Echocardiography
Xiaobing WANG ; Yanbin CHENG ; Xin CHEN ; Chunyan MA ; Jun YANG
Journal of China Medical University 2015;(6):524-527
Objective To investigate the echocardiographic features in patients with right atrial myxoma and thus evaluate the value of echocardiog?raphy in the diagnosis of right atrial myxoma. Methods The echocardiographic findings of 20 patients with right atrial myxomas were retrospectively analyzed,and the echocardiographic features of these patients were summarized. Results The main clinical symptoms of right atrial myxoma includ?ed chest tightness,shortness of breath,lower limb edema,and syncope. Of these 20 patients,the echocardiography showed that the average size of the right atrial myxomas was 3.11 cm × 2.90 cm to 7.44 cm × 4.52 cm. The myxomas were round or oval shape in 15 patients(75%)and lobulated shape in 5(25%). The myxomas were attached to the atrial septum in 15 patients(75%)and to right atrial free wall in 25%of the patients. The aver?age width of the basement was 1.62±0.30 cm,and the width was greater than 1 cm in 80%of the patients had the width over 1 cm. Some myxomas had internal areas of calcification and anechoic cystic areas. The percentages of patients with the blocking of right atrium,tricuspid and pulmonary hy?pertension were 70%,50%,and 10%,respectively. Conclusion The echocardiographic features of right atrial myxoma were specific. Echocardiog?raphy can accurately assess the tumor and identify the secondary changes in cardiac structure and hemodynamics and thus provide evidence for time?ly and accurate diagnosis of right atrial myxoma.
6.Follow-up study on biochemical and structural response in progressive radioactive io-dine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer patients treated with apatinib
Xin ZHANG ; Chen WANG ; Jun LIANG ; Yansong LIN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2017;44(8):371-376
Objective:To evaluate the biochemical and structural changes of apatinib in patients with progressive radioactive iodine-re-fractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAIR-DTC). Methods:The participants (n=10) were followed up since March 2016. Treatment ef-fect was evaluated in using both biochemical [thyroglobulin (Tg) and thyroglobulin antibody (Tg-Ab)] and structural responses (target lesions, TL). Adverse events were also recorded over time. Results:The median follow-up was 7.9 months. The Tg level declined rapid-ly within 6 weeks after apatinib treatment, and the average decline ranged from 60%to 90%, indicating the immediate biochemical re-sponse of apatinib in progressive RAIR-DTC. The Tg level tended to stabilize thereafter. However, the Tg level rebounded by 4%–135%when withdrawal was performed for 3–14 days. The number of TLs decreased rapidly within 8 weeks, and the average decreased ranged from 40%to 60%, indicating the presence of rapid structural responses. Thereafter, the number of TLs continued to stabilize. TLs, in contrast to Tg, were not significantly affected by drug withdrawal. The rate of change in Tg (Tgvn) was positively correlated with the rate of change in TL (TLvn) [TLvn=0.17×Tgvn+0.50 (r=0.56, P<0.05)]. The apatinib dose was adjusted due to adverse events, which could be relieved after 3 to 14 days of withdrawal. Apatinib can effectively control the disease even at a reduced dose of 250 mg/d. Conclusion:Apatinib treatment showed a fast and sustainable biochemical and structural responses. Tg could be regarded as an objec-tive indicator. Tgvn is positively correlated with TLvn, and the response of Tg is more sensitive than that of TLs.
7.Reconstruction of maxillofacial defect using free anterolateral thigh flaps after resection
Ting ZHOU ; Guowen SUN ; Lei ZHANG ; Xin CHEN ; Jun CAO
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2017;40(1):21-24
Objective To explore the value of free anterolateral thigh flaps in the reconstruction of maxillofacial defects after resection.Methods Patients were recruited from January,2008 to March,2016 in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Nanjing University.All patients sunder when reconstructive surgery employing anterolateral thigh myocutaneous flaps follow-up of 3 months to 84 months after operation.Results Among 422 cases,survived completely with satisfied configuration,the survival rate was 98.6%.Postoerative vessel thrombosis occurred in flaps,21 patients required operative exploration in the perioperative period including 10 flaps with thrombotic events and 11 flaps with venous thrombosis were complete survival after the salvages,and 6 flaps were failure.The mean follow-up was 36.5 months (range:3 to 84 months).Conclusion The free anterolateral thigh flap is an ideal choice for reconstruction of maxillofacial defects,as it has many advantages such as abundance volume,easily molding and adjusting the thickness,possessing,long vascular pedicle,composition need to be adjusted according to defects,easily concealed donor site,and little donor site complications and malformation.
8.Optimization of Extraction Technology for the Total Saponins from the Root of Thladiantha Dubia Bunge
Dongyan CHENG ; Xin CHEN ; Lishu WANG ; Jun GAO
China Pharmacist 2016;19(9):1660-1662
Objective:To optimize the extraction process for the total saponins from the root of Thladiantha dubia Bunge. Meth-ods:The extraction technology was optimized by orthogonal experiment with the dissolution content of total saponins as the index and the extraction times, extraction duration and ratio of solid to liquid as the influencing factors. Results:The optimum extraction condi-tions for the total saponins from the root of Thladiantha dubia Bunge were as follows:the reflux extraction was conducted twice(1. 5 h per time) with 70% ethanol as the solvent, and the ratio of solid to liquid was 1 ∶6. Conclusion:The optimum extraction technology is simple, reproducible and stable.
9.A case of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma and literature review
Juan CHEN ; Jun QIAN ; Mingzhi FANG ; Xinghua YANG ; Xin HUANG
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2014;23(6):361-364
Objective To further elaborate the clinical characteristics,diagnosis,treatment and prognosis of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma.Methods The clinical characteristics,diagnosis and treatment of a patient with primary cutaneous invasive epidermotropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma were summarized,and diagnosis and treatment of the disease from published literature were reviewed.Results After one year long,recurrence of exudative maculopapule on his body and limbs,a middle-aged male patient visited our hospital.Then,the patient was diagnosed as T2N0M0 Ⅰ phase of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma based on results of skin biopsy,immunohistochemistry,T-cell gene rearrangement and PET-CT.Through integrative medicine treatment (combination of bruceolic oil emulsion and chemotherapy with GDP regimen),the patient achieved complete remission (CR).The treatment and follow-up continues till now and his condition was stable.Conclusions Clinical occurrence of primary cutaneous invasive epidermo-tropic CD8 positive cytotoxicity T-cell lymphoma is rare and early diagnosis is difficult.It could be diagnosed with histopathology combined with T-cell gene rearrangement.In order to avoid misdiagnosis,great caution should be taken during disease history inquiry and physical examination,should be early lesion for delayed healing of recurrent lesions,biopsy should be conducted as soon as possible and immunohistochemistry should be performed simultaneously,which will provide a good basis for further treatment.
10.Expressions of PTEN and MDM2 in bladder transitional cell carcinoma and their clinical significance
Yanle YE ; Peihuang CHEN ; Jun XIN ; Bocong WU ; Zhiyang HUANG
Journal of Chinese Physician 2012;(11):1463-1465
Objective To investigate the expressions of PTEN and MDM2 in bladder transitional cell carcinoma (BTCC) and their clinical significance.Methods The expressions of PTEN and MDM2 were detected by tissue immunohistochemistry test (SP method) in BTCC (n =80) and normal bladder tissues (n =20).The relationship between PTEN and MDM2 as well as their correlations with clinical pathological features were analyzed.Results The positive rate of PTEN in different pathological grading (G1,G2,G3)and clinical staging [superficial (Tis ~ T1),infiltration (T2 ~ T4)] was (86.20%,74.07%,37.50% ;80.00%,46.67%),respectively,with a significant difference (x2 =15.004,P < 0.01 ; x2 =9.497,P <0.01).The positive rate of MDM2 in different pathological grading(G1,G2,G3) and clinical staging [superficial (Tis ~ T1),infiltration (T2 ~ T4)] was (82.75%,55.55%,37.50% ; 70.00%,43.35%),respectively,with a significant differcnce(x2 =11.543,P < 0.01 ; x2 =5.556,P < 0.05).The expression of PTEN was negatively correlated with that of MDM2 in BTCC (r =-0.611,P < 0.05).Conclusions Expressions of PTEN and MDM2 might be involved in the BTCC pathogenesis.The combined detection of PTEN and MDM2 might be of great value in the prediction of tumor behavior and prognosis.