Objective To explore promoter methylation of HIC1 gene and the expression of HIC1/SIRT1 related to the occurrence, development, and metastasis of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Methods Using Bisulfite sequencing PCR to analyze the promoter methylation of HIC1 gene. Using quantitative real-time PCR and Western blot to analyze expression differences of HIC1 and SIRT1 genes in tissues of papillary thyroid carcinoma(40 cases) and in adjacent normal thyroid(40 cases), of which datas were analyzed by statistics. Results The degree of HIC1 gene promoter methylation was significantly higher than that in adjacent normal tissues(P<0. 01). The degree of HIC1 gene promoter methylation in papillary thyroid carcinoma was related to lymph node metastasis, age, and the tumor-node-metastasis stages(P<0. 01). Compared with the expression of HIC1 mRNA and protein in adjacent normal thyroid tissue, that in papillary thyroid carcinoma was significantly lower(P<0. 01), while the expression of SIRT1 mRNA and protein in papillary thyroid carcinoma was significantly higher(P<0. 01). The lower expression of HIC1 mRNA and protein in the tumor tissues was related to the stage of lymph node metastasis, age, and the tumor-node-metastasis stages(P<0. 05). There was a strong negative correlation between the degree of HIC1 gene promoter methylation and expression of HIC1 in papillary thyroid carcinoma(P<0. 05). The expression of HIC1 mRNA and protein between that of SIRT1 also showed a strong negative correlation(P<0. 01). Conclusion Promoter hypermethylation of HIC1 and aberrant expression of HIC1/SIRT1 in papillary thyroid carcinoma may play a significant role in the oncogenesis and progress of papillary thyroid carcinoma. HIC1 is expected to become a new marker for prevention and treatment of papillary thyroid carcinoma.

Objective: To discuss the surgical method and clinical effect of applying the facial artery perforator-based nasolabial para-nasal advanced flap to repair the medial canthus and inner lower eyelid skin defects. Methods: The advance nasolabial para-nasal perforator flap supplied by facial artery, was used to repair the medial canthus and inner lower eyelid skin defects, caused by dermatoma excision. Results: All 18 flaps completely survived. The detects in the medial canthus andinner lower eyelid, and the donor sites in the nasolabial fold were primary healed.The medial canthus and inner lower eyelid were recovery satisfactorily.The flaps were not bloated, and the contour and texture of flaps were similar to adjacent tissue, with no need of secondary repair.The donor site was successfully hidden in the nasolabial dermatoglyph. Conclusions Nasolabial para-nasal perforator flap is easily obtained, reliable in blood supply, and flexible in transfer. It has a wide range of movement and is easy to advance, so as to repair medial canthus andinner lower eyelid defect. With above advantages, this flap is worthy towidely popularize.