Two cases of labyrinthine ossification were founded in temporal bone exploration and in cochlear implantation. One was caused by temporal bone fracture, the other had bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss but the reason for labyrinthine ossification was unknown. In this case,unilateral total labyrinthine ossification was not confirmed in preoperative CT scan.

Objective To investigate the incidence of nosocomial infection of placing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) and venous port acess(VPA) in children with leukemia. Methods 60 cases with leukemia were treated in our hospital from January 2005 to September 2009.35 cases were mail, 25 cases were femail.Their ages ranged from 2.0 to 16.5 years old.42 cases fell to the PICC group, hospital-ization for 202 times, 18 cases belonged to the VPA group, hospitalization for 109 times. The incidence of infection in hospital, infection site, common pathogens and prognosis of two groups were analyzed retro-spectively.Results The incidence of fever and increasing of C-reactive protein of the PICC group were significantly lower than those of the VPA group. There was no difference of the incidence of white blood cells decreasing between two groups. The incidence of infection in hospital in the PICC group was 38.61%, higher than 28.44% of the VPA group. Their difference was significant. There was significant difference of the distribution of infection between two groups. There was no significant difference of the major pathogens of sputum culture and blood culture between two groups. Conclusions Using venous port acess(VPA) could reduce the incidence of infection in hospital compared using peripherally insertied central catheters in children with leukemia, so venous port acess( VPA ) may be safer.

Objective To evaluate the therapeutic effects of combined recombinant human IL-11(rhIL-11) and recombinant human G-CSF (rhG-CSF) on the neutron-irradiated dogs. Methods 18 male beagle dogs were divided into radiation control group (C, n=7), symptomatic treatment group (S, n=4), and combination therapy group (T, n=7). All dogs were exposed to total body 2Gy 90% neutron radiation. From the first day after radiation, the animals of group T received rhG-CSF 10?g/(kg?d) and rhIL-11 50?g/(kg?d) subeutaneously for 14d and 21d respectively. The cell counts of peripheral blood and CFU-GM of bone marrow were carried out. Results All animals of group S and T survived, however, the survival rate of group C was only 57%. The cellcounts of T group peripheral blood cells (white blood cell at any time point , the platelet and red blood cell of recovery phase) were higher than that of C or S group. The count of T group bone marrow CFU-GM was 6 fold higher than that of group C or S on day 1, and still 1.75, 1.46 fold higher than that group C or S, respectively, on day 33. Conclusion the combination therapy of rhIL-11 and rhG-CSF significantly raised the white cell and platelet counts in ARS dogs induced by neutron irradiation by accelerating the recovery of bone marrow hematopoietic function.

Objective To evaluate the effect of rhIL-11 on radiation injury to the intestinal epithelium and cells cycle of intestinal epithelial cell in mice irradiated with 3.5 Gy neutron. Methods The morphology of the small intestinal epithelium, crypt cells necrosis, and cell proliferation were observed of the epithelial cells of the irradiated mice. Cell cycle of the epithelial cells of the small intestine of the mice was examined by flow cytometry. Results rhIL-11 pretreatment before and treatment after irradiation could accelerate the repair of small intestinal mucosa in irradiated mice. G 2/M block which occurred in the irradiated small intestinal epithelial cells and the rhIL-11 treatment might significantly increased the proportion of cells at S phase. Conclusion rhIL-11 could significantly exert a preventive effect on the small intestine against radiation injury in neutron irradiated mice, with an impact on cell cycle of the intestinal epithelial cells.

Objective To establish the baseline data of body weight, main organ weights, hematological and biochemical indexes in SPF congenital cataract mice. Methods Body weight, main organs weights, hematological and biochemical indexes of the congenital cataract mice were determined at 28 days and 56 days of age, respectively. Normal KM mice in the same age were taken as control. Results There were no statistically significant differences in all indexes of the mice at 28 days of age. Compared with the 56?day old normal KM mice: (1) Statistically significant differences were found in the body weight, and weights of the heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney and testis ( P<0?05 or P<0?01; ( 2 ) Statistically significant differences were found in hematological indexes WBC, PLT, MPV, LYMP, PDW for female mice and MPV, PDW for male mice (P<0?01);(3) Among the biochemical indexes, there were also statistically significant differences in UREA, ALP, TP, UA, TG, GLU for female and ALT, ALP, TP, ALB, UA, GLU for male mice. Conclusions There are statistical differences in the body weight, main organ weights, hematological indexes and biochemical indexes between the congenital cataract mice and normal KM mice at 56 days of age. These results may provide a useful reference for future research.

Endovascular treatment has become the standard treatment method for acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion. The application of neuroimaging techniques for appropriate patient selection and prognosis prediction is of great significance for successful endovascular treatment. This article reviews the application progress of fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequence vascular hyperintensity in patients with acute ischemic stroke underwent endovascular treatment.

Chronic kidney disease is a global public health problem, and its occurrence and development are closely related to the exposure of uremic toxins in vivo. Indoxyl sulfate is one of protein-bound enterogenous uremic toxin, it significantly accumulates in patients with chronic kidney disease as renal function declines. Indoxyl sulfate not only promotes the progression of chronic kidney disease, but also induces pathological changes in other tissues and organs, causing complications in other organs related to chronic kidney disease. This article mainly reviews the effect of indoxyl sulfate on blood vessels, muscle, skeleton and brain and their mechanisms, and summarizes chronic kidney disease treatment by clearing indoxyl sulfate.

Objective To investigate the anatomical classification of left intrahepatic bile duct (LHD) and the pattern of bile duct reconstruction during pediatric split liver transplantation and their relationship with postoperative biliary complications. Methods Clinical data of 75 pediatric recipients undergoing split liver transplantation were analyzed retrospectively. Before splitting the donor liver, iopromide injection was used for retrograde cholangiography through the common bile duct. According to the patterns of intrahepatic bile ducts in the second, third and fourth segments, the anatomical classification of LHD of the donor liver was determined. The biliary reconstruction regimens for different classification types of LHD were summarized. The incidence and treatment of biliary complications after pediatric split liver transplantation were analyzed. Results Among 75 donor livers, the anatomical classification of LHD included 57 cases (76%) of type Ⅰ, 9 cases (12%) of type Ⅱ, 4 cases (5%) of type Ⅲ and 5 cases (7%) of type Ⅳ LHD, respectively. Among 75 pediatric recipients, 69 cases (53 cases of type Ⅰ, 8 type Ⅱ, 4 type Ⅲ and 4 type Ⅳ) underwent the left hepatic duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y anastomosis, 1 case received common bile duct-jejunum Roux-en-Y anastomosis (type Ⅳ), and 5 cases underwent the left hepatic duct-common bile duct end-to-end anastomosis (4 cases of type Ⅰ and 1 type Ⅱ). Postoperative biliary complications occurred in 6 cases (8%), including 3 cases of biliary anastomotic stenosis, 2 cases of biliary anastomotic leakage and 1 case of bile leakage on the hepatic resection surface. Among 6 recipients, 4 cases were classified as type Ⅰ and 2 cases of type Ⅲ LHD. No significant difference was observed in the incidence of biliary complications between typical type and anatomical variant type of LHD (all P > 0.05). Among 3 recipients with biliary anastomotic stenosis, 2 cases underwent percutaneous transhepatic cholangial and drainage (PTCD) and 1 case repeatedly received biliary-intestinal anastomosis. Two cases of biliary anastomotic leakage underwent PTCD and 1 case of bile leakage on the hepatic resection surface received local drainage. All 6 children survived after treatment. Conclusions Anatomical variation of LHD can be observed in 24% of donor livers, and type Ⅱ accounts for the highest proportion of 12%. Prior to donor liver splitting, routine cholangiography and fine biliary anastomosis may effectively lower the incidence of biliary complications. The incidence of postoperative biliary complications is not significantly associated with the anatomical classification of LHD.

Objective:To investigate the prenatal ultrasonographic features and diagnosis of 16p12.2 copy number variation (CNV).Methods:This retrospective study recruited seven fetuses with 16p12.2 microdeletion/microduplication in the First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2017 to December 2021. Data, including the prenatal diagnostic indications, ultrasound findings, karyotypes, genetic testing and mutation tracing results, pregnancy outcomes, and postnatal follow-up data, were summarized with descriptive statistical analysis.Results:Prenatal ultrasound indicated three fetuses with structural abnormalities, including one case each of multiple malformations, interventricular septal defect, and cleft lip and palate. The other four cases were positive for ultrasonic soft markers involving the heart and kidney. The chromosome karyotypes of the seven fetuses were normal. Single nucleotide polymorphism array (SNP array) results showed that four cases had a 381.7-542.4 kb microdeletion containing three genes ( OTOA, METTL9, and IGSF6) in Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) at 16p12.2 (distal region) and three cases had a 484.0-701.7 kb microdeletion/microduplication containing four OMIM genes ( UQCRC2, CDR2, EEF2K, and POLR3E) at 16p12.2 (proximal region). Five (cases 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6) out of the seven fetuses inherited the variants from their phenotypically normal mother/father, and among them, three (cases 2, 4, and 5) were delivered at term and healthy. Two cases (cases 3 and 7) refused to undergo pedigree verification. Case 3, a full-term infant, underwent ventricular septal defect repair three months after birth, and no abnormality was found at 18 months of age. Conclusions:No specific phenotype presents in fetuses with 16p12.2 microdeletion/microduplication in prenatal diagnosis. OTOA gene is the key gene associated with abnormality in the distal region of 16p12.2. Pedigree analysis is conducive to preventing unnecessary termination of pregnancy.

Objective To screen a Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cell line for H5N1 influ-enza virus isolation and to evaluate its safety in vaccine production. Methods MDCK cells were cloned by the method of limiting dilution. Hemagglutination test was used to screen MDCK cells that were suitable for H5N1 influenza virus production. Tests for analyzing the characteristics, extraneous agents, endogenous agents and tumorigenicity of MDCK cells were performed according to Chinese Pharmacopeia Volume Ⅲ. Results A total of 108 MDCK cell lines were obtained and three of them were selected after hemagglutina-tion test. G1 cells were chosen following further screening with tumorigenicity test and receptor abundance analysis. The average number of chromosomes of the MDCK-G1 cells was 78±4. No bacteria, fungi or myco-plasma contamination was detected. In experimental group, each nude mouse was injected with 1×107/ml viable cells to observe their tumorigenicity. Twelve weeks after cell injection, no node was found at injection sites or in gross anatomy. There was no significant difference between the experimental and negative control groups. The result of the tumorigenicity test was negative. No node formation was found after injecting nude mice with cell lysate or cellular DNA collected from equivalent amount of cells. It was indicated that the MDCK-G1 cells were of low-oncogenic potential. Conclusions The MDCK-G1 cell line could be used as a substrate to produce H5N1 influenza virus vaccine.