Objective To investigate the effects of co-transfection of the plasmid containing the wildtype (wt) INK4a/ARF gene on the chemosensitivity of human lung adenocarcinoma cell line A549. Methods Recombinant eukaryotic expression vectors pcDNA3-p16 INK4a and pcDNA3-p14 ARF were co-transfected into A549 cells by cationic liposome, in which the site of both genes was lost. By RT-PCR, immunocytochemistry and Western blotting analysis, G418 positive clone was obtained. The parental cell and negative control cell with plasmid pcDNA3-LacZ were used as controls. The 50% inhibition concentration (IC 50 ) of five commonly-used chemotherapy drugs and the apoptosis index (AI) of IC 50 were analysed respectively. Results Compared with the parental cells and negative control cells, the influence of the five drugs on IC50 was different. The values of IC 50 of doxorubicin and cisplatin decreased significantly but that of taxol, topotecan and vinorelbine remained unchanged. The apoptosis index of doxorubicin and cisplatin was much higher than that of other three drugs. Conclusion The chemosensitivity of a part of anti-cancer drugs could be changed by transfection of exogenous INK4a/ARF gene into lung adenocarcinoma cell A549.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the difference of CA IX and P-gp expression level between laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) and benign tissues, evaluate the relationship of these two proteins in LSCC, and their correlation with clinical and pathological features. METHOD: Immunohistochemical detection of CA IX and P-gp were performed in 47 cases of LSCC and 20 cases of vocal cord polyps. RESULT: Overexpression of CA IX and P-gp both in LSCC and in vocal cord polyp (P < 0.05) were confirmed, with a correlation between the two proteins in LSCC (r = 0.324, P < 0.05). The expression of CA IX was related to clinical staging and lymph node metastasis in LSCC (P < 0.05). While P-gp was related to clinical staging and histological grading in LSCC (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The overexpression of CA IX and P-gp may play a role in LSCC progression.
ATP Binding Cassette Transporter, Subfamily B ; metabolism ; Antigens, Neoplasm ; metabolism ; Carbonic Anhydrase IX ; Carbonic Anhydrases ; metabolism ; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell ; metabolism ; pathology ; Humans ; Laryngeal Neoplasms ; metabolism ; pathology ; Lymphatic Metastasis ; Neoplasm Grading ; Neoplasm Staging ; Polyps ; metabolism ; Vocal Cords ; metabolism ; pathology

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of induced membrane technique for reconstruction of large tibia bone defects in adults.Methods From February 2010 to February 2014,28 cases with tibia bone defect (16 cases caused by traumatic,9 cases caused by chronic osteomyrlitis,and 3 cases caused by tumor resrction)were treated in our deparment.There were 21 males and 7 females,with a mean age of 36.7 years old.The mean bone loss after final debridement and tumor resrction was (6.2 ±2.6)cm,and the maximum length of bone loss was 16 cm in this series.All the patients were treated by induced membrane technique,and the healing rate,occurrence of complications and limb function were recorded.The bone union was assessed by Paley scores.Results The average duration of follow-up ranged from 12 to 37 months,averagely (23.4 ±4.7)months.The healing rate was 85.7% at a mean time of 5.2 months.According to the Paley scores,there were 20 cases of excellent,6 cases of good,2 cases of moderate.There were 2 patients with pin site infection,2 patients with deep infection re-quiring operative debridement,1 patient with superficial iliac incision infection,1 patient with nonunions of one ends of the bone gap,and 1 patient suffered the implant failure due to fullweight-bearing early.Conclusion The induced membrane technique is a valid option for the management of large tibia bone defects in adults caused by traumatic,tumor resection and removal of chronic osteomyelitis lesions,which sig-nificantly shorten treatment cycle,provide satisfactory results with minimal complications,and promote good recovery of limb function.

Objective In attempt to improve the reconstruction of small defects in the facial and frontal regions, we developed a modified radial artery perforator-based free flap. Methods The free proxi-mal radial forearm flap was based on the distal perforator of the radial artery and the concomitant radial vein. The vascular pedicle passed through deep fascia. The free flap was transferred to repair the defects of the fa-cial and frontal regions. Results In 6 patients with frontal defects and 4 patients with facial defects, all flaps survived completely. After following up for 6-12 months, flaps underwent plastic surgery to become thin-ner. The flaps of 10 cases were good in skin texture and color at recipient sites. The scars were cosmetically acceptable. The superficial sensibility recovered well. Conclusion A modified radial artery perforator-based free flap was useful in coveting small defects of the facial and frontal regions.

Objective To investigate the clinical feature of perioperative management of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) in aged patients and improve the efficacy of surgical treatment.Methods The clinical data of 35 aged patients with NSCLC were retrospectively analyzed.The risk factors of postoperative complications were analyzed by single factor analysis,the factors had statistical significance were included in Logistic regression analysis.Results Postoperative complications occurred in 10 cases,accounting for 28.6％,and 1 case died,accounting for 2.9％.Logistic regression analysis showed that smoking,chronic bronchitis,coronary heart disease,pulmonary lobectomy were independent risk factors of postoperative complications.ConCLusion Correct staging before operation,strict surgical indication,choose the standard surgical method to reduce surgical trauma,strengthen the perioperative management can still achieve satisfactory therapeutic effect in surgical operation for aged patients with NSCLC.

Objective To explore the long-term outcomes of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) of gastric GISTs.Methods Data of 25 patients with gastric stromal tumors,who underwent ESD,were reviewed in terms of clinical characteristics,histopathologic results,complications and long-term outcomes.Results Twenty-five patients underwent one-time complete removal of lesion, with a average tumor size of 3.0 cm (range,0.6 to 7.6 cm).The average time of operation was 65 minutes (range,15 to 154 minutes).one case was observed with intraoperative hemor-rhage of 200 mL blood,which was successfully managed by hemostatic forceps.Perforation with incidence rate of 16%occurred in 4 cases and was closed well with clips.Mucosal mechanical laceration of esophagus occurred in 1 case when the big tumor was taken out.The average length of hospi-talization was 7.3 days (range,4 to 21 days).A follow-up for 30 months (range,13 to 54 months) showed no tumor recurrence or metastasis. Conclusion ESD is an effective and safe endoscopic procedure to remove gastric GISTs for long-term outcomes in patients with no metastasis.

Malignant pheochromocytomas are rare tumors that arise from chromaffin tissue, and the diagnostic criterion of malig-nancy is based on the development of metastases. In the case a patient suffers the tumor with liver, lung and bone metastases. However, the test results of tumor markers, gastroscopy, chest and abdominal CT, and PET-CT examination are hard to make a definite diagnosis. The patient was finally diagnosed with malignant pheochromocytoma with liver, lung and bone metastases following the needle biopsy of liver and underwent the excision of a right adrenal pheochromocytoma. Therapeutic standard for the malignant pheochromocytomas is not available so far. It is reported that chemotherapeutic CVD regimen (cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and daecarbazine) and suni-tinib may be effectual in the alike cases. The patient received two cycles of CVD and one cycle of sunitinib, nevertheless, slow progres-sion of the disease remained after the treatment. The results of multi-disciplinary treatment have suggested that 131I-MIBG may just be a choice for this patient.

Objective To investigate the usage of intravenous infusion and the antibiotic intravenous infusion in different hospitals nationwide ,and to evaluate the influence of the hospital bed number ,hospital area and hospital grade on the clinical application of intravenous infusion .Methods Intravenous infusion volume ,rate and other related indexes were analyzed based on the inpatient information obtained from the regional medical big data net for 156 hospitals .Results 1323852 inpatients were included in this study .93 .13％ of those patients received intravenous infusion therapy .The average daily infusion volume was 782 .67 ml per bed .The average infusion time was 7 .39 days per patient .44 .78％ of inpatients received intravenous antibi-otic treatment .The average daily antibiotic infusion volume was 92 .48 ml per bed .Conclusion Generally ,the inpatient per-centage of intravenous infusion was getting higher in China .The greater infusion volume in larger hospitals suggested that the patient′s condition is relatively more serious in the larger hospital .The higher grade hospitals used smaller antibiotic infusion rate and volume ,indicating the antibiotic use in high grade hospitals is relatively more standardized .

Objective To explore the clinical effect of Masquelet membrane induction technique combined with antibiotic coated intramedullary nail fixation in the treatment of lower limb large segment infected bone defects.Methods From June 2009 to August 2015,53 patients who have lower limb large segment infected bone defects were analyzed retrospectively,including 40 males and 13 females,aged from 23 to 61 years,with an average age of 36.2±8.4 years.37 cases were secondary to infection after fracture surgery,and 16 cases were caused by open fractures.There were 17 cases of femoral shaft defects and 36 cases of tibia diaphysis defects.All 53 cases were treated with Masquelet technique.The first stage was infection debridement,then bone defect was filled by bone cement mixed with sensitive or broad-spectrum antibiotics,and then temporary fixation was given.When the infection was controlled,debridement was given again and sensitive antibiotic bone cement was replaced to induce membrane,and antibiotic coated intramedullary nail was used for internal fixation.In the second stage,after intramedullary nailing internal fixation for 4-6 weeks,the bone cement occupying device was taken out and the autologous cancellous bone was planted in the induced membrane.Then the membrane was covered and sutured.The cure rate of infection,the time of bone healing and the related complications were observed.Results 53 patients were followed up for 24 to 63 months (with an average of 39±4.7 months).The length of tibia bone defect after debridement was 6-15 cm (average 8.7±4.9 cm).49 patients' infection were cured in 12 months after operation,and the bone defects were healed,with healing time of 5.3-9.7 months (mean 7.4±3.2 months).No refracture occurred.The healing time of tibia was 7.8±2.1 months,while the healing time of the femur was 7.2±3.9 months.1 case of femoral shaft defect had recurrence of infection 4 months after membrane induced bone grafting,and the first stage treatment was restarted which were debridement and implantation of sensitive antibiotic bone cement occupying device.After 6 weeks,the infection was controlled and the second stages continued.3 cases' s (2 cases of femoral shaft,1 case of tibial shaft) autologous cancellous bone were absorbed 3 to 6 months after operation,and no bone density increased in the bone defect area.The autologous cancellous bone was reimplanted and the bone defect was cured in 8 months.Conclusion Masquelet technology combined with antibiotic coated intramedullary nailing can effectively control infection and create a good biological and mechanical environment for bone defect repair.It has good clinical efficacy.

Objective To investigate the early clinical efficacy of Masquelet membrane induction technique in the treatment of traumatic long bone defects.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 41 patients with traumatic long bone defects admitted to the General Hospital of the Northern Theater Command from January 2012 to April 2017.There were 36 males and five females,aged 15-70 years,with an average of 38.2 years.There were 20 patients with bone defect at the femur,19 at the tibia,one at the fibula,and one at the ulna.All patients received staged treatment using the Masquelet membrane induction technique.In stage Ⅰ surgery,thorough debridement was first performed,and the secretions were taken for bacterial culture.The average bone defect length after debridement was 6.9 cm (2.0-18.5 cm).The bone defect was filled with antibiotic bone cement to induce the biofilm formation.If the postoperative bacterial culture showed positive results,debridement surgery was performed again.Stage Ⅱ surgery was performed after 6-12 weeks.The white blood cell count,C-reactive protein (CRP),procalcitonin (PCT),erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were measured before the operation.During the operation,bone biopsy was performed,and the bone cement placeholder was completely removed.The autologous cancellous bone and artificial bone were implanted in the bone defect areas,and the induced membrane was sutured.The healing time of bone defects was recorded,and the Paley fracture healing scoring criteria were used to evaluate the limb function.The complications were observed.The inflammatory markers were reviewed at the last follow-up.Results All patients were followed up for 7-36 months with an average of 13.6 months.A total of 37 patients obtained bone healing.The fracture healing rate of stage Ⅰ was 90％,and the healing time was 6-13 months,with an average of 9 months.According to the Paley fracture healing scoring criteria,the results were excellent in 25 patients,good in 10,and fair in two patients,with the excellent and good rate of 85％.In terms of complications,one patient with superficial infection recovered after dressing change,three patients had deep infection,of which one patient was treated with amputation and two received other treatments,and three patients were treated with membrane induction again because of bone resorption.At the last follow-up,there were significant differences between preoperative and postoperative White blood cell count,CRP,PCT and ESR(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion For traumatic long bone defects,Masquelet membrane induction technique can promote fracture healing,restore limb function and reduce complications.