OBJECTIVE:To establish a HPLC method for the determination of hydroquinone in compound hydroquinone cream.METHODS:The assay was conducted on a Kromasil-C 18 column with methanol-water(30∶70)as mobile phase and the detection wavelength was293nm.RESULTS:The linear concentration range of hydroquinone was2.5～60?g/ml with the recovery of99.9%(RSD=0.73%).CONCLUSION:The method may be used for the determination of hydroquinone in cream.

Objective To investigate the clinical and pathological features of Wegener granulomatosis to improve the management of it. Methods Twenty-three patients with Wegener granulomatosis were analyzed retrospectively. Results The average age at onset was 37.2 years (range from 20~57 years). The average interval from clinical symptoms presentation to diagnosis was 5.8 months. The initial symptom of 23 cases was the upper respiratory tract involvement (48%). The patients had multiple system and organ involvement. 87% patients with WG had lung involvement and 78% patients had glucocorticoids. Seventeen out of 23 were cANCA (74%) positive. The pathological manifestations included necrotizing granulomatosis and vasculitis. Conclusion Clinical manifestation of WG is complicate, including multiple system and organ involvement. The upper and lower respiratory tract and kidney are the most commonly involved organs. Necrotizing granulomatosis and vasculitis are the pathological features of WG.

Objective To investigate whether the monitoring of cerebral blood flow can be used to evaluate the successful preparation of rat models with focal cerebral ischemia.Methods With the line plug inserted into the left internal cerebral artery of 30 SPF Wistar Han rats at (16.0±0.5) mm,(18.0±0.5) mm and (20.0±0.5) mm respectively,three kinds of focal cerebral ischemia models (10 each) were prepared.All the rats were divided into incomplete occlusion group,complete occlusion group and deep occlusion group according to whether the blood clots were found in skull base and the infarction was appeared in the middle cerebral artery territory after the whole brain was stained with 2,3,5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride.The cerebral blood flow in the middle cerebral artery territory of each animal was monitored by laser Doppler at the time of before and after blocking with the line plug inserted and reperfusion with the line plug pulled out and recorded for statistical analysis.The cerebral blood flow was expressed as the relative flow unit (perfusion unit,PU);The changes of the cerebral blood flow after occlusion and reperfusion were expressed as a percentage of that blood flow and those before occlusion.Results During the process of modeling,1 rats died,and the other in the incomplete occlusion group (n=9),in the complete occlusion group (n=15),and in the deep occlusion group (n=5).The depths of inserting of 8 rats in the incomplete occlusion group were about (16±0.5) mm,and the blood flow from the anterior cerebral artery to middle cerebral artery could not be prevented completely,the Longa score was evaluated 6 h after ischemia and ranged from 0 to 1,there were no blood clots in skull base and no infarction after TTC staining.The depths of inserting of 9 rats in the complete occlusion group were about (18±0.5) mm,and the anterior cerebral artery blood flow was completely blocked,the neurological dysfunction was significant after 6 h ischemia and the Longa score was ranged from 2 to 3,the blood clots in skull base were absent and the infarctions in middle cerebral artery territory were obvious after TTC staining.The depth of inserting of 5 rats in the deep occlusion group were about (20±0.5) mm,and the anterior cerebral artery blood flow was also completely blocked,the neurological dysfunction was serious after 6 h ischemia and the Longa score was ranged from 3 to 4,there existed blood clots in skull base and obvious infarctions in middle cerebral artery territory after TTC staining.The cerebral blood flows after the line plug inserted compared with those before occlusion in the incomplete occlusion group,complete occlusion group and deep occlusion group were all decreased (94±17 vs.256±36,43±9 vs.286±44,44±6 vs.294±46,respectively,all P<0.05) ,and the difference between groups was statistically significant (F=56.57,P<0.01),Those in complete occlusion group and deep occlusion group were lower than that in incomplete occlusion group(all P<0,05),but the difference between deep occlusion group with complete occlusion group was not statistically significant(P>0.05);The percentages of cerebral blood flow after occlusion and before were (36.93±0.06)%,(15.09±0.02)%,(15.52±0.04)% respectively,and the difference between groups was statistically significant (F=39.14,P<0.01).The cerebral blood flow after reperfusion were 213±31,147±17,96±14,respectively,and the difference was also statistically significant (F=50.05,P<0.01),and the cerebral blood flow in deep occlusion group was less than that in complete occlusion group(P<0.05);The percentages of cerebral blood flow after reperfusion and before occlusion were (83.10±0.02)%,(51.83±0.05)%,(33.49±0.09)% respectively,and the difference was also statistically significant (F=93.23,P<0.01).Conclusion The cerebral blood flow monitored by laser Doppler can be used as a real-time,convenient,micro invasive,objective and reliable standard to evaluate the successful preparation of rat MCAO models with line plug method.

Objective To investigate the method of total resection of craniopharyngioma and prevention and treatment of post-operative complications. Methods Pterion craniotomy was performed in 24 patients with craniopharyngioma which was situated in sellar region after giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drug. The tumors were removed via the 4 anatomy spaces in sellar region by employing microsurgical technique. Consciousness, urine volume, and serum electrolyte of patients were observed strictly after surgery, and complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorders and epilepsy were treated in time. Results Total removal of tumors were achieved in 22 cases, and minor portion of tumors was left in 2 cases. There was not obvious deficit of nervous system function in all of the patients after surgery. Diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder occurred in 16 cases, 12 case, and 6 cases respectively. After treatment, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder were rectified in all cases, and diabetes insipidus was rectified in 13 of 16 cases. Conclusion Choosing the best operation approach according to the scope of tumor invasion and being familiar with the 4 sellar anatomy spaces were the keys to remove craniopharyngioma completely. Giving glucocorticoid before operation and active treatment of complications such as diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder could effectively decrease mortality.

Objective　To discuss the methods of treatment of sellar region tumors by microsurgery via modified transpterional approach.Methods　The clinical data of 326 patients with sellar region tumors were retrospectively analyzed. All of the patients(of them 158 patients with pituitary adenomas, 89 patients with craniopharyngiomas and 79 patients with meningiomas)were treated by microsurgery via modified transpterional in our hospital in recent 4 years. The most important part of preoperative arrangement was giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drugs. Modified transpterional craniotomy was performed, and the tumors were removed by employing microsurgical techniques via the 5 anatomy interspaces in sellar region after the subarachnoid cisterns were dissected carefully under surgical microscope. Consciousness, urine volume and serum electrolyte of the patients were observed strictly after surgery, and the complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and epilepsy were remedied in time.Results　The rate of intact frontal branch of facial nerve was 92.18% and that of intact supraorbital nerve was 95.72%. Atrophy of temporal muscle occurred in none of the patients. Total and/or subtotal resection of tumors was achieved in 95.26% patients and the rate of intact pituitary stalk was 62.44%. The major postoperative complications included diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder. Although the incidence of complications was high to 61.42%, complete restore was achieved in 97.12% of the patients with the complications within 1 month.Conclusion　The modified transpterional approach for sellar region tumors may give a lower incidence of damage to frontal branch of facial nerve, super-orbital nerve and temporal muscle, and it can achieve higher total resection rate and a less postoperative complications by employing modified transpterional approach and the microsurgical techniques, combined with the active treatments of postoperative complications, therefore it is deserved to be spread to use in clinical works.

OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of HP-?-CD on the stability of potassium dehydroandrographolide succina_ te solution.METHODS:The stability of the testing group(potassium dehydroandrographolide succinate solution+HP-?-CD)was determined by a thermostatic accelerated test with the content variation of potassium dehydroandrographolide succi?nate solution as an index and the potassium dehydroandrographolide succinate solution that was free of HP-?-CD as the control.RESULTS:The content variation of the testing group was less as against the control group,the terms of validity for the2groups were0.657y and3.40y respectively.CONCLUSION:The stability of potassium dehydroandrographolide succi?nate solution can be increased by adding HP-?-CD to which.

Objective To investigate the methods of total resection of craniopharyngioma and treatment of postoperative complications. Methods The abscission of CPG was performed in 24 patients with craniopharyngioma (CPG) which situated at sellar region after giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drug. The tumors were removed via the 4 anatomy spaces in sellar region by employing microsurgical technique. Consciousness, urine, and serum electrolyte of patients were observed strictly after surgery, and complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorders and epilepsy were remedied in time. Results Total removal of tumors were achieved in 22 cases, and minor portion of tumors was left in 2 cases. All of the patients were sober after surgery. Diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder took place in 16 cases,12 cases, and 6 cases respectively. After treatment, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder were rectified in all cases, but diabetes insipidus was rectified in 13 of 16 cases. Conclusion Choosing the best operation approach according to the scope which tumor invades and being familiar with the 4 sellar anatomy spaces so as to be used correctly in operation are the keys to remove the CPG completely. Giving glucocorticoid before operation and active treatment of complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder can decrease mortality observably.

Objective To evaluate the method of measurement of total scatter calibrate factor (Sc,p). Methods To measure the Sc,p at different depths on central axis of 6?MV, 15?MV photon beams through different ways. Results It was found that the measured data of Sc,p changed with the different depths to a range of 1%～7%. Using the direct method, the Sc,p measured depth should be the same as the depth in dose normalization point of the prescription dose. If the Sc,p ( fsz, d) was measured at the other depths, it could be obtained indirectly by the calculation formula. Conclusions The Sc,p in the prescription dose can be obtained either by the direct measure method or the indirect calculation formula. But emphasis should be laid on the proper measure depth.

Objective To investigate the effect of propofol combined with remifentanil or sufentanil on cognitive function in patients undergoing awake craniotomy. Methods Sixty ASA Ⅰ or Ⅱ neurosurgical patients undergoing resection of glioma in cerebral cortical functional area were divided into 2 groups by random digits table: propofol + remifentanil (group RF, 30 cases) and propofol + sufentanil (group SF, 30 cases). Scalp nerve block and local infiltration of incision and dura mater were performed in both groups with 0.5% ropivacaine. Propofol, remifentanil and sufentanil were administered by target controlled infusion. The target plasma concentration of remifentanil was set at 1-2 ng/ml and that of sufentanil at 0.1-0.2 ng/ml,propofol was set at 3-6 μg/ml at open skull stage. The patients were inserted laryngeal mask and mechanically ventilated. Bispectral index (BIS) was monitored as the depth of anesthesia. Mini-mental scale examination (MMSE) was investigated at the time of preoperative,intraoperative wake-up after the patients had been targeted capacity. Results Blood concentration of propofol in group RF was (1.10 ± 0.06)μg/ml, group SF was (0.98 ± 0.05)μ g/ml in patients during intraoperative wake-up. BIS in group RF changed from 46.4 ± 2.5 to 90.8 ± 3.2 during wake-up, group SF from 44.8 ± 2.1 to 89.9 ± 3.2. The cognitive function score was not significantly different at the time of preoperative and intraoperative assessment. Conclusion Propofol combined with remifentanil or sufentanil has no effect on cognitive function for the patients undergoing awake craniotomy.

BACKGROUND:Peripheral nerve injury is a common disease in clinic, which severely affects the patients' quality of life. How to promote peripheral nerve regeneration is an issue of concern.OBJECTIVE:To study the effect of modified rabbit defensin 1 on peripheral nerve regeneration and functional recovery. METHODS: Eighteen Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups. The rat sciatic nerves were transected and bridged by biodegenerated chitin conduits, followed by the injection of neurotrophic factor (group 1), modified rabbit defensin 1 (group 2) and normal saline (control group) into the gluteus, respectively, for consecutive 7 days. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The sciatic nerve function index in the groups 1 and 2 was higher than that in the control group at 4 weeks postoperatively. The order of motor nerve conductive velocity was as follows: group 1 > group 2 > control group. The diameter regenerated fibers and axons, and the myelin thickness in the group 2 were less than those in the group 1, but were more than those in the control group. These results indicate that the modified rabbit defensin 1 can promote peripheral nerve regeneration, which may be related with the clearance of residual myelin by macrophages and the improvement in nerve regeneration environment.