1.Application of DNA methylation in detection of endometrial carcinoma in women with abnormal uterine bleeding at childbearing age
Xingping ZHAO ; Dabao XU ; Jiezhi MA ; Yingqin FU ; Binyu LI ; Xitong JIN ; Yuli LIU ; Pei LIU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2023;46(4):367-374
Objective:This work aims to explore the application value of cervical exfoliated cell DNA (Cysteine dioxygenase type 1, CDO1 and CUGBP Elav-like family member 4, CELF4) methylation in the detection of endometrial cancer in women of childbearing age. Methods:From November 2021 to October 2022, a prospective study was conducted on a total number of 517 reproductive-age women with abnormal uterine bleeding who had surgical indications for hysteroscopy at the Xiangya Third Hospital of Central South University. The cervical exfoliated cells were collected for cytology, HPV (human papillomavirus) and gene methylation detection before operation. Clinical information of patients, level of tumor-related biomarkers, and endometrial thickness of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) were also collected. Single factor regression method was used to analyze the high-risk factors of endometrial cancer. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was used to obtain the area under the curve(AUC), focusing on the screening efficacy of gene methylation test for endometrial cancer in women of childbearing age.Results:The age, body mass index (BMI)≥25 kg/m 2, endometrial thickness≥11 mm, CDO1 m ΔCt≤8.4, CELF4 m ΔCt≤8.8, and double gene methylation were associated with endometrial cancer in women of childbearing age, 1.16(1.08-1.25), 4.33(1.89-10.31), 9.49(3.88-26.69), 69.62(25.70-224.36), 23.64(9.66-63.99), 87.39(24.83-555.05), all P<0.05. The AUC was 0.90 (95% CI 0.83-0.97) of CDO1 m/ CELF4 m in diagnosing endometrial carcinoma was higher than others factors, with sensitivity and specificity of 91.7% (95% CI 80.6%-100%) and 88.8% (95% CI 86.0%-91.6%). TVS combined with DNA methylation detection further improved the sensitivity to 95.8% (95% CI 87.8%-100%), but could not improve the specificity 68.0% (95% CI 63.8%-72.1%). Conclusions:For women of childbearing age with abnormal uterine bleeding or abnormal vaginal discharge, the accuracy of cervical cytology DNA methyl detection of endometrial cancer is better than other non-invasive clinical programs. DNA methylation combined with TVS can improve the sensitivity of detection.
2.Predictive value of prognostic nutritional index and systemic immune-inflammation index on tumor progression in bladder cancer patients after radical cystectomy
Jiatong ZHOU ; Xitong XU ; Ranlu LIU
International Journal of Surgery 2021;48(3):163-169,F3
Objective:To explore the predictive value of preoperative prognostic nutritional index(PNI) and systemic immune-inflammation index(SII) for local tumor stage in bladder cancer after radical cystectomy(RC).Methods:This study is a retrospective study, collecting information on 195 patients with bladder cancer who underwent RC at the Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University from April 2011 to October 2019. Extract the patient’s preoperative laboratory examination and calculate the PNI and SII. The calculation formula was PNI=albumin (g/L)+ 5×total lymphocyte count (10 9/L); SII=platelets×neutrophils/lymphocytes . Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis were used to analyze whether PNI and SII can be used as predictors of muscular invasive bladder cancer(MIBC) and non-muscular invasive bladder cancer(NMIBC). Continuous variables were expressed as mean±standard deviation ( Mean± SD), and t-test was used for comparison between groups; Chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical variables between groups. Generate receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), calculate area under the curve (AUC) to judge the predictive ability of PNI and SII scoring indicators. The larger of AUC, the stronger the predictive ability. Univariate and multivariate Cox regression analysis were used to calculate the corresponding odds ratio ( OR) and 95% CI. Results:All patients were males, with a mean age of (67.94±8.97) years. Mean serum albumin was (42.13±4.28) g/L, mean PNI was 51.29±6.09 and mean SII was 661.67±506.22. Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that both PNI and SII had statistical significance for the incidence of MIBC; multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that PNI and SII could not be used as the diagnosis of MIBC and NMIBC. PNI was an independent risk factor for predicting tumor stage (pT<3a and pT≥3a).Conclusion:The low preoperative PNI can be used as an independent factor for predicting poor pathological stage (pT≥3a).
3.Association between Histone Deacetylase 9 Gene Polymorphism and Stroke in Chinese Han Population
Xitong YANG ; Hongyang XU ; Dan LIU ; Rong MA ; Yuanyuan ZHANG ; Guangming WANG
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2021;64(2):309-315
Objective:
: To explore the correlation between the polymorphism of histone deacetylase 9 gene (rs1060499865, rs723296, rs957960) and ischemic stroke (IS) in Chinese Han population in Dali region.
Methods:
: This study included 155 IS patients and 128 healthy physical examinees. TaqMan-polymerase chain reaction technology and multivariate logistic regression were performed.
Results:
: In the case group, there was no polymorphism of rs1060499865 observed in the two groups; whereas on the rs723296 locus the frequencies of C allele and TC genotype were significantly higher than that in the control group, alleles C and T were associated with a 2.158-fold increase in IS risk, and genotypes TC and TT were associated with a 2.269-fold increase in IS risk. The locus rs957960 exhibited no significant difference between the two groups.
Conclusion
: An association between rs723296 and the risk of IS was found in the Chinese Han population in Dali region. No significant association was found between rs1060499865, rs957960 and IS in the Chinese Han population in Dali region.
4.The neuroprotective effects of Fasudil on brain ischemia/reperfusion injury through maintaining blood-brain barrier function
Jianjie CHENG ; Xitong YANG ; Xiaoshan DU ; Hongyang XU ; Guangming WANG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2017;26(10):933-937
Objective To investigate the neuroprotective effects of Fasudil in cerebral I/R injury in mice.Methods 51 C57BL/6J mice was divided into two groups,CMC treated group (n=26) and Fasudil treated group (n=25),randomly.The mice were treated with Fasudil (10 mg/kg) or CMC (0.5% CMC 10 ml/kg) separately.Then the treated mice were subjected to 60 min of focal ischemia and 18 h reperfusion.The infarct volume of brain was analyzed by TTC staining with MCID image system.BBB permeability was assessed by Evans blue extravasation and albumin leakage which was detected by immuno-blotting assay.The activity of MMP9 was analyzed by zymography.Results The infarct volume in CMC group ((99.07±6.53) mm3) was larger than that in Fasudil group ((57.02±8.93) mm3),the difference was statistically significant (P<0.01).The activity of MMP9 in the mice treated with Fasudil was lower than that in CMC group.Compared with the CMC group(albumin (2.95±0.77),Evans blue (5.15±0.24)),the albumin and Evans blue content in the Fasudil treated group (albumin (1.04±0.18),Evans blue (1.96±0.31))reduced significanctly(all P<0.01).Conclusion Fasudil protects I/R damage by inhibiting the activity of MMP9 to maintain blood-brain barrier permeability.
5.Application value of kissing stenting for the treatment of bilateral brachiocephalic-superior vena cava obstruction
Xitong ZHANG ; Tang LIU ; Xiangjun HAN ; Wei ZHANG ; Dawei LIU ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2014;48(2):143-145
Objective To evaluate the clinical value of the kissing stenting in bilateral brachiocephalic-superior vena cava obstruction syndrome.Methods Analysis the clinic effect in 17 patients who received interventional treatment retrospectively.All patients with bilateral brachiocephalic vein-superior vena cava obstruction were caused by malignant tumor.Each patient was implanted two stents by kissing stenting style.Among them,1 patient accompanied thrombosis in brachiocephalic vein was conducted with catheter-directed thrombolysis before stenting.The symptoms,pathological signs and complications were observed after the treatment,patients were underwent follow-up to see whether symptom recurred.Results All 17 patients received successful kissing stenting in bilateral brachiocephalic vein-superior vena cava.The symptoms and pathological signs eliminated after the operation.No serious complications occurred.Seventeen patients were underwent follow-up (1 to 16 months) with no obstructive symptom recurred including 5 patients died of the end-stage of malignant tumor.Conclusion Kissing stenting is a safe and effective methods for the treatment of bilateral brachiocephalic-superior vena cava obstruction.
6.Value of endovascular stents placement for treating symptomatic spontaneous isolated dissection of splanchnic artery
Xiangjun HAN ; Xitong ZHANG ; Yonghui XIA ; Songnian LIANG ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2014;(6):489-491
Objective To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of treating the endovascular stents placement for spontaneous isolated dissection of splanchnic artery ( SIDSA).Methods Sixteen consecutive patients with diagnosis of SIDSA through CTA and DSA were retrospectively analyzed .All patients had acute persistent abdominal pain and treated by endovascular stents placement.The serious complications and symptoms improvement were reviewed after the operation.The symptoms recurrence and repeated color doppler ultrasonography and CTA were also reviewed in the follow up.Results Twelve superior mesenteric artery ( SMA) dissection and four celiac artery ( CA) dissection were diagnosed among sixteen patients.The dissection length was 1.07 to 11.87 cm and the median length was 3.93 cm.The distance from the original dissection to the orifice of superior mesenteric artery or celiac artery was 0.50 to 6.44 cm and the median was 1.98 cm.Eight stent-grafts and 3 bare stents were successfully implanted in 11 patients.One case with celiac dissection was failed to treat because of the severe compression of true lumen and the guide wire cann′t cannulate to the distal true lumen.Four patients with superior mesenteric artery dissection gave up interventional therapy , Among these 4 patients , 2 patients had small tear site and small false lumen , 1 patient had extremely long dissection , and one case had blood supply of target organs from both true and false lumen.No severe complications such as hemorrhage , intestinal necrosis , hepatic failure and splenic necrosis occurred during the eleven successful endovascular interventions.The abdominal pain in 10 cases was disappeared or significantly relieved , 1 case with superior mesenteric vein thrombosis and severe intestinal ischemia before intervention underwent intestinal resection for necrosis.The follow up period was 1 to 74 months in eleven successful cases , and the median follow-up period was 16 months.One patient with SMA dissection after endovascular treatment was died of sudden stroke three months later .Others had satisfactory outcome and the repeated color doppler ultrasonography and CTA were normal .Conclusions Endovascular stents placement is a safe and effective therapy for symptomatic spontaneous isolated dissection of splanchnic artery.
7.Endovascular treatment for right subclavian artery occlusion : techniques and results
Xitong ZHANG ; Yonghui XIA ; Dawei LIU ; Songnian LIANG ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;(11):1010-1013
Objective To evaluate the technique and result of endovascular treatment for right subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion.Methods Seventeen patients [13 males,4 females ; (56 ± 11)years old] with right subclavian artery stenosis or occlusion were treated with endovascular surgery which included recanalization,balloon angioplasty and stenting via femoral or brachial artery route.Cerebral protection devices were used in 6 cases to avoid cerebral embolism.Results Sixteen of the seventeen patients acquired successful recanalization in 8 cases with subclavian artery stenosis (100% technical success rate) and in other 8 cases with subclavian artery occlusion (88.9% technical success rate).Five cases were treated with balloon angioplasty,and 11 cases were treated with balloon angioplasty combined with stenting.Good patency was seen in the 16 cases immediately after the procedure.The cerebral protection devices prevented all the cases from cerebral embolism and were retrieved suceessfully.Sixteen cases were followed up from 1 to 66 months [mean (24 ± 18) months].Restenosis was found in one case 10 months later and was successfully treated with re-PTA.One case with aortoarteritis died of cerebral infarction 18 months later.No symptom recurrence was found in other cases and ultrasound or CTA of followup showed excellent patency.Conclusions Balloon angioplasty and stenting are safe and effective for the treatment of right subclavian artery occlusion.
8.A comparison of clinical efficacy between covered stent-grafts and bare stents in transjuglar in-trahepatic portosystemic shunt
Yongbin JIANG ; Xitong ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Yonghui XIA ; Songnian LIANG ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2010;44(3):308-311
Objective To compare the clinical efficacy between covered stent and uncovered stent in transjuglar in-trahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) .Methods Thirty patients with liver cirrhosis (portal hypertension), who received TIPS, were retrospectively studied.All patients were divided into two groups covered-stent group(n =20) and uncovered-stent group (n=10).For each patient, portal pressure was measured before and after operation, and the patency of shunt was evaluated by color Doppler ultrasound after operation.The mortality, recurrent bleeding rate and incidence of hepatic encephalopathy were analyzed by Fisher exact probability test.Results The TIPS treatment was successful in all patients, the portal pressure in the covered-stent group reduced from (3.78±0.50) kPa before operation to (2.21±0.44) kPa and that of the uncovered-stent group reduced from (3.67±0.48) kPa to (2.13±0.35) kPa.Twenty-six cases were postoperatively followed-up (17 cases in covered-stent group, 9 cases in uncovered-stent group).The follow-up period varied from 7 days to 62 months (median follow-up period was 23 months).Thirteen patients died of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatic failure.The difference of mortality between covered-stent group (8/17) and uncovered-stent group (5/9) did not reach significant (P>0.05).The recurrent bleeding rate between the covered-stent group (5/17) and the uncovered-stent group (3/9) was not different too (P>0.05).The incidence of hepatic encephalopathy in the covered-stent group (4/17) was not different from that of the uncovered-stent group (2/9) (P> 0.05).The patency rates of 6 months and 12 months reached 100% in the covered-stent group, which were higher than those in the uncovered- stent group 77.8% (7/9) and 55.6% (5/9) (P<0.05) .Conclusions The patency rate of shunt at 12 months after TIPS was higher in the covered-stent group than the uncovered-stent group, while the mortality, recurrent bleeding rate and incidence of hepatic encephalopathy were not significantly different between the two groups.
9.Mid-term follow-up of the percutaneous angioplasty of the occlusive aortoiliac artery diseases
Xitong ZHANG ; Hongshan ZHONG ; Liang XIAO ; Hongyi ZHANG ; Hoag LI ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2009;43(4):415-417
Objective To evaluate the mid-term follow-up of the pereutaneous angioplasty of the occlusive acrtoiliac artery diseases.Methods The data of 30 patients who had distal abdominal aorta and bi-lateral iliac artery stenosis or occlusion and treated by percutaneous angioplasty were retrospectively reviewed.They are 24 males and 6 females,aged from 35 to 75 years (average 55 ± 10 years). The interventional procedures include wire-guided canalization,thrembolysis,balloon angioplasty and stents implantation.They were followed up by telephone,letter or visiting after discharged.Results Twenty-six patients with aarto-iliac are revascularized successfully.Three cases failed.Of them,one failed because only one side of iliac artery and aorta were successfully canalized while the eontralateral not,one failed to revascularize both the aorta and the iliac artery,the other one failed due to the ihac rupture and replaced by WallGraft implantation.Two cases had distal thrombosis during the procedure.One case was amputated due to the aggravated isebemia of the right lower extremity after the revascularization failed.Twenty-seven cases were followed uo after 1 to 112 months,averaged (41±9) months.One case showed that the iliac artery was uncanalized after 6 months.One case showed bilateral iliac artery occlusion during 25 months follow-up and re-occluded 3 months after balloon angioplasty and finally had stent implanation in bilateral iliac artery.The other patients had no aggravated symptom of recurrence.Conclusion The percutaneous angioplasty is a good choice for occlusive aorto-iliac artery disease,showing good recovery during mid-term follow-up.
10.VX2 carcinoma in rabbits after radiofrequency ablation: Differentiating residual tumor from inflammation using enhanced CT versus histopathology
Xitong ZHANG ; Yue WU ; Jing LIU ; Wei ZHUANG ; Haiwei LI ; Lei WANG ; Qinghong SONG ; Ke XU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2009;6(6):559-562
Objective To distinguish residual tumor from inflammation after radiofrequency ablation (RA) for hepatic VX2 carcinoma in rabbits according to the comparative study between CT and pathological findings.Methods CT and pathologic examination were performed in different stages of RFA for rabbits hepatic VX2 models,and their different performances were observed.Results Marginal enhancement band was showed with enhanced CT of both residual tumor and inflammation.Moreover,liver tissues peripheral to enhancement band were in gradual weaken pattern.The enhancement band of inflammation was most obvious on the 2~(nd) day after RFA,but weakened gradually and disappeared two weeks later.Conclusion The residual tumor and inflammation could not be distinguished through enhanced CT scanning within 1 week after RFA.Low intensity lesions with peripheral enhancement 2 weeks after RFA should be recognized as residual tumor.

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