Background and purpose:Recent researches have shown that Secreted Protien Acidic and Rich in Cysteine (SPARC) was closely related to tumor genesis, tumor progression and tumor metastasis. SPARC was highly expressed in malignant melanoma, glioma, meningioma, bladder cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer, etc. In this study we investigated SPARC expression in hepatocellar carcinoma (HCC) and its signifi cance. Methods:RT-PCR was used to detect SPARC mRNA expression in cancer tissue samples and their adjacent liver tissue samples from 62 patients with hepatocellar carcinoma and 30 normal liver tissue samples, respectively. And the differential protein expression of SPARC between these groups was analyzed by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Results:SPARC mRNA was highly expressed in HCC(14.0?3.6) and in the adjacent liver tissue (6.8?1.8); compared with low expression of 2.7?0.9 in normal liver tissue, there were signifi cant differences among the three groups (p=0.000). SPARC positively stained was found in 54 of 62 patients with HCC and 4 of 30 normal liver tissue, there was significant difference between these two groups (P=0.000). SPARC immunohistochemical score was 21.5?4.8 in the carcinoma group; 11.3?3.6 in paracarcinoma group and 5.7?1.8 in the normal group, there were also significant differences among the three groups (P=0.000). The expression of SPARC protein was significantly upregulated with the progress of Enmondson pathological classification. There was obviously differences between Ⅰvs Ⅱ(P=0.029), and Ⅱ vs Ⅲ Ⅳ(P=0.008). There was more SPARC expression in the patients with metastasis of HCC (26/27, 96.3%) than that without metastasis(23/35, 65.7%)(P=0.004). Conclusion:SPARC mRNA expression and its protein were related to HCC histological differentiation and metastatic lymph node; SPARC is helpful to clinical evaluation of HCC.

Objective To investigate the clinicopathological features of undifferentiated embryo-nal sarcoma of the liver (UESL). Methods The clinical data of 9 UESL cases treated in our hospital between 1996 and 2007 were retrospectively analyzed. Results The patients were children and young adults. Clinical presentation was typically an abdominal mass that may be accompanied by pain and fe-ver. Tumors were all removed surgically in the 9 patients. Conclusion UESL is an unusual malignan-cy of the liver. Discrepancy of internal architecture between US and CT is one of the important charac-teristic of UESL. Whenever feasible, surgical resection should be attempted as a part of combination modalities. Modern rnultimodal treatment and supportive therapy might promote the survival rate.

BACKGROUND:Drug treatment is the main method for the treatment of diabetes currently, but the development of the disease and occurrence of related complications are the chal enges to the effect of drugs. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect and feasibility of co-transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and islet cells for the treatment of diabetes. METHODS:The rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells were separated and purified, and cultured in vitro to establish the diabetes models. The rat diabetes models were injected with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells, co-cultured mixture of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and islet cells, and normal saline or phosphate buffer (control). The effect of transplantation was evaluated through observing the blood glucose levels, insulin secretion, and pathological changes of pancreatic tissue in the rat diabetes models. RESUTLS AND CONCLUSION:In the diabetes rats treated with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation, the C-peptide levels were significantly increased after transplantation, while the blood glucose levels were significantly decreased, but not lower than the normal level, and the blood glucose levels were increased again with the time prolonging. In the diabetes rats treated with co-transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and islet cells, the blood glucose levels were decreased significantly and lower than the normal level which was maintained in a certain time, and the decreasing degree was larger than that in the rats treated with simple bone marrow mesenchymal stem cel transplantation. Co-transplantation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and islet cells is feasible for the treatment of diabetes with a certain effect.

BACKGROUND:Diabetes mel itus is a common complication after kidney transplantation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the risk factors for diabetes mel itus after kidney transplantation diabetes mel itus risk factors and clinical treatment based on integrative medicine. METHODS:Literatures concerning diabetes mel itus after kidney transplantation were retrieved in the database, and the articles that met the study criteria were analyzed. In this paper, we analyzed the risk factors for diabetes mel itus and concluded the therapies for diabetes mel itus after kidney transplantation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Diabetes mel itus after kidney transplantation is an abnormal glucose metabolism caused by multiple factors, which is related to age, body mass index, lipid levels, immunosuppressant program, frequency of acute rejections, and cumulative dose of glucocorticoid. Periodic monitoring of blood glucose after kidney transplantation contributes to the earlier detection of the occurrence of diabetes mel itus. Integrative medicines that can lower blood glucose level and immunosuppressant adjustment can be effective for the treatment of diabetes mel itus after kidney transplantation.

Objective:To study the feasibility of a new composite mineralized collagen membrane in alveolar ridge preservation.Methods:The third mandibular premolars on both sides were extracted from 12 dogs,the 24 alveolar sockets were randomly assigned into A,B and C groups(n =8).The distal alveolar sockets of group A was immediately implanted with the new composite mineralized collagen membrane and bone graft material,those of group B with bone graft material,group C was the blank control.The healing of sockets was evaluated by gross observation,morphological measurements,X-ray microscope and photographs of spiral CT.Results:The horizontal width of the alveolar process of group A was bigger than that of group B (P ＜ 0.05),that of group B was bigger than that of group C (P ＜ 0.05).The region of extraction interest in spiral CT value was higher in group A than that in group B and C (P ＜ 0.05).The extraction sockets were generated new bone and the degree of reconstruction measurements was higher in group A than that in group B and C (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion:The new composite mineralized collagen membrane can induce the regeneration of new bone,and preserve the alveolar.

Objective To evaluate the approaches and surgical technique for resection of the lesions occupying different parts of the caudate lobe of the liver. Methods The clinical data of cases undergoing resection of lesions originating in the caudate lobe were retrospectively analysed. The operative procedures were chosen according to lesion location. Results A total of 32 patients were operated on. The surgical technique included left, right and anterior transhepatic approach. The mean operative time was (198?73)min (range 60～345 min) and the mean intraoperative blood loss (917?914)ml (range 100～4?500 ml). There was no operative death, with complications occurring in 4 patients (12%). The patients with benign hepatic tumor are all alive after operation and the 1, 2, 3 and 4 year survival rates for the patients with malignant hepatic tumor were 87%, 59%, 43% and 43%, respectively. Conclusion Resection of the caudate lobe lesions different both in sizes and locations varies greatly in operative complexity, with combined hepatectomy being most difficult. Bilateral surgical approaches are suitable for almost all caudate lobectomies.

Objective To investigate the indications and methods of retaining only portal vein for the hilar cholangiocarcinoma radical resection to improve the therapeutic efficacy. Methods Six patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma underwent left hepatectomy and extrahepatic bile duct excision. Tumor invaded hepatic artery was resected and fight hepatic duct-jejunum anastomosis was made during July 2006 to December 2007. Results There was no mortality. Bile leakage developed in one case and was cured by drainage. No liver failure developed postoperatively. All 6 cases were followed up for 10 - 23 months, and all were still alive. Conclusions Retaining only portal vein for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma radical resection under definite indications is safe.

BACKGROUND:Compound Chinese medicine is a kind of compound drugs with the combination of minerals, plants and animals, which play the multi-target integrated treatment effects in the treatment of bone metabolic disease through various methods.
OBJECTIVE:To research the effect of compound traditional Chinese medicine on the proliferation and bone mineral density of osteoblasts, and to explore the pharmacological effect of compound traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of osteoporosis.
METHODS: A retrospective analysis was performed to analyze the effect of some compound traditional Chinese medicines on the proliferation and bone mineral density of osteoblasts that identified in the previous studies, in order to analyze the factors of compound traditional Chinese medicines that can promote the bone formation. The appropriate dose of the drugs that can promote cel proliferation and differentiation and improve the bone mineral density was screened out through the in vitro culture of osteoblasts, and then compared with the results of chemical medicines.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Compound traditional Chinese medicines can promote the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts and improve the bone mineral density, and have the advantages of ful treatment and less side effect in the treatment of osteoporosis. But the effect of compound traditional Chinese medicines in improving the bone mineral density is less than the chemical drugs. The long-term and large-sample clinical studies should be performed to decrease the risk of osteoporotic fracture.

ObjectiveThis study was to review our experience for the management of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) invading the inferior vena cava(IVC). Methods Eleven patients were operated on. Tumors were first resected under portal triad clamping(PTC) and then the tumor emboli in the IVC were removed either under hepatic vascular exclusion(HVE) or under side clamping of the IVC. Results Surgery was successful in all cases, without operative death and complication caused by the removals of tumor emboli from the IVC. The mean operative time was 179 min (range 120～255 min) and the mean intraoperative blood loss 1 482 ml(range 600～3 000 ml). The mean PTC and HVE times were 27 9 min(range 12～83 min) and 16 5 min(range 7～28 min), respectively. The postoperative complications included pleural effusion in one needing thorancentesis and bile leak in one. During the follow up, 3 patients died at 30, 10 and 14 months, respectively, and the remaining 8 patients were alive at the follow up of 1 to 14 months. ConclusionsHCC with tumor thrombus in the IVC is operable and the proper procedure is hepatectomy plus thrombectomy with a favourable postoperative prognosis.

OBJECTIVESTo evaluate the surgical techniques and feasibility for resecting the hepatic caudate lobe including the paracaval portion.

METHODSRight posterior approach for right caudate lobectomy and left lateral approach for total caudate lobectomy were taken with or without some kinds of preparatory segmentectomies.

RESULTSSeven right and 6 total caudate lobectomies, all including paracaval portion, ware accomplished without operative death. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 896.15 (250 - 2 000) ml and the mean portal triad clamping time was 25.4 (10 - 83) min. The postoperative course was uneventful for all the cases, and the mean hospital stay was 12 (9 - 22) days.

CONCLUSIONSAlthough being complicated anatomically, resection of the hepatic caudate lobe including the paracaval portion is feasible with a high safety.

Aged ; Feasibility Studies ; Female ; Hepatectomy ; Humans ; Liver Neoplasms ; surgery ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Postoperative Complications ; Vena Cava, Inferior