Objective To explore the indications, superiority and surgical technique of periareolar approach in the management of benign breast diseases. Methods 132 patients with benign breast disease (91 cases of Fibroadenoma, 12 cases of limited gland hyperplasia, 8 cases of cyst, 2 cases of benign phyllodes tumor and 6 cases of male gynecomastia) underwent operation through areolar incision. Results All patients were followed up for 1-10 months. 107 cases were satisfied with their treatment,19 cases were not quite satisfied with the relatively long incision, and 6 cases were not satisfied with the front incision. The one-month-later reexamination showed that 117 cases feel good and 15 cases had partial numbness of the nipple (15/132, 11.36%). All but two patients wound healing delayed because of local hematoma (2/132, 1.52%). Neither necrosis nor infection was found. Conclusions With the advantages of fewer complications and cosmetic effect, periareolar approach can be applied in management of various benign breast diseases. Factors such as indications, anatomical layer, postoperative molding, appropriate drainage, pressure dressing should be taken into consideration for the success of operation.

Objective To study effects of multimodal analgesia on postoperative delirium (POD)in elder patients with hip fracture.Methods One hundred and eight elder patients with hip fractures were gathered in a prospective study.Fifty-nine cases were included in the group of multimodal analgesia (25 males,34 females),with an average age of 72.91±5.42 years,and 35 were treated with hip replacements,the other 24 were internal fixations.Forty-nine cases were in the group of conventional analgesia (22 males,27 females),with an average age of 72.14±4.93 years,29 were treated with hip replacements,20 were internal fixations.Assessments of delirium were based on confusion assessment method.Local infiltrated anesthesia,patient control intravenous analgesia,and intravenous nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drug were applied in the group of multimodal analgesia.For the other group,morphine would be given only when patient complained pain or there was POD.Postoperatively,visual analogue scale (VAS),onset of delirium,other correlative data were recorded by an independent researcher.All patients underwent POD were managed with intensive pain management,and then reevaluated.Results VAS in multimodal analgesia group [Day1:2.10±1.43(resting),4.74±1.45 (active) and Day 3:1.01±0.92 (resting),3.31±1.36 (active)] were significandy lower than that in the other group [Day1:4.67±1.33 (resting),7.44±1.59 (active)and Day 3:2.24±1.39 (resting),5.06±1.46 (active)].PODs were detected in 15 (30.6％) in group of conventional analgesia; while in group of multimodal analgesia,there were 7 (11.9％).All POD were given intensive pain managements by injection of 10 mg morphine and achieved relief of deliriums.Conclusion Postoperative multimodal analgesia may reduce the incidence of POD.First aid of intensive pain management may help to control POD.

Objective To construct the lentivirus carrying human ?-catenin-EGFP(enhanced green fluorescent protein)and observe its expression in human follicle stem cells.Methods The ?-catenin gene sequence was amplified by RT-PCR from extraction of total RNA of human vascular endothelial cells.TA cloning technique was utilized to acquire gene subcloned pUCm-T-?-catenin.After transformation reaction,candidate clone was further analyzed by PCR and gene sequencing.Then the plasmid was transfected into FT293 cells.After identification by Western blotting,the plasmid was transfected into FT293 cells again for packaging.Infection titer was monitored by green EGFP expression.The expression of ?-catenin-lentivirus in human follicle stem cells were observed under inverted fluorescence microscope.Results The ?-catenin gene was cloned into the lentivirus successfully.The high expression of green fluorescence protein in FT293 cell line was found under fluorescent microscope.Viral titer checked by real-time PCR was about 2.0?108 TU/mL.When the multiplicity of infection(MOI)was 10,the infection efficiency of ?-catenin-lentivirus in human follicle stem cells was nearly 80% after infection 48 h around.After 3 weeks of continuous observation,we found the infection efficiency still keeping in the range of 80%-90%.Conclusion The lentivirus expression vector for ?-catenin was successfully constructed.It can steadily infect human follicle stem cells and the infection efficiency is considerable high.

OBJECTIVETo explore the effects of moxibustion with seed-sized moxa cone at "Ganshu" (BL 18) on liver furiction and morphology in rat with precancerous lesion of hepatic cellular cancer MCC).

METHODSA total of 60 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into a normal group (10 rats), a model group (20 rats), a 20-day treatment group (15 rats) and a 40-day treatment group (15 rats). HCC model was established by intraperitoneal injection of diethylnitrosamine (DEN). Rats in the normal group received no treatment. Rats in the model group were treated with fixation. Rats in the 20-day treatment group and 40-day treatment group were treated by moxibustion with seed-sized moxa cone at "Ganshu" (BL 18), once every other day, for 20 days and 40 days, respectively. Blood sample in each group was collected 1 d before model establishment, 20 d, 40 d and 84 d after model establishment. Chemical method was applied to test the activity of ALT (alamine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate transaminase) and GGT (glutamyl transpeptidase); at the end of model establishment, all the rats were sacrificed to observe the liver morphology changes.

RESULTSAfter the first therapeutic course, the. content of ALT and AST in the 20-day treatment group was significantly lower than that in the model group (all P<0. 05); after the second therapeutic course, the content of ALT, AST and GGT in the 40-day treatment group was insignificantly lower than that in the model group (all P>0. 05). Under light microscope, the slice of liver tissue indicated that primary tumor was induced in the model group, and the tumor cells were stained and irregular; the cytoplasm in the 20-day treatment group was even, and the tumor cells were few with several nodules alone. In the 40-day treatment group the liver morphology was normal and the staining was even; the tumor cells were few without nodules or a few. Conclusion Moxibustion with seed-sized moxa cone at "Ganshu" (BL 18) could reduce the serum content of ALT, AST and GGT in rats with HCC, which could protect the liver and: delay the DEN-induced precancerous lesion on some levels.

Acupuncture Points ; Animals ; Aspartate Aminotransferases ; blood ; Humans ; Liver ; pathology ; Liver Neoplasms ; enzymology ; pathology ; therapy ; Male ; Moxibustion ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; gamma-Glutamyltransferase ; blood

Objective To assess the clinical value of laparoscopic colorectal resection combined with simultaneous radiofrequency ablation for liver metastases.Methods Twenty-two patients with colorectal cancer and synchronous liver metastases were treated by laparoscopie colorectal resection and simultaneous radiofrequency ablation(RFA)in Third People's Hospital of Chengdu from December 2001 to July 2006.Areas of colliquative necrosis were detected by contrast-enhanced computed tomography postoperatively.The outcomes were analyzed by chi-square test.Results Of all patients,8 had muhiple liver metastases,16 had complications.Thirty-one liver metastases were treated by RFA,and no complication oecurred.The mean postoperative hospital stay was(14±5)days,and there was no perioperative death.Five of the 22 patients were identified as incomplete ablation of the tumor,and the RFA was reperformed.The recurrence of liver metastases in the RFA necrotic zone was observed in 4 patients,and RFA was reperformed on 2 of them.Six patients died,and 2 of them died of liver metastases recurrence in the RFA necrotic zone.The recurrence rate of liver metastases and mortality was 18%(4/22)and 27%(6/22),respectively.The recurrence rate of patients with the diameter of the metastatic lession≥2.0 cm was significantly higher than those with the diameter of the metastatic lession＜2.0 cm(x2=5.867,P＜0.05).Conclusions Laparoseopie colorectal resection combined with simultaneous RFA provide a curative opportunity for colorectal cancer patients who are old and have multiple liver metastases,complications,poor tolerance of operation,and for patients whose tumors are difficult to resect.

Objective To retrospectively compare the image quality and radiation dose for coronary CT angiography obtained with a prospectively gated transverse (PGT) CT technique and a retrospectively gated helical (RGH) CT technique. Methods Coronary CT angiography obtained with 256-slice CT were retrospectively evaluated in 177 patients. The main branches of coronary arteries were divided into 9 segments. The image quality was evaluated with a four-point grading scale. The assessability of coronary artery segment, image quality score and radiation dose for prospective and retrospective CT angiography were compared with student t test. Results The PGT technique was used in 86 patients. The routine RGT technique was used in 91 patients. The percentage of assessable coronary artery segments was 98. 8% (765 of 774)with PGT technique versus 99. 6% (816 of 819) with RGH technique (t = 2. 51, P = 0. 01 ). In patients with heart rates under 75 beats per minute, the image quality of coronary artery branches was similar between PGT and RGH techniques (99. 8% versus 99. 7%, t = 1.90, P > 0. 05 ) . In patients with heart rates above 75 beats per minute, the image quality with RGH technique was better than that with PGT technique (99.0% versus 93. 6%, t = 3.57, P < 0. 05 ). Effective dose with prospective CT angiography was 60. 0% lower than that with retrospective CT angiography [ (4. 4 ± 0. 5 ) vs ( 10. 3 ± 1.5 ) mSv, t = 33.4,P <0. 05 ]. Conclusions Prospective CT angiography can reduce effective radiation dose obviously. The PGT technique offers the similar image quality with RGH technique in patients with heart rates under 75 beats per minute and RGH technique has better image quality in patients with heart rates above 75 beats per minute.

A combination product is a new model of the medical product that incorporates at least two of the regulated component categories of device, drug, or biological product into one product. It has become a new hot point within the development of devices and drugs, and has brought about a new opportunity for device and drug industries and a new challenge for administration too. In the paper, the properties of combination products are summed up and the impact on device and drug industries are discussed.
Biological Products ; Device Approval ; Drug Industry ; instrumentation ; Drug-Eluting Stents ; Equipment and Supplies

Objective:To evaluate the effects of Sander Ⅱ appliance in the orthodontic treatment of adolescent ClassⅡmalocclusion. Methods:15 cases (6 male and 9 female)of adolescent ClassⅡ malocclusion with mandibular retrution were treated with Sander Ⅱappliance.Pre-treatment and post-treatment Lateral cephalogram measurements were traced and analyzed in terms of 28 indicators. SPSS 19.0 software package was used for paired t test.Results:After treatment,15 patients achieved remarkable improvement in the maxillofacial profile and normal overjet of teeth.The cephalometric analysis showed that ANB,OJ,H°and U1-E decreased(P <0. 05),SNB,B-OLP,Pg-OLP(mm),Ii-OLP,Ms-OLP(mm),Mi-OLP(mm),N-Me,ANS-Me,S-Go,Go-Gn,N'-Pg'/FH,Cm-Sn-Ls and Pg-Pg'increased(P <0.05).There was no significant change in SN-MP,SN-OL and Y-axis before and after treatment. Conclusion:Sander Ⅱ appliance is effective in the treatment of adolescent early Class Ⅱmalocclusion.

Objective To evaluate the surgical technique and the clinical effect of applying free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap to repair soft tissue defect of finger pulp.Methods From June,2011 to December,2013,12 cases of soft tissue defect of finger pulp and bone exposed were treated with free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap.The flap was designed from the proximal end of palmar wrist and the donor site was sutured directly.The size of the harvested flaps was between 2.5 cm × 1.0 cm and 6.2 cm × 3.8 cm,and the sensation of the flap was reconstructed via median nerve cutaneous branch.Results All transfering flaps survived and all cases were followed up for 4 to 17 months.The donor site got primary healing with a straight car.The appearance and texture of the flaps were satisfactory.2-point discrimination ranged from 6 to 11 mm.The pain sensation,warmth sensation and touch sensation of the flap got better.Conclusion The free superficial palmar branch of the radial artery flap is easy to harvest and anastomose,which is masked and a small incision for the donor site.The appearance and sensation of the flap which has sensory nerve branched for sensory reconstruction is satisfactory.It is an ideal method for the repairment of finger pulp defects.

ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and medical cost of different revascularization strategies for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients with multi-vessel disease (MVD).Methods A prospective randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted. From January 2009 to June 2012, patients with AMI and MVD undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were enrolled. They were randomly assigned to group A [staged PCI for non-infarction related artery (non-IRA) within 7-10 days after AMI] and group B (subsequent PCI for non-IRA recommended only for those with evidence of ischemia). All of patients were given optimized medical therapy according to clinical guideline, and they were followed up for 24 months at regular intervals. Major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE) including recurrence of myocardial infarction and death due to cardiac ailments were recorded. Meanwhile, re-hospitalization from cardiac causes, recurrence of angina, heart failure, and re-PCI, number of stents, total hospital stay days, and total medical expenditure were recorded.Results A total of 428 patients accomplished the 24-month follow up. All the patients underwgennt PCI for non-IRA in group A (215 patients), while 62 patients in group B (213 patients) undergone PCI for myocardial ischemia, and 51 patients received non-IRA treatment. There was no significant difference in MACE incidence between group A and group B [8.4% (18/215) vs. 10.8% (23/213),χ2= 0.727,P = 0.394]. The difference of death rate due to cardiac causes (5.1% vs. 6.6%), recurrence of myocardial infarction (4.2% vs. 6.6%), and heart failure (4.2% vs. 7.0%) were not significantly different between groups A and B (allP> 0.05). The rate of recurrence of angina (14.4 % vs. 32.9%), re-hospitalization from cardiac causes (14.4% vs. 33.8%), and re-treatment of implanting stents (12.6% vs. 29.1%) were significantly lower in group A than group B (allP< 0.01), and the rate of revascularization was significantly higher in group A than group B (10.7% vs. 5.2%,P< 0.05). The total number of stents (610 vs. 366), mean number of stents per patient (2.83±0.91 vs. 1.72±0.91,t = 12.725,P = 0.000), and total cost per patient (kRMB: 63.7±12.6 vs. 51.5±12.3,t = 10.107,P = 0.000) in group A were significantly higher than those in group B. Total hospital stay days in group A was significantly less than group B (days: 8.21±2.45 vs. 9.89±3.23, t = 6.071,P = 0.000). Because non-IRA-vascular reconstruction rate was low in group B, the rate of usingβ-blocker and anti-anginal agents during the 24-month follow up in group B was significantly higher than group A [59.2% (126/213) vs. 47.0% (101/215),χ2= 6.371,P = 0.012; 56.3% (112/213) vs. 17.6% (36/215),χ2 = 64.704,P = 0.000]. Conclusions In patients with AMI and MVD undergone emergency PCI, staged PCI within 7-10 days for non-IRA cannot decrease the incidence of myocardial infarction and death due to cardiac causes, recurrence of angina and rehospitalization for cardiac causes was diminished, and it may increase the number of stents and medical cost significantly.