Objective To compare the one?year survival rates of maintenance hemodialysis (HD) patients with different quality of life, and analyze related factors affecting the prognosis of patients. Methods Patients on hemodialysis for at least 3 months were enrolled. A short form 36 health survey questionnaire (SF?36) and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) were used to evaluate the quality of life and quality of sleep. To observe one?year all?cause mortality and Cox regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with survival outcomes. Results A total of 159 patients undergoing hemodialysis were included, in which 136 patients completed the follow?up after one?year observation. The one?year survival rate in patients with both high physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS) scores was significantly better than the patients with low PCS and MCS scores (P﹤0.05). PCS, hemoglobin and serum albumin were the protection factors for HD patients. Conclusions Quality of life is strongly associated with prognosis in HD patients. Enhancing quality of life is of clinical significance in the improvement of HD patients' survival rate.

Objective To compare discrepancy between genotype and pheotype of th e clinical isolates of Candida rugosa. Methods The fung us-specific universal prim ers derived from the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region of fungal rDNA wer e used for amplification. Genomic DNA purified from the thirteen clinical isolat es of non-C. Albicans was amplified by PCR. The purified PCR product was cloned into pBluescript Ⅱ KS(+) T vector and sequenced by Sanger's dideoxy chain terminatio n composition method. The two isolates were evaluated against CHROM Candida medi um and API 20C AUX. Results The two isolates of Candida rugosa were evaluated as Candida tropicalis by CHROM Candida medium and API 20C AUX. Conclusio ns Discrep ancy between genotype and phenotype of the two clinical isolates of Candida ru gosa was confirmed.

Objective To investigate the reconstructive effect and method on breast deformation after polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for breast augmentation.Methods Sixty patients underwent B type ultrasonic and MRI examination for confirmation of breast deformation after removal of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection and clear distribution level of the injection material and surrounding tissue infiltration.According to skin elasticity,breast subcutaneous layer,glandular layer and pectoral muscle layer,then placed in the suction apparatus with injection of normal saline and completely sucked out and clear the injection material.Based on the wishes of patients and tissue damage,divided into Ⅰ or Ⅱ prostheses implanted and provided appropriate treatment Results Within 3 months to 3 years visiting,breast shape was good.Prosthesis had no herniation,without infection.Bilateral breasts were symmetry without capsular contracture.Conclusions Reconstruction of breast deformation after polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for breast augmentation can improve breast shape and achieve satisfactory effects.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of Coopdech bronchial blocker combined with a strengthened single-lumen tube for airway management in patients undergoing upper mediastinal tumor resection. Methods Twenty-two ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ patients, aged 24-66 yr, weighing 48-78 kg, scheduled for elective resection of upper mediastinal tumor, were randomly divided into 2 groups (n=11 each):double-lumen tube group(groupⅠ) and Coopdech bronchial blocker combined with a strengthened single-lumen tube group(group Ⅱ).One-lung ventilation was achieved with a double-lumen tube in groupⅠ. The Coopdech bronchial blocker combined with a strengthened single-lumen tube was used for airway management and the Coopdech bronchial blocker was used for lung isolation when one-lung ventilation was required in group Ⅱ. The fiberoptic bronchoscope was used to assist endotracheal tube positioning in both groups. The intubation time, positioning time, the number of patients required for tube displacement, the number of fiberoptic bronchoscopy, increase in airway peak pressure, degree of lung collapse, postoperative sore throat and hoarseness, and the number of patients needing ventilator-assisted ventilation were recorded. Results The intubation time was significantly shorter, the number of patients required for tube displacement was significantly smaller,and the rate of increase in airway peak pressure and incidences ofpostoperative sore throat and hoarseness were significantly lower in group Ⅱ than in group Ⅰ (P＜0.05 or0.01). Conclusion The efficacy of the Coopdech bronchial blocker combined with a strengthened single-lumen tube for airway management is better in patients undergoing upper mediastinal tumor resection than the double-lumen tube.

0.05).In Pf group,the levels of plasma TNF-?,IL-6 and IL-8 at 1 h after skin incision and the end of surgery were higher than those before anesthesia and those in Kt group(P0.05).The plasma IL-10 level in Pf group was increased obviously compared with before anesthesia(P

Objective To observe the influence of highflux hemodialysis(HFD)on homocysteine(Hcy) level and major cardiovascular events of maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. Methods Patients eligible for inclusion were randomly divided into HFD group and low flux hemodialysis(HD)group with 30 cases in each group. Patient′s serum homocysteine (Hcy),major cardiovascular events and various clinical indicators were observed for 12 months then the data were analyzed. Results Hcy baseline levels in 2 groups(21.02 ± 11.79 mmol/L vs. 19.86 ± 6.97 mmol/L)indicated no significant difference(P = 0.162)before hemodialysis but Hcy levels had significant difference(20.29 ± 11.45 mmol/L vs. 24.57 ± 13.23 mmol/L),(P=0.045)after 12-month observation. There was lower incidence of major cardiovascular events in HFD when compared to that in HD group (10.0% vs. 33.3%) which showed significantly statistical difference (P=0.034),and there was no mortality in HFD group but 1 case of death in HD group. All-cause mortality in 2 groups showed no significant difference (P > 0.05). Conclusion Long-term HFD treatment significantly reduces Hcy levels and the incidence of major cardiovascular events of MHD patients

Objective To observe the expression of Cathepsin S in the human abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and angiotensin Ⅱ(AngⅡ) perfusion induced AAA lesions in apolipoprotein E-deficient(ApoE-/-) mice.Methods AAA specimens of clinical diagnosis patients(AAA group) and the normal blood vessels(control group)were collected.The AAA model was established by infused Ang Ⅱ 1 000ng · kg-1 · d-1 to ApoE-/-mice.Elastic fibersfracture was observed by elastic fiber staining and Cathepsin S expression by immunohistochemistry.Results The elastic fiber staining revealed that the elastic fibers fracture of the human and mouse AAA group increased significantly (P ＜ 0.05) ; Cathepsin S expression significantly increased in the human and mouse AAA group than the control group by immunohistochemistry(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Cathepsin S is activated in human and murine AAA lesions and may be involved in the pathogenesis of AAA.

Objective To investigate the effect of lung protective ventilation regimen on regional cerebral oxygen saturation(rSO2)during one-lung ventilation(OLV)in elderly patients undergoing radical esophagus cancer resection.Methods Forty ASA Ⅰ-Ⅲ patients,aged 65-76 yr,weighing 45-75 kg,undergoing radical esophagus cancer reseclion,were randomly divided into 2 groups(n =20 each):conventional ventilation group(group CV)and prolective ventilation regimen group(group PV).Anesthesia was induced with midaaolam 0.05 mg/kg,sufentanil 0.4 μg/kg,rocuronium 1 mg/kg and propofol 1.5 mg/kg and maintained with 2％ sevoflurane and intermittenl iv boluses of rocuronium 0.5 mg/kg.Double lumen tube was inserted.Correct positioning was verified by fiberoptic broncboscopy.The patients were mechanically ventilated.In group CV,PEEP was set at 0,Vt was set at 10 ml/kg,and I:E was set at 1:2 during two-lung ventilation(TLV)and OLV.In group PV,PEEP was set at 5 cm H2O,Vt was set at 6 ml/kg,and I:E was set at 1:2 during TLV and OLV.PETCO2 was maintained at 35-40 mn Hg in both groups.Arterial blood samples were taken before induction of anesthesia,at 10 min of TLV and at 30 min of OLV for blood gas analysis.Qs/Qt was calculated and rSO2 was recorded at the same time.Low rSO2 (rSO2 score ＞ 3000％)was recorded during OLV.Results Compared with group CV,PaO2 and rSO2 were significantly increased,and Qs/Qt was significantly decreased at 30 min of OLV,and the incidence of low rSO2 was significanfly decreased in group PV(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion Lung protective ventilation regimen can improve oxygenation,decrease intrapulmonary shunt,and reduce the occurrence of low rSO2 during OLV in elderly patients undergoing radical esophagus cancer resection.

Objective To investigate the effects of a new sling exercise treatment combined with injections of sodium hyaluronate on the radiographic findings and clinical variables of patients with patellofemoral pain.Methods Seventy patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome were divided into a group which was treated using a new sling exercise therapy combined with injections of sodium hyaluronate (the combined therapy group,n=34) and another which received only sodium hyaluronate injections (the control group,n=36).The patients of both groups were assessed pre-and post-treatment.The clinical assessment modalities were pain scores (using a visual analogue scale,VAS),quadriceps and hamstring strength and range of motion in the active flexion and extension of the knee.Q angles were measured supine and standing.Patellofemor tilt angle and congruence and sulcus angle were determined by CT scanning.Results After 5 weeks the average VAS pain score of the combined therapy group was significantly lower than that of the control group.Muscle strength and range of motion in the combined therapy group were both significantly higher than pro-treatment,the Q angles were significantly smaller,and the congruence and sulcus angles were significantly better.Conclusion Five weeks of practicing the new sling exercise therapy combined with injections of sodium hyaluronate can yield satisfactory clinical and radiologic outcomes in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Objective To investigate the clinical indication and effect of instant reconstruction of breast after removal of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection for breast augmentation.Methods Patients had breast ultrasound,MRI check before operation,to define the distribution and level of the injections and tissue infiltration.Depending on tissue degree,capsule integrity and breast degeneration situation,three different methods were chosen,including implantation of silicone gel underneath the breast,pectoralis major or dual-plane.Results 56 patients' incision healed well.Follow-up for 6 months to 3 years showed that breast shapes were good without scars,prosthetic herniapsular,capsular contracture and other complications.Conclusions Instant reconstruction of the breast after removal of polyacrylamide hydrogel injection can improve breast shape and get satisfied effects.