1.Progression of 14-3-3σ in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Journal of International Oncology 2011;38(6):435-438
14-3-3σ,an vital tumor suppressor which is regulated by p53,plays a key role in cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, migration and proliferation, affecting tumor formation, invasion and metastasis. The methylation inactivation of 14-3-3σ is widely recognized as one of the mechanisms of tumorigenesis,and be associated with the metastasis of NPC.
2.Perioperative Changes of Serum Total CK and CK-MB in Patients with Carcinoma of Esophagus and Cardia of the Stomach
Yi MENG ; Kun LIU ; Yungjie WANG
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 1995;0(05):-
The perioperative total serum CK and CK-MB activities were determined in 38 patients with carcinoma of the esophagus and cardia of the stomach with fluorometric and cylinder layer chromatography. The data were compared with those obtained from 18 patients undergoing pulmonary operation and 20 normal subjects. The results suggest that: (1) carcinoma of the esophagus and cardia of the stomach could not induce variation of the total serum CK and CK-MB; (2) the elevation of the total serum CK after esophagogas-trostomy might probably be due to the trauma of the skeletal muscles of the chest wall;(3)the total serum CK is non-specific for the diagnosis of AMI in the perioperation period,but CK-MB might be considered as a specific enzyme criteria.
3.Microembolic signal monitoring in patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis
Shuai YI ; Xudong PAN ; Aijun MA ; Yanling SUI ; Kun WANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2010;18(6):407-410
Objective To investigate the relationship of microembolic signals (MESs) between the degree of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, ultrasonic characteristics of plaques, peak systolic velocity at the stenotic site and risk factors for stroke. Methods A total of 52 patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis were enrolled. MESs of bilateral middle cerebral arteries were monitored and detected by carotid color Doppler flow imaging. Results The positive rate of MESs on the symptomatic sides was significantly higher than that on the asymptomatic sides (28. 8% vs. 4. 5%, P < 0. 05). The positive rate was not significantly correlated with the degree of stenosis, ultrasonic characteristics of plaques, peak systolic velocity on the stenotic sides, and risk factors for stroke. Conclusions MESs mainly occurred on the symptomatic sides of carotid artery stenosis, and they were more closely correlated with unstable plaques.
4.Expression of p62 protein in nasopharyngeal carcinoma and its clinical significance
Qiong WU ; Zhen CHEN ; Kun WANG ; Manlin XIANG ; Bin YI
Journal of Chinese Physician 2016;18(2):216-219,223
Objective To investigate the relationship between p62 expression,and occurrence and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinomas.Methods Immunohistochemical method was used to analyze p62 expression in 123 nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cases and 30 chronic nasopharyngitis cases.The clinical pathological characteristics were analyzed.Results The positive rate of p62 protein in chronic nasopharyngitis nasopharyngeal epithelium,non-metastatic NPC tissue,and metastatic NPC tissues was 13.3%,66.67%,and 84.72%,respectively,and the difference was statistically significant.The expression of p62 protein in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with lymph node metastasis or distant metastasis was significantly higher than non-metastatic NPC patients (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05).However,the expression of p62 was not related to age,gender,tumor size,and TNM stage (P > 0.05).Conclusions High p62 protein expression in nasopharyngeal carcinoma tissue is closely related to the occurrence and metastasis of nasopharyngeal carcinomas.It provides good reference value to predict NPC malignancy and metastases.
5.The value of quantitive scoring method in differential diagnosis of thyroid nodules
Kun, HUANG ; Yanjun, LIU ; Yi, ZHAO ; Guocheng, OU ; Xuemei, WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Ultrasound (Electronic Edition) 2014;(10):836-839
ObjectiveTo study the value of quantitive scoring methodby ultrasound in differential diagnosis of thyroid nodule.MethodsTotally 1 360 patients with thyroid carcinoma or nodular goiter were given preoperative ultrasound examination of thyroid. The features of thyroid nodule and their signiifcances in diagnosing thyroid carcinoma were evaluated by logistic regression analysis. Surgical pathology was taken as golden standard. Signiifcant feature was scored as 1 point, and insigniifcant feature was scored as 0 point. In two groups, the data were analyzed statistically.ResultsLow echo, obscure boundary, incomplete or no capsule, incomplete or no halo, aspect ratio≥1, internal lfow, posterior acoustic attenuation, no cystic echo, microcalciifcation and background Hashimoto′s thyroiditis showed correlation with malignancy. There were statistically significant difference between thyroid cancer and nodular goiter in thyroid nodules scores (χ2=802.08,P<0.05). Of 768 thyroid nodules with<6 points, 742 were benign and 24 were malignant. Of 60 thyroid nodules≥10 points, 2 were benign and 58 were malignant. Of 314 thyroid nodules with 8-9 points, 60 were benign and 254 were malignant. Of 368 thyroid nodules with 6-7 points, 155 benign and 213 were malignant.ConclusionsQuantitive scoring of thyroid nodule had clinic signiifcance in differential diagnosis. Thyroid nodule with>8 points accounted for the majority of malignancy and should be considered for surgery.
6.Embolization of unruptured intracranial aneurysms combined with brain arteriovenous malformations
Kun WANG ; Wei ZHAO ; Jihong HU ; Genfa YI ; Ying SHI
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(6):355-359
Objective To explore the value of interventional therapy in unruptured intracranial aneurysms combined with brain arteriovenous malformations (BAVM).Methods Data of 23 patients with unruptured aneurysms combined with BAVM were retrospectively analyzed.All patients were treated with interventional embolization,and the embolization methods were choosen according to the Redekop classification.The proximal or distal hemodynamic aneurysms were embolized with coils,and the intranidal aneurysms were embolized with Onyx.The outcome was assessed by the Glasgow outcome score (GOS) one week after treatment.DSA scan was used to observe whether there was recurrence during 3-6 months after embolization.Results Totally there were 36 aneurysms in 23 patients,including 8 intranidal aneurysms,16 proximal flow-related aneurysms,11 distal flow-related aneurysms and 1 unrelated aneurysm.Embolizations of 16 proximal hemodynamic aneurysms and l0 distal hemodynamic aneurysms were done with coils.And embolization of 8 intranidal aneurysms were done with Onyx.One distal hemodynamic aneurysm was not embolized due to the difficulty of embolization and the regular shap of aneurysm;and the patient died of cerebral hernia caused by intracranial hemorrhage on the sixth day after embolization.Because it was more suitable for surgical clipping,1 unrelated hemodynamic aneurysm was not embolized.In 23 cases,BAVM were completely embolized in 7 cases and incompletely embolized in 16 cases.A week after operation,the GOS score were 5 in 19 cases and 4 in 3 cases.The GOS score was not evaluated in the dead case.Except for 1 cases of death,the other 22 cases were followed up after embolization.No recurrence and intracranial hemorrhage occurred.Conclusion Interventional treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms combined with BAVM is safe and effective.Making treatment plan according to the hemodynamic characteristics of lesions and completely embolizing all lesions to prevent postoperative bleeding is helpful to improve the prognosis of patients.
7.The application of CQI in improving the quality of standardized residents training rotation exami-nation
Chunmei WANG ; Yingmin CHEN ; Yi ZHAI ; Kun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2017;16(6):622-625
The application of continuous quality improvement program in standardized residency training examination in the central Hospital of Shanghai Jiading was introduced to inquire into the way to improve the quality of standardized training of resident doctors. Through the steps of FOCUS-PDCA, we continuously improved the examination content and quality compliance training personnel, and developed the examination process including test, training, supervision, learning and using. After the implementation of the project, the percentage of the departments that meet the residency training examination requirements has been increased from 33.3%to 100%in our hospital. The percentage of the students that passed the licensed medical skills examination was 96.6%in that year. 100%of the students passed the graduation comprehen-sive examination. Year-end evaluation showed that the students' satisfaction degree to the teachers increased from 94.5%to 98.2%. Thus, through the implementation of CQI project, we achieved the goal of promoting teaching and promoting learning.
8.A survival analysis of primary duodenal carcinoma after radical resection
Lijun WANG ; Kun WANG ; Quan BAO ; Yi SUN ; Hongwei WANG ; Kemin JIN ; Baocai XING
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2016;31(7):565-568
Objective To investigate survival for primary duodenal carcinoma patients after radical resection and identify risk factors associated with overall survival.Methods Data of 51 patients with primary duodenal carcinomas who underwent radical resection between December 2003 and December 2012 at Beijing Cancer Hospital were included.Survival analysis was drawn by Kaplan-Meier method,univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify variables associated with survival after resection by COX regression model.Results The median overall survival time was 67 months,and the median disease-free time was 40 months,1-,2-and 3-year overall survival rates were 88%,84% and 67%,respectively.Multivariate analysis revealed that regional lymph-node positive (P =0.032) and CA199 > 37 U/ml (P =0.037) were independent risk factors of patients' overall survival.Conclusions Radical resection improves survival for primary duodenal carcinoma patients.Regional lymph-node positive and CA199 >37 U/ml were the most important risk factors of patients'overall survival.
9.Effect of surgical treatment for multiple liver metastases of colorectal cancer
Yi SUN ; Xiaoluan YAN ; Kun WANG ; Quan BAO ; Hongwei WANG ; Kemin JIN ; Baocai XING
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2014;20(3):195-200
Objective To study the survival outcome and the survival-related factors in patients who received liver resection for multiple (≥4) liver metastases of colorectal cancer.Method The results for patients who received partial hepatectomy for four or more colorectal hepatic metastases carried out in the 1 st Department of HPB Surgery,Peking University Cancer Hospital were studied retrospectively.Results Between 2002 and 2013,of 239 patients,60 patients with four or more colorectal hepatic metastases received partial hepatectomy.The median overall survival was 35.2 months and the 5-year survival was 28.2% (17/60).There were two actuarial 5-year survivors.The median disease-free survival was 6.9 months,with 1 actuarial disease-free survivor at 5 years.There were no perioperative deaths,and the perioperative morbidity was 36.7% (22/60).Major (hemi-liver or more) liver resection and 7 or more metastases were independently associated with poor survival outcome.Perineural Invasion (T4) of the primary tumor,size of the largest metastasis (≥4 cm),neoadjuvant chemotherapy,and resection of recurrent disease were also associated with survival outcome.Conclusions Long-term survival could be achieved after resection of multiple colorectal liver metastases.Minor resection for multiple colorectal metastases was superior in survival compared with major resection.Additional survival advantage could be achieved by resection of recurrent disease.
10.Prognostic evaluation of clinical scoring systems for patients undergoing resection of colorectal cancer liver metastases
Xiaoluan YAN ; Kun WANG ; Quan BAO ; Yi SUN ; Hongwei WANG ; Kemin JIN ; Baocai XING
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2015;21(6):388-392
Objective To identify the risk factors associated with overall survival (OS) for patients undergoing partial hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases,and to assess the predictive values of five published scoring systems in an independent patient cohort for the purpose of external validation.Methods The clinical,pathologic,and complete follow-up data were prospectively collected from 303 consecutive patients who underwent primary hepatic resection for colorectal liver metastases at the Beijing Cancer Hospital from January 2000 to Aug 2014.The predictive values of the Nordlinger score,the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) score,the Iwatsuki score,the Basingstoke index,and the Konopke scoring system were assessed in this patient set.The clinical and pathologic parameters were further analyzed using univariate and multivariate analyses.Results The 1-,3-and 5-year overall survival were 89.2%,50.8% and 38.6%,respectively.The median survival time was 37 months.Two risk factors were found to be independent predictors of poor overall survival:the N stage of the primary tumor,and a carcinoembyonic antigen level > 30 μg/L.The MSKCC score had the best independent predictive power for survival when compared with the other 4 prognostic systems (C-index:0.903).Conclusion In our patient cohort,the MSKCC score was the best staging system in predicting survival.