1.Interventional embolization of congenital arteriovenous fistula in the common femoral profounda artery in children
Jing ZHANG ; Xiaoyun TAN ; Shaoyi ZHOU ; Kunshan CHEN ; Haibo LI ; Chuanqiang NIU ; Yizhou JIANG ; Queqing LIN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;(12):1110-1113
Objective To explore the effect and safty of interventional embolization of congenital arteriovenous fistula (CAVF) in the common femoral profounda artery in children.Methods Eight children (aged 6 to 14 years ;6 males and 2 females) with CAVF underwent interventional embolization From January 2006 and December 2010.Color Doppler sonography and DSA were performed on all patients.Arterial duplex imaging revealed the arteriovenous fistula in the common femoral profounda artery and DSA further confirmed the presence of an AVF over the common femoral profounda artery via the other vein.All children were treated with interventional embolization therapy by the injection ofcoils or ethanol through a microcather.It was necessary to performed repeated interventional embolization if the lesion was not obliterated in 4 weeks.All patients were followed-up from 6 months to 2 years and the clinical symptoms were observed.Results Arteriograpy can clearly demonstrate the femoral profounda artery and its branches as well as the fistula.Ten interventional embolization procedures were performed.Forty seven coils were deployedduring the procedure and seven ethanol embolization procedures were performed.Post-procedural angiography revealed complete occlusion in 8 patients.No major complications such as ectopic coil embolization,tissue necrosis,peripheral nerve palsy or cardio-pulmonary collapse were found.The abnormal AVFs were embolized completely in 7 cases after only one therapy and there was no recurrent disease in the 6 months to 2 years follow-up.Some tiny AVFs were still found in another case which underwent three additional treatments.However,the clinical symptoms were under control.Conclusion Interventional embolization is a safe and effective therapeutic method for CAVF of the common femoral profounda artery in children and it might become the primary treatment option.
2.Comparative study of sclerotherapy of venous malformation in children using absolute ethanol and pingyangmycin
Jing ZHANG ; Haibo LI ; Shaoyi ZHOU ; Kunshan CHEN ; Chuanqiang NIU ; Xiaoyun TAN ; Yizhou JIANG ; Queqing LIN
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2012;46(4):350-353
ObjectiveTo evaluate and compare the curative effect and the safety of sclerotherapy of venous malformation in children using absolute ethanol and pingyangmycin.MethodsEighty children with venous malformation were treated by sclerotherapy with absolute ethanol or pingyangmycin under general anesthesia during February of 2009 to May of 2011. Diagnostic criteria included the presence of a bluecolored lesion at birth,with gradual increase in its size associated with a positive postural test.MRI showed characteristic imaging features.Eighty patients were divided into two groups by randomization.Forty patients were treated with absolute ethanol,and the remaining 40 patients with pingyangmycin. The therapeutic effects and side effects were observed and recorded during a follow-up period of 6 to 24 months ( average 15 months).Treatment results weredividedinto four categories: cure, basiccure, effective, and ineffective,and the former three categories were considered effective in treatment.Chi-square test was used to compare the rate of effective treatment and rate of complications in these two groups.ResultsThe effective patients treated with absolute ethanol was 38 (95.0%,38/40),and the effective patients with pingyangmycin was 26(65.0%,26/40),x2 test ( x2 =11.25,P < 0.01 ) difference was statistically significant.Eight patients developed skin necrosis; 4 patients serious local swelling,2 patients muscle fibrosis,1 patient cerebral embolism in the absolute alcohol group.Two patients developed postoperative fever and vomiting and 2 skin necrosis in the pingyangmycin group,the difference was statistically significant (x2 =12.29,P <0.01 ). ConclusionsSclerotherapyiseffectiveforthetreatmentofvenousmalformationsin children.Absolute ethanol is more effective,but associated with more complications,such as skin necrosis or as serious as cerebral embolism,than pingyangmycin.
3.Efficacy and safety of interventional sclerotherapy for intraorbital venous malformation in children
Yizhou JIANG ; Gang SHEN ; Lang LIU ; Shaoyi ZHOU ; Kunshan CHEN ; Haibo LI ; Chuanqiang NIU ; Xiaoyun TAN ; Jing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2015;(6):469-472
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of interventional sclerotherapy for intraorbital venous malformation in children. Methods A retrospective analysis of 12 cases with intraorbital venous malformation from March 2007 to July 2013 in our department was made. Twelve lesions including 7 in left eyes and 5 in right eyes were evaluated. Three patients had surgical resection before interventional treatment. Sclerosing agent such as sclerosant foam or pingyangmycin was injected into the lesions guided by DSA. Interventional sclerotherapy was performed once every month until no blood return was observed. Then MRI was used to detect the lesions 1 month after operation. If there were residual lesions in MRI images, then repeat treatment was performed. Postoperative observation included patients' general situation and adverse reactions of eye after each treatment. Results Interventional sclerotherapy were performed to all patients for a total of 42 times (mean time 3.5 ± 1.0 per patient). After a follow?up of 24months, 7 cases were cured, 3 cases improved significantly and 2 cases with partial remission. Postoperative adverse reactions: transient exophthalmos in 39 case?times , peri?orbital and maxillofacial tissue swelling in 32 case?times. No severe complications were observed. Conclusion Interventional sclerotherapy is an easy, safe and effective method for treatment of intraorbital venous malformation.
4.Laparoscopic hepatectomy: a report of 6 cases
Shengning ZHANG ; Jing LIU ; Jianghua RAN ; Shuyuan WU ; Zhu LI ; Yongheng ZHAO ; Laibang LI ; Yizhou JIANG ; Li LI
International Journal of Surgery 2011;38(1):22-24
Objective To explore the indication and feasibility of laparoscopic hepatectomy. Methods Clinical data of 6 patients undergoing laparoscopic hepatectomy(LH) were collected and retrospectively anallyzed,5 of them with lesions located in surface or edge of Ⅱ -Ⅵ segment,one of them with lesion in Ⅷ segment. These lesions were 5 - 9.6 cm, the average diameter was (6.64 ± 2.60) cm. There were 4 cases of liver cavernous hemangioma, and 2 case of hepatic focal nodular hyperplasia. The liver functions of 6 cases w ere in Child Pugh A . Results All 6 patients were applied laparoscopic hepatetomy successfully, 5 cases were performed partial resection, 1 case underwent laparoscopic hepatic left lateral lobectomy. The average operation time was( 105.17 ± 27.97 )minutes, and the intraoperative average hemorrhage was (247. 50 ± 90.91 ) mL. All of the lesions were completely removed. There were no postoperative complications such as bile leakage or hemorrhage. All patients recovered well. The average postoperative hospitalization was (4.16 ± 1.60)days: Conclusions Laparoscopic hepatectomy is safe and feasible for lesion located in the edge or sur face of liver and left liver.
5.Breast cancer research in the era of precision medicine
Haiyuan YANG ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2016;38(6):401-403
Precision medicine is an emerging medical strategy that takes into account individual molecular variations of disease to guide accurate prevention and treatment. Tumor molecular markers closely related to aggressive behavior and treatment response will be identified by integrating clinical information and multiple?omics, and will be verified in well?designed clinical trials. Breast cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease. Its treatment based on molecular subtyping has achieved initial success. However, drug resistance and tumor heterogeneity are still major challenges. This review will focus on the recent progress and future prospects of clinical research on breast cancer in the era of precision medicine.
6.Breast cancer research in the era of precision medicine
Haiyuan YANG ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2016;38(6):401-403
Precision medicine is an emerging medical strategy that takes into account individual molecular variations of disease to guide accurate prevention and treatment. Tumor molecular markers closely related to aggressive behavior and treatment response will be identified by integrating clinical information and multiple?omics, and will be verified in well?designed clinical trials. Breast cancer is a highly heterogeneous disease. Its treatment based on molecular subtyping has achieved initial success. However, drug resistance and tumor heterogeneity are still major challenges. This review will focus on the recent progress and future prospects of clinical research on breast cancer in the era of precision medicine.
7.Challenges and countermeasures in the treatment of luminal breast cancer
Hai WANG ; Xiyu LIU ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(3):192-196
Luminal breast cancer is the most common subtype of breast cancer, representing more than 60% of all breast cancers. Endocrine resistance and late recurrence are two challenges in the treatment of luminal breast cancer. To overcome endocrine resistance in multiple levels, high-dose-fulvestrant can inhibit estrogen-receptor (ER)-dependent pathways, while targeted drugs can block ER-independent pathways.To reduce the risk of late recurrence in luminal breast cancer, recurrence prediction model should be formed. For patients with high risk of late recurrence, extended endocrine therapy, combination of ovarian function suppression (OFS) or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor could be utilized. Based on the challenges of the treatment, scientific research achievements can be used in clinical practice, and finally optimize the clinical treatment strategy.
8.Challenges and countermeasures in the treatment of luminal breast cancer
Hai WANG ; Xiyu LIU ; Yizhou JIANG ; Zhiming SHAO
Chinese Journal of Oncology 2020;42(3):192-196
Luminal breast cancer is the most common subtype of breast cancer, representing more than 60% of all breast cancers. Endocrine resistance and late recurrence are two challenges in the treatment of luminal breast cancer. To overcome endocrine resistance in multiple levels, high-dose-fulvestrant can inhibit estrogen-receptor (ER)-dependent pathways, while targeted drugs can block ER-independent pathways.To reduce the risk of late recurrence in luminal breast cancer, recurrence prediction model should be formed. For patients with high risk of late recurrence, extended endocrine therapy, combination of ovarian function suppression (OFS) or vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor could be utilized. Based on the challenges of the treatment, scientific research achievements can be used in clinical practice, and finally optimize the clinical treatment strategy.
9.Efficacy of different treatment duration of vonoprazan combined with low-dose amoxicillin in Helicobacter pylori eradication
Yizhou JIANG ; Kai MA ; Cheng CUI ; Xin CAO ; Xiaoyong WANG
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2024;44(6):361-367
Objective:To investigate the efficacy and safety of different treatment duration of dual therapy including vonoprazan and low-dose amoxicillin in Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) eradication. Methods:From December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, a total of 150 H. pylori-infected patients who underwent primary treatment in the Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People′s Hospital of Nanjing Medical University were recruited. The patients were divided into 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group with 75 patients in each group by random number table method. Patients of both groups were treated with vonoprazan (20 mg each time, twice per day) combined with amoxicillin (0.75 g each time, 3 times per day), and the treatment duration was 10 and 14 days, respectively. Intention-to-treat (ITT) and per-protocol (PP) analyses were used to evaluate the eradication efficacy of H. pylori of the 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group. PP analysis was used to compare the incidence of adverse events between the 2 groups. Cost-effectiveness analysis was performed to evaluate the economic efficiency of the 2 treatment regimens. Identified factors affecting the eradication rate in the 10-day treatment group based on the PP. Independent sample t-test and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis. Results:In ITT and PP analysis, a total of 75, 75 patients and 70, 72 patients were included in the 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group, respectively. The results of ITT analysis showed that the eradication rates of 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group were 86.7% (65/75) and 90.7% (68/75), respectively. The results of PP analysis showed that the eradication rates of the 2 groups were 92.9% (65/70) and 94.4% (68/72), respectively, and the differences were not statistically significant (both P>0.05). The results of PP analysis showed that the incidences of adverse events of the 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group were 12.9% (9/70) and 9.7% (7/72), respectively, and the difference was not statistically significant( P>0.05). The cost-effectiveness ratios of the 10-day treatment group and 14-day treatment group were 3.29 and 4.19 yuan/%, respectively. The optimal cut-off values were 63.5 kg for body weight and 1.73 m 2 for body surface area to affect the H. pylori eradication rate. The H. pylori eradication rate of patients with body weight ≤ 63.5 kg was higher than that of patients with body weight >63.5 kg (100.0%, 42/42 vs. 82.1%, 23/28), and the H. pylori eradication rate of the patients with body surface area≤1.73 m 2 was higher than that of patients with body surface area>1.73 m 2 (100.0%, 45/45 vs. 80.3%, 20/25), and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=5.61 and 6.91, P=0.018 and 0.009). Conclusions:The 10-day combination therapy of vonoprazan and low-dose amoxicillin is a safe and effective primary treatment regimen for H. pylori eradication. Body weight and body surface area are influencing factors of the eradication rate.
10. Clinical value of liver transplantation in the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia
Yizhou JIANG ; Liying SUN ; Zhijun ZHU
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2019;34(16):1277-1280
Methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, with the manifestation of recurrent and severe episodes of acute metabolic decompensation or a variety of long-term complications that require timely treatment.As liver transplantation (LT) developing widely, it has become an effective treatment for patients with severe MCM deficiency.Although LT does not solve the fundamental problem of gene defect, it can prolong survival, improve the quality of life of patients and reduce recurrent hospitalization rate, as well as lower urine, plasma MMA and propionyl carnitine levels and prevent metabolic stroke.After LT, the metabolism-correcting medications are still partially needed.Neurological symptoms of some patients can be alleviated but renal damage may remain irreversible.The domestic liver transplantation in the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia is being carried out, but there is still a lack of research on the effect of LT on MMA.The paper is to make a review of the clinical value of liver transplantation in the treatment of methylmalonic acidemia in recent years in hope of sharing the information on this issue with more people.