OBJECTIVE To explore whether auditory event-related potential (AERP)exists in rat and what its features are,and to set up a set of AERP recording technique. METHODS Ten normal juvenile and 10 adult rats were served as subjects. Each rat was anesthetized and recorded AERP with passive mode. The responsibility of AERPs between juvenile and adult rats was compared. Also,the responsibility of AERP between rats and normal humans was compared. RESULTS AERPs could be evoked with passive recording mode in rats. Although the latencies and amplitudes of juvenile rats were respectively shorter and lower than thoses of adult rats,there were no significance in statistics. The AERP waveform of rats was similar to that of humans essentially. However,compared to the humans,the responsibility and stability of AERP in rats were less satisfied. CONCLUSION A similar AERP exists in rat and human. AERP has a process of development,differentiation and maturation,which may accomplish in early age in rat. Rat can serve as the candidate animal for AERP research.

Objective To evaluate the value of MSCT three-dimensional reconstruction postprocessing technique for operation of Scoliosis Orthomorphia. Methods 18 cases of scoliosis were performed with MSCT to be reconstructed by MPR, VRT. The three-dimensional reconstruction images displayed traverse, coronal and sagittal plane and measures data. Results By measuring data of 18 cases by means of the methods above, all parameters were accurate. Conclusion The three-dimensional reconstruction of MSCT makes up the disadvantages of X-ray. Any retrospective reconstruction can be done to the collected data. So patients can avoid being projected repeatedly and radiation can be reduced. Various parameters of the vertebrae concerning spine, spinal canal and the pedicle plane can be offered, providing reliable reference for pre-operations.

Objective To measure the volume of liver, the volume of mass of liver and the ratio of mass/righe lobe with the Volume Evaluation of MSCT, as a reference of liver function after resection of liver mass. Methods All cases were scanned and reconstructed with MSCT,and the volume of right liver, the volume of mass of right liver and its ratio were obtained with Volume Evaluation of MSCT. Results The method of measuring volume of liver with Volume Evaluation is simple and accurate. Conclusion It can be a important reference before and after resection of liver mass.

Potassium channels which are targets of antiarrhythmic drugs (class III) play an important role in cardiomyocyte membrane. Recently, with the application of molecular biology techniques , development of cloned potassium channels, successful isolation of human cardiomyocytes and research of single channel, scientists have learnedmore characteristics of kinetics, electrophysiology and pharmacology of potassium channels. All these help them to develop and study new antiarrhythmic drugs.

Objective To study the neuroelectrophysiological responsibility, mechanism and clinical application of auditory event-related potential (AERP) generated in bilateral auditory centers with ipsilateral and contralateral recordings. Methods 14 normal young adults were served as subjects. AERPs, including the responsibility, latencies, amplitudes and waveforms, were simultaneously recorded on ipsilateral and contralateral vertexes and analyzed. Results The latencies and amplitudes of AERPs did not show significicant difference statislically between ipsilateral and contralateral vertexes recordings. However, the responsibility of AERP recorded on ipsilateral vertex was more satisfied than that on contralateral vertex, which exhibited smoothing waves, discriminative wave peaks and little hetero-wave. Conclusion The origins of AERP in bilateral auditory centers were essentially symmetrical. Nevertheless, the responsibility of AERP recorded on ipsilateral vertex was more satisfied than that on contralateral vertex, which was related to the components of auditory subcortex, transmission of auditory nerve to bilateral centers and the contralateral inhibiting effect of medial olivo-cochlear system. The effects of multi-generation and multi-component of AERPs on the clinical application should be considered.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationships of electrophysiological characteristics between speech evoked auditory brainstem response (s-ABR) and auditory mismatch negativity (MMN), so as to provide more clues for the mechanism of speech cognitive behavior. METHOD: Thirty-three ears in 33 normal hearing adults were included in this study. Their s-ABR were recorded with speech syllables /da/ at 80 dB HL intensity. Meanwhile, two MMNs were recorded with 1 kHz frequency deviant extent and 40 dB intensity deviant extent in them. The electrophysiological characteristics of s-ABRs and MMNs, as well as the relationships of MMN latencies between s-ABR parameters including latencies in time domain, fundamental frequency(F0) and first formants(F1) in frequency domain were analyzed statistically. RESULT: MMN latency of frequency deviance showed a negative correlation tendency with s-ABR transient components, and it showed a positive trend with sustained components of s-ABR. While MMN latency of intensity deviance showed a positive correlation with s-ABR latency of peak V, A and D respectively, and it negatively showed a correlation with s-ABR latency of other peak s and amplitude of F0 and FI respectively. Only the s-ABR latency of peak F and MMN latency of frequency deviance, and the F0 amplitude of s-ABR and MMN latency of intensity deviance were moderate correlation statistically. CONCLUSION It was probably the neurons of frequency deviant MMN unmatched the characteristics of frequency with the neurons of s-ABR transient component, but well matched the characteristics of frequency with the neurons of s-ABR sustained component. Similarly, the neurons of intensity deviant MMN probably matched the characteristics of intensity with neurons of different components of s-ABR or not. These results may formed as a valuable clue for further investigation of speech perception and temporal processing abilities.
Acoustic Stimulation ; Adult ; Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem ; Humans ; Speech ; Speech Perception

BACKGROUND:The posterior lumbar interbody fusion is one of the effective methods for the treatment of lumbar and sacral spine diseases. Most surgeons fix the cage by compressing the disc space in order to keep stability and prevent dislodgement. However, some surgeons think that the non-compression technique does favor for increasing of the disc and foraminal height and thus improving the clinical outcomes, and does not increase the risk of fusion shift.
OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects in fixing the cage by the compression and non-compression techniques on posterior lumbar interbody fusion.
METHODS:Data of 64 patients with single-segment lumbar degeneration undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion between August 2009 and June 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. Fusion device was fixed according to compression of intervertebral space. These patients were divided into compression group (n=30) and non-compression group (n=34).
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1) Curative effects:Lumbar and leg pain visual analogue score,
Oswestry disability index, SF-36 score and the height of intervertebral space, intervertebral foramen height and lumbar lordosis were significantly improved postoperatively in each group compared with preoperatively (P<0.05). The intervertebral space, intervertebral foramen height and lumbar lordosis were significantly better in the non-compression group than in the compression group (P<0.05). (2) Lumbar fusion rate:No significant difference in lumbar fusion rate was detected 6 and 12 months after surgery and during final fol ow-up (P>0.05). (3) Correlation analysis:The increase of the intervertebral space and the height of the intervertebral foramen were not significantly correlated with the improvement of the clinical curative effect (P>0.05). (4) Test results demonstrated that outcomes of the compression technique to fix the cage are equivalent to the non-compression in posterior lumbar interbody fusion. Non-compression is advantageous to increase the intervertebral space and the height of the intervertebral foramen. Both of them are conducive to the recovery of lumbar lordosis, but are not correlated with the increase in clinical curative effect.

Objective To study the toxicity of herbicide,butachlor,to myocardium of Bufo bufo gargarizans. Methods One hundred and sixty Bufo bufo gargarizans were randomly divided into control group,paddy goup,5 times paddy group,10 times paddy group,forty in each group and the exposure was conducted in the experimental containers at the concentrations of 1,5,10 times of the application dosages( 5,10,30 ml/L) ,1/2 of the body of Bufo bufo gargarizans was immersed in the sulotion. After 3,6,9 days of exposure,electrocardiogram was recorded using calculator living creature signal analysis system and the structures of atrium muscle and ventricles muscle were observed with HE stain. Results The structure of myocardial cells of Bufo bufo gargarizans was damaged by butachlor with different levels. Pathological examination showed that the myocardial cells appeared necrosis in different degrees with the increasing doses of butachlor. Butachlor could affact the eletrocardiogram of Bufo bufo gargarizans with obvious dose-time-dependent manner,time-dependent manner was even dominant. Abnormal electrocardiogram was seen,P-R and Q-T changed. Conclusion Butachlor exposure can damage the structure and eletrocardiogram of myocardial cell in Bufo bufo gargarizans.

Objective To present the preliminary clinical results of anterior thoracoscopic correction for thoracic idiopathic scoliosis and consider its ind ications. Methods Between June 2002 and May 2003, 8 female patients with a diagn osis of right thoracic idiopathic scoliosis were selected to undergo thoracoscop ic instrumentation, correction and fusion using Eclipse system. The average age at surgery was 14.8 years (ranged from 13 to 16 years). The average preoperative Cobb angle was 54? (ranged fom 40? to 72?). 5 had idiopathic thoracic curves of King type Ⅲ, 2 of King type Ⅱ, and 1 of King type Ⅴ. The Risser sign rang ed from (+++) to (++++). The bending films of the thoracic curves showed a flexi bility of 60%-75%. The thoracic sagittal profiles remained normal without obviou s kyphosis or lordosis. In all cases the rotation of the top vertebra of scolios is was of degree Ⅰ. The operative time, blood loss, postoperative drainage, the number of instrumented levels, curve correction and loss of correction were ana lyzed. Results The instrumented levels were from T5 to T12. The average number o f instrumented levels for each patient was 7.4. The operative time averaged 6 ho urs. The blood loss during surgery averaged 629 ml (ranged from 400 to 800 ml), with no blood transfusions being required, except in one case. The average posto perative drainage was 500 ml. The postoperative Cobb angle was 15? on average w ith curve correction of 74%. With an average follow-up period of 6.5 months (ran ged from 3 to 12 months), the loss of correction averaged 8.3%. No hardware comp lications occurred. Conclusion Compared to the open anterior and posterior surge ry, the thoracoscopic Eclipse instrumentation is a safe and an effective way to correct thoracic idiopathic scoliosis with similar short-term postoperative resu lts. However, challenging issues remain. These included long operative time, hig h technical requirement, relatively limited indication and large radiation expos ure. Again, further research is needed to study its long-term impact.

0.05). Conclusion Thoracoscopic anterior spinal release have comparable clinical results as conventional thoracotomic release for AIS patients.