1.Effect of different hepatitis B virus DNA load on liver function in patients with hepatitis B associated hepatocellular carcinoma
Yuxiu TANG ; Shihai JIANG ; Yongchang LYU
Clinical Medicine of China 2021;37(2):117-122
Objective:To analyze the effect of different hepatitis B virus DNA (HBV DNA) loading on liver function in patients with hepatitis B-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Methods:From February 2017 to August 2018, 78 patients with HCC who underwent radical hepatectomy in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology were enrolled retrospectively.According to the difference of preoperative serum HBV DNA load, there were 30 cases in the high copy group and 48 cases in the low copy group.The positive rates of HBV DNA load in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were compared 3 days before operation, 7 days and 6 months after operation.Repeated measurement ANOVA was used to observe the liver function of the two groups 3 days before operation, 7 days and 6 months after operation, and the adverse reactions of the two groups were compared.Results:There was no significant difference in the positive rate of HBV DNA load between 3 days before operation, 7 days after operation and 6 months after operation ( P>0.05). The levels of alanine aminotransferase in high copy group were (60.25±28.22), (201.35±69.12), (250.52±74.76) U/L 3 days before operation, 7 days and 6 months after operation, and those in low copy group were (57.24±20.83), (144.50±49.25), (200.21±51.66) U/L.The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that Fintra-group=20.429, P<0.01, Finter-group=7.119, P<0.01, Finteraction=27.547, P<0.01.There were significant differences between 7 days, 6 months and 3 days before operation (all P<0.01), between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05), and between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05). The aspartate aminotransferase levels were (53.14±24.23), (300.30±63.85), (352.36±60.38) U/L in the high copy group 3 days before operation, 7 days and 6 months after operation, and (57.74±23.13), (232.56±53.08), (254.56±58.78) U/L in the low copy group.The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that Fintra-group=41.476, P<0.01, Finter-group=50.211, P<0.01, Finteraction=8.736, P<0.01.The difference between 7 days and 6 months after operation and 3 days before operation within the group was statistically significant (all P<0.01). The difference between 7 days after operation and 6 months after operation was statistically significant (all P<0.05). There were statistically significant differences between the groups at 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05). The plasma albumin of high copy group was (38.13±13.14), (24.22±8.56), (20.31±5.37) g/L 3 days before operation, 7 days and 6 months after operation, and that of low copy group was (37.93±12.54), (29.77±9.32), (25.32±6.43) g/L.The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that Fintra-group=12.836, P<0.01, Finter-group=3.608, P<0.05, Finteraction=16.444, P<0.01.There were significant differences between 7 days, 6 months and 3 days before operation (all P<0.01), between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05), and between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05). The total bilirubin of high copy group was (27.56±6.12), (37.78±9.45), and (46.56±10.22)% at 3 days before surgery, 7 days and 6 months after surgery, and that of low copy group was (25.82±6.38), (31.11±8.65), (38.26±9.23)%, respectively.The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that Fintra-group=10.281, P<0.01, Finter-group=8.832, P<0.01, Finteraction=19.114, P<0.01.There were significant differences between 7 days, 6 months and 3 days before operation (all P<0.01), between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05), and between 7 days and 6 months after operation (all P<0.05). In addition, the recovery time of liver function in the high copy group was (13.22±2.21) d, and that in the low copy group was (10.34±2.53) d. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( t=5.128, P<0.01). The incidence of adverse reactions was 46.67% (14/30) in the high copy group and 16.67% (8/48) in the low copy group, and the difference was statistically significant ( P=0.008). Conclusion:There was no significant change of HBV DNA load in HCC patients before and after operation, while the recovery ability of liver function in HCC patients with high copy HBV DNA was significantly reduced, the incidence of adverse reactions was higher, and the prognosis was poor.
2.Preliminary observation of clinical efficacy of microwave hyperthermia combined with radiochemotherapy for locally advanced gastric cancer
Qing QI ; Yongchang LU ; Zhongchao HUO ; Li WANG ; Ying SU ; Xiaolei HE ; Zhijia LI ; Wenling WANG ; Linlin LYU ; Yongle ZHOU ; Fei XU ; Liwei ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Radiation Oncology 2021;30(4):368-371
Objective:To preliminarily observe the clinical efficacy of microwave hyperthermia combined with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) and chemotherapy for patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.Methods:Forty patients who could not been operated or refused operation were enrolled in this clinical trial, who were confirmed as locally advanced proximal or distal gastric cancer by gastroscopy pathology and imaging. Radiotherapy was delivered by IMRT technology for 5 times per week with a total dose of 46 to 56 Gy (median dose of 50 Gy) in 25 to 28 fractions. Synchronous hyperthermia was given at 42 to 44℃ twice a week, 45 min/time. S-1 or capecitabine-based synchronous chemotherapy was performed, d1-14/3 weeks. The symptom remission rate, adverse reactions, objective remission rate (complete and partial remission) and survival were observed.Results:A total of 40 patients, aged between 56 and 83 years (median age of 71 years), were enrolled in this study. The male-to-female ratio was 7: 1. Among them, 38 cases (95%) showed symptom remission. The most common adverse reactions were grade 1-2 gastrointestinal reactions and leukopenia. The objective remission rate was 87.5%, the 2-year progression-free survival and overall survival rates were 68.6% and 70.5%, respectively.Conclusion:Preliminary findings demonstrate that microwave hyperthermia combined with chemoradiotherapy achieve satisfactory outcomes and yield tolerable toxicity in patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.