Face ; blood supply ; Hemangioma ; therapy ; Humans ; Vascular Malformations ; therapy ; Vasculitis ; therapy

Anaphylaxis ; chemically induced ; Anti-Bacterial Agents ; adverse effects ; Azithromycin ; adverse effects ; Fatal Outcome ; Humans

Objective To investigate the influence of propofol pretreatment on the increased glomerular endothelial cell permeability induced by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in rats.Methods Glomerular endothelial cells isolated from SD rats were cultured in 24-well plates(200 μl/well) and transwell filters (100 μl/filter) at 1×106/ml and assigned into 6 groups (n=10 each):control group (group C) , introlipid group (group I), propofol group (group P) , LPS group (group L), LPS+introlipid group (group L+I) and LPS+propofol group (group L +P). In group I, 10% introlipid 4 μg/ml was added. In group P, 4 μg/ml propofol was added. In group L, 10 μg/ml LPS was added. In group L+I, 10% introlipid 4 fig/ml combined with 10 μg/ml LPS was added. In group L+ P, 4 μg/ml propofol combined with LPS 10 μg/ml was added. Introlipid or propofol was added 30 min before the administration of LPS and the corresponding concentrations mentioned above were all final concentrations.After 6 h incubation with LPS, the cells were collected for measurement of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) mRNA expression using RT-PCR. The supernatant was collected for determination of the VEGF concentration by ELJSA. The endothelial cell permeability was determined. Results Compared with group C, the expression of VEGF mRNA was up-regulated and the VEGF concentration and endothelial cell permeability were significantly increased in L, L+I and L + P groups (P＜0.05 ) ,but no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in I and P groups (P＞0.05). Compared with group L, the expression of VEGF mRNA was downregulated and the VEGF concentration and endothelial cell permeability were significantly decreased in L+P group (P＜0.05), but no significant change was found in the parameters mentioned above in group L+I(P＞0.05). A positive correlation existed between the concentration of VEGF and the permeability of endothelial cells(r= 0.833,P＜0.05).Conclusion Propofol pretreatment can decrease the increased glomerular endothelial cell permeability induced by LPS probably through down-regulation of VEGF expression.

Bronchoalveolar Lavage ; methods ; Humans

Objective To investigate the influence of propofol on endotoxin-induced expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptor 2 in renal glomerular endothelial cells of rats.Methods The primarily cultured renal glomerular endothelial cells of Sprague-Dawley rats were seeded in 24-well plates at a density of 1×106 cells/ml (200 μl/well) and divided into 6 groups (n =35 each) using a random number table:control group (group C);introlipid group (group I);propofol group (group P);lipopolysaccharide (LPS) group (group L);LPS + introlipid group (group L+I);LPS + propofol group (group L+P).In group I,10％ introlipid was added with the final concentration of 4 μg/ml.In group P,propofol was added with the final concentration of 4 μg/ml.In group L,LPS was added with the final concentration of 10 μ g/ml.In group L+I,10％ introlipid was added with the final concentration of 4 μg/ml at 30 min before LPS with the final concentration of 10 μg/ml was added.In group L+P,propofol was added with the final concentration of 4 μg/ml at 30 min before LPS with the final concentration of 10 μg/ml was added.After 6 h of incutation,the cells were collected for measurement of cell permeability and VEGF receptor 2 mRNA expression (using RT-PCR),VEGF receptor 2 protein expression (by Western blot),and for examination of the morphology of cytoskeletal protein filamentous-actin (F-actin) with confocal microscope (by immunofluorescence).Results Compared with group C,the expression of VEGF receptor 2 mRNA and protein was significantly up-regulated,and the cell permeability was increased in L,L+I and L+P groups,and no significant changes were found in the parameters mentioned above in I and P groups.Compared with group L,the expression of VEGF receptor 2 mRNA and protein was significantly down-regulated,and the cell permeability was decreased in L+P group,and no significant changes were found in L+I group.F-actin connected closely between adjacent cells and a dense peripheral F-actin band was formed in C,I and P groups,while F-actin depolymerized,the peripheral F-actin band was disrupted,and cells shrank in L and L+I groups.In group L+P,a tighter intercellular connection of F-actin was observed and cytoskeleton was found to be intact.Conclusion Propofol can inhibit endotoxin-induced increase in the permeability of renal glomerular endothelial cells through down-regulating the expression of VEGF receptor 2 in rats.

Objective To investigate the value of 3D rapid prototype technology in therapy of complex pilon fractures.Methods In this study,60 patients with pilon fracture who had been hospitalized during January 2013 to May 2014 were randomly and equally divided into a 3D group and a control group according to their hospitalization order.The 3D group:21 males and 9 females,an average age of 34.8 ±6.0 years,13 cases of AO type C2 and 17 ones of AO type C3.The control group:21 males and 9 females,an average age of 35.8 ±6.2 years,12 cases of AO type C2 and 18 ones of AO type C3.The 3D group received surgery aided by rapid prototype and 3D printing while the control group underwent conventional surgery with open reduction and internal fixation.In the 3D group,the distal tibia models were manufactured by 3D rapid prototyping technology based on the 3D reconstructions which were accomplished by computer aided technology.The diagnosis,classification and preoperative plan were then conducted using the models.The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation time,postoperative skin necrosis and infection,and Maryland foot function scoring at the last follow-up.The 2 groups were compatible in preoperative demographic data (P ＞ 0.05).Results There were significant differences between the 3D and control groups in operation time (65.1 ±4.8 minutes versus 80.5 ± 3.6 minutes) and rate of postoperative complications [6.7％ (2/30) versus 16.7％ (5/30)] (P ＜0.05).There was no significant difference between the 2 groups in the excellent to good rate by Maryland foot function scoring at the last follow-up [76.7％ (23/30) versus 73.3％ (22/30)] (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusion Since rapid prototype and 3D printing technology can display the morphology of pilon fracture intuitively and stereoscopically,it helps surgeons with accurate assessment of the fracture.3D printed models of the pilon fracture pre-operatively raise the accuracy of reduction,reduce both operation time and incision complications,and facilitate functional recovery.

BACKGROUND:Maxilary posterior tooth defects can be repaired using the dental implant. However, implantation accuracy is not ensured by traditional plaster models used as implant template, which leads to the incidence of complications,andaffectsthe repair effects.
OBJECTIVE:To study application effects of surgical guide plates designed using the computer aided design (CAD)/computer aided manufacturing (CAM) technology for the repair of maxilary posterior tooth defects.
METHODS:Implant treatment was performed in 30 patients with maxilary posterior tooth defects. Surgical guide plate was made using the CAD/CAM technology after CT scan of the jaw bone. The repair was conducted with guideplateassistant. The deviation between the virtual and actual implant position was measured after implantation. The clinical repair effects and periodontal tissues were observed during the 12-month folow-up.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Thirty-sixCAD/CAM surgical guide plates in 30 patients werestabilized after implantation. Thirty-six implants were emplaced precisely with the assist of the surgical guide plates. There was no any problem during the process of implantation. The deviation of the head between the virtual and actual implant position was very smal, which did not affect the accuracy of implant placement. Before and 6 and 12 months after the repair, gingival crevicular fluid, tumor necrosis factor-α, and sulcus bleeding index were not obviously changed in the patients. Our results suggest that the implant head deviation and angle deviation appearduring the repair process of maxilary posterior tooth defects using CAD/CAM surgical guide for dental implants;however, the implantation accuracy is not affected. The repair effect is ideal and periodontal tissue is in good status after implantation.

BACKGROUND:Targis/composite fiber is a new type of non-metalic repair material that has good hardness and strength, but it is rarely reported on its application in the repair of young permanent tooth defects.
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical effect of Targis/composite fiber in repairing young permanent tooth defects.
METHODS:Sixty cases of young permanent teeth defects 10-17 years of age were enroled, including 27 males and 33 females. Al cases were subjected to Targis/composite fiber repairing. After 36 months of folow-up, alkaline phosphatase level, probing depth, gingival sulcus bleeding index, tooth mobility, plaque index, gingival crevicular fluid volume and aspartate aminotransferase level in patients were detected; the integrity and edge of dental prosthesis and the color matching.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After 36 months, the alkaline phosphatase level in the patients had no significant changes (P> 0.05), but the probing depth, gingival sulcus bleeding index, tooth mobility, plaque index, gingival crevicular fluid volume and aspartate aminot ransferase level were decreased significantly compared with those before repair (P< 0.05). Additionaly, there were two cases of incomplete dental prosthesis, six of color mismatching, andtwo of unsealed prosthesis edge. These findings indicate that the Targis/composite fiber for repairing young permanent tooth defects has good histocom patibility maintains periodontal health in good condition, is a kind of ideal repair materials.

BACKGROUND:Dental implantation in maxilary esthetic zone is difficult to achieve desired outcomes.
OBJECTIVE:To observe the feasibility of digital rapid prototyping implant template for anterior implantation.
METHODS: Eighty patients scheduled to receive anterior implant treatment were enroled. According to the wishes of patients, they were divided into two groups, with 40 cases in each group, and were given routine implant treatment (control group) and digital rapid prototyping template-aided dental restoration (observation group). After implantation, the X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis errors of the two groups were measured, and the patients were folowed up for 12 months.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:After implantation, the errors of X, Y and Z axes in the observation group was significantly lower than those in the control group (P< 0.05); at 24 hours after implantation, patients in the two groups showed good appearance of the anterior tooth with no dental prosthesis loosing. Imaging examinations in the two groups showed no obvious bone resorption. These findings indicate that the aid therapy using digital rapid prototyping can obtain satisfactory therapeutic effect on anterior tooth restoration in the maxilary esthetic zone and precisely localize the dental implantation site.

Face ; blood supply ; Hemangioma ; classification ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Humans ; Jaw ; blood supply ; Lymphatic Abnormalities ; classification ; diagnosis ; therapy ; Mouth ; blood supply ; Vascular Malformations ; classification ; diagnosis ; therapy