1.Clinical Study on Improvement of Sleep and Life Quality in Chronic Insomnia Patients with Abdominal Acupuncture
Yufeng XI ; Zhou AI ; Yuanyuan LIU
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine 2006;0(12):-
Objective To study the improvement of sleep and life quality in chronic insomina patients with abdominal acupuncture. Methods Ninety patients were randomly divided into study group and control group. The study group were treated with abdominal acupuncture combined with hypnotics, and control group of with pure hypnotics. Ten treatments formed a course. The therapeutical effect was assessed with Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Questionnaire SF-36 before and after treatment and 2 weeks after treatment respectively. Results The significant improvement was obtained in aspects of general effective rate right after the treatment, general score of PSQI and score of Questionnaire SF-36, and very significant improvement two weeks after the treatment not only in PSQI scores in sleep quality, sleep efficiency, daytime function and hypnotics but in SF-36 score. Conclusions Abdominal acupuncture can treat chronic insomnia through regulating body environment so as to improve sleep and life quality, and eliminate the hypnotic side effects.
2.AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE SURVIVAL MECHANISM OF AN AXIAL FLAP WITH EXTRA-TERRITORIAL BLOOD SUPPLY
Xianjie MA ; Kaihua LU ; Yufeng AI
Medical Journal of Chinese People's Liberation Army 1983;0(02):-
Because of massive defects requiring repair, a flap with blood supply of extraterritorial blood vessels is often needed clinically, which is a little bigger than that with blood supply of axial blood vessels. In order to provide theoretical evidence for the survival of such a flap, we designed a 11cm ? 15 cm flap involving the thoracodorsalic and the lateral thoracic arteries on a rat's lateral thorax and abdomen. The flap was stained by methylene blue and filled with emulsion. The diameters of the anastomotic branches within the flap were measured at different times. The volumes of blood flow on different points of the flap were observed quantitatively by means of ECT scanning. The vitality of the flap was also observed.Our experiment proved that anastomotic branches between blood vessels are the anatomic bases for extra-territorial flap. Blood flows from one blood vessel supplying zone to another through the anastomotic branches between the blood vessels. After the flap formed, The diameters of its anastomotic branches would grow larger.Since 1988, we have designed 33 extra-territorial flaps on cervicothorac area. The flaps have survived well. Our present experiment provided the flap with theoretical evidence that an extraterritorial flap can be devised provided that there is abundant anastomosis between the two axial blood vessels.
3.Effects of intermittent conventional and continuous pressure-controlled tissue expansion on cell proliferation and apoptosis
Jiang LI ; Kaihua LU ; Yufeng AI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2001;0(05):-
Objective To investigate the cell dynamic changes of conventional intermittent tissue expansion (CITE) and continuous pressure controlled tissue expansion (CPTE). Methods Domestic pigs were chosen for CITE and CPTE models. Immunohistochemical technique was used to detect proliferative cells, DNA fragments in situ labeling for apoptotic cells, and H E stain for total fibroblast counting. Results Proliferative index of basal cell increased during expansion. The peak value of 78.5% reached at the ninth day in the CITE group versus 84.2 % at fourth day in the CPTE group. Proliferation index in both groups decreased after expansion. Fibroblast proliferation, apoptosis and total fibroblast density increased slowly in both groups during and after expansion. At the sixth day, total fibroblast densities in CITE group (38.1 cells/H) and in CPTE group (40.9 cells/H) were significantly increased, compared with 34.93 cells/H in the normal skin. There were obvious proliferation and apoptosis phenomena in epidermal cells and skin adnexa. Conclusion Tissue expansion has both effects of proliferation and apoptosis on cell dynamics. Continuous tissue expansion can induce tissues growing much effectively.
4.Treatment of 28 Cases of Tourette's Syndrome by Puncturing Back-Shu Points
Yuanyuan LIU ; Zhou AI ; Yufeng XI
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2008;6(1):54-55
Twenty-eight cases of Infantile Tourette's syndrome were treated by puncturing Back-Shu points. In 28 cases of the patients, the results showed cure in 6 cases, effect in 21 cases and failure in one case, and the total effective rate in 96.4%.
5.Aesthetic correction of secondary nasal deformity following treatment of bilateral cleft lip
Baohua PAN ; Yufeng AI ; Yan HAN
Journal of Practical Stomatology 2001;0(01):-
objective: To improve the repair technique of secondary nasal deformity following surgical treatment in the patients with bilateral cleft lip. Methods: 12 cases were treated with the operation technique: bilateral vermilion flaps were inserted into prolabial for the enlongation of upper lip and "V Y incision suture" principle was employed to repaire the nasal deformity. Results: Satisfactory results were achieved in all the 12 cases. Conclusion: The technique is feasible in the reconstruction of Cupid's bow, philtrum and correction of nasal and labia deformities.
6.Histological structure of fibrous capsule around expanders and its clinical significance
Jiang LI ; Kaihua LU ; Yufeng AI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2001;0(04):-
Objective To study the fibrous capsule structure and its change after expansion.Methods Twelve minipigs were chosen for establishing the animal models of conventional intermittent tissue expansion (CITE) and continuous pressure tissue expansion (CPTE). The capsule samples were taken for measurement and histological examination.Results The thickness and the contraction rates of capsules in CPTE group were significantly less than those of CITE group. The capsule consisted of four layers, in which a large amount of collagen and elastic fibers existed and some small arteries, veins and capillaries were well developed. After expanded flaps were transplanted, capsules contained in flaps were partially degenerated except elastic fiber layer and fibrolaminar layer, but capsules on the wound bed almost all degenerated. Conclusion The results suggest that capsules have contractive and blood supply abilities. Capsulectomy is able to decrease flap contraction. Large expanded flaps are better to have the capsule reserved. No efforts shall be done to the capsules on wound beds.
7.Study on the Evaluation Criterion for the Drug Use Rationality of Medical Cases from Antimicrobial Clinical Application Monitoring Network of the Ministry of Health
Chen WANG ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Yufeng DING ; Dongyun AI
Herald of Medicine 2015;(4):534-537
Objective To discuss the criteria for the evaluation of rational antibiotic drug use in medical cases ( paper edition) of the antimicrobial agent clinical application monitoring network administered by The Ministry of Health. Methods Based on the relevant provisions from The guiding principles for clinical applications of antibacterial drugs and“The notice by the General Office of the Ministry of Health on related questions of clinical application management of antibacterial drugs” ( the General Office of the Ministry of Health [2009] NO. 38), combined with the actual situations of antibacterial drugs in clinical use, relevant laws, regulations, and guidances, the evaluation items in the feedback form were studied. Results The study, to a certain extent, contributed to the understanding of evaluation criteria on antimicrobial agent use in clinical application monitoring network of The Ministry of Health for monitoring net members by investigating related questions regarding the evaluation criteria, and will make the evaluation results more consistent. Conclusion The discussion of the evaluation criteria can reduce the deviation of the evaluation results and make the evaluation process more standardized.
8.Application of ear cartilage in reconstruction of domal graft in nasal tip rhinoplasty
Yunzhi NI ; Xiaoqian FU ; Datai WANG ; Yang CHEN ; Yufeng AI
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(4):206-208
Objective To investigate the application of auricular cartilage in nasal plastic surgery and its clinical effects of the different tip graft and reconstructed domal graft (RDG).Methods From October 2009 to May 2015,the surgical procedure was performed on 286 patients,through the application of cymba and conchae cartilages into various tip graft and RDG in nasal tip plasty.Results A total of 286 patients were followed up post-operatively for 3 months to 5 years,245 patients (85.7% achieved expected stability tip,the tip down to 1-2 mm after one year.Tip skin thinning was observed in 10 patients after one year,nasal tip down occurred in 89 patients;the columella skew and asymmetric nostrils occurred in 31 patients.Conclusions The ear cartilage can be made into various tip graft for rhinoplasty,with satisfactory clinical outcomes.
9.Clinical Study on Yu’s Meridian Detection and Treatment plus Acupuncture for Facial Paralysis
Ting ZOU ; Zhou AI ; Yufeng XI ; Linrong SU ; Shiqi HUANG
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(11):1040-1042
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of Yu’s meridian detection and treatment plus acupuncture in treating facial paralysis.Method Sixty patients with facial paralysis in acute stage were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 cases in each group. The treatment group was intervened by Yu’s meridian detection and treatment plus acupuncture, while the control group was by ordinary acupuncture. The House-Brackmann (H-B) scale and symptom-sign scores were observed before and after the treatment.Result The H-B scale scores were changed significantly in the two groups after the treatment (P<0.05). After the treatment, the H-B score of the treatment group was significantly different from that of the control group (P<0.05). The symptom-sign scores were significantly changed in both groups after the treatment (P<0.01). The symptom-sign score of the treatment group was significantly different from that of the control group after the treatment (P<0.05).Conclusion Yu’s meridian detection and treatment plus acupuncture is an effective method in treating facial paralysis.
10.Interference Effect of Acupuncture on Language Function of Children with Autism
Yufeng XI ; Yuanyuan LIU ; Zhou AI ; Qianru ZHANG
Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 2010;08(4):226-229
Objective: To observe the clinical effect of acupuncture treatment for infantile autism. Methods: After being treated with the needling technique for enhancing wisdom and opening the orifice, 32 cases of sick children were assessed by Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) depending upon their clinical symptoms. Results: After acupuncture treatments, language communication, interpersonal relationships, movements and behavior, and personal ability had all improved. Among them, the remarkable rate of language communication showed a statistical significance in comparison with the other three items (P<0.05). In the comparison of the ATEC scores before and after the treatments, the language items (P<0.01), social relationships, perception and behavior items, showed statistically significant differences (P<0.05). Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of sick children with autism, and the interference effect on language function is especially remarkable.