1.Research progress of axillary reverse mapping:A new technique to minimize arm lymphedema after breast cancer surgery
Miaomiao JIA ; Zhijie LIANG ; Qin CHEN ; Xuchen CAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(3):211-214
Axillary reverse mapping (ARM) is a technique used to map and preserve arm lymphatic drainage during axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and/or sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND). As a result, the risk of arm lymphedema is reduced. ARM is an emerging technology for breast cancer surgery and currently in the clinical trial phase. In this article, related clinical trials conducted in recent years were reviewed and the displaying methods of ARM lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels were analyzed. The feasibility of retained ARM lymph nodes and lymphatic vessels was also evaluated. Furthermore, the clinical significance of ARM was evaluated in terms of the reduction of the incidence of upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
2.Anisodine hydrobromide injection on the effect of glaucoma patients postoperative visual function recovery
Zhijie CAO ; Guoxing LI ; Xiaowei GAO ; Liping GU
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2016;36(8):111-112
Objective To explore the anisodine hydrobromide injection on postoperative visual function recovery in patients with glaucoma.Methods Used retrospective analysis method, 18 cases, 25 eyes glaucoma patients from October 2012 to October 2015 in our hospital undergoing surgery treatment were randomly selected and their clinical data were analyzed.The patients received anisodine hydrobromide injection postoperative,and intraocular pressure andvision correction were compared before and after treatment.Results After treatment,the patient’ s average intraocular pressure was(13.64 ±2.35)mmHg,which was signigicantly lower than(36.68 ±3.56)mmHg before treatment(P <0.05);postoperative follow-up,vision correction of 14 cases(21 eyes) was above 0.3,accounted for 84%,which was statistically significant compared with the preoperative (P<0.05);there were 3 cases(4 eyes)of postoperative complications,including one eye with corneal edema,1 eye with anterior chamber bleeding,2 eyes for fiber exudative inflammation, the complication rate was 16%.Conclusion Postoperative patients with compound anisodine hydrobromide injection adjuvant therapy has significant clinical effect, not only could significantly improve the patient ’ s visual function, and reduce incidence of postoperative complications with high security.
3.Accuracy of five-level adult emergency triage system on critically ill patients: a retrospective observation study in real world
Shanlin MAO ; Jun CAO ; Lilin GONG ; Jiangwei SHAO ; Zhijie XIA
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2016;28(9):828-833
Objective To observe the accuracy of the five-level adult emergency triage system (FLAETS) in determining the severity of critically ill patients,and to analyze the factors that influenced the accuracy of the triage.Methods The triage information of patients admitted to Huashan North Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University between 1 year before and 1 year (started in July 2014) after the implementation of the FLAETS were retrospective analyzed.The patients who triaged by FLAETS (from September 2014 to August 2015) were served as observational group,and those manual triaged by modified early warning score (MEWS,from July 2013 to June 2014) were set as control group.The patients with triage of Ⅰ,Ⅱ,and Ⅲ levels were enrolled (fatal,critical,urgent),and the triage results of emergency physicians-in-chief on duty were set as gold standard.The gender,age,triage level,the proportion of over-triage,the proportion of under-triage,and mortality were compared between two groups.The reasons for the overtriage and under-triage were analyzed.The accuracy of FLAETS in determining severity of critically ill patients was calculated.Results 18449 patients were enrolled in observational group,and 720,1641 and 16088 patients were triaged as level Ⅰ,level ⅡⅡ,level Ⅲ respectively;17 378 patients were triaged as critically ill patients according to gold standard,and level Ⅰ,level Ⅱ,level Ⅲ were 637,1476 and 15 265 patients respectively.6 352 patients were enrolled in control group,and level Ⅰ,level Ⅱ,level Ⅲ were 204,771 and 5 377 patients respectively;6002 patients were triaged as critically ill patients according to gold standard,and level Ⅰ,level Ⅱ,level Ⅲ were 308,836 and 4 858 patients respectively.There were no statistically significant differences in gender and age between two groups (both P > 0.05).Compared with the control group,the proportion of over-triage of level Ⅲ was significantly lowered [8.3% (1 329/16088) vs.12.5% (674/5 377),P < 0.01],the proportion of under-triage of level Ⅱ and level Ⅲ was significantly lowered [level Ⅱ:0.6% (9/1 641) vs.7.0% (54/771),level Ⅲ:0.4% (63/16088) vs.4.7% (254/5 377),both P < 0.01].The success rate of resuscitation in observation group was significantly higher than that of control group [80.70% (619/767) vs.75.23% (410/545),P =0.020],and the mortality was significantly lowered [1.11% (193/17 378) vs.2.35% (141/6002),P =0.037].Over-triages were mainly found in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),hypertension and the main complaint of chest tightness,shortness of breath,and under-triages were mainly found in patients with the multiple organ dysfunction in the elder,atypical heart disease and pneumothorax.The accuracy rates of level Ⅰ,level Ⅱ and level Ⅲ in observation group (99.37%,97.42% and 89.58%) were significantly higher than those of the control group (97.51%,92.54%,and 80.16%,all P < 0.01).Conclusion The FLAETS in determining severity of critically ill patients were objective and reliable,which enable the nurse to better handle the relationship of the emergency and the ordinary,the severe and the mild,the priority and the non-priority,which made the patients received timely and effective treatment.
4.Prognostic value of post-mastectomy radiation therapy in node-positive breast cancer patients treated with breast conservation therapy
Ying ZHENG ; Qin CHEN ; Miaomiao JIA ; Zhijie LIANG ; Xuchen CAO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Oncology 2014;(21):1394-1398
Objective:To evaluate the prognostic value of post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) in patients with axillary lymph node-positive breast cancer treated with breast conservation surgery and to establish the candidates for PMRT based on different pN stages and lymph node ratios (LNR). Methods:A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of the patients was conducted. The pa-tients had positive lymph nodes (n=152) between 1998 and 2007 and underwent breast conservation surgery. A comparison of the dis-ease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) rates was conducted based on LNR and pN staging and with PMRT as a prognostic factor. Results:A total of 152 cases were studied, of which 114 were pN1, 23 were pN2, and 15 were pN3. Among these cases, 114 had an LNR ranging from 0.01 to 0.20, 26 had an LNR from 0.21 to 0.65, and 12 had an LNR>0.65. Univariate analysis showed that the number of dissected lymph nodes, LNR, pN stage, estrogen and progesterone receptor status, and radiotherapy were the prognostic fac-tors for DFS and OS rates (P<0.05). Age and chemotherapy were prognostic factors only for OS rate (P<0.05). Multivariate analysis in-dicated that PMRT and LNR were independent prognostic factors of DFS and OS (P<0.05). The pN staging had no significant effect on DFS or OS (P>0.05). In the subgroup analysis, PMRT had significant effect on DFS and OS (P<0.05) in patients with pN1 and LNR<0.21. Conclusion:LNR is an independent prognostic factor in axillary lymph node-positive breast cancer patients treated with breast conservation surgery, and a candidate for PMRT should be established based on different LNR risks.
5.Roles of Pim-1 in tumors and related signaling pathways
Zhijie LIANG ; Miaomiao JIA ; Bin ZHANG ; Xuchen CAO
Journal of International Oncology 2013;40(10):723-726
The overexpression of proto-oncogene protein c-pim-1 (Pim-1) in tumor tissue is related to the stage and prognosis.Recent studies indicate that Pim-1 plays a critical role in the proliferation and apoptosis of cells and the metastasis of tumor.Pim-1 acts as an essential factor in several signaling pathways and its expression and activation are regulated by many factors as well as affects others widely.As an influential factor in the occurrence and development of tumor,Pim-1 has been a potential target in oncotherapy.
6.Anti-tumor effects of chemotherapeutic drugs on human gastric cancer cells
Ming GENG ; Xinli WANG ; Yongcheng CAO ; Zhijie FU
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2009;8(5):341-343
Objective To evaluate the anti-tumor effects of chemotherapeutic drugs on human gastric cancer cells. Methods From April 2006 to February 2007, 84 patients with gastric cancer underwent surgical resection at General Hospital of Jinan Military Command. The single-cell suspension of these gastric tumors was prepared. The gastric cancer cells were cultured with hydroxycamptothecin, cisplatin, adriamycin, 5-fluorouracil and mitomycin for 48 hours, and changes in activity of the gastric cancer cells were studied via MTT assay. The expression of survivin and PTEN was detected by immunohistochemistry. Data were analyzed by chi-square test, rank sum test and Fisher exact test. Results The anti-tumor effects of different chemotherapeutic drugs were different, and the poorly-differentiated gastric cancer cells were more sensitive to the cytotoxic effects of chemotherapeutic drugs than the well-differentiated gastric cancer cells. The expression levels of survivin in the signet ring cell carcinoma, mucinous adenocarcinoma and other poorly-differentiated adenocarcinoma were significantly higher than those in papillary carcinoma and tubular carcinoma (χ~2 = 10.625, P <0.05), while the expression of PTEN was inverse to that of survivin (χ~2 = 6.060, P < 0.05). The expression of survivin was related to the resistance of the gastric cancer cells to 5-fluorouracil and adriamycin (χ~2 = 6.609, 6.350, P < 0.05). Conclusions In vitro chemosensitivity assay is helpful in selecting the chemotherapeutic regimen for specific types of gastric cancer. Survivin may contribute to the chemotherapy-resistance of certain types of gastric cancer cells, and its expression is related to that of PTEN.
7.Chitosan-DNA nanoparticles enhancing the immune response of Helicobacter pylori Lpp20 DNA vaccine following the mucosal immunization
Bin CAO ; Yan ZHANG ; Zhijie LIU ; Wen YU ; Minjun YU
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2011;31(2):140-145
Objective To investigate the immune response of mucosal immunization of new chitosan(CS) nanoparticles coating DNA vaccine. Methods The chitosan nanoparticles containing plasmid DNA encoding H. pylori lipoprotein Lpp20 gene were prepared using a complex coacervation method and then its speciality were analyzed. We then administered the naked plasmid DNA and chitosan-DNA nanoparticles to 6-week-old female BALB/c mice by intranasal or oral mucosal routes to observe the humoral and cellular immune responses. Results Naked plasmid pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Lpp20 and chitosan-pcDNA3. 1 ( + )/Lpp20 nanoparticles both induced effective immune response in mice through mucosal vaccination. Specific IgG and sIgA antibodies of chitosan-pcDNA3. 1 ( + )/Lpp20 nanoparticles groups were higher than that of naked pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Lpp20 group. The concentration of cytokines IFN-γ and IL-4 in cultural supernatant of T lymphocytes from chitosan-pcDNA3. 1 ( + )/Lpp20 nanoparticles immunized mice increased greatly than that of control groups. After stimulated by corresponding antigen, the stimulation index of intranasal or oral delivery of chitosan-pcDNA3. 1 ( + )/Lpp20 nanoparticles group was significantly higher than that of pcDNA3.1( + )/Lpp20 group, CS group and PBS control group. Moreover, systemic and mucosal immune responses in mice induced by intranasal immunization were stronger than that of oral immunization. Conclusion Chitosan nanoparticles enhanced the immune response of pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Lpp20 DNA vaccine by intranasal or oral administration in BALB/c mice. Compared to oral administration, intranasal delivery of chitosan-pcDNA3.1 ( + )/Lpp20 DNA nanoparticles could induce stronger cellular and humoral immune responses in BALB/c mice.
8.Reliability and Validity of E-LINK System for Measuring Hand Strength
Yanan FENG ; Haiyan CAO ; Zhijie ZHANG ; Kuicheng LI
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):803-804
Objective To investigate the reliability and validity of the E-LINK system for measuring hand strength. Methods 25 healthy adults were recruited to measure the strength of hand using E-LINK system and Jamar respectively. They were measured again 5 d later. Results The intra- and inter-rater reliability of hand strength measurement was satisfactory (ICC>0.75), as well as validity ( Pearson r>0.75, P<0.01). Conclusion E-LINK system can measure hand strength well.
10.Study on the Specification Grade of Dioscorea opposite Based on Delphi Method
Junling CAO ; Peipei YAN ; Zhijie ZHANG ; Raorao LI ; Wenhua YANG ; Yujun ZHANG ; Luqi HUANG
China Pharmacy 2017;28(24):3329-3333
OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the classification of the specification grade of Dioscorea opposite.METHODS:Using the Delphi method,17 experts,who were associated with the study of the distribution and clinical application of D.opposite,were selected to conduct two rounds of consultation on 18 samples of medicinal herbs.The importance of the sensory evaluation indexes of D.opposite was screened and the overall satisfaction was evaluated.The specification grade of D.oppositewas determined preliminarily.RESULTS:Totally 17 questionnaires were issued for each round of consultation,and 17 were recovered with recovery rate of 100%.According to statistical analysis,the average value of expert's authority coefficient was 0.77 +0.07,and average recurrence rate of individual review was (91.18 + 7.64)%.The average recurrence rates of group review in two rounds of consultation were (66.67 + 13.50)% and (65.97 + 14.01)%.The influence of working life,business background and educational background on recurrence rates of group review for interviewed experts was comprehensive.The full score ratio of appearance and cross-sectional characteristics importance was more than 80%,and the average value was more than 0.8.The full score ratio and average value of iron yam were higher.CONCLUSIONS:It is accurate and scientific to evaluate the specification grade of Chinese medicinal herbs with sensory experience.The most important evaluation indicators of D.opposite were the appearance,shape and cross-sectional characteristics.And it is divided into iron yam and non-iron yam preliminarily.The iron yam grade in descending order:Henan sandy iron yam,Shandong sandy iron yam,Henan loquat iron yam.The non-iron yam grade in descending order:Henan Huaiqingfu D.opposite,Hebei Xiaobaizui D.opposite,Hebei Ma D.opposite and Shanxi Chang D.opposite.