1.Investigation on Clonorchis sinensis infection and its risk factors in Futian District,Shenzhen City
Suyun FAN ; Xianghui SHI ; Jifei NIU ; Zhiping LIN ; Lilian LI
Chinese Journal of Schistosomiasis Control 2014;(6):699-700
Objective To understand the status of Clonorchis sinensis infection and its risk factors in Futian District Shen?zhen City so as to provide the evidence for formulating the strategy of prevention and control. Methods Two monitoring points were randomly selected and the permanent population aged≥3 years were investigated and their stool samples were detected for the eggs of C. sinensis by using Kato?Katz technique. Meanwhile the risk factors of infection were also investigated. Results A total of 743 subjects were examined and 7 persons were infected with C. sinensis and the infection rate was 0.94%. Most of the infected cases were focused on 20?40 and 40?60 age groups. The risk factors were eating raw or semi?cooked fish and the protec?tive factor was the use of separated cutting board for cooked or uncooked food. Conclusion The infection rate of C. sinensis is low in the population of Futian District. However the health education especially for diet health education still should be strengthened.
2.Transcriptional expression of p63 gene in small-cell lung carcinoma and lung adenocarcinoma
Wei GUO ; Shizhi FAN ; Yaoguang JIANG ; Jianming CHEN ; Zhiping LI ; Huijun NIU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2005;9(46):157-159
BACKGROUND: The role of p53 gene in human lung cancer has been confirmed. Since the discovery of p63 gene as the homologue of p53, its role and possible mechanism-have aroused the attention of investigators all over the world. But the principle concerning transcription and expression of p63 in small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) remains unclear.OBJECTIVE: To investigate the level of the expression of p63 gene in SCLC and lung adenocarcinoma tumor tissues, peri-carcinoma tissues and normal tissues, and observe the expression of p63 protein in these tissues so as to understand the principle and clinical significance concerning p63gene expression in SCLC and lung adenocarcinoma.DESIGN: Controlled experiment.SETTING: Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Research Institute of Field Surgery of Daping Hospital of Third Military Medical University of Chinese PLA.PARTICIPANTS: Six SCLC specimens dissected during the surgical operation in Daping Hospital, Third Military Medical Univers ity of Chinese PLA, between October 2000 and September 2002 , were recruited. There were 4 male and 2 female patients aged 42 to 67 years (mean age of 50.7years); 15 specimens of lung adenocarcinoma were also collected at the same time. Tumor tissues, peri-carcinoma tissues and normal tissues were chosen in each specimen.METHODS: Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)was used to detect and compare the transcription expression of two subtypes of p63 gene (TAP63 and △NP63)in the tumor tissues of 6 cases of SCLC and 15 cases of lung adenocarcinoma. At the same time, immunohistochemical staining technique was used to detect the expression of p63protein in the above tissues.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: ① Expression of p63 protein detected by RT-PCR in tissue specimens. ② Expression of p63 protein detected in tissue specimens detected by immunohistochemical staining technique.RESULTS: ① Expression of p63 protein detected by RT-PCR in tissue specimens: The positive expression of △Np63 gene could be found in 5cases (83%, 5/6) of SCLC cancer tissues and 1 case of SCLC peri-carcinoma tissues (17%, 1/6), and the expression of TAp63 was not observed in all of the tumor, peri-carcinoma and normal tissues of SCLC. There was no expression of △Np63 or TAp63 in tumor, peri-carcinoma and normal tissues of lung adenocarcinoma. ② Expression of p63 protein detected by immunohistochemical staining in tissue specimens: The positive expression rate of p63 protein in SCLC tumor tissues was significantly higher than that in lung adenocarcinoma tissues [83% (5/6), 17% (1/6), P < 0.01].CONCLUSION: p63 gene shows positive expression in SCLC, among which the expression level of △NP63 is increased while the expression level of p63 protein is obviously higher in SCLC than in adenocarcinoma tissues, which may be related to its regulatory role in the occurrence and development of SCLC. It is presumed that△NP63 gene has high transcription expression level in SCLC, which might inhibit cellular apoptosis, promote the proliferation of tumors, play the role as an oncogene. It suggests that p63 may be one of the factors influencing the prognosis of SCLC.
3.Esophageal carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction unde r left heart bypass
Shizhi FAN ; Jianming CHEN ; Zhiping LI ; Huijun NIU ; Xiangli LIAO ; Jun LEI
Journal of Third Military Medical University 2001;23(5):520-521
Objective To estimate the value of applying left heart bypass technique in esophageal carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction. Methods The operation was performed under lef t he art bypass. Results Applying left heart bypass during esophagea l carcinoma resection and gastroesophageal reconstruction increased the probabil ity of the resection. The patient lived better and without operative complicatio n. Conclusion In case of esophageal carcinoma with invasion of descending aorta by carcinoma, left heart bypass may increase the probability of the resection and enhance the safety of surgical treatment.
4.Research advance of preoperative assessment in patients with auto liver transplantation
Qi XIAO ; Qifa YE ; Wei WANG ; Zhiping XIA ; Yingzi MING ; Yanfeng WANG ; Ying NIU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2016;22(2):141-144
Auto liver transplantation (ALT) is a treatment option for patients with liver space-occupying lesion that could not be removed by conventional surgery and severe liver trauma,which also helps alleviate the shortage of donor liver.But many problems like the preoperative assessment,the tolerance of patients to surgery and anesthesia,delayed postoperative recovery of the liver function,primary non-function,liver failure and hepatic encephalopathy and even death still need to be addressed.Thus,it is particularly important to evaluate the operative indication,completely and accurately assess the preoperative liver function and liver function reserve,and reduce the perioperative mortality and complication in order to improve the prognosis of ALT.Combined with literalure and the experience in our center,this paper summarized the research advance of preoperative assessment in patients with ALT.
5.Continuous renal replacement therapy and negative fluid balance improves renal function and prognosis of patients with acute kidney injury in sepsis
Zhiping SUN ; Fuxi SUN ; Changming NIU ; Xia SHEN ; Hong YE ; Hongdi CAO
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2015;(5):321-326
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of fluid balance and model of renal replacement therapy (RRT) on renal function and prognosis of patients suffering from septic acute kidney injury (AKI).Methods A retrospective cohort analysis of 117 septic AKI patients who had undergone RRT between January 2009 and December 2014 was performed in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. The patients were divided into positive fluid balance group (n = 52) and negative fluid balance group (n = 65) according to the total amount of fluid calculated from the difference between fluid administered and fluid lost during the first 1 week of RRT. The incidence of renal recovery and death of the patients by 60 days as the endpoint events were taken to judge the prognosis of two groups. RRT strategies included continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and intermittent renal replacement therapy (IRRT). Multiple factors including estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, RRT model, the accumulation of fluid before initiation of RRT, and negative fluid balance during RRT were analyzed for outcome predictors by Cox proportional hazards model.Results There were no differences between two groups regarding clinical characteristics. The percentage of receiving CRRT in the negative fluid balance group was slightly higher than that of the positive fluid balance group (52.31% vs. 36.54%,χ2 = 2.899,P = 0.089). With Kaplan-Meier survival curves, it was shown that the patients of negative fluid balance group had a higher rate of recovery of renal function (χ2 = 4.803,P = 0.028) and significantly lower mortality rate (χ2 = 9.505, P = 0.002). The rate of recovery of renal function by 60 days was higher in the negative fluid balance group than that in the positive fluid balance group (47.69% vs. 28.85%,χ2 = 3.991,P = 0.046), while the mortality rate was significantly lowered in the negative fluid balance group compared with that of the positive fluid balance group (40.00% vs. 67.31%,χ2 = 4.378,P = 0.036). Cox multivariate regression was used for excluding confounding factors. After adjusting for the clinically relevant variables, RRT negative fluid balance was significantly associated with recovery of renal function [hazard ratios (HR) = 2.440, 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) = 1.089-5.464,P = 0.030] and mortality (HR = 0.443, 95%CI = 0.238-0.822,P = 0.010]. Higher eGFR before RRT and CRRT were independent favorable factors for recovery of renal function (HR= 1.014, 95%CI = 1.003-1.026,P = 0.012;HR = 3.138, 95%CI = 1.765-7.461,P = 0.002), and higher SOFA score was associated with a significantly higher risk of death (HR = 1.115, 95%CI = 1.057-1.177, P< 0.001).ConclusionsOnce the patients with septic AKI showed the signs of fluid overload, timely RRT and effective removal of excessive liquid may reverse the adverse prognosis. RRT with negative fluid balance is beneficial for the recovery of renal function, and reduce the mortality in patients with septic AKI, and CRRT model is a good choice.
6.The expression of p63 gene in human non-small cell lung cancer.
Wei GUO ; Shizhi FAN ; Yaoguang JIANG ; Jianming CHEN ; Zhiping LI ; Huijun NIU
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2004;7(1):31-34
BACKGROUNDTo investigate the expression of p63 gene and its significance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and pulmonary benign disease tissues.
METHODSp63 gene mRNA expression (TAp63 and ΔNp63) was detected in 40 NSCLC and 10 pulmonary benign disease tissues by RT-PCR (reverse transcriptase-PCR) technique, and immunohistochemical method was used to observe p63 protein expression in the above tissues.
RESULTSΔNp63 mRNA overexpression was observed in 18 squamous cell carcinoma (18/23), 1 bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (1/6) and 2 paracancerous tissues of squamous cell carcinoma (2/23). There was no expression of TAp63 both in NSCLC and benign disease tissues of the lung. Immunochemistry showed that the positive rate and intensity of p63 protein expression were significantly higher in squamous cell carcinoma than those in adenocarcinoma and benign disease tissues of the lung ( P < 0.01).
CONCLUSIONSp63 gene is mainly amplified in squamous cell carcinoma of the lung. It may act as an oncogene in the carcinogenesis and development of squamous cell carcinoma.
7.Application of cardiopulmonary bypass during extended resection of locally advanced lung cancer.
Xiangli LIAO ; Shizhi FAN ; Zhiping LI ; Jianming CHEN ; Huijun NIU ; Yong HE ; Yijie HU
Chinese Journal of Lung Cancer 2006;9(4):349-351
BACKGROUNDLocally advanced lung cancer includes IIIA and IIIB lung cancer that tumors are localized within the chest and with no clinic and pathologic distal metastasis. In this study the results of extended resection of a portion of heart or great vessels with cardiopulmonary bypass was summarized in the treatment of locally advanced lung cancer.
METHODSLobectomy or pneumonectomy combined with extended partial excision of the heart or great vessels were carried out in 10 patients with locally advanced lung cancer. The operations included aortic resection and reconstruction with left heart bypass in 2 cases, extended resection of left atrium with normal cardiopulmonary bypass in 5 cases, and resection and reconstruction of superior vena cava in 3 cases respectively.
RESULTSThe patients had no operative complication except for one haemothorax, which was controlled by re-exploration. One patient died of brain metastasis 6 months after operation and another one died of multiple metastasis 26 months after operation. The others were alive.
CONCLUSIONSCPB is a safe and effective anesthetic procedure during extended resection of locally advanced lung cancer although it is controversial for aggravating operative trauma, complex technique and higher cost.
8.Preoperative hepatic and regional arterial infusion chemotherapy in the prevention of liver metastasis after colorectai cancer surgery
Yunshi ZHONG ; Jianmin XU ; Weixin NIU ; Li REN ; Ye WEI ; Shixu LU ; Jianhua WANG ; Zhiping YAN ; Jiemin CHENG ; Sheng QIAN ; Xinyu QIN
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2008;23(9):672-675
Objective To investigate the safety of preoperative hepatic and regional arterial infusion chemotherapy in the prevention of liver metastasis and improving survival after curative colorectal cancer resection.Methods Patients admitted from 2001 to 2007 with Stage Ⅱ or Stage Ⅲ colorectal cancer were randomly assigned to receive preoperative hepatic and regional arterial infusion chemotherapy (PHRAIC group,n=256)or surgery alone(control group,n=253).Toxity of liver,hematology,immunology and post-operative complication of PHRAIC and the control were evaluated.Results Grade Ⅲ hepatic toxity,leukemia,anemia and platelet decrease in PHRAIC group was 3.1%(8/256),5.5% (14/256),7.4%(19/256)and 6.6%(17/256).There were no grade Ⅳ toxities,and all the patients in PHRAIC group received surgery.Morbidity rate in PHRAIC and the control group was 9.8%(25/256)vs 8.3%(21/253)(X2=1.86,P>0.05).All patients were followed up,with mean follow up of 42±14 months until Oct 30.2007.For stage Ⅲ patients,5-year overall survival and liver metastasis rate were 81.0% in PHRAIc group vs.60.4% in control group(X2=5.15,P<0.05)and 18.9%(28/148)vs 27.3%(41/150)(X2=5.41,P<0.05),respectively.Conclusion Preoperative hepatic and regional arterial infusion chemotherapy 7 days before surgery was safe and could reduce liver metastasis and improve survival rate in patients with Stage Ⅲ colorectal cancer.
9.Evaluation of total elbow arthroplasty for bone tumor around the elbow
Weifeng LIU ; Lin HAO ; Xiaohui NIU ; Yongkun YANG ; Tao JIN ; Yang SUN ; Zhiping DENG ; Yuan LI ; Qing ZHANG ; Renxian WANG ; Dafu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2020;40(13):828-839
Objective:To investigate the oncological efficacy and functional evaluation of total elbow arthroplasty (TEA) for the reconstruction of tumor around elbow joint.Methods:A retrospective case series study was made on the clinical data of 26 patients who underwent total elbow joint replacement after tumor resection in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from June 1988 to June 2019. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 23 patients were enrolled in the final study, there were 14 males and 9 females, the mean and median age was 37.6±19.9 and 35.0 years respectively. 23 patients included 3 cases of giant cell tumor, 4 cases of metastatic cancer, 4 cases of Ewing's sarcoma, 2 cases of osteosarcoma, 2 cases of aneurysmal bone cyst, 1 angiosarcoma, 1 primary malignacy in giant cell tumor, 1 low-grade central osteosarcoma, 1 parosteosarcoma, 1 synovial sarcoma, 1 plasma cell myeloma, 1 tendon sheath giant cell tumor and 1 case of mixed tumor. There were 6 cases of benign tumor, 4 cases of low grade sarcoma and 13 cases of high grade malignancy. With 19 cases of distal humerus, 3 cases of proximal ulna and 1 case of elbow. Each patient underwent tumor resection followed by restrictive tumor prosthesis and semi-restrictive of coonrad-morrey prosthesis were used for reconstruction.The duration of the operation, the amount of blood loss, epidemiological data, reconstruction length, oncology parameter, complications and functional evaluation were enrolled and statistical analyzed.Results:The mean length of the osteotomy followed by reconstruction was 12.5±3.9 cm, the mean operative time was 154.1±50.1 minutes, and the mean bleeding was 262.2±100.9 ml. Thirteen patients were treated with customized tumor limited prosthesis while 10 patients with Coonrad-Morrey semi-limited prosthesis. The 5-year survival rates of 23 patients was 64.3%, benign tumors, low-grade and high-grade malignancies were 100%, 100% and 39.7%, respectively. Three cases of lung cancer and three cases of Ewing's sarcoma died during the follow-up period (6/23, 26.1%), one case of giant cell tumor and one case of synovial sarcoma developed local recurrence (2/23, 8.7%). The median range of motion for the elbow increased from 35 to 85 degrees ( t=-13.787, P<0.05), the median NRS score decreased from 5.0 to 0.5 ( t=14.391, P<0.05). Postoperative complications occurred in 9 cases (9/23, 39.1%), the recent complications were nerve injury in 4 cases and infection in 1 case, late complications were prosthesis loosening and failure in 4 cases, the 5 year survival rate of prosthesis was 82.0%. The mean and median MSTS 93 score was 84.5%±11.0% and 88.3% respectively. Conclusion:The local control around the elbow is satisfactory after tumor resection. Total elbow arthroplasty can relieve pain and significantly improve function.
10.Mild hypothermia pretreatment attenuates liver L02 cells hypoxic-ischemia reperfusion injury through inhibiting JNK activation
Wei WANG ; Xiaoyan HU ; Qifa YE ; Qi XIAO ; Zhiping XIA ; Mingxia LI ; Ying NIU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2017;38(8):489-493
Objective To investigate the protective effects and the possible mechanisms of mild hypothermia against liver L02 cells hypoxic-ischernia reperfusion injury by using mild hypothermia pretreatment.Methods L02 cells were randomly divided into three groups:normal control group (N group),hypoxic-ischemia reperfusion group (control group) and hypoxic-ischemia reperfusion with mild hypothermia pretreatment group (experimental group).Before hypoxic-ischemia reperfusion,cells in experimental group were pretreated with mild hypothermia for 6 h,while the other groups were given the normal culture.Thereafter,the hypoxic-ischemia reperfusion models of L02 cells were performed by a tri-gas incubator to hypoxic-ischemia culture for 12 h,followed by reperfusion with normal conditions for 4 hours.Cells in N group were cultured in normal conditions.The temperature of experimental groups was set to 32 C.The samples were collected,and the cell injury,the cell vitality,the cell apoptosis and the expression of JNK in different groups were detected.Results Compared to N group,the levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT),aspartate transaminase (AST) and lactic dehydrogenase (LDH) were significantly increased,the cell vitality was significantly decreased,the cell apoptosis and the expression of p-JNK were significantly increased in control and experimental groups (P < 0.05).Compared to control group,all these changes were significantly ameliorated in experimental group.The levels of ALT,AST and LDH in control group were (30.0 ± 4.6),(26.3 ± 3.8) and (1129.0 ± 134.3) U/L,and those in the experimental group were (21.0 ± 2.7),(18.7 ± 2.1)and (898.3 ± 79.2),respectively.The cell vitality in control group and experimental group was (64.33 ± 2.32)% and (78.17± 3.01)% respectively.The cell apoptosis in control group and experimental group was (32.4 ± 2.3) % and (18.8 ± 1.4) % respectively.The expression of p-JNK in experimental group was significantly decreased.All these differences were statistically significant (P<0.05).Conclusion Mild hypothermia pretreatment could significantly attenuate liver L02 cells hypoxicischemia reperfusion injury probably by inhibiting JNK activation.