1.Transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A report of 100 cases
Zhiqiang YAN ; Qiang WANG ; Feng XUAN
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery 2005;0(08):-
Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic resection of the prostate(TUPKRP) for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH).Methods The operation was completed using a bipolar plasmakinetic resection system(CIRCON ACMI).Three trenches were created at 5,7,and 12 o'clock position,respectively,to divide the middle,left,and right lobes of the prostate gland for resection.The bladder neck was widened in overlapping vaporizing swathes to create a wide-necked funnel down to the level of the surgical capsule.The apical tissue was resected to the anterior border of the seminal colliculus.With a F_(20) or F_(22) three-cavity catheter indwelling for 3~5 d,normal saline irrigation was used for 1~2 d postoperatively.Results The duration of the procedure was 20~180 min(53.2?28.7 min),and resected tissue weighed 8~130 g(23.5?21.6 g).The intraoperative blood loss was 10~300 ml(65.4?46.8 ml) and no blood transfusion was required.No perforation of the prostatic capsule or transurethral resection syndrome occurred.The peak urinary flow rate(Qmax) increased from 8.4?1.9 ml/s preoperatively to 18.4?1.8 ml/s 1 month postoperatively(q=55.498,P﹤0.05).The residual urine(RU) decreased from 80.8?59.7 ml preoperatively to 19.5?10.0 ml postoperatively(q=17.287,P﹤0.05). The international prostate symptom score(IPSS) decreased from 25.7?5.5 preoperatively to 5.7?2.4 postoperatively(q=52.969,P﹤0.05).The scores of quality of life(QOL) decreased from 4.4?1.0 preoperatively to 1.1?0.2 postoperatively(q=42.146,P﹤0.05). Conclusions Transurethral bipolar plasmakinetic resection of the prostate for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia is effective and safe,with few complications.
2.Expression profile in the liver of rats with idiopathic hyperoxaluria
Ding XIA ; Zhiqiang CHEN ; Xuan ZHU ; Zhangqun YE
Chinese Journal of Urology 2009;30(6):415-418
Objective To investigate differentially expressed genes in the liver of rats with idio-pathic hyperoxaluria by cDNA microarray. Methods Three male rats with idiopathic hyperoxaluria were set as study group, 3 normal ones as control. Total RNA was isolated by one-step protocol from the liver of rats in the 2 groups and mRNA was purified, reversely transcribed, labeled with Cy3 or Cy5 and hybridized to gene chip containing 26 962 target genes of rat. The differences in gene expres-sion profile between the 2 groups were analyzed by bioinformatics methods. Results Comparative a-nalysis revealed that the expression of 123 genes was up-regulated and 24 genes was down-regulated by two-fold in the liver. These genes were associated with cell receptor, immune, cell signal transduc-tion, amino acid metabolism, protein translation, cell proliferation and others. Conclusion cDNA microarray could be used effectively to screen differentially expressed genes in the liver of rats with idi-opathic hyperoxaluria in which many different kinds of genes were involved.
3.Clinical features of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Xuan WU ; Aiyu LIN ; Zhiwen LI ; Zhiqiang WANG ; Ning WANG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2016;42(11):676-679
Objective We characterized the clinical features of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease(sCJD)in or?der to diagnose it at the early stage. Methods Seventeen patients with sCJD were enrolled in the study. The clinical data, symptoms at the early stage, result of auxiliary examinations and survival time were analyzed. Results The ratio of male to female was 1:1.83 and the average age of onset was 60 ± 8.8 years old. Most of them presented with walking unstable (82.4%)and hypomnesia (64.7%) as the initial symptom. The occurrence rate was 82.4%, 76.5%and 58.8%for myoclo?nus, colored-ribbon-shaped high signals in cerebral cortex and high signals in basal ganglia of MRI. Periodic synchro?nous discharge (PSD) of electroencephalography(EEG) was seen in 82.4% cases, while cerebrospinal fluid analysis re?vealed positive results for 14-3-3 protein in 70%cases. Twelve patients had been dead in our study. The median surviv?al time was 12±7.7 months. Conclusions sCJD is more frequently occurred in mid-aged and older without specific symp?toms in early stage and positive rate of high signals in cerebral cortex of MRI and PSD of EEG is high.
4.The effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on cerebral edema and neural function after minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage
Hongwei YAO ; Haiyun ZHOU ; Xuan CHEN ; Zhiqiang XIAO
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2013;(1):48-50
Objective To investigate the influence of early hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy on cerebral edema and neural function in patients after minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).Methods A random number table was used to divide 148 ICH surgery patients into a control group (n =75) and a treatment group (n =73).In the treatment group,HBO was administered in 51 cases 6-24 hours after surgery and then once a day for twenty days.Cerebral edema volume was measured by brain CT before the operation and on the 3rd,7th,14th and 21st day after the surgery.Neurological impairment was scored at the same time points.Results Average cerebral edema volume was significantly smaller in the treatment group than in the control group on the 7th,14th and 21st days,but not on the 3rd day.The neurological impairment scores (NIS) after therapy were significantly lower than that before therapy in both groups.The two groups' average scores were not significantly different before the operation or on the 3rd day,but they were significantly lower in the treatment group thereafter.Conclusion Early HBO therapy can significantly reduce cerebral edema and contribute to nerve functional recovery in patients after minimally invasive ICH surgery.
5. Individual dose monitoring and health status of radiation workers in some Three A hospitals of Zhejiang province
Anfang YE ; Zhiqiang XUAN ; Qianying NI ; Xiangguo WANG ; Shenyong GAO
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2017;35(10):742-745
Objective:
To investigate the individual irridiateddose levelandhealth statusofoccupational externalexposureamong radiationworkers inThreeA hospitals ofZhejiangprovince,andprovideevidence for occupationalhealthmanagement.
Methods:
367 different typesof radiationworkerswereexperienced thedose monitoring and health examination from January toDecember, 2015, according to the requirements of"SpecificationsofIndividualMonitoring forOccupationalExternalExposure"and"Specifications forOccupational healthsurveillance forradiationworkers".The resultsofdosemonitoring,chromosomeaberration rate, lensopacity rate,hemogramand thyroid functionwerestatisticallyanalyzed.
Results:
Theannualeffectivedoseamong radiation workers fromZhejiangprovince in2015was0.13mSv,98.91%of them less than1mSv,whichunder the limit standardofstate(20mSv/a).Thechromosomeaberration(dicentric)detection rateswere7.41%and4.35%, from nuclearmedicinegroupand interventionalgroup respectively,whichhigher thandiagnostic radiologygroup, the differencewasstatisticallysignificant(χ2=13.686,8.092,
6.Effect of Pingfei Oral Liquid on the Distribution of Mast Cells and Expression of IL-6 in Radiation Pneumonia Rats
Xuan LIU ; Lin PAN ; Hong LI ; Bo XU ; Yaoying JIN ; Jing JIA ; Peiwen LI ; Zhiqiang CHENG
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology 2009;20(4):303-308
Objective To investigate the effect of Pingfei Oral Liquid (POL) on the distribution of mast cells (MCs) and the expression of interleukin 6 (IL-6) in the lung tissue of radiation pneumonia rats. MethodsForty-five SD rats were randomized into 3 groups : normal control,model group and POL group. The rat model of radiation lung fibro-sis was set up by a single X-ray dose of 20Gy irradiation over the whole chest of the rats. POL (20 g·kg-1·d-1,once a day, five times a week) was given orally one week before irradiation and the treatment lasted 5 weeks. MCs in the lung tissue were stained with toluidine blue firstly and then were counted 2, 4 and 8 weeks after irradiation. IL-6 protein expression of lung tissue was measured by immunohistochemical assay 8 weeks after irradiation, and mRNA ex-pression was determined with RT-PCR 4 weeks after irradiation. ResultsIt's showed the aggregation of large amount of pulmonary mast cells and increase of IL-6 protein expression 8 weeks after irradiation (P < 0.01).IL-6 mRNA expression in the irradiated lung of rats increased 4 weeks after irradiation (P < 0. 01). POL could reduce the aggrega- tion of MCs (P < 0. 01) and the expression of IL-6 protein (P < 0. 01) and mRNA (P < 0. 05) in the lung tissue. ConclusionPOL can prevent radiation pneumonia in rats by reducing the aggregation of mast cells and inhibiting IL-6 expression in the lung tissue.
7.Detection of chromosome aberration and lymphocytes subsets of the population around a nuclear power plant
Wei LU ; Zhiqiang XUAN ; Yuman CHEN ; Yong XIA ; Qing CHEN ; Yanhua SONG ; Caiju XU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2013;33(6):645-647
Objective To study the effect of the long-term operation of a nuclear power plant (NPP) on population health,and to collect the health related data of the population around (NPP).Methods Four research areas,named 0-10 km area,10-20 km area,20-30 km area and control area,were set up interms of the distance from the nuclear power plant.Human blood samples were collected to detect chromosome aberration and lymphocytes subsets.Results The rates of cells with chromosome aberration at 0-10 km area,10-20 km area,20-30 km area and control area were 0.157%,0.167%,0.070% and 0.111%,respectively.The differences of rates in the four areas were not statistically significant.The percentages of T lymphocytes,helper T lymphocytes,suppressor T lymphocytes,B lymphocytes and natural killer lymphocytes were all normal.The difference of percentages among 0-10 km area,10-20 km area,20-30 km area were not statistically significant.Conclusions In the operational condition,less significant impact is caused to the population around nuclear power plant.
8.Investigation of radiological protection status and radiation exposure level at interventional workplace in Zhejiang province
Sanhu ZHAO ; Shouming WU ; Yaoxian ZHAO ; Shunfei YU ; Jin LUO ; Yihua LI ; Xinxing LI ; Zhiqiang XUAN
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2017;37(8):605-608
Objective To explore the current status of radiation protection in interventional procedure and to analyze the existent problems.Methods Using the random sampling,70 interventional radiology workplaces were selected from Hangzhou,Ningbo,Wenzhou,Shaoxing and Jinhua.Information on personal radiation protective products and equipment was collected by filling out the form by hospital and the radiation dose was monitored at various body parts of the workers and at the outside of the operating room.Results All hospitals have been equipped with personal radiation protective products and equipment,22 of which were not with these products and equipment as required.Chest,abdomen and lower limb of interventional radiology workers are easy to receive higher radiation dose than in head (F =4.85,4.92,P < 0.05).The acceptance rates among different body parts of the workers were difference significantly (x2 =35.14,14.92,P < 0.05).Using protective curtain can reduce the radiation dose significantly (t =11.61-68.28,P < 0.05).Meanwhile,it also can improve the acceptance rates significantly (x2 =6.09-28.45,P < 0.05).Conclusions It is necessary to strengthen the use of radiation protection equipment among interventional radiology workers to reduce the levels of the individual doses to them.Hospitals must enhance the routine monitoring for improved radiaton protection.
9. Influence of non-surgical periodontal treatment on the quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with chronic periodontitis
Xuan ZHOU ; Zhiqiang LIU ; Wei LI ; Zuomin WANG
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2019;54(3):151-156
Objective:
To evaluate the effects of periodontal therapy on the quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with chronic periodontitis (CP).
Methods:
In a randomized controlled pilot study, 60 COPD patients with CP were randomly assigned into three groups to receive scaling and root planing (SRP) treatment, supragingival scaling treatment and oral hygiene instructions only with no periodontal treatment, respectively. The scores of each patient′s quality of life at baseline, 1 year and 2 years, respectively, were evaluated by using the standardized St George′s respiratory questionnaire (SGRQ). The SGRQ was composed of three dimensions: symptoms, activity, and impact. A score was calculated for each section and a total summary score was also calculated. A high score indicated poor health and a decrease in the score indicates an improvement in quality of life.
Results:
There were no statistically significant differences among the three groups for age, gender, body mass index, smoking status, lung funtion, periodontal parameters and the SGRQ scores (including total, symptoms, activity and impacts scores) among three groups at baseline (all
10.Investigation on radon concentration and dose estimation at some areas in Zhejiang Province
Zhiqiang XUAN ; Bing SHANG ; Chunhong WANG ; Hongxing CUI ; Yunyun WU ; Yaoxian ZHAO ; Shouming WU ; Shunfei YU ; Shuanglai ZHENG ; Ziyou WANG
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2010;30(5):599-603
Objective To investigate the concentrations of indoor radon (222Rn) and its daughter products as well as indoor thoron (220Rn) in selected houses in Yuhang district and Sanmen county,Zhejiang province,and estimate their annual effective doses to the population.Methods Solid state nuclear track detectors were used in selected dwellings in Yuhang district and Sanmen county,and the detectors were placed in bedrooms or living rooms.Without changing the ventilation habits of residents,These detectors were continuously placed from March to September in 2009.Results Indoor 222 Rn and 220Rn concentrations in low-rise buildings were the highest among all types of houses.The indoor concentration of 222 Rn had no relation with the building age (F = 0.53,P > 0.05),but that of 220 Rn was dependent on the building age (F = 3.56,P < 0.05).Moreover,the investigation demonstrated indoor 220 Rn concentrations in houses with no decoration were higher than in the houses decorated (t = 2.33,P <0.05).The average indoor concentrations of 222Rn and 220Rn in Yuhang district were 32.5 Bq/m3 and 314.3 Bq/m3,respectively,and the annual effective doses were 0.88 mSy and 0.42 mSv respectively.The average indoor concentrations of 222Rn and 220Rn in Sanmen county were 26.8 Bq/m3 and 399.5 Bq/m3,and the annual effective doses were 0.72 mSy and 0.53 mSv respectively.Conclusion The concentrations of indoor 222 Rn in some areas of Zhejiang province are at natural background level,and the concentrations of indoor 220Rn in rural areas are relatively higher.The total annual effective dose from 220Rn and its progeny was larger than that from 222Rn and its progeny by 50 percents.