1.Application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound in brain perfusion
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2009;25(10):1909-1911
Ultrasound brain perfusion imaging can evaluate brain perfusion in normal and pathological conditions. After basilar stent implantation, contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) can show normal visualization of color flow within the stent and provide essential functional information by evaluation of blood flow velocities. Furthermore, CEUS can estimate the volume of brain hemorrhage and readily identify residual tumor. CEUS can be used in thrombolysis, and will be applied in cerebral trauma. The value of CEUS in brain perfusion imaging was reviewed in this article.
2.Application of located needles guided by intraoperative ultrasound in resection of brain cavernous malformations
Yan HE ; Wen HE ; Huiqin ZHANG ; Lishu WANG ; Jizong ZHAO ; Rong WANG ; Zhixiang GUO
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2011;20(2):142-144
Objective To explore the value of the located needles guided by intraoperative ultrasound in resection of brain cavernous malformations. Methods Fourteen patients diagnosed as brain cavernous malformations confirmed by preoperative CT and MRI. Detected by the located needles under intraoperative ultrasound guidance, 14 lesions were excised. Results Intraoperative ultrasound-guided needles accurately located 14 cases of patients with brain cavernous malformations. Fourteen lesions were removed successfully. The distances between lesions and the dura mater were 1.5-2.9 cm,the sizes of lesions were 0.8-2.8 cm. Fourteen lesions by color Doppler flow imaging showed point-like blood flow. Conclusions Brain cavernous malformations can be accurately detected by the located needles under intraoperative ultrasound guidance.
3.Experiment and clinical study of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in evaluating brain injuries
Zhixiang GUO ; Wen HE ; Huiqin ZHANG ; Xiaoping WANG ; Yanjiao HE ; Jin XING ; Lishu WANG
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2010;19(5):415-418
Objective To explore the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS) in brain injuries. Methods ① Models of graded brain trauma were created in brains of 10 healthy mongrel dogs after the animals were anesthetized and the cranium were removed. Conventional ultrasonography(US) and CEUS were performed to observe the characteristics of traumatic region. ② Thirteen patients with traumatic brain injuries were collected to perform intraoperative ultrasonography. The location, depth, size, internal echo and boundary of traumatic brain injuries were clearly displayed. Eight injury sites were chosen to undergo CEUS. Results ① Twelve injury sites in brains of 10 dogs were detected,and CEUS were peformed in 10 lessions, of which 1 was diagnosed with cerebral contusion, 1 with cerebral contusion and cerebral hemorrhage, 7 with intracerebral hematoma, 2 with ventricular hematoma, 1 with blood vessels in intracerebral hematoma. ② Fifteen lesions were detected by preoperative CT scan, but 18 lessions were detected by intraoperative ultrasound. During operation epidural hematomas in 4 cases were detected. After CEUS,the area of lessions was clearly revealed to be extended, the hemorrhage area was exempt from enhancement while peripheral normal cerebral tissue was homogenously enhanced. Conclusions Conventional ultrasonography could display brain injuries. In case of accurate intraoperative encephalocele, intraoperative untrasound conduces to discover delayed intracranial hematoma. Different traumatic brain injuries had their special CEUS findings.
4.Expression and significance of B lymphocyte stimulator and BAFF-receptor in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Zhixiang HE ; Xiaoyan CAI ; Xiaojun LIN ; Yanli XU ; Chun TANG ; Jinghua YE ; Shuguang QIN ; Junzhou FU
Clinical Medicine of China 2008;24(11):1075-1077
Objective To investigate the expression and significance of B lymphocyte stimulator (Blys) and its receptor BAFF (BAFF-R) in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods The expression of Blys and BAFF-R was measured by flow cytometry in 90 pa-tients with SLE,which was compared with that of 45 healthy controls. The relationships between the expression of Blys, BAFF-R and other laboratory parameters as well as disease activity were analyzed. Results The expression of Blys and BAFF-R in PBMCs from patients with SLE was significantly elevated compared to healthy controls (P <0.001), so did the active group (P < 0.001) and inactive group (P < 0.001 and P < 0.01). The expression of Blys in PBMCs from active SLE patients was higher than that of inactive patients (P <0.05). However,there was no statisti-cal difference of BAFF-R between the two groups. The expression of Blys in PBMCs was positively related to SLEDAI (r =0.728,P <0.001) ,IgG and IgM(r=0.691,P<0.001 and r =0.453,P<0.01) ,but negatively related to C3 and CA (r = -0.510, P < 0.001 and r = -0.312, P < 0.05). The expression of Blys in dsDNA positive group was higher than those of dsDNA negative group (P < 0.01). The expression of Blys and BAFF-R in Cl qAb positive group was higher than those of ClqAb negative group as well (P <0.01). Conclusion The expression of Blys and its receptor BAFF-R in PBMCs from SLE is elevated ,which may reflect the disease activity and is related to the pro-duction of autoantibody. They might be involved in the pathogenesis of SLE.
5.Factors about the feasibility of local excision of low rectal cancer
Zheng WANG ; Jianjun BI ; Zhixiang ZHOU ; Qian LIU ; Jinjie HE ; Xingmao ZHANG ; Jianwei LIANG ; Ping ZHAO
Cancer Research and Clinic 2010;22(7):455-457
Objective To investigate the prognosis of local resection in patients with low rectal cancer, and assess surgical indications for this procedure. Methods One hundred and twenty-four patients with low rectal cancer from Jan 1975 to Dec 2006 were analyzed, the clinicopathologic features and surgical, outcome were examined as prognostic factors. Survival rate was estimated by Kaplan-Meier method and compared by Log-Rank test, prognostic factors were analyzed by multivariate COX proportional hazards model. Results The 5-year survival rate of 124 patients underwent local resection was 90.7 %(97/107), there were 4.8 %(6/124) patients with complications and 15.3 %(19/24) ones with local recurrence.The infiltration, vascular invasion, the size of tumor and the histological grade were significant prognostic factors of overall survival, but gender, age, the tumor site and the macroscopic type were not. Multivariate analysis indicated that the tumor infiltration were independent poor prognostic factor. Conclusion Local resection is suitable for Tis and T1 low rectal cancer, and those with high local recurrence factors should undergo radical resection. Strict follow-up and adjuvant therapy is necessary for local excision.
6.Risk factors of disease progression and adverse pregnancy outcome in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy
Weinian LI ; Xiaoyan CAI ; Xiaojun LIN ; Chun TANG ; Jinghua YE ; Zhixiang HE ; Fangfei LI
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2017;16(3):214-218
Objective To investigate the risk factors of disease progression and adverse pregnancy outcome in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) during pregnancy.Methods Clinical data of 118 pregnant women with SLE admitted from June 2004 to October 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into selective pregnant group (group A,n =72 cases) and non-selective pregnant group (group B,n =46) according to the disease activity of SLE.The disease progression and pregnancy outcomes were compared between two groups.Results The various system damages occurred in group B,including hematological damage in 16 cases,kidney damage in 19 cases,erythra in 10 cases,arthritis in 10 and serositis in 12 cases;while the corresponding cases in group A were 10,14,6,4 and 4(x2 =7.133,P=0.008;x2 =6.658,P =0.010;x2 =4.304,P =0.038;x2 =7.030,P =0.008;x2 =10.095,P =0.001).SLE exacerbation occurred in 28 cases (74%) of group B and 12 cases (17%) of group A (x2 =34.944,P =0.000).The logistic regression analysis showed that hypocomplementemia,proteinuria,SLEDAI score before pregnancy and positive anti-dsDNA antibody were the risk factors of SLE disease exacerbation during pregnancy.The maternal complications occurred in group B,including pregnancyinduced hypertension in 7 cases,preeclampsia in 10 cases and infections in 11 cases/times;while the corresponding cases (case/time) in group A were 2,6 and 4 (x2 =4.526,P =0.033;x2 =4.304,P =0.038;x2 =8.525,P =0.004).There were 14 cases of therapeutic induced labor,7 case of stillbirth and 27 cases of total fetal loss in group B,while the corresponding cases in group A were 2,0 and 4 (x2=18.317,P =0.000;x2 =9.080,P =0.003;x2 =40.920,P =0.0300).The logistic regression analysis showed that positive anticardiolipin antibody,proteinuria,SLEDAI score before pregnancy and renal dysfunction during pregnancy were risk factors of fetal loss.There were 87 cases of successful delivery (73.7%),the successful delivery rates were 41.3% (19/46) in group B and 94.4% (68/72) from group A,respectively.The infant complications occurred in group B,including premature birth in 15 cases,low birth weight in 13 cases,neonatal jaundice in 5 cases and mild asphyxia in 5 cases;while the corresponding cases in group A were 24,18,4 and 2 (x2 =11.442,P =0.001;x2 =11.395,P =0.001;x2 =4.664,P =0.031;x2 =8.035,P =0.005).Conclusion SLE patients whose disease conditions are not well controlled would lead to higher percentage of disease deterioration during pregnancy and worse pregnancy outcomes.
7.Lentivirus-mediated RNAi against xenoantigen in mouse vascular endothelial cells
Feng QI ; Yachuan GU ; Chengyu LU ; Zhixiang ZHANG ; Xianghui HE ; Liwei ZHU
Chinese Journal of Organ Transplantation 2010;31(10):621-625
Objective To investigate the feasibility of inhibiting Galα (1,3)-Gal expression in mouse vascular endothelial cells by lentivirus-mediated RNAi.Methods The shRNA specified to α1,3-GT mRNA was designed and synthesized in vitro and cloned into the lentivirus vector.EOMA cells were infected by recombinant lentivirus.Real-time RT-PCR was used to detect mRNA transcriptional levels of αl,3-GT as well as immunofluorescence and flow cytometry were applied to detect Galα(1,3)-Gal antigen level after gene transfection.Co-culture of infected EOMA and serum of human was done and the survival rate was measured by MTT.Results The αl,3-GT shRNA sequences were cloned into the recombinant lentivirus vector correctly and the lentivirus was produced successfully.The transfection efficiency to EOMA was 75 %.Real-time PCR revealed that the mRNA transcription of α1,3-GT was obviously inhibited by α1,3-GT shRNA recombinant lentivirus with the rate of 88 % (P<0.05),while there were no obvious differences among control group,no shRNA lentivirus group and negative-shRNA lentivirus group (P> 0.05).Immunofluorescence and flow cytometry demonstrated the same results that Galα(1,3)-Gal antigen expression in EOMA transfected by α1,3-GT shRNA lentivirus was less than that of control group,no shRNA lentivirus group and negative-shRNA lentivirus group (P<0.05),but there were no obvious differences among the later three groups (P>0.05).After co-culture with serum of human,MTT showed the survival rate of EOMA infected by α1,3-GT shRNA lentivirus was obviously increased (P< 0.05).Conclusion Recombinant α2,3-GT shRNA 1entivirus is constructed successfully,which can inhibit the expression of α1,3-GT and Galα1,3-Gal in EOMA by RNAi and control hyperacute rejection in vitro.
8.Effects of application of the new model of evidence-based and humanized nursing in patients with universal pustular psoriasis
Yufen LI ; Meirong ZHONG ; Zhixiang HAN ; Nianzhen LI ; Wei HE ; Tongtong MEI
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;31(12):896-900
Objective To explore the effects of application of the new model of evidence-based land humanized nursing in patients with universal pustular psoriasis.Methods Divided 84 patients with universal pustular psoriasis into the experimental group (42 cases) and the control group (42 cases) randomly.Evidence-based questions were raised according to the requests about humanized nursing of patients in the experimental group,and then retrieved and screened literature,sought high-level evidence,combined with previous nursing experience,developed new evidence-based and humanized nursing programs and implemented in the experimental group.The control group used conventional care program.Two weeks after admission,pain,anxiety,depression degree and the complications of two groups were compared.Results Two weeks after admission,the patients with 0 to 5 levels of pain in the experimental group was 0,5,26,7,4 and 0 cases respectively,which in the control group was0,0,0,12,20 and 10 cases respectively,the difference was significant between the two groups (U=6.957,P<0.01).Anxiety and depression scores in the experimental group was (41.35±4.30) and (42.55±7.71) respectively,which in the control group was (51.31±4.56) and(50.36±6.89) respectively,the difference were significant between the two groups (t=10.540 and 4.893,P<0.01).Conclusions The new model of evidence-based and humanized nursing can effectively improve the effects of humanized nursing in patients with universal pustular psoriasis.
9.Construction of military aviation audiovisual information system based on media assets management
Jiabo YE ; Xia ZHANG ; Zhixiang WANG ; Li YU ; Qing HE ; Yanyan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Library and Information Science 2015;(11):78-80
A military aviation audiovisual information system was constructed using the recent media assets manage-ment technologies according to the audiovisual data in our institute since its establishment,which will realize the scien-tific,standard,digital and network management of audiovisual information,and further improve the audiovisual service.
10.Treatment of elderly patients with acetabular fracture involving medial displacement of the quadri-lateral surface using internal fixation with dynamic anterior plate-screw system for quadrilateral area
Wei WANG ; Xianhua CAI ; Ximing LIU ; Feng XU ; Guodong WANG ; Chengjian HE ; Yuzhou QIN ; Zhixiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2017;19(8):647-654
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic anterior plate-screw system for quadrilateral area ( DAPSQ ) in the treatment of elderly patients with acetabular fracture involving medial displacement of the quadrilateral surface. Methods Between January 2007 and December 2014, a series of 18 senile patients with acetabular fractures involving medial displace-ment of the quadrilateral surface were treated at our department. They were 13 men 5 women, with a mean age 67. 8 years ( range, from 61 to 78 years ) . By the Judet-Letournel classification, there were 4 anterior column fractures, 5 anterior column plus posterior hemitransverse fractures, 8 double column fractures and one T-shaped fracture. The delay from injury to surgery averaged 6. 5 days. All were treated with the technique of DAPSQ. Screw internal fixation of the quadrilateral area followed plate moulding via a single ilioinguinal ap-proach. Fixation with lag screws for the posterior column was added if necessary. Results The 18 pa-tients were followed up for 12 to 35 months ( mean, 26 months ) . By the Matta criteria for fracture reduction, 9 cases were rated as excellent, 6 as good and 3 as poor. Bone healing was achieved within 2 to 4 months( mean, 3. 5 months ) . By the modified Merle d'Aubigné & Postel criteria, the affected hips scored 9 to 18 points ( mean, 16. 3 points ) at the final follow-ups, giving 7 excellent, 7 good, 2 fair and 2 poor cases. By the Harris evaluation, the affected hips scored 58 to 98 points ( mean, 87. 6 points ) , giving 7 excellent, 8 good, one fair and 2 poor cases. The postoperative complications included urinary tract infection in one, lesion of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in one, heterotopic ossification ( Brooker Grade Ⅰ) in one, and traumatic osteoarthritis in 5 cases 2 of whom had to receive total hip arthroplasty. Conclusion The technique of DAPSQ is suitable for the treatment of acetabular fractures involving medial displacement of the quadrilateral surface in elderly patients, because it can provide and maintain stable fixation of the fracture in the quadri-lateral area and preserve hip joint function, leading to fine outcomes.