Objective To analyze the clinical features of pulmonary embolism(PE) after urologic surgery in order to provide the theory base for preventing pulmonary embolism Methods CNKI database was used to look for our subjects who were with PE after urologic surgery from January 2005 to December 2011.Ten cases were selected.Three related patients simultaneously in Xuancheng Central Hospital were also recruited as our subjects.The information of diagnosis and treatment information and clinical features were collected.Results Among the 13 patients,3 were women and 10 were men with confirmed PE.Their age ranged from 48 to 79 years old and the average was 61.Among the 13 patients,2 conducted routine surgery,and the other 11 conducted mini-invasion operation.The 13 patients underwent PE from 2 to 18 days after urologic surgery and 7 patients (53.85％) died of PE.Conclusion No specificity of clinical feature for PE was found to contribute to cure rate.Early diagnosis and prevention of PE are important,and anticoagulant treatment and immediate thrombolytic are critical.

Objective This study aims to investigate the correlation of CD4+ CD25+ FOXP3+ Tregs and PD‐1+ CD4+ T cells located at cervical lesions and the prognosis of CIN .PD‐1 expression on T cells induces Tregs .Methods Cervical lymphocytes were collected from CIN patients and analyzed by FACS .Comparisons were made between populations of cervical Tregs and PD‐1+CD4+T cells in CIN regressors and non‐regressors .Results A median of 11 .8% of cervical CD4+ T cells were CD4+ CD25+ FOXP3+Tregs ,while a median of 30 .3% were PD‐1+ CD4+ T cells .The proportions of CD4+ CD25+ FOXP3+ Tregs and PD‐1+ cells were significantly lower in CIN regressors when compared with non‐regressors .Conclusion The prevalence of CD4+ CD25+ FOXP3+Tregs negative correlates with spontaneous regression of CIN ,suggesting that cervical Tregs may play an important role in HPV‐related neoplastic immunoevasion .

Objective To investigate the value of clinical use of laparoscopy combined with choledochoscopy in treatment of cholecystolithiasis complicated with choledocholithiasis.Methods Of 120 patients suffering from cholecystolithiasis combined with choledocholithiasis,56 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy together with choledocholithotomy and T-tube drainage(LCTD),and 64 patients received routine cholecystectomy and choledocholithotomy plus T-tube drainage by laparotomy.Postoperative administration of analgesics,wound infection,recovery of function of gastrointestinal tract(RFGI),and hospital stay were compared between the two groups.Results In both groups,there were no severe complications.Wound infection rate was 12.5 %,average hospital stay was(14.9?3.1) d,and RFGI was(26.1?8.6) h in routine operation group;while in LCTD group,there was no wound infection occurred,hospital stay was(5.8?1.4) d and RFGI was(10.6?3.4) h.There were significant difference in postoperative recovery conditions between the two groups(P

OBJECTIVE To investigate the distribution and the resistance rate of Shigella in Anhui Province to guide the choice of antibacterials. METHODS Ninety one strains of Shigella were cultured in Sep 2005.The groups were identified by biochemical and serologic tests.Susceptibility of 91 strains of Shigella in Anhui to various antibiotics was tested using standardized custom dilution MIC panels according to CLSI(2005) guidelines. RESULTS There were 57 strains of Shigella flexneri,31 strains of S.sonnei and 2 strains ofS.boydii among 91 strains of Shigella.The resistance rates of Shigella to cefoperazone/sulbactam and piperacillin/tazobactam were remarkably lower than to other third generation cephalosporins.The susceptible rates to carbopenems were 100%.The resistance rates to ciprofloxacin lactate and pazufloxacin mesilate were 27.47% and 32.97%,respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is a certain resistance rate of the Shigella to fluoroquinolones and the third generation cephalosporins.More attention should be paid to the surveillance and control of such resistance.

BACKGROUND:With the increasing number of tendon transplantation surgeries for tendon injuries,the demand for tendon tissue engineering scaffolds is increasing.Research has found that good pore size and porosity of implants contribute to tissue healing. OBJECTIVE:To review the types of materials currently published for tendon tissue engineering scaffolds and investigate the correlation between various tendon tissue engineering scaffold materials and pores. METHODS:Articles were retrieved on PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science databases,using keywords"tendon"or"ligament"and"tissue scaffold"as well as"porosity"or"permeability".A total of 84 articles meeting the criteria were included to summarize,discuss and anticipate future development directions. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The materials used in the research of tendon tissue engineering are mainly divided into two categories:natural tendon scaffold materials and artificial synthetic tendon scaffold materials.Natural scaffold materials include autologous tendons,allogeneic tendons,and xenogeneic tendons.Autogenous tendons and allogeneic tendons have been used in clinical practice for many years.During the preparation of allogeneic tendons and animal experiments,it was found that the process of acellular disinfection resulted in an increase in the pore size and porosity of both types of tendons,but the specific reasons and mechanisms have not been further studied.There are many types of artificial tendon scaffold materials currently being studied,among which artificial ligament products such as Leeds Keio and LARS(Ligament Advanced Reinforcement System)are still in use in some countries.Other materials have not been promoted in clinical practice due to immature technology and other issues.The pores and porosity of artificial tendon scaffold materials also show different trends due to their different materials and preparation techniques.

Objective Aiming at improving biomechanical strength of the anastomotic stoma as well as reducing tissue thermal damage, a novel radiofrequency (RF) tissue welding electrode was developed. Methods A novel electrode with a hollow structure on the surface ( the plum electrode) was designed and the ring electrode was used as control group to conduct the welding of intestinal tissues based on RF energy. Biomechanical properties of anastomotic stoma were studied by shear test and burst pressure test. The tissue thermal damage during welding was investigated by finite element electro-thermal-mechanical multi-field coupling simulation analysis and thermocouple probe, and the tissue microstructures were also studied. Results Under 120 W RF energy, 8 s welding duration and 20 kPa compression pressure, the anastomotic stoma had the optimal biomechanical properties. Compared with the ring electrode group, biomechanical strength of the anastomotic stoma in plum electrode group was higher, with the shear strength and burst pressure increasing from (9. 7±1. 47) N, (84. 0±5. 99) mmHg to (11. 1±1. 71) N, (89. 4±6. 60) mmHg, respectively. There was a significant reduction in tissue thermal damage, and intact and fully fused stomas could be formed in anastomotic area. Conclusions The proposed novel electrode could improve biomechanical strength of the anastomosis as well as reduce tissue hermal damage, thus achieve better fusion. The research result provide references for realizing the seamless connection of human lumen tissues

Objective:To design a novel electromagnetic ejection device for endoscopic suturing to achieve continuous deployment of suture nails.Methods:An electromagnetic ejection device and its accompanying suture nail structure were designed and a prototype was fabricated based on electromagnetic ejection principles. A finite element model of the electromagnetic ejection device was constructed to study the effects of armature-coil center distance and different driving voltages on suture nail ejection speed. An experimental platform for testing electromagnetic ejection velocity was constructed, and a high-speed camera was used to detect the ejection velocity. A platform for the suture embedding experiment was built to measure the effects of different voltages on the inserting speed of suture into the gastric wall tissue. A platform for a suture extraction force experiment was built to evaluate the extraction force of sutures embedded in tissues under different driving voltages.Results:A suture nail structure and electromagnetic ejection device were designed, and a prototype was fabricated. The ejection velocity increased and then decreased with the increase of the armature-coil center distance, and the maximum ejection velocity was 15.81 m/s at the center distance of 18 mm. At this distance, the voltage was linearly related to the ejection velocity, and the experimental values of the staple basically coincided with the simulated values. When the driving voltage was in the range of 150 to 180 V, the suture nails could successfully insert in the tissues, and the 180 V voltage group had a greater insertion depth. The extraction force of the suture nails at 120, 150, 180, and 210 V voltages were (0.49 ± 0.19), (1.14 ± 0.19), (1.23 ± 0.15), and (1.85 ± 0.31) N, respectively.Conclusions:A novel electromagnetic ejection device for endoscopic suturing is proposed that is capable of continuous firing of suture nails. This device provides a new long-distance driving method for intelligent, minimally invasive surgical instruments.

Objective The ileum of porcine intestines with radiofrequency (RF) energy was fused through a novel linkage-type pressure controlled electrode, so as to verify feasibility and security of intestinal reconstruction in the RF energy tissue fusion technology. Methods Fresh porcine intestines were fixed on negative electrode in the order of ‘mucosa-serosa’, and then different compressive pressures （497，796，995，1 194，1 492 kPa）and RF energy were applied to the tissues through positive electrode of pressure cone to complete intestinal anastomosis. Biomechanical properties of the fused area were studied by tensile strength and bursting pressure test, and the thermal diffusion and tissue microstructure also studied. ResultsThe anastomotic tensile strength and bursting pressure could reach （8.73±1.11） N and （8.29±0.41） kPa, respectively, when the energy output power, pressure and welding time were 160 W, 995 kPa and 13 s, respectively, and an intact microstructure with little free collagen in the fused area could be observed. Conclusions The technology of RF energy-based tissue fusion could accomplish fast and stable intestinal tract reconstruction, showing great potential in clinical application. It is of great significance to shorten the operation time, simplify the operation process and improve the operation quality.

Poria cocos (Schw.) Wolf, an important medicinal and food fungus, is well known in East Asia. Due to growing market demand, long cultivation period, and consumption of pine trunk during cultivation, developing alternative methods for producing P. cocos and/or its active components is of interest. In the present study, the effects of different culture methods on biomass and accumulation of four triterpenoids were investigated. The ethanol extract of fermented mycelium (EFM) was orally administered to rats. Urine output and concentrations of electrolytes (Na, K, and Cl) were measured. Our results showed that mycelia grew better under continuous shaking culture condition (7.5 g DW·L), and higher triterpenoid levels were accumulated in two-stage culture (112 mg·L, 2.03%). The optimal starting time of static culture for triterpenoid yield was 4 d after shaking culture. Single administration of middle and high dose of EFM significantly increased urine output, Na and Cl excretion, and Na/K ratio. These results suggested that ethanol extract of cultured mycelia showed significant diuretic activity in rats and two-stage culture of P. cocos could be an alternative way to produce mycelia and triterpenoids.
Animals ; Biomass ; Diuretics ; pharmacology ; Mycelium ; chemistry ; growth & development ; Rats ; Triterpenes ; metabolism ; Wolfiporia ; chemistry ; growth & development

Objective To develop a new type of electric stapler, so as to solve the problems of insufficient rotation angle, inconvenient operation and difficulty in controlling the pressing strength of existing products. Methods An electric stapler was designed and manufactured. The motion trajectory curve of the prototype was measured by using the three-coordinate imaging instrument to build functional test platform of the prototype, and the goodness of fit was used to evaluate consistency between the theoretical curve and the measured curve. The small intestine tissues of fresh pig were anastomosed at different bending angles of the front end, and the forming rate of the anastomotic stoma was measured. Results The goodness of fit between the test curve and the theoretical curve for both turning motion and shooting motion was ideal, while the goodness of fit between the test curve and the theoretical curve for pressing motion was not ideal when the turning joint was bent at 0°-30°, and was ideal when it was bent at 45°-60°. In performance test, the deformity rate of the nail was smaller than 1.14%, indicating that the bending angle had no significant impacts on the anastomotic effect. Conclusions The kinematics curves of shooting motion and turning motion are consistent with the theoretical curves. The pressing motion curves fluctuate at different bending angles, which will not affect the anastomotic effect, and the effect of the electric stapler meets the clinical requirements.