Objective To clarify the helical CT features and anatomic distribution of recurrence and metastasis of postoperative esophageal cancer.Methods Fifty patients ( 43 men , 7 women , ages 42~76 , mean 58 years ) with postoperative esophageal cancer underwent helical CT examination.On the basis of axial CT imaging , CT features were evaluated , including types , anatomic distribution and time of recurrence in patients with postoperative esophageal cancer .Results Among 50 patients , 31 patients developed recurrence and metastasis. Of 31 patients , 12 patients had recurrence of upper gastrointestinal tract , including esophagogastric anastomoses (n = 8), esophageal stump (n =1) , and intrathoracic stomach (n=3). Lymph node metastasis were investigated in 28 cases , which included right upper paratracheal (2R, n=11), and subcarinal right(7+8, n=11) ; 13 patients possessed lymph node metastasis of two and over-two regions ; Five patients had abdominal para-aortic lymph node metastasis. Metastasis of lung, liver and pancreas were discovered in 8, 7 and 1, respectively. There were six with pleural fluid . All of recurrence and metastasis occurred in the periods from 3 months to 1 year after surgery (P

Humans are exposed to the ubiquitous radiofrequency (RF, 100 kHz-300 GHz) electromagnetic fields because of the mushroom development of wireless communications,raising concerns over the possible hazards of RF radiations.Epidemiological investigation has showed that chronic use of cellphones increases the risk of brain tumors.Since genetic damage is closely related to tumors, researchers have been trying to find out whether cellphones and other RF devices are genotoxic.However, the investigations have yielded both negative and positive results.This review summarized the recent in vitro and in vivo researches about genotoxicity of RF radiations and proposed a possible mechanism by which of RF radiations cause genetic damage.

Objective To analyze the distribution of image noise in low-dose chest CT scan and optimize the relative scanning parameters.Methods The CT images of the Chinese anthropomorphic chest phantom( CDP-1 C) were simulated into six groups of low-dose images with different noise indexs by using an image noise addition tool.The difference between the preset noise index and analog noise value was compared.The CT images of 20 volunteers were also simulated into nine groups of low dose scans with the tube currents of 10,30,50,80,100,120,150,180 and 240 mA.The noise values of images were recorded and analyzed.Results There was no statistical difference between the analog noise value and the noise index.The image noise of low-dose chest scan was increased with the decrease of tube current.The noise was increased quickly when the current was decreased from 50 to 30 mA ( F =24.09 - 40.79,P ＜ 0.05),but the noise increased slowly when the current decreased from 240 to 80 mA.There was no statistical difference between the noise of 80 mA group and that of 120 mA(P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The noise addition tool can be used to evaluate the image noise of low-dose chest CT scan.Adoption of 80 mA in chest CT scan would result in low radiation dose without adding image noise.

Objective To evaluate the value of angled insonation technique in obtaining the volumes of the fetal palate and in three-dimensional post-processing.Methods Five hundred and sixty-six cases of 20~28 weeks fetuses with normal face were confirmed by systemic ultrasound examinations and post-natal examination.The volumes in the standard midsagittal plane and angled midsagittal plane were obtained,then post-processed these data by 4D-View software.The same technology was used for volume data acquisition and processing to 1 case of cleft lip and palate fetal.Results In 566 fetuses,two groups of volume data were successfully acquired in 458 cases (standard midsagittal plane group) and 411 cases (angled midsagittal plane group).Fetal primary palate in the standard group and the angled group can be both well visualized(100%).Axial plane of hard palate can not be reconstructed in the standard group.Only 36% of the fetal hard palate's coronal plane and transoral oblique coronal plane can be reconstructed.The visualization rate of soft palate was 87% in the standard group,which was slightly higher than the angled group (82%).The visualization rate of hard palate's axial plane,coronal plane and transoral oblique coronal plane was 100% respectively in the angled group.Cleft alveolar process involving the secondary palate can be clearly visualized in 1 case of cleft lip and palate fetus.Conclusions By using the angled insonation technique,which is based on clearly visualizing secondary palate to obtain volumes,using three-dimensional post-processing technique can obtain the conventional three orthogonal planes and any other section of the whole palate.By using it we can assess the integrity of fetal palate,diagnose cleft lip with or without cleft palate and classify the cleft palate,even make prenatal diagnosis of the isolated cleft palate possible.

Objective Conventional examination for vision function adopts subjective psychophysics methods.Pattern visual evoked potential (P-VEP) binocular summation response is a new objective way for the test of vision function.But its clinical value in evaluating vision function of amblyopia children is still in controversy.This study was to explore the binocular vision and the feature of P-VEP binocular summation in children with amblyopia and evaluate the significance of P-VEP binocular summation in binocular vision.MethodsThis is a case-controlled study.P-VEP binocular summation response and single ocular P-VEP response was respectively recorded in 151 hyperopia amblyopia children and 80 age- and gender-matched normal children.P-VEP response from children with hyperopia amblyopia was recorded under the corrected vision.The hyperopia amblyopia was diagnosed based on the standard of National Children Amblyopia and Strabismus Prevention and Treatment Working Group.The feature of P-VEP binocular summation was further analyzed and compared with monocular VEP response.Informed consent was obtained from each subject or custodian prior to the trail.ResultsNo significant difference was found in latency between P-VEP binocular summation response and monocular P-VEP response whether amblyopia children or normal children(P＞0.05).Binocular response/monocular response value in amblyopia children was lower than that in normal children(P＜0.05).Binocular response/monocular response value in mild or moderate amblyopia children was higher than that in severe amblyopia children(P＜0.05).Binocular response/monocular response value was significantly reduced in the children with binocular vision than in the children without binocular vision (P＜0.05).ConclusionP-VEP binocular vision,acting as an evaluation factor,could impartially reflect the function of binocular vision of amblyopia children.

The current study to separate and identify constituents from Millettia nitida var. hirsutissima. The compounds from Millettia nitida var. hirsutissima were isolated by means of various chromatographic techniques such as column chromatography over ODS and Sephadex LH-20, preparative HPLC, and the structures of these isolated compounds were identified through spectroscopic analyses. Nine isoflavonoids and two flavans were isolated and identified as 5-O-methy genistein (1), 7-hydroxy-3',4'-dimethoxyisoflavone (2), ononin (3), catechin (4), formononetin (5), genistein (6), calycosin (7), (-)-gallocatechin (8), sissotrin (9), wistin (10), daidzin (11). Compounds 1, 2, 9 are obtained from the genus Millettia for the first time,and compounds 4, 8 are isolated from this plant for the first time.
Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Flavones ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Isoflavones ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Mass Spectrometry ; Millettia ; chemistry ; Molecular Structure

Objective To observe the clinical effect of combination of Tongxiening granule and Mesalazine on treating mild and moderate ulcerative colitis(UC) .Methods Totally 380 patients with mild‐to‐moderate UC diagnosed through endoscopy were allocated to the control group (n=190) and observation group(n=190) .For the observation group ,patients were remedied with the combination of Tongxiening Granules and the Mesalazine by oral administration for eight weeks ,meanwhile the control group only received the Mesalazine for eight weeks .The total effective rate of the two groups were statistically analyzed ,and the levels of ser‐um MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 before and after treatment in the two groups were measured .The expression of S100A12 and RAGE were detected by immunohistochemistry SP method .Results The total effective rate of the observation group and the control group was 94 .74% and 89 .47% respectively ,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0 .01) .After treatment ,the expression levels of MMP‐2 and MMP‐9 in the two groups were decreased ,additionally the expression levels in the observation group was lower than those in the control group ,and the difference was statistically significant (P< 0 .01) .After treatment ,the expression levels of RAGE and S100A12 in the observation group were decreased ,and there was a significant difference when compared with the control group(P<0 .01) .Conclusion Combined application of Tongxiening Granules and Mesalazine in treating patients with mild‐to‐mod‐erate UC could better improve clinical symptoms and bring better therapeutic effect than single use of Mesalazine .

OBJECTIVE To master the pathogenic conditions,clinical characteristic,and diagnostic clues about AIDS combinated with penicilliosis marneffei and malignant lymphoma.METHODS The clinical data about AIDS combinated with penicilliosis marneffei and malignant lymphoma were summarized in order to learn by experience.RESULTS The clinical symptoms of AIDS combinated with penicilliosis marneffei and malignant lymphoma could be unique,but most were various,the primary symptoms were always fever and enlargement of liver and spleen.CONCLUSIONS AIDS combinated with penicilliosis marneffei is common to be seen,but with penicilliosis marneffei and malignant lymphoma are rarely seen in the clinics,which should be taken high attention.

OBJECTIVE To explore the drug-resistant situation of clinical isolated Escherichia coli in our hospital from Jun to Dec in 2007,the aim is to offer evidence for drug-resistant monitoring and clinical antibiotics usage in our hospital. METHODS All clinical specimens isolated and cultured from patients were identified by using the automatic microorganism analyzer VITEK-2 as well as bacteria's drug susceptibility tests were performed using counterparts panel. RESULTS A total of 352 strains E. coli were isolated. The isolated ratio of extended spectram-?-lactamases (ESBLs) producing E. coli was 66.2% (233/352),no ESBLs producing E. coli was 33.8% (119/352). From them 111 strains E. coli were isolated in sputum and 89 strains were ESBLs producing and 22 strains were no ESBLs producing; 111 strains E. coli were isolated in urine and 62 strains were ESBLs producing and 49 strains were no ESBLs producing. The drug-resistance difference was obvious between them as well as between strains isolated from different sites. Better to select piperacillin/tazobactam,cefotetan,ertapenem,imipenem,amikacin,and nitrofurantoin to cure all isolated E. coli infection.CONCLUSIONS The drug-resistance of ESBLs producing E. coli is severe (66.2%) so that hospital administers should strengthen antibiotics usage management and improve antibiotics rational usage,inorder to decrease occurrance of bacterial resistance.

Objective To solve the problems of hospital high-value consumables during purchase,warehouse-in and-out management,utilization,charging and etc.Methods High-value consumables management was improved based on No.1 Military Medical Project high-value consumables management system and bar code technology.Results Integrated management,whole-course supervision,safe utilization,convenient and accurate charging were realized for high-value consumables.Conclusion Bar code technology contributes to reducing high-value consumables inventory,decreasing hospital cash flow pressure,achieving high value consumables used safely and zero error valuation of financial accounting.It can become an effective management mode of hospital high-value consumables.