1.Efficacy and safety of 125I intraluminal irradiation combined with lenvatinib in treatment of progressive extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Xingshu ZHU ; Pengfei CHEN ; Mengfan ZHANG ; Fangzheng LI ; Jinwei CHEN ; Wenguang ZHANG ; Xuhua DUAN ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xinwei HAN
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2023;39(10):2406-2412
ObjectiveTo investigate the efficacy and safety of 125I intraluminal irradiation combined with lenvatinib in the treatment of progressive extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for 25 patients with progressive extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma who attended Department of Interventional Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, from January 2018 to November 2021, and according to the treatment modality, they were divided into combination group with 13 patients (125I intraluminal irradiation combined with lenvatinib) and control group (125I intraluminal irradiation alone). The two groups were compared in terms of technical success rates, changes in liver function, stent patency, survival time, and incidence rates of adverse events. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for comparison of continuous data with skewed distribution between two groups; the Fisher’s exact test was used for comparison of categorical data between groups. The Kaplan-Meier method and the log-rank test were used to evaluate survival time and stent patency. ResultsAll patients had successful implantation of biliary stents and 125I particles, with a technical success rate of 100%. After 1 month of treatment, both groups had significant improvements in the serum levels of total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, alanine aminotransferase, and aspartate aminotransferase (all P<0.05). There were significant differences between the control group and the combination group in the duration of stent patency (7.0 months vs 9.5 months, P=0.022) and median survival time (11.5 months vs 15.6 months, P=0.008). There were no intolerable adverse events in the combination group during treatment. ConclusionCompared with 125I intraluminal irradiation alone, 125I intraluminal irradiation combined with lenvatinib has better efficacy and is a safe and effective treatment regimen for progressive extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
2.The application of transjugular liver biopsy in patients with unexplained liver disease
Wenguang ZHANG ; Xianwei QI ; Jingqiang ZHANG ; Zhenhua TIAN ; Pengfei CHEN ; Xueliang ZHOU ; Fangzheng LI ; Yong NIU ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xinwei HAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2022;28(9):651-655
Objective:To investigate the clinical value of transjugular liver biopsy (TJLB) in patients with unexplained liver disease complicated with massive ascites or coagulopathy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed from patients underwent TJLB in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhoukou Central Hospital, Shangqiu First People's Hospital and Jincheng People's Hospital from March 2015 to January 2022 due to unexplained liver disease complicated with massive ascites or coagulopathy. A total of 37 patients were included, including 21 males and 16 females, aged (53.5±11.9) years. According to different puncture points, the patients were divided into two groups: transhepatic right vein TJBL and transhepatic middle vein TJBL. The obtained liver tissue sampling effect, puncture times, complications were analyzed.Results:The success rate of TJLB was 97.3%(36/37). Thirty-six patients were able to obtain more than three segments of liver tissue and obtain histological diagnosis, and the pathological diagnosis rate was 100.0%(36/36). The number of puncture times, the amount of hepatic tissue and the number of portal areas in the right hepatic vein group (21 cases) were (3.7±0.9), (3.7±0.7) and (6.5±0.9) respectively, and those in the middle hepatic vein group (15 cases) were (3.7±0.7), (3.7±0.7) and (6.3±0.8) respectively. There were no significant differences between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusion:TJLB is safe and feasible for patients with unexplained liver disease complicated with massive peritoneal effusion and coagulopathy. Good liver tissue specimens can be obtained by TJLB from both right hepatic vein and middle hepatic vein.
3.Observation of short-term efficacy of bronchial arterial chemoembolization combined with anlotinib for treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Wenhui WANG ; Xuhua DUAN ; Hao LI ; Manzhou WANG ; Fangzheng LI ; Pengfei CHEN ; Wenze XU ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xinwei HAN
Cancer Research and Clinic 2021;33(12):908-912
Objective:To observe the short-term efficacy and safety of bronchial arterial chemoembolization (BACE) combined with anlotinib for treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Methods:The clinical data of 14 patients with advanced NSCLC in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from June 2018 to March 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The short-term efficacy and adverse reactions of BACE combined with anlotinib hydrochloride were evaluated.Results:All patients successfully received BACE treatment twice. The median follow-up time was 19 months (8-26 months). The objective response rate (ORR) of patients at 1, 3 and 6 months after the first treatment was 100.0% (14/14), 71.4% (10/14) and 57.1% (8/14), and the disease control rate (DCR) was 100.0% (14/14), 92.8% (13/14) and 78.6% (11/14), respectively. The median progression-free survival (PFS) time was 9.5 months (95% CI 9.0-17.3 months), and the 6-month and 12-month PFS rates were 78.6% and 28.6%, respectively. The median overall survival (OS) time was 19.0 months (95% CI 18.4-23.1 months), and the 6-month and 12-month OS rates were 100.0% and 85.7%, respectively. Anlotinib hydrochloride-related adverse reactions included hand-foot syndrome [42.9% (6/14)], fatigue [35.7% (5/14)], hypertension [35.7% (5/14)], oral mucositis [28.6% (4/14)], hemoptysis [28.6% (4/14)], elevated aminotransferases [21.4% (3/14)] and diarrhea [14.3% (2/14)]. There were no grade ≥3 adverse reactions. Conclusion:BACE combined with anlotinib is safe and effective for treatment of advanced NSCLC, and the short-term clinical efficacy is satisfactory.
4.Diagnosis of Parkinson′s disease
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2021;54(9):957-962
Parkinson′s disease is the second major neurodegenerative disease with increasing incidence and population in China in recent years. Its diagnosis and treatment are difficult and there is no cure at present, which brings a heavy burden to the families of the patients and society. An accurate diagnosis of Parkinson′s disease is a prerequisite for treatment. The current diagnosis is mainly dependent on clinical symptoms. According to the diagnostic criteria in China, the diagnosis of Parkinson′s disease needs to go through the diagnosis of Parkinsonism and Parkinson′s disease. In addition, when the diagnosis of Parkinson′s disease is difficult, there are a number of ancillary tests that can be effective in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of atypical Parkinson disease. With the progress of diagnostic technology, the diagnosis of Parkinson′s disease will become more standardized, intelligent and professional.
5.Clinical value of emergency endovascular embolization in the interventional treatment for oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma
Fan TANG ; Pengfei CHEN ; Fangzheng LI ; Donglin KUANG ; Jiaxing WANG ; Li WAN ; Xinwei HAN ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xuhua DUAN
Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2021;56(4):370-373
To evaluate the clinical value of emergency endovascular embolization in the interventional treatment for oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma, 32 patients with oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma, who received emergency endovascular embolization due to unsatisfactory hemostatic effect of conventional conservative treatment in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2014 to December 2019, were included in this study and their clinical data, laboratory data and imaging information were retrospectively analyzed. There were 16 males and 16 females, aged (60.6±13.6) years (34-88 years). Technical successful rate of emergency endovascular embolization, immediate successful rate of controlling hemorrhage, blood pressure before and after operation, hemoglobin before and after operation, postoperative complications and recurrence rate of oral hemorrhage were statistically analyzed. Results showed that technical successful rate of operation and immediate successful rate of controlling oral hemorrhage are both 100% (32/32). Recurrent oral hemorrhage occurred in 4 patients (13%). The hemorrhagic shock symptoms of all patients were significantly improved after interventional therapy. After operation, local swelling happened in 34% (11/32) patients and intermittent local pain happened in 22% (7/32) within 24 hours; the swelling and the pain gradually disappeared from 2nd to 5th days. Mild complications of transient fever happened in 9% (3/32) patients and disappeared spontaneously in the short term. No serious complications such as blindness, cerebrovascular accident or central nervous system disturbance occurred in all patients after operations. During the whole follow-up period (1 to 12 months), a total of 8 patients died. The causes of death were progression and metastasis of carcinoma ( n=4), heart failure ( n=2), severe pneumonia ( n=1) and respiratory failure caused by recurrent oral hemorrhage ( n=1). Owing to the remarkable short-term curative effect, repeatable operation, low recurrence rate of oral hemorrhage and low incidence of complications, emergency endovascular embolization can be used in the clinical therapy and application of oral hemorrhage caused by carcinoma.
6.Efficacy of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage combined with balloon dilatation in the treatment of benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture
Fan TANG ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xinwei HAN ; Xuhua DUAN ; Wenguang ZHANG ; Pengfei CHEN ; Donglin KUANG ; Fangzheng LI ; Linhui XU
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2020;26(4):265-269
Objective:To evaluate the curative effect, safety and feasibility of percutaneous transhepatic cholangio drainage(PTCD) combined with balloon dilatation in treating benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture(BBES).Methods:The clinical data of 33 patients with benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture, who were admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University during the period from January 2013 to May 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. There were 23 cases of benign etiology and 10 cases of malignant etiology, benign strictures of which 15 cases were located in the hepatic hilum and of which 18 cases outside of it. All patients were considered as benign stenosis by at least two imaging examinations of magnetic resonance imaging of pancreatic or enhanced MRI or enhanced CT, laboratory examinations of tumor markers and other clinical data before operation. 10 cases of malignant etiology were confirmed by intraoperative biopsy and pathology. All patients were treated with balloon dilatation at an interval of 1 to 4 weeks after PTCD. The changes of clinical symptoms, bilirubin and liver function before and after operation were compared and analyzed, and the postoperative complications and anastomotic patency rate were followed up.Results:PTCD combined with balloon dilatation was performed successfully in all patients, and the success rate was 100%. After operation, the benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture was significantly improved in all patients, and the clinical symptoms were improved obviously. The liver function and bilirubin decreased significantly in all patients after operation, and there was significant statistical significance ( P<0.05). There is no serious complications such as biliary bleeding and biliary fistula were found after operation. At 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months after operation, the anastomotic patency rates of all patients were 90.9%(30/33), 72.7%(24/33), 63.6%(21/33), 63.6%(21/33), 60.6%(20/33), respectively. During the whole follow-up period, anastomotic restenosis happened in 13 patients, of which 9 cases with restenosis, the benign stenosis site of the anastomosis was the hepatic hilum and of which 4 cases located on the outside of the hepatic hilum. After treatment, the incidence of benign restenosis of the anastomosis at the hepatic hilum (60.0%, 9/15) was higher than that at outside of the hepatic hilum (22.2%, 4/18) and it's statistically significant ( P<0.05). Among the 13 patients with recurrence of BBES, 4 cases underwent choledochojejunostomy for malignant causes and 9 cases with benign causes. The recurrence rates after the first balloon dilatation were 40.0% (4/10) and 39.1% (9/23), respectively, and the average recurrence time was 5.8 months and 6.8 months respectively, the difference was not statistically significant( P>0.05). Conclusion:For the treatment of benign biliary-enteric anastomosis stricture, percutaneous transhepatic cholangio drainage combined with balloon dilatation with reliable curative effect, with high safety and less trauma, with less operative complications, and with repeatability, so it is worth applying in clinic.
7.Pay attention to cognitive impairment in Parkinson′s disease
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2020;53(7):481-484
Cognitive impairment is one of the most common non-motor symptoms of Parkinson′s disease, which is mainly related to abnormal protein deposition in related brain regions, impaired synaptic function, various transmitter system disorders and neuroimmune abnormalities. The incidence of Parkinson′s disease is relatively high, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients and imposes a heavy burden on society and families. At present, there are some early diagnostic markers in cerebrospinal fluid, peripheral fluid, gene and neuroimaging, which can be used for early warning and early recognition of cognitive impairment in Parkinson′s disease. Early warning and early diagnosis of cognitive impairment in Parkinson′s disease should be emphasized, and certain intervention and treatment can be carried out if necessary. Meanwhile, prospective, multicenter and large-sample high-quality clinical studies on cognitive impairment in Parkinson′s disease are needed urgently.
8.Clinicalefficiencyofendovascularinterventionaltherapyforthesolitarykidneywithrenalaneurysm
Fangzheng LI ; Jianzhuang REN ; Wenguang ZHANG ; Xuhua DUAN ; Jiaxing WANG ; Li WAN ; Linhui XU ; Guorui ZHAO ; Pengfei CHEN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2019;35(7):1128-1131
Objective Toanalyzetheclinicalefficiencyofendovascularinterventionaltherapyinthetreatmentofsolitarykidney withrenalaneurysm.Methods FromJune2014toDecember2017,7casesofsolitarykidneypatientscombinedwithrenalaneurysm werecollected,including4casesofrenalaneurysmlocatedinthemainrenalartery,1caseinrenalsegmentalarteryand2casesinthe renalparenchyma.4casesofmainrenalarteryaneurysmsweretreatedwithstentimplantation;1caseofrenalsegmentalarteryaneurysm was treatedwithstent-assistedcoilembolization;2casesofrenalparenchymaaneurysm wererespectivelytreatedwithpolyvinylalcohol (PVA)embolizationandPVA withcoilembolization.After1month,3months,6monthsandevery6months,therenaldopplerexamination,blood routine,urineroutine,renalfunctionandotherbiochemicalexaminationswerereviewed,andrenalarterialCTAorrenalangiographywereperformed whennecessary.Results Thesuccessrateofoperationwas100%in7solitarykidneypatientswithrenalaneurysm,andtheaneurysmswere graduallyreducedafteroperationwithoutseriousadversereactionsandcomplications.Norecanalizationorrecurrenceofrenalaneurysmwasfound duringthefollow-up,andtherenalfunctionwasbetterthanbefore.Conclusion Endovascularinterventionaltherapyinthetreatment ofsolitarykidneywithrenalaneurysmisminimallyinvasiveandlessrisky.Anditismoretargetedandflexibleforthetreatmentof solitarykidneywithdifferenttypesofrenalaneurysm.
9. Analysis on the factors related to the immediate success rate of radiofrequency catheter ablation on patients with idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract ventricular arrhythmia
Gang CHEN ; Xiaofei LI ; Xiaohan FAN ; Kuijun ZHANG ; Fangzheng WANG ; Yan YAO
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2018;46(6):464-469
Objective:
To analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with idiopathic right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) ventricular arrhythmias (VA) and factors related to the immediate success rate of radiofrequency ablation.
Methods:
Patients diagnosed as idiopathic RVOT arrhythmia in Fuwai Hospital from February 2009 to January 2013 were retrospectively screened. Patients with structural heart disease or inherited arrhythmia were excluded. All patients underwent endocardial electrophysiological study and radiofrequency catheter ablation. Baseline clinical and operation records were collected and analyzed. Immediate success rate was defined as no inducible ventricular arrhythmia by isoprinosine and electrophysiological induction at the end of ablation. The origins of idiopathic RVOT were classified as septal, anterior, posterior, free wall site, epicardial and RVOT-aorta root site.
Results:
A total of 468 patients were finally included, and the age was (40.4±13.3) years old and 60.5%(283/468) patients were female. Immediate radiofrequency success rate was 89.3%(418/468). Patients were divided into ablation success group (
10.Endovascular interventional therapy for Cockett syndrome associated with deep vein thrombosis of left lower extremity
Guorui ZHAO ; Jianzhuang REN ; Xuhua DUAN ; Wenguang ZHANG ; Pengfei CHEN ; Tai KANG ; Qinghui ZHANG ; Chaoyang WANG ; Donglin KUANG ; Fangzheng LI ; Xinwei HAN
Journal of Interventional Radiology 2017;26(6):522-526
Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of endovascular interventional therapy in treating Cockett syndrome associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of left lower extremity.Methods The clinical data of a total of 256 patients with Cockett syndrome complicated by DVT of left lower extremity,who were admitted to authors' hospital during the period from January 2011 to January 2015,were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were treated with catheter-directed thrombolysis,balloon dilatation of the occluded or narrowed venous segment,and/or stent implantation.The circumference differences of the affected limbs before and after treatment and the long-term patency rates were compared.Results Of the 256 patients with Cockett syndrome complicated by DVT of left lower extremity,complete dissolution of thrombus was achieved in 232 (90.6%) and partial dissolution of thrombus in 24 (9.4%).The circumference difference of thigh and calf was (7.12±2.15) and (4.57±2.81) cm respectively before and after treatment.Iliac vein reconstruction was carried out in 206 patients,among them simple balloon dilatation was employed in 46 and balloon dilatation together with stent implantation was adopted in 160.The patients were followed up for 9-24 months with a mean of 15 months.In simple balloon dilatation group,3 patients lost touch with the authors during the following-up period,26 patients (60.5%) developed iliac vein occlusion and post-embolization syndrome occurred in 21 patients (48.8%).In balloon dilatation plus stent implantation group,11 patients lost touch with the authors during the following-up period,stenosis or occlusion of the stent was seen in 13 patients (8.7%),post-embolization syndrome was observed in 15 patients (10.1%).The differences in vascular stenosis or occlusion and in the occurrence of post-embolization syndrome between the two groups were statistically significant (P<0.001).Conclusion For the treatment of Cockett syndrome complicated by DVT of left lower extremity,catheter-directed thrombolysis and balloon dilatation combined with stent implantation carry definite clinical curative effect.

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