Objective To evaluate the application of ELISA randomized quality control,and continuously improve the laboratory testing capacity and quality assurance,in order to gradually improve the application of randomized quality control to the daily testing of ELISA.Methods Collected the quality control data of KEHUA HBsAg,compared the difference between randomized quality control data and immobilized quality control data.Group comparison of randomization quality control between rows and columns.The randomized quality control data were analyzed retrospectively and the quality control chart was established by using the randomized quality control data.Analyzed and compared the lost-control situation of randomized quality control and immobilized quality control.Results Randomized quality control S/CO value(2.831±0.343)and immobilized quality control S/CO value(2.651±0.260)in the same microplate,the difference between two was statistically significant(t=5.970,P＜0.05).The differences between randomized quality control and immobilized quality control in columns 2 to 8 were statistically significant(t=2.285～5.536,all P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences between randomized quality control and immobilized quality control in column 9 to 12(t=0.031～1.605,all P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in randomization quality control among all lines(F=0.858,P＞0.05).The randomized quality control data was used to establish a quality control chart.Within the time range of the collected data,the randomized quality control was out of control for 6 times,all were greater than+3s,and the loss of control rate was 4.72%(6/127).Fixed position quality control lost control 9 times during the same period,all of which were greater than+3s,with a loss of control rate of 0.61%(9/1 481).Conclusion The randomized quality control has a greater possibility to reflect the factors affecting all the samples on the microporous plate.Random quality control can be used to find possible systematic errors in testing.Randomized quality control can gradually be fully applied to daily indoor quality control,but the loss of control rate and coefficient of variation may increase.

Objective To evaluate the application of ELISA randomized quality control,and continuously improve the laboratory testing capacity and quality assurance,in order to gradually improve the application of randomized quality control to the daily testing of ELISA.Methods Collected the quality control data of KEHUA HBsAg,compared the difference between randomized quality control data and immobilized quality control data.Group comparison of randomization quality control between rows and columns.The randomized quality control data were analyzed retrospectively and the quality control chart was established by using the randomized quality control data.Analyzed and compared the lost-control situation of randomized quality control and immobilized quality control.Results Randomized quality control S/CO value(2.831±0.343)and immobilized quality control S/CO value(2.651±0.260)in the same microplate,the difference between two was statistically significant(t=5.970,P＜0.05).The differences between randomized quality control and immobilized quality control in columns 2 to 8 were statistically significant(t=2.285～5.536,all P<0.05).There were no statistically significant differences between randomized quality control and immobilized quality control in column 9 to 12(t=0.031～1.605,all P>0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in randomization quality control among all lines(F=0.858,P＞0.05).The randomized quality control data was used to establish a quality control chart.Within the time range of the collected data,the randomized quality control was out of control for 6 times,all were greater than+3s,and the loss of control rate was 4.72%(6/127).Fixed position quality control lost control 9 times during the same period,all of which were greater than+3s,with a loss of control rate of 0.61%(9/1 481).Conclusion The randomized quality control has a greater possibility to reflect the factors affecting all the samples on the microporous plate.Random quality control can be used to find possible systematic errors in testing.Randomized quality control can gradually be fully applied to daily indoor quality control,but the loss of control rate and coefficient of variation may increase.

Objective:To investigate the clinical outcomes of using autologous mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" grafting to augment mandible for correcting lower facial asymmetry with normal occlusal relationships.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with lower facial asymmetry treated at the Department of Plastic Surgery, the Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, from January 2016 to December 2019. Preoperative cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans of the maxillofacial region were obtained to acquire three-dimensional data of the maxillofacial skeleton. Computer-aided design was used to determine the osteotomy range of the mandibular outer cortex and design osteotomy guide template. The outer cortex of the larger mandibular side (donor site) was harvested according to the osteotomy guide template and sectioned. The segmented mandibular outer cortex was then contoured to match the arc of the recipient side’s mandibular outer cortex and fixed to the inner side of the recipient mandibular outer cortex, thus increasing the width and thickness of the expanded mandible. Follow-up was conducted at 7th day and 6 months postoperatively, CBCT scan was performed to measure the changes in ramus height (Co-Go), mandibular body length (Go-Me), and mandibular outer cortex thickness, and volume, and the patient satisfaction with facial appearance (1 to 5 points, with higher scores indicating higher satisfaction), were assessed to evaluate surgical outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 12.0 software. Paired t-tests were used to compare patient satisfaction scores preoperatively and six months postoperatively. Repeated measurement ANOVA was used to compare Co-Go and Go-Me measurements preoperatively, 7th day, and 6 months postoperatively. If a statistically significant difference is found, further analysis using post-hoc testing(Tukey’s HSD test) will be conducted to examine the data. Results:Sixteen patients with lower facial asymmetry were included, comprising of 5 males and 11 females, aged 18 to 40 years, with an average age of 25.2 years. Surgical method included contralateral mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" grafting to the expanded mandible in 9 cases and simultaneous genioplasty in 7 cases. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 5 years, with an average follow-up of 18.6 months. All patients experienced numbness of the lower lip postoperatively, which resolved within six months, and no severe complications occurred. The symmetry of lower facial contour improved significantly and remained stable. Patient satisfaction score for facial appearance increased from (1.63±0.62) points preoperatively to (4.19±0.75) points six months postoperatively( P<0.01). The differences in Co-Go on the donor side and Go-Me on the recipient side across the three time points(preoperatively, 7th day and 6 months postoperatively) were not statistically significant(all P>0.05). However, the differences in Go-Me on the donor side and Co-Go on the recipient side across the three time points were statistically significant(all P<0.05). On the donor side, the mandibular outer cortex thickness decreased by a maximum of 6 mm on 7th day postoperatively and increased by a maximum of 2 mm at 6 months postoperatively compared to 7th day. On the recipient side, mandibular outer cortex thickness increased by a maximum of 6 mm on 7th day postoperatively and decreased by a maximum of 2 mm at six months postoperatively compared to 7th day. The volume of the mandibular outer cortex on the recipient side increased by (4 415.94±1 017.21)mm 3 at 7th day postoperatively compared to preoperatively, and decreased by (202.63±300.85)mm 3 at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion:For lower facial asymmetrical with normal occlusal relationships and no occlusal plane deviation, contralateral mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" bone grafting can effectively increase the width and volume of the mandible on the grafted side, achieving favorable clinical outcomes.

Objective:To investigate the clinical outcomes of using autologous mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" grafting to augment mandible for correcting lower facial asymmetry with normal occlusal relationships.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of patients with lower facial asymmetry treated at the Department of Plastic Surgery, the Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, from January 2016 to December 2019. Preoperative cone-beam CT (CBCT) scans of the maxillofacial region were obtained to acquire three-dimensional data of the maxillofacial skeleton. Computer-aided design was used to determine the osteotomy range of the mandibular outer cortex and design osteotomy guide template. The outer cortex of the larger mandibular side (donor site) was harvested according to the osteotomy guide template and sectioned. The segmented mandibular outer cortex was then contoured to match the arc of the recipient side’s mandibular outer cortex and fixed to the inner side of the recipient mandibular outer cortex, thus increasing the width and thickness of the expanded mandible. Follow-up was conducted at 7th day and 6 months postoperatively, CBCT scan was performed to measure the changes in ramus height (Co-Go), mandibular body length (Go-Me), and mandibular outer cortex thickness, and volume, and the patient satisfaction with facial appearance (1 to 5 points, with higher scores indicating higher satisfaction), were assessed to evaluate surgical outcomes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 12.0 software. Paired t-tests were used to compare patient satisfaction scores preoperatively and six months postoperatively. Repeated measurement ANOVA was used to compare Co-Go and Go-Me measurements preoperatively, 7th day, and 6 months postoperatively. If a statistically significant difference is found, further analysis using post-hoc testing(Tukey’s HSD test) will be conducted to examine the data. Results:Sixteen patients with lower facial asymmetry were included, comprising of 5 males and 11 females, aged 18 to 40 years, with an average age of 25.2 years. Surgical method included contralateral mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" grafting to the expanded mandible in 9 cases and simultaneous genioplasty in 7 cases. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 5 years, with an average follow-up of 18.6 months. All patients experienced numbness of the lower lip postoperatively, which resolved within six months, and no severe complications occurred. The symmetry of lower facial contour improved significantly and remained stable. Patient satisfaction score for facial appearance increased from (1.63±0.62) points preoperatively to (4.19±0.75) points six months postoperatively( P<0.01). The differences in Co-Go on the donor side and Go-Me on the recipient side across the three time points(preoperatively, 7th day and 6 months postoperatively) were not statistically significant(all P>0.05). However, the differences in Go-Me on the donor side and Co-Go on the recipient side across the three time points were statistically significant(all P<0.05). On the donor side, the mandibular outer cortex thickness decreased by a maximum of 6 mm on 7th day postoperatively and increased by a maximum of 2 mm at 6 months postoperatively compared to 7th day. On the recipient side, mandibular outer cortex thickness increased by a maximum of 6 mm on 7th day postoperatively and decreased by a maximum of 2 mm at six months postoperatively compared to 7th day. The volume of the mandibular outer cortex on the recipient side increased by (4 415.94±1 017.21)mm 3 at 7th day postoperatively compared to preoperatively, and decreased by (202.63±300.85)mm 3 at 6 months postoperatively. Conclusion:For lower facial asymmetrical with normal occlusal relationships and no occlusal plane deviation, contralateral mandibular outer cortex "sandwich" bone grafting can effectively increase the width and volume of the mandible on the grafted side, achieving favorable clinical outcomes.

Objective To compare the safety and effectiveness of two different flow diverter devices between Tubridge flow diverter(TFD)and Surpass Streamline flow diverter(SFD)in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.Methods A retrospective analysis from August 2020 to December 2023 was performed on the clinical data of 62 cases of unruptured aneurysms in the Department of Interventional Radiology(Shinan Branch),the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University treated with flow diverter.According to the type of implanted stents,they were divided into TFD group(32 cases)and SFD group(30 cases),general information about patients was collected,including age,sex,and past history(hypertension,diabetes,coronary heart disease),hospitalization time,surgical time(anesthesia start to anesthesia awakening time)and aneurysm location(anterior circulation,posterior circulation),type(giant aneurysm:maximum diameter ≥ 25 mm,large aneurysm:maximum diameter 15-＜25 mm,medium aneurysm:maximum diameter 5-＜15 mm,small aneurysm:maximum diameter＜5 mm),aneurysm morphology(saccular aneurysm,simple fusiform aneurysm,dissecting aneurysm),aneurysm maximum diameter,aneurysm neck,parent artery diameter,aneurysm wall enhancement in preoperative high-resolution MRI scan.Different types of flow diverters were selected according to the results of Surpass intracranial aneurysm embolization system pivotal trial to treat large or giant wide neck aneurysms(SCENT)and intracranial aneurysms managed by parent artery reconstruction using Tubridge flow diverter study(IMPACT).If"ejection sign"was found at the aneurysm neck on angiography immediately after the release of flow diverters,appropriate amount of coils were packed.Tamponade until there is no contrast filling in the aneurysm body on cerebral angiography,at which time the operation is terminated.If there is no"ejection sign"immediately after the release of the flow diverter,the procedure is terminated.Angiography was performed immediately after operation to evaluate the parent artery stenosis(patency[stenosis rate ≤50％],stenosis[stenosis rate＞50％]or occlusion[stenosis rate 100％])degree of aneurysm occlusion.O'Kelly-Marotta(OKM)classification was used to evaluate the degree of aneurysm occlusion.Effectiveness evaluation:DS A follow-up was performed≥1 month after operation,and the final angiographic result was taken as the final follow-up result to evaluate the postoperative aneurysm occlusion(OKM grade D:complete aneurysm occlusion,other grades:incomplete aneurysm occlusion),parent artery stenosis or occlusion.Safety evaluation:the clinical efficacy of patients at the last postoperative follow-up was evaluated by modified Rankin scale(mRS)score(mRS score 0-2:good clinical prognosis,mRS score 3-6:poor clinical prognosis),and perioperative(≤2 weeks after surgery)complications(ischemic complications,bleeding complications and other complications)were counted.The clinical effects and complications of the two groups were compared.Results A total of 62 aneurysms in 62 patients were included in the study.All patients were treated with a single flow diversion device.There were 28 males and 34females,aged 32 years to 76 years,with an average of(57±10)years.There were 39 anterior circulation aneurysms and 23 posterior circulation aneurysms.Among 62 patients,43 patients had saccular aneurysm,4 patients had simple fusiform aneurysm and 15 had dissecting aneurysm.Among them,38 saccular aneurysms were located in the anterior circulation and 5 in the posterior circulation;1 simple fusiform aneurysm was located in the anterior circulation and 3 in the posterior circulation;all dissecting aneurysms were located in the posterior circulation.The maximum diameter of the aneurysm ranged from 2.0 mm to 27.0 mm,with a median of 7.0(5.0,12.0)mm,and the aneurysm neck ranged from 2.0 mm to 18.5 mm,with a median of 5.0(4.0,6.7)mm.(1)There were statistically significant differences in aneurysm location and shape distribution between TFD group and SFD group(both P＜0.05),but there were no statistically significant differences in other general data(all P＞0.05).(2)The incidence of perioperative complications was 6.3％(2/32)in TFD group and 10.0％(3/30)in SFD group,and there was no significant difference between two groups(P=0.940).The good clinical outcome rate of both groups were 100.0％at the last follow-up.(3)All patients were followed up with DS A after operation.The follow-up time ranged from 55 d to 1 150 d,with a median follow-up time of 205.0(108.0,360.0)d.There was no significant difference in OKM classification distribution immediately after operation(P=0.607)and complete occlusion rate at the last follow-up(53.1％[17/32]vs.63.3％[19/30],P=0.416)between two groups.At the last follow-up,no parent artery stenosis or occlusion occurred in either group.Conclusions TFD has comparable efficacy and safety as SFD in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.The results of this study need to be further verified by prospective large sample study.

Objective To compare the safety and effectiveness of two different flow diverter devices between Tubridge flow diverter(TFD)and Surpass Streamline flow diverter(SFD)in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.Methods A retrospective analysis from August 2020 to December 2023 was performed on the clinical data of 62 cases of unruptured aneurysms in the Department of Interventional Radiology(Shinan Branch),the Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University treated with flow diverter.According to the type of implanted stents,they were divided into TFD group(32 cases)and SFD group(30 cases),general information about patients was collected,including age,sex,and past history(hypertension,diabetes,coronary heart disease),hospitalization time,surgical time(anesthesia start to anesthesia awakening time)and aneurysm location(anterior circulation,posterior circulation),type(giant aneurysm:maximum diameter ≥ 25 mm,large aneurysm:maximum diameter 15-＜25 mm,medium aneurysm:maximum diameter 5-＜15 mm,small aneurysm:maximum diameter＜5 mm),aneurysm morphology(saccular aneurysm,simple fusiform aneurysm,dissecting aneurysm),aneurysm maximum diameter,aneurysm neck,parent artery diameter,aneurysm wall enhancement in preoperative high-resolution MRI scan.Different types of flow diverters were selected according to the results of Surpass intracranial aneurysm embolization system pivotal trial to treat large or giant wide neck aneurysms(SCENT)and intracranial aneurysms managed by parent artery reconstruction using Tubridge flow diverter study(IMPACT).If"ejection sign"was found at the aneurysm neck on angiography immediately after the release of flow diverters,appropriate amount of coils were packed.Tamponade until there is no contrast filling in the aneurysm body on cerebral angiography,at which time the operation is terminated.If there is no"ejection sign"immediately after the release of the flow diverter,the procedure is terminated.Angiography was performed immediately after operation to evaluate the parent artery stenosis(patency[stenosis rate ≤50％],stenosis[stenosis rate＞50％]or occlusion[stenosis rate 100％])degree of aneurysm occlusion.O'Kelly-Marotta(OKM)classification was used to evaluate the degree of aneurysm occlusion.Effectiveness evaluation:DS A follow-up was performed≥1 month after operation,and the final angiographic result was taken as the final follow-up result to evaluate the postoperative aneurysm occlusion(OKM grade D:complete aneurysm occlusion,other grades:incomplete aneurysm occlusion),parent artery stenosis or occlusion.Safety evaluation:the clinical efficacy of patients at the last postoperative follow-up was evaluated by modified Rankin scale(mRS)score(mRS score 0-2:good clinical prognosis,mRS score 3-6:poor clinical prognosis),and perioperative(≤2 weeks after surgery)complications(ischemic complications,bleeding complications and other complications)were counted.The clinical effects and complications of the two groups were compared.Results A total of 62 aneurysms in 62 patients were included in the study.All patients were treated with a single flow diversion device.There were 28 males and 34females,aged 32 years to 76 years,with an average of(57±10)years.There were 39 anterior circulation aneurysms and 23 posterior circulation aneurysms.Among 62 patients,43 patients had saccular aneurysm,4 patients had simple fusiform aneurysm and 15 had dissecting aneurysm.Among them,38 saccular aneurysms were located in the anterior circulation and 5 in the posterior circulation;1 simple fusiform aneurysm was located in the anterior circulation and 3 in the posterior circulation;all dissecting aneurysms were located in the posterior circulation.The maximum diameter of the aneurysm ranged from 2.0 mm to 27.0 mm,with a median of 7.0(5.0,12.0)mm,and the aneurysm neck ranged from 2.0 mm to 18.5 mm,with a median of 5.0(4.0,6.7)mm.(1)There were statistically significant differences in aneurysm location and shape distribution between TFD group and SFD group(both P＜0.05),but there were no statistically significant differences in other general data(all P＞0.05).(2)The incidence of perioperative complications was 6.3％(2/32)in TFD group and 10.0％(3/30)in SFD group,and there was no significant difference between two groups(P=0.940).The good clinical outcome rate of both groups were 100.0％at the last follow-up.(3)All patients were followed up with DS A after operation.The follow-up time ranged from 55 d to 1 150 d,with a median follow-up time of 205.0(108.0,360.0)d.There was no significant difference in OKM classification distribution immediately after operation(P=0.607)and complete occlusion rate at the last follow-up(53.1％[17/32]vs.63.3％[19/30],P=0.416)between two groups.At the last follow-up,no parent artery stenosis or occlusion occurred in either group.Conclusions TFD has comparable efficacy and safety as SFD in the treatment of unruptured intracranial aneurysms.The results of this study need to be further verified by prospective large sample study.

Objective: To study the buccolingual inclination of posterior premolars and molars and the curve of Wilson in patients with different sagittal skeletal patterns, to explore the compensation mechanism of horizontal inclination of posterior teeth in patients with different sagittal skeletal patterns and to provide a reference for the control of posterior tooth inclination in the treatment of bone malocclusion. Methods: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee, and informed consent was obtained from the patients. Ninety CBCT scans of adults and ninety scans of adolescents before orthodontic treatment were evaluated in this cross-sectional study. There were 30 skeletal Class I, Class Ⅱ, and Class Ⅲ patients in the adult group and adolescent group. The inclination angles of posterior teeth and the curve of Wilson of first and second molars were measured, and data were analyzed between adolescents and adults with different sagittal skeletal patterns. Results : Compared with skeletal Class Ⅰ adult patients, the upper posterior molar inclination of skeletal Class Ⅱ patients was significantly lower, and the lower posterior molar inclination was significantly higher. Compared with skeletal ClassⅠ adult patients, the upper posterior molar inclination of skeletal Class Ⅲ adult patients was higher, and the lower posterior molar inclination was significantly lower. The Wilson curve of the second molar in skeletal Class Ⅱ adult patients was significantly higher than that in the other groups. Compared with skeletal ClassⅠ adolescent patients, skeletal Class Ⅲ adolescent patients had a significantly higher upper posterior molar inclination; however, no difference was found between the inclination of the posterior teeth between skeletal Class Ⅰ, Class Ⅱ and Class Ⅲ adolescent patients. Comparing adolescent and adult samples, in skeletal Class Ⅱ patients, adults showed more lingual inclination than adolescents in the upper posterior teeth and less lingual inclination in the lower posterior teeth except for the mandibular first molar. Comparing adolescent and adult samples, in skeletal Class Ⅲ patients, adults showed more lingual inclination than adolescents in the lower posterior teeth except for the mandibular second molars and showed no difference in the upper posterior teeth. Conclusions The inclination of the posterior teeth and the curve of Wilson show significant differences between the three sagittal skeletal patterns. Compared with those of skeletal Class Ⅰ patients, the posterior teeth of skeletal Class Ⅱ patients show more lingual inclination in the upper arch and less lingual inclination in the lower arch. Meanwhile, posterior teeth of skeletal Class Ⅲ patients show more lingual inclination in the lower arch and maintain the inclination in the upper arch.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of W-shaped genioplasty in the correction of broad and short chin deformity.Methods:Thirty-eight patients (5 males, 33 females, aged 20 to 41 years, mean 27.3 years) complained with broad and short chin were admitted to the Affiliated Friendship Plastic Surgery Hospitalof Nanjing Medical University from January 2019 to December 2021. CBCT scan and three-dimensional reconstruction were performed to design osteotomy line and determine the distance of chin lengthening, narrowing and advancing or retrocession preoperatively. Under general anesthesia, the W-shaped osteotomy was performed using an intraoral incision, and the angle between the bilateral free bone fragments, the distance of downward and forward movement were adjusted to change the curvature, width, length and prominence of the lower edge of the chin according to the preoperative designs. The results were evaluated by clinical appearances and image analyses at a follow-up of 3-24 months.Results:The amount of vertical lengthening of the chin in 38 cases were 2 mm to 5 mm, with an average of 3.02 mm. The horizontal narrowing width distances were 3-7 mm, with an average of 5.6 mm. The patients were followed up for 3-24 months, with an average of 10.6 months. There were no complications such as hematoma, wound dehiscence, accidental fracture, surgical area infection and permanent neurosensory disorder. 38 patients had transient sensory loss in the lower lip region of varying degrees, but all recovered spontaneously during routine follow-up period. All patients were satisfied with the improvement of facial contour.Conclusions:W-shaped geinoplasty preserves the central bone of the chin and the attachment of genioglossus muscle, which does not affect the normal anatomy and physiological function of the oral cavity. After osteotomy, the bone is removed and the bilateral bone fragments move flexibly. It can effectively change the radian, width, length and protrusion of the lower edge of the chin in three dimensions, so as to correct the wide and short deformity of the chin.

Objective:To analyze the abnormal features of brain structure and functional connection (FC) in adolescent female patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and to explore the relationship between brain structure and clinical severity.Method:Eighteen female patients with BPD and 18 healthy controls matched with sex, age and education level aged 12—17 were examined by resting functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The differences of gray matter volume (GMV) and functional connection between the two groups were compared by voxel-based morphometric measurement and functional connection method, and t-test was used to compare the differences between the two groups. Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between abnormal brain regions, brain regions with different functional connections and Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23) scores. Result:The GMV of the left inferior temporal gyrus ( t=4.23), the right inferior temporal gyrus ( t=4.85), and the left middle orbital frontal gyrus ( t=4.16) were significantly larger in the BPD group than those in the healthy controls (GRF corrected voxel P<0.005, cluster P<0.05 two-tails). FC decreased in left inferior temporal gyrus and right middle temporal gyrus ( t=-6.20), increased in the left inferior temporal gyrus and the right fusiform gyrus ( t=5.75), the left inferior temporal gyrus and the left inferior parietal marginal angular gyrus ( t=4.38;GRF corrected voxel P<0.005, cluster P<0.05, two-tailed). In the BPD group, the increase in orbital frontal gray matter volume was negatively correlated with the emotional items BSL9 (tension; r=-0.523, P=0.023), BSL14 (rapid emotional changes; r=-0.549, P=0.018), BSL15 (tolerated pain; r=-0.589, P=0.010), BSL17 (vulnerable; r=-0.554, P=0.017), BSL5 (self-injury; r=-0.616, P=0.006) and BSL18 (suicide attraction; r=-0.661, P=0.003) in the BSL-23. Conclusion:There are differences in the GMV of the inferior temporal and the left middle orbital frontal lobe in adolescent female patients with BPD. The FC abnormalities of the left inferior temporal and right middle temporal gyrus, the left inferior temporal gyrus and the right fusiform gyrus, the left inferior temporal gyrus and the left inferior parietal marginal angular gyrus, especially the changes of GMV in the orbital frontal brain structure might participate in the pathological mechanism of emotion regulation injury in patients with BPD.

Objective:To analyze the abnormal features of brain structure and functional connection (FC) in adolescent female patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and to explore the relationship between brain structure and clinical severity.Method:Eighteen female patients with BPD and 18 healthy controls matched with sex, age and education level aged 12—17 were examined by resting functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). The differences of gray matter volume (GMV) and functional connection between the two groups were compared by voxel-based morphometric measurement and functional connection method, and t-test was used to compare the differences between the two groups. Spearman correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between abnormal brain regions, brain regions with different functional connections and Borderline Symptom List (BSL-23) scores. Result:The GMV of the left inferior temporal gyrus ( t=4.23), the right inferior temporal gyrus ( t=4.85), and the left middle orbital frontal gyrus ( t=4.16) were significantly larger in the BPD group than those in the healthy controls (GRF corrected voxel P<0.005, cluster P<0.05 two-tails). FC decreased in left inferior temporal gyrus and right middle temporal gyrus ( t=-6.20), increased in the left inferior temporal gyrus and the right fusiform gyrus ( t=5.75), the left inferior temporal gyrus and the left inferior parietal marginal angular gyrus ( t=4.38;GRF corrected voxel P<0.005, cluster P<0.05, two-tailed). In the BPD group, the increase in orbital frontal gray matter volume was negatively correlated with the emotional items BSL9 (tension; r=-0.523, P=0.023), BSL14 (rapid emotional changes; r=-0.549, P=0.018), BSL15 (tolerated pain; r=-0.589, P=0.010), BSL17 (vulnerable; r=-0.554, P=0.017), BSL5 (self-injury; r=-0.616, P=0.006) and BSL18 (suicide attraction; r=-0.661, P=0.003) in the BSL-23. Conclusion:There are differences in the GMV of the inferior temporal and the left middle orbital frontal lobe in adolescent female patients with BPD. The FC abnormalities of the left inferior temporal and right middle temporal gyrus, the left inferior temporal gyrus and the right fusiform gyrus, the left inferior temporal gyrus and the left inferior parietal marginal angular gyrus, especially the changes of GMV in the orbital frontal brain structure might participate in the pathological mechanism of emotion regulation injury in patients with BPD.