This consensus will introduce the characteristics of fillers used in the surgical cavities of domestic nasal surgery patients based on relevant literature and expert opinions. It will also provide recommendations for the selection of cavity fillers for different nasal diseases, with chronic sinusitis as a representative example.
Humans ; Nasal Cavity/surgery* ; Nasal Surgical Procedures ; China ; Consensus ; Sinusitis/surgery* ; Dermal Fillers

Allergen-specific immunotherapy（AIT） remains the only therapeutic approach with the potential to modify the natural course of allergic rhinitis（AR）. Nevertheless, considerable inter-individual variability exists in patients'responses to AIT. To facilitate more reliable assessment of treatment efficacy, the China Rhinopathy Research Cooperation Group（CRRCG） convened young and middle-aged nasal experts in China to formulate the present consensus. The recommended subjective outcome measures for AIT comprise symptom scores, medication scores, combined symptom and medication scores, quality-of-life assessments, evaluation of disease control, and assessment of comorbidities. Objective indicators may supplement these measures. Currently available objective approaches include skin prick testing, nasal provocation testing, and allergen exposure chambers. However, these methods remain constrained by practical limitations and are not yet appropriate for routine implementation in clinical efficacy evaluation. In addition, several biomarkers, including sIgE and the sIgE/tIgE ratio, sIgG4, serum IgE-blocking activity, IgA, cytokines and chemokines, as well as immune cell surface molecules and their functional activity, have been shown to have associations with AIT outcomes. While these biomarkers may complement subjective assessments, they are subject to significant limitations. Consequently, large-scale multicenter trials and real-world evidence are required to strengthen the evidence base. The present consensus underscores the necessity of integrating patients'subjective experiences with objective testing throughout the treatment process, thereby providing a more comprehensive and accurate framework for efficacy evaluation. Looking forward, future investigations should prioritize the incorporation of multi-omics data and artificial intelligence methodologies, which hold promise for overcoming current limitations in assessment strategies and for advancing both the standardization and personalization of AIT.
Humans ; Allergens/immunology* ; China ; Consensus ; Desensitization, Immunologic ; Immunoglobulin E ; Quality of Life ; Rhinitis, Allergic/therapy* ; Treatment Outcome ; East Asian People

ObjectiveBased on the experience of traditional quality evaluation， the quality of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma（AMR） with different production methods such as direct seeding， transplanting after seedling raising， topping and non-topping， and difference in growth years was compared. MethodVernier caliper was used to measure the trait data of AMR in different production methods. Paraffin sections of AMR with different production methods were made by saffron solid green staining， and the microstructure was observed. The contents of water-soluble and alcohol-soluble extracts in AMR with different production methods were determined according to the 2020 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The content of water-soluble total polysaccharides in AMR with different production methods was detected by sulfuric acid-anthrone method. Fiber analyzer was used to detect the content of fiber components in AMR with different production methods. The contents of monosaccharides， oligosaccharides and some secondary metabolites in AMR with different production methods were detected by ultra performance liquid chromatography（UPLC）， and the differences of chemical components were compared by multivariate statistical analysis methods such as principal component analysis（PCA） and partial least squares-discriminant analysis（PLS-DA）. ResultIn terms of traits， the 3-year-old AMR with direct seeding and without topping was close to the high-quality AMR with "phoenix-head and crane-neck， strong sweetness and clear aroma" recorded in ancient materia medica， followed by the 3-year-old AMR with topping after transplanting， while the 2-year-old AMR with topping after transplanting with high market circulation rate was generally fat and strong with mild odor. In the microscopic aspect， the arrangement of xylem vessels and fiber bundles in the 3-year-old samples formed two obvious rings. Compared with the 2-year-old samples cultivated in Bozhou and Zhejiang， the 3-year-old samples without topping after transplanting had more wood fibers. In terms of chemical composition， the contents of 70% ethanol extract， fructose， glucose， sucrose， 1-kestose， atractylenolide Ⅰ， chlorogenic acid， neochlorogenic acid， cryptochlorogenic acid and other components in 3-year-old AMR with direct seeding and without topping were significantly higher than those in the other three samples（P<0.05）. The contents of cellulose， 70% ethanol extract， sucrose， atractylenolide Ⅰ， atractylone and other components in 3-year-old AMR with topping after transplanting were significantly higher than those in the 2-year-old AMR with high market circulation rate（P<0.05）， while the contents of water-soluble extract and water-soluble total polysaccharides in 2-year-old samples with topping after transplanting were significantly higher than those in the 3-year-old AMR with topping after transplanting， direct seeding and without topping（P<0.05）. ConclusionUnder the current mainstream production mode， too much manual intervention makes AMR heavily enriched in polysaccharides and increased the yield， but the accumulation of sweet substances， fragrant substances and fiber substances is insufficient， which affects its quality. The current quality standard of AMR has some shortcomings in guiding the high quality production of it， it is suggested to revise the quality standard of AMR， supplement the quantitative analysis of secondary metabolites， and strengthen the production of imitation wild AMR.

Objective:To analyze the characteristics of inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility in hearing-impaired children.Methods:From March to April 2023, a convenience sampling method was used to select 33 hearing-impaired children from a special education school in Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, and 35 normal-hearing children from two ordinary schools as participants. Inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility of the participants were assessed by the Flanker task and the dimensional change card sorting (DCCS) task. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 software, and independent sample t-test was used to compare the differences in reaction time and accuracy rate between two groups of participants. Results:There were no significant differences in the Flanker task reaction time ((558.39±123.65) ms vs (566.11±118.20) ms) and accuracy rate((0.93±0.10) vs (0.96±0.04))between hearing-impaired children and normal-hearing children ( t=-0.295, -1.645, both P>0.05). The hearing-impaired children had significantly longer reaction time ((1 019.60±131.08) ms)than the normal-hearing children ((857.85±129.19) ms) ( t=4.046, P=0.001) in the DCCS task, while there was no statistically significant difference in the accuracy rate between hearing-impaired children (0.62±0.16) and normal-hearing children (0.57±0.15) ( t=-1.602, P>0.05). Conclusion:There is no difference in inhibitory control ability between hearing-impaired children and normal-hearing children, but the hearing-impaired children have a lag in cognitive flexibility.

Objective:Pediatric chronic sinusitis （CRS） is a common disease within the field of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Due to the immaturity of sinus development and immune competence in children, its etiology and pathophysiology are complex, and its clinical features and outcomes differ significantly from those in adult patients. Currently, there are issues in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CRS, particularly in areas such as antibiotic use and surgical interventions, owing to a lack of sufficient attention. In recognition of this, the Chinese Rhinopathy Research Cooperation Group developed this expert consensus based on a systematic review of the latest literatures from both domestic and international sources, with reference to the latest evidence-based medical evidence worldwide, and in combination with their own clinical experience. The consensus covers various aspects including epidemiology, predisposing factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, as well as treatment strategies such as medical therapy and surgical intervention. It aims to standardize the clinical diagnosis and treatment of pediatric CRS, improve clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction, reduce clinical expenditures, and decrease the occurrence of adverse reactions.
Humans ; Sinusitis/therapy* ; Chronic Disease ; Child ; Consensus ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use*

Objective     To summarize the surgical treatment experience in neonates with coarctation of the aorta (CoA) and aortic arch hypoplasia (AAH). Methods     The neonates with CoA and AAH who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital from 2013 to 2020 were retrospectively enrolled. The postoperative complications, long-term survival rate, and freedom from aortic reobstruction were analyzed. Patients undergoing extended end-to-end anastomosis were allocated into an extended end-to-end group, those undergoing extended end-to-side anastomosis into an extended end-to-side group, and those undergoing pulmonary autograft patch aortoplasty into a patch aortoplasty group. Results     Finally 44 patients were  enrolled, including 37 males and 7 females, aged 5.00-30.00 (19.34±7.61) days and weighted 2.00-4.50 (3.30±0.60) kg. There were 19 patients of extended end-to-end anastomosis, 19 patients of extended end-to-side anastomosis, and 6 patients of pulmonary autograft patch aortoplasty. The mean values of the Z scores of the proximal, distal, and isthmus of the aortic arch were –2.91±1.52, –3.40±1.30, and –4.04±1.98, respectively. The mean follow-up time was 45.6±3.7 months. There were 2 early deaths and no late deaths. Aortic reobstruction occurred in 8 patients, and 3 patients underwent reoperation intervention. The 5-year rate of freedom from reobstruction was 78.8%. The Cox multivariable regression analysis showed that the related factors for postoperative reobstruction were the Z score of the preoperative proximal aortic arch (HR=0.152, 95%CI 0.038-0.601, P=0.007) and the postoperative left main bronchus compression (HR=15.261, 95%CI 1.104-210.978, P=0.042). Conclusion     Three surgical procedures for neonates with CoA and AAH are safe and effective, but the aortic reobstruction rate in long term is not low. The smaller Z score of the preoperative proximal aortic arch and the postoperative left main bronchus compression are risk factors for long-term aortic reobstruction.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of four-layer reposition of skin flap, musculocutaneous flap, orbital septum flap, and orbitum septum fat flap via lower eyelid margin approach, combined with periorbital fixed-point suspension of the midfacial soft tissue, to reconstruct the aesthetic structure of lower eyelid subunits.Methods:The clinical data of patients admitted to the Department of Beauty and Plastic Surgery of Zhejiang Rongjun Hospital for midface rejuvenation via lower eyelid margin approach surgery from June 2019 to August 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The layer above the orbital septal, maxillary space, and zygomatic space were dissected to form a musculocutaneous flap. The septal fat flap was released and fixed, then the orbital septum flap was dissected and to make a net-like fixation in horizontal and vertical arrangement around the orbit. The mid and lateral suspension points and suspension tissues were determined and marked by pushing up the facial soft tissues in the sitting position, followed by fixation. Then, the abondant part of the musculocutaneous flap and the lower eyelid margin skin were trimmed to form a flap. Post-operative follow-up was performed by patient self-assessment (very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied). One attending plastic surgeon who was not involved in the surgery evaluated the results of the reconstruction of the aesthetic structures of the lower lid subunits, including laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, inferior sulcus of the lower tarsal plate, and eyelid-cheek junction based on global aesthetic improvement scale (IGAIS) (-1 to 3, the higher the score the more significant the improvement).Results:A total of 96 patients were included, including 7 males and 89 females, aged 38-83 years, with an average age of 53 years. In all patients, the swelling subsided 1 week after surgery, with no complication such as hematoma, lower eyelid retraction, blepharon separation, lower eyelid ectropion, etc. There was no malar lateral soft tissue accumulation and suspension point sunken deformity. 6-12 months postoperative follow-up showed that all patients had expected benefit outcomes in the reconstruction of laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, and inferior sulcus of lower tarsal plate. Yet, fat bulgings at the eyelid-cheek junction were moderately visible in 2 cases, and it is slightly visible in 3 cases. The rest of the patients had good curvilinear continuity in the eyelid-cheek junction area. Patient self-assessment showed that 76 were very satisfied, 16 were satisfied, and 4 were dissatisfied. IGAIS score showed 96 patients scored 2.43±0.35, with 76 scored 3, 16 scored 2 and 4 scored 1.Conclusion:Four-layer reposition of skin flap, musculocutaneous flap, orbital septum flap, and orbital septum fat flap via lower eyelid margin approach, combined with periorbital fixed-point suspension of the midfacial soft tissue can effectively reconstruct the aesthetic structure of the lower eyelid subunits, including the laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, inferior sulcus of inferior tarsal plate and eyelid-cheek junction.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of four-layer reposition of skin flap, musculocutaneous flap, orbital septum flap, and orbitum septum fat flap via lower eyelid margin approach, combined with periorbital fixed-point suspension of the midfacial soft tissue, to reconstruct the aesthetic structure of lower eyelid subunits.Methods:The clinical data of patients admitted to the Department of Beauty and Plastic Surgery of Zhejiang Rongjun Hospital for midface rejuvenation via lower eyelid margin approach surgery from June 2019 to August 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The layer above the orbital septal, maxillary space, and zygomatic space were dissected to form a musculocutaneous flap. The septal fat flap was released and fixed, then the orbital septum flap was dissected and to make a net-like fixation in horizontal and vertical arrangement around the orbit. The mid and lateral suspension points and suspension tissues were determined and marked by pushing up the facial soft tissues in the sitting position, followed by fixation. Then, the abondant part of the musculocutaneous flap and the lower eyelid margin skin were trimmed to form a flap. Post-operative follow-up was performed by patient self-assessment (very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied, very dissatisfied). One attending plastic surgeon who was not involved in the surgery evaluated the results of the reconstruction of the aesthetic structures of the lower lid subunits, including laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, inferior sulcus of the lower tarsal plate, and eyelid-cheek junction based on global aesthetic improvement scale (IGAIS) (-1 to 3, the higher the score the more significant the improvement).Results:A total of 96 patients were included, including 7 males and 89 females, aged 38-83 years, with an average age of 53 years. In all patients, the swelling subsided 1 week after surgery, with no complication such as hematoma, lower eyelid retraction, blepharon separation, lower eyelid ectropion, etc. There was no malar lateral soft tissue accumulation and suspension point sunken deformity. 6-12 months postoperative follow-up showed that all patients had expected benefit outcomes in the reconstruction of laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, and inferior sulcus of lower tarsal plate. Yet, fat bulgings at the eyelid-cheek junction were moderately visible in 2 cases, and it is slightly visible in 3 cases. The rest of the patients had good curvilinear continuity in the eyelid-cheek junction area. Patient self-assessment showed that 76 were very satisfied, 16 were satisfied, and 4 were dissatisfied. IGAIS score showed 96 patients scored 2.43±0.35, with 76 scored 3, 16 scored 2 and 4 scored 1.Conclusion:Four-layer reposition of skin flap, musculocutaneous flap, orbital septum flap, and orbital septum fat flap via lower eyelid margin approach, combined with periorbital fixed-point suspension of the midfacial soft tissue can effectively reconstruct the aesthetic structure of the lower eyelid subunits, including the laughing hill, lower eyelid fold, inferior sulcus of inferior tarsal plate and eyelid-cheek junction.

ObjectiveThe monitoring of fluoride in drinking water in Qingpu District was conducted to evaluate the external exposure of residents through drinking water， and to provide data support for the continuous improvement of drinking water quality in the area and the health level of residents. MethodsFrom 2016 to 2021， the pipe network water was collected from 42 monitoring points in Qingpu District， every month， and the fluoride concentration in the pipe network water was detected by ion chromatography. ResultsThe fluctuation range of fluoride concentration in drinking water in Qingpu District from 2016 to 2021 was between 0.10 and 0.96 mg·L^-1. The fluoride in drinking water did not exceed the standard， which was lower than the lower limit of the WHO recommended range. The median fluoride concentration in drinking water in the Qingcaosha water source area was 0.20 mg·L^-1， and the median fluoride concentration in drinking water in the Dianshan lake water source area was 0.44 mg·L^-1， and the difference between the two was statistically significant （Z=20.260， P<0.001）. The fluoride concentration in drinking water had a decreasing trend year by year， especially in the water supply area of Dianshan lake water system. The fluoride concentration in drinking water in Qingcaosha water source water supply area decreased relatively gently， from 0.25 mg·L^-1 in 2017 to 0.20 mg·L^-1 gradually. According to the "Chinese Residents' Dietary Nutrient Reference Intake 2013 Edition"， the requirement of 1.5 mg·d^-1 of suitable fluoride intake （AI） for adults. About 50% of the residents in the water supply area of Dianshan lake would consume less than0.75 mg·d^-1， fluoride through drinking water， which was lower than 1/2 of the AI value. The fluoride content in the water supply area of Qingcaosha water source was relatively low， and 75% of the residents ingested fluoride through drinking water was lower than 0.37 mg·d^-1， which was lower than the 1/4 of the AI value. ConclusionThe concentration of fluoride in drinking water in Qingpu District is lower than the sanitary standard of drinking water in China，and the risk of excessive fluoride exposure is very low. However， the fluoride concentration in drinking water has a decreasing trend year by year， and intervention measures should be used rationally to reduce the health risks caused by insufficient fluoride intake.

A 22-year-old female has complained of hirsutism, acanthosis nigricans, enlarged clitoris, and menstrual disorders since puberty. Laboratory examinations revealed hyperandrogenemia. Severe insulin resistance and diabetes were found during hospitalization in our hospital. She was diagnosed with type A insulin resistance syndrome finally. After treatment with metformin, the acanthosis nigricans was significantly relieved, blood glucose was controlled satisfactorily, and the menstrual cycle was restored.