Objective To construct a predictive model for the 3-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)after total endoscopic resection of early and mid-stage esophageal cancer,and to test it,in order to provide decision support for standardized management after total endoscopic resection of early and mid-stage esophageal cancer.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to include 306 patients with early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer who underwent total endoscopic resection in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2020.The patients were divided into a modeling set(n=204)and a validation set(n=102)according to a 2∶1 ratio.Univariate analysis and random forest algorithm were used to screen variables,and Cox regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting the 3-year RFS after total endoscopic resection for early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer.The R language was used to construct a nomogram prediction model for model validation,and the receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC curve)was drawn to calculate the area under the curve(AUC).The discrimination of the prediction model was evaluated,and the calibration curve and decision curve(DCA curve)were used to evaluate the predictive performance and clinical applicability of the prediction model.Results Among the 306 patients with early and mid-stage esophageal cancer who underwent total endoscopic resection,18 died 3 years after the operation,55 relapsed,233 achieved RFS,and the 3-year RFS rate was 76.14％.Through univariate and random forest algorithm screening,seven factors were identified as being associated with the RFS of patients three years after surgery.These factors were entered into a Cox regression analysis,and the results showed that positive abdominal lymph nodes,vascular cancer thrombus,clinical stage Ⅲ,gross type of erosion,age ≥ 65 years,and tumor diameter＞3 cm were risk factors for RFS three years after surgery(P＜0.05).Based on this,a nomogram prediction model for RFS three years after full endoscopic resection for early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer was constructed.Internal and external validation showed that the consistency index of the prediction model in the modeling set was 0.881,and the consistency index in the validation set was 0.867.The ROC curve validation showed that the AUC of the prediction model in the modeling set and validation set were 0.855(95％CI:0.778-0.932)and 0.826(95％CI:0.763-0.890),respectively.The DCA curve validation showed that the risk threshold of the modeling set and validation set were 0-0.95 and 0-0.77,respectively,when the model could achieve high net benefits.Conclusion The 3-year RFS after total endoscopic resection for early and middle stage esophageal cancer is related to multiple factors.The nomogram model based on clinical stage Ⅲ,positive abdominal lymph nodes,vascular tumor thrombus,and gross type of erosion has good clinical utility for predicting the 3-year RFS of patients after surgery,and is of guiding significance for medical staff in making decisions about the management of early and middle stage esophageal cancer after surgery.

Objective To compare the effects of functional end-to-end esophagojejunostomy(FETE method)and side-to-side esophagojejunostomy with cis-peristalsis(overlap method)on post-operative rehabilitation,anastomotic leakage,and inflammatory-oxidative stress factors in patients un-dergoing laparoscopic radical resection for esophageal cancer.Methods A total of 115 patients with esophageal cancer were selected as study subjects,and were randomly divided into overlap group(n=57)and FETE group(n=58)using random number table method,and both groups underwent lapa-roscopic radical resection for esophageal cancer.The overlap group received the overlap method,and the FETE group received the FETE method.The surgical-related indicators,postoperative recovery indicators,incidence of anastomotic leakage,inflammatory factors[interleukin-10(IL-10),interleu-kin-6(IL-6),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α)],oxidative stress factors[malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)],pulmonary function indicators[forced vital capacity(FVC),forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1),FEV1/FVC],and the scores of the esophageal cancer-specific quality of life questionnaire(QLQ-OES18)were compared between the two groups.Results There was no statistically significant difference in intraoperative blood loss between the two groups(P＞0.05).The FETE group had shorter operative time and intraoperative anastomosis time,and a lar-ger number of lymph node dissection compared with the overlap group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).The FETE group had earlier postoperative first flatus time,first oral intake time,and drainage tube removal time compared with the overlap group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).The incidence of anastomotic leakage was 1.72％in the FETE group and 7.02％in the overlap group,with no statistically significant difference(P＞0.05).One week after surgery,the serum levels of IL-10,IL-6,TNF-α and MDA in the FETE group were lower than those in the overlap group,while the serum SOD level was higher,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).One week after surgery,the FVC,FEV,and FEV1/FVC in the FETE group were higher than those in the overlap group,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Three months after surgery,the QLQ-OES18 functional domain scores in the FETE group were higher than those in the overlap group,while the symptom domain and single symptom domain scores were low-er,with statistically significant differences(P＜0.05).Conclusion Both the FETE method and the overlap method can reduce intraoperative blood loss and the incidence of anastomotic leakage when applied in laparoscopic radical resection for esophageal cancer.However,FETE method has shorter operative time,larger number of intraoperative lymph node dissections,faster postoperative recovery,and patients have less inflammatory-oxidative stress response and pulmonary function im-pairment,as well as higher quality of life after surgery,showing greater advantages compared with the overlap method.

Objective To construct a predictive model for the 3-year recurrence-free survival(RFS)after total endoscopic resection of early and mid-stage esophageal cancer,and to test it,in order to provide decision support for standardized management after total endoscopic resection of early and mid-stage esophageal cancer.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to include 306 patients with early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer who underwent total endoscopic resection in our hospital from January 2018 to December 2020.The patients were divided into a modeling set(n=204)and a validation set(n=102)according to a 2∶1 ratio.Univariate analysis and random forest algorithm were used to screen variables,and Cox regression analysis was used to analyze the factors affecting the 3-year RFS after total endoscopic resection for early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer.The R language was used to construct a nomogram prediction model for model validation,and the receiver operating characteristic curve(ROC curve)was drawn to calculate the area under the curve(AUC).The discrimination of the prediction model was evaluated,and the calibration curve and decision curve(DCA curve)were used to evaluate the predictive performance and clinical applicability of the prediction model.Results Among the 306 patients with early and mid-stage esophageal cancer who underwent total endoscopic resection,18 died 3 years after the operation,55 relapsed,233 achieved RFS,and the 3-year RFS rate was 76.14％.Through univariate and random forest algorithm screening,seven factors were identified as being associated with the RFS of patients three years after surgery.These factors were entered into a Cox regression analysis,and the results showed that positive abdominal lymph nodes,vascular cancer thrombus,clinical stage Ⅲ,gross type of erosion,age ≥ 65 years,and tumor diameter＞3 cm were risk factors for RFS three years after surgery(P＜0.05).Based on this,a nomogram prediction model for RFS three years after full endoscopic resection for early-to-mid stage esophageal cancer was constructed.Internal and external validation showed that the consistency index of the prediction model in the modeling set was 0.881,and the consistency index in the validation set was 0.867.The ROC curve validation showed that the AUC of the prediction model in the modeling set and validation set were 0.855(95％CI:0.778-0.932)and 0.826(95％CI:0.763-0.890),respectively.The DCA curve validation showed that the risk threshold of the modeling set and validation set were 0-0.95 and 0-0.77,respectively,when the model could achieve high net benefits.Conclusion The 3-year RFS after total endoscopic resection for early and middle stage esophageal cancer is related to multiple factors.The nomogram model based on clinical stage Ⅲ,positive abdominal lymph nodes,vascular tumor thrombus,and gross type of erosion has good clinical utility for predicting the 3-year RFS of patients after surgery,and is of guiding significance for medical staff in making decisions about the management of early and middle stage esophageal cancer after surgery.

Objective:To investigate the safety and feasibility of Ivor-Lewis procedure under uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopy(VATS) for esophageal cancer and Siewert type I esophago-gastric junction carcinoma.Methods:The patients with middle-lower segment esophageal cancer or Siewert type I esophago-gastric junction carcinoma received minimally invasive esophagectomy between October 2020 and June 2021, and the clinical data was collected and analyzed.Results:26 patients received Ivor-Lewis procedure underwent uniportal VATS, while 45 patients underwent McKeown surgery under multiport VATS. The average operation time of patients in the two groups were(265±110)min and (235±94)min, and the average intraoperative blood loss were(80±57)ml and(105±60)ml. The mean number of lymph nodes removed in the surgery were (19.3±2.9) and 18.6±2.7 respectively in two groups, and the mean length of hospital stay was(7.5±3.5)days and(8.3±2.7)days. The incidence of perioperative complications were not significantly different in two groups. The VAS score of patients received Ivor-Lewis procedure underwent uniportal VATS was lower than that of patients received McKeown surgery in ostoperative day 1, day 3, day 7 and 1 month. The difference was statistically significant in two groups( P<0.05). Conclusion:The Ivor-Lewis procedure under uniportal VATS for esophageal cancer and Siewert type I esophago-gastric junction carcinoma has the advantage of less postoperative pain, and the procedure is feasible in clinical practice.

Objective:To explore the efficacy of total sternotomy or partial sternotomy for the treatment of isolated plasmacytoma of the sternum, and the feasibility of the chest wall reconstruction using 3D printed polyether ether ketone(PEEK) implants.Methods:In this study, a total of 6 patients with isolated plasmacytoma of sternum was enrolled, including 5 males and 1 female, aged (57.7±9.4) years old (42-71 years old). All patients received total sternotomy or partial sternotomy, and the chest wall was reconstructed using 3D-printed PEEK implant. The perioperative data and demographic characteristics of the patients were collected for statistical analysis.Results:All patients in this study had isolated plasmacytoma of sternum. Chest wall defects with mean area of (102.7±18.8)cm 2 were anatomically repaired using 3D-printed PEEK implants. No postoperative complications such as abnormal respiration was found. All 6 patients were discharged from hospital successfully, and no complications during the perioperative period were found. During the average follow-up period of(31.2±15.4)months, no implant fracture, displacement, rejection and other phenomena occurred, and no recurrence, metastasis or death occurred in postoperative patients. Conclusion:Total or partial sternotomy was an effective treatment for isolated sternum plasmocytoma . The chest wall reconstruction using 3D-printed PEEK implant was a reliable clinical treatment method.

Objective    In this study, three-dimensional printed (3DP) titanium implants were used for skeletal reconstructions after wide excision of chest wall. 3DP titanium implants were expected to provide a valid option with perfect anatomic fitting and personalized design in chest wall reconstruction. Methods    There were 13 patients [mean age of 46 (24-78) years with 9 males and 4 females] who underwent adequate radical wide excision for tumors and chest wall reconstruction using 3DP titanium implants. Surgical data including patient demographic characteristics, perioperative clinical data and data from 1-year follow-up were collected and analyzed. Results    Six patients of rib tumors, six patients of sternal tumors and one patient of sternal pyogenic osteomyelitis were finally selected for the study. The chest wall defect area was 221.0±206.0 cm2. All patients were able to maintain the integrity of the chest wall after surgery, and no abnormal breathing was found, achieving personalized and anatomical repair. Thirteen patients were successfully discharged from the hospital. Two patients developed pneumonia in the perioperative period. During the follow-up period in the first year after surgery, no implant related adverse reaction was observed, including implant rupture, implant shift, rejection reaction and allergies. One patient had wound ulcer after chemotherapy. Three patients had tumor recurrence, with the recurrence rate of 25.0%. Two patients died of tumor recurrence, with a mortality rate of 16.7%. Conclusion    3DP titanium implant is a safe and effective material for chest wall reconstruction. 

Objective    To explore the safety and effectiveness of a precise marking method based on body surface mesh and three-dimensional (3D) image reconstruction. Methods    We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 22 patients in our hospital from October 2018 to October 2019. There were 13 males and 9 females aged 58.5 (37-72) years. All patients underwent a precise marking of pulmonary nodules based on body surface mesh and 3D image reconstruction. Then, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) was performed to resect the nodules. The clinical data, including positioning success rate and operation time were analyzed. Results    A total of 22 small pulmonary nodules were removed. The average diameter of small nodules was 12±3 mm, and the average distance from the visceral pleura was 17±6 mm. The localization success rate was 86.4%. The operation time was 110±43 min, and there was no surgery-related complication. Conclusion    The method of marking pulmonary nodules based on body surface mesh and 3D image reconstruction is a safe and reliable technology, which reduces the risk of hemopneumothorax caused by CT-guided lung puncture.

Objective:To investigate the induction and differentiation potential of ADSCs by tissue culture method,and to preliminary study on the origin of ADSCs.Methods:Using adipose tissue culture method to culture human ADSCs.The third generation of ADSCs for the adipogenic and osteogenesis differentiation,and staining by oil red O and alizarin red S.HE staining was performed after the seventh day culture of adipose tissue.Results:The primary human ADSCs were successfully cultured with adipose tissue culture method.ADSCs cultured to the eighth generation,still maintained a good proliferation ability and cell morphology.ADSCs can be successfully induced into adipose cells and bone cells.ADSCs were mainly distributed around the mesenchymal vascular and connective tissue,by HE staining of adipose tissue after seven days of culture.Conclusion:The cells that were cultured with adipose tissue have the potential to adipogenic and osteogenesis differentiation.The ADSCs were mainly distributed around the mesenchymal vascular and connective tissue.

Objective To explore the significance of established Tp0259-PCR in diagnosing primary syphilis.To provide basis for establishing new PCR diagnosis method of Treponema pallidum.Methods Specific primers were designed by the gene sequences of Tp0259 which was obtained from Genbank.Tp0259-PCR was established under the optimization reaction condition.Using the new construction of amplification method to detect the common pathogenic microorganism in urinary and reproductive tract infec-tion.42 clinical secretion specimens suspected primary syphilis were tested by Tp0259-PCR.Serum specimens from the same pa-tients were tested by TPPA.Results Only specific amplicons could be found in amplifying the Treponema pallidum by Tp0259-PCR.The detection rate was 73.8% using Tp0259-PCR which was apparently higher than 57.1% using TPPA(P <0.05 ).The specificity of the established method was 100% comparing with TPPA.Conclusion The established method of Tp0259-PCR has high sensibility and specificity.This method might be better than serological method in diagnosis of primary syphilis.but its clinical diagnosis value need to be repeatedly verified by more clinical specimens.

Objective To establish a method for detection Tp0259 gene by PCR .To provide basis of diagnosis infection of trepo‐nema pallidum by detection Tp0259 gene .Methods Gene sequences of Tp0259 was obtained from Genebank and analysis by bioin‐formatics .Specific primers were designed .The whole genome was extracted from testis specimens of the New Zealand rabbits infec‐ted by treponema pallidum and control groups .The gene of Tp0259 was amplified by PCR under the optimization reaction condi‐tions which was selected by many tests ,using the new construction of amplification method to detect the common pathogenic micro‐organism in urinary and reproductive tract infection .Results Specific bands of 646 bp was appeared only in New Zealand rabbits which was infected by treponema pallidum ,while none was in the control group and other pathogenic microorganisms .Conclusion Detection the Tp0259 gene could be used to diagnose infection of treponema pallidum .