1.Protocol for Chinese expert consensus on right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in tetralogy of Fallot (2026 edition)
Benqing ZHANG ; Xiaomin HE ; Yong ZHANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Huishan WANG ; Shoujun LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(07):1007-1012
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. As a critical component of surgical repair, reconstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) serves as a primary determinant of postoperative hemodynamics and long-term prognosis. With advancements in surgical techniques, early postoperative survival rates for TOF have significantly improved, shifting clinical focus toward addressing long-term complications such as right ventricular dysfunction and reduced exercise tolerance. However, challenges persist regarding optimal timing of surgery in relation to adverse long-term outcomes, balancing RVOT reconstruction strategies, and selecting appropriate repair materials for RVOT reconstruction, with a lack of unified high-level evidence-based guidelines. To address these issues and standardize the application of radical corrective surgery for TOF to better serve patients, the National Society for Congenital Heart Diseases has systematically reviewed existing high-level evidence. Consequently, we have registered and formulated the "Protocol for Chinese expert consensus on right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in tetralogy of Fallot (2026 edition)", which details the methodology and development process of this upcoming consensus.
2.Single-stage adrenalectomy and hysterectomy for pheochromocytoma with giant uterine fibroid: A multidisciplinary perioperative challenge
Fei Bing Yong ; Sarojini Devi Simanchalam ; Hidayatil Alimi Keya Nordin ; Nithiya Devi Kandasami ; Sadhana Sadar Mahamad ; Suhaimi Jaafar ; Mohd Wajdi Zanuddin ; Poh Shean Wong ; Chin Voon Tong ; Noor Lita Adam ; Zanariah Hussein
Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2026;41(S1):20-
Introduction:
Pheochromocytoma is a catecholamine-secreting adrenal
tumor associated with major perioperative hemodynamic
instability. When concurrent major pelvic pathology
requires surgery, operative planning becomes particularly
challenging. We describe the successful single-stage
management of pheochromocytoma and a giant uterine
fibroid, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary
coordination and perioperative optimization.
Case:
A 49-year-old female with symptomatic uterine fibroid
was found to have proliferative endometrium on a pipelle
biopsy. Computed tomography (CT) abdomen incidentally
detected a right adrenal mass alongside a large posterior
uterine fibroid (11.9 × 17.4 × 14.6 cm). CT adrenal protocol
demonstrated a heterogeneously enhancing right adrenal
mass (6.9 × 6.9 × 9.6 cm) with high unenhanced attenuation.
Biochemical evaluation revealed markedly elevated
24-hour urinary metanephrine (4.7× upper limit) and
normetanephrine (2.4× upper limit).
Following multidisciplinary discussions, a single-stage
surgical approach was planned after careful assessment of
feasibility and perioperative risk in view of the uncertain malignant potential of the pelvic mass and to minimize
repeated exposure to anesthesia. Preoperative optimization
included transitioning from terazosin to phenoxybenzamine, with subsequent addition of bisoprolol for
hemodynamic control. The operative strategy prioritized
pheochromocytoma resection first, given its potential
for significant hemodynamic instability. Progression to
hysterectomy was contingent upon achieving adequate
intraoperative hemodynamic stability following adrenalectomy, with continuous reassessment by the anesthetic
and surgical teams.
Right adrenalectomy was performed first, followed by
total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooophorectomy. Significant hemodynamic lability occurred
during tumor manipulation, with hypertensive surges
managed using sodium nitroprusside and remifentanil
infusions. Following adrenal vein ligation and tumor
removal, hypotension was managed with noradrenaline
and additional adrenaline support as required. Total
operative time was approximately 6 hours. Postoperatively,
transient noradrenaline support was required but was
rapidly weaned as hemodynamic stability was achieved.
Conclusion
Single-stage adrenalectomy and major pelvic surgery
can be safely performed in selected patients with pheochromocytoma when guided by meticulous preoperative
optimization, clear intraoperative sequencing, and close
multidisciplinary coordination.
Pheochromocytoma
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Adrenalectomy
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Leiomyoma
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Hysterectomy
3.Identification and infection rate of densovirus in Culex pipiens pallens in Beijing in 2023
Xiu-yan XU ; Ting YAN ; Si-jie ZHU ; Jing LI ; Mei-de LIU ; Hong-jiang ZHANG ; Ting LIU ; Qiu-hong LI ; Xiao-jie ZHOU ; Ying TONG ; Yong ZHANG
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(1):25-30
Objective This study conducted molecular biological identification of the viruses carried by Culex pipiens pallens specimens collected in Shunyi District, Beijing in 2023, and observed the changes in the infection rate of the viruses carried by Cx. pipiens pallens at different collection times. Methods Cx. pipiens pallens were collected using carbon dioxide mosquito traps. The mosquito samples were ground in batches and analyzed by molecular biology technologies. The virus infection rate at different collection times was analyzed statistically. Results 17 strains of Culex pipiens pallens densovirus(CppDNV)were identified from Cx. pipiens pallens samples collected in Shunyi District, Beijing, in 2023. The nucleotide sequence analysis of the virus genome coding region showed that CppDNV was a single-stranded DNA virus with a total length of 3 335 nt, encoding 2 non-structural proteins(NS1, NS2)and 1 capsid protein(VP). The nucleotide(amino acid)sequence lengths of the three proteins were 2 376 nt(791 aa),1 092 nt(363 aa)and 1 071 nt(356 aa), respectively. Phylogenetic analysis showed that CppDNV was located in genus Brevihamaparvovirus. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in infection rates across collection times(χ2=4.429, P=0.194). Conclusions CppDNV was identified in Cx. pipiens pallens in Beijing, and it was stably maintained in this natural population.
4.Investigation of mosquito species and breeding sources of larvae in the rice planting area of Beijing
Ting YAN ; Xiu-yan XU ; Jing LI ; Xiao-jie ZHOU ; Yong ZHANG ; Ying TONG
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica 2026;33(1):49-52
Objective To investigate the species composition of mosquitoes and breeding conditions of larvae in the rice planting areas of Beijing, and to provide a scientific basis for mosquito control in rice fields. Methods Adult mosquitoes were collected using CO2-baited light traps, and mosquito larvae(including pupae)were sampled via the dipping method. Results A total of 4 genera and 6 species of adult mosquitoes were captured in the study area. The dominant species were Culex pipiens pallens, Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, and Anopheles sinensis. The average adult mosquito density was 5.11 specimens per trap-hour, with slightly lower density in July compared to August. For larvae and pupae,3 genera and 4 species were identified, dominated by Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, An. sinensis, and Aedes vexans. Conclusions The mosquito species composition in Beijing′s rice planting areas is diverse. Mosquito control strategies should prioritize the management of adult mosquitoes, while density control of mosquito larvae in paddy fields can be achieved through intermittent irrigation techniques.
5.Chinese expert consensus on right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in tetralogy of Fallot (2026 edition)
Benqing ZHANG ; Xiaomin HE ; Yong ZHANG ; Hao ZHANG ; Huishan WANG ; Shoujun LI
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(08):1153-1165
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart disease. Right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT) reconstruction, as the core technical step of radical surgery, plays a decisive role in postoperative hemodynamics and long-term quality of life. With the substantial improvement in early survival after TOF repair, clinical focus has progressively shifted toward the prevention and management of late complications, including right ventricular dysfunction, impaired exercise capacity, and the need for reintervention. However, RVOT reconstruction strategies and the selection of repair materials remain controversial. To standardize the clinical practice of definitive TOF repair, the National Society for Congenital Heart Diseases developed this expert consensus, focusing on three domains: postoperative outcomes after TOF repair, RVOT reconstruction strategies, and the reconstructive materials.
6.In Vitro and in vivo Component Analysis of Total Phenolic Acids from Gei Herba and Its Effect on Promoting Acute Wound Healing and Inhibiting Scar Formation
Xixian KONG ; Guanghuan TIAN ; Tong WU ; Shaowei HU ; Jie ZHAO ; Fuzhu PAN ; Jingtong LIU ; Yong DENG ; Yi OUYANG ; Hongwei WU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2025;31(3):156-167
ObjectiveBased on ultra performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-electrostatic field orbital trap high-resolution mass spectrometry(UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS), to identify the in vivo and in vitro chemical components of total phenolic acids in Gei Herba(TPAGH), and to clarify the pharmacological effects and potential mechanisms of the effective part in promoting acute wound healing and inhibiting scar formation. MethodsUPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS was used to identify the chemical components of TPAGH and ingredients absorbed in vivo after topical administration. A total of 120 ICR mice were randomly divided into the model group, recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF) group(4 mg·kg-1), and low, medium, and high dose groups of TPAGH(3.5, 7, 14 mg·kg-1), with 24 mice in each group. A full-thickness skin excision model was constructed, and each administration group was coated with the drug at the wound site, and the model group was treated with an equal volume of normal saline, the treatment was continued for 30 days, during which 8 mice from each group were sacrificed on days 6, 12, and 30. The healing of the wounds in the mice was observed, and histopathological changes in the skin tissues were dynamically observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE), Masson, and Sirius red staining, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA) was used to dynamically measure the contents of interleukin-6(IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α), vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA), matrix metalloproteinase(MMP)-3 and MMP-9 in skin tissues. Network pharmacology was used to predict the targets related to the promotion of acute wound healing and the inhibition of scar formation by TPAGH, and molecular docking of key components and targets was performed. Gene Ontology(GO) biological process analysis and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG) pathway enrichment analysis were carried out for the related targets, so as to construct a network diagram of herbal material-compound-target-pathway-pharmacological effect-disease for further exploring its potential mechanisms. ResultsA total of 146 compounds were identified in TPAGH, including 28 phenylpropanoids, 31 tannins, 23 triterpenes, 49 flavonoids, and 15 others, and 16 prototype components were found in the serum of mice. Pharmacodynamic results showed that, compared with the model group, the TPAGH groups showed a significant increase in relative wound healing rate and relative scar inhibition rate(P<0.05), and the number of new capillaries, number of fibroblasts, number of new skin appendages, epidermal regeneration rate, collagen deposition ratio, and Ⅲ/Ⅰ collagen ratio in the tissue were significantly improved(P<0.05, 0.01), the levels of IL-6, TNF-α, MMP-3 and MMP-9 in the skin tissues were reduced to different degrees, while the level of VEGFA was increased. Network pharmacology analysis screened 10 core targets, including tumor protein 53(TP53), sarcoma receptor coactivator(SRC), protein kinase B(Akt)1, signal transducer and activator of transcription 3(STAT3), epidermal growth factor receptor(EGFR) and so on, participating in 75 signaling pathways such as advanced glycation end-products(AGE)-receptor for AGE(AGE/RAGE) signaling pathway, phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase(PI3K)/Akt signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK) signaling pathway. Molecular docking confirmed that the key components genistein, geraniin, and casuariin had good binding ability to TP53, SRC, Akt1, STAT3 and EGFR. ConclusionThis study comprehensively reflects the chemical composition of TPAGH and the absorbed components after topical administration through UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS. TPAGH significantly regulates key indicators of skin healing and tissue reconstruction, thereby clarifying its role in promoting acute wound healing and inhibiting scar formation. By combining in vitro and in vivo component identification with network pharmacology, the study explores how key components may bind to targets such as TP53, Akt1 and EGFR, exerting therapeutic effects through related pathways such as immune inflammation and vascular regeneration.
7.Five new triterpenoid saponins from the kernels of Momordica cochinchinensis
Ru DING ; Jia-qi WANG ; Yi-yang LUO ; Yong-long HAN ; Xiao-bo LI ; Meng-yue WANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(2):442-448
Five saponins were isolated from the kernels of
8.Exploring mechanism of Porana racemosa Roxb. in treating rheumatoid arthritis based on integration of network pharmacology and molecular docking combined with experimental validation
Chen-yu YE ; Ning LI ; Yin-zi CHEN ; Tong QU ; Jing HU ; Zhi-yong CHEN ; Hui REN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2025;60(1):117-129
Through network pharmacology and molecular docking technology, combined with
9.Diagnostic performance of various radiological modalities in the detection of sarcopenia within Asian populations: a systematic review
Shi Wei ANG ; Jacqueline LIEW ; Vanessa Malishree DHARMARATNAM ; Vanessa Yi Jean YIK ; Shawn KOK ; Syed AFTAB ; Cherie TONG ; Hui Bing LEE ; Shimin MAH ; Clement YAN ; Bin-Tean TEH ; Frederick H. KOH
Annals of Coloproctology 2025;41(1):27-39
Purpose:
Diagnosing sarcopenia necessitates the measurement of skeletal muscle mass. However, guidelines lack a standardized imaging modality with thresholds validated among Asians. This systematic review compared ultrasonography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)/body composition monitoring in the detection of sarcopenia within Asian populations.
Methods:
PubMed and Embase were systematically searched for studies analyzing ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and BIA in diagnosing sarcopenia among Asians. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale.
Results:
Pooled findings from 21,598 patients across 25 studies were examined. In receiver operating characteristic analysis, ultrasound displayed a pooled mean area under the curve (AUC) of 0.767 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.709–0.806), with mean sensitivity of 81.1% (95% CI, 0.744–0.846) and specificity of 73.1% (95% CI, 0.648–0.774), for detecting sarcopenia in Asian populations. CT exhibited an AUC of 0.720 (sensitivity, 54.0%; specificity, 92.0%). MRI demonstrated an AUC of 0.839 (sensitivity, 67.0%; specificity, 66.0%). BIA displayed an AUC of 0.905 (95% CI, 0.842–0.968), 80.7% sensitivity (95% CI, 0.129–0.679), and 82.4% specificity (95% CI, 0.191–0.633).
Conclusion
Various modalities aid in diagnosing sarcopenia, and selection should be individualized. Although only BIA and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry are recommended by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia and the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People, ultrasound imaging may hold diagnostic value for sarcopenia in the Asian population. In certain groups, diagnostic use of CT and MRI is warranted. Future research can standardize and validate modality-specific thresholds and protocols within Asian populations.
10.The feasibility of bone mineral density screening using a proximal femur radiomics model derived from abdomen-pelvic CT scans
Changyu DU ; Yijun LIU ; Shigeng WANG ; Xiaoyu TONG ; Yong FAN ; Wei WEI ; Anliang CHEN ; Jian HE
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):310-314
Objective To develop an automated bone mineral density(BMD)assessment model based on proximal femur images from abdomen-pelvic CT scans and to analyze its application value in opportunistic osteoporosis(OP)screening.Methods A retrospective selection was conducted on 351 patients who underwent abdomen-pelvic plain CT examination.The patients were randomly divided into training set(n=245)and test set(n=106)in a ratio of 7∶3.All images were transferred to a quantitative computed tomography(QCT)post-processing workstation to measure the BMD of the left proximal femur.According to the QCT BMD T-score,the patients were divided into osteoporosis(T-score-2.5),osteopenia(-2.5<T-score<-1)and normal bone density(T-score≥-1).The left proximal femur was dissected using an automatic segmentation model,and two three-class BMD assessment radiomics models were constructed using random forest(RF)and logistic regression(LR)classifiers,respectively.The receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were generated,and the area under the curve(AUC),sensitivity,specificity and other metrics were calculated to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the two models.The DeLong test was used to compare differences between the models.Results In the test set,the AUC of the RF and LR models for identifying osteoporosis were 0.953 and 0.954,respectively.The AUC for identifying osteopenia were 0.894 and 0.870,and the AUC for identifying normal bone density were 0.975 and 0.982,respectively.The comparison of model performance showed no statistically significant differences between the RF and LR models in identifying the three bone states in both the training and test sets(P>0.05).Conclusion Both the RF and LR radiomics models,constructed based on abdomen-pelvic plain CT scans,can be used for opportunistic BMD screening with high diagnostic efficiency.


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