Objective:To investigate the clinical application value of a novel filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method for the endovascular retrieval of conical inferior vena cava (IVC) filters whose hook attached to the wall.Methods:From January 2020 to December 2024, patients with conical filters whose hook attached to the wall admitted at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital were enrolled consecutively.Results:A total of 46 patients underwent filter retrieval using filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method. Among these patients, 39 cases (84.8%) were successful in filter retrieval, with the penetration distance of cranial anchor vertex of 3.3(2.5, 4.4) mm, and 13 (33.3%) filters were deformed. The other 7 cases were unsuccessful, with a penetration distance of cranial anchor vertex of 5.0 (4.3, 5.0) mm, and 6 (85.7%) filters were deformed. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.05). One case (2.2%) had IVC injury, one case (2.2%) experienced filter fracture, and no symptomatic pulmonary embolism occurred. Logistic regression analysis showed that filter deformation was an independent dangerous factor for filter's retraction. Conclusions:Filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method is effective in removing conical filters whose hook attached to the wall, with no symptomatic PE occurring. This method can be considered as a new adjuvant technique for filter retrieval.

Objective:To investigate the clinical application value of a novel filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method for the endovascular retrieval of conical inferior vena cava (IVC) filters whose hook attached to the wall.Methods:From January 2020 to December 2024, patients with conical filters whose hook attached to the wall admitted at Beijing Jishuitan Hospital were enrolled consecutively.Results:A total of 46 patients underwent filter retrieval using filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method. Among these patients, 39 cases (84.8%) were successful in filter retrieval, with the penetration distance of cranial anchor vertex of 3.3(2.5, 4.4) mm, and 13 (33.3%) filters were deformed. The other 7 cases were unsuccessful, with a penetration distance of cranial anchor vertex of 5.0 (4.3, 5.0) mm, and 6 (85.7%) filters were deformed. There was a statistically significant difference between the two groups ( P<0.05). One case (2.2%) had IVC injury, one case (2.2%) experienced filter fracture, and no symptomatic pulmonary embolism occurred. Logistic regression analysis showed that filter deformation was an independent dangerous factor for filter's retraction. Conclusions:Filter's retraction hook capture technique of pull-assisted method is effective in removing conical filters whose hook attached to the wall, with no symptomatic PE occurring. This method can be considered as a new adjuvant technique for filter retrieval.

Objective To clarify the anti-inflammatory effect of chlorogenic acid on lipopolysaccharide(LPS)-induced inflamma-tion in macrophage RAW264.7,and to reveal its possible molecular mechanism.Methods The cellular activity of RAW264.7 after the intervention of different concentrations of chlorogenic acid was detected by CCK-8 method;the macrophage RAW264.7 was stimulated by LPS to preset cellular inflammatory state.The blank control group(K group,n=3),the model control group(L group,n=3),and the experimental group(S group,n=3)were administered separately,and the cell morphology was dynamically observed;cell precipita-tion and supernatants were obtained at 24 h and 48h,respectively.The concentrations of inflammatory cytokine interleukin(IL)-1β,monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1),and arginase-1(Arg-1)in the cell supernatants were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA);the mRNA expression of prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase 2(PTGS2),transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1),high mobility histone 1(HMGB1),and nuclear transcription factor-κB(NF-κB)were detected by quantitative real-time PCR(RT-qPCR).Results RAW264.7 cellular inflammatory state was successfully preset with 1 μg/ml LPS;12.5～200.0μg/ml chlorogenic acid had no distinct toxicity on RAW264.7.Chlorogenic acid at 50μg/ml and 200μg/ml had obvious proliferation effects on RAW264.7 cells(P＜0.05).Compared with the model control group,the content of IL-1 β protein in the supernatant of the experimental group was significantly decreased,while the content of Arg-1 was significantly increased(P＜0.05).Compared with the model control group,50μg/ml of chlorogenic acid significantly decreased the mRNA expressions of NF-κB,TGF-β1,PTGS2,and HMGB1 in LPS-induced inflammatory cells(P＜0.05).Conclusion Chlorogenic acid has a distinct inhibitory effect on LPS-induced RAW264.7 inflammatory response,which may be achieved by regulating molecular expression of the HMGB1-mediated NF-κB pathway.

Background and Aims:Acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common clinical condition. In the acute phase,it can lead to secondary complications such as acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and limb swelling,while in the chronic phase,it may result in post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS),posing significant health risks. Early mechanical thrombectomy can restore venous patency,alleviate symptoms,and reduce the incidence of PTS. AngioJet percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) offers the advantages of rapid and efficient thrombectomy with fewer complications,making it widely used in clinical practice. However,there are currently no standardized guidelines at home or abroad regarding the choice of access route for PMT. This study was performed to compare the clinical outcomes and effects on venous valve function of antegrade versus retrograde AngioJet PMT for treating acute lower extremity DVT,aiming to explore the optimal surgical approach for thrombectomy.Methods:A prospective,randomized controlled study was conducted,enrolling 96 patients with acute lower extremity DVT treated at the Department of Vascular Surgery,Beijing Jishuitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,from January 2022 to June 2024. Patients were divided into an antegrade group and a retrograde group based on the direction of operation and valve opening. Surgical outcomes and risks were evaluated for both groups,and factors influencing the 3-month postoperative venous patency rate were analyzed.Results:A total of 92 patients were finally included,with 47 cases in the antegrade group (51.1％) and 45 cases in the retrograde group (48.9％),all treated with AngioJet PMT. Baseline characteristics showed no significant differences between the two groups (all P>0.05). In the antegrade group,14 cases (29.8％) had thrombus interception by filters,with 7 cases (14.9％) being effective;4 cases (8.5％) developed new or worsened PE. In the retrograde group,18 cases (40.0％) had thrombus interception by filters,with 8 cases (17.8％) being effective;5 cases (11.1％) developed new or worsened PE. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in these or other safety and laboratory variables (all P>0.05). The antegrade group had a higher proportion of intraoperative manual aspiration thrombectomy compared to the retrograde group (68.1％ vs. 26.7％,P<0.001). However,there were no significant differences in thrombus grade Ⅲ clearance rate (61.7％ vs. 68.9％),3-month venous patency rate (93.6％ vs. 91.1％),or other perioperative variables (all P>0.05). Regression analysis of factors affecting 3-month venous patency showed that immediate venous patency (OR=3.043,95％ CI=0.993-1.209) and radiation dose (OR=0.868,95％ CI=-0.001-0.000) in the antegrade group,as well as immediate venous patency (OR=2.333,95％ CI=0.655-0.980) in the retrograde group,were significantly associated with 3-month patency rate (all P<0.001). Regression analysis also showed a significant linear relationship between immediate venous patency and VCSS/Villalta scores in both groups (all P<0.001). Conclusion:Both antegrade and retrograde AngioJet PMT procedures are equally safe and effective for treating acute lower extremity DVT. However,the risk of intraoperative thrombus detachment remains high,warranting the use of inferior vena cava filters to prevent fatal PE. Patients with immediate venous patency require standardized postoperative management and follow-up to prevent PTS.

Background and Aims:Acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common clinical condition. In the acute phase,it can lead to secondary complications such as acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and limb swelling,while in the chronic phase,it may result in post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS),posing significant health risks. Early mechanical thrombectomy can restore venous patency,alleviate symptoms,and reduce the incidence of PTS. AngioJet percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) offers the advantages of rapid and efficient thrombectomy with fewer complications,making it widely used in clinical practice. However,there are currently no standardized guidelines at home or abroad regarding the choice of access route for PMT. This study was performed to compare the clinical outcomes and effects on venous valve function of antegrade versus retrograde AngioJet PMT for treating acute lower extremity DVT,aiming to explore the optimal surgical approach for thrombectomy.Methods:A prospective,randomized controlled study was conducted,enrolling 96 patients with acute lower extremity DVT treated at the Department of Vascular Surgery,Beijing Jishuitan Hospital,Capital Medical University,from January 2022 to June 2024. Patients were divided into an antegrade group and a retrograde group based on the direction of operation and valve opening. Surgical outcomes and risks were evaluated for both groups,and factors influencing the 3-month postoperative venous patency rate were analyzed.Results:A total of 92 patients were finally included,with 47 cases in the antegrade group (51.1％) and 45 cases in the retrograde group (48.9％),all treated with AngioJet PMT. Baseline characteristics showed no significant differences between the two groups (all P>0.05). In the antegrade group,14 cases (29.8％) had thrombus interception by filters,with 7 cases (14.9％) being effective;4 cases (8.5％) developed new or worsened PE. In the retrograde group,18 cases (40.0％) had thrombus interception by filters,with 8 cases (17.8％) being effective;5 cases (11.1％) developed new or worsened PE. No significant differences were observed between the two groups in these or other safety and laboratory variables (all P>0.05). The antegrade group had a higher proportion of intraoperative manual aspiration thrombectomy compared to the retrograde group (68.1％ vs. 26.7％,P<0.001). However,there were no significant differences in thrombus grade Ⅲ clearance rate (61.7％ vs. 68.9％),3-month venous patency rate (93.6％ vs. 91.1％),or other perioperative variables (all P>0.05). Regression analysis of factors affecting 3-month venous patency showed that immediate venous patency (OR=3.043,95％ CI=0.993-1.209) and radiation dose (OR=0.868,95％ CI=-0.001-0.000) in the antegrade group,as well as immediate venous patency (OR=2.333,95％ CI=0.655-0.980) in the retrograde group,were significantly associated with 3-month patency rate (all P<0.001). Regression analysis also showed a significant linear relationship between immediate venous patency and VCSS/Villalta scores in both groups (all P<0.001). Conclusion:Both antegrade and retrograde AngioJet PMT procedures are equally safe and effective for treating acute lower extremity DVT. However,the risk of intraoperative thrombus detachment remains high,warranting the use of inferior vena cava filters to prevent fatal PE. Patients with immediate venous patency require standardized postoperative management and follow-up to prevent PTS.

As far the current severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), respiratory disease is still the biggest threat to human health. In addition, infectious respiratory diseases are particularly prominent. In addition to killing and clearing the infection pathogen directly, regulating the immune responses against the pathogens is also an important therapeutic modality. Sirtuins belong to NAD+-dependent class III histone deacetylases. Among 7 types of sirtuins, silent information regulator type-1 (SIRT1) played a multitasking role in modulating a wide range of physiological processes, including oxidative stress, inflammation, cell apoptosis, autophagy, antibacterial and antiviral functions. It showed a critical effect in regulating immune responses by deacetylation modification, especially through high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1), a core molecule regulating the immune system. SIRT1 was associated with many respiratory diseases, including COVID-19 infection, bacterial pneumonia, tuberculosis, and so on. Here, we reviewed the latest research progress regarding the effects of SIRT1 on immune system in respiratory diseases. First, the structure and catalytic characteristics of SIRT1 were introduced. Next, the roles of SIRT1, and the mechanisms underlying the immune regulatory effect through HMGB1, as well as the specific activators/inhibitors of SIRT1, were elaborated. Finally, the multitasking roles of SIRT1 in several respiratory diseases were discussed separately. Taken together, this review implied that SIRT1 could serve as a promising specific therapeutic target for the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Objective:To investigate the acceptance and attitude toward a novel fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in colorectal cancer screening among populations in China.Methods:From May 2018 to May 2019, 2 474 people aged 50-74 years were recruited from five provinces of China (Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hunan and Yunnan). The general demographic characteristics, acceptance of the new FIT technology and operational difficulties through the whole screening process were obtained through questionnaire survey. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors related to difficulties encountered in sampling stool, reading and uploading results.Results:The subjects were (60.0±6.4) years old, and female, high school of above educated, unemployed/retired/other, married and with medical insurance status of “new rural cooperative medical care (NRCMC)” accounted for 61.7% (1 526), 29.0%(718), 34.3% (849), 92.7% (2 293) and 31.3%(775), respectively. The population's acceptance of the FIT technology was 94.8%. In the process of FIT screening, the percentage of occurred difficulties in sampling stool, reading and uploading results were 33.1% (819), 46.4% (1 147) and 62.9% (1 557), respectively. The main difficulties were the uncertainty about whether the sampling operation was standard (28.0%), the inability to accurately judge the result displayed (32.5%) and the need for help without using a smartphone (44.2%). The results of multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that people aged 65-74 years old and with medical insurance status of “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in sampling, and those who were unemployed/retired/other and living with 3 or more family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in sampling. Those aged 65-74 years old, farmers or migrant workers, and those with “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in readingresults, and those with 3 or more family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in reading result. Those with “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in uploading results, and those with education level of high school or above, living with more than 3 family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in uploading results.Conclusion:The acceptance of the new FIT technology is relatively high among the subjects. Age, education level, occupation, number of family members living together and medical insurance status might be related to difficulties encountered in sampling stool, reading and uploading results, and it can be further strengthened in terms of the technology and characteristics of sub-populations.

Objective:To investigate the acceptance and attitude toward a novel fecal immunochemical test (FIT) in colorectal cancer screening among populations in China.Methods:From May 2018 to May 2019, 2 474 people aged 50-74 years were recruited from five provinces of China (Zhejiang, Anhui, Jiangsu, Hunan and Yunnan). The general demographic characteristics, acceptance of the new FIT technology and operational difficulties through the whole screening process were obtained through questionnaire survey. Multivariate logistic regression model was used to analyze the factors related to difficulties encountered in sampling stool, reading and uploading results.Results:The subjects were (60.0±6.4) years old, and female, high school of above educated, unemployed/retired/other, married and with medical insurance status of “new rural cooperative medical care (NRCMC)” accounted for 61.7% (1 526), 29.0%(718), 34.3% (849), 92.7% (2 293) and 31.3%(775), respectively. The population's acceptance of the FIT technology was 94.8%. In the process of FIT screening, the percentage of occurred difficulties in sampling stool, reading and uploading results were 33.1% (819), 46.4% (1 147) and 62.9% (1 557), respectively. The main difficulties were the uncertainty about whether the sampling operation was standard (28.0%), the inability to accurately judge the result displayed (32.5%) and the need for help without using a smartphone (44.2%). The results of multivariate logistic regression model analysis showed that people aged 65-74 years old and with medical insurance status of “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in sampling, and those who were unemployed/retired/other and living with 3 or more family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in sampling. Those aged 65-74 years old, farmers or migrant workers, and those with “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in readingresults, and those with 3 or more family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in reading result. Those with “NRCMC” were more likely to encounter difficulties in uploading results, and those with education level of high school or above, living with more than 3 family members were less likely to encounter difficulties in uploading results.Conclusion:The acceptance of the new FIT technology is relatively high among the subjects. Age, education level, occupation, number of family members living together and medical insurance status might be related to difficulties encountered in sampling stool, reading and uploading results, and it can be further strengthened in terms of the technology and characteristics of sub-populations.

Objective To evaluate the application of dynamic magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of female stress urinary incontinence(SUI). Methods Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging(DMRI)were performed on 30 healthy female volunteers and 35 female SUI patients.DMRI of the pelvic floor at rest and OR maximal strain were performed by using sagittal T2-weighted fast gradient sequences.The distance of Urethra-vesical junction to the pubococcygeal line,the posterior vesicourethral angle and angle of inclination of the urethral axis were measured at rest and on maximal strain position.The t-value exact test were used to analyze the data. Results At rest the Urethravesical junction laid above pubococcygeal line on both control and SUI groups.Mean distance from the Urethra-vesical junction to pubococcygeal line at rest had no difference between the two groups.On straining,the mean Urethra-vesical junction descent distance in the SUI group(-0.9±1.1cm)was significantly higher than in control group(-0.14±0.3 cm),(P＜0.001).On straining,the mean angle of urethral inclination in the SUI group(65±37°)was significantly bigger than in control groups (17±21°),(P＜0.05).The posterior vesicourethral angle in the SUI groups(156±36°)was significantly bigger than in control groups(113±28°),(P＜0.05). Conclusion Dynamic magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive.easily applied method in the diagnosis of SUI.