1.Mid-term clinical outcomes of posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in the treatment of severe angular kyphosis
Zhengjun HU ; Fei WANG ; Deng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2025;35(8):800-806
Objectives:To assess the midterm efficacy of distal subapical vertebra posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy for severe angular kyphosis correction.Methods:A retrospective analysis was con-ducted on the clinical data of 35 patients with severe spinal angular kyphosis who underwent posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in our department from October 2016 to May 2022.There were 23 males and 12 females,the average age was 30.8±12.4 years(15-61 years),with 13 cas-es combined with nerve damage.Follow-up duration ranged from 2 to 6 years(mean 3.5 years).Full-length anteroposterior and lateral X-ray examination of the spine in a standing position was performed before opera-tion,immediately after orthopedic surgery,and at 2-year follow-up,and the kyphotic angle,sagittal vertical axis(SVA),as well as sagittal apex deviation were measured and evaluated.The recovery of neurological func-tion was evaluated by the Frankel classification of neurological function before operation,and at 2 weeks and 6 months after operation.Results:All 35 patients successfully underwent the surgery,resulting in a signifi-cant decrease in the kyphotic Cobb angle from 104.6°±13.2° preoperatively to 32.1°±18.4° postoperatively(P<0.05),with an improvement rate of 69.3%.Additionally,the SVA decreased from 4.9±4.4cm before surgery to 2.6±1.5cm after surgery immediately(P<0.05),and the sagittal apex deviation decreased from 10.9±2.0cm to 5.5±1.4cm(P<0.05).Furthermore,12 out of the 13 patients with nerve damage showed improvement at the fi-nal follow-up assessment,1 case showed no change compared with that before operation.Conclusions:Poste-rior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in the management of severe angular kyphosis can yield favorable orthopedic outcomes,which serves as a novel surgical option for managing severe angular spinal kyphosis.
2.Effect of IDream reconstruction technique based on iterative reconstruction algorithm on image quality of low-dose CT on upper abdomen and the displays of hepatic cyst
Peng YE ; Huayang DU ; Zhengjun LI ; Man WANG ; Yun WANG ; Yukun LIANG ; Jie FANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):13-18
Objective:To investigate the optimal reconstruction grade of IDream reconstruction technique in reducing image noise,optimizing image quality,and displaying liver cysts through the subjective assessment on the display of computed tomography (CT) image with differently reconstructive grades in IDream reconstruction technique of iterative reconstruction algorithm,and the objective evaluation of image quality of upper abdomen. Methods:The imaging data of CT plain scan of 53 patients with hepatic cysts who underwent plain scans on upper abdomen at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from August to September 2021 were retrospectively collected. All images were reconstructed to standard window images by using 6 kinds of methods that included filtered back projection (FBP) and IDream grades 1 to 5,which resulted in 6 groups of images that included FBP group and IDream grades 1-5. The CT values and standard deviation (SD) values of the liver,abdominal aorta,erector spine muscle,fat and spleen in images of each group were measured and recorded,respectively. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the images were calculated. Two CT diagnostic physicians with more than 8 years of experience conducted subjective scoring for the display in the images of hepatic cysts of each group. The objective parameters and the subjective scores of hepatic cysts of reconstructive images with different grades were compared. A one-way analysis of variance was adopted to analyze the objective parameters,and Kruskal-Wallis H test was conducted on the subjective score of the display of hepatic cysts. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the CT values among different reconstruction grades on the liver,abdominal aorta,fat,erector spine muscle and spleen (P>0.05). In the FBP group and IDream grades 1 to 5 groups,the SD values of images gradually decreased with the increasing of the reconstruction grades,which were respectively (18.11±5.03),(15.37±4.97),(13.26±4.83),(11.68±4.56),(10.99±4.36) and (10.60±4.21) Hu. The SNR and CNR of the liver gradually increased. The differences in SD values,SNR,and CNR among the six groups of images were all statistically significant (F=20.75,17.72,3.15,P<0.05),respectively. The subjective scores for the display of hepatic cysts from the FBP group to IDream grades 1 to 4 were respectively (3.12±0.35),(3.63±0.46),(4.02±0.42),(4.61±0.48) and (4.63±0.48),which were gradually increasing,while the score for the IDream grade 5 group slightly decreased to (4.53±0.47). The subjective scores for hepatic cysts in the images of IDream grades 3 and 4 groups were the highest. The comparison of the average subjective scores of the images of hepatic cysts among the six reconstruction grades showed statistically significant differences (H=192.17,P<0.05). Conclusion:In CT plain scan on the upper abdomen,with the increasing of IDream reconstruction grades,the image noises gradually decrease,and objective parameters of images gradually enhance,and the reconstructions of IDream grades 3 and 4 can obtain the optimal image quality of upper abdomen at the objective score of hepatic cysts.
3.A comparative study of the intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring results during 3-column os-teotomy surgery in severe congenital scoliosis with or without intraspinal anomalies
Dengxu JIANG ; Yuanxian LENG ; Fei WANG ; Deng ZHAO ; Rui ZHONG ; Zhong ZHANG ; Yijian LIANG ; Zhengjun HU
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2025;35(4):350-358
Objectives:To compare the intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring(IONM)results during 3-column osteotomy surgery in severe congenital scoliosis(CS)patients with or without intraspinal anomalies,and to explore the effect of intraspinal anomaly on the incidence of IONM alarm events and postoperative out-comes in CS patients.Methods:Clinical data of patients with severe CS who underwent 3-column osteotomy surgery in our hospital from September 2020 to May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into two groups according to whether combined with intraspinal anomalies.The basic information,the latency and amplitude of somatosensory evoked potentials(SSEPs)of both lower extremities,amplitude of tran-scranial electric motor evoked potentials(TCeMEPs),as well as the sensitivity and specificity of multimodal IONM were compared between the two groups.The incidence of IONM alarm events and postoperative out-comes were analyzed.Results:A total of 37 patients who met the criteria were included in the study,of which 14 patients combined with intraspinal anomalies,including 8 cases of syringomyelia,2 case of tethered cord,1 case of diastematomyelia,1 case of diastematomyelia combined with tethered cord,and 2 cases of sy-ringomyelia combined with tethered cord.The latency of SSEPs-P3 7 in the concave side lower extremity of CS patients with intraspinal anomalies was significantly longer than that of CS patients without intraspinal anomalies(40.9±3.3ms vs 38.0±3.7ms,P=0.03).In addition,the sensitivity and specificity of multimodal IONM were comparable between the two groups.There was no significant difference in the incidence of abnormal SSEPs,the incidence of IONM alarm events and the incidence of postoperative neurological symptoms between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:Multimodal IONM provides excellent monitoring effects in severe CS paitents undergoing 3-column osteotomy surgery.The latency of SSEPs-P37 in the concave side lower ex-tremity of CS patients with intraspinal anomalies was significantly longer than that of CS patients without in-traspinal anomalies.Intraspinal anomalies don't increase the incidence of intraoperative IONM alarm events or the incidence of postoperative neurological complications.
4.A comparative study of the intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring results during 3-column os-teotomy surgery in severe congenital scoliosis with or without intraspinal anomalies
Dengxu JIANG ; Yuanxian LENG ; Fei WANG ; Deng ZHAO ; Rui ZHONG ; Zhong ZHANG ; Yijian LIANG ; Zhengjun HU
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2025;35(4):350-358
Objectives:To compare the intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring(IONM)results during 3-column osteotomy surgery in severe congenital scoliosis(CS)patients with or without intraspinal anomalies,and to explore the effect of intraspinal anomaly on the incidence of IONM alarm events and postoperative out-comes in CS patients.Methods:Clinical data of patients with severe CS who underwent 3-column osteotomy surgery in our hospital from September 2020 to May 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into two groups according to whether combined with intraspinal anomalies.The basic information,the latency and amplitude of somatosensory evoked potentials(SSEPs)of both lower extremities,amplitude of tran-scranial electric motor evoked potentials(TCeMEPs),as well as the sensitivity and specificity of multimodal IONM were compared between the two groups.The incidence of IONM alarm events and postoperative out-comes were analyzed.Results:A total of 37 patients who met the criteria were included in the study,of which 14 patients combined with intraspinal anomalies,including 8 cases of syringomyelia,2 case of tethered cord,1 case of diastematomyelia,1 case of diastematomyelia combined with tethered cord,and 2 cases of sy-ringomyelia combined with tethered cord.The latency of SSEPs-P3 7 in the concave side lower extremity of CS patients with intraspinal anomalies was significantly longer than that of CS patients without intraspinal anomalies(40.9±3.3ms vs 38.0±3.7ms,P=0.03).In addition,the sensitivity and specificity of multimodal IONM were comparable between the two groups.There was no significant difference in the incidence of abnormal SSEPs,the incidence of IONM alarm events and the incidence of postoperative neurological symptoms between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:Multimodal IONM provides excellent monitoring effects in severe CS paitents undergoing 3-column osteotomy surgery.The latency of SSEPs-P37 in the concave side lower ex-tremity of CS patients with intraspinal anomalies was significantly longer than that of CS patients without in-traspinal anomalies.Intraspinal anomalies don't increase the incidence of intraoperative IONM alarm events or the incidence of postoperative neurological complications.
5.Clinical application value of multimodal radiomics in differentiating parotid pleomorphic adenoma from adenolymphoma
Xuan ZHOU ; Xinyue QIU ; Jiangbin WANG ; Jing KANG ; Zhengjun LIAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(8):1284-1288
Objective To explore the clinical application value of multimodal radiomics in differentiating parotid pleomorphic adenoma(PA)from adenolymphoma(AL).Methods The clinical and imaging data of 68 cases of PA and 52 cases of AL were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent ultrasound examination,enhanced CT scan and enhanced MRI scan of the neck before the operation.All patients were randomly divided into training group(n=84)and validation group(n=36)according to the ratio of 7∶3.The 3D Slicer software was used to manually draw the lesion area of the preoperative images and perform radiomics feature extraction.The best feature subset was selected to establish the radiomics model,and the diagnostic efficacy of different models was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The study found that age,gender,and smoking history were effective in differentiating parotid PA from AL,and were used to construct a clinical diagnostic model.Eighteen features were selected through dimensionality reduction to establish the radiomics model.A multimodal combined diagnostic model was then constructed by integrating the radiomics model with gender,age,and smoking history.Compared to the clinical model and the radiomics model,the multimodal combined diagnostic model demonstrated the highest area under the curve(AUC)for distinguishing PA from AL in both the training group and the validation group.Conclusion The combination of radiomics based on neck ultrasound,CT,and MRI with clinical characteristics shows significant clinical application value in the preoperative differentiation of PA and AL.
6.Clinical application value of multimodal radiomics in differentiating parotid pleomorphic adenoma from adenolymphoma
Xuan ZHOU ; Xinyue QIU ; Jiangbin WANG ; Jing KANG ; Zhengjun LIAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(8):1284-1288
Objective To explore the clinical application value of multimodal radiomics in differentiating parotid pleomorphic adenoma(PA)from adenolymphoma(AL).Methods The clinical and imaging data of 68 cases of PA and 52 cases of AL were retrospectively analyzed.All patients underwent ultrasound examination,enhanced CT scan and enhanced MRI scan of the neck before the operation.All patients were randomly divided into training group(n=84)and validation group(n=36)according to the ratio of 7∶3.The 3D Slicer software was used to manually draw the lesion area of the preoperative images and perform radiomics feature extraction.The best feature subset was selected to establish the radiomics model,and the diagnostic efficacy of different models was evaluated by the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve.Results The study found that age,gender,and smoking history were effective in differentiating parotid PA from AL,and were used to construct a clinical diagnostic model.Eighteen features were selected through dimensionality reduction to establish the radiomics model.A multimodal combined diagnostic model was then constructed by integrating the radiomics model with gender,age,and smoking history.Compared to the clinical model and the radiomics model,the multimodal combined diagnostic model demonstrated the highest area under the curve(AUC)for distinguishing PA from AL in both the training group and the validation group.Conclusion The combination of radiomics based on neck ultrasound,CT,and MRI with clinical characteristics shows significant clinical application value in the preoperative differentiation of PA and AL.
7.Effect of IDream reconstruction technique based on iterative reconstruction algorithm on image quality of low-dose CT on upper abdomen and the displays of hepatic cyst
Peng YE ; Huayang DU ; Zhengjun LI ; Man WANG ; Yun WANG ; Yukun LIANG ; Jie FANG
China Medical Equipment 2025;22(1):13-18
Objective:To investigate the optimal reconstruction grade of IDream reconstruction technique in reducing image noise,optimizing image quality,and displaying liver cysts through the subjective assessment on the display of computed tomography (CT) image with differently reconstructive grades in IDream reconstruction technique of iterative reconstruction algorithm,and the objective evaluation of image quality of upper abdomen. Methods:The imaging data of CT plain scan of 53 patients with hepatic cysts who underwent plain scans on upper abdomen at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from August to September 2021 were retrospectively collected. All images were reconstructed to standard window images by using 6 kinds of methods that included filtered back projection (FBP) and IDream grades 1 to 5,which resulted in 6 groups of images that included FBP group and IDream grades 1-5. The CT values and standard deviation (SD) values of the liver,abdominal aorta,erector spine muscle,fat and spleen in images of each group were measured and recorded,respectively. The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) of the images were calculated. Two CT diagnostic physicians with more than 8 years of experience conducted subjective scoring for the display in the images of hepatic cysts of each group. The objective parameters and the subjective scores of hepatic cysts of reconstructive images with different grades were compared. A one-way analysis of variance was adopted to analyze the objective parameters,and Kruskal-Wallis H test was conducted on the subjective score of the display of hepatic cysts. Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the CT values among different reconstruction grades on the liver,abdominal aorta,fat,erector spine muscle and spleen (P>0.05). In the FBP group and IDream grades 1 to 5 groups,the SD values of images gradually decreased with the increasing of the reconstruction grades,which were respectively (18.11±5.03),(15.37±4.97),(13.26±4.83),(11.68±4.56),(10.99±4.36) and (10.60±4.21) Hu. The SNR and CNR of the liver gradually increased. The differences in SD values,SNR,and CNR among the six groups of images were all statistically significant (F=20.75,17.72,3.15,P<0.05),respectively. The subjective scores for the display of hepatic cysts from the FBP group to IDream grades 1 to 4 were respectively (3.12±0.35),(3.63±0.46),(4.02±0.42),(4.61±0.48) and (4.63±0.48),which were gradually increasing,while the score for the IDream grade 5 group slightly decreased to (4.53±0.47). The subjective scores for hepatic cysts in the images of IDream grades 3 and 4 groups were the highest. The comparison of the average subjective scores of the images of hepatic cysts among the six reconstruction grades showed statistically significant differences (H=192.17,P<0.05). Conclusion:In CT plain scan on the upper abdomen,with the increasing of IDream reconstruction grades,the image noises gradually decrease,and objective parameters of images gradually enhance,and the reconstructions of IDream grades 3 and 4 can obtain the optimal image quality of upper abdomen at the objective score of hepatic cysts.
8.Analysis of the effects of the incentive-coordination-supervision mechanism applied to training manage-ment of medical staff under modern hospital management system
Zhengjun WANG ; Zhiyong HUANG ; Wenyi ZHANG ; Jie ZHANG ; Yongxia WANG ; Xiayu FAN
Modern Hospital 2025;25(1):15-17
Objective This study aims to investigate and analyze the effects of the incentive-coordination-supervision mechanism applied to training management of medical staff under the modern hospital management system.Methods A total of 84 medical staff members working at the hospital from February 2022 to February 2024 were selected for the study.They were di-vided into a reference group(n=42,February 2022 to February 2023)and a study group(n=42,March 2023 to February 2024)based on the time period.The reference group underwent routine management,while the study group underwent manage-ment based on the incentive-coordination-supervision mechanism.The quality of management,occurrence of adverse events,management satisfaction,and core competencies were compared between the two groups.Results The study group had higher scores in cultural construction,reward and punishment mechanism,reporting system,and communication and coordination mech-anism than the reference group(all P<0.05).The occurrence rate of adverse events was lower in the study group than in the reference group(7.14%vs 23.81%)(P<0.05).The study group had higher satisfaction rates in management methods,man-agement content,management forms,and communication skills(95.24%,92.86%,97.62%,and 95.24%,respectively)compared to the reference group(78.57%,73.81%,76.19%,and 73.81%,respectively)(all P<0.05).The study group had higher scores in all core competencies compared to the reference group(all P<0.05).Conclusion The application of the incentive-coordination-supervision mechanism in training management of medical staff shows favorable effects,improving the qual-ity of management,management satisfaction,and core competencies,and reducing the occurrence of adverse events.
9.Mid-term clinical outcomes of posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in the treatment of severe angular kyphosis
Zhengjun HU ; Fei WANG ; Deng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Spine and Spinal Cord 2025;35(8):800-806
Objectives:To assess the midterm efficacy of distal subapical vertebra posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy for severe angular kyphosis correction.Methods:A retrospective analysis was con-ducted on the clinical data of 35 patients with severe spinal angular kyphosis who underwent posterior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in our department from October 2016 to May 2022.There were 23 males and 12 females,the average age was 30.8±12.4 years(15-61 years),with 13 cas-es combined with nerve damage.Follow-up duration ranged from 2 to 6 years(mean 3.5 years).Full-length anteroposterior and lateral X-ray examination of the spine in a standing position was performed before opera-tion,immediately after orthopedic surgery,and at 2-year follow-up,and the kyphotic angle,sagittal vertical axis(SVA),as well as sagittal apex deviation were measured and evaluated.The recovery of neurological func-tion was evaluated by the Frankel classification of neurological function before operation,and at 2 weeks and 6 months after operation.Results:All 35 patients successfully underwent the surgery,resulting in a signifi-cant decrease in the kyphotic Cobb angle from 104.6°±13.2° preoperatively to 32.1°±18.4° postoperatively(P<0.05),with an improvement rate of 69.3%.Additionally,the SVA decreased from 4.9±4.4cm before surgery to 2.6±1.5cm after surgery immediately(P<0.05),and the sagittal apex deviation decreased from 10.9±2.0cm to 5.5±1.4cm(P<0.05).Furthermore,12 out of the 13 patients with nerve damage showed improvement at the fi-nal follow-up assessment,1 case showed no change compared with that before operation.Conclusions:Poste-rior shift combined with rotational osteotomy at distal subapical vertebra in the management of severe angular kyphosis can yield favorable orthopedic outcomes,which serves as a novel surgical option for managing severe angular spinal kyphosis.
10.Ethical issues and reflections on clinical research of radiopharmaceuticals
Yonglan HU ; Li WANG ; Feng JIANG ; Jiyin ZHOU ; Zhengjun CHEN ; Jie ZHANG ; Zengrui ZHANG
Chinese Medical Ethics 2025;38(2):254-260
Radiopharmaceuticals play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, malignant tumors, central nervous system diseases, and other diseases. Under the urgent need for clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as medical development, the clinical research of radiopharmaceuticals has become a hotspot in international research. By analyzing the current situation of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals in Europe, America, and China, the ethical issues of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals were elaborated from four aspects, including lack of relevant laws and regulations, a higher risk of radiopharmaceuticals, dilemmas in ethical review, and insufficient radiation protection. Response principles and measures were proposed from four aspects, including improving regulations and policies, enhancing radiological protection for all parties involved in the research, strengthening ethical review, and reinforcing the training of relevant personnel, to enhance the quality and level of clinical research on radiopharmaceuticals.

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