1.Clinical features and short-medium term follow-up of children with severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Yue LIU ; Jian ZHANG ; Biru LI ; Botao NING ; Fang ZHANG ; Teng TENG ; Hong REN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(1):38-43
Objective:To analyze and summarize the clinical features and short-medium term follow-up results of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome(MIS-C)following coronavirus infection.Methods:The data of six children with MIS-C admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Shanghai Children's Medical Center from January to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:All six cases were in shock,requiring vasoactive drugs,and one case required invasive mechanical ventilation.All the six patients had multiple organ function injury and increased inflammation indicators.After admission,they received organ support,glucocorticoids and gamma globulin treatment.Two patients were treated with biological agents.Both organ function and inflammation indicators showed significantly improvement after therapy.Six patients had mild coronary artery widening.All patients had good prognosis following short-medium term follow-up.Conclusion:Children with severe MIS-C may suffer life-threatening hemodynamic instability.Timely assessment,active anti-inflammatory and organ support therapy can obtain favorable prognosis.
2.The multifaceted role of interleukin-10 in sepsis: from pathophysiology to clinical diagnosis and treatment
Yuanxiong ZENG ; Sheng LIN ; Shibiao WANG ; Botao NING
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(10):783-788
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection,with immune dysregulation serving as the central mechanism. Interleukin-10,a pivotal cytokine in the immunopathological cascade of sepsis,plays dual roles in balancing inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. This article provided a concise review of the latest research advances regarding the role of interleukin-10 in the pathogenesis,early diagnosis,prognostic evaluation,and therapeutic strategies of sepsis,aiming to enhance clinical understanding of its diagnostic,therapeutic,and prognostic implications in sepsis management.
3.Key factors affecting complications and operative time in endoscopic thyroidectomy via oral vestibule and submandibular approach
Yifan LIU ; Hui OUYANG ; Lei XIAO ; Botao SUN ; Ning BAI ; Xinying LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):879-891
Background and Aims:To overcome the limitations of the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach,such as restricted operative space and high complication risks,our team proposed a modified technique—endoscopic thyroidectomy via oral vestibule and submandibular approach(ETOSA).Preliminary studies have confirmed its safety and feasibility.This study aims to systematically evaluate the key factors affecting postoperative complications and operative time in ETOSA,explore the interactions among these variables,and construct a learning curve model to support its broader clinical adoption.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 125 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma who underwent ETOSA at Xiangya Hospital,Central South University,between March 2022 and March 2023.Clinical characteristics,surgical parameters,and postoperative complications were extracted.A random forest model was employed to identify the major influencing factors for complications and operative time,as well as their interaction effects.Partial dependence plots based on case sequence were used to generate the learning curve.Results:All 125 patients successfully underwent ETOSA with no conversion to open surgery.The median operative time was 95.0 min,and the median intraoperative blood loss was 15.0 mL.The overall postoperative complication rate was 16.0%,with no cases of permanent hypoparathyroidism or hypocalcemia.The average neck appearance score was 1.05,indicating high patient satisfaction.The random forest analysis identified case number,surgical extent,lymph node yield(LNY),Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT),and body mass index(BMI)as the key predictors of postoperative complications,while surgical extent,case number,LNY,HT,and blood loss were the key factors affecting operative time.A significant positive interaction was observed between case number and both surgical extent and HT,particularly in the first 20 cases,suggesting a higher risk during the early learning phase.The learning curve analysis indicated that surgical proficiency stabilized after 20 cases.Operative time and complication rate in the proficient phase were significantly lower than those in the learning phase(90.0 min vs.102.5 min;11.4%vs.40.0%,both P<0.05).Conclusion:ETOSA is a safe and feasible technique characterized by minimal invasiveness,favorable cosmetic outcomes,and a relatively short learning curve.case number,surgical extent,LNY,HT,BMI,and blood loss are key factors affecting complications and operation time.
4.Key factors affecting complications and operative time in endoscopic thyroidectomy via oral vestibule and submandibular approach
Yifan LIU ; Hui OUYANG ; Lei XIAO ; Botao SUN ; Ning BAI ; Xinying LI
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2025;34(5):879-891
Background and Aims:To overcome the limitations of the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach,such as restricted operative space and high complication risks,our team proposed a modified technique—endoscopic thyroidectomy via oral vestibule and submandibular approach(ETOSA).Preliminary studies have confirmed its safety and feasibility.This study aims to systematically evaluate the key factors affecting postoperative complications and operative time in ETOSA,explore the interactions among these variables,and construct a learning curve model to support its broader clinical adoption.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 125 patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma who underwent ETOSA at Xiangya Hospital,Central South University,between March 2022 and March 2023.Clinical characteristics,surgical parameters,and postoperative complications were extracted.A random forest model was employed to identify the major influencing factors for complications and operative time,as well as their interaction effects.Partial dependence plots based on case sequence were used to generate the learning curve.Results:All 125 patients successfully underwent ETOSA with no conversion to open surgery.The median operative time was 95.0 min,and the median intraoperative blood loss was 15.0 mL.The overall postoperative complication rate was 16.0%,with no cases of permanent hypoparathyroidism or hypocalcemia.The average neck appearance score was 1.05,indicating high patient satisfaction.The random forest analysis identified case number,surgical extent,lymph node yield(LNY),Hashimoto's thyroiditis(HT),and body mass index(BMI)as the key predictors of postoperative complications,while surgical extent,case number,LNY,HT,and blood loss were the key factors affecting operative time.A significant positive interaction was observed between case number and both surgical extent and HT,particularly in the first 20 cases,suggesting a higher risk during the early learning phase.The learning curve analysis indicated that surgical proficiency stabilized after 20 cases.Operative time and complication rate in the proficient phase were significantly lower than those in the learning phase(90.0 min vs.102.5 min;11.4%vs.40.0%,both P<0.05).Conclusion:ETOSA is a safe and feasible technique characterized by minimal invasiveness,favorable cosmetic outcomes,and a relatively short learning curve.case number,surgical extent,LNY,HT,BMI,and blood loss are key factors affecting complications and operation time.
5.Clinical features and short-medium term follow-up of children with severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome
Yue LIU ; Jian ZHANG ; Biru LI ; Botao NING ; Fang ZHANG ; Teng TENG ; Hong REN
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(1):38-43
Objective:To analyze and summarize the clinical features and short-medium term follow-up results of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome(MIS-C)following coronavirus infection.Methods:The data of six children with MIS-C admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Shanghai Children's Medical Center from January to March 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.Results:All six cases were in shock,requiring vasoactive drugs,and one case required invasive mechanical ventilation.All the six patients had multiple organ function injury and increased inflammation indicators.After admission,they received organ support,glucocorticoids and gamma globulin treatment.Two patients were treated with biological agents.Both organ function and inflammation indicators showed significantly improvement after therapy.Six patients had mild coronary artery widening.All patients had good prognosis following short-medium term follow-up.Conclusion:Children with severe MIS-C may suffer life-threatening hemodynamic instability.Timely assessment,active anti-inflammatory and organ support therapy can obtain favorable prognosis.
6.The multifaceted role of interleukin-10 in sepsis: from pathophysiology to clinical diagnosis and treatment
Yuanxiong ZENG ; Sheng LIN ; Shibiao WANG ; Botao NING
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2025;32(10):783-788
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection,with immune dysregulation serving as the central mechanism. Interleukin-10,a pivotal cytokine in the immunopathological cascade of sepsis,plays dual roles in balancing inflammatory and anti-inflammatory responses. This article provided a concise review of the latest research advances regarding the role of interleukin-10 in the pathogenesis,early diagnosis,prognostic evaluation,and therapeutic strategies of sepsis,aiming to enhance clinical understanding of its diagnostic,therapeutic,and prognostic implications in sepsis management.
7.Routes to collection of reexamination data under the new evaluation standard in a tertiary hospital
Shaofeng RAO ; Botao JIANG ; Yueli YANG ; Ning HU ; Fan LU ; Xiu FENG ; Cheng CHEN
Modern Hospital 2024;24(5):747-749
In compliance with the data requirements for monitoring medical service capacity and quality safety in the sec-ond part of the"Rules for the Implementation of Evaluation Standards for Tertiary General Hospitals in Hubei Province(2023 Edition)",this paper,in conjunction with the specific circumstances of a tertiary hospital,carried out a brief overview of the da-ta collection process and the challenges faced during the reevaluation of the tertiary hospital.By accurately addressing the prob-lems and challenges in medical services,this paper aimed to enhance medical quality management and advance the hospital's high-quality development.
8.Clinical study of common inflammatory indicators in children with infectious diseases
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2023;30(8):590-595
Objective:To evaluate the clinical significance of commonly used clinical inflammatory indicators in children with infectious diseases.Methods:A total of 354 children diagnosed with infectious diseases in our hospital from December 2018 to October 2020 were selected and divided into viral infection group(83 cases), sepsis group (65 cases), atypical pathogen infection group(23 cases), fungal infection group (11 cases), and bacterial infection group(172 cases). The data of serum amyloid A(SAA), procalcitonin(PCT), C-reactive protein(CRP), SAA/CRP, and interleukin (IL) in each group were collected.The fever peak, duration of fever, and fever subsidence time after admission were recorded.The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was plotted, and the area under the curve(AUC), cut-off value, sensitivity and specificity were recorded.The correlation between fever and inflammatory indicators was analyzed.Results:The duration of fever in the atypical pathogen infection group was significantly higher than that in the other groups.Compared with the sepsis group, the differences regarding the levels of SAA, CRP, PCT, and IL-6 were statistically significant compared with those in the bacterial infection group, the atypical pathogen infection group, and the viral infection group (all P<0.05). SAA/CRP was the highest in the viral infection group, and its mean value was nearly twice compared with that in the sepsis group ( P<0.05). IL-10 was significantly different between bacterial infection group and viral infection group( P<0.05). Compared with the fungal infection group, the difference of interferon-γ was statistically significant compared with that in the bacterial infection group, viral infection group and sepsis group (all P<0.05). The ROC curves suggested that the AUC of SAA/CRP and IL-10 was the largest and the same in the viral infection group.The AUC of PCT in the sepsis group was the largest of 0.877, and the specificity was the highest at 91.7% when the PCT was 1.055 ng/mL.Correlation analysis found that SAA and CRP detected for the first time at admission were positively correlated with the time to heat remission. Conclusion:SAA/CRP has significant significance in differentiating sepsis and virus infection, and significantly increased PCT is an important sign of sepsis.
9.Changes of T cell subsets in major immune organs during sepsis
Han QIAN ; Fan YIN ; Botao NING
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2022;29(3):199-205
Objective:To explore the changes in the proportion and number of T cell subsets in different immune organs during sepsis.Methods:Eight-week-old female C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into sepsis group and sham group.The experimental sepsis model was constructed through cecal ligation and puncture, and the sham group just underwent sham operation.Then we detected the changes in the total number of lymphocytes and in the ratio and absolute number of CD4 + T cells, CD8 + T cells, CD4 + CD25 high Foxp3 + regulatory T cells(Treg) and CD4 + CD25 low Foxp3 - effector T cells(Teff) in the mouse spleen, axillary and inguinal lymph nodes and bone marrow by cell counting and flow cytometry 24 h and 16 d after modeling. Results:In the spleens of septic mice, the ratio and absolute numbers of CD4 + T cells and Teff, as well as the absolute number of CD8 + T cells were significantly reduced 24 h and 16 d after modeling.There was no significant change in the number of Treg 24 h after modeling, but a significant increase occurred 16 d after modeling.During sepsis, the changes of CD4 + T cells, CD8 + T cells and Teff in mouse lymph nodes were basically the same as those in the spleen; but the changes in Treg were different, with no significant change in the early stage and a significant decrease in the late stage.In addition, the absolute numbers of CD4 + T cells, CD8 + T cells, and Teff in the bone marrow did not change significantly in the 24 h model, but decreased significantly in the 16 d model.The proportion and absolute number of Treg during sepsis were significantly reduced. Conclusion:During different periods of sepsis, there is a large consumption of lymphocytes in the spleen, lymph nodes and bone marrow.In most cases, the trend of Treg changes is inconsistent or even opposite to that of other T cell subsets.There are differences in the changes of T cells among major immune organs, suggesting that the responses of different immune organs to sepsis are heterogeneous.
10.Clinical characteristics of 17 critically ill children with severe adverse reactions after chimeric antigen receptor T cells therapy
Teng TENG ; Benshang LI ; Ying WANG ; Biru LI ; Juan QIAN ; Hong REN ; Botao NING ; Jian ZHANG
Chinese Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2022;29(3):215-219
Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics, treatment process and prognosis of children with severe side effects after chimeric antigen receptor T cell immunotherapy(CAR-T), so as to provide evidence for timely intervention after CAR-T treatment.Methods:From June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2020, children with cytokine release syndrome(CRS)or immune cell related neurotoxicity syndrome(ICANS)who were treated with CAR-T therapy in our hospital and revealed severe effects transferred to PICU were included in the study, and their clinical course and multiple laboratory examination data were systematically analyzed.Results:Seventeen children showed CRS reaction and entered PICU after CAR-T therapy.The most common clinical symptoms were respiratory distress(13 cases) and circulatory disorder(10 cases), of which 7 cases were complicated with severe ICANS.Serum interferon -γ(IFN-γ)and interleukin-6(IL-6)levels significantly increased after CAR-T cell infusion, reaching the peak at (5.1±1.6)days.The serum levels of IFN-γ and IL-6 in children with severe CRS were significantly higher than those in children with mild CRS(all P<0.05). The level of serum IL-6 in children with high tumor load was significantly higher than that in children with low tumor load( P<0.05). The mortality rate of children with elevated level of serum TNF-α was higher(5/5 vs.3/11, P<0.05). Children with severe CRS were more likely to develop grade 4 ICANS(4/4 vs.0/3, P<0.05). The mortality rate of children with oxygenation index(P/F value)<200 mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa) was higher(5/5 vs.2/12, P<0.05). The vasoactive inotropic score[ M( Min, Max)] in the death group was significantly higher than that in survival group[29.5(14.0, 50.0) vs.1.5(0, 25.0), Z=8.000, P=0.027]. Conclusion:Serum IL-6 and IFN-γ are crucial causes of CRS.High tumor load is one of the factors causing high level of serum inflammatory factors.Respiration and circulation systems are the most frequently involved systems.Therefore, the evaluation indexes of these two systems can help us judge the prognosis of children.

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