BACKGROUND:There is still no consensus on the optimal internal fixation for the treatment of Pauwels Ⅲ femoral neck fracture,and most of the related finite element analyses have been performed using a single simplified loading condition,and the biomechanical properties of commonly used internal fixation devices need to be further investigated. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the biomechanical characteristics of Pauwels Ⅲ femoral neck fractures treated with cannulated compression screw,dynamic hip screw,and femoral neck system by finite element method under different loading conditions of single-leg standing loads and sideways fall loads. METHODS:The DICOM data of healthy adult femur were obtained by CT scanning,imported into Mimics 15.0 software to obtain the rough model of bone tissue.The data exported from Mimics were optimized by Geomagics software,and then three internal fixation models were built and assembled with the femur model according to the parameters of the clinical application of the cannulated compression screw,dynamic hip screw,and femoral neck system by using Pro/E software.Finally,the three internal fixation models were imported into Ansys software for loading and calculation to analyze the stress distribution and displacement of the femur and the internal fixation under different working conditions of single-leg standing loads and sideways fall loads,as well as the stress characteristics of the calcar femorale and Ward's triangle. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Under the single-leg standing load and the sideways fall load,the proximal femoral stress of the three internal fixation models was mainly distributed above the fracture end of the femoral neck.The peak stress of the proximal femoral end,fracture end,Ward triangle,and calcar femorale of the three internal fixation models were the smallest in the femoral neck system model and the largest in the cannulated compression screw model.(2)Under the single-leg standing load and the sideways fall load,the peak displacement of the proximal femur of the three internal fixation models was all located at the top of the femoral head,and the peak displacement was the smallest in the femoral neck system model and the largest in the cannulated compression screw model.(3)The peak displacement of the three internal fixation models was all located at the top of the internal fixation device under the single-leg standing and sideways fall loading conditions,and the peak displacement values were the smallest in the femoral neck system internal fixation model and the largest in the cannulated compression screw internal fixation model.(4)The internal fixation stress of the three internal fixation models was mainly distributed in the area near the fracture end of the internal fixation device under the single-leg standing and sideways fall loads,and the peak value of internal fixation stress was the smallest in the femoral neck system model and the largest in the cannulated compression screw model.(5)These results suggest that the mechanical stability of the femoral neck system is the best,but there may be a risk of stress shielding of the fracture end and calcar femorale.The stress of the internal fixation device of the femoral neck system is more dispersed,and the risk of internal fixation break is lower.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound in the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding.Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients with cirrhosis esophagogastric variceal bleeding treated with endoscopic ultrasound-guided precise disconnection of pargastric varices from January 1,2024 to December 31,2024.The efficacy was analyzed.Result All 20 patients successfully completed the precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound.The injection of tissue gel combined with the placement of spring coils(14 cases)and the injection of tissue gel alone(4 cases)successfully blocked the pargastric varices.All patients did not experience perforation,esophageal and cardia stenosis,massive bleeding,septicemia,or ectopic embolization.One patient who received tissue gel alone had slight bleeding from the pargastric varices after surgery and improved after 3 days of treatment to reduce portal vein pressure.Another one patient who received tissue gel alone had a low-grade fever and normal body temperature after 3 days of anti-infection treatment.Conclusion Precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound has a good therapeutic effect on esophagogastric variceal bleeding,with fewer complications such as ectopic embolization,massive bleeding,infection,and perforation.However,close follow-up observation is still needed to address the issue of pargastric varices.

Objective To explore the clinical safety of plasma exchange(PE)combined with early continuous renal replacement therapy(CRRT)and its effects on coagulation and immune functions in patients with polytrauma and hypermyoglobinemia.Methods A non-randomized controlled study was conducted on 60 patients with severe polytrauma and myoglobinemia hospitalized in our department from January 2021 to December 2024.Based on different blood purification,the patients were divided a control group(CRRT)combined with conventional basic treatment,n=30)and an observation group(PE+CRRT and conventional basic treatment,n=30).Biochemical indicators(myoglobin,Mb),inflammation-related indicators,peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets,coagulation indicators,clinical-related indicators,and scores were observed and compared between the 2 groups before and after treatment.Results After 1,2 and 3 d of treatment,the levels of Mb,creatine kinase(CK),creatine kinase-MB isoenzyme(CK-MB),lactate dehydrogenase(LDH),serum creatinine(SCr),blood urea nitrogen(BUN),K+,C-reactive protein(CRP),procalcitonin(PCT),IL-6 and D-dimer(D-D),and white blood cell(WBC)count were significantly decreased in both groups(P<0.05).Among them,the observation group obtained obviously lower levels of all above indicators than the control group at the 3 time points(P<0.05).Additionally,notably shorter average length of total hospital stay,shorter average length of trauma intensive care unit stay,and lower score of acute physiology and chronic health evaluation Ⅱ(APACHEⅡ)was observed in the observation group than the control group(P<0.05).There were no statistical differences in coagulation function indicators or T lymphocyte subsets between the 2 groups.No complications occurred.Conclusion For patients with polytrauma and hypermyoglobinemia,early application of PE+CRRT can effectively reduce serum myoglobin level,improve serum biochemical inicators,renal function and inflammatory status,and maintain homeostasis,but shows no effect on immune or coagulation functions.This approach is worthy of promoting in clinical practice.

Objective To investigate the impact of lower inspiratory peak flow rates on airway peak pressure when using a ventilator to maintain respiratory function during the advanced life support phase of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).Methods A prospective study was conducted,30 patients who underwent CPR for more than 20 minutes admitted to Lishui Municipal Central Hospital between September 2021 and December 2023 were enrolled as the study subjects.Volume controlled ventilation(VCV)with a descending flow waveform was used,while other preset parameters remained unchanged.Airway peak pressure was measured at different peak flow rates(55,50,45,and 40 L/min).The influence of varying flow rates on peak pressure was analyzed.Results During CPR,patients were in a continuous state of chest compressions.When the ventilator parameters were set conventionally,alarms for high airway pressure,low tidal volume(VT),and high respiratory rate often occurred,which affected the effectiveness of ventilatory support.There was a significant variation in airway peak pressure among different patients.As the peak flow rate increased from 40 L/min to 55 L/min,the airway peak pressure gradually increased.During the process of reducing the peak flow rate,the pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2)of all patients remained stable without significant changes.The 40 L/min group had significantly lower peak pressures than the 50 and 55 L/min groups,whereas the 55 L/min group had significantly higher pressures than all others[cmH2O(1 cmH2O≈0.098 kPa):41.20±9.06 vs.47.90±9.04 and 53.70±7.96,all P<0.05].When comparing patients with peak flow rates of 40 L/min and 50 L/min,as well as 45 L/min and 55 L/min,the average airway peak pressure increased significantly with each 10 L/min increment in inspiratory peak flow rate.However,the SpO2 remained essentially unchanged or slightly increased as the peak flow rate decreased.There were no statistically significant differences in SpO2 among patients at different peak flow rate levels.When the peak flow rate was set at 55,50,45,and 40 L/min,the proportions of patients with airway peak pressure>40 cmH2O were 100.0%,83.3%,63.3%,and 53.3%,respectively.Among them,the proportions of patients with airway peak pressure>50 cmH2O were 66.7%,40.0%,16.6%,and 16.6%,respectively.As the peak flow rate decreased,the proportion of patients with airway peak pressure>40 cmH2O gradually decreased.If the peak flow rate was set at 45 L/min or lower,the number of patients with airway peak pressure>50 cmH2O during CPR was less than 50.0%of the total number of cases.Conclusions During mechanical ventilation in CPR,using volume-controlled ventilation(VCV)mode with a decelerating waveform,improper peak flow rate settings can easily trigger high airway pressure alarms and result in low tidal volume(VT),leading to poor synchrony between the ventilator and the patient.Compared to peak flow rates of 55 L/min and above,selecting an inspiratory peak flow rate of 40 L/min and setting the high-pressure alarm at 50 cmH2O is suitable for the mechanical ventilation needs of most patients and does not affect oxygenation levels.This is a more appropriate choice.

This article systematically explores the synergistic value of endoscopic evaluation and local resection techniques in diagnosing clinical complete response (cCR) after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. Endoscopic techniques, including high-definition narrow-band imaging, endoscopic ultrasound, and confocal laser endomicroscopy, significantly improve the detection rate of microscopic residual lesions and provide objective evidence for clinical decision-making through standardized scoring systems. Local resection techniques, serving as both pathological verification and minimally invasive treatment, offer organ preservation opportunities for patients with cCR. The integrated three-step diagnostic pathway of "endoscopic screening-radiological reassessment-local resection confirmation" enhances the specificity of cCR diagnosis while reducing unnecessary radical surgeries. However, standardizing technical implementation, deepening multidisciplinary collaboration, and integrating molecular diagnostics remain critical directions for future development.

This article systematically explores the synergistic value of endoscopic evaluation and local resection techniques in diagnosing clinical complete response (cCR) after neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer. Endoscopic techniques, including high-definition narrow-band imaging, endoscopic ultrasound, and confocal laser endomicroscopy, significantly improve the detection rate of microscopic residual lesions and provide objective evidence for clinical decision-making through standardized scoring systems. Local resection techniques, serving as both pathological verification and minimally invasive treatment, offer organ preservation opportunities for patients with cCR. The integrated three-step diagnostic pathway of "endoscopic screening-radiological reassessment-local resection confirmation" enhances the specificity of cCR diagnosis while reducing unnecessary radical surgeries. However, standardizing technical implementation, deepening multidisciplinary collaboration, and integrating molecular diagnostics remain critical directions for future development.

Objective To explore the therapeutic effect of precise disconnection of pargastric varices guided by endoscopic ultrasound in the treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding.Method A retrospective analysis was conducted on 20 patients with cirrhosis esophagogastric variceal bleeding treated with endoscopic ultrasound-guided precise disconnection of pargastric varices from January 1,2024 to December 31,2024.The efficacy was analyzed.Result All 20 patients successfully completed the precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound.The injection of tissue gel combined with the placement of spring coils(14 cases)and the injection of tissue gel alone(4 cases)successfully blocked the pargastric varices.All patients did not experience perforation,esophageal and cardia stenosis,massive bleeding,septicemia,or ectopic embolization.One patient who received tissue gel alone had slight bleeding from the pargastric varices after surgery and improved after 3 days of treatment to reduce portal vein pressure.Another one patient who received tissue gel alone had a low-grade fever and normal body temperature after 3 days of anti-infection treatment.Conclusion Precise disconnection of pargastric varices under the guidance of endoscopic ultrasound has a good therapeutic effect on esophagogastric variceal bleeding,with fewer complications such as ectopic embolization,massive bleeding,infection,and perforation.However,close follow-up observation is still needed to address the issue of pargastric varices.

Objective To investigate the impact of lower inspiratory peak flow rates on airway peak pressure when using a ventilator to maintain respiratory function during the advanced life support phase of in-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation(CPR).Methods A prospective study was conducted,30 patients who underwent CPR for more than 20 minutes admitted to Lishui Municipal Central Hospital between September 2021 and December 2023 were enrolled as the study subjects.Volume controlled ventilation(VCV)with a descending flow waveform was used,while other preset parameters remained unchanged.Airway peak pressure was measured at different peak flow rates(55,50,45,and 40 L/min).The influence of varying flow rates on peak pressure was analyzed.Results During CPR,patients were in a continuous state of chest compressions.When the ventilator parameters were set conventionally,alarms for high airway pressure,low tidal volume(VT),and high respiratory rate often occurred,which affected the effectiveness of ventilatory support.There was a significant variation in airway peak pressure among different patients.As the peak flow rate increased from 40 L/min to 55 L/min,the airway peak pressure gradually increased.During the process of reducing the peak flow rate,the pulse oxygen saturation(SpO2)of all patients remained stable without significant changes.The 40 L/min group had significantly lower peak pressures than the 50 and 55 L/min groups,whereas the 55 L/min group had significantly higher pressures than all others[cmH2O(1 cmH2O≈0.098 kPa):41.20±9.06 vs.47.90±9.04 and 53.70±7.96,all P<0.05].When comparing patients with peak flow rates of 40 L/min and 50 L/min,as well as 45 L/min and 55 L/min,the average airway peak pressure increased significantly with each 10 L/min increment in inspiratory peak flow rate.However,the SpO2 remained essentially unchanged or slightly increased as the peak flow rate decreased.There were no statistically significant differences in SpO2 among patients at different peak flow rate levels.When the peak flow rate was set at 55,50,45,and 40 L/min,the proportions of patients with airway peak pressure>40 cmH2O were 100.0%,83.3%,63.3%,and 53.3%,respectively.Among them,the proportions of patients with airway peak pressure>50 cmH2O were 66.7%,40.0%,16.6%,and 16.6%,respectively.As the peak flow rate decreased,the proportion of patients with airway peak pressure>40 cmH2O gradually decreased.If the peak flow rate was set at 45 L/min or lower,the number of patients with airway peak pressure>50 cmH2O during CPR was less than 50.0%of the total number of cases.Conclusions During mechanical ventilation in CPR,using volume-controlled ventilation(VCV)mode with a decelerating waveform,improper peak flow rate settings can easily trigger high airway pressure alarms and result in low tidal volume(VT),leading to poor synchrony between the ventilator and the patient.Compared to peak flow rates of 55 L/min and above,selecting an inspiratory peak flow rate of 40 L/min and setting the high-pressure alarm at 50 cmH2O is suitable for the mechanical ventilation needs of most patients and does not affect oxygenation levels.This is a more appropriate choice.

Background and Aims:Cholangiocarcinoma,a rare malignant tumor,is difficult to diagnose and often detected at an advanced stage,limiting treatment options to palliative care.Conventional chemotherapy drugs have poor efficacy against cholangiocarcinoma,making the search for new treatments critical.This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Huai'erjunzhi on the malignant biological behavior of human cholangiocarcinoma cells and its relationship with the TGF-β/Smad pathway,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the use of Huai'erjunzhi in cholangiocarcinoma treatment. Methods:Human normal liver cells(L-02)and human cholangiocarcinoma cells(HuCCT1)were incubated with different concentrations of Huai'erjunzhi for various durations.Cell proliferation was assessed,and the half-maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)was calculated.HuCCT1 cells were divided into a negative control group(no intervention),a positive control group(15 mg/L cisplatin),and different Huai'erjunzhi intervention groups(1/5 IC50,2/5 IC50,and IC50 based on preliminary experimental results).Scratch and Transwell assays were used to measure cell migration and invasion,while Western blot was employed to detect the expression of proteins related to the TGF-β/Smad pathway in HuCCT1 cells. Results:Only high concentrations of Huai'erjunzhi(＞312.5 mg/L)significantly inhibited the proliferation of L-02 cells.Huai'erjunzhi significantly inhibited the proliferation of HuCCT1 cells at concentrations above 5 mg/L in a concentration-dependent manner(all P＜0.05),with IC50 values of 138.52 mg/L at 24 h,99.41 mg/L at 48 h,and 113.52 mg/L at 72 h.Compared with the negative control group,the positive control group and the three Huai'erjunzhi intervention groups(20,40,and 100 mg/L)exhibited reduced migration distance,decreased invasive cell numbers,lower expression of TGF-β1,Smad2,Smad3,Smad4,N-cadherin,Snail,and Slug,and increased expression of E-cadherin(all P＜0.05).Compared with the positive control group,these changes in the Huai'erjunzhi groups were less pronounced but showed a clear concentration-dependent relationship(all P＜0.05). Conclusion:Huai'erjunzhi can potentially inhibit the malignant biological behavior of HuCCT1 cells by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad pathway.

Objective To investigate the impact of statistical uncertainty per control point(SUpCP)on dose calculation on volumetric modulated arc therapy(VMAT)for rectum cancer,and to analyze the accuracy and efficiency of calculation.Methods 19 patients with rectum cancer undergoing radiotherapy were selected.The initial VMAT plans were generated on Monaco TPS using SUpCP=3,then changed SUpCP in the dose calculation process as follow:10 SUpCPs(1～10)for each patient,and totally190 VMAT dose distributions were obtained.For plan evaluation,Dmax,Dmean,D95%,V50,homogeneity index(HI),conformity index(CI)of the planning target volume(PTV),dissymmetric variations of bladder,small intestine and femoral head,and time calculation(Time)were analyzed.Patient specific quality assurance(PSQA),dose deviation of isocenter(ΔDISO)and passing rate of three-dimensional dose distribution(γ33,γ32,γ22)between calculated and delivered radiation doses were measured.Results AsSUpC increased,Dmax and HI of PTV,Dmax of bladder were increased,but D95%and V50 of PTV,Time,γ32 and γ22 were decreased(P<0.05).Dmax and CI of PTV,Dmean of bladder,Dmax and Dmean of small intestine and femoral head,ΔDISO and γ33 showed no statistical significance(P>0.05).When ΔDISO<1%,gamma passing rate>90%for all VMAT plan.When SUpCP<6,Dmax of PTV<110%of the prescribed dose was obtained;while SUpCP>2,time for dose calculation was less than 5 min.Conclusion For VMAT plan of rectum cancer on Monaco TPS using XVMC algorithm,3%～5%of statistical uncertainty per control point for dose calculation,and 3%2 mm or 2%2 mm gamma criteria for three-dimensional dose verification is recommended.This study provides clinical application basis for precise dose calculation of VMAT plan of rectum cancer.