1.Establishment of a method for acquisition, perfusion, preservation and transportation of the genetically modified donor pig kidneys
Feiyan ZHU ; Yaobo ZHAO ; Hongfang ZHAO ; Taiyun WEI ; Wenjie CHENG ; Kai LIU ; Yuexiao BAO ; Yaling LOU ; Hongjiang WEI ; Kaixiang XU
Organ Transplantation 2025;16(2):272-279
Objective To establish a method for acquisition, perfusion, preservation and transportation of the genetically modified pig kidneys. Methods An eight genetically modified pig was utilized as experimental subject. Prior to kidneys procurement, the health status of the pig was assessed through hematology examination, and the vascular structure of the kidneys was examined using imaging techniques. Following kidneys acquisition, the pig kidneys were perfused and subsequently packaged into the cryogenic storage container labeled "For Organ Transportation Only" for interprovincial transport after communicating the transportation process with transportation department. To evaluate pathological damage to the pig kidneys, a serious of methods were employed such as hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, real-time fluorescent quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated dUTP nick-end labeling (TUNEL) fluorescence staining and enzyme-linked immune absorbent assay (ELISA). Results The preoperative examination of the eight genetically modified pig showed that the serum creatinine was 73.2 μmol/L, blood urea nitrogen was 2.8 mmol/L and hemoglobin was 116 g/L, all within the normal range, indicating normal renal function. CT angiography revealed no lesions in the pig kidneys, and no dilation, stenosis or premature branching of the blood vessels. The total time of obtaining the left and right kidneys from the eight genetically modified pig was (125 ± 10) min, with a blood loss of (20 ± 2) mL. The warm ischemia times were 3 min and 7 min, respectively. The perfusion and trimming times of the left and right kidneys were 36 min and 41 min, respectively. After perfusion, both kidneys were white and moist. The cold preservation and transportation time was 8 h. HE staining showed that some glomeruli were shrunk, and the lumens of the surrounding renal tubules were slightly depressed and swollen with partial inner membrane shedding and microvacuoles formed when the kidneys were preserved for 8 h. The level of cysteinyl aspartate-specific proteinase-3 messenger RNA in the kidneys tissue gradually increased with the extension of cold preservation time after 2 h (P<0.05). TUNEL fluorescence staining showed that only a small number of cells underwent apoptosis after 8 h of cold preservation, which was not significantly different from that at 0 h (P>0.05). ELISA results showed that the contents of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and creatinine in the preservation solution remained relatively stable, but the content of kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) gradually increased with the extension of preservation time, suggesting that the pig kidneys had mild injury. Conclusions By establishing methods for acquisition, perfusion, preservation and transportation of the kidneys from genetically modified donor pig, it is possible to effectively and reliably use genetically modified pig kidneys for xenotransplantation.
2.The management of infantile laryngeal cysts.
Fan LOU ; Cheng MING ; Yan GAO ; Jinyan ZU ; Jing MA
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;39(2):120-123
Objective:To explore the therapeutic strategy for laryngeal cysts in infants. Methods:A retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 19 children with laryngeal cysts treated in Kunming Children's Hospital from January 2020 to January 2023. All patients were diagnosed through electronic laryngoscopy examination. Twelve neonates were admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Five of them received mechanical ventilation with tracheal intubation before surgery due to severe respiratory distress, and seven received oxygen therapy with a head mask. The remaining seven children were admitted to Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, of which three cases were treated with oxygen therapy through a mask during sleep due to frequent shortness of breath during sleep. All patients underwent low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation under general anesthesia to remove the cysts. Results:Three newborns were unable to have their tracheal tubes removed due to complications with pneumonia after surgery, while the rest of the children were able to have their tubes successfully removed after complete anesthesia, and no gastric tubes were placed. All postoperative respiratory difficulties in the children disappeared, and there were no complications such as bleeding, hoarseness, or laryngeal stenosis. Five pediatric patients had incomplete relief of laryngeal ringing symptoms one month after surgery, and electronic laryngoscopy diagnosed laryngeal softening. Regular follow-up is recommended. One child relapsed 4 months after surgery and underwent a follow-up surgery six months later without recurrence. Conclusion:Endoscopic low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation is an effective surgical method for treating laryngeal cysts, with a low postoperative recurrence rate. Laryngeal cysts may be accompanied by laryngeal softening, which may be a possible reason for the postoperative symptoms not improving.
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Retrospective Studies
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3.Normal serum creatinine levels and diabetic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A prospective cohort study
Dan CHENG ; Fangli TANG ; Wenjun WANG ; Huanhuan LIU ; Taojun LI ; Qingqing LOU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2024;40(5):380-385
Objective:To explore the relationship between normal serum creatinine(Scr) level and diabetic kidney disease(DKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM).Methods:This was a prospective cohort study. Patients with yet not DKD who were regularly followed up at six centers of Li′s United Clinic in Taiwan, China from January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2018 were selected. At baseline, clinic information and lab tests were collected. According to whether the patients developed DKD during the follow-up period, they were divided into DKD group and non-DKD(NDKD) group. The exposure factor was the Scr(μmol/L) value, and it was used as a categorical variable. According to the quartiles of Scr, they were divided into 4 groups: Q1 group(Scr<57.68 μmol/L), Q2 group(57.68 μmol/L≤Scr<68.51 μmol/L), Q3 group(68.51 μmol/L≤Scr<80.44 μmol/L) and Q4 group(Scr≥80.44 μmol/L). The Cox regression model was used to explore the relationship between Scr level and the incidence of DKD. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive effect of normal level Scr on DKD. Results:A total of 2 202 T2DM patients without DKD at baseline were included. After a follow-up period of(5.2±2.17) years, there were 966 patients in the DKD group and 1 236 patients in the NDKD group. Compared with the NDKD group, the DKD group had older age, longer duration of diabetes, higher BMI, SBP, DBP, LDL-C, Scr, and UACR(all P<0.05). Cox regression analysis results showed that compared with the Q1 group as the reference, the risk of developing DKD in the Q2, Q3, and Q4 groups after adjusting for confounding factors was 1.394, 1.688, and 2.821 times higher, respectively(all P<0.05). ROC curve analysis results showed that the area under the curve(AUC) for predicting DKD occurrence using normal serum creatinine level was 0.70(95% CI 0.678-0.722), with an optimal cutoff value of 74.27 μmol/L, sensitivity of 0.54, and specificity of 0.76. The cumulative risk plot showed that after adjusting for confounding factors, patients in the Q4 group had a higher cumulative risk of developing DKD compared to the Q1, Q2, and Q3 groups(all P<0.05). Conclusion:Scr is an independent risk factor for developing DKD in patients with T2DM. The higher the Scr level, the greater the risk, especially when Scr is greater than 74.27 μmol/L.
4.Application value of high-resolution MRI-based three-dimensional visualization model in the diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of complex anal fistula
Yonggang QIU ; Cuncheng LOU ; Cheng HUANG ; Xinbin WANG ; Hao DONG ; Risheng YU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(7):1096-1099
Objective To establish a three-dimensional visualization model of complex anal fistula based on high-resolution mag-netic resonance imaging(HR-MRI),and to explore its feasibility and clinical application value.Methods The clinical and imaging data of 26 patients with complex anal fistula were analyzed retrospectively,and a three-dimensional visualization model based on HR-MRI images was established.The Parks typing,internal orifice,external orifice,branch fistula and abscess were evaluated by radiolo-gists and anorectal surgeons in HR-MRI images and the three-dimensional visualization model,and the SPSS 22.0 software was used to analyze the assessment results against the clinical surgery one by one.Results A total of 26 patients had 17 trans sphincteric fis-tulas,7 inter sphincteric fistulas,and 2 suprasphincteric fistulas,and the accuracy of Parks typing based on HR-MRI images and three-dimensional visualization model was 100%;26 patients had a total of 33 internal orifices,and the evaluation of internal orifices based on HR-MRI images was better than that of three-dimensional visualization model(P=0.180 vs P=0.022);15 patients had a total of 32 external orifices,and the evaluation of external orifices based on three-dimensional visualization model was better than that of HR-MRI images(P=0.791 vs P=0.049);20 patients had perianal abscesses,and the evaluations based on HR-MRI images and three-dimensional visualization model were both highly accurate(P=0.549 vs P=0.625);18 patients with branch fistula,the evaluation of branch fistula based on three-dimensional visualization model was significantly better than that of HR-MRI images(P=1.000 vs P<0.001).Conclusion Based on three-dimensional visualization model of HR-MRI,the evaluation of complex anal fistula Parks typing,external orifice,branch fistula and abscess is more accurate,which is worthy of further research and promotion.
5.MRI study of the relationship between the cerebral small vessel disease total burden and imaging markers and degree of middle cerebral artery stenosis
Xinbo XING ; Xueyang WANG ; Jinhao LYU ; Qi DUAN ; Caohui DUAN ; Xiangbing BIAN ; Kun CHENG ; Mingliang YANG ; Tingyang ZHANG ; Chenglin TIAN ; Xin LOU
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(1):34-40
Objective:To investigate the relationship between the cerebral small vascular disease (CSVD) total burden and the imaging markers and the degree of unilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA) stenosis.Methods:The study was a cross-sectional study. Clinical and imaging data of patients with chronic unilateral MCA stenosis who underwent multimodal MRI from October 2015 to January 2019 in the First Medical Center of PLA General Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 261 patients were included, 187 males and 74 females. According to the degree of MCA stenosis, the patients were divided into 102 cases in severe stenosis-occlusion group (stenosis degree ≥70%) and 159 cases in mild-moderate stenosis group (stenosis degree <70%). CSVD imaging marker scores (including white matter hyperintensity, perivascular space, cerebral microbleed, and lacune of presumed vascular origin) were assessed according to the ?standards for reporting vascular changes on neuroimaging 1 in the 2 groups, and the CSVD total burden score was calculated. Mann-Whitney U test was used to compare the indicators between the two groups, and the CSVD total burden score and imaging marker scores were ultimately included in a multifactorial binary logistic regression to assess the association of CSVD imaging markers with severe stenosis-occlusion of the MCA after adjusting for vascular risk factors (age, gender, drinking, smoking, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease). Results:There were significant differences in the CSVD total burden, centrum semiovale perivascular space and lacune of presumed vascular origin score between the mild-to-moderate stenosis group and the severe stenosis-occlusion group (all P<0.05), and none of the differences in the remaining imaging marker scores were statistically significant (all P>0.05). Multivariate binary logistics regression analysis showed CSVD total burden score ( OR=1.300, 95% CI 1.047-1.613, P=0.017), centrum semiovale perivascular space score ( OR=2.099, 95% CI 1.540-2.860, P<0.001) and lacune of presumed vascular origin score ( OR=2.609, 95% CI 1.294-5.261, P=0.007) were independent associated with severe stenosis-occlusion of MCA. Conclusion:The higher CSVD total burden score, centrum semiovale perivascular space score and lacune of presumed vascular origin score are associated with severe stenosis-occlusion of MCA.
6.Comparation and considerations for general notice between the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia
ZHU Jia ; LOU Yongjun ; PAN Fangfang ; GENG Xiaoting ; TANG Dengfeng ; SHANG Yue ; ZHENG Jinqi ; ZHENG Cheng ; TAO Qiaofeng
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(1):035-040
Objective: The characteristics and differences of the general notice between the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia were investigated to provide references and suggestions for the compilation of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.
Methods: From the perspective of frame structure and main contents, the general notice between the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia was compared.
Results: Each volume of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia had its general notice, including 34 to 48 items and 10 to 12 chapters based on different varieties collected in each volume. The Japanese Pharmacopoeia had 49 items not arranged by chapters. There are many differences on the general notice between the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and the Japanese Pharmacopoeia, such as the definitions and expressions of names, determination of appearance, revision rules, risk assessment and quality control conception. The framework of the general notice in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia was clear, the content was specific and the operation was friendly. The term description of the general notice in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia was concise, and some terms need to be implemented under the guidance of professional knowledge.
Conclusion: In light of comparative study, every volume’s general notice of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia has its own characteristics. By integrating advanced analytical technique, combining the requirements with laws and regulations, and optimizing content and terms, all volume’s general notice could be explored to be coordinated and unified.
7.Treatment of chronic sinus tract leakage at rectal anastomosis with anal fistula endoscopy
Liqiang JI ; Jialing ZHOU ; Cheng XIN ; Shuyuan LI ; Ye WANG ; Zheng LOU ; Wei ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2024;27(10):1080-1082
Objective:To introduce the method of using anal fistula endoscope to treat chronic sinus tract leakage at rectal anastomosis site.Methods:We used anal fistula endoscopy to treat a patient with chronic sinus tract leakage after radical resection of rectal cancer, mainly including the following 5 steps: (1) establishing a water injection circulation system through the anus; (2) scraping off purulent coating and mucosa on the surface of the sinus tract with the brush; (3) hemostasis and removal of necrotic tissue with electrocoagulation rods; (4) filling the sinus tract with bioprotein gel; (5) compressing the sinus tract with transanal drainage tube.Results:The patient is a 70 year old male with rectal cancer. After undergoing 3D laparoscopic assisted radical resection of rectal cancer via abdominal anterior resection (Dixon's procedure) and diverting ileostomy surgery for more than 3 months, leakage of the rectal anastomosis was found through colonoscopy and anal iodine water contrast imaging .The patient started eating and flowing juice 6 hours after surgery, got out of bed 24 hours after surgery, and was discharged 48 hours after the removal of the anal canal. Three months after surgery, colonoscopy and transanal iodine hydrography showed that the sinus repair was intact. The diverting ileostomy was reduced 4 months after surgery.Conclusion:Anal fistula endoscope is safe and feasible for the treatment of chronic sinus tract anastomotic leakage in selected patients.
8.Influencing factors of futile recanalization after endovascular intervention in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion
Yi YAN ; Kemeng ZHANG ; Wansi ZHONG ; Shenqiang YAN ; Bing ZHANG ; Jianhua CHENG ; Min LOU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(2):141-150
Objective:To explore the influence factors for futile recanalization following endovascular treatment(EVT)in patients with acute basilar artery occlusion(BAO).Methods:Clinical data of patients with acute BAO,who underwent endovascular treatment within 24 h of onset from January 2017 to November 2022,were retrospectively analyzed.The futile recanalization was defined as modified thrombolysis in cerebral infarction(mTICI)grade≥2b or 3 after successful reperfusion,but the modified Rankin Scale score>2 at 3 months after EVT.Binary logistic regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of futile recanalization.Results:A total of 471 patients with a median age of 68(57,74)years were included and 68.9%were males,among whom 298(63.27%)experienced futile recanalization.Multivariate analysis revealed that concomitant atrial fibrillation(OR=0.456,95%CI:0.282-0.737,P<0.01),bridging thrombolysis(OR= 0.640,95%CI:0.416-0.985,P<0.05),achieving mTICI grade 3(OR=0.554,95%CI:0.334-0.918,P<0.05),arterial occlusive lesion(AOL)grade 3(OR=0.521,95%CI:0.326-0.834,P<0.01),and early postoperative statin therapy(OR=0.509,95%CI:0.273-0.948,P<0.05)were protective factors for futile recanalization after EVT in acute BAO patients.High baseline National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS)score(OR=1.068,95%CI:1.049-1.087,P<0.01),coexisting hypertension(OR=1.571,95%CI:1.017-2.427,P<0.05),multiple retrieval attempts(OR=1.237,95%CI:1.029-1.488,P<0.05)and postoperative hemorrhagic transformation(OR=8.497,95%CI:2.879-25.076,P<0.01)were risk factors.For trial of ORG 10172 in acute stroke treatment(TOAST)classification,cardiogenic embolism(OR=0.321,95%CI:0.193-0.534,P<0.01)and other types(OR=0.499,95%CI:0.260-0.961,P<0.05)were related to lower incidence of futile recanalization.Conclusions:The incidence of futile recanalization after EVT in patients with acute BAO is high.Bridging venous thrombolysis before operation and an early postoperative statin therapy may reduce the incidence of futile recanalization.
9.Effect of anesthesia mode during endovascular treatment on neurological functional outcomes in patients with acute posterior circulation stroke
Xiaofeng ZHU ; Zheyu ZHANG ; Wansi ZHONG ; Yaode HE ; Zhongyu LUO ; Ningyuan ZHANG ; Chaochan CHENG ; Jianhong YANG ; Min LOU
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences 2024;53(2):151-159
Objective:To compare the effect of anesthesia mode on the neurological functional outcomes in patients undergoing endovascular treatment for acute posterior circulation ischemic stroke.Methods:Clinical data of 656 patients undergoing intravascular therapy for acute posterior circulation ischemic stroke registered in online Acute Stroke Patients for Stroke Management Quality Evaluation Database from January 2017 to December 2022 were retrospectively analyzed.The data included 163 cases with conscious sedation and 493 cases with general anesthesia during the procedure.After propensity score matching,428 patients were included in the analysis,including 155 cases in the conscious sedation group and 273 cases in the general anesthesia group.The differences of operation mode,etiology type,vascular recanalization,hemorrhagic transformation at 24 h,modified Rankin Scale(mRS)score at 3 months and mortality within 3 months were compared between the two groups.Binary logistic regression was used to explore the effect of different anesthesia mode on neurological functional outcomes.Results:There was a significant difference in operation mode between the two groups(P<0.01),while there were no significant differences in etiology type,vascular recanalization,hemorrhagic transformation at 24 h,mRS score at 3 months or mortality within 3 months(all P>0.05).Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that anesthesia modes were not significantly associated with functional outcomes of patients(OR=1.151,95%CI:0.751-1.765,P>0.05).Conclusion:Anesthesia mode(conscious sedation or general anesthesia)will not affect the neurological functional outcomes in patients with acute posterior circulation ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular treatment.
10.Clinical trial of salmeterol and fluticasone propionate combined with tiotropium in treatment of elderly patients with stable COPD
Xia ZHOU ; LI-Li LOU ; Liu YANG ; Hui-Xin CHENG
The Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2024;40(17):2459-2463
Objective To analyze the efficacy of salmeterol rotticasone combined with tiotropium bromide in the treatment of elderly patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)and its influence on serum procalcitonin(PCT),serum amyloid A(SAA)and albumin-to-fibrinogen ratio(AFR)levels.Methods The elderly patients with stable COPD were divided into control group and treatment group.The control group was treated with salmeterol rotticasone inhalation powder(1 inhalation each time,twice a day),while the treatment group was given tiotropium bromide inhaled powder aerosol treatment(1 inhalation each time once a day)on the basis of the control group.Patients in two groups were treated for 3 months.The clinical efficacy and differences in pulmonary function[forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV1),FEV1/forced vital capacity(FEV1/FVC),peak expiratory flow(PEF)],modified British Medical Research Council respiratory questionnaire(mMRC)score,COPD Assessment Test(CAT)score and serum PCT,SAA and AFR levels were compared;and the safety was evaluated.Results Fifty-two patients and fifty-eight patients were included in treatment group and control group,respectively.After treatment,the total effective rates in treatment group and control group were 90.38%(47 cases/52 cases)and 75.86%(44 cases/58 cases)(P<0.05).The FEV1 values in treatment group and control group were(1.49±0.33)and(1.36±0.29)L;the FEV1/FVC values were(61.28±10.56)%and(57.41±10.03)%;PEF values were(5.32±0.88)and(4.93±0.75)L·s-1;mMRC scores were(0.99±0.24)and(1.21±0.27)points;the CAT scores were(11.58±3.02)and(14.26±3.71)points;PCT levels were(0.76±0.11)and(0.85±0.18)μg·L-1;SAA levels were(34.59±4.15)and(37.66±5.34)mg·L-1;AFR levels were 5.97±1.12 and 5.53±1.06,respectively.Compared with the control group,the above indexes in the treatment group were statistically significant(all P<0.05).The main adverse drug reactions in treatment group were dry mouth,constipation and dizziness and nausea,and the main adverse drug reactions in control group were dry mouth,constipation,and dizziness and nausea.The total incidence rates of adverse drug reactions in treatment group and control group were 21.15%(11 cases/52 cases)and 13.79%(8 cases/58 cases)respectively,with no statistical significance(P>0.05).Conclusion Salmeterol ticasone inhalation powder and tiotropium bromide inhaled powder aerosol can effectively enhance the clinical efficacy of elderly patients with stable COPD,improve the pulmonary function,relieve the body's inflammation,and promote the improvement of disease condition,with good safety.

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