Vertebral refracture following percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) is commonly seen in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures (OTLCF). It can lead to recurrent pain, loss of vertebral height, progression of kyphosis, and even neurological dysfunction, significantly impairing patients′ quality of life. Current diagnosis and treatment face multiple challenges, including high misdiagnosis rate, difficulty in choosing between surgical and non-surgical treatment options, lack of standardized surgical protocols, interference from intralesional bone cement during procedures, inadequate stability of internal fixation in osteoporotic bone, and suboptimal compliance of anti-osteoporotic therapy. Establishing a standardized diagnostic and therapeutic framework is urgently needed. To standardize the management process and improve outcomes for vertebral refractures after PVA in elderly OTLCF patients, Spinal Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field to develop Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of vertebral refracture after percutaneous vertebral augmentation in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures ( version 2025), based on current literature and clinical experience, and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and clinical applicability. A total of 11 recommendations were proposed, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of vertebral refracture after PVA in elderly patients with OTLCF, aiming to provide a foundation for a standardized management.

Objective:To investigate the characteristics of cell subsets in rheumatoid arthritis patients complicated with interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).Methods:The clinical data of 344 patients with RA admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from June 2022 to November 2023 were analyzed. The patients were categorized into two groups based on the diagnostic criteria of ILD: 120 cases in the RA associated with ILD group (RA-ILD group) were included and 224 cases in the RA without ILD group (RA group), the clinical characteristics were compared between the RA-ILD group and the RA group. The influence factors of RA-ILD were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results:Compared with RA patients, RA-ILD patients were more common in males, with older age, longer course of disease, and higher smoking rate ( P<0.05). The high titer anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody, white blood cells, neutrophil, neutrophil to lymphocyte count ratio, aspartate aminotr-ansferase(AST), creatinine (Cr) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in RA-ILD patients were higher than those in RA patients. The triglyceride level was lower than that of RA patients ( P<0.05). The percentage of total T cells in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets in RA-ILD patients [68.65%(62.22%, 76.78%)] was lower than that in RA patients [71.88%(65.83%, 78.39%)] ( Z=-2.26, P=0.024). The percentage of CD4 +T cells [40.2% (32.10%, 45.23%)] was lower than that of RA patients [46.5% (39.74%, 53.19%)] ( Z=-6.29, P<0.001). CD4 +T cell count [486.50 (324.25, 636.75)cells/μl] was lower than that of RA patients [564.50 (438.25, 752.00)cells/μl] ( Z=-4.50, P<0.001). CD4 +/CD8 + levels [1.86 (1.26, 2.18)] were lower than those of RA patients [2.03 (1.40, 2.94)] ( Z=-2.79, P=0.005). B cell count [127.00 (78.00, 207.25)cells/μl] was lower than that of RA patients [163.50 (91.25, 231.50)cells/μl] ( Z=-2.11, P=0.035), The percentage of NK cells in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets in RA-ILD patients [19.72%(13.14%, 25.83%)] was higher than that in RA patients [12.55% (8.23%, 17.80%)] ( Z=6.13, P<0.001). NK cell count [182.50 (109.00, 293.75)cells/μl] was higher than that of RA patients [156.00 (89.00, 194.75)cells/μl] ( Z=3.17, P=0.002). The percentage of CD8 +T cells [25.10 %(18.74%, 29.86%)] was higher than that of RA patients [22.27% (17.32%, 29.21%)] ( Z=2.00, P=0.046). Imaging types of RA-ILD patients showed that usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) was more common, followed by non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP). CD8 + T cell count and percentage expression level in UIP were higher than NSIP, and CD4 +/CD8 + expression level was lower than NSIP ( P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis of indicators with statistical differences were male gender [ OR(95% CI)=2.888 (1.556, 5.360), P=0.001], age [ OR(95% CI)=1.065 (1.033, 1.098), P<0.001], disease duration [ OR(95% CI)=1.004 (1.001, 1.007), P=0.013], high titer anti-CCP antibody [ OR(95% CI)=2.764 (1.214, 6.292), P=0.015], LDH [ OR(95% CI)=1.006 (1.002, 1.009), P=0.001], CD4 +T cell percentage [ OR(95% CI)=0.964 (0.929, 1.000), P=0.049], CD4 +T cell count [ OR(95% CI)=0.998 (0.996, 1.000), P=0.011] and NK cell count [ OR(95% CI)=1.004 (1.001, 1.007), P=0.003]. These indicators were correlated factors for RA-ILD. Conclusion:Male patients with older age, history of smoking and a long disease course are more likely to develop ILD. Male gender with older, long disease course, high titer anti-CCP antibody, increased LDH and NK cell count, CD4 +T cell percentage and decreased CD4 +T cell count are correlation factors for RA-ILD, which may help RA patients to recognize ILD early.

Ultrasound technology has been applied in the biomedical field,particularly in drug delivery and cell processing.In this study,the effects of different ultrasound power levels(40 W to 100 W)and time durations(1 min,5 min,or 5 min discontinuously)on the morphology of human red blood cells(hRBCs)membranes were systematically investigated using cryo-electron tomography(Cryo-ET).The hRBCs membranes were firstly subjected to ultrasound at power levels of 40 W and 60 W for 5 min each.Cryo-ET observations revealed minimal morphological changes in the hRBCs membranes following the 40 W treatment,with the membrane structure remaining relatively intact and only minor undulations appearing on the membrane surface.These undulations might result from the mild mechanical stress induced by ultrasound,which was insufficient to disrupt the overall membrane structure.At power of 60 W,the hRBCs membranes largely preserved their structural integrity.When the ultrasonic power was increased to 80 W,the structural damage to the hRBCs membranes became more severe.Cryo-ET images showed irregular ruptures and larger pores on the membrane surface,indicating a significant compromise in membrane integrity.At ultrasound power of 100 W,the hRBCs membranes were completely disrupted,resulting in the formation of numerous membrane fragments,and a complete loss of membrane continuity.To further explore the effects of ultrasound duration on erythrocyte membrane morphology,the ultrasonic power was fixed at 100 W and the impacts of varying treatment durations(1 min,5 min,and intermittent ultrasound)on the membrane structure were systematically investigated.After 1 min of ultrasonic treatment,Cryo-ET images showed minimal changes in erythrocyte membrane morphology.Although some small pores and undulations appeared on the membrane surface,the overall structure remained relatively intact.As the ultrasound duration extended to 5 min,the degree of membrane damage increased significantly.Cryo-ET images revealed extensive rupture and detachment of the membrane,with continuity being severely compromised.As to treatment alternating 1 min of ultrasound with 1 min of rest,for a total of 5 min of ultrasound exposure,Cryo-ET observations showed the integrity of the membrane-cytoskeleton attachment remained.Under intermittent ultrasound treatment,although some pores and ruptures were observed on the membrane surface,the overall structure remained more intact compared to continuous ultrasonic treatment.This preservation might be due to the intermittent treatment providing buffer periods for the membrane,allowing partial recovery after mechanical stress,thereby reducing the cumulative damage caused by continuous ultrasound.This work provided experimental basis for further understanding of mechanism of ultrasound induced change of cell membrane and cytoskeleton.

Objective:To investigate the differences in electrophysiological brain development of neonates in Tibet and Beijing.Methods:This prospective cohort study included neonates with gestational ages of 28 to 40 weeks and 6 days, without asphyxia, hypoxia, or brain injury, who were born between January 2022 and June 2024 at the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Hospital and Peking University First Hospital. The first electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring was completed within 48 hours to 7 days after birth, which included a 4-channel amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) and a 12-channel continuous EEG (cEEG). Two electrophysiology experts scored the EEG results according to a rating scale, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to explore the consistency between different evaluators. Preterm infants with gestational ages of 32 to 36 weeks and 6 days and post-menstrual age (PMA) less than full-term at the first EEG monitoring were re-examined with aEEG and cEEG at PMA of 37 to 40 weeks and 6 days. Infants were grouped based on PMA at the first EEG monitoring. Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlations between total aEEG+cEEG scores, individual aEEG and cEEG scores, and PMA, gestational age, birth weight, and head circumference at the first EEG monitoring. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Bonferroni correction were used to compare the differences in total aEEG+cEEG scores, individual aEEG and cEEG scores between Tibet and Beijing, among adjacent PMA groups, and for premature infants at full-term PMA. Results:(1) A total of 341 neonates were included in this study, including 154 cases from Tibet (nine cases in the PMA of 28-29 weeks and 6 days group, 13 cases in the PMA of 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, 28 cases in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 38 cases in the PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 66 cases in the PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days group) and 187 cases from Beijing (10 cases in the PMA of 28-29 weeks and 6 days group, 10 cases in the PMA of 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, 16 cases in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 91 cases in the PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 60 cases in the PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days group). (2) Inter-rater consistency:the consistency of PMA inferred based on the total aEEC+CEEC score and actual PMA was high in two raters ( ICCrater one=0.96, ICCrater two=0.94, both P<0.01). (3) The correlation between total aEEG+cEEG score and PMA ( r=0.80) was stronger than that between the aEEG alone or cEEG scores and PMA ( r were 0.79 and 0.66, respectively). The total aEEG+cEEG score also correlated with gestational age at birth ( r=0.74), birth weight ( r=0.69), and head circumference at first EEG monitoring ( r=0.69) (all P<0.01). (4) Regardless of whether in Tibet or Beijing, the total aEEG+cEEG score increased sequentially in the PMA of 30- 31 weeks and 6 days, 32-33 weeks and 6 days, 34-36 weeks and 6 days, and 37-40 weeks and 6 days groups; the cEEG score increased sequentially in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 37-40 weeks and 6 days groups; the aEEG score in the PMA 32- 33 weeks and 6 days group was higher than that in the 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, and the score in the PMA 37-40 weeks and 6 days group was higher than that in the 34-36 weeks and 6 days group (Bonferroni correction, all P<0.05). (5) At PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days, the total aEEG+cEEG score [25 points (22-26 points) vs. 26 points (24-28 points), Z=－2.62, P=0.009] and cEEG score [12 points (12-14 points) vs. 15 points (13-16 points), Z=－4.77, P<0.001] of newborns in Tibet were lower than those in Beijing, while the aEEG score was higher than those in Beijing [12 points (10-13 points) vs. 11 points (10-12 points), Z=2.17, P=0.030]; at PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days, the cEEG score of newborns in Tibet was lower than those in Beijing [16 points (15-17 points) vs. 17 points (15-18 points), Z=－2.27, P=0.023]. (6) The total aEEG+cEEG score of preterm infants born at 32 to 33 weeks and 6 days in Tibet was lower at PMA full-term compared to those in Beijing [27 points (26-28 points) vs. 29 points (28 -30 points), Z=－2.94], and also lower compared to the total aEEG+cEEG score of full-term gestational age newborns in Tibet during their first EEG monitoring [29 points (27-30 points)] (both P<0.05). Conclusions:In the high-altitude hypobaric hypoxic environment, the electroencephalographic development of newborns, especially premature infants, maybe lag behind of plain areas. The combined use of aEEG+cEEG may provide a better evaluation of neonatal brain development than using cEEG or aEEG alone.

Vertebral refracture following percutaneous vertebral augmentation (PVA) is commonly seen in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures (OTLCF). It can lead to recurrent pain, loss of vertebral height, progression of kyphosis, and even neurological dysfunction, significantly impairing patients′ quality of life. Current diagnosis and treatment face multiple challenges, including high misdiagnosis rate, difficulty in choosing between surgical and non-surgical treatment options, lack of standardized surgical protocols, interference from intralesional bone cement during procedures, inadequate stability of internal fixation in osteoporotic bone, and suboptimal compliance of anti-osteoporotic therapy. Establishing a standardized diagnostic and therapeutic framework is urgently needed. To standardize the management process and improve outcomes for vertebral refractures after PVA in elderly OTLCF patients, Spinal Trauma Group of the Orthopedic Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association organized experts in the field to develop Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of vertebral refracture after percutaneous vertebral augmentation in elderly patients with osteoporotic thoracolumbar compression fractures ( version 2025), based on current literature and clinical experience, and adhering to principles of scientific rigor and clinical applicability. A total of 11 recommendations were proposed, encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of vertebral refracture after PVA in elderly patients with OTLCF, aiming to provide a foundation for a standardized management.

Objective:To investigate the characteristics of cell subsets in rheumatoid arthritis patients complicated with interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).Methods:The clinical data of 344 patients with RA admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from June 2022 to November 2023 were analyzed. The patients were categorized into two groups based on the diagnostic criteria of ILD: 120 cases in the RA associated with ILD group (RA-ILD group) were included and 224 cases in the RA without ILD group (RA group), the clinical characteristics were compared between the RA-ILD group and the RA group. The influence factors of RA-ILD were analyzed by univariate and multivariate logistic regression.Results:Compared with RA patients, RA-ILD patients were more common in males, with older age, longer course of disease, and higher smoking rate ( P<0.05). The high titer anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) antibody, white blood cells, neutrophil, neutrophil to lymphocyte count ratio, aspartate aminotr-ansferase(AST), creatinine (Cr) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels in RA-ILD patients were higher than those in RA patients. The triglyceride level was lower than that of RA patients ( P<0.05). The percentage of total T cells in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets in RA-ILD patients [68.65%(62.22%, 76.78%)] was lower than that in RA patients [71.88%(65.83%, 78.39%)] ( Z=-2.26, P=0.024). The percentage of CD4 +T cells [40.2% (32.10%, 45.23%)] was lower than that of RA patients [46.5% (39.74%, 53.19%)] ( Z=-6.29, P<0.001). CD4 +T cell count [486.50 (324.25, 636.75)cells/μl] was lower than that of RA patients [564.50 (438.25, 752.00)cells/μl] ( Z=-4.50, P<0.001). CD4 +/CD8 + levels [1.86 (1.26, 2.18)] were lower than those of RA patients [2.03 (1.40, 2.94)] ( Z=-2.79, P=0.005). B cell count [127.00 (78.00, 207.25)cells/μl] was lower than that of RA patients [163.50 (91.25, 231.50)cells/μl] ( Z=-2.11, P=0.035), The percentage of NK cells in peripheral blood lymphocyte subsets in RA-ILD patients [19.72%(13.14%, 25.83%)] was higher than that in RA patients [12.55% (8.23%, 17.80%)] ( Z=6.13, P<0.001). NK cell count [182.50 (109.00, 293.75)cells/μl] was higher than that of RA patients [156.00 (89.00, 194.75)cells/μl] ( Z=3.17, P=0.002). The percentage of CD8 +T cells [25.10 %(18.74%, 29.86%)] was higher than that of RA patients [22.27% (17.32%, 29.21%)] ( Z=2.00, P=0.046). Imaging types of RA-ILD patients showed that usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) was more common, followed by non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP). CD8 + T cell count and percentage expression level in UIP were higher than NSIP, and CD4 +/CD8 + expression level was lower than NSIP ( P<0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis of indicators with statistical differences were male gender [ OR(95% CI)=2.888 (1.556, 5.360), P=0.001], age [ OR(95% CI)=1.065 (1.033, 1.098), P<0.001], disease duration [ OR(95% CI)=1.004 (1.001, 1.007), P=0.013], high titer anti-CCP antibody [ OR(95% CI)=2.764 (1.214, 6.292), P=0.015], LDH [ OR(95% CI)=1.006 (1.002, 1.009), P=0.001], CD4 +T cell percentage [ OR(95% CI)=0.964 (0.929, 1.000), P=0.049], CD4 +T cell count [ OR(95% CI)=0.998 (0.996, 1.000), P=0.011] and NK cell count [ OR(95% CI)=1.004 (1.001, 1.007), P=0.003]. These indicators were correlated factors for RA-ILD. Conclusion:Male patients with older age, history of smoking and a long disease course are more likely to develop ILD. Male gender with older, long disease course, high titer anti-CCP antibody, increased LDH and NK cell count, CD4 +T cell percentage and decreased CD4 +T cell count are correlation factors for RA-ILD, which may help RA patients to recognize ILD early.

Objective:To investigate the differences in electrophysiological brain development of neonates in Tibet and Beijing.Methods:This prospective cohort study included neonates with gestational ages of 28 to 40 weeks and 6 days, without asphyxia, hypoxia, or brain injury, who were born between January 2022 and June 2024 at the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Hospital and Peking University First Hospital. The first electroencephalographic (EEG) monitoring was completed within 48 hours to 7 days after birth, which included a 4-channel amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG) and a 12-channel continuous EEG (cEEG). Two electrophysiology experts scored the EEG results according to a rating scale, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to explore the consistency between different evaluators. Preterm infants with gestational ages of 32 to 36 weeks and 6 days and post-menstrual age (PMA) less than full-term at the first EEG monitoring were re-examined with aEEG and cEEG at PMA of 37 to 40 weeks and 6 days. Infants were grouped based on PMA at the first EEG monitoring. Spearman rank correlation was used to analyze the correlations between total aEEG+cEEG scores, individual aEEG and cEEG scores, and PMA, gestational age, birth weight, and head circumference at the first EEG monitoring. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Bonferroni correction were used to compare the differences in total aEEG+cEEG scores, individual aEEG and cEEG scores between Tibet and Beijing, among adjacent PMA groups, and for premature infants at full-term PMA. Results:(1) A total of 341 neonates were included in this study, including 154 cases from Tibet (nine cases in the PMA of 28-29 weeks and 6 days group, 13 cases in the PMA of 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, 28 cases in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 38 cases in the PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 66 cases in the PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days group) and 187 cases from Beijing (10 cases in the PMA of 28-29 weeks and 6 days group, 10 cases in the PMA of 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, 16 cases in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 91 cases in the PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 60 cases in the PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days group). (2) Inter-rater consistency:the consistency of PMA inferred based on the total aEEC+CEEC score and actual PMA was high in two raters ( ICCrater one=0.96, ICCrater two=0.94, both P<0.01). (3) The correlation between total aEEG+cEEG score and PMA ( r=0.80) was stronger than that between the aEEG alone or cEEG scores and PMA ( r were 0.79 and 0.66, respectively). The total aEEG+cEEG score also correlated with gestational age at birth ( r=0.74), birth weight ( r=0.69), and head circumference at first EEG monitoring ( r=0.69) (all P<0.01). (4) Regardless of whether in Tibet or Beijing, the total aEEG+cEEG score increased sequentially in the PMA of 30- 31 weeks and 6 days, 32-33 weeks and 6 days, 34-36 weeks and 6 days, and 37-40 weeks and 6 days groups; the cEEG score increased sequentially in the PMA of 32-33 weeks and 6 days group, 34-36 weeks and 6 days group, and 37-40 weeks and 6 days groups; the aEEG score in the PMA 32- 33 weeks and 6 days group was higher than that in the 30-31 weeks and 6 days group, and the score in the PMA 37-40 weeks and 6 days group was higher than that in the 34-36 weeks and 6 days group (Bonferroni correction, all P<0.05). (5) At PMA of 34-36 weeks and 6 days, the total aEEG+cEEG score [25 points (22-26 points) vs. 26 points (24-28 points), Z=－2.62, P=0.009] and cEEG score [12 points (12-14 points) vs. 15 points (13-16 points), Z=－4.77, P<0.001] of newborns in Tibet were lower than those in Beijing, while the aEEG score was higher than those in Beijing [12 points (10-13 points) vs. 11 points (10-12 points), Z=2.17, P=0.030]; at PMA of 37-40 weeks and 6 days, the cEEG score of newborns in Tibet was lower than those in Beijing [16 points (15-17 points) vs. 17 points (15-18 points), Z=－2.27, P=0.023]. (6) The total aEEG+cEEG score of preterm infants born at 32 to 33 weeks and 6 days in Tibet was lower at PMA full-term compared to those in Beijing [27 points (26-28 points) vs. 29 points (28 -30 points), Z=－2.94], and also lower compared to the total aEEG+cEEG score of full-term gestational age newborns in Tibet during their first EEG monitoring [29 points (27-30 points)] (both P<0.05). Conclusions:In the high-altitude hypobaric hypoxic environment, the electroencephalographic development of newborns, especially premature infants, maybe lag behind of plain areas. The combined use of aEEG+cEEG may provide a better evaluation of neonatal brain development than using cEEG or aEEG alone.

Objective To evaluate the patient-reported outcome(PRO)of patients with breast cancer who underwent autologous breast reconstruction and implant breast reconstruction.Methods Patients who underwent breast reconstruction in Shanghai Cancer Center,Fudan University from Jan 2020 to Jun 2021 were selected,including 111 patients who underwent autologous breast reconstruction and 108 patients who underwent implant breast reconstruction.Chinese version Breast-Q2.0 scale,breast cancer specificity scale QLQ-BR23 and EORTC quality of life scale QLQ-C30 were used to investigate the PRO of the two groups 18 months after operation.Results The rate of stage Ⅲ breast cancer in the self-weight construction group was higher than that in the implant reconstruction group(64.9%vs.44.4%,P<0.001).The preoperative neoadjuvant therapy and postoperative radiotherapy in the autologous reconstruction group were higher than those in the implant reconstruction group(P<0.001).Postoperative chemotherapy and endocrine therapy in the autologous reconstruction group were lower than those in the implant reconstruction group(P<0.001).The study based on Breast-Q scale showed that the breast satisfaction of autologous reconstruction group was higher than that of implant reconstruction(59.28±17.20 vs.54.94±14.48,P<0.05).The study based on QLQ-BR23 showed that the self-weight construction group was higher than the implant reconstruction group in the field of arm symptoms(20.02±20.80 vs.12.65±16.18,P<0.05).The study based on QLQ-C30 scale showed that there was no significant difference in all functional areas and symptom areas of patients.There was no significant difference in the number and time of social regression between the two groups.Conclusion Breast reconstruction can improve the PRO of breast cancer patients,and oncology factors will affect the choice of breast reconstruction.Patients with autologous breast reconstruction are more satisfied with breast appearance,but upper limb symptoms such as swelling and pain are more obvious than implant reconstruction,which is related to the higher proportion of axillary lymph node dissection in patients with autologous reconstruction.There is no significant difference in quality of life and social regression between the two groups.

Objective:To analysis the necessity of additional surgical intervention for non-curative endoscopic resection patients with early gastric cancer.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 73 patients with early gastric cancer who underwent additional surgical procedures after non-curative endoscopic resection at Chinese PLA General Hospital from July 2009 to May 2023. The main outcome measures included pathological classification, positive horizontal margins, positive vertical margins, invasion depth, vascular and lymphatic invasion, eCura grade, lymph node metastasis, and overall survival rate.Results:A total of 73 patients with early gastric cancer who were determined to have non-curative endoscopic resection underwent additional surgical procedures, including 58 males and 15 females with a mean age of 61 (53-67) years. In terms of the site of onset, 37 cases were located in the upper part of the stomach, 24 cases in the lower part, 11 cases in the middle part, and 1 case had multiple lesions. In terms of pathological classification, 43 cases were highly differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma, 16 cases were mucinous/signet ring cell carcinoma, 10 cases were poorly differentiated tubular adenocarcinoma, and 4 cases were high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia. In terms of morphological classification, 22 cases were type 0-Ⅱa, 43 cases were type 0-Ⅱb, and 8 cases were type 0-Ⅲ. In terms of invasion depth, 17 cases were mucosal cancer, 23 cases had submucosal invasion less than 500 μm, and 33 cases had submucosal invasion more than 500 μm. In terms of vascular and lymphatic invasion, 8 cases had lymphatic vessel invasion and 8 cases had venous invasion. Among the 73 patients, 4 were diagnosed as having eCura A, 5 as eCuraB, 4 as eCura C1, and 60 as eCura C2. Among the 60 patients diagnosed as having eCura C2, only 2 cases (3.3%) were found to have lymph node metastasis around the stomach based on postoperative pathological evaluation. Among the 73 endoscopic specimens, 7 patients had positive horizontal margins, 21 had positive vertical margins, and 2 had positive margins in both directions, totaling 30 patients with positive horizontal or vertical margins. According to postoperative pathological evaluation, 9 cases (30.0%) had residual tumors in the original site. Among the 73 patients, 5 were lost to follow-up and 4 died, resulting in an overall survival rate of 94.12% (64/68) and disease-specific survival rate of 98.53% (67/68). The follow-up time of patients was 61.37 (10-166) months.Conclusion:For early gastric cancer patients with eCura C2 following non-curative endoscopic resection, additional surgery is feasible. However, the proportion of patients with actual lymph node metastasis is relatively low.

Objective To investigate the characteristics and clinicopathology of v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog Bl(BRAF)V600E mutations in papillary thyroid carcinoma(PTC)in Air Force flight personnel.Methods Data of cases and test results of BRAF V600E mutation were collected from Air Force aviators pathologically diagnosed with PTC.A univariate analysis of the relationship between BRAF V600E mutations and clinicopathologic features was performed.Results The overall rate of BRAF V600E mutations among 55 PTC flight crew members was 70.91％.The univariate analysis showed that the number of lymph node metastases in the BRAF V600E mutated group was larger than in the BRAF V600E unmutated group,and the proportion of BRAF V600E mutations in flight crews at intermediate risk of recurrence was higher than that in those at low risk of recurrence(P＜0.05).The presence or absence of BRAF V600E mutations did not affect the results of medical evaluation of PTC in flight personnel.Conclusion The rate of PTC BRAF V600E mutations in Air Force flight crews is similar to that of the general Chinese population.BRAF V600E mutations are associated with an increased number of lymph node metastases and risk of recurrence,and follow-up is recommended for flight personnel with PTC,especially those with BRAF V600E mutations.