1.Setup errors using four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and their influence on target dose-volume parameters in lung cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy
Yiming XUE ; Jinrong WANG ; Ya LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):200-205
Objective This study aims to assess the impact of four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) image guidance on setup error correction and target dose distribution optimization in patients receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer. Methods A total of 82 lung cancer patients treated with SBRT in our hospital between February 2023 and February 2025 were randomly selected as study subjects. Using a random number table, they were divided into two groups. The conventional group underwent positioning verification using traditional three-dimensional cone-beam CT, while the study group underwent verification using 4D-CBCT. Setup errors, target dose-volume parameters, organ at risk dose-volume parameters, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results The setup errors in the X, Y, and Z axes in the study group were 0.21, 0.19, and 0.23 mm, respectively, which were significantly lower than 0.58, 0.62, and 0.59 mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The three-dimensional vector error was 0.34 (0.21, 0.48) mm in the study group, which was significantly lower than 0.98 (0.65, 1.32) mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The rotational errors in left-right, anteroposterior, and superior-inferior directions in the study group were (0.25±0.12)°, (0.21±0.10)°, and (0.23±0.11)°, respectively; these values were significantly lower than (0.48±0.18)°, (0.42±0.15)°, and (0.45±0.16)° in the conventional group (P<0.05). The minimum dose received by 95% of the target volume [(59.45±0.85) Gy] and the percentage of the target volume receiving at least 100% of the prescription dose [(95.82±2.65)%] in the study group were higher than those in the conventional group [(58.90±1.20) Gy and (93.65±3.85)%]. The homogeneity index and conformity index in the study group were 1.07±0.03 and 1.15±0.05, respectively, which were lower than 1.12±0.05 and 1.23±0.08 in the conventional group (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in the volume of the lung receiving 5 Gy [(28.11±5.52)% vs. (28.85±6.24)%], the volume of the lung receiving 20 Gy [(12.84±3.56)% vs. (13.45±3.90)%], mean lung dose [(8.65±2.11) Gy vs. (8.95±2.34) Gy], maximum spinal cord dose [(18.54±3.62) Gy vs. (19.13±4.25) Gy], or mean heart dose[(14.85±4.22) Gy vs. (16.27±4.83) Gy](P>0.05). The incidence rates of radiation pneumonitis, radiation esophagitis, and skin reactions in the study group were 12.20%, 7.32%, and 4.88%, respectively, which were not significantly different from 17.07%, 9.76%, and 7.32% in the conventional group (P>0.05). Conclusion The 4D-CBCT can reduce setup errors, improve target dose accuracy and conformity in lung cancer patients undergoing SBRT, and minimize radiation exposure to normal tissues, making it worthy of clinical promotion.
2.Setup errors using four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and their influence on target dose-volume parameters in lung cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy
Yiming XUE ; Jinrong WANG ; Ya LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):200-205
Objective This study aims to assess the impact of four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) image guidance on setup error correction and target dose distribution optimization in patients receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer. Methods A total of 82 lung cancer patients treated with SBRT in our hospital between February 2023 and February 2025 were randomly selected as study subjects. Using a random number table, they were divided into two groups. The conventional group underwent positioning verification using traditional three-dimensional cone-beam CT, while the study group underwent verification using 4D-CBCT. Setup errors, target dose-volume parameters, organ at risk dose-volume parameters, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results The setup errors in the X, Y, and Z axes in the study group were 0.21, 0.19, and 0.23 mm, respectively, which were significantly lower than 0.58, 0.62, and 0.59 mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The three-dimensional vector error was 0.34 (0.21, 0.48) mm in the study group, which was significantly lower than 0.98 (0.65, 1.32) mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The rotational errors in left-right, anteroposterior, and superior-inferior directions in the study group were (0.25±0.12)°, (0.21±0.10)°, and (0.23±0.11)°, respectively; these values were significantly lower than (0.48±0.18)°, (0.42±0.15)°, and (0.45±0.16)° in the conventional group (P<0.05). The minimum dose received by 95% of the target volume [(59.45±0.85) Gy] and the percentage of the target volume receiving at least 100% of the prescription dose [(95.82±2.65)%] in the study group were higher than those in the conventional group [(58.90±1.20) Gy and (93.65±3.85)%]. The homogeneity index and conformity index in the study group were 1.07±0.03 and 1.15±0.05, respectively, which were lower than 1.12±0.05 and 1.23±0.08 in the conventional group (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in the volume of the lung receiving 5 Gy [(28.11±5.52)% vs. (28.85±6.24)%], the volume of the lung receiving 20 Gy [(12.84±3.56)% vs. (13.45±3.90)%], mean lung dose [(8.65±2.11) Gy vs. (8.95±2.34) Gy], maximum spinal cord dose [(18.54±3.62) Gy vs. (19.13±4.25) Gy], or mean heart dose[(14.85±4.22) Gy vs. (16.27±4.83) Gy](P>0.05). The incidence rates of radiation pneumonitis, radiation esophagitis, and skin reactions in the study group were 12.20%, 7.32%, and 4.88%, respectively, which were not significantly different from 17.07%, 9.76%, and 7.32% in the conventional group (P>0.05). Conclusion The 4D-CBCT can reduce setup errors, improve target dose accuracy and conformity in lung cancer patients undergoing SBRT, and minimize radiation exposure to normal tissues, making it worthy of clinical promotion.
3.Setup errors using four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography and their influence on target dose-volume parameters in lung cancer patients treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy
Yiming XUE ; Jinrong WANG ; Ya LI
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2026;35(2):200-205
Objective This study aims to assess the impact of four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (4D-CBCT) image guidance on setup error correction and target dose distribution optimization in patients receiving stereotactic body radiotherapy for lung cancer. Methods A total of 82 lung cancer patients treated with SBRT in our hospital between February 2023 and February 2025 were randomly selected as study subjects. Using a random number table, they were divided into two groups. The conventional group underwent positioning verification using traditional three-dimensional cone-beam CT, while the study group underwent verification using 4D-CBCT. Setup errors, target dose-volume parameters, organ at risk dose-volume parameters, and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups. Results The setup errors in the X, Y, and Z axes in the study group were 0.21, 0.19, and 0.23 mm, respectively, which were significantly lower than 0.58, 0.62, and 0.59 mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The three-dimensional vector error was 0.34 (0.21, 0.48) mm in the study group, which was significantly lower than 0.98 (0.65, 1.32) mm in the conventional group (P<0.05). The rotational errors in left-right, anteroposterior, and superior-inferior directions in the study group were (0.25±0.12)°, (0.21±0.10)°, and (0.23±0.11)°, respectively; these values were significantly lower than (0.48±0.18)°, (0.42±0.15)°, and (0.45±0.16)° in the conventional group (P<0.05). The minimum dose received by 95% of the target volume [(59.45±0.85) Gy] and the percentage of the target volume receiving at least 100% of the prescription dose [(95.82±2.65)%] in the study group were higher than those in the conventional group [(58.90±1.20) Gy and (93.65±3.85)%]. The homogeneity index and conformity index in the study group were 1.07±0.03 and 1.15±0.05, respectively, which were lower than 1.12±0.05 and 1.23±0.08 in the conventional group (P<0.05). No significant differences were observed between the two groups in the volume of the lung receiving 5 Gy [(28.11±5.52)% vs. (28.85±6.24)%], the volume of the lung receiving 20 Gy [(12.84±3.56)% vs. (13.45±3.90)%], mean lung dose [(8.65±2.11) Gy vs. (8.95±2.34) Gy], maximum spinal cord dose [(18.54±3.62) Gy vs. (19.13±4.25) Gy], or mean heart dose[(14.85±4.22) Gy vs. (16.27±4.83) Gy](P>0.05). The incidence rates of radiation pneumonitis, radiation esophagitis, and skin reactions in the study group were 12.20%, 7.32%, and 4.88%, respectively, which were not significantly different from 17.07%, 9.76%, and 7.32% in the conventional group (P>0.05). Conclusion The 4D-CBCT can reduce setup errors, improve target dose accuracy and conformity in lung cancer patients undergoing SBRT, and minimize radiation exposure to normal tissues, making it worthy of clinical promotion.
4.Identification and Expression Analysis of AP2/ERF Family in Stress Responses of Pinellia ternata Based on Transcriptome Data
Jinrong YANG ; Wanning CUI ; Yu ZHANG ; Chen BO ; Qiujie CHAO ; Yanfang ZHU ; Yongbo DUAN ; Tao XUE ; Aimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2023;29(5):176-184
ObjectiveTo identify the functions of the AP2/ERF family members in Pinellia ternata and promote the genetic improvement of P. ternata varieties. MethodWe identified and conducted a systematic bioinformatics analysis of the AP2/ERF family member genes in P. ternata based on the three generations of transcriptome data. Real-time polymerase Chain reaction (Real-time) PCR was employed to determine the expression pattern of AP2/ERF genes in different tissues and under different stress conditions. ResultA total of eight full-length AP2/ERF family members were identified from the transcriptome data, which were classified into three sub-gene families: AP2, ERF, and DREB. The deduced AP2/ERF proteins in P. ternata had the length of 251-512 aa, the theoretical pI of 5.29-11.72, the instability index of 45.90-82.41, subcellular localization in the nucleus, and conserved domains and motifs. AP2/ERF genes were expressed in different tissues of P. ternata, with high expression levels in the leaf. The stress response experiments showed that PtERF1 mainly responded to NaCl stress. The expression of PtERF2 and PtERF4 was significantly up-regulated under low temperature and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-simulated stress. PtERF3 responded to both low temperature and NaCl stress. The expression of PtERF5 was induced by high temperature, low temperature, NaCl and PEG stress. The expression of PtERF7 was up-regulated under high temperature, while that of PtERF8 under low temperature. ConclusionThe AP2/ERF genes in P. ternata can respond to stress and have the potential functions of regulating photosynthesis and improving root stress resistance.
5.Surgical treatment of type A aortic dissection in elderly patients
Honglei ZHAO ; Tao BAI ; Jinrong XUE ; Yongming LIU ; Lizhong SUN
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020;36(5):268-272
Objective:To analyze the clinical efficacy of surgical treatment of elderly patients with type A aortic dissection(TAAD).Methods:A retrospective study including 139 elderly patients(age≥60 years) with TAAD between August 2016 to August 2018 in Beijing Anzhen Hospital was performed. There were 90 male patients(64.7%) and 49 female patients(35.3%), aged 60-80(65.1±3.8)years. All patients completed the necessary preoperative examination, 123 patients underwent emergency surgery and the other 16 patients underwent elective surgery. Deep hypothermia circulatory arrest(DHCA) and selective cerebral perfusion(SCP) were used in arch surgery. The root surgery was divided into Bentall, Wheat, David and ascending aorta replacement and the arch surgery was divided into partial aortic arch replacement, classic Sun's procedure, and modified Sun's procedure. Bypass surgery was done when pressure difference(≥40 mmHg, 5.33 kPa) between upper and lower extremities existed. Other combined heart diseases were treated at the same time.Results:Operative mortality rate was 5.0%(7 cases), 5 case(3.6%)with multiple organ dystuaction syndrome, 1 case(0.7%)with respiratory failure and 1 case(0.7%) with heart failure. The postoperative complications were hypoxemia(12.2%), neurological complications(10.8%), acute kidney injury(13.7%).Conclusion:Surgical treatment is the first choice for aged patients with TAAD and individualized treatment is safe and effective.
6.Perioperative outcomes and early closure rate of false lumen of type A aortic dissection patients with different proximal and distal tear size ratio
Xiaonan LI ; Huanyu QIAO ; Bo YANG ; Honglei ZHAO ; Jinrong XUE ; Ningning LIU ; Tao BAI ; Lizhong SUN ; Yongmin LIU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2018;34(12):734-738
Objective To retrospectively analyze perioperative and early outcomes after Sun's procedure of type A aortic dissection patients with different tear size ratia.Methods To retrospectively analyze the general information of 120 patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissectiontreatedin our center from November 2014 to December 2016.Patients were divided into three group according to proximal and distal tear sizeratio(PDTSR):35 patients in Group A(PDTSR≥2),44 patients in Group B (1/2 < PDTSR < 2)and 41 patients in Group C (PDTSR ≤ 1/2).Retrospectively reviewed the data of perioperativeand follow-up period.Results Preoperative mortality was significantly higher in Group A (37.1% vs.2.3% vs.2.4%;P < 0.001).Preoperative morbidity higher in Group A,but there was no significant difference.Ventilator support of duration > 5 days in Group A is significantly higher in Group A (P =0.006).Three-month closure rate of false lumen was higher in Group A (85.0% vs.65.0% vs.72.7 %,P =0.263).Proximal tear significantly larger than distal tear was found associated with preoperative death in logistic regression analysis.Conclusion Acute type A aortic dissection patients with larger proximal tear size need more urgent surgery to fix the dissection.Sun's procedure was an effective way to cure type A aortic dissection,while patients with relatively larger distal tears need more strict postoperative follow-up.
7. Clinical application of electrical velocimetry in monitoring pediatric blood volume after cardiopulmonary bypass
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(12):932-936
Objective:
To investigate the clinical applicability of electrical velocimetry (EV) in monitoring pediatric blood volume after cardiopulmonary bypass.
Method:
Between July 2016 and November 2016, 60 children with congenital heart disease were divided into EV group and traditional central venous pressure (CVP) group randomly. For EV group, the volume of fluid and vascular active medicine was adjusted according to the monitoring stroke volume variation (SVV) hemodynamic parameters. Whereas for CVP group empirical volume of fluid infusion was managed by the monitoring traditional hemodynamic parameters such as CVP, blood pressure, heart rate, urine volume and blood gas analysis.Heart rate (HR), mean artery pressure (MAP), blood lactic acid (LA), oxygenation index (PaO2/FiO2) at 2, 4 and 6 h after operation were observed and compared between two groups. Mechanical ventilation time and ICU monitoring time were also compared between two groups. Pearson correlation analysis was performed to investigate the significance of SVV and inferior vena cava expansion index (dIVC) for evaluating of reactivity capacity after surgery.
Result:
MAP level was significantly higher in EV group at 2, 4, and 6 h after operation [ (62±10)
8.Risk factors for acute kidney injury in overweight patients with acute Stanford type A aortic dissection following Sun's pocedure
Xudong PAN ; Honglei ZHAO ; Tao BAI ; Jinrong XUE ; Ningning LIU ; Huanyu QIAO ; Yongmin LIU ; Lizhong SUN
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017;33(5):295-299
Objective To identify the risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in overweight patients who underwent surgery for the treatment of acute type A aortic dissection(TAAD).Methods A retrospective study including 108 consecutive overweight patients(body mass index(BMI) ≥24) between January 2010 and May 2013 in Beijing Anzhen Hospital was performed with Sun's procedure of total aortic arch replacement and frozen elephant trunk implantation.AKI was as defined according to Acute Kidney Injury Network (AKIN) criteria based on serum creatinine(sCr) or urine output.Results The mean age of the patients was(43.69 ± 9.66) years.During the postoperative period seventy-two patients(66.7%) developed AKI.The overall postoperative mortality rate was 7.4%,8.3% in AKI group and 5.6% in non-AKI group.There is no statistically significant difference between the two groups(P =0.32).A logistic regression analysis was performed to find out the independent risk factors for AKI:elevated preoperative sCr level and postoperative drainage volume.Renal replacement therapy(RRT) was performed in fifteen patients (13.9 %).Conclusion A higher incidence of AKI (66.7 %) in overweight patients following acute TAAD was identified.The logistic regression model found out elevated preoperative sCr level and 72 hour drainage volume as the two independent risk factors for AKI in overweight patients.More attention should be paid to prevent AKI in overweight patients following TAAD.
9.Clinical Observation of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine and Sufentanil for Pediatric Sedation Undergoing Stomatology Operation of Outpatient Department
Jing CHU ; Hong LI ; Chunmei CAI ; Peitong XUE ; Jinrong HUO
Journal of Sun Yat-sen University(Medical Sciences) 2017;38(3):438-442
[Objective] To research the sedative effect of intranasal dexmedetomidine and sufentanil for pediatric sedation for stomatological operation of outpatient department.[Methods] 60 children undergoing stomatological operation of outpatient department,age 3 ~ 7 years,weighing 10 ~ 32 kg,of ASA physical status Ⅰ ~ Ⅱ,were divided into the three groups (n =20) randomly using a random number table:group dexmedetomidine and sufentanil (group DS),group dexmetomidine (group D),group sufentanil (group S).Recorded the children's behavior using the Ohio State University behavior rating score (OSUBRS),the University of Michigan Sedation Score (UMSS),SBP,HR and side-effects when entry,during and leave operation and in post-anesthesia care unit,side-effects,the satisfaction of stomatological doctors and parents.[Results] The OSUBRS of group DS when entry,during operation were lower than group D (P < 0.01).The UMSS of group DS were higher than group D and group S when entry and during operation (P < 0.05).The success rate of group DS was higher than group D and group S (P < 0.01).There was no different of mean percentage change in systolic blood pressure and heart rate from baseline between group DS and group D (P > 0.05).There were no instances of respiratory depression,hypotension and bradycadia.[Conclusion] Intranasal dexmedetomidine and sufentanil provides satisfactory pediatric sedation for stomatological operation of outpatient department without side effects such as respiratory depression,bradycadia and hypotension.
10.Comparison of surgical site infection between laparoscopic distal gastrectomy and open distal gastrectomy for gastric cancer:A Meta-analysis
Xiaojun XUE ; Kai NIE ; Jinrong CHEN ; Song ZHOU ; Wenhua ZHANG ; Dafeng CHEN
China Journal of Endoscopy 2016;22(3):46-50
Objective To compare the differences of surgical site infection (SSI) between laparoscopic distal gas-trectomy (LDG) and open distal gastrectomy (ODG) for gastric cancer. Methods We set up strict inclusion and ex-clusion criteria. All the randomized controlled trials (RCT) on LDG and ODG for gastric cancer were collected. Meta-analysis was performed according to the recommendation by the Cochrane handbook. Results Six RCTs in-cluding 767 patients were analyzed, who were divided into LDG group (n =394) and ODG group ( n=373). Postop-erative wound infection and SSI were significantly lower in LDG than in ODG [RR=0.32, 95 %Cl (0.11, 0.91).P =0.03; RR= 0.28, 95 %Cl (0.12, 0.70),P =0.006]. There was no significant difference in intra-abdominal abscess between the two groups [RR=0.35, 95 % Cl (0.09, 1.31), P=0.12]. Conclusions LDG was associated with a lower incidence of SSI, especially wound infection, as compared with ODG in the meta-analysis.

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