1.Etiological and immunological features of a case of Clostridium ramosum infection-induced septic shock secondary to perianal abscess
Qinfang TANG ; Dongmei YAN ; Qingping FU ; Yaru ZHI ; Aiting CAI ; Ziyuan DAI ; Lihua XIAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(7):567-569
Objective:To analyze the etiological characteristics of Clostridium ramosum DZS3717106 isolated from the blood of a patient with septic shock secondary to perianal abscess and the immunological characteristics of the patient. Methods:The isolate was subjected to morphological observation, mass spectrometry, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and 16S rRNA sequencing. Biochemical and cytological test results of the patient were collected. Flow cytometry was used to detect T cell subsets. Impacts of the virulence factors of the isolate on the host immune system were evaluated.Results:DZS3717106 was an anaerobic Clostridium with pleomorphic rod-shaped cells and spores. It was sensitive to penicillin G, piperacillin/tazobactam, and metronidazole, but resistant to clindamycin. It carried various virulence and resistance genes. The patient was immunocompromised with abnormal IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10 levels. Conclusions:Septic shock caused by Clostridium ramosum is rare, and more research is needed on the causes and epidemiology. DZS3717106 infection triggers over-activated inflammatory response in the patient, which may be closely related to the occurrence and development of septic shock.
2.Analysis of imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children
Hui MA ; Lihua DAI ; Yingfei WANG ; Jianjun LIN ; Qiuyun TANG ; Daxing XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):285-288
Objective To summarize and analyze the CT or MRI imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children.Methods The CT or MRI data of 24 children surgically confirmed ovarian torsion were analyzed retrospectively,focusing on imaging signs such as ovarian position,size,the relationship with surrounding appendages and uterus.Results In this group of cases,8 cases underwent CT examination and 16 cases underwent MRI examination.Among the age of children,12 cases were in newborns,and 6 cases were in school-age and adolescent children respectively.It was more common in newborns and children aged 10-12 years old.Among the 24 patients,3 cases(12.5%)had primary ovarian torsion,all of which were adolescent children;21 cases(87.5%)had secondary ovarian torsion,with all torsions in the neonatal period were secondary ovarian torsion.Among secondary ovarian torsion,there were 7 cases(33.3%)of ovarian teratoma with torsion,12 cases(57.1%)of simple ovarian cysts,1 case(4.7%)of ovarian serous cystadenoma,and 1 case(4.7%)of ovarian mucinous cyst.Torsion occurred in 9 cases(37.5%)of the left ovary and 15 cases(62.5%)of the right ovary,with right ovarian torsion being more common.Imaging signs included varying degrees of enlargement of the ovaries on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,with 14 cases(58.3%)of ovarian masses had a maximum diameter≥5 cm,and 3-5 cm being more common in the neonatal period.There were 11 cases(45.8%)with the pedicle sign/vortex sign on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,9 cases(37.5%)with mass and hemorrhage,4 cases(16.7%)with mass displacement to the midline or uterine displacement to the ipsilateral side,and 3 cases(12.5%)of the ovarian follicle outward migration showed fruit bowl sign.Conclusion Secondary ovarian torsion is relatively common in children,with distinctive imaging manifestations.Especially when neonatal ovarian cysts show hemorrhagic signals should be alert to the risk of ovarian torsion.CT and MRI examinations can provide a powerful reference for the clinical diagnosis of ovarian torsion in children.
3.Feasibility Exploration of Machine-based Platelet Washing and In Vitro Quality Report
Xue ZHENG ; Lihua DAI ; Mengdi MA
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2025;54(3):395-400
Objective To prepare washed platelets by automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 and evaluate the in vitro quality of the platelets after washing.Methods Based on the ACP215 washing program,the improved disposable consum-ables,as well as the prepared platelet washing solution and suspension,were applied to automatically wash and prepare single bags of platelets.The platelet volume,platelet content,plasma protein content,PDW,MPV and PH before and after washing were compared,and compared with the traditional manual washing method.After storage for 24 hours,platelet aggregation test,thromboelastography MA evaluation and subcellular structure photoimaging were performed.Results The recovery rate was(87.55±2.54)%and plasma protein clearance was(95.84±0.69)%,which were significantly higher than the conventional manual method(Z=-13.633,P<0.01;Z=-12.039,P<0.01).There was no statistical difference in maximum aggregation and aggregation time of platelets before and after washing(t=1.273,P=0.218;t=0.770,P=0.451).MA value was slightly reduced(t=2.236,P=0.038).There was no statistical difference in subcellular structure before and after washing(x2=2.257,P=0.133;x2=0.523,P=0.469).Conclusion Utilization of automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 can standardize and automatically prepare washing platelets which meet the quality requirements.The platelets has good in vitro function after washing and 24 hours of storage.
4.Effect of terlipressin combined with dopamine on intraoperative renal perfusion and early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation
Jinfu WU ; Shaoxuan LIU ; Hui DAI ; Lijuan WANG ; Lihua JIANG ; Feng JIN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(6):698-702
Objective:To evaluate the effect of terlipressin combined with dopamine on intraoperative renal perfusion and early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation.Methods:In this prospective cohort study, 84 patients of either sex, aged 18-64 yr, with a body mass index of 18.5-28.0 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅲ or Ⅳ, undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2022 to July 2024, in whom dopamine was continuously infused during operation to maintain fluctuation in the mean arterial pressure within 10% of the baseline value, were selected and divided into dopamine group (group D, n=42) and dopamine+ terlipressin group (group DT, n=42) based on whether terlipressin was used during operation. Terlipressin was continuously infused at a constant rate even before induction in group DT. The renal artery resistance index, intraoperative urine output, urine output within 24 h after surgery, concentration of creatinine within 7 days after surgery, glomerular filtration rate and delayed postoperative transplanted renal function were recorded. Results:Compared with group D, the intraoperative renal vascular resistance index was significantly reduced, the intraoperative urine output was increased ( P<0.01), and no statistical change was found in the urine output within 24 h after surgery, concentration of creatinine within 7 days after surgery, glomerular filtration rate and incidence of delayed postoperative transplanted renal function in group DT ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Terlipressin combined with dopamine provides better efficacy than dopamine alone in improving intraoperative renal perfusion and exerts no effect on early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation.
5.Effect of terlipressin combined with dopamine on intraoperative renal perfusion and early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation
Jinfu WU ; Shaoxuan LIU ; Hui DAI ; Lijuan WANG ; Lihua JIANG ; Feng JIN
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;45(6):698-702
Objective:To evaluate the effect of terlipressin combined with dopamine on intraoperative renal perfusion and early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation.Methods:In this prospective cohort study, 84 patients of either sex, aged 18-64 yr, with a body mass index of 18.5-28.0 kg/m 2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅲ or Ⅳ, undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from September 2022 to July 2024, in whom dopamine was continuously infused during operation to maintain fluctuation in the mean arterial pressure within 10% of the baseline value, were selected and divided into dopamine group (group D, n=42) and dopamine+ terlipressin group (group DT, n=42) based on whether terlipressin was used during operation. Terlipressin was continuously infused at a constant rate even before induction in group DT. The renal artery resistance index, intraoperative urine output, urine output within 24 h after surgery, concentration of creatinine within 7 days after surgery, glomerular filtration rate and delayed postoperative transplanted renal function were recorded. Results:Compared with group D, the intraoperative renal vascular resistance index was significantly reduced, the intraoperative urine output was increased ( P<0.01), and no statistical change was found in the urine output within 24 h after surgery, concentration of creatinine within 7 days after surgery, glomerular filtration rate and incidence of delayed postoperative transplanted renal function in group DT ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Terlipressin combined with dopamine provides better efficacy than dopamine alone in improving intraoperative renal perfusion and exerts no effect on early postoperative renal function in patients undergoing living-donor kidney transplantation.
6.Feasibility Exploration of Machine-based Platelet Washing and In Vitro Quality Report
Xue ZHENG ; Lihua DAI ; Mengdi MA
Acta Medicinae Universitatis Scientiae et Technologiae Huazhong 2025;54(3):395-400
Objective To prepare washed platelets by automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 and evaluate the in vitro quality of the platelets after washing.Methods Based on the ACP215 washing program,the improved disposable consum-ables,as well as the prepared platelet washing solution and suspension,were applied to automatically wash and prepare single bags of platelets.The platelet volume,platelet content,plasma protein content,PDW,MPV and PH before and after washing were compared,and compared with the traditional manual washing method.After storage for 24 hours,platelet aggregation test,thromboelastography MA evaluation and subcellular structure photoimaging were performed.Results The recovery rate was(87.55±2.54)%and plasma protein clearance was(95.84±0.69)%,which were significantly higher than the conventional manual method(Z=-13.633,P<0.01;Z=-12.039,P<0.01).There was no statistical difference in maximum aggregation and aggregation time of platelets before and after washing(t=1.273,P=0.218;t=0.770,P=0.451).MA value was slightly reduced(t=2.236,P=0.038).There was no statistical difference in subcellular structure before and after washing(x2=2.257,P=0.133;x2=0.523,P=0.469).Conclusion Utilization of automatic blood cell treatment system ACP215 can standardize and automatically prepare washing platelets which meet the quality requirements.The platelets has good in vitro function after washing and 24 hours of storage.
7.Analysis of imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children
Hui MA ; Lihua DAI ; Yingfei WANG ; Jianjun LIN ; Qiuyun TANG ; Daxing XU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2025;41(2):285-288
Objective To summarize and analyze the CT or MRI imaging signs of ovarian torsion in children.Methods The CT or MRI data of 24 children surgically confirmed ovarian torsion were analyzed retrospectively,focusing on imaging signs such as ovarian position,size,the relationship with surrounding appendages and uterus.Results In this group of cases,8 cases underwent CT examination and 16 cases underwent MRI examination.Among the age of children,12 cases were in newborns,and 6 cases were in school-age and adolescent children respectively.It was more common in newborns and children aged 10-12 years old.Among the 24 patients,3 cases(12.5%)had primary ovarian torsion,all of which were adolescent children;21 cases(87.5%)had secondary ovarian torsion,with all torsions in the neonatal period were secondary ovarian torsion.Among secondary ovarian torsion,there were 7 cases(33.3%)of ovarian teratoma with torsion,12 cases(57.1%)of simple ovarian cysts,1 case(4.7%)of ovarian serous cystadenoma,and 1 case(4.7%)of ovarian mucinous cyst.Torsion occurred in 9 cases(37.5%)of the left ovary and 15 cases(62.5%)of the right ovary,with right ovarian torsion being more common.Imaging signs included varying degrees of enlargement of the ovaries on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,with 14 cases(58.3%)of ovarian masses had a maximum diameter≥5 cm,and 3-5 cm being more common in the neonatal period.There were 11 cases(45.8%)with the pedicle sign/vortex sign on the ipsilateral side of the torsion,9 cases(37.5%)with mass and hemorrhage,4 cases(16.7%)with mass displacement to the midline or uterine displacement to the ipsilateral side,and 3 cases(12.5%)of the ovarian follicle outward migration showed fruit bowl sign.Conclusion Secondary ovarian torsion is relatively common in children,with distinctive imaging manifestations.Especially when neonatal ovarian cysts show hemorrhagic signals should be alert to the risk of ovarian torsion.CT and MRI examinations can provide a powerful reference for the clinical diagnosis of ovarian torsion in children.
8.Etiological and immunological features of a case of Clostridium ramosum infection-induced septic shock secondary to perianal abscess
Qinfang TANG ; Dongmei YAN ; Qingping FU ; Yaru ZHI ; Aiting CAI ; Ziyuan DAI ; Lihua XIAO
Chinese Journal of Microbiology and Immunology 2025;45(7):567-569
Objective:To analyze the etiological characteristics of Clostridium ramosum DZS3717106 isolated from the blood of a patient with septic shock secondary to perianal abscess and the immunological characteristics of the patient. Methods:The isolate was subjected to morphological observation, mass spectrometry, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and 16S rRNA sequencing. Biochemical and cytological test results of the patient were collected. Flow cytometry was used to detect T cell subsets. Impacts of the virulence factors of the isolate on the host immune system were evaluated.Results:DZS3717106 was an anaerobic Clostridium with pleomorphic rod-shaped cells and spores. It was sensitive to penicillin G, piperacillin/tazobactam, and metronidazole, but resistant to clindamycin. It carried various virulence and resistance genes. The patient was immunocompromised with abnormal IL-6, IL-8, and IL-10 levels. Conclusions:Septic shock caused by Clostridium ramosum is rare, and more research is needed on the causes and epidemiology. DZS3717106 infection triggers over-activated inflammatory response in the patient, which may be closely related to the occurrence and development of septic shock.
9.The significance of HPV L1 capsid protein and p16 protein in the clinical outcomes of cervical low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion with persistent high-risk HPV infection
Yanyan LUO ; Xinzhen DAI ; Yanting LIAO ; Xiaowan LUO ; Lihua FU
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(36):12-16,21
Objective To explore the significance of human papilloma virus(HPV)L1 capsid protein and p16 protein in the clinical outcomes of cervical low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(LSIL)with persistent high-risk HPV infection.Methods Immunohistochemical analysis of HPV L1 and p16 was conducted on cervical tissues from 114 patients with persistent high-risk HPV infection and pathologically confirmed LSIL who were treated at the Cervical Disease Center of Department of Gynecology,Bo'ai Hospital of Zhongshan from January to July 2022,and follow-up was conducted.Results The cumulative progression rate of 114 LSIL patients was 21.93%,and the positive rates of HPV L1 and p16 were 25.44%and 39.47%,respectively.In the single detection,the regression rate of HPV L1(+)expression was as high as 68.97%,which was significantly different from the progression group and the persistent group(P<0.05);In the combined detection,the cumulative regression rates of HPV L1(+)/p16(+),HPV L1(+)/p16(-),and HPV L1(-)/p16(+),were 60.00%,78.57%,and 43.64%,respectively.There were statistically significant differences in the cumulative progression rate and persistence rate(P<0.05).Stratified analysis revealed that among individuals with HPV L1(+)expression,the regression rate at 24 months was higher than that of individuals with p16(+)expression,with a statistically significant difference(P<0.05).In the combined detection,the progression rate of HPV L1(-)/p16(+)expression in the 6th and 12th months was higher than that of other groups;The regression rate of HPV L1(+)/p16(-)expression in the 24th month was higher than that of other groups,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The results of the binary Logistic regression analysis indicate that the presence of HPV16/18 and p16 is a risk factor for the progression of LSIL,with OR values of 3.242(95%CI:1.261-8.336)and 2.714(95%CI:1.055-6.980),respectively.Conclusion The analysis of persistent infection types of high-risk HPV,as well as immunohistochemical detection of HPV L1 capsid protein and p16 protein,have certain clinical value in the clinical outcomes of LSIL patients with persistent infection of high-risk HPV,which can help guide clinical physicians to conduct individualized follow-up and triage management of LSIL patients with persistent infection of high-risk HPV.
10.The diagnostic study of second-generation motion correction algorithm in improving the accuracy of CT-derived fractional flow reserve calculations
Wenli YANG ; Ziting LAN ; Lihua YU ; Yarong YU ; Xu DAI ; Shuai ZHANG ; Nianyun LI ; Jiayin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2024;58(7):721-728
Objective:To investigate the diagnostic performance of CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) derived from standard images (STD), images processed by first-generation (SSF1) and second-generation (SSF2) whole-heart motion correction algorithm, respectively.Methods:Patients who underwent both coronary CT angiography (CCTA) and invasive coronary angiography (ICA) with FFR examination within 3 months in Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong Univerisity School of Medicine from January 2020 to December 2022 were screened in this retrospective study. Totally of 121 patients (134 lesions) were finally included in the study. CCTA images were reconstructed using iterative reconstruction, iterative reconstruction plus SSF1 and SSF2 algorithms. All images were divided into three groups: STD group, SSF1 group, and SSF2 group. The image quality of the CCTA images was assessed using the Likert scale, and differences between the two groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test. The correlation and consistency between CT-FFR and FFR were evaluated using Spearman correlation coefficient and Bland-Altman plots. The diagnostic performance of CCTA and CT-FFR from three groups was compared by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. The area under the curve (AUC) was compared using the DeLong test. Results:Compared to the STD group and SSF1 group, the SSF2 group showed the best performance in image quality score (median=3.7). Best correlation ( r=0.652, P<0.001) and consistency (mean difference=0.03) between CT-FFR and FFR were observed in SSF2 group. ROC analysis results revealed that, at the per-lesion level, in the diagnosis of ischemic lesions, the diagnostic performance of CT-FFR in the SSF2 group was significantly better than that of the SSF1 group (AUC=0.88 vs. 0.76, P=0.003), while no significant difference was observed between STD group and SSF1 group ( P=0.125). At the per-patient level, the SSF2 group also demonstrated the highest diagnostic performance. Conclusion:The SSF2 algorithm significantly improved CCTA image quality and enhanced its diagnostic performance for evaluating stenosis severity and CT-FFR calculations.

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