1.Preparation of bio-inspired dental crown materials with enhanced impact resistance and its in vitro biocompatibility research
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2026;61(2):355-361
ObjectiveTo prepare biomimetic nanocomposites, characterize their biomimetic structures, test their quasi-static mechanical properties, dynamic mechanical properties and biocompatibility, and to explore the possibility of them as biomimetic composite materials for oral crowns. MethodsThe microstructure of alumina microplatelets and kaolin particles was observed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and metallographic microscopy. Alumina microplatelets were mixed with kaolin particles to form a ceramic slurry, which was then used to prepare a composite film via evaporation-induced self-assembly. The multilayer composite ceramic material was produced through pressureless sintering followed by organic polymer treatment. The microstructures before and after sintering, as well as after polymer infiltration, were observed using SEM. The organic content of the composite film was analyzed by thermogravimetric analysis. Phase composition changes before and after sintering were examined using X-ray diffraction. The compressive and flexural strengths of different groups with varying numbers of layers (specifically 50, 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 layers) were tested using a universal mechanical testing machine. The energy dissipation performance of the different groups was evaluated through drop ball and drop hammer tests. The biocompatibility of the composite material was investigated using the CCK-8, live/dead cell staining, and cell adhesion experiments. ResultsThe ceramic framework (CF) exhibited a nacre-like structure internally, with clearly defined layered interfaces in the cross-section of the multilayer composite. The organic content increased proportionally with the number of layers. After sintering, the crystal phase underwent transformation, and internal crystal bonding occurred. As the number of layers increased, the compressive and flexural strengths showed a modest decline, while the energy dissipation performance improved significantly. The optimal results from the drop ball test and drop hammer test reached 80.64% and 11.65 kJ/m², respectively. No significant differences were observed in CCK-8 assays and live/dead cell staining between the blank control group and the material group. Cells adhered favorably to the composite material. ConclusionMultilayer composite ceramic materials exhibit excellent quasi-static mechanical properties, remarkable dynamic mechanical performance, and superior biological compatibility. It is verified that the hierarchically designed, nacre-like composite successfully fabricated in this work is anticipated to become a novel type of composite dental crown material for oral applications.
2.Feasibility and safety of a fascial space priority approach to total pelvic exenteration in patients with pelvic malignancy
Hongjie YANG ; Yuanda ZHOU ; Peishi JIANG ; Zhichun ZHANG ; Qingsheng ZENG ; Yi SUN
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(7):751-757
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a fascial space priority approach to total pelvic exenteration (TPE) in patients with pelvic malignancy.Methods:This was a descriptive case series. Relevant clinical data of patients who had undergone TPE via a fascial space priority approach at Tianjin Union Medical Center from September 2017 to March 2025 were retrospectively collected. All operations had been performed via a fascial space priority approach, the guiding principle of which is separating the avascular pelvic spaces first and then transecting the vessels and nerves of the pelvic organs. That is, the avascular planes around all the pelvic organs are dissected first, after which the relevant vessels and nerves are fully dissected and transected, followed by en bloc resection of pelvic organs distally or via perineal approach. The variables studied included relevant surgical parameters, postoperative pathological findings, complications (classified according to the Clavien-Dindo criteria); recurrence-free survival (RFS), overall survival, and tumor-specific survival. Results:The study cohort comprised 41 patients, including 30 (73.2%) with primary tumors and 11 (26.8%) with recurrent tumors. Open TPE was performed on five patients (12.2%) and laparoscopic TPE on the remaining 36 (87.8%). All procedures were successfully completed with a fascial space priority approach and there were no intraoperative deaths. R0 resection was achieved in 34 patients (82.9%) and R1 resection in seven (17.1%). The operation time was 500 (265-740) min, and the amount of bleeding 200 (10-3,500) mL. Twelve patients (29.3%) developed postoperative complications, two of which were Clavien-Dindo Grade III complications. One of these patients required re-operation to manage a pelvic hematoma 29 days after the primary TPE. No active bleeding was observed during the re-operation. Another patient underwent interventional angiography for an episode of postoperative bleeding; this showed a pseudoaneurysm of the internal iliac artery that was successfully treated by interventional embolization via the internal iliac artery. Five days after undergoing a primary TPE with bladder preservation, a third patient was found to have a urinary fistula and underwent laparoscopic bladder resection with percutaneous ureterostomy. The median duration of follow-up was 18 (1-90) months. The 5-year RFS and overall survival were 46.7% and 52.2%, respectively, whereas the 5-year tumor-specific survival was 67.8%. Univariate Cox regression analysis identified a positive surgical margin ( P < 0.001), lateral pelvic sidewall invasion ( P=0.014), and vascular invasion ( P=0.004) as significantly associated with RFS, whereas multivariate analysis identified only a positive surgical margin (HR: 21.93, 95% CI: 3.78-127.42, P<0.001) as an independent predictor of RFS. Conclusions:It is safe and feasible to perform TPE with a fascial space priority approach on patients with pelvic malignancy. Positive surgical margins are significantly associated with RFS.
3.Feasibility and safety of a fascial space priority approach to total pelvic exenteration in patients with pelvic malignancy
Hongjie YANG ; Yuanda ZHOU ; Peishi JIANG ; Zhichun ZHANG ; Qingsheng ZENG ; Yi SUN
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2025;28(7):751-757
Objective:To evaluate the feasibility and safety of a fascial space priority approach to total pelvic exenteration (TPE) in patients with pelvic malignancy.Methods:This was a descriptive case series. Relevant clinical data of patients who had undergone TPE via a fascial space priority approach at Tianjin Union Medical Center from September 2017 to March 2025 were retrospectively collected. All operations had been performed via a fascial space priority approach, the guiding principle of which is separating the avascular pelvic spaces first and then transecting the vessels and nerves of the pelvic organs. That is, the avascular planes around all the pelvic organs are dissected first, after which the relevant vessels and nerves are fully dissected and transected, followed by en bloc resection of pelvic organs distally or via perineal approach. The variables studied included relevant surgical parameters, postoperative pathological findings, complications (classified according to the Clavien-Dindo criteria); recurrence-free survival (RFS), overall survival, and tumor-specific survival. Results:The study cohort comprised 41 patients, including 30 (73.2%) with primary tumors and 11 (26.8%) with recurrent tumors. Open TPE was performed on five patients (12.2%) and laparoscopic TPE on the remaining 36 (87.8%). All procedures were successfully completed with a fascial space priority approach and there were no intraoperative deaths. R0 resection was achieved in 34 patients (82.9%) and R1 resection in seven (17.1%). The operation time was 500 (265-740) min, and the amount of bleeding 200 (10-3,500) mL. Twelve patients (29.3%) developed postoperative complications, two of which were Clavien-Dindo Grade III complications. One of these patients required re-operation to manage a pelvic hematoma 29 days after the primary TPE. No active bleeding was observed during the re-operation. Another patient underwent interventional angiography for an episode of postoperative bleeding; this showed a pseudoaneurysm of the internal iliac artery that was successfully treated by interventional embolization via the internal iliac artery. Five days after undergoing a primary TPE with bladder preservation, a third patient was found to have a urinary fistula and underwent laparoscopic bladder resection with percutaneous ureterostomy. The median duration of follow-up was 18 (1-90) months. The 5-year RFS and overall survival were 46.7% and 52.2%, respectively, whereas the 5-year tumor-specific survival was 67.8%. Univariate Cox regression analysis identified a positive surgical margin ( P < 0.001), lateral pelvic sidewall invasion ( P=0.014), and vascular invasion ( P=0.004) as significantly associated with RFS, whereas multivariate analysis identified only a positive surgical margin (HR: 21.93, 95% CI: 3.78-127.42, P<0.001) as an independent predictor of RFS. Conclusions:It is safe and feasible to perform TPE with a fascial space priority approach on patients with pelvic malignancy. Positive surgical margins are significantly associated with RFS.
4.Clinical analysis of micafungin in prevention of fungal infection in neutropenic stage in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Qingsheng LI ; Jing NI ; Ming RUAN ; Jian HONG ; Ruixiang XIA ; Qingshu ZENG ; Mingzhen YANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2019;23(8):78-80,84
Objective To explore the efficiency and safety of micafungin in preventing fungal infection in neutropenic stage in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Methods The clinical data of 116 patients with allo-HSCT were collected, among whom 23 patients had a history of pulmonary fungal infection before transplantation. All patients were treated with micafungin for 50 mg daily from the beginning of pretreatment to recovery of neutropenia.Results Six patients were clinically diagnosed as pulmonary fungal infections. No serious adverse reactions were observed during the clinical observation, and concentration of cyclosporin A was not adjusted. By the end of follow-up, 83 patients survived. Conclusion Micafungin is safe and effective in preventing fungal infection in neutropenic stage after allo-HSCT without affecting the concentration of cyclosporine A in blood.
5.Clinical analysis of micafungin in prevention of fungal infection in neutropenic stage in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Qingsheng LI ; Jing NI ; Ming RUAN ; Jian HONG ; Ruixiang XIA ; Qingshu ZENG ; Mingzhen YANG
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2019;23(8):78-80,84
Objective To explore the efficiency and safety of micafungin in preventing fungal infection in neutropenic stage in patients with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). Methods The clinical data of 116 patients with allo-HSCT were collected, among whom 23 patients had a history of pulmonary fungal infection before transplantation. All patients were treated with micafungin for 50 mg daily from the beginning of pretreatment to recovery of neutropenia.Results Six patients were clinically diagnosed as pulmonary fungal infections. No serious adverse reactions were observed during the clinical observation, and concentration of cyclosporin A was not adjusted. By the end of follow-up, 83 patients survived. Conclusion Micafungin is safe and effective in preventing fungal infection in neutropenic stage after allo-HSCT without affecting the concentration of cyclosporine A in blood.
6.Effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane anesthesia on long-term learning and memory abilities in neonatal rats
Lai WANG ; Qingsheng XUE ; Yan LUO ; Qingwen ZENG ; Fujun ZHANG ; Buwei YU
Chinese Journal of Anesthesiology 2013;(2):191-193
Objective To evaluate the effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane anesthesia on longterm learning and memory abilities in neonatal rats.Methods Twenty-seven neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats of both sexes,aged 7 days,weighing 12-20 g,were randomly assigned into 3 groups (n =9 each):control group (C group),2% sevoflurane group (S1 group) and 3% sevoflurane group (S2 group).Groups C,S1 and S2 inhaled air,2 % sevoflurane and 3 % sevofluran for 4 h,respectively.The neonatal rats were reared to 35 days old and underwent open field test,to 36 days old and underwent Morris water maze test,and to 42 days old and underwent continuous multiple-trail inhibition avoidance training.Results Open field test:There was no significant difference in the movement time,movement speed and the time the animals spent in the central square among the 3 groups (P > 0.05).Morris water maze test:Compared with C group,the looking for platform latency on 2nd-5th days in S2 group and on 2nd-3rd days in S1 group was significantly prolonged,and the percentage of time of staying at the platform quadrant was decreased in S1 and S2 groups (P < 0.05 or 0.01).The looking for platform latency on 3rd4th days in S2 group was significantly longer than that in group S1 (P < 0.05).Continuous multiple-trail inhibition avoidance training:The latency detected at 24 h after training was significantly shorter in S1 and S2 groups than in group C (P < 0.05),and in group S2 than in S1 group (P < 0.05).Conclusion Sevoflurane anesthesia decreases the long-term learning and memory function in neonatal rats in a concentration-dependent manner.

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