Background and Aims:Laparoscopic anatomical liver segmentectomy has been widely applied in the surgical treatment of hepatic tumors due to its safety,feasibility,and effectiveness.The combination of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence-guided positive staining and intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound has become an important technique for precision liver resection,particularly in accurately delineating hepatic segment/subsegment boundaries and achieving negative surgical margins.This study reports a case of anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and the dorsal subsegment of the right anterior segment of the liver,guided by laparoscopic ultrasound combined with ICG positive staining,to evaluate its clinical feasibility and outcomes.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on an elderly female patient with a hepatic space-occupying lesion who underwent laparoscopic anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment using intraoperative ultrasound combined with ICG fluorescence-guided positive staining.Results:Preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction revealed that the tumor was located in the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment.Intraoperatively,under laparoscopic ultrasound guidance,the anterior-ventral branch of the right portal vein was punctured and injected with ICG to achieve precise staining of the right anterior-ventral subsegment.The resection was performed along the fluorescent boundary,enabling accurate anatomical removal of the targeted liver segments.Intraoperative blood loss was approximately 100 mL without transfusion.Pathology confirmed a moderately differentiated small-duct type intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with negative margins(R0 resection).The patient recovered well and was discharged on postoperative day 19.Follow-up CT at 6 months showed no evidence of recurrence.Conclusion:During anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment of the liver,laparoscopic ultrasound combined with ICG fluorescence-guided positive staining can accurately define segmental boundaries,enhance surgical safety,and ensure complete tumor resection,thus offering significant value in achieving R0 resection.

Background and Aims:Laparoscopic anatomical liver segmentectomy has been widely applied in the surgical treatment of hepatic tumors due to its safety,feasibility,and effectiveness.The combination of indocyanine green(ICG)fluorescence-guided positive staining and intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound has become an important technique for precision liver resection,particularly in accurately delineating hepatic segment/subsegment boundaries and achieving negative surgical margins.This study reports a case of anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and the dorsal subsegment of the right anterior segment of the liver,guided by laparoscopic ultrasound combined with ICG positive staining,to evaluate its clinical feasibility and outcomes.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on an elderly female patient with a hepatic space-occupying lesion who underwent laparoscopic anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment using intraoperative ultrasound combined with ICG fluorescence-guided positive staining.Results:Preoperative three-dimensional reconstruction revealed that the tumor was located in the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment.Intraoperatively,under laparoscopic ultrasound guidance,the anterior-ventral branch of the right portal vein was punctured and injected with ICG to achieve precise staining of the right anterior-ventral subsegment.The resection was performed along the fluorescent boundary,enabling accurate anatomical removal of the targeted liver segments.Intraoperative blood loss was approximately 100 mL without transfusion.Pathology confirmed a moderately differentiated small-duct type intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma with negative margins(R0 resection).The patient recovered well and was discharged on postoperative day 19.Follow-up CT at 6 months showed no evidence of recurrence.Conclusion:During anatomical resection of the right posterior segment and right anterior dorsal subsegment of the liver,laparoscopic ultrasound combined with ICG fluorescence-guided positive staining can accurately define segmental boundaries,enhance surgical safety,and ensure complete tumor resection,thus offering significant value in achieving R0 resection.

Objective To investigate the methylation levels of the HIF-3α gene,as well as the expression of HIF-3α mRNA and DDIT4 mRNA in peripheral blood samples from pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM),and their association with pregnancy outcomes,aiming to provide insights for pregnancy monitoring and clinical diagnosis and treatment of GDM patients,thereby mitigating the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.Methods From March 2023 to March 2024,a total of 80 pregnant women with GDM were randomly selected at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University.They were divided into two groups based on glycemic control:GDM1(n=40)representing good glycemic control and GDM2(n=40)representing poor glycemic control.Addi-tionally,a control group consisting of 40 pregnant women without any pregnancy complications or comorbidities was included.Methylation-specific PCR was employed to determine the rate of HIF-3α methylation,while quantita-tive real-time PCR was used to assess the expressions of HIF-3α mRNA and DDIT4 mRNA.Adverse pregnancy outcomes were recorded across all three groups,and correlations between HIF-3α mRNA,DDIT4 mRNA,and various adverse pregnancy outcomes were analyzed using logistic regression analysis.Results Prior to pregnancy,GDM1 and GDM2 groups exhibited higher levels of FPG,HbA1c,TC,TG,LDL-C,FINS and HOMA-IR(P＜0.05),as well as lower levels of HOMA-β compared to the control group(P＜0.05).The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes was also higher in both GDM groups than in the control group;this difference was significant for GDM2(P＜0.05)but not for GDM1(P＞0.05).Furthermore,methylation rates of the HIF-3α gene were higher in both GDM groups compared to controls while expression levels of HIF-3α and DDIT4 mRNA were lower;these differences were significant for the GDM2 group versus controls(P＜0.05)but not for the GDM1 group ver-sus controls(P＞0.05).Finally,all adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with gestational diabetes mellitus showed a negative correlation with expression levels of both HIF-3α and DDIT4 mRNA(r＜0,P＜0.05);moreover,these two mRNAs served as protective factors against such outcomes occurring(OR＜1,P＜0.05).Conclusion The higher methylation rate of HIF-3α and the decreased expression of HIF-3α and DDIT4 genes are associated with the development of GDM and may serve as significant factors contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Objective To investigate the methylation levels of the HIF-3α gene,as well as the expression of HIF-3α mRNA and DDIT4 mRNA in peripheral blood samples from pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM),and their association with pregnancy outcomes,aiming to provide insights for pregnancy monitoring and clinical diagnosis and treatment of GDM patients,thereby mitigating the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes.Methods From March 2023 to March 2024,a total of 80 pregnant women with GDM were randomly selected at the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University.They were divided into two groups based on glycemic control:GDM1(n=40)representing good glycemic control and GDM2(n=40)representing poor glycemic control.Addi-tionally,a control group consisting of 40 pregnant women without any pregnancy complications or comorbidities was included.Methylation-specific PCR was employed to determine the rate of HIF-3α methylation,while quantita-tive real-time PCR was used to assess the expressions of HIF-3α mRNA and DDIT4 mRNA.Adverse pregnancy outcomes were recorded across all three groups,and correlations between HIF-3α mRNA,DDIT4 mRNA,and various adverse pregnancy outcomes were analyzed using logistic regression analysis.Results Prior to pregnancy,GDM1 and GDM2 groups exhibited higher levels of FPG,HbA1c,TC,TG,LDL-C,FINS and HOMA-IR(P＜0.05),as well as lower levels of HOMA-β compared to the control group(P＜0.05).The incidence of adverse pregnancy outcomes was also higher in both GDM groups than in the control group;this difference was significant for GDM2(P＜0.05)but not for GDM1(P＞0.05).Furthermore,methylation rates of the HIF-3α gene were higher in both GDM groups compared to controls while expression levels of HIF-3α and DDIT4 mRNA were lower;these differences were significant for the GDM2 group versus controls(P＜0.05)but not for the GDM1 group ver-sus controls(P＞0.05).Finally,all adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with gestational diabetes mellitus showed a negative correlation with expression levels of both HIF-3α and DDIT4 mRNA(r＜0,P＜0.05);moreover,these two mRNAs served as protective factors against such outcomes occurring(OR＜1,P＜0.05).Conclusion The higher methylation rate of HIF-3α and the decreased expression of HIF-3α and DDIT4 genes are associated with the development of GDM and may serve as significant factors contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Objective:To explore the clinical value of coronary artery calcification (CAC) detected by chest CT in early screening of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAHD) in civil pilots.Methods:The physical examination data of 2 899 civil pilots were retrospectively analyzed. Pilots were divided into CAHD group and control group based on the results of coronary angiography (CAG). The health data were compared between 2 groups and the clinical value of CAC in the diagnosis of CAHD was analyzed by using binary Logistic regression model and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:Thirty-eight CAHD cases were diagnosed, and the remaining 2 861 were in the control group. Comparing to that of control group, the average age of the pilots in CAHD group was greater ( t=12.09, P<0.001), and the average total flying hours were longer ( Z=-7.68, P<0.001). The proportions of smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, obesity, carotid plaques, positive or suspiciously positive in submaximal treadmill exercise test, CAC, as well as the proportions of taking further requested coronary CT angiography and CAG were significantly higher in the CAHD group ( χ2=5.42-1 430.25, P<0.01 or <0.05). Logistic regression model showed that smoking ( OR=2.800, 95% CI: 1.074-7.301, P=0.035), obesity ( OR=3.336,95% CI:1.243-8.956, P=0.017), positive or suspiciously positive in submaximal treadmill exercise test ( OR=17.669, 95% CI: 2.923-106.756, P=0.002) and CAC ( OR=96.039, 95% CI: 11.439-806.396, P<0.001) were the independent risk factors for diagnosing CAHD. The ROC curve results suggested that the sensitivity and specificity of CAC for predicting CAHD was 97.4% and 93.1%, respectively, and the area under the ROC curve was 0.952 ( P<0.001). Conclusions:CAC detected by chest CT in physical examination is helpful for early screening of asymptomatic or atypical CAHD in civil pilots.

Objective:To explore the clinical value of coronary artery calcification (CAC) detected by chest CT in early screening of coronary atherosclerotic heart disease (CAHD) in civil pilots.Methods:The physical examination data of 2 899 civil pilots were retrospectively analyzed. Pilots were divided into CAHD group and control group based on the results of coronary angiography (CAG). The health data were compared between 2 groups and the clinical value of CAC in the diagnosis of CAHD was analyzed by using binary Logistic regression model and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.Results:Thirty-eight CAHD cases were diagnosed, and the remaining 2 861 were in the control group. Comparing to that of control group, the average age of the pilots in CAHD group was greater ( t=12.09, P<0.001), and the average total flying hours were longer ( Z=-7.68, P<0.001). The proportions of smoking, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, obesity, carotid plaques, positive or suspiciously positive in submaximal treadmill exercise test, CAC, as well as the proportions of taking further requested coronary CT angiography and CAG were significantly higher in the CAHD group ( χ2=5.42-1 430.25, P<0.01 or <0.05). Logistic regression model showed that smoking ( OR=2.800, 95% CI: 1.074-7.301, P=0.035), obesity ( OR=3.336,95% CI:1.243-8.956, P=0.017), positive or suspiciously positive in submaximal treadmill exercise test ( OR=17.669, 95% CI: 2.923-106.756, P=0.002) and CAC ( OR=96.039, 95% CI: 11.439-806.396, P<0.001) were the independent risk factors for diagnosing CAHD. The ROC curve results suggested that the sensitivity and specificity of CAC for predicting CAHD was 97.4% and 93.1%, respectively, and the area under the ROC curve was 0.952 ( P<0.001). Conclusions:CAC detected by chest CT in physical examination is helpful for early screening of asymptomatic or atypical CAHD in civil pilots.

Objective:This study aims to discuss the clinical effect of surgical treatment of vascular anomalies in the sciatic nerve region.Methods:Retrospective analysis of clinical data was performed on patients with pain and dysfunction in the sciatic nerve region in the Department of Hemangioma, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, between July 2013 and December 2018. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospitalization time, postoperative complications, and wound healing were recorded. Postoperative follow-up included physical and imaging examination. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the pain intensity before operation and at discharge. Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) was used to evaluate the pain and limb function before operation and during follow-up.Results:This study enrolled 76 cases (32 males, aged from 2 to 55 years ), including 48 cases of venous malformation (VM), 9 cases of arteriovenous malformation (AVM), 6 cases of lymphatic malformation (LM), and 13 cases of fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA). Thirteen patients had been treated with local sclerotherapy, and four patients had been treated with interventional embolization for AVM without improvement or exacerbation. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization time of FAVA patients were (113.33±30.11) min, (81.67±22.29) ml, and (3.83±0.98) d respectively, which were less than those of the other three vascular anomalies with the lest surgical damage and quickest recovery. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization time of AVM patients were (288.33±33.71) min, (981.67±164.85) ml, and (11.17±1.47) d respectively, which were more than those of the other three vascular anomalies. The operation time of VM and LM cases was close, but the amount of blood loss [(396.67±85.71) ml] in VM cases varies greatly, with a minimum of 150 ml and a maximum of 1 100 ml. The vital signs of all patients were stable during and after the operation, without injury of main vessels and nerves. Seventy-one patients had grade A wound healing, four patients had grade B wound healing, and one patient had grade C wound healing. The postoperative follow-up was 6-36 months (mean 13 months), and the pain was completely relieved in 73 cases and partially relieved in 3 cases at the last follow-up. Seventy-two cases returned to normal, and 4 cases improved with lower limb dysfunction. Imaging examination showed that lesions of 70 cases disappeared and of 6 cases were residual. Preoperative VAS scores of four groups were 2.00 (1.00, 3.75), 2.00 (1.00, 3.50), 4.00 (0.75, 6.25), 4.00 (1.50, 6.00) respectively, and the postoperative VAS scores were all 0.00 (0.00, 0.00). The preoperative ODI scores of four groups were 17.78% (15.56%, 22.22%), 17.78% (13.33%, 35.56%), 50.00% (31.67%, 84.44%), 42.22% (31.11%, 56.67%). Apart from LM [4.44% (0.00%, 22.22%)], the postoperative ODI of the others was all 0.00% (0.00%, 0.00%). VAS and ODI were statistically significant differences before and after surgical treatment among all four groups ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Surgical treatment is safe and effective for vascular anomalies in the sciatic nerve region, which can significantly improve pain and joint mobility disorders.

Objective:This study aims to discuss the clinical effect of surgical treatment of vascular anomalies in the sciatic nerve region.Methods:Retrospective analysis of clinical data was performed on patients with pain and dysfunction in the sciatic nerve region in the Department of Hemangioma, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, between July 2013 and December 2018. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospitalization time, postoperative complications, and wound healing were recorded. Postoperative follow-up included physical and imaging examination. Visual analogue scale (VAS) was used to evaluate the pain intensity before operation and at discharge. Oswestry dysfunction index (ODI) was used to evaluate the pain and limb function before operation and during follow-up.Results:This study enrolled 76 cases (32 males, aged from 2 to 55 years ), including 48 cases of venous malformation (VM), 9 cases of arteriovenous malformation (AVM), 6 cases of lymphatic malformation (LM), and 13 cases of fibro-adipose vascular anomaly (FAVA). Thirteen patients had been treated with local sclerotherapy, and four patients had been treated with interventional embolization for AVM without improvement or exacerbation. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization time of FAVA patients were (113.33±30.11) min, (81.67±22.29) ml, and (3.83±0.98) d respectively, which were less than those of the other three vascular anomalies with the lest surgical damage and quickest recovery. The operative time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization time of AVM patients were (288.33±33.71) min, (981.67±164.85) ml, and (11.17±1.47) d respectively, which were more than those of the other three vascular anomalies. The operation time of VM and LM cases was close, but the amount of blood loss [(396.67±85.71) ml] in VM cases varies greatly, with a minimum of 150 ml and a maximum of 1 100 ml. The vital signs of all patients were stable during and after the operation, without injury of main vessels and nerves. Seventy-one patients had grade A wound healing, four patients had grade B wound healing, and one patient had grade C wound healing. The postoperative follow-up was 6-36 months (mean 13 months), and the pain was completely relieved in 73 cases and partially relieved in 3 cases at the last follow-up. Seventy-two cases returned to normal, and 4 cases improved with lower limb dysfunction. Imaging examination showed that lesions of 70 cases disappeared and of 6 cases were residual. Preoperative VAS scores of four groups were 2.00 (1.00, 3.75), 2.00 (1.00, 3.50), 4.00 (0.75, 6.25), 4.00 (1.50, 6.00) respectively, and the postoperative VAS scores were all 0.00 (0.00, 0.00). The preoperative ODI scores of four groups were 17.78% (15.56%, 22.22%), 17.78% (13.33%, 35.56%), 50.00% (31.67%, 84.44%), 42.22% (31.11%, 56.67%). Apart from LM [4.44% (0.00%, 22.22%)], the postoperative ODI of the others was all 0.00% (0.00%, 0.00%). VAS and ODI were statistically significant differences before and after surgical treatment among all four groups ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Surgical treatment is safe and effective for vascular anomalies in the sciatic nerve region, which can significantly improve pain and joint mobility disorders.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery of female external genitalia is a new subject which adopts surgical or non-surgical methods to rectification of vulva and vagina.With the social progress, genitalia plastic surgery has also achieved a dramatic of development, various new technologies has been applied, and women’s genitalia plastic surgery has shown a good prospect. This review focuses on new concepts and techniques of surgery and non-surgical cosmetic surgery of female external genitalia, including the surgical methods, such as mons pubic plasty, clitoral hood plasty, labia minora reduction surgery, labia majora reduction surgery, labia majora augmentation surgery, perineoplasty, vaginoplasty, and non-surgical methods like G-spot augmentation, orgasm shot therapy, photoelectricity-energy based therapy, etc. It could help plastic surgeons and gynecologists to understand the concepts and therapeutics better in this field.

Cosmetic and plastic surgery of female external genitalia is a new subject which adopts surgical or non-surgical methods to rectification of vulva and vagina.With the social progress, genitalia plastic surgery has also achieved a dramatic of development, various new technologies has been applied, and women’s genitalia plastic surgery has shown a good prospect. This review focuses on new concepts and techniques of surgery and non-surgical cosmetic surgery of female external genitalia, including the surgical methods, such as mons pubic plasty, clitoral hood plasty, labia minora reduction surgery, labia majora reduction surgery, labia majora augmentation surgery, perineoplasty, vaginoplasty, and non-surgical methods like G-spot augmentation, orgasm shot therapy, photoelectricity-energy based therapy, etc. It could help plastic surgeons and gynecologists to understand the concepts and therapeutics better in this field.