1.Artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction for abdominal and pelvic CT examination after total hip arthroplasty
Yongzhi HU ; Binbin WANG ; Yaxin ZHU ; Pengfei WU ; Da CAO ; Yuxia TANG ; Chuanbing WANG ; Weiding CUI ; Shouju WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(4):553-556
Objective To observe the value of artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction(AIIR)for abdominal and pelvic CT examination after total hip arthroplasty(THA).Methods Totally 64 patients after THA who underwent abdominal and pelvic CT examinations were retrospectively collected,including 31 patients received routine CT scanning and 33 patients received dual-energy CT scanning.AIIR and hybrid iterative reconstruction(HIR)algorithms were used to obtain AIIR and HIR images based on conventional CT images,respectively,while 70-140 keV(interval of 5 keV)virtual monoenergetic images(VMI)were reconstructed based on dual-energy CT images.VMI with the best comprehensive imaging qualities were selected for analysis.Subjective scores and objective evaluation results of imaging quality were compared among different kinds of images.Results The subjective scores of artifacts,bones,diagnostic confidence,as well as displaying of pelvic organs and blood vessels on both AIIR images and VMI were all higher than those of HIR images(all P<0.001),while no significant difference was found between AIIR images and VMI(all P>0.017).Pairwise comparison of high-density artifact fraction and skeletal artifact fraction on AIIR,HIR images and VMI showed significant differences(all P<0.001).No significant difference of low density artifact fraction nor high density noise fraction was detected between AIIR image and VMI(both P>0.017),and the objective evaluation results were different from those of HIR images(both P<0.017).The low density noise fraction of AIIR images was lower than that of HIR images(P<0.017),while no significant difference was found between AIIR or HIR images and VMI(both P>0.017).The bone noise fraction of AIIR and HIR images were both higher than that of VMI(both P<0.017),while no significant difference was found between these two kinds of images(P>0.017).Conclusion AIIR could reduce artifacts and image noise of abdominal and pelvic CT examination after THA and improve imaging quality.
2.Artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction for abdominal and pelvic CT examination after total hip arthroplasty
Yongzhi HU ; Binbin WANG ; Yaxin ZHU ; Pengfei WU ; Da CAO ; Yuxia TANG ; Chuanbing WANG ; Weiding CUI ; Shouju WANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2025;41(4):553-556
Objective To observe the value of artificial intelligence iterative reconstruction(AIIR)for abdominal and pelvic CT examination after total hip arthroplasty(THA).Methods Totally 64 patients after THA who underwent abdominal and pelvic CT examinations were retrospectively collected,including 31 patients received routine CT scanning and 33 patients received dual-energy CT scanning.AIIR and hybrid iterative reconstruction(HIR)algorithms were used to obtain AIIR and HIR images based on conventional CT images,respectively,while 70-140 keV(interval of 5 keV)virtual monoenergetic images(VMI)were reconstructed based on dual-energy CT images.VMI with the best comprehensive imaging qualities were selected for analysis.Subjective scores and objective evaluation results of imaging quality were compared among different kinds of images.Results The subjective scores of artifacts,bones,diagnostic confidence,as well as displaying of pelvic organs and blood vessels on both AIIR images and VMI were all higher than those of HIR images(all P<0.001),while no significant difference was found between AIIR images and VMI(all P>0.017).Pairwise comparison of high-density artifact fraction and skeletal artifact fraction on AIIR,HIR images and VMI showed significant differences(all P<0.001).No significant difference of low density artifact fraction nor high density noise fraction was detected between AIIR image and VMI(both P>0.017),and the objective evaluation results were different from those of HIR images(both P<0.017).The low density noise fraction of AIIR images was lower than that of HIR images(P<0.017),while no significant difference was found between AIIR or HIR images and VMI(both P>0.017).The bone noise fraction of AIIR and HIR images were both higher than that of VMI(both P<0.017),while no significant difference was found between these two kinds of images(P>0.017).Conclusion AIIR could reduce artifacts and image noise of abdominal and pelvic CT examination after THA and improve imaging quality.
3.Laparoscopy combined with holmium laser in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis complicated with pancreatic ductal stones
Hanhui CAI ; Zhiming HU ; Weiding WU ; Jungang ZHANG ; Guoliang SHEN ; Jian CHENG ; Minjie SHANG ; Qiang WANG ; Jie LIU ; Chengwu ZHANG ; Dongsheng HUANG
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2019;25(3):207-210
Objective To study the safety and feasibility of laparoscopy combined with holmium laser in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis complicated with pancreatic ductal stones.Methods To compare the clinical data in patients who underwent laparoscopy combined with holmium laser (10 patients,group A) with those who underwent laparoscopy only (21 patients,group B) at Zhejiang Provincial People' s Hospital from January 2012 to August 2018.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,intraoperative conversion rate,pancreatic ductal incision length,postoperative pancreatic fistula rate,length of postoperative hospital stay,residual stone rate and relief of postoperative abdominal pain rate of the two groups were documented and analyzed.Results Three of 31 patients were converted to open surgery.The remaining patients in the two groups were discharged home without any perioperative death.Group A and B were significant differences in the pancreatic ductal incision length (5.0±0.8 vs.6.5±1.0) cm,operation time (289.3±51.6 vs.349.5± 34.7) min,and postoperative hospital stay (8.0± 1.2 vs.10.2± 1.6) d between the two groups (P<0.05).There were no significant differences in the intraoperative conversion to open rate,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative pancreatic fistula rate,residual stone rate and relief of postoperative abdominal pain rate between the two groups (P > 0.05).Conclusions It was safe and feasible to treat chronic pancreatitis complicated with pancreatolithiasis by laparoscopy.Laparoscopy combined with holmium laser had the added advantages of easy access through the pancreaticojejunostomy,shorter operation time,and less intraoperative blood loss.
4. Tolvaptan attenuates atrial remodeling in rats undergoing chronic intermittent hypoxia via miRNA-21
Zuowang MA ; Kai ZHANG ; Weiding WANG ; Ruimeng LIU ; Yuanyuan XU ; Yue ZHANG ; Meng YUAN ; Guangping LI
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2019;47(8):614-621
Objective:
To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of tolvaptan on chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH)-induced atrial remodeling in rats.
Methods:
A total of 45 Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 3 groups by the random number table: control group, CIH group (6 h/d for 30 days), CIH plus tolvaptan group (8 mg·kg-1·d-1 per gavage for 30 days). Echocardiography examination was performed after 30 days. Thereafter, 5 rats were randomly chosen for histology evaluation, 5 for molecular biological examinations and another 5 rats underwent isolated heart electrophysiology study in each group. Protein and mRNA expression levels of miRNA-21, Spry1, PTEN, ERK/p-ERK, MMP-9, PI3K, AKT/p-AKT were detected.
Results:
Compared to the rats in control group, rats in the CIH group showed higher atrial interstitial collagen deposition (
5.Laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation for management of liver cancer in difficult place
Hanhui CAI ; Jiechao SHAO ; Zhiming HU ; Huanqing ZHANG ; Minjie SHANG ; Weiding WU ; Qiang WANG ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Jia WU ; Jie LIU ; Chengwu ZHANG ; Dongsheng HUANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2019;34(5):417-420
Objective To explore the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation for primary liver cancer difficult to manage.Methods A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 16 patients who underwent laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation in the Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital from Apr 2015 to Dec 2017.Results 2 more tumors were found by intraoperative laparoscopic ultrasound.All patients underwent laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation successfully.There were 2 laparoscopic left hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation,2 laparoscopic right hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation,6 laparoscopic left lateral lobectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation,4 laparoscopic right postrior lobectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation and 2 irregular laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation.The intraoperative blood loss ranged from 100-800 ml.The average operative time was (283 ± 112) min.The length of postoperative hospital stay ranged from 5 to 12 days.The tumor-free survival rate after operation is 100% (16/16) on 6 to 38 months follow up.Conclusion It is safe and feasible to carry out laparoscopic hepatectomy combined with radiofrequency ablation in difficult to manage primary liver cancer.
6.Tolvaptan attenuates atrial remodeling in rats undergoing chronic intermittent hypoxia via miRNA-21
Zuowang MA ; Kai ZHANG ; Weiding WANG ; Ruimeng LIU ; Yuanyuan XU ; Yue ZHANG ; Meng YUAN ; Guangping LI
Chinese Journal of Cardiology 2019;47(8):614-621
Objective To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of tolvaptan on chronic intermittent hypoxia (CIH)?induced atrial remodeling in rats. Methods A total of 45 Sprague?Dawley rats were divided into 3 groups by the random number table: control group, CIH group (6 h/d for 30 days), CIH plus tolvaptan group (8 mg·kg-1·d-1 per gavage for 30 days). Echocardiography examination was performed after 30 days. Thereafter, 5 rats were randomly chosen for histology evaluation, 5 for molecular biological examinations and another 5 rats underwent isolated heart electrophysiology study in each group. Protein and mRNA expression levels of miRNA?21, Spry1, PTEN, ERK/p?ERK, MMP?9, PI3K, AKT/p?AKT were detected. Results Compared to the rats in control group, rats in the CIH group showed higher atrial interstitial collagen deposition (P<0.001), increased atrial fibrillation inducibility (P=0.022). The results of immunohistochemistry staining showed that the mean optical density (MOD) of ERK, p?ERK and MMP?9 were significantly increased (all P<0.05), the MOD of Spry1 and PTEN were significantly decreased (both P<0.05), above changes could be significantly reversed by cotreatment with tolvaptan. No significant differences were detected in PI3K and AKT among the three groups (P>0.05). In addition, compared with rats in control group, mRNA levels of miRNA?21, MMP?9, PI3K, AKT, and protein levels of ERK, p?ERK, MMP?9 were significantly increased in CIH group(all P<0.05), whereas protein levels of Spry1, PI3K, p?AKT were significantly decreased (all P<0.05). Above changes could be significantly attenuated. Conclusions CIH induces significant atrial remodeling in this rat model, which can be attenuated by tolvaptan possibly through modulating miRNA?21/Spry1/ERK/MMP?9 and miRNA?21/PTEN/PI3K/AKT signaling pathways.
7.Pathogen distribution and drug resistance of biliary tract infection in patients with cholelithiasis
Minjie SHANG ; Zhiming HU ; Chengwu ZHANG ; Weiding WU ; Zhifei WANG
Chinese Journal of Biochemical Pharmaceutics 2017;37(6):407-409
Objective To investigate the pathogen distribution and drug resistance of biliary tract infection in patients with cholelithiasis, and to summarize the clinical experience.Methods160 patients with cholelithiasis were analyzed.The proportion of patients with biliary tract infection was counted.The bile and venous blood were collected and the distribution of pathogens was detected.The patients were also analyzed for the drug resistance.ResultsThe incidence of biliary tract infection was 62.5%, the positive rate of bile culture was 62.5%, and the positive rate of blood test was 37.5% for 160 patients with cholelithiasis.Gram-positive bacteria include Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus, Gram-negative bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.;Gram-positive bacteria for the large Methicillin and erythromycin resistance is higher, Gram-negative bacteria for ampicillin and levofloxacin higher resistance.ConclusionThe pathogen distribution and drug resistance of biliary tract infection in patients with cholelithiasis are analyzed.The clinical pathogens are widely distributed.At the same time, the pathogens have different resistance to different antimicrobial agents.Therefore, clinical use should be reasonable choice when using antimicrobial agents, With a view to give full play to drug effects.
8. The role of Hong′s single-stitch duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy
Defei HONG ; Yahui LIU ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Yinchao WANG ; Zhimin WANG ; Weiding WU ; Guoliang SHEN ; Jungang ZHANG ; Wei ZHANG ; Jian CHENG ; Shuyou PENG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2017;55(2):136-140
Objective:
To investigate the role of "Hong′s single-stitch duct to mucosa pancreaticojejunostomy(HSDMP)" in laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD).
Methods:
The clinical data including perioperative and short-term outcomes of 51 cases of LPD with HSDMP which performed in Zhejiang Provincial People′s Hospital(33 cases) and Frist Clinical Hospital of Jilin University(18 cases) between April and October 2016 were reviewed retrospectively. There were 31 male patients and 20 female patients. The mean age was(59±11)years. Body mass index (BMI) was 18 to 28 kg/m2 and the average BMI was (23.2±4.4)kg/m2. Preoperative diagnosis: 18 cases with pancreatic mass, 26 cases with peri-ampullary tumor, 3 cases with intra-ductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, 2 cases with duodenal carcinoma, 2 cases with serous cystadenoma.
Results:
Fifty-one patients accepted LPD using HSDMP. One patient underwent LPD combined with resection of superior mesentery vein. The mean operation time was (307±69)minutes, the mean diameter of pancreatic duct for reconstruction was (3.1±1.1)mm.The mean operation time for HSDMP was (34±5) minutes, the estimated blood loss was (170±127)ml. Twelve cases(23.5%) had pancreatic fistula according to International Study Group definition, including 9 cases(17.6%) of grade A and 3 cases (5.9%) of grade B. Five cases(9.8%) had delayed gastric empty, 5 cases(9.8%) had bile leakage and 2 cases(3.9%) had pulmonary infection postoperative.All these complications were treated by non-surgical strategies. One patient(2.0%) suffered from postoperative intra-abdominal bleeding and recovered after reoperation. Pathologic results showed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas in 20 cases(39.2%), non-pancreatic original peri-ampullary tumors in 23 cases(45.1%), intra-ductal papillary mucinous neoplasms in 3 cases(5.9%), duodenal carcinoma in 2 cases(3.9%), serous cystadenoma in 2 cases(3.9%) and neuroendocrine tumors in one case(2.0%).
Conclusions
HSDMP could not only reduce the incidence of clinical pancreatic fistula, but also save operation time. It is a feasible and safe method for pancreaticojejunostomy.
9.Titanium wire mesh and impact bone allograft in treating acetabular bone defects in revision total hip arthroplasty
Zhefeng CHEN ; Weimin FAN ; Qing WANG ; Weiding CUI ; Feng LIU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2016;36(23):1512-1516
Objective To investigate the method and efficacy in treating acetabular bone defects by the use of titanium wire mesh and impact bone allograft in revision total hip arthroplasty.Methods Twenty-two patients (22 hips) with acetabular bone defects in revision total hip arthroplasty were treated with wire mesh and impact bone allograft from January 2008 to December 2013.There were 7 males and 15 females in the present study.The average age of the patients at the surgery was 64.8 (37-78) years.According to Paprosky classification,there were 9 cases of type ⅡA,4 cases of ⅡB,7 cases of ⅡC and 2 cases of ⅢB.Twenty cases with aseptic loosen and 2 with periprosthetic infection were underwent revision surgery.Deep frozen cancellous bone allograft was sterilized and morselized to particles with the size of 7 to 10 mm.After removal of loosed acetabular component,the bone grafts were impacted into the acetabular defects area to restore the bone quantity.Titanium wire mesh with appropriate diameter was chosen to fix on impacted bone graft and fixed acetabulum with screws.Polyethylene cup was cemented in the mesh wire with proper position.Harris hip score system was used to evaluate the hip joint function.The AP pelvis X-ray was taken at 1 week,3 months,12 months and annually thereafter postoperatively to evaluate the rotation center,fusion of the bone graft and loosening of cup.Results All patients were followed up with the average period 5.1 years (3-7 years).The average Harris hip score before revision was 43.75±13.45,while the score was 85.33±7.84 at last follow-up (t=7.930,P=0.000).The average height of hip rotation center of surgical side was 3.49±0.77 cm before surgery,while its height at last follow-up was 2.22±0.22 cm (t=4.390,P=0.005).The distance between hip rotation center and the base of acetabulum was 3.54±0.45 cm before surgery,while its value was 3.52± 0.76 cm at last follow-up.All the bone grafts came to infusion with the average time 12 months (9-15 months).There was no case with cup migration more than 4 mm or rotation greater than 5° at last follow-up.One patient had the symptom of sciatic nerve injury.No case was with infection or dislocation.Conclusion In the treatment of acetabular bone defects,wire mesh and impact bone allograft with cemented cup in revision total hip arthroplasty can reconstruct hip rotation center and the acetabular bone quantity effectively.Satisfied early-midterm curative effects could be acquired by using this method.
10.Applied research of deep hypothermic circulatory arrest and regional cerebral perfusion in pediatric aortic arch surgery
Zheng GUO ; Jinghao ZHENG ; Wei WANG ; Weiding FU ; Deming ZHU
Chinese Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2014;30(6):363-365
Objective To observe and evaluate the effects of the deep hypothermic circulatory arrest(DHCA) and regional cerebral perfusion(RCP) in pediatric aortic arch surgery.Methods According to different methods of CPB,70 infants less than 3-month-old with CoA or IAA were undergone corrective surgery with DHCA or RCP.The bypass time,aortic clamp time,DHCA or RCP time,ventilation time,ICU stay time and post-operative complications were recorded and compared between two groups.Results The incidence of neurological complications was significantly higher in DHCA group.The CPB time was significantly longer in the RCP group,and the RCP time was significantly longer than DHCA time.Blocking time,ventilator intubation time,ICU residence time,postoperative renal dysfunction,low cardiac output,puhnonary inflammation and hospital mortality was no significant difference between the two groups.Conclusion RCP is an effective cerebral protection technique.Compared with DHCA,RCP works better in sustained brain cerebral perfusion and is suitable for complex aortic arch operation in children.It has a better effort in protection of the neurological system than DHCA.

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