1.Long-term effect of modified Morrow surgery on hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy in children: A retrospective study in a single center
Xiaoyi LI ; Hongxiang WU ; Ruobing WANG ; Haozhong LIU ; Xiaodong ZENG ; Ying ZENG ; Shengwen WANG ; Minjie HUANG ; Haiyun YUAN ; Jian LIU ; Huiming GUO
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2024;31(07):985-990
Objective To analyze the long-term outcome of modified Morrow surgery (interventricular septal cardiomyectomy) in the treatment of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) in children. Methods The clinical data of the children with HOCM (aged≤14 years) who underwent modified Morrow surgery from January 2010 to August 2022 in Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively analyzed, including changes in hospitalization status, perioperative period, and long-term 15-lead electrocardiogram and echocardiography. Results A total of 29 patients were collected, including 22 males and 7 females, aged 10.00 (5.00, 12.00) years. Five (17.9%) patients had New York Heart Association (NYHA) heart function grade Ⅲ or Ⅳ. Ventricular septal cardiomyectomy was performed in all patients. All 29 patients survived and their cardiac function recovered after operation. Before discharge, right bundle branch block was observed in 2 patients and left bundle branch block in 6 patients. After surgery, in the left ventricular septal cardiomyectomy, the left atrial diameter decreased (P<0.001), left ventricular end-systolic diameter increased (P=0.009), the peak pressure gradient of left ventricular outflow tract decreased (P<0.001), and the thickness of ventricular septum decreased (P<0.001). The systolic anterior motion of mitral valve disappeared and mitral regurgitent jet area decreased (P<0.001). The flow velocity and peak pressure gradient of right ventricular outflow tract also decreased in the patients who underwent right ventricular septal cardiomyectomy. The average follow-up of the patients was 69.03±10.60 months. All the patients survived with their NYHA cardiac function grading Ⅰ or Ⅱ. No new-onset arrythmia event was found. Echocardiography indicated that the peak pressure gradient of the left ventricular outflow tract remained low (P<0.001). Moderate mitral regurgitation occurred in 2 patients, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with moderate mitral regurgitation occurred in 1 patient after simple right ventricular septal cardiomyectomy. Conclusion Right ventricular or biventricular obstruction is frequent in the children with HOCM and they usually have more symptoms before surgery. Modified Morrow surgery can effectively relieve outflow tract obstruction and improve their cardiac function. The long-term outcome is satisfactory. However, the posterior wall of the left ventricle remains hypertrophic. Also, there is an increased risk of a conduction block.
2.Research progress of preoperative patients′ preparedness assessment tools for selective surgery
Fanshu ZENG ; Wenfeng TANG ; Xiaoyi YANG ; Siqi YANG ; Luying ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2024;40(19):1505-1511
Preoperative patients′ preparedness for selective surgery is of great significance in improving surgical efficiency, improving treatment outcomes, and optimizing the quality of medical care. The lack of unified standards for existing evaluation tools hinders their clinical application. This article provides a review of the development, content, reliability, validity, and application of existing evaluation tools, and compares and analyzes them, in order to provide reference for medical workers to select suitable evaluation tools and construct a patient-centered preoperative preparation strategy.
3.Detection of aqueous humor cytokines in diabetic retinopathy and its clinical significance
Yue TENG ; Xiaoting ZENG ; Yingzi LUO ; Ruting ZHANG ; Junhui LI ; Hong LIU ; Yan YANG ; Xiaoyi YU
Chinese Journal of Experimental Ophthalmology 2023;41(1):55-62
Objective:To detect the concentration of various cytokines in aqueous humor of patients with diabetes retinopathy (DR) with Luminex liquid chip, and analyze the relationship between the cytokines and the occurrence and development of DR.Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted.Sixty-three DR patients (97 eyes) treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) drugs in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from March 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 were enrolled as DR group, including 38 nonproliferative DR (NPDR) eyes in NPDR group and 59 proliferative DR (PDR) eyes in PDR group, 39 eyes in photocoagulation group and 58 eyes in non-photocoagulation group.Twenty-seven patients (31 eyes) hospitalized for cataract surgery at the same time were collected as the control group.Aqueous humor was extracted during the operation, and Luminex liquid chip was used to detect the concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A), placental growth factor (PLGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-AA, PDGF-BB, angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4), interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-8, IL-1β, monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in aqueous humor.The concentrations of various cytokines of different groups were compared, and the correlation among various aqueous humor cytokines was analyzed by Spearman rank correlation analysis.This study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki.The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (No.Y[2019]230). Written informed consent was obtained from each patient.Results:The concentrations of VEGF-A, PLGF, PDGF-AA, ANGPTL4, IL-6, IL-8, MCP-1 and ICAM-1 in DR group were significantly higher and the concentration of IL-1β was significantly lower than those of control group ( Z=-4.747, -5.164, -3.373, -8.062, -4.535, -5.954, -5.098, -3.228, -5.954, all at P<0.01). The concentrations of VEGF-A, PLGF, PDGF-AA, ANGPTL4, IL-6, IL-8 and MCP-1 of the photocoagulation and non-photocoagulation groups were higher and the concentration of IL-1β was significantly lower than those in the control group (all at P<0.017). The concentration of ICAM-1 in the photocoagulation group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( P<0.017). The concentrations of PLGF, PDGF-AA and ANGPTL4 of PDR group were higher than those of NPDR group, and the differences were statistically significant ( Z=-2.291, -3.396, -2.276, all at P<0.05). VEGF-A was positively correlated with the other cytokines except ICAM-1 ( rs=0.237-0.540, all at P<0.05). ANGPTL4 was positively correlated with the other cytokines except IL-1β ( rs=0.361-0.733, all at P<0.01). Conclusions:The occurrence and development of DR are closely related to VEGF family, PDGF family, ANGPTL family and inflammatory factors.The concentrations of PLGF, PDGF-AA and ANGPTL4 are higher in PDR eyes.There are close and complex relationships among a variety of cytokines in the eyes of DR patients.
4.Blood donor caring and retention: detail management of plateletpheresis venipuncture
Zhutian XIA ; Xiaoyi FAN ; Fen ZENG ; Chunhua YANG ; Zhuanxiao YANG
Chinese Journal of Blood Transfusion 2021;34(7):773-775
【Objective】 To strengthen the detail management of plateletpheresis venipuncture so as to reduce repeated puncture and further retain apheresis donors. 【Methods】 1 930 donations, involving 324 donors(including 92 first-time donors), with conventional venipuncture from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2019 (controls) were compared with 1 873 donations, involving 353 donors(including 101 first-time donors), with optimized venipuncture from October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020(experiment). The repeated puncture rate of the two groups and that contributed by rotating and fixed phlebotomists, respetively, the profile of donors suffered several repeated puncture and the re-donation rate of first-time apheresis donors were analyzed. 【Results】 The rate of secondary puncture in the experimental group(1.07%, 20/1 873) was lower than that in the control group(3.52%, 68/1 930)(P<0.05). the rate of secondary puncture in the experimental group of rotating blood collection nurses(2.04%, 7/343) was lower than that in the control group(4.87%, 52/1 067)(P<0.05). the rate of secondary puncture in the experimental group of fixed blood collection nurses(0.85%, 13/1 530) was lower than that in the control group(1.85%, 16/863)(P<0.05). Experimental group fixed blood collection nurses secondary puncture rate and rotation blood collection nurses no difference(P>0.05). Control group fixed blood collection nurses had secondary puncture rate(1.85%, 16/863)lower than rotation blood collection nurses(4.87%, 52/1 067)(P<0.05). Experimental group of the same blood donor observation period occurred 1, 2 and above the rate of secondary puncture [5.10%(18/353)、0.28%(1/353)] were lowerthan the control group [10.19%(33/324)、4.01%(13/324)] (P<0.05). the re-donation rate of first-time platelet donors(67.33%, 68/101)was higher in experimental group than in control group(50.00%, 46/92)(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The repeated puncture rate has been significantly decreased by strengthening the detail management of apheresis venepuncture, which promotes, caring for blood donors and conducive to the recruitment and retention of apheresis donors.
5.The diagnostic value of highGresolution MRI in intracranial arterial dissection
Xiaoyi XIAO ; Qin WU ; Jingting CHEN ; Xianjun ZENG
Journal of Practical Radiology 2019;35(6):899-903
Objective To investigate the feasibility of the highGresolution MRI (HRGMRI)in diagnosing the intracranial artery dissection (IAD)and to improve radiological diagnostic accuracy in clinical practice.Methods The clinical data and imaging data of 43 patients with suspected IAD were analyzed retrospectively.HRGMRI and DSA examinations were performed.HRGMRI images were reviewed by two experienced radiologists independently,and DSA images were analyzed by a neurosurgeon.FollowGup durations were from 3 months up to 12 months,and then the clinical diagnoses of IAD were made.The sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value (PPV),and negative predictive value (NPV)of HRGMRI were calculated,and the consistency of HRGMRI and DSA in the diagnosis of IAD was made.Results 32 over 43 patients were detected to be positive by HRGMRI,however,34 of 43 patients were diagnosed as IAD clinically.The sensitivity and specificity of HRGMRI for detecting IAD were 9 1.2% and 88.9%,respectively.The PPV was 96.9%,and the NPV was 72.7%.For DSA,30 patients with IAD were detected and 1 3 patients had negative results.Compared with the HRGMRI (3 2/43),the coincidence rate of two examinations was 86.0%.McNemer test (P=0.687)indicated that there was no significant difference between two methods.Conclusion HRGMRI has excellent soft tissue contrast and spatial resolution.As a nonGinvasive modality with good tissue contrast and spatial resolution,it plays an important role in the diagnosis,differential diagnosis and followGup of IAD.
6. Effect and safety of botulinum toxin A injection in external urethral sphincter for male patients with neurogenic detrusor underactivity
Hui CHEN ; Keji XIE ; Chonghe JIANG ; Maping HUANG ; Tianhai HUANG ; Ping TANG ; Rubiao OU ; Jianwen ZENG ; Xiangrong DENG ; Qingqing LI ; Qiuling LIU ; Xiaoyi YANG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2019;40(11):849-852
Objective:
To assess clinical effect and safety of botulinum toxin A injection in external urethral sphincter for male patient with neurogenic detrusor underactivity(DU).
Methods:
A prospective and self-controlled trail was conducted from August 2012 to October 2017. Male patients with nerve injury, dysuria more than 6 months, DU(bladder contractility index less than 100) were enrolled in this study. Exclusion criteria included patients with acute urinary tract infection, bladder stone, benign prostate hyperplasia, urethral stricture and urethral diverticulum.100 IU BTX-A was dissolved in 4ml normal saline, and the solution of BTX- A was injected into 4 different points(3-o’clock, 6-o’clock, 9-o’clock, and 12-o’clock) in external urinary sphincter with each point of 1ml solution. Patients were evaluated at baseline and 12 weeks after injection. The outcomes included post void residual (PVR), maximum flow rate (Qmax), maximum detrusor pressure during voiding phases (Pdet.max), maximum urethral closure pressure (MUCP), the case number of intermittent catheterization (IC)and the score of quality of life (QOL score). Adverse events were also recorded.
Results:
A total of 58 male patients (all from Guangdong provincial work injury rehabilitation hospital)with mean age 28.6 years suffered from cerebral palsy (
7. Diagnosis of new occupational lung tumor in Guangdong Province
Qianling ZHENG ; Lihua XIA ; Shijie HU ; Jiabin CHEN ; Ming HUA ; Weihui LIANG ; Jianzhong CHEN ; Feifei ZENG ; Xiaoyi LI ; Lijun YE
China Occupational Medicine 2019;46(06):678-683
OBJECTIVE: To summarize and analyze the diagnostic ideas of new occupational lung tumors in Guangdong Province.METHODS: According to the Law of the People′s Republic of China on the Prevention and Control of Occupational Disease and the GBZ 94-2002 Diagnostic Criteria of Occupational Cancer, the key diagnostic points of 6 new occupational lung tumors diagnosed in Guangdong Province from 2010 to 2011 were analyzed. RESULTS: There were 9 cases of 6 new kinds of new occupational tumors were diagnosed in Guangdong Province in 2010-2011. The cases included 3 occupational lung cancer of coke oven workers, 2 occupational lung cancer caused by asbestos, 1 occupational mesothelioma caused by asbestos, 1 occupational lung cancer caused by arsenate, 1 occupational lung cancer caused by chromate salt, and 1 occupational lung cancer caused by asphalt. During the process, the diagnosis was based on the principles of the comprehensive analysis and the attribution diagnosis, combined with occupational history, occupational disease hazard exposure history, clinical data and auxiliary examination results. If the patients were diagnosed with a primary tumor, the patients′ exposure history to occupational carcinogens should be tracked, traced and confirmed, and the diagnosis should be confirmed by referring to the list of occupational carcinogens and literature reports of the International Labor Organization, and not limited to only the personnel in a particular industry. CONCLUSION: During the diagnostic process of occupational tumors, attention should be paid to confirm the exposure history of occupational carcinogen. The key is to determine the exposure of corresponding occupational carcinogen, the route and the time of exposure and the incubation period.
8.Correlation study between quality of spousal intimacy and role adaptation of neonatals' fathers
Xiaoyi ZENG ; Fei PAN ; Qin HUA ; Shu ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2019;25(10):1250-1254
?? [Abstract]? Objective? To explore the current status of spousal intimacy and role adaptation of neonatals' fathers and to investigate the correlation between their spousal intimacy and role adaptation. Methods? Totally 472 fathers of neonatals born in Yinzhou People's Hospital between January and May 2018 were selected by convenient sampling and investigated with Dyadic Adjustment Scale (DAS) and Father's Role Adaptation Scale (FRAS). The correlation between the two was analyzed. Results? The spousal intimacy score of the 472 fathers of neonatals was (119.34±16.52), and 30.93% of them showed bad spousal intimacy. Their role adaptation score was (75.80±9.03). Pearson correlation analysis showed that spousal intimacy and role adaptation of neonatals' fathers were positively correlated with each other (r=0.307,P< 0.05). Conclusions? Fathers' role adaptation process is full of pressure, and good spousal relationship helps to improve the role adaptation levels of neonatals' fathers.
9.The topological properties of brain structural network based on diffusion tensor imaging in primary angle-closure glaucoma patients:a graph theoretical analysis
Dan LI ; Fuqing ZHOU ; Haiping LIU ; Xiaoyi XIAO ; Shenghong LI ; Fengqin CAI ; Xianjun ZENG
Chinese Journal of Radiology 2018;52(7):489-494
Objective To analyze the topological characteristics of the brain structural network in primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) patients by applying graph theoretical approaches.Methods From October 2015 to April 2017, nineteen PACG patients and nineteen gender-and age-matched healthy controls (HCs) were enrolled to undergo MRI scan. The whole brain was parceled into 90 regions by automated anatomical labeling template, and the brain structural network was constructed by the fiber distribution of continuous tracking method.Both the weighted and unweighted network analyses were performed.The global and regional properties were computed by graph theoretical analysis.To compare the brain network regional properties between two groups, two-sample t-test was utilized.The correlations between the brain structural network properties and clinical parameters were further analysed. Results Both two groups were found to follow the efficient small-world characteristics. Compared to HCs, the brain structural network in PACG patients showed no statistical significance in the small-worldness, average shortest path, clustering coefficient, global efficiency and local efficiency(P>0.05). Compared to the HCs, the PACG patients showed decreased nodal efficiency in the right superior frontal gyrus, right inferior frontal gyrus, left median cingulate and paracingulate gyri, left amygdala and left cuneus(P<0.05). Compared to HCs, the PACG patients showed decreased node degree in left superior frontal gyrus, medial orbital, right inferior frontal gyrus, left amygdala, left cuneus and left lingual gyrus(P<0.05). Compared with the hub regions in healthy controls'network, we found that two hub regions disappeared.Those hubs were right inferior parietal lobule and left middle temporal gyrus. Node degree in left amygdala showed negatively correlated with visual ability (r=-0.679, P=0.001). Node degree in left lingual gyrus showed negatively correlated with vertical CDR(r=-0.791, P=0.001),which showed positively correlated with visual acuity(r=0.538, P=0.018).Conclusions The brain structural network in PACG patients showed small-worldness properties as HCs group. The alterations of local properties in visual, emotion-cognition brain regions were observed, manifesting that PACG can affect the topology properties of the structural brain network.
10.The value of IVIM-DWI and multi-phasic enhanced MRI in the classification of clear cell renal cell carcinoma
Yuqin DING ; Xiaoyi HU ; Xiyin LIAO ; Yingli CAO ; Mengsu ZENG ; Jianjun ZHOU
Journal of Practical Radiology 2018;34(1):54-58
Objective To investigate the value of intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion-weighted imaging(IVIM-DWI)and multi-phasic enhanced MRI in the classification of clear cell renal cell carcinoma(ccRCC).Methods The data of 91 patients with pathologically confirmed ccRCC who all underwent multi-phasic enhanced MRI and IVIM-DWI examination were analyzed retrospectively. According to Fuhrman classification criteria,grade Ⅰ - Ⅱ were defined as low-grade group(n=73),grade Ⅲ - Ⅳ were defined as high-grade group(n=18).Mann-Whitney U test,independent sample t test and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)analysis were used for statistical analysis.Results The maximal diameter and pathological stage of ccRCC in the low-grade group were lower than those in the high-grade group,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P<0.001 and P=0.003). The signal intensity and enhancement rate of ccRCC in the high-grade group in corticomedullary phase and parenchyma phase were lower than those in the low-grade group,but there was no significant difference between the two groups(all P>0.05).The ADC and D values of ccRCC in the high-grade group were lower than those in the low-grade group,and the differences between the two groups were statistically significant(P=0.007 and P=0.009).However,there was no significant difference of D *and f between the two groups(P=0.604 and P=0.695).Conclusion Multi-phasic enhanced MRI scanning has a limited value in the classification of ccRCC.IVIM-DWI derived diffusion-related parameters(ADC and D)is of great significance for differentiating between high-grade and low-grade ccRCC.

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