1.Interpretation of expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension (2025 edition)
Zhongchen FAN ; Kaixuan ZHANG ; Yang ZHANG ; Xuefeng CAO ; Xingyuan ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(3):568-572
Cirrhotic portal hypertension is a clinical syndrome caused by persistently elevated portal venous pressure due to liver cirrhosis and can lead to a series of complications, among which esophagogastric variceal bleeding has become one of the most severe complications due to sudden onset and a high mortality rate. Since the release of Expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension (2019 edition), significant advances have been achieved in this field in China and globally. In order to formulate an expert consensus aligned with the situation of China, Chinese Society of Surgery, Chinese Medical Association organized and compiled Expert Consensus on diagnosis and treatment of esophagogastric variceal bleeding in cirrhotic portal hypertension (2025 edition). This article elaborates on the key updates in the new edition and explores the major differences between the old and new editions, in order to enhance the understanding of the new edition among clinicians and provide a reference for clinicians in clinical work.
2.Expression of splicing factor 3B subunit 6 in pancreatic cancer and its effect on the biological behaviors of pancreatic cancer cells
Zhongchen FAN ; Kaixuan ZHANG ; Haoyu CHENG ; Xuefeng CAO ; Xingyuan ZHANG
Journal of Clinical Hepatology 2026;42(8):1917-1925
ObjectiveTo systematically clarify the expression profile of splicing factor 3B subunit 6 (SF3B6) in pancreatic cancer, its clinical prognostic value, and its regulatory effect on the malignant phenotype of cancer cells through bioinformatics analysis, clinical sample validation, and in vitro functional experiments, and to assess its potential as a novel tumor biomarker. MethodsTranscriptomic and clinical data were downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas and Xena public databases at The University of California Santa Cruz to investigate the difference in the expression of SF3B6 between pancreatic cancer tissue and normal pancreatic tissue, and the association of SF3B6 with the prognosis and clinical indices of patients with pancreatic cancer was analyzed. Three pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma cell lines and one normal pancreatic ductal epithelial cell line were cultured, and RT-qPCR was used to measure the expression level of SF3B6 in pancreatic cancer. A total of 43 patients with pancreatic cancer who underwent surgery in Binzhou Medical University Hospital from January 2024 to December 2025 were enrolled as subjects, and Western blot and RT-qPCR were used to measure the expression of SF3B6 in pancreatic cancer tissue. Based on the median expression level of SF3B6 measured by RT-qPCR, the patients were divided into high and low expression groups. The association of SF3B6 expression with clinical features and prognosis was assessed. A pancreatic cancer cell line with stable low SF3B6 expression was constructed, and CCK-8 assay and Transwell migration and invasion assays were used to observe the impact of SF3B6 on the biological behaviors of the pancreatic cancer cell line, including proliferation, migration, and invasion. The independent-samples t test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and a one-way analysis of variance was used for comparison between multiple groups, while the least significant difference t-test or the Games-Howell test was used for further comparison between two groups; the Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups. The chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. A Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate the influencing factors for the expression of SF3B6, and the univariate and multivariate Cox proportional-hazards regression model analyses were used to investigate the risk factors for prognosis. ResultsThe bioinformatics analysis showed that SF3B6 was highly expressed in pancreatic cancer tissue (P<2.2×10-16) and significantly affected the overall survival (P=0.011) and progression-free survival (P=0.002) of patients with pancreatic cancer. Sex, age, clinical stage, and TNM stage were not influencing factors for SF3B6 expression (all P>0.05), and SF3B6 could be used as an independent risk factor for the survival outcome of patients with pancreatic cancer (overall survival: hazard ratio=2.26, 95% confidence interval: 1.13 — 4.50, P=0.021; progression-free survival: hazard ratio=2.37,95% confidence interval: 1.22 — 4.58, P=0.010). Cellular and tissue experiments confirmed the high expression level of SF3B6 in pancreatic cancer cell lines (P<0.05), and the expression level of SF3B6 increased with the increase in the malignancy of pancreatic cancer, showing the highest relative expression level in PANC-1 cells with the highest degree of malignancy; the expression level of SF3B6 in the solid tissue of pancreatic cancer was significantly higher than that in paracancerous tissue (P<0.01). The expression level of SF3B6 might affect the overall survival of patients with pancreatic cancer (P<0.05), while it showed no significant association with age, sex, pathological grade, maximum tumor diameter, or clinical stage (all P>0.05). Knockdown of SF3B6 significantly inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells (all P<0.01). ConclusionSF3B6 is highly expressed in pancreatic cancer, and the high expression of SF3B6 can promote the proliferation, migration, and invasion of pancreatic cancer cells. Therefore, SF3B6 can be used as a potential biomarker for prognostic evaluation.
3.Chinese expert consensus on the application of jejunal interposition for esophageal reconstruction in complex esophageal cancer surgery (2026 edition)
Wenshu CHEN ; Lilan ZHAO ; Zhaoxian LIN ; Debin OU ; Zhigang LI ; Chengchu ZHU ; Longqi CHEN ; Shuoyan LIU ; Xiangnan LI ; Chao CHENG ; Ni ZHANG ; Songping XIE ; Xufeng GUO ; Xu LI ; Xinyu MEI ; Xuefeng LENG ; Jianqun MA ; Zhijun HUANG ; Guojun GENG ; Lin ZHANG ; Hongyan WANG ; Yi ZHANG ; Weijie WANG ; Jiangbo LIN ; Jinbiao XIE ; Jun GUAN ; Rongqi HE ; Xing LIN ; Xiuhua TU ; Yong LI ; Lijie TAN ; Xiaojie PAN
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2026;33(10):1527-1543
Objective Jejunal interposition is an important option for restoring gastrointestinal continuity in patients with complex esophageal cancer in whom the stomach is unavailable for reconstruction due to previous gastrectomy, tumor involvement, failed gastric conduit, or other constraints. Although the jejunum offers a caliber similar to the esophagus, a rich blood supply, and preserved peristaltic function, anatomical variations in mesenteric length and vascular arcades render long-segment and high-level reconstruction susceptible to excessive tension, mesenteric torsion, venous congestion, and inadequate distal perfusion. This consensus aims to provide standardized recommendations for the application of jejunal interposition in this specific patient population. Methods This consensus was developed in accordance with the WHO Handbook for Guideline Development and Chinese national guideline development standards, with reference to the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation Ⅱ(AGREE Ⅱ), Reporting Items for Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT), and Scientific, Transparent and Applicable Rankings (STAR) checklists. The project was registered on the international practice guidelines registry platform (PREPARE-2026CN1384). The working group systematically searched Chinese and English evidence addressing 12 clinical questions. Evidence was graded using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine (OCEBM) 2009 system, with structured appraisal of risk of bias, inconsistency, indirectness, and imprecision. Recommendations were formulated through two rounds of Delphi surveys and a face-to-face consensus meeting, with an agreement threshold of ≥75%. Results The consensus generated 12 recommendations covering indications, selection between jejunum and colon, preoperative assessment, surgical approach and reconstruction route, pedicled jejunal interposition (PJI), supercharged pedicled jejunal interposition (SPJ), indocyanine green (ICG) perfusion assessment, perioperative nutrition, management of anastomotic leakage, long-term follow-up, and special treatment scenarios. Given that the available direct evidence is predominantly derived from single-center retrospective cohorts and case series, recommendations extrapolated from general esophagectomy or other gastrointestinal surgical evidence are deliberately phrased with caution. Conclusion Jejunal interposition is a safe and effective approach for digestive tract reconstruction in patients with complex esophageal cancer in whom the stomach is unavailable. This consensus emphasizes that clinical decision-making should be individualized based on the patient's prior treatment history, reconstruction height, vascular anatomy, technical availability, and institutional experience in the Chinese context.
4.Interpretation and Enlightenment of Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules
Wenye FENG ; Hongchun ZHANG ; Xuefeng YU ; Weiwei GUO ; Chengjun BAN ; Zhifei WANG ; Yuanyuan LI ; Yingjie ZHI ; Jing REN ; Xin CUI ; Yanming XIE
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(23):178-185
ObjectiveTo interpret the main contents of the Expert Consensus on Clinical Application of Yifei Zhike Capsules (hereinafter referred to as the Consensus), analyze its evidence basis, and explore future research directions, thus providing a reference for rational drug use in clinical practice. MethodsThe core contents of the Consensus are summarized. Focusing on clinical issues, this paper summarizes the recommendations and consensus suggestions in the Consensus and explains them from aspects such as indications, key advantages, usage and dosage, combined medication, contraindications, precautions, and safety. ResultsThe Consensus clearly states that Yifei Zhike capsules can be used for acute or chronic bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis and other respiratory system diseases. It for the first time proposes that the applicable TCM syndrome of Yifei Zhike capsules is Qi-Yin deficiency together with combined phlegm and stasis. For different diseases, the Consensus provides specific usage instructions, dosage, and treatment course recommendations, supplementing the contents not covered in the drug instructions. In terms of combined medication, the Consensus emphasizes the principle of using this drug in combination with standardized chemotherapy regimens or conventional Western medicines and the applicability for the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis and moderate to severe acute or chronic bronchitis. In terms of safety, the Consensus proposes methods for identifying common adverse reactions, drug contraindications, and precautions based on a review of the existing data and preliminarily builds a risk management framework. However, the evidence on which the Consensus is based are mostly early studies, with small sample sizes, which result in the low evidence grades (mainly C and D) of some recommendations. ConclusionThe Consensus provides specific guidance for the clinical use of Yifei Zhike capsules. However, due to the limited quality of the existing research evidence, more high-quality clinical studies are needed in the future to further verify its efficacy, safety, and explore its broader application prospects.
5.Significance of enteric nervous system disorders in Crohn's disease
Xue DENG ; Lingling YANG ; Yue ZHANG ; Hong GUO ; Wei WANG ; Xuefeng TANG
Chinese Journal of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases 2025;09(2):158-163
Crohn 's disease (CD) is an intestinal inflammatory disease of unknown etiology, the pathophysiological mechanism is still unclear. The enteric nervous system (ENS) is responsible for the autonomous regulation of intestinal function. Therefore, ENS dysfunction may be the core of the pathophysiological mechanism of CD. Here, we review the pathophysiological mechanism by which ENS contributes to the development of CD, with a focus on the role of aberrant histological manifestations of ENS and plexitis in predicting the recurrence of CD following surgery.
6.Meta-analysis of Reduning in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia in children
Hui WANG ; Xuefeng WANG ; Ruixue LI ; Jingwen MU ; Xiuying ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(17):47-51
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy,safety and economy of Reduning injection in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia in children.Methods Randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria in database were searched.The data extraction and quality evaluation of the literature were performed independently by two people.Meta-analysis was performed.A total of 6 studies involving 514 children were included.Results The total effective rate of Reduning injection combined with western medicine in the treatment of children with respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia was higher than that in western medicine group.The cough,dyspnea,wheezing disappearance time,hospitalization time were shorter than those in western medicine group,and the levels of inflammatory factors and immune cells were better than those in western medicine group.The incidence of adverse events in Reduning injection combined with western medicine group was lower than that in western medicine group,and the hospitalization cost was lower than that in western medicine group.The above results were statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion Reduning injection combined with western medicine in the treatment of children with respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia can improve the clinical efficacy,with good safety and less hospitalization costs.
7.Clinical application of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors
Xuefeng FU ; Lei ZENG ; Yuan JIANG ; Meiyan WANG ; Bingjing JIANG ; Yanfei ZHANG
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(13):19-22
Objective To evaluate the application value of dermatoscope combined with rapid frozen section examination in the treatment of head and facial skin tumors.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 123 patients with head and facial skin masses admitted to Affiliated Jinhua Hospital,Zhejiang University School of Medicine from June 2019 to December 2023.Patients were divided into two groups according to their wishes.Patients in group A underwent preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination,and patients in group B underwent preoperative skin biopsy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination.The diagnostic accuracy of two methods was compared.Results There were 81 patients in group A,including 39 basal cell carcinoma,25 squamous cell carcinoma,8 solar keratosis,5 seborrheic keratosis and 4 verrucous nevus.There were 42 patients in group B,including 25 basal cell carcinoma,13 squamous cell carcinoma and 4 solar keratosis.Both groups of patients successfully completed the operation,postoperative follow-up 6 months no recurrence.The accuracy of dermoscopy in the diagnosis of head and facial skin masses was 91.36%,and the accuracy of skin biopsy was 100%.There was no statistical significance between them(x2=2.407,P=0.121).Conclusion In surgical treatment of head and facial skin tumors,the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative dermoscopy combined with intraoperative rapid frozen section examination is high,and it is worthy of clinical promotion.
8.Assessment of the relationship between spatial navigation impairment and dynamic functional connectivity in individuals with subjective cognitive decline across different traditional Chinese medicine constitutions
Weiping LI ; Shuying LI ; Xuefeng MA ; Hai LU ; Qian CHEN ; Peihua SHEN ; Jiaming LU ; Xin ZHANG ; Bing ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Internal Medicine 2025;64(12):1226-1234
Objective:To investigate the relationship between alterations in dynamic functional connectivity (dFC) and spatial navigation abilities in individuals with subjective cognitive decline (SCD) across different Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) constitutions.Methods:Seventy-five participants with SCD, comprising 34 individuals with balanced constitutions and 41 individuals with biased constitutions, were recruited from the Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School between August 2022 and January 2025. The participants underwent TCM constitution assessment, spatial navigation ability testing, and neuropsychological scale evaluation. Additionally, each participant was assessed using 3.0 T resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) and high-resolution T1-weighted imaging scans. Based on prior research, 20 spatial navigation-related regions of interest (ROIs) were defined. Afterwards, rs-fMRI time series were segmented using a sliding time window approach before calculating the dFC within the spatial navigation brain network.Results:Compared to the balanced constitution group, the biased constitution SCD group showed significantly lower scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) ( z=-3.05, P=0.002) and the Auditory Verbal Learning Test (AVLT) measures: immediate recall ( z=-2.12, P=0.035), short-delay recall ( z=-2.22, P=0.026), long-delay recall ( z=-2.88, P=0.004), cued recall ( z=-2.91, P=0.004), and recognition ( z=-2.20, P=0.028). They also exhibited significantly higher average error distances in ego-allocentric navigation ( z=-2.28, P=0.023), egocentric navigation ( z=-2.31, P=0.021), and delayed navigation ( z=-2.02, P=0.043). Participants with SCD who had a biased constitution also demonstrated significantly reduced dFC between the left parahippocampal gyrus (PHG) and left prefrontal cortex (PFC) ( t=2.43), right precuneus and right retrosplenial cortex (RSC) ( t=2.96), and left inferior parietal lobule (IPL) and left hippocampus ( t=2.42) (all P<0.05, Bonferroni-corrected). Conversely, the dFC was significantly increased between the right PHG and left PFC ( t=-2.29, P<0.05, Bonferroni-corrected). Significant correlations were also found in participants with SCD who had biased constitutions: the dFC between the left PHG and left PFC positively correlated with the egocentric navigation average total error ( r=0.34, P=0.030) and negatively correlated with the visuospatial memory cognitive domain ( r=-0.35, P=0.026); the dFC between the left IPL and left hippocampus negatively correlated with the egocentric navigation average total error ( r=-0.32, P=0.043); and the dFC between the right PHG and left PFC positively correlated with the delayed navigation average total error ( r=0.33, P=0.037). The area under the ROC curve for the combined differences in cognitive assessments, spatial navigation behavior, and navigation-related brain network dFC was 0.966 in predicting biased constitution versus balanced constitution in participants with SCD. Conclusions:Individuals with SCD and biased constitutions demonstrated poorer spatial navigation ability, possibly due to altered dFC within the spatial navigation brain network. Furthermore, the integrated model based on spatial navigation behaviors and dFC exhibited a high predictive value in distinguishing between individuals with SCD who had balanced and biased constitutions.
9.The value of thrombin generation and activated protein C resistance in thrombotic risk assessment for patients with lupus anticoagulant
Guiting ZHANG ; Aili JUERAITI ; Yu LIU ; Guanqun XU ; Han SHEN ; Jing DAI ; Xuefeng WANG ; Yeling LU
Chinese Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2025;48(8):979-984
Objective:To analyze the levels of thrombin generation and activated protein C resistance (APC-R) in lupus anticoagulant (LA)-positive patients, and to assess their effectiveness in predicting thrombotic risk in these patients.Methods:Retrospective case-control study. A total of 185 patients with positve LA [91 males, 94 females; age (47.59±19.14) years] in Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine from November 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025 were included. Patients were stratified into thrombotic ( n=91) and non-thrombotic groups ( n=94) based on clinical diagnosis and imaging evidence of thrombosis. The basic characteristics and routine laboratory coagulation levels of LA-positive patients were analyzed. Post-test plasma samples were collected from 43 cases with positive or strongly positive LA, categorized into thrombotic ( n=23) and non-thrombotic ( n=20) groups. Additionally, plasma was collected from 80 healthy controls [40 males and 40 females, age (38.37±15.74) years]. Using simple random sampling method, plasma samples from 10 selected males and 10 selected females were mixed to make 1 group of healthy control, thus accordingly resulted in a total of 4 healthy control groups. Thrombin generation assays (TGA) were then employed to measure prothrombin generation and activated protein C resistance (APC-R) levels in the healthy control, non-thrombotic, and thrombotic groups. One-way analysis of variance was utilized to compare thrombin generation and APC-R levels across these groups. Results:Among the routine laboratory coagulation indexes, the median levels of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrin degradation product (FDP) and protein C (PC) in thrombotic group were 30.9 (28.8, 35.5) s, 2.5 (1.3, 2.8) mg/L, and 107.0 (93.0, 127.0)%, respectively, which were significantly higher compared with the non-thrombosis group (all P<0.05). However, between the thrombotic and non-thrombotic group, no statistically significant differences were observed for the levels of prothrombin time (PT), thrombin time (TT), fibrinogen (Fg), or D-dimer (D-D) ( P>0.05). The TGA results showed that the total thrombin generation, the maximal thrombin generation and APC-R levels of patients in the thrombotic group were (1 118.72±387.34) nmol/L·min, (106.01±59.00) nmol/L and (0.33±0.22), respectively, which were significantly higher compared with those in the non-thrombotic group (all P<0.05). Conclusion:Significantly increased thrombin generation and enhanced APC-R were present in the LA-positive patients with thrombosis, indicating the important values of thrombin generation and APC-R in assessing thrombosis risk among this population.
10.Analysis of potential changes in symptom characteristics of breast cancer patients before and after chemotherapy and nursing countermeasures
Wanqin TIE ; Xi ZHANG ; Yongqi WANG ; Yang XU ; Xuefeng CHEN ; Lu PAN ; Siyu CHEN
Chinese Journal of Nursing 2025;60(2):193-200
Objective To explore the time-varying pattern of potential symptoms in breast cancer patient before and after chemotherapy,and further analyze its influencing factors,aims to provide reference for clinical nursing practice.Methods 233 cases of breast cancer in a tertiary A hospital in Ningxia from June to October,2023 were selected as the research subjects.By the general information questionnaire and the Chinese version of Anderson Symptom Assessment Scale,the potential change of symptoms of breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy 1-3 days before the first chemotherapy(T1,233 cases)and 7-14 days after the third or fourth chemotherapy(T2,225 cases)was analyzed.Results 225 cases of breast cancer patients completed 2 surveys,and their symptom characteristics before and after chemotherapy can be divided into 2 categories:a high symptom troubled group and a low symptom troubled group.The high-symptom troubled group has strong stability,and the probability of maintaining the original group is 85.20%,while the low-symptom troubled group is more inclined to change to the high-symptom troubled group,and the transition probability is 26.60%.Logistic regression analysis showed that the mass was located on the left side,and the patients who obtained disease knowledge mainly through the Internet were more likely to change from the high symptom troubled group to the low symptom troubled group,while the patients who were employed,with unsatisfactory sleep at night,and never exercised were more likely to change from the low symptom troubled group to the high symptom troubled group.Conclusion The symptoms of breast cancer patients before and after chemotherapy are heterogeneous.Patients who are on the job,have unsatisfied sleep at night and never exercise are more likely to change from the low-symptom troubled group to the high-symptom troubled group,which suggests that medical staff should identify potential high-risk groups at an early stage,and make full use of the predictive function of symptom characteristics to carry out individualized management based on the dynamic monitoring of symptoms according to different types of population characteristics,so as to reduce the burden of symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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