1.Serum levels and clinical significance of Periostin and IL-18 in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Weina LI ; Xiuya GUO ; Xian HE ; Yan LI ; Huanhuan MA ; Linlin FU ; Xuemin XI
International Journal of Laboratory Medicine 2024;45(19):2366-2371
Objective To study the levels of serum Periostin and interleukin(I1-)-18 in preterm infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia(BPD),and to analyze their correlation with the severity of the disease and their predictive value for BPD.Methods A total of 62 preterm infants with BPD diagnosed and treated in the hospital from January 2019 to January 2022 were retrospectively selected as the BPD group,and 80 preterm in-fants without BPD during the same period were selected as the non-BPD group.According to the severity of BPD,the infants with BPD were divided into mild subgroup(22 cases),moderate subgroup(24 cases)and se-vere subgroup(16 cases).The serum levels of Periostin and IL-18 were detected by enzyme-linked immu-nosorbent assay.Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation between the clinical parameters.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of BPD,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was used to analyze the predictive value of each indicator for BPD.Results Compared with the non-BPD group,the BPD group had a significantly higher proportion of infants with pulmonary surfactant(PS)use,neonatal respiratory distress syndrome,apnea,patent ductus arteriosus,and serum levels of Periostin and IL-18,as well as a significantly longer duration of mechanical ventilation,noninvasive respiratory support,and length of hospital stay.The lung function parameters[tidal volume per kilogram(VT/kg),ratio of time to peak tidal expiratory flow to time(TPTEF/TE),ratio of volume to peak tidal expiratory flow to volume(VPEF/VE),expiratory flow at 50%tidal volume(50%TEF),expiratory flow at 75%tidal volume(75%TEF)]and 1,5 min Apgar score of BPD group were lower than that of non-BPD group,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The serum levels of Periostin and IL-18 in mild subgroup,moderate subgroup and severe subgroup were increased in turn.The levels of serum Periostin and IL-18 were negatively correlated with pulmonary function indexes(VT/kg,50%TEF,75%TEF,TPTEF/TE,VPEF/VE,P<0.05).Serum Periostin,IL-18 and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome were independent risk factors for BPD(P<0.05),and PS was a protective factor(P<0.05).Serum Periostin,IL-18 and neonatal respiratory distress syndrome were independent risk factors for the severity of BPD(P<0.05).The area under the curve(95%CI)of serum Periostin and IL-18 alone and in combination for predicting BPD were 0.841(0.814-0.899),0.863(0.820-0.897),0.922(0.878-0.949),respectively.The sensitivity and specificity of combined prediction were 0.902 and 0.825,respectively.The area under the curve of the combination of the two indica-tors for predicting BPD was greater than that of each index alone,and the difference was statistically signifi-cant(Z=5.357,4.894,P<0.001).Conclusion The levels of serum Periostin and IL-18 are increased in in-fants with BPD,which are related to the severity of BPD and lung function.The combination of serum Perios-tin and IL-18 has a high predictive value for BPD.
2.Arthroscopic assisted reduction versus open reduction in treatment of paediatric humeral lateral condylar fractures with Kirschner wire fixation
Lin HUANG ; Chao FENG ; Gang FU ; Guisen YAN ; Zheng YANG ; Xuemin LYU
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(5):378-384
Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy between arthroscopically assisted reduction versus open reduction in the treatment of paediatric humeral lateral condylar fractures with Kirschner wire fixation.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 28 children with humeral lateral condylar fracture who had undergone surgery at Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital from August 2023 to September 2023. There were 24 males and 4 females with an age of (6.5±1.6) years, 24 cases of type Ⅱ and 4 cases of type Ⅲ fractures according to the Jacob classification, and 1 case of type Ⅰ and 27 cases of type Ⅱ fractures according to the Milch classification. The time from injury to surgery averaged (71.6±21.3) hours. The children were divided into 2 groups according to their reduction methods: an arthroscopic group of 16 cases treated by arthroscopically assisted reduction and K-wire fixation and an open reduction group of 12 cases treated by open reduction and K-wire fixation. The operation time, incision length, Kirschner wire removal time, Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) and the incidence of lateral bony spur on the X ray at the last follow-up were compared between the 2 groups; the flexion-extension and carrying angle of the elbow were compared between the healthy side and the affected side within each group at the last follow-up.Results:There was no significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). The 28 pediatric patients were followed up for (4.9±0.4) months after surgery. The incision length [(1.3±0.4) cm] and Kirschner wire removal time [(42.8±3.5) d] in the arthroscopic group were significantly shorter than those in the open reduction group [(4.8±0.5) cm and (95.5±16.4) d] ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the operation time between the 2 groups [(70.6±15.5) min versus (61.7±14.5) min] ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference in the flexion-extension or in the carrying angle between the healthy and affected sides within each group at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). There was no significant difference either in the MEPS score or in the incidence of lateral bony spur between the 2 groups at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). Follow-up revealed pin infection in 1 patient in the arthroscopic group, and exposure of Kirschner wire tail in 1 patient in the open reduction group. Conclusions:In the treatment of humeral lateral condylar fractures, arthroscopically assisted reduction and Kirschner wire fixation can allow for debridement of the fracture ends in a minimally invasive way, visual fracture evaluation and reduction. Compared with open reduction, arthroscopically assisted reduction can reduce operative trauma without significantly increasing operation time.
3.SPRY4-IT1 and breast cancer
Xuemin YAN ; Xiaoyong WU ; Jiayi ZHANG ; Jinxu WEN ; Yuexin WANG
Journal of International Oncology 2023;50(10):627-630
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is an RNA molecule that does not code to express proteins, and plays an important role in the occurrence and development of a variety of tumors. As an lncRNA, SPRY4-IT1 is highly expressed in breast cancer tissues, and can be used as an upstream and downstream regulator of breast cancer, promoting the progression of breast cancer, and is closely related to breast cancer stage and prognosis. In-depth study of the molecular mechanism associated with SPRY4-IT1 and breast cancer can provide new ideas for discovering biomarkers for early diagnosis of breast cancer, assessing disease prognosis and finding targeting sites.
4.Difficult and complicated oral ulceration: an expert consensus guideline for diagnosis.
Xin ZENG ; Xin JIN ; Liang ZHONG ; Gang ZHOU ; Ming ZHONG ; Wenmei WANG ; Yuan FAN ; Qing LIU ; Xiangmin QI ; Xiaobing GUAN ; Zhimin YAN ; Xuemin SHEN ; Yingfang WU ; Lijie FAN ; Zhi WANG ; Yuan HE ; Hongxia DAN ; Jiantang YANG ; Hui WANG ; Dongjuan LIU ; Hui FENG ; Kai JIAO ; Qianming CHEN
International Journal of Oral Science 2022;14(1):28-28
The complexity of oral ulcerations poses considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenges to oral specialists. The expert consensus was conducted to summarize the diagnostic work-up for difficult and complicated oral ulcers, based on factors such as detailed clinical medical history inquiry, histopathological examination, and ulceration-related systemic diseases screening. Not only it can provide a standardized procedure of oral ulceration, but also it can improve the diagnostic efficiency, in order to avoid misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis.
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5.Analysis of iodine nutrition of key populations in Changchun City from 2018 to 2020
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2022;41(6):476-479
Objective:To learn about the iodine nutritional status and the trend of iodine deficiency disorders in key populations in Changchun City, so as to provide basis for timely adoption of targeted prevention measures and scientific adjustment of intervention strategies.Methods:From 2018 to 2020, 10 counties (cities, districts) under the jurisdiction of Changchun City were divided into 5 sampling areas according to the directions of east, west, south, north and middle. One township (street) was randomly selected from each area, and 20 pregnant women and 40 non-boarding students aged 8 to 10 (half male and half female) of one primary school were selected from each township (street). Household salt samples and a random urine sample of pregnant women and children were collected for detection of salt iodine and urinary iodine; thyroid volume was checked in children aged 8 to 10.Results:From 2018 to 2020, the median range of edible salt iodine in children's home in Changchun City was 23.7 - 23.9 mg/kg, and the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 96.6%, 94.7% and 96.5%, respectively. The median range of edible salt iodine in pregnants' home was 23.7 - 25.3 mg/kg, and the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 97.6%, 95.9% and 96.1%, respectively. From 2018 to 2020, the median urinary iodine of children in Changchun City was 170.1, 192.7 and 175.2 μg/L, respectively, and the iodine nutritional status were all the appropriate level. The areas with the appropriate level of iodine each year accounted for 90% (9/10), 70% (7/10) and 80% (8/10), respectively, and the rest were exceeding the iodine appropriate areas. The median urinary iodine of pregnant women was 151.6, 163.1 and 161.0 μg/L, respectively, and the iodine nutritional status were all the appropriate level. The areas with the appropriate level of iodine each year accounted for 50% (5/10), 60% (6/10) and 60% (6/10), respectively, and the rest were all iodine deficient areas. A total of 2 000 children aged 8 to 10 were examined for thyroid volume, 3 cases of goiter were detected, and the goiter rate was 0.15%.Conclusion:From 2018 to 2020, the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt, urinary iodine level and goiter rate of children of key populations in Changchun City have reached the elimination standard of iodine deficiency disorders, but there is a risk of iodine deficiency in pregnant women in some areas.
6.Guide growth with transphyseal medial malleolus screw for the treatment of ankle valgus deformity in children
Ming LU ; Guisen YAN ; Xuemin LYU ; Zheng YANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2022;42(16):1046-1053
Objective:To explore the effectiveness of medial malleolus screw epiphyseodesis for pediatric ankle valgus correction and calculate the correction rate, and analyse the influence factors on deformity correction and the risk factors of deformity recurrence after screw removal.Methods:Medical records and radiographs of patients undergoing screw hemiepiphyseodesis of the medial physis of the distal tibia for ankle valgus between Jan 2011 and Dec 2020, at a single pediatric orthopedic department were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 41 patients (49 ankles) were included in following study, including 28 male patients and 13 female patients; with 24 left sides and 25 right sides. Median age at surgery was 10.75 (4.5, 13.9) years, and median follow-up time was 27 (12, 64) months. According to the clinical diagnosis: hereditary multiple exostoses were 23 ankles, fibula hemimelia were 5 ankles, tibia hemimelia were 2 ankles, endochondromatosis were 5 ankles, neurofibromatosis were 5 ankles, traumatic fracture were 6 ankles, and fibrous dysplasia were 3 ankles. The lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA) was measured on ankle weight-bearing X-ray to evaluate the deformity correction. Malhotra classification was used to describe shortening of the fibula at the ankle.Results:Eventually effective correction were obtained in 36 ankles, with an overall effective rate of 73.5%. Screw type (partial-thread or full-thread), screw length (whether to the contralateral cortex), washer used, clinical diagnosis, and age are not independent risk factors for effective correction. Multiple linear regression analysis ( R 2=0.67) was applied for postoperative correction amplitude in effective correction cases, and the length of correction time ( P<0.001), clinical diagnosis ( P=0.013) and preoperative LDTA ( P=0.002) were significant predictive factors after adjusting for age differences. One-way ANOVA were used to compare data between different clinical diagnosis, showed a significant difference in the mean postoperative correction rate ( F=5.05, P=0.003). Conclusion:Medial malleolus screw epiphyseodesis is an effective and reliable method for the treatment of ankle valgus deformity in children; different clinical diagnosis can produce significant differences in the correction rate of ankle valgus deformity.
7.Abdominal aortic balloon occlusion in the pelvic and sacral tumor resection: An updated review
Zhiqing ZHAO ; Sen DONG ; Taiqiang YAN ; Xizhe ZHANG ; Xuemin ZHANG ; Wei GUO ; Rongli YANG ; Xiaodong TANG ; Yi YANG ; Shun TANG ; Huayi QU ; Jingtian SHI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2021;41(7):450-458
Surgical treatment for bone and soft tumors of pelvis and sacrum presents a big challenge, because of the complex anatomy of sacropelvic region, large tumor volume at presentation, rich blood supply to the tumor and visceral involvemen, et al. Therefore, surgical excision and reconstruction are technically difficult for sacropelvic tumors. Extensive intraoperative haemorrhage could be life-threatening, and this issue remains a major concern. How to effectively control bleeding during surgery is critical for successful operation and patient's favorable prognosis. Some previous attempts, such as interventional selective internal iliac artery embolization or manual ligation through an additional anterior approach, were tested to be ineffective. Inspired by the success of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) which resemble an endovascular tourniquet for traumatic hemorrhagic shock, some researchers have applied this techinique to control surgical bleeding during pelvic or sacral tumor resection.The authors have performed REBOA for more than 1 500 sacropelvic tumr surgeries since 2003 in Peking University People's Hospital. The patient age, the diameter of femoral artery and aorta, atherosclerosis, as well as tumor location, volume and expansion and blood suppy, have to be thoroughly evaluated prior to REBOA administration. Admittedly, the application of REBOA do reduce intraoperative bleeding, shorten the operation duration, improve the safety of surgery, yet some complications were observed including local hematoma at the puncture site, acute arterial thrombosis, femoral artery pseudoaneurysm or occlusio, et al. The purpose of this study is to review the literature on REBOA administration in pelvic and sacral tumors excision, with the focus on its indications, performing procedure, the safety and efficacy, and complications. Moreover, in order to popularize the clinical application of aortic balloon occlusion in the future, we summarize our experience of abdominal aortic balloon occlusion over 10 years.
8.Efficacy and Safety of Shenfu Qiangxin Pills Combined with Chemical Medicine Conventional Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Heart Failure :A Meta-analysis
Yiqian WEI ; Yan LIU ; Zhirui MENG ; Li LI ; Zixuan SHAO ; Zhaolan LIU ; Xuemin GAO ; Jingxia WANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(6):736-742
OBJECTIVE:To systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Shenfu qiangxin pills combined with chemical medicine conventional therapy in the treatment of chronic heart failure ,and to provide evidence-based reference for clinical drug use. METHODS :Retrieved from CNKI ,Wanfang database ,VIP,Google Scholar ,PubMed,the Cochrane Library and Embase database ,RCTs about Shengfu qiangxin pills combined with chemical medicine conventional therapy (trial group ) versus chemical medicine conventional treatment (control group )were collected during the inception to May 12th,2020. After literature screening and data extraction ,the quality of the literatures was evaluated with risk bias assessment tool recommended by Cochrane 5.1.0 system evaluator manual. Meta-analysis and sensitivity analysis were performed by using Stata 14.0 software. RESULTS:A total of 7 RCTs were included ,involving 596 patients. Meta-analysis results showed that the total response rate of trial group was significantly higher than that of control group [OR =4.14,95%CI(2.15,7.97),P<0.000 01];the results of sub-group analysis according to the different criteria for determining the efficacy showed that the total response rates of trial group determined by Lee integral method and cardiac function grading method were sig nificantly higher than that of the control group (P<0.05). After treatment ,N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) level of trial group was significantly lower than that of control group [OR =-1.33,95%CI(-1.55, qq.com -1.11),P<0.000 01]. Results of sub-group analysis accor- ding to cardiac failure type showed that NT-proBNP level of patients with chronic heart failure in trial group was lower than control group (P<0.001). The level of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)in trial group after treatment [WMD =5.76,95%CI (5.05,6.47),P<0.000 01] was significantly higher than control group ;after treatment ,the level of B-type natriuretic peptide [SMD=-1.61,95%CI(-2.58,-0.54),P<0.000 01],left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD)level [WMD = -6.06,95%CI(-6.84,-5.27),P<0.000 01],left ventricular end-systolic diameter level [WMD =-0.52,95%CI(-5.70,-4.33), P<0.000 01] were significantly lower than control group. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of ADR between 2 groups(P>0.05). Results of sensitivity analysis showed that when NT-proBNP ,LVEF level ,LVEDD level after treatment were used as indicators ,there was no significant difference in the analysis results after eliminating heterogeneity source , compared with before elimination. CONCLUSIONS :Shenfu qiangxin pills combined with chemical medicine conventional treatment has good efficacy and safety.
9.The prevention and management of approach-specific complications of abdominal aortic balloon occlusion in pelvic and sacral surgery
Zhiqing ZHAO ; Sen DONG ; Jingtian SHI ; Haijie LIANG ; Taiqiang YAN ; Wei GUO ; Rongli YANG ; Xiaodong TANG ; Xuemin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(9):737-743
Objective:To investigate the causes,prevention and treatment of femoral artery puncture related complications caused by the application of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in the resection of pelvic and sacral tumors.Methods:Clinical data of 23 patients with femoral artery puncture related complications who received REBOA in the resection of pelvic and sacral tumors from August 2010 to August 2018 at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Center,Peking University People′s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.There were 8 males and 15 females,with the age of (37.0±16.2) years (range:15 to 65 years).Arterial access via the Seldinger technique for REBOA was obtained in the right common femoral artery of 18 cases,and in the left of 6 cases.An arterial sheath with a diameter of 11 to 12 F(1 F≈0.33 mm) was used for the patient.The occurrence and treatment of postoperative complications were analyzed.Results:Acute femoral arterial thrombosis occurred in 18 patients,which was managed by open repair 48 hours postoperatively.Among the 349 patients admitted before 2015 who received hemostasis by compression after femoral artery sheath removal,12 patients (3.4%) developed acute femoral artery thrombosis.While the 476 patients admitted after 2015 who used a percutaneous suture device to close the femoral artery wound,6 patients (1.3%) developed acute femoral artery thrombosis.One case of retroperitoneal hematoma and 1 case of femoral pseudoaneurysm were found and surgically fixed.Postoperative follow-up was (40±18) months (range:13 to 108 months).Three cases with chronic lower extremity ischemia were confirmed by Doppler ultrasonography during 1 to 5 years follow-up.Two of them had minimal symptoms and denied further treatment,while the other one received femoral-femoral artery bypass surgery to restore distal flow for pain and numbness relief.Conclusions:Acute femoral arterial thrombosis is the most common femoral artery puncture.Technique refinement of REBOA,the use of percutaneous suture device and close follow-up can reduce the approach-specific complications,and help to detect and treat the complications timely,which may popularize the clinical application of REBOA.
10.The prevention and management of approach-specific complications of abdominal aortic balloon occlusion in pelvic and sacral surgery
Zhiqing ZHAO ; Sen DONG ; Jingtian SHI ; Haijie LIANG ; Taiqiang YAN ; Wei GUO ; Rongli YANG ; Xiaodong TANG ; Xuemin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2021;59(9):737-743
Objective:To investigate the causes,prevention and treatment of femoral artery puncture related complications caused by the application of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) in the resection of pelvic and sacral tumors.Methods:Clinical data of 23 patients with femoral artery puncture related complications who received REBOA in the resection of pelvic and sacral tumors from August 2010 to August 2018 at the Musculoskeletal Tumor Center,Peking University People′s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.There were 8 males and 15 females,with the age of (37.0±16.2) years (range:15 to 65 years).Arterial access via the Seldinger technique for REBOA was obtained in the right common femoral artery of 18 cases,and in the left of 6 cases.An arterial sheath with a diameter of 11 to 12 F(1 F≈0.33 mm) was used for the patient.The occurrence and treatment of postoperative complications were analyzed.Results:Acute femoral arterial thrombosis occurred in 18 patients,which was managed by open repair 48 hours postoperatively.Among the 349 patients admitted before 2015 who received hemostasis by compression after femoral artery sheath removal,12 patients (3.4%) developed acute femoral artery thrombosis.While the 476 patients admitted after 2015 who used a percutaneous suture device to close the femoral artery wound,6 patients (1.3%) developed acute femoral artery thrombosis.One case of retroperitoneal hematoma and 1 case of femoral pseudoaneurysm were found and surgically fixed.Postoperative follow-up was (40±18) months (range:13 to 108 months).Three cases with chronic lower extremity ischemia were confirmed by Doppler ultrasonography during 1 to 5 years follow-up.Two of them had minimal symptoms and denied further treatment,while the other one received femoral-femoral artery bypass surgery to restore distal flow for pain and numbness relief.Conclusions:Acute femoral arterial thrombosis is the most common femoral artery puncture.Technique refinement of REBOA,the use of percutaneous suture device and close follow-up can reduce the approach-specific complications,and help to detect and treat the complications timely,which may popularize the clinical application of REBOA.

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