Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic value of rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) performed by endoscopists for solid pancreatic lesions requiring tissue for immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining with different approach of endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA).Methods:After screening 1 573 cases who underwent EUS-TA operation at the Endoscopy Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital between August 2018 and October 2022, a total of 65 cases of solid pancreatic lesions whose diagnosis rely on IHC staining was collected and summarized with clinical data of each case. Among 65 cases, there were 46 cases of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs), 13 cases of pancreatic solid pseudo-papillary tumors (SPTs), and 6 cases of lymphomas and mesenchymal. Patients were categorized into ROSE group (36 cases) and non-ROSE group (29 cases) according to the presence or absence of endoscopists performed ROSE during EUS-TA operation. They were further divided into subgroups of FNA-ROSE (26 cases), FNB-ROSE (10 cases), FNA-non-ROSE (24 cases) and FNB-non-ROSE (5 cases) according to the type of EUS-TA. Diagnostic accuracy and IHC success rate were compared between different groups and subgroups. Binomial logistic multifactorial regression analysis was used to evaluate the influence of ROSE and EUS-TA type on diagnostic accuracy and IHC success rate.Results:There were no statistically significant differences between ROSE group and non-ROSE group in terms of age, gender, bilirubin level, CA19-9 level, lesion site, lesion size, composition ratio of diagnosis, and surgical rate. The differences in mean size of lesions, needle gauge, location of puncturation, and number of needle pass between subgroups were not statistically significant. The diagnostic accuracy was 88.9% in ROSE group and 79.3% in non-ROSE group, and the difference between the two groups was statistically significant ( P=0.023). The diagnostic accuracy of FNA-ROSE group was higher than that of FNA-non-ROSE group (88.5% vs 75.0%), but the difference was not statistically significant ( P>0.100). The differences in diagnostic accuracy and success rate of IHC between FNB-ROSE group and FNB-non-ROSE group were not statistically significant. Binomial logistic multifactorial regression analysis did not reveal any independent influences on diagnostic accuracy. Conclusions:ROSE performed by endoscopists improved diagnostic accuracy of EUS-TA in solid pancreatic lesions requiring IHC staining, and therefore is potentially valuable for improving the diagnostic efficiency of EUS-TA for such diseases.

Objective:To analyze the Chinese thyroid imaging reporting and data system (C-TIRADS) classification combined with ultrasonic shear wave elastography (SWE) and super microvascular imaging technology (SMI) in the diagnosis of benign and malignant thyroid nodules.Methods:Clinical data of 125 patients undergoing thyroid nodule surgery in the Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Shantou Central Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. There were 35 males and 90 females. The disease duration was (3.45±1.32) years, ranging from 3 months to 7 years; the age was (55.45±3.31) years old, ranging from 25 to 70 years old; the maximum diameter of the nodule is (12.13±5.76) mm, ranging from 5.0 to 42.9 mm. C-TIRADS classification, SWE, SMI and pathological diagnosis results of ultrasonic nodules in patients were analyzed. The diagnostic performance of C-TIRADS classification, SWE, SMI and combined diagnosis of malignant nodules were analyzed. SPSS 21.0 software was used to analyze the data, and the measurement data were consistent with the normal Statistical distribution, independent t test was performed for comparison between two groups; count data were expressed as rate (%), and χ2 test was used. Results:A total of 180 lesions were detected this time. According to pathological diagnosis, there were 114 benign nodules and 66 malignant nodules; the malignant percentage of C-TIRADS 4B nodules was the highest, reaching 72.00% (36/50) ; Emix of malignant nodules, Emax and Emean were (15.98±6.56) kPa, (84.22±24.23) kPa and (63.29±15.89) kPa respectively, which were significantly higher than those of benign nodules (13.56±4.68) kPa, (48.33±14.46) kPa and (37.32±12.63kPa) ( t=2.49, 8.76, 9.07, P<0.05) ; Type IV malignancy accounted for the highest proportion in SMI classification of thyroid nodules, which was 78.95%; the sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of the joint diagnosis were 94.64%, 92.85%, 94.64%, 42.85%, 90.16%, higher than the single C-TIRADS classification (89.65%, 75.00%, 89.65%, 37.50%, 80.55%), SMI (82.35%, 55.56%, 89.36%, 32.60%, 78.33%), and SWE diagnosis (81.08%, 56.00%, 90.22%, 28.57%, 77.22%). The difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Compared with the diagnostic efficiency of SWE, SMI and C-TIRADS classification alone, the combined use of the three has higher diagnostic efficiency for benign and malignant thyroid nodules. The abuse of invasive procedures can be reduced or avoided.

To explore the application value of endoscopic ultrasound fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the diagnosis and treatment ofpatients with pancreatic cancer combined with obstructive jaundice.

Objective:To evaluate the development and application of gastrointestinal endoscopy technology in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region from 2016 to 2020, and the impact of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic on gastrointestinal endoscopy screening and lesion detection rate of medical institutions.Methods:Data of gastroscopy and colonoscopy cases from 26 cooperative institutions in BTH Region Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Medical Association from January 2016 to December 2020 were collected by questionnaire. The number of gastrointestinal endoscopy, the detection of main lesions (including upper gastrointestinal malignant tumors, early gastric cancer and colon cancer), and the number of endoscopic treatment were retrospectively analyzed by year.Results:From 2016 to 2019, the number of gastroscopy and colonoscopy showed a yearly increasing trend with an annual growth rate of over 10%. Compared with 2019, the number of gastroscopy and colonoscopy decreased by 10.86% and 8.29%, respectively, in 2020 due to the impact of the epidemic. The annual detection rates of upper gastrointestinal malignant tumors, early gastric cancer and colon cancer were on a rise, from 7.22%, 1.49% and 8.98% in 2016 to 9.87%, 2.71% and 12.04% in 2020, respectively. The number of gastroscopic mucosal resection, submucosal dissection and colonoscopic endoscopic submucosal dissection increased yearly, from 2 132, 300 and 217 cases in 2016 to 5 466, 872 and 560 cases in 2020, respectively.Conclusion:The Medical Association has promoted the expansion of endoscopic screening and the application of endoscopic treatment techniques, resulting in a continuous increase in the endoscopy detection rate and early cancer diagnosis rate in the BTH region. The sharp decrease of gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures and the increase in the lesion detection rate in 2020 reflect the impact of epidemic COVID-19 on detection of gastrointestinal cancers.

Objective:To explore the influencing factors of the secondary sex ratio (SSR) of singleton babies born following assisted reproductive technology.Methods:A total of 7020 single babies delivered by assisted reproductive technology at the Reproductive Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) from January 2000 to December 2018 were collected in a retrospective cohort study. The effect of influencing factors, such as maternal age, fertilization method, embryo transfer type and embryo transfer period on the sex of singleton babies were analyzed.Results:Among 7020 babies, 3730 were boys and 3290 were girls. The total SSR was 113∶100. The SSR of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was significantly higher than that of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) fertilization (121∶100 vs. 95∶100, P<0.001), while other factors had no significant effect on the SSR of infants born. In the stratified analysis, there was no difference in SSR between IVF and ICSI in the blastocyst embryo transfer group with mother's age 35 years or older ( P<0.05), while the SSR of IVF in the other groups was higher than that of ICSI (<35 years old group: P<0.001; fresh embryo group: P=0.001; frozen-thawed embryo group: P=0.003; cleavage embryo transfer group: P<0.001). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the fertilization method in singleton pregnancy had a statistically significant effect on baby SSR ( OR=0.792, 95% CI=0.712-0.881, P<0.001). After removing confounding factors, logistic regression analysis showed that the fertilization method in singleton pregnancy had a statistically significant effect on neonatal SSR (a OR=0.793, 95% CI=0.713-0.883, P<0.001). Conclusion:The fertilization method of assisted reproductive technology can affect the SSR of singleton newborns. The SSR of IVF is significantly higher than that of ICSI and the difference was significant.

Objective:To explore the influencing factors of the secondary sex ratio (SSR) of singleton babies born following assisted reproductive technology.Methods:A total of 7020 single babies delivered by assisted reproductive technology at the Reproductive Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of USTC (Anhui Provincial Hospital) from January 2000 to December 2018 were collected in a retrospective cohort study. The effect of influencing factors, such as maternal age, fertilization method, embryo transfer type and embryo transfer period on the sex of singleton babies were analyzed.Results:Among 7020 babies, 3730 were boys and 3290 were girls. The total SSR was 113∶100. The SSR of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was significantly higher than that of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) fertilization (121∶100 vs. 95∶100, P<0.001), while other factors had no significant effect on the SSR of infants born. In the stratified analysis, there was no difference in SSR between IVF and ICSI in the blastocyst embryo transfer group with mother's age 35 years or older ( P<0.05), while the SSR of IVF in the other groups was higher than that of ICSI (<35 years old group: P<0.001; fresh embryo group: P=0.001; frozen-thawed embryo group: P=0.003; cleavage embryo transfer group: P<0.001). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the fertilization method in singleton pregnancy had a statistically significant effect on baby SSR ( OR=0.792, 95% CI=0.712-0.881, P<0.001). After removing confounding factors, logistic regression analysis showed that the fertilization method in singleton pregnancy had a statistically significant effect on neonatal SSR (a OR=0.793, 95% CI=0.713-0.883, P<0.001). Conclusion:The fertilization method of assisted reproductive technology can affect the SSR of singleton newborns. The SSR of IVF is significantly higher than that of ICSI and the difference was significant.

Objective:To explore the approach of continuing education for digestive specialists through the establishment of training mode for diagnosis and treatment of early gastric cancer and the evaluation of training effect.Methods:A total of 48 participants of 3 sessions in the training course of early gastric cancer in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from September 2019 to January 2020 were enrolled in this study. Effects of six training methods were evaluated subjectively and objectively by a questionnaire survey and an on-site test.Results:After the training course of early gastric cancer, the diagnostic awareness (100.0%, 48/48), basic theoretical knowledge (97.9%, 47/48), endoscopic diagnosis ability (95.8%, 46/48) and endoscopic operation skills (87.5%, 42/48) of early gastric cancer of the trainees were significantly improved.The most effective training sessions were endoscopic images recognition, lectures of theoretical knowledge, case discussion and hands-on workshop. The results of theoretical knowledge test (79.38±8.10 VS 48.33±9.96, t=-21.176, P<0.001)and image diagnosis test (81.50±8.32 VS 49.58±13.48, t=-15.408, P<0.001) after training were significantly improved compared with those of before. Conclusion:The systematic training program of early gastric cancer that includes a variety of training methods is effective and should be widely promoted in the continuing education of digestive specialists.

Objective:To preliminarily understand the living habits, medication taking and treatment status including the therapeutic regimen, compliance and short-term efficacy of patients with chronic atrophic gastritis and erosion in Beijing area.Methods:From April to September in 2019 at Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking University Third Hospital and Peking University Shougang Hospital, the outpatients with chronic atrophic gastritis and erosion diagnosed with endoscopy within two weeks before visiting were prospectively included in this non-interventional observation study. Chi square test was used for statistical analysis.Results:A total of 277 patients with chronic atrophic gastritis and erosion had complete follow-up data, of which male patients accounted for 49.8% (138/277). The common initial symptoms of patients with chronic atrophic gastritis and erosion included acid reflux, abdominal distension, epigastric pain and postprandial distension, which accounted for 60.3% (167/277), 59.6% (165/277) , 58.8% (163/277) and 52.3% (145/277), respectively. For treatment, 36.8% (102/277) of the patients only received lifestyle instruction without medication. Among the patients with medication treatment, the short-term efficacy of gastric mucosal protectants+ proton pump inhibitor+ gastro-kinetic agent for abnominal distension, postprandial distention, acid reflux and nausea was highest as compared with other therapeutic regimen, and the differences were statistically significant ( χ2=25.18, 19.49, 13.75, 8.84, all P<0.05). Conclusions:Chronic gastritis with erosion may be caused by a combination of multiple factors, and the symptoms of which lack specific. If necessary, gastroscopy may help the diagnosis. Individualized treatment strategies based on the symptoms of patients is needed for treatment.

Objective:To investigate the clinical application of Bushen-Liyan Decoction combined with low frequency pulse acupoint electrical stimulation in the treatment of swallowing dysfunction of stroke patients in convalescent stage. Methods:From January 2018 to March 2020, 108 stroke patients with swallowing dysfunction in the Shandong Provincial Third Hospital were selected. They were randomly divided into two groups with 54 in each according to the random number table method. The control group was given low frequency pulse acupoint electrical stimulation on the basis of conventional treatment, and the study group was given Bushen-Liyan Decoction combined with low frequency pulse acupoint electrical stimulation on the basis of conventional treatment. Both groups were treated for 4 weeks. The National Institutes of Health Neurological Deficit Score (NIHSS) was used to assess the degree of neurological impairment, the Wada Drinking Water Test was used to assess the degree of swallowing dysfunction, and Barthel Index was used to assess the ability of daily living. The serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), VEGF, IL-18, IL-23, SOD and MDA were detected by ELISA. The adverse reactions during the treatment were observed and the clinical efficacy was evaluated.Results:The total effective rate was 92.6% (50/54) in the study group and 72.2% (39/54) in the control group, with significant difference between the two groups( χ2=7.728, P=0.005). After treatment, NIHSS score and Wata’s drinking water test score of the study group were lower than those in the control group ( t=8.383, 9.740, P<0.001), Barthel index of the study group was significantly higher than that of the control group ( t=4.064, P<0.01). The serum BDNF [(8.42 ± 0.72) μg/L vs. (6.69 ± 0.63) μg/L, t=13.288], IGF-1[(142.20 ± 12.29) μg/L vs. (118.35 ± 10.73) μg/L, t=10.742] and VEGF[(151.29 ± 12.26) ng/L vs. (102.21 ± 9.77) ng/L, t=23.006] were significantly higher than those in control group( P<0.01); The serum levels of IL-18, IL-23 and MDA were significantly lower than those in the control group( t=7.892, 9.897, 6.206, P<0.001), and the level of SOD was significantly higher than that of the control group ( t=18.510, P<0.001). During the treatment, no serious adverse events occurred in both groups. Conclusion:Bushen-Liyan Decoction combined with low-frequency pulse acupoint electrical stimulation can reduce the clinical symptoms, inflammatory reaction and brain tissue damage of stroke patients with dysphagia, improve the swallowing function and improve the clinical efficacy.

Objective This study sought to assess the value of the diaphragmatic thickening frac-tion ( DTF) , diaphragmatic-rapid shallow breathing index ( D-RSBI) and diaphragm thickening-rapid shal-low breathing index ( DT-RSBI) in predicting the outcomes of ventilator weaning. Methods A total of 59 patients receiving mechanical ventilation with indications for ventilator withdrawal were included in this stud-y. One hour within the spontaneous breath test ( SBT) began,diaphragmatic displacement ( DD) and DTF were measured with bedside ultrasonography to instead the tidal volume ( VT) in conventional rapid shallow breathing index ( RSBT) to calculate D-RSBI and DT-RSBI. Patients were divided into success group and failure group according to the weaning results. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to find inde-pendent risk factors of weaning failure and receiver operating characteristic ( ROC) curve was used to evalu-ate the efficacy of predicting the outcome of weaning. Results The multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that DTF was an independent factor affecting the success or failure after the correction of other fac-tors (P<0. 05), the threshold value is 35％, area under roc curve (AUC) 0. 972. Conclusions The DTF can be effectively used to predict the result of weaning from mechanical ventilation, the value of D-RS-BI and DT-RSBI in SBT needs to be confirmed by more research.