Apical microsurgery is accurate and minimally invasive, produces few complications, and has a success rate of more than 90%. However, due to the lack of awareness and understanding of apical microsurgery by dental general practitioners and even endodontists, many clinical problems remain to be overcome. The consensus has gathered well-known domestic experts to hold a series of special discussions and reached the consensus. This document specifies the indications, contraindications, preoperative preparations, operational procedures, complication prevention measures, and efficacy evaluation of apical microsurgery and is applicable to dentists who perform apical microsurgery after systematic training.
Microsurgery/standards* ; Humans ; Apicoectomy ; Contraindications, Procedure ; Tooth Apex/diagnostic imaging* ; Postoperative Complications/prevention & control* ; Consensus ; Treatment Outcome

OBJECTIVE To explore the molecular mechanism of urolithin A inhibition of human hepatoma cells growth. METHODS Hepatoma Huh-7 cells were treated with different concentrations of urolithin A(Uro-A). The inhibition rate of Huh-7 cells survival was detected by CCK-8 assay and the IC50 was calculated. Cell proliferation was detected by colony formation assay and cell migration ability was assessed by cell wound healing experiment. Glucose uptake and lactate level in culture medium through colorimetry and the ATP production in cell through chemiluminescence method was analyzed. Western blotting was applied to detect protein expression levels of glucose transporter(GLUT1), key enzymes of glycolysis(HK2, PFKM, LDHA), p53, p-p38 and Bcl-2 after treatment with different concentrations of Uro-A. Flow cytometry and TUNEL method were used to detect apoptosis rate. RESULTS The results of CCK-8 showed that Uro-A significantly inhibited the proliferation of Huh-7 cells, and the IC50 was(48.54±1.21) μmol·L−1. The ability of clone formation and migration decreased after Uro-A treatment. Cellular glucose uptake and level of lactic acid and ATP production were down regulated in Huh-7 cells treated with Uro-A. The results showed that expression of glycolytic key proteins GLUT1, PKM2, LDHA and HK2 decreased. Western Blotting further research indicated that the p53 and p-p38 were activated, while the Bcl-2 was down-regulated. Flow cytometry data and TUNEL method revealed that the induction of apoptosis by Uro-A was remarkably increased. CONCLUSION These findings suggest that Uro-A can suppress Huh-7 cell proliferation and migration. The possible mechanism is the inhibition of glycolysis by p53, p-p38 and Bcl-2, which prevent cell growth and finally induce apoptosis.

Endodontic diseases are a kind of chronic infectious oral disease.Common endodontic treatment concepts are based on the removal of inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue and the replacement by gutta-percha.However,it is very essential for endodontic treatment to debride the root canal system and prevent the root canal system from bacterial reinfection after root canal therapy(RCT).Recent research,encompassing bacterial etiology and advanced imaging techniques,contributes to our understanding of the root canal system's anatomy intricacies and the technique sensitivity of RCT.Success in RCT hinges on factors like patients,infection severity,root canal anatomy,and treatment techniques.Therefore,improving disease management is a key issue to combat endodontic diseases and cure periapical lesions.The clinical difficulty assessment system of RCT is established based on patient conditions,tooth conditions,root canal configuration,and root canal needing retreatment,and emphasizes pre-treatment risk assessment for optimal outcomes.The findings suggest that the presence of risk factors may correlate with the challenge of achieving the high standard required for RCT.These insights contribute not only to improve education but also aid practitioners in treatment planning and referral decision-making within the field of endodontics.

Objective To investigate the effect of continuous intraoperative insulin infusion on my-ocardial blood perfusion after cardiac surgery under cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB).Methods Forty-eight patients,21 males and 27 females,aged 55-80 years,BMI 18-28 kg/m2,ASA physical status Ⅱ-Ⅳ,who underwent elective cardiac surgery with CPB were selected and randomly divided into two groups:the insulin group(group I,n = 25)and the control group(group C,n = 23).The same anesthesia protocol was implemented in both groups.After induction of anesthesia,group Ⅰ received intravenously infusion of in-sulin 30 mU·kg-1·h-1,glucose 0.12 g·kg-1·h-1,and potassium chloride 0.06 mmol·kg-1·h-1,and group C received saline 10 ml/h,all of which were infused until the end of surgery.The targeted blood glucose range for both groups was set at 6.1-11.1 mmol/L.Transesophageal echocardiography(TEE)was performed 10 minutes after induction of general anesthesia(T2)and before the end of surgery(T6)to ex-amine the coronary sinus(CS)flow spectrum and diameter,pulmonary venous flow spectrum,and calculate CS net antegrade flow velocity time integral(VTI).Femoral mean arterial pressure(MAP),central venous pressure(CVP),stroke volume(SV),cardiac index(CI)and peripheral vascular resistance index(SVRI)were recorded at T2,2 minutes before CPB(T3),the end of CPB(T5),and T6.The concentra-tions of blood glucose and lactate 5 minutes before anesthesia induction(T1),T3,30 minutes after CPB(T4),T5,T6,6 hours after surgery(T7),12 hours after surgery(T8),and 24 hours after surgery(T9)were recorded.The levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP),high-sensitivity troponin I(hs-TnI),and creatine kinase isoenzyme(CK-MB)were recorded 1 day preoperatively,1 and 2 days post-operatively.Results Compared with group C,in group I,CS net antegrade flow VTI and blood flow per minute were significantly increased(P<0.05),and pulmonary venous peak atrial reversal wave velocity(ARp)was significantly reduced at T6(P<0.05),SV and CI were significantly increased and SVRI was significantly decreased at T5 and T6(P<0.05),lactate concentration was significantly decreased at T7 and T8(P<0.05),hs-CRP and CKMB were significantly decreased 1 and 2 days postoperatively(P<0.05),hs-TnI was significantly reduced 2 days postoperatively(P<0.05).Conclusion Continuous insulin admin-istration during cardiac surgery with CPB while maintaining blood glucose at 6.1-11.1 mmol/L can enhance myocardial blood perfusion,mitigate postoperative inflammatory response,and reduce myocardial injury.

Objective To investigate the effects of different deflation methods of endotracheal tube cuff on coughing response and hemodynamics during extubation. Methods Ninety patients undergoing elective surgery for endotracheal intubation under general anesthesia were selected as study subjects and randomly divided into study group and control group, with 45 patients in each group. In the study group, the cuff end of the endotracheal tube cuff was connected to a syringe and a non-liquid pressure gauge through a three-way stopcock. Before extubation, the cuff was aspirated to decrease the cuff pressure at a rate of 3 cmH₂O/s. In the control group, the gas in cuff was rapidly deflated by aspirating all the gas inside with a syringe during extubation. The incidence and severity of coughing response during extubation were recorded in both groups. Mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) were recorded before induction of general anesthesia (T₀), before cuff deflation (T₁), immediately after cuff deflation (T₂), 1 minute after extubation (T₃), 3 minutes after extubation (T₄), and 5 minutes after extubation (T₅). Adverse events were also recorded in both groups. Results The coughing response during extubation started immediately after cuff deflation in both groups. The incidence and severity of coughing response were lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). Compared with the control group, values of MAP were lower at T₂ to T₄ and values of HR were lower at T₂ to T₅ in the study group (P < 0.05). The incidence of post-extubation pharyngeal discomfort was 6.67 % in the study group, which was lower than 26.67 % in the control group (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of post-extubation hypoventilation between the two groups (P>0.05). Conclusion The method of slowly reducing the pressure of the endotracheal tube cuff at a constant rate can reduce the incidence and severity of coughing, decrease postoperative extubation complications, and stabilize hemodynamics, with better effects than the method of rapidly aspirating all the gas inside the cuff at once.

OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of needle retaining after electroacupuncture combined with cognitive training and electroacupuncture combined with cognitive training in the treatment of post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). METHODS: A total of 206 patients with PSCI were randomized into a needle retaining group (103 cases, 9 cases dropped out) and an electroacupuncture group (103 cases, 6 cases dropped out). In addition to the conventional basic medical treatment and the rehabilitation treatment, in the needle retaining group, electroacupuncture at Shenting (GV 24) and Baihui (GV 20) was applied, with continuous wave of 50 Hz in the first 15 min and with disperse-dense wave of 2 Hz/50 Hz in the last 15 min, the needles were continuously retained for 1 h after electroacupuncture, during which cognitive training was adopted; in the electroacupuncture group, cognitive training was performed after the same electric stimulation exerted for 30 min, without additional needles retaining. The treatment was given once a day, 5 times a week for totally 8 weeks in the two groups. Before and after 8-week treatment, the TCM syndrome score was observed; before and after 4,8-week treatment, the scores of mini-mental state examination (MMSE), Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) and ability of daily living were observed in the two groups. The clinical efficacy of the two groups was evaluated after 8-week treatment. RESULTS: After 8-week treatment, the TCM syndrome scores were increased compared with those before treatment in both groups (P<0.05); the TCM syndrome score in the needle retaining group was higher than that in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05).After 4,8-week treatment, the scores of MMSE, MoCA and ability of daily living were increased compared with those before treatment in both groups (P<0.05); MMSE, MoCA scores after 4,8-week treatment and ability of daily living score after 8-week treatment in the needle retaining group were higher than those in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05). The total effective rate was 90.4% (85/94) in the needle retaining group, which was superior to 82.5% (80/97) in the electroacupuncture group (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both needle retaining after electroacupuncture combined with cognitive training and electroacupuncture combined with cognitive training can effectively treat PSCI, improve the clinical symptom, cognitive function and ability of daily living in PSCI patients. Needle retaining after electroacupuncture combined with cognitive training has a better therapeutic effect.
Humans ; Electroacupuncture ; Acupuncture Therapy ; Cognitive Training ; Acupuncture Points ; Cognitive Dysfunction/therapy* ; Stroke/complications* ; Treatment Outcome

Objective To evaluate the quality of postoperative recovery of patients undergoing cardiac great vessels surgery by 15-item Recovery Quality Score Scale(QoR-15),to retrospectively analyze the influence of perioperative multi-factors on postoperative recovery quality,and to establish the predictive model.Methods Clinical data of patients who underwent cardiac great vascularsur-gery from March 2020 to September 2022 were collected through electronic medical record system and the postoperative QoR-15 score were evaluated.The data including gender,age,postoperative follow-up time,American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)classification,preoperative lactate level,co-morbidities,emergency or not,extracorporeal circulation or not,etc.were collected.The modified frailty index(mFI)was also calculated.Surgical patterns,operation time,extracorporeal circulation time,aortic block time,type of heart recurrence,perioperative fluid therapy,extracorporeal circulation temperature,and other postoperative data as well as postoperative data including ICU retention time after surgery,total length of stay and QoR-15 score were recorded.The univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were then applied to construct a prediction model,and its accuracy was validated.Results A total of 213 patients were included,in which 15 patients were excluded,and 198 postoperative QoR-15 score sheets were received.Gender,ASA classification,preoperative lac-tate level,postoperative follow-up time,and mFI were significant influencing factors on the quality of rehabilitation of patients undergoing cardiac or great vascular surgery.The prediction model of ln(p/1-p)=-5.571+0.862 × gender+3.844 × ASA classification+3.143 × preoperative lactate level+2.001 × postoperative follow-up time+3.712 × mFI,which had good predictive and classifi-cation effects.Conclusion Gender,ASA classification,preoperative lactate level,postoperative follow-up time and mFI are influencing factors on the recovery quality of patients after cardiac great vascular surgery.

Objective To evaluate the quality of postoperative recovery of patients undergoing cardiac great vessels surgery by 15-item Recovery Quality Score Scale(QoR-15),to retrospectively analyze the influence of perioperative multi-factors on postoperative recovery quality,and to establish the predictive model.Methods Clinical data of patients who underwent cardiac great vascularsur-gery from March 2020 to September 2022 were collected through electronic medical record system and the postoperative QoR-15 score were evaluated.The data including gender,age,postoperative follow-up time,American Society of Anesthesiologists(ASA)classification,preoperative lactate level,co-morbidities,emergency or not,extracorporeal circulation or not,etc.were collected.The modified frailty index(mFI)was also calculated.Surgical patterns,operation time,extracorporeal circulation time,aortic block time,type of heart recurrence,perioperative fluid therapy,extracorporeal circulation temperature,and other postoperative data as well as postoperative data including ICU retention time after surgery,total length of stay and QoR-15 score were recorded.The univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were then applied to construct a prediction model,and its accuracy was validated.Results A total of 213 patients were included,in which 15 patients were excluded,and 198 postoperative QoR-15 score sheets were received.Gender,ASA classification,preoperative lac-tate level,postoperative follow-up time,and mFI were significant influencing factors on the quality of rehabilitation of patients undergoing cardiac or great vascular surgery.The prediction model of ln(p/1-p)=-5.571+0.862 × gender+3.844 × ASA classification+3.143 × preoperative lactate level+2.001 × postoperative follow-up time+3.712 × mFI,which had good predictive and classifi-cation effects.Conclusion Gender,ASA classification,preoperative lactate level,postoperative follow-up time and mFI are influencing factors on the recovery quality of patients after cardiac great vascular surgery.

Aged ; Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use* ; COVID-19/drug therapy* ; China/epidemiology* ; Cohort Studies ; Female ; Hospital Mortality ; Hospitalization ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Patient Acuity ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Treatment Outcome

Objective:To summarize the experience of treatment for chronic pancreatitis by analyzing the clinical information of 10 533 patients with chronic pancreatitis admitted to First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University (Changhai Hospital) in the past 28 years.Methods:Clinical data including the age, sex, place of birth, admission time, admission age, admission department, discharge time, hospitalization times and treatment methods of chronic pancreatitis patients admitted to Changhai Hospital from January 1995 to February 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. The changes of chronic pancreatitis patients′ admission, demographic characteristics and treatment mode were summarized.Results:A total of 10 533 patients were analyzed, including 7 443 males (70.66%) and 3 090 females (29.34%), and male to female ratio was 2.41∶1. The average age of admission was (45.7±15.0) years. In terms of geographical distribution, East China was the largest, followed by North China and Northwest China. 10 533 patients were admitted for 19 920 times, and there were 18 156 times (91.14%) in gastroenterology department and 1 452 times (7.29%) in general surgery department. Patients in gastroenterology department were admitted for (1.88±1.45) times and the average length of hospitalization was (10.33±5.63) days. A total of 14 134 endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography [(1.45±1.41) times per patient] were performed among 8 022 patients, and 13 882 pancreatic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [(2.22±0.36) times per patient] were performed among 6 629 patients. In general surgery department, patients were admitted for (1.03±0.16) times and the average length of hospitalization was (14.90±9.00) days. 1 242 patients underwent surgical treatment. The ratio of endoscopic therapy to surgery increased from 0.12∶1 in 1995 to 15.72∶1 in 2021.Conclusions:The study shows that chronic pancreatitis was more common in middle-aged males in China, and the treatment modes of chronic pancreatitis in Changhai Hospital had changed from surgery to endoscopic therapy.