Objective To identify lipid metabolism genes in cerebral infarction;To explore the intervention effect of Huoxue Rongluo Prescription.Methods Multi-chip combined differential analysis(GSE61616,GSE30655)was used to identify lipid metabolism genes in cerebral infarction in combination with Reactome database,and the expression differences of lipid metabolism genes in cerebral infarction were identified and verified in GSE97537 chip;Pearson correlation analysis was used to analyze the correlation of 51 cerebral infarction samples in GSE61616,GSE30655,GSE97537,GSE137595,GSE22255,GSE163614,and GSE78731 datasets;PPI,GO and KEGG analysis of lipid metabolism genes in cerebral infarction were performed through STRING database and R clusterProfiler package.SD rats were made to the model of cerebral infarction,and was administered with Huoxue Rongluo Prescription extract 11.7 g/kg by intragastric administration for 7 days.The symptoms of neurological deficit,the changes of Nissl bodies and the mRNA expressions of PLA2G4A,SPHK1,and PTGES key genes in lipid metabolism in cerebral infarction were observed.Results TSPO,CYP1B1,PLIN2,CH25H,PLA2G4A,ANGPTL4,PTGS1,SPHK1,and PTGES were identified as lipid metabolism genes in cerebral infarction,and were significantly highly expressed and positively correlated in cerebral infarction.Among them,PTGS1,PLA2G4A,and SPHK1 interacted with each other,which were the key genes of lipid metabolism in cerebral infarction;the lipid metabolism gene in cerebral infarction mainly exerted molecular functions such as oxidoreductase activity,iron ion binding,heme binding,etc.,mediating arachidonic acid metabolism,phospholipase D signaling pathway,VEGF signaling pathway,involved in regulation of lipid metabolism process,fatty acid metabolism process,fatty acid derivative metabolism process.The symptoms of neurological deficit in the model rats with cerebral infarction were severe(P<0.001),and Huoxue Rongluo Prescription could effectively improve the neurological deficit of model rats(P<0.001).The Nissl staining indicated that the neuronal structure was abnormal and the number was significantly reduced after cerebral infarction(P<0.001).Huoxue Rongluo Prescription could increase the number of neurons(P<0.001)and repair the neuronal structure.RT-qPCR showed that the key genes of lipid metabolism in cerebral infarction were significantly higher in cerebral infarction(P<0.001),corroborated with the bioinformatics results,and Huoxue Rongluo Prescription could reduce the expression of key lipid metabolism genes of PTGS1,PLA2G4A,and SPHK1(P<0.001,P<0.01,P<0.05).Conclusion Huoxue Rongluo Prescription can down-regulate the expressions of PTGS1,PLA2G4A,SPHK1,exert molecular functions such as oxidoreductase activity,iron ion binding,heme binding,and mediate arachidonic acid metabolism,phospholipase D signaling pathway,and VEGF signaling pathway.It participates in the process of lipid metabolism regulation,fatty acid metabolism,and fatty acid derivative metabolism,increases the number of Nissl bodies,improves the symptoms of neurological deficits,and exerts neuroprotective effects.

Objective:To explore the effect of accurately localized mini anterolateral thigh perforator flap in repairing medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects in fingers.Methods:The study was a retrospective observational study. From December 2019 to September 2022, 15 patients with medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects who met the inclusion criteria in fingers were admitted to the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, including 12 males and 3 females, aged 23 to 62 years. After debridement, the wounds were all accompanied by exposed tendons, bones, vessels and nerves, with an area from 4.0 cm×3.0 cm to 8.0 cm×3.5 cm. Computed tomography angiography and color Doppler ultrasonography examinations were performed on both lower limbs of the patient before surgery to accurately locate the anterolateral thigh perforators. When the flap with area from 6.0 cm×3.0 cm to 11.0 cm×4.0 cm was harvested, the flap was thinned. The artery and vein perforators of the flap were anastomosed respectively with the digital artery and dorsal metacarpal vein. If there was avulsion injury, infection, or burn in the recipient area, the main arterial and veinous vessels carried by the skin flap was anastomosed with the radial artery and accompanying vein. The lateral thigh cutaneous nerve carried by the flap was anastomosed with the stump of the digital nerve. The types of perforators of the lateral thigh artery were observed during operation and compared with the location of the vessels before operation. After operation, the survival and adverse complication of the flap were closely observed. During follow-up, the skin flap color, texture, and shape were observed; the wound healing in donor area was observed. At the last follow-up, the two-point discriminative distance of the affected finger pulp was measured, and the function of the affected finger was evaluated using the trial standard for the evaluation of functions of upper limbs of Hand Surgery Society of Chinese Medical Association, and the interphalangeal joint movement of the affected finger was observed; the patients' complaints about the adverse effects of flap resection on lower limbs were recorded.Results:During the operation, it was observed that the perforators of the flaps in 11 patients were the descending branch of the lateral circumflex thigh artery, in two patients, the perforators of skin flaps were the oblique branch of the lateral thigh artery, and the perforators in another two patients were the transverse branch of the lateral circumflex thigh artery, which were consistent with the preoperative vascular localization. After operation, all flaps survived without vascular crisis and infection. The patients were followed up for 6-12 months, the flaps had excellent color, texture, and appearance; only linear scars remained on the donor wound. At the last follow-up, the two-point discrimination distance in the finger pulp was 7-11 mm; the affected finger function was rated as excellent in 6 cases, good in 6 cases, and fair in 3 cases; the flexion and extension function of the finger was not affected; two patients complained of numbness in the lateral thigh after excision of the skin flap, and the other 13 patients had no complain of adverse complaints.Conclusions:The perforating branch in lateral thigh region can be accurately located by computed tomography angiography and color Doppler ultrasonography, accurate positioning of perforators before operation can reduce the damage to the donor area during the incision of the flap, the appearance and function of the affected finger can be restored to the maximum extent by thinning the transplanted flap and rebuilding the finger sensation. Therefore, it is an effective and reliable way to repair the medium-sized skin and soft tissue defects of fingers with the mini thigh anterolateral perforator flap.

Objective:To scientifically measure and morphologically evaluate the anatomical shape of the skin in the first web space based on cadavers, and to guide the design of flap in this area.Methods:Sixteen human cadavers fixed with 10% formaldehyde without injury or deformity on the hand were selected in the Department of Hand Surgery, the Third Hospital of Suqian. According to the characteristics of the first web area, marker points were selected for measurement and morphological observation. Morphological characteristics of the first web with thumb radial abduction(r) or palmar abduction(p) were measured and compared. The t-test was used for statistical analysis. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant. According to the results of measurement, standardised shapes and parameters of the skin were obtained for flap repair of defect of the first web. Results:When the thumb was in palmar abduction, the maximum distance [a(p)] of the first web of female(F) and male(M) was 5.78/8.42 cm(F/M), and the skin [S(p)] was 17.09/23.63 cm 2(F/M), both were significantly greater than the distance [a(r)] at 4.86/6.28 cm and the area of skin area [S(r)] at 14.39/20.15 cm 2 when thumb was in the radial abduction position( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the length of [b(r)] and [b(p)] alone the long axis of flap between palmar and radial abductions(7.54/9.38 cm and 7.34/9.74 cm, respectively) of the thumb( P>0.05). It was found that the area of first web was not shaped as a symmetrical spindle, but an irregular quadrilateral inclined to the index finger. Conclusion:Design and measurement of a flap for the first web space should take the maximum palmar abduction of a thumb as a reference. The asymmetric quadrilateral flap design is more in line with the anatomical and characteristics in the region.

Objective:To introduce a surgical method and clinical effect of using Masquelet technique combined with skin graft to cover chronic refractory wounds in elderly patients.Methods:From September 2020 to September 2022, 20 elderly patients with wounds of bone or tendon exposure in lower limbs were treated in the Department of Wound Repair, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. Due to the age and poor general condition of the patients, flap transfer for wound coverage were not allowed. Masquelet technique was therefore applied in the treatment of chronic wounds of such patients. Sizes of wounds were found at 4.5 cm×3.0 cm to 15.0 cm×6.0 cm and all accompanied with tendon and bone exposure, after thorough debridement. Wounds were then sealed with antibiotic bone cement several times. After having induced formation of membrane in wounds, free mesh skin graft was used to cover the refractory wounds. The patients were entered in follow up regularly after surgery at outpatient service, and telephone or video reviews. The wound healing of patients and whether there were related complications in the skin donor area were observed. The number of operation times in the first stage was 1-4 with an average of 1.3 times ± 0.7 times. Lower Extremity Function Scale (LEFS) was used to evaluate the recovery of lower limb function.Results:All 20 wounds healed well. The follow-up time was 3-12 months, with an average of 7.6 months. The appearance and texture of the skin in the wounds area were satisfactory. The mean LEFS was 69.83 point ± 10.82 point.Conclusion:Using Masquelet technique combined with free skin grafting to treat refractory wounds in the elderly patients can achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes. It is a simple and reliable supplement to the wound repair, and can reduce the surgical risk.

Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease, and Th17 cells are key factors in the pathogenesis of human inflammatory conditions, such as RA. Catalpol (CAT), a component in Rehmanniae Radix (RR), has been found to regulate human immunity. However, the effects of CAT on Th17 cell differentiation and improvement of RA are not clear. Materials and Methods: Collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) mice were constructed to detect the effects of CAT on arthritis and Th17 cells. The effect of CAT on Th17 differentiation was evaluated with let-7g-5p transfection experiments. Flow cytometry was used to detect the proportion of Th17 cells after CAT treatment. Levels of interleukin-17 and RORγt were assessed by qRT-PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. The expression of signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3) was determined by qRT-PCR and Western blot. Results: We found that the proportion of Th17 cells was negatively associated with let-7g-5p expression in CIA mice. In in vitro experiments, CAT suppressed traditional differentiation of Th17 cells. Simultaneously, CAT significantly decreased Tregs-to-Th17 cells transdifferentiation. Our results demonstrated that CAT inhibited Tregs-to-Th17 cells transdifferentiation by up-regulating let-7g-5p and that the suppressive effect of CAT on traditional differentiation of Th17 cells is not related with let-7-5p. Conclusion Our data indicate that CAT may be a potential modulator of Tregs-to-Th17 cells transdifferentiation by up-regulating let-7g-5p to reduce the expression of STAT3. These results provide new directions for research into RA treatment.

Objective:To explore the feasibility and clinical effect of the infrared vascular imager in the transplantation of free arterialized venous flaps.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted with patient data of hand microsurgery using free arterialized venous flaps to repair hand wounds in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from March 2019 to November 2020. An arterialized venous flap was designed according to the Goldschlager’s Type Ⅲ flap design with the aid of a magnifying glass following the venous course. The flap was transfer to cover the wound of the recipient area. The reconstructive effect was observed postoperatively, including the blood supply, color, texture, survival of the flap, the flexion and extension of the affected finger, and the appearance of the forearm donor site. The hand function was evaluated by the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard.Results:A total of 17 patients were included, including 11 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 19 to 68 years old, with an average age of 34.6 years. A total of 18 skin flaps were designed and elevated, and the flap size ranged from 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm to 8.0 cm × 9.0 cm. The patients were followed up 3 to 12 months after the operation, with an average follow-up of 6 months. Blisters appeared on the second day after the operation in 8 flaps, and the affected limbs were raised to maintain the integrity of the blisters. The blisters of the flaps subsided one week after the operation. Congestion occurred on the second day after operation in 7 flaps, which subsided after two weeks after routine treatment, such as raising the affected limb and removing some sutures. One flap developed progressive hypoperfusion one week after the operation, and eventually necrosis. Seventeen flaps survived, and one flap failure was observe. All the surviving skin flaps were free of bloat and had a good appearance. In two cases, the skin graft area was pigmented, and the flexion and extension activities of the affected fingers were suitable. Using the Chinese Medical Association Society of Hand Surgery’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard, 16 patients (excluding one flap failure) were evaluated for hand function, showing 11 cases were excellent and 5 cases were good.Conclusions:Infrared vascular imaging technology enables free arterialized venous flap transplantation to realize non-contact, non-invasive, simple operation, intuitive and accurate, and truly realizes rapid flap design under direct vision. Infrared vascular imaging technology is an effective auxiliary tool for free arterialized venous flap transplantation.

Objective:To explore the feasibility and clinical effect of the infrared vascular imager in the transplantation of free arterialized venous flaps.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted with patient data of hand microsurgery using free arterialized venous flaps to repair hand wounds in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from March 2019 to November 2020. An arterialized venous flap was designed according to the Goldschlager’s Type Ⅲ flap design with the aid of a magnifying glass following the venous course. The flap was transfer to cover the wound of the recipient area. The reconstructive effect was observed postoperatively, including the blood supply, color, texture, survival of the flap, the flexion and extension of the affected finger, and the appearance of the forearm donor site. The hand function was evaluated by the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard.Results:A total of 17 patients were included, including 11 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 19 to 68 years old, with an average age of 34.6 years. A total of 18 skin flaps were designed and elevated, and the flap size ranged from 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm to 8.0 cm × 9.0 cm. The patients were followed up 3 to 12 months after the operation, with an average follow-up of 6 months. Blisters appeared on the second day after the operation in 8 flaps, and the affected limbs were raised to maintain the integrity of the blisters. The blisters of the flaps subsided one week after the operation. Congestion occurred on the second day after operation in 7 flaps, which subsided after two weeks after routine treatment, such as raising the affected limb and removing some sutures. One flap developed progressive hypoperfusion one week after the operation, and eventually necrosis. Seventeen flaps survived, and one flap failure was observe. All the surviving skin flaps were free of bloat and had a good appearance. In two cases, the skin graft area was pigmented, and the flexion and extension activities of the affected fingers were suitable. Using the Chinese Medical Association Society of Hand Surgery’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard, 16 patients (excluding one flap failure) were evaluated for hand function, showing 11 cases were excellent and 5 cases were good.Conclusions:Infrared vascular imaging technology enables free arterialized venous flap transplantation to realize non-contact, non-invasive, simple operation, intuitive and accurate, and truly realizes rapid flap design under direct vision. Infrared vascular imaging technology is an effective auxiliary tool for free arterialized venous flap transplantation.

Objective:To explore the feasibility and clinical effect of the infrared vascular imager in the transplantation of free arterialized venous flaps.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted with patient data of hand microsurgery using free arterialized venous flaps to repair hand wounds in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from March 2019 to November 2020. An arterialized venous flap was designed according to the Goldschlager’s Type Ⅲ flap design with the aid of a magnifying glass following the venous course. The flap was transfer to cover the wound of the recipient area. The reconstructive effect was observed postoperatively, including the blood supply, color, texture, survival of the flap, the flexion and extension of the affected finger, and the appearance of the forearm donor site. The hand function was evaluated by the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard.Results:A total of 17 patients were included, including 11 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 19 to 68 years old, with an average age of 34.6 years. A total of 18 skin flaps were designed and elevated, and the flap size ranged from 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm to 8.0 cm × 9.0 cm. The patients were followed up 3 to 12 months after the operation, with an average follow-up of 6 months. Blisters appeared on the second day after the operation in 8 flaps, and the affected limbs were raised to maintain the integrity of the blisters. The blisters of the flaps subsided one week after the operation. Congestion occurred on the second day after operation in 7 flaps, which subsided after two weeks after routine treatment, such as raising the affected limb and removing some sutures. One flap developed progressive hypoperfusion one week after the operation, and eventually necrosis. Seventeen flaps survived, and one flap failure was observe. All the surviving skin flaps were free of bloat and had a good appearance. In two cases, the skin graft area was pigmented, and the flexion and extension activities of the affected fingers were suitable. Using the Chinese Medical Association Society of Hand Surgery’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard, 16 patients (excluding one flap failure) were evaluated for hand function, showing 11 cases were excellent and 5 cases were good.Conclusions:Infrared vascular imaging technology enables free arterialized venous flap transplantation to realize non-contact, non-invasive, simple operation, intuitive and accurate, and truly realizes rapid flap design under direct vision. Infrared vascular imaging technology is an effective auxiliary tool for free arterialized venous flap transplantation.

Objective:To explore the feasibility and clinical effect of the infrared vascular imager in the transplantation of free arterialized venous flaps.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted with patient data of hand microsurgery using free arterialized venous flaps to repair hand wounds in the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University from March 2019 to November 2020. An arterialized venous flap was designed according to the Goldschlager’s Type Ⅲ flap design with the aid of a magnifying glass following the venous course. The flap was transfer to cover the wound of the recipient area. The reconstructive effect was observed postoperatively, including the blood supply, color, texture, survival of the flap, the flexion and extension of the affected finger, and the appearance of the forearm donor site. The hand function was evaluated by the Chinese Medical Association Hand Surgery Society’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard.Results:A total of 17 patients were included, including 11 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 19 to 68 years old, with an average age of 34.6 years. A total of 18 skin flaps were designed and elevated, and the flap size ranged from 2.0 cm × 3.0 cm to 8.0 cm × 9.0 cm. The patients were followed up 3 to 12 months after the operation, with an average follow-up of 6 months. Blisters appeared on the second day after the operation in 8 flaps, and the affected limbs were raised to maintain the integrity of the blisters. The blisters of the flaps subsided one week after the operation. Congestion occurred on the second day after operation in 7 flaps, which subsided after two weeks after routine treatment, such as raising the affected limb and removing some sutures. One flap developed progressive hypoperfusion one week after the operation, and eventually necrosis. Seventeen flaps survived, and one flap failure was observe. All the surviving skin flaps were free of bloat and had a good appearance. In two cases, the skin graft area was pigmented, and the flexion and extension activities of the affected fingers were suitable. Using the Chinese Medical Association Society of Hand Surgery’s upper limb function evaluation trial standard, 16 patients (excluding one flap failure) were evaluated for hand function, showing 11 cases were excellent and 5 cases were good.Conclusions:Infrared vascular imaging technology enables free arterialized venous flap transplantation to realize non-contact, non-invasive, simple operation, intuitive and accurate, and truly realizes rapid flap design under direct vision. Infrared vascular imaging technology is an effective auxiliary tool for free arterialized venous flap transplantation.

Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effect of modified sural neuro-fasciocutaneous perforator flap in reconstruction of foot and ankle soft tissue defects.Methods:Sixteen patients undergoing the modified flap for foot and ankle reconstruction were included in this study between June, 2016 and June, 2018. The 16 patients were 11 males and 5 females with an average age of 32.5 (range 21 to 51) years. Ten defects were in heel and 6 in ankle and dorsal side of foot. A "Z" -shape skin incision was performed to explore the perforator vessels. A peroneal-based perforator, a superficial vein, and the vascular axis of the sural nerve were included in the pedicle. A relaying island perforator flap was used to close the donor site without skin graft. Follow-up was carried out through outpatient service, telephone follow-up and Wechat photo transmission.Results:The patients were followed-up for 12 to 18 months. All flaps survived completely without complications. The colour, texture and apperance of the flaps were good. The area of the flaps ranged from 12 cm×5 cm to 30 cm×15 cm. The diameter of the pedicle ranged from 1 to 2 cm. No complication occurred in the donor sites. A relaying perforator island flaps were used in 10 cases for donor site closure and without a skin graft. All cases were satisfied with appearance and function at the final followed-up.Conclusion:It is possible to use the modified sural neuro-fasciocutaneous perforator flap to repair foot and ankle soft tissue defects. A relaying island perforator flap can be used as a relaying flap to cover the donor site without skin graft.