Objective:To explore the impact of artificial intelligence compressed sensing technology (CS-AI) on image quality in three-dimensional proton density weighted imaging (3D PDWI) of the unilateral hip joint.Methods:High-resolution unilateral hip imaging was conducted on 67 healthy volunteers at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from January to July 2023. Imaging was performed by using CS-AI 3D PDWI sequence with acceleration factors (AF) of 4, 6, 8, and 10, respectively. According to the AF, all subjects were divided into 4 groups: CS-AI 4, CS-AI 6, CS-AI 8 and CS-AI 10, with CS-AI 4 serving as a reference. Recording the scan time, the signal and noise intensity of the femoral head, muscle, and subcutaneous fat were measured by a senior radiologist and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were then calculated. Additionally, two observers provided ratings for overall image quality and artifacts in the 4 groups, and statistical analysis was performed using the Friedman rank-sum test.Results:The acquisition times for CS-AI 4, CS-AI 6, CS-AI 8, and CS-AI 10 were 5 min 49 s, 3 min 54 s, 2 min 56 s and 2 min 22 s, respectively. Compared to CS-AI 4, the scanning time for CS-AI 6, CS-AI 8, CS-AI 10 were reduced by 32.95%, 50.14%, 59.31%, respectively. The objective evaluation revealed that the SNR and CNR of the femoral head and muscle in groups CS-AI 6, CS-AI 8, and CS-AI 10 were slightly lower than those in group CS-AI 4 ( P<0.05), and the differences were statistically significant. However, no statistically significant differences were found among the 3 groups ( P>0.05). The subjective evaluation indicated that the overall image quality scores of group CS-AI 8 [3 (3,4)] did not significantly differ from those of group CS-AI 4 and CS-AI 6( P>0.05); The mean scores of group CS-AI 4 and CS-AI 6 were 4 (4, 4); Scores of group CS-AI 10 was 3(3, 3), which statistically significant differ from those of the other groups ( P<0.05). The artifacts rating for groups CS-AI 4, CS-AI 6, CS-AI 8 and CS-AI 10 were 4 (4, 4), 4 (4, 4), 3 (3, 4), and 2 (2, 3) respectively. When AF was set to 10, the images exhibited the most severe artifacts ( P<0.05). For other AF values, artifact ratings did not differ significantly ( P>0.05). Conclusion:The CS-AI 3D-PDWI sequence with acceleration factor 8 can acquire high-resolution images of the unilateral hip joint that meet clinical diagnostic requirements while reducing scanning time.

Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy and quality of life of patients between Billroth Ⅱ+ Braun anastomosis and simple Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis in digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic distal gastric cancer radical resection.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on clinical data of 68 patients who underwent laparoscopic distal gastric cancer radical resection in Jinjiang Municipal Hospital from January 2019 to January 2022. Forty patients who underwent Billroth Ⅱ+ Braun anastomosis were included in the observation group, and 28 patients who underwent simple Billroth Ⅱ anastomosis were included in the control group. Perioperative indicators and postoperative indicators one year after surgery were collected to observe the safety and efficacy of patients after surgery.Results:There were no significant differences in operation time, intraoperative bleeding volume, postoperative exhaust time, time to remove gastric tube and drainage tube, and postoperative hospital stay between the two groups (all P>0.05). There were also no significant differences in postoperative complications between the two groups ( P>0.05). One year after surgery, the incidence of food retention and residual gastritis in the observation group were lower than those in the control group (all P<0.05), while there were no significant differences in the incidence of bile reflux and reflux esophagitis between the two groups (all P>0.05). One year after surgery, nutritional evaluation showed that the total protein decline and prognostic nutritional index (PNI) in the observation group were lower than those in the control group, with significant differences (all P<0.05). The incidence of bloating and reflux symptoms in the observation group one year after surgery was lower than that in the control group, with significant differences (all P<0.05). Conclusions:Billroth Ⅱ+ Braun anastomosis is a safe method for digestive tract reconstruction after laparoscopic distal gastric cancer resection, which can improve patients′ quality of life after surgery.

Objective:To evaluate the effect of electrical stimulation on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced activation of M1 microglia.Methods:The well-growing BV2 microglia cells were divided into 3 groups ( n=18 each) using a random number table method: control group (group C), group LPS, LPS and electrical stimulation group (group LE). The cells were cultured for 24 h in normal culture atmosphere in group C. In group LPS and group LE, the LPS medium culture 100 ng/ml was added, and the cells were cultured for 24 h. In group LE, cells were stimulated with 100 mV/mm direct current for 4 h before LPS incubation.The levels of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and leukocyte interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.The expression of the M1 microglia surface markers CD32 and inducible nitric oxide synase (iNOS) was detected using immunofluorescent staining.The expression of CD32 and iNOS mRNA was detected using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results:Compared with group C, the concentrations of TNF-α and IL-1β were significantly increased, and the expression of CD32 and iNOS protein and mRNA was up-regulated in LPS and LE groups ( P<0.05). Compared with group LPS, the concentrations of TNF-α and IL-1β were significantly decreased, and the expression of CD32 and iNOS protein and mRNA was down-regulated in group LE ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Electrical stimulation can inhibit LPS-induced activation of M1 microglia and thus alleviate the inflammatory responses.

Objective:To investigate the rate of compliance with sepsis Bundle and outcomes in patients with septic shock in intensive care units (ICU) in Changshu area.Methods:A multi-center retrospective study was conducted on patients who were diagnosed as septic shock in ICU of three hospitals in Changshu area from January 2014 to October 2017. Patients who were diagnosed as septic shock meeting the 2016 diagnostic criteria were enrolled. The exclusion criteria were paients younger than 18 years, pregnancy, death within 6 h of admission, halfway abandoned treatment, and those who had entered other studies on septic shock intervention. Clinical characteristics, past history, situation on admission, Bundle completion at 1 h, 3 h and 6 h, and prognosis were recorded. Patients were divided into the survival group and death groups according to whether they survived or not. The differences of completion of Bundle indicators between the two groups were compared. The independent risk factors of prognosis were analyzed by Logistic regression analysis, and the survival curve was plotted by Kaplan-Meier method.Results:Totally 207 patients from 3 hospitals were enrolled in this study. The complition rate of 1 h Bundle was 27.1%, of which the completion rate of serum lactate determination was 81.2%, the completion rate of blood culture before antibiotic administration was 72.5%, the completion rate of broad-spectrum antibiotic administration was 48.4%, the completion rate of fluid resuscitation was 74.4%, and the completion rate of vasopressors to maintain MAP≥65 mmHg was 86.0%; the completion rate of 3 h Bundle was 67.6%, of which the completion rate of serum lactate determination was 97.1%, the completion rate of blood culture before antibiotic administration was 84.5%, the completion rate of broad-spectrum antibiotic administration was 97.1%, and the completion rate of fluid resuscitation was 76.8%; the completion rate of 6 h Bundle was 30.4%, of which the completion rate of vasopressors to maintain MAP≥65 mmHg was 98.1%, the completion rate of reassessed volume stasis (at least two indexes) was 48.3%, the completion rate of central venous pressure (CVP) was 42.5%, the completion rate of ScvO 2 was 10.6%, the completion rate of bedside ultrasound was 48.8%, the completion rate of passive leg raising and rehydration therapy was 42.5%, and the completion rate of re-evaluation of lactate was 55.1%. The total Bundle completion rate at 3 h and 6 h was 27.1%. There was no significant difference in the completion of the three hospitals. The mortality of patients with septic shock was 58.9%, length of stay in the ICU was 10 d (5, 23) d, and length of hospital stay was 14 d (6, 26) d. Univariate analysis showed that antibiotic use time, CVP, bedside ultrasound, passive leg raising and rehydration experiments, re-evaluation after elevated lactate, 6 h Bundle completion, total Bundle completion at 3 and 6 h, and APACHE Ⅱ score were associated with the prognosis (all P<0.01). Logistic regression analysis showed that CVP ( OR=23.236, P=0.001), passive leg raising and rehydration experiments ( OR=0.102, P=0.012), re-evaluation after elevated lactate ( OR=0.197, P=0.001) and APACHEⅡ score ( OR=1.103, P<0.01) were risk factors of the prognosis. Kaplan-Meier analysis showed that the 28 d survival rate was significantly higher if 6 h Bundle was completed (Log Rank χ 2=8.944, P=0.003). Conclusions:The compliance with sepsis Bundle is not high in Changshu area, and the compliance is closely related to the prognosis, so it needs to improve compliance with the guidelines.

Objective:To explore the relationship between the level of C-reactive protein/serum albumin ratio (CAR) and early postoperative anastomotic leakage in patients with colorectal cancer.Methods:From September 2016 to September 2019, all colorectal cancer patients who were treated in gastrointestinal surgery of Jinjiang hospital in Fujian Province were collected for retrospective analysis. The baseline data of the patients were collected. The blood C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT) and serum albumin (ALB) were monitored on the first, third, fifth and seventh days after operation, and the results were statistically analyzed.Results:There was no significant difference in baseline data such as age, body mass index (BMI), operation time and intraoperative hemorrhage between the anastomotic leakage group and the non anastomotic leakage group ( P>0.05), but the hospitalization time of the anastomotic leakage group was longer than that of the non anastomotic leakage group ( P<0.05). The CRP level on the 3rd and PCT level on the 5th day after operation in the anastomotic leakage group were higher than those in the non anastomotic leakage group, with significant difference ( P<0.05). The CAR value on the 3rd and 5th day after operation in the anastomotic leakage group was higher than those in the non anastomotic leakage group with significant difference ( P<0.05). Conclusions:CAR can predict early anastomotic leakage in patients with colorectal cancer.

Objective To investigate the inhibitory effect of 188 Re-labeled BaGdF5-poly ( ethylene glycol) ( PEG) nanoparticles ( NPs) on hepatoma cells, and explore the application of the radiolabeled NPs for SPECT imaging. Methods BaGdF5-PEG NPs were synthesized by hydrothermal method, and were fur-ther radiolabeled with 188Re using diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA) as a coupling agent. The human hepatoma cells SMCC 7721 were treated with different concentrations of BaGdF5-PEG NPs, 188 ReO-4 or 188Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs (14.8, 74.0, 370.0×104 Bq/ml) for 24 h, and then the cell proliferation rates were measured by 3-(4,5-dimethyl-2-thiazolyl)-2,5-diphenyl-2-H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. 188ReO-4 and 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs were administrated into normal rabbits via the ear vein, respectively. For the former, static SPECT/CT imaging were performed at 30, 60 min post-injection, and for the latter, dynamic SPECT images were captured within 10 min, and static SPECT/CT images at 30, 60, 120 min post-injec-tion. The rabbit VX2 tumor model was established, and a microcatheter was inserted into hepatic artery via the rabbit femoral artery, and then the mixture of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs and lipiodol was injected into the tumor region. SPECT/CT imaging for VX2 tumor was performed at 30 min later. Data were analyzed by two-sample t test. Results The BaGdF5-PEG NPs were nearly square and the particle size was about 10 nm. The labeling yield of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 was 94.1％ at the optimum conditions. Moreover, it showed high stability in vitro and in vivo. In vitro, BaGdF5-PEG NPs did not exhibit obvious cytotoxicity even at a high concentration. Both 188 ReO-4 and 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 could inhibit the proliferation of SMCC 7721 cells, but 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 showed a significantly stronger inhibitory effect at the doses of 74.0 and 370.0×104 Bq/ml ( t values:4.21,4.09, both P<0.01) . In vivo, 188 ReO-4 was absorbed by maxillary glands and was quickly elimi-nated from blood via the kidneys. The 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs mainly accumulated in the liver and spleen. In addition, retention and accumulation of 188 Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs in the liver tumor could be achieved by using transarterial intervention technique for drug delivery. Conclusion 188Re-DTPA-BaGdF5 NPs have cer-tain killing effects on hepatoma cells in vitro, and with the help of transarterial intervention technique, the NPs can be aggregated within liver tumor, where they not only can be used for SPECT imaging, but also have potential therapeutic effects.

Objective To investigate the correlativity between elasticity modulus and pathological severity in chronic pancreatitis (CP).Methods Twenty-one pigs were divided randomly into experimental group (n=18) and control group (n=3) using random number method.The main pancreatic duct (MPD) was incompletely ligated to establish the CP model.In control group, MPD was not ligated.The animals were killed in batches at 4th, 8th and 12th week after surgery.The pancreatic tissue was taken for elasticity modulus test and pathological examination, and the pigs were classified into control, mild, moderate and severe groups based on the severity of fibrosis.Cell density, fat infiltration and extracellular edema were observed and classified into mild and severe.The difference of elasticity modulus among different groups were compared by Variance analysis, the correlation between pancreatic fibrosis and elastic modulus was analyzed with Spearman correlation analysis, and ROC curve was used to evaluate its efficacy of diagnosing CP.Results Sixteen CP models were established successfully expected for 2 deaths (mild, n=7;moderate, n=2 and severe, n=7).All of the control group (n=3) showed normal pancreas.The elasticity modulus of control, mild and moderate to severe group were 0.4268±0.0566, 0.3203±0.0518 and 0.2235±0.0685, respectively.The difference between the groups was statistically significant (F=13.658,P<0.01), and the elastic modulus and pathological grade had a negative correlation (r=0.969, P<0.01).AUC of elasticity modulus for differentiating normal and mild CP was 1.000, the best critical value was 0.3807, and both the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis were 100%.AUC for differentiating mild and moderate to severe CP was 0.8730, the best critical value was 0.2646, and the sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis were 85.7% and 77.8%, respectively.The pancreatic elasticity modulus of low parenchymal cell density group and high parenchymal cell density group were 0.1931±0.0373 and 0.3485±0.0655, respectively, which in the high cell density group was significantly higher than that in the low cell density group (t=-5.719, P<0.01).The elasticity modulus of negative infiltration or slight fatty infiltration group and severe fatty infiltration group were 0.3401±0.0697 and 0.1855±0.0344, respectively, which in the negative infiltration or slight infiltration group was significantly higher than that in severe infiltration group (t=5.102, P<0.01).The elasticity modulus of negative or mild cell edema group and moderate to severe cell edema group were 0.2760±0.0825 and 0.3024±0.1056, respectively;there was no statistically significant(t=-0.586, P >0.05).Conclusions The elasticity modulus can be used to detect the pathological changes of CP, and evaluate the CP pathologic grades.

Objective To investigate the anesthetic management of perventricular closure of ventricular septal defects (VSD) under transesophageal echocardiography. Methods A retrospective review of the clinical data of 52 children who underwent perventricular closure of VSD under transesophageal echocardiography were analyzed. All the children were performed tracheal intubation under general anesthesia, and the electrocardiogram, pulse blood oxygen saturation, invasive arterial pressure, central venous pressure, end tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure, temperature and urine output were continuously monitored throughout the procedure. The transesophageal echocardiography was necessary for guiding transcatheter or per-ventricular device placement. Results Perventricular closure of VSD was successfully completed in 51 children under transesophageal echocardiography, the operation time was (76.7 ± 36.4) min, the anesthesia time was (89.5 ± 27.1) min; 1 child was converted to open surgical repair. Conclusions The intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography technology is the key to the success of the surgery. At the same time of analgesia and sedation, the anesthesia doctor needs to pay attention to the changes of hemodynamics in children.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the methods for assessing angiogenesis in experimental liver fibrosis.

METHODSMale C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into a normal (unmodeled) group and a liver fibrosis model group.The model was established by a 4-week course of 10% CCl4 solution (in olive oil) intraperitoneal injection. Liver vasculature was observed by magnetic resonance (MR),computed tomography (CT),synchrotron radiation X-ray,and von Willibrand factor(vWF) immunofluorescence staining. Liver inflammation and fibrosis were observed by staining with hematoxylin-eosin and Sirius red.The t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis were used for statistical analyses.

RESULTSCompared with the normal group,the model group had more robust inflammation and fibrosis in liver tissue.The liver tissue in the modeled mice showed significant deceases in MR signal intensity on T2WI before and after enhancement (386.67+/-69.04 vs.492.67+/-112.50,t =-2.456, P=0.026).The liver tissue in the modeled mice also showed significantly decreased enhancement CT values (P < 0.01).Synchrotron radiation X-ray imaging showed that the small vessels in the liver tissues of the modeled mice were significantly increased compared to that in the normal mice (P < 0.01).The MR T2W enhanced signal value (439.67+/-104.80, Pearson's r=0.714, P=0.009) and microvascular relative length (676.53+/-122.75, Pearson's r=0.791, P=0.002) were positive correlated with microvessel density (MVD) (14.50+/-5.95),as shown by detection of labeled vWF.The before and after CT enhancement difference (132.60+/-57.02, Pearson's r=-0.612, P=0.034) was negatively correlated with MVD.

CONCLUSIONs MR,CT and synchrotron radiation X-ray imaging can be used for assessing angiogenesis in liver fibrosis,and the findings from each are correlated with the traditional MVD detection method. The two-dimensional imaging of synchrotron radiation X-ray is more intuitive,and has been confirmed as an effective evaluation method for liver angiogenesis.

Animals ; Disease Models, Animal ; Inflammation ; pathology ; Liver Cirrhosis ; pathology ; Liver Function Tests ; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy ; Male ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Neovascularization, Pathologic ; Synchrotrons ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed

OBJECTIVETo explore the correlation between serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) level and hepatic tissue pathological staging in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB).

METHODSClinical data was collected from our hospital's records for 302 CHB patients with HBsAg-positive status for more than 6 months and who had undergone hepatic biopsy. The HBsAg level,HBV DNA level and other clinical data were measured using commercial diagnostic assays. Liver histology was scored using the GS staging system. Correlation between serum HBsAg quantity, HBV DNA quantity, stage of inflammation and degree of fibrosis was assessed statistically.

RESULTSThe correlation of serum HBsAg level and HBV DNA level was notable. The serum HBsAg level was a variable affecting hepatic tissue pathological stage significantly. Serum HBsAg level appeared to be a highly specific and sensitive diagnostic marker of hepatic fibrosis. As the severity of liver fibrosis increased, the quantitative levels of platelet (PLT), HBsAg and HBV DNA gradually decreased, and the APRI index gradually increased; there were significant differences between the groups (all P<0.001). Serum HBsAg and HBV DNA levels in patients with hepatitis B e antigen-positive (HBeAg(+)) status showed strong correlation (r=0.721, P<0.0001) by Spearman analysis. HBeAg(+) patients with moderate to severe fibrosis (S2-4) exhibited significantly lower serum HBsAg and HBV DNA levels compared with patients with no or mild fibrosis (S0-1; t=5.475 and 4.826, P<0.001). ROC analysis suggested that a serum HBsAg cutoff of 4.46 log 10 IU/mL (28 800 IU/mL) would provide a theoretical sensitivity of 76.3%, with theoretical specificity of 70.5% in HBeAg(+) CHB patients. A serum HBV DNA cutoff of 7.13 log 10 IU/mL (1.35*10(7) copies/mL) would provide a theoretical sensitivity of 71.1%, with theoretical specificity of 73.4% in HBeAg(+) CHB patients. Logistic regression analysis showed that the level of HBsAg was an independent prognostic factor of moderate to severe liver fibrosis, with alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, HBsAg, HBV DNA and PLT (P<0.001).

CONCLUSIONHBsAg and HBV DNA levels decrease gradually along with aggravation of liver fibrosis. The cutoff values of 28800 IU/mL for HBsAg and 1.35*10(7) copies/mL ofHBV DNA provide higher specificity and sensitivity for predicting the degree of liver fibrosis in HBeAg-positive CHB patients, and the former is an independent predictor of severe liver fibrosis.

Alanine Transaminase ; Aspartate Aminotransferases ; Biopsy ; Blood Platelets ; DNA, Viral ; Hepatitis B Surface Antigens ; Hepatitis B virus ; Hepatitis B, Chronic ; Humans ; Inflammation ; Liver Cirrhosis ; ROC Curve