1.Reference range and impact factors of left ventricular trabecular and papillary muscle mass in Chinese adults explored by cardiac MRI
Gengxiao LI ; Zhen ZHANG ; Shanshan ZHOU ; Jianan XIE ; Yiyuan GAO ; Shurong LIU ; Zhiwei ZHAO ; Jun ZHAO ; Mingzhu ZHANG ; Kai SUN ; Kuncheng LI
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(2):209-212
Objective To establish normal reference values for left ventricular trabecular and papillary muscle mass(TPMM)in Chinese adults using MRI and to explore its impact factors.Methods A total of 168 healthy Chinese adults were retrospectively included,and compacted and total left ventricular myocardial mass(LVM)were measured using traditional and dedicated methods,respectively.TPMM was calculated from the difference between total and compacted LVM.Independent sample t-tests and analysis of variance were used to explore the differences in TPMM among genders and age groups,while multiple linear regression was used to explore the independent correlation between TPMM and age,gender,heart rate,systolic blood pressure(SBP),fasting blood glucose(FBG),and body mass index(BMI).Results TPMM for men was significantly larger than that for female(P<0.001).TPMM in the elderly group was significantly larger in female(P<0.05),but not in men.Multiple linear regression showed that BMI and SBP were both independently positively correlated with TPMM,and female and heart rate were independently negatively correlated with TPMM(P<0.05).Conclusion This study provides age-and gender-specific normal reference values for TPMM in Chinese adults.Gender,heart rate,BMI,and SBP are all independently associated with TPMM.
2.Classification and minimally invasive management of ureteroileal bladder anastomotic stricture after radical cystectomy
Ruibao CHEN ; Jiang MEI ; Yisheng YIN ; Hui ZHOU ; Yue CHE ; Shurong LI ; Yiqun TIAN ; Ying ZHAN ; Xiaoyong ZENG
Chinese Journal of Urology 2023;44(4):265-269
Objective:To discuss the classification and treatment of ureteroileal anastomotic stricture (UAS) after radical cystectomy.Methods:The clinical data of 34 patients with UAS after radical cystectomy in the Department of Urology of Tongji Hospital from January 2017 to January 2022 were reviewed and analyzed. There were 25 males and 9 females. The average age was (66.3±7.7)years, including 2 cases of bilateral hydronephrosis and 32 cases of unilateral hydronephrosis. The average time of UAS was detected (14.7±6.5)months after radical cystectomy. There were 32 patients of unilateral hydronephrosis and 2 patients of bilateral hydronephrosis. Two patients had undergone nephrostomy in an external hospital. Three patients had elevated leukocytes in blood routine. Among them, two patients had fever. First, nephrostomy on the hydronephrosis side and anti-infection treatment were performed. After routine blood tests showed that the white blood cells were normal and antibiotics were stopped for 24 hours without fever, the operation was performed. 34 patients had preoperative hydronephrosis of (2.7±0.6) cm. Of the 34 cases in this group, 5 cases were injected with methylene blue through a preoperative nephrostomy tube, and 29 were injected with methylene blue through the renal pelvis using an 18G puncture needle under ultrasound guidance. Using a ureteroscope to observe in the ileal bladder, methylene blue was seen in 4 cases. Methylene blue was used to guide the search for the stenosis and a super smooth guide wire was inserted. Among them, 3 cases were dilated with a 5 mm ureteral dilation balloon catheter, 1 case was dilated with a F14 ureteral access sheath, and then a F6 single J stent was inserted. Methylene blue was not seen in the ileal conduit in 30 cases, of which 16 cases were treated with a flexible ureteroscope through the nephrostomy to locate the stenosis, incised with a 30 W holmium laser. 9 cases were treated with 5 mm ureteral dilation balloon catheter, and 7 cases were treated with a F14 ureteral access sheath, and then an F6 single J stent was inserted. 14 cases were unable to find the stenosis by antegrade method. According to the operation time and patient's condition, it was decided to perform immediate or second stage dual endoscope surgery. Through the nephrostomy, a flexible ureteroscope was used to enter the stenosis along the super slide guide wire. A rigid ureteroscope was used to observe the stenosis through the ileal conduit, and the stenosis was found. The stenosis was found in 10 cases and incised with a 30 W holmium laser. 8 cases were treated with 5 mm ureteral dilation balloon catheter, and 2 cases were treated with a F14 ureteral access sheath, and then an F6 single J stent was inserted. 4 cases were still unable to accurately locate the stenosis using the dual endoscope surgery(one case was bilateral stenosis, and one side was relieved), and continued indwelling nephrostomy. The definition of successful removal of stricture in this study is that an F6 single J stent can be inserted into the ureter.Results:UAS were classified into four types based on the severity of the intraoperative findings: Type Ⅰ, the narrow ureteral lumen is more than 50% narrower than the normal ureteral lumen, but methylene blue can pass through in strands; Type Ⅱ, needle like stricture of the ureteral lumen, allowing only methylene blue filaments to pass through; Type Ⅲ, membranous atresia of the ureter, with a narrow segment of 1 to 3 mm in length, and methylene blue cannot pass through; Type Ⅳ, long segment stenosis. Of the 34 cases in this group, 4 cases were type Ⅰ, and the stenosis was dredged by retrograde method; 16 cases were type Ⅱ, and the stenotic segments were dredged by antegrade method; 10 cases were type Ⅲ, and the stenosis was dredged by the dual endoscope surgery; Four cases were of type Ⅳ (one case was of bilateral UAS, one side was of type Ⅲ, and the other side was of type Ⅳ, which was classified as type Ⅳ). The stenotic segment could not be solved through the above methods. Among the 34 patients, 30 patients were successfully relieved of anastomotic obstruction, and 1 patient with bilateral obstruction was unilaterally relieved of anastomotic obstruction. In the other 3 cases, because the stenosis segment was too long, 2 cases were changed to nephrostomy, and 1 case was changed to open surgery, with a success rate of 88.2%. UAS was classified into 4 types based on the severity of UAS seen during surgery. No serious complications occurred during and after the operation. During the follow-up of 6-24 months, the imaging evaluation of 4 patients showed that hydronephrosis was aggravated, with an average increase in creatinine of (32.5±10.9)μmol/L, requiring replacement of a single J tube. The imaging evaluation of the remaining 26 patients showed that the postoperative hydronephrosis was 0.9 ± 0.6 cm less than the preoperative hydronephrosis 2.6 ± 0.6 cm, with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.01). The quality of life score at 3 months after surgery was (1.9±0.6), which was significantly improved compared to the preoperative indwelling nephrostomy period (5.2±0.7), with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.01) Conclusions:The treatment of UAS after radical cystectomy with retrograde, antegrade, and dual endoscope surgery has a high success rate, which can help some patients avoid the inconvenience of indwelling external drainage tubes and the risk of open surgery. Choosing an appropriate surgical method can achieve the goal of treating UAS with minimal trauma.
3.Association between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function among middle-aged and elderly people
Lulu CHEN ; Jian SU ; Ran TAO ; Jiannan LIU ; Pengfei LUO ; Shurong LYU ; Gan LU ; Jinyi ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(11):1287-1292
Objective:To investigate the association between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function among middle-aged and elderly people.Methods:From July to December in 2015, a multistage cluster random sampling method was used to select 3 600 residents aged 40 years old and above from 6 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance points in Jiangsu province. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect relevant information. Multivariable linear regression model was performed to determine the relationship between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function.Results:A total of 3 347 participants were included in the final analysis, and 44.6% of participants had been exposed to occupational hazard exposures. Compared with participants without the exposure history of occupational hazards, the significantly lower post-bronchodilator FEF 50%, FEF 75% and MMEF levels were observed in those with the exposure history of occupational hazards (β=-82.74, -55.43 and -91.57, respectively). Post-bronchodilator FEF 75% and MMEF (β=-51.78 and -79.47, respectively) in the participants with the exposure history of occupational dust and post-bronchodilator FEF 50%, FEF 75% and MMEF (β=-96.84, -32.87 and -75.72, respectively) in the participants with the exposure history of occupational harmful gas all showed a lower level. Post-bronchodilator FEF 75% was negatively associated with occupational hazard exposures in males (β male=-91.65 vs. β female=-27.21, P for interaction=0.022). Conclusions:The small airway function is worse in the middle-aged and elderly population with the exposure history of occupational hazards, and it is more significant in the male population.
4.Association between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function among middle-aged and elderly people
Lulu CHEN ; Jian SU ; Ran TAO ; Jiannan LIU ; Pengfei LUO ; Shurong LYU ; Gan LU ; Jinyi ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2021;55(11):1287-1292
Objective:To investigate the association between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function among middle-aged and elderly people.Methods:From July to December in 2015, a multistage cluster random sampling method was used to select 3 600 residents aged 40 years old and above from 6 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease surveillance points in Jiangsu province. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect relevant information. Multivariable linear regression model was performed to determine the relationship between occupational hazard exposures and small airway function.Results:A total of 3 347 participants were included in the final analysis, and 44.6% of participants had been exposed to occupational hazard exposures. Compared with participants without the exposure history of occupational hazards, the significantly lower post-bronchodilator FEF 50%, FEF 75% and MMEF levels were observed in those with the exposure history of occupational hazards (β=-82.74, -55.43 and -91.57, respectively). Post-bronchodilator FEF 75% and MMEF (β=-51.78 and -79.47, respectively) in the participants with the exposure history of occupational dust and post-bronchodilator FEF 50%, FEF 75% and MMEF (β=-96.84, -32.87 and -75.72, respectively) in the participants with the exposure history of occupational harmful gas all showed a lower level. Post-bronchodilator FEF 75% was negatively associated with occupational hazard exposures in males (β male=-91.65 vs. β female=-27.21, P for interaction=0.022). Conclusions:The small airway function is worse in the middle-aged and elderly population with the exposure history of occupational hazards, and it is more significant in the male population.
5. Outcomes and quality of life evaluation following endoscopic endonasal approach for sinonasal malignancies
Na ZHANG ; Qian HUANG ; Shunjiu CUI ; E QIU ; Bentao YANG ; Xiaohong CHEN ; Shurong ZHANG ; Min LI ; Bing ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2020;55(1):21-28
Objective:
To analyse the outcomes and the prognostic factors of patients with sinonasal malignancies following endoscopic endonasal approach, and to compare the pre- and post-operative quality of life.
Methods:
A retrospective single-center review of 79 patients who underwent endoscopic endonasal approach for sinonasal malignancies in Beijing Tongren Hospital from October 2004 to March 2017 was performed, including 51 males and 28 females, with a median age of 48 years. Data of demography, imaging (including nasal CT and MRI before operation), histopathology and treatment strategy were collected. Recurrence and distant metastasis were diagnosed according to endoscopic examination, MRI and general check-up after surgery. Pre- and post-operative quality of life scores were obtained by sinonasal outcome test-22, visual analog scale and anterior skull base surgery questionnaire. SPSS 22 software was used for statistical analysis.
Results:
The study consisted of 13 pathological types with sinonasal T1-T4 stage tumors, including cervical lymph nodes and/or distant metastasis. All patients underwent endoscopic endonasal approach surgery. After 43 months of median follow-up time, the overall, disease-free, and recurrence-free survival rates at 1, 3, 5 and 10 years was 97.4%, 92.5%, 92.5% and 83.7%; 83.2%, 68.3%, 56.8% and 33.6%; 84.5%, 66.6%, 58.0% and 34.4%, respectively. Postoperative recurrence was an independent risk factor affecting the overall survival rate (
6.Study on Protective Effect and Its Mechanism of Thymoquinone on Myocardial Fibrosis Induced by Lipopolysaccharide in Rats
Wei CAI ; Jiadan YANG ; Shan GAO ; Shiqin LI ; Shurong WANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(4):464-469
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the protective effect and its mechanism of thymoquinone (TQ) on myocardial fibrosis (MF) induced by lipopolysaccharide in rats. METHODS: Totally 40 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into control group, model group, TQ low-dose and high-dose groups [5, 10 mg/(kg?d)], with 10 rats in each group. Except that control group was given constant volume of normal saline intraperitoneally, other groups were given LPS intraperitoneally to induce MF model, once a day, for consecutive 3 weeks. Since the first day of modeling, administration group was given relevant medicine intraperitoneally, once a day, for consecutive 3 weeks. After last medication, ELISA method was used to detect the contents of serum inflammation factors (IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α) in rats. Cardiac mass parameters (HW/BM, LVW/BW) were weighed and calculated. HE staining was used to observe the histopathological changes of myocardial tissue. The contents or activities of oxidative stress indicators (MDA, SOD) and myocardial collagen indexes (HYP, Col-Ⅰ, Col-Ⅲ) were detected by chemical analysis, xanthine oxidase method or ELISA. mRNA expression of regulation genes (Col-Ⅰ, Col-Ⅲ, MMP-3, MMP-9, TGF-β1 and Smad3) related to myocardial fibrosis were determined by real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR. RESULTS: Compared with control group, there were swollen myocardial cells, disordered nuclei of different sizes and visible fiber hyperplasia in model group; the levels of serum inflammatory factors and LVW/BW, cardiac contents of MDA, HYP, Col-Ⅰand Col-Ⅲ, mRNA expression of Col-Ⅲ, TGF-β1 and Smad3 in model group were increased significantly (P<0.05), while SOD activity was decreased significantly (P<0.05). Compared with model group, the degree of myocardial fibrosis was improved in TQ groups to different extents; serum content of IL-1β and the contents of MDA, HYP and Col-Ⅰ in cardiac tissue in TQ low-dose group, serum contents of IL-1β, IL-6 and TNF-α, LVW/BW and the contents of MDA, HYP, Col-Ⅰ and Col-Ⅲ in cardiac tissue of TQ high-dose group as well as mRNA expression of Col-Ⅰ, Col -Ⅲ, TGF-β1 in TQ groups were decreased significantly (P<0.05). The activities of SOD in cardiac tissue were increased significantly in TQ groups (P<0.05). There was no statistical significance in other indexes among groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS: TQ can protect against MF model rats to certain extent, the mechanism of which may be associated with the inhibition of inflammation reaction and oxidant stress reaction, and down-regulation of mRNA expression of Col-Ⅰ, Col-Ⅲ and TGF-β1.
7.Simultaneous Determination of 4 Kinds of Effective Components in Volatile Oil of Forsythia suspensa by QAMS
Ting WU ; Liyuan TAN ; Xuwen WANG ; Kangxin ZHAI ; Jin CHEN ; Xiangping PEI ; Yonggang ZHOU ; Yuhua ZHANG ; Shan WEI ; Shurong ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2019;30(14):1981-1984
OBJECTIVE: To establish a method for simultaneous determination of α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene and α-terpineol in volatile oil of Forsythia suspensa. METHODS: GC method was adopted. The determination was performed on HP-5 capillary column through temperature-programmed route. The inlet temperature was 230 ℃, and detector temperature was 250 ℃; split sampling was applied (split ratio of 8 ∶ 1); the air flow rate was 300 mL/min, the hydrogen flow rate was 30 mL/min, the tail gas flow rate was 30 mL/min, and the injection volume was 1 μL. Using limonene as internal reference, relative correction factors of α-pinene, β-pinene and α-terpineol were established, and the reproducibility of relative correction factors were investigated by using different chromatographs and columns, and chromatographic peak location of components was measured. The contents of above components were calculated with QAMS, and then compared with the results of external standard method. RESULTS: The linear range of α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene and α-terpineol were 16.5-990.0, 38.1-2 287.5, 8.2-491.2, 2.4-142.5 μg/mL, respectively (r≥0.999 1). RSDs of precision, reproducibility and stability tests were all lower than 3% (n=6). Average recoveries were 99.7%-105.5%(RSD<4%,n=9). Compared with limonene (1.00),the average relative correction factors of α-pinene, β-pinene and α-terpineol were 0.91,0.86 and 1.11(n=3); relative retention time were 0.69-0.74, 0.81-0.86, 1.25-1.35(RSD<3%,n=3). By using different chromatographs and columns, RSDs of relative correction factors were 0.21%-4.65%(n=6). Compared with external standard method, determination results of above 4 components were consistent (the absolute value of relative error were all less than 7%). CONCLUSIONS: QAMS can be used for simultaneous determination of 4 kinds of effective components in volatile oil from F. suspensa.
8.Application of nutritional risk screening and the outcome of nutrition support in hospitalized patients
Jin ZHOU ; Ping GAO ; Ning MA ; Dandan CAO ; Ying XIE ; Wenwen CAO ; Meiqi ZHOU ; Meina YUAN ; Hui YANG ; Lei ZHANG ; Shurong DING
Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition 2017;24(1):13-17
Objective:The present study was aimed to evaluate the nutritional risk using nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS2002) score and to investigate the impact of nutrition support on clinical outcome in hospitalized patients.Methods:Six hundred and ninety four hospitalized patients were recruited.NRS 2002 was applied to evaluate the nutritional risk of patients.Meanwhile,the effect of nutrition support on complication rate was evaluated between different types of patients.Results:14.0% of patients had malnutrition and the incidence of nutritional risk was 27.5%.Patients with nutritional risk had a higher complication rate (P <0.01).Totally,22.0% (153/694) patients received nutrition support,including 81.7% patients with nutritional risk and 18.3% patients without nutritional risk.Patients with nutritional risk benefited from nutrition support,as shown by lower complication rate and shorter length of hospital stay.In patients with nutritional risk,complication rate was lower in enteral fed patients compared to parenteral fed patients.Conclusion:With nutritional risk screening,patients' nutritional status can be evaluated and appropriate nutrition support can be performed.Compared to those without nutritional risk,patients with nutritional risk will benefit more from nutrition support,as indicated by lower complication rate and reduced length of hospital stay.
9.Traumatic splenic rupture, conservative vs surgical therapy
Changlin DENG ; Hongwen ZOU ; Xiaojiao LI ; Shurong ZHOU ; Shuping ZHANG
Chinese Journal of General Surgery 2017;32(11):937-940
Objective To evaluate management stratagy for patients with traumatic splenic rupture.Methods The clinical data of 124 patients with traumatic splenic rupture admitted to the 422 Hospital of PLA from April 2008 to June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.38 patients were treated conservatively,while 86 patients underwent surgery.To investigate impact factors of management strategy in patients with traumatic splenic rupture,clinical characteristics and CT features between the two groups were compared.Results Univariate analysis results showed that injury causes,blood pressure,at admission,pulse,CT grade and abdominocentesis were closely related with therapeutic scheme.And multivariate Logistic regression analysis results showed that pulse (OR =4.264,95% CI 1.206-15.073),CT grade (OR =2.086,95% CI 1.019-4.271) and abdominocentesis (OR =3.428,95% CI 1.024-11.479) were the significant determining factors of therapeutic scheme in patients with traumatic splenic rupture.Surgical intervention was carried out in 86 patients accounting for 69.4% of all patients.The rate of surgical intervention was 58.1% in the patients with CT grade of 1 and 2,that was 94.7% in patients with CT grade of 3 and 4.Conclusions Operative management is needed for most traumatic splenic rupture,patients those with hemodynamic stability and CT grade of 1 or 2 may be qualified for watchful non-operative management.
10.Efficacy and tolerance of methotrexate in maintenance of remission in 49 patients with Crohn′s disease
Tianyu ZHANG ; Jie ZHONG ; Zhengting WANG ; Shurong HU ; Mengmeng CHENG ; Maochen ZHANG ; Yun LIN ; Jie ZHOU ; Lei WANG ; Rong FAN
Chinese Journal of Digestion 2016;36(7):466-470
Objective To analyze the efficacy and tolerance of methotrexate(MTX)in remission maintenance of Crohn′s disease (CD).Methods From June 2012 to August 2015 ,49 CD patients who received MTX as mainly treatment medication to maintain remission were enrolled.The pre-medication history,efficacy,dosage and side effects of MTX were analyzed.The effects of inducing strategy on disease recurrence were analyzed.Chi-square test and t test were used for statistical analysis.Results Among the 49 patients,34 (69.4%)received steroids for remission inducing,nine (18.4%)received infliximab for remission inducing and six (12.2%)achieved remission after operation.In the 44 patients treated with azathioprine (AZA)before,the median treatment time was one month and the dosage for withdrawal of AZA was (42.0 ± 14.8)mg/d.The most common reason was leucopenia (81 .8%, 36/44).Till the time point of follow-up,46 of the 49 CD patients still took MTX orally with a median treatment time of 16 months,and the weekly dosage was (12.7 ±2.0)mg.Thirty-one cases (67.4%) achieved clinical stability,while 15 cases (32.6%)underwent clinical recurrence.The median Crohn′s disease activity index (CDAI)was 123.5 ± 66.6.The weekly dosage of clinical stability group was (12.5 ±2.1)mg,and that of clinical recurrence group was (13.0 ±1 .7 )mg,there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups (t =0.802,P =0.426 ).The recurrence rate of steroids-induced remission group was 41 .2% (14/34 ),which was higher than that of infliximab and surgery-induced remission group (1/15),and the differnce was statistically significant (χ2 =5 .177,P =0.023 ). The common side effects were gastrointestinal reaction (26.5 %, 13/49 ), impaired liver function (20.4%,10/49)and leukopenia (12.2%,6/49).Only three cases could not tolerate the side effects and underwent medication withdrawal.Conclusions As a second-line immunosuppressant for maintanence remission in CD,MTX is effective and well-tolerated in patients.So it can be an important option during the long course of CD.

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