1.A case of amniotic band syndrome after fetal reduction by radiofrequency ablation
Xiaomin ZHAO ; Wen LI ; Yongmei SHEN ; Liying YAO ; Lei ZHANG ; Shanshan LI ; Xiuying TIAN ; Ying CHANG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2023;26(8):687-690
This article reported a survived case of amniotic band syndrome (ABS) following fetal reduction by radiofrequency ablation. The woman conceived monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy spontaneously. Prenatal ultrasound at 24 weeks of gestation indicated twin-twin transfusion syndrome (stage Ⅲ), and radiofrequency ablation for fetal reduction was successfully performed after formal consent. At 28 +6 weeks, ultrasound reexamination revealed significant edema in the left foot of the fetus, with banding around the ankle, as well as the strangulation mark and narrowing rings. Fetal ABS (ⅡB stage) was diagnosed after multidisciplinary consultation. An immediate emergency cesarean section was performed and a live male baby was born. A thin amniotic band could be seen wrapping around the left ankle of the newborn for several rounds, with obvious strangulation marks about 1 cm deep into the skin, and significant edema on the dorsum and sole of the foot, and the submalleolus area. The amniotic band was released at once, and the edema faded gradually after surgery. After a follow-up of 28 days, the lower limbs of the newborn became normal.
2.Factors influencing neurodevelopmental disorders in children with SCN8A-related early-onset epilepsy: a follow-up study of 21 cases
Bingwei PENG ; Xiaojing LI ; Li CHEN ; Lifen DUAN ; Xiuying WANG ; Haixia ZHU ; Kaili SHI ; Kelu ZHENG ; Wen-Xiong CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2022;37(17):1315-1320
Objective:To explore the influence factors of neurodevelopmental disorders in children with SCN8A-related early-onset epilepsy through analyzing their clinical characteristics and following up their neurodeve-lopmental status. Methods:A retrospective analysis was carried out on 21 children (13 males and 8 females, the age ranged from 4 months to 8 years, average 31.6 months)with SCN8A-related early-onset epilepsy treated in Guangzhou Women and Children′s Medical Center and Kunming Children′s Hospital between January 2017 and February 2021.All patients underwent whole-exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing.The pathogenicity was estimated according to the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics guidelines.The clinical data of all patients were also collected, including the age of onset of the disease, forms of seizures, seizure frequency, neurological development at onset, electroencephalogram (EEG) and brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Besides, the patients were followed up to acquire the effect of sodium channel blockers after the onset of seizures, the process or improvement of neurodeve-lopment, EEG evaluation and neurodevelopmental outcomes.Patients were grouped based on data analysis results.The Fisher′s exact test was conducted to measure the effect of various factors on the neurodevelopmental process and outcome, and corresponding coe-fficients were calculated. Results:The average onset age of 21 patients was 0-9 months.The follow-up duration was 4 months-8 years.Three cases died.Sixteen cases (76.2%) had early infantile epileptic encephalopathy (EIEE), 5 cases (23.8%) had epilepsy without encephalopathy, and 1 case had benign infantile epilepsy.Fourteen cases (66.7%) belonged to drug resistant epilepsy.Only one child showed normal neurodevelopment.Eleven children showed delayed neurodevelopment, but improvement was observed.Nine children were retrogressed and stagnated in terms of neurodevelopment.Small age at onset ( Fisher=9.517, P=0.020, r=0.571), high seizure frequency ( Fisher=10.512, P=0.003, r=0.572), EEG background ( Fisher=10.512, P=0.003, r=0.572), epileptic discharges ( Fisher=8.288, P=0.008, r=0.542), and EEG changes before and after treatment ( Fisher=10.437, P=0.009, r=0.586) were important factors affecting the neurodevelopmental process.Neurodevelopmental outcome was normal in only 1 case, 1 child belonged to mild mental retardation (MR), 7 children belonged to moderate MR, 3 children belonged to severe MR, and 9 children belonged to profound MR.Statistical analysis indicated that the clinical phenotype ( Fisher=10.059, P=0.004, r=0.739) and drug resistance ( Fisher=13.706, P=0.001, r=0.640) were significantly correlated with neurodevelopmental outcomes.However, the forms of seizures, EEG findings at onset and mutation sites were not related to neurodevelopmental disorders. Conclusions:Most children with SCN8A-related early-onset epilepsy are accompanied with neurodevelopmental retardation of varying degrees.Epileptic encephalopathy and poor response to drug treatment will lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorders.
3.Application of quality control circle in increasing face mask wearing rate of hospitalized pulmonary tuberculosis patients
Chinese Journal of Infection Control 2015;(5):332-335
Objective To evaluate application effectiveness of quality control circle (QCC)in increasing the face mask wearing rate of hospitalized pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)patients.Methods Nine nurses in department of tu-berculosis formed a ‘circle’,the theme of ‘improving the face mask wearing rate of hospitalized pulmonary TB pa-tients’was established,rectification measures were formulated and implemented,face mask wearing rates of pa-tients before and after implementing QCC activities were analyzed statistically.Results The face mask wearing rate of hospitalized pulmonary TB patients after implementing QCC activities was higher than that before implementing QCC activities (87.50% [147/168]vs 65.54%[116/177],P <0.05).The abilities of every ‘circle member’have been improved in the following aspects:problem-solving skills,sense of responsibility,communication skills,self-confidence,team working,enthusiasm,quality-control techniques,and cooperation abilities,the total average score increased from 23.78 before implementing QCC to 33.78 after implementing QCC.Conclusion QCC activities can not only improve the face mask wearing rate of hospitalized pulmonary TB patients,but also enhance circle mem-bers’quality-control skills and team spirit.
4.Application of video surveillance system in the prevention and control of the Ebola treatment center in Liberia
Xiuying SHI ; Xuejun HU ; Wen YANG ; Lina WANG
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2015;(26):2009-2011
Objective To investigate the effect of application of video surveillance system for medical staff in the prevention and control of Ebola treatment center (ETC). Methods The high-definition camera installed in the polluted area 100 beds of 24 wards, semi polluted area ring corridor, wear off gowns and other areas without blind spot. Video data and information were collected. The experts of steering group and medical personnel were on duty of video monitoring 24 hours in the medical duty room. They monitored the situation of frontline staff in medical care, whether wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), logistics and transportation problems encountered in the work, and corrected and reminded. Results From December 2015 to January 2014, by checking 182 people on the first-line staff including doctors, nurses and nursing workers, 239 problems of 4 categories were found. The PPE problems was 147 cases (61.50%), while perform operation process issue 35 cases (14.64%), flow logistics distribution problems 31 cases (12.97%), the others 26 cases (10.88%). All the problems were given a timely reminder. There was no infections among medical team. Conclusion Video surveillance system could help medical staff to prevent and control infection, and reduce the risk of infection.
5.Anti-diabetic Activity of Zhenqing Recipe and Ligustri Lucidi Fructus in Type 2 Diabetic Rats
Xiuying WEN ; Wenguang XU ; Ling XIONG ; Mingwang XU ; Hao LIU ; Hong ZHANG ; Qiong LUO ; Qiuhong NIAO ; Lifang LIU
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2011;03(1):47-53
Objective To investigate the influence of Zhenqing Recipe(ZQR)and Ligustri Lucidi Fructus(LLF)on diabetic rats and its possible mechanism.Methods The model of type 2 diabetic rats was established by feeding a high-sucrose-high-fat diet and injecting a low dose of Streptozotocin in Wistar rats.The model rats were randomly divided into three groups: diabetic model,ZQR-treated,and LLF-treated groups for 8-weeks treatment.The normal Wistar rats were as a normal control group.Results The level of fasting blood glucose in ZQR and LLF groups was decreased compared with model group(P < 0.01,0.05,respectively).Both ZQR and LLF markedly reduced serum triglycerides(P < 0.01,0.05,respectively),and increased the insulin sensitivity index(P < 0.05).Histopathology revealed that ZQR and LLF reduced pancreatic damage.Immunohistochemistry evaluation showed that the percentage of insulin positive cells in pancreatic island was higher than model group(P < 0.01,0.05,respectively).The mRNA and protein expression of SREBP-1c in pancreas were significantly decreased in ZQR and FLL group(P < 0.01).Conclusion ZQR has therapeutic effect on type 2 diabetes,it ameliorates the histopathologlcal changes of pancreas,protects β cells,improves insulin resistance,and attenuates the expression of SREBP-1c.This study also provides the anti-diabetic evidence of FLL even its effects are weaker than ZQR.
6.The therapeutic value of ERCP and EST on choledocholithiasis
Jianfeng YANG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Yinghui GUO ; Wen Lü ; Xiuying LIN
Chinese Journal of General Practitioners 2010;09(8):564-566
1263 patients with choledocholithiasis were treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) from January 2005 to December 2008, with 1235 (97.8%) cases successfully treated. One-time ERCP removal of the stones was successful in 982 patients, with two times in 129 patients and three times in 124. 1130 patients (89. 5% ) underwent endoscopic nasal biliary drainage (ENBD) after the procedure. 56 patients with refractory stone were treated with intrabiliary plastic stent, among whom 42 were cured through endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) of 1 -3 times. Complications occurred in 29 patients (2. 3% ) with hemorrhage in 8 patients,acute pancreatitis in 17 and perforations in 4. Mortality rate was 0. We concluded that the majority cases of choledocholithiasis can be successfully treated by ERCP, while intrahepatic cholelithiasis and refractory common bile duct stone remained therapeutic challenges. It is also mandatory to evaluate long-term efficacy and complications of ERCP.
7.Strategies for diagnosis and treatment of anomalous junction of pancreaticobiliary duct complicated by acute pancreatitis and literature review
Ping HUANG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Yinghui GUO ; Xiuying LIN ; Wen Lü ; Zhen FAN
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery 2010;16(6):407-409
Objective To explore the strategies for diagnosis and treatment of anomalous junction of pancreaticobiliary duct (AJPBD) complicated by acute pancreatitis. Methods The clinical dataof 22 patients with abnormal pancreaticobiliary junction were analyzed retrospectively. Results The incidence of acute pancreatitis in this series was 31.8 % (7/22), thereinto, 5 cases(71.4%) in C-Ptype (the common bile duct joining the pancreatic duct) and 2(28.6%) in P-C type (the pancreatic duct joining the common bile duct). Seven patients underwent ERCP+ EST+ ENBD. Two patients with common bile duct stones were treated with stone basket and cholecystectomy was performed in two cases with gallstone. All patients were successfully treated. The follow-up for l year showed that there was no recurrence of pancreatitis. Conclusion Acute pancreatitis usually occurs in patients with AJPBD, especially in C-P type or with gallbladder stone or common bile duct stone. ERCP+EST+ENBD and prophylactic cholecystectomy are effective to prevent and treat acute pancreatitis.
8.Treatment of non-biliary severe acute pancreatitis by endoscopic sphincterotomy
Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Xiao ZHANG ; Jianfeng YANG ; Zhen FAN ; Wen LV ; Yinghui GUO ; Xiuying LIN
Chinese Journal of Pancreatology 2009;9(5):297-299
Objective To investigate the role of endoscopic sphincterotomy(EST)and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage(ENBD)in the treatment of non-biliary severe acute pancreatitis(SAP).Methods 73 patients were randomly divided into the endoscopic treatment group(35 cases)and control group(38 cases).The patients in control group received non-surgical treatment.EST plus ENBD were performed in patients in the endoscopic treatment group 72h within hospitalization.Serum levels of amylase before EST and 1d,3 d,7 d after EST were measured;the ease of pain and recovery of bowel function were documented;the mortality rate,complication rate,surgery rote and hospital stay were also observed.Results The successful cannulation rate in the EST group was 94.3%(33/35),and there was no procedure related complication.Serum levels of amylase before EST and 1d,3 d,7 d after EST were(1376±131)U/L,(675±49)U/L,(238±49)U/L,(75±13)U/L,the serum levels of amylase before EST and 1d after EST in the EST group were not significantly different from those in the control group,but the corresponding values at 3 d,7 d were significantly lower than those in the control group(P<0.01).The apparent effective rate and total effective rate of pain relief was 37.1%and 48.6%.which was significantly higher than those in the control group (26.3%and 28.9%,P<0.05).There was no mortality in both groups.The complication rate in the EST group within 30 d was 14.3%,which was signiilcanfly higher than that in the control group(44.7%,P<0.01).The gurgery rate in EST group was 2.86%,which was significantly lower than that in the control group (21.1%,P<0.05).The hospital stay in EST group was(27.6±4.0)d,which was significantly shorter than that in the control group[(41.7±5.9)d,P<0.05].Conclusions EST and ENBD treatment for non-biliary SAP was superior to non-surgical treatment within 72 h of symptom onset with excellent safety and feasibility profile.
9.Endoscopic treatment of biliary duct damage
Xiao ZHANG ; Xiaofeng ZHANG ; Xiuying LIN ; Wen LV ; Jianfeng YANG ; Xia WANG ; Sanhong HANG
International Journal of Surgery 2009;36(4):247-249
Objective To explore for the methede and effect of endoscopic treatment on biliary leakage and biliary duct damage. Methods All patients with biliary damage such as biliary leakage and biliary duct stricture were treated by endoscopic sphincoterotomy and endoscopic nasobiliary drainage (ENBD) during abdominal cavity drainage ENBD was removd when biliary leakage healed and abdominal cavity drainage ceased for 1~2 weeks were confirmed. Plastic stents were implanted to distend the biliary duct stricture for 2-3 months. Results Twenty-six patients with biliary leakage were cured 3-4 weeks after ENBD. Fourteen out of 17 patients implanted with plastic stent were recovered uneventfully after stent removed, and 4 patients also recovered after installation of double-stents for 3 months, while another case with calculus and stricture of left hepatic duct in spite of implantation of simple-stent suffered repeatedly from biliary tract infection and one case developed hepatic abscess after repeatedly infection for one year before he had the hepatic lobectomy. Conclution Endoscopic therapy is the first choice in treating biliary leakage or secondary duct stricture.
10.Imaging characteristic and clinical significance of vesical leukoplakia
Xiuying TANG ; Zhangqun YE ; Jinchun XING ; Yang GUAN ; Min TANG ; Dingjun WEN ; Huan WANG ; Liangyu LI
Chinese Journal of Urology 2009;30(4):265-267
Objective To study the imaging characteristics of vesical leukoplakia under the cys-toscope imaging system. Methods The characteristics of vesical leukoplakia were observed under the cystoscope imaging system in 556 cases. After anti-infection treatment to these patients, the chan-ges of the characteristic under the cystoseope imaging system were re-observed and compared before and after treatment. SPSS 11.0 software package x2 teat for statistical analysis was used. Results Under the cystoscope imaging system, there were four different imaging manifestations in the 556 pa-tients. These were, from mild to severe, congestive type in 42 cases, spots type in 56 cases, thin macular type in 399 cases and thick macular type in 59 cases. One type could transform to another af-ter anti-infection treatment. When reexamination by the cystoscope, 131 cases got improved, 304 cases had no changes and 121 cases were aggravated. Statistical analysis showed the transformation among the 4 types had significant difference (x2 = 130.92, v=6, P<0.001). From congestive type to spots type, thin macular type and thick macular type, after anti-infection treatment, the ratio of improved cases decreased gradually, however the ratio of aggravated cases and cases without changes increased gradually. Conclusion Vesical leukoplakia could be classified into 4 types initially: congestive type,spots type, thin macular type, thick macular type. The different clinical treatments should be provid-ed.

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