1.The predictive value of peripheral blood-derived inflammatory markers SII and SIRI for in-hospital adverse cardiovascular events in patients with acute myocardial infarc-tion
Kai TANG ; Lei LIU ; Zhen TAN ; Gang ZHUANG ; Xuejun DENG ; Shiheng ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Arteriosclerosis 2024;32(7):606-612
Aim To investigate the relationship between systemic inflammatory immune index(SII)and systemic inflammatory response index(SIRI)and the risk of in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events(MACE)in patients with acute myocardial infarction(AMI).Methods Retrospective analysis was conducted on AMI patients ad-mitted to the Second Cardiovascular Disease Area of Suining Central Hospital from February 2021 to May 2022.Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria,246 patients were finally enrolled.According to whether MACE occurred during hospital-ization,they were divided into event group and non-event group,and baseline data of the two groups were compared.All variables except SII and SIRI were included in a univariate-multivariate Logistic regression analysis to screen factors af-fecting the risk of MACE,and were used as significant covariates for adjustment to evaluate the relationship between SII and SIRI and the risk of MACE respectively.Results The results of multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that emergency PCI,left ventricular ejection fraction,albumin level and age were significant factors affecting the risk of in-hos-pital MACE in AMI patients(OR=0.432,95%CI:0.194~0.960,P=0.038;OR=0.930,95%CI:0.890~0.969,P=0.001;OR=0.730,95%CI:0.621~0.845,P<0.001;OR=1.143,95%CI:1.070~1.228,P<0.001),and a basic model was established based on this.After adjusting for the significant covariates,SII and SIRI were both independ-ent risk factors for in-hospital MACE(OR=1.004,95%CI:1.001~1.008,P=0.002;OR=4.467,95%CI:2.597~8.142,P<0.001).The areas under the curves of SII and SIRI were 0.658 and 0.785,respectively,and the optimal cutoff values were 434.83 and 1.03.Restricted cubic spline analysis showed that SII(Nonlinear P=0.639)and SIRI(Nonlinear P=0.683)were linearly related to the risk of MACE after adjusting significant covariates.Threshold effect a-nalysis showed that when SIRI>0.93,the risk of MACE began to increase.Conclusion Elevated levels of SII and SI-RI are independent risk predictors for the occurrence of in-hospital MACE in AMI patients.
2.Surveillance of bacterial resistance in tertiary hospitals across China:results of CHINET Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Program in 2022
Yan GUO ; Fupin HU ; Demei ZHU ; Fu WANG ; Xiaofei JIANG ; Yingchun XU ; Xiaojiang ZHANG ; Fengbo ZHANG ; Ping JI ; Yi XIE ; Yuling XIAO ; Chuanqing WANG ; Pan FU ; Yuanhong XU ; Ying HUANG ; Ziyong SUN ; Zhongju CHEN ; Jingyong SUN ; Qing CHEN ; Yunzhuo CHU ; Sufei TIAN ; Zhidong HU ; Jin LI ; Yunsong YU ; Jie LIN ; Bin SHAN ; Yunmin XU ; Sufang GUO ; Yanyan WANG ; Lianhua WEI ; Keke LI ; Hong ZHANG ; Fen PAN ; Yunjian HU ; Xiaoman AI ; Chao ZHUO ; Danhong SU ; Dawen GUO ; Jinying ZHAO ; Hua YU ; Xiangning HUANG ; Wen'en LIU ; Yanming LI ; Yan JIN ; Chunhong SHAO ; Xuesong XU ; Wei LI ; Shanmei WANG ; Yafei CHU ; Lixia ZHANG ; Juan MA ; Shuping ZHOU ; Yan ZHOU ; Lei ZHU ; Jinhua MENG ; Fang DONG ; Zhiyong LÜ ; Fangfang HU ; Han SHEN ; Wanqing ZHOU ; Wei JIA ; Gang LI ; Jinsong WU ; Yuemei LU ; Jihong LI ; Qian SUN ; Jinju DUAN ; Jianbang KANG ; Xiaobo MA ; Yanqing ZHENG ; Ruyi GUO ; Yan ZHU ; Yunsheng CHEN ; Qing MENG ; Shifu WANG ; Xuefei HU ; Wenhui HUANG ; Juan LI ; Quangui SHI ; Juan YANG ; Abulimiti REZIWAGULI ; Lili HUANG ; Xuejun SHAO ; Xiaoyan REN ; Dong LI ; Qun ZHANG ; Xue CHEN ; Rihai LI ; Jieli XU ; Kaijie GAO ; Lu XU ; Lin LIN ; Zhuo ZHANG ; Jianlong LIU ; Min FU ; Yinghui GUO ; Wenchao ZHANG ; Zengguo WANG ; Kai JIA ; Yun XIA ; Shan SUN ; Huimin YANG ; Yan MIAO ; Mingming ZHOU ; Shihai ZHANG ; Hongjuan LIU ; Nan CHEN ; Chan LI ; Jilu SHEN ; Wanqi MEN ; Peng WANG ; Xiaowei ZHANG ; Yanyan LIU ; Yong AN
Chinese Journal of Infection and Chemotherapy 2024;24(3):277-286
Objective To monitor the susceptibility of clinical isolates to antimicrobial agents in tertiary hospitals in major regions of China in 2022.Methods Clinical isolates from 58 hospitals in China were tested for antimicrobial susceptibility using a unified protocol based on disc diffusion method or automated testing systems.Results were interpreted using the 2022 Clinical &Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI)breakpoints.Results A total of 318 013 clinical isolates were collected from January 1,2022 to December 31,2022,of which 29.5%were gram-positive and 70.5%were gram-negative.The prevalence of methicillin-resistant strains in Staphylococcus aureus,Staphylococcus epidermidis and other coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species(excluding Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and Staphylococcus schleiferi)was 28.3%,76.7%and 77.9%,respectively.Overall,94.0%of MRSA strains were susceptible to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and 90.8%of MRSE strains were susceptible to rifampicin.No vancomycin-resistant strains were found.Enterococcus faecalis showed significantly lower resistance rates to most antimicrobial agents tested than Enterococcus faecium.A few vancomycin-resistant strains were identified in both E.faecalis and E.faecium.The prevalence of penicillin-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae was 94.2%in the isolates from children and 95.7%in the isolates from adults.The resistance rate to carbapenems was lower than 13.1%in most Enterobacterales species except for Klebsiella,21.7%-23.1%of which were resistant to carbapenems.Most Enterobacterales isolates were highly susceptible to tigecycline,colistin and polymyxin B,with resistance rates ranging from 0.1%to 13.3%.The prevalence of meropenem-resistant strains decreased from 23.5%in 2019 to 18.0%in 2022 in Pseudomonas aeruginosa,and decreased from 79.0%in 2019 to 72.5%in 2022 in Acinetobacter baumannii.Conclusions The resistance of clinical isolates to the commonly used antimicrobial agents is still increasing in tertiary hospitals.However,the prevalence of important carbapenem-resistant organisms such as carbapenem-resistant K.pneumoniae,P.aeruginosa,and A.baumannii showed a downward trend in recent years.This finding suggests that the strategy of combining antimicrobial resistance surveillance with multidisciplinary concerted action works well in curbing the spread of resistant bacteria.
3.Investigation and analysis of individual iodine nutrition among students aged 8 to 15 in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province in 2021
Rui LANG ; Hui JIN ; Xingjun ZHOU ; Xuejun KAI ; Yue ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2023;42(4):314-319
Objective:To analyze the individual iodine nutrition status and its influencing factors among students aged 8 to 15 in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province.Methods:From May to August 2021, a total of 905 students aged 8 to 15 were selected as survey subjects in Dongtai City based on the sampling method in the "National Monitoring Plan for Iodine Deficiency Disorders" (2016 version). Salt samples from students' homes were collected for salt iodine testing. Urine samples of students were collected for urinary iodine and creatinine testing. The creatinine correction method was used to estimate individual 24 h urinary iodine excretion and calculate iodine intake. At the same time, basic information (age, gender, height, weight, etc.) and consumption frequency of iodine rich foods (seafood, eggs, meat, milk, solid snacks) of students were collected through questionnaires and actual measurements.Results:The coverage rate of iodized salt in Dongtai City was 98.2% (889/905), the qualified rate of iodized salt was 97.9% (870/889), and the consumption rate of qualified iodized salt was 96.1% (870/905). The median estimated 24 h urinary iodine excretion was 179.7 μg/d. The median estimated iodine intake was 195.4 μg/d, the constituent ratio of estimated iodine intake < recommended nutrient intake (RNI) was 16.2% (147/905), RNI-tolerable upper intake level (UL) was 63.4% (574/905), and > UL was 20.3% (184/905). The medians estimated 24 h urinary iodine excretion of students aged 8-10, 11-13 and 14-15 were 157.4, 193.0 and 236.5 μg/d, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( H = 55.42, P < 0.001). The median estimated 24 h urinary iodine excretion of boys was higher than that of girls (222.6 vs 148.6 μg/d), and the median estimated 24 h urinary iodine excretion of urban students was higher than that of township students (215.6 vs 162.7 μg/d), the differences were statistically significant ( Z = - 8.41, - 5.66, P < 0.001). There were statistically significant differences in the median estimated 24 h urinary iodine excretion between students with different body mass index (weight loss, overweight, obesity, normal; H = 56.15, P < 0.001) and iodine rich foods consumption frequencies (seafood, meat, milk, eggs, solid snacks; H = 23.15, 21.20, 60.77, 20.01, 24.47, P < 0.001). Conclusion:Iodine deficiency or excess exists in students aged 8-15 in Dongtai City, and girls aged 8-10 who are physically emaciated are the focus of attention for iodine deficiency.
4.XGBoost model in predicting recurrence of patients with laparoscopic hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma
Kai CHEN ; Zhuqing ZHANG ; Tao MA ; Xuejun ZHANG ; Aijun YU ; Jinlong LIU ; Jian LI ; Hua FU
International Journal of Surgery 2021;48(4):247-254,F4
Objective:This study aimed to establish an eXtreme Gradient Boosting(XGBoost) model that can predict the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)patients after laparoscopic hepatectomy (LH) surgery.Methods:A total of 440 patients with primary HCC who received LH treatment for the first time from January 2013 to September 2016 in Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical University were selected as the research objects. The diagnosis method was pathological diagnosis. Research objects were divided into training group ( n=88) and verification group ( n=352) at a ratio of 2∶8 by random number table method. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw the recurrence-free survival curve, and the Log-rank test was used to compare the survival of the two groups; the training group was used to establish the COX regression model and the XGBoost model to screen independent predictors of recurrence after LH; receiver operating characteristic(ROC) curve was used to analyze the predictive abilities of the two models, and conducted internal verification in the verification group; Hosmer and Lemeshow Test was used to evaluate the calibration of the two models, and P>0.05 was used as a good fit between the model and the actual situation. Results:Both the COX regression model and the XGBoost model screened out tumor thrombus, low degree of differentiation, tumor microvascular infiltration (MVI), number of tumors, large tumors, and positive hepatitis B surface antigen were independent predictors of tumor recurrence( HR=2.477, 0.769, 1.786, 1.905, 1.544, 1.805; 95% CI: 1.465-4.251, 0.619-0.819, 1.263-2.546, 1.354-2.704, 1.272-1.816, 1.055-2.555). The XGboost model scores were 32 points, 29 points, 24 points, 18 points, 16 points, 11 points, respectively. In the training group, the area under the curve (AUC) of the COX regression model and XGBoost model for predicting recurrence were 0.746 (0.730-0.762) and 0.802 (0.785-0.818), respectively. The XGBoost model had strong predictive ability and was confirmed in the validation cohort. Conclusions:This study had established and verified the XGBoost model that can predict the recurrence of HCC patients after receiving LH for the first time. It can be used in clinics to assist doctors in formulating personalized postoperative monitoring programs for patients. Early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment of tumors and strengthening of postoperative follow-up are important measures to improve the prognosis of patients.
5.Comparison of the curative effect of open and laparoscopic Glisson pedicled transected anatomical segmentectomy of liver in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
Kai CHEN ; Zhuqing ZHANG ; Tao MA ; Xuejun ZHANG ; Aijun YU ; Jinlong LIU ; Jian LI ; Hua FU
International Journal of Surgery 2021;48(10):664-671,F3
Objective:To compare the efficacy of laparotomy and laparoscopic Glisson pedicle transecting segmental hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods:The clinical data of 138 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who underwent Glisson pedicle transection hepatectomy in the Affiliated Hospital of Chengde Medical College from March 2012 to November 2015 were collected retrospectively. 45 patients underwent laparoscopic surgery (laparoscopic group) and 93 patients underwent laparotomy. 45 patients were selected as open group according to the most clinical ratio of propensity score. The baseline data, operation, stress index, liver function index and postoperative survival rate were compared between the two groups. COX proportional hazard regression model was used to analyze the influencing factors of 5-year prognosis. Normally distributed measurement data were expressed as mean±standard deviation ( Mean± SD), and independent sample t test was used for comparison between groups. The chi-square test was used to compare the enumeration data between groups. Results:The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion cases, complications, postoperative eating time, drainage tube removal time, and hospital stay in the laparoscopic group were (219.48±53.61) min, (208.53±39.74) mL, 2, 3, (3.62±0.51) d, (4.73±0.85) d, (10.59±1.37) d, the open group were (185.37±46.92) min, (267.49±35.83) mL, 8, 10, (4.56±0.73) d, (5.29±0.94) d, (13.87±1.68) d, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). Cortisol, norepinephrine, C-reactive protein, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, total bilirubin in the postoperative laparoscopic group) And albumin levels were (258.39±30.76) ng/mL, (66.78±7.31) ng/mL, (28.39±3.45) μg/mL, (66.51±7.14) U/L, (73.39±7.85) U/L, (20.67±2.74) μmol/L, (37.52±6.48) g/L, the open group were (316.92±37.51) ng/mL, (75.63±8.39) ng/mL, (38.47±4.56) μg/mL, (82.39±9.06) U/L, (94.05±9.74) U/L, (22.93±3.18) μmol/L, (34.65±5.87) g/L, the differences between the two groups were statistically significant ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant difference in overall survival rate and tumor-free survival rate between the laparotomy group and the laparoscopic group at 1, 3, and 5 years after surgery ( P>0.05). The COX proportional hazards regression model showed that HBsAg positive, Child-Pugh grade, alpha-fetoprotein, and tumor diameter were risk factors affecting the 5-year prognosis of patients ( HR=6.627, 7.518, 5.143, 4.881, 95% CI: 1.516-9.738, 2.382-12.495, 3.078-6.249, 1.925-7.723, P<0.05). Conclusion:The long-term effects of laparotomy and laparoscopic Glisson pedicle transection hepatectomy are the same in selective hepatocellular carcinoma cases, but laparoscopic surgery can reduce intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion cases and complications, facilitate early removal of drainage tube and food intake, shorten hospital stay, reduce stress reaction, and promote the recovery of liver function, so the short-term effect is better.
6.Clinical characteristics and prognosis of 49 newly diagnosed primary central nervous system diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
Jia SONG ; Hui LIU ; Hongli SHEN ; Lanzhu YUE ; Xuejun YANG ; Wenjing SONG ; Cuiyun SUN ; Shizhu YU ; Kai DING ; Yihao WANG ; Lijuan LI ; Hong YU ; Yuanyuan SHAO ; Chaomeng WANG ; Shuyuan YUE ; Rong FU
Chinese Journal of Hematology 2021;42(11):917-922
Objective:The clinical characteristics of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma-diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PCNSL-DLBCL) and the effects of different treatment schemes on their survival and prognosis were analyzed retrospectively.Methods:A total of 49 patients with PCNSL-DLBCL who presented at the Tianjin Medical University General Hospital from July 2014 to December 2020 were included, and their clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. They were divided into four groups: the MTX group, the R-CDOP group, the BTKi-R-MTX group, and the RLZT group. The median overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were calculated, and the survival prognosis was compared by univariate and multivariate prognostic analysis.Results:The median OS time of the MTX group, the R-CDOP group, the BTKi-R-MTX group, and the RLZT group was 16.5 months, 4.5 months, 42 months, and not reached, respectively ( P<0.001) . The median PFS time of the MTX group, the R-CDOP group, the BTKi-R-MTX group, and the RLZT group was 7 months, 1.5 months, 20 months, and 5 months, respectively ( P=0.005) . Multivariate prognostic analysis showed that double expressor lymphoma, IESLG risk grade, and different treatment methods were the prognostic factors of PCNSL-DLBCL. Conclusion:The survival and prognosis of PCNSL-DLBCL are affected by different treatment schemes. The role of CD20 monoclonal antibody in the treatment of PCNSL-DLBCL is still controversial. The treatment scheme containing BTKi has great potential for PCNSL-DLBCL. RLZT scheme has a good prospect for elderly patients who cannot tolerate high-dose chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
7.Analysis of urinary iodine detecting results of children aged from 0 to 12 in Dongtai City, Jiangsu Province in 2018
Yuan CUI ; Rong GAO ; Xingjun ZHOU ; Xuejun KAI ; Rui LANG ; Hui ZHONG
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2020;39(7):495-499
Objective:To understand the iodine nutrition states of children in Dongtai City Jiangsu Province by analyzing the urinary iodine level of children aged 0 - 12 years old (prepubescent children), so as to provide scientific reference for prepubescent children's reasonable iodine nutrition intake.Methods:Under the guidance of the "National Iodine Deficiency Disorders Monitoring Program" (2016), Dongtai City was divided into 5 districts according to the east, west, south, north and middle locations. In each district, children aged 0 - 7 years old who underwent physical examination in township hospitals and prevention and health centers were selected to collect urine samples for urine iodine testing. One township was selected from each district, and one primary school was selected from each township. At least 90 children aged 8 to 12 (half boys and half girls) were selected from each primary school to collect urine samples for urine iodine testing. The urinary iodine levels of children of different genders, ages and regions were compared and analyzed.Results:A total of 2 934 urine samples were collected. The median of urinary iodine was 191.9 μg/L, ranging from 1.4 to 627.9 μg/L, the proportion of urine iodine content < 50 μg/L was 5.5% (162/2 934), the proportion of 50 - 99 μg/L was 10.9% (319/2 934), the proportion of 100 - 199 μg/L was 37.4% (1 096/2 934), the proportion of 200 - 299 μg/L was 28.3% (829/2 934), and the proportion of ≥300 μg/L was 18.0% (528/2 934). A total of 1 535 and 1 399 urine samples of boys and girls were collected. The medians urinary iodine of boys and girls were 202.3 and 177.7 μg/L, respectively, and the difference was statistically significant ( Z = - 5.487, P < 0.05). There were 106, 1 539, 753 and 536 cases of infants (0 - 12 months old), early childhood (1 - 3 years old), preschool children (4 - 6 years old), and school-age children (7 - 12 years old), the medians urinary iodine were 169.8, 189.6, 169.9 and 243.7 μg/L, respectively, the difference was statistically significant ( H = 127.395, P < 0.05). There were 642, 699, 422, 738 and 433 cases in different regions (east, west, south, north and middle) and the medians urinary iodine were 194.2, 172.7, 196.8, 200.5 and 196.6 μg/L, respectively, the difference was statistically significant ( H = 29.461, P < 0.05). Conclusions:Children aged 0 - 12 years old in Dongtai City are not deficient in iodine on the whole, but those with urinary iodine value higher than 200 μg/L account for a large proportion. Therefore, a reasonable iodine nutrition plan should be implemented according to the actual situation. In addition, individual iodine deficiency and excess should also be paid attention to.
8.Regulation of cortactin with Rac1 activation in migration and invasion of U251 glioma cells
Leilei WANG ; Kai ZHAO ; Meng ZHU ; Shengping YU ; Xuejun YANG
Chinese Journal of Neuromedicine 2018;17(9):873-878
Objective To investigate the role of cortactin in migration and invasion of U251 glioma cells and role of Rac1 activation in this process.Methods Human glioma U251 cells were cultured in vitro.The expressions and distributions of Rac1 and cortactin in U251 glioma cells were detected by immunofluorescence.U251 glioma cells assigned into 4 treatment groups:siRNA-cortactin group (transfected by siRNA specific cortactin),siRNA-NC group (transfected by negative control RNA sequence),siRNA-N group (transfected by empty vector) and siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group (transfected by siRNA specific cortactin and Rac1 inhibitor).Forty-eighty h after grouping and each treatment,the protein expressions of cortactin and Rac1 in the 4 groups were detected by Western blotting;the migration and invasion of glioma cells were evaluated by wound-healing and Transwell-chamber invasion assays;the lamellipodia of glioma cells was observed by immunofluorescence.Results Cortactin and Rac1 were co-localized in the front ofglioma cells,where actin was polymerized and lamellipodia was formed.As compared with siRNA-NC group and siRNA-N group,siRNA-cortactin group and siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had significantly lower cortactin and Rac1 expressions (P<0.05);siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had significantly lower cortactin and Rac1 expressions as compared with siRNA-cortactin group (P<0.05).As compared with siRNA-NC group and siRNA-N group,siRNA-cortactin group and siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had significantly smaller healing areas and number of perforator cells (P<0.05);siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had significantly smaller healing areas and number of perforator cells as compared with siRNA-cortactin group (P<0.05).As compared with siRNA-NC group and siRNA-N group,siRNA-cortactin group and siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had decreased lamellipodia of glioma cells;siRNA-cortactin+Rac1 group had decreased lamellipodia of glioma cells as compared with siRNA-cortactin group.Conclusion Cortactin can promote the migration and invasion of glioma cells by regulating lamellipodia formation;combined inhibition of Rac 1 and cortactin may be an effective mean for treatment ofglioma.
9.Detection of the Zaire Subtype of the Ebola Virus by Isothermal Multiple Self-matching Initiated Amplification.
Xinna LI ; Kai NIE ; Ji WANG ; Dan ZHANG ; Li GUAN ; Jun LIU ; Yuehua KE ; Hangyu ZHOU ; Xuejun MA
Chinese Journal of Virology 2016;32(1):1-7
Given the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the risks of spread to other regions, a rapid, sensitive and simple method for the detection of the Ebola virus (EBOV) is of great significance for the prevention and control of Ebola. We developed a simple colorimetric isothermal multiple self-matching initiated amplification (IMSA) for rapid detection of the Zaire subtype of the Ebola virus (EBOV-Z). This method employed six primers that recognized seven sites of the EBOV-Z nucleoprotein gene for amplification of nucleic acids under isothermal conditions at 63 degrees C for 1 h. Amplification products were detected through visual inspection of color change by pre-addition of hydroxyl naphthol blue dye. Relative sensitivity was validated by detection of serial tenfold dilutions of virus-like particles containing the partial EBOV-Z nucleoprotein gene and mock clinical sample. Specificity of IMSA was validated by detection of the plasma of 30 healthy volunteers, the dengue virus, and Japanese encephalitis virus. IMSA had comparable sensitivity to Reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR), and cross-reaction with human plasma or other viruses was not observed. Reverse transcription-isothermal multiple self-matching initiated amplification (RT-IMSA) was also evaluated and compared in parallel with the commercial RT-qPCR kit for detection of EBOV-suspected samples of human blood in Sierra Leone. Sensitivity and specificity of the RT-IMSA was 91.4% and 100%, respectively. These data suggest that RT-IMSA is a valuable tool for the detection of the EBOV with the distinct advantages of simplicity and low cost compared with RT-qPCR.
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10.The value of gemstone spectral imaging in reducing metallic implants artifacts
Zibing PAN ; Kai ZHAO ; Lu HAI ; Yalin GONG ; Xuejun PING
Journal of Practical Radiology 2015;(6):1014-1017
Objective To evaluate the value of gemstone spectral imaging (GSI)and multi artifact reduction system(MARs)in re-ducing metallic implants artifacts,and find the best monochromatic images.Methods Twenty-one patients with metal implants in our hospital receievd GSI examination ,MARS reconstruction and polychromatic images(140 kVp).Eleven groups of monochromatic and MARS images were obtained from 40 keV to 140 keV every interval of 10 keV by the special GSI viewer ,respetively.Subjective image quality of two methods were assessed by 3 radiologists in consensus.For every patient one group monochromatic images and blend enery images were selected two heaviest artifacts level and no artifacts level,the CT value and the standard deviations(SD)value of the region of interest(ROI)were meatured of artifacts.Contrast-to-noise ratio(CNR)and artifacts index(AI)were also caculated and were analyzed with paired-t test.Results There was significant statistical differences of CNR between energy spectral images and blend energy images in energy level of 40 to 120 keV(P <0.05),while there was no difference in energy level of 130 to 140 keV (P >0.05),and the optimal CNR was acquired at the energy level of 70 keV(CNR=8.75±3.28).The value of AI for two mehtods has no difference in energy level scope 40 to 60 keV(P >0.05),there was significant statistical differences of AI between energy spectral images and blend energy images in energy level of 70 to 140 keV(P <0.05),and the lowest of AI(AI=26.95±9.64)was ac-quired at 1 10 keV images.Conclusion The energy spectral CT possess superiority in decreasing the artifacts and will provide high image quality in the metal implants.Gemstone spectral CT has great significance for postoperative patients with metal implants in imaging diagnosis.

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