1.Value of Three-dimensional Rectal Intraluminal Ultrasound Combined with Couplant Contrast for Surgical Guidance of Perianal Necrotising Fasciitis
Linghua LI ; Xu HAN ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Xiaokun HUA ; Chunling LI
Journal of Kunming Medical University 2024;45(3):146-150
Objective To explore the application value of Three-Dimensional rectal cavity ultrasound combined with contrast agent imaging in necrotizing fasciitis of the anal region.Methods Before surgery,standard three-dimensional rectal cavity ultrasound examinations(referred to as the conventional group)and contrast agent imaging examinations(referred to as the imaging group)were conducted for 40 patients clinically diagnosed with anal region necrotizing fasciitis.Separate observations were made for the primary lesion,as well as for the depth and superficial necrosis of the fascia,and injuries to the anal sphincter muscle.Comparative analysis with surgical results was undertaken to assess the diagnostic sensitivity of both the conventional and imaging groups.Results In comparing the conventional group with the imaging group,the rates of primary lesion visibility rose significantly from 70%to 97.5%,deep fascial necrosis visibility increased from 50%to 88.8%,superficial fascia visibility improved from 70%to 100%,and the visibility of anal sphincter muscle injury escalated from 62.5%to 97.2%,all demonstrating statistical significance at P<0.05.Conclusions Three-dimensional rectal cavity ultrasound combined with contrast agent imaging exhibits significantly enhanced accuracy in identifying primary lesions associated with perianal necrotizing fasciitis,as well as the necrosis affecting deep and superficial fascia,in contrast to conventional three-dimensional rectal cavity ultrasound.This advancement offers more precise guidance for clinicians in devising surgical plans,thereby augmenting the success rate of surgical interventions.
2.Prediction of vessels encapsulating tumor clusters pattern in hepatocellular carcinoma based on Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI
Jiyun ZHANG ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Tao ZHANG ; Maotong LIU ; Lei XU ; Qi QU ; Mengtian LU ; Zixin LIU ; Zuyi YAN
Journal of Practical Radiology 2024;40(2):235-239
Objective To investigate the value of qualitative and quantitative characteristics of gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid(Gd-EOB-DTPA)enhanced MRI in preoperative prediction of vessels encapsulating tumor clusters(VETC)pattern in hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods A total of 234 patients diagnosed with HCC by pathology were analyzed retrospectively.A total of 101 VETC-positive HCC patients and 133 VETC-negative HCC patients were included.All patients were divided into training group and validation group according to 7︰3.The training group data were used to construct a prediction model for VETC-positive HCC.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to verify the diagnostic efficiency of the model.Calibration curve was drawn to verify the calibration of the model.Results Multivariate logistic regression analysis predicted the independent risk factors for VETC-positive HCC:portal phase peripheral washout[odds ratio(OR)6.493],necrosis or severe ischemia(OR 4.756),targetoid transitional phase or hepatobiliary phase(OR 0.307),and lesion to liver signal intensity ratio(LLR)on arterial phase(OR 0.074).The AUC of the training group in predicting VETC-positive HCC was 0.790[95%confidence interval(CI)0.720-0.859].The AUC of the validation group in predicting VETC-positive HCC was 0.779(95%CI 0.668-0.889).The calibration curve diagram showed that the calibration curve(the slope was 0.91)almost coincides with the ideal curve,indicating that the prediction model had better calibration.Conclusion The qualitative and quantitative characteristics of Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced MRI can be used to predict VETC-positive HCC preoperatively,the independent risk factors of VETC include portal phase peripheral washout,necrosis or severe ischemia,targetoid transitional phase or hepatobiliary phase,and LLR on arterial phase.
3.Analysis of coping styles of patients with Crohn's disease and its related influencing factors
Huilan ZHAI ; Xueqin LI ; Shan FU ; Shuangshuang XU ; Lu JIANG
Journal of Shenyang Medical College 2024;26(1):58-62
Objective:To investigate the current situation of coping styles in Crohn's disease patients and its related influencing factors.Methods:A total of 80 patients with Crohn's disease admitted to our hospital from Apri 2021 to Dec 2022 were selected to evaluate their coping styles with a simple coping style questionnaire,and relevant data were collected.The factors affecting the coping styles of Crohn's disease were analyzed by multivariable logistic regression.Results:Among the 80 patients,29 cases were negative coping,the incidence was 36.25% .There were 51 patients with positive coping(63.75% ).Educational level,simplified Crohn's disease activity index(CDAI)score,adverse psychology,social support and type D personality were associated with negative coping(P<0.05).Gender,age,family history,working status,monthly family income,place of residence,and marital status were not associated with negative coping in patients with Crohn's disease(P>0.05).Multivariable logistic regression analysis showed that education level of high school or below(OR=2.945,95% CI:1.139-7.614),higher CDAI score(OR=11.999,95% CI:4.387-32.815),poor psychology(OR=5.950,95% CI:2.180-16.239),low social support(OR=3.598,95% CI:1.370-9.448)and type D personality(OR=3.208,95% CI:1.118-8.904)were risk factors for negative coping in patients with Crohn's disease(P<0.05).Conclusions:The incidence of negative coping in patients with Crohn's disease is higher,which is related to high school education or below,high CDAI score,poor psychology,low social support,and type D personality.Therefore,clinical measures can be taken to promote patients to actively cope with the disease.
4.Discussion on maze design of a medical proton therapy system
Wenhua JIANG ; Xiaotao WANG ; Xueqin LI ; Yinning WANG ; Zhongyang XU
Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection 2024;44(11):960-964
Objective:To explore the feasibility of the maze design of a proton therapy system.Methods:According to the construction scheme of a medical proton therapy system, the ambient neutron dose equivalent rate outside the maze entrance was estimated by numerical analytical formula, and compared with the monitoring result.Results:The ambient neutron dose equivalent rate was estimated at between 3.85×10 -2 μSv/h and 7.57 μSv/h and measured to be ≤1.56 μSv/h. Conclusions:The maze entrance was designed to have 5 sections of tunnel for cyclotron room and 3 sections of tunnel for treatment room, respectively, each with designated length and width. The levels of ambient dose equivalent rate outside the maze entrance is acceptable.
5.Analysis on risk factors of extrauterine growth retardation for late preterm infants appropriate for gestational age
Yongming WANG ; Mei XU ; Haijia MA ; Hong LI ; Lujiang WU ; Xueqin ZHU ; Liyong MA ; Mengsi WU ; Sanxiang XUE ; Jingxia LUO
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(19):2954-2959
Objective To analyze the risk factors for extrauterine growth retardation(EUGR)in late preterm infants appropriate for gestational age.Methods The clinical data in 1 402 preterm infants appropri-ate for gestational age delivered and hospitalized in this hospital from January 2016 to June 2022 were analyzed retrospectively.They were divided into the EUGR group(n=244)and the non-EUGR group(n=1 158)ac-cording to whether or not the body weight at discharge was below the 10th percentile of the growth curve for the same gestational age at the same period based on the Fenton's preterm growth curve.The clinical data of preterm infants and mothers of the two groups were collected.The risk factors for EUGR occurrence in pre-mature infants were analyzed.Results Among 1 402 preterm infants appropriate for gestational age,EUGR occurred in 244 cases with the EUGR incidence rate of 17.4%.The EUGR incidence rate had no statistical difference among the different fetal ages of premature infants(P>0.05).The EUGR incidence rate had sta-tistical difference among different birth weights of premature infants(P<0.05).The logistic regression anal-ysis showed that male(OR=1.694,95%CI:1.144-2.507),low birth weight(OR=0.989,95%CI:0.988-0.991),feeding intolerance(OR=2.719,95%CI:1.234-5.990),short gestational weeks(OR=0.146,95%CI:0.103-0.207)and hospitalization duration extension(OR=1.073,95%CI:1.031-1.117)were the risk factors for EUGR occurrence in late premature infants appropriate for gestational age in discharge.The sub-group analysis showed that male,low birth weight,feeding intolerance and hospitalization duration extension were the risk factors for EUGR occurrence in the preterm infants with gestational ages of 34-<36 weeks(P<0.05).Low birth weight and feeding intolerance only affected the preterm infants≥36 weeks of gesta-tional age(P<0.05).Conclusion Strengthening the pregnant duration health care and active nutritional sup-port after birth may reduce the risk of EUGR occurrence in late premature infants.
6.Effects of hypoxia on preeclampsia by regulating Src/Siglec-6/SHP2 signaling pathway in trophoblast cells
Jing GAO ; Min XU ; Chao ZHANG ; Ran ZHANG ; Xueqin LIU ; Chunhui XIAO ; Xueyan SHEN
Immunological Journal 2024;40(5):433-439
This study was designed to investigate the effect of hypoxia on preeclampsia(PE)by modulating the Src/Siglec-6/SHP2 signaling pathway in the cytoplasm of trophoblast cells.Mouse model of PE was established in normal control and Siglec-6 knockdown mice by L-NAME administration,with aims of studying the changes in vascular diameter of spiral arteries in vivo and examining the expression levels of Siglec-6,p-Src,p-Shp2 and p-ERK1/2 proteins in mouse uterine vascular tissues.While,the effect of Src/Siglec-6/SHP2 on the invasive proliferation of trophoblast cells was explored by culturing human chorionic trophoblast cells HTR-8/SVneo with hypoxia in vitro.In vivo experimental assays showed that the diameter of spiral arteries was reduced in the Siglec-6 knockdown group of mice,and the expression levels of Siglec-6,p-Src,p-SHP2 and p-ERK1/2 proteins were significantly reduced.In vitro hypoxic HTR-8/SVneo cell model results revealed that Siglec-6 overexpression could promote trophoblast cell invasion and proliferation by regulating p-Src,p-SHP2,p-ERK1/2,MMP2,P53 and P21.While,suppression of Src and SHP2 eliminated Siglec-6 overexpression-mediated Siglec-6,p-Src,p-SHP2 and p-ERK1/2 expression,and inhibited the ability of Siglec-6 overexpression to mediate trophoblast invasion and proliferation.Taken together,Siglec-6 plays an important role in preeclampsia,and can alleviate preeclampsia by promoting trophoblast invasion and proliferation through the Src/SHP2 signalling pathway.
7.Expert consensus on the rational use of psychotropic drugs related to intensive care medicine
Shenglin SHE ; Zhen SONG ; Tongwen SUN ; Jingguo ZHAI ; Yan YU ; Ningbo YANG ; Maosheng FANG ; Wenbin GUO ; Man WANG ; Guanglei XUN ; Lulu ZHANG ; Xijia XU ; Xiaoli WU ; Qinling WEI ; Fang LIU ; Huiping LI ; Xingrong SONG ; Youping WANG ; Yingjun ZHENG ; Xueqin SONG
Chinese Journal of Nervous and Mental Diseases 2024;50(9):513-524
Critical care medicine-related treatment is an interdisciplinary and multi-professional process,often leading to secondary or concomitant mental disorders in clinical practice.Currently,there is no consensus on the pharmacological treatment of related mental illnesses in China.The Chinese Society of Psychosomatic Medicine collaborated with the Critical Care Medicine expert group to form a consensus writing expert group.After a systematic review of relevant literature,summarizing published domestic and foreign literature,and extensive discussions,the consensus was developed.The consensus elaborates on the principles and processes of the standardized use of psychotropic drugs in critical care medicine,as well as the clinical indications,precautions,and specific drug selection of various psychiatric medications,providing feasible suggestions and guidance for the clinical application of psychiatric medications in the intensive care unit.
8.18F-FDG PET/CT semi-quantitative parameters for predicting clinical stage Ⅰa—Ⅲa lung adenocarcinoma spreading through air spaces
Zhenzhen WANG ; Xiaotian LI ; Xingyu MU ; Yulong ZENG ; Weixia CHONG ; Jie QIN ; Zuguo LI ; Xueqin ZHAO ; Yang WU ; Cuiping XU ; Wei FU
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(5):735-739
Objective To observe the value of 18F-FDG PET/CT semi-quantitative parameters for predicting spread through air spaces(STAS)of clinical stage Ⅰa—Ⅲa lung adenocarcinoma.Methods Data of 85 patients with clinical stage Ⅰa—Ⅲ a lung adenocarcinoma who underwent preoperative 18F-FDG PET/CT were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into positive group(n=23)or negative group(n=62)according to whether pathology showed STAS or not.Clinical and PET/CT data were compared between groups,and logistic analysis was performed to explore the efficacy of each parameter for predicting STAS.Results Significant differences of gender,carcinoma embryonic antigen,clinical stage,pathological grade,micropapillary growth and proportion were found between groups(all P<0.05).The maximum,the mean,the peak standard uptake value(SUVmax,SUVmean,SUVpeak),as well as the maximum,the mean and the peak standard uptake value normalized by lean body mass(SULmax,SULmean,SULpeak),also the total lesion glycolysis(TLG)in positive group were all significantly higher than those in negative group(all P<0.05).Patients'gender,proportion of micropapillary growth,SUVmax and SULmax were all independent risk factors of STAS of clinical stage Ⅰa—Ⅲa lung adenocarcinoma.The area under the curve(AUC)of the above parameters for predicting STAS was 0.666,0.912,0.839 and 0.842,respectively,and of the combination was 0.957.Conclusion 18 F-FDG PET/CT semi-quantitative parameters SUVmax and SULmax were helpful for predicting STAS of clinical stage Ⅰa—Ⅲ a lung adenocarcinoma,and further combination of gender and proportion of micropapillary growth could improve diagnostic efficacy.
9.Scoring model of MRI features for predicting proliferative hepatocellular carcinoma
Mengtian LU ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Tao ZHANG ; Qi QU ; Zuyi YAN ; Chunyan GU ; Lei XU ; Jifeng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology 2024;40(6):874-879
Objective To observe the value of the scoring model of MRI features for predicting proliferative hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods Data of 241 patients with pathologically confirmed HCC,including 90 cases of proliferative HCC and 151 cases of non-proliferative HCC were analyzed retrospectively.Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were used to compare the clinical and MRI findings evaluated according to liver imaging reporting and data system version 2018 between groups.The independent predictive factors of proliferative HCC were screened,and scores were assigned according to the weight,then a scoring model was constructed.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was drawn,and the area under the curves(AUC)were calculated to assess the predictive efficacy of this model.The patients were divided into high and low proliferation risk subgroups based on the optimal score thresholds.The recurrence free survival(RFS)rates and early RFS rates were compared between groups and subgroups.Results MRI showed tumor corona enhancement,arterial phase annular hyper-enhancement,intratumoral vessels,much focus parenchymal low enhancement and irregular tumor margins were all independent predictive factors for proliferative HCC(OR=3.287,2.362,4.542,2.997,2.379,all P<0.05),which were then were scored with 7,5,9,7 and 5,respectively,with a total score of 0-33.AUC of the obtained scoring model for predicting proliferative HCC was 0.818.Taken 9 points as the optimal score thresholds,97 cases were assigned into high proliferation subgroup and 144 into low proliferation risk subgroups).Significant differences of RFS rates and early RFS rates were found between groups and subgroups(all P<0.05).Conclusion MRI features scoring model could effectively predict proliferative HCC.
10.Pathological Features of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Irregular Rim-Like Arterial Phase Enhancement and its Early Recurrence Prognosis Analysis
Lei XU ; Xueqin ZHANG ; Tao ZHANG ; Jifeng JIANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging 2024;32(10):1032-1039
Purpose To investigate the pathological characteristics of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)with irregular rim-like arterial phase enhancement(IRE)using gadoxetic acid-enhanced,and its early recurrence prognostic significance after surgery.Materials and Methods This retrospective study included 131 patients with surgically confirmed HCCs who underwent gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI from February 2015 to September 2021 in the Third People's Hospital of Nantong.According to the enhancement pattern of gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI in arterial phase,HCC were divided into IRE-HCC and non-IRE-HCC.Clinical,pathological and imaging characteristics were compared between IRE-HCC and non-IRE-HCC.Logistic regression analyses were performed to identify clinical,pathological and imaging features associated with IRE-HCC.Early recurrence(within 2 years)was evaluated by using Kaplan-Meier analysis.Cox regression analysis was performed to determine independent predictors of early recurrence.Results Cytokeratin 19(CK19)(OR=9.027,95%CI 2.533-32.170,P=0.001),microvascular invasion(OR=3.606,95%CI 1.024-12.701,P=0.046)and diffusion weighted imaging target signs(OR=10.370,95%CI 3.046-35.303,P=0.000)were independent predictors for IRE-HCC.The 2-year cumulative recurrence-free survival rate postoperative of IRE-HCC was 24.1%,which was significantly shorter than that of non-IRE-HCC(55.9%,χ2=19.971,P=0.000).Microvascular invasion(HR=2.206,95%CI 1.152-4.226,P=0.017)and IRE(HR=2.454,95%CI 1.408-4.275,P=0.002)were independent predictors of early postoperative recurrence of HCC.Conclusion IRE-HCC are associated with CK19,microvascular invasion and diffusion weighted imaging target signs,and have a high recurrence rate and poor prognosis in the early postoperative period.

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