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The precise surgical treatment for hepatobiliary diseases has been a challenging topic in hepatobiliary surgery for a long time.A perfect preoperative plan can help the surgeon make R0 resection of the lesion and preserve the healthy tissue as much as possible.In addition,all of these depend on the application of different imaging modalities,especially three-dimensional reconstruction technique.But some limitations of 3D reconstruction should be noted:different surgeons may have different views for one object because of different observation points;or it cannot be used for intraoperative re-orientation and so on.3D printed model can overcome some disadvantages of 3D reconstruction.This paper reviewed related literature that reported the usage of 3D printed model in hepatobiliary surgery.
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Objective To investigate the value of contrast -enhanced ultrasound combined with serum homocysteine in determining the stability of atherosclerotic plaques.Methods 96 cases with cerebrovascular disease accompanied by carotid atherosclerotic plaques were selected.All patients were taken ultrasonography and contrast -enhanced ultrasound.Semi -quantitative grading was used for plaque according to the reinforced.The serum homocys-teine levels were detected.Results A total of 146 plaques of 96 cases were found out.Hard plaques were 13(8.9%),soft plaques were 71(48.6%)and mixed plaques were 62(42.5%).All cases were divided into three groups according to the plaque ultrasound contrast semiquantitative grading.24 cases were in Ⅰ grade group,46 cases were in Ⅱ grade group,26 cases were in Ⅲ grade group.The differences of serum homocysteine levels among the three groups were statistically significant(F =59.942,P <0.05),pairwise compared,the differences were statistically significant(t =16.837,20.682 and 15.416,all P <0.05).Pearson linear correlation analysis showed that contrast -enhanced ultrasound plaque classifications were positively correlated with serum homocysteine levels(r =0.709,P =0.000).Conclusion Contrast -enhanced ultrasound could accurately assess the neovascularization in the plaque. Semi -quantitative grading of ultrasound contrast are positively correlated with serum homocysteine levels.Combined the two could provides scientific basis for early and accurate prediction the stability of plaque.
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Objective To investigate the ultrasonic performance of carotid atherosclerotic plaque and the correlation between microvessel density in plaque .Methods 87 cases of patients undergoing carotid artery plaque dissection were selected .113 plaques were found .All patients were taken carotid color Doppler sonography test and analysis of the plaque .The maximum thickness of plaques was taken HE stained ,and the vessel density in the plaque was counted .The correlation with sonographic performance of plaques was analyzed .Results The maximum plaque thicknesses in hard plaque ,soft plaque and mixed plaque were (0.49 ±0.05)mm,(0.36 ±0.08)mm and (0.39 ± 0.10)mm,respectively,and cross-sectional area stenosis rates were (88.32 ±6.51)%,(68.92 ±12.05)% and (71.95 ±13.04)%,respectively,the differences were statistically significant (F=16.329,23.723,all Pmixed plaques>hard plaque,the differences were statistically significant (t=6.579 and 9.392,all P<0.05).Pearson cor-relation analysis showed that the maximum plaque thickness and cross -sectional area stenosis rate in soft plaque were positive correlation between microvascular density values (r=0.372,P=0.011;r=0.438,P=0.000).Conclusion Color Doppler ultrasound examination might indirectly reflect microvessel densities in carotid artery plaque .It could be used preliminary assessment of vulnerability of carotid artery plaque .
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Objective To study the surgical treatment and the related risk factors of cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis.Methods We retrospectively analysed the clinical data of 41 patients who underwent surgical treatment for cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis in the PLA General Hospital from January 1,2008 to November 30,2014.Results All patients' clinical symptoms were alleviated and they were discharged home.No one died perioperatively.Anastomotic restenosis happened in 5 patients.Conclusions Reoperation for cholangioenterostomy anastomotic stenosis was difficult.The surgeon should make the anastomosis as large as possible to decrease the risk of restenosis.A T tube should be used when necessary.
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Objective To observe the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture at the interiorly-exteriorly related meridians plus rehabilitation training in treating post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome. Methods Sixty eligible patients with post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome were randomized into a treatment group and a control group, 30 in each group. The treatment group was intervened by acupuncture at the interiorly-exteriorly related meridians plus rehabilitation training, while the control group was by rehabilitation training alone. After 2 treatment courses, the Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA), visual analogue scale (VAS) and edema score were observed and compared. Results The FMA, VAS, and edema scores were significantly changed in both groups after intervention (P＜0.01). There were significant differences in comparing the FMA, VAS, and edema scores between the two groups after intervention (P＜0.05). The total effective rate was 83.3%in the treatment group versus 76.7%in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P＜0.05). Conclusion Acupuncture at the interiorly-exteriorly related meridians plus rehabilitation is an effective method in treating post-stroke shoulder-hand syndrome.
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Objective To explore the application of thinprep cytology test thinprep cytologic test ( TCT) and the serum squa-mous cell carcinoma antigen ( SCC-Ag) measurement in the cervical lesions screening .Methods TCT and serum SCC-Ag measure-ment were performed in 58 patients with cervical lesions .Based on pathology diagnosis , specificity and sensitivity of these two screen-ing methods were calculated .Results Sensitivity and specificity of TCT detection were 75%and 65.8%, the sensitivity and specific-ity of SCC-Ag detection was 60%and 86.9%, respectively, and specificity of combined detection were 55%and 89.4%, respective-ly.There was statistical significance in TCT test and SCC-Ag test ( P <0.05 ) , the difference had statistical significance of combined detection of both with a single TCT to detect differences ( P <0.05 ) .Conclusions The combination of TCT and SCC-Ag detection can improve specificity and there was a certain clinical application value in the screening of cervical lesions .
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Objective To summarize the experience of intraoperative care for the patients undergoing microsurgery via retrosigmoid keyhole approach, so as to improve the treatment effect and minimize complications. Method The clinical records on the intraoperative care of 100 patients undergoing microsurgery via retrosigmoid keyhole approach were retrospectively analyzed. Result Using the keyhole technique and small incision, the cerebellopontine angle lesions were exposed clearly. Moreover, the proper intraoperational cooperation shortened the duration of operation, reduced bleeding and minimized postoperative complications such as cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea, intracranial infection, intracranial hemorrhage, and subcutaneous hydrops. Conclusion Proper operational postures and intraoperative cooperation can make full use of the limited space of the microsurgery via retrosigmoid keyhole approach and ensure the success of the operation.
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Total aralosides of Aralia elata (Miq) Seem (TASAES) from Chinese traditional herb Longya Aralia chinensis L was found to improve cardiac function. The present study was to determine the protective effects of TASAES on diabetic cardiomyopathy, and the possible mechanisms. Therefore, a single dose of streptozotocin was used to induce diabetes in Wister rats. Diabetic rats were immediately treated with low, medium and high doses of TASAES at 4.9, 9.8 mg/kg and 19.6 mg/kg body weight by gavage, respectively, for eight weeks. Cardiac function was evaluated by in situ hemodynamic measurements, and patch clamp for the L-type Ca2+ channel current (ICa2+-L) and transient outward K+ channel current (Ito). Histopathological changes were observed under light and electron microscope. The expression of pro-fibrotic factor, connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) was monitored using immunohistochemistry staining. Compared with diabetic group, medium and high doses, but not low dose, of TASAES showed a significant protection against diabetes-induced cardiac dysfunction, shown by increased absolute value of left ventricular systolic pressure (LVSP) and maximum rates of pressure development (+/-dp/dt(max)), and enhanced amplitude of ICa2+-L (P < 0.05). Histological staining indicated a significant inhibition of diabetes-caused pathological changes and up-regulation of CTGF expression (P < 0.05). The results suggest that TASAES prevents diabetes-induced cardiac dysfunction and pathological damage through up-regulating ICa2+-L in cardiac cells and decreasing CTGF expression.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Aralia/chemistry , Calcium Channels, L-Type/physiology , Cardiomyopathies/drug therapy , Connective Tissue Growth Factor/metabolism , Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental/complications , Drugs, Chinese Herbal/chemistry , Heart/drug effects , Hemodynamics , Myocardium/pathology , Oleanolic Acid/analogs & derivatives , Patch-Clamp Techniques , Potassium Channels/physiology , Rats, Wistar , Saponins/therapeutic use , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effects of advanced glycation end products(AGEs) on expression of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-?(PPAR?) mRNA in rat renal cortex.Methods Normal rats were given tail vein injection with either AGE-modified rat serum protein(AGEs)or AGE-RSP followed by intraperitoneal injection of AG(AGEs+AG)or native rat serum protein(native RSP).Normal rats without any treatment were as controls(Control).PPAR-? mRNA expression was analysed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR).Results PPAR-? mRNA expressed in all rat kidney cortex.There was a decrease for PPAR-? in mRNA levels in the renal cortex of AGEs-treated rats(P
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Objective To investigate the state of Th1/Th2 cytokine imbalance in patients with lupus nephritis (LN) and its role in the pathogenesis. Methods Plasma level of interleukin-18 and interleukin-13 in 18 patients with active LN and 16 normal controls were measured by enzyme-linked immunoadsordent assay (ELISA). IL-18 and IL-13 expression in the renal tissues from 18 patients and 6 normal renal tissues were also detected by immunohistochemical assay. The ratio of plasma and renal IL-18/IL-13 was then calculated. Results Plasma levels and renal expression of IL-13 and IL-18 in patients with LN were increased significantly compared to those of normal controls (P0.05). The ratio of renal IL-18/IL-13 was not significantly different among all types of LN and normal controls. The ratio of plasma IL-18/IL-13 was positively correlated with LN renal tissue activity index (AI), but no correlationship could be found in renal IL-18/IL-13 ratio. Conclusion It seems that the immune disturbance in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can not be simply divided into Th1 predominant and Th2 predominant. It seems far complicated than this Th1/Th2 paradigm. It may be affected by the state of disease activity, the lesion location and the type of pathology.
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AIM: To explore the influence of ginsenoside Rh 2 on cultured PC-3M cell cycle in vitro . METHODS: DNA content was measured using -TdR incorporation assay. To analysis the cycle changes of PC-3M cells, flow cytometry was used in the experiment.RESULTS: The results indicated that the rate of -TdR incorporation was lower in Rh 2-treated cells than the control in a dose-dependent manner. Flow cytometry demonstrated that the pecent of G 1 phase treated with Rh 2 was higher than that of control. CONCLUSION: These results suggested that PC-3M cells cultured with Rh 2 for 24 h were blocked at G 1 phase, and Rh 2 inhibited the growth of PC-3M cells in vitro .
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AIM: To investigate the effects of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on the expression of plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in rat mesangial cells and its relationship with extracellular matrix accumulation. METHODS: Rat mesangial cells were treated with AGE-modified bovine serum albumin or native bovine serum albumin. Normal mesangial cells without any treatments were used as control. Fibronectin (FN), collagen Ⅳ, PAI-1 protein contents were detected by ELISA. PAI-1 mRNA was analyzed by reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). RESULTS: AGEs (0-200 mg/L) did not influence mesangial cells proliferation, but stimulated FN , collagen IV and PAI-1 contents in mesangial cell cultured medium in different degrees. AGEs also increased PAI-1 mRNA expression. CONCLUSION: AGEs increase the expression of PAI-1 in rat mesangial cells. AGEs may reduce ECM degradation through increasing PAI-1 expression, which may be one of the mechanisms of ECM accumulation in diabetic nephropathy.
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AIM: To study the inducing apoptotic effect of Cisplatin (DDP) combined with Ginsenoside Rh 2 on PC-3M prostatic cancer cells in vitro. METHODS: Cell viability was examined by MTT test and the apoptosis of PC-3M by electrophoresis of NP-40 extracting fragmental DNA and flowcytometry. RESULTS: Pc-3M cells were exposed to 15.0 mg/L Rh 2 combined with 0.4 mg/L DDP: ①Cell viabililty inhibitory rate was increased by 1.44 times from 25.0% (with 0.4 mg/L DDP) to 61.03%. ②Characteristic apoptotic DNA laddering was found more obviously than using either agent alone. ③Apoptotic rate of PC-3M was increased from 0.32% (with 0.4 mg/L DDP) to 52.2%, which showed similar effect with 4.0 mg/L DDP, it was much higher than that of 15.0 mg/L Rh 2 alone (13.6%) ( P
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AIM: To explore the effects of advanced gly cosyla tion end products (AGEs) on connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) mRNA expressi on and extracellular matrix (ECM) synthesis in cultured rat renal mesangial cel ls. METHODS: Rat renal mesangial cells were cultured in vitro un der standard conditions. The content of fibronectin (FN) and type Ⅳ collagen (ColⅣ ) were determined with ELISA after stimulation by AGE-BSA and BSA, respectively. CTGF mRNA expression was assessed by RT-PCR. RESULTS: CTGF mRNA was significantly increased by AGE-BSA in cul tured mesangial cells in a time-and dose-dependent manner compared with BSA cont rol (P