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Objective To evaluate the correlation between the concentrations of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and adiponectin (ADP) and postoperative delirium (POD) in perioperative serum of elderly patients undergoing lobectomy. Methods Seventy-three elderly patients undergoing lobectomy under general anesthesia, 38 males and 35 females, aged 65-80 years, BMI ＜ 24 kg/m2, falling into ASA physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ, were selected in some suitable period. All patients were divided into POD group and non-POD group according to the Chinese Version of Consciousness Assessment Scale at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours after operation, and their blood samples were collected 5 minutes before induction of anesthesia (T0), at the time of tracheal extubation (T1) and at postoperative 24 hours (T2), 48 hours (T3), and 72 hours (T4) to determine the concentrations of MMP-9 and ADP in their serums. Results POD occurred in 19 patients, with the incidence rate of 17.8％. The concentrations of MMP-9 at T1-T4 were significantly higher than those before lobectomy in serums in POD group, while the concentrations of ADP in serums were significantly lower than those before lobectomy (P ＜ 0.05). The concentrations of MMP-9 in serums at T1 were significantly higher than those before lobectomy in non-POD group, while the concentrations of ADP in serums were significantly lower than those before lobectomy (P ＜ 0.05). In the comparison between the two groups, the concentrations of MMP-9 in POD group at T1-T4 were significantly higher than those in non-POD group, while the concentrations of ADP in POD group were significantly lower than those in non-POD group (P ＜ 0.05). Conclusion The serum level of MMP-9 is increased and ADP is decreased in perioperative, wich maybe involved in the pathophysiological process of POD in elderly patients undergoing lobectomy.
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Objective:To explore the regulation mechanism of fibronectin expression by studying the fefiects of cytokines on the expression of Fn in the endometrium of early pregnant mouse. Methods: The early pregnant mice were injected with cytokines, such as interlukin-l.inter-lukin-1ra, leukemia inhibitory factor, at different concentration.The levels of Fn protein and mRNA in endometrium were measured by immunob-lot and RT-PCR method.Results: Fn protein and mRNA level of LIF groups, other low or high concentration, were higher than that of control group( P
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Objective To investigate the earlier diagnostic methods and operative procedures of gastric remnant cancer. Methods Clinicopathologic data of 19 cases of gastric remnant cancer were retrospectively analysed,and the diagnostic value of the gastroscopy and barium meal was compared.Influencing the prognosis of gastric remnant cancer treated by different operations according to the situation seen during operation were observed. Results The diagnostic rate of gastroscopy and barium meal was 78.9% and 47.4%, respectively.All the 5 cases who underwent radical remnant gastrectomy sarvived≥3 years postoperatively.Two of the 3 cases who underwent palliative remnant gastrectomy survived 2 years and 1 alived 1.5 years postoperatively. In 6 cases of gastrojejunostomy, 4 cases died within half year, 2 cases died 12.5 and 14 months postoperatively. Conclusions The diagnostic value of gastroscopy takes advantage over barium meal examination. The patients who treated by radical remnant gastrectomy have better prognosis.