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Objective:To explore the effect of dynamic changes of cerebral oxygen saturation before and after treatment on the progression of infarction in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).Methods:Totally 39 patients with first onset AIS within 24 hours in Tianjin First Central Hospital and Shanghai Fourth People′s Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University from May 2018 to July 2020 were enrolled retrospectively. All patients underwent multi-modal MR at admission (baseline) and within 2 weeks after standardized treatment, including diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI), and dynamic magnetic sensitive contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance perfusion imaging (DSC-PWI). The degree of asymmetrically prominent cortical vein (APCV) at admission was observed on SWI, and the venous oxygen saturation (SvO 2) of APCV on the infarcted cerebral hemisphere was calculated in all patients before and after treatment. The original DWI and DSC-PWI images obtained from two MR scans were imported into the software to obtain the delayed perfusion volume [peak time (T max)>6 s] and the infarct core volume (apparent diffusion coeffivient value<620×10 -6 mm 2/s). According to the comparison of baseline infarct core (DWI-ASPECT) score and follow-up (FUP-ASPECT) score, all patients were divided into infarct progression group (27 cases) and non-infarct progression group (12 cases). Two independent sample t-test or Mann Whitney U-test were used to compare the differences of baseline infarct core volume, baseline SvO 2, SvO 2 change, baseline hypoperfusion volume and hypoperfusion volume change between the two groups. Univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to obtain independent predictors of infarct progression. Pearson correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between SvO 2 change, hypoperfusion volume change and infarct change score respectively. Results:Difference in baseline infarct core volume, baseline SvO 2, hypoperfusion volume and hypoperfusion volume change between infarct progression group and non-progression group had no statistical significance ( P>0.05). There was significant difference in the change of SvO 2 between the infarct progression group and non-infarct progression group after treatment [(27±11)%, (35±6)% respectively, t=-2.56, P=0.015]. Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that the change value of SvO 2 was the influencing factor of infarction progression of AIS (OR=0.872, 95%CI 0.773-0.984, P=0.026). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the baseline NIHSS score (OR=1.248, 95%CI 1.042-1.494, P=0.016) was an independent predictor of infarction progression in AIS, and the change value of SvO 2 (OR=0.814, 95%CI 0.688-0.964, P=0.017) was an independent protective factor. The change of SvO 2 was positively correlated with the score of infarct change ( r=0.425, P=0.007). Conclusions:The change of SvO 2 after AIS treatment can independently predict the progress of acute infarction. Improvement of SvO 2 after treatment is conducive to delay the progress of infarction.
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Objective:To investigate the feasibility of predicting lateral cervical lymph node metastasis (LLNM) in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) based on the nomogram constructed by dual-energy CT data.Methods:In total 417 patients with PTC confirmed by pathology in Tianjin First Central Hospital from January 2015 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed as a training group. Internal validation was conducted, including 139 patients in the LLNM group and 278 patients in the non-LLNM group. A total of 169 PTC patients from January 2019 to June 2020 were included as an external validation group, including 58 patients in the LLNM group and 111 patients in the non-LLNM group. The morphological characteristics of the primary thyroid lesions on dual-energy CT iodine maps were analyzed, including tumor location, maximum diameter, calcification, and extrathyroidal extension (ETE). Iodine concentration (IC) of the PTC parenchyma and the internal carotid artery on the same level in the arterial and venous phases were measured, and normalized iodine concentration (NIC) was calculated. The independent risk factors for LLNM were obtained by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Base on the results, a prediction model was constructed and expressed in the form of a nomogram. The internal and external validation of the model was carried out using ROC curve.Results:Multivariate binary logistic regression analysis showed that the lesion location in the upper polar of the thyroid, the presence of ETE, IC in arterial phase>2.9 mg/ml, IC in the venous phase>3.2 mg/ml, and NIC in the arterial phase>0.21 were independent risk factors for LLNM prediction. The nomogram based on the above factors was constructed with an area under the ROC curve (AUC) of 0.895 (95%CI 0.862-0.923). With a cut-off value of 0.79, the sensitivity and specificity were 86.3% and 75.2%, respectively. As for the external validation group, the AUC of the model was 0.887 (95%CI 0.830-0.931), with the sensitivity of 82.8%, and the specificity of 81.1%.Conclusion:The application values of the nomogram model based on dual-energy CT data in preoperative evaluation of the possibility of LLNM of PTC patients has been verified. The model constructed in this study might be helpful with the individualized treatment in a certain degree.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of early mobilization on gastrointestinal function and delirium in patients with mechanical ventilation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).@*Methods@#A total of 87 mechanically ventilated patients with COPD who met the inclusion criteria were selected as subjects from April 2017 to March 2018 in intensive care unit(ICU) of Huxi Hospital Affiliated to Jining Medical College.The patients were divided into treatment group (44 cases) and control group (43 cases) by the random number table method.On the basis of the same conventional treatment, the treatment group received early mobilization.The incidence of acute gastrointestinal injury(AGI), duration of AGI, incidence of delirium, duration of delirium, days of mechanical ventilation and 28-day mortality were compared between the two groups.@*Results@#The incidence rate of AGI in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group[40.9%(18/44) vs. 62.7%(27/43)], and the duration in the treatment group was shortened[(3.95±1.62)d vs. (5.23±2.03)d], and the incidence rate of delirium in the treatment group was lower[54.5%(24/44) vs. 76.7%(33/43)], the duration of delirium in the treatment group was shortened[(2.36±0.9)d vs. (3.25±1.27)d], the mechanical ventilation time in the treatment group was decreased[(6.39±1.76)d vs. (7.56± 1.49)d], the differences were statistically significant(χ2=4.17, t=-2.280, χ2=4.744, t=-2.919, -3.358, all P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of 28-day mortality between the two groups[2.3%(1/43) vs. 9.3%(4/43), χ2=-1.984, P>0.05].@*Conclusion@#Early mobilization can reduce the incidence and duration of AGI and delirium in COPD patients with mechanical ventilation, reduce the severity of AGI, and shorten the time of mechanical ventilation.
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Objective To investigate the effect of early activities on risk factors of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) induced by mechanical ventilation.Methods A total of 118 mechanically ventilated non-diabetic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who were admitted to our hospital from August 2017 to April 2018 were enrolled in the study.The patients were divided into AGI group (71 cases) and non-AGI group (47 cases) according to the presence or absence of AGI.The examined data were collected in the patients prospectively such as preprocalcitonin (PCT),D-lactic acid,serum albumin (ALB),fasting plasma glucose (FPG),fasting insulin (FINS),and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation Ⅱ (APACHE Ⅱ) scores were calculated.The homeostasis model insulin resistance index was used (HOMA-IR) to assess the subjects' insulin resistance.Logistics regression analysis screened for risk factors that affected patients' AGI.The AGI patients were divided into treatment group (36 cases) and control group (35 cases) according to the random number table method.On the basis of the same conventional treatment,the treatment group were received early mobilization.The differences of PCT,D-lactate,FPG,HOMA-IR,APACHE Ⅱ scores,and AGI grades before and after treatment for 3 days were observed for both groups of patients.Results The PCT,D-lactate,FPG,HOMA-IR,and APACHE Ⅱ scores were higher in the AGI group than in the non-AGI group [(2.72 ±0.54)ng/ml vs (1.81 ±0.62)ng/ml;(17.43 ±2.63)mg/ml vs (13.61 ± 1.6)mg/ml;(10.1 ±l.0)mmol/L vs (8.4 ±0.9) mmol/L;(2.4 ±0.5) vs (1.7 ±0.4);(23.8 ±2.9) point vs (21.7 ±4.3)point],and the ALB were lower than non-AGl group [(29.1 ±2.2)g/L vs (30.6 ±3.2)g/L],with statistically significant difference (P ＜ 0.05).Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that PCT,D-lactic acid,FPG,HOMA-IR,and APACHE Ⅱ scores were risk factors for AGI in mechanically ventilated non-diabetic patients with COPD (regression coefficients were 4.337,1.226,5.106,4.469,0.584 respectively,P ＜0.05).There were no significant difference in PCT,D-lactate,FPG,HOMA-IR,APACHE Ⅱ scores between the treatment group and the control group before treatment (P ＞ 0.05).The PCT,D-lactic acid,FPG,HOMA-IR,and APACHE Ⅱ scores in the treatment group were significantly lower than those in the control group after early treatment [(2.00 ± 0.49) ng/ml vs (2.34 ± 0.34) ng/ml;(15.38 ± 1.71)mg/ml vs (17.38 ±2.88)mg/ml;(8.9 ±0.9)mmol/L vs (9.6 ±0.7)mmol/L;(1.9 ± 0.4) vs (2.2 ± 0.4);(21.0 ± 1.8) point vs (22.2 ± 2.7) point],and AGI severity was reduced (There were 8,18,6,3 and 1 cases of 0,Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,and Ⅳ in the treatment group,and4,12,9,7 and 3 in the control group respectively),with statistically significant differences (P ＜ O.05).Conclusions PCT,Dlactic acid,FPG,HOMA-IR,and APACHE Ⅱ scores were risk factors for AGI in mechanically ventilated non-diabetic patients with COPD.Early mobilization could reduce the level of these risk factors and the severity of AGI.
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Objective To investigate the effect of early mobilization on gastrointestinal function and delirium in patients with mechanical ventilation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Methods A total of 87 mechanically ventilated patients with COPD who met the inclusion criteria were selected as subjects from April 2017 to March 2018 in intensive care unit(ICU) of Huxi Hospital Affiliated to Jining Medical College.The patients were divided into treatment group (44 cases) and control group (43 cases) by the random number table method.On the basis of the same conventional treatment,the treatment group received early mobilization.The incidence of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI),duration of AGI,incidence of delirium,duration of delirium,days of mechanical ventilation and 28-day mortality were compared between the two groups.Results The incidence rate of AGI in the treatment group was lower than that in the control group[40.9％ (18/44) vs.62.7％ (27/43)],and the duration in the treatment group was shortened[(3.95 ± 1.62)d vs.(5.23 ± 2.03)d],and the incidence rate of delirium in the treatment group was lower[54.5％ (24/44) vs.76.7％ (33/43)],the duration of delirium in the treatment group was shortened [(2.36 t 0.9) d vs.(3.25 ± 1.27) d],the mechanical ventilation time in the treatment group was decreased [(6.39 ± 1.76) d vs.(7.56 ± 1.49) d],the differences were statistically significant (x2 =4.17,t =-2.280,x2 =4.744,t =-2.919,-3.358,all P ＜ 0.05).There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of 28-day mortality between the two groups [2.3 ％ (1/43) vs.9.3 ％ (4/43),x2 =-1.984,P ＞ 0.05].Conclusion Early mobilization can reduce the incidence and duration of AGI and delirium in COPD patients with mechanical ventilation,reduce the severity of AGI,and shorten the time of mechanical ventilation.
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Shear wave elastography (SWE) is used to quantitatively analyze the hardness of the tissue by Young's modulus.The hardness of the tissue is visualized in the form of color coding to distinguish the benign and malignant tissue detected.SWE has higher sensitivity,accuracy and specificity compared with traditional color doppler,which is more objective than elastography,safer,cheaper and simpler than MRI.SWE has a good application prospect in the diagnosis,clinical staging and curative effect monitoring of cervical cancer.
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Objective To investigate the effects of early mobilization therapy on gastrointestinal function and respiratory mechanics in mechanical ventilation patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods A prospective randomized controlled study was used. Eighty-five patients with COPD who had stable hemodynamics and required invasive mechanical ventilation from January to December 2017 were enrolled. The patients were divided into treatment group with 43 cases and control group with 42 cases according to the random number table method. The patients in both groups received conventional basic treatment, but the treatment group received early mobilization therapy. The conditions of acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI), incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), duration of mechanical ventilation, 28-day mortality and respiratory mechanics indexes before and after treatment including airway resistance (Raw), lung dynamic compliance (Cd), lung static compliance (Cs), intrinsic positive end expiratory pressure (PEEPi) were compared between 2 groups. Results There were no statistical difference in Raw, Cd, Cs and PEEPi before treatment between 2 groups (P＞0.05). The PEEPi and Raw after treatment in treatment group were significantly lower than those in control group:(6.51 ± 1.46) cmH2O (1 cmH2O=0.098 kPa) vs. (7.30 ± 1.61) cmH2O and (19.23 ± 2.62) cmH2O/(L·s) vs. (20.54 ± 2.50) cmH2O/(L·s), the Cs and Cd were significantly higher than those in control group:(53.14 ± 5.07) ml/cmH2O vs. (49.16 ± 5.10) ml/cmH2O and (26.63 ± 3.28) ml/cmH2O vs. (24.54 ± 1.97) ml/cmH2O, and there were statistical differences (P＜0.05 or＜0.01). The incidences of AGI, duration of AGI, duration of mechanical ventilation and incidence of VAP in treatment group were significantly lower than those in control group: 44.2% (19/43) vs. 66.7% (28/42), (3.56 ± 1.22) d vs. (4.26 ± 1.62) d, (6.79 ± 1.92) d vs. (7.64 ± 1.89) d and 2.3% (1/43) vs. 14.3% (6/42), the severity of AGI was significantly lower than that in control group (patients of gradeⅠ,Ⅱ,ⅢandⅣin treatment group were 11, 6, 1 and 1 case respectively, and patients of grade Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ and Ⅳ in control group were 7, 12, 8 and 1 case respectively), and there were statistical differences (P＜0.05). There was statistical difference in 28-day mortality between 2 groups (P＞0.05). Conclusions The incidence of AGI in mechanical ventilation patients with COPD is high. Early mobilization therapy can reduce the incidence and duration of AGI in mechanically ventilated patients with COPD, and reduce airway resistance, increase Cd and Cs, reduce PEEPi, improve respiratory function, shorten mechanical ventilation time, and reduce the incidence of VAP, which is worthy of clinical promotion.
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The secondary metabolites, phenazine products, produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa can mediate the electrons transfer in microbial fuel cells (MFCs). How increase the total electricity production in MFCs by improving the characteristics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of research hot spots and problems. In this study, P. aeruginosa strain SJTD-1 and its knockout mutant strain SJTD-1 (ΔmvaT) were used to construct MFCs, and the discharge processes of the two MFCs were analyzed to determine the key factors to electricity yields. Results indicated that not only phenazine but also the viable cells in the fermentation broth were essential for the discharge of MFCs. The mutant strain SJTD-1 (ΔmvaT) could produce more phenazine products and continue discharging over 160 hours in MFCs, more than that of the wild-type SJTD-1 strain (90 hours discharging time). The total electricity generated by SJTD-1 (ΔmvaT) strain could achieve 2.32 J in the fermentation process, much higher than the total 1.30 J electricity of the wild-type SJTD-1 strain. Further cell growth analysis showed that the mutant strain SJTD-1 (ΔmvaT) could keep a longer stationary period, survive much longer in MFCs and therefore, discharge more electron than those of the wild-type SJTD-1 strain. Therefore, the cell survival elongation of P. aeruginosa in MFCs could enhance its discharging time and improve the overall energy yield. This work could give a clue to improve the characteristics of MFCs using genetic engineering strain, and could promote related application studies on MFCs.
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@#The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of levo-corydalmine(l-CDL)on chronic constrictive injury(CCI)-induced neuropathic pain and central sensitization in spinal cord. The mechanical withdrawal threshold in rats was assessed by Von-Frey fibers and the thermal withdrawal latency was assessed by thermal stimulus apparatus. The level of phosphorylated N-methyl-D-aspartic acid receptor 1(NR1)in L4-L6 spinal cord was analyzed by immunoblotting and the expression of calcitonin gene related peptide(CGRP)and c-fos in spinal cord dorsal horn were analyzed by immunofluorescence. Results showed that l-CDL(7. 5, 15, 30 mg/kg, ig)inhibited CCI-induced mechanical allodynia and thermal hyperalgesia in a dose-dependent manner. l-CDL significantly inhibited the up-regulation of p-NR1, c-fos and CGRP in CCI rats without tolerance. In conclusion, l-CDL has a good relieving effect on central sensitization in spinal cord, thus generating outstanding analgesic activity on CCI-induced neuropathic pain.
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Objective:To establish a rapid HPLC testing method for chloroquine phosphate,hydroxychloroquine sulfate and amodiaquine hydrochloride.Methods:The chromatographic separation was performed on a GRACE prevail C18(53 mm×7 mm,3 μm)column,and the column temperature was maintained at 30℃.Acetonitrile-0.3% triethylamine acetonitrile solution (adjusting pH to 3.0 with phosphoric acid) (12∶88) was used as the mobile phase,the flow rate was 1.0 ml· min-1 and the UV detection wavelength was 254 nm.The qualitative research was performed using relative retention time and spectral similarity as the double indicators.The relative correction factor in the quantification analysis was used for the content determination.Results:Three anti-malarial drugs showed good behavior in one chromatographic system.The rapid HPLC testing analysis could be achieved.The qualitative research was more accurate by using the double indicators (UV spectral similarity and relative capacity factor).The HPLC qualitative accuracy was increased.The relative correction factor method for the quantification could effectively reduce the use of reference substances and speed up the analysis of HPLC.Conclusion:The method is rapid and simple,and suitable for the rapid determination of drugs.
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Objective To investigate the aggressive signs of benign spinal lesions appearing on medical imaging and their impact on diagnosis.Methods 139 cases of benign spinal lesions with aggressive signs confirmed by pathology of needle aspiration or surgery were reviewed,including 18 cases of osteoblastoma(OB),12 cases of aneurysmal bone cyst(ABC),14 cases of osteoenchondroma (OC),19 cases of Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH),15 cases of hemangioma (HA),34 cases of tuberculous spondylitis (TS),and 27 cases of pyogenic spondylitis (PS).All patients underwent radiography,119 cases CT plain scan,75 cases MRI scan,and 57 cases performed all the three imaging modalities.The aggressive signs,including bulging of posterior margin of the vertebral body,pathological compression fractures,ill-defined boundary,abnormal soft tissue mass,bone marrow and soft tissue edema were showed.The benign and malignant misdiagnosis rate,the consistent rate of diagnosis with pathology were statistically analysed.Results Bulging of posterior margin of the vertebral body were found in 2 cases of OB,1 case ABC,3 cases LCH,1 case OC,6 cases HA,6 cases TS,2 cases PS.Pathological compression fracture were found in 6 cases of OB,10 cases ABC,16 cases LCH,4 cases HA,21 cases TS,16 cases PS.Ill defined boundary were found in 3 cases of OB,8 cases HA,34 cases TS,27 cases PS.The abnormal soft tissue around spine were found in 6 cases of OB,2 cases ABC,15 cases LCH,10 cases TS,15 cases PS.Bone marrow and soft tissue edema were found in 5 cases of OB,4 cases ABC,10 cases LCH,4 cases HA,30 cases TS,27 cases PS.For benign and malignant misdiagnosis rate,MRI was better than CT(P＜ 0.05).For accuracy of the consistent rate with pathology,CT was better than MRI(P＜0.05).The integrated application of the three imaging methods could significantly improve diagnostic accuracy (P＜0.05).Conclusion The imaging features benign spinal lesions are various,which may be associated with aggressive signs.A comprehensive method combined with three kinds of imaging methods,is a simple and feasible way to avoid the misdiagnosis.
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To study the regulation effect of Sheng-mai San (SMS)on intestinal dysbacteriosis,ceftriaxone sodium was used to induce intestinal dysbacteriosis in vitro,the bacteria were cultured in the selective medium and enu-merated by plat counting method,and the short chain fatty acid were also analyzed .The results showed that SMS (16.5,11.2,5.5 mg/mL)could significantly inhibit the proliferation of potentially harmful bacteria such as Enterococci,Enterobacteriaceae and promote the proliferation of Lactobacillus and Clostridum.Compared with the model group,the proliferation of Enterococci and Enterobacteriaceae was inhibited by 24.9% and 19.1%,while the proliferation of Lactobacillus and Clostridum was increased by 22.3% and 25.8% respectively in the middle-concentration of SMS group (11.2 mg/mL)at 24 h.Meanwhile,SMS in different concentration significantly increase the accumulation of acetic acid and propionic acid generated by gut microbes which could significantly inhibit the proliferation of harmful bacteria.And SMS showed prebiotic effects on intestinal microflora imbalance induced by antibiotics in vitro.
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Objective To investigate X‐ray ,CT and MRI features of synovial chondromatosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) .Methods X‐ray ,CT and MRI features of eight patients of synovial chondromatosis of TMJ with histo‐pathologically con‐firmed were analyzed retrospectively .X‐ray examination and CT scanning were performed in all eight patients .Routine MRI scanning was performed in six patients and contrast‐enhanced MRI scanning was performed in two patients synchronously .Results Tumors occured unilaterally in all eight cases ,which occured on the right TMJ in six cases and on the left side in two cases .On X‐ray films , widen joint space and calcificated loose bodies occured in all eight cases .On CT scanning ,cystic‐solid mixed mass around the joint and calcificated loose bodies occured in all eight cases .On MR scanning ,multiple nodular long T1 and short T2 signal occured in six cases . Arthroedema and synovial hyperplasia with iso T1 and iso or slightly long T2 signal in six cases .On contrast‐enhanced MR ,homoge‐neous enhancement occurred in svnovial tissue and the edge of loose bodies in two cases .Conclusion The synovial chondromatosis of TMJ owns typical imaging features .The imaging findings can serve as a reference to improve diagnosis of synovial chondromatosis of TMJ .
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Objective To observe the MRI imaging manifestations of the ligaments and soft tissues around the atlanto-axial joint in children with atlanto-axial rotation instability.Methods Assigned into observation group were 50 children with atlantoaxial rotatory displacement who had been treated in our hospital from January 2013 to March 2014.Another 50 healthy children were chosen as a control group who underwent health check-ups during the same period in our hospital.Both groups received MRI examinations of the ligaments and soft tissues around the atlantoaxial joint using the same equipment and methods.MRI manifestations and characteristics of the ligaments and soft tissues around the atlantoaxial joint were analyzed and compared between the 2 groups.Results In the observation group,odontoid gap asymmetry appeared on both sides,with left shift in 32 cases and right shift in 18 cases.The MRI imaging PDWI sequence showed a significant better diagnostic sensitivity than the other sequences (T1WI,T2WI and SPAIR) (P ＜ 0.05).The MRI examinations on all the children with different sequences found 50 cases of degree Ⅰ lesion in the observation group and 4 cases of degree Ⅰ lesion in the control group,and 12 cases of degree Ⅱ lesion in the observation group and none degree Ⅱ lesion in the control group,showing a significant difference between the 2 groups regarding the diagnostic sensitivity of lesions of degrees Ⅰ and Ⅱ (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions MRI can clearly show the rotation displacement of atlanto-axial joint associated with transverse ligament,alar ligament and lesions of the surrounding soft tissues.MRI has a dcfinite diagnostic value for atlanto-axial rotation displacements in children,especially those caused by transverse ligament tear after trauma.
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Objective To explore the imaging differences of vertebral multiple myeloma(VMM)and vertebral osteolytic metastasis on CT. Methods Review the imaging signs of 32 patients with VMM and 52 patients with vertebral osteolytic metastasis,then record and finally statistical analysis was carried out.Results Compare to 1 67 vertebras involved in 52 cases of vertebral metastasis,the patents with VMM had 220 vertebras involved.The incidence of the multiple small circular type of bone destruction in VMM was 42.66%(93/218),which was higher than that in vertebral metastasis 0.00% (0/165)(χ2 =92.963,P =0.000).The incidence of the irregular shape type of bone destruction in VMM was 23.39% (5 1/218),while it was higher in patients with vertebral metastasis 45.45%(75/165)(χ2 =20.704,P=0.000).It was also found that the incidence of the fragmentary type of bone destruction and the involvement of the unilateral pedicle in VMM were lower than that in patients with vertebral metastasis 8.7% (19/218 )& 27.27% (45/165)(χ2 =23.238,P =0.000), 6.82% (1 5/220)& 1 7.96% (30/1 67)(χ2 =1 1.477,P =0.001).The incidence of the crest protrusion type of bone destruction in patients with VMM was 16.06% (35/218),however it was 9.10% (15/165)(χ2 =4.013,P =0.045)in vertebral osteolytic metastasis. Conclusion The imaging features of VMM and vertebral osteolytic metastasis had certain characteristic.And they can be differentiated from each other,combining with clinical traits.
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Objective:To establish a method to determine ferrous succinate in ferrous succinate tablets .Methods:Ion chromatog-raphy was performed on an IonPac AG19(4 mm ×250 mm)anion exchange chromatography column with a guard column of Ion Pac TM AG19( 4 mm ×50 mm);30.00 mmol· L-1 KOH was used as the isocratic eluent at a flow rate of 1.00 ml· min-1 with suppressed conductivity detection ( Curb:75 mA) at the temperature of 30℃.The sample size was 25 μl .Results:The linear range of succinic acid was 2.005 1-25.064 0μg· ml-1(r=0.999 5).The detection limit and quantitation limit was 0.12ng and 0.42ng, respectively. The recovery was 101.45%(RSD=0.43%, n=6).Conclusion:The method is simple, rapid, accurate, reproducible and sensitive , and can be used to determine the ferrous succinate content in ferrous succinate tablets .
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Objective To investigate the CT and MRI findings of granulomatosis with polyangiitis of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus. Methods The CT and MRI features of eight patients of granulomatosis with polyangiitis in the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus confirmed by histo-pathology were analyzed retrospectively.CT scanning was performed in all eight patients.Routine MRI scanning was performed in seven patients.Dynamic contrast MRI was performed in three cases.SImax ,SIpeak ,Tpeak and MSI of the time-intensity Curves(TICs)were calculated.Results On CT scanning,bilateral middle turbinate,uncinate process and nasal septum were defected in 8 cases.Medial wall of bilateral maxillary sinus showed destruction and other walls of bilateral maxillary sinus showed sclerosis in 8 cases.The ethmoid labyrinth were involved in 6 cases in which the volume of maxillary sinus reduced.The collapse of nasal dorsum and flat nasal bone occured in 4 cases.Nasopharyngeal soft tissue was thicken in 2 cases.Theorbit was involved in 1 case.The mucosal thickness of all group of sinuses were showed in all 8 cases.On MRI scanning,peripheric mucosal of the lesions showed iso or long T1 and long T2 signal in 7 cases.Dynamic-enhanced MRI showed heterogeneous enhancement.TICs showed flat.But in one to four periods showed a slow rising gradient.SIpre was 1 030, SImax 2 500,SIpeak 2 353,Tpeak 100 s,and MSI 1.28%.Conclusion Granulomatosis with polyangiitis of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus shows some typical CT and MRI features.To summarize the features is helpful to the diagnosis and therapy of the lesion.
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Objective To investigate the CT and MRI findings of Coats’disease in comparison with pathology.Methods CT,MRI and ultrasonic features,FFA findings of eight patients of Coats’disease with histo-pathologically confirmed were analyzed retrospectively.CT scanning,routine MRI scanning and ultrasonic examination were performed in all eight patients.Results Unilateral eyeball was involved in all eight cases.On CT scanning,the density of the vitreous body was increased homogeneously which boundary was clear(n=8).The retina was thick(n=8).The anterior chamber depth was shallow(n=5).Multiple calcified foci occured in lens and vitreous body(n=1).The volume of affected eyeball increased(n=1).The affected eyeball shrinked(n=1).The difference of volume of bilateral eyeball was not obvious(n=6). Lens were thick and dislocation(n=5).On MRI scanning,the lesions in the vitreous body showed iso T1 and iso T2 signal (n=6),short T1 and long T2 signal(n=1),long T1 and long T2 signal(n=1).The retina showed short T2 signal(n=3).The vitreous body was filled with lesions(n=5).The lesions looked like‘V’sticked to retina(n= 3).On ultrasonic examination low echo was showed in the vitreous body(n=6),the ball wall bulged(n=8),retinal detachment(n=8).The echo of the ball wall was obviously enhanced,which indica-ted ossification(n=1).Strong echo calcified plaque was showed in one case.FFA showed retinal telangiectasia(n=8),retinal capillary zone(n=2),mutiple chestnut shaped aneurysms(n= 6),retinal neovascularization(n= 1 ).Pathological examination showed retinal telangiectasia with foam macrophages and lipid deposition.Conclusion Coats’disease carries some typical CT and MRI features.To summarize the radiologic features,the findings of FFA and ultrasonic inspection are helpful to diagnosis.
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Objective This study was to investigate the computed tomography(CT)features differentiating tuberculous spondyli-tis from pyogenic spondylitis.Methods The CT features in 32 patients with tuberculous spondylitis and 30 patients with pyogenic spondylitis were retrospectively reviewed,and statistically analyzed.Results In 32 cases of tuberculous spondylitis,71 vertebra were involved.In 30 cases of pyogenic spondylitis,59 vertebra were involved.The incidence of thoracic vertebra involvement in tuberculous spondylitis was 60.56% (43/71),which was higher than that in pyogenic spondylitis (25.42%,1 5/59)(P <0.05).The incidence of lumbar vertebra involvement in tuberculous spondylitis was 33.80% (24/71 ),which was lower than that in pyogenic spondylitis (61.02%,36/59)(P <0.05).The incidence of the worm-eaten type of bone destruction in tuberculous spondylitis was 9.90% (7/71),which was lower than that in pyogenic spondylitis (44.07%,26/59)(P <0.05).The incidence of the fragmentary type of bone destruction in tuberculous spondylitis was 1 9.72%(14/71 ),which was higher than that of in pyogenic spondylitis (3.39%,2/59) (P <0.05).The incidence of large osteosclerosis in tuberculous spondylitis was 52.1 1%(37/71),which was higher than that in pyo-genic sp-ondylitis (22.03%,13/59),(P <0.05).The incidence of the involved vertebral height on sagital CT scan (less than the 1/2 of the normal vertebral height)in tuberculous spondylitis was 1 6.9% (12/71),which was lower than that in pyogenic spondylits (62.71%,37/59)(P <0.05).The incidence of patchy high density shadow in tuberculous spondylitis was 50.7% (36/71 ),which was higher than that in pyoge-nic spondylitis (20.34%,12/59)(P <0.05.)The incidence of the involvement of the appendages in tu-berculous spondylitis was 25.35% (18/71),which was higher than that in pyogenic spondylitis (8.47%,5/59)(P <0.05).The inci-dence of paravertebral abnormal soft tissue with calcification in tuberculous spondylitis was 60.00%(18/30),which was higher than that in pyogenic spondylitis(20.00%,5/25 )(P < 0.05 ).Conclusion Tuberculous spondylitis and pyogenic spondylitis have some characteristic imaging features,combined with the clinical signs differentiation diagnosis can be made each other.
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BACKGROUND:A large number of studies have shown that cast metal post-core has many advantages that it is close to the canal wal has high strength and can shape the core outside the root according to the needs. The cast metal post-core also has good retention, resistance and wel effect on clinical repair of dental defects. OBJECTIVE: To observe the clinical effect of Co-Cr aloy cast post-core and porcelain fused metal combined crowns in restoration of the separated mandibular molar residual crowns and roots. METHODS:Totaly 28 patients (42 teeth) who had the separated mandibular molar residual crowns and roots were enroled, including 10 males and 18 females, aged 18-32 years. After perfect root canal therapy and part of teeth with crown lengthening, teeth were repaired with Co-Cr aloy cast post-core and porcelain fused metal combined crowns. The patients were folowed up for 2 years. The repair effect was evaluated by combining clinical manifestations with X-ray examination. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: During 2 years of folow-up, 26 cases were repaired successfuly, 2 cases failed, including 1 case of periapical periodontitis and 1 case of periodontitis. These results demonstrate that the cast post-core and porcelain-fused-metal combined crown has a good result on the residual root and crown of the separated mandibular molar.