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Objective To investigate the neuroprotective effect and its mechanism of p38 mitogenactivated protein kinase inhibitor after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).Methods Twenty-seven SPF-grade adult male SD rats were selected to induce a SAH model using the prechiasmal pool blood injection.Three dead rats were excluded.Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into four groups:sham operation group,SAH group,dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) group,and DMSO +p38 inhibitor group (n =6 in each group).Western blot was used to detect the expression levels of p38,phosphorylation p38,Parkinson's disease protein 7 (DJ-1),autophagy associated gene 5 (Atg5),autophagy adaptor protein p62,microtubule-associated protein Ⅰ Light Chain 3 (LC3-Ⅰ),microtubule-associated protein Ⅱ light chain 3 Ⅱ (LC3-Ⅱ),and the Garcia neurological function score was used to judge the nerve injury.PC12 cell oxygenated hemoglobin was used to induce an in vitro SAH model.They were completely randomly divided into four groups:sham operative group,SAH group,DMSO group,and DMSO + p38 inhibitor group.Fluorescent probe JC-1 was used to observe the changes of mitochondrial membrane potential.Results (1) There were significant differences in the expression of p38,phosphorylation-p38 and DJ-1 in rat brain tissue among the 4 groups (F values were 94.959,150.293 and 698.476,respectively,all P ＜ 0.01).There were significant differences in mitochondrial membrane potential in PC12 cells among the 4 groups (F value was 24.989,P ＜ 0.01).There were significant differences in the expression levels of autophagy related protein LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ ratio,Atg5 and p62 in rat brain tissue among the 4 groups (F values were 235.319,110.490 and 36.311,respectively,all P ＜ 0.01).There was significant difference in nerve function score among the 4 groups (F value was 25.550,P ＜ 0.01).(2) Compared with the sham operative group,the expression levels of p38,phosphorylation-p38 and DJ-1 were upregulated significantly after SAH (from 0.43 ±0.06,0.41 ±0.02 and 0.07 ±0.01 to 0.61 ± 0.08,0.79 ± 0.07 and 0.17 ± 0.03,respectively,all P ＜ 0.01),mitochondria membrane potential depolarization (from 8.29 ±0.28 to 9.23 ±0.42,P ＜0.01);upregulation of Atg5 expression and increase of LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰratio (from 0.23 ± 0.04 and 0.25 ± 0.04 to 0.47 ± 0.04 and 0.46 ± 0.04,respectively,all P ＜ 0.01),down regulation of p62 expression (from 1.09 ± 0.14 to 0.54 ± 0.10,P ＜ 0.01);neurological score was decreased (from 17.5 ± 0.6 to 11.3 ± 2.7,P ＜ 0.01);p38 inhibitor was significantly down regulated the expression of phosphorylation-p38 after SAH (from 0.79 ± 0.07 to 0.47 ± 0.04,P ＜ 0.01),the expression of DJ-1 was up-regulated (from 0.17 ± 0.03 to 1.02 ± 0.06,P ＜ 0.01),mitochondrial membrane potential recovery (from 9.23 ±0.42 to 8.47 ±0.36,P ＜0.01),cell autophagy related protein LC3-Ⅱ/LC3-Ⅰ ratio and Atg5 were upregulated(from 0.46 ±0.04 and 0.47 ±0.04 to 0.77 ± 0.06 and 0.95 ± 0.12,all P ＜ 0.01),p62 expression returned to the levels of SAH group (from 0.57 ± 0.09,to 0.54 ± 0.10,P =0.650),and the neurological score was significantly improved (from 11.3 ± 2.7 to 15.5 ± 1.0,P ＜0.01).Conclusions After SAH,the p38 inhibitor downregulates the activity of2 phosphorylation p38.It may inhibit abnormal autophagy and maintain mitochondrial function by up-regulating the expression of DJ-1 protein,and then play a neuroprotective function.
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Objective To discuss the feasibility of neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy for chronic posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH).Methods Nineteen cases of chronic PTH treated with neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy between October 2010 and October 2014 were analyzed retrospectively.There were 13 males and 6 females, aged 11-57 years (mean, 36.3 years).Trauma resulted from traffic accidents in 14 cases, falls in 4 cases and blunt object hitting in 1 case.Of the 19 cases analyzed, 5 had Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 13-15, 5 had score of 9-12 and 9 had score of 5-8 at admission.Results of operation were assessed with the Canada multicenter evaluation criteria.Prognosis was analyzed with the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS).Results All cases were followed up for mean 13.6 months (range, 6-26 months).Improvement of symptoms was achieved in 17 cases, but was not seen in 2 cases.Of the 2 cases, one required ventriculoperitoneal shunt two weeks after ineffective ventriculostomy, and one required second ventriculostomy one month after the presence of stoma blockage.No serious complications occurred.At follow-up, 9 cases had GOS score of 5, 8 cases had score of 4 and 2 cases had score of 3.Conclusions Neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy is in line with the physical characteristics in cerebrospinal fluid circulation, which implies no shunt implantation, less operative trauma and less complications.The procedure is an effective approach for chronic PTH.
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Objective: To explore the turnover and treament of postoperative remainder of giant nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma with suprasellar extension(SSE). Methods: The clinical data of 68 cases suffering from giant nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma with suprasellar extension(SSE)admitted into our department were retrospectively analyzed.These patients underwent primary transsphenoidal surgery. Results: Twenty cases had SSE adenomas totally removed(20.6%).In other 48 cases(79.34%)，SSE residues were shown in MRI recheck at one day after surgery.After 3 months，the 3rd MRI scanning was performed only to find that tumor residues descended to sellar floor in 21 cases,into intrasella in 8 cases，and down to the level of stalk hypophysial and the entrance to the sella in 3 cases.All of Patients with residual tumors received retranssphenoidal resection(the total removal rate of desending SSE residues was 96.9%).There were 2 cases with adenoma residues with slight descending.Obvious SSE adenomas were treated with transtranial approach.The twelve cases with small SSE residues were consecutively observed and two of them received gamma knife treatment because of unobvious postoperative visual improvement.The surgical mortality was 0%.There was no death during follow up in all of these patients.There were no cases with rhinorrhea.meningitis or visual deterioration.Two patients had supradiaphragmatic bleeding detected by routine postoperative CT. Conclusion: Staged surgery with two or multiple transsphenoidal resections is an appropriate treatment for giant nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma with supresellar extension(SSE)，with few complications.Futher study is warranted to investigate the growth pattern of pituitary adenoma.
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Objective To discuss the methods of treatment of sellar region tumors by microsurgery via modified transpterional approach.Methods The clinical data of 326 patients with sellar region tumors were retrospectively analyzed. All of the patients(of them 158 patients with pituitary adenomas, 89 patients with craniopharyngiomas and 79 patients with meningiomas)were treated by microsurgery via modified transpterional in our hospital in recent 4 years. The most important part of preoperative arrangement was giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drugs. Modified transpterional craniotomy was performed, and the tumors were removed by employing microsurgical techniques via the 5 anatomy interspaces in sellar region after the subarachnoid cisterns were dissected carefully under surgical microscope. Consciousness, urine volume and serum electrolyte of the patients were observed strictly after surgery, and the complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and epilepsy were remedied in time.Results The rate of intact frontal branch of facial nerve was 92.18% and that of intact supraorbital nerve was 95.72%. Atrophy of temporal muscle occurred in none of the patients. Total and/or subtotal resection of tumors was achieved in 95.26% patients and the rate of intact pituitary stalk was 62.44%. The major postoperative complications included diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder. Although the incidence of complications was high to 61.42%, complete restore was achieved in 97.12% of the patients with the complications within 1 month.Conclusion The modified transpterional approach for sellar region tumors may give a lower incidence of damage to frontal branch of facial nerve, super-orbital nerve and temporal muscle, and it can achieve higher total resection rate and a less postoperative complications by employing modified transpterional approach and the microsurgical techniques, combined with the active treatments of postoperative complications, therefore it is deserved to be spread to use in clinical works.
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Objective To investigate the methods of total resection of craniopharyngioma and treatment of postoperative complications. Methods The abscission of CPG was performed in 24 patients with craniopharyngioma (CPG) which situated at sellar region after giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drug. The tumors were removed via the 4 anatomy spaces in sellar region by employing microsurgical technique. Consciousness, urine, and serum electrolyte of patients were observed strictly after surgery, and complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorders and epilepsy were remedied in time. Results Total removal of tumors were achieved in 22 cases, and minor portion of tumors was left in 2 cases. All of the patients were sober after surgery. Diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder took place in 16 cases,12 cases, and 6 cases respectively. After treatment, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder were rectified in all cases, but diabetes insipidus was rectified in 13 of 16 cases. Conclusion Choosing the best operation approach according to the scope which tumor invades and being familiar with the 4 sellar anatomy spaces so as to be used correctly in operation are the keys to remove the CPG completely. Giving glucocorticoid before operation and active treatment of complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder can decrease mortality observably.
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Objective To investigate the method of total resection of craniopharyngioma and prevention and treatment of post-operative complications. Methods Pterion craniotomy was performed in 24 patients with craniopharyngioma which was situated in sellar region after giving glucocorticoid and anti-epilepsy drug. The tumors were removed via the 4 anatomy spaces in sellar region by employing microsurgical technique. Consciousness, urine volume, and serum electrolyte of patients were observed strictly after surgery, and complications such as diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorders and epilepsy were treated in time. Results Total removal of tumors were achieved in 22 cases, and minor portion of tumors was left in 2 cases. There was not obvious deficit of nervous system function in all of the patients after surgery. Diabetes insipidus, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder occurred in 16 cases, 12 case, and 6 cases respectively. After treatment, serum electrolyte disorder and body temperature disorder were rectified in all cases, and diabetes insipidus was rectified in 13 of 16 cases. Conclusion Choosing the best operation approach according to the scope of tumor invasion and being familiar with the 4 sellar anatomy spaces were the keys to remove craniopharyngioma completely. Giving glucocorticoid before operation and active treatment of complications such as diabetes insipidus and serum electrolyte disorder could effectively decrease mortality.