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Objective:To analyze the risk factors of intracranial hemorrhage after implanting 125-iodine seeds for brain tumors.Methods:A total of 234 patients with intracranial tumors receiving treatment of 125-iodine seeds from March, 2013 to November, 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into bleeding group and non-bleeding group according to whether postoperative intracranial hemorrhage was reported. Univariate and multivariate analysis was performed by logistic regression to determine the independent risk factors of intracranial hemorrhage.Result:A total of 22 cases (9.4%) reported postoperative intracranial hemorrhage in 234 patients treated with 125-iodine seeds. Univariate analysis showed that the type of tumor and the history of anti-angiogenic drug within one month were possible risk factors ( P<0.1). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that anti-angiogenic drug within one month was the independent risk factor for intracranial hemorrhage ( P<0.05). Conclusions:The application of anti-angiogenic drugs within one month is the independent risk factor of intracranial hemorrhage with 125-iodine seeds for the treatment of brain tumors.
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[Objective]To observe the dynamic changes of serum LH levels in different GnRH-along protocols ,and investigate the relationship between GnRH-adosage and LH levels ,and compare the clinical outcomes among different GnRH-a long protocols.[Methods]In this retrospective study,1.0 mg,0.8 mg,0.375 mg long-acting and 0.1 mg/d,0.05 mg/d short-acting GnRH-a long protocols were included from January to June in 2015 at the Reproductive Medicine Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University. Serum LH levels were evaluated from a total of 250 women at the four time points,on the day before gonadotropin stimulation(Gn0),the fourth day of Gn stimulation(Gn4),the seventh day of Gn stimulation(Gn7),and the HCG administration day(HCG day),then the relationship between serum LH levels and the dosage of GnRH-a were analyzed. The number of oocytes retrieved,fertilization rate,good quality embryos rate,blastocyst transferred rate,the number of transferred embryos,implantation rate and clinical pregnancy rate were also compared.[Results]Among the long-acting groups,LH levels in 0.375 mg group were higher than those in 1.0 mg and 0.8 mg groups at the four time points(P0.05). In short-acting groups,the LH levels in 0.05 mg/d protocol were significantly lower than those in the 0.1 mg/d group at Gn0,Gn7 and HCG day(P0.05).[Conclusion]Among the long-acting groups,the smaller amount of GnRH-a was administrated ,the higher LH levels during ovarian stimulation and implantation rate the patients ob?tained. As to the short-acting groups,the LH level and implantation rate in 0.1 mg/d group is higher than those in 0.05 mg/d group.
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Objective To discuss the method, therapeutic effect and safety of CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation for the treatment of cervical lymph node metastasis. Methods CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation was performed in 32 patients with pathologically proved cervical lymph node metastasis Results The local effective control rates of the cervical lymph node metastasis at one, 3, 6 and 12 months after the treatment were 81.3%(26/32), 84.4%(27/32), 93.7%(30/32) and 87.5%(28/32) respectively. Conclusion For the treatment of cervical lymph node metastasis, CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation is technically simple and clinically safe with reliable curative effect; this treatment is very effective in improving local tumor control rate.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with gemcitabine and Gio (gemcitabine and S-1, GS scheme) chemotherapy in treating advanced pancreatic carcinoma. Methods Sixty-eight patients with inoperable advanced pancreatic carcinoma were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in group A(n=38) were treated with CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with GS chemotherapy scheme, while patients in group B (n=30) received GS chemotherapy scheme only. The short-term effect, the median progression-free survival time, the median survival time and adverse reactions of the two groups were determined , and the results were compared between the two groups. Results The objective response rate (ORR), disease control rate (DCR) and clinical benefit rate (CBR) of the group A were 57.9%, 73.7%and 84.2%respectively, while those of group B were 26.7%, 46.7% and 60.0% respectively. The differences between the two groups were statistically significant (P0.05). Conclusion For advanced pancreatic carcinoma, CT-guided 125I radioactive seed implantation combined with GS program is a safe and effective treatment.
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Objective To investigate the value of CT-guided 125I particles implantation combined with gemcitabine plus S-1 (GS) regimen in the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.Methods 42 patients with unresectable local advanced pancreatic cancer were given with CT-guided 125I seed implantation.3-4 cycles of GS regimen was given based on the tolerance of patient s body within 3-7 d after implantation of particles.Review of blood,CA199,chest X-ray,CT scan + enhanced or MRI were performed at 2nd,4th,6th,12th month after surgery.Results 2nd,4th,6th month after surgery,tumor lesions were significantly reduced,ORRs were 59.5 ％ (25/42),66.7 ％ (28/42) and 73.8 ％ (31/42),respectively,DCRs were 83.3 ％ (35/42),78.6 ％ (33/42) and 76.2 ％ (32/42),respectively.No serious adverse reactions were observed,patient could tolerate these reactions.The 6th,12th,24th month survival rates were 100 ％ (42/42),47.6 ％ (20/42) and 11.9 ％ (5/42),respectively,mPFS was 8.27 months and mOS was 12.00 months.Conclusion CT-guided 125I particles implantation combined with GS regimen is convenient,safe,high efficacy in the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
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This study evaluated, over a 4-month study period, the amount of apical root resorption occurring in maxillary central incisors following their retraction when employing either micro-implant or J-hook headgear anchorage. The prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted in Orthodontic Clinic, College of Stomatology, China from 2008-2009. Subjects are patients requiring fixed appliances on waiting list (n=20). In female Han Chinese patients aged from 16-26 years, standardized periapical radiographs from 10 randomly assigned patients with maxillary protrusions comprising the micro-implant group, and from 10 similar patients comprising the J-hook headgear group, were assessed for maxillary central incisor apical root resorption. Measurements before and after orthodontic therapy were also obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs to calculate incisor horizontal retraction and vertical intrusion distances. Estimated retraction force vectors were calculated in horizontal and vertical directions for both treatment groups. Data analysis employed t-tests and the Pearson correlation test, with α=0.05 for statistical significance. The results showed that when compared with the J-hook group, significantly more apical root resorption shortening of the maxillary central incisors was observed in the micro-implant group (1.27 mm difference, 95% CI=0.70-1.84, P<0.001), which was associated with a significantly larger retraction distance (P=0.004) and a smaller vertical force component (P<0.0001). We are led to conclude that continuous activation of the nickel-titanium coil springs used in the micro-implant group resulted in significantly more apical root resorption shortening and maxillary central incisor retraction than when intermittent J-hook retraction was employed. The employment of continuous duration orthodontic forces presents a risk for increased apical root resorption that requires careful radiographic monitoring.
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This study evaluated, over a 4-month study period, the amount of apical root resorption occurring in maxillary central incisors following their retraction when employing either micro-implant or J-hook headgear anchorage. The prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted in Orthodontic Clinic, College of Stomatology, China from 2008-2009. Subjects are patients requiring fixed appliances on waiting list (n=20). In female Han Chinese patients aged from 16-26 years, standardized periapical radiographs from 10 randomly assigned patients with maxillary protrusions comprising the micro-implant group, and from 10 similar patients comprising the J-hook headgear group, were assessed for maxillary central incisor apical root resorption. Measurements before and after orthodontic therapy were also obtained from lateral cephalometric radiographs to calculate incisor horizontal retraction and vertical intrusion distances. Estimated retraction force vectors were calculated in horizontal and vertical directions for both treatment groups. Data analysis employed t-tests and the Pearson correlation test, with α=0.05 for statistical significance. The results showed that when compared with the J-hook group, significantly more apical root resorption shortening of the maxillary central incisors was observed in the micro-implant group (1.27 mm difference, 95% CI=0.70-1.84, P<0.001), which was associated with a significantly larger retraction distance (P=0.004) and a smaller vertical force component (P<0.0001). We are led to conclude that continuous activation of the nickel-titanium coil springs used in the micro-implant group resulted in significantly more apical root resorption shortening and maxillary central incisor retraction than when intermittent J-hook retraction was employed. The employment of continuous duration orthodontic forces presents a risk for increased apical root resorption that requires careful radiographic monitoring.
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BACKGROUND: Tumor recurrence in liver transplant recipients greatly affects prognosis of liver transplantation with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). How to prevent tumor recurrence has aroused increasing attention. Arsenious acid chemotherapy is considered effective on treating moderate or advanced liver cancer, but its utilization following liver transplantation remains few. OBJECTIVE: To explore the role of arsenious acid on tumor recurrence in liver transplant patients with primary HCC extending Milan criteria. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All patients were routinely followed up for 3-32 months. Thirty recipients were presented with tumor recurrence, 16 in the chemotherapy group and 14 in the non-chemotherapy group. Tumor recurred in lung, liver graft and bones in most cases. The total recurrence rate was similar in these two groups, but chemotherapy could delay recurrence after transplantation (P=0.026). There was no significance in 6-month, 1-year survival rate between two groups, but the 2-year survival in the chemotherapy group was higher (P=0.037); 6-month tumor-free survival rates in the two groups had no significance, 1-year and 2-year tumor-free in the chemotherapy group were significantly higher than those in the non-chemotherapy group (P=0.030, 0.023). Intravenous arsenious acid chemotherapy can delay tumor recurrence and prolong survival in liver transplant patients with HCC extending Milan criteria.
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Objective To investigate the technique and effect of CT-guided implantation of ~(125)I seeds for patients with brain glioma.Methods A total of 60 cases of brain glioma,that had been diagnosed by CT,MRI,or enhanced MRI,were enrolled in this study.Among the patients,20 were primary cases,and 40 were recurrent cases after surgical treatment (23) or radiotherapy (17).Before implanting the ~(125)I seeds,we pathologically comfirmed the diagnosis by using CT-guided percutaneous puncture. According to the pathological results,we determined the number and distribution of ~(125)I seeds,matched peripheral dose (MPD),and PTV;and then implanted the seeds (4 to 46 seeds per patient) under the guidance of CT.The radioactivity per seed was set at 26, 30,or 33 Mbp,thus the total radioactivity ranged from 132 to 1196 Mbp.The distance between the seeds was 0.5 to 1.0 cm.And the MPD ranged from 80 to 119 Gy.In each patient,percutaneous puncture was performed at one or two sites,and the direction of the needle was changed for 2 to 5 times at each punctural site.The outcomes of the implantation was confirmed by CT scan immediately after the procedure.The patients were followed up by using CT.Results The criteria of curative effect recommended by WHO was adopted.According to these criteria,the effective rate of the procedure was 48.3% (29/60),55.0% (33/60),67.3%(37/55), and 70.0% (35/50) in 1,2,3,and 6 months after the operation,and the rate of hydrocephalus relief was 55.0% (33/60),65.0% (39/60),76.4%(42/55),and 78.0% (39/50) respectively.The patients achieved 1-and 2-years rates of 63.8%(30/47) and 55.2% (16/29) during the follow-up.The median survival time was 18 months in this series (28 months in the patients withⅠanⅡgrades glioma,and 16 months forⅢtoⅣgrades).The total 1-and 2-year survival rate was 78.3% (47/60) and 48.3% (29/60) in our patients,among whichⅠandⅡgrades glioma cases achieved 90.0% (27/30) and 80.0% (24/30),respectively,while those who hadⅢandⅣgrades tumor had lower survival rates [66.7% (20/30) and 16.7% (5/30)].Four patients developed puncture site bleeding,3 had replacement of the particles,and 6 suffered from local necrosis of the brain tissues.No surgery-related death occurred in the patients.Conclusions CT-guided implantation of ~(125)I seeds is effective for the local control of brain glioma.By using the procedure,the brain edema and other symptoms can be relieved,and the survival rate can be increased.
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Objective To improve the diagnosing level of lunate and perilunate dislocation through analysing X-ray finding and causes of missing diagnosis.Methods 16 cases of lunate and perilunate dislocation missed diagnosis were analysed.Results In 16 cases,there were 3 cases of ventral lunate dislocation,2 cases of trans-scaphoid ventral lunate dislocation,6 cases of dorsal perilunate lunate dislocation,3 cases of trans-scaphoid dorsal perilunate lunate dislocation and 2 cases of atypical dorsal perilunate lunate dislocation.6 cases were missed in diagnosis(37.5%).Conclusion Knowing well the normal X-ray sign of wrist,mastering the X-ray characteristic of each types of dislocation and fracture,is the linchpin of reducing missing diagnosis.
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Objective To discuss the clinical application of drainage for lung abscess by needle puncture under CT guidance. Methods 18 cases of lung abscess were drainaged by needle puncture under CT guidance, including direct aspiration by puncture needle 1-3 times (n=8) and retaining drainage tube continuously (n=10). Results 17 cases with this procedure were succeeded possessing success rate of 94.7%(17/18). The patients were followed up for 11-35 days with symptom relieving better obviously and the focus shrinkage or disappeared (n=16), the curative rate reached 88.9%(16/18). The main complication was pneumothorax with capacities of %(n=1).Conclusions The curative course of lung abscess can be shortened greatly by percutaneous needling drainage under CT guidance with mild trauma. The procedure is simple with high successful rate and less complication.