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Objective: To investigate the technical points and effectiveness of autogenous costal cartilage transplantation in repair of Binder's syndrome. Methods: Between June 2012 and June 2017, 8 cases of Binder's syndrome were admitted. There were 3 males and 5 females, aged 16-31 years (mean, 22 years). All patients were conformed to the typical manifestations of Binder's syndrome. The autogenous costal cartilage was harvested and carved into the nasal dorsum graft, nasal column graft, and nasal basement graft. Before and after operation, standard pictures of the anterior view, lateral view, and base view were taken to measure facial related parameters of nasal dorsum length, nasal columella-lobule ratio, nasofrontal angle, nasal columella-upper lip angle, nasal tip projection rate, and nasion projection. Then the effectiveness of this surgical procedure for Binder's syndrome was evaluated. Results: All incisions healed by first intention without acute infections. All patients were followed up 6-36 months, with an average of 18 months. The foreign body sensation in upper lip and scar hyperplasia in thoracic incision occurred in 1 case, respectively. The nasal morphology improved significantly and the coordinated relationships of the nose with the upper lip and face were restored postoperatively. Postoperative parameter measurements were taken in 6 cases. The nasal dorsum length, nasal columella-lobule ratio, nasofrontal angle, nasal columella-upper lip angle, nasal tip projection rate, and nasion projection at preoperation were significantly improved when compared with the values at 6 months after operation ( P0.05). Conclusion: Autogenous costal cartilage transplantation in repair of Binder's syndrome can obviously improve patients' appearance of the external nose and middle face, and obtain the persistent effectiveness.
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Objective:To explore the effect of endothelin-1 on atrial ifbrosis in patients with atrial ifbrillation (AF). Methods: A total of 72 patients with thoracotomy were studied, the patients were divided into 2 groups:AF group, n=39 and Sinus rhythm (SR) group, n=33. The mRNA and protein expressions of endothelin-1 (ET-1), platelet derived growth factor-B (PDGF-B) and collagen I (COL1) in right atrial appendage (RAA) tissue were measured by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis;meanwhile, the impact of ET-1 stimulation and non-selective ET-1 receptor antagonist (sulfafurazole SIZ) on PDGF-B mRNA and protein expressions in H9c2 cells were measured. Results: ①The RAA tissue mRNA and protein expressions in AF group were higher than those in SR group, as for ET-1 (2.830 ± 2.276) vs (1.220 ± 0.887) and (0.835 ± 0.241) vs (0.286 ± 0.083), both P Conclusion: ET-1 plays an important role in AF occurrence which might be related to PDGF-B regulation.
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Objective To investigate the effect of microRNA-101 (miRNA-101) on atrial fibrosis in human chronic atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods Right atrial appendages were obtained from 59 patients (30 with AF) undergoing cardiac surgery, including 47 patients with valve heart disease and 12 patients with congenital heart disease. The expression of miRNA-101 was determined by quantitative real-time PCR in the right atrial appendages of patients with and without AF. The cell-specific localization of miRNA-101 was detected by in situ hybridization assay. The mRNA and protein expression levels of transforming growth factor β typeⅠreceptor (TGFβRⅠ) and collagen type I (COL1) were determined by quantitative real-time PCR and Western-blot assay, respectively. Collagen in the right atrial appendages was observed by Masson staining assay. Results The expression of miRNA-101 was found to be significantly down-regulated in AF patients compared with patients with sinus rhythm (SR) (P 0.05). But the protein expression of TGFβRI in patients with AF was significantly higher than that of patients with SR (P < 0.05). The mRNA and protein expressionsl of COL1 were significantly higher in patients with AF than thoset of patients with SR (P < 0.05). The collagen was significantly increased in patients with AF than that of patients with SR (P < 0.05). Conclusions Downregulation of miRNA-101 may contribute to atrial fibrosis in human atrial fibrillation by targeting TGFβRⅠ.
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Objective To explore the application value of mammary gland remodeling to one-stage repair local defects after partial excision.Methods The clinical data of 62 breast patients undergoing mammary gland remodeling to one-stage repair local defect after partial excision between January 2011 and December 2014 were reviewed.Results All patients recovery,the average operative time was 60 min,the average hospital stay was 7 days,the average cost was 5 216 yuan,1 case with postoperative concurrent incision infection,6 cases with postoperative hematoma.The cosmetic results were excellent or good rate was 87.1％ (54/62),and fair rate was 12.9％ (8/62).The breasts showed natural and symmetrical appearance during a follow-up of 12-36 months.Conclusions The application of mammary gland remodeling to one-stage repair local defect after partial excision is a safe and economical method.
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Objective To investigate the effect of choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment.Methods A randomized controlled clinical study was conducted to analyze the 91 patients who were treated with choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy and 92 patients who underwent the same operation combined with subsequent treatment of traditional Chinese medicine.Intraoperative,postoperative and follow-up data were compared between the 2 groups (including operation time,blood loss,the rate of biliary fistula and common bile duct injury during the operation,gallbladder contraction function,the recurrence rate of gallstone,etc).Results In the simple choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy group,rate of gallstone recurrence was 7.7％ (7/91),the gallbladder wall was (3.5 ±0.6) mm,the gallbladder contraction function was (34.0 ± 3.6)％.However,the comprehensive treatment group,the rate of gallstone recurrence was 1.1％ (1/92),the gallbladder wall was(2.5 ±0.5) mm,the gallbladder contraction function was(48.0 ±4.5)％.There were significant differences between the two groups respectively (P ＜ 0.01,respectively).Conclusion Choledochoscopic gallbladder-preserving cholecystolithotomy combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment is a safe,feasible,and minimal invasive approach for gallstone,and it can be considered as a alternative treatment of gallstone.
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Objective To establish a method for the determination of Chrysophanol in Jiangzhiling Capsules. Methods RP-HPLC was used for samples separating on a Nova-Pak C18 column. The mobile phase consisted of methanol-0.1 %H3PO4(85 ∶15). The detection wavelength was 254 nm and the flow rate was 1 mL?min-1.Results The standard curve of Jiangzhiling Capsules was linear in the rang of 0.037 5～0.750 0 ?g (r=0.999 9) with average recovery of 98.31 %(RSD=1.36 %). Conclusion The method is simple,accurate and precise. It can be used effectively for the quality control of Jiangzhiling Capsules.