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Objective:To analyze clinical and pathological features of childhood perforating pilomatricoma, and to explore its pathogenesis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical and histopathological data from 29 children with perforating pilomatricoma in Department of Dermatology, Beijing Children′s Hospital from 2014 to 2020.Results:Among the 29 patients, 11 were males, and 18 were females, with a male-to-female ratio of 1∶1.64. Their age at onset ranged from 3 months to 14 years and 10 months, and the median age at onset was 4.58 years. The disease duration ranged from 2 months to 2 years, with an average of 8.72 months. The perforation occurred 2 days to 1 year and 6 months after the onset of pilomatricoma, with an average of 1.85 months. Ulceration occurred in 1 patient after the treatment with ichthammol, as well as in 3 patients after local scratching or bumping, and spontaneous ulceration without definite precipitating factors occurred in the remaining 25 patients. The average duration from the onset of disease to tumor perforation was 6.87 months. Skin lesions occurred on the face in 15 cases, on the lateral neck in 8, on the upper limb in 4, as well as on the scalp in 2. Perforating pilomatricoma clinically manifested as indurated subcutaneous nodules with crusts or ulcers, and was classified into 3 subtypes: ulcerative type (19 cases) , horny type (8 cases) , and crusted type (2 cases) . The tumor diameter ranged from 0.3 to 2.5 cm, with an average of 1.2 cm. Histopathological examination showed that the tumor was located in the superficial to middle dermis, and mainly consisted of basophils and ghost cells; in 19 cases, the tumor mass was extruded onto the skin surface through a perforated epidermal channel, and the epidermis around the perforation site was hyperplastic and invaginated into the dermis, forming epithelial tunnels surrounding the tumor; in 4 cases, the skin on the tumor surface was thinned and ruptured; in 6 cases, the perforation site could not be observed due to surgical separation of the epidermis and tumor. All lesions were resected, and no infection or recurrence was observed during the postoperative follow-up.Conclusions:Childhood perforating pilomatricoma mostly occurs on the face and neck, usually with rapid progress, and can be classified into ulcerative type, horny type and crusted type. Histological findings suggest that transepithelial elimination is an important mechanism underlying the occurrence of perforation in pilomatricoma.
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Objective:To explore the influencing factors of all-cause death in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and renal insufficiency(RI), and establish a clinical prediction tool.Methods:Collected 727 patients who were hospitalized in Beijing Anzhen Hospital from January 1st 2014 to April 31th 2019, and diagnosed as AMI with RI. Recorded the patients' baseline characteristics, past medical history, current complications, laboratory and auxiliary examination results, treatment methods (included target vessel reconstruction methods, medications, etc.), and follow-up patients for all-cause deaths. Firstly, multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to construct the model in the training set(485 cases). Secondly, the receiver operating characteristic curve ( ROC), calibration curve and clinical decision curve analysis (DCA) were drawn in the validation set(242 cases) to further verify the effect of the prediction model. Finally, a nomogram was developed based on the verified risk factors. Results:Multivariate Cox regression analysis found that there were nine predictors for the prognosis of all-cause death in patients with AMI & RI, the dangerous factors included women, comorbidities, high direct bilirubin, cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, co-infection and hemofiltration; the protective factors included PCI and taking aspirin. Model evaluation results showed that the AUC of the validation set was 0.82; the calibration line was close to the ideal calibration line, and the slope≈1, the intercept≈0, and the fitting effect was good. Clinical decision-making when the all-cause mortality rate was 35%, the net benefit of active intervention patients based on the Cox model was 38%. A visual nomogram model was developed based on the prognostic risk factors that have been evaluated and predicted to be good. Conclusion:Women, with a history of comorbidities, direct high bilirubin, combined with cardiogenic shock, combined with respiratory failure, combined infection, hemofiltration, PCI and taking aspirin, these nine factors will affect all causes of AMI & RI. For the probability of death, the model developed in this research has high accuracy.
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Objective:To analyze gene mutations in and clinical phenotypes of 4 children with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) .Methods:Clinical data were collected from 4 children with RDEB, and DNA was extracted from peripheral blood samples of the children and their parents. A multi-gene panel targeting congenital epidermolysis bullosa was used for high-throughput sequencing. After identification of causative gene mutations, Sanger sequencing was performed to bidirectionally verify the mutations in the patients and their parents.Results:Genetic testing showed 8 compound heterozygous mutations in the COL7A1 gene in the 4 cases. Case 1 was diagnosed with moderate generalized RDEB, and inherited a paternal mutation c.7828C>T and a maternal mutation c.448G> A; case 2 was also diagnosed with moderate generalized RDEB, and inherited a paternal mutation c.3625_3635del and a maternal mutation c.2726_2728del; case 3 was diagnosed with localized RDEB, carrying a paternal mutation c.682+1G>A and an allelic mutation c.5532+1G>A, but the mutation c.5532+1G>A was not identified in the DNA extracted from the parental peripheral blood samples; case 4 was diagnosed with severe generalized RDEB, and inherited a paternal mutation c.5196delC and a maternal mutation c.500_501insAGGG. Among these mutations, c.2726_2728del and c.5196delC had not been reported previously.Conclusions:All the 4 children with RDEB carried compound heterozygous mutations in the COL7A1 gene, which may be the cause of RDEB. The phenotypes of biallelic frameshift mutation carriers appearred more severe than those of carriers of compound heterozygous mutations composed of biallelic splice site, missense and nonsense, frameshift and amino acid deletion or insertion mutations.
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Objective:To assess the clinical value of Gore C-TAG stent-graft segmented release mode combined with 'periscope’ technique in dealing with distal reentry tear of aortic dissection after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR).Methods:The clinical data of 5 patients of distal false lumen enlargement after thoracic endovascular aortic repair for Stanford type B aortic dissection (TBAD) from 2019 to 2020 was retrospectively analyzed.Results:All five patients were male. Combining Gore C-TAG stent-graft segmented release mode with 'periscope’ technique was used. All five patients successfully underwent secondary endovascular repair, no intraoperative thoracotomy or major postoperative complications during hospitalization occurred . Compared to aortic CTA imaging in pre- and post-secondary endovascular repair, the curative efficacy of this method in the treatment of distal reentry tear of aortic dissection was evaluated. It showed that distal reentry tears were covered completely without reperfusion of aortic false lumen, as well as branch stents with well-perfusion based on aortic CTA imaging during the first year following-up.Conclusions:Gore C-TAG stent-graft segmented release mode combined with 'periscope’ technique in dealing with distal reentry tear of aortic dissection is technically applicable and highly successful with satisfactory short-term results.
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Objective:To investigate clinical manifestations and histopathological features of and surgical timing for cerebriform sebaceous nevus.Methods:Clinical data were collected from 14 children with cerebriform sebaceous nevus in Beijing Children′s Hospital from June 2014 to December 2019, and clinical manifestations, histopathological features and surgical timing were analyzed retrospectively.Results:Of the 14 children, 10 were males and 4 were females. They presented with skin lesions at birth, which were solitary and located on the head and face. These skin lesions gave a cerebriform appearance, with an average diameter of 4.79 cm. Systemic examination showed no abnormality in any children. Histopathological examination showed obvious papillomatous epidermal hyperplasia, large number of mature sebaceous glands and immature hair follicles. The 14 children underwent surgeries at an average age of 1.94 years. No recurrence was observed during the follow-up of 6 months to 6 years after surgery.Conclusion:Cerebriform sebaceous nevus is characterized by a unique cerebriform appearance, mostly occurs on the head and face, and is liable to attract attention, which usually leads to an earlier surgical selection.
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Objective:To assess the value of AngioJet Ultra thrombectomy device in dealing with limb graft occlusion after endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm.Methods:The clinical data of 12 unilateral limb graft occlusion cases treated with percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy (PMT) after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) from Dec 2014 to Nov 2019 was retrospectively analyzed.Results:All 12 patients were male, age ranging from (63±12) years old.Four cases had left iliac limb graft occlusion and eight cases had right iliac limb graft occlusion. All cases were treated with PMT and iliac branch angioplasty. Successful rate was 100%.Nine cases with bifurcated stent-graft were then implanted bare/covered stent. Postoperative intermittent claudication/ gluteus claudication disappeared. Hemoglobinuria occurred in 2 cases after operation, in which one suffered from mild renal impairment and recovered. Median following-up time was 18 months, there was no recurrence of lower limb ischemia.Conclusion:Application of AngioJet Ultra thrombectomy device in PMT treatment was safe, effective and less traumatic for iliac limb graft occlusion after endovascular anortic repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of KeyPort access and traditional transanal endoscopic microsurgery(TEM) in the treatment of rectal tumors.Methods:In this study, 36 cases of rectal tumors were treated by KeyPort TEM access and 52 cases by traditional TEM. Tumor type, size, distance from anal edge, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospitalization time, specimen quality and complications were compared between the two groups.Results:There were no significant differences in tumor type, size, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative hospitalization time, complications, recurrence and metastasis rate between the two groups. The distance between lower cutting edge to the anus in KeyPort access group was significantly greater than that of traditional TEM group[(6.7±1.9) vs. (5.1±1.8) cm , t=3.901, P<0.001]. All the surgeries in the KeyPort access group were completed. While two cases of in traditional TEM group were coverted to other surgical approaches. All patients in the KeyPort group had normal anal function in the early postoperative period, while 2 patients in the traditional TEM group suffered anal function impairment. Conclusion:TEM by KeyPort access is safer and more effective then traditional TEM, as well as more generous indications.
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Objective@#To explore the effectiveness of KeyPort access in transanal endoscopic mircrosurgery (TEM).@*Methods@#A descriptive case series study was performed. Clinicopathological data of 20 patients undergoing KeyPort access TEM in Beijing Chaoyang Hospital of Capital Medical University from December 2016 to April 2018 were collected and analyzed retrospectively. Procedure of KeyPort access TEM: general anesthesia or combined spinal epidural anesthesia (CSEA); lithotomy or prone jack-knife position; anal dilation; placement of the KeyPortaccess; connection of TEM pneumoperitoneum device, light source and imaging equipment; placement of 5 mm dedicated endoscope; insufflation of CO2 with pressure of 1.6-2.0 kPa (12-15 mmHg); after rinsing the intestinal lumen, circular resection marginlabeled by the needle-shaped electrocautery;electric coagulation or ultrasonic knife used to perform a full-thickness resection with a 0.5 cm-1 cm margin along the marking line. Indications of KeyPort access TEM: (1) benign large sessile polyps which were difficult to resect under colonoscopy; (2) submucosal lesions with diameter <2 cm; (3) Tis and T1 stage rectal carcinoma without lymph node metastasis; (4) palliative resection of T2 stage rectal carcinoma without lymph node metastasis. Contraindications: (1) accompanying serious diseases without the tolerance of anesthesia and operation; (2) distance from lesion to anal verge >20 cm.@*Results@#There were 10 males and 10 females with age of (63±15) years old and BMI of (24.5±3.3) kg/m2. The diameter of the lesions was (2.0±1.3) cm, and the distance from lesion to anal verge was (6.2±2.2) cm. One patient had 3 lesions at different positions in rectum with diameters of 0.5 cm, 0.5 cm, and 1 cm, respectively. All operations were accomplished through the KeyPort access TEM and no case was transferred to other methods. The duration of surgery was 75 (30-220) minutes; intraoperative blood loss was 10 (0-30) ml. Two patients with rectal anterior wall lesions underwent full-thickness resection of the intestine wall reaching the peritoneal reflex with penetration into the peritonealcavity, and received suture closure immediately. For the patient with 3 rectal lesions, the 1.0 cm lesion received a full-thickness resection and the other 2 lesions received submucosal resection. No postoperative complication occurred. Postoperative pathology showed that there were 1 case of chronic inflammatory lesion, 4 cases of benign tumor, 3 cases of carcinoma in situ, 4 cases of neuroendocrine tumor, 6 cases of pT1 rectal cancer, 2 cases of pT2 rectal cancer (both invading the superficial muscle layer). The median hospital stay was 6 (3-7) days. The postoperative follow-up was (7.2±3.8) months. No postoperative complication or recurrence was observed.@*Conclusion@#TEM with KeyPort access is safe, rapid and effective in the treatment of rectal tumors.
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Objective To analyze the clinical and pathological features of childhood bullous pilomatricoma.Methods The clinical and pathological features were analyzed in 16 patients with bullous pilomatricoma,who visited Department of Dermatology of Beijing Children's Hospital from 2013 to 2017.Results Among the 16 patients,5 were males,and 11 were females.Their age of onset ranged from 4 months to 11 years,and the median age of onset was 8.5 years.Their course of disease ranged from 2 months to 4 years,and the average course of disease was 10 months.The tumors were found predominantly on the upper limbs (10 cases,including 7 on the upper arm,2 on the shoulder and 1 on the forearm),followed by the face (4 cases) and the neck (2 cases).These tumors manifested as limited pushable red lumps with blister-like appearance,and telangiectasia was observed on the surface of some lesions.The diameters of the lumps ranged from 0.5 cm to 3 cm,and hard nodules could be detected in the blisters by palpation.Under dermoscopy,uniform red background was observed in 16 cases,unstructured white area in 13,unstructured blue-grey area in 4,and liner or irregular branched vessels.Two or more dermoscopic features were observed in 15 patients.All the skin lesions were resected by surgery,and no recurrence was observed during the follow-up of 1-5 years.Histopathological examination showed that the tumors were located in the middle to deep dennis,and mainly consisted of basaloid cells and shadow cells,as well as transitional cells between the above two kinds of cells.Varying degrees of infiltration of inflammatory cells and hyperplasia and calcification of the fibrous connective tissue were observed in the tumor interstitium,with multinucleated giant cells in some areas.There were varying degrees of infiltration of inflammatory ceils,lymphangiectasis,reduction or absence of elastic fibers in the dennis between the epidermis and tumors.Conclusions Childhood bullous pilomatricoma mostly occurs on the upper limbs,face and neck.Histopathologically,the tumor consists of basaloid cells and shadow cells with lymphangiectasis and reduction of elastic fibers in the dermis.The main dermoscopic features are red background and unstructured white areas.Its prognosis is good after surgical excision.
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Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of porokeratosis in children.Methods Clinical data were collected from 9 children with porokeratosis in the Department of Dermatology of Beijing Children's Hospital from January 2014 to December 2015,and analyzed retrospectively.These patients were all treated with ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser in a dynamic superficial stripping (Active FX) mode.The initial energies were 100,200 and 300 mJ/cm2,and the frequencies ranged from 100 to 300 Hz.Before and after the treatment,as well as during the follow-up,confocal laser scanning microscopy was used to evaluate the severity and recovery of skin lesions.Results Of the 9 patients,7 were male,and 2 were female.Their average age was 4.19 ± 3.97 years.After the treatment with ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser,all of the patients were considered to be cured based on the clinical standard.Some adverse reactions such as erythema,edema and erosion occurred in the 9 patients immediately after the treatment,but all completely regressed within 3-7 days.At 3,6 and 12 months after the treatment,no scars or skin discoloration was observed.The average duration of follow-up was 1 year,and the longest duration of follow-up was 2 year and 4 months.No relapse occurred during the follow-up.Conclusion Ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser is effective and safe for the treatment of porokeratosis in children.
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Objective To investigate the influence of the hematoma involving the aortic arch in endovascular aortic repair of complicated type B intramural aortic hematoma. Methods A total of 69 patients[58men; mean age(58.1±8.9)years; range 38-77]underwent endovascular repair between February 2011 and June 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with hematoma involving about the left subclavian artery level were categorized as group A(n=28) and patients without hematoma involvement to the aortic arch were categorized as group B (n=41). Results All the patients were treated with coverd aortic stents. The success rate was 97.1％ with complete isolation of lesion in 67 patients. The average follow-up period was(19.6±14.1)months. During perioperative period, no procedure related deaths was recorded. Perioperative complications include paraplegia in 1case(1.4％) in group B and stent graft-induced new entry in 2 cases(2.9％) in group A. During the follow-up period 1 case in group A within 1 month and another 1 case in group B within 1 year developed new entries at proximal end of stents. 1 case (1.4％) in group B had asymptomatic type Ⅰ endoleak 2 years after TEVAR. Conclusions Type B aortic intramural hematoma with arch involvement is not a risk factor of stent-induced new entry in perioperative period after endovascular treatment and further studies are needed. Strict control of blood pressure is essential for the prevention of stent-related complications.
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Objective To explore the aortic remodeling after thoracic endovascular aortic repair for acute type stanford B aortic dissection. Methods Retrospective analysis the clinical data of 51 patients who diagnosed with acute type B aortic dis-section and received TEVAR between September 2015 and August 2016. The maximal diameters of false and true lumen were measured directly at the level of primary tear entry, the level of the bronchial bifurcation,and the level of the celiac trunk and the the lower edge of left renal artery,changes in diameter were evaluated between the preoperative and postoperative CT scan. Results The marked change in the true lumen dilatation and false lumen regression trend at the level of primary tear entry after thoracic endovascular repair(1 month vs 1 year, P<0. 05), while the changes of its diameter above level were not obvious af-ter thoracic endovascular repair(3 months vs 6 months, P>0. 05). the true lumen dilatation and false lumen regression trend at the level of the bronchial bifurcation along with time. The true lumen dilatation is a process of slow change at the level of the celiac trunk and the lower edge of left renal artery after TEVAR, and the false lumen changed not obviously. Conclusion En-dografting is effective for acute type B aortic dissection which can promote positive descending aortic remodeling changes,but it has no significant effect on abdominal aortic remodeling.
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Objective To explore the influence of different initial intimal tear positions on abdominal branch perfusion in Stanford B aortic dissection.Methods CTA data of 130 patients with Stanford B aortic dissection were reviewed retrospectively.The involved aortic branches (celiac trunk,superior mesenteric artery,bilateral renal artery) were classified into different types according to the degree of ischemia and perfusion damage,and their relationship with different initial intimal tear positions were also analyzed.Results There were 542 branches in 130 patients,in which 465 branches (465/542,85.79％) were ischemic,including 337 branches (337/542,62.18％) of dynamic ischemia and 128 branches (128/542,23.62％) of static ischemia,77 branches (77/542,14.21％) without ischemia.In ischemic branches,the perfusion in 69 (69/542,12.73 ％) of them were impaired and those of the other 396 branches (396/542,73.06 ％) were unimpaired.In all of the 69 branches of impaired perfusion,37 branches (37/69,53.62％) were dynamic ischemia and 32 branches (32/69,46.38％) were static ischemia,and the difference was no statistically significant (x2 =3.077,P =0.215).Furthermore,no significant impact was found in initial intimal tear positions on ischemic patterns (dynamic and static) or perfusion patterns (unimpaired and impaired;x2 =1.352,0.776,P=0.509,0.678).Conclusion Initial intimal tear positions has no significant impact on ischemia pattern or perfusion pattern of abdominal aortic branches.The evaluation of abdominal aortic branches is helpful for guiding surgery.
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BACKGROUND:Open reduction and plate internal fixation has become a major repair and treatment method for clavicle fracture, however, this method often causes postoperative local skin numbness and hypoesthesia. Currently, there was stil controversial about the effect of internal fixation on the free protection of supraclavicular nerve. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the clinical significance of supraclavicular nerve dissection and protection on open reduction and plate internal fixation of clavicle fracture. METHODS:Total y 57 patients with the middle third of the clavicle fracture were randomly divided into control group (n=34) and nerve protection group (n=23). Patients in these two groups al underwent plate internal fixation treatment. Patients in the nerve protection group underwent precious identifications and dissections of supraclavicular nerve when approaches were being done, careful y protections in the process of internal fixation. The incidence of local numbness, numbness severity, size, degree of influence on life, the improvement of the degree of numbness and pain were compared during the telephone fol ow-up after 1 year of surgery. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Total y 17 patients were fol owed up in each group. At the time of most serious symptom, 100%of al patients appeared local numbness in the control group, while 16 (94%) patients affected numbness in the nerve protection group. Until the latest fol ow-up, the number of patients with mild numbness symptoms decreased to 7 (41%) in control group and 3 (18%) in the nerve protection group, but there was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05). The severity of numbness and the degree of influence on daily life al improved over time. These results suggest that local skin numbness is a higher incidence of complications after the internal fixation for clavicle fracture. The protection of the supraclavicular nerve may help the improvement of the long-term numbness symptoms, but not as good as expected.
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OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the economic effect of 3 therapeutic regimens in the treatment of skin allergy. METH-ODS:54 patients with skin allergy in our hospital were randomly divided into A,B,C groups. They were given calcium+Vc+Ma-lay bolt chlorpheniramine (Puermin),calcium+Vc+Loratadine tablets (Kairuitan),calcium+Vc+Cetirizine hydrochloride tablets (Xikewei),respectively. Short-term efficacy was observed,and analyzed with the minimum cost analysis. RESULTS:Effective rates of A,B,C groups were 94.44%,88.89% and 94.44%,respectively,there was no statistical significance (P>0.05);the cure rates of 3 groups were 55.56%,38.89% and 83.33%,there was statistical significance(P<0.05). The cost were 169.70 yu-an,195.70 yuan and 180.40 yuan,respectively. The cost of group A was the lowest. CONCLUSIONS:The regimens of A group is economical,but that of group C the best after comprehensive comparison.
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Objective To investigate the safety of rituximab combination chemotherapy in the treatment of B-cell non-Hodgkin' s lymphoma (B-NHL) complicated with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection,and assess the incidence of HBV reactivation reduced by prophylactic lamivudine.Methods A retrospective study of HBV-related markers,HBV-DNA and liver function was performed before and after rituximabcontaining treatment in B-NHL patients.Thirty nine B-NHL patients with HBcAb(+)/HBsAb(-) were divided into prophylactic group (14 cases) and control group (25 cases).The incidences of HBV reactivation,functional damage of liver were measured.Results Among the 108 B-NHL patients who received rituximab combinatio nchemotherapy,15 (13.89 ％) were HBsAg (+) and 39 (36.11％) HBsAg (-) / HBcAb (+).Of the 15 HBsAg (+)patients,2 (13.3 ％) experienced reactivation of HBV.The prevalence of HBV reactivation was 7.7 ％(1/13) in patients who received prophylactic antiviral treatment and 50 ％ (1/2) in those who did not receivelamivudine.Among the 39 HBsAg (-) / HBcAb (+) patients,3 cases (7.7 ％) experienced reactivation of HBV.The prevalence of HBV reactivation was 0 in patients who receivcd prophylactic lamivudine treatment and 12 ％ (3/25) in those who did not receive this antiviral drug.Conclusion Prophylactic lamivudine before rituximab combination chemotherapy can reduce HBV reactivation obviously.
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BACKGROUND: Most of the displaced fractures of calcaneus reed operation treatment. Because early postoperative dirigation is sometimes ignored,most patients receive only good anatomic reduction but less pleased functional reduction.OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of different starting time of the postoperative dirigation on the functional recovery of the joint of the foot after the operation of the fracture of calcaneus with joint surface displacement.DESIGN: Non-randomized and concurrently controlled retrospective analysis with blind evaluation.SETTING: Orthopedic Department of Renji Hospital of Shanghai Second Medical University.PARTICIPANTS: Cases with the fracture of the calcaneus with joint surface displacement, in the Orthopedic Department of Renji Hospital of Shanghai Second Medical University were chosen from October 2000 to June 2003. There were totally 64 cases(72 sides), male 40 sides and female 32sides, whose ages varied from 22 to 68 years old. According to the starting time of the postoperative dirigation, the cases were divided into two groups,the 1-week dirigation group with 34 cases(38 sides), male 20 sides and female 18 sides, and the 6-week dirigation group with 30 cases(34 sides), male 20 sides and female 14 sides.METHODS: Totally 64 cases were involved in the result analysis. In the two groups, the same operative therapeutic methods and postoperative dirigation were taken except the starting time of the dirigation. The dirigation was started respectively 1 or 6 weeks after the operation and lasted for 6weeks. Six months later, follow-ups were done according to the Maryland Grade(excellent 90-100, good 75 -89, moderate 50 -74, poor ＜ 50) to evaluate the activity of the talocrural joint and the stability of the anterior half of the foot and the gait as well.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Primary results: the postoperative function of the injured foot of the two groups. Secondary results: the adverse events and side effect.Maryland Grade: In the 34 cases(38 sides) of the 1-week dirigation group,the average mark was 87. 8, and in the 30 cases(34 sides) of the 6-week dirigation group, the average mark was 73.2, and the difference had signifigroup, 3 cases had poor healing of the incision, and achieved the healing after 2-week medication. And 2 cases had injury of the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot. In the 6-week dirigation group 2 cases had poor healing of the incision and achieved the healing after 2-week medication, and 1 case had injury of the lateral dorsal cutaneous nerve of the foot. There was no significant difference between the two groups.CONCLUSION: After the operation of the fracture of calcaneus with joint surface displacement, early application of dirigation is beneficial to the functional recovery of the foot and talocrural joint without unsafety.
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Aim To study the expression of β-NGF gene in the mammlian cells and the biological activity of its expression products. Methods The β-nerve growth factor (β-NGF) cDNA which obtained from the plasmid pGEM-β-NGF by enzyme digestion analysis was cloned into the expression vector pcDNA3 to construct the recombinant plasmid pcDNA3-β-NGF. COS-7-cell line grown to log phase was transfected using lipofectamine reagent. The expression level of β-NGF mRNA and the biological activity were analyzed by Northern blot and observation of neurite outgrowth of PC12 cell line stimulated by supernatant, respectively. Results The β-NGF gene was expressed successfully in COS-7 cell lines. The culture supernatant of the positive COS-7 cells transfected with pcDNA3-β-NGF could stimulate the neurite outgrowth of PC12 cell line. Conclusion The target gene expressed successfully in the transfected COS-7 cell line and had good biological activity.
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Abstract Objective:To establish an animal model of experimental rheumatoid arthritis(RA) and to investigate the preventing effect of orally administrated soluble chicken II collagen(CCII) on RA. Methods:The animal model of RA was induced in Wistar rats by immunization of intradermal injection with CCII in Fneund's complete adjuvant(CFA) .The arthritis degree of the experimental and control group was pros-pected and the serum levels of anti-CCII antibody were analyzed by ELISA method. Results:The RA in Wistar rats were successfully induced with CCII-CFA and the incidence of RA was 90% .The clinical expression of the disease was suppressed whether animals were fed with CCII before or relapsing sensitization. The incidence of RA was dramatically decreased in animals which were fed with CCII before disease induction, and the duration of disease was shorted significantly in animals which were fed with CCII. In addition, DTH responses to whole CCII were sup-pressed. The result of ELISA analysis showed that oral administration of soluble CCII partially suppressed Ab production. Conclusion:RA can be prevented by oral administration of CCII to induce specific immunological tolerance.