Identification of surgical patients at high risk of OSAS using the Berlin Questionnaire to detect potential high risk of adverse respiratory events in post anesthesia care unit / 医学前沿

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) increases the risk of post-surgery complications. This study uses Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) to identify Chinese adult surgical patients who are at a high risk of OSAS and to determine if the BQ could be used to detect potential high risk of adverse respiratory events in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Results indicated that only 11.4% of the patients were considered at a high risk of OSAS. Age and body mass index are the key factors for the risk of OSAS prevalence in China and also gender specific. Furthermore, the incidence of adverse respiratory events in the PACU was higher in patients with high risk of OSAS than others (6.8% vs. 0.9%, P < 0.001). They also stayed longer than others in the PACU (95 ± 28 min vs. 62 ± 19 min, P < 0.001). Age, high risk for OSAS, and smoking were independent risk factors for the occurrence of adverse respiratory events in the PACU. The BQ may be adopted as a screening tool for anesthesiologists in China to identify patients who are at high risk of OSAS and determine the potential risk of developing postoperative respiratory complications in the PACU.

Incidence and risk factors of chronic post-surgical pain and its effect on quality of life: a large sample prospective study / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective To investigate the incidence and risk factors of chronic post-surgical pain (CPSP) and its effects on the quality of life in a large sample prospective study.Methods A total of 1098 patients of either sex,aged 18-70 yr,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,undergoing elective surgery,were enrolled in the study.Data regarding patient age,gender,body mass index,educational level,marital status,living situations,occupation,pre-surgical pain in the site of surgery,complications,type of surgery,surgery time and anesthesia method were recorded.The highest numeric rating scale scores within 3 days after surgery were also recorded.The patients were followed up at 3,6 and 12 months after surgery to record the development of CPSP.The patients were divided into CPSP group and non-CPSP group according to whether or not CPSP developed.Multivariable logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the risk factors for CPSP,and the quality of life was scored.Results A total of 981 patients completed the 1 year follow-up after surgery,the incidence of CPSP was 35.7％,and the constituent ratio of the distribution of the course was as follows:3 months ≤ postsurgical course ＜ 6 months was 33.1％;6 months ≤ postsurgical course ＜ 12 months was 16.8％;postsurgical course ≥ 12 months was 50.1％.Female,no diabetes mellitus and pre-surgical pain in the site of surgery were the independent risk factors for CPSP (P＜ 0.05).Compared with non-CPSP group,the physiological function score,professional function score,body pain score,vitality score,social function score,mental health score and general health score were significantly decreased (P＜0.01),and no significant change was found in the emotional function score in CPSP group (P＞0.05).Conclusion The probability of development of CPSP is high and the course is long,and the quality of life score is decreased;female,no diabetes mellitus and pre-surgical pain in the site of surgery are the independent risk factors for CPSP.

Epidemiological analysis of 2 829 cases of head and neck cancer in Xinjiang / 中国肿瘤临床

Objective:This study aims to analyze the epidemiological data of 2 829 cases of head and neck cancer, as well as pro-vide guidance and basis for the prevention and treatment of head and neck cancer among the inhabitants of Xinjiang. Methods:Data on head and neck cancers diagnosed at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University between January 2002 and December 2011 were collected, and constituent ratios were analyzed. Results:The sample consisted of 1 657 (58.57%) males and 1 172 (41.43%) females, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.4:1. Median age was 55 years, mainly distributed in the range of 40 years to 69 years. Patients within this age group constituted 63.38% of the total patients. Ethnic groups comprising the samples were as follows: Han, 59.5%;Uygur, 27.7%;Kazakh, 6.3%;Hui, 3.1%;and Mongol, 1.6%. Other ethnic groups constituted 1.6%of the sample. The five cancers with the highest constituent ratios were oral cancer, thyroid carcinoma, laryngeal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, and nasal sinus cancer. The five most common cancers diagnosed in males were oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, nasal sinus cancer, and thy-roid carcinoma;those in women were thyroid carcinoma, oral cancer, nasal sinus cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and facial skin can-cer. The five most common cancers by ethnic groups were identified as follows:thyroid carcinoma, oral cancer, laryngeal cancer, naso-pharyngeal cancer, and nasal sinus cancer in Han patients;oral cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, nasal sinus cancer, thyroid carcinoma, and laryngeal cancer in Uygur patients;and oral cancer, thyroid cancer, nasal sinus cancer, laryngeal cancer, and oropharyngeal and hy-popharyngeal cancer in Kazakh patients. Conclusion:Efforts toward cancer prevention should be focused on oral and thyroid cancers. Sufficient attention is needed for the prevention and treatment of laryngeal, nasopharyngeal, and nasal sinus cancer in the Xinjiang area.

Effect of Invigorating Spleen,Clearing Heat and Eliminating Stasis Drugs on EGF and EGFR Expression in Rat Model of Gastric Ulcer / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To study the effect and mechanism of invigorating spleen, clearing heat and eliminating stasis drugs on QOUH of gastric mucosa and expression of EGF and EGFR in rat model of gastric ulcer. Methods The rat model of gastric ulcer was constructed by injection of acetic acid. The rats were randomly divided into model group, ranitidine group, invigorating spleen group, clearing heat group, eliminating stasis group, complex prescription group and normal control group. The ulcer index (UI), regenerate mucosal thickness, lamina muscularis mucosal width were observed by HE, and the level of EGF was detected by ELISA. The expression of EGFR in the mucosa around the ulcer was detected by SABC kit immunohistochemical method. Results Compared with model group, the regenerate mucosal thickness, lamina muscularis mucosae defect width and UI in invigoraing spleen, clearing heat, elimianting stasis and complex prescription groups were different significantly (P

Detection of p53 Protein in Tumors of Nasal Cavity and Sinus / 中国医师杂志

0.05). Conclusion The p53 gene mutation has close relation with nasal malignant tumor , and may has no related to the pathogenesis of IP possible.

Detection of HPV16 and p53 Protein in Tumors of Nasal Cavity and Sinus / 中国医师杂志

Objective To explore the role of HPV16 and p53 protein in the pathogenesis of tumors of nasal cavity and sinus of Chinese people. Methods The expression of HPV16 and p53 in 58 tumor samples of nasal cavity and sinus was detected by immunohistochemistry. Results There was no p53 expression in inverted pipillomas(IP). HPV16 infection rate in IP was 62.5%. The positive rate of p53 protein in the malignant tumors and IP with atypical hyperplasia was 56.0% and 44.4%, respectively, and HPV16 infection rate in the both tissues was 24.0% and 66.7%, respectively. The positive rate of p53 and HPV16 simultaneous expression in IP with atypical hyperplasia were 33.3%, which was higher than that in the malignant tumors and IP without atypical hyperplasia. Conclusion The high-risk HPV16 infection may be primary cause of IP. p53 gene mutation may be close relation with the pathogenesis of nasal cavity and sinus malignant tumors. HPV16 and p53 may have synergic effect in the malignant transformation of nasal cavity and sinus benign tumors.