Therapeutic effect of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes / 浙江大学学报·医学版

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) surgery for treatment of type 2 diabetes (TD) in patients with a body mass index (BMI) < 27.5 kg/m.@*METHODS@#We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who underwent LRYGB surgery from March, 2012 to June, 2018 in the General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command and Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The changes in the parameters of glucose metabolism and physical indicators of the patients in the first, second and third years after the surgery were analyzed in patients in low BMI group and high BMI group.@*RESULTS@#All the 74 patients underwent LRYGB successfully without conversion to open surgery. One year after the surgery, fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, postprandial blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, fasting C-peptide, BMI, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with their preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). At 2 years after the operation, FBG, HbA1c, postprandial blood glucose, HOMA-IR, BMI, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with the preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). In the third year, FBG, HOMA-IR, fasting C-peptide, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with the preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the parameters of glucose metabolism and islet function between low BMI group and high BMI group at different stages. No serious complications occurred in these patients after the surgery.@*CONCLUSIONS@#LRYGB is effective for treatment of T2D in Chinese patients with a BMI < 27.5. After the surgery, the patient show reduced waistline without significant weight loss. The long-term results of the surgery still require further investigations with a larger samples and longer follow-up.

Therapeutic effect of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in non-obese patients with type 2 diabetes / 南方医科大学学报

OBJECTIVE@#To evaluate the effectiveness of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB) surgery for treatment of type 2 diabetes (TD) in patients with a body mass index (BMI) < 27.5 kg/m.@*METHODS@#We retrospectively analyzed the data of patients who underwent LRYGB surgery from March, 2012 to June, 2018 in the General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command and Jinshazhou Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The changes in the parameters of glucose metabolism and physical indicators of the patients in the first, second and third years after the surgery were analyzed in patients in low BMI group and high BMI group.@*RESULTS@#All the 74 patients underwent LRYGB successfully without conversion to open surgery. One year after the surgery, fasting blood glucose (FBG), HbA1c, postprandial blood glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR, fasting C-peptide, BMI, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with their preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). At 2 years after the operation, FBG, HbA1c, postprandial blood glucose, HOMA-IR, BMI, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with the preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). In the third year, FBG, HOMA-IR, fasting C-peptide, body weight and waistline were significantly improved compared with the preoperative values in low BMI group ( < 0.05). There was no significant difference in the parameters of glucose metabolism and islet function between low BMI group and high BMI group at different stages. No serious complications occurred in these patients after the surgery.@*CONCLUSIONS@#LRYGB is effective for treatment of T2D in Chinese patients with a BMI < 27.5. After the surgery, the patient show reduced waistline without significant weight loss. The long-term results of the surgery still require further investigations with a larger samples and longer follow-up.

Intragastric balloon for weight reduction: rationale, benefits, risks and indications / 南方医科大学学报

Intragastric balloon (IGB) placement under endoscopy is a non-invasive method for weight loss.By placing a space-occupying balloon in the stomach, IGB treatment can achieve better effect of weight loss than medications.Herein we review the development of IGB, its effect on weight loss and the mechanism, and the eligible individuals for IGB treatment.We also examine the high-intensity postoperative management following IGB placement, which is important for maintaining long-term weight loss, and discuss the future development of IGB.The patients should understand that on the basis of ensuring a high safety, the weight-losing effect of IGB can be limited and relies heavily on postoperative management.Patients should make a decision on IGB placement after careful consideration of their own physical, economic, and psychological conditions, lifestyle and the line of work in addition to the indications of IGB.IGB placement combined with high-intensity postoperative management and active interventions of lifestyle and dietary habits help to achieve long-term effect of weight loss and improve obesity-related complications.

Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of Huangqi granules combined with external therapy in treatment of stress injury / 中国中西医结合急救杂志

Objective To observe the effect of Huangqi granules combined with external treatment on the clinical therapeutic effects of typeⅡand Ⅲ stress injuries. Methods A total of 240 patients with typeⅡ andⅢ pressure injuries admitted to the Hengshui People's Hospital from January 2017 to March 2019 were enrolled. According to difference in therapeutic methods, the patients were divided into astragalus mongholicus granule group and routine treatment of Western medicine group, with 120 cases in each group. In both groups, the patients were given routine nursing treatment such as air cushion bed, regular body turn-over, nutrition support, health education, etc;in routine Western medicine treatment group, according to the principle of aseptic dressing change, the wounds were treated and covered with foam dressing; while in the astragalus mongholicus granule group, the routine nursing care and sterile dressing as above mentioned were also applied, additionally 3 bags of oral astragalus mongholicus granules mixed with boiled water each time, twice a day (equivalent to 10 g for each bag of Chinese herbal slices), 7 days as one course of treatment; at the same time, the wound was sterilized, debrided and washed with normal saline, and after drying, the rubber Shengji ointment for promoting growth of tissue was evenly spread on the wound and covered with foam dressing. In the two groups, the changes of pressure ulcer healing evaluation scale (PUSH) scores before treatment and 7, 14, 21 and 28 days after treatment, as well as the differences in wound healing time and clinical efficacy between the two groups after treatment were observed, and the recurrence rate was followed up for 10 weeks. Results Compared with routine Western medicine group, the Ⅱand Ⅲ wound healing times were significantly reduced in the astragalus mongholicus granule group [the days of wound healing for Ⅱ stress injury (days): 7.81±1.40 vs. 16.52±1.89, the days of wound healing for Ⅲ stress injury (days): 14.60±1.50 vs. 20.23±1.27, both P < 0.05]. With the prolongation of therapeutic time, the PUSH scores of two groups decreased gradually, there was no significant difference in the PUSH scores between the two groups before treatment and 7 days after treatment (both P > 0.05); after 14 days of treatment, the PUSH score of astragalus mongholicus granule group was significantly lower than that of the routine western medicine group (7.82±1.93 vs. 9.96±1.89), and lasted until 28 days (4.16±0.47 vs. 5.29±0.57), the differences being statistically significant (both P < 0.05). The total effective rate of the astragalus mongholicus granule group was significantly higher than that of the routine western medicine treatment group [99.41% (171/172) vs. 74.51% (114/153), P < 0.05], and the recurrence rate of the mongholicus granule group was obviously lower than the routine Western medicine treatment [3.60% (5/139) vs. 17.74% (11/62), P < 0.05]. Conclusion Oral astragalus mongholicus granules combined with myocreatic ointment external therapy can effectively shorten the healing time of type Ⅱand Ⅲ stress injury, improve the cure rate and reduce the recurrence rate.

Predictive roles of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio in patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage / 国际脑血管病杂志

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has the highest rates of mortality and morbidity in stroke types.Experimental and clinical studies demonstrate that inflammatory reactions are early triggered by hematoma components,enhance the damage within the hemorrhagic brain,and influence the prognosis.Recent studied show that neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR),as an easily available biomarker to assess the systemic inflammatory status,has predictive roles in patients with ICH.This article reviews the predictive roles of NLR in patients with acute ICH.

Preparation and in vitro Drug Release of Ocular Thermosensitive Gel of Atropine Sulfate / 中国药师

Objective:To prepare the ocular thermosensitive gel of atropine sulfate and study its in vitro release. Methods: The gel formula was optimized by central composite design response surface methodology. The influences of the amounts of poloxamer 407 (P407) and poloxamer 188(P188) on gelling temperature before and after the dilution with simulated tear fluid were investigated. A membraneless dissolution model was used to determine the gel erosion and in vitro release. Results:The optimized gel formula was as follows:23% P407 and 5% P188. The deviations between the measured values and predicted values were all lower than 5%. The in vitro release experiment showed that the gel erosion and the drug release fitted zero-order kinetics equations with promising correlation, indicating a dissolution-controlled release mechanism. Conclusion:The optimization of the ocular thermosensitive gel of atropine sul-fate can be achieved by central composite design response surface methodology with good estimation. The thermosensitive gel with sus-tained drug release property meets the design requirements.

Relevance of 5-hydroxytryptamine transporter genepolymorphism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the relevance of 5-hydroxytryptamine transporter(SERT)gene polymorphism and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD).Methods A total of 51 COPD patients and 49 healthy controls were collected.SERT gene polymorphism and mRNA expression in COPD and control groups were assayed by PCR and real-time PCR,respectively.Lung function was evaluated by a forced expiratory volume in 1 second(FEV1),forced vital capacity(FVC)and FEV1/FVC.Results Two allele gene 484 bp and 528 bp were detected.It consisted of three genotypes L/L(528/528),L/S(528/484)and S/S(484/484),and SS genotype was prevalent in control and COPD group;SERT mRNA expression in COPD group was higher than that in the control;L allele in COPD with PAH patients was higher than the control.The age at diagnosis of COPD in LS genotype patients was earlier compared with that in SS genotype patients.Conclusion SERT gene polymorphism is relevant to hereditary susceptibility of COPD,which may play an important role in the development of COPD,especially promoting PAH in advanced stage of COPD.

Analysis of the Application of Antiviral Drugs for Hepatitis B in a Hospital from 2010 to 2014 / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for rational use of antiviral drugs for hepatitis B viral (HBV) in the clinic. METHODS:The application of antiviral drugs for HBV in a hospital during 2010-2014 was analyzed statistically in respects of con-sumption sum,DDDs,serial number ratio(B/A),etc. RESULTS:Total consumption sum of antiviral drugs for HBV in a hospital increased from 5 698 200 yuan to 20 115 600 yuan during 2010-2014,and annual average rate of growth (AARG) of entecavir 76.37%. The consumption sum of ordinary interferon decreased year by year,with AARG of -20.30%. Besides DDDs of ordinary interferon declined year by year,DDDs of all antiviral drugs for HBV showed a trend of increased year by year,among which the increase of entecavir was the most obvious,being 1 366.30%from 2010 to 2014. The B/A value of lamivudine,telbivudine and or-dinary interferon were equal to or close to 1 for consecutive 5 years,and the number of patients was well synchronized with con-sumption sum. CONCLUSIONS:Nucleoside (acid) analogues has become an important method of HBV antiviral treatment,and the drugs should be selected reasonably according to the specific condition of patients in clinical treatment,in order to improve the safety,effectiveness and economy of treatment.

Expression of Gankyrin in gastric carcinoma and precancerious lesions and its significance / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To evaluate the expression of Gankyrin in gastric carcinoma and preancerious lesions (including chronic atrophic gastritis and gastric epithelial dysplasia)and its clinicopathological significance.Methods Immunohistochemical assay was performed to de-tect the Gankyrin expression in 30 casess of normal gastric mucosa,60 cases of chronic atrophic gastritis,30 cases of gastric epithelial dyspla-sia,and 84 cases of gastric carcinoma.Moreover,the relationship between Gankyrin expression and clinicopathological features of gastric car-cionma was analyzed.Results Gankyrin expression was detected in normal gastric mucosa,chronic atrophic gastritis,gastric epithelial dys-plasia,and gastric carcinoma tissues in varying degrees,and the difference of Gankyrin positive rates was significant in different gastric leions mentioned above (P <0.05).The rate of Gankyrin expression in gastric carcinoma was significantly related with the clinical stage and metas-tasis.There’s no relationship between Gankyrin expression and the age,gender of patients,size,histologic grade of gastric carcinoma.Con-clusion Gankyrin participates in both the carcinogenesis and development of gastric carcinoma.Moreover,Gankyrin is a potential target for the diagnosis,prevention and treatment of gastric carcinoma.

Pharmacodynamic Study on in vitro Antiviral Effect of Junduqing Granules / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To study in vitro antiviral effect of Junduqing granules. METHODS:Human laryngeal cancer Hep2 cells were inoculated with the Nancy strain of coxsackievirus B3 (CoxB3) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to establish vi-rus-infected cell models. 2 mg/ml original liquid of Junduqing granules and 2 mg/ml original liquid of chlorogenic acid which were diluted according to the ratio of 1∶2-1∶256 were used to act on the virus-infected cells. Reed-Muench method was adopted to calcu-late 50% toxic concentration (TC50) and maximal atoxic concentration (TC0). Virus-infected cells were cultured with solution of Junduqing granules of 1.25,0.625,0.312 5 and 0.156 25 mg/ml and chlorogenic acid solution 0.5,0.25,0.125,0.062 5 mg/ml, and then the degree of cytopathic effect was evaluated with a microscope. Virus-infected cells were cultured with 1.25,0.625, 0.312 5 ,0.156 25,0.078 125 mg/ml solution of Junduqing granules and 0.5,0.25,0.125,0.062 5,0.031 25 mg/ml of chlorogenic acid solution,and Reed-Muench method was adopted to calculate 50% inhibitory concentration (IC50) and therapeutic index (TI) on RSV and CoxB3 cells. RESULTS:TC50 of Junduqing granules was 1.79 mg/ml and TC0 was 1.25 mg/ml,TC50 of chlorogenic ac-id was 0.71 mg/ml and TC0 was 0.5 mg/ml. Virus-infected cells grew normally when the mass concentration of solution of Jundu-qing granules was 1.25 mg/ml. IC50 of Junduqing granules was 0.22 mg/ml and TI was 8.14;IC50 of chlorogenic acid were 0.18 and 0.36 mg/ml,TI were 3.94 and 1.97. CONCLUSIONS:Junduqing granules have in vitro anti-CoxB3 and RSV effect.

Application of ultrasound-guided Mammotome minimally invasive surgery system in non-palpable breast lesions / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To evaluate the application value of ultrasound-guided Mammotome minimally invasive surgery system in non-palpable breast lesions.Methods A total of 325 lesions of 245 patients with breast lumps by ultrasound examination were under ultrasound-guided Mammotome minimally invasive surgery system.Results Accurate and complete resection of all of the 325 breast lumps was achieved,5 lesions with hematoma,the incidence rate was 1.54％ (5/325).The pathologic diagnoses included:fibro-adenoma (172 lesions),intraductal papilloma (8 lesions),fibroadenosis (87 lesions),fibro-cystic adenosis (56 lesions),invasive ductal carcinoma (2 lesions).Conclusion The application of ultrasound-guided Mammotome minimally invasive surgery system in non-palpable beast lesions has advantages of accurate positioning,minimally invasive,beautiful.

Correlation between genetic polymorphisms of interleukin-1A/1B and susceptibility to tuberculosis / 中华微生物学和免疫学杂志

Objective To study the correlation between genetic polymorphisms of interleukin (IL)-1A/1B and susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB).Methods Genetic polymorphisms of IL-1A and IL1 B in 1032 TB patients and 1008 non-TB patients were analyzed using PCR-MassARRAY method.The correlation between genetic polymorphisms of IL-1A/1B and susceptibility to TB was statistically analyzed.Results Two tag SNPs of IL-1A and three tag SNPs of IL-1B were screened for the study.There were differences in the allele frequencies of rs2853550 and rs3783526 between TB group and non-TB group (P=0.047and P =0.034,respectively).IL-1 B SNP1 rs2853550 (P =0.025,OR =1.302,95 ％ CI =1.034-1.640,TC vs.CC) was found to be highly associated with TB,while the other SNPs showed no significant correlations with TB.Furthermore,IL-1B SNP1 rs2853550 [P=0.019,OR=1.308,95％ CI=1.045-1.638 for (TC+TT) vs.CC] in the dominant model conferred significant risk for TB,but IL-1A SNP2 rs3783526 [P=0.000,OR=0.764,95％ CI =0.591-0.988 for GG vs.(AA+GA)] in the recessive model showed protective effects against TB.The haplotype ‘TG’ in the IL-1B block showed a higher risk for TB compared with the common ‘ CA’ haplotype (P=0.032,OR=1.265,95％ CI=1.020-1.567).The diplotypes containing ‘ GA’ haplotype in IL-1A block and ‘ TG’ haplotype in IL-1B block were major risk factors for TB (for onecopy,adjusted P=0.014,OR=1.403 and 95％ CI=1.072-1.836; adjusted P=0.013,OR=1.339 and 95％ CI=1.063-1.688,respectively),but the diplotype with ‘CG’ in IL-1B block played a protective effect against TB (for two-copy,P=0.006,OR=0.664 and95％ CI=0.494-0.891).Conclusion The genetic polymorphisms of IL-1B rs2853550 might be closely associated with TB,but the GG genotype of IL1 A SNP rs3783526 might have the characteristic of anti-TB.

Approach to the patient with pituitary carcinoma / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

One patient confirmed as pituitary carcinoma by histopathology was retrospectively analyzed according to the great changes of tumor invasive growth in imaging examine and clinical characters. Clinically,pituitary carcinoma quickly grows,and the growth character of tumor is helpful in the diagnosis. Moreover,the treatment for pituitary carcinoma is different from pituitary adenoma.The rapid progress of pituitary adenoma indicates the possibility of primary carcinoma.More experience should be accumulated for the diagnosis and treatment of the disease.

Blood cell and electrolyte change in diagnosis and surgical treatment of Cushing's disease / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic significance of blood cells and electrolyte in preoperative diagnosis and surgical treatment of Cushing's disease (CD).Methods 116 csses of CD and 21 cases of adrenocortical adenoma (ACA) patients pathologically proven adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) adenoma from Jan.2003 to Dec.2010 were enrolled into the study.They were given transsphenoidal surgery (TSS) and laparoscopic resection of adrenal adenoma (LRAA).Patients were divided into remission group ( group A),non-remission group (group B) and ACA group (group C) according to the remission criteria of CD.The preoperative and postoperative level of blood cells and electrolyte were determined.Results TSS treatment improved the abnormal level of blood cells and electrolyte in patients with CD.Group A had significant change in preoperative and postoperative level of blood cells and electrolyte,while group B and group C didn't.Conclusions Compared with the endocrine examination items which need huge expense and harsh conditions,the change of blood cells and electrolyte level is more superior in assessing diagnostic and cruative effects on CD patients.

Comparison of different tracer methods in detecting sentinel lymph nodes in gastric cancer / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To explore the optimum sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping method in gastric cancer. Methods The clinical data of 59 patients who were confirmed with gastric cancer at Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command from January 2004 to August 2008 were retrospectively analysed. Patent blue V dye was used in 20 patients (group A), technetium-99m sulfur colloid was used in 20 patients (group B),and a combination of patent blue V dye and technetium-99m sulfur colloid were used in 19 patients (group C).The number of SLNs detected, and accuracy and false-negative rate of SLNs in diagnosing regional lymph node metastasis were analysed by t test and chi-square test. Results The numbers of SLNs detected in groups A, B and C were 38 (1.9 per case), 31 (1.6 per case) and 56 (2.9 per case), respectively. In group C, 46 SLNs were screened out by patent blue V dye and technetium-99m sulfur colloid simultaneously, six SLNs were only detected by patent blue V dye and four only by technetium-99m sulfur colloid. There was a significant difference in the number of SLNs detected among the three groups (t = 4.35, P ＜ 0. 05 ). The number of SLNs detected in group C was significantly greater than that in groups A and B (t = 4. 21, 3. 54, P ＜ 0.05 ). The accuracy and false-negative rate of SLNs in diagnosing regional lymph node metastasis were 95% (19/20) and 5% (1/20) in group A, 90% (18/20) and 10% (2/20) in group B, and 100% (19/19) and 0 in group C. The accuracy was significantly higher (x2 = 163.01, P ＜ 0.05) and the false-negative rate was significantly lower in group C compared with those in groups A and B (x2 = 170. 14, P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusion A combination of dye and radioactive tracer is a favorable method for detecting SLNs in gastric cancer.

The changes of respiratory muscle strength by traditional Chinese medicine combined with cholinesterase inhibitors in myasthenia gravis patients / 中国综合临床

Objective To observe the changes of respiratory musc]e strength by traditional Chinese medicine combined with cholinesterase inhibitors in myasthenia gravis (MG) patients.Methods Thirty-four cholinesterase inhibitor-resistant patients,of them 14 were MG patients with stage Ⅰ ,and 20 were stage Ⅱ ,were treated with bromide dimethylcarbamate ( 360-480 mg/d ).Traditional Chinese potion were administered in those without effectiveness,and the dosages of bromide dimethylcarbamate decreased with Traditional Chinese potion lasting for 4-6 months.Vital capacity ( VC ),maximal voluntary ventilation ( MVV ),maximal inspiratory pressure ( PIM ),maximal expiratory pressure ( PEM ),respiratory centre driving pressure ( P0.1 ),residual volume ( RV )were measured before and after treatment.Results The amelioration of VC,MVV,PIM,PEM,P0.1 ,RV,respiratory muscle strength and other indicators of 34 MG patients were not obviously after treatment with cholinesterase inhibitor alone ( P ＞ 0.05 ).After treatment with traditional Chinese medicine combined with cholinesterase inhibitors,VC,MVV,PIM,PEM ( before treatment:76.66% ± 18.59%,68.03 % ± 10.45 %,43.25 % ± 18.16%,21.75 % ±14.44% ) increased significantly in all 34 MG patients( after treatment:86.91% ± 14.87% ,75.11% ± 11.17%,52.66% ±20.32% ,28.56% ± 10.06% ) ( P ＜ 0.05).RV decreased from 164.94% ± 67.97% to 143.16% ±79.21% (P ＜0.01 ),and respiratory muscle strength,endurance and other indicators significantly improved (P ＜0.01).PIM(65.80% ±28.03% to 52.66% ±20.32%),and PEM (37.03% ±20.57% to 28.56% ±10.06%)improved more significantly in group stage than in group stage (P ＜0.01 ).Respiratory muscle endurance in stage Ⅰpatients ( 108.71% ± 17.56% ) improved significantly than stage Ⅱ patients (96.01% ± 14.12% ,P ＜ 0.01 ).Conclusions Traditional Chinese medicine combined with cholinesterase inhibitors could effectively improve the lung function and respiratory muscle strength in patients with resistance of the cholinesterase inhibitors.The improvement of lung function,respiratory muscle strength were more obviously in stage Ⅰ patients than in stage Ⅱ patients.Respiratory muscle strength and endurance were improved greater in stage Ⅱ than in stage Ⅰ patients.

Minimally invasive treatment for 48 patients with lower extremities venous ulcers / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective To study the efficacy of minimally invasive treatment for lower extremities venous ulcers.Methods A total of 48 patients with lower extremities venous ulcers(56 hmbs)wereexamined with venography to identify the primary lesion that resulted ulcer. According to the type and degree of hemedynamie abnormality,high ligation of the great saphenous vein combined with endovenous laser treatment,subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery,and external banding valvuloplasty of the superficial femoral vein were done in 8 eases(8 limbs),high ligafion of the great saphenous vein combined with endovenous laser treatment and subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery were carried out in 24 cases(28 limbs),and high figation of the great saphenous vein combined with endovenous laser treatment was performed on 16 cases(20 linbs).In all cases,the ulcers were eircumferentially ligated at the same time.Results After the operations,superficial varicosis,pigmentations,and eczematous relieved remarkably in the 56 limbs.In 51 limbs,heavy feeling,ache,and edema disappeared 14-18 days after operation.The ulcers of the 56 limbs healed l6-48 days after operation.During 4 to 46 months follow up,ulcers recurred in 4 limbs(7.1%).Conclusions It is effective to correct the incompetence of the superficial,perforating,and deep veins and manage the surface of ulcers for lower extremities venous ulcers.Endovenous Iaser treatment and subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery are easily performing,minimally invasive,and safe operations.The recurrence of leg ulcers can be reduced by external banding valvuloplasty of the superficial femoral vein.

Negative interference of circulating troponin autoantibodies in five commonly used cardiac troponin Ⅰ detection systems / 中华检验医学杂志

Objective To explore the possible negative interference of circulating cardiac troponin Ⅰ(cTnI) autoantibody on the immunoassay of cTnI in five commonly used cTnI detection systems. Methods Thirteen patients with positive cTnI autoantibodies in their serum samples were firstly screened and selected from 121acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients using ELISA assay. The serum cTnI values and their recovery rates were then carefully measured and analyzed. Results cTnI values in these 13 samples showed amazing difference in the five detection systems, demonstrating various degrees of pseudo-drop, or even false-negative. One sample with low recovery was detected in Access-2 system. One sample with low recovery as well as one sample with moderate recovery were detected in Architect i2000 (Abbott). Two samples with moderate recovery and one sample with low recovery were detected in Axsym(Abbott). Three samples with moderate recovery and two samples with low recovery were detected in Dimension X Pand (Dade Behring)and one sample with moderate recovery together with four samples with low recovery were detected in Vidas (Biomerieux). And the serum levels of autoantibodies (A450) positively correlated with the degrees of their negative interference for the detection of cTnI. The R2 and P values on each system were 0. 841 (P <0. 01)vs Access-2, 0. 808 (P < 0. 01) vs Architect i2000 (Abbott), 0. 772 (P < 0. 01) vs Axsym (Abbott), 0. 707 (P < 0. 01) vs Dimension X Pand (Dade Behring) and 0. 424 (P < 0. 05) vs Vidas (Biomerieux), respectively. Conclusion Circulating autoantibodies of cTnI can induce considerable negative interference in all the 5 commonly used cTnI detection systems, which might then lead to incorrect judgments of the obtained results of cTnI in daily clinical work.

Biofilm inhabitation and representation on the surface of polyethylene / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Studies have demonstrated that intervention material retention for a period of time in vivo causes pathogenic bacteria surface attachment, proliferation even forming biofilm to become potential source of high polymer catheter-associated infection. Inhibition of biofilm formation significantly reduces infection.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the antimicrobial effect of anti-infective polyethylene material and its inhibiting effect to biofilm on the surface.DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: Single sample observation was performed at the National Engineering Research Center for Engineering Plastics, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences from June 2008 to May 2009, and the antimicrobial test was performed at the General Hospital of General Staff Headquarters of PLA in March 2009.MATERIALS: Organic antibacterial agent2,4,4'-trichloro-2'-hydroxydiphenyl ether; IONPURE~(R) Silver-Inorganic anti-microbialreagent; low-density polyethylene (LDPE).METHODS: LDPE was respectively blended with organic antibacterial agent and inorganic antibacterial agent, and the LDPE slice was prepared by injection molding process.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The antimicrobial efficacy of anti-infective polyethylene was determined by the plate counting method. The ultrasonic-plate method and scanning electron microscopy were introduced to observe the biofilm formation.biofilm maturation. The propagation of microbe was found to be depressed remarkably on the surfaces of modified samples with organic antibacterial agent, and the formation of biofilm was prevented. The observation of SEM confirmed that no biofilm was formed on the surfaces of PE added organic antibacterial agent. The results showed that a large amount of bacteria and extracellularpolysaccharide matrix adhered on the surfaces of PE added inorganic antibacterial agent and untreated PE.CONCLUSION: Anti-infective polyethylene added organic antibacterial agent possesses excellent antimicrobial performance against S. aureus and E coli, and it can inhibit the formation of biofilm on the surfaces, which provides a promising approach to prevent catheter-related infections.

Diagnosis and surgical treatment of acute perforation of gastric cancer / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To explore the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of acute perforation of gnstric cancer. Methods The clinical data of 24 patients with acute perforation of gastric cancer who had been admitted to Guangzhou General Hospital of PLA from July 1996 to December 2008 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Of all patients, 4 were treated by perforation repair, 2 by perforation repair combined with gastrojejunostomy, 11 by palliative subtotal gastrectomy, 2 by radical gastrectomy, and 5 by radical gastrectomy after perforation repair. The mean survival time of patients treated by perforation repair, perforation repair combined with gastro-jejunostomy, partial gastrectomy and radical gastrectomy were (4±5), (6±9), (12±7), and (25±9) months, respectively. Conclusions Early diagnosis and reasonable operation are the keys to decrease the morality and increase life quality for patients who suffered from acute perforation of gastric cancer. Different pathologic stages maybe an important factor in deciding the prognosis.