Hybrid approaches for complex parastomal hernia repair

Parastomal hernia is one of the major complications of colostomy with high occurrence. From October 2011 to November 2014, a retrospective study was conducted by analyzing and following up data of 16 patients suffering from parastomal hernia who underwent a hybrid technique repair. The safety and efficacy of the hybrid technique for parastomal hernia repair was investigated in terms of complications. All cases were operated successfully and had no major immediate postoperative complications other than mild abdominal pain in 5 cases. No long-term postoperative complications were reported in the follow-up. The authors found hybrid technique to be safe and effective for parastomal hernia repair with fewer complications

Value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging in monitoring malignant tumor during argon-helium cryosurgery / 南方医科大学学报

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To assess the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging in monitoring the therapeutic effect of argon-helium cryosurgical treatment of malignant tumors.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Before and after argon-helium cryosurgical treatment, 42 patients underwent contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging, conventional ultrasound imaging and enhanced CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for examining the number of tumor foci and the size of necrotic areas.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>A total of 80 tumor lesions were detected by contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging. Compared with conventional ultrasound imaging, contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging detected a significantly greater number of tumors and the intratumoral necrotic areas (96 vs 19) as well as a significantly increased mean size of necrotic areas (5.7∓3.6 cm vs 2.8∓1.7 cm), showing no significant differences from the results by enhanced CT and MRI (94 and 5.5∓3.3 cm, P=0.872 and 0.978, respectively). The short-term therapeutic effect of argon-helium cryosurgery evaluated by contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging were also similar to that assessed by enhanced CT or MRI (P=0.906).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging has important values in monitoring malignant tumors during argon-helium cryosurgical treatment and in evaluating the short-term therapeutic effect of the treatment.</p>

Experimental study on the relationship between the ratio of length to width of slender narrow pedicle and random flap survival area in pig / 中华整形外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the relationship between the ratio of length to width of slender narrow pedicle and random flap survival area, and to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of slender narrow pedicle flaps.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>25 pigs were randomly divided into 5 groups, 5 pigs in each group. The ratio of length to width of slender narrow pedicle in 5 groups respectively was: 0:2, 1:2, 2:2, 3:2, 4:2. Every ratio' s slender narrow pedicle was carrying five different size of random flaps, which were 2 cm x 2 cm(A), 3 cm x 3 cm(B),4 cm x 4 cm(C), 5 cm x 5 cm(D), 6 cm x 6 cm(E), respectively. Flap A was control flap. In each group, flap A, B, C, D and E were created in each pigs' bilateral back. The order in both sides back is contrary. The flaps were evaluated with the general observation, fluorescence examination, blood flow ECT test, pathological expression and computerized analysis of survival area.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>(1) The living process and pathologic process of traditional flap and slender narrow pedicle flap were consistent. It could not postpone the flap living process when the flap pedicle became long and narrow. (2) When the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle was constant, along with the flap area increased, the flap survival area also increased, but when the flap reached a certain area , the distal flap would necrosis,the flap survival area would not reduce. (3) When the flap size remained unchanged, along with the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle increased, the flap survival area was not affected, but when the ratio of the length to width of the slender narrow pedicle increased to a certain limit, distal flap would necrosis, the flap survival area would reduce.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>(1) Pedicle width of random flap can be much smaller than flap width. The ratio of pedicle width to flap length is far less than traditional ratio. (2) The pedicle of random flap can be designed as slender shape, so that the whole flap looks like "pingpang bat", which makes the narrow pedicle flap rotate easily. (3) A certain ratio of the length to width of a slender narrow pedicle has a maximum flap survival area, and increasing the flap size or ratio of the length to width of a slender narrow pedicle in a certain extent will not lead to flap necrosis.</p>

Proteomic study of gallbladder cancer, with special reference on the expression and significance of annexin A3 / 中华病理学杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the potential molecular targets for diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder cancer by analyzing and comparing the proteomes expressed in human gallbladder cancer and benign gallbladder tissues.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The proteins expressed were analyzed using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis. The differentially expressed proteins in tumors were also analyzed by mass spectrometry (MS). AnnexinA3 expression was examined by streptavidin peroxidase immunohistochemical technique on paraffin-embedded tissue sections from 50 patients of gallbladder cancer and 38 cases of chronic eholecystitis.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Protein extracts of individual sample in each type of tissues were separated on two-dimensional gels. There were forty six differentially expressed proteins in the tissue samples of gallbladder cancer. Seventeen proteins were successfully identified by MS, in which nine proteins were overexpressed in tumors and the other eight proteins were underexpressed. The positive expression rates of annexinA3 in gallbladder cancer was significantly higher than that in chronic cholecystitis, and the difference was statistically significant (74.0% vs 21.1%, P < 0.01). In the gallbladder cancer, no correlation was obtained between annexinA3 and age, gender or histologicl type (P > 0.05), but overexpression of annexinA3 correlated significantly with those cases with a lower histological grading (40.0% vs 82.5%, P < 0.05); lymph node or distant metastasis (40.9% vs 100%, P < 0.05); or a shorter survival time after operation (50.0% vs 93.8%, P < 0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Significant discrepancies in protein expression exist among gallbladder cancer and benign gallbladder tissues. AnnexinA3 plays an important role in the initiation and progression of human gallbladder cancer.</p>

Carcinoma of the right side colon accompanied by Sister Mary Joseph's nodule and inguinal nodal metastases: a case report and literature review / 癌症

Umbilical metastases from intraperitoneal malignancies are universally referred to Sister Mary Joseph's nodule (SMJN). The most frequent primary tumor sites include the stomach and ovaries. SMJN caused by colon cancer is uncommon. Likewise, carcinoma of the right side colon metastasizing to inguinal lymph nodes is considered almost impossible. To the best of our knowledge, there is no report of right side colon cancer synchronously involving both the umbilicus and inguinal lymph nodes in the literature. We present a case of right side colon cancer (RSCC) metastasizing to the umbilicus and inguinal lymph nodes, which was confirmed by routine pathological evaluation and immuohistochemistry.

Comparative proteomic analysis of human gallbladder carcinoma / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To find out potential molecular targets for gallbladder carcinoma diagnosis and treatment by analyzing and comparing the proteins expressed in human gallbladder carcinoma tissue and benign gallbladder tissue.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Proteomic analysis of 6 human gallbladder carcinoma tissues and 6 benign gallbladder tissues was carried out. Total proteins of the carcinoma tissue and benign gallbladder tissue were separated by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (2-DE). The differentially expressed proteins were analyzed and identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF-MS). Immunohistochemistry was used to examine the expression of PEBP1 protein in an independent series of samples.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Protein extracts of individual samples in each type of tissues were separated on two-dimensional gels. There were forty six differentially expressed proteins in the gallbladder carcinom tissues. Seventeen proteins were successfully identified by MS, in which nine proteins were overexpressed in tumors while the other eight proteins were underexpressed. The increased level of PEBP1 protein in gallbladder carcinoma was further confirmed by immunohistochemical analysis.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Seventeen differentially expressed proteins were successfully characterized by comparative proteomic analysis. Those results may provide scientific foundation for screening the molecular biomarkers which can be used in diagnosis and treatment of gallbladder carcinoma, as well as to improve its prognosis and provide a new clue for carcinogenesis research of gallbladder carcinoma.</p>

Island sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap for repairing the buccal composite tissue defect / 中华整形外科杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the application of island sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap in repairing the buccal composite tissue defect especially penetrated tissue defect.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The flap pedicle included upper part OF sternocleidomastoid muscle and occipital artery. The rotation point was located at 2 cm below the mastoid. The distance between the pivot point and distal border of the defect was the length of the muscular flap. The width of the flap was slightly larger than the defect, but should not be more than 7 cm. The lower border of the flap should not exceed 2 cm below the collar bone. The flap was elevated from the starting point of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and beneath it. The pedicle only contained muscle. The flap was transferred to the defect through the tunnel between the pedicle and defect. The wounds at donor sites were closed directly or with skin graft or local flaps.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>12 cases were treated, including 10 cases of buccal soft tissue tumors and 2 cases of buccal penetrated defects. All the musculocutaneous flaps survived with good texture, color and thickness.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The island sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap is an ideal flap for large buccal composite tissue defect with reliable blood supply. It is easily performed and very practical.</p>

Immunological killing effect of recombicant adenovirus vector rAD-mTERT-m4-1BBL on mouse hepatoma cell line Hepa1-6 cells co-cultured with T lymphocytes / 中华肿瘤杂志

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study the immunological suppressing effect of recombinant adenovirus vector rAD-mTERT promotor-m4-1BBL (rAD-mTERT) on mouse hepatoma cell line Hepa1-6 cells in co-culture with T lymphocytes.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Adding recombinant adenovirus rAD, rAD-CMV-m4-1BBL (rAD-CMV) and rAD-mTERT to Hepa1-6 and L929 cells, respectively, to observe the effect of these adenoviruses on growth and apoptosis of these cells in co-culture with T lymphocytes.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Adding adenovirus significantly suppressed the growth and slightly increased apoptosis of the two types of cells (P < 0.05). rAD-mTERT promotor-m4-1BBL showed only pro-apoptotic effect on Hepa1-6 cells. When co-cultured with T lymphocytes, rAD-CMV-m4-1BBL showed promoting effect on apoptosis of the cells. Compared with that of T cells pre-co-culture, CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells were proliferated, and the ratio of CD4/CD8 was significantly reduced (from 1.27 to 1.08).</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Adding the recombinant adenoviruses only suppresses the cell growth, but not promotes their apoptosis. In co-culture with T lymphocytes, recombinant adenovirus vector rAD-mTERT promotor-m4-1BBL can targetingly suppress the growth and induce apoptosis of Hepa1-6 cells. The apoptosis is induced through the immunological killing effect of T lymphocytes.</p>

Effects of bone marrow-derived endothelial progenitor cell transplantation on vein microenvironment in a rat model of chronic thrombosis / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

<p><b>BACKGROUND</b>Endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) have been used in both experimental studies and clinical treatments of limb ischemia, as well as in the construction of engineered vascular tissue. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of transplanted bone marrow-derived EPCs on the vein microenvironment in a rat model of chronic vein thrombosis.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Mononuclear cells were isolated from the bone marrow of immature rats by density gradient centrifugation, cultured, and then transplanted into experimentally induced thrombi into inferior vena cava through the femoral vein. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), angiopoietin-1 (ANG-1) and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) mRNA and protein expression levels were measured by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting of thrombi and adjacent caval walls 28 days post-transplantation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Levels of VEGF, ANG-1, and MCP-1 mRNA in EPC-transplanted thrombi were 100%, 230.7%, and 212.5% of levels detected in the sham-operated group (P < 0.01), and 99.9%, 215.4%, and 177.8% of levels detected in the experimental control group (P < 0.01). VEGF, ANG-1 and MCP-1 protein levels exhibited a similar trend.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Transplanted bone marrow-derived EPCs appear to alter the vein microenvironment in experimentally induced chronic vein thrombosis by upregulating cytokines associated with thrombic organization and recanalization.</p>