Effects of X-ray volume imaging registration methods on position verification for radiotherapy in treatment of middle/lower-segment esophageal cancer / 中国辐射卫生

@#<b>Objective</b> To compare the set up errors derived from different registration methods of the X-ray volume imaging (XVI) system for radiotherapy in the treatment of middle/lower-segment esophageal cancer, and to provide a reference for radiation treatment of esophageal cancer. <b>Methods</b> We randomly selected 63 patients with middle/lower-segment esophageal cancer, and obtained their reconstructed XVI images at the first therapy to perform automatic registration with gray-value and bone registration methods. We acquired and compared the three translation errors (along <i>x</i> [left to right], <i>y</i> [head to feet], and <i>z</i> [front to back] axes) and three rotation errors (around the <i>x</i>, <i>y</i>, and <i>z</i> axes) derived from the two registration methods. <b>Results</b> Gray-value registration had significantly smaller translation errors along the <i>x</i> and <i>z</i> axes than bone registration (<i>x</i> azes <i>t</i> = −2.78, <i>z</i> azes <i>t</i> = −2.15, <i>P</i> < 0.05), but there was no significant difference along the <i>y</i> axes (<i>P</i> > 0.05). The rotation errors around the three axes were all smaller than 1°, and were smaller with gray-value registration than with bone registration, but without significant differences (<i>P</i> > 0.05). <b>Conclusion</b> We recommend gray-value registration for radiotherapy in the treatment of middle/lower-segment esophageal cancer. Manual verification or fine-tuning is recommended after automatic registration in clinical practice. Besides translation errors, rotation errors should also be paid attention to.

Dosimetric study of intensity modulated direct aperture optimization radiation therapy for testicular seminoma / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To compare the field-matching techniques and dosimetric characteristics in the target area of testicular seminoma including the abdominal and pelvic cavities between direct aperture optimization intensity modulated radiation therapy (DAO-IMRT) and 3D conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT),and to analyse the advantages and disadvantages of DAO-IMRT.Methods DAO-IMRT and 3D-CRT plans were designed with Pinnacle treatment planning system for 7 testicular seminoma patients,and the characteristics of both the irradiation methods were analyzed and evaluated by means of the parameters like dose homogeneity indexes,dose volume histograms and etc.Results DAO-IMRT had the hot and cold volumes in the target areas both significantly smaller than those by 3D-CRT,while the conformity index and homogeneity index superior to those by 3D-CRT.The mean doses (Dmean) by DAO-IMRT of the organs at risk (OAR) except the left femur head were all lower than those by 3D-CRT,aud the V15 values of liver,double kidney,small intestine and rectum by DAO-IMRT were statistically lower than those by 3D-CRT (P＜0.01).3D-CRT had the V5 values of OAR all lower than those by DAO-IMRT,in which the differences of double kidney,small intestine,bladder,left femur head and normal tissues were significant statistically (P＜0.05).The monitor units by DAO-IMRT roughly doubled when compared with those by 3D-CRT,and the difference was also significant (P＜0.01).Conclusion DAO-IMRT with easy operation and high reliability can avoid the connection of fields in the target area of testicular seminoma,and is superior to 3D-CRT in dosimetry.

Perioperative intravenous Parecoxib for pain management after laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective To investigate the analgesic effect of perioperatively intravenous Parecoxib for pain management after laparoscopic surgery of colorectal cancer,and whether it can reduce opioid requirements and opioid-related adverse effects.Methods 116 patients ungergoing laparoscopic colorectal resection were randomized to receive either intravenous parecoxib at a dose of 40 mg 15 minutes before induction of anesthesia followed by 40 mg every 12 hous for 72 hours (Parecoxib Group,n =59) or without the use of Parecoxib (control group,n =57).All patients had access to patient controlled analgesia (PCA) with Sufentanil within 48 hours after the operation.Patients were assessed with respect to Visual Analog Scale (VAS) from 0-10,and supplementary opiates were provided when VAS was above 4.Results Compared with control group,Parecoxib group had lower VAS scores at rest,while coughing and mobilization at each time point after the operation (P ＜ 0.05).There was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).The postoperative hospital stay was less in Parecoxib group (P ＜0.05),and Parecoxib group consumed less opium on post-op day 1 [0 mg(0,7.5) vs.10 mg(7.5,15),Z=2 364,P =0.000],and less total opium consumption in 5 days after surgery [20 mg (10,25) vs.42.5 mg (37.5,45),Z =1 770,P =0.000].Conclusions The use of Parecoxib with PCA Sufentanil in postoperative analgesia resulted in comprehensive enhancement of the analgesic efficacy,reducing the opioid requirement,promoting postoperative recovery and shortening hospital stay.

Analyses of idea and method in syndrome differentiation and treatment for lung cancer by integrated traditional and western medicine / 中华中医药杂志

According to the causes and pathogenesis of lung cancer in traditional medicine,the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment,the research achievements of modern medicine,we discuss the idea and method of syndrome differentiation and treatment of lung cancer by integrated traditional and western medicine.We believe the treatment of lung cancer can be taken from several aspects:strengthening body essence and eliminating pathogen;individualized treatment according to the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment;combining differential symptoms and diagnosis of diseases according to achievements of lung cancer treatment in traditional medicine;choosing suitable treatment by integrated traditional and western medicine considering the different stage of lung cancer.

Discussion on Errors of Conformal Plumbic Blocks Made with Manual Cutter and Automatic Cutter / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To discuss errors of conformal plumbic blocks made with manual cutter and automatic cutter.Methods According to beam files of Treatment Planning System,the conformal plumbic blocks were made with manual cutter and automatic cutter respectively.Then their errors were measured.Results With manual cutter,the errors of conformal plumbic blocks were 2.355 mm.With automatic cutter,the errors of conformal plumbic blocks were 1.425 mm.Conclusion The errors of conformal plumbic blocks made with automatic cutter are less than the errors of conformal plumbic blocks made with manual cutter,so automatic cutter should be a necessary tool in making conformal plumbic blocks.