A method of lung puncture path planning based on multi-level constraint / 生物医学工程学杂志

Percutaneous pulmonary puncture guided by computed tomography (CT) is one of the most effective tools for obtaining lung tissue and diagnosing lung cancer. Path planning is an important procedure to avoid puncture complications and reduce patient pain and puncture mortality. In this work, a path planning method for lung puncture is proposed based on multi-level constraints. A digital model of the chest is firstly established using patient's CT image. A Fibonacci lattice sampling is secondly conducted on an ideal sphere centered on the tumor lesion in order to obtain a set of candidate paths. Finally, by considering clinical puncture guidelines, an optimal path can be obtained by a proposed multi-level constraint strategy, which is combined with oriented bounding box tree (OBBTree) algorithm and Pareto optimization algorithm. Results of simulation experiments demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed method, which has good performance for avoiding physical and physiological barriers. Hence, the method could be used as an aid for physicians to select the puncture path.

Effects of Rehmannia glutinosa polysaccharides on bone tissue structure and skeletal muscle atrophy in rats with disuse

ABSTRACT Purpose To study effects of Rehmannia glutinosa polysaccharides (RGP) on bone tissue structure and skeletal muscle atrophy in rats with disuse. Methods A rat model of disuse osteoporosis combined with muscle atrophy was established by removing the bilateral ovaries of rats and fixing their hind limbs for a long time. Forty SD rats were administered intragastrically for 12 weeks. The bone histomorphometry parameters and the level of oxidative stress were measured. In addition, the changes of muscle atrophy F-box (MAFbx), muscle RING-finger protein-1 (MuRF1), forkhead box O1 (FOXO1) mRNA expression in skeletal muscle of rats were observed. Results RGP significantly increased the percentage of fluorescence perimeter and bone mineralization deposition rate of the second lumbar vertebrae of rats. It also significantly increased the wet weight ratio and muscle fiber cross-sectional area of the gastrocnemius muscle of rats. At the same time, RGP significantly increased the levels of super oxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) in the skeletal muscle of rats, and reduced the content of malondialdehyde (MDA). Rehmannia glutinosa polysaccharides also significantly reduced the expression levels of FOXO1, MAFbx and MuRF1 mRNA in rat skeletal muscle. Conclusions RGP could improve the bone structure of osteoporotic rats. It could also improve muscle that atrophy may be related to the inhibition of FOXO1-mediated ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.

Laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 8: a feasibility study on 9 patients / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To study the feasibility, safety and technique for laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 8.Methods:The clinical data of 9 patients who underwent laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 8 from January 2015 to December 2019 at Hunan Provincial People's Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. There were 6 males and 3 females, with age ranging from 29 to 67 years (average 53.6 years). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss , postoperative hospital stay, postoperative complications, and long-term survival and recurrence rates on follow-up were analysed.Results:Laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 8 was successfully carried out in these patients. The mean operative time was 188.9 min(range 140-240 min). The mean estimated intraoperative blood loss was 117.8 ml (range 20-300 ml). The postoperative hospital stay was 6.9 days (range 3-12 days). One patient developed pleural effusion after operation and responded to conservative treatment. Another patients developed ascites with delayed extubation. The patient was successfully treated with conservative treatment. No patients developed complications above Clavien Dindo Ⅲa. There were no perioperative deaths. The postoperative pathological results showed hepatocellular adenoma ( n=2), hepatocellular carcinoma ( n=4), cholangiocarcinoma ( n=1), and metastatic liver cancer ( n=2). On follow-up for 12-58 months (median 22 months) one patient with hepatocellular carcinoma developed recurrence at 18 months after operation and was treated with microwave ablation. The other patients were well on follow-up. Conclusions:With adequate preoperative evaluation, reasonable case selection, rigorous surgical planning, and skilled laparoscopic techniques, laparoscopic anatomical liver resection of segment 8 was safe and feasible, and the short-term efficacy was good in this study.

Fibrotic border guided anatomical hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatolithiasis complicated with atrophy-hypertrophy complex / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate fibrotic border guided anatomical hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatolithiasis complicated with atrophy-hypertrophy complex.Methods:One hundred and sixty-seven cases undergoing hepatectomy guided by the boundary of liver fibrosis in the treatment of hepatolithiasis complicated with atrophy-hypertrophy complex from Jan 2011 to Dec 2019 in Hunan Province Peopole's Hospital were reviewed.Results:All patients were successfully treated by anatomical hepatectomy under the guidance of the liver fibrosis boundary with intraoperative choledochoscopy,the operation time was (231.5±37.1) min and the average blood loss was (375.7±52.6) ml,the average hospital stay was (10.2±1.1) days,the residual stone rate was 8.9%, according to the scoring system of Clavien-Dindo, Grade Ⅰ complications occured in 86 cases, Grade Ⅱ complications occured in 35.Follow-up ranged from 3 to 107 months, 15 cases had recurrent stones,four were reoperated.Conclusions:Fibrotic border guided anatomical hepatectomy in the treatment of hepatolithiasis complicated with atrophy-hypertrophy complex is safe and effective.

Relationship between professional identity and work engagement in policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province / 中国职业医学

OBJECTIVE: To explore the current status of professional identity and work engagement in policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province and analyze their relationship. METHODS: A total of 167 policemen from Tibetan Area of Sichuan Province were selected as research subjects using typical sampling method. Policemen Professional Identity Scale and Work Engagement Scale were used to investigate their professional identity and work engagement. RESULTS: The average scores of professional identity and work engagement of research subjects were(3.9±0.7) and(4.4±1.0) respectively. The scores of professional identity and work engagement in policemen with length of service <5 years were higher than those with length of service 5-9 years and 10-14 years(all P<0.05). The score of professional identity in research subjects was positively correlated with the work engagement score(P<0.01). The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that after excluding the influence of confounding factors such as gender, marital status, education level and length of service as a policeman, the role perception, professional values and professional pride could positively predict the score of work engagement(all P<0.01). CONCLUSION: Professional identity of policemen of Tibetan Area in Sichuan Province can affect their work engagement. Enhancing professional identity of the policemen can help improve their work engagement level.

Surgical treatment of complicated hepatolithiasis guided by 3D reconstruction / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To evaluate short-term therapeutic effect of surgical treatment for complicated hepatolithiasis under the guidance of 3D reconstruction.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 56 patients with complicated hepatolithiasis undergoing surgical treatment with the guidance of 3D reconstruction at the Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery of Hunan Province People′s Hospital from Jan 2011 to Jun 2019.Results:All the patients were successfully operated on under the guidance of three-dimensional reconstruction and extraction of residual stones by choledochoscope. The average duration of operation was 210.3 minutes and the average blood loss was 350.6 ml. According to the scoring system of Clavien-Dindo, Grade Ⅰ complications occurred in 36 cases, Grade Ⅱ complications in 5 cases and there were no complications of Grade Ⅲ or higher. As found by an average follow-up of 3.6 years (range from 5 months to 8 years) , only one patient had reflux cholangitis .Although the rate of residual stone was 68.8%, most stones remained only in the end branch of bile duct, hence do not interfere much with the patients′ living status.Conclusions:The surgical treatment with the guidance of 3D reconstruction is of satisfactory short-term curative effect in complicated hepatolithiasis.

Internal anastomosis in the treatment of intrahepatic biliary calculi combined with strictured openings of biliary tracts / 中华普通外科杂志

Objective:To explore the value of " internal anastomosis" of bile duct , ie intrahepatic duct stricture resection, cholangioplasty and bilioenteric anastomasis, in the treatment of hepatolithiasis with stricture of bile duct orifice.Methods:The clinical data of 74 patients undergoing this procedure from Dec 2017 to Dec 2019 at Hu′nan Provincial Peopole′s Hospital were retrospectively analysed.Results:All 74 patients received intraoperative choledochoscopy lithotomy, and 26 cases had a hepatectomy for atrophic fibrosis. There were 27 cases with orifice stricture of left-lateral bile duct or its major branchs; 22 cases with that of caudate lobe ducts. 3 cases with that of right anterior ducts; 8 cases with that of right posterior bileduct; and 14 cases with that of bilateral multiple bile ducts . The average operation time was (243±31) min (ranging from 180 to 360 min), the average intraoperative blood loss was (150±26) ml (ranging from 100 to 600 ml). The average postoperative hospital stay was (10.0±2.2) d. The occurrence rate of residual stone was 8.1%. 14 cases (18.9%) had postoperative complications , including 2 cases with bleeding, 1 case with bile leakage, 4 cases with wound infection, 13 cases with pleural effusion. All were cured by conservative therapy, and no complications of grading Ⅲa or above happened according to Clavien Dindo grading system. All 74 cases were followed up, the average follow-up time was (10.2±3.6) months (ranging from 6 to 18months) with good result.Conclusion:" internal anastomosis" is an effective method to remove the narrow openings of intrahepatic bile ducts , thus helps to preserve much possible liver parenchyma, while decreasing the rate of residual stone.

Establishment of Platelet Membrane Chromatography and Column Temperature Study / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE: To establish a platelet cell membrane chromatographic model and investigate the retention behaviors of anti-platelet aggregation drugs on chromatographic column at different temperatures, and simulate the interactions between drugs and platelets under normal and febrile pathological conditions. METHODS: The platelet cell membrane chromatographic stationary phase was constructed by physical adsorption method. The column was packed with wet method. The protein content was determined by BCA protein concentration assay kit. The biological activity was determined by Na+, K+-ATPase assay kit. The chromatographic model was used to investigate the specificity of the column and the retention characteristics of drugs in the temperature range of 35.0-42.0℃. RESULTS: The activity of platelet ATPase was 0.214, and the concentration of platelet membrane protein was 0.340 9 mg•mL-1 before bonding and 0.080 5 mg•mL-1 after bonding. The retention characteristics of clopidogrel, dipyridamole and cilostazole on platelet cell membrane chromatographic column and blank silica gel column were quite different. The retention time of the three drugs on platelet cell membrane chromatographic column was the maximum at 36.0℃, and then decreased with the increase of temperature. CONCLUSION: A platelet cell membrane chromatographic model is successfully constructed, and the retention characteristics of antiplatelet aggregates at different temperatures are studied for the first time. The chromatographic retention behaviors of antiplatelet aggregates at normal and febrile body temperatures are simulated.

Correlation between DNA Methylation of ZNF772 Promoter Region and Cervical Cancer / 中国医学科学院学报

To investigate the DNA methylation in ZNF772 promoter region and its mRNA and protein expressions and analyze the clinical significance of DNA methylation of ZNF772 gene in cervical cancer. Cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) tissues were harvested from three patients (SCC group),and normal cervical tissues from healthy individuals of the same age were used as the control group. Hyper-methylation and lower transcripts were screened by whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) and RNA sequencing. Furthermore,in 40 cervical tissue samples in SCC group and 45 normal cervical tissues in the control group,DNA methylation status and mRNA expression of ZNF772 were measured by using real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) and bisulfite sequencing polymerase chain reaction (BSP). The protein expression was detected by immunohistochemistry. In the SCC group,the potential relationships of DNA methylation status in ZNF772 promoter and mRNA expression with the clinicopathological parameters of cervical cancer were analyzed. As shown by WGBS and RNA sequencing,the abnormal DNA methylated gene ZNF772 was associated with mRNA expression. RT-qPCR verified that the mRNA expression of ZNF772 was significantly lower in SCC group than in control group (=8.351,=0.016). Immunohistochemistry further confirmed that the positive expression of ZNF772 protein was down-regulated in SCC group (=3.802,=0.005). BSP showed that the DNA methylation rate of ZNF772 promoter region (-420,-422 locus) in SCC group was significantly higher than that in control group (=8.566,=0.038;=6.332,=0.043). Spearman correlation analysis showed that,in SCC group,DNA hypermethylation in ZNF772 promoter was negatively correlated with the mRNA expression (=-0.351,=0.045;=-0.349,=0.032) and was significantly correlated with HPV16/18 infection,tumor size,World Health Organization pathological grade,and International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics clinical stage (=0.018,=0.012,=0.009,and =0.035,respectively). The DNA hypermethylation in the promoter region of ZNF772 gene is involved in the occurrence and development of cervical cancer.

Proliferation of MicroRNA-365 and E74-like Factor 4 in Cervical Cancer Cells and Its Clinical Significance / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To investigate the expressions,roles,and clinical significance of microRNA-365(miR-365)and E74-like factor 4(ELF4)in cervical cancer. Methods The expressions of miR-365 in normal cervical tissues(n=34),cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1(CIN 1)(n=31),cervical intraepithelial neoplasia2-3(CIN 2-3)(n=37),squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix(SCC)(n=33),and three cervical cancer cell lines(C33A cells,Hela cells,and SiHa cells)were detected by real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction(qPCR).Bioinformatic prediction and luciferase reporter gene assay were performed to verify whether ELF4 was a direct target of miR-365.Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to detect ELF4 expression in cervical cancer cells and in different pathological cervix tissues.CCK8 assay was used to detect the effect of overexpression or inhibition of miR-365 on the proliferation of cervical cancer cells at different time points.The relationships among the miR-365 expression,ELF4 expression,and clinicopathological parameters of cervical cancer were analyzed by correlation analysis. Results qPCR results showed that compared with the normal cervical cell HcerEpic,the expressions of miR-365 in CIN1,CIN2-3,and cervical cancer tissues gradually decreased with the increased pathologic grade,and its expressions also decreased in different cervical cancer cell lines.The luciferase reporter gene assay confirmed that ELF4 was the direct target of miR-365.Western blot showed that the expression of ELF4 increased in all three cervical cancer cell lines compared with normal cervical epidermal cell(P=0.013,P=0.002,P=0.004).Immunohistochemistry showed that ELF4 expression was up-regulated in CIN and cervical cancer tissues.CCK8 assay showed that overexpression of miR-365 inhibited cell proliferation,while inhibition of miR-365 promoted the proliferation of three cervical cancer cells(PConclusion The decreased expression of miR-365 in human cervical cancer cells relieves its inhibitory effect on ELF4,which promotes the proliferation of cervical cancer cells and the formation of tumor.

Progress of small ubiquitin-related modifiers in kidney diseases / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

OBJECTIVE@#Small ubiquitin-related modifiers (SUMOs) are a group of post-translational modification proteins extensively expressed in eukaryotes. Abnormal SUMOylation can lead to the development of various diseases. This article summarizes the progress on research of the role of SUMOs in various types of kidney diseases to further increase the understanding of the regulatory functions of SUMOylation in the pathogenesis of kidney diseases.@*DATA SOURCES@#This review was based on articles published in the PubMed databases up to January 2018, using the keywords including "SUMOs," "SUMOylation," and "kidney diseases."@*STUDY SELECTION@#Original articles and critical reviews about SUMOs and kidney disease were selected for this review. A total of 50 studies were in English.@*RESULTS@#SUMO participates in the activation of NF-κB inflammatory signaling pathway, playing a central regulatory role in the inflammation and progression of DN, and the secretion of various chemokines in AKI. SUMO involves in the regulation of TG2 and Nrf2 antioxidant stress, affecting renal tubular injury in AKI. SUMO affects the MAPK/ERK pathway, regulating intracellular signal transduction, modulating the transcription and expression of effector molecules in DN. SUMO contributes to the TGF-β/Smad pathway, leading to fibrosis of the kidney. The conjugate combination of SUMO and p53 regulates cell proliferation and apoptosis, and participates in the regulation of tumorigenesis. In addition, SUMOylation of MITF modulates renal tumors secondary to melanoma, Similarly, SUMOylation of tumor suppressor gene VHL regulates the occurrence of renal cell carcinoma in VHL syndrome.@*CONCLUSIONS@#Tissue injury, inflammatory responses, fibrosis, apoptosis, and tumor proliferation in kidney diseases all involve SUMOs. Further research of the substrate SUMOylation and regulatory mechanisms of SUMO in kidney diseases will improve and develop new treatment measures and strategies targeting kidney diseases.

Experience in the laparoscopic duodenum preserving pancreatic head resection: a report of 4 patients / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective@#To summarized the experience in laparoscopic duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection (LDPPHR).@*Methods@#The clinical data of four patients who underwent LDPPHR from February 2017 to June 2018 in Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The Clinical characteristics, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, biliary fistula rate, pancreatic fistula rate and follow-up data were analyzed.@*Results@#The four patients included one patient with a solid pseudopapillary tumor and three patients with a serous cystadenoma. Two patients underwent duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection, and two patients underwent duodenum-preserving subtotal pancreatic head resection. The operation time of the four patients was (525.8±121.8) minutes, and the blood loss (250.0±191.5) ml. Biliary duct drainage was carried out in 2 patients: one patient developed biochemical bile leakage, while another had no postoperative complication. The two patients without biliary drainage developed grade B pancreatic leakage, delayed bile leakage, abdominal bleeding and infection. All the three patients who developed postoperative complications were treated conservatively and they recovered well.@*Conclusions@#LDPPHR was designed to better preserve the integrity and function of digestive tract. However, the perioperative complications were high. This operation should only be carried out in large pancreatic centers. Routine biliary drainage is recommended to surgeons with little experience in this operation.

Experience in the laparoscopic duodenum preserving pancreatic head resection:a report of 4 patients / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To summarized the experience in laparoscopic duodenum-preserving pancreatic head resection ( LDPPHR ) . Methods The clinical data of four patients who underwent LDPPHR from February 2017 to June 2018 in Hunan Provincial People' s Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. The Clinical characteristics, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, biliary fistula rate, pancreatic fistula rate and follow-up data were analyzed. Results The four patients included one patient with a solid pseudopapillary tumor and three patients with a serous cystadenoma. Two patients underwent duodenum-preserving total pancreatic head resection, and two patients underwent duodenum-preserving subtotal pancreatic head resection. The operation time of the four patients was (525. 8 ± 121. 8) minutes, and the blood loss (250. 0 ± 191. 5) ml. Biliary duct drainage was carried out in 2 patients: one patient developed biochemical bile leakage, while another had no postoperative complication. The two patients without biliary drainage developed grade B pancreatic leakage, delayed bile leakage, abdominal bleeding and infection. All the three patients who developed postoperative complications were treated conservatively and they recovered well. Conclusions LDPPHR was designed to better preserve the integrity and function of digestive tract. However, the perioperative complications were high. This operation should only be carried out in large pancreatic centers. Routine biliary drainage is recommended to surgeons with little experience in this operation.

Laparoscopic radical resection of type Ⅲ and Ⅳ hilar cholangiocarcinoma: Experience of six patients / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To investigate the feasibility,safety and surgical technique of treating type Ⅲ and Ⅳ hilar cholangiocarcinoma by laparoscopy.Methods Clinical data and surgical process of 6 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical resection of hilar cholangiocarcinoma in the Hunan Provincial People's Hospital between April 2015 and October 2018 were retrospectively analyzed.The operations were performed by total laparoscopy in all the patients.Surgical procedure included the basic operation type (gallbladder,hilar and common bile duct resection,lymph node dissection of hepatoduodenal ligament),combined with the resectionof liver,caudate lobe,and portal vein resection and reconstruction.The follow-up time ranged from 1 to 42 months.Results The operation time was 540 ～ 660 min,the blood loss was 300 ～ 500 ml.One case of biliary leakage occurred after operation and healed within 2 weeks after drainage.The patients were all discharged succesfully and still alive.Conclusions Laparoscopic radical resection of type Ⅲ and Ⅳ hilar cholangiocarcinoma is safe and feasible under adequate preoperative evaluation,reasonable case selection and rigorous surgical planning.The short-term efficacy of the patients was good.

Inhibitory effect of Astragalus polysaccharide on osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by regulating FoxO3a /Wnt signaling pathway

Abstract Purpose: To investigate inhibitory effect of Astragalus polysaccharide (APS) on osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats by regulating FoxO3a/Wnt2 signaling pathway. Methods: Postmenopausal osteoporosis (PMOP) animal model was developed by excising the bilateral ovaries of rats. The model rats were administered with APS (200 mg/kg, 400 mg/kg, 800 mg/kg) by intragastric administration once daily for 12 weeks. Bone density, bone metabolism index and oxidative stress index were measured in all groups. Furthermore, the regulation of APS of FoxO3a / Wnt2 signaling pathway was observed. Results: APS has an estrogen-like effect, which can increase bone mass, lower serum ALP and BGP values, increase blood calcium content, and increase bone density of the femur and vertebrae in rats. At the same time, APS can increase the bone mineral content of the femur, increase the maximum stress, maximum load and elastic modulus of the ovariectomized rats, improve oxidative stress in rats by increasing the gene expression of β-catenin and Wnt2 mRNA and inhibiting the gene expression of FoxO3a mRNA. Conclusion: Astragalus polysaccharide can effectively alleviate oxidative stress-mediated osteoporosis in ovariectomized rats, which may be related to its regulation of FoxO3a/Wnt2/β-catenin pathway.

New Mutation of Coenzyme Q Monooxygenase 6 Causing Podocyte Injury in a Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis Patient / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

Background@#Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a kidney disease that is commonly associated with proteinuria and the progressive loss of renal function, which is characterized by podocyte injury and the depletion and collapse of glomerular capillary segments. The pathogenesis of FSGS has not been completely elucidated; however, recent advances in molecular genetics have provided increasing evidence that podocyte structural and functional disruption is central to FSGS pathogenesis. Here, we identified a patient with FSGS and aimed to characterize the pathogenic gene and verify its mechanism.@*Methods@#Using next-generation sequencing and Sanger sequencing, we screened the causative gene that was linked to FSGS in this study. The patient's total blood RNA was extracted to validate the messenger RNA (mRNA) expression of coenzyme Q monooxygenase 6 (COQ6) and validated it by immunohistochemistry. COQ6 knockdown in podocytes was performed in vitro with small interfering RNA, and then, F-actin was determined using immunofluorescence staining. Cell apoptosis was evaluated by flow cytometry, the expression of active caspase-3 was determined by Western blot, and mitochondrial function was detected by MitoSOX.@*Results@#Using whole-exome sequencing and Sanger sequencing, we screened a new causative gene, COQ6, NM_182480: exon1: c.G41A: p.W14X. The mRNA expression of COQ6 in the proband showed decreased. Moreover, the expression of COQ6, which was validated by immunohistochemistry, also had the same change in the proband. Finally, we focused on the COQ6 gene to clarify the mechanism of podocyte injury. Flow cytometry showed significantly increased in apoptotic podocytes, and Western blotting showed increases in active caspase-3 in si-COQ6 podocytes. Meanwhile, reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels were increased and F-actin immunofluorescence was irregularly distributed in the si-COQ6 group.@*Conclusions@#This study reported a possible mechanism for FSGS and suggested that a new mutation in COQ6, which could cause respiratory chain defect, increase the generation of ROS, destroy the podocyte cytoskeleton, and induce apoptosis. It provides basic theoretical basis for the screening of FSGS in the future.

Efficacy and Safety of Orlistat versus Metformin in Reducing Body Weight of Overweight or Obese Patients:A Meta-analysis / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate therapeutic efficacy and safety of orlistat versus metformin in reducing body weight of overweight or obese patients, and to provide evidence-based reference.METHODS: Retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Ovid, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Chinese Journal Full-text Database, Wanfang database and VIP, RCTs about orlistat alone or combined with metformin (trial group) versus metformin alone (control group) in reducing body weight, BMI and the incidence of ADR of overweight or obese patients were collected. Meta-analysis was performed by using Rev Man 5. 3 statistical software after data extraction and quality evaluation with modified Jadad scale. RESULTS: A total of 9 RCTs were included, involving 502 patients. The results of Meta-analysis showed that, when orlistat combined with metformin, the reduction of BMI in trial group was significantly better than control group, with statistical significance [SMD= -0. 74, 95％CI (- 1. 22,-0. 26),P=0. 002]. There was no statistical significance in the reduction of body weight [SMD= -0. 04, 95％CI (-0. 27,0. 20), P=0. 76] or the incidence of ADR [RR=1. 07, 95％CI (0. 68, 1. 68), P=0. 78] between 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS: Both orlistat and metformin can reduce body weight with good safety. Combined use of these two drugs can reduce body weight more significantly.

Preoperative treatment strategy of laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy in patients with arterial anomalies / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective To study the preoperative diagnosis and treatment strategy of laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (LPD) in patients with arterial anomalies.Methods The clinical data of 16 patients with arterial anomalies who underwent counterclockwise LPD at the Hunan People's Hospital from January 2016 to December 2017 were analyzed.Results The operation time was 370.0±109.0 min.The blood loss was 92.0±45.0 ml.In 14 patients,arterial anomalies were found preoperatively and were confirmed intraoperatively.The number of patients with a replaced right hepatic artery (rRHA),common hepatic artery (CHA) which originated from superior mesenteric artery (SMA),right hepatic artery (RHA) crossing in front of common bile duct (CBD),celiac artery (CA) and SMA with a common origin,right renal artery (RRA) anomaly were 5,3,3,2,and 1,respectively.In 2 patients,the anomalies were not found before operation:a dorsal pancreatic artery (DPA) originating from CHA,and a cystic artery and a right gastric artery (RGA) originating from left hepatic artery (LHA).Operative complications included biochemical fistula in 3 patients;peritoneal local effusion in 2 patients;pleural effusion in 2 patients;gastrointestinal anastomosis bleeding in 1 patient;delayed gastric emptying in 1 patient;a proper hepatic artery (PHA) pseudoaneurysm in 1 patient;and a subumbilical incision infection in 1 patient.The pathological results showed all the 16 patients had malignant tumors of the pancreas or ampulla.All the tumors were resected by R0 resection.Conclusion Arterial anomaly was common in LPD.Preoperative targeted radiological reading of X-rays,regional anatomical division combined with counterclockwise resection could result in early detection,identification and help to protect the arterial anomaly from injury and reduce the risk of serious postoperative complications.

Treatment experience and efficacy of precise surgery for hepatic caudate lobe involved lesions / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To explore the treatment experience and efficacy of precise surgery for hepatic caudate lobe involved lesions.Methods The retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted.The clinicopathological data of 127 patients with hepatic caudate lobe involved lesions who were admitted to Hunan Provincial People's Hospital between January 2012 and December 2016 were collected,including 71 of malignant tumors,52 of benign lesions and 4 of other diseases.Anatomical hepatectomy was performed in patients via left approach,right approach,anterior approach,left combined with right approach,left and right combined with anterior approach,left and right combined with para-liver hanging tape approach,anterior combined with left approach,retrograde approach according to their conditions.Observation indicators:(1) intraoperative and postoperative recovery situations;(2) follow-up and survival situations.Follow-up using outpatient examination and telephone interview was done to detect postoperative survival of patients up to February 2018.Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as (x)±s.Measurement data with skewed distribution were described as M (range).Kaplain-Meier method was used to calculate survival rate.Results (1) Intraoperative and postoperative recovery situations:all the 127 patients underwent successful operation without perioperative death,including 111 of open surgery and 16 of laparoscopic surgery.Of 127 patients,single total caudate lobectomy and partial caudate lobectomy were performed in 2 and 13 patients,single hepatic segmentectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,double hepatic segmentectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,hepatic trisegmentectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,left hemitectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,left hepatic trilobectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,right hemitectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy,right hepatic trilobectomy combined with total caudate lobectomy were performed in 6,4,5,1,1,30,3 patients respectively,single hepatic segmentectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy,double hepatic segmentectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy,left hemitectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy,left hepatic trilobectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy,right hemitectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy,right hepatic trilobectomy combined with partial caudate lobectomy were performed in 3,3,41,2,5,8 patients respectively,including 78 via left approach,29 via right approach,2 via anterior approach,7 via left combined with right approach,2 via left and right combined with anterior approach,6 via left and right combined with para-liver hanging tape approach,1 via anterior combined with left approach,2 via retrograde approach.The operation time,time of first hepatic hilum occlusion,volume of intraoperative blood loss and duration of postoperative hospital stay were 285 minutes (range,188-670 minutes),47 minutes(range,30-150 minutes),294 mL(range,20-2 500 mL) and 10 days (range,6-27 days) respectively.Thirty-four patients had postoperative complications,including 21 with abdominal ascites,20 with pleural effusion,6 with incisional infection,5 with hemorrhage,4 with bile leakage,2 with pulmonary infection (1 patient combined with multiple complications).One patient underwent reoperation after ineffective conservative treatment for hemorrhage within postoperative 24 hours and other 33 were cured by conservative treatment.(2) Follow-up and survival situations:of 127 patients,124 including 68 of malignant tumors and 56 of non-malignant tumors were followed up for 2-71 months with a median time of 33 months.During the follow-up,1-,3-,5-year overall survival rates were 83.1％,63.4％,22.5％ in 68 patients with malignant tumors,89.3％,71.4％,57.1％ in 28 patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma and 76.9％,46.2％,23.1％ in 26 with hepatocellular carcinoma.All the 56 patients with non-malignant tumors survived well.Conclusions Anatomical hepatectomy using precise surgery is safe and feasible.Preoperative precise evaluation and surgical procedure design,intraoperative vascular control and surgical plane mastering are keys to success.

Progress in antimicrobial substances of endophytes / 生物工程学报

Isolation and characterization of metabolites produced by endophytes are significant ways to search for novel natural active substances, proving that the endophytes are the unique resources of newer and more effective compounds. Many new compounds with antimicrobial activity from different endophytes have been isolated so far. These new compounds provide alternatives to fight against multi-drug resistance of microorganisms. This review outlined the major achievements and latest developments of endophytes, including the diversity of endophytes and antimicrobial activity of endophytes, as well as its development in China.