Pulmonary metastases in urogenital cancers: Surgical treatment and outcomes

IntroductionMetastasis is remaining one of the major problems in cancer treatment. Like many other malignancies, urogenital tumors originating from kidney, prostate, testes, and bladder tend to metastasize to the lungs.The aim of this retrospective study is to evaluate the operative results and prognosis of pulmonary metastasectomy in patients with primary urogenital tumors.MethodsThis study was approved by the local ethical committee. We retrospectively analyzed the surgical and oncological results of patients who underwent lung resections for urogenital cancer metastases in our department between 2002 and 2018. Demographic data and clinicopathological features were extracted from the medical records. Survival outcomes according to cancer subtypes and early postoperative results of VATS and thoracotomy were analyzed.Results22 out of 126 patients referred for pulmonary metastasectomy to our department had metastases from urogenital tumors. These patients consisted of 17 males and five females. Their metastasis originated from renal cell carcinoma (RCC; n = 9), bladder tumor (n = 7), testis tumors (n = 4), and prostate cancer (n = 2). There was no intraoperative complication. Postoperative complications were seen in 2 patients.ConclusionsAlthough pulmonary metastasectomy in various types of tumors is well known and documented, the data is limited for metastases of urogenital cancers in the literature. Despite the limitations of this study, we aim to document our promising results of pulmonary metastasectomy in patients with primary urogenital tumors and wanted to emphasize the role of minimally invasive approaches.     

Diagnosis of pituitary abscess and treatment via transsphenoidal surgery: experience from 15 cases

ObjectivePituitary abscess is an often misdiagnosed, rare clinical disorder. To improve diagnostic accuracy and the efficacy of surgical and antibiotic therapy for patients with pituitary abscess, herein, we retrospectively reviewed 15 patients who presented with pituitary abscesses from 2005 to 2022.DesignRetrospective study.PatientsFifteen patients underwent transsphenoidal surgery and received antibiotic treatment.MeasurementsComplete details regarding medical history, clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, imaging studies, and treatment strategies were obtained for all patients.ResultsMost patients presented with hypopituitarism and headaches, while some presented with fever, visual disturbances, and diabetes insipidus (DI). Abscesses showed significant annular enhancement post gadolinium injection. In most patients, pituitary abscess can be cured via microscopic or endoscopic drainage of the abscess followed by antibiotic treatment. Complete cure of pituitary abscess was observed in nine patients, with six cases of prolonged hypopituitarism and only one case of recurrence. Long-term hormone replacement therapy was effective in the postoperative management of hypopituitarism.ConclusionsThe typical manifestations of pituitary abscess include hypopituitarism and headaches; the presence of an enhanced ring at the edge of the mass on contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance images (MRI) is highly suggestive of pituitary abscess. We recommend antibiotic treatment for 4–6 weeks postoperatively, based on the results of bacterial cultures or metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS).     

制何首乌的炮制方法探索

目的:考察黑豆汁炖制时间对制何首乌外观性状及各类有效成分含量变化规律的影响。方法:采用HPLC同时测定不同炮制时间制何首乌样品中二苯乙烯苷、大黄素、大黄素甲醚、大黄素-8-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷、大黄素甲醚-8-O-葡萄糖苷的含量,选择Agilent ZORBAX Extend-C_(18)色谱柱(4. 6 mm×250 mm,5μm),甲醇(A)-水(B)为流动相梯度洗脱(0～30 min,5%～100%A; 30～40 min,100%A),流速1. 0 mL·min~(-1),柱温35℃,检测波长280 nm。结果:随炖制时间的增加,二苯乙烯苷含量逐渐降低,与8 h时相比,至64 h时含量降低76%;大黄素-8-O-β-D-葡萄糖苷和大黄素甲醚-8-O-葡萄糖苷2种蒽醌苷含量先上升后下降,至24 h时达最高值,炖制40 h时降至与8 h近似的水平,之后略有波动;大黄素、大黄素甲醚2种蒽醌苷元含量先上升后下降,炖制32 h时达最大值,之后缓慢降低并趋于稳定。结论:炖制时间对制何首乌中各类成分含量的影响显著,且变化趋势不尽相同,应规范制何首乌饮片的炮制时间;同时,仅以二苯乙烯苷及蒽醌类成分作为制何首乌的指标性成分依据不够充分,应考虑增加多糖类等质量控制指标。     

快速康复在不同方式胃癌根治手术中的应用

目的:评价快速康复（fast track,FT）模式在不同方式胃癌根治手术患者术后康复中的有效性及安全性。方法:收集我科2016年1月至2017年6月期间行开放(OS)及腹腔镜(LS)胃癌根治手术患者各40例，随机分为FT处理组（OS+FT组、LS+FT组）和常规处理（NT）对照组（OS+NT组、LS+NT组），比较不同处理模式对术后疼痛评分、恢复情况和术后并发症发生率的影响。结果:OS+FT组、LS+FT组术后1、2、3、4和5 d疼痛评分均低于NT对照组，各观察时点差异均有统计学意义（P＜0.005）；OS+FT组、LS+FT组术后首次排气时间、首次离床时间以及住院时间均短于NT对照组（P＜0.05）；术后OS+FT组、LS+FT组总体并发症发生率均为10%，与NT对照组（OS+NT组20%，LS+NT组15%）相比，差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论:FT模式有利于减少患者痛苦，加速术后恢复，未增加术后并发症风险，在不同方式胃切除手术患者围术期处理过程中安全、有效。     

基于VAS评价右美托咪定在宫颈癌根治术后镇痛及术后快速康复中的临床效果

目的:研究右美托咪定在宫颈癌根治术后镇痛及术后快速康复中的临床应用效果。方法:将2015年7月至2018年7月在本院行宫颈癌根治术的86例患者随机分为对照组和观察组各43例。对照组术后镇痛采用舒芬太尼和格拉司琼，观察组术后镇痛加用右美托咪定。采用视觉模拟评分法（VAS）评价患者术后1 h、6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h疼痛情况，采用Ramesay评分法评价患者不同时间点镇静状况，记录并比较两组患者不同时间点收缩压、舒张压、心率及呼吸频率变化，比较两组患者不良反应发生情况。结果:观察组患者术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h VAS评分均明显低于对照组（P＜0.05），Ramesay评分均明显高于对照组（P＜0.05）；观察组和对照组患者术后不同时间点呼吸频率比较，差异无统计学意义，但术后6 h、12 h、24 h观察组患者收缩压、心率均明显低于对照组（P＜0.05），术后1 h、6 h观察组患者舒张压明显低于对照组（P＜0.05）；观察组患者恶心呕吐、高血压发生率较对照组明显减低。结论:右美托咪定用于宫颈癌根治术后镇痛，可以提高镇痛镇静效果，稳定患者血流动力学，有助于术后快速康复。     

利用电子顺磁波谱技术研究红参对羟自由基的清除作用

目的 探索电子顺磁波谱（electron paramagnetic resonance，EPR）技术检测红参清除自由基活性的适合产生体系，并研究红参对羟自由基（?OH）的清除作用及其物质基础。方法 采用电子顺磁共振波谱仪检测不同浓度的红参提取液对?OH的体外清除作用，并用液质联用技术（LC-MS）分析红参中的主要皂苷成分，然后研究这些人参皂苷成分对?OH的清除作用。结果 确定了羟自由基的生成体系为：Fe²⁺ 0.1 mmol?L^-1、H₂O₂ 500 mmol?L^-1、DMPO 225 mmol?L^-1；不同浓度的红参提取液对?OH具有明显的清除作用，且其清除?OH的效力与浓度成正相关；LC-MS分析显示该红参提取液中主要含有Rh1、Rf、Rb3、F1、F2、Rg3、Rg5等成分，其中人参皂苷Rg5的清除自由基活性最强。结论 本研究建立了用EPR技术研究红参清除自由基活性的适合产生体系，红参具有明显的清除?OH的能力，且人参皂苷Rg5是其清除自由基的活性成分之一，确定了红参抗自由基的主要物质基础，为红参及人参皂苷Rg5的开发、应用提供了科学依据和理论基础。     

基于响应面法优选美洲大蠊口腔原位温敏凝胶的制备研究

目的制备美洲大蠊Periplaneta americana口腔原位温敏凝胶。方法采用自由基聚合法首次以N-异丙基丙烯酰胺(NNIPAM)和甲基丙烯酸羟丙酯(HPMA)合成聚(N-异丙基丙烯酰胺-甲基丙烯酸羟丙酯)[P(NNIPAM-HPMA)]作为温敏材料;通过冷溶法制备美洲大蠊口腔原位温敏凝胶,采用Box-Behnken设计响应面法,以溶蚀时间、胶凝时间为评价指标,在固定美洲大蠊提取物用量基础上,对羟丙基甲基纤维素(HPMC)、聚乙烯吡咯烷酮(PVP K30)、P(NNIPAM-HPMA)的用量进行优选。结果通过原位聚合法合成了P(NNIPAM-HPMA)温敏材料;并用响应面法优选了可用于口腔的美洲大蠊原位温敏凝胶的处方,优选的处方为美洲大蠊提取物10%、HPMC 3.0%、PVP K30 9.5%、P(NNIPAM-HPMA) 10.0%,其溶蚀时间为2 h,胶凝时间8～9 s。结论优选得到美洲大蠊口腔原位温敏凝胶,为美洲大蠊提取物的口腔原位局部的临床应用奠定了科学依据。     

丹参干燥前后游离型和结合型酚酸的比较研究

丹参干燥前后,新鲜和干燥丹参中酚酸成分含量有显著性差异,即在干燥过程中随脱水增加,丹参酚酸含量显著增加。为探究丹参干燥前后游离型和结合型酚酸含量的差异及转化,该实验对丹参酚酸水解方法、水解产物、水解规律等进行研究,采用UPLC测定丹参结合型酚酸4种主要水解产物丹参素、咖啡酸二聚体(SMND-309)、咖啡酸、甘西鼠尾草酸甲(原紫草酸)以及丹参中3种主要游离酚酸成分(迷迭香酸、紫草酸和丹酚酸B)的含量。结果显示,丹参酚酸的碱水解效果显著优于酸水解,优选的碱水解条件为用含有1%抗坏血酸的2 mol·L-1氢氧化钠溶液于70℃水解4 h;游离酚酸和结合酚酸的水解产物相同;新鲜丹参中游离酚酸含量较低,结合酚酸含量较高,而干燥丹参却相反。提示丹参生长过程中已积累储存了大量的结合型酚酸,主要以酯键与细胞壁多糖结合形成了不溶性酚酸,常规方法不易检出,在干燥脱水过程中,结合型酚酸或在相关酶的作用下转化生成大量的游离酚酸。