核素介导继发性甲状腺旁腺功能亢进的外科治疗

目的：探索γ射线探测仪在继发性甲状旁腺功能亢进症外科治疗中的价值。 方法：我们回顾性分析2007年5月到2011年9月 在我院接受术、切除甲状旁腺;组II共１３例患者在γ射线探测仪引导下完成全继发性甲状旁腺功能亢进症外科治疗的48例患者的临床资料。所有的患者术前均经超声及99Tc-MIBI显像定位甲 状旁腺。组I共35例患者采用传统的颈部探查手甲状旁腺切除术、部分甲状旁腺种植术。我们比较二组切除甲状旁腺的数目、手术时间、术后PTH、Ca 、P 血浆水平的变化。结果：这二组之间临床特征、PTH及Ca 水平、年龄分布均无差异。术前99Tcm-MIBI 显像诊断准确率（89.74%）与超声诊断准确率（81.25%）无显著差异。但是99Tcm-MIBI 显像定位准确率（66.67%）显著低于超声定位准确率（76.86%）。手术时间第一组（120 ± 25 min ）显著长于第二组(90 ± 30 min)。术中查找甲状旁腺的准确率第二组(92.59%)显著高于第一组(80.39%)。第一组切除的甲状旁腺的数量(2.5 ± 0.5)显著低于第二组(3.5 ± 0.5)第二组较第一组多切除15.4%的甲状旁腺。所有患者术后PTH、Ca 、P 水平较术前均明显下降。结论：术中γ射线探测仪能证实所切除的组织为甲状旁腺提高了甲状旁腺切除的准确性。鉴于γ射线探测仪的应用提高了甲状旁腺切除率15.4%。然而γ射线探测仪不能发现所有甲状旁腺增生病灶,至于原因有待于我们进一步的深入研究。     

Pulmonary vein antrum isolation of pre-excited atrial fibrillation

Background Pulmonary vein antrum isolation (PVAI) of pre-excited atrial fibrillation (AF) is controversial. This study aimed to observe the therapeutic effects of PVAI on pre-excited AF.

Methods Twenty-nine patients with pre-excited AF were prospectively divided into a PVAI group (group I, 19 cases) and a control group (group II, 10 cases). To each case in group I, PVAI was performed, and then electroanatomical mapping of accessory pathways (AP) and ablation were constructed on a three-dimensional (3D) map of the valve annulus. Only AP ablation was performed in each case of group II.

Results Of the 29 cases, three were found to have dual APs, two had intermittent APs, and the remaining 24 had single APs. All APs were successfully ablated after the procedure. There were no significant statistical differences in the AP procedure duration ((77.4±21.3) minutes vs. (85.3±13.1) minutes), the AP ablation time ((204±34) seconds vs. (223±62) seconds) and the AP X-ray exposure time ((18.6±4.4) minutes vs. (19.1±4.5) minutes) respectively between groups I and II. As compared with the control group (5 of 10 cases, 50%), the PVAI group had a significantly lower AF recurrence rate (2 of 19 cases, 11%; P <0.05) during follow-up of (20.5±10.0) months. All seven patients who recurred were successfully abolished by a second ablation.

Conclusions In patients with pre-excited AF, PVAI is an effective therapeutic approach with a low AF recurrence rate. 3D electroanatomical maps of AP contributed to the high success rate of ablation without significantly prolonging of operational duration and X-ray exposure time.

     

Preoperative serum alkaline phosphatase: a predictive factor for early hypocalcaemia following parathyroidectomy of primary hyperparathyroidism

Background Postoperative hypocalcemia is one of the most common complications following parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism （PHPT）. The aim of this study was to analyze the predictive value of biochemical parameters as indicators for episodes of hypocalcemia in patients undergoing parathyroidectomy for PHPT. Methods The patients with PHPT who underwent parathyroidectomy between February 2004 and February 2014 were studied retrospectively at a single medical center. The patients were divided into biochemical, clinical, and no postoperative hypocalcemia groups, based on different clinical manifestations, Potential risk factors for postoperative hypocalcemia were identified and investigated by univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis. Results Of the 139 cases, 25 patients （18.0%） were diagnosed with postoperative hypocalcemia according to the traditional criterion. Univariate analysis revealed only alkaline phosphatase （ALP） and the small area under the curve （AUG） of receiver operating characteristics （ROC） curve for ALP demonstrates low accuracy in predicting the occurrence of postoperative hypocalcemia. Based on new criteria, 22 patients were added to the postoperative hypocalcemia group and similar biochemical parameters were compared. The serum ALP was a significant independent risk factor for postoperative hypocalcemia （P=0.000） and its AUC of ROC curve was 0.783. The optimal cutoff point was 269 U/L and the sensitivity and specificity for prediction were 89.2% and 64.3%, respectively. Conclusions The risk of postoperative hypocalcemia after parathyroidectomy should be emphasized for patients with typical symptoms of hypocalcemia despite their serum calcium level is in normal or a little higher range. Serum ALP is a predictive factor for the occurrence of postoperative hypocalcemia.     

Impairment of recovery of muscle function by residual rocuronium after re-transfusion of intraoperative salvaged blood

Background Recurarization has previously been described in the context of acute normovolemic hemodilution.The aim of this study was to investigate the impairment of recovery of neuromuscular function after re-transfusion of intraoperative salvaged blood in patients treated with rocuronium.Methods We enrolled 50 patients undergoing general anesthesia for lumbar surgery.Intraoperative blood salvage （IBS） was used in 30 patients （group Ⅰ）; the remaining 20 comprised a control group （group C）.Anesthesia was induced with fentanyl,midazolam,propofol and rocuronium.Rocuronium was infused to maintain neuromuscular blockade during surgery.Blood was collected from the operative field and re-transfused in the post-anesthesia care unit （PACU）.Neuromuscular function was monitored using the train-of-four ratio （TOFr）.Once the train-of-four ratio exceeded 90 in the PACU,neuromuscular function was evaluated every 5 minutes for 30 minutes.The TOFr and incremental recovery of TOFr from baseline were recorded.Salvaged blood was re-transfused at the beginning of the evaluation for patients in group Ⅰ,and afterwards for patients in group C.Blood gas analysis was assessed before anesthesia and in the PACU.Results Incremental recovery of TOFr from baseline was significantly less in group Ⅰ than controls at 25 minutes （6.1±3.2vs.9.1±3.2,respectively; P=0.001） and 30 minutes （7.1±3.2 vs.10.0±2.2,respectively; P=-0.001）.There were no significant differences in gas exchange between the groups.Conclusions In patients who had received a rocuronium infusion during anesthesia,re-transfusion of salvaged blood significantly impaired recovery of neuromuscular function recovery in the PACU,but without significant impairment of respiratory function.     

Anatomy, classification of intersinus septal cell and its clinical significance in frontal sinus endoscopic surgery in Chinese subjects

Background  Intersinus septal cell (ISSC) is not a very uncommon frontal recess cell. But it is poorly described in literature. The clinical significance of this anatomic variant still remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to clarify the anatomy, classification of ISSC and its clinical significance in Chinese subjects.

Methods  We prospectively identified ISSC in 200 consecutive subjects who had undergone computed tomography (CT) scans: 120 without frontal sinusitis (group 1) and 80 with frontal sinusitis (group 2). The ISSC was classified into two types: Type I ISSC communicated with frontal sinuses, type II ISSC communicated with frontal recess. The patients of frontal sinusitis had undergone functional endoscopic sinus surgery with the assistance of the classification of ISSC. Statistical analysis was performed to correlate the ISSC and its type to the presence of frontal sinusitis.

Results  The ISSC was obvious when reviewing the coronal and axial CT scans. Of the 200 CT scans reviewed, ISSC were present in 90 (45%). Of the 120 scans in group 1, ISSC were present in 49 (41%), among which type I ISSC was in 22 (18%) and type II was in 27 (23%). Of the 80 scans in group 2, ISSC was present in 41 (51%), among which type I ISSC was in 16 (20%) and type II was in 25 (31%). There were no statistically significant differences about the frequency distribution of total ISSC, type I and II ISSC between group 1 and group 2.

Conclusions  The prevalence of ISSC was very high in Chinese patients. The classification of ISSC was helpful for surgeon to operate according to whether it communicated with frontal sinus or frontal recess. The type II ISSC could be relatively easily removed from frontal recess.

     

Detection of carboxyhemoglobin in patients with hepatic encephalopathy due to hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis

Background  The heme oxygenase/carbon monoxide (HO/CO) system plays an important role in the development of hepatic fibrosis. The level of the HO/CO can be directly obtained by determining the carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) level. The aims of this study were to reveal the significance of COHb in patients with hepatitis B virus-related cirrhosis (HBC) complicated by hepatic encephalopathy (HE), and to further investigate the influence of the HO/CO pathway on the end-stage cirrhosis, hoping to find a reliable indicator to evaluate the course of HBC.

Methods  According to the diagnostic criteria, 63 HBC inpatients with HE were enrolled in group H. Patients regaining awareness with current therapies were categorized into group P-H. Comparisons were made with a control group (group N) consisting of 20 health volunteers. The levels of COHb, partial pressure of oxygen (PaO₂) and oxygen saturation (SaO₂) were determined by arterial blood gas analysis method. The incidences of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), upper gastrointestinal bleeding, esophagogastric varices and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in group H were recorded. COHb levels in different groups were compared, and the correlations of COHb levels with HE grades (I, II, III, and IV), PaO₂, SaO₂ and hypoxemia were analyzed.

Results  The COHb level in group P-H ((1.672±0.761)%) was significantly higher than that in group N ((0.983±0.231)%) (P <0.01), and the level in group H ((2.102±1.021)%) was significantly higher than groups P-H and N (P <0.01). A positive correlation was observed between the COHb concentration and the grade of HE (r_s=0.357, P=0.004). There were no significant differences of COHb levels between HE patients with and without complications such as esophagogastric varices ((2.302±1.072)% vs. (1.802±1.041)%, P >0.05) or the occurrence of SBP ((2.960±0.561)% vs. (2.030±1.021)%, P >0.05). Compared with HE patients with HRS, the level of COHb was significantly higher in HE patients without HRS ((2.502±1.073)% vs. (1.981±1.020)%, P=0.029). The COHb level had a negative correlation with PaO₂ (r=−0.335, P=0.007) while no statistically significant relationship was found with SaO₂ (r=−0.071, P >0.05). However, when the above two parameters met the diagnostic criteria of hypoxemia, the COHb concentration increased ((2.621±0.880)% vs. (1.910±0.931)%, P=0.011).

Conclusions  COHb is a potential candidate to estimate the severity and therapeutic effect of HE. The levels of COHb may be tissue-specific in cirrhotic patients with different complications.

     

Evaluation of clinical application of ESICM acute gastrointestinal injury grading system: a single-center observational study

Background In 2012,the working group on abdominal problems of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine （ESICM） proposed a definition and also guidelines for the grading system and treatment of acute gastrointestinal injury （AGI）.Until now,clinical reports on this topic have not been available,and the practicality of using the AGI grading system requires further validation in the clinic.Therefore,we conducted this study to evaluate the feasibility of utilizing the current AGI grading system in a clinical environment,and to provide evidence for its usefulness in assessing the severity and prognosis of critically ill patients with gastrointestinal dysfunction.Methods A total of 133 patients were examined for the presence or absence of AGI,their scores on the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation （APACHE） Ⅱ and Lausanne Intestinal Failure Estimation （LIFE） test,and 28 days mortality.The presence and severity of AGI was based on guidelines provided by the ESICM.The patients were assigned to a NOAGI group （n=50） or an AGI group （n=83）.The AGI group was then further divided into three subgroups,consisting ofAGI Ⅰ （risk group,n=38）,AGI Ⅱ （gastrointestinal dysfunction group,n=33） and AGI Ⅲ＋AGI Ⅳ （gastrointestinal failure group,n=12）.These subgroups were then compared for differences in AGI indicators.Results There were no statistically significant differences between the AGI group and the NO-AGI group in terms of age,gender,APACHE Ⅱ score or LIFE score （P ＞ 0.05）; however,the two groups showed a significant difference in their respective rates of 28 days mortality （32.5％ in the AGI group vs.8.0％ in the NO-AGI group （P ＜ 0.05））.Patients in the three AGI subgroups showed significant differences in their 28 d mortality rates,APACHE Ⅱ,and LIFE scores.AGI grading system showed strong positive correlations with APACHE Ⅱ and LIFE scores （P ＜ 0.05）.Conclusions The currentAGI grading system can be used to identify and evaluate gastrointestinal dysfunction in critically ill patients,and also to provide a preliminary assessment regarding the prognosis for patients with different grades of AGI.     

Kyphoplasty versus vertebroplasty for the treatment of malignant vertebral compression fractures caused by metastases: a retrospective study

Background There are few comparative studies regarding kyphoplasty (KP) and vertebroplasty (VP) for the treatment of painful vertebral compression fractures (VCF) in patients with cancer. The purpose of this study is to retrospectively compare KP with VP in pain improvement, cement leakage incidence, and the cost of treatment of malignant VCF.

Methods We performed a retrospective study of clinical data for 80 patients with multiple spinal metastases, treated with KP in 42 cases and VP in 38. Visual analog scale (VAS) scores were collected pre-operatively, post-operatively, at 1 month, 6 months, and 1 year after treatment. Cement leakage was identified using fluoroscopy and CT scan. Total cost per patient was also collected.

Results There was a significant difference between the pre- and post-operative VAS scores (7.4±2.0 to 3.8±1.6, P <0.001 in the KP group; 6.7±2.4 to 3.7±1.4, P <0.001 in the VP group), and was maintained at 1-year follow-up (3.2±1.4 in the KP group, 3.1±1.3 in the VP group). However, the difference in VAS score between these two groups was insignificant at baseline and every follow-up assessment post-operatively (P >0.05). The incidence of cement leakage in the KP group was lower than that of the VP group (16.9% (14/83) vs 30.3% (23/76), P <0.05). However, none of the patients developed any symptoms. The length of postoperative hospital stay in the VP group was shorter than that of the KP group ((2.4±1.3) vs (5.3±1.9) days, P <0.05). Total hospital cost in the KP group was much higher than that of the VP group (RMB Yuan 8 492±3 332 vs RMB Yuan 3 173±1 341, P <0.01).

Conclusions VP and KP are both effective in providing pain relief for patients with cancer-related VCF. KP provides no greater degree of pain improvement. KP is associated with a lower rate of cement leakage compared with VP. VP is associated with lower cost and shorter postoperative hospital stay in China.

     

Comparison on colonoscopic parameters according to length of adult-colonoscope

Background High success rate of intubation and short intubation time have been needed to endoscopists for a complete and comfortable coolonoscopy,if possible.The purpose of present study was to compare procedure efficiencies according to adult-colonoscope length.Methods This was a prospective,randomized,single-blinded controlled trial.A total of 239 healthy Korean subjects were randomly assigned to two groups：one group receiving intermediate-length adult-colonoscope （n=119）,and the other group receiving long-length adult-colonoscope （n=120）.Cecal intubation time and rate,and terminal ileal intubation time and rate as well as other procedure-related outcomes （adenoma detection rate,withdrawal time,and total procedure time） were evaluated.Results There were significant differences in cecal intubation time and terminal ileal intubation rate according to colonoscope length.The time of cecal intubation was shorter in the intermediate-scope group than that in the long-scope group （（222.13±101.67） s vs.（253.85±109.40） s,P=-0.014）.However,the rate of terminal ileal intubation was higher in the long-scope group than that in the intermediate-scope group （94.2％ vs.83.2％,P=-0.007）.In addition,terminal ileal intubation time was also shorter in the long-scope group than that in the intermediate-scope group （（35.21±38.89） s vs.（44.09±33.87） s,P ＜0.001）.There were no significant differences in other procedure-related outcomes between the two groups.Conclusions The intermediate-length adult-colonoscope had an advantage over the long-length adult-colonoscope regarding cecal intubation time,whereas the long-scope had an advantage over the intermediate-scope regarding the rate and time of terminal ileal intubation.These results suggest that it is rational to prepare and use these two types of colonoscope properly,instead of employing only one type of colonoscope.     

应用^99mTc—MIBI术中定位的甲状旁腺切除术治疗继发性甲状旁腺功能亢进的研究

目的探讨应用^99mTc—MIBI术中定位的甲状旁腺切除术在治疗肾性继发性甲状旁腺功能亢进的临床疗效。方法2005年8月至2011年2月,对上海交通大学医学院附属仁济医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科肾性继发性甲状旁腺功能亢进25例行手术治疗。病例分为2组,组I行经典的双侧颈部探查术15例,组Ⅱ行^99mTc-MIBI引导的甲状旁腺切除术10例。比较2组术后临床表现、血甲状旁腺激素（PTH）、血钙、病理结果及并发症等。结果2组术后临床症状均较术前改善;组Ⅱ血PTH、血钙下降较组Ⅰ明显,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．001）;组Ⅱ切除组织经病理证实为甲状旁腺组织的准确率比组Ⅰ更高,差异有统计学意义（P=0．038）;2组出现低血钙各10例;持续性高血PTH组I4例,组Ⅱ11例;2组均无喉返神经损伤。结论^99mTc—MIBI引导的甲状旁腺切除术为术中寻找甲状旁腺提供了便利,有助于发现变异甚至异位甲状旁腺。     

Retroperitoneal laparoendoscopic single-site ureterolithotomy versus conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy

Background Laparoendoscopic single-site （LESS） surgery through the retroperitoneal approach has been seldom reported.We aimed to evaluate the outcomes of LESS and conventional laparoscopic surgery via the retroperitoneal approach in the management of large,impacted ureteral calculi.Methods Between November 2011 and July 2013,retroperitoneal LESS ureterolithotomy was performed in 12 patients using a homemade single-port device comprising a surgical glove and several strips of tape.Another 16 patients underwent conventional retroperitoneal laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.We compared the operative time,complications,and surgical outcomes,retrospectively.Results All patients were completed without conversion to conventional laparoscopic or open surgery.The operative time of the LESS group and of the conventional laparoscopic group were （125.3±12.8） minutes and （116.9±14.4）minutes,respectively （P=0.119）.The intraoperative blood loss was （42.9±8.9） and （43.4±14.7） ml,respectively （P=0.914）.Postoperative radiologic evaluation revealed that the stones had been removed completely.Cosmetic results were superior in the LESS group （P=0.001）.Conclusion Retroperitoneal LESS ureterolithotomy using a homemade single-port device can be considered a feasible and safe alternative to conventional laparoscopic ureterolithotomy.     

Antitumor effects of mutant endostatin are enhanced by Bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotides in UM-UC-3 bladder cancer cell line

Background Endostatin is a potent inhibitor of tumor angiogenesis. In the preliminary studies, we developed a mutant endostatin containing Arg-Gly-Asp-Arg-Gly-Asp (RGDRGD) sequences. In this study, we compared the antitumor effects of mutant endostatin and Bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotides both in combination and individually.

Methods The artificially synthesized Bcl-2 ASODN (antisense oligonucleotides) included a translation-initiation site and was transfected into the bladder cancer cells by Lipofectamine. Cell growth was investigated by the tumor cell growth chart, MTT assay, caspase-3 activity detection assay, AO/EB fluorescein stain, and the annexin V-FITC apoptosis detection assay. In the in vivo study, UM-UC-3 bladder cancer cells were subcutaneously implanted into nude mice and the growth of tumor was examined. The ultrastructure of the tumor tissues in the treated and control groups were observed.

Results The cell growth chart showed that the cell population of the treated combination group decreased by 52.04% compared to the control group. The inhibition rate of the treated combination group was (79.66±6.79)%, whereas those of the individual ASODN and ES groups were (53.39±3.22)% and (50.22±5.46)% respectively. In the caspase-3 activity detection using AO/EB fluorescein stain and annexin V-FITC apoptosis detection assay, the co-inhibitory effect was higher than the individual inhibitory effects (P<0.05). There were significant differences in the inhibition of the solid tumor growth in the in vivo study.

Conclusions Our findings indicated that Bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotides enhance the antitumor effects of mutant endostatin both in vitro and in vivo. We noted the synergistic effects of Bcl-2 antisense oligonucleotides combined with mutant endostatin.

     

Comparison of loading with maintenance dose of clopidogrel on platelet reactivity in Chinese with different CYP2C19 genotypes prior to percutaneous coronary intervention

Background Whether two clopidogrel pretreatment strategies prior to elective percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI）： a 300 mg loading dose （LD） in clopidogrel naive patients and a 75 mg maintenance dose （MD） once daily in patients on chronic clopidogrel therapy play the same role in the platelet inhibition in Chinese with different CYP2C19 genotypes remains unknown. We aim to evaluate the impact on platelet inhibition by clopidogrel pretreatment strategy and its interaction effect with CYP2C19 genotype. Methods Chinese patients undergoing PCI （n=840） were assigned to 2x2 groups in the trial according to different clopidogrel pretreatment strategies （470 patients in LD, 370 patients in MD） and CYP2C19 genotypes （494 carriers of any CYP2C19 ＊2 or ＊3 loss-of-function allele, 346 non-carriers）. The primary outcome was platelet aggregation （PA） as measured by the 10 umol/L adenosine diphosphate induced light transmission aggregation. Results Compared with MD group, LD strategy showed a significantly higher PA-（（59.22＋11.67）% vs. （52.83±12.17）%, P 〈0.01）, similar PA difference was observed in CYP2C19 loss-of-function carriers compared with non-carriers （（59.41±10.91）% vs. （52.10±12.90）%, P 〈0.01）. LD patients in either the CYP2C19 loss-of-function allele carrier or non- carrier group showed a significantly higher PA compared with MD group （（61.50±10.61）% vs. （56.84±10.74）%, P 〈0.01; （56.06±12.34）% vs. （46.88±11.78）%, P 〈0.01, respectively）. A quantitative interaction effect was observed between clopidogrel pretreatment strategy and CYP2C19 genotype （P=0.001）. Conclusion The 300 mg LD strategy results in a decreased effect on platelet inhibition compared with the 75 mg MD in Chinese patients receiving clopidogrel prior to PCI, especially in the CYP2C19 ＊2 or ＊3 loss-of-function allele non-carriers. （ClinicalTrials.gov number NCT01710436） Chin tided J 2014;127 （14）： 2571-2577     

Comparative study of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery ablation and radiofrequency catheter ablation on treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: a randomized, controlled short-term trial

Background It is unclear whether the effect of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery ablation is better than catheter ablation on paroxysmal atrial fibrillation （PAF） or not. This study aimed to compare the effects of catheter ablation and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery ablation on PAF. Methods From March 2008 to March 2012, 138 consecutive patients with PAF were randomly assigned to receive either video-assisted thorecoscopic surgery ablation （thoracoscopy group, n=66） or the traditional catheter ablation （catheter group, n=72）. Results No patient died during the study and all were successfully followed and included in analysis. There were no significant differences in clinical and echocardiographic characteristics between the two groups. All patients were evaluated at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after discharge by physical examination and related laboratory tests. Preoperative left atrium dimensions （LADs） of the recurrent AF were （47±4） mm in the thoracoscopy group and （46±8） mm in the catheter group, whereas the LADs were （40±5） and （39±9） mm, respectively, in non-recurrent PAF. Conclusions The short-term outcome of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery ablation is safe and effective; and the indications are wider than those for catheter ablation. The larger left atrium diameter is related to the recurrence of atrial fibrillation. Chin Med J 2014;127 （14）： 2567-2570     

Experimental study on new self and mutual-aiding occlusive dressing for wound

Background Self and mutual-aiding occlusive dressing is a novel method to treat with the wounds in special circumstances.This study aims to prepare a new antimicrobial adhesive for the dressing and evaluate the application effects of the adhesive.Methods The main component of the new antimicrobial adhesive was 5％ triclosan / cyanoacrylate （CA） antimicrobial adhesive.The adhesive was modified with carboxylic multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWCNTs-COOH）,multi-walled carbon nanotubes （MWCNTs）,hydrophobic nano-silica,nitrile rubber,epoxy resin and polymethyl methacrylate （PMMA） respectively.The bond strength,toughness and viscosity of the modified adhesive in different concentrations were examined to select the optimal modifying material and the best ratio to prepare the new antimicrobial adhesive according to the results.After that,the antimicrobial property of the new antimicrobial adhesive was tested by filter paper method.At last,we disposed the injury models in rats using the new antimicrobial adhesive to examine the application effects.Results In individual tests,the bond strength modification performance of 0.064％ MWCNTS-COOH is the best,the bond strength is （14.71±1.48） Mpa.8％ nano-silica shows the best toughness modification performance,the Tg is （1.10±0.24）℃.The viscosity modification performance of 8％ nano-silica is the best,the viscosity is （15 536.68±28.4） cP.However,consolidating three test results,6％ nano-silica / antimicrobial adhesive has the balanced bond strength,toughness and viscosity.Its bond strength is （14.03±1.92） Mpa,the Tg is （3.60±0.68）℃,and the viscosity is （5 278.87±31.68） cP.The inhibition zone diameter of 6％ nano-silica / antimicrobial adhesive and antimicrobial adhesive group in Day 5 is （28.61±0.91） mm versus （28.24±2.69） mm （P ＞0.05）.In animal studies,both in blood routine test and pathological section,6％ nano-silica / antimicrobial adhesive group shows lower white blood cells count than gauze bandage group （P ＜0.05）.Conclusions 6％ nano-silica has the optimal effect of bond strength modification,toughness modification and viscosity modification,and the antimicrobial adhesive modified with it has a good antimicrobial property （resistant staphylococcus aureus）.     

Effect of short-term high-dose atorvastatin on systemic inflammatory response and myocardial ischemic injury in patients with unstable angina pectoris undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention

Background Percutaneous coronary intervention （PCI） could develop periprocedural myocardial infarction and inflammatory response and statins can modify inflammatory responses property.The aim of this study was to evaluate whether short-term high-dose atorvastatin therapy can reduce inflammatory response and myocardial ischemic injury elicited by PCI.Methods From March 2012 to May 2014,one hundred and sixty-five statin-naive patients with unstable angina referred for PCI at Department of Cardiology of the 306th Hospital,were enrolled and randomized to 7-day pretreatment with atorvastatin 80 mg/d as high dose group （HD group,n=56） or 20 mg/d as normal dose group （ND group,n=57） or an additional single high loading dose （80 mg） followed 6-day atorvastatin 20 mg/d as loading dose group （LD group,n=52）.Plasma C-reactive protein （CRP） and interleukin-6 （IL-6） levels were determined before intervention and at 5 minutes,24 hours,48 hours,72 hours,and 7 days after intervention.Creatine kinase-myocardial isoenzyme （CK-MB） and cardiac troponin I （cTnl） were measured at baseline and then 24 hours following PCI.Results Plasma CRP and IL-6 levels increased from baseline after PCI in all groups.CRP reached a maximum at 48 hours and IL-6 level reached a maximum at 24 hours after PCI.Plasma CRP levels at 24 hours after PCI were significantly lower in the HD group （（9.14±3.02） mg/L） than in the LD group （（11.06±3.06） mg/L） and ND group （（12.36±3.08） mg/L,P ＜0.01）; this effect persisted for 72 hours.IL-6 levels at 24 hours and 48 hours showed a statistically significant decrease in the HD group （（16.19±5.39） ng/L and （14.26±4.12） ng/L,respectively）） than in the LD group （（19.26±6.34） ng/L and （16.03±4.08） ng/L,respectively,both P ＜0.05） and ND group （（22.24±6.98） ng/L and （17.24±4.84） ng/L,respectively）.IL-6 levels at 72 hours and 7 days showed no statistically significant difference among the study groups.Although PCI cau     

Propofol enhances the field excitatory postsynaptic potentials in CA1 hippocampal slices of young and aged mice

Background Increasing age was shown to decrease the requirements for propfol.However,the mechanisms of ageing-induced potentiation of anesthetic actions have not been clearly explored.The aim of this study is to compare the effects of propofol on the field excitatory postsynaptic potentials （fEPSPs） in hippocampal slices of young and aging mice.Methods Brain slices were prepared from C57BL6 male young （2 months） and aging （＞12 months） mice.The dendritic field excitatory postsynaptic potential was recorded from the CA1 stratum radiatum using patch clamp electrophysiological methods.A bipolar concentric stimulating electrode was placed along the Schaffer collateral for othodromic stimulation.The effects of clinically-relevant concentrations of propofol were studied in the young and ageing mouse tissues.Results Propofol application increased the orthodromically evoked fEPSP produced in slices taken from young and older animals.A striking feature in the I/O relationship was the decreased enhancement of the fEPSPs by propofol in slices from older mice.A clinically relevant concentration of propofol,10 μmol/L,showed more significant enhancement in amplitude and area under the curve （AUC） of fEPSP in young compared to tissues from older mice （amplitude：young （24.9±3.4）％,old （4.6±1.6）％; AUC young （30.6±5.4）％,old （2.1±1.7）％）.There was no statistically significant difference between the paired-pulse facilitation （PPF） ratios calculated for the responses obtained in tissues from young mice.In slices from older mice,in the presence of 10 μmol/L propofol,PPF was decreased and returned to baseline after washout （baseline 1.21±0.01,propofol：1.16±0.01）.Bicuculline （15 μmol/L） blocked the enhancement of propofol on fEPSP in tissues from young and old mice.Conclusion The fEPSP of slices from aging mice demonstrates diminished sensitivity to the enhancing actions of propofol.     

Adjacent segment disease after anterior cervical decompression and fusion: analysis of risk factors on X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging

Background Adjacent segment disease （ASD） is common after cervical fusion.The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors for ASD on X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging （MRI）.Methods Patients included in this study had received revision surgeries after developing symptomatic ASD following anterior decompression and fusion.A control group that had not developed ASD was matched 1：1 by follow-up time and fusion segments.Plate-to-disc distances （PDDs）,developmental cervical canal stenosis on X-ray,cervical disc degeneration grading,and cervical disc bulge impingements on preoperative MRI were measured and compared between the ASD group and the control group.Results Thirty-four patients with complete radiographic data were included in the ASD group.The causative segments of ASD included nine cases of C3-4,18 cases of C4-5,three cases of C5-6,and four cases of C6-7.The ASD occurred at the upper adjacent segments in 26 patients and at the lower adjacent segments in eight patients.PDD distributions were similar between the ASD group and the control group.Developmental cervical canal stenosis was a risk factor for ASD,with an odd ratio value of 2.88.Preoperative cervical disc degenerations on MRI were similar between the ASD group and the control group.In the upper-level ASD group,the disc bulge impingement was （19.7±9.7）％,which was significantly higher than that of the control group of （11.8±4.8）％.Conclusions ASD was more likely to develop above the index level of fusion.Developmental cervical canal stenosis and greater disc bulge impingement may be risk factors for the development of ASD.     

附加钢板在治疗股骨干骨折髓内钉固定后肥大性骨不连中的应用：与更换钢板的比较

Background Augmentation plating has been used successfully to treat hypertrophic non-union after nail fixation.This study compared the efficacy of augmentation plating and exchange plating for treating hypertrophic non-union of femoral shaft fracture after intramedullary nail fixation.Methods A total of 12 patients received augmentation plating and 15 patients received exchange plating as treatment for femoral shaft hypertrophic non-union.The procedures were conducted at our medical centre between January 2005and January 2012.Clinical follow-up was conducted at 2 weeks,1 month and then monthly until union was achieved to compare union time,operation time,bleeding and complications between the two groups.Results All patients underwent follow-up examinations until fracture union was achieved.The average length of followup time after the second treatment was （18.37±3.28） months.The time needed for union was （4.17±0.94） months in the augmentation plating group and （5.33±1.72） months in the exchange plating group.The operation time was （90.00±17.58） minutes in the augmentation plating group and （160.00±25.35） minutes in the exchange plating group.The amount of blood loss during the operation was （270.00±43.32） ml in the augmentation plating group and （530.00±103.65） ml in the exchange plating group.Both groups showed significant difference （P 〈0.05） in their results.No complications were reported after the second operation.Conclusions Augmentation plating after nail fixation could remove local rotation instability,facilitate simple operation,create minimal damage and enable exercise for early functional recovery.Therefore,augmentation plating is excellent for treating hypertrophic non-union after nail fixation in femoral shaft fracture.     

Distinct properties and metabolic mechanisms of postresuscitation myocardial injuries in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest versus asphyxiation cardiac arrest in a porcine model

Background The two most prevalent causes of sudden cardiac death are ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest （VFCA） and asphyxiation cardiac arrest （ACA）. Profound postresuscitation myocardial dysfunction has been demonstrated in both VFCA and ACA animal models. Our study aimed to characterize the two porcine models of cardiac arrest and postresuscitation myocardial metabolism dysfunction. Methods Thirty-two pigs were randomized into two groups. The VFCA group （n=16） were subject to programmed electrical stimulation and the ACA group （n=16） underwent endotracheal tube clamping to induce cardiac arrest （CA）. Once induced, CA remained untreated for a period of 8 minutes. Two minutes following initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation （CPR）, defibrillation was attempted until return of spontaneous circulation （ROSC） was achieved or animals died. To assess myocardial metabolism, 18F-FluoroDeoxyGlucose Positron Emission Tomography was performed at baseline and 4 hours after ROSC. Results ROSC was 100% successful in VFCA and 50% successful in ACA. VFCA had better mean arterial pressure and cardiac output after ROSC than ACA. Arterial blood gas analysis indicated more detrimental metabolic disturbances in ACA compared with VFCA after ROSC （ROSC 0.5 hours, pH： 7.01±0.06 vs. 7.21±0.03, P〈0.01; HCO3： （15.83±2.31 vs. 20.11±1.83） mmol/L, P〈0.01; lactate： （16.22±1.76 vs. 5.84±1.44） mmol/L, P〈0.01）. Myocardial metabolism imaging using Positron Emission Tomography demonstrated that myocardial injuries after ACA were more severe and widespread than after VFCA at 4 hours after ROSC （the maximum standardized uptake value of the whole left ventricular： 1.00±0.17 vs. 1.93±0.27, P〈0.01）. Lower contents of myocardial energy metabolism enzymes （Na＊-K＊-ATPase enzyme activity, Ca2＊- ATPase enzyme activity, superoxide dismutase and phosphodiesterase） were found in ACA relative to VFCA. Conclusions Compared with VFCA, ACA causes more severe myocardium injury an