Pulmonary resection for metastases from colorectal cancer

Aim: The prognosis of patients with disseminated colorectal carcinoma is poor except for those with single organ pulmonary or hepatic metastases. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the result of pulmonary metastasectomy for colorectal secondary and to identify the prognostic factors. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 80 patients who had pulmonary metastasectomy for pulmonary secondary from colorectal carcinoma in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong. Results: The overall 5‐year and 10‐year survival rates of the entire cohort were 42.5% and 35.5%, respectively. High premetastasectomy carcinoembryonic antigen (> 20 μg/dL), short disease‐free interval (< 12 months) and incomplete resection were the independent prognostic factors. Neither the characteristics of the primary colorectal tumour nor the number of metastatic nodules had a significant contribution to the long‐term survival. Six patients underwent second pulmonary metastasectomy and three were still free from tumour recurrence after the second operation. Conclusion: Patients with pulmonary metastases from colorectal carcinoma would benefit from pulmonary metastasectomy. High premetastasectomy carcinoembryonic antigen and short disease‐free interval were negative predictive factors for survival. Long‐term follow‐up study is required, as recurrence can occur more than 5 years after pulmonary metastasectomy. Also, whether the survival benefit is due to surgical treatment effect or lead‐time bias remains undecided.     

全面康复:勃起功能障碍治疗的新目标

5型磷酸二酯酶(PDE5)抑制剂有效改善勃起功能障碍(ED)患者的勃起功能。枸橼酸西地那非的应用范围不断扩展,肺动脉高压已成为新的适应证。临床研究发现,西地那非能改善多种血管性疾病患者的内皮功能。在ED领域的研究进展包括:动物实验发现,西地那非可以改善海绵体内皮功能,增强磷酸化内皮型一氧化氮合酶(eNOS)蛋白表达,逆转缺血或缺氧导致的海绵体内压(ICP)降低。临床研究证实,西地那非可以使50%以上ED患者阴茎勃起恢复到最充分的硬度(4级勃起);使50%以上保留神经的根治性前列腺切除术后患者勃起功能康复,自发产生足以性交的勃起;使ED患者的自尊心、自信心和性关系满意度等社会心理功能恢复正常。从勃起功能到社会心理功能的全面恢复可能成为今后ED治疗的新目标。     

METH1在酵母双杂交系统中的表达及对报告基因激活作用的检测

目的通过观察血管生成抑制因子METH1的cDNA片段在酵母双杂交中的表达及检测其对报告基因有无激活作用，为进一步明确METHI抑制增生性瘢痕的分子机制奠定基础。方法采用酵母双杂交Ga14系统3，经PCR扩增子METH1的cDNA片段，分别克隆入pUC19质粒，经测序正确后。再分别亚克隆入酵母双杂交诱饵载体pGBKT7中。将重组质粒导入酵母菌AH109，检测其表达产物在酵母细胞中对报告基因的激活作用。结果成功获得METH1的cDNA片段，该片段所表达的蛋白对酵母菌AH109无毒性，且对报告基因无激活作用。结论血管生成抑制因子METH1蛋白活性区在酵母双杂交系统中的表达产物。可作为诱饵蛋白进行相互作用蛋白的筛选研究。     

老年人前瞻性记忆损害的研究

目的 了解健康老年人前瞻性记忆改变的情况,初步探讨老年人基于事件的前瞻性记忆(EBPM)和基于时间的前瞻性记忆(TBPM)损害程度的区别.方法 建立前瞻性记忆的神经心理学测验方法,测试教育程度相匹配的40名健康老年人和40名健康成年人的EBPM和TBPM.结果 与成年组[EBPM(6.25±1.60)分;TBPM(5.38±0.87)分]相比,老年组的EBPM[(2.50±0.85)分和TBPM(4.93±1.07)分]均较成年组差(P＜0.01,P＜0.05),而EBPM损伤指数的差异亦有统计学意义(P＜0.01).老年组前瞻性记忆的EBPM和TBPM存在双分离.结论 老年人存在前瞻性记忆的损害,EBPM损害较TBPM损害更为显著.EBPM和TBPM的双分离表明其可能有不同的神经机制,推测额叶可能特异性地参与了EBPM.     

涎腺腺癌细胞系对葫芦素BE的敏感性研究

目的 观察其有多种生物活性的葫芦素BE对涎腺腺癌细胞的杀伤作用。方法 用四唑盐显色法(MTT法)检测人腺样食性癌(ACC-M)和粘液表皮样癌(MEC-1)细胞系对葫芦素BE的敏感性实验。结果 葫芦素BE对两种腺癌细胞系均有较高的相对抗肿瘤活性(RAA值分别为345、148)。结论 实验结果为葫芦素BE治疗涎腺腺癌的进一步研究提供了重要依据。     

湿润烧伤膏治疗糜烂型间擦疹50例临床体会

目的：观察湿润烧伤膏(MEBO)治疗间擦疹的疗效。方法：于1999—2001年，对50例糜烂型间擦疹患者采用MEBO治疗，观察创面疼痛、感染、愈合时间及愈后瘢痕情况。结果：创面外涂MEBO后，5分-10分钟疼痛消失。愈合时间最短7天，最长14天，红肿1天-3天消退，均表皮化愈合，形态正常。结论：湿润烧伤膏对糜烂型间擦疹有良好的疗效。     

Effects of endotoxin on intestinal hemodynamics, glutamine metabolism, and function

The purpose of this study was to investigate the intestinal hemodynamics and gut glutamine metabolism during endotoxemia, and their correlation with altered intestinal absorptive capacity and permeability. Seventeen Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the study. The endotoxin group (ENDO) recieved endotoxin (10 mg/kg intraperitoneally,n=9), while the control group (CONT,n=8) received saline injection. Twelve hours later, D-xylose (0.5 g/kg) and fluorescein isothiocyanate-dextran (FITC-dextran, 750 mg/kg) were given by oral gavage. One hour later abdominal aortic (AA) blood flow, superior mesenteric venous (SMV) flow, mean arterial pressure (MAP), central venous pressure (CVP), and SMV pressure (SMVP) were also measured. The MAP, AA, and SMV blood flow decreased (P<0.05), while the CVP and SMVP increased (P<0.05) in the ENDO group as compared with the CONT group. The ENDO group showed significant decreases for both intestinal glutaminase activity and net intestinal glutamine uptake (P<0.05). The D-xylose concentration in SMV decreased significantly (P<0.05) in the ENDO group as compared with the CONT group. However, the plasma FITC-dextran concentration showed no significant difference between the groups. Endotoxin produced a hypodynamic effect in rats 12h after intraperitoneal administration in association with both a decreased intestinal glutamine metabolism and an absorptive capacity.     

人类转移癌间质淋巴样细胞漫润及其意义的探讨

观察126例人类转移癌,分析比较淋巴样细胞浸润(LI)程度与患者年龄、病理类型、组织分化和核异型程度的关系。结果表明:患者年龄及病理类型与LI程度无关;组织分化程度在LI上虽有差别,但无对应性关系;而核异型程度与LI关系密切。核异型性愈明显,LI程度愈高,反之亦然。这说明核分级不仅可以反映宿主免疫反应的高低,也可提示转移癌抗原性的强弱。     

股骨头缺血性坏死的CT诊断

本文报告了19例股骨头缺血性坏死的CT及多平面重建和三维CT成像表现,并探讨其对术前病变评估的价值,在显示Ⅱ期病变时CT明显优于平片,多平面重建有利于发现股骨头塌陷、关节间隙改变和髋臼改变,三维CT可作为一种补充检查手段。     

Cyclosporine overcomes cold preservation/reperfusion injury of liver graft: Chemokine release and liver ultrastructure

There is a growing body of evidence that the cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-ga), plays an important role in the development of hepatic ischemia/reperfusion injury. We found that the immunosuppressants, cyclosporine-A (CsA), azathioprine, and FK506, have protective effects on such injury. The purpose of the present study was to elucidate mechanisms involved in these beneficial effects of the immunosuppressant, CsA, on liver injury following cold preservation and transplantation, with special reference to the suppression of TNF-α release. Rat livers were stored in Euro-Collins solution (EC) at 4°C for 6h and orthotopically transplanted. The animals allotted to two groups: group A (untreated controls) and group B (CsA pretreatment of recipients). CsA (10 mg/kg, p.o.) was given for 3 consecutive days preoperatively. CsA pretreatment of the recipients significantly improved the 2-week survival rate (0/6 for group A, 3/6 for group B;P<0.05) and this was associated with a significant decrease in serum TNF-α levels 2h posttransplantation (group A, 69.8±15.7 pg/ml; group B, 22.8±6.8; mean±SEM;n=12 each;P<0.05) and amelioration of sinusoidal endothelial injury, assessed by electron microscopy. Plasma endotoxin levels following reperfusion of the grafts were not altered by the CsA therapy. Morphologically, CsA pretreatment of the recipients did not alter activation of Kupffer cells. CsA pretreatment of the recipient aids in preventing cold preservation/reperfusion injury of the liver graft, possibly by modulating effects of TNF-α.