Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel coated stent in the treatment of intracranial pseudoaneurysm.Methods:MEDLINE,EMBASE,and PubMed databases were searched for literature published between 1990 and April 2022...Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel coated stent in the treatment of intracranial pseudoaneurysm.Methods:MEDLINE,EMBASE,and PubMed databases were searched for literature published between 1990 and April 2022 according to PRISMA guidelines.All studies with≥10 patients reporting successful implantation of Willis covered stent,therapeutic effect,complications,and postoperative follow-up were included.The combined incidence and corresponding 95%confidence intervals were assessed using a generalized linear mixed method and random effects model.Results:Five studies(116 patients with pseudoaneurysms)were included.The experimental groups in the selected studies showed a combined technical success rate of 81.03%(OR=18.31,95%CI=9.39-35.69,I^(2)=79%,P<0.001).Clinical follow-up showed that the complete cure rate was as high as 94.4%after the follow-up(OR=106.81,95%CI=39.08-291.88,I^(2)=0%,P=0.71).Conclusions:Willis covered stent is feasible,safe,and effective in the treatment of intracranial pseudoaneurysm.展开更多
Background:Vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)both play an important role in the treatment of wounds.This study aims to explore the effects of the combination of VSD and EGF on wound healing a...Background:Vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)both play an important role in the treatment of wounds.This study aims to explore the effects of the combination of VSD and EGF on wound healing and the optimal concentration and time of EGF.Methods:We tested the proliferation and migration capacity of HaCaT and L929 cells at different EGF concentrations(0,1,5,10,and 100ng/ml)and different EGF action times(2,10,and 30min).A full-thickness skin defect model was established using male,30-week-old Bama pigs.The experiment included groups as follows:routine dressing change after covering with sterile auxiliary material(Control),continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound(VSD),continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound and injection of EGF 10min followed by removal by continuous lavage(V+E 10min),and continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound and injection of EGF 30min followed by removal by continuous lavage(V+E 30min).The wound healing rate,histological repair effect and collagen deposition were compared among the four groups.Results:An EGF concentration of 10ng/ml and an action time of 10min had optimal effects on the proliferation and migration capacities of HaCaT and L929 cells.The drug dispersion effect was better than drug infusion after bolus injection effect,and the contact surface was wider.Compared with other groups,the V+E 10min group promoted wound healing to the greatest extent and obtained the best histological score.Conclusions:A recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF)concentration of 10 ng/ml can promote the proliferation and migration of epithelial cells and fibroblasts to the greatest extent in vitro.VSD combined with rhEGF kept in place for 10min and then washed,can promote wound healing better than the other treatments in vitro.展开更多
A phytobezoar is a bezoar or trapped mass in the gastrointestinal system that consists of indigestible plant material such as fibers,skins and seeds.A persimmon phytobezoar(considered to be harder than other types of ...A phytobezoar is a bezoar or trapped mass in the gastrointestinal system that consists of indigestible plant material such as fibers,skins and seeds.A persimmon phytobezoar(considered to be harder than other types of phytobezoars)is formed after frequent consumption of persimmons.The complication of gastrointestinal tract obstruction from bezoars was found to exist in the intestines but was rarely reported in the gastric tract because of its flexible volume.Here we present a 57-yearold man with persimmon phytobezoars,which ultimately led to gastric outlet obstruction.展开更多
Background:5-Fluorouracil(5-FU)and capecitabine-associated cardiotoxicity ranging from asymptomatic electro-cardiography(ECG)abnormalities to severe myocardial infarction has been reported in a number of studies,but s...Background:5-Fluorouracil(5-FU)and capecitabine-associated cardiotoxicity ranging from asymptomatic electro-cardiography(ECG)abnormalities to severe myocardial infarction has been reported in a number of studies,but such cardiotoxicity in Chinese patients with malignant diseases has not been investigated to date.In the present study,we aimed to prospectively evaluate the incidence rates and clinical manifestations of 5-FU-and capecitabine-associated cardiotoxicity in cancer patients recruited from multiple centers in China.Methods:Among the 527 patients who completed the study,196 received 5-FU-based chemotherapy and 331 received capecitabine-based chemotherapy as either first-line or adjuvant therapy.Adverse events were reported during the treatment and up to 28 days of follow-up.Outcome measures included ECG,myocardial enzymes,cardiac troponin,brain natriuretic peptide and echocardiography.Univariate analysis and logistic regression were performed for subgroup analysis and identification of significant independent variables that are associated with cardiotoxicity of both agents.Results:In total,161 of 527 patients(30.6%)experienced cardiotoxicity.The incidence rate of cardiotoxicity was 33.8%(112/331)in the capecitabine group,which was significantly higher than the rate of 25%(49/196)in the 5-FU group(P=0.0042).110/527 patients(20.9%)suffered arrhythmia,105/527(19.9%)developed ischemic changes,while only 20/527 patients(3.8%)presented heart failure and 6/527 patients(1.1%)had myocardial infarction.Pre-existing cardiac disease,hypertension,capecitabine-based chemotherapy and duration of treatment were identified as sig-nificant risk factors associated with cardiotoxicity.The odds ratio were 15.7(prior history of cardiac disease versus no history),1.86(capecitabine versus 5-FU),1.06(5-8 versus 1-4 chemotherapy cycles)and 1.58(hypertension versus no hypertension),respectively.Conclusions:Cardiotoxicity induced by fluoropyrimidines in the Chinese population may be underestimated in clini-cal practice.Close monitoring of patients is recommended,especially for those patients at high risk for cardiotoxicity.Possible risk factors are duration of treatment,capecitabine-based chemotherapy,pre-existing cardiac diseases and hypertension.Trial registration This study was initiated on January 22,2014 and has been retrospectively registered with the registra-tion number ChiCTR1800015434 .展开更多
基金supported by China Natural Science Funding(No.81902937)Hubei University of Science and Technology ENT special project(No.2020WG06)+1 种基金Hubei University of Science and Technology ENT special project(No.2)and Hubei province Key R&D plan(2022BCE011)and(No.2020XZ30)for SDWHubei University of Science and Technology the Second Affiliated Hospital Scientific project(No.2020LCZ001)and ENT special project(No.2021WG10).
文摘Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel coated stent in the treatment of intracranial pseudoaneurysm.Methods:MEDLINE,EMBASE,and PubMed databases were searched for literature published between 1990 and April 2022 according to PRISMA guidelines.All studies with≥10 patients reporting successful implantation of Willis covered stent,therapeutic effect,complications,and postoperative follow-up were included.The combined incidence and corresponding 95%confidence intervals were assessed using a generalized linear mixed method and random effects model.Results:Five studies(116 patients with pseudoaneurysms)were included.The experimental groups in the selected studies showed a combined technical success rate of 81.03%(OR=18.31,95%CI=9.39-35.69,I^(2)=79%,P<0.001).Clinical follow-up showed that the complete cure rate was as high as 94.4%after the follow-up(OR=106.81,95%CI=39.08-291.88,I^(2)=0%,P=0.71).Conclusions:Willis covered stent is feasible,safe,and effective in the treatment of intracranial pseudoaneurysm.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(81972047,81603008,81572148).
文摘Background:Vacuum sealing drainage(VSD)and epidermal growth factor(EGF)both play an important role in the treatment of wounds.This study aims to explore the effects of the combination of VSD and EGF on wound healing and the optimal concentration and time of EGF.Methods:We tested the proliferation and migration capacity of HaCaT and L929 cells at different EGF concentrations(0,1,5,10,and 100ng/ml)and different EGF action times(2,10,and 30min).A full-thickness skin defect model was established using male,30-week-old Bama pigs.The experiment included groups as follows:routine dressing change after covering with sterile auxiliary material(Control),continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound(VSD),continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound and injection of EGF 10min followed by removal by continuous lavage(V+E 10min),and continuous negative pressure drainage of the wound and injection of EGF 30min followed by removal by continuous lavage(V+E 30min).The wound healing rate,histological repair effect and collagen deposition were compared among the four groups.Results:An EGF concentration of 10ng/ml and an action time of 10min had optimal effects on the proliferation and migration capacities of HaCaT and L929 cells.The drug dispersion effect was better than drug infusion after bolus injection effect,and the contact surface was wider.Compared with other groups,the V+E 10min group promoted wound healing to the greatest extent and obtained the best histological score.Conclusions:A recombinant human epidermal growth factor(rhEGF)concentration of 10 ng/ml can promote the proliferation and migration of epithelial cells and fibroblasts to the greatest extent in vitro.VSD combined with rhEGF kept in place for 10min and then washed,can promote wound healing better than the other treatments in vitro.
文摘A phytobezoar is a bezoar or trapped mass in the gastrointestinal system that consists of indigestible plant material such as fibers,skins and seeds.A persimmon phytobezoar(considered to be harder than other types of phytobezoars)is formed after frequent consumption of persimmons.The complication of gastrointestinal tract obstruction from bezoars was found to exist in the intestines but was rarely reported in the gastric tract because of its flexible volume.Here we present a 57-yearold man with persimmon phytobezoars,which ultimately led to gastric outlet obstruction.
文摘Background:5-Fluorouracil(5-FU)and capecitabine-associated cardiotoxicity ranging from asymptomatic electro-cardiography(ECG)abnormalities to severe myocardial infarction has been reported in a number of studies,but such cardiotoxicity in Chinese patients with malignant diseases has not been investigated to date.In the present study,we aimed to prospectively evaluate the incidence rates and clinical manifestations of 5-FU-and capecitabine-associated cardiotoxicity in cancer patients recruited from multiple centers in China.Methods:Among the 527 patients who completed the study,196 received 5-FU-based chemotherapy and 331 received capecitabine-based chemotherapy as either first-line or adjuvant therapy.Adverse events were reported during the treatment and up to 28 days of follow-up.Outcome measures included ECG,myocardial enzymes,cardiac troponin,brain natriuretic peptide and echocardiography.Univariate analysis and logistic regression were performed for subgroup analysis and identification of significant independent variables that are associated with cardiotoxicity of both agents.Results:In total,161 of 527 patients(30.6%)experienced cardiotoxicity.The incidence rate of cardiotoxicity was 33.8%(112/331)in the capecitabine group,which was significantly higher than the rate of 25%(49/196)in the 5-FU group(P=0.0042).110/527 patients(20.9%)suffered arrhythmia,105/527(19.9%)developed ischemic changes,while only 20/527 patients(3.8%)presented heart failure and 6/527 patients(1.1%)had myocardial infarction.Pre-existing cardiac disease,hypertension,capecitabine-based chemotherapy and duration of treatment were identified as sig-nificant risk factors associated with cardiotoxicity.The odds ratio were 15.7(prior history of cardiac disease versus no history),1.86(capecitabine versus 5-FU),1.06(5-8 versus 1-4 chemotherapy cycles)and 1.58(hypertension versus no hypertension),respectively.Conclusions:Cardiotoxicity induced by fluoropyrimidines in the Chinese population may be underestimated in clini-cal practice.Close monitoring of patients is recommended,especially for those patients at high risk for cardiotoxicity.Possible risk factors are duration of treatment,capecitabine-based chemotherapy,pre-existing cardiac diseases and hypertension.Trial registration This study was initiated on January 22,2014 and has been retrospectively registered with the registra-tion number ChiCTR1800015434 .
