Glaucoma surgery experiments using digital microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography and OCT-compatible instruments

There is a certain failure rate in traditional glaucoma surgery because of the lack of depth information in microscope images.In this work,we present a digital microscope-integrated optical coherence tomography(MIOCT)system and several custom-made OCT-compatible instruments for glaucoma surgery.Sixteen ophthalmologists were asked to perform trabeculectomy and canaloplasty on live porcine eyes using the system and instruments.After surgery,a subjective feedback survey about the user experience was taken.The experiment results showed that our system can help surgeons easily locate important tissue structures during surgery.The custom-made instruments also solved the shadowing problem in OCT imaging.Surgeons preferred to use the system in their future practice.

Lymphatic plastic bronchitis and primary chylothorax: A study based on computed tomography lymphangiography

BACKGROUND This study presents an evaluation of the computed tomography lymphangio-graphy(CTL)features of lymphatic plastic bronchitis(PB)and primary chylotho-rax to improve the diagnostic accuracy for these two diseases.AIM To improve the diagnosis of lymphatic PB or primary chylothorax,a retrospective analysis of the clinical features and CTL characteristics of 71 patients diagnosed with lymphatic PB or primary chylothorax was performed.METHODS The clinical and CTL data of 71 patients(20 with lymphatic PB,41 with primary chylothorax,and 10 with lymphatic PB with primary chylothorax)were collected retrospectively.CTL was performed in all patients.The clinical manifestations,CTL findings,and conventional chest CT findings of the three groups of patients were compared.The chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was used to compare the differences among the three groups.A difference was considered to be statistically significant when P<0.05.RESULTS(1)The percentages of abnormal contrast medium deposits on CTL in the three groups were as follows:Thoracic duct outlet in 14(70.0%),33(80.5%)and 8(80.0%)patients;peritracheal region in 18(90.0%),15(36.6%)and 8(80.0%)patients;pleura in 6(30.0%),33(80.5%)and 9(90.0%)patients;pericardium in 6(30.0%),6(14.6%)and 4(40.0%)patients;and hilum in 16(80.0%),11(26.8%)and 7(70.0%)patients;and(2)the abnormalities on conven-tional chest CT in the three groups were as follows:Ground-glass opacity in 19(95.0%),18(43.9%)and 8(80.0%)patients;atelectasis in 4(20.0%),26(63.4%)and 7(70.0%)patients;interlobular septal thickening in 12(60.0%),11(26.8%)and 3(30.0%)patients;bronchovascular bundle thickening in 14(70.0%),6(14.6%)and 4(40.0%)patients;localized mediastinal changes in 14(70.0%),14(34.1%),and 7(70.0%)patients;diffuse mediastinal changes in 6(30.0%),5(12.2%),and 3(30.0%)patients;cystic lesions in the axilla in 2(10.0%),6(14.6%),and 2(20.0%)patients;and cystic lesions in the chest wall in 0(0%),2(4.9%),and 2(4.9%)patients.CONCLUSION CTL is well suited to clarify the characteristics of lymphatic PB and primary chylothorax.This method is an excellent tool for diagnosing these two diseases.

Computed tomography-based nomogram of Siewert type Ⅱ/Ⅲ adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction to predict response to docetaxel, oxaliplatin and S-1

BACKGROUND Neoadjuvant chemotherapy(NAC)has become the standard care for advanced adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction(AEG),although a part of the patients cannot benefit from NAC.There are no models based on baseline computed tomography(CT)to predict response of Siewert type II or III AEG to NAC with docetaxel,oxaliplatin and S-1(DOS).AIM To develop a CT-based nomogram to predict response of Siewert type II/III AEG to NAC with DOS.METHODS One hundred and twenty-eight consecutive patients with confirmed Siewert type II/III AEG underwent CT before and after three cycles of NAC with DOS,and were randomly and consecutively assigned to the training cohort(TC)(n=94)and the validation cohort(VC)(n=34).Therapeutic effect was assessed by disease-control rate and progressive disease according to the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors(version 1.1)criteria.Possible prognostic factors associated with responses after DOS treatment including Siewert classification,gross tumor volume(GTV),and cT and cN stages were evaluated using pretherapeutic CT data in addition to sex and age.Univariate and multivariate analyses of CT and clinical features in the TC were performed to determine independent factors associated with response to DOS.A nomogram was established based on independent factors to predict the response.The predictive performance of the nomogram was evaluated by Concordance index(C-index),calibration and receiver operating characteristics curve in the TC and VC.RESULTS Univariate analysis showed that Siewert type(52/55 vs 29/39,P=0.005),pretherapeutic cT stage(57/62 vs 24/32,P=0.028),GTV(47.3±27.4 vs 73.2±54.3,P=0.040)were significantly associated with response to DOS in the TC.Multivariate analysis of the TC also showed that the pretherapeutic cT stage,GTV and Siewert type were independent predictive factors related to response to DOS(odds ratio=4.631,1.027 and 7.639,respectively;all P<0.05).The nomogram developed with these independent factors showed an excellent performance to predict response to DOS in the TC and VC(C-index:0.838 and 0.824),with area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.838 and 0.824,respectively.The calibration curves showed that the practical and predicted response to DOS effectively coincided.CONCLUSION A novel nomogram developed with pretherapeutic cT stage,GTV and Siewert type predicted the response of Siewert type II/III AEG to NAC with DOS.

Three-dimensional choroidal vascularity index and choroidal thickness in fellow eyes of acute and chronic primary angle-closure using swept-source optical coherence tomography

AIM:To compare the three-dimensional choroidal vascularity index(CVI)and choroidal thickness between fellow eyes of acute primary angle-closure(F-APAC)and chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma(F-CPACG)and the eyes of normal controls.METHODS:This study included 37 patients with unilateral APAC,37 with asymmetric CPACG without prior treatment,and 36 healthy participants.Using swept-source optical coherence tomography(SS-OCT),the macular and peripapillary choroidal thickness and three-dimensional CVI were measured and compared globally and sectorally.Pearson’s correlation analysis and multivariate regression models were used to evaluate choroidal thickness or CVI with related factors.RESULTS:The mean subfoveal CVIs were 0.35±0.10,0.33±0.09,and 0.29±0.04,and the mean subfoveal choroidal thickness were 315.62±52.92,306.22±59.29,and 262.69±45.55μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.All macular sectors showed significantly higher CVIs and choroidal thickness in the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes than in the normal eyes(P<0.05),while there were no significant differences between the F-APAC and F-CPACG eyes.In the peripapillary region,the mean overall CVIs were 0.21±0.08,0.20±0.08,and 0.19±0.05,and the mean overall choroidal thickness were 180.45±54.18,174.82±50.67,and 176.18±37.94μm in the F-APAC,F-CPACG,and normal groups,respectively.There were no significant differences between any of the two groups in all peripapillary sectors.Younger age,shorter axial length,and the F-APAC or F-CPACG diagnosis were significantly associated with higher subfoveal CVI and thicker subfoveal choroidal thickness(P<0.05).CONCLUSION:The fellow eyes of unilateral APAC or asymmetric CPACG have higher macular CVI and choroidal thickness than those of the normal controls.Neither CVI nor choroidal thickness can distinguish between eyes predisposed to APAC or CPACG.A thicker choroid with a higher vascular volume may play a role in the pathogenesis of primary angle-closure glaucoma.

The risk of prostate cancer on incidental finding of an avid prostate uptake on 2-deoxy-2-[^(18)F]fluoro-D-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography for non-prostate cancer-related pathology:A single centre retrospective study

Objective:To review the risk of prostate cancer(PCa)in men with incidentally reported increased intraprostatic uptake at 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-d-glucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography(18F-FDG PET/CT)ordered at Department of Urology,The Wesley Hospital,Brisbane,QLD,Australia for non-PCa related pathology.Methods:Retrospective analysis of consecutive men between August 2014 and August 2019 presenting to a single institution for 18F-FDG PET/CT for non-prostate related conditions was conducted.Men were classified as benign,indeterminate,or malignant depending of the results of prostate-specific antigen(PSA),PSA velocity,biopsy histopathology,and three-Tesla(3 T)multiparametric MRI(mpMRI)Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System score,or gallium-68-prostate-specific membrane antigen(68Ga-PSMA)PET/CT results.Results:Three percent(273/9122)of men demonstrated 18F-FDG avidity within the prostate.Eighty-five percent(231/273)were further investigated,including with PSA tests(227/231,98.3%),3 T mpMRI(68/231,29.4%),68Ga-PSMA PET/CT(33/231,14.3%),and prostate biopsy(57/231,24.7%).Results were considered benign in 130/231(56.3%),indeterminate in 31/231(13.4%),and malignant in 70/231(30.3%).PCa was identified in 51/57(89.5%)of the men who proceeded to biopsy,including 26/27(96.3%)men with Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System scores 4-5 mpMRI and six men with a positive 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT.The most common Gleason score on biopsy was greater than or equal to 4+5(14/51,27.5%).68Ga-PSMA PET/CT was concordant with the 18F-FDG findings in 26/33(78.8%).All 13 men with a positive concordant 18F-FDG,3 T mpMRI,and 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT had PCa on biopsy.There was no statistically significant difference in the 18F-FDG maximum standardized uptake value between the benign or malignant groups(5.7 vs.6.1;p=0.580).Conclusion:In this study,after an incidental finding of an avid intraprostatic lesion on 18F-FDG PET/CT,70 of the 231 cases(30.3%;0.8%of the entire cohort)had results consistent with PCa,most commonly as Gleason score greater than or equal to 4+5 disease.Unless there is limited life expectancy due to competing medical co-morbidity,men with an incidental finding of intraprostatic uptake on 18F-FDG should be further investigated using principles of PCa detection.

Rim^(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake of hepatic cavernous hemangioma on positron emission tomography/computed tomography:A case report

BACKGROUND Peripheral FDG accumulation in a hepatic hemangioma presenting in a patient with prolonged fever is rare.Therefore,clinicians should pay close attention to patients with hepatic mass.CASE SUMMARY A 54-year-old woman with a 4-wk history of daily fevers was admitted to our hospital.A whole body^(18)-Fluordesoxyglucose(PET-FDG)positron emission tomography/computed tomography(PET/CT)was performed to elucidate the source of the fever.However,whole body^(18)-FDG PET/CT raised the suspicion of a malignant lesion because of peripheral FDG accumulation(SUVmax 3.5 g/mL)higher than that of the normal liver parenchyma(SUVmax 1.6 g/mL)surrounding a hypoactive area,and no other abnormalities were showed.Subsequently,the patient underwent liver mass resection.Histopathology showed a hepatic cavernous hemangioma with fatty infiltration around the lesion.The fever disappeared four days after surgery and the patient did not present any complications during follow-up.CONCLUSION Fatty infiltration in the peripheral parts of hepatic cavernous hemangioma may lead to subacute inflammation which further activate the Kupffer cells.This may cause prolonged fever and peripheral rim FDG accumulation on PET/CT.

Study on sex differences and potential clinical value of threedimensional computerized tomography pelvimetry in rectal cancer patients

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery is a complex procedure affected by various factors.However,the existing literature lacks standardized parameters for the pelvic region and soft tissues,which hampers the establishment of consistent conclusions.AIM To comprehensively assess 16 pelvic and 7 soft tissue parameters through computerized tomography(CT)-based three-dimensional(3D)reconstruction,providing a strong theoretical basis to address challenges in laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery.METHODS We analyzed data from 218 patients who underwent radical laparoscopic surgery for rectal cancer,and utilized CT data for 3D pelvic reconstruction.Specific anatomical points were carefully marked and measured using advanced 3D modeling software.To analyze the pelvic and soft tissue parameters,we emp-loyed statistical methods including paired sample t-tests,Wilcoxon rank-sum tests,and correlation analysis.RESULTS The investigation highlighted significant sex disparities in 14 pelvic bone parameters and 3 soft tissue parameters.Males demonstrated larger measurements in pelvic depth and overall curvature,smaller measurements in pelvic width,a larger mesorectal fat area,and a larger anterior-posterior abdominal diameter.By contrast,females exhibited wider pelvises,shallower depth,smaller overall curvature,and an increased amount of subcutaneous fat tissue.However,there were no significant sex differences observed in certain parameters such as sacral curvature height,superior pubococcygeal diameter,rectal area,visceral fat area,waist circumference,and transverse abdominal diameter.CONCLUSION The reconstruction of 3D CT data enabled accurate pelvic measurements,revealing significant sex differences in both pelvic and soft tissue parameters.This study design offer potential in predicting surgical difficulties and creating personalized surgical plans for male rectal cancer patients with a potentially“difficult pelvis”,ultimately improving surgical outcomes.Further research and utilization of these parameters could lead to enhanced surgical methods and patient care in laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery.

Whole-volume histogram analysis of spectral-computed tomography iodine maps characterizes HER2 expression in gastric cancer

BACKGROUND Although surgery remains the primary treatment for gastric cancer(GC),the identification of effective alternative treatments for individuals for whom surgery is unsuitable holds significance.HER2 overexpression occurs in approximately 15%-20%of advanced GC cases,directly affecting treatment-related decisions.Spectral-computed tomography(sCT)enables the quantification of material compositions,and sCT iodine concentration parameters have been demonstrated to be useful for the diagnosis of GC and prediction of its invasion depth,angioge-nesis,and response to systemic chemotherapy.No existing report describes the prediction of GC HER2 status through histogram analysis based on sCT iodine maps(IMs).AIM To investigate whether whole-volume histogram analysis of sCT IMs enables the prediction of the GC HER2 status.METHODS This study was performed with data from 101 patients with pathologically confirmed GC who underwent preoperative sCT examinations.Nineteen parameters were extracted via sCT IM histogram analysis:The minimum,maximum,mean,standard deviation,variance,coefficient of variation,skewness,kurtosis,entropy,percentiles(1st,5th,10th,25th,50th,75th,90th,95th,and 99th),and lesion volume.Spearman correlations of the parameters with the HER2 status and clinicopathological parameters were assessed.Receiver operating characteristic curves were used to evaluate the parameters’diagnostic performance.RESULTS Values for the histogram parameters of the maximum,mean,standard deviation,variance,entropy,and percentiles were significantly lower in the HER2+group than in the HER2–group(all P<0.05).The GC differentiation and Lauren classification correlated significantly with the HER2 status of tumor tissue(P=0.001 and 0.023,respectively).The 99th percentile had the largest area under the curve for GC HER2 status identification(0.740),with 76.2%,sensitivity,65.0%specificity,and 67.3%accuracy.All sCT IM histogram parameters correlated positively with the GC HER2 status(r=0.237-0.337,P=0.001-0.017).CONCLUSION Whole-lesion histogram parameters derived from sCT IM analysis,and especially the 99th percentile,can serve as imaging biomarkers of HER2 overexpression in GC.

A machine learning-based strategy for predicting the mechanical strength of coral reef limestone using X-ray computed tomography

Different sedimentary zones in coral reefs lead to significant anisotropy in the pore structure of coral reef limestone(CRL),making it difficult to study mechanical behaviors.With X-ray computed tomography(CT),112 CRL samples were utilized for training the support vector machine(SVM)-,random forest(RF)-,and back propagation neural network(BPNN)-based models,respectively.Simultaneously,the machine learning model was embedded into genetic algorithm(GA)for parameter optimization to effectively predict uniaxial compressive strength(UCS)of CRL.Results indicate that the BPNN model with five hidden layers presents the best training effect in the data set of CRL.The SVM-based model shows a tendency to overfitting in the training set and poor generalization ability in the testing set.The RF-based model is suitable for training CRL samples with large data.Analysis of Pearson correlation coefficient matrix and the percentage increment method of performance metrics shows that the dry density,pore structure,and porosity of CRL are strongly correlated to UCS.However,the P-wave velocity is almost uncorrelated to the UCS,which is significantly distinct from the law for homogenous geomaterials.In addition,the pore tensor proposed in this paper can effectively reflect the pore structure of coral framework limestone(CFL)and coral boulder limestone(CBL),realizing the quantitative characterization of the heterogeneity and anisotropy of pore.The pore tensor provides a feasible idea to establish the relationship between pore structure and mechanical behavior of CRL.

Guiding function of positron emission tomographycomputed tomography examination in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular adnexal mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma

AIM:To explore the role of positron emission tomographycomputed tomography(PET-CT)examination in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular adnexal mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma(OAML).METHODS:The general clinical data,postoperative PET-CT results,treatment regimens,and the prognosis of 21 histopathologically confirmed OAML patients between October 2017 and September 2021 were collected.Among the 21 patients,five patients underwent surgical treatment alone,13 patients underwent surgical treatment combined with radiotherapy,and three patients underwent surgical treatment combined with chemotherapy.RESULTS:The follow-up period ranged from 8 to 79mo,with four cases of recurrence and no deaths.Through PETCT examination,two patients exhibited both local ocular metabolic elevation and systemic metastasis,and one of these patients had cervical lymph node metastasis,while the other had submandibular and parotid gland metastasis.Nine patients showed only local ocular metabolic elevation,while 10 patients had no abnormal metabolic activity locally.CONCLUSION:PET-CT examination plays a crucial role in detecting residual lesions and recurrence following tumor resection,aiding in precise disease staging,and facilitating the development of personalized treatment plans,ultimately improving patient prognosis.

Retinal capillary plexus in Parkinson’s disease using optical coherence tomography angiography

AIM:To evaluate the alterations of the retinal microvasculature and foveal avascular zone in patients with Parkinson’s disease(PD)using optical coherence tomography angiography(OCT-A).METHODS:A retrospective study of PD patients examined in the Ophthalmology Department of the General Hospital of Athens,“Georgios Gennimatas”from March 2021 to March 2022 was conducted.Totally 44 patients with PD were included and 18 healthy controls were examined,hence a total of 124 eyes were enrolled in the study.The foveal and parafoveal superficial and deep capillary plexus vascular density(fSCP-VD,fDCP-VD,pSCP-VD,pDCP-CD)and foveal avascular zone(FAZ)were quantified with OCTA.Optical coherence tomography(OCT)was used to measure macular thickness.Our statistical analysis was conducted by using a mixed effect linear regression model.RESULTS:After adjustment for age and gender,the mean parafoveal superficial capillary plexus vascular density(pSCP-VD)and mean parafoveal deep capillary plexus vascular density(pDCP-VD)were significantly decreased in individuals with PD(P<0.001 in both)by-2.35(95%CI-3.3,-1.45)and-7.5(95%CI-10.4,-4.6)respectively.fSCP-VD and fDCP-VD didn’t approach statistical significance.The FAZ area and perimeter were significantly decreased(P<0.001 in both)by-0.1 mm^(2)(95%CI-0.13,-0.07)and-0.49 mm^(2)(95%CI-0.66,-0.32)respectively.Circularity didn’t approach statistical significance.Central retinal thickness(CRT)was significantly decreased in individuals with PD(P<0.001)by-23.1μm(95%CI-30.2,-16)and temporal retinal thickness(TRT)was decreased(P=0.025)by-11μm(95%CI-22,-1.5)while nasal retinal thickness(NRT)only approached statistical significance(P=0.066).CONCLUSION:The mean pSCP-VD,pDCP-VD,CRT and TRT are significantly decreased and FAZ is altered in individuals with PD.These findings can be potentially used as biomarkers for the diagnosis and evaluation of early PD.

Application of ^(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging in recurrent anastomotic tumors after surgery in digestive tract tumors

BACKGROUND This study was to investigate the application value of whole-body dynamic ^(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose(FDG)positron emission tomography/computed tomogra-phy(PET/CT)imaging in recurrent anastomotic tumors of digestive tract after gastric and esophageal cancer surgery.Postoperative patients with gastric and esophageal cancer have a high risk of tumor recurrence,and traditional imaging methods have certain limitations in early detection of recurrent tumors.Whole-body dynamic ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging,due to its high sensitivity and specifi-city,can provide comprehensive information on tumor metabolic activity,which is expected to improve the early diagnosis rate of postoperative recurrent tumors,and provide an important reference for clinical treatment decision-making.METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed on 53 patients with upper digestive tract tumors after operation and systemic dynamic ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging indi-cating abnormal FDG uptake by anastomosis,including 29 cases of gastric cancer and 24 cases of esophageal cancer.According to the follow-up results of gas-troscopy and other imaging examinations before and after PET/CT examination,the patients were divided into an anastomotic recurrence group and anastomotic inflammation group.Patlak multi-parameter analysis software was used to obtain the metabolic rate(MRFDG),volume of distribution maximum(DVmax)of anastomotic lesions,and MRmean and DVmean of normal liver tissue.The lesion/background ratio(LBR)was calculated by dividing the MRFDG and DVmax of the anastomotic lesion by the MRmean and DVmean of the normal liver tissue,respectively,to obtain LBR-MRFDG and LBR-DVmax.An independent sample t test was used for statistical analysis,and a receiver operating characteristic curve was used to analyze the differential diagnostic efficacy of each parameter for anastomotic recurrence and inflammation.RESULTS The dynamic ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging parameters MRFDG,DVmax,LBR-MRFDG,and LBR-DVmax of postoperative anastomotic lesions in gastric cancer and esophageal cancer showed statistically significant differences between the recurrence group and the inflammatory group(P<0.05).The parameter LBR-MRFDG showed good diagnostic efficacy in differentiating anastomotic inflammation from recurrent lesions.In the gastric cancer group,the area under the curve(AUC)value was 0.935(0.778,0.993)when the threshold was 1.83,and in the esophageal cancer group,the AUC value was 1.When 86 is the threshold,the AUC value is 0.927(0.743,0.993).CONCLUSION Whole-body dynamic ^(18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging can accurately differentiate the diagnosis of postoperative anastomotic recurrence and inflammation of gastric cancer and esophageal cancer and has the potential to be an effective monitoring method for patients with upper digestive tract tumors after surgical treatment.

Extravasated contrast volumetric assessment on computed tomography angiography in gastrointestinal bleeding:A useful predictor of positive angiographic findings

BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal bleeding(GIB)is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition,especially in cases of delayed treatment.Computed tomography angiography(CTA)plays a pivotal role in the early identification of upper and lower GIB and in the prompt treatment of the haemorrhage.AIM To determine whether a volumetric estimation of the extravasated contrast at CTA in GIB may be a predictor of subsequent positive angiographic findings.METHODS In this retrospective single-centre study,35 patients(22 men;median age 69 years;range 16-92 years)admitted to our institution for active GIB detected at CTA and further submitted to catheter angiography between January 2018 and February 2022 were enrolled.Twenty-three(65.7%)patients underwent endoscopy before CTA.Bleeding volumetry was evaluated in both arterial and venous phases via a semi-automated dedicated software.Bleeding rate was obtained from volume change between the two phases and standardised for unit time.Patients were divided into two groups,according to the angiographic signs and their concordance with CTA.RESULTS Upper bleeding accounted for 42.9%and lower GIB for 57.1%.Mean haemoglobin value at the admission was 7.7 g/dL.A concordance between positive CTA and direct angiographic bleeding signs was found in 19(54.3%)cases.Despite no significant differences in terms of bleeding volume in the arterial phase(0.55 mL vs 0.33 mL,P=0.35),a statistically significant volume increase in the venous phase was identified in the group of patients with positive angiography(2.06 mL vs 0.9 mL,P=0.02).In the latter patient group,a significant increase in bleeding rate was also detected(2.18 mL/min vs 0.19 mL/min,P=0.02).CONCLUSION In GIB of any origin,extravasated contrast volumetric analysis at CTA could be a predictor of positive angiography and may help in avoiding further unnecessary procedures.

X射线荧光光谱(XRF)法测定喀斯特地区土壤样品中Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)含量

为揭示喀斯特地区不同自然环境下土壤的相似性和差异性,为后续喀斯特石漠化治理和植被恢复提供科学依据,利用微晶纤维素作为粘结剂,采用粉末样品压片制样,使用波长色散X射线荧光光谱法建立了同时测定喀斯特地区碳酸盐、硅酸盐土壤样品中关键成分Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)含量的方法。从粘结剂对压片效果的影响,粘结剂添加比例对元素含量检测结果的影响,Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)的测量参数分析线,分析晶体、基体效应和谱线重叠干扰等方面进行了方法参数确认。根据优化的参数,使用49个土壤标准物质绘制校准曲线建立了检测方法。结果表明,利用新建方法进行Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)检测,检出限多在61.0 mg/kg以下,相对标准偏差(RSD,n=6)为0~3.7%,同时,利用新建方法对采自喀斯特地区不同类型的土壤样品进行检测,Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)均可被检出。方法具有操作简便、快速、准确的优点,可同时检测喀斯特地区碳酸盐、硅酸盐土壤样品中Al_(2)O_(3)、CaO、Fe_(2)O_(3)、K_(2)O、MgO、SiO_(2)含量。

乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移的危险因素及行X线摄影与CT检查的诊断效能分析

目的:探讨乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移的危险因素及X线与CT检查的诊断效能比较。方法:选取2021年1月至2023年5月在我院治疗的乳腺癌患者112例,分析发生和未发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者临床资料差异;同时分析X线、CT检查诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的价值。结果:112例患者中,腋窝淋巴结转移患者32例,腋窝淋巴结转移率为28.57%;发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者组织低分化比例、组织类型为浸润性癌比例、有脉管浸润比例、肿瘤直径≥5cm比例、组织Ki-67表达≥14%比例分别为68.75%、90.63%、28.13%、31.25%和84.38%,明显高于未发生腋窝淋巴结转移患者(P<0.05);Logistic回归分析显示:分化程度、病灶组织类型、脉管浸润、Ki-67表达是乳腺癌患者发生腋窝淋巴结转移的影响因素(P<0.05);X线诊断腋窝淋巴结转移与病理结果一致性Kappa值为0.500,P<0.05,一致性较差;CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移与病理结果一致性Kappa值为0.825,P<0.05,一致性较好;CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的准确性、灵敏性和阴性预测值分别为92.86%、87.50%和95.00%,明显高于X线检查(P<0.05)。结论:乳腺癌患者腋窝淋巴结转移受分化程度、病灶组织类型、脉管浸润、Ki-67表达的影响;相较于X线,CT诊断腋窝淋巴结转移的价值较高。

RBMX通过下调PKM2抑制膀胱癌细胞的增殖、迁移、侵袭和糖酵解

目的探讨X连锁RNA结合基序蛋白(RBMX)对膀胱癌细胞(1376细胞和UC-3细胞)的增殖、迁移、侵袭的影响以及其在糖酵解中的作用。方法采用慢病毒表达系统和siRNA干扰技术,分别构建RBMX过表达和敲低的膀胱癌细胞模型(1376细胞和UC-3细胞)。采用RT-qPCR和Westernblotting分别在mRNA水平和蛋白水平上检测细胞模型是否构建成功。通过EdU增殖实验和克隆形成实验检测过表达和敲低RBMX后细胞的生长和集落形成能力,同时通过Transwell实验分析过表达和敲低RBMX后对细胞迁移、侵袭能力的影响;随后,采用Westernblotting检测过表达和敲低RBMX后糖酵解关键蛋白PKM1(M1型丙酮酸激酶)和PKM2(M2型丙酮酸激酶)的表达变化;最后,利用葡萄糖和乳酸检测试剂盒分析过表达和敲低RBMX对膀胱癌细胞糖酵解的影响。结果RT-qPCR和Westernblotting结果显示,过表达RBMX膀胱癌细胞的mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著高于阴性对照组(P<0.05),敲低RBMX膀胱癌细胞的mRNA和蛋白表达水平显著低于阴性对照组(P<0.05)。过表达RBMX明显抑制膀胱癌细胞的增殖、克隆形成、迁移和侵袭,敲低RBMX则作用相反。Westernblotting实验结果显示,过表达RBMX使PKM1表达上升,PKM2表达下降,敲低RBMX则作用相反。葡萄糖消耗及乳酸生成实验表明,过表达RBMX均能抑制膀胱癌细胞葡萄糖消耗及乳酸生成(P<0.05),敲低RBMX均能促进膀胱癌细胞葡萄糖消耗及乳酸生成(P<0.05)。结论RBMX通过下调PKM2抑制膀胱癌的发生发展和糖酵解能力,有望成为膀胱癌诊断和治疗的潜在分子靶标。

基于迁移学习与残差网络的快递包裹X光图像识别

针对快递包裹违禁物品识别存在种类繁多、依赖人力和X光图像获取难度大等问题,为提高快递包裹违禁物品识别的效率和准确度,本研究提出一种迁移学习与残差网络相结合的快递包裹X光图像识别方法(TL-ResNet18)。首先构建了相似度高的源领域数据集和目标领域数据集;其次,选用ResNet18作为预训练模型,调整初始化参数结构,并将ResNet18学习到的内容作为初始化参数迁移到目标领域,实现快递包裹X光图像分类;最后,将相同数据集作为三种模型的输入并对结果进行对比。实验结果表明,TL-ResNet18模型的局部微调和全局微调的识别准确率分别为93.5%、95.0%,相比于ResNet18模型提高了7%、8.5%,且精确度、召回率和F1值都优于ResNet18模型,该方法性能更优,且不受小型数据集对深层网络训练的限制,有利于快递包裹X光图像识别的智能化发展。

塔里木盆地顺北地区顺北84X井超千米含油气重大发现及其意义

塔里木盆地顺北中部北东向走滑断裂带长期处于油气运聚富集的优势区,顺北8号走滑断裂带实钻揭示沿断裂带发育断控缝洞型油气藏,顺北84X井纵向上沿断裂带含油气高度高达1088 m,揭示断控缝洞型油气藏含油气高度大、不受现今构造高低控制。为查明断控缝洞型油气藏含油气高度的主控因素,立足顺北中部奥陶系碳酸盐岩油气藏的成藏地质条件和钻探成果,开展顺北84X井的储层、圈闭及成藏特征等石油地质条件分析,为深化断控缝洞型油气藏认识和向深层评价拓展提供支撑。研究表明:①走滑构造破碎是致密碳酸盐岩成储的关键,其储层发育深度不受碳酸盐岩地层埋深的控制,在近9000 m的埋深条件下仍发育断控缝洞型储集体;②上覆巨厚泥岩盖层顶封、两侧致密灰岩侧封、走滑断裂平面分段和纵向分层变形是形成断控缝洞型圈闭的关键;③油-源对比分析表明油气来自寒武系玉尔吐斯组烃源岩,证实了前期顺北中、东部“寒武多期供烃、构造破裂成储、原地垂向输导、晚期成藏为主、走滑断裂控富”的成藏模式的合理性。顺北84X井的发现揭示塔里木盆地超深层致密碳酸盐岩发育受走滑断裂控制,储层纵向深度大,油气充注足,超深层勘探潜力巨大。

一种新的术中X线与术前CT图像配准方法

目的本研究旨在配准胸主动脉血管内修复术(thoracic endovascular aortic repair,TEVAR)术中X线与术前CT图像,为TEVAR支架植入提供精确安全的导航。然而,现有配准算法存在无法有效弥合投影CT图像生成的数字重建影像(digitally reconstructed radiography,DRR)与X线图像之间的域间差异和难以获得图像分割标签的问题。因此,需要提出新的方法来改善这一问题。方法本文提出了一种新的配准框架,该框架结合了基于生成对抗网络(generative adversarial network,GAN)的域自适应网络和基于Transformer的配准网络。基于GAN的域自适应网络将X线图像的风格迁移到DRR图像上,使两者在图像风格上更接近。基于Transformer的配准网络采用CNN与跨模态变换器(cross-modality transformer,CMT)相结合的模式,直接配准X线与CT图像,无需进行图像分割。结果本文在208对标定的TEVAR术中X线与CT图像对上对新的配准方法进行了验证。与其他域适应方法相比,本文所采用的CycleGAN网络作为风格转换模块,有效减小了DRR图像与X线图像之间的域间差异。消融实验结果进一步证实,配准网络中的全局局部感知模块(global-local perception module,GLPM)对提高配准精度具有明显作用,而空间缩减(spatial reduction,SR)则有效缩短了配准时间。通过对比现有方法和本文方法在真实患者X线与CT图像对上的配准效果,本文的方法在配准精度和成功率方面均表现出最佳性能。结论本文提出的新的X线与CT图像配准方法有效克服了现有方法存在的域间差异以及难以获得分割标签的问题。

1+X证书制度下高职院校质量评价指标体系构建

1+X证书制度是我国职业教育改革的一项重大制度创新,是对职业教育人才培养模式的一场深刻变革。根据1+X证书制度要求,从“双师”素质、教师队伍建设、教学资源建设、课程体系建设等方面入手构建高职院校质量评价指标体系。高职院校作为1+X证书制度的实施主体,如何把握1+X证书制度给高职院校带来的机遇与挑战,如何构建1+X证书制度下高职院校质量评价指标体系,是摆在高职院校面前的一项重要课题。基于对1+X证书制度的理解和1+X证书制度下高职院校质量评价指标体系构建的实践探索,总结出1+X证书制度下高职院校质量评价指标体系构建策略。