Endoscopic ultrasonography-related diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance on small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms

This research aimed to examine the diagnostic accuracy and clinical significance of endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)in the context of small rectal neuroendocrine neoplasms(NENs).A total of 108 patients with rectal subepithelial lesions(SELs)with a diameter of<20 mm were included in the analysis.The diagnosis and depth assessment of EUS was compared to the histology findings.The prevalence of NENs in rectal SELs was 78.7%(85/108).The sensitivity of EUS in detecting rectal NENs was 98.9%(84/85),while the specificity was 52.2%(12/23).Overall,the diagnostic accuracy of EUS in identifying rectal NENs was 88.9%(96/108).The overall accuracy rate for EUS in assessing the depth of invasion in rectal NENs was 92.9%(78/84).Therefore,EUS demonstrates reasonable diagnostic accuracy in detecting small rectal NENs,with good sensitivity but inferior specificity.EUS may also assist physicians in assessing the depth of invasion in small rectal NENs before endoscopic excision.

Double contrast-enhanced ultrasonography improves diagnostic accuracy of T staging compared with multi-detector computed tomography in gastric cancer patients

BACKGROUND Gastric cancer(GC)is the most common malignant tumor and ranks third for cancer-related deaths among the worldwide.The disease poses a serious public health problem in China,ranking fifth for incidence and third for mortality.Knowledge of the invasive depth of the tumor is vital to treatment decisions.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic performance of double contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(DCEUS)for preoperative T staging in patients with GC by comparing with multi-detector computed tomography(MDCT).METHODS This single prospective study enrolled patients with GC confirmed by preoperative gastroscopy from July 2021 to March 2023.Patients underwent DCEUS,including ultrasonography(US)and intravenous contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(CEUS),and MDCT examinations for the assessment of preoperative T staging.Features of GC were identified on DCEUS and criteria developed to evaluate T staging according to the 8th edition of AJCC cancer staging manual.The diagnostic performance of DCEUS was evaluated by comparing it with that of MDCT and surgical-pathological findings were considered as the gold standard.RESULTS A total of 229 patients with GC(80 T1,33 T2,59 T3 and 57 T4)were included.Overall accuracies were 86.9%for DCEUS and 61.1%for MDCT(P<0.001).DCEUS was superior to MDCT for T1(92.5%vs 70.0%,P<0.001),T2(72.7%vs 51.5%,P=0.041),T3(86.4%vs 45.8%,P<0.001)and T4(87.7%vs 70.2%,P=0.022)staging of GC.CONCLUSION DCEUS improved the diagnostic accuracy of preoperative T staging in patients with GC compared with MDCT,and constitutes a promising imaging modality for preoperative evaluation of GC to aid individualized treatment decision-making.

In‑depth proteome characterization of endometrium and extraembryonic membranes during implantation in pig

Background Proteome characterization of the porcine endometrium and extraembryonic membranes is important to understand mother-embryo cross-communication.In this study,the proteome of the endometrium and cho-rioallantoic membrane was characterized in pregnant sows(PS)during early gestation(d 18 and 24 of gestation)and in the endometrium of non-pregnant sows(NPS)during the same days using LC-MS/MS analysis.The UniProtKB database and ClueGO were used to obtain functional Gene Ontology annotations and biological and functional networks,respectively.Results Our analysis yielded 3,254 and 3,457 proteins identified in the endometrium of PS and NPS,respectively;of these,1,753 being common while 1,501 and 1,704 were exclusive to PS and NPS,respectively.In addition,we iden-tified 3,968 proteins in the extraembryonic membranes of PS.Further analyses of function revealed some proteins had relevance for the immune system process and biological adhesion in endometrium while the embryonic chorion displayed abundance of proteins related to cell adhesion and cytoskeletal organization,suggesting they dominated the moment of endometrial remodeling,implantation and adhesion of the lining epithelia.Data are available via Pro-teomeXchange with identifier PXD042565.Conclusion This is the first in-depth proteomic characterization of the endometrium and extraembryonic mem-branes during weeks 3 to 4 of gestation;data that contribute to the molecular understanding of the dynamic environ-ment during this critical period,associated with the majority of pregnancy losses.

Intraoperative cholangio-ultrasonography(IOCUS)during hepatectomy with resection of the biliary confluence:An effective alternative to intraoperative cholangiography

Intraoperative ultrasonography(IOUS)in hepatobiliary surgery is well known as an essential tool for radical and safe hepatectomies,allowing to perform parenchymal sparing surgery and,as consequence,to expand the surgical indications for patients otherwise considered unresectable.Nevertheless,since many years,despite its effectiveness in the study of vascular anatomy of the liver,the gold standard for the assessment of biliary anatomy during surgery is intraoperative cholangiography(IOC),which is used for the validation of preoperative imaging as well as for guiding reconstruction in case of bile duct injury or resection.

Relationship between neonatal respiratory distress syndrome pulmonary ultrasonography and respiratory distress score,oxygenation index,and chest radiography grading

BACKGROUND Accurate condition assessment is critical for improving the prognosis of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome(RDS),but current assessment methods for RDS pose a cumulative risk of harm to neonates.Thus,a less harmful method for assessing the health of neonates with RDS is needed.AIM To analyze the relationships between pulmonary ultrasonography and respiratory distress scores,oxygenation index,and chest X-ray grade of neonatal RDS to identify predictors of neonatal RDS severity.METHODS This retrospective study analyzed the medical information of 73 neonates with RDS admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit of Liupanshui Maternal and Child Care Service Center between April and December 2022.The pulmonary ultrasonography score,respiratory distress score,oxygenation index,and chest Xray grade of each newborn before and after treatment were collected.Spearman correlation analysis was performed to determine the relationships among these values and neonatal RDS severity.RESULTS The pulmonary ultrasonography score,respiratory distress score,oxygenation index,and chest X-ray RDS grade of the neonates were significantly lower after treatment than before treatment(P<0.05).Spearman correlation analysis showed that before and after treatment,the pulmonary ultrasonography score of neonates with RDS was positively correlated with the respiratory distress score,oxygenation index,and chest X-ray grade(ρ=0.429–0.859,P<0.05).Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis indicated that pulmonary ultrasonography screening effectively predicted the severity of neonatal RDS(area under the curve=0.805–1.000,P<0.05).CONCLUSION The pulmonary ultrasonography score was significantly associated with the neonatal RDS score,oxygenation index,and chest X-ray grade.The pulmonary ultrasonography score was an effective predictor of neonatal RDS severity.

Beta-HCG Levels and Ovarian Ultrasonography Results among Non-Pregnant Women of Reproductive Age in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Certain ovarian cancers that were previously common in postmenopausal women are now increasingly observed in women of reproductive age. The research on using β-HCG as a diagnostic biomarker for ovarian cancer in women of reproductive age is ongoing. Aim: This study assessed the level of serum β-HCG in non-pregnant women of reproductive age and determined its potential association with suspicious ovarian ultrasonography results. Methods: The study was conducted in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. This study adopted a cross-sectional design on a quota sample of 224 case notes of women aged 18 - 40 years obtained from eight diagnostic centres. A data extraction form was used for data collection. Data analysis employed descriptive statistics, Chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, and Odds Ratio at 95% confidence and 5% significance levels. Results: About 5.8% of the participants exhibited detectable levels of serum β-HCG above 5 IU/L (World Health Organization reference) at a mean concentration of 5.87 (±1.75) IU/L. About 4.0% of the participants had suspicious ovarian lesions identified through ultrasonography. Participants with elevated serum β-HCG levels above the WHO reference were 59 times more likely to have suspicious ovarian lesions (Odds ratio: 59.4, 95%CI: 12.3 - 287.8, p β-HCG level and age (p = 0.041) as well as parity (p Conclusion: Serum β-HCG levels above the WHO reference in non-pregnant women were associated with suspicious ovarian lesions. More rigorous primary research, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses are needed to confirm the findings of this study.

Perioperative and long-term results of ultrasonography-guided single-and multiple-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn calculi

BACKGROUND It is possible that this condition will lead to urosepsis and progressive deterioration of renal function in the absence of surgical intervention.Several recent clinical studies have shown that multi-tract percutaneous nephrolithotomy(MPCNL)has a similar stone free rate(SFR)as standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy(S-PCNL).As a result,M-PCNL was also recommended as a treatment option for staghorn calculi.AIM To examine the perioperative and long-term results of ultrasonography-guided single-and M-PCNL.METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study.Between March 2021 and January 2022,the urology department of our hospital selected patients for the treatment of staghorn calculi using percutaneous nephrolithotomy.The primary outcomes were com plication rate and SFR,and the characteristics of patients,operative parameters,laboratory measurements were also collected.RESULTS In total,345 patients were enrolled in the study(186 in the S-PCNL group and 159 in the M-PCNL group).The SFR in the M-PCNL group was significantly higher than that in the S-PCNL group(P=0.033).Moreover,the incidence rates of hydrothorax(P=0.03)and postoperative infection(P=0.012)were higher in the M-PCNL group than in the S-PCNL group.Logistic regression analysis demonstrated that post-operative white blood cell count(OR=2.57,95%CI:1.90-3.47,P<0.001)and stone size(OR=1.59,95%CI:1.27-2.00,P<0.001)were associated with a higher overall complication rate in the S-PCNL group.Body mass index(OR=1.22,95%CI:1.06-1.40,P=0.004)and stone size(OR=1.70,95%CI:1.35-2.15,P<0.001)were associated with increased overall complications in the M-PCNL group.CONCLUSION Multiple access tracts can facilitate higher SFR while slightly increasing the incidence of acceptable complications.

Clinical value of oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in diagnosis of gastric tumors

BACKGROUND The incidence of gastric cancer remains high,and it is the sixth most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.Oral contrastenhanced ultrasonography is a simple,non-invasive,and painless method for the diagnosis of gastric tumors.AIM To explore the diagnostic value of oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography for the detection of gastric tumors.METHODS The screening results based on oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and electronic gastroscopy were compared with those of the postoperative pathological examination.RESULTS Among 42 patients with gastric tumors enrolled in the study,the diagnostic accordance rate was 95.2%for oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(n=40)and 90.5%for electronic gastroscopy(n=38)compared with postoperative pathological examination.The Kappa value of consistency test with pathological findings was 0.812 for oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and 0.718 for electronic gastroscopy,and there was no significant difference between them(P=0.397).For the TNM staging of gastric tumors,the accuracy rate of oral contrast enhanced ultrasonography was 81.9%for the overall T staging and 50%,77.8%,100%,and 100%for T1,T2,T3,and T4 staging,respectively.The sensitivity and specificity were both 100%for stages T3 and T4.The diagnostic accuracy rate of oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography was 93.8%,80%,100%,and 100%for stages N0,N1-N3,M0,and M1,respectively.CONCLUSION The accordance rate of qualitative diagnosis by oral contrast-enhanced ultrasonography is comparable to that of gastroscopy,and it could be used as the preferred method for the early screening of gastric tumors.

Correlation of dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and the Ki-67 labelling index in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

BACKGROUND Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma(PDAC)is a highly malignant and aggressive tumor,and high Ki-67 expression indicates poor histological differentiation and prognosis.Therefore,one of the challenges in diagnosing preoperatively patients with PDAC is predicting the degree of malignancy.Dynamic contrast-enhanced ultrasonography(DCE-US)plays a crucial role in abdominal tumor diagnosis,and can adequately show the microvascular composition within the tumors.However,the relationship between DCE-US and the Ki-67 labelling index remains unclear at the present time.AIM To predict the correlation between Ki-67 expression and the parameters of DCEUS.METHODS Patients with PDAC who underwent DCE-US were retrospectively analyzed.Patients who had received any treatment(radiotherapy or chemotherapy)prior to DCE-US;had incomplete clinical,imaging,or pathologic information;and had poor-quality image analysis were excluded.Correlations between Ki-67 expression and the parameters of DCE-US in patients with PDAC were assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation analysis.The diagnostic performances of these parameters in high Ki-67 expression group were evaluated according to receiver operating characteristic curve.RESULTS Based on the Ki-67 labelling index,30 patients were divided into two groups,i.e.,the high expression group and the low expression group.Among the relative quantitative parameters between the two groups,relative half-decrease time(rHDT),relative peak enhancement,relative wash-in perfusion index and relative wash-in rate were significantly different between two groups(P=0.018,P=0.025,P=0.028,P=0.035,respectively).The DCE-US parameter rHDT was moderately correlated with Ki-67 expression,and rHDT≥1.07 was more helpful in accurately diagnosing high Ki-67 expression,exhibiting a sensitivity and specificity of 53.8%and 94.1%,respectively.CONCLUSION One parameter of DCE-US,rHDT,correlates with high Ki-67 expression.It demonstrates that parameters obtained noninvasively by DCE-US could better predict Ki-67 expression in PDAC preoperatively.

Dynamic ultrasonography for optimizing treatment position in superior mesenteric artery syndrome:Two case reports and review of literature

BACKGROUND Superior mesenteric artery(SMA)syndrome is a rare cause of duodenal obstruction by extrinsic compression between the SMA and the aorta(SMA-Ao).Although the left lateral recumbent position is considered effective in the treatment of SMA syndrome,individual variations in the optimal patient position have been noted.In this report,we present two elderly cases of SMA syndrome that exhibited rapid recovery due to ultrasonographic dynamic evaluation of the optimal position for each patient.CASE SUMMARY Case 1:A 90-year-old man with nausea and vomiting.Following diagnosis of SMA syndrome by computed tomography(CT),ultrasonography(US)revealed the SMA-Ao distance in the supine position(4 mm),which slightly improved in the lateral position(5.7–7.0 mm)without the passage of duodenal contents.However,in the sitting position,the SMA-Ao distance was increased to 15 mm accompanied by improved content passage.Additionally,US indicated enhanced passage upon abdominal massage on the right side.By day 2,the patient could eat comfortably with the optimal position and massage.Case 2:An 87-year-old woman with vomiting.After the diagnosis of SMA syndrome and aspiration pneumonia by CT,dynamic US confirmed the optimal position(SMA-Ao distance was improved to 7 mm in forward-bent position,whereas it remained at 5 mm in the supine position).By day 7 when her pneumonia recovered,she could eat with the optimal position.CONCLUSION The optimal position for SMA syndrome varies among individuals.Dynamic US appears to be a valuable tool in improving patient outcomes.

Point of care ultrasonography as the new“Laennec Sthetoscope”

Point of care ultrasonography(POCUS)has evolved to become the fifth pillar of the conventional physical examination,and use of POCUS protocols have significantly decreased procedure complications and time to diagnose.However,lack of experience in POCUS by preceptors in medical schools and nephrology residency programs are significant barriers to implement a broader use.In rural and low-income areas POCUS may have a transformative effect on health care management.

Point-of-care ultrasonography spotlight:Could venous excess ultrasound serve as a shared language for internists and intensivists?

Point-of-care ultrasonography(POCUS),particularly venous excess ultrasound(VExUS)is emerging as a valuable bedside tool to gain real-time hemodynamic insights.This modality,derived from hepatic vein,portal vein,and intrarenal vessel Doppler patterns,offers a scoring system for dynamic venous congestion assessment.Such an assessment can be crucial in effective management of patients with heart failure exacerbation.It facilitates diagnosis,quantification of congestion,prognostication,and monitoring the efficacy of decongestive therapy.As such,it can effectively help to manage cardiorenal syndromes in various clinical settings.Extended or eVExUS explores additional veins,potentially broadening its applications.While VExUS demonstrates promising outcomes,challenges persist,particularly in cases involving renal and liver parenchymal disease,arrhythmias,and situations of pressure and volume overload overlap.Proficiency in utilizing spectral Doppler is pivotal for clinicians to effectively employ this tool.Hence,the integration of POCUS,especially advanced applications like VExUS,into routine clinical practice necessitates enhanced training across medical specialties.

Sound waves and solutions:Point-of-care ultrasonography for acute kidney injury in cirrhosis

This article delves into the intricate challenges of acute kidney injury(AKI)in cirrhosis,a condition fraught with high morbidity and mortality.The complexities arise from distinguishing between various causes of AKI,particularly hemodynamic AKI,in cirrhotic patients,who experience hemodynamic changes due to portal hypertension.The term"hepatocardiorenal syndrome"is introduced to encapsulate the intricate interplay among the liver,heart,and kidneys.The narrative emphasizes the often-overlooked aspect of cardiac function in AKI assessments in cirrhosis,unveiling the prevalence of cirrhotic cardiomyopathy marked by impaired diastolic function.The conventional empiric approach involving volume expansion and vasopressors for hepatorenal syndrome is critically analyzed,highlighting potential risks and variable patient responses.We advocate for a nuanced algorithm for AKI evaluation in cirrhosis,prominently featuring point-of-care ultrasonography(POCUS).POCUS applications encompass assessing fluid tolerance,detecting venous congestion,and evaluating cardiac function.

Application of a novel kind of endoscopic sterile ultrasonic couplant using in miniprobe endoscopic ultrasonography

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of a novel endoscopic sterile ultrasonic couplant using miniprobe endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS).Methods:Twelve pigs were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups based on different couplants,with six pigs in each group.The experimental group underwent miniprobe endoscopic ultrasound examination using a sterile ultrasound couplant,whereas the control group underwent examination using purified water.Seven positions were examined:proximal esophagus,distal esophagus,gastric fundus,gastric angle,duodenal bulb,proximal colon,and distal colon.The examination time and imaging qualities of the two groups were compared.Results:The ultrasonic couplant group was superior to the purified water group in terms of examination time,injection volume,image clarity,adjustment frequency,one-time success rate,and number of effective images.The difference between the two groups was statistically significant(p<0.05).Conclusion:Using a sterile endoscopic ultrasound couplant during miniprobe EUS can shorten the examination time,reduce the medium injection volume,improve the one-time success rate and image clarity,and is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Comprehensive review on the diagnostic strategies for esophageal tuberculosis:the role of endoscopic ultrasonography

Esophageal tuberculosis(ET)is a relatively rare clinical condition,characterized by often atypical clinical features.The lack of specificity in diagnostic methods,such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy and various imaging techniques,frequently leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatments.Compared to esophagogastroduodenoscopy,endoscopic ultrasonography(EUS)offers a more comprehensive examination of esophageal tuberculosis lesions,including the extent of wall layer involvement and the internal structure characteristics of the lesions.Furthermore,when necessary,endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration can be employed to acquire deeper pathological tissue,significantly aiding diagnosis.When combined with the patient’s clinical presentation,endoscopic findings,and pathological features,EUS plays a crucial role in the definitive diagnosis of ET and in the differential diagnosis process.This article meticulously reviews both national and international literature to summarize the relevant features of ET,with a focus on its appearance under EUS,and to highlight the clinical value of EUS in enhancing the diagnosis of ET and in distinguishing it from other conditions.The aim is to offer guidance for the accurate diagnosis of ET.

Schroth疗法联合核心力量训练改善轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者的侧凸角度

背景:青少年特发性脊柱侧凸明确的发病原因尚未可知,寻找解决青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的临床方法迫在眉睫。目的:探讨Schroth疗法联合核心力量训练对轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的效果,为轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸的临床治疗提供更多依据。方法:选择2022年7月至2024年1月在南通大学附属医院康复医学科与脊柱外科就诊的轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者110例作为研究对象,根据患者及家长意愿,分为试验组和对照组,每组55例。对照组观察随访,试验组进行Schroth疗法联合核心力量训练,每天45 min,坚持24周。比较两组患者治疗前后影像学参数、体表指标、三维超声成像角度和生活质量的差异。结果与结论:①治疗24周后,试验组主弯Cobb角、顶椎偏距、颈椎前凸角均较治疗前有显著改善(P<0.05),而对照组无显著差异(P>0.05);试验组主弯Cobb角、顶椎偏距明显优于对照组(P<0.05);②治疗24周后,试验组躯干旋转角度明显低于治疗前(P<0.05),而对照组无显著差异(P>0.05);试验组躯干旋转角度明显低于对照组(P<0.05);③治疗24周后,试验组三维超声成像椎板中心法角度明显减小(P<0.05),而对照组无显著差异(P>0.05);试验组三维超声成像椎板中心法角度明显低于对照组(P<0.05);④治疗24周后,在生活质量上,试验组的疼痛维度评分显著增高(P<0.05),试验组和对照组的自我形象维度评分均较治疗前显著增高(P<0.05),两组的心理健康维度评分较治疗前显著降低(P<0.05);疼痛、自我形象、心理健康和满意度维度评分,试验组均明显高于对照组(P<0.05);⑤提示Schroth疗法联合核心力量训练能改善轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸患者的主弯Cobb角、顶椎偏距、颈椎前凸角,降低躯干旋转角度,减少三维超声成像角度,提高生活质量,对轻度青少年特发性脊柱侧凸治疗有效。

更多〉〉相关学者姜玉新严昆华扬张青萍陈敏华段云友刘东戴晴吴瑛蔡胜相关检索词乳腺癌 新辅助化疗 ultrasonography 免疫组化 导管 breast cancer 造影剂 胎儿 乳腺肿块 ultrasound 检出率 改良根治术 多普勒 保乳手术 免疫组织化学 磁共振成像 彩色 肿块 病理检查 准确率 自动乳腺全容积成像在乳腺癌术前测量评估中的应用

目的评价运用自动乳腺全容积成像（ABVS）对乳腺癌术前大小测量的准确率.方法选取经手术病理证实的乳腺癌患者105例（118个病灶,其中导管原位癌病灶36个,非导管原位癌病灶82个）,术前均行常规超声、ABVS 检查,测量病灶最大径并与手术病理测量结果进行对比,比较常规超声与 ABVS 对两类病灶的检测情况.结果病理检查：病灶大小0.2~5.5（2.45±1.18）cm;ABVS 检查：病灶大小0.3~5.8（2.50±1.21）cm;常规超声检查：病灶大小0.8~5.2（2.16±1.12）cm.乳腺癌患者 ABVS 及常规超声检查结果与病理检查结果均呈显著正相关（r=0.906、0.990,均 P〈0.01）.ABVS 对导管原位癌病灶的检出率明显高于常规超声（P〈0.05）,而两种方法对非导管原位癌病灶检出率的差异无统计学意义（P 〉0.05）.结论 ABVS 对乳腺肿块的测量优于常规超声,尤其对于导管原位癌的测量有明显优势.

聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜联合间充质干细胞修复子宫内膜损伤

背景:人子宫内膜间充质干细胞能够直接修复受损的子宫内膜,促进血管生成、恢复子宫形态结构,然而将干细胞直接注入受损子宫内膜后的细胞存活率低、滞留时间短,修复效果有限。目的:观察聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜复合人子宫内膜间充质干细胞修复大鼠子宫内膜损伤的效果。方法:①细胞实验:采用胶原酶消化法提取人子宫内膜间充质干细胞,静电纺丝技术制备聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜。将人子宫内膜间充质干细胞分别接种于聚苯乙烯培养板与聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜上,通过DNA定量分析、WST-1细胞活性实验、鬼笔环肽染色、扫描电镜观察细胞的增殖与黏附能力,qRT-PCR检测静电纺丝膜上细胞CD90、Meflin的mRNA表达。②动物实验:取27只处于动情期的雌性SD大鼠,通过机械搔刮法建立宫腔粘连模型后随机分为3组,每组9只:空白对照组不进行任何治疗,对照组将聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜植入宫腔损伤部位,实验组将聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜/人子宫内膜间充质干细胞补片植入宫腔损伤部位。术后第3,7,14天取材,采用苏木精-伊红染色观察子宫形态结构及腺体数量,qRT-PCR和免疫荧光染色观察子宫组织CD31、血管内皮生长因子的表达。结果与结论:①细胞实验:与聚苯乙烯培养板相比,聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜可促进人子宫内膜间充质干细胞的增殖与黏附,并且聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜支持人子宫内膜间充质干细胞基因CD90和Meflin的表达;②动物实验:苏木精-伊红染色显示,聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜/人子宫内膜间充质干细胞补片可促进子宫内膜损伤后形态结构的恢复,术后第14天的内膜厚度与腺体数量均多于空白对照组、对照组(P<0.05);qRT-PCR和免疫荧光染色检测显示,实验组术后第7,14天的CD31、血管内皮生长因子mRNA与蛋白表达均高于空白对照组、对照组(P<0.05);③结果表明:聚己内酯-透明质酸静电纺丝膜可以提高干细胞的存活率、延长干细胞与受损组织的接触时间,二者复合移植可更好地修复受损子宫内膜组织。

Gastric polyps are not created equal: Know your enemy

Gastric polyps are commonly detected during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.They are most often benign and rarely become malignant.Nevertheless,adequate knowledge,diagnostic modalities,and management strategies should be the endoscopist’s readily available“weapons”to defeat the potentially malignant“enemies”.This article sheds light on the valuable effort by Costa et al to generate a new classification system of gastric polyps as“good”,“bad”,and“ugly”.This comprehensive overview provides clinicians with a simplified decision-making process.

基于微流控芯片评估富血小板血浆促进子宫内膜细胞的增殖

背景:富血小板血浆可促进薄型子宫内膜细胞的增殖,但存在剂量难以控制、取样困难等问题。微流控芯片具有高通量、低消耗、操作简便等优点,为模拟子宫内膜细胞在体微环境提供了新途径。目的:利用三通道微流控芯片构建富血小板血浆促进子宫内膜细胞增殖的研究模型。方法:从1名女性外周静脉血中提取富血小板血浆。采用含不同浓度[0%(对照),0.5%,1%,2%]富血小板血浆的无血清细胞培养基培养人子宫内膜间质细胞,采用划痕实验检测细胞迁移,CCK-8法检测细胞增殖。利用聚二甲基硅氧烷胶制备微流控芯片,该微流控芯片设计有3个通道,中间通道为细胞外基质水凝胶通道,左右两侧分别为人子宫内膜间质细胞及富血小板血浆通道,3个通道之间保存有可以相互沟通以及实现物质交换的面积,实验组两侧通道分别加入人子宫内膜间质细胞(绿色荧光蛋白GFP标记)和含0.5%富血小板血浆的无血清培养基,对照组两侧通道分别加入人子宫内膜间质细胞(绿色荧光蛋白GFP标记)和无血清细胞培养基,共培养48 h后,采用Ki67免疫荧光染色观察细胞增殖与迁移。结果与结论:(1)细胞划痕实验和CCK-8检测结果显示,与对照组相比,0.5%,1%,2%浓度的富血小板血浆可促进人子宫内膜间质细胞的迁移与增殖(P <0.05),并且0.5%浓度富血小板血浆的促进细胞迁移与增殖作用强于其他2个浓度(P <0.05);(2)Ki67免疫荧光染色结果显示,与对照组相比,实验组人子宫内膜间质细胞的增殖和迁移能力更强;(3)实验证实通过三通道微流控芯片可以模拟子宫内膜细胞的微环境,同时利用该系统验证了富血小板血浆可显著促进子宫内膜间质细胞的增殖与迁移。