Wetting alternating with partial drying during grain filling increases lysine biosynthesis in inferior rice grain

Lysine content is a criterion of the nutritional quality of rice.Understanding the process of lysine biosynthesis in early-flowering superior grain(SG)and late-flowering inferior grain(IG)of rice would advance breeding and cultivation to improve nutritional quality.However,little information is available on differences in lysine anabolism between SG and IG and the underlying mechanism,and whether and how irrigation regimes affect lysine anabolism in these grains.A japonica rice cultivar was grown in the field and two irrigation regimes,continuous flooding(CF)and wetting alternating with partial drying(WAPD),were imposed from heading to the mature stage.Lysine content and activities of key enzymes of lysine biosynthesis,and levels of brassinosteroids(BRs)were lower in the IG than in the SG at the early grainfilling stage but higher at middle and late grain-filling stages.WAPD increased activities of these key enzymes,BR levels,and contents of lysine and total amino acids in IG,but not SG relative to CF.Application of 2,4-epibrassinolide to rice panicles in CF during early grain filling reproduced the effects of WAPD,but neither treatment altered the activities of enzymes responsible for lysine catabolism in either SG or IG.WAPD and elevated BR levels during grain filling increased lysine biosynthesis in IG.Improvement in lysine biosynthesis in rice should focus on IG.

Ash removal from inferior coal via ammonium fluoride roasting and simultaneous yield of white carbon black

The quality upgrading and deashing of inferior coal by chemical method still faces great challenges.The dangers of strong acid,strong alkali,waste water and exhaust gas as well as high cost limit its industrial production.This paper systematically investigates the ash reduction and desilicification of two typical inferior coal utilizing ammonium fluoride roasting method.Under the optimal conditions,for fat coal and gas coal,the deashing rates are 69.02%and 54.13%,and the desilicification rates are 92.64%and 90.27%,respectively.The molar dosage of ammonium fluoride remains consistent for both coals;however,the gas coal,characterized by a lower ash and silica content(less than half that of the fat coal),achieves optimum deashing effect at a reduced time and temperature.The majority of silicon in coal transforms into gaseous ammonium fluorosilicate,subsequently preparing nanoscale amorphous silica with a purity of 99.90%through ammonia precipitation.Most of the fluorine in deashed coal are assigned in inorganic minerals,suggesting the possibility of further fluorine and ash removal via flotation.This research provides a green and facile route to deash inferior coal and produce nano-scale white carbon black simultaneously.

Pedicled abdominal flap using deep inferior epigastric artery perforators for forearm reconstruction: A case report

BACKGROUND Pedicled abdominal flaps are a widely used surgical technique for forearm reconstruction in patients with soft tissue defects.However,some drawbacks include restricted flap size,partial flap loss,and donor-site morbidity.To address these concerns,we present a case of a pedicled abdominal flap using the deep inferior epigastric artery perforators(DIEP)for forearm reconstruction in a patient with a large soft tissue defect.CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with forearm injury caused by a pressing machine.A 15 cm×10 cm soft tissue defect with complete rupture of the ulnar side structures of the forearm was found.One week after orthopedic management of the neurovascular injury and fractures using the first stage of Masquelet technique,the patient was referred to the plastic and recon-structive surgery department for wound coverage.Surgical debridement and negative-pressure wound therapy revealed a 20 cm×15 cm soft tissue defect.A pedicle abdominal flap with the DIEP was used to cover the defect.Three weeks later,the flap was detached from the abdomen,and the abdominal defect was directly closed.Subsequently,the second stage of Masquelet technique was performed at the fracture site at week 10.Finally,all donor and recipient sites healed without complications,such as flap dehiscence,infection,hematoma,or necrosis.Fracture site osteosynthesis was achieved without complications.CONCLUSION Pedicled abdominal flap using the DIEP provides a reliable option for forearm reconstruction in patients with large soft tissue defects.

Two-stage extraction by partial grinding of impacted mandibular third molar in close proximity to the inferior alveolar nerve

BACKGROUND Extraction of impacted third molars often leads to severe complications caused by damage to the inferior alveolar nerve(IAN).AIM To proposes a method for the partial grinding of an impacted mandibular third molar(IMM3)near the IAN to prevent IAN injury during IMM3 extraction.METHODS Between January 1996 and March 2022,25 patients with IMM3 roots near the IAN were enrolled.The first stage of the operation consisted of grinding a major part of the IMM3 crown with a high-speed turbine dental drill to achieve sufficient space between the mandibular second molar and IMM3.After 6 months,when the root tips were observed to be away from the IAN on X-ray examination,the remaining part of the IMM3 was completely removed.RESULTS All IMM3s were extracted easily without symptoms of IAN injury after extraction.CONCLUSION Partial IMM3 grinding may be a good alternative treatment option to avoid IAN injury in high-risk cases.

Effectiveness of modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition for V-pattern exotropia combined with mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction

AIM:To investigate the effectiveness of a modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition for treatment of V-pattern exotropia combined with mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction.METHODS:Thirteen cases(23 affected eyes)of V-pattern exotropia with inferior oblique muscle overaction(+or++)who underwent the modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition procedure were retrospectively reviewed.The amount of V-pattern,grade of inferior oblique overaction,degree of vertical strabismus,abnormal head posture,and the fovea-disc angle were evaluated before and after surgery.RESULTS:The V-pattern was corrected in all cases,and the amount of V-pattern reduced by 17.85±5.13 prism diopter(PD)on average(t=16.07,P<0.001).The surgical cure rate for mild to moderate inferior oblique muscle overaction was 87.0%(20/23).The degree of the foveadisc angle has a mean reduction of 5.45°±2.87°(t=3.95,P=0.003)after surgery.The mean vertical deviation in 5 cases with a small-angle hypertropia(5.23±3.06 PD)in the primary position reduced by 3.15±1.86 PD(t=6.10,P<0.001).No serious complications were observed.CONCLUSION:The modified inferior oblique muscle belly transposition procedure can effectively treat mild to moderate inferior oblique overaction and relieve the V-pattern,which is safe and easy to perform.

Fracture of inferior vena cava stent after endovascular treatment for Budd-Chiari syndrome:A case series and literature review

Budd-Chiari syndrome(BCS)is a rare condition characterized by hepatic venous outflow obstruction.Balloon angioplasty,with or without stenting,is the recommended first-line treatment modality in Asian countries.As a supplement to balloon angioplasty,expandable metallic Z-stent deployment can effectively improve long-term inferior vena cava(IVC)patency.Although stent placement is a standard and frequently performed treatment,very few IVC stent-related complications,such as stent fractures,have been reported.Here we present a case series and a comprehensive review of IVC stent fractures in patients with BCS.The most common characteristic of IVC stent fractures is a protrusion of the proximal segment of the IVC stent into the right atrium and its systolic and diastolic movements along with heart rhythms.Accurate stent deployment,large-diameter balloon dilation,patient breath-holding training,preferential selection of a triple stent,and the use of an internal jugular vein approach to stent deployment may ensure precise stent localization and avoid postoperative complications.

Horizontal Inferior Patellar Dislocation in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Intra-articular patellar dislocation due to acute trauma is considered a rare presentation and is less commonly encountered in practice than extra-articular patellar dislocation. This case study presents a rare type 2 inferior dislocation of the patella in an elderly patient which was successfully reduced and managed non-operatively.

Impact of Right Ventricular Dysfunction in Morbidity and Mortality in Patients with Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction Presenting to a Tertiary Care Center of Nepal

Introduction: In comparison to anterior wall myocardial infarction, inferior wall myocardial infarction is generally regarded as a low risk event. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic impact of right ventricular (RV) myocardial involvement in patients with inferior wall myocardial infarction (IWMI). Methods: This is an observational study of 82 consecutive IWMI patients admitted and treated in Manmohan Cardiothoracic, Vascular and Transplant Center (MCVTC) from May 15 2018 to June 15 2019. The clinical characteristics, risk factors profile, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic, including RV function and angiographic characteristics, complications and in-hospital deaths were analyzed. Results: The mean age of patients presenting with IMWI was 64.8 ± 13.8 years with predominance of male (67%). Right ventricular myocardial infarction was present in 34.1% of patient with RV dysfunction in 25.6% patients. Mean Tricuspid Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (TAPSE), RV tricuspid annulus (S') and RV Fractional area change (FAC) in patients with RV dysfunction vs patients without RV dysfunction were 12.2 ± 3.3 mm vs 22.5 ± 3.5 mm (p < 0.001), 7.54 ± 0.91 cm/s vs. 12.79 ± 2.16 cm/s respectively (p Conclusion: In inferior wall myocardial infarction, RV involvement with RV dysfunction is an independent risk factor for in-hospital mortality along with advanced age, complete atrioventricular block, higher Killip class, delayed hospital presentation, left ventricular ejection fraction < 40% and angiographic evidence of triple vessel disease.

A case of duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression

Duplicated inferior vena cava with bilateral iliac vein compression is extremely rare.We report a case of an 87-year-old man presented with bilateral lower extremity swelling,who was noted to have duplicated inferior vena cava,as revealed by computed tomography angiography(CTA).This revealed bilateral iliac vein compression caused by surrounding structures.Anticoagulant treatment combined with stent implantation completely alleviated this chronic debilitating condition during the follow-up of 2 months with no recurrence.

Modified inferior oblique anterior transposition for dissociated vertical deviation combined with superior oblique palsy:A case report

BACKGROUND Inferior oblique anterior transposition(IOAT)has emerged as an effective surgery in the management of dissociated vertical deviation(DVD)combined with superior oblique palsy(SOP).Traditional IOAT usually provides satisfactory primary position alignment and simultaneously restricts the superior floating phenomenon.However,it also increases the risk of the anti-elevation syndrome and narrowing of the palpebral fissure in straight-ahead gaze,especially after the unilateral operation.CASE SUMMARY We report the outcomes of the modified unilateral IOAT in two patients with unilateral DVD combined with SOP.The anterior-nasal fibers of the inferior oblique muscle were attached at 9 mm posterior to the corneal limbus along the temporal board of the inferior rectus muscle,the other fibers were attached a further 5 mm temporal to the anterior-nasal fibers.Postoperatively,both hypertropia and floating were improved,and no obvious complications occurred.CONCLUSION In these cases,the modified unilateral IOAT was an effective and safe surgical method for treating DVD with SOP.

Recurrent hemoptysis in pediatric bronchial Dieulafoy’s disease with inferior phrenic artery supply:A case report

BACKGROUND Bronchial Dieulafoy’s disease(BDD)is characterized by the erosion of an anomalous artery in the submucosa of the bronchus.The etiology of pediatric BDD is mainly congenital dysplasia of bronchus and pulmonary arteries,which is different from chronic inflammatory injury of the airway in adult patients.The internal thoracic artery,subclavian artery,and intercostal artery are known to be involved in the blood supply to the BDD lesion in children.CASE SUMMARY We report a case of BDD in a 4-year-old boy with recurrent hemoptysis for one year.Selective angiography showed a dilated right bronchial artery,and anastomosis of its branches with the right lower pulmonary vascular network.Bronchoscopy showed nodular protrusion of the bronchial mucosa with a local scar.Selective embolization of the bronchial artery was performed to stop bleeding.One month after the first intervention,the symptoms of hemoptysis recurred.A computed tomography angiogram(CTA)showed another tortuous and dilated feeding artery in the right lower lung,which was an abnormal ascending branch of the inferior phrenic artery(IPA).The results of angiography were consistent with the CTA findings.The IPA was found to be another main supplying artery,which was not considered during the first intervention.Finally,the IPA was also treated by microsphere embolization combined with coil interventional closure.During the one-year follow-up,the patient never experienced hemoptysis.CONCLUSION The supplying arteries of the bleeding lesion in children with BDD may originate from multiple different aortopulmonary collateral arteries,and the IPA should be considered to reduce missed diagnosis.CTA is a noninvasive radiological examination for the screening of suspected vessels,which shows a high coincidence with angiography,and can serve as the first choice for the diagnosis of BDD.

Left epigastric isolated tumor fed by the inferior phrenic artery diagnosed as ectopic hepatocellular carcinoma:A case report

BACKGROUND Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is one of the most frequent cancers and the main cause of cancer-related death worldwide.Ectopic HCC,an extremely rare type of HCC,exhibits a wide range of clinical signs and radiographic features,making preoperative identification challenging.CASE SUMMARY A 47-year-old man underwent routine abdominal color ultrasonography,which identified an asymptomatic tumor in the left upper abdomen.The patient had no history of hepatitis,did not drink alcohol,and had no family history of cancer.Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography(CT)revealed a heterogeneously enhanced lesion between the spleen and stomach that had invaded the diaphragm,with blood supplied by the left inferior phrenic artery.The patient underwent laparoscopic surgery,and HCC was identified by postoperative pathology.Additionally,specific immunohistochemical staining was performed to assess the molecular biological characteristics of the HCC.The patient underwent two rounds of hepatic arterial interventional chemotherapy after surgery.Abdominal plain and enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and lung CT 3 mo postoperatively revealed no signs of local recurrence or distant metastasis.CONCLUSION This asymptomatic ectopic HCC case described achieved an excellent result due to early detection,radical resection,and systematic surveillance.

Devastating complication of negative pressure wound therapy after deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap surgery:A case report

BACKGROUND Thermal injuries on free transferred or replanted tissues resulting from loss of sensibility are an infrequent occurrence.They require immediate and appropriate management before they progress to an irreversible condition.Although negative pressure wound therapy(NPWT)can prevent wound progression by increasing microcirculation,the inappropriate application of NPWT on complicationthreatened transferred and replanted tissues can induce an adverse effect.CASE SUMMARY A 48-year-old woman who underwent immediate breast reconstruction with a deep inferior epigastric artery perforator free flap.While applying a heating pad directly to the flap site,she sustained a deep second to third-degree contact burn over 30%of the transferred flap on postoperative 7 d.As the necrotic changes had progressed,we applied an NPWT dressing over the burned area after en-bloc debridement of the transferred tissues on postoperative 21 d.After 4 d of NPWT application,the exposed fatty tissues of the flap changed to dry and browncolored necrotic tissues.Upon further debridement,we noted that the wound gradually reached total necrosis with a collapsed vascular pedicle of deep inferior epigastric artery.CONCLUSION Although NPWT has been shown to be successful for treating various wound types,the significant risk of NPWT application in short-lasting reconstructed flap wounds after thermal injury should be reminded.

Complex inferior vena cava reconstruction during ex vivo liver resection and autotransplantation:A case report

BACKGROUND Ex vivo liver resection and autotransplantation(ELRA)is an essential approach for treating patients with end-stage hepatic alveolar echinococcosis(AE),and its surgical indications involve severe invasion of important hepatic vessels,which makes in vivo resection impossible.Revascularization is a major step in the process of ELRA,which is extremely challenging when the invaded vessels have huge defects.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we have reported the case of a 26-year-old patient with hepatic AE in an autologous liver graft who underwent complex inferior vena cava(IVC)reconstruction using disease-free IVC,autologous portal vein fragments,and umbilical vein within the ligamentum teres hepatis.The patient showed good surgical recovery without vascular-related complications during the long-term follow-up.CONCLUSION We reviewed three studies that have reported complex revascularization of the IVC.This case report and systematic review showed that the use of autologous perihepatic vessels prevents donor-area trauma,immune rejection,and other adverse reactions.When the blood vessel is severely invaded and a single vascular material cannot repair and reconstruct the defect,ELRA may provide a safe and feasible surgical approach,which has good prospects for clinical application.

小球囊预扩张治疗布加综合征合并混合性下腔静脉血栓一期和分期治疗方案的疗效和成本效益对比

目的:对比分析小球囊预扩张治疗布加综合征(BCS)合并混合性下腔静脉血栓(IVCT)一期和分期治疗方案的疗效和成本效益。方法:回顾性收集2011年1月至2020年12月郑州大学第一附属医院收治的BCS合并混合性IVCT、行小球囊预扩张治疗的患者116例,其中,一期治疗方案49例,分期治疗方案67例。对比分析两种治疗方案的血栓溶解率、技术成功率、住院时间、住院费用、医保补偿率。结果:两种治疗方案中位总住院时间(22.0 d vs 22.5 d,P=0.303)和医保补偿率(58.92%vs 55.75%,P=0.965)差异无统计学意义,而一期治疗方案血栓溶解率(100.0%vs 87.5%,P=0.012)、技术成功率(100.0%vs 62.7%,P=0.001)和中位人均住院费用(45676.51元vs 61283.21元,P<0.001)均优于分期治疗方案。结论:一期治疗方案具有更高的溶栓效率和技术成功率,以及更低的住院费用,应被临床优先选择。

Loop技术矫转法对复杂性下腔静脉滤器取出的技巧及应用效果分析

目的在临床实践过程中,我们发明了loop技术矫转法应用于复杂性下腔静脉滤器的取出,本文探讨该技术应用的技巧和优势。方法 回顾2022年1月至2022年12月于山西医科大学第二医院血管外科行下腔静脉滤器取出的417例患者的临床资料。以手术时间和术中辐射量为评判指标,比较标准滤器取出术、loop技术矫转法和loop配合其他技术的优劣。结果 Loop技术矫转法术中辐射剂量及手术时长均显著低于loop联合其他辅助技术(P<0.000 1)。结论 Loop技术矫转法对于复杂性下腔静脉滤器的取出,尤其是严重倾斜、回收钩贴壁的滤器,可缩短手术时间,降低手术辐射剂量,有较高的安全性和实用性,器械简单、可单人操作,利于开展,值得推广。

Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效

目的研究Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效。方法选取2019年1月至2022年3月收治的102例老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折患者作为研究对象。按随机数字表法分为两组,观察组51例,采用Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定,对照组51例,采用钢丝垂直间断固定。统计分析两组临床疗效、膝关节活动范围(ROM)、膝关节功能Bostman评分及并发症情况。结果观察组临床疗效优良率为88.24%,对照组优良率为64.71%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为131.51°±6.80°、(28.65±2.20)分,对照组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为115.87°±5.91°、(23.58±2.51)分,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为9.80%,对照组并发症总发生率为27.45%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。结论Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折复位良好,固定牢靠,对周围软组织影响小,并发症少,有利于膝关节功能恢复。

贵州某医高专在校学生自卑感现状及其与应对方式的相关性研究

目的:了解医学生自卑感现状及其与应对方式的相关性,为大学生心理健康教育和自卑心理干预提供参考依据。方法:采用应对方式问卷、自卑感量表和自制的一般资料调查表,对贵州某医高专在校学生的自卑感和应对方式进行问卷调查,使用SPSS22.0统计软件包对调查数据进行t检验、Pearson相关分析和多元逐步回归分析。结果:医学生自卑感总分为(114.86±30.68),其中一年级学生(117.49±28.69)高于二年级学生(112.93±31.95),女生(119.68±30.22)高于男生(109.12±30.25),农村学生(119.52±29.56)高于城镇学生(110.30±34.45),非独生子女(115.94±29.67)高于独生子女(107.90±35.84),差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01);自卑感的民族间差异不显著(P>0.05)。相关分析结果显示:自卑感与解决问题和求助应对方式呈负相关(P<0.05或P<0.01),与自责、幻想、退避和合理化应对方式呈正相关(P<0.01)。逐步回归分析结果显示:解决问题、自责、求助和退避应对方式与自卑感存在线性回归关系(P<0.01),解释自卑感变异的17.9%。结论:贵州某医高专在校学生的自卑感处于中等偏低水平,与解决问题、自责、求助、幻想、退避和合理化应对方式之间存在显著的相关关系。应及时开展心理健康教育和自卑心理干预,提高大学生心理健康水平。

^(18)F-FDG PET/CT诊断肾细胞癌伴下腔静脉癌栓侵犯下腔静脉壁

目的 观察^(18)F-FDG PET/CT诊断肾细胞癌(RCC)伴下腔静脉(IVC)癌栓侵犯IVC壁的价值。方法 回顾性分析71例接受手术治疗的RCC伴IVC癌栓患者,根据癌栓是否侵犯IVC壁分为侵犯组(n=40)及无侵犯组(n=31);比较组间一般资料和PET/CT特征,分析各指标诊断癌栓侵犯IVC壁的效能。结果 组间原发灶最大标准摄取值(SUV_(max))、癌栓比、癌栓最大横径、长径,以及病理类型差异均有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。癌栓比和癌栓最大横径为RCC伴IVC癌栓侵犯IVC壁的影响因素(P均<0.05)。以1.33为最佳截断值,根据癌栓比诊断RCC伴IVC癌栓侵犯IVC壁的敏感度为47.50%,特异度为87.10%,AUC为0.70;以3.45 cm为最佳截断值,根据癌栓最大横径诊断的敏感度为65.00%,特异度为87.10%,AUC为0.81;二者联合诊断敏感度为90.00%,特异度为77.40%,AUC为0.86。结论 以^(18)F-FDG PET/CT所获癌栓比及癌栓最大横径可用于术前诊断RCC伴IVC癌栓侵犯IVC壁。

后下纵隔支气管囊肿CT和MRI不典型表现临床案例分析

纵隔型支气管囊肿(MBC)是一种先天性支气管囊肿,多发生于中纵隔中上部,发生在后下纵隔相对少见。本文报道1例后下纵隔支气管囊肿患者,19岁,男性,体检发现纵隔占位。CT表现为后下纵隔脊柱旁不规则肿块,密度混杂,边缘及内部可见结节状钙化,增强后未见强化。MRI检查T1WI呈不均匀低信号,T2WI呈高信号,内见条索状、分隔样低信号,增强后延迟期病灶边缘及分隔轻度强化。术后病理诊断:支气管源性囊肿。本文回顾性分析该病例的CT和MRI影像特征,并复习国内外文献,总结后下纵隔不典型支气管囊肿的影像表现,以提高对该疾病的认识。