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ObjectiveTo investigate the association of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) with the prognosis of patients with alcohol-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after radical treatment. MethodsA retrospective analysis was performed for the clinical data of 43 patients with alcohol-related HCC who were admitted to The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital and underwent radical treatment from January 2008 to July 2015, and according to HDL-C level, the patients were divided into normal group with 26 patients and abnormal group with 17 patients. The two groups were compared in terms of basic information, laboratory markers, imaging indices, Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer tumor stage, and Child-Pugh class of liver function. The t-test test was used for comparison of normally distributed continuous data between two groups, and the Mann-Whitney U test was used for comparison of non-normally distributed continuous data between two groups; the chi-square test was used for comparison of categorical data between two groups. The Kaplan-Meier method was used to plot survival curves and the log-rank test was used for comparison between groups. Univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to analyze independent risk factors for prognosis. ResultsThere was a significant difference in prealbumin between the two groups (162.38±60.86 mg/L vs 120.06±64.08 mg/L, t=2.184, P=0.035). Number of tumors (hazard ratio ［HR］=2.839, 95%confidence interval ［CI］: 1.120~7.200,P=0.028), tumor size (HR=2.634, 95%CI: 1.062~6.529,P=0037), and HDL-C level (HR=2.400, 95%CI: 1.040~5.537,P=0.040) were independent risk factors for the overall survival of patients with alcohol-related HCC. There were significant differences in 1-, 3-, and 5-year cumulative survival rates between the normal group and the abnormal group (88.5%/72.4%/55.7% vs 70.6%/43.7%/17.5%, χ2=5.881, P=0.015). ConclusionThe reduction in HDL-C level might indicate poor prognosis of patients with alcohol-related HCC.
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Objective@#To describe the secular trend of BMI and its consistency with self-rated BMI status in Chinese children and adolescents, and to further investigate the related factors affecting self-rated BMI,so as to provide a scientific reference for interventional measures.@*Methods@#A total of 6 238 children and adolescents aged 6-18 years were selected according to date from Chinese Health and Nutrition Svrvey during 2000-2015 and the criteria from National Health Commission of China.The Lambda-Mu-Sigma method(LMS) and Kappa consistency test were, respectively, applied to describe the percentiles for BMI and its agreement with self-rated BMI status. Multinomial Logistic model was used to assess the related factors influencing self-rated BMI status.@*Results@#P50 and P85 percentiles showed an increasing trend, especially the increase of high percentile of BMI. Regardless of age and sex, the measured and self-rated BMI showed low agreement. More than 50% of over-weighted or underweighted children perceived themselves as normal-weight, and about 1/4 of normal weight students misclassified themselves as abnormal in weight. Urban boys were more likely to evaluate themselves as underweight [OR(95%CI) =1.43(1.18-1.73)]. Boys who favored popular showed[OR(95%CI)=1.80(1.23-2.55) and cartoon [OR (95%CI) =1.39(1.00-1.96)] were more likely to consider themselves as overweight. Girls in the older age group [OR (95%CI)=2.74(2.08-3.61)] and urban [1.53(1.21-1.94)] who favored popular programs [OR(95%CI) =1.74(1.27-2.38)] were more likely to perceived themselves as overweight. But girls who like anime/cartoons were more likely to think they were underweight [OR(95%CI)=1.78(1.33-2.40)].@*Conclusion@#The trend of BMI has shown an increasing trend in the past decade and it demonstrated a large bias with perceived BMI. Age, area and type of video were significant factors that influenced the self-rated BMI status.
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In order to evaluate digital subtraction angiography(DSA) in the management of Endovascular Graft Exclusion (EVGE) for dissecting thoracic aortic aneurysms,the operation procedures and results in 32 cases of EVGE were retrospectively analysed. The stent grafts were sent to the segment where the tears were located through the incision on the common femoral artery. After the deployment, the tears were sealed. Intraoperatively, 100% of the tears were revealed by DSA, and 4 endoleaks were also detected and managed effectively. The value of DSA in preoperative evaluation, choice of operative procedure, intraoperative monitoring, success ratio evaluation, complication prevention and management was determined. It is concluded that DSA can monitor EVGE on real time and throughout the operation. It can meet the needs of measuring, locating, evaluating thoracic aortic aneurym and deciding its operation,as well as detecting and controlling its complications. Moreover, it provides a large visual field and operating space, and is a high valuable monitoring method for EVGE.
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To evaluate the significance and methods of preoperative revealing of the tears of thoracic aortic dissections before endovascular graft exclusion, 32 cases were studied. Among them, 26 cases were evaluated with spiral CT only, 5 with CT and MR together, while one with MR only. Compared with intra operative Digital Subtraction Angiography, the detectable rate of CT,MR and DSA for revealing the tears was 90 32%, 66 7%, and 100% respectively.The most frequently appeared locations of the tears were at the section between 3 and 7 o'clock. In the case of multi entrances, the results evaluated with CT were different from those with DSA. It is concluded that accurate evaluation of the tears would be profitable to stent grafts selection and operative decision, and spiral CT images are most effective in preoperative evaluation of the tears.
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This paper is to summarize our experiences in the operation indication and management of perioperative complications in treatment of Stanford B aortic dissection by using endovascular graft exclusion (EVGE). 32 patients underwent the procedure of EVGE . Various sizes of tubular grafts were introduced over the entry tear of aorta via the femoral artery. The procedure was technically successful in all patients. No Severe complication occurred during the perioperative period except one death due to heart infarction. These preliminary results suggest that EVGE is safe and efficient for Stanford B aortic dissection. EVGE is a method of first choice for the patients with this disease.
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Thirty two patients with Stanford B thoracic aortic dissections accepted endovascular graft exclusions. Four endoleaks occurred after the stent grafts were deployed. Three were cured with additional endovascular stent graft placement, while one sealed spontaneously. It is concluded that many factors are related to the occurrence of endoleaks. The detecting methods of intraoperative DSA and postoperative spiral CT of the thoracic aorta are effective on revealing endoleaks. It is advocated that additional endovascular procedures should be done immediately after the endoleaks are detected. Low volume of the leakage may seal spontaneously. But the topic of the mamagement and prognosis of delayed endoleaks is to be studied.
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To assess the principles of perioperative management and prevention and treatment of postoperative complications of extracranial carotid artery aneurysm(ECAA),15 patients with ECAA received surgical treatment between 1988 and 2000.Among them,11 patients underwent aneurysmectomy with artery reconstruction,3 had resection of aneurysm and ligation of external carotid artery, and the other patient had aneurysmorrhaphy. No postoperative deaths or severe complications occurred except one patient with Horner's syndrome.Satisfactory results were achieved in 7 out of 8 patients within a 6 month to 7 year follow up period. The results showed that aneurysmectomy with artery reconstruction is a best operative procedure for extracranial carotid artery aneurysm. In order to prevent severe complications,such as brain ischemia and injury of cranial nerves, intensive perioperative management must be emphasized.
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To assess the principles of diagnosis and management of Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS), ascending venography and PPG were used as the means of diagnosis for KTS. 18 cases received nonoperative therapy with elastic bandages or stockings, and 26 patients were operated on, including stripping of varicose vein, decompression of popliteal vein and segmental transplantation with valve to femoral or popliteal vein. The effective rate in the operative group was 73.1% (19/26),whereas the illness of 18 patients was stable with elastic support. Thirty one of 44 patients have been improved during 1～10 year follow up period . It is important that the indications and styles of operation must be carefully considered according to the clinical manifestations and venogram.