Double stent insertion for combined malignant airway and superior vena cava obstruction.

The present study sought to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of double stent insertion as a means of managing combined malignant airway and superior vena cava (SVC) obstruction (CMASO).From July 2010 to January 2018, twelve consecutive patients with CMASO were treated by double stent insertion (airway and SVC stents) in our centers. We assessed data pertaining to both technical and clinical success rates, as well as to long-term patient outcomes.

Synthesis, in vitro antibacterial activities of a series of 3-N-substituted canthin-6-ones.

An improved synthetic route of canthin-6-one was accomplished. To further enhance the antibacterial potency and improve water solubility, a series of 3-N-alkylated and 3-N-benzylated canthin-6-ones were designed and synthesized, and their in vitro antibacterial activities were evaluated. A clear structure-activity relationship with peak minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of 0.

Palliative Stent Insertion for Acute Malignant Colorectal Obstruction: Long-term Patency and Survival.

Purpose: To investigate the long-term outcome of palliative stent insertion for acute malignant colorectal obstruction.

Methods: From May 2009 to February 2015, consecutive patients with acute malignant colorectal obstruction underwent palliative stent insertion in our center. Technical success, clinical success, and long-term outcomes were analyzed retrospectively.

Placement of the Decompression Tube as a Bridge to Surgery for Acute Malignant Left-Sided Colonic Obstruction.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of placing the decompression tube as a bridge to surgery for acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction.

Methods: From January 2009 to August 2014, consecutive patients with acute malignant left-side colonic obstruction underwent placement of the decompression tube as a bridge to surgery in our center. The technical and clinical success of placing the decompression tube was evaluated.

β-Carboline-functionalized dithioacetal as Hg2+-selective fluorescence probe in water.

A novel sensing system based on the β-carboline core has been designed and synthesized for Hg(2+) detection in water. We have demonstrated that a straight forward methodology can provide rapid, sensitive and selective recognition (cross-contamination experiments) for Hg(2+) over a wide pH range. The vivid fluorescence change from blue to colorless can be clearly discriminated by the naked eye.

[Study on clinical features and etiology of primary Budd-Chiari Syndrome].

Objective: To prospectively study clinical features and etiology in patients with incident Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) in China.

Methods: Taking consecutive case series of patients with incident BCS as who were diagnosed in our hospital, enrolled from September 2010 to January 2012 as the object of research, and the follow-up was lasting until June 2012. Taking records for all patients' symptoms, signs, laboratory findings, radiology findings, treatment, interventional treatment survival and symptom-free period.

Microbiological characteristics of medically important Trichosporon species.

Trichosporon species are opportunistic pathogens associated with a high mortality rate in immunocompromised patients. Disseminated trichosporonosis is uncommon but reports are increasing. In this study, using 16 stock clinical isolates of suspected Trichosporon species and 4 known Trichosporon strains, we investigated the morphology, physio-biochemistry, molecular biology and antifungal susceptibility characteristics of these Trichosporon spp.

[Modified Mitchell's technique for repair epispadias with a report of 3 cases].

Objective: To evaluate a modified Mitchell's technique for epispadias repair.

Methods: Three patients with epispadias were undergoing the treatment. It was performed to form a penile pedicled flap or scrotal mediastinum flap for the repair of the urethra and the urine was drained through a perined "U" shaped stent.