Reversal effects of Rabdosia rubescens extract on multidrug resistance of MCF-7/Adr cells in vitro.

Context: Rabdosia rubescens (Hemsl.) Hara (Lamiaceae) is widely used in traditional Chinese medicines for the treatment of antitumor, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidation. It is also used as a supplement in the treatment of many cancers, such as esophagus, mammary gland, liver and prostate cancers.

[Oral mucosa graft combined with a local turn-over flap for urethral reconstruction in various hypospadias].

Objective: Explore a good method for treating various hypospadias.

Methods: Oral mucosa graft combined with a local turn-over flap was used for urethral reconstruction in 39 cases of hypospadias.

Results: All the 39 cases were cured successfully in one stage, and satisfactory penile configuration obtained.