Long-term follow-up for Shang Ring male circumcision.

Background: Shang Ring male circumcision (MC) is a safe surgery with good short-term effects. This retrospective study was performed to investigate the long-term result of patients who had undergone Shang Ring MC.

Methods: A total of 103 patients who underwent the surgery were recruited in the study.

[Effect of hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 solutions with different volume on coagulant function in rats with severe sepsis].

Objective: Aim to determine the effect of different dose of 6% 130/0.4 hydroxyethyl starch on coagulation function in rats model with severe sepsis by cecal ligation and puncture (CLP).

Method: 80 male SD rats were selected and randomly divided into the sham groups and the CLP groups, every group was divided into 4 small Groups again: before recovery(H0), 7.

Prevalence and risk factors of gallbladder polypoid lesions in Chinese petrochemical employees.

Aim: To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of polypoid lesions of the gallbladder (PLGs) in petrochemical employees in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.

Methods: All active and retired employees aged 20-90 years (n = 11098) of a refinery and chemical plant in eastern China were requested to participate in a health survey. The participants were subjected to interview, physical examination, laboratory assessments and ultrasonography.

Polymorphisms but not mutations of the KCNQ1 gene are associated with lone atrial fibrillation in the Chinese Han population.

Background: Recent studies suggest that mutation of the slow delayed rectifier potassium channel (IKs) contributes to familial atrial fibrillation (FAF). In the current study, we identified common genetic variants of KCNQ1 and explored the potential association between KCNQ1 polymorphism with lone AF (LAF).

Methods: Clinical data and blood samples were collected from 190 Han Chinese patients with sporadic AF and matched healthy controls.

[KCNQ1 mutation in patients with lone atrial fibrillation].

Objective: Recent studies suggest that mutation of the slow delayed rectifier potassium channel [I(Ks)] contributes to familial atrial fibrillation (FAF). In the current study, we explored the potential association between KCNQ1 polymorphism with lone AF (LAF).

Methods: Clinical data and blood samples were collected from 95 Han Chinese patients with LAF and matched healthy controls.

[Unilateral pedicle screw fixation and intervertebral fusion for the treatment of far lateral lumbar disc herniation].

Objective: To explore the feasibility and clinical efficacy of unilateral pedicle screw fixation with transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) for the treatment of far lateral lumbar disc herniation.

Methods: From January 2007 to January 2011, 18 patients with far lateral lumbar disc herniation underwent a unilateral TLIF procedure in conjunction with posterior unilateral pedicle screw fixation. There were 13 males and 5 females,ranging in age from 42 to 73 years (means 58.

[Gene therapy study on bladder cancer with recombinant adenoviral vector carrying LRIG1 gene driven by Survivin promoter].

Objective: To investigate the treatment efficiency and mechanism of recombinant adenoviral vector carrying LRIG1 gene driven by Survivin promoter for bladder cancer.

Methods: Human bladder cancer cell line BIU87 and immortalized human bladder epithelial cells SV-HUC-1 were infected with Ad-Surp-LRIG1 and Ad-LRIG, respectively. The selective infection efficiency of Ad-Surp-LRIG1 and Ad-LRIG were evaluated by checking the expression of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).

How to choose appropriate ring size for Shang Ring male circumcision.

We investigated effects of ring size choosing strategy for Shang Ring male circumcision. Seventy-four cases were recruited and assigned into the larger or smaller ring group. Compared with the larger ring group, there was shorter operation time (7.

A randomized clinical study of circumcision with a ring device versus conventional circumcision.

Purpose: We investigated the safety and efficacy of Shang Ring™ male circumcision and conventional sleeve resection circumcision in a randomized study.

Materials And Methods: During the same period, 479 cases of Shang Ring circumcision and 354 of sleeve resection circumcision were performed. Complete followup data were evaluated on the 2 groups.

[Influence of HLA-G on immunoregulatory function of human amniotic mesenchymal cells].

Human leukocyte antigen G (HLA-G), a kind of non-classical major histocompatibility complex class I antigens, can inhibit inflammatory reaction, assist tumor cells to escape from immune surveillance and promote the immunologic tolerance of the graft. HLA-G, expressed and secreted by human amniotic mesenchymal cells (HAMC), suppresses the functions of NK cells, T cells and B cells and modulates the activity of dendritic cells (DC). These findings provide a theoretical basis for illustrating the mechanism of immunosuppression on HAMC.

[Bullae-associated lung cancer: two case reports and literature review].

Background And Objective: Most of lung cancers present with a parenchymal mass. Lung cancers that present as bullae under imaging are unusual. The aim of the current article is to raise awareness regarding bullae-associated lung cancer through two case reports and their corresponding review of literature.

[Clinical study of open vertebroplasty in treating thoracolumbar metastatic tumor].

Objective: To explore the clinical application and therapeutic effect of open vertebroplasty for thoracolumbar metastatic tumor.

Methods: From September 2003 to December 2009, 21 patients with thoracolumbar metastatic tumor underwent the surgical procedure of posterior spinal cord decompression and open vertebroplasty combined with short-segmental pedicle screw fixation during the same intervention. There were 14 males and 7 females, ranging in age from 48 to 73 years with the mean of 59.

[Comparative study on transperitoneal retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy and open adrenalectomy for adrenal tumours].

Objective: To compare and evaluate the clinical value among transperitoneal, retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy and open adrenalectomy for the treatment of adrenal tumours.

Methods: From January 1996 to June 2002, transperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (TLA) was performed for 19 cases, 17 cases were successful (Group A), retroperitoneal laparoscopic adrenalectomy (RLA) for 21 cases, 19 cases were successful (Group B), during the same period 41 patients with adrenal tumours under 6 cm in diameter underwent open adrenalectomy (Group C). The procedure was evaluated and compared in the respects of tumors weight, operation time, blood loss, recovery time of GI function, hospital stay, complications transferable rate and indications among three groups.