Objective To compare therapeutic effects of associating liver partition and portal vein ligation for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) and transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) on patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods Thirty-five patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma admitted in the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery of Shiyan Taihe Hospital Affiliated to Hubei University of Medicine from August 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015 were randomly divided into ALPPS group and TACE group, in which 17 cases treated by the ALPPS and 18 cases treated by the TACE. The survival, changes of liver function and life quality, postoperative complications and mortality were compared in these two groups. The follow-up was performed by the telephone and the outpatient. Results ① The baselines such as the age, gender, diameter of tumor, complications had no significant differences in these two groups (P>0.05). ② The changes of liver function and life quality after operation in the ALPPS group were significantly better than those in the TACE group (P<0.05). ③ The complications after operation were observed in 5 cases (there were 2 cases of bile leakage, 1 case of intraabdominal bleeding, 1 case of peritoneal effusion, and 1 case of pulmonary infection) in the ALPPS group, which in 13 cases (there were 6 cases of nausea and vomiting, 4 cases of liver function damage, 2 cases of granulocytopenia, 1 case of fever) in the TACE group. The rate of the overall complications in the ALPPS group was significantly lower than that in the TACE group (5/17versus 13/18, P=0.018). ④ The overall survival in the the ALPPS group was significantly better than that in the TACE group (P=0.024). During follow-up period, the deaths happened in 3 cases duo to hepatocellular carcinoma and 1 case duo to traffic accident, 1 case was lost on month 8, 12 cases were still alive in the ALPPS group; the deaths happened in 10 cases duo to hepatocellular carcinoma, 1 case duo to coronary disease, and 1 case duo to cerebral infarction, 6 cases were still alive in the TACE group. Conclusion Preliminary results of limited cases in this study show that ALPPS has a better effect than TACE on patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma.
【Abstract】Objective To investigate the change of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in HepG2 cells under hypoxia. Methods HepG2 cells were cultured under hypoxia（hypoxia group） and normal condition (control group). VEGF expression of HepG2 cells was examined by immunohistochemical staining. The growth of HepG2 cells was examined by MTT colorimetry and cell count. VEGF level in the culture medium was measured by ELISA.Results After 48 h and 72 h of culture, the growth rate of HepG2 cells in hypoxia group was lower than that in control group (P＜0.05). The cell count in hypoxia group (2.51×104/μl and 2.69×104/μl, respectively) was much lower than that in control group(3.01×104/μl and 3.52×104/μl) after 48h and 72h of culture (P＜0.05). In hypoxia group, VEGF level in the culture medium after 24 h and 48 h was higher than that in control group (P＜0.05, P＜0.01). Conclusion Hypoxia may enhance the VEGF expression in HepG2 cells and this could be the reason of high expression of VEGF after transcatheterized hepatic arterial chemoembolization.
目的:探讨原发性肝癌经血管介入治疗的临床疗效.方法:对2006年1月至2007年6月我院诊治的25例原发性肝癌行血管介入肝动脉化疗栓塞(TACE)治疗后进行随访和回顾性分析,其中男性10例,女性15例。年龄(48±1.8)岁。所有患者术前均行AFP,CT及彩超检查。术中经股动脉穿刺插管至肝动脉造影,经肿块供血动脉注入化疗药物,用碘化油栓塞。术后3个月,6个月再次行AFP,CT及彩超检查并再次行肝动脉化疗栓塞。结果:TACE均获成功,术后经3次以上复查再行肝动脉化疗栓塞,肝脏肿块明显缩小,1例患者复查彩超,CT,AFP等均正常。结论:肝动脉化疗栓塞治疗不能手术切除的原发性肝癌是首选的治疗方法,术后应随访AFP,彩超或CT,及时发现复发,并再行介入栓塞。
ObjectiveTo explore the effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticle (nHAP) on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and its mechanisms. MethodsThe literatures about the effect of nHAP on HCC were reviewed and summarized. ResultsAs a new nanoparticle, nHAP could suppress the DNA synthesis and subsequent division and proliferation of HCC cells through the inhibition of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) and telomerase gene expression and increase of intracellular Ca2+. Moreover, nHAP was able to suppress the differentiation and metastases of HCC cells through the effect on the expressions of Paxillin and P130cas and the decrease of expressions of multiple drug resistance gene protein, microvessel density, and vascular endothelial growth factor. Finally, nHAP induced the apoptosis of HCC tumor cells by the regulation of bcl-2 and bax protein expressions. The combined use of nHAP and chemoembolization drugs could enhance the efficacy, prolong drug duration and reduce toxicity. ConclusionnHAP can inhibit the division, proliferation, differentiation, and metastases, and promote the apoptosis of HCC cells and combined use with chemoembolization drugs can enhance the efficacy and reduce toxicity.
Objective To summarize the effect of lenvatinib + transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) + programmed cell death protein-1 (PD-1) antibody in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma with main portal vein tumor thrombus and cavernous transformation. Methods In this study, we reported the clinical data of four patients with hepatocellular carcinoma with main portal vein tumor thrombus and cavernous transformation who received conversion therapy with lenvatinib combined with TACE and PD-1 antibody in West China Hospital. Results Among the four patients, two patients achieved complete response and two achieved partial response; tumor markers were significantly decreased after combination treatment. However, all four patients failed to undergo hepatectomy. ConclusionsLenvatinib + TACE + PD-1 antibody is effective for hepatocellular carcinoma with main portal vein tumor thrombus and cavernous transformation. However, there are still many problems worthy of further discussion.
Objective To summarize the blood supply to the sources and characteristics of advanced breast cancer，and explore the method，efficacy，and clinical applications of preoperative super-selective arterial catheterization chemoembolization under DSA for it. Methods Sixty patients with advanced breast cancer confirmed by the aspiration biopsy from February 2007 to October 2011 in this hospital were selected. Seldinger method was used，distributing of the tumor blood supply artery was identified and intubated the target artery by super-selective arterial catheterization via the femoral artery puncture under the DSA. Then，pirarubicin 60 mg plus paclitaxel 120 mg of two chemotherapy drugs was injected into slowly the target artery and the intervention infusion chemotherapy was performed，finally the tumor blood supply artery was embolizated by gelatin sponge particle. Results A total of 112 conclusive blood supply artery in 60 patients with DSA were found，including eight cases of single blood supply artery，52 cases of multiple blood supply arteries，mainly in the lateral thoracic artery and （or） internal thoracic artery-based. The complete remission rate was 25.0% （15/60），partial remission rate was 73.3% （44/60），stable disease rate was 1.7% （1/60），the total effective rate was 98.3% （59/60）. There was no progression disease. The median remission duration was 19 months，median survival time was 40 months. Conclusions The location of the original foci of breast cancer is closely related to blood supply arteries. The tumor in the lateral of the breast mainly dominates by the lateral thoracic artery blood supply. The tumor in the inner breast mainly dominates by the internal thoracic artery blood supply. The preoperative super-selective arterial catheterization chemoembolization under DSA can obviously improve the therapeutic effect，long-term survival，and the target of interventional chemoembolization.
ObjectiveTo systematically evaluate efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with Huaier granules in treatment of primary liver cancer (PLC).MethodsThe databases including the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Wanfang Data, CNKI, VIP were searched to obtain the relevant literatures of Huaier granule combined with TACE therapy (Huaier+TACE group) and alone TACE therapy (TACE group) in the treatment of PLC. The short-term curative effects (objective response rate and disease control rate), 6 and 12-month survival rates, immune function change, and adverse reactions were extracted. The RevMan 5.3 software was applied to carry out the meta analysis.ResultsFifteen studies involving 1 781 cases were enrolled in this study, of which 876 cases underwent the Huaier+TACE, 905 underwent the TACE. The meta analysis results showed that the objective response rate and disease control rate, 6 and 12-month survival rates of the Huaier+TACE group were significantly more superior as compared with of the TACE group (P<0.05), the adverse reaction incidence had no significant difference (P>0.05). Compared with the TACE group, the CD4 +/CD8 + of the Huaier+TACE group was significantly improved (P<0.05).ConclusionFrom results of meta analysis, Huaier granule combined with TACE could improve therapeutic effect, increase survival rate, and improve life quality of PLC.
【摘要】 目的 探讨中晚期宫颈癌术前动脉灌注化疗栓塞的临床价值。 方法 选择2005年6月-2009年12月35例经阴道镜活检确诊为宫颈癌临床分期Ⅱa~Ⅲb期宫颈癌患者，术前行1次子宫动脉化疗栓塞，化疗药物为博莱霉素（BLM）+顺铂（DDP）+环磷酰胺（CTX），栓塞剂为超液化碘油加明胶海绵颗粒。介入治疗后14~20 d行子宫全切加淋巴结清扫术。观察动脉灌注化疗栓塞前后肿块的大小变化、术中肿块粘连状况及出血量的多少。 结果 经介入治疗后肿块缩小32例：完全缓解（CR）3例、部分缓解（PR）29例，肿块无变化（NC）2例，进展（PD）1例，治疗有效率为91.4%。31例选择了手术治疗，手术率为88.6%。术中肿块粘连状况：无粘连24例，轻度粘连6例，中度粘连1例。术中出血量：≤100 mL 7例，100~200 mL 18例，200~400 mL 6例。 结论 中晚期宫颈癌术前动脉灌注化疗栓塞能有效地提高肿瘤切除率，降低手术风险。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the clinical value of preoperative transarterial chemoembolization for advanced cervical cancer. Methods A total of 35 patients with pathologically proved cervical cancer (from stage Ⅱa to Ⅲb) from June 2005 to December 2009 received preoperative transarterial chemoembolization once. Bleomycin, cisplantin and cytoxan were infused via bilateral uterine arteries, followed by arterial emboliezation with super-liquefaction iodipin and gel foam particles as embolic agent. Radical surgery was performed on the patients after 14-20 days. Volume change of mass, accretion state and haemorrhagia amount during the operation were analyzed. Results The masses deflated in 32 cases: complete response (CR) in 3, and partial response (PR) in 29. No change (NC) was seen in 3 cases. The effective rate was 91.4%. In 31 cases who underwent the operation, the operability was 88.6%, in whom non-accretionin was in 24, light accretion was in 6 and medium accretion was in 1. Haemorrhagia amount was less than 100 mL in 11 cases, 100-200 mL in 21cases, and 200-1 400 mL in 3 cases. Conclusion Preoperative chemoembolization can elevate exairesis rate and depress the operative risk effectively.
【摘要】 目的 探讨双侧子宫动脉化疗栓塞术治疗剖宫产子宫切口妊娠的临床应用价值。 方法 2004年3月-2009年10月确诊剖宫产子宫切口妊娠的患者25例。首先行双侧子宫动脉超选择插管，注入甲氨喋岭，再用明胶海绵条栓塞双侧子宫动脉，48~72 h内在B型超声监测下行清宫术。 结果 25例子宫动脉化疗栓塞术后复查B型超声，提示孕囊血供明显减少。22例在B型超声监测下一次性清除胚胎组织，出血量少；2例因胚胎植入肌层突向浆膜层栓塞术后加用氟尿嘧啶，未行清宫，自行排出；1例因术后切口处形成大血肿行手术治疗。 结论 双侧子宫动脉化疗栓塞术是治疗剖宫产子宫切口妊娠一种有效方法，既保留子宫，又保留其生育功能。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the application of bilateral uterine artery chemoembolization for caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP）. Methods A total of 25 patients with CSP From March 2004 to October 2009 were selected. Bilateral uterine artery super selective catheterization was performed after injection with methotrexate, and gelatin sponge granules were injected into blateral uterine artery. Then atificial abortion was performed under B-ultrasonic scanning within 48-72 hours. Results In all 25 cases, the blood flow of the embryo decreased significantly after uterine artery chemoembolization. A total of 22 patients received artificial abortion successfully with little vaginal bleeding;two pateints received medication with 5-FU duet to the embryo near to the perimetrium, and finally the embryo expulsed spontaneously;one patient underwent hysterectomy, because a huge hematoma was formed at the incision of the uterus after uterine artery chemoembolization. Conclusion Bilateral uterine artery chemoembolization is effective for CSP, which could keep the uterus and the patients’ reproductive function.