ObjectiveTo systematically review the value of human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) in early diagnosis of endometrial cancer. MethodsDatabases including The Cochrane Library (Issue 1, 2013), PubMed, MEDLINE (Ovid), CNKI, CBM and WanFang Data were electronically searched for relevant studies on HE4 versus the golden standard (pathological examination) in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer from inception to April 2013. Meanwhile, relevant journals were also manually searched. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and evaluated the included studies using the QUADAS items. Then, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1 and Meta-DiSc 1.0. ResultsFinally, a total of 16 studies involving 2 299 women (1 088 endometrial cancer patients diagnosed according to the golden standard, of which, 504 with benign uterine disease and 707 with normal cervical) were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that, as for HE4 in early diagnosis of endometrial cancer (SEN=57%, 95%CI 0.54 to 0.60; SPE=92%, 95%CI 0.91 to 0.94; +LR=6.92, 95%CI 5.00 to 9.58;-LR=0.46, 95%CI 0.39 to 0.55; DOR=18.38, 95%CI 12.21 to 27.69; AUC=0.881 7). ConclusionThe current study indicates that serum HE4 is more sensitive and low specific when applied in patients with endometrial cancer, which is worth of being used in clinic. Due to the limitation of low quality of the included studies, more high quality trials are required to verify the above conclusion.
Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness of postoperative radiotherapy on endometrial carcinoma. Methods We searched The Cochrane Library, The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), The National Research Register, Health Technology Assessment Database (HTA), MEDLINE, EMbase, CancerLit, CBMdisc, VIP, WANFANG DATABASE and CNKI to March 2007. Relevant journals were also hand searched. Study selection and assessment, data collection and analyses were undertaken by two reviewers independently according to the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. Meta-analyses were performed. Results Three RCTs involving 1126 patients were included. Each of the 3 RCTs compared adjuvant radiotherapy (external beam radiotherapy, EBRT) versus chemotherapy. Two trials (730 patients) compared adjuvant radiotherapy versus CAP chemotherapy (carboplatin + adriamycin + cisplatin). The other trial (396 patients) compared adjuvant radiotherapy versus AP chemotherapy (adriamycin + cisplatin). The meta-analyses showed that for patients with endometrial cancer at stage Ic, II or III, there were no significant differences between adjuvant radiotherapy and CAP in 5-year overall survival (OS), 5-year progress-free survival (PFS) and 5-year recurrence (local, distant, total). For patients with endometrial cancer at stage III or IV, adjuvant radiotherapy was superior to AP regimen on 5-year OS and 5-year PFS. The incidence of grade 3/4 toxicities of digestive system and urogenital system was similar between the two groups of patients. The chemotherapy group showed a higher incidence of grade 3/4 toxicities of hematology than the radiotherapy group. Conclusion The effect of adjuvant pelvic radiotherapy for endometrial carcinoma at stage Ic, II or III is similar to that of adjuvant chemotherapy. However, for endometrial carcinoma at stage III or IV, the effect of radiotherapy is superior to that of chemotherapy. Radiotherapy has a lower role of myelosuppression than chemotherapy. No significant difference was observed between the radiotherapy and chemotherapy in grade 3/4 toxicities of the digestive system and the urogenital system.
OBJECTIVE To investigate the reconstructional method of posterior wall of vagina after the resection of rectum carcinoma. METHODS From August 1991 to March 1996, 10 patients with rectum carcinoma were adopted in this study, among them, there were 4 cases belong to B stage of Dukas, and 6 cases belong to C stage of Dukes. In operation, rectum carcinoma and posterior wall of vagina were resected, and concurrent reconstruction was finished by using pedicled muscular flap of uterus. RESULTS The effect of operation were satisfactory except one case who was failed because of insufficient blood supply of the flap. Followed-up for 3-6 months, the posterior wall of vagina healed in 7 cases, the width of vagina was 2-3 fingers and the depth was 5-6 cm. CONCLUSION Reconstruction of the posterior wall of vagina with pedicled muscular flap of uterus was available in clinic. For its simplicity and feasibility, it’s suitable for the resection of rectum carcinoma in which the posterior wall of vagina was infiltrated.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of laparoscopic Y-shaped polypropylene mesh in the treatment of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse. Methods Between June 2010 and December 2012, 24 patients with uterine and vaginal vault prolapse were treated by laparoscopic pelvic reconstruction (vagina and uterus-sacral fixation) with Y-shaped polypropylene mesh. The age of patients was 35-60 years (mean, 48.6 years). The disease duration was 2-8 years (mean, 5 years). According to the pelvic organ prolapse quatitative (POP-Q) classification by International Continence Society (ICS), 16 cases were classified as uterine prolapsed degree II and 8 cases as degree III; 15 cases were classified as vaginal prolapse degree I, 7 cases as degree II, and 2 cases as degree III. All patients received postoperative follow-up regularly. Subjective evaluation was done based on prolapse quality of life questionnaire (P-QOL), and objective evaluation based on POP-Q classification. Results All the patients were operated successfully. The operation time was 22-68 minutes (mean, 33 minutes); the blood loss was 30-80 mL (mean, 51 mL); the indwelling urethral catheter remain was 3-7 days (mean, 4 days); and the hospitalization days were 4-9 days (mean, 6.8 days). Twenty-four patients were followed up 3-12 months (mean, 9 months), of whom, 2 were followed up less than 6 months. All patients had normal urination after withdrawal of urethral catheter, and the residual urine volume was in normal range. No patients had mesh erosion and discomfort during sex, vaginal and anal bearing down. The P-QOL scores at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation were significantly improved when compared with the preoperative value (P lt; 0.05); but there was no significant difference among 3, 6, and 12 months after operation (P gt; 0.05). The postoperative POP-Q classification was degree 0 in 19 cases and degree I in 3 cases, and the objective cure rate was 91.7%. No recurrence was found during follow-up. Conclusion Laparoscopic Y-shaped polypropylene mesh for treatment of uterine and vaginal vault prolapse is a safe and effective method, especially applicable to preserve the uterus, and higher requirements of sexual life of patients.
Abstract: Intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) is a rare kind of uterine myoma. It is a benign smooth muscle tumor with invading growth pattern. The tumor extends into venous channels, but rarely invades tissues. It grows along the refluxing direction of the venous channels, uterine vein, ovarian vein, and beyond the uterus, extends into the inferior vena cava till the right atrium or pulmonary arteries, resulting in intracardiac leiomyomatosis (ICL). At present, the tumor can be detected by ultrasonic waves, computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The main ICL therapy is surgery which is divided into onestage operation and twostage operation in which the key is the complete tumor excision. Most sufferers have a good prognosis, but there are possibilities of recurrence. Missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis are not uncommon, because the disease is rare with hided and diversified clinical manifestations. It is fatal without special characteristics. For a better understanding of ICL, the recent research and treatment of ICL are reviewed.
【摘要】目的探讨瘢痕子宫不全破裂的早期诊断、处理及预防。方法2006年1月2009年1月发生瘢痕子宫不全破裂13例,术前临床症状加B超检查确诊,手术从原切口进入宫腔,取出胎儿,修剪原切口周围瘢痕组织,10可吸收线连续缝合浆肌层,再间断包埋缝合切口,术后常规预防感染,加强宫缩治疗;胎盘植入2例尽量取出胎盘,修整切口,活动性出血明显者用10可吸收线“8”字缝扎止血,术后加服米非司酮150 mg/d共3 d。结果母婴均痊愈出院。42 d后来院复查,B超探查8例子宫下段处有线状较强回声,肌层回声均匀,余未发现异常;胎盘植入2例，随防3个月血绒毛膜促性腺激素呈阴性。结论早期B超检查能提高瘢痕子宫不全破裂确诊率,确诊后急诊剖宫产,胎盘部分植入者加服米非司酮并预防感染。