ObjectiveTo summarize recent research on the surgical treatment of breast cancer after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) and to review the impact of NAC on the surgical treatment of breast cancer. MethodRelevant studies on NAC and surgical treatment of breast cancer from both domestic and international sources were reviewed. The literatures were analyzed, summarized, and discussed. ResultsFollowing NAC, the survival outcomes and risk of local recurrence in patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery were similar to those undergoing mastectomy. The using of image-guided minimally invasive biopsy accurately predicted pathological complete remission (pCR) of breast lesions after NAC, potentially allowed some breast cancer patients to undergo only radiation therapy after NAC, thus avoiding breast surgery. For patients with positive axillary lymph nodes, techniques such as dual-tracer, triple-tracer, and targeted axillary lymph node dissection had achieved clinical requirements in terms of detection rate and false-negative rate of sentinel lymph node biopsy, provided a safe alternative to axillary lymph node dissection. ConclusionsNAC is an important component of comprehensive breast cancer treatment. However, there is still controversy regarding the local treatment of the primary breast lesion and axillary lymph nodes after NAC. Currently, individualized treatment based on the specific circumstances of the patient remains the approach in clinical practice, aiming to achieve the optimal control of local recurrence and survival benefits for patients.
ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress on the impact of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy on frailty, cognitive function, and quality of life in older patients with breast cancer.MethodCollected literatures about the impact of postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy on frailty, cognitive function, and quality of life in older patients with breast cancer to make an review.ResultsElderly breast cancer patients were likely to benefit from postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy without undergoing significant impairment of frailty, cognitive function, and quality of life. However, postoperative adjuvant chemotherapy might cause an aggravation of the frailty in patients who was already with it.ConclusionWe should develop personalized treatment plans for elderly breast cancer patients after multidisciplinary assessment.
Objective To investigate the levels of IL-6 and TNF-α in children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and to determine their clinical significance. Methods One hundred children with OSAS in our department from August 2005 to February 2006, and 40 healthy children were enrolled in the study. The serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were measured. Results Serum levels of IL-6 and TNF-α were significantly higher in patients with OSAS than those in the control group (Plt;0.05). Both IL-6 and TNF-α were not correlated with AHI. Conclusion It is concluded that OSAS is a chronic inflammatory process. A close correlation was observed between high levels of IL-6 and TNF-α and OSAS. High levels of IL-6 and TNF-α account for the risk factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases in children with OSAS.
Objective To summarize the research progress of pathogenetic and development mechanism of phyllodes tumor of breast (PTB). Method Summarizing the studies on pathogenetic and development mechanism of PTB by searching PubMed, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wanfang databases, and then make a review. Results Currently, there was no uniform conclusion on the pathogenetic and development mechanism of PTB, though many factors may involve in the pathogenesis of PTB. PTB may be derived from fibroadenoma, and some studies suggested that it was closely related to hormonal receptor disorders, epithelial mesenchymal transition mechanism, gene mutation, and so on. Conclusion The pathogenetic and development mechanism of PTB is not clear yet and more researches are needed to confirm it.
Objective To summarize the clinical outcome of combined operation for patients with Cockett syndrome complicated with acute symptomatic deep venous thrombosis （DVT）. Methods From October 2008 to March 2012， a total of 23 patients （male 8 cases and female 15 cases；mean age 59.3 years old， range 36-76 years old） with Cockett syndrome complicated with acute symptomatic DVT were underwent combined surgical venous thrombectomy and endovascular stenting in ipisilateral iliac vein in our hospital. All the patients were underwent duplex ultrasonography for diagnosis of DVT. The location of thrombosis in the left iliofemoral vein was 21 cases， right iliofemoral vein was 2 cases. The affected limb of all the patients were severely swell and pain. The mean time of symptomatic DVT occurring at operation was 2.53d. All the operations were performed under general anesthesia. The inferior vena cava filter was inserted before thrombectomy， iliac vein compression was diagnosed by angiography and treated with self-expandable stent after thrombectomy. Twenty-eight self-expandable stents were placed successfully. Results In all the cases， the procedural successful rate was 100%， the 30-day mortality rate was 0. One case suffered from hematoma at incision after operation. Median follow-up was 11.7 months （range 3-26 months）. There was no case of rethrombosis. Symptoms were disappeared in 21 cases， the leg slightly swelled in 2 patients. Conclusion Combined surgical thrombectomy and endovascular treatment for patients with Cockett syndrome complicated with acute symptomatic DVT is an effective and safe technique with low morbidity and good clinical results.