Sarcopenia is a syndrome associated with reduced strength, mass and function of skeletal muscles. Aging of gastric cancer patients, lack of nutritional intake, and pathological mechanisms of gastric cancer increase the likelihood of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is associated with the development of gastric cancer and may be a risk factor for the formation of gastric cancer. Sarcopenia is closely related to the prognosis and treatment of gastric cancer. At present, the treatment of sarcopenia is still in the exploratory stage, and more research is needed to obtain better treatment plans and improve the quality of life of patients. This article reviews the research status of sarcopenia and gastric cancer in order to provide evidence for clinical research.
Objective To systematically review the relationship between preoperative platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and prognosis in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Methods Studies on the relationship between preoperative PLR and prognosis of PDAC patients were retrieved from China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chongqing VIP, SinoMed, Wanfang, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, with a search period from databases establishment to December 2023. A meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.3 software. Results A total of 7 studies were included, including 1273 patients. The meta-analysis results showed that the postoperative overall survival [hazard ratio (HR)=1.69, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.24, 2.30)] and disease-free survival [HR=1.83, 95%CI (1.49, 2.24)] of PDAC patients with high preoperative PLR were shortened (P<0.05). The results of subgroup analysis showed that when the cut off of PLR was<200, preoperative high PLR was associated with shortened overall survival (HR=1.91, P<0.05), but when the cut off of PLR was ≥200, there was no significant correlation between preoperative PLR and overall survival (P>0.05). When followed up for<3 years, preoperative high PLR was associated with shortened overall survival (HR=2.05, P<0.05), but when followed up for ≥3 years, there was no significant correlation between preoperative PLR and overall survival (P>0.05). Conclusion Current evidence suggests that preoperative high PLR may be a risk factor for poor prognosis in PDAC patients.
Perivascular epithelioid cell tumor (PEComa) is a multi-potential tumor based on mesenchymal cells distributed around capillaries. The main affected population is female, and the clinical manifestations are not specific. It can affect all parts of the body. There are more PEComa in the uterus and very few PEComa in the liver. Due to its low incidence, clinicians lack awareness of it. Based on the relevant literature, this article reviews the clinicopathological features, imaging features, molecular phenotypes, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of liver PEComa, so as to strengthen the understanding of the disease, prevent missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis, and guide clinical work.
【摘要】 目的 研究以万珂为主化学疗法方案提高多发性骨髓瘤初发患者自体外周血造血干细胞采集的作用。 方法 回顾性分析2006年1月-2010年11月4例初发多发性骨髓瘤患者在万珂治疗后自体外周血造血干细胞采集的临床资料。疗效判定依据国际骨髓瘤工作组2006年疗效判断标准。 结果 经过万珂为主化学疗法方案治疗3~6个疗程（平均4个疗程）后，3例获得CR及以上疗效，均顺利实施了外周血造血干细胞采集；3例采集次数仅1次，1例为2次；平均获得CD34+细胞8.43×106/kg，完全达到采集要求。 结论 万珂为主化学疗法方案起效快、疗效好，可以提高初发多发性骨髓瘤患者的干细胞采集率。【Abstract】 Objective To explore the improvement of autologous stem cells collection in patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma after Velcade-based chemotherapy. Methods The clinical data of four patients with multiple myeloma who underwent Velcade-based chemotherapy between January 2006 and November 2010 were retrospectively analyzed. The therapeutic effect was observed. Results After 3-6 courses (mean 4 courses) of Velcade-based chemotherapy, 3 patients obtained complete remission (CR) and above response, and the sufficient peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells were collected successfully. The peripheral blood hematopoietic stem cells were collected once in three patients and twice in one patient. Sufficient number of hematopoietic stem cells (mean CD34 positive-cell 8.43×106/kg) were collected which fully met the collection requirements. Conclusion Velcade-based chemotherapy has advantages of fast action and good therapeutic effect, which can improve the collection of autologous stem cells in patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of the nose ring drain (NRD) in treatment of severe diabetic foot infection.MethodsThe clinical data of 35 patients with severe diabetic foot infection who were treated with NRD between June 2017 and June 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 24 males and 11 females with an average age of 54.5 years (range, 28-82 years). All of them were type 2 diabetic patients. The diabetes duration was 3-20 years, with an average of 9.4 years. The diabetic foot duration was 4 months to 2 years, with an average of 1.16 years. There were 16 cases of left foot and 19 cases of right foot. According to Wagner’s grading, there were 11 cases of grade 2, 20 cases of grade 3, and 4 cases of grade 4, all of which were moderate and severe infection of diabetic foot wound. Postoperative wounds were treated with “nibble-like” debridement until the patient’s epidermis regenerated and healed. During the treatment process, the indexes of bacterial culture type of wound secretions, duration of antibiotic therapy, wound healing method, healing time, amputation rate, and other indicators were analyzed and summarized.ResultsAll 35 patients were followed up 3-6 months, with an average of 4.5 months. Postoperative bacterial culture of wounds showed that 5 cases of Staphylococcus aureus, 4 cases of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 5 cases of Escherichia coli, 3 cases of Enterobacter cloacae, 3 cases of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus, and 15 cases of other types were detected. The duration of antibiotic therapy ranged from 3 to 15 days, with an average of 9.1 days. The wound was autolytically healed without skin grafting, and the healing time was 62-82 days, with an average of 72.3 days. During the follow-up, 3 cases (8.6%) had amputation due to the patient’s poor blood glucose control, which led to a large spread of infection. In addition, among the other patients with wound healing, there was no recurrence of wound infection or new ulcer on the original surface.ConclusionThe NRD is a simple operation for treatment of severe diabetic foot infection, which can effectively control wound infections and promote wound healing and regeneration without skin grafting.