Vascular endothelial growth factor in malignant pleural effusion associated with lung cancer

The presence of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was examined by enzyme immunoassay in 60 cytology-documented malignant pleural effusions associated with primary lung cancer and 51 other benign and malignant pleural effusions. Exudative pleural effusions contained significantly higher amounts of VEGF than transudative pleural effusions. Among exudative pleural effusions, levels of VEGF in malignant pleural effusions associated with lung cancer were significantly higher than those of benign exudative pleural effusions. There was no significant difference in pleural VEGF in patients with different histological types or clinical stages of lung cancer. Serial measurement of pleural VEGF levels was performed in six lung cancer patients treated with intrapleural instillation of recombinant interferon γ, and reduction of pleural effusion was associated with decreasing pleural VEGF levels. These findings suggest that VEGF has a role in the accumulation of exudative pleural effusions, especially that of malignant pleural effusion associated with lung cancer. Received: 14 April 1999 / Accepted: 10 June 1999     

Porphyrin platinum conjugates - new aims

Forty porphyrin platinum conjugates were synthesized, which exhibited a photodynamic effect due to the porphyrin system and a cytostatic effect due to the platinum fragment present in the same molecule. The porphyrin ligands for the platinum complexes were synthesized starting from hematoporphyrin and deuteroporphyrin. The platinum complexes are of the (diamine)PtCl₂, (diamine)Pt(phthalato), (NH₃)₂Pt(dicarboxylato) and (diamine)Pt(dicarboxylato) type. Their antitumor activity was tested with the MDA-MB-231 mammary carcinoma cell line with and without irradiation.     

Effect of Nocardia rubra cell wall skeleton on augmentation of cytotoxicity function in human pleural macrophages

Summary The ability of Nocardia rubra cell wall skeleton (N-CWS) to augment macrophage cytotoxicity function was examined using human pleural macrophages prepared from 32 malignant pleural effusions and 53 pleural washings. The cytostatic activity of pleural macrophages for human lung cancer cells (PC-9) was augmented following incubation of pleural mononuclear cells with 10 g/ml N-CWS for 24 h. Macrophage activity was increased by direct interaction of macrophages with N-CWS or by incubation of macrophages with supernatant culture fluids from pleural lymphocytes with N-CWS. The cytotoxic potential of the pleural macrophages obtained from patients treated with 500 g of N-CWS intrapleurally was also increased. The heat and acid stability studies revealed that the culture fluids from pleural lymphocytes treated with N-CWS contained macrophage activation factor in addition to interferon-. These results suggest that direct and indirect macrophage activation is part of the mechanism in which N-CWS has a clinical effect on malignant pleural effusions.     

Is pleural infection associated with longer survival in mesothelioma? A population-based cohort study using data from Hospital Episode Statistics

BackgroundHistorically pleural infection was thought to be associated with longer survival in thoracic malignancies. The aim of this population-based cohort study was to investigate this hypothesis in mesothelioma, using national data from a high incidence country.MethodsCase records for all patients with mesothelioma seen in English hospitals between 01/01/2005 and 31/12/2014 were extracted from Hospital Episode Statistics using International Classification of Diseases Tenth Edition (ICD-10) codes. Episodes of pleural infection were identified. Linked mortality data was obtained from the Office of National Statistics.The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. The explanatory variable was pleural infection. Cox proportional hazards model was used to analyse survival, with pleural infection, chemotherapy and thoracic surgery handled as time-variable co-factors.ResultsOf 22,215 patients with mesothelioma, 512 (2.3%) developed pleural infection at some point in their illness. Overall median survival was 7.0 months (IQR 2.3–16.4). Pleural infection was associated with shorter survival in the immediate post-infection period (up to 30 days – HR 1.81, 95% CI 1.45–2.22) and longer term (>30 days – HR 1.81, 95% CI 1.63–1.99). Other factors associated with increased mortality were age, male gender and being diagnosed as an inpatient. Receiving chemotherapy and being less economically deprived were associated with longer survival.ConclusionPleural infection occurred in 2.3% of people with mesothelioma and was associated with shorter survival. This refutes previous reports suggesting pleural infection may be associated with better outcomes in thoracic malignancy.     

胸腔注射糖皮质激素联合标准四联抗结疗法对结核性胸膜炎患者临床症状及肺功能的影响

摘要 目的：探讨胸腔注射糖皮质激素联合标准四联抗结疗法对结核性胸膜炎患者肺功能及临床症状的影响。方法：选取2013年1月到2020年5月期间来我院进行诊治的结核性胸膜炎患者756例，入选的患者按照随机数字表法分为对照组和实验组，各378例。对照组予以标准四联抗结疗法治疗，实验组予以胸腔注射糖皮质激素联合标准四联抗结疗法治疗。对比两组疗效、肺功能[第1s用力呼气容积占预计值百分比（FEV₁%pred）、每分钟最大通气量占预计值百分比（MVV%pred）、用力肺活量占预计值百分比（FVC%pred）]，记录两组胸水吸收时间、胸膜厚度、临床症状缓解时间、住院时间、并发症及胸膜肥厚粘连发生情况。结果：实验组的临床总有效率较对照组高（P<0.05）。治疗后，两组FEV₁%pred、MVV%pred、FVC%pred均升高，且实验组高于对照组（P<0.05）。实验组临床症状缓解时间、胸水吸收时间、住院时间较对照组短（P<0.05），胸膜厚度大于对照组（P<0.05）。实验组的胸膜肥厚粘连、并发症总发生率低于对照组（P<0.05）。结论：胸腔注射糖皮质激素联合标准四联抗结疗法治疗结核性胸膜炎，疗效可靠，可改善患者肺功能，促进症状改善。     

Intrapleural instillation of interferon γ in patients with malignant pleurisy due to lung cancer

 The effect of intrapleural instillation of recombinant human interferon γ (IFNγ) at increasing doses of (1–12) × 10⁶ U was examined in six patients with cytologically positive pleural effusion due to lung cancer. Intrapleural instillation was repeated up to three times. Clinically, no reaccumulation of pleural effusion was observed in one patient and disappearance of lung cancer cells from the pleural effusion was seen in two other patients. No severe side-effects were observed. Considerable levels of IFNγ remained in the pleural effusion as well as in patients’ serum up to 7 days after instillation of 2 × 10⁶ U and higher doses. The total cell number showed a transient decrease on day 1 of therapy. Levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor α, interleukin(IL)-1β and IL-6, in the pleural effusion remained almost stable after IFNγ instillation. On the other hand, intrapleural IL-1 receptor antagonist levels were remarkably elevated by the instillation of IFNγ. IL-2- and IL-12-inducible killer activity of pleural mononuclear cells tended to increase slightly. Despite the inability of IFNγ to control pleural effusion in this treatment schedule, IFNγ instilled by an intrapleural route had a potential local antitumor activity. Moreover, since IFNγ persists in pleural effusions for a long time after a single instillation, such a therapy in combination with other fibrogenic biological response modifiers can be promising. Received: 28 February 1997 / Accepted: 23 July 1997     

Prediction of response and adverse drug reaction of pemetrexed plus platinum-based chemotherapy in lung adenocarcinoma by serum metabolomic profiling

BackgroundPemetrexed plus platinum doublet chemotherapy regimen remains to be the standard first-line treatment for lung adenocarcinoma patients. However, few biomarkers can be used to identify potential beneficiaries with maximal efficacy and minimal toxicity. This study aimed to explore potential biomarker models predictive of efficacy and toxicity after pemetrexed plus platinum chemotherapy based on metabolomics profiling.MethodsA total of 144 patients who received at least two cycles of pemetrexed plus platinum chemotherapy were enroled in the study. Serum samples were collected before initial treatment to perform metabolomics profiling analysis. Logistic regression analysis was performed to establish prediction models.Results157 metabolites were found to be differentially expressed between the response group and the nonresponse group. A panel of Phosphatidylserine 20:4/20:1, Sphingomyelin d18:1/18:0, and Phosphatidic Acid 18:1/20:0 could predict pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy response with an Area Under the Receiver Operating Characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.7968. 76 metabolites were associated with hematological toxicity of pemetrexed plus platinum chemotherapy. A panel incorporating triglyceride 14:0/22:3/22:5, 3-(3-Hydroxyphenyl) Propionate Acid, and Carnitine C18:0 was the best predictive ability of hematological toxicity with an AUROC of 0.7954. 54 differential expressed metabolites were found to be associated with hepatotoxicity of pemetrexed plus platinum chemotherapy. A model incorporating stearidonic acid, Thromboxane B3, l-Homocitrulline, and phosphoinositide 20:3/18:0 showed the best predictive ability of hepatotoxicity with an AUROC of 0.8186.ConclusionsThis study established effective and convenient models that can predict the efficacy and toxicity of pemetrexed plus platinum chemotherapy in lung adenocarcinoma patients before treatment delivery.     

Modeling of Platinum Clusters in H-Mordenite

The size, location and structure of Pt clusters in H-mordenite have been investigated by molecular mechanics energy minimization and molecular dynamics simulation techniques using the Catalysis software of Molecular Simulations (MSI). Lattice energy minimizations are performed to study the effects of the specific framework aluminum positions on the location and stability of monoatomic Pt sites in H-mordenite. The lattice energies relative to the siliceous platinum-aluminosilicate structure reveal that the stability of a single Pt atom in H-mordenite is remarkably influenced by the specific location of the Al atoms in the lattice. At the studied Si/Al ratio of two Al ions per unit cell, a stabilization of the H-mordenite lattice upon Pt deposition is obtained. Moreover, lattice energy calculations on Pt/aluminosilicate mordenites of different metal contents per unit cell have been performed. An optimum size for the aggregate confined to the 12-ring main channel that is almost independent of the Pt content per mordenite unit cell has been found. The structural features of the resulting clusters at the end of molecular dynamics simulations on Pt/alumina-mordenites reflect a strong metal-zeolite interaction. The present results are consistent with a previous molecular dynamics simulation study on the structure of platinum deposited on SiO₂ surfaces.     

Pleural Fluid Adenosine Deaminase (Pfada) in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Effusions in a Low Incidence Population

IntroductionPrevious studies have assessed the diagnostic ability of pleural fluid adenosine deaminase (pfADA) in detecting tuberculous pleural effusions, with good specificity and sensitivity reported. However, in North Western Europe pfADA is not routinely used in the investigation of a patient with an undiagnosed pleural effusion, mainly due to a lack of evidence as to its utility in populations with low mycobacterium tuberculosis (mTB) incidence.MethodsPatients presenting with an undiagnosed pleural effusion to a tertiary pleural centre in South-West England over a 3 year period, were prospectively recruited to a pleural biomarker study. Pleural fluid from consecutive patients with robust 12-month follow up data and confirmed diagnosis were sent for pfADA analysis.ResultsOf 338 patients enrolled, 7 had confirmed tuberculous pleural effusion (2%). All mTB effusions were lymphocyte predominant with a median pfADA of 72.0 IU/L (range- 26.7 to 91.5) compared to a population median of 12.0 IU/L (range- 0.3 to 568.4). The optimal pfADA cut off was 35 IU/L, which had a negative predictive value (NPV) of 99.7% (95% CI; 98.2-99.9%) for the exclusion of mTB, and sensitivity of 85.7% (95% CI; 42.2-97.6%) with an area under the curve of 0.88 (95% CI; 0.732–1.000).DiscussionThis is the first study examining the diagnostic utility of pfADA in a low mTB incidence area. The chance of an effusion with a pfADA under 35 IU/L being of tuberculous aetiology was negligible. A pfADA of over 35 IU/L in lymphocyte-predominant pleural fluid gives a strong suspicion of mTB.     

Interferon-alpha in serum and carcinomatous pleural effusion after repeated intrapleural injections of antitumor agents

Pleural effusions and sera of two patients with lung cancer were tested after intrapleural injection of OK-432 as an anticancer drug for IFN-alpha activity by biological assay and for IFN-alpha as an antigen by radioimmunoassay. The titers by radioimmunoassay were fairly consistent with those by biological assay, but were usually higher. In Case 1, IFN-alpha was observed fairly early after administration of OK-432 and only in pleural effusions. In Case 2, induction of IFN-alpha at low level was observed late after the first administration of OK-432 both in the pleural effusion and serum and was detected only by radioimmunoassay.     

Interleukin-2-administration intravenously and intrapleurally in a patient with primary pulmonary adenocarcinoma. Cellular responses in peripheral blood,intrapleural fluid and bronchoalveolar lavage

A case report of a patient who suffered from a rapidly progressive lung adenocarcinoma with malignant pleural effusions, is given. The patient failed to respond on two series of conventional cytotoxic drug therapy (Carboplatin, Etoposid). Interleukin-2 (IL-2) treatment was first started as intrapleural instillations (3.0 million IU per day in 6 days). A clear clinical response was achieved with ceasing of the pleural effusion, and the overall disease became stable. In the peripheral blood, there was an increase of CD₄ positive lymphocytes that remained elevated after finishing the installation period. Both in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and in the pleural fluid, there was a marked decrease of cells recovered, possibly due to an enhanced tissue attachment of activated cells. A second analysis with subtyping of lymphocytes in BAL was impossible due to the low cell number. In the pleural fluid, the fractions of CD₃ positive cells increased from 20 to 71% while the ratio between CD₄ and CD₈ remained persistently elevated at 6.11. Because of the disappearance of the pleural effusion, the patient was thereafter treated with IL-2 given as a continuous infusion (18 million IU per square-metre during 24 hours for 5 days). Hereby a more pronounced cell response was achieved in the peripheral blood. In contrast to the intrapleural treatment route, not only CD₄ positive cells, but also the numbers of natural killer cells (NK) increased. However this treatment was also associated with a much higher degree of side effects. It can be concluded from both intrapleural and intravenous IL-2 therapy, that a clinical and immunological response was achieved. As this type of tumour is well known to respond poorly to conventional therapy, treatment with biological modifiers such as IL-2 may offer an interesting alternative in the future.Abbreviations BAL bronchoalveolar lavage - K-2 Interleukin-2     

Cautious Application of Pleural N-Terminal Pro-B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure Pleural Effusions among Critically Ill Patients

Background and Objective

Several studies on diagnostic accuracy of pleural N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) for effusions from congestive heart failure (CHF) conclude that pleural NT-pro-BNP is a useful biomarker with high diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing CHF effusions. However, its applicability in critical care settings remains uncertain and requires further investigations.

Methods

NT-proBNP was measured in pleural fluid samples of a prospective cohort of intensive care unit patients with pleural effusions. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis was performed to determine diagnostic accuracy of pleural NT-proBNP for prediction of CHF effusions.

Results

One hundred forty-seven critically ill patients were evaluated, 38 (26%) with CHF effusions and 109 (74%) with non-CHF effusions of various causes. Pleural NT-proBNP levels were significantly elevated in patients with CHF effusions. Pleural NT-pro-BNP demonstrated the area under the curve of 0.87 for diagnosing effusions due to CHF. With a cutoff of 2200 pg/mL, pleural NT-proBNP displayed high sensitivity (89%) but moderate specificity (73%). Notably, 29 (27%) of 109 patients with non-CHF effusions had pleural NT-proBNP levels >2200 pg/mL and these patients were more likely to experience septic shock (18/29 vs. 10/80, P<0.001) or acute kidney injury (19/29 vs. 9/80, P<0.001).

Conclusions

Among critically ill patients, pleural NT-proBNP measurements remain a useful diagnostic aid in evaluation of pleural effusions. However, patients with non-CHF effusions may exhibit high pleural NT-proBNP concentrations if they suffer from septic shock or acute kidney injury. Accordingly, it is suggested that clinical context should be taken into account when interpreting pleural NT-proBNP values in critical care settings.     

Results of chemical pleurodesis with mitoxantrone in malignant pleural effusion from breast cancer

Background

Carcinoma of the breast is the second leading cause of malignant pleural effusions. This study reports on the efficacy of mitoxantrone as a sclerosing agent in patients with breast cancer who had a pleural effusion as a direct consequence of metastatic disease.

Patients and methods

Over a 5-year period, 114 patients with a known breast malignancy and having recurrent symptomatic pleural effusion referred for chest tube drainage and sclerotherapy were considered eligible. They had received no prior intrapleural therapy and had a predicted survival of >1 month. All of them underwent pleural drainage and chemical pleurodesis with mitoxantrone. Survival, complications and response to pleurodesis according to clinical and radiographic criteria were recorded. The data are expressed as the mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM) and the median. The χ² test was used for statistical analysis. To assess the prognostic value of Karnofsky's performance status score a Cox proportional hazards model was used.

Results

The mean age of the patients was 53.5 ± 2.1 years. Effusion occurred after 38.2 ± 6.2 months (range: 1–229 months) after the diagnosis. Ipsilateral effusion was seen in 73%, contralateral in 20% and bilateral in 7%. Forty patients (35%) had pleural effusion as the first evidence of recurrence. The mean volume of effusion drained was 1020 ± 125 ml and the chest tube was removed within 5 days in 82% of patients. Side effects of chemical pleurodesis included mainly fever, chest pain, nausea and vomiting. At 30 days 64 patients (56.3%) had a complete response (CR) and 30 patients (26.3%) partial response (PR) to pleurodesis (overall response: 82.6%). At 60 days the overall response was 78.5% (CR:53.5%, PR: 25%). The mean survival was 15.6 ± 2 months. Karnofsky's performance status score was found to be a statistically significant predictor. Patients with Karnofsky's performance status score >70 had a median survival of 513 days, as opposed to a median survival of only 63 days for patients with a Karnofsky's performance status score <30.

Conclusions

Mitoxantrone is effective in the treatment of malignant pleural effusion due to breast carcinoma with relatively low local or systemic toxicity. Karnofsky's performance status score at the time of pleurodesis is predictive of survival.

     

Effects of diethyldithiocarbamate (ddtc) on the plasma biotransformations of tetrachloro(d,i-trans)-1,2-diaminocyclohexaneplatinum(iv) (tetraplatin) in fischer 344 rats

We have studied the effects of diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) on the biotransformations of toxic doses of tetrachloro (d,l-trans)1,2-diaminocyclohexaneplatinum(IV) (tetraplatin) in Fischer 344 rats. In animals not treated with DDTC, tetraplatin was rapidly converted to dichloro(d,I-trans)1,2-diaminocyclohexaneplatinum(II) [PtCl₂(dach]. Subsequent biotransformations included the transient formation of the (d,I-trans)1,2-diaminocyclohexane-aquachloroplatinum(II) [Pt(H₂O)(Cl)(dach)]+ complex, followed by formation of the platinum (Pt)-methionine and either Pt-cysteine or Pt-ornithine complexes. Significant amounts of free (d,I-trans) 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (dach) were observed in plasma as a result of intracellular trans-labilization reactions. DDTC caused a marked decrease in both total and protein-bound platinum in the circulation. A significant increase in the plasma concentration of free dach was also observed as a result of formation of the Pt(DDTC)₂ complex. Some of the free dach could have arisen from intracellular reactions with DDTC, but the displacement of platinum from plasma proteins was more than sufficient to account for the increase in free dach in the circulation. DDTC treatment also decreased plasma concentrations of tetraplatin, PtCl₂(dach), [Pt(H₂O)(Cl)(dach)]⁺, the Pt-methionine complex, and one unidentified biotransformation product, but had no effect on the Pt-cysteine (or Pt-ornithine) complex. These effects of DDTC on protein-bound platinum and low-molecular-weight biotransformation products in plasma may contribute to the decrease in tetraplatin toxicity seen in DDTC-treated rats.     

地塞米松联合尿激酶治疗结核性胸膜炎的临床效果分析

目的:探讨地塞米松联合尿激酶对结核性胸膜炎的临床效果。方法:选择2013年8月到2016年5月在我院进行诊治的结核性胸膜炎患者190例,根据随机信封抽签原则分为观察组与对照组各95例,两组都给予标准抗结核治疗方案,对照组在抗结核治疗的同时给予尿激酶治疗,观察组再给予地塞米松治疗,两组都治疗1个月。治疗后,比较两组的总有效率、不良反应的发生情况、胸腔积液完全引流时间、抽出胸腔积液总量、凝血酶原时间和凝血酶时间。结果:所有患者都注射耐受良好,未见严重并发症;观察组的总有效率(88.4%)明显高于对照组(72.6%);观察组胸腔积液完全引流时间和抽出胸腔积液总量分别为7.56±2.44d和2867.33±456.10 m L,对照组分别为9.44±2.89d和1989.92±444.20 m L,观察组胸腔积液完全引流时间明显短于对照组,且抽出胸腔积液总量显著高于对照组(P0.05)。治疗后,两组的凝血酶原时间和凝血酶时间都明显高于治疗前(P0.05),且观察组显著高于对照组(P0.05)。结论:地塞米松联合尿激酶治疗结核性胸膜炎能延长凝血酶时间和凝血酶原时间,缩短胸腔积液引流时间,增加抽出胸腔积液总量,安全性和临床疗效均较好。     

研究报告: TMEM163变异致髓鞘形成低下患者随访两例及iPSC构建

目的 探讨TMEM163变异导致髓鞘形成低下性脑白质营养不良（HLD）患者的临床特征及遗传学特点，归纳自然病程，以提高对该疾病认识，并构建患者来源诱导多能干细胞，为致病机制研究建立基础。方法 随访2009~2022年北京大学第一医院儿科就诊的2例TMEM163变异致病患儿，对临床表现、遗传学数据、蛋白质结构数据进行分析，总结临床遗传学特点，并采集患儿外周血构建诱导多能干细胞。结果 临床特点：2例患儿均具有早期运动语言发育迟缓、头颅磁共振成像显示脑白质髓鞘化不良，且症状随生长发育逐渐减轻的特点；均于婴儿期起病，以眼球震颤为首发症状，学龄期症状好转。遗传学特点：2例患儿均为TMEM163同一位点新发错义变异c.227T>G p.（L76R）、c.227T>C p.（L76P），均为国际上首例报道。病例2来源外周血单个核细胞成功重编程为诱导多能干细胞。结论 本研究为国际首次随访TMEM163变异致病髓鞘形成低下性脑白质营养不良患儿，完善了其自然病程，扩展了对髓鞘形成低下性脑白质营养不良临床表型认识，并首次构建了TMEM163 c.227T>C p.（L76P）变异患者来源诱导多能干细胞，为进一步致病机制研究打下基础。     

单孔胸腔镜肺癌根治术后使用单根胸腔引流管联合负压引流管的效果观察

目的:探讨单孔胸腔镜肺癌根治术后使用单根胸腔引流管联合负压引流管的效果。方法:选取2018年1月~2020年1月于我院行单孔胸腔镜肺癌根治术的肺癌患者100例为研究对象,采用随机数字表法分为两组,对照组患者放置一根30#多孔胸管,观察组在对照组的基础上放置一根负压引流管。比较两组患者的围术期相关指标、并发症的发生情况、手术VAS评分及CRP及PCT水平的变化情况。结果:两组患者总引流管留置时间和胸腔总引流量相比无统计学差异(P>0.05)。观察组患者的30#多孔胸管留置时间、住院时间及再次胸腔穿刺率显著短于/低于对照组(P<0.05),肺不张、漏气、积液或积气等总并发症发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05);术后3 d和术后5 d的VAS评分均显著低于对照组(P<0.05),术后3 d的CRP及PCT水平显著低于对照组(P>0.05)。结论:单孔胸腔镜肺癌根治术后使用单根胸腔引流管联合负压引流管可显著减轻患者的疼痛,缩短30#多孔胸管留置时间及住院时间,降低再次胸腔穿刺率及并发症发生率,同时可缓解患者的炎症状态。     

Ultrastructure of pleural mesothelioma and pulmonary adenocarcinoma in malignant effusions as compared with reactive mesothelial cells.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the ultrastructural features of diffuse malignant pleural mesothelioma cells in cytologic specimens from pleural effusions. STUDY DESIGN: We retrospectively studied 35 pleural effusions: 12 diffuse malignant pleural mesotheliomas (8 epithelial type, 4 biphasic type), 12 pulmonary adenocarcinomas and 11 cases of reactive mesothelial cells. RESULTS: In the cytoplasm, reactive and malignant mesothelial cells had more-abundant intermediate filaments (P < .05, P < .01) and fewer free ribosomes (P < .001, P < .001) than adenocarcinoma cells. Reactive mesothelial cells had fewer mitochondria than mesothelioma cells (P < .05). Mesothelioma cells had longer, thinner microvilli on the cell surfaces (P < .001); length/diameter ratios of microvilli were 19.1 +/- 7.0 (mesothelioma) vs. 9.1 +/- 2.2 (adenocarcinoma) and 9.2 +/- 2.4 (mesothelial cells). Giant intercellular junctions (desmosomes or desmosomelike structures > 1 micron in length) were found in eight cases of mesothelioma. Core filaments or rootlets in microvilli were present in two cases of adenocarcinoma. CONCLUSION: Because cytologic specimens from pleural effusions were easy to obtain, we think ultrastructural cytology is useful in distinguishing mesothelioma from adenocarcinoma and benign effusions.     

微创胸腔闭式引流精密可控负压吸引术治疗原发性自发性气胸的疗效及患者疼痛、氧化应激反应观察

摘要 目的：探究微创胸腔闭式引流精密可控负压吸引术治疗原发性自发性气胸（PSP）的疗效及对患者疼痛、氧化应激反应的影响。方法：选取2019年1月~2021年1月我院收治的PSP患者120例,以随机数表法分成研究组与对照组,各自60例。给予对照组微创胸腔常规闭式引流治疗,研究组则给予微创胸腔闭式引流精密可控负压吸引术治疗。比较两组患者的临床疗效,术后6 h、1 d及3 d的疼痛评分（VAS）,术前及术后1 d的血清氧化应激指标[超氧化物歧化酶（SOD）、丙二醛（MDA）]水平以及术后并发症发生情况。结果：研究组临床疗效的总有效率为91.67%,显著高于对照组的78.33%（P<0.05）,且研究组患者术后6 h、术后1 d以及术后3 d的VAS评分均显著低于对照组（P<0.05）。术后研究组患者SOD水平显著高于对照组（P<0.05）,同时MDA水平显著低于对照组（P<0.05）。另外研究组患者的总并发症发生率为3.33%,显著低于对照组的13.33%（P<0.05）。结论：微创胸腔闭式引流精密可控负压吸引术治疗PSP的疗效肯定,能减轻患者的疼痛程度及氧化应激反应,且能减少术后并发症的发生率。     

胸腔闭式引流联合尿激酶注入对包裹性胸腔积液的临床研究

目的:探讨胸腔闭式引流联合尿激酶注入对包裹性胸腔积液的临床疗效。方法:对我院2007年2月-2011年4月收治的包裹性胸腔积液患者87例,随机分为实验组以及对照组,实验组采用胸腔闭式引流联合尿激酶注入进行治疗,对照组采用常规治疗。结果:实验组患者临床疗效明显优于对照组(P<0.05);实验组患者治疗后其积液中蛋白量以及白细胞含量明显低于对照组(P<0.05);实验组患者治疗时间、胸膜壁厚度等比较明显优于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:对包裹性胸腔积液患者采用胸腔闭式引流联合尿激酶注入进行治疗,可有效改善患者预后,提高患者临床治疗效果。