Introduction: Foreign bodies (FB) in the lower airways (LAs) constitute a potentially life-threatening emergency requiring immediate management. The objective of our study was to describe the patient pathway and manag...Introduction: Foreign bodies (FB) in the lower airways (LAs) constitute a potentially life-threatening emergency requiring immediate management. The objective of our study was to describe the patient pathway and management of foreign bodies in the lower airways. Methodology: This was a descriptive study with retrospective data collection conducted over a 6-year period (January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2019) in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department of Donka National Hospital. Results: We observed a prevalence of 1.79%. The average age was 5.71 years, with a sex ratio of 1.2. However, 82.61% of the cases originated from rural areas. We noted that 78.83% of patients were referred after visiting 1 to 2 healthcare facilities (75.36%). The consultation delay was 3 days. Penetration syndrome was present in 98.56% of cases. The foreign body incidents occurred during play in 54.84% and during meals in 29.09% of cases. Radiographs were performed in 93.9% of cases. Endoscopy was used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in all patients. The foreign bodies were located in the trachea (37.68%), larynx (26.08%), and bronchi (21.73%). Non-organic foreign bodies were predominant (52.17%). Postoperative outcomes were uncomplicated in 95.98% of cases, and the lethality rate was 2.85%. Conclusion: The pathway of patients with foreign bodies in the airways remains unpredictable in our context due to parental hesitations. Early management reduces morbidity and mortality rates.展开更多
The growing demand for ocean space has generated significant interest in multi-body floating systems,where gap resonance in confined regions plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of offshore operations.This stu...The growing demand for ocean space has generated significant interest in multi-body floating systems,where gap resonance in confined regions plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of offshore operations.This study develops a numerical tank model using the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics(SPH)method,implemented through the open-source code DualSPHysics,to investigate hydrodynamic resonance in a twin-floater system and to examine the influence of internal tank sloshing on its hydrodynamic characteristics.The hydrodynamic behavior of the gap flow between a fixed twin-floater system in the numerical tank is validated through systematic comparison with experimental data.Subsequently,the wave-induced motions and forces on a twin-floater system are compared with those on a single floater.Furthermore,the effects of internal tank sloshing on the hydrodynamic response of the twin-floater system are explored.A parametric study is conducted to analyze the influence of incident wave frequency on floater motion and tank sloshing dynamics.The results show that the presence of an internal tank can significantly reduce pitch motion and vertical forces on the floating body,while exerting minimal influence on heave motion and horizontal forces.The findings provide new insights into the hydrodynamic performance of twin-floater systems and their interaction with internal sloshing phenomena.展开更多
Planetary surfaces,shaped by billions of years of geologic evolution,display numerous impact craters whose distribution of size,density,and spatial arrangement reveals the celestial body's history.Identifying thes...Planetary surfaces,shaped by billions of years of geologic evolution,display numerous impact craters whose distribution of size,density,and spatial arrangement reveals the celestial body's history.Identifying these craters is essential for planetary science and is currently mainly achieved with deep learning-driven detection algorithms.However,because impact crater characteristics are substantially affected by the geologic environment,surface materials,and atmospheric conditions,the performance of deep learning models can be inconsistent between celestial bodies.In this paper,we first examine how the surface characteristics of the Moon,Mars,and Earth,along with the differences in their impact crater features,affect model performance.Then,we compare crater detection across celestial bodies by analyzing enhanced convolutional neural networks and U-shaped Convolutional Neural Network-based models to highlight how geology,data,and model design affect accuracy and generalization.Finally,we address current deep learning challenges,suggest directions for model improvement,such as multimodal data fusion and cross-planet learning and list available impact crater databases.This review can provide necessary technical support for deep space exploration and planetary science,as well as new ideas and directions for future research on automatic detection of impact craters on celestial body surfaces and on planetary geology.展开更多
The long-term stability of CO_(2) storage represents a pivotal challenge in geological CO_(2) storage(CGS),particularly within deep saline aquifers characterized by complex fault-block systems.While the injection site...The long-term stability of CO_(2) storage represents a pivotal challenge in geological CO_(2) storage(CGS),particularly within deep saline aquifers characterized by complex fault-block systems.While the injection sites and rate under different fault structures will directly affect the CO_(2) storage effect and the risk of leakage.This study investigates the Gaoyou Sag in the Subei Basin,a representative fault-block reservoir,through an integrated numerical-experimental approach.A three-dimensional simulation model incorporating multiphase flow dynamics was developed to characterize subsurface CO_(2) transport and dissolution processes.A novel fault seal capacity evaluation framework was proposed,integrating three critical geological indices(fault throw/reservoir thickness/caprock thicknesses)with the coupling of formation physical properties,temperature,and pressure for the rational selection of injection sites and rates.The results show that Optimal storage performance is observed when the fault throw is lower than the reservoir and caprock thicknesses.Furthermore,higher temperature and pressure promote the dissolution and diffusion of CO_(2),while compared to the structural form of faults,the physical properties of faults have a more significant effect on CO_(2) leakage.The larger reservoir space and the presence of an interlayer reduce the risk of CO_(2) leakage,and augmenting storage potential.Decreasing the injection rate increases the proportion of dissolved CO_(2),thereby enhancing the safety of CO_(2) storage.展开更多
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal foreign bodies represent a significant clinical challenge in em-ergency and surgical settings.While accidental ingestion predominates in healthy adults,intentional ingestion is frequently o...BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal foreign bodies represent a significant clinical challenge in em-ergency and surgical settings.While accidental ingestion predominates in healthy adults,intentional ingestion is frequently observed in pediatric,psychiatric,and incarcerated populations.Metallic sewing needles,characterized by their sharp morphology and high mobility,pose particular risks of visceral injury and com-plications due to their penetrative potential.Although preoperative imaging facilitates initial localization,subsequent migration of multiple needles com-plicates therapeutic interventions,increasing procedural complexity and patient risk.CASE SUMMARY We present a novel application of magnetic-assisted localization in managing a complex case of intentional ingestion of 30 metallic sewing needles in a psy-chiatric patient.The widespread distribution of needles throughout the gas-trointestinal tract necessitated an innovative surgical approach.Intraoperative implementation of cylindrical magnetic localization technology enabled precise identification and successful extraction of all foreign bodies while minimizing tissue trauma.CONCLUSION Magnetic-assisted localization represents an effective and safe technique to manage multiple magnetic gastrointestinal foreign bodies.This approach offers significant advantages in complex cases,particularly for needle-like metallic objects,and warrants consideration as a valuable tool in gastrointestinal surgery.展开更多
We show that the volume of the projection bodyΠ(Z)of an n-dimensional zonotope Z with n+1 generators and of volume 1 is always exactly 2^(n).Moroever,we point out that an upper bound on the volume ofΠ(K)of a central...We show that the volume of the projection bodyΠ(Z)of an n-dimensional zonotope Z with n+1 generators and of volume 1 is always exactly 2^(n).Moroever,we point out that an upper bound on the volume ofΠ(K)of a centrally symmetric n-dimensional convex body of volume 1 is at least 2^(n)(9/8)^([n/3]).展开更多
BACKGROUND Acute abdominal pain is often easy to be diagnosed because of acute abdomen,and can be treated reasonably and effectively.It is more difficult to establish the cause of chronic abdominal pain,and some patie...BACKGROUND Acute abdominal pain is often easy to be diagnosed because of acute abdomen,and can be treated reasonably and effectively.It is more difficult to establish the cause of chronic abdominal pain,and some patients repeatedly visit several hos-pitals and still cannot be diagnosed.Chronic abdominal pain caused by chronic appendicitis is such a case.If the degree of abdominal pain is mild and there is no sign of peritonitis,chronic appendicitis is not performed unless the patient re-quests it.CASE SUMMARY We report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by a foreign body in the appendix in a 35-year-old woman.The patient had a long-term abdominal pain of unclear cause,and she was repeatedly treated in several hospitals.After antibiotic treatment,the abdominal pain was gradually relieved,but abdominal pain often recurs.We conducted abdominal computed tomography examination,and upon the advice of radiologists,we considered the possibility of foreign bodies in the appendix,and excluded other causes of abdominal pain.The patient requested and consented to laparoscopic appendectomy,and a chicken bone was found in the appendiceal cavity by postoperative incision of the appendiceal spe-cimen.Histopathological examination confirmed chronic appendicitis with fo-reign body giant cell reaction.The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital.After 2 months of follow-up,abdominal pain did not recur,and the patient had a complete recovery.Core Tip:We report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by a chicken bone in the appendix.The patient was 35-year-old woman,and had a long-term abdominal pain of unknown cause.Abdominal computed tomography examination suggested foreign bodies in the appendix,and laparoscopic appendectomy was performed.The postoperative specimen revealed chicken bones in the appendix cavity,and histopathological examination confirmed chronic appendicitis with giant cell reaction of foreign bodies.The patient recovered and was followed up for two months without abdominal pain.Citation:Huang T,Li SK,Wang W,Zhang R.Chronic abdominal pain caused by foreign bodies in the appendix:A case report.World INTRODUCTION Appendicitis is one of the common diseases that cause abdominal pain[1].Appendicitis can be diagnosed and treated effectively when patients with acute abdominal pain are admitted to hospital because of factors such as blockage and infection of appendicitis[2,3].However,the diagnosis of chronic appendicitis is difficult.Acute appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix is easy to diagnose because of the final surgical treatment[4-6],while chronic appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix is more difficult to diagnose because of the mild degree of abdominal pain.We here report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix.The patient had a long-term abdominal pain of unclear cause,and she was repeatedly treated in several hospitals.Abdominal color ultrasound examination indicated a coprolith in the appendiceal cavity and the appendix was normal,so the patient could not be treated with surgery.We conducted abdominal computed tomography(CT)examination,and upon the advice of radiologists,we considered the possibility of foreign bodies in the appendix,and excluded other causes of abdominal pain.The patient requested and consented to laparoscopic appendectomy,and a chicken bone was found in the appendiceal cavity by postoperative incision of the appendiceal specimen.The patient recovered and was discharged from hospital.After 2 months of follow-up,abdominal pain did not recur and the patient had a full recovery.展开更多
The presentation of a foreign body in the lower urinary tract is a challenging urological emergency with highly variable management approaches.A retrospective cohort study was undertaken to identify the patients who p...The presentation of a foreign body in the lower urinary tract is a challenging urological emergency with highly variable management approaches.A retrospective cohort study was undertaken to identify the patients who presented with selfinserted genitourethral foreign body to adult tertiary centers within our local health network(Southern Adelaide Local Health Network,Adelaide,Australia)from October 2002 to October 2022.Patient demographics,type of foreign body,psychiatric comorbidities,retrieval techniques,complications,and readmission data were extracted.Twenty-seven cases were identified with a median age of 44 years.Twenty-three(85.2%)were male and 4(14.8%)were female.Ten patients(37.0%)had a concurrent psychiatric illness.The most commonly inserted foreign bodies were plastic tubes/wires(29.6%).Twenty cases(74.1%)were retrieved endoscopically.Three patients(11.1%)required open cystotomy and one underwent a transperineal urethrotomy.Four patients(14.8%)represented after discharge.Two patients had repeat presentations for genitourinary foreign body insertion.A significant monotonic positive trend of foreign body presentations was identified(Mann–Kendall tau=0.95,P=0.043).Presentations of genitourethral foreign body insertions have trended upward over the past two decades.However,most cases were successfully managed endoscopically.展开更多
The study on sand body connectivity and distribution patterns is of great significance for well emplacement and injection-production pattern analysis in the A oilfield of the Weixi?nan Sag currently at a pre-developme...The study on sand body connectivity and distribution patterns is of great significance for well emplacement and injection-production pattern analysis in the A oilfield of the Weixi?nan Sag currently at a pre-development stage.Based on the current drilling data,seismic data,and fault development characteristics,this study investigates the connectivity,geometric morphology,planar distribution,and vertical evolution of composite sand bodies(multi-stage superimposed channel sand bodies)within the fault block using seismic forward and inversion modeling.The El3I oil layer group in the third member of the Liushagang Formation is developed in the fan delta-front sub-facies,which mainly consists of subaqueous distributary channels.The thickness of single-stage subaqueous distributary channel sand bodies ranges from 2 to 6 m,and the width of composite channel sand bodies varies from 50 to 100 m.Under the long-term transgression background,the subaqueous distributary channels in the El3I oil layer group are relatively narrow,forming superimposed and continuous composite channel sand bodies through lateral migration and vertical stacking.The long-term base-level cycles control the width of subaqueous distributary channels,while the mid-term base-level cycles control the thickness of these channels.The subaqueous distributary channels developed during the late stage of mid-term base-level fall are thicker than those formed during the early stage.Accordingly,quantitative relationships between channel thickness and width are established for the early and late stages of mid-term base-level fall,to finely depict the evolution patterns of channel sand body geometry and stacking styles across different stages.These findings provide important guidance for accurately predicting the planar distribution and channel width of composite subaqueous distributary channels at different stages of the mid-term baselevel cycles.展开更多
In this article,we explain how the famous Archimedes’principle of flotation can be used to construct various floating bodies.We survey some of the most important results regarding the floating bodies,including their ...In this article,we explain how the famous Archimedes’principle of flotation can be used to construct various floating bodies.We survey some of the most important results regarding the floating bodies,including their relations with affine surface area and projection body,their extensions in different settings such as space forms and log-concave functions,and mention some associated open problems.展开更多
In 1694,Gregory and Newton proposed the problem to determine the kissing number of a rigid material ball.This problem and its higher dimensional generalization have been studied by many mathematicians,including Minkow...In 1694,Gregory and Newton proposed the problem to determine the kissing number of a rigid material ball.This problem and its higher dimensional generalization have been studied by many mathematicians,including Minkowski,van der Waerden,Hadwiger,Swinnerton-Dyer,Watson,Levenshtein,Odlyzko,Sloane and Musin.In this paper,we introduce and study a further generalization of the kissing numbers for convex bodies and obtain some exact results,in particular for balls in dimensions three,four and eight.展开更多
Characterization of the spatial and temporal variability of stable isotopes in surface water is essential for interpreting hydrological processes.In this study,we collected the water samples of river water,groundwater...Characterization of the spatial and temporal variability of stable isotopes in surface water is essential for interpreting hydrological processes.In this study,we collected the water samples of river water,groundwater,and reservoir water in the Burqin River Basin of the Altay Mountains,China in 2021,and characterized the oxygen and hydrogen isotope variations in different water bodies via instrumental analytics and modeling.Results showed significant seasonal variations in stable isotope ratios of oxygen and hydrogen(δ18O andδ2H,respectively)and significant differences inδ18O andδ2H among different water bodies.Higherδ18O andδ2H values were mainly found in river water,while groundwater and reservoir water had lower isotope ratios.River water and groundwater showed differentδ18O-δ2H relationships with the local meteoric water line,implying that river water and groundwater are controlled by evaporative enrichment and multi-source recharge processes.The evaporative enrichment experienced by reservoir water was less significant and largely influenced by topography,recharge sources,local moisture cycling,and anthropogenic factors.Higher deuterium excess(d-excess)value of 14.34‰for river water probably represented the isotopic signature of combined contributions from direct precipitation,snow and glacial meltwater,and groundwater recharge.The average annual d-excess values of groundwater(10.60‰)and reservoir water(11.49‰)were similar to the value of global precipitation(10.00‰).The findings contribute to understanding the hydroclimatic information reflected in the month-by-month variations in stable isotopes in different water bodies and provide a reference for the study of hydrological processes and climate change in the Altay Mountains,China.展开更多
Global inland surface water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs,important components of the hydrosphere and ecosphere,are increasingly affected by climate change.Generating bathymetric volume-areaheight (BVAH) curves ...Global inland surface water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs,important components of the hydrosphere and ecosphere,are increasingly affected by climate change.Generating bathymetric volume-areaheight (BVAH) curves for global inland surface water bodies can enhance our understanding of their topography and climate impacts.However,accurately quantifying the topographic patterns of these water bodies remains challenging due to the difficulties in collecting comprehensive bathymetric data.Therefore,we collected and processed over 2000 bathymetric maps of global water bodies from over 50 different data sources and then developed the BVAH model.Finally,the BVAH hydrological curves of 16671 global inland surface water bodies (larger than 10 km~2) were generated.The results include but are not limited to (1) For most targeted water bodies,area (A) and volume (V) exhibit significant power function relationships with surface heights (H),with optimal power values quantified as 1.42 for A and 2.42 for V.(2) The BVAH model outperforms GLOBathy in estimating area and volume changes,achieving higher correlation coefficients (CC) of approximately 0.962 for the area and 0.991 for volume,and demonstrating lower percentages of root mean squared errors (PRMSE) around 10.9% for the area and 4.8% for volume.(3) In the case study of the Xizang Plateau and various large global reservoirs,the BVAH curve database can capture dynamic volume changes.As a unified simulation of the bathymetric topographical patterns,our bathymetric dataset and corresponding BVAH curve database have great potential to contribute to effective water resource management and ecological conservation efforts worldwide.展开更多
Inclusion bodies(IBs)of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)are formed by liquid-liquid phase separation(LLPS)and contain internal structures termed“IB-associated granules”(IBAGs),where anti-termination factor M2-1 and ...Inclusion bodies(IBs)of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)are formed by liquid-liquid phase separation(LLPS)and contain internal structures termed“IB-associated granules”(IBAGs),where anti-termination factor M2-1 and viral mRNAs are concentrated.However,the mechanism of IBAG formation and the physiological function of IBAGs are unclear.Here,we found that the internal structures of RSV IBs are actual M2-1-free viral messenger ribonucleoprotein(mRNP)condensates formed by secondary LLPS.Mechanistically,the RSV nucleoprotein(N)and M2-1 interact with and recruit PABP to IBs,promoting PABP to bind viral mRNAs transcribed in IBs by RNArecognition motif and drive secondary phase separation.Furthermore,PABP-eIF4G1 interaction regulates viral mRNP condensate composition,thereby recruiting specific translation initiation factors(eIF4G1,eIF4E,eIF4A,eIF4B and eIF4H)into the secondary condensed phase to activate viral mRNAs for ribosomal recruitment.Our study proposes a novel LLPS-regulated translation mechanism during viral infection and a novel antiviral strategy via targeting on secondary condensed phase.展开更多
Introduction: Esophageal foreign bodies (EFB) are a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency because of the serious complications they can cause. Aim: This paper aimed to study the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies in t...Introduction: Esophageal foreign bodies (EFB) are a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency because of the serious complications they can cause. Aim: This paper aimed to study the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery departments of the Yalgado Ouedraogo and Bogodogo University Hospital. Methodology: This was an analytic cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection over 10 years (2012-2021). Results: We collected 91 cases of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies, i.e. 9.1 cases/year (4.7%). The mean age of the patients was 14 ± 19 years. The sex ratio was 1.6. The circumstances of occurrence were dominated by accidental ingestion of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies (98.9%). The average time to consultation was 7.5 hours. Dysphagia was the dominant symptom (64.8%). Cervico-thoracic radiography found dual contour radiopaque images in 71.4%. Esophagoscopy with rigid tube was performed in 97.8%. The average time for extraction of the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies was 8 hours. Vulnerating esophageal foreign bodies were non-organic in 84.6%. The button cell represented 64.8%. Their location was cervical in 61.5% intraoperatively. The lesion assessment found ulcerative lesions in 42.9% (p Conclusion: Vulnating esophageal foreign bodies are relatively frequent in our ENT practice. Although their diagnosis is often easy, their treatment is still difficult and requires multidisciplinary management. Thus, for us, prevention remains the first effective weapon.展开更多
In 2005, the classical intersection bodies and L_p intersection bodies were extended. Afterwards, the concept of gen-eral L_p intersection bodies and the generalized intersection bodies was introduced. In this paper, ...In 2005, the classical intersection bodies and L_p intersection bodies were extended. Afterwards, the concept of gen-eral L_p intersection bodies and the generalized intersection bodies was introduced. In this paper, we define the generalized bodies with parameter. Besides, we establish the extremal values for volume, Brunn-Minkowski type inequality for radial combination and L_p harmonic Blaschke combination of this notion.展开更多
The boundary identification and quantitative thickness prediction of channel sand bodies are always difficult in seismic exploration.We present a new method for boundary identification and quantitative thickness predi...The boundary identification and quantitative thickness prediction of channel sand bodies are always difficult in seismic exploration.We present a new method for boundary identification and quantitative thickness prediction of channel sand bodies based on seismic peak attributes in the frequency domain.Using seismic forward modeling of a typical thin channel sand body,a new seismic attribute-the ratio of peak frequency to amplitude was constructed.Theoretical study demonstrated that seismic peak frequency is sensitive to the thickness of the channel sand bodies,while the amplitude attribute is sensitive to the strata lithology.The ratio of the two attributes can highlight the boundaries of the channel sand body.Moreover,the thickness of the thin channel sand bodies can be determined using the relationship between seismic peak frequency and thin layer thickness.Practical applications have demonstrated that the seismic peak frequency attribute can depict the horizontal distribution characteristics of channels very well.The ratio of peak frequency to amplitude attribute can improve the identification ability of channel sand body boundaries.Quantitative prediction and boundary identification of channel sand bodies with seismic peak attributes in the frequency domain are feasible.展开更多
At present, there is relatively little research on the synergistic effects of heavy metals in soil, sediment, and bedrock on heavy metal pollution in water bodies. In this paper, heavy metals in soil, sediment, bedroc...At present, there is relatively little research on the synergistic effects of heavy metals in soil, sediment, and bedrock on heavy metal pollution in water bodies. In this paper, heavy metals in soil, sediment, bedrock, and water of a typical karst watershed in southwest China were investigated. The results indicated that the average values of heavy metals in soil and sediment were relatively higher than those in bedrock except for Ni and As. During the research period, As and Cd were the main heavy metal elements polluting the soil and sediment in the study area, while water bodies were mainly polluted by Ni, As, and Cd. The pollution assessment indicated that there were instances of poor or very poor water quality in the study area during the study period;the soil as a whole was slightly polluted by Cd and As;sediment was subject to moderate Cd pollution and mild As pollution. Analysis of geochemical form for heavy metals showed that heavy metals in soil and sediment were mainly in residual form, and the proportions of exchangeable As and Cd were relatively high. Multiple statistical analysis showed that heavy metals in sediment, soil, and bedrock explained 23.8%, 16.8%, and 16.2% of the changes in heavy metals of water, respectively. The research results can provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of heavy metal pollution in water bodies.展开更多
In this paper,the definition of the general L p-mixed projection bodies is introduced,and the general L p-projection bodies given by Ludwig is a special case for the general L p-mixed projection bodies.Then the Petty ...In this paper,the definition of the general L p-mixed projection bodies is introduced,and the general L p-projection bodies given by Ludwig is a special case for the general L p-mixed projection bodies.Then the Petty projection inequality for the general L p-mixed projection bodies is shown.Moreover,the monotonicity for the general L p-mixed projection bodies is obtained.展开更多
Zhu,Lü and Leng extended the concept of L_p-polar curvature image. We continuously study the L_p-polar curvature image and mainly expound the relations between the volumes of star bodies and their L_p-polar curva...Zhu,Lü and Leng extended the concept of L_p-polar curvature image. We continuously study the L_p-polar curvature image and mainly expound the relations between the volumes of star bodies and their L_p-polar curvature images in this article. We first establish the L_p-affine isoperimetric inequality associated with L_p-polar curvature image. Secondly,we give a monotonic property for L_p-polar curvature image. Finally, we obtain an interesting equation related to L_p-projection body of L_p-polar curvature image and L_p-centroid body.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Foreign bodies (FB) in the lower airways (LAs) constitute a potentially life-threatening emergency requiring immediate management. The objective of our study was to describe the patient pathway and management of foreign bodies in the lower airways. Methodology: This was a descriptive study with retrospective data collection conducted over a 6-year period (January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2019) in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery Department of Donka National Hospital. Results: We observed a prevalence of 1.79%. The average age was 5.71 years, with a sex ratio of 1.2. However, 82.61% of the cases originated from rural areas. We noted that 78.83% of patients were referred after visiting 1 to 2 healthcare facilities (75.36%). The consultation delay was 3 days. Penetration syndrome was present in 98.56% of cases. The foreign body incidents occurred during play in 54.84% and during meals in 29.09% of cases. Radiographs were performed in 93.9% of cases. Endoscopy was used for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in all patients. The foreign bodies were located in the trachea (37.68%), larynx (26.08%), and bronchi (21.73%). Non-organic foreign bodies were predominant (52.17%). Postoperative outcomes were uncomplicated in 95.98% of cases, and the lethality rate was 2.85%. Conclusion: The pathway of patients with foreign bodies in the airways remains unpredictable in our context due to parental hesitations. Early management reduces morbidity and mortality rates.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52271316 and 12302314)the Science and Technology Project in Guangzhou(No.2024A04J9886).
文摘The growing demand for ocean space has generated significant interest in multi-body floating systems,where gap resonance in confined regions plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of offshore operations.This study develops a numerical tank model using the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics(SPH)method,implemented through the open-source code DualSPHysics,to investigate hydrodynamic resonance in a twin-floater system and to examine the influence of internal tank sloshing on its hydrodynamic characteristics.The hydrodynamic behavior of the gap flow between a fixed twin-floater system in the numerical tank is validated through systematic comparison with experimental data.Subsequently,the wave-induced motions and forces on a twin-floater system are compared with those on a single floater.Furthermore,the effects of internal tank sloshing on the hydrodynamic response of the twin-floater system are explored.A parametric study is conducted to analyze the influence of incident wave frequency on floater motion and tank sloshing dynamics.The results show that the presence of an internal tank can significantly reduce pitch motion and vertical forces on the floating body,while exerting minimal influence on heave motion and horizontal forces.The findings provide new insights into the hydrodynamic performance of twin-floater systems and their interaction with internal sloshing phenomena.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12363009 and 12103020)Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20224BAB211011)+1 种基金Youth Talent Project of Science and Technology Plan of Ganzhou(2022CXRC9191 and 2023CYZ26970)Jiangxi Province Graduate Innovation Special Funds Project(YC2024-S529 and YC2023-S672).
文摘Planetary surfaces,shaped by billions of years of geologic evolution,display numerous impact craters whose distribution of size,density,and spatial arrangement reveals the celestial body's history.Identifying these craters is essential for planetary science and is currently mainly achieved with deep learning-driven detection algorithms.However,because impact crater characteristics are substantially affected by the geologic environment,surface materials,and atmospheric conditions,the performance of deep learning models can be inconsistent between celestial bodies.In this paper,we first examine how the surface characteristics of the Moon,Mars,and Earth,along with the differences in their impact crater features,affect model performance.Then,we compare crater detection across celestial bodies by analyzing enhanced convolutional neural networks and U-shaped Convolutional Neural Network-based models to highlight how geology,data,and model design affect accuracy and generalization.Finally,we address current deep learning challenges,suggest directions for model improvement,such as multimodal data fusion and cross-planet learning and list available impact crater databases.This review can provide necessary technical support for deep space exploration and planetary science,as well as new ideas and directions for future research on automatic detection of impact craters on celestial body surfaces and on planetary geology.
基金the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.8232044)the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.2462023BJRC030).
文摘The long-term stability of CO_(2) storage represents a pivotal challenge in geological CO_(2) storage(CGS),particularly within deep saline aquifers characterized by complex fault-block systems.While the injection sites and rate under different fault structures will directly affect the CO_(2) storage effect and the risk of leakage.This study investigates the Gaoyou Sag in the Subei Basin,a representative fault-block reservoir,through an integrated numerical-experimental approach.A three-dimensional simulation model incorporating multiphase flow dynamics was developed to characterize subsurface CO_(2) transport and dissolution processes.A novel fault seal capacity evaluation framework was proposed,integrating three critical geological indices(fault throw/reservoir thickness/caprock thicknesses)with the coupling of formation physical properties,temperature,and pressure for the rational selection of injection sites and rates.The results show that Optimal storage performance is observed when the fault throw is lower than the reservoir and caprock thicknesses.Furthermore,higher temperature and pressure promote the dissolution and diffusion of CO_(2),while compared to the structural form of faults,the physical properties of faults have a more significant effect on CO_(2) leakage.The larger reservoir space and the presence of an interlayer reduce the risk of CO_(2) leakage,and augmenting storage potential.Decreasing the injection rate increases the proportion of dissolved CO_(2),thereby enhancing the safety of CO_(2) storage.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82170676the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Provincial Key Industries Innovation Chain(Cluster)-Social Development Project,No.2020ZDLSF02-03+1 种基金the Key Project of Shaanxi Province's 14th Five-Year Education Science Planning:Research on the Training Model for Top-notch Innovative Talents in Higher Education Institutions of Shaanxi Province,No.SGH24Z16the Xi'an Talents Plan Project,No.XAYC210064.
文摘BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal foreign bodies represent a significant clinical challenge in em-ergency and surgical settings.While accidental ingestion predominates in healthy adults,intentional ingestion is frequently observed in pediatric,psychiatric,and incarcerated populations.Metallic sewing needles,characterized by their sharp morphology and high mobility,pose particular risks of visceral injury and com-plications due to their penetrative potential.Although preoperative imaging facilitates initial localization,subsequent migration of multiple needles com-plicates therapeutic interventions,increasing procedural complexity and patient risk.CASE SUMMARY We present a novel application of magnetic-assisted localization in managing a complex case of intentional ingestion of 30 metallic sewing needles in a psy-chiatric patient.The widespread distribution of needles throughout the gas-trointestinal tract necessitated an innovative surgical approach.Intraoperative implementation of cylindrical magnetic localization technology enabled precise identification and successful extraction of all foreign bodies while minimizing tissue trauma.CONCLUSION Magnetic-assisted localization represents an effective and safe technique to manage multiple magnetic gastrointestinal foreign bodies.This approach offers significant advantages in complex cases,particularly for needle-like metallic objects,and warrants consideration as a valuable tool in gastrointestinal surgery.
文摘We show that the volume of the projection bodyΠ(Z)of an n-dimensional zonotope Z with n+1 generators and of volume 1 is always exactly 2^(n).Moroever,we point out that an upper bound on the volume ofΠ(K)of a centrally symmetric n-dimensional convex body of volume 1 is at least 2^(n)(9/8)^([n/3]).
文摘BACKGROUND Acute abdominal pain is often easy to be diagnosed because of acute abdomen,and can be treated reasonably and effectively.It is more difficult to establish the cause of chronic abdominal pain,and some patients repeatedly visit several hos-pitals and still cannot be diagnosed.Chronic abdominal pain caused by chronic appendicitis is such a case.If the degree of abdominal pain is mild and there is no sign of peritonitis,chronic appendicitis is not performed unless the patient re-quests it.CASE SUMMARY We report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by a foreign body in the appendix in a 35-year-old woman.The patient had a long-term abdominal pain of unclear cause,and she was repeatedly treated in several hospitals.After antibiotic treatment,the abdominal pain was gradually relieved,but abdominal pain often recurs.We conducted abdominal computed tomography examination,and upon the advice of radiologists,we considered the possibility of foreign bodies in the appendix,and excluded other causes of abdominal pain.The patient requested and consented to laparoscopic appendectomy,and a chicken bone was found in the appendiceal cavity by postoperative incision of the appendiceal spe-cimen.Histopathological examination confirmed chronic appendicitis with fo-reign body giant cell reaction.The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital.After 2 months of follow-up,abdominal pain did not recur,and the patient had a complete recovery.Core Tip:We report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by a chicken bone in the appendix.The patient was 35-year-old woman,and had a long-term abdominal pain of unknown cause.Abdominal computed tomography examination suggested foreign bodies in the appendix,and laparoscopic appendectomy was performed.The postoperative specimen revealed chicken bones in the appendix cavity,and histopathological examination confirmed chronic appendicitis with giant cell reaction of foreign bodies.The patient recovered and was followed up for two months without abdominal pain.Citation:Huang T,Li SK,Wang W,Zhang R.Chronic abdominal pain caused by foreign bodies in the appendix:A case report.World INTRODUCTION Appendicitis is one of the common diseases that cause abdominal pain[1].Appendicitis can be diagnosed and treated effectively when patients with acute abdominal pain are admitted to hospital because of factors such as blockage and infection of appendicitis[2,3].However,the diagnosis of chronic appendicitis is difficult.Acute appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix is easy to diagnose because of the final surgical treatment[4-6],while chronic appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix is more difficult to diagnose because of the mild degree of abdominal pain.We here report an extremely rare case of chronic appendicitis caused by foreign bodies in the appendix.The patient had a long-term abdominal pain of unclear cause,and she was repeatedly treated in several hospitals.Abdominal color ultrasound examination indicated a coprolith in the appendiceal cavity and the appendix was normal,so the patient could not be treated with surgery.We conducted abdominal computed tomography(CT)examination,and upon the advice of radiologists,we considered the possibility of foreign bodies in the appendix,and excluded other causes of abdominal pain.The patient requested and consented to laparoscopic appendectomy,and a chicken bone was found in the appendiceal cavity by postoperative incision of the appendiceal specimen.The patient recovered and was discharged from hospital.After 2 months of follow-up,abdominal pain did not recur and the patient had a full recovery.
文摘The presentation of a foreign body in the lower urinary tract is a challenging urological emergency with highly variable management approaches.A retrospective cohort study was undertaken to identify the patients who presented with selfinserted genitourethral foreign body to adult tertiary centers within our local health network(Southern Adelaide Local Health Network,Adelaide,Australia)from October 2002 to October 2022.Patient demographics,type of foreign body,psychiatric comorbidities,retrieval techniques,complications,and readmission data were extracted.Twenty-seven cases were identified with a median age of 44 years.Twenty-three(85.2%)were male and 4(14.8%)were female.Ten patients(37.0%)had a concurrent psychiatric illness.The most commonly inserted foreign bodies were plastic tubes/wires(29.6%).Twenty cases(74.1%)were retrieved endoscopically.Three patients(11.1%)required open cystotomy and one underwent a transperineal urethrotomy.Four patients(14.8%)represented after discharge.Two patients had repeat presentations for genitourinary foreign body insertion.A significant monotonic positive trend of foreign body presentations was identified(Mann–Kendall tau=0.95,P=0.043).Presentations of genitourethral foreign body insertions have trended upward over the past two decades.However,most cases were successfully managed endoscopically.
文摘The study on sand body connectivity and distribution patterns is of great significance for well emplacement and injection-production pattern analysis in the A oilfield of the Weixi?nan Sag currently at a pre-development stage.Based on the current drilling data,seismic data,and fault development characteristics,this study investigates the connectivity,geometric morphology,planar distribution,and vertical evolution of composite sand bodies(multi-stage superimposed channel sand bodies)within the fault block using seismic forward and inversion modeling.The El3I oil layer group in the third member of the Liushagang Formation is developed in the fan delta-front sub-facies,which mainly consists of subaqueous distributary channels.The thickness of single-stage subaqueous distributary channel sand bodies ranges from 2 to 6 m,and the width of composite channel sand bodies varies from 50 to 100 m.Under the long-term transgression background,the subaqueous distributary channels in the El3I oil layer group are relatively narrow,forming superimposed and continuous composite channel sand bodies through lateral migration and vertical stacking.The long-term base-level cycles control the width of subaqueous distributary channels,while the mid-term base-level cycles control the thickness of these channels.The subaqueous distributary channels developed during the late stage of mid-term base-level fall are thicker than those formed during the early stage.Accordingly,quantitative relationships between channel thickness and width are established for the early and late stages of mid-term base-level fall,to finely depict the evolution patterns of channel sand body geometry and stacking styles across different stages.These findings provide important guidance for accurately predicting the planar distribution and channel width of composite subaqueous distributary channels at different stages of the mid-term baselevel cycles.
基金supported by the Research Funding of Wuhan Polytechnic University(2024RZ083)Elisabeth M.Werner’s work was supported by the NSF grant DMS-2103482.Deping Ye’s work was supported by an NSERC grant,Canada.Ning Zhang’s work was supported by the NSF of China(11901217,11971005).
文摘In this article,we explain how the famous Archimedes’principle of flotation can be used to construct various floating bodies.We survey some of the most important results regarding the floating bodies,including their relations with affine surface area and projection body,their extensions in different settings such as space forms and log-concave functions,and mention some associated open problems.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12226006,11921001)the Natural Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0704701).
文摘In 1694,Gregory and Newton proposed the problem to determine the kissing number of a rigid material ball.This problem and its higher dimensional generalization have been studied by many mathematicians,including Minkowski,van der Waerden,Hadwiger,Swinnerton-Dyer,Watson,Levenshtein,Odlyzko,Sloane and Musin.In this paper,we introduce and study a further generalization of the kissing numbers for convex bodies and obtain some exact results,in particular for balls in dimensions three,four and eight.
基金This work was funded by the Science and Technology Program of Gansu Province(23ZDFA017,22ZD6FA005)the Third Xinjiang Scientific Expedition Program(2022xjkk0802).
文摘Characterization of the spatial and temporal variability of stable isotopes in surface water is essential for interpreting hydrological processes.In this study,we collected the water samples of river water,groundwater,and reservoir water in the Burqin River Basin of the Altay Mountains,China in 2021,and characterized the oxygen and hydrogen isotope variations in different water bodies via instrumental analytics and modeling.Results showed significant seasonal variations in stable isotope ratios of oxygen and hydrogen(δ18O andδ2H,respectively)and significant differences inδ18O andδ2H among different water bodies.Higherδ18O andδ2H values were mainly found in river water,while groundwater and reservoir water had lower isotope ratios.River water and groundwater showed differentδ18O-δ2H relationships with the local meteoric water line,implying that river water and groundwater are controlled by evaporative enrichment and multi-source recharge processes.The evaporative enrichment experienced by reservoir water was less significant and largely influenced by topography,recharge sources,local moisture cycling,and anthropogenic factors.Higher deuterium excess(d-excess)value of 14.34‰for river water probably represented the isotopic signature of combined contributions from direct precipitation,snow and glacial meltwater,and groundwater recharge.The average annual d-excess values of groundwater(10.60‰)and reservoir water(11.49‰)were similar to the value of global precipitation(10.00‰).The findings contribute to understanding the hydroclimatic information reflected in the month-by-month variations in stable isotopes in different water bodies and provide a reference for the study of hydrological processes and climate change in the Altay Mountains,China.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 41971377 & No. 41901346)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, Peking University。
文摘Global inland surface water bodies such as lakes and reservoirs,important components of the hydrosphere and ecosphere,are increasingly affected by climate change.Generating bathymetric volume-areaheight (BVAH) curves for global inland surface water bodies can enhance our understanding of their topography and climate impacts.However,accurately quantifying the topographic patterns of these water bodies remains challenging due to the difficulties in collecting comprehensive bathymetric data.Therefore,we collected and processed over 2000 bathymetric maps of global water bodies from over 50 different data sources and then developed the BVAH model.Finally,the BVAH hydrological curves of 16671 global inland surface water bodies (larger than 10 km~2) were generated.The results include but are not limited to (1) For most targeted water bodies,area (A) and volume (V) exhibit significant power function relationships with surface heights (H),with optimal power values quantified as 1.42 for A and 2.42 for V.(2) The BVAH model outperforms GLOBathy in estimating area and volume changes,achieving higher correlation coefficients (CC) of approximately 0.962 for the area and 0.991 for volume,and demonstrating lower percentages of root mean squared errors (PRMSE) around 10.9% for the area and 4.8% for volume.(3) In the case study of the Xizang Plateau and various large global reservoirs,the BVAH curve database can capture dynamic volume changes.As a unified simulation of the bathymetric topographical patterns,our bathymetric dataset and corresponding BVAH curve database have great potential to contribute to effective water resource management and ecological conservation efforts worldwide.
基金supported by the grants from National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFC2300702 and 2021YFC2300200)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2021CFB364)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(82130064,81825015,U22A20337 and 32000119)the Key Biosafety Science and Technology Program of Hubei Jiangxia Laboratory(JXBS001).
文摘Inclusion bodies(IBs)of respiratory syncytial virus(RSV)are formed by liquid-liquid phase separation(LLPS)and contain internal structures termed“IB-associated granules”(IBAGs),where anti-termination factor M2-1 and viral mRNAs are concentrated.However,the mechanism of IBAG formation and the physiological function of IBAGs are unclear.Here,we found that the internal structures of RSV IBs are actual M2-1-free viral messenger ribonucleoprotein(mRNP)condensates formed by secondary LLPS.Mechanistically,the RSV nucleoprotein(N)and M2-1 interact with and recruit PABP to IBs,promoting PABP to bind viral mRNAs transcribed in IBs by RNArecognition motif and drive secondary phase separation.Furthermore,PABP-eIF4G1 interaction regulates viral mRNP condensate composition,thereby recruiting specific translation initiation factors(eIF4G1,eIF4E,eIF4A,eIF4B and eIF4H)into the secondary condensed phase to activate viral mRNAs for ribosomal recruitment.Our study proposes a novel LLPS-regulated translation mechanism during viral infection and a novel antiviral strategy via targeting on secondary condensed phase.
文摘Introduction: Esophageal foreign bodies (EFB) are a diagnostic and therapeutic emergency because of the serious complications they can cause. Aim: This paper aimed to study the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies in the ENT and Head and Neck Surgery departments of the Yalgado Ouedraogo and Bogodogo University Hospital. Methodology: This was an analytic cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection over 10 years (2012-2021). Results: We collected 91 cases of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies, i.e. 9.1 cases/year (4.7%). The mean age of the patients was 14 ± 19 years. The sex ratio was 1.6. The circumstances of occurrence were dominated by accidental ingestion of vulnating esophageal foreign bodies (98.9%). The average time to consultation was 7.5 hours. Dysphagia was the dominant symptom (64.8%). Cervico-thoracic radiography found dual contour radiopaque images in 71.4%. Esophagoscopy with rigid tube was performed in 97.8%. The average time for extraction of the vulnating esophageal foreign bodies was 8 hours. Vulnerating esophageal foreign bodies were non-organic in 84.6%. The button cell represented 64.8%. Their location was cervical in 61.5% intraoperatively. The lesion assessment found ulcerative lesions in 42.9% (p Conclusion: Vulnating esophageal foreign bodies are relatively frequent in our ENT practice. Although their diagnosis is often easy, their treatment is still difficult and requires multidisciplinary management. Thus, for us, prevention remains the first effective weapon.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11561020,11161019)
文摘In 2005, the classical intersection bodies and L_p intersection bodies were extended. Afterwards, the concept of gen-eral L_p intersection bodies and the generalized intersection bodies was introduced. In this paper, we define the generalized bodies with parameter. Besides, we establish the extremal values for volume, Brunn-Minkowski type inequality for radial combination and L_p harmonic Blaschke combination of this notion.
基金supported by National Key Science and Technology Special Projects (Grant No.2008ZX05000-004)CNPC Key S and T Special Projects (Grant No.2008E-0610-10)
文摘The boundary identification and quantitative thickness prediction of channel sand bodies are always difficult in seismic exploration.We present a new method for boundary identification and quantitative thickness prediction of channel sand bodies based on seismic peak attributes in the frequency domain.Using seismic forward modeling of a typical thin channel sand body,a new seismic attribute-the ratio of peak frequency to amplitude was constructed.Theoretical study demonstrated that seismic peak frequency is sensitive to the thickness of the channel sand bodies,while the amplitude attribute is sensitive to the strata lithology.The ratio of the two attributes can highlight the boundaries of the channel sand body.Moreover,the thickness of the thin channel sand bodies can be determined using the relationship between seismic peak frequency and thin layer thickness.Practical applications have demonstrated that the seismic peak frequency attribute can depict the horizontal distribution characteristics of channels very well.The ratio of peak frequency to amplitude attribute can improve the identification ability of channel sand body boundaries.Quantitative prediction and boundary identification of channel sand bodies with seismic peak attributes in the frequency domain are feasible.
基金Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program (2202023QKHZC).
文摘At present, there is relatively little research on the synergistic effects of heavy metals in soil, sediment, and bedrock on heavy metal pollution in water bodies. In this paper, heavy metals in soil, sediment, bedrock, and water of a typical karst watershed in southwest China were investigated. The results indicated that the average values of heavy metals in soil and sediment were relatively higher than those in bedrock except for Ni and As. During the research period, As and Cd were the main heavy metal elements polluting the soil and sediment in the study area, while water bodies were mainly polluted by Ni, As, and Cd. The pollution assessment indicated that there were instances of poor or very poor water quality in the study area during the study period;the soil as a whole was slightly polluted by Cd and As;sediment was subject to moderate Cd pollution and mild As pollution. Analysis of geochemical form for heavy metals showed that heavy metals in soil and sediment were mainly in residual form, and the proportions of exchangeable As and Cd were relatively high. Multiple statistical analysis showed that heavy metals in sediment, soil, and bedrock explained 23.8%, 16.8%, and 16.2% of the changes in heavy metals of water, respectively. The research results can provide scientific basis for the prevention and control of heavy metal pollution in water bodies.
文摘In this paper,the definition of the general L p-mixed projection bodies is introduced,and the general L p-projection bodies given by Ludwig is a special case for the general L p-mixed projection bodies.Then the Petty projection inequality for the general L p-mixed projection bodies is shown.Moreover,the monotonicity for the general L p-mixed projection bodies is obtained.
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文摘Zhu,Lü and Leng extended the concept of L_p-polar curvature image. We continuously study the L_p-polar curvature image and mainly expound the relations between the volumes of star bodies and their L_p-polar curvature images in this article. We first establish the L_p-affine isoperimetric inequality associated with L_p-polar curvature image. Secondly,we give a monotonic property for L_p-polar curvature image. Finally, we obtain an interesting equation related to L_p-projection body of L_p-polar curvature image and L_p-centroid body.
