Dear editor,Though notorious for its tendency to induce recurrent neck abscess,pyriform sinus fistula is of importance despite its rarity.It usually presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.Because of post-infec...Dear editor,Though notorious for its tendency to induce recurrent neck abscess,pyriform sinus fistula is of importance despite its rarity.It usually presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.Because of post-infectious fi brosis,the embryologic origin of pyriform sinus fi stula is diffi cult to appreciate in certain cases.Here we present a case with empyema and mediastinal abscess caused by pyriform sinus fi stula and share our experience in the treatment of this patient.展开更多
Spider silk is capturing the attention of scientists for its mechanical properties,biocompatibility,and biodegradability.Spiders can produce six types of silks,as well as special glue,which are used for survival and r...Spider silk is capturing the attention of scientists for its mechanical properties,biocompatibility,and biodegradability.Spiders can produce six types of silks,as well as special glue,which are used for survival and reproduction.During the last years of research,scientists deciphered gene sequences and expressed the most common types of spider silks.However,matching the mechanical properties of recombinant spider silks to native ones is still a big challenge.Moreover,in-depth studies are mostly focused on natural and recombinant ampullate silks,and only a few studies showed achievements on pyriform spidroin(PySp).In this study,repeatable parts of PySp were expressed,purified,and spun into fibers.Recombinase cloning strategy allowed to create highly-repetitive region parts clones efficiently in comparison to the traditional restriction enzyme cloning technique.A cost-effective high-yield purification strategy was used.This study provides strategies that can help to design recombinant spider silks with the same mechanical properties as native spider silks.展开更多
Reconstruction of the hypopharynx and upper esophagus after resection of advanced pyriform sinus cancer. is usually complicated and time-consuming. Laryngotracheal flap was used in hypopharyngaesophageal reconstructio...Reconstruction of the hypopharynx and upper esophagus after resection of advanced pyriform sinus cancer. is usually complicated and time-consuming. Laryngotracheal flap was used in hypopharyngaesophageal reconstruction for 26 elderly patients with advanced pyriform sinus cancer Pharyngocutaneous fistula developed in 5 patients and healed spontaneously without further surgery. Full diet was resumed in all the patients. The surgical technique and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The laryngotracheal flap in the reconstruction of hypopharyngoesophageal defect for elderly patients is a procedure of choice.展开更多
文摘Dear editor,Though notorious for its tendency to induce recurrent neck abscess,pyriform sinus fistula is of importance despite its rarity.It usually presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.Because of post-infectious fi brosis,the embryologic origin of pyriform sinus fi stula is diffi cult to appreciate in certain cases.Here we present a case with empyema and mediastinal abscess caused by pyriform sinus fi stula and share our experience in the treatment of this patient.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31470836)Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality,China(No.19ZR1471000)。
文摘Spider silk is capturing the attention of scientists for its mechanical properties,biocompatibility,and biodegradability.Spiders can produce six types of silks,as well as special glue,which are used for survival and reproduction.During the last years of research,scientists deciphered gene sequences and expressed the most common types of spider silks.However,matching the mechanical properties of recombinant spider silks to native ones is still a big challenge.Moreover,in-depth studies are mostly focused on natural and recombinant ampullate silks,and only a few studies showed achievements on pyriform spidroin(PySp).In this study,repeatable parts of PySp were expressed,purified,and spun into fibers.Recombinase cloning strategy allowed to create highly-repetitive region parts clones efficiently in comparison to the traditional restriction enzyme cloning technique.A cost-effective high-yield purification strategy was used.This study provides strategies that can help to design recombinant spider silks with the same mechanical properties as native spider silks.
文摘Reconstruction of the hypopharynx and upper esophagus after resection of advanced pyriform sinus cancer. is usually complicated and time-consuming. Laryngotracheal flap was used in hypopharyngaesophageal reconstruction for 26 elderly patients with advanced pyriform sinus cancer Pharyngocutaneous fistula developed in 5 patients and healed spontaneously without further surgery. Full diet was resumed in all the patients. The surgical technique and its advantages and disadvantages are discussed. The laryngotracheal flap in the reconstruction of hypopharyngoesophageal defect for elderly patients is a procedure of choice.
