Splanchnic nerve neurolysis via the transdiscal approach under fluoroscopic guidance: a retrospective study

( Zhenhua Cai ),( Xiaolin Zhou ),( Mengli Wang ),( Jiyu Kang ),( Mingshuo Zhang ),( Huacheng Zhou ) 대한통증학회 2022 The Korean Journal of Pain Vol.35 No.2

Background: Neurolytic celiac plexus block (NCPB) is a typical treatment for severe epigastric cancer pain, but the therapeutic effect is often affected by the variation of local anatomical structures induced by the tumor. Greater and lesser splanchnic nerve neurolysis (SNN) had similar effects to the NCPB, and was recently performed with a paravertebral approach under the image guidance, or with the transdiscal approach under the guidance of computed tomography. This study observed the feasibility and safety of SNN via a transdiscal approach under fluoroscopic guidance. Methods: The follow-up records of 34 patients with epigastric cancer pain who underwent the splanchnic nerve block via the T11-12 transdiscal approach under fluoroscopic guidance were investigated retrospectively. The numerical rating scale (NRS), the patient satisfaction scale (PSS) and quality of life (QOL) of the patient, the dose of morphine consumed, and the occurrence and severity of adverse events were recorded preoperatively and 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, and 2 months after surgery. Results: Compared with the preoperative scores, the NRS scores and daily morphine consumption decreased and the QOL and PSS scores increased at each postoperative time point (P < 0.001). No patients experienced serious complications. Conclusions: SNN via the transdiscal approach under flouroscopic guidance was an effective, safe, and easy operation for epigastric cancer pain, with fewer complications.

The Design of Linear Magnetic Negative Stiffness Element for Engineering Application using Rectangular Permanent Magnets

Zhenhua Zhou,Shuhan Chen,Xin Liu 한국자기학회 2020 Journal of Magnetics Vol.25 No.2

Negative stiffness element (NSE) has extensive uses in engineering applications, such as vibration isolation, energy harvesting, and mechanical metamaterial. However, to realize a linear negative stiffness characteristic is still a challenging task. In this paper, we present a compact magnetic negative stiffness element (MNSE) that composed of three rectangular permanent magnets and configured as repelling configuration in horizontal to realize linear negative stiffness characteristic. The effects of the MNSE configuration parameters on the negative stiffness characteristic are analyzed in detail. The results demonstrate that the magnitude of the negative stiffness characteristic can be adjusted by changing the height ratio and width ratio between the central and outer magnets. The height difference between the central and outer magnets can be used to tune the degree of nonlinearity of the negative stiffness characteristic and to get the uniformity stiffness characteristic in the equilibrium position. The procedure to realize the linear negative stiffness characteristic with the expected magnitude and displacement range is developed and confirmed. The proposed MNSE and the design procedure offer an engineering application foundation for the magnetic linear negative stiffness.

Investigation on Titania Photocatalyst Co-doped with and by Hydrothermal Method

Zhou Yanping,Liu Zhongqing,Li Zhenhua,Ge Changchun 한국분말야금학회 2006 한국분말야금학회 학술대회논문집 Vol.2006 No.1

Preparation and Characterization of Hyperbranched Poly(ether ether ketone)s Suitable as Rheology Control Agents for Linear Poly(ether ether ketone)s

Zhenhua Jiang,Xiujie Li,Shuling Zhang,Fugui Zhou,Jinhui Pang,Chunfeng Zhang,Dong Sun,Jianxin Mu,Guibin Wang 한국고분자학회 2011 Macromolecular Research Vol.19 No.5

Hyperbranched poly(ether ether ketone)s (HPEEKs) that were suitable as rheology control agents for linear poly(ether ether ketone)s (LPEEKs) were first prepared via commercially available hydroquinone (A2 monomer,HQ) and synthesized 3,4',5-trifluoro-benzophenone (BB'2 monomer, TF) effortlessly. The polymerization mode of A2 + BB'2 was demonstrated by MS. Moreover, FTIR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, and 19F NMR spectroscopy revealed the structure and degree of branching (DB) of the resulting polymers. In comparison with A2 + B3 approach, HPEEK prepared using an A2 + BB'2 strategy possessed a higher molecular weight, and improved the melt processability of LPEEK. Remarkably, with the addition of HPEEK, the mechanical properties of LPEEK increased with a HPEEK content of 5%. The improved mechanical properties were attributed to the good miscibility. Moreover, the addition of HPEEK did not decrease the thermal stability of LPEEK.

Identification of a nuclear-recessive gene locus for male sterility on A2 chromosome using the Brassica 60 K SNP array in nonheading Chinese cabbage

Guolin Zhou,Xia Li,Aihua Wang,Feng Zu,Zhenhua Hu,Jiazao Lin,Jinxing Tu 한국유전학회 2016 Genes & Genomics Vol.38 No.12

WS24-3 is a newly bred recessive genic male sterility line of the non-heading Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa ssp. chinensis). Here, an F2 population was produced from the cross between WS24-3 and a male-fertile breeding line (WS135). The Illumina Brassica 60 K single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) array was used for SNPs detecting between sterile and fertile bulks from the F2 population, and 62 SNPs were identified. BLAST analysis of the 62 SNPs revealed that the A2 chromosome of Brassica rapa genome contained 22 SNPs, whereas the other chromosomes did not contain more than 6 SNPs each. These data indicated that the potential target gene locus, named Bra2Ms, might be located on A2. Based on 10 of the 22 SNPs, allele-specific-polymerase chain reaction (AS-PCR) primers and single sequence repeat (SSR) primers were designed, 5 AS-PCR primers and 9 SSR primers showed difference between the bulks in electrophoretic determination. Analysis of these markers in F2 population revealed that Bra2Ms was genetically delimited to a region of 1.2 cM. We also detected two co-segregated markers SSRa2-951 and SSRa2-960 in this region. The markers identified in our study might facilitate the transfer of recessive genic male sterility alleles to other favorable genetic backgrounds. Furthermore, these markers will support a map-based clone of Bra2Ms.

Structural performance of novel SCARC column under axial and eccentric loads

Chunheng Zhou,Zongping Chen,Junhua Li,Liping Cai,Zhenhua Huang 국제구조공학회 2020 Steel and Composite Structures, An International J Vol.37 No.5

A novel spiral confined angle-steel reinforced concrete (SCARC) column was developed in this study. A total of 16 specimens were prepared and tested (eight of them were tested under axial loading, the other eight were tested under eccentric loading). The failure processes and load-displacement relationships of specimens under axial and eccentric loads were examined, respectively. The load-carrying capacity and ductility were evaluated by parametric analysis. A calculation approach was developed to predict the axial and eccentric load-carrying capacity of these novel columns. Results showed that the spiral reinforcement provided enough confinement in SCARC columns under axial and low eccentric loads, but was not effective in that under high eccentric loads. The axial load-carrying capacity and ductility of SCARC columns were improved significantly due to the satisfactory confinement from spirals. The outer reinforcement and other construction measures were necessary for SCARC columns to prevent premature spalling of the concrete cover. The proposed calculation approach provided a reliable prediction of the load-carrying capacity of SCARC columns.

Study on Spinnability of PP/PU Blends and Preparation of PP/PU Bi-component Melt Blown Nonwovens

Yanfen Zhou,Liang Jiang,Huiying Jia,Xiaolu Xing,Zhenhua Sun,Shaojuan Chen,Jianwei Ma,Stephen Jerrams 한국섬유공학회 2019 Fibers and polymers Vol.20 No.6

Melt blown polymer blends offers a good way to combine two polymers in the same fiber generating nonwovenswith new and novel properties. In this study, polypropylene (PP) and polyurethane (PU) were blended to prepare PP/PU bicomponentmelt blown nonwovens. The spinnability of PP/PU composites was investigated and PP/PU bi-componentnonwovens with compositions of 95/5, 90/10, 80/20 and 70/30 were prepared by using the melt blowing technique. The meltblown fibers exhibited a ‘sea-island’ structure with PP as the continuous phase and PU as the dispersed phase. When thecontent of PU in the blend was above 40 %, PP/PU melt blown nonwovens could not be produced due to fiber breaking. ForPP/PU (90/10) nonwovens, it was found that the average fiber diameter decreased with increasing die to collector (DCD) andelevated hot air pressure.

Failure Evolution Characteristics and Resistivity Damage Model of Expansive Clay with Filled Fissures under Uniaxial Compression

Zhiao Gao,Lingwei Kong,Zhenhua Zhou,Shuangjiao Wang 대한토목학회 2023 KSCE Journal of Civil Engineering Vol.27 No.8

The fissure in expansive soil is an important factor to control the failure and stability of expansive soil foundation, slope, and underground engineering. This study utilizes the uniaxial compression–resistivity testing system to investigate the damage evolution of expansive clay with filled fissures by evaluating the stress–strain–resistivity curves of filled fissures with inclination angles of 0o, 15o, 30o, 45o, and 60o. Within the study context, the samples were continuously photographed and observed during the test, and the local strain was analyzed using digital image correlation technology. Moreover, a mechanical damage model of fissured expansive soil was proposed based on the resistivity testing data. Generally, the test results haveshown increasing the inclination angles of fissures decreases the strength linearly and changes the stress–strain behavior from hardening to softening. The failure modes of various fissure morphologies are classified into three main types: compressive fracture failure (0o), slip-fracture coupling failure (15o and 30o), and slip failure (45o and 60o). The development characteristics of local strains with different fissure inclination angles are significantly different. Moreover, the soil’s effective conductivity and strain have shown significance when developing damage models. This study provides a reference for understanding fissured soil’s failure process and applying comprehensive resistivity testing technology in fissured soil mechanics.

Linear Prediction Approach for Accurate Dual-Channel Sine-Wave Parameter Estimation in White Gaussian Noise

Hing-Cheung So,Zhenhua Zhou 한국전자통신연구원 2012 ETRI Journal Vol.34 No.4

The problem of sinusoidal parameter estimation at two channels with common frequency in white Gaussian noise is addressed. By making use of the linear prediction property, an iterative linear least squares (LLS) algorithm for accurate frequency estimation is devised. The remaining parameters are then determined according to the LLS fit with the use of the frequency estimate. It is proven that the variance of the frequency estimate achieves Cramér-Rao lower bound at sufficiently small noise conditions.

Influence of Lubricant on the Properties of Poly(ether ether ketone) and Poly(ether ether ketone)/Carbon Fiber Composites

Shuling Zhang,Jianxin Mu,Dianfu Ren,Fugui Zhou,Zhenhua Jiang,Zhongwen Wu,Guibin Wang 한국고분자학회 2010 Macromolecular Research Vol.18 No.12

An improvement in the processability of poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK) and PEEK/carbon fiber (PEEK/CF) composites with less influence on the other properties is important. A novel high temperature lubricant, GENIOPLAST PELLETS (GPPS), was used to decrease the melt viscosity of PEEK and PEEK/CF composites. PEEK/GPPS and PEEK/CF/GPPS compounds were characterized by dynamic rheometry, universal tester, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results showed that a small amount of GPPS could decrease the melt viscosity of the compounds during processing,and improve the dispersion uniformity of the carbon fiber in the PEEK matrix, and further enhance the tensile strength of PEEK/CF composites, but have little effect the thermal stability of the compounds.