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Xuan Y, Gao Q, Wang C, Cai D. Positive peritoneal lavage fluid cytology based on isolation by size of epithelial tumor cells indicates a high risk of peritoneal metastasis. PeerJ 2024; 12:e17602. [PMID: 38952968 PMCID: PMC11216200 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.17602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Peritoneal metastasis (PM) is the most prevalent type of metastasis in patients with gastric cancer (GC) and has an extremely poor prognosis. The detection of free cancer cells (FCCs) in the peritoneal cavity has been demonstrated to be one of the worst prognostic factors for GC. However, there is a lack of sensitive detection methods for FCCs in the peritoneal cavity. This study aimed to use a new peritoneal lavage fluid cytology examination to detect FCCs in patients with GC, and to explore its clinical significance on diagnosing of occult peritoneal metastasis (OPM) and prognosis. Methods Peritoneal lavage fluid from 50 patients with GC was obtained and processed via the isolation by size of epithelial tumor cells (ISET) method. Immunofluorescence and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were used to identify FCCs expressing chromosome 8 (CEP8), chromosome 17 (CEP17), and epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM). Results Using a combination of the ISET platform and immunofluorescence-FISH, the detection of FCCs was higher than that by light microscopy (24.0% vs. 2.0%). Samples were categorized into positive and negative groups, based on the expressions of CEP8, CEP17, and EpCAM. Statistically significant relationships were demonstrated between age (P = 0.029), sex (P = 0.002), lymphatic invasion (P = 0.001), pTNM stage (P = 0.001), and positivity for FCCs. After adjusting for covariates, patients with positive FCCs had lower progression-free survival than patients with negative FCCs. Conclusion The ISET platform highly enriched nucleated cells from peritoneal lavage fluid, and indicators comprising EpCAM, CEP8, and CEP17 confirmed the diagnosis of FCCs. As a potential detection method, it offers an opportunity for early intervention of OPM and an extension of patient survival.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ying Xuan
- Jiangnan University, Wuxi School of Medicine, Wuxi, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Department of Oncology, Wuxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Department of Oncology, Wuxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Department of Oncology, Wuxi, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Department of Oncology, Wuxi, China
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Lee TH, Yoon K, Lee S, Choi WR, Kim KG. Comparative Sensing and Judgment Control System for Temperature Maintenance for Optimal Treatment in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Surgery. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:596. [PMID: 38257692 PMCID: PMC10821041 DOI: 10.3390/s24020596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
Abstract
For tumors wherein cancer cells remain in the tissue after colorectal cancer surgery, a hyperthermic anticancer agent is injected into the abdominal cavity to necrotize the remaining cancer cells with heat using a hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy system. However, during circulation, the processing temperature is out of range and the processing result is deteriorated. This paper proposes a look-up table (LUT) module design method that can stably maintain the processing temperature range during circulation via feedback. If the temperature decreases or increases, the LUT transmits a command signal to the heat exchanger to reduce or increase heat input, thereby maintaining the treatment temperature range. The command signal for increasing and decreasing heat input is Tp and Ta, respectively. The command signal for the treatment temperature range is Ts. If drug temperatures below 41 and above 43 °C are input to the LUT, it sends a Tp or Ta signal to the heat exchanger to increase or decrease the input heat, respectively. If the drug's temperature is 41-43 °C, the LUT generates a Ts signal and proceeds with the treatment. The proposed system can automatically control drug temperature using temperature feedback to ensure rapid, accurate, and safe treatment.
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- Tae-Hyeon Lee
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Gyeonggi University of Science and Technology, 269 Gyeonggigwagi–dearo, Gyeonggi–do, Siheung City 15073, Republic of Korea;
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- Medical Devices R&D Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, 21, 774 beon–gil, Namdong–daero Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea; (K.Y.); (S.L.); (W.R.C.)
- Department of Premedicine Course, College of Medicine, Gachon University, 38–13, 3 Dokjom–ro, Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Devices R&D Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, 21, 774 beon–gil, Namdong–daero Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea; (K.Y.); (S.L.); (W.R.C.)
- Department of Health and Safety Convergence Sciences & Health and Environmental Convergence Sciences, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, 38–13, 3 Dokjom–ro, Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Devices R&D Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, 21, 774 beon–gil, Namdong–daero Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea; (K.Y.); (S.L.); (W.R.C.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, 38–13, 3 Dokjom–ro, Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea
- School of Electrical Engineering, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Medical Devices R&D Center, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, 21, 774 beon–gil, Namdong–daero Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea; (K.Y.); (S.L.); (W.R.C.)
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Gachon University, 38–13, 3 Dokjom–ro, Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Gachon Advanced Institute for Health Sciences and Technology (GAIHST), Gachon University, 38–13, 3 Dokjom–ro, Namdong–gu, Incheon 21565, Republic of Korea
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