Objective To discuss the feature of the ultrasonic image of the fetal congenital absence of the radius. Methods Five cases with congenital absence of the radius were examined by colour Doppler sonography and compared with normal fetuses. Results There were four characteristics of ultrasonic imaging:①The length of three radius was 0 cm in the six disabled limbs,others were 4 time s shorter than the normal identical pregnant fetuses. ②All the disabled limbs showed that the forearm was short and bent, and the hand was lopsided. ③All the cases were combined with hydramnios. ④Three abnormal fetuses were combined with other deformies.Conclusions Ultrasound is superior to other methods in diagnosing fetus congenital absence of the radius.

Objective To evaluate the role of interventional ultrasound technique in prenatal diagnosis of fetal chromosomal abnormalities.Methods Percutaneous ultrasound-monitored amniocentesis and cordocentesis were performed on 186 pregnant women with indicantions for prenatal diagnosis to detect karyotype of the fetus.Results All the cases were punctured successfully.Percutaneous ultrasound-monitored amniocentesis was performed in 105 pregnant women.The archievement rate of the aminiotic fluid was 97.1%,and the detection rate of the chromosomal abnormality was 8.8%.Percutaneous ultrasound-monitored cordocentesis were performed in 81 pregnant women.The archievement rate of the cord blood was 98.8%,and the detection rate of the chromosomal abnormality was 5.0%.There was no significant deviation between them.The valid indications of the puncture included the abnormal serology screening results of pregnant women,the history of abnormal deliveries,the history of the trisomy 21,and the abnormal fetus detected by ultrasound,the last of which was higher than the other indications at the detection of the chromosomal abnormality.Conclusions Interventional ultrasound technique proves to be valid in the prenatal diagnosis,and ultrasound detection of abnormal fetus indicates the possibility of the fetal chromosomal abnormality.

Objective To evaluate the hemodynamic features of VX_2 tumor and peri-neoplastic liver parenchyma with low mechanical index gray-scale contrast enhancement.Methods Ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue((0.1) ml/kg) was applied respectively in 8 VX_2-bearing rabbits by intravenous bolus injection.Corresponding parameters of the time-intensity curve:time to enhancement(ET),time to peak intensity(PIT),peak signal intensity(PSI) and mean transit time(MTT) were measured using low mechanical index contrast gray-scale imaging and Wash-in/Wash-out time-intensity curve software.Results Gray-scale imaging delineated clearly the dynamic enhancement of the VX_2 tumor and the surrounding liver parenchyma.The ET and PIT were definitely earlier,the PSI lower and the MTT absolutely shorter in VX_2 tumors than those in the liver parenchyma.There were significant differences of parameters derived from the time-intensity curve between VX_2 tumors and liver parenchyma(P

Objective To measure the morphological parameters of the acromion with CT and to analyze their match with the hook plate. Methods From October 2009 to February 2010,spiral CT scanning (with Somatom Emotion16) and three-dimensional reconstruction of bilateral shoulders were conducted in 61 Chinese subjects.They were 24 men and 37 women,aged from 20 to 83 years (average,45.2 years).The thickness,length and width of the acromion were measured and the subacromial shape was observed with software of the CT system to analyze the match between the hook plate and the acromion.Results The mean thickness of the acromion was 0.85 ± 0.13 cm in all subjects,0.94 ± 0.12 cm in males and 0.79 ± 0.10 cm in fe males,with a significant difference between males and females ( t =2.382,P =0.202).The mean acromion length was 2.08 ± 0.20 cm in all subjects,2.09 ± 0.21 cm in males and 2.06 ± 0.18 cm in females,with no significant difference between males and females( t =1.541,P =0.129).The mean acromion width was 3.81 ± 0.52 cm in all subjects,4.34 ± 0.32 cm in males and 3.47 ± 0.25 cm in females,with a significant difference between males and females ( t =2.296, P =0.025 ). Conclusions The acromial morphology varies significantly between genders in Chinese population,particularly in the thickness and width.It is,therefore,necessary to modify the morphological parameters of the hook plate to match better the gender difference in Chinese population.It is optimal that the hook plate should allow individualized pre-moulding to enhance its therapeutic efficacy.

Objective To determine whether prenatal ultrasonography (US) score is more effective than renal pelvic anterior posterior diameter (PAPD) for the prognostic evaluation of fetal hydronephrosis.Methods Fetuses with hydronephrosis (PAPD≥ 10 mm) were examined by prenatal US in the third trimester.PAPD,renal parenchyma thickness (RPT) and pelvicaliceal morphology (PM) were measured and graded from 0 to 3 score on the basis of severity of hydronephrosis,then the total US score of each kidney was obtained.According to the follow-up results after birth,all the cases were divided into two groups:physiological and pathological hydronephrosis.Via Z test,paired comparison was made to analyze area under the curve (AUC) of US score and each of the other three factors.Results Confirmed by postnatal US and other clinical examinations,of 198 kidneys (158 cases ) with hydronephrosis,139 (70.20％ ) were physiological hydronephrosis and 59 (29.80％ ) were pathological hydronephrosis.AUC of PAPD,RPT,PM,US score was 0.897 (minimum),0.957,0.944 and 0.982 (maximum) respectively,and there was significant difference between AUC of US score and each of the other three ( P ＜0.05).US score was the best approach for differential diagnosis of fetal hydronephrosis.Conclusions Prenatal US score is more effective and accurate than the single factor (PAPD,RPT,PM) to differentiate fetal physiological and pathological hydronephrosis.It was a new quantitative method to evaluate the prognosis of fetal hydronephrosis,and should be disseminated and applied clinically.

Objective To evaluate the clinical value and effectiveness of ultrasound screening for fetal chromosomal abnormalitie in the middle and late pregnancy. Methods Fetuses who were detected with abnormal ultrasound findings during the middle and late pregnancy, and high risk of maternal serum screening underwent amnioeentesis or eordocentesis for fetal chromosome karyotypes. Results (1) A total of 31 cases with fetal malformation diagnosed by ultrasound were analysed for fetal chromosome karyotypes, and 8 (25.8%) cases were proved with fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes. There were 3 cases of cervical springwater cyst accompany with edema,and all were fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes. There were 3 cases of cervical pachyderma,and 2 were fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes. There was one case with multiple malformations, one with Dandy-Walker malformation and one with holoprosencephaly malformation,all were revealed fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes. (2) A total of 516 cases with high risk of Down's syndrome and trisomy 18 by maternal serum screening were analysed for fetal chromosome karyotypes,and 14(2.710%) cases were proved with fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes, which include 7 cases of Down's syndrome and 7 cases of other fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes. (3) A total of 544 (516 + 28)cases with high risk by the combination of ultrasound and maternal serum screening were analysed for fetal chromosome karyotypes, and 21 (3.86%) cases were proved with fetal abnormal chromosome karyotypes, the rate of detection higher than only maternal serum screening 42.43%.Conclusions Fetal structure abnormalities were the effective ultrasound signs for fetus chromosomal abnormalities screening in the middle and late pregnancy. The combination of ultrasound and maternal serum screening can improve the rate of fetus chromosomal abnormalities screening and be an effective way to retrieve false-positive and lower risk of maternal serum screening.

Objective To observe the normal configuration and size of the third ventricle in the second and third trimester fetuses in a normal population by ultrasonography. Methods The third ventricular width and configuration were obtained by antenatal ultrasonography in 765 fetuses with gestational age between 27 weeks and term.The relationship Between the width and the gestational age was analyzed.Results The third ventricle width 0～3 mm and showed the increased tendency; the correlation coefficient ( r ) between the width of the third ventricle and the gestationl week was 0.473 ( P＜0.01).The third ventricle was seen as a single echogenic line in 8(4.8%) of 165 fetuses, 145(61.5%) of all fetuses had parallel echogenic lines outlining a fluid-filled lumen, the V-shaped configuration of the third ventricle was seen in 12(7.3%) of the fetuses.Conclusions The third ventricle width shows the increased tendency in the second and third trimester.The parallel echogenic line becomes the prominent ultrasonography appearance in the second and third trimester fetuses.It's usefull to observe the normal ultrasonic apperance of the third ventricle in diagnosing the fetal central nervous abnormities.

Objective To evaluate the diagnostic value of transrectal three-dimensinal ultrasonography for virgin polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS) patients.Methods Transrectal three-dimensional ultrasonography were performed on 45 virgin patients with PCOS,30 with polycystic ovary(PCO) and 25 controls.Ovarian follicle numbers(FN),ovarian volume(OV),ovarian stroma area(SA),total area(TA) and SA/TA ratio and correspondent biochemical parameters were measured.Results Transrectal ultrasonography was more reliable than abdominal ultrasonography in the detection of delicate structure of ovary in virgin patients.This method was noninvasive,convenient,distinct and sensitive.Patients with PCOS showed sinificantly higher SA and SA/TA compared to those of the PCO group and control group.Conclusions In the case of detection of PCOS in virgin patients,transrectal three-dimensional ultrasonography combined with transabdominal ultrasonography can improve the precision of the diagnosis of PCOS.The SA/TA ratio might be considered as the ultrasound diagnostic parameter in PCOS.

BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that hemiarthroplasty is suitable for single femoral head diseases with normal acetabulum. But indications for choosing bone cement or biological fixation types, short- and long-term efficacy as well as the complications have not yet reached agreement.OBJECTIVE: To discuss the efficacy of two kinds of femoral prosthesis for femoral neck fractures in hemiarthroplasty,and the application of three-dimensional CT reconstruction in displaced fractures.METHODS: Clinical data of 73 cases of femoral head fractures undergoing hemiarthroplasty were analyzed retrospectively, and divided into bone cement and biological groups. All patients were followed up for 1.5 years, and the operation indexes, hospitalization time and hip joint function were compared; the consistent degree with intraoperative findings was compared through hip three-dimensional CT and X-ray examination simultaneously.RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) There was no significant difference in the effective rate between groups (P > 0.05).(2) The operation time in the biological group was significantly shorter than that in the bone cement group (P < 0.05); the intraoperative blood loss and hospitalization time in the bone cement group were significantly less than those in the biological group (P < 0.05). (3) The Harris scores in the bone cement group were significantly higher than those in the biological group at 1 month after replacement (P < 0.05); the Harris scores in the biological group were significantly higher than those in the bone cement group at 18 months after replacement (P < 0.05); while there were no significant differences between two groups at 3, 6 and 12 months after replacement. (4) The hip three-dimensional reconstruction and X-ray examination showed no error compared with the intraoperative findings, reaching 100%. (5) Our findings suggest that age, disease history and bone quality should be considered when choosing an appropriate type of hemiarthroplasty for the patients with femoral neck fractures, and bone cement prosthesis is suitable for the elder patients with severe osteoporosis; while those with good bone quality should receive biological prosthesis. Besides, the diagnosis accuracy of three-dimensional reconstruction is superior to X-ray examination, which is conductive to fully understand displaced fractures.

Objective To explore sonographic manifestation of fetal malformations of cortical development.Methods From August 2012 to January 2014 three hundred and twenty-five pregnancy women referred to our institution for fetal brain MRI,which were diagnosed or suspected of central nervous system abnormalities by prenatal ultrasound examination.Results In 325 of cases,14 cases (4％) were diagnosed of malformations of cortical development.Ten eases were indicated by prenatal ultrasound,including three cases of heterotopic gray matter,six cases of microcephaly and one case of hemimegalencephaly; four cases were missed by prenatal ultrasound,including two cases of schizencephaly,one case of tuberous sclerosis,and one case of hypoplasia.Conclusions Cortical malformations can be diagnosed by prenatal ultrasonography based on typical imaging characteristics.Prenatal ultrasound combined with MRI is a powerful tool in diagnosing fetal malformations of cortical development.