Objective To investigate the accuracy of fetal weight estimation by modiefied uterine fundal height.Methods Totally 547 pregnant women admitted to maternity ward of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University from December 1,2013 to April 30,2014 with childbirth were chosen as the subject.The modified uterine fundal height were measured by the uterus inclination and modiefied fundal height admeasuring apparatus,normal uterine fundal height and and abdomen circumfer-ence were measured by tape.The fetal weight was estimated by utilizing modified uterine fundal height.Results The modified fun-dal height was(31.7±2.30)cm,which was significantly higher than that normal fundal height(34.7 ± 2.46 )cm(t = 54.25,P <0.01).The accuracy rate of modified uterine fundal height for fetal weight estimation with empirical formulas,Yuan′s,Zhuo′s,Lin′s,Zen′s,Gu′s were 68.4%,69.7%,59.4%,67.8%,69.3%,78.4%,respectively.The accuracy rate of normal uterine fundal height for fetal weight estimation with the same formulas were 53.4%,34.4%,54.3%,46.1%,38.8%,45.9%,respectively.The accuracy rate of modiefied uterine fundal height for fetal weight estimation with empirical formulas,Yuan′s,Lin′s,Zen′s,Gu′s were significantly higher than that of utilizing normal uterine fundal height estimation with the same formulas(P <0.01).Conclusion Modified uterine fundal height has better accuracy in estimating fetal weight,it has a important clinical significance.

BACKGROUND:The anatomical morphology of the distal end of humerus is an important factor for restricting the treatment of fracture at the site, also for designing and improving of internal fixator and prosthesis. It is very significant to determine the anatomical parameters of the distal end of humerus for correcting the deformation, fixation of internal fixator and replacement of prosthesis.OBJECTIVE: To measure 17 anatomical parameters of the angles and structural width or depth related to the distal end of the humerus, verify their fitness with bone after implantations of internal fixator and prosthesis, and identify the association between the characteristics and the mechanical properties of the internal fixator and prosthesis.DESIGN: A repetitive measurement and comparative observation.SETTING: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University.MATERIALS: The experiments were carried out in the Trauma Research Room, Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University from October 2005 to February 2006. Fifty-four pairs of humerus samples from adult antisepsis corpses were randomly selected (provided by the Department of Human Anatomy, Medical College of Nantong University), including 30 pairs from males and 24 pairs from females, while those with deformation and degeneration of elbow joint were excluded. METHODS: The soft tissues adhered to the humerus samples were all rejected, and the anatomical parameters of the distal end of humerus were measured with slide gaud (0.01 mm in precision, produced by Shanghai Measuring and Cutting Tool Works), calipers and goniometer. ① Measurement of angles related to the distal end of humerus: The measured parameters included the anteverted angle of the distal humerus, the lateral rotation angle of humerus trochlea,the anteverted angulation of humerus capitulum, the anteverted angulation of humerus trochlea, the condyle-shaft angle of humerus, and the internal rotation angle of the line of lateral-medial humerus epicondyle. ② Measurement of structural width and depth related to the distal end of humerus: The measured parameters included the horizontal diameter of the anterior end of humerus trochlea, the horizontal diameter of the inferior end of humerus trochlea, the sagittal diameter of humerus trochlea, the width between medial epicondyle and external epicondyle, the width between medial trochlea and lateral capitulum, the width of olecranon fossa, the depth of olecranon fossa, the width of medial epicondyle, the depth of sulcus for ulnar nerve, the width of humerus capitulum, and the sagittal diameter of humerus capitulum..MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Results of the angles and structural width or depth related to the distal end of the humerus.males and females in the anteverted angle of the distal humerus [(35.62±5.21)°, (96.22±5.29)°], the lateral rotation angle of humerus trochlea [(5.22±1.15)°, (5.46±1.33)°], the anteverted angulation of humerus capitulum [(48.35±8.78)°,(49.65±9.12)°], the anteverted angulation of humerus trochlea [(33.08±7.15)°, (34.45±7.52)°], the condyle-shaft angle of humerus [(80.12±5.22)°, (80.17±5.45)°], and the internal rotation angle of the line of lateral-medial humerus humerus: There were no significant differences between males and females in the horizontal diameter of the anterior end of humerus trochlea [(21.40±4.21), (21.12±4.34) mm], the horizontal diameter of the inferior end of humerus trochlea [(23.54±4.52), (23.31±4.43) mm], the sagittal diameter of humerus trochlea [(23.91 ±4.85), (23.55±4.63) mm], the width between medial epicondyle and external epicondyle [(58.23±6.44), (55.32±6.55) mm], the width between medial trochlea and lateral capitulum [(45.36±5.21), (42.15±5.03) mm], the width of olecranon fossa [(24.56±4.25), (25.34±4.42) mm],the depth of olecranon fossa [(13.43±2.52), (12.95±2.13) mm], the width of medial epicondyle [(14.35±3.32), (13.02±2.96) mm], the depth of sulcus for ulnar nerve [(8.53±2.96), (7.90±2.54) mm], the width of humerus capitulum [(18.05±2.87), (16.51±2.75) mm], and the sagittal diameter of humerus capitulum [(19.59±3.84), (19.12±3.55) mm] (P＞0.05).CONCLUSION: The anatomical parameters of the distal end of humerus should be considered in performing correction of elbow joint, internal fixation and prosthesis replacement in order to get better recovery of elbow joint function.

Objective To establish an universal primer-multiplex PCR system for diagnosis of Y chromosome AZF region microdeletions in 262 patients with non-obstructive azoospermic and severe oligozoospermic male infertility. Methods In each panel of multiplex PCR, YUP and YCP containing a fragment of non-human DNA sequence at their 5' ends were designed. The universal primers and chimiric primers were employed for the amplification at the same multiplex PCR system to screen for the Y chromosome AZF region ( a, b and c) microdeletions in 262 non-obstructive azoospermic and severe oligozoospermic male infertility patients. Results Thirty-three out of 262 patients (12. 60% ) were detected with Y chromosome AZF microdeletions. Among them, 27 cases were AZF c microdeletions and 6 ones were AZF b + c microdeletions. These results were in agreement with the results from EMQN method. There was no false-positivity. The gel electrophoresis for detection of multiple STS from both methods showed that the sY84,sY86, sY127, sY134, sY254, sY255, SRY bands were homogeneous and clear with similar brightness. Conclusion The modified multiplex PCR is suitable for screening of Y chromosome AZF microdeletions in non-obstructive azoospermic and severe digozoospermic male infertility patients.

Objective To investigate the feasibility of macrophages as cell carriers to deliver floate modified oxygen loaded ultrasound contrast agent . Methods The phagocytic activity of macrophages was analyzed by ink phagocytose test , and the expression of folate recepters ( FRs ) on macrophages cell membrane surface was tested by immunofluofluorescence assay . Oxygen/paclitaxel loaded lipid microbubbles( OPLMB) and folate‐targeted OPLMB ( TOPLMB) were synthesized by mechanical shock method and incubated with macrophages in vitro . According to different treatment conditions ,the cells were divided into three groups:group A ( OPLMB) ,group B ( free folic acid + TOPLMB) and group C ( TOPLMB) , the fluorescence intensity of the cells were observed under fluorescence microscope ,and the phagocytic percentage and the phagocytic index of macrophages uptake OPLMB and TOPLMB were observed by bright field microscope . Results The phagocytic percentage of macrophages phagocytose ink was (99 .3 ± 1 .0)% ,FRs was highly expressed on macrophages cultured in vitro . After incubation for 30 minutes ,the fluorescence intensity of group C was significantly higher than those of A and B ,the phagocytic percentage in three groups were (19 .5 ± 0 .2)% ,(21 .0 ± 0 .2)% and (81 .2 ± 10 .0)% respetively . The phagocytic percentage of group C were significantly higher than those in group A and group B ( P <0 .05) . Conclusions Macrophages cultured in vitro possess highly phagocytic activity and these cells highly express FRs ,and can be used as cell carriers to deliver floate modified oxygen loaded multimodality ultrasound contrast agent .

Objective To investigate the feasibility and parameters for macrophage uptake oxygen and paclitaxel loaded lipid microbubbles (OPLMBs) in vitro.Methods OPLMBs were synthesized by mechanical vibration method and incubated with macrophages in different conditions in vitro.The ratio of macrophages uptake OPLMBs was observed by bright field microscope.Results The ratio of macrophages uptake OPLMBs was closely related to the size,concentration as well as the incubation time of OPLMBs with the macrophage.The ratio of macrophages uptake OPLMBs had a reverse relationship with the size of microbubbles.The highest rate of macrophages uptake OPLMBs was (18.9 ± 0.69)％ when the ratio of macrophages to microbubbles was 1 to 10,the time for macrophages co-incubation with microbubbles was 30 min,which was the suitable condition for macrophages uptake OPLMBs.Conclusions OPLMBs can be phagocytized successfully by macrophages in vitro.The size,concentration as well as the incubation time of OPLMBs with the macrophages are important parameters contributed to the efficiency of macrophage phagocytosis.

Objective:To predict the risk of systolic anterior motion (SAM) after mitral valvuloplasty(MVP) by intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and its diagnostic value.Methods:From August 2016 to May 2020, 215 patients with mitral valve degeneration underwent MVP, including 182 patients without SAM (non-SAM group), and 33 patients with SAM (SAM group). TEE examination was performed immediately after operation to determine whether SAM phenomenon was relieved. According to the physiological basis of SAM, before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and immediately after CPB, the parameters of SAM group and non-SAM group were measured and compared, including left atrial dimension(LAD), left ventricular end diastolic diameter(LVEDD), left ventricular end systolic diameter(LVESD), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF), basal septal diameter(basal-IVDd), left ventricular posterior wall thickness(LVPW), left ventricular outflow tract diameter(LVOTD), left ventricular outflow tract maximum velocity(LVOT-Vmax), left ventricular outflow tract pressure gradient(LVOTG), mitral valve maximum velocity(MV-Vmax), mitral valve mean pressure gradient(MVG-mean), mitral regurgitation area(MR-area), bulging subaortic septum, anterior leaflet length, posterior leaflet length, ratio between the lengths of the anterior and posterior leaflets, coaptation-septum distance(c-sept), nnular diameter of mitral valve, aorto-mitral angle (AMA) to screen the independent risk factors of SAM after MVP.Results:① Compared with the non-SAM group, LVEDd, LVESD, ratio between the length of the anterior and posterior leaflets, c-sep and AMA decreased in SAM group (all P<0.05), while basal-IVDd, LVEF, posterior leaflet length and bulging subaortic septum increased in SAM group (all P<0.05). ②Compared with that before the "edge to edge" technique, LVOT-Vmax decreased from (4.31±2.26)m/s to (2.55±1.39)m/s, LVOTG decreased from (43.58±10.89)mmHg to (23.36±12.76)mmHg, MVG-mean increased from (0.46±0.33)mmHg to (2.27±0.43)mmHg, and MR-area increased from (3.52±0.79)cm 2 to (0.96±0.57)cm 2 (all P<0.05). ③Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that independent risk factors of SAM were LVEDd<45.430 mm ( OR=0.267, 95% CI=0.084-0.847), basal-IVDd>14.870 mm ( OR=12.049, 95% CI=1.619-89.661), length ratio of anterior and posterior leaflets of mitral valve>1.371 ( OR=0.159, 95% CI=0.045-0.562), angle of bulging angulated subaortic septum>62.330°( OR=18.246, 95% CI=2.824-117.896), c-sept<23.965 mm( OR=0.177, 95% CI=0.05-0.628), and AMA<123.730°( OR=0.197, 95% CI=0.098-0.396). Conclusions:Intraoperative TEE can evaluate the risk factors of SAM before MVP, and find the SAM phenomenon after MVP in time, which is helpful for surgeons to prevent and correct SAM after MVP and avoid secondary operation.

Objective To study the nlanifestation and the clinical significance of the cerebral angiography of the isehemic cerebrovascular diseases.Methods Digital sublraction angiography(DSA)was taken in 312 patients with cerebral infarction and transient ischemic attack(TLA).The distribution of the lesion in the extra/intracranial arteries was compared.Results Cerebral angiography showed that the stenosis and occlusion was dominant in the intracranial arteries at the cerebral infarction in the internal carotid artery system and vertebrobasilar artery system[59.57%(56/94)and 61.90%(26/42)].TIA of internal carotid artery system was mainly because of stenosis of intracranial arteries (68.75%,22/32).TIA of vertebrobasilar artery system was mainly because of stenosis of extracranial arteries(61.70%,29/47).Conclusions The diseases of the intracranial arteries are the main causes of cerebral infarction(including internal carotid artery system and vertebrobasilar artery system) and TIA of internal carotid artery system. The diseases of the extracranial arteries are main causes of TIA of vertebrobasilar artery system.

OBJECTIVETo observe the clinical effect of low-intensity ultrasound in promoting uterine involution following cesarean section.

METHODSA total of 122 women undergoing cesarean section were randomly selected and divided into low-intensity ultrasound treatment group (67 cases) and control group (55 cases). The women in the treatment group received daily low-intensity ultrasound treatment for 30 min 24 h after the delivery for 3 consecutive days, and the control group had no particular treatments. The descent of the uterine fundus and cessation of lochia was observed in the two groups.

RESULTSThe treatment group showed obviously greater descent of the uterine fundus with a higher rate of cessation of vaginal bleeding than the control group at 30 days postpartum. The ratio of incomplete uterine involution was significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group.

CONCLUSIONLow-intensity ultrasound is effective in promoting uterine contraction and uterine involution following cesarean section.

Adult ; Cesarean Section ; rehabilitation ; Female ; Humans ; Postpartum Period ; Pregnancy ; Ultrasonic Therapy ; methods ; Ultrasonography ; Uterus ; diagnostic imaging ; Young Adult