Objective To evaluate the two-dimensional strain by speckle tracking echocardiography in healthy piglets.Methods 9 small Guizhou-Panama pigs were used.High frame rate two-dimensional images were recorded from the left ventricular short-axis views at the levels of mitral annulus,papillary muscle and apex.Radial strain,circumferential strain and rotation were measured in the left ventricular short-axis views using two-dimensional strain software.Results Left ventricular two-dimensional radial strain gradually increased from the base to apex.As seenfromthe apex.LV performs a wringing motion with a clockwise rotation at the base and counterclockwise rotation at the apex.Conclusion 2DS technique is a rapid,accurate,easy,repeatable and no angle reliant method to quantitatively estimate the left ventrlcle function.

Purpose To investigate the value of real-time three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound (RT3D-CEUS) for the evaluation of blunt renal trauma hemorrhage. Materials and Methods Nine healthy New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into three groups, and after heparinization, the models of ongoing hemorrhage of blunt renal trauma were developed by self-made minitype striker in the three groups with different force levels:77.2 N (group A), 106.2 N (group B), 135.1 N (group C). All rabbits were performed ultrasonography (US), color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) and RT3D-CEUS before and after strike (within 20 minutes). The results achieved by US, CDFI, 2D-CEUS (A-plane results in RT3D-CEUS) and RT3D-CEUS were compared with each other, and further compared with the pathological results of the executed animals after blood pressure decreased lower than 40 mmHg. Results All rabbits showed traumatic renal lesions and it proved that the bigger the force the heavier the injury (group A: 1 case of levelⅠ, 2 cases of levelⅡ;group B:3 cases of levelⅢ;group C:1 case of levelⅢ, 2 cases of level Ⅳ ). After strike, US identified the presence of increasing hematoma under the capsule but could not detect active bleeding. In CDFI, only 1 case was detected ongoing hemorrhage. 2D-CEUS clearly presented the bleeding in all cases. RT3D-CEUS presented a vivid real-time and stereoscopical image of active hemorrhage in all cases and also showed that the wider the bleeding area was shorter than the shock duration time. Conclusion RT3D-CEUS can present a real-time dynamic bleeding and locate headstream of blood in renal trauma vividly and stereoscopically, and can be used to preliminarily evaluate the degree of ongoing hemorrhage in traumatic kidney.

Purpose To prepare the tranexamic acid liposome with high encapsulation efficiency and stability, through interaction of avidin and biotin, and to prepare its microbubble-liposome compound whose properties are to be assessed. Materials and Methods Thin film hydration technology was used to prepare tranexamic acid liposome. Taking encapsulation efficiency as indication, the microbubble-liposome compound was optimized by the design of orthogonal experiment. The basic properties of the compound were tested and the acoustic characteristic was measured by ultrasound and gray-scale values. Results The optimum formula of tranexamic acid liposome were as follows:molar ratio of 1,2-dipalmitoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine, cholesterol and 1,2-distearoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoethanolamine-N-[biotinyl (polyethylene glycol) 2000] was 85∶10∶5;concentration of tranexamic acid was 5.0%;ultrasonic time was 15 min. The encapsulation efficiency was 62.62%. The size was approximately (104.00±1.84) nm. The Zeta potential was approximately (-50.50±0.56) mV. The liposome was good in stability. The size of the microbubble-liposome compound was approximately (4.56±0.28)μm. Under the microscope, they were round with transparent center, evenly distributed without aggregation. The acoustic characteristic of the compound in vitro showed typical characteristics of microbubble, which was compatible with the results under the microscope. As the concentrations of the compound increased, both ultrasound imaging effect and the gray-scale values enhanced. However, to avoid acoustic shadows, the imaging concentrations were supposed to be at least lower than 1.15×108/ml in vitro. Conclusion The preparation of the tranexamic acid microbubble-liposome compound can be optimized by taking encapsulation efficiency as reference, and it can be effectively traced by ultrasound according to its acoustic characteristics in vitro.

Objective To explore the clinical application of blood perfusion quantitatively by contrastenhanced ultrasonography(CEUS) to grade cerebral gliomas during operation. Methods Thirty-one patients with cerebral gliomas were examined by CEUS with Sonoliver software during operation. Maximum intensity (IMAX), time to peak (TTP), rising time (RT) and mean transit time(mTT) of the regions of interest (ROIs) of normal brain tissue and high- and low-grade gliomas were respectively determined and comparatively analyzed. Results Fifteen high-grade gliomas and sixteen low-grade gliomas were postoperatively confirmed by pathologic results. The administration of contrast agent led to higher echo enhancement in cerebral gliomas than normal brain tissues in all cases. The TTP of high- and low-grade gliomas were significantly shorter than that of normal cerebral tissues ( P ＜0.05) ,and the mTT was longer than that of normal brain tissue( P ＜0. 05). There was significant differences of IMAX and TTP between high- and low-grade gliomas(P ＜0.05), but there was no significant difference of RT and mTT between the two groups ( P ＞0.05). Conclusions CEUS with quantitative analysis software on blood perfusion of the tumors can provide valuable information to grade cerebral gliomas.

Objective To access the diagnostic accuracy and clinical value of transvaginal real time three-dimensional hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (RT-3D-HyCoSy) in evaluating the fallopian tube patency.Methods 428 infertile women were under went transvaginal RT-3D-HyCoSy and 32 of them were underwent laparoscopically salpingoraphy to evaluate the fallopian tube patency.Results 846 fallopian tubeswere studied by RT-3D-HyCoSy,271 of them were unobstructed,202 of them were obstructed,373 of them were partially passable.Compared with laparoscopically salpingography,sensitivity,specificity,positive predictive value and negative predictive value of transvaginal RT-3D HyCoSy were 84.0％,100％,87.5％ and 90.9％,respectively.The transvagianl RT-3D HyCoSy and the laparoscopy with a Cohen's Kappa was 0.788.Conclusions Transvagianl RT-3D HyCoSy could dynamic show the visualization of the course from uterus to distal tubal and the both ovary consecutively.It has more advantage in assessing the patency of tubal and distal tubal function.

PurposeThe monitor of organ microcirculation is significant in the diagnosis and treatment of hemorrhagic shock (HS). We established an HS experimental model and evaluated it by contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), which aimed to evaluate the value of CEUS and time-intensity curve (TIC) in quantitative analysis of renal cortical microcirculation.Materials and Methods The experimental models of HS were established in 30 healthy New Zealand white rabbits by controlled exsanguinations and were divided into four groups according to the shock grade: normal (100% MAP), mild (70% MAP), moderate (50% MAP) and severe (40% MAP). The right kidneys of the experimental model were examined by CEUS. The corresponding parameters of the TIC such as arrival time (AT), time to peak (TTP), peak intensity (PI) and area under the curve (AUC) were measured with the TIC analysis software package when the region of interest was set in superficial of renal cortex.Results The model of HS were successfully established with 30 healthy New Zealand rabbits. Twenty-seven healthy New Zealand rabbits were alive at the end of the experiment, and three died of severe shock. The TIC rose steeply and reached the peak quickly, and then declined slowly to the baseline, which reflected the transition of microbubble in the region of interest. As the hemorrhagic shock model progressed from normal to mild, PI and AUC gradually decreased and the differences were significant (P<0.05); no significant changes were found in AT and TTP (P>0.05). AT and TTP gradually prolonged compared with normal and mild shock groups, and the differences were significant (P<0.05).Conclusion CEUS and TIC can quickly and accurately assess the renal perfusion changes of acute hemorrhagic shock model of animals in a quantitative way. It can be used as a new noninvasive monitoring tool in quantitative analysis of renal cortical microcirculation.

Purpose To investigate the value of contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in evaluating blunt hepatic trauma and to provide experimental reference. Materials and Methods Fifteen healthy New Zealand white rabbits were randomly divided into groups A, B and C, with 5 rabbits in each group. Hepatic area of the rabbits in each group was stroked using a self-made mini striker with forces of 127.8 N, 213.0 N and 298.2 N, respectively, to establish rabbit models of blunt hepatic trauma. Gray-scale ultrasound (US) and CEUS were performed within 20 minutes before and after trauma. Results Hepatic capsular rupture was observed in 10 rabbits on US. Ill-defined hypoechoic areas in various degrees were observed. CEUS and time-signal intensity curve analysis showed that the normal hepatic tissue began to enhance after contrast agent injection, well-defined against non-enhanced hepatic lesions. The sensitivity of US and CEUS for blunt hepatic trauma were 66.7% (10/15) and 100.0% (15/15), respectively (P<0.05). The agreement with specimen was 40.0% (6/15) for US and 86.7% (13/15) for CEUS, respectively (P<0.05), with Kappa=0.815 for CEUS (P<0.001). Conclusion CEUS improves diagnostic accuracy of blunt hepatic trauma and accurately assesses the severity, which shows good agreement with gross specimen.

Purpose To study the effects of different doses of ultrasound contrast agent SonoVue upon contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the kidney of healthy rabbits, and to seek the optimal dose of SonoVue. Materials and Methods CEUS was performed in 10 healthy rabbits with GE LOGIQ-E9 by using 8 different doses of SonoVue (ranging from 0.02 ml/kg to 0.16 ml/kg). The quantitative parameters of the time-intensity curve (TIC) were measured and statistically compared. Results The TICs showed that the peak intensity (PI) and the area under curve (AUC) increased with dose when the doses ranged from 0.02 ml/kg to 0.10 ml/kg (r=0.962 and 0.965, P<0.05); when the dose further increased, AUC had little change but PI decreased reversely. The arrival time (AT) shortened along with the increase of the SonoVue dose (r= - 0.917, P<0.05). The dose had a positive correlation with time to peak (r=0.49, P<0.05). Conclusion The parameters of TIC are influenced intensely by different doses of SonoVue. It is important to realize the relationship between SonoVue doses and its effects upon contrast-enhancement ultrasound in microcirculatory quantification. The dose of 0.10 ml/kg appears to be the optimal dose for CEUS in examining kidney of healthy rabbit.

Purpose To investigate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in monitoring hepatic parenchymal perfusion quantitatively during resuscitation after hemorrhagic shock (HS).Materials and Methods Forty-five labeled rabbits were randomly divided into five groups.One group was normal control group,and the other four groups were established reversible HS modes by using modified Wiggers method.In the four model groups,one group was chosen as the shock group,and the other three groups received colloid (hydroxyethyl starch) for resuscitation.The three resuscitation groups were named as 1 h group,4 h group,24 h group according to resuscitation time.The arterial blood was collected for testing blood lactic acid (LAC) in each group.The CEUS was performed to form time-intensity curve (TIC) for quantitative analysis.At the end of the experiment,the rabbits were sacrificed and the liver tissues were examined for pathology.Results Compared with the normal control group,the arrival time (AT) and time to peak (TTP) of the shock group were significantly prolonged,and the peak intensity (PI) and area under curve (AUC) of the shock group decreased,all with significant difference (all P＜0.05);in the 1 h resuscitation group,the PI and AUC increased,and the AT decreased,all with significant difference (all P＜0.05);in the 4 h and 24 h resuscitation group,the PI and AUC increased,and the AT and TTP decreased,but all without significant difference (all P＞0.05).Compared with the shock group,the PI and AUC of the 1 h resuscitation group increased,and the AT of 1 h resuscitation group decreased,all with significant difference (all P＜0.05);all the tested parameters of the 4 h and 24 h resuscitation group were significant different (P＜0.05).Conclusion CEUS can quantitatively evaluate the changes of hepatic parenchymal perfusion during HS resuscitation,which has a certain reference for clinical treatment.

Purpose To study the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) quantitative technique in evaluating the perfusion of hepatic microcirculation in acute hemorrhagic shock (HS),and to investigate the value of CEUS quantitative analysis in HS diagnosis and treatment.Materials and Methods Sixty healthy adult New Zealand white rabbits of either gender were randomly divided into three groups for establishing mild,moderate and severe HS models,respectively.Before modeling and 30 min after stable modeling,liver CEUS examination was performed,and the original images were stored.Blood test of lactic acid,liver function,and liver biopsy for pathological examination were conducted after CEUS.Finally,the arrival time (AT),time to peak (TTP),rising time (RT),peak intensity (PI) and area under the curve (AUC) were analyzed offiine.Results Compared with pre-modeling,AUC decreased in mild HS group (P＜0.05);TTP and RT were delayed,but PI and AUC decreased in moderate and severe HS groups (all P＜0.05);AT was delayed in severe HS group (P＜0.05).The differences of TTP,RT,PI and AUC between the groups of mild,moderate and severe HS were significant (P＜0.05).Compared with pre-modeling,lactic acid in three HS groups increased significantly,the liver function indexes were changed to different degrees,and the degree of liver cell pathological changes was closely related to the degree of HS.Conclusion CEUS can quantitatively evaluate the changes of hepatic microcirculation induced by HS at different degrees.