1.Prognosis and diagnosis of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas
Mulan HE ; Xiaotian LI ; Haidong CHENG ; Xiaomei TIAN ; Li CAO ; Caixia LEI ; Chun SHEN ; Yu XIONG
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2017;20(4):249-255
Objective To improve the awareness of fetal cardiac rhabdomyomas (CRs) and investigate a better model for prenatal diagnosis and treatment through analyzing imaging findings and prognosis.Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 23 cases of CRs which were diagnosed by ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from January 2008 to November 2015.General conditions,imaging features,prognosis and follow-up data of the 23 cases were described.Results The average gestational age of the 23 fetuses at diagnosis was (29.8±4.1) (22.4-35.7) weeks.Seventeen out of the 23 gravidas received prenatal multidisciplinary consultation.Among all 23 gravidas,three (13%) were lost to follow-up,12 (52%) decided to terminate the pregnancy,and the other eight (35%) continued to term pregnancy and their babies were followed up for three years.Of these eight cases,two cases received prenatal brain MRI and no tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) was detected,no CRs was identified during the follow-up,and their physical and mental developments were both normal.One case was diagnosed with suspected subependymal nodules by prenatal brain MRI in our hospital,but the MRI images was normal when scanned in the other hospital,and follow-up data revealed neither CRs nor abnormal physical and mental developments.Four cases did not received prenatal brain MRI,but the MRI images of neonatal brains indicated TSC,besides,follow-up data showed that seizures were observed,physical developments were all normal,but three of the four cases had mental retardation;CRs disappeared in only two of the four cases.One case had neither prenatal nor neonatal MRI,but follow-up data showed that CRs had disappeared and physical and mental developments were both normal.Conclusions Prenatal diagnosis of fetal tuberous sclerosis is crucial to the prognosis of CRs.Prenatal ultrasonography in combination with cranial MRI improves the accuracy of prenatal diagnosis of CRs complicated with TSC and assists in clinical decision-making and prognosis analysis.
2.The Application of Ventilator Lengthening Tube in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Patients with Tracheotomy
Yinghua HE ; Weiying ZHENG ; Mulan YANG ; Suwen DING ; Qin YUAN
Modern Hospital 2018;18(5):744-748
Objective To Observe and evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for patients with tracheotomy using ventilator lengthening tube. Methods 75 patients with tracheotomy in our hospital from January 2017 to January 2018 were divided into the study group (n = 38 cases) and the control group (n = 37 cases) according to the random number method. The control group used conventional oxygen inhalation while the study group used the ventilator tube after prolonged special oxygen hyperbaric oxygen pipe three (built-in ventilation pipe check valve) and bellows connecting an oxygen supply device, compared two groups of patients with oxygen inhalation methods suction phlegm oxygen concentration times and cabin, every time when treating. Results The rate of oxygen inhalation in the study group was 97. 37% (37/38) higher than that of the control group (81. 08% (30/37)), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). The number of sputum sucking in the study group was (1. 02 ± 0. 36) times less than that of the control group (2. 32 ± 0. 53), and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 05). The total time of hospitalization in the study group was (16. 4 ± 2. 4) d, and the total time of hospitalization in the control group was (21. 7 ± 3. 2) d, the difference was statistically significant(WTBX〗P<0. 05). The score of GCS in the study group was higher than that of the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 01). Conclusion The ventilator extension tube for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in patients with tracheotomy improves the oxygen concentration, ensures the curative effect, reduces the oxygen concentration in the cabin and reduces security risks; the operation method is safe, simple and practical and convenient for clinical application.
3.Obstetric factors for maternal depression/anxiety
Xian XIA ; Weihong HU ; Mulan HE ; Yao HU
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(3):180-185
Objective To investigate the current situation of depression/anxiety in gravidas and to analyze the related obstetric factors.Methods A questionnaire survey was conducted among 6 923 gravidas who registered for their first prenatal examination at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University from September 2015 to September 2016.Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) were completed during the survey and general obstetric conditions and medical history were reviewed.Related obstetric factors were statistically analyzed by Chi-square test and logistic regression.Results In this study,the positive rates of depression and anxiety screening were 23.15% (1 603/6 923) and 9.56% (659/6 893),respectively.Univariate analysis showed that maternal depression was associated with maternal age,gravidity,parity and history of adverse pregnancies (all P<0.05),while anxiety was related to maternal age,gravidity and history of adverse pregnancies (all P<0.05).Multivariate analysis showed that younger gravidas (<25 years old) had higher risks of depression and anxiety than those aged between 25 and 35 (OR=2.945,95%CI:2.266-3.829;OR=1.959,95%CI:1.381-2.780;both P<0.05).Compared to primiparas with a history of conception,the first-time pregnant women had lower risks of depression and anxiety (OR=0.732,95%CI:0.630-0.851;OR=0.630,95%CI:0.512-0.775;both P<0.05),and the risk of anxiety in multiparas was also decreased (OR=0.748,95%CI:0.561-0.996,P<0.05).In addition,gravidas with previous adverse pregnant outcome showed higher risks of depression and anxiety (OR=1.549,95%CI:1.123-2.137;OR=1.712,95%CI:1.138-2.577;both P<0.05).Conclusions The positive rates of depression and anxiety are high in gravidas,especially younger or primiparas with a history of conception and those with history of adverse pregnancies.Clinicians should pay attention to any obstetric factors related to maternal depression and anxiety.
4. Association between behavioral problems and gastrointestinal disorders among children with autism spectrum disorder
Jiang ZHU ; Min GUO ; Ting YANG ; Xi LAI ; Yuxi LEI ; Mulan HE ; Jie CHEN ; Tingyu LI
Chinese Journal of Pediatrics 2017;55(12):905-910
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between gastrointestinal disorders (GID) and core symptoms or behavioral problems among the children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) .
Method:
Totally 328 children with ASD and 202 normal controls were enrolled in this cross-sectional study from August 2013 to October 2016. The information about the gastrointestinal disorders, behavioral and emotional problems was collected by using questionnaires. Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), Autism Behavior Checklist (ABC) were used to assess the core symptoms of the children with ASD. Neurodevelopmental status was evaluated with Gesell Developmental Scale (GDS). These variables were analyzed by using student's
5.Influential factors of hypoalbuminemia in patients with preeclampsia and observation of pregnancy outcomes
Cui PENG ; Qin SHE ; Huiqin HE ; Zhi CHENG ; Mulan ZENG ; Xujun HUANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;30(4):546-551
Objective:To analyze the influential factors of hypoalbuminemia in patients with preeclampsia and observe the pregnancy outcomes.Methods:The clinical data of 237 pregnant women with preeclampsia who received treatment in The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (Qingyuan People's Hospital) from July 2018 to December 2020 were retrospectively collected and analyzed. These patients were divided into hypoproteinemia (observation group) and no hypoproteinemia (control group) groups according to whether they had hypoproteinemia. The general situation, clinical data, and adverse maternal and infant outcomes were statistically analyzed. Risk factors of hypoalbuminemia were analyzed using a logistic regression model. The predictive efficacy was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic curve.Results:There were no significant differences in general data between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that D-dimer ( OR = 1.25, P = 0.004), 24-hour urinary protein ( OR = 1.29, P < 0.001), and total bile acid ( OR = 1.08, P = 0.010) were the independent risk factors for hypoproteinemia in preeclampsia. The predictive efficacy of these three indicators (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve = 0.855, P < 0.001) was greater than that of a single indicator. The incidences of adverse maternal and infant outcomes including placental abruption (9.4%, P = 0.019), liver and kidney dysfunction (34.4%, P < 0.001), pleural and ascitic fluid (28.1%, P = 0.001), fetal intrauterine growth restriction (50.0%, P = 0.001), fundus lesions (6.2%, P = 0.018), HELLP syndrome (9.4%, P = 0.019), mild neonatal asphyxia (15.6%, P = 0.022), severe asphyxia (6.2%, P = 0.049), metabolic acidosis (12.5%, P = 0.001), intrauterine infection (12.5%, P = 0.004), and neonatal hospitalization for more than 20 days (37.5%, P < 0.001) were greater in the observation group compared with the control group. There were no significant differences in postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia, respiratory distress syndrome, fetal loss, and neonatal death between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Conclusion:D-dimer, 24-hour urinary protein, and total bile acid are independent risk factors for hypoproteinemia in preeclampsia. Patients with preeclampsia complicated by hypoproteinemia have a high risk of adverse maternal and infant outcomes.