1.Quantitative ultrasound analysis in evaluation of fetal lung maturity
Peng TU ; Hongmei DONG ; Suzhen RAN ; Xiaohang ZHANG ; Shiqing LIU
Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy 2017;14(7):422-424
Objective To investigate the application value of DFY-Ⅱ ultrasound imaging analysis software in evaluation of fetal lung maturity in different pregnancy.Methods Totally 315 cases of healthy single pregnancies (24-41 weeks) were collected.The sonographic views of fetal right side sagittal plane were obtained.The echo intensity of fetal lung and liver were analyzed and the ratio was canculated with DFY-Ⅱ ultrasound imaging analysis software.Results The ratio of echo intensity from fetal lung and liver had positive correlation with gestational weeks (r=0.94,P<0.05),the linear regression equation was Y=0.60+0.07X (r2 =0.883).Conclusion The ratio of echo intensity by fetal lung and liver analyzed with DFY-Ⅱ ultrasound imaging analysis software can be an effective method to evaluate fetal lung maturity.
2.Prenatal ultrasonic characteristic analysis of umbilical artery thrombosis
Hongmei DONG ; Xiaohang ZHANG ; Suzhen RAN
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2020;29(10):892-896
Objective:To investigate the prenatal ultrasonic characteristics and hemodynamic changes of umbilical artery (UA) thrombosis in fetus, and to improve the accuracy of prenatal ultrasound diagnosis.Methods:The prenatal sonographic features and hemodynamic index of 5 cases with umbilical artery thrombosis(UAT) in Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children from January 2018 to April 2020 were analyzed and summarized retrospectively.Results:The absence of blood flow in one of the two UA was found in the third trimester of pregnancy while two UA were displayed in previous ultrasound scans and the blood flow of the UA on the right side of the bladder disappeared in 5 cases. The umbilical cord cross section showed three cavities in 5 cases. The long axis section of the umbilical cord showed hyperecho in one UA with no blood flow in 4 cases, and no exact hyperecho in the UA only showed no blood flow in 1 case. The UA systolic/diastolic velocity ratio(S/D)<2.0 and UA pulsatility index (PI)<5 th were observed in 5 cases. The middle cerebral artery (MCA) PI<5 th in 4 cases and 10 th
3.Prenatal ultrasonographic characteristics and prognosis of fetal umbilical-portal-systemic venous shunt: analysis of 14 cases
Cheng CHEN ; Xiaohang ZHANG ; Hongmei DONG ; Suzhen RAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2022;25(5):349-354
Objective:To summarize the prenatal ultrasonographic features and prognosis of fetal umbilical-portal-systemic venous shunt (UPSVS).Methods:This retrospective study retrieved the records of 14 fetuses with UPSVS from Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children from January 2018 to September 2020, to describe their ultrasonographic features, concomitant malformations, chromosomal examination results, and follow-up.Results:All the 14 cases were classified into three types: Type Ⅰ ( n=2), the umbilical vein directly connected to the systemic venous detouring around the liver; Type Ⅱ ( n=2), the umbilical vein connected to the distal inferior vena cava instead of the left atrium after entering the liver through the ductus venosus; and Type Ⅲa ( n=10), those with an intrahepatic shunt, between the intrahepatic portal venous system and the hepatic vein. Of the 14 fetuses, 11 had normal chromosome test results, including four had serum screening of Down syndrome in the first trimester, four had non-invasive prenatal testing, and three had prenatal genetic diagnosis. Six cases were complicated by other system malformations. Fetal growth restriction and heart failure were found in four cases each. Four pregnancies were terminated due to other anomalies and the other 10 ended in live births with good prognosis for the fetuses. Conclusions:Special attention should be paid to the fetal umbilical- portal-venous system when there are unexplained fetal growth restriction, fetal heart failure, or abnormal blood vessels in the abdominal section of the fetus. UPSVS has typically ultrasonographic features, which can prenatally determine the shunt type and the integrity of the intrahepatic portal venous system. A full assessment of the intrauterine fetal condition and other malformations are of great value in prognostic counseling.
4.Relationship between latent classes of recurrence risk perception and health behaviors in ischemic stroke patients
Xiangmin WANG ; Xiaomei ZHANG ; Xiaohang DONG ; Xiyi TAN ; Qinger LIN ; Hongzhen ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing 2024;30(16):2180-2188
Objective:To explore the latent classes of recurrence risk perception in ischemic stroke patients and their relationship with health behaviors.Methods:Convenience sampling was used to select 312 patients with ischemic stroke from two ClassⅢ Grade A hospitals of Guangzhou from December 2022 to June 2023 as the research subject. Before discharge, the General Information Questionnaire, Recurrence Risk Perception Scale for Patients with Stroke, and Health Behavior Scale for Stroke Patients were used for investigation. One month later, the Health Behavior Scale for Stroke Patients was used for follow-up. Latent class analysis and multiple Logistic regression analysis were used to explore the latent classes of recurrence risk perception and their influencing factors, while multiple linear regression was used to analyze the relationship between latent classes of recurrence risk perception and health behavior at 1-month follow-up.Results:A total of 312 questionnaires were distributed, and 302 valid questionnaires were collected, with an effective response rate of 96.79%. One month later, 261 study subjects completed follow-up. The recurrence risk perception in ischemic stroke patients were divided into four classes of overall low perceived accuracy, light consequence-heavy disease-moderate perceived accuracy, heavy self-care-light diet-upper moderate perceived accuracy, and overall high perceived accuracy. Age, educational level, place of residence and monthly average income were influencing factors for different latent classes ( P<0.05). Compared with patients with overall low perceived accuracy, patients with heavy self-care-light diet-upper moderate perceived accuracy, as well as those with overall high perceived accuracy, showed better health behavior after discharge, with a statistically significant difference ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Medical and nursing staff should provide targeted nursing interventions based on the common characteristics and individual differences of different classes of patients, helping patients correctly perceive the recurrence risk, improve health behavior, and prevent stroke recurrence.
5. Feasibility of quantitative measurement of fetal trachea and bilateral bronchial angles by ultrasound to diagnose heterotaxy syndrome in middle and late pregnancy
Peng TU ; Xiaoyan GU ; Xiaohang ZHANG ; Hongmei DONG ; Xuemei ZHANG ; Yun LIN ; Yihua HE ; Suzhen RAN
Chinese Journal of Perinatal Medicine 2019;22(12):844-848
Objective:
To analyze the feasibility of prenatal ultrasound quantitative measurement of the angles between trachea and bilateral bronchi as a new diagnostic tool for fetuses with heterotaxy syndrome.
Methods:
The angles between trachea and bilateral bronchi were measured at 18-34+6 gestational weeks for 200 fetuses with normal ultrasound findings (normal group) and 41 fetuses with heterotaxy syndrome [35 right atrial isomerisms (right group) and six left atrial isomerisms (left group)] diagnosed by ultrasound and confirmed after abortion or induction (case group) in Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children from October 2015 to December 2018. Scatter plots of left/right bronchus angle (α/β) ratios were drawn. Differences in bilateral bronchus angles between the three groups were statistically analyzed using one-way analysis of variance and paired