Objective:To observe the effect of fluid therapy on volume and coagulation function in patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage during cesarean section of placenta accreta under the guidance of inferior vena cava diameter (IVCD) and inferior vena cava collapse index (IVC-CI).Methods:A prospective randomized controlled study was conducted in 60 pregnant women with severe postpartum hemorrhage (blood loss ≥ 1 000 mL) who were hospitalized for delivery or referred for delivery in the Peking University Third Hospital from December 2018 to July 2019. The patients were divided into routine fluid replacement group and goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group (goal-oriented fluid replacement therapy was given) according to the different ways of fluid replacement. The hemodynamics, blood gas analysis, coagulation function, total fluid replacement, urine volume, prognosis, intraoperative vasoactive drugs utilization rate and postoperative adverse events were recorded before skin incision, after the fetus delivered, postpartum hemorrhage and at the end of operation, and the differences of these indices between the two groups were compared.Results:① Hemodynamics: the heart rate (HR) of the two groups were reached the peak during postpartum hemorrhage, but there was no significant difference in HR at each time point between the two groups. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was decreased at first and then increased in both groups, and reached the trough at postpartum hemorrhage, but the MAP in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly higher than that in the routine fluid replacement group [mmHg (1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa): 75.6±10.7 vs. 69.2±8.9, P < 0.05]. In the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group, the central venous pressure (CVP) was increased slightly after the fetus delivered and then stabilized, while in the routine fluid replacement group, the CVP was increased at first and then decreased, and reached the peak in postpartum hemorrhage. During postpartum hemorrhage, CVP in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly lower than that in the routine fluid replacement group [cmH 2O (1 cmH 2O = 0.098 kPa): 9.5±3.9 vs. 11.4±3.4, P < 0.05]. ② Arterial blood gas: partial pressure of oxygen (PaO 2) and partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO 2) in arterial blood at the end of operation in both groups were higher than those in postpartum hemorrhage. There was no significant difference in PaO 2 at the end of operation between the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group and routine fluid replacement group (mmHg: 189.3±100.5 vs. 240.2±126.3, P > 0.05). The PaCO 2 in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly lower than that in the routine fluid replacement group (mmHg: 34.6±4.6 vs. 36.8±4.1, P < 0.05). The lactic acid (Lac) at the end of operation of the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly lower than that of the routine fluid replacement group (mmol/L: 2.2±0.6 vs. 2.6±1.1, P < 0.05). ③ Liquidintake and output volume: the total infusion volume, crystal fluid infusion volume and suspended red blood cell infusionvolume in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group were significantly less than those in the routine fluid replacement group [total infusion volume (mL): 3 385.9±1 144.1 vs. 4 448.3±1 194.4, crystal infusion volume (mL): 2 635.6±789.7 vs. 3 160.0±860.3, suspended red blood cell input volume (mL): 695.6±366.2 vs. 911.1±284.7, all P < 0.05], and the utilization rate of vasoactive drugs in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was decreased significantly during operation [13.3% (4/30) vs. 60.0% (18/30), P < 0.05]. The amount of bleeding in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was also significantly less than that in the routine fluid replacement group (mL: 1 451.7±373.8 vs. 1 725.9±372.8, P < 0.05), but there was no significant difference in urine volume between the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group and the routine fluid replacement group (mL: 369.0±262.7 vs. 485.0±286.8, P > 0.05). ④ Coagulation function: at the end of operation, the prothrombin time (PT) in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly shorter than that in the routine fluid replacement group (s: 10.9±0.6 vs. 11.2±0.6), and the fibrinogen (Fib) in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly higher than that in the routine fluid replacement group (g/L: 3.7±0.5 vs. 2.9±0.8), and the differences were statistically significant (both P < 0.05).⑤ Prognostic index: compared withthe routine fluid replacement group, the proportion of patients transferred to intensive care unit (ICU) at the end of operation in the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group was significantly lower [16.7% (5/30) vs. 66.7% (20/30), P < 0.05], and ICU length-of-stay was significantly shorter [hours: 0 (0, 24) vs. 24 (0, 24), P < 0.05], but there was no significant difference in the incidence of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), acute renal injury (AKI) or hysterectomy between the goal-oriented fluid resuscitation group and the routine fluid replacement group [the incidence of DIC: 0% (0/30) vs. 6.7% (2/30), the incidence of AKI: 0% (0/30) vs. 3.3% (1/30), the hysterectomy rate: 10.0% (3/30) vs. 26.7% (8/30), all P > 0.05]. Conclusion:Fluid resuscitation guided by IVC-CI can effectively reduce the volume of blood and fluid transfusion and blood loss in patients with severe postpartum hemorrhage and improve their blood coagulation function.

Objective To explore the value of ultrasound scoring system in predicting the type and risk of placenta accreta.Methods Clinical data of 180 placenta accreta patients who delivered in the Peking University Third Hospital between January 2005 and November 2014,were retrospectively analyzed.Prenatal ultrasonographic features were analyzed,including position and thickness of the placenta,disappearance of hypoechoes in posterior placenta,continuousness of bladder line,existence of lacuna,condition of the subplacental vascularity,completeness of cervical morphology,existence of cervical sinus,and history of cesarean section.A score of 0,1 or 2 was given to each item,and a sum-up was calculated for each patient.The cut-off scores of patients with placenta accreta,placenta increta and placenta percreta were calculated by receiver operating characteristic carve,respectively.At the same time,blood loss and hysterectomy rate were compared among the three groups.Variance analysis,rank sum or Chi-square tests were used for statistical analysis.Results Among the 180 cases,there were 115 cases of placenta accreta,38 of planceta increta and 27 of placenta percreta.Placenta increta and percreta were defined as the severe type.Blood loss in placenta accreta was lower than in the severe type [200 (100-4 000) ml vs 3 025 (100-15 000) ml,P＜0.01].There was no difference in blood loss between patients with placenta increta or percreta (P=0.350).No hysterectomy was performed for patients with placenta accreta,the rate being lower than in the severe type [0 vs 29.2％ (19/65),P＜0.01].Among the severe type,18.4％ (7/38) of the placenta increta patients underwent hysterectomy,the rate being lower than in placenta percreta patients [44.4％ (12/27),P＜0.01].The score in placenta accreta was lower than in the severe type [(1.88± 1.45) vs (7.01 ±2.15) scores,P＜0.01].In the severe type,the score in placenta increta was lower than in placenta percreta [(6.08 ± 2.62) vs (8.74 ± 2.75),P＜0.01].The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the cut-off score of placenta accreta and the severe type was 5 [area under the curve (AUC)=94.3％,the score ≥ 4.5,the sensitivity=81.5％,and the specificity=95.7％],the cut-off score of placenta accreta and increta was 3 (AUC=91.1％,score ≥ 2.5,the sensitivity=92.1％,and the specificity=75.7％),and the cut-off score of placenta increta and percreta was 10 (AUC=74.6％,score ≥ 9.5,the sensitivity=55.6％,and the specificity=89.5％).Conclusions Ultrasound scoring system is effective in assessing types of placenta accreta and predicting its associate risks,and alerting the possibility of hysterectomy.It also facilitates preoperative planning and guides physicians in formulating subsequent treatment plans.Placenta accreta and the severe type (placenta increta and percreta) can be distinguished by cut-offscores ≥ 5,and a score ≥ 10 implies a higher risk of placenta percreta.

Objective To analyze the characteristics of long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate in the third trimester fetuses with atypical non-stress test (NST).Methods Long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate was performed in low-risk pregnant women who received antenatal care between April 2014 and October 2015 in Peking University Third Hospital.All subjects underwent NST from the 36th gestational week,and divided into normal NST (30 cases) and atypical NST (36 cases) groups according to the results of NST.The clinical data,including maternal age,gestational age at delivery,termination of pregnancy,neonatal asphyxia,hospitalization rate and umbilical cord blood peak-systolic/diastolic ratio value were collected.The data of long-range monitoring were analyzed by specially designed computer software.T test and Chi-square test were applied for statistical analysis.Results There were no differences in maternal age,gestational age at delivery,mode of delivery and incidence of neonatal asphyxia between the two groups (all P＞0.05).In atypical NST group,fetal heart rate baseline was higher [(138.05±5.65) vs (135.10±5.39) bpm] (t=-2.170,P＜0.05),and fetal heart rate baseline variability was lower than in normal NST group [(5.19±1.07) vs (6.28±1.15) bpm] (t=3.960,P＜0.001).Compared with normal NSTs,the percentage of mild baseline variability was significantly increased in atypical NST group [(40.79±9.97) vs (51.17± 10.84)％],while that of moderate variability was significantly decreased [(56.57±8.86) vs (46.72± 10.24)％] (t=-4.018 and 4.133,both P ＜ 0.001).In atypical NSTs,the average ratio of time of acceleration/the whole time of monitoring [(37.41 ±4.60)％] and acceleration area per unit time[(1.42±0.48) cm2/20 min] were decreased compared with normal NSTs [(40.78±4.23)％ and (2.03±0.67) cm2/20 min] (t=3.079 and 4.359,both P＜0.05).Conclusions Long-range monitoring of fetal heart rate in the third trimester fetuses with atypical NST is characterized by the declined fetal heart rate baseline variability,increased proportion of mild variability and unit time acceleration area;but these are not associated with pregnancy outcomes and short-term prognosis.

Objective:To summarize the ultrasound characteristics of incarceration of gravid uterus (IGU) for improving the diagnostic accuracy of IGU.Methods:Three cases of IGU patients were diagnosed in Peking University Third Hospital from May 2018 to May 2020. CNKI, Wanfang Data, China Science and Technology Journal Database and PubMed were searched using the search terms "incarcerate uterus" or "uterine incarceration" and "gravid" through January 2000 to July 2020, 53 IGU cases were found. The ultrasound data and outcomes of the 56 IGU patients were retrospectively analyzed. The display rate of various ultrasonic features were counted. Relevant literatures were reviewed and the experience were summarized.Results:Of the 56 cases with IGU, 45 cases (80.4%) had positive results, of which 34 cases (60.7%) were found abnormal cervix(elongated anteriorly and superiorly displaced cervix or poorly visualized cervix), 27 cases (48.2%) were found retroversion of the gravid uterus, 12 cases (21.4%) were found that the fundus of the uterus lay deeply in the Douglas pouch, 4 cases (7.1%) were found anteriorly and superiorly displaced bladder. There was statistically significant difference between the displaying rates of abnormal cervix and retroversion of the gravid uterus(χ 2=5.452, P<0.05). Conclusions:Abnormal cervix was the most common feature of IGU by ultrasound. Correct identification of the cervix is helpful to improve the detection rate of IGU.

Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) twin pregnancy.Methods:The clinical data of 60 MCMA twin pregnant women who were terminated in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2011 to December 2019 were collected, and the general clinical data, prenatal examination and pregnancy outcomes were analyzed retrospectively.Results:The age of 60 MCMA twin pregnant women was (31.0±4.1) years old, among which 44 cases were primiparas (73%, 44/60) and 16 cases were multiparas (27%, 16/60). Fifty-eight cases were diagnosed as MCMA twin pregnancy prenatally and were confirmed after delivery. Median ultrasonic diagnosis of gestational age was 12 weeks (range: 8-30 weeks). In the 60 MCMA twin pregnancies, 6 cases were conjoined twins, 5 cases were complicated with twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAPS), and 10 cases were diagnosed as other fetal malformation by prenatal ultrasound examination. Among the 60 MCMA twin pregnant women, 19 cases had spontaneous abortion or induced abortion due to fetal malformation, fetal death or other reasons within 28 weeks of pregnancy, 41 cases entered the perinatal period, a total of 70 newborns survived. The main cause of perinatal fetal or neonatal death was fetal dysplasia.Conclusions:There is a high incidence of fetal abnormality and perinatal mortality in MCMA twin pregnancy. Accurate early diagnosis, enhanced management and monitoring during pregnancy, and individualized treatment are the keys to improve MCMA twin pregnancy outcomes.

The pathogenesis of brain injury in fetal growth restriction (FGR) fetuses is likely associated with oxidative stress and neuroinflammation, although the exact mechanisms are not fully understood. This article mainly reviews the anatomical alterations, potential pathophysiological processes, and the specific molecular mechanisms involving various types of brain cells in FGR.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of cervical lifting suture in treatment of placenta previa with increta and percreta. Methods: From January 2016 to June 2017, 65 cases (0.78%, 65/8 322) were diagnosed placenta previa with increta and percreta by prenatal ultrasonic score system and confirmed by intraoperative findings in the department of obstetrics and gynecology of Peking University Third Hospital. Totally 62 cases (0.75%, 62/8 322) were included, because 3 cases underwent hysterectomy with placenta in situ. According to ultrasonic score system, 62 cases were divided into two groups, score 5-9 group (n=42, 67.7%) and score≥10 group (n=20, 32.3%) , cervical lifting suture techniques were all performed in cesarean sections. Demographic and clinical data were collected and compared. Results: (1) There were no significant differences between two groups in age, gravidity, parity, cesarean section history ratio and gestational week of termination (all P>0.05) . (2) In score≥10 group, the median intraoperative bleeding volume was 4 000 ml (1 200-13 000 ml) , while in score 5-9 group, it was 1 600 ml (700-10 000 ml) , intraoperative blood transfusion volume was 2 000 ml (800-8 800 ml) in score≥10 group, while 1 200 ml (0-8 000 ml) in score 5-9 group. The median operation time was 240 minutes (108-1 200 minutes) in score≥10 group, significantly higher than that in score 5-9 group, which was 135 minutes (69-335 minutes; all P< 0.05). In 8 cases for hysterectomy (12.9%,8/62) , 3 cases in score 5-9 group, 5 cases in score≥10 group. (3) In score≥10 group, the rate of postoperative ICU registration was 80% and mean hospitalization time was (6.3±1.7) days, were significantly different, compared with those in score 5-9 group, which were 26%, (4.9±1.9) days. No serious postpartum complications were found in both groups, and there were no significant differences in Apgar score and weight of newborns (all P>0.05) . Conclusion Cervical lifting suture in placenta previa with increta and percreta could significantly reduce postpartum hemorrhage and retain uterine.

Objective:To establish and verify a model to predict histologic chorioamnionitis (HCA) for women during expected management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) at 24-34 weeks of gestation.Methods:This retrospective study enrolled 493 pregnant women who were diagnosed with PPROM at 24-33 +6 weeks of gestation and delivered in Peking University Third Hospital from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2020. They were randomly divided into the modeling set ( n=345) and validation set ( n=148) at a ratio of 7∶3. Basic information, risk factors, clinical treatment, and maternal and infant outcomes were compared between participants with and without HCA using Chi-square test, t test, or Mann-Whitney U test. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the independent risk factors for HCA. The predictive values of different indexes for HCA were compared and the predictive model was then established and verified using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and area under curve (AUC). Results:There were no significant differences in the basic information, common risk factors for premature rupture of membranes (PROM), or the use of tocolytics, antibiotics or dexamethasone between women in the HCA and non-HCA groups (all P>0.05). Compared with the non-HCA group, the HCA group showed an earlier onset of PROM [31.3 (24.0-33.9) vs 32.3 (27.0-33.9) gestational weeks, U=4 103.00, P=0.017], longer expected treatment [66.5 (0.7-895.3) vs 18.0 (0.3-1 123.0) h, U=1 791.00, P<0.001] and higher incidence of neonatal asphyxia, sepsis, and intracranial hemorrhage [24.3% (58/239) vs 13.2% (14/106), χ 2=5.44; 9.6% (23/239) vs 2.8% (3/106), χ 2=4.86; 41.0% (98/239) vs 17.9% (19/106), χ 2=17.45; all P<0.05]. Moreover, the positive rate of bacterial culture, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), white blood cell (WBC) and neutrophil counts were significantly increased in the HCA group [37.2% (89/239) vs 22.6% (24/106), χ 2=7.10; 8.2 (0.0-273.0) vs 5.0 (0.0-218.9) ng/ml, U=2 419.00; 5.6 (1.2-58.6) vs 4.6 (1.7-18.7), U=2 357.50; 11.9 (4.5-30.0)×10 9/L vs 10.1 (5.8-21.8)×10 9/L, U=4 074.50; 9.5 (2.5-28.1)×10 9/L vs 7.6 (3.5-18.5)×10 9/L, U=4 021.50; all P<0.05], while the lymphocyte count was decreased [1.5 (0.5-3.7)×10 9/L vs 1.6 (0.7-3.9)×10 9/L, U=4 237.00, P=0.017]. CRP level, NLR, the gestational week at the onset of PROM and the duration of expected treatment were independent risk factors for HCA ( OR=1.069, 95% CI: 1.024-1.117; OR=1.192, 95% CI: 1.048-1.356; OR=0.906, 95% CI: 0.867-0.947; OR=1.017, 95% CI: 1.007-1.026). Based on the four risk factors, the predictive model was established and ROC curve was drawn. AUC for evaluating the performance of the predictive model was 0.880, which indicated a clinical significance. Conclusion:The model established based on the four risk factors, which were CRP level, NLR, the gestational week at onset of PROM and the duration of expected treatment, performs well in the prediction of HCA in women with PPROM during expected treatment and has good clinical practical value.

Objective:To investigate the relationship of umbilical arterial blood pH with Apgar score and its perinatal influencing factors as well as effects on short-term neonatal outcomes.Methods:This study retrospectively collected the clinical data of 7 183 singleton newborns who were born at ≥35 gestational weeks with umbilical artery blood gas analysis in Peking University Third Hospital from January 2017 to February 2019. All cases were divided into two groups according to their Apgar scores at 1 min: low Apgar group (≤7 scores, n=42) and normal Apgar group (>7 scores, n=7 141). Moreover, according to the pH value of umbilical artery blood they were also allocated into acidosis group (pH<7.2, n=379 ) and normal pH group (pH≥7.2, n=6 804). Independent sample t test, Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, Pearson's correlation analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the correlation between umbilical arterial blood pH and Apgar score, effects of perinatal complications on umbilical arterial blood pH, and influences of acidosis on early neonatal outcomes. Results:The umbilical arterial blood pH in the low Apgar group was significantly lower than that in the normal Apgar group (7.19±0.13 vs 7.32±0.07, t=-6.011, P<0.001). There was a positive correlation between the umbilical arterial blood pH and Apgar score at 1 min ( r=0.217, P<0.001). Fetal distress was an independent risk factor for low Apgar score ( OR=20.553, 95% CI: 4.380-96.443, P<0.001). Premature rupture of membranes was an independent risk factor for acidosis ( OR=1.316, 95% CI: 1.035-1.673, P=0.025). The incidence of low Apgar score [6.33% (24/379) vs 0.26% (18/6 804), χ2=217.075], respiratory distress [6.60% (25/379) vs 2.62% (178/6 804), χ2=21.205] and intracranial hemorrhage [1.06% (4/379) vs 0.04% (3/6 804), Fisher's exact test] was significantly higher in the acidosis group than in the normal pH group (all P<0.001). Conclusions:Neonates with lower umbilical arterial blood pH value should be closely monitored after birth as they are more likely to have respiratory distress and intracranial hemorrhage. Umbilical arterial blood pH value may be effective and is recommended in predicting neonatal early outcome.

Objective:To analyze the effect of pregnancy with adenomyosis on perinatal outcome.Methods:From April 2014 to April 2019, singleton pregnant women complicated with adenomyosis in Peking University Third Hospital was selected and the perinatal outcomes were analyzed retrospectively.Results:The age of patients in the pregnancy with adenomyosis group (study group) was not different from that of the control group (median: 35 vs 34 years old, P>0.05); the body mass index was higher than that of the control group (median: 23.9 vs 21.8 kg/m 2, P<0.01); the rate of assisted reproductive technology was significantly higher than that of the control group [25.3% (64/253) vs 3.1% (8/257), P<0.01]. Compared with the control group, the gestational age at delivery was significantly lower in the study group (median: 38.0 vs 39.2 weeks, P<0.01); the rates of preterm birth [17.1% (44/257) vs 4.7% (12/257), P<0.01] and preeclampsia [13.7% (35/255) vs 5.8% (15/257), P=0.003] were significantly higher in the study group. The incidence of severe postpartum hemorrhage in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group [5.8% (14/241) vs 1.2% (3/257), P=0.004]. The incidence of cesarean section was higher in the study group [(57.0% (146/256) vs 31.5% (81/257), P<0.01]. Neonatal weight was lower in the study group than that in the control group (median: 3 140 vs 3 440 g, P<0.01); the incidence of small for gestational age (SGA) was higher in the study group [21.5% (55/256) vs 4.7% (12/257), P<0.01]. There were no significant differences in umbilical artery pH and 1-minute Apgar score between the study group and the control group (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Pregnant women complicated with adenomyosis has low fertility, and most of them need assisted reproductive technology to conceive. The pregnant women with adenomyosis has the poor perinatal outcome, including an increased incedence of preterm birth, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, cesarean section and SGA, and low newborn weight.