1.Investigation on the Current Situation of Referral for Critically Ⅲ Pregnant Women in Beijing and Chongqing
Jing HU ; Yike YANG ; Yan WANG
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):654-659
Objective:To investigate the current status of referral for critically ill pregnant women in Beijing and Chongqing,provide improvement strategies for the management of referral for critically ill pregnant women.Meth-ods:From May 2022 to June 2024,a self-made questionnaire was used to survey medical staff at different levels of midwifery institutions in Beijing and Chongqing through the internet.The survey targets 18 midwifery institutions in Haidian District and Changping District of Beijing,as well as 50 midwifery institutions in 25 districts and counties of Chongqing.Collect and analyze basic information of the surveyed subjects,the operation of the referral process for critically ill pregnant women(including familiarity and rationality of the referral process),referral indications,dif-ficulties and problems encountered during the referral process,etc.Results:①In this study,a total of 761 valid questionnaires were collected,of which 539 were from Beijing and 222 were from Chongqing.Among 761 surveyed individuals,physicians accounted for 51.4%and nurses(including midwives)accounted for 48.6%;39.7%of the cases came from third level midwifery institutions,while 60.3%came from second level or lower midwifery institu-tions.②93.1%of the surveyed medical staff were familiar with the referral process,with 92.8%in Beijing and 94.2%in Chongqing.There was no statistically significant difference between the two regions(x2=2.843,P=0.241);98.3%of the surveyed medical staff believed that the referral process in their unit was reasonable,with 98.9%in Beijing and 96.8%in Chongqing.There was no statistically significant difference between the two re-gions(x2=4.121,P=0.127).③ The main problems encountered by referral institutions were delayed patient ref-errals(51.0%)and unclear case reporting(42.9%),while the most common difficulties encountered by referral institutions were poor referral transportation(29.5%),inability to respond to referral requests in a timely manner(17.9%),and difficulties in inter hospital communication(17.7%).Conclusions:Medical staff in Beijing and Chongqing are familiar with the referral system for critically ill pregnant women and have achieved good operation-al results.In response to the main problems and difficulties in the current referral process,it is recommended to combine online and on-set consultations to promote continuous communication,standardize referral case records,establish a two-way referral model and regular feedback mechanism,and strengthen targeted personnel commu-nication.
2.The Study of Preoperative Routine Multichannel Urodynamic Testing for Un-complicated Stress Urinary Incontinence
Aixin WANG ; Xiuli SUN ; Xin YANG
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):649-653
Objective:To investigate the effectiveness of multi-channel urodynamic testing(MUT)in preopera-tive evaluation of stress urinary incontinence(SUI),and its impact on postoperative complications and treatment efficacy.Methods:The clinical data of 120 patients were collected.They were hospitalized for SUI and received surgical treatment in the gynecology department of Peking University People's Hospital from May 2020 to June 2022.Among them,60 cases(no-MUT group)were evaluated only by the six-step preoperative evaluation of un-complicated SUI recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology without routine MUT,and another 60 cases(MUT gruop)underwent routine MUT and clinical evaluation.Both groups of patients underwent tension-free vaginal tape(TVT-E).The differences in general conditions,intraoperative conditions,postoperative complications,and subjective and objective cure rates between the two groups were compared.Pelvic floor dis-tress inventory-20(PFDI-20)and incontinence quality of life(l-QOL)were used to evaluate the quality of life,and patient-initiated sexual questiornaire-12(PISQ-12)was used to evaluate patients' quality of sex life.Results:①The positive rate of urodynamic SUI diagnosis was 53.3%(32/60)in MUT group.②The subjective cure rates of both groups were 96.7%;the objective cure rate was 98.3%and 96.7%respectively.No significant difference was observed in the postoperative subjective and objective cure rate of patients between two groups(P>0.05).③After the removal of the urinary catheter,the rate of voiding dysfunction was 5.0%in the no-MUT group and 8.3%in the MUT group.The rate of sling release was 1.7%and 3.3%respectively.The rate of newly developed overactive bladder(OAB)was 1.7%and 3.3%,respectively,with no statistically significant differences(P>0.05).④No significant difference was observed in the postoperative complications,sexual activity,and quality of life scores between the two groups(P>0.05).Conclusions:Patients with uncomplicated SUI assessed by the six step preoperative evaluation method can skip routine MUT without increasing surgical complications,and the treatment effect is comparable to that of routine MUT.
3.Analysis of Obstetric Factors in Adverse Outcomes of Preterm Infants with Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
Fan WU ; Yifei CAI ; Shaofang HUA
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):666-671
Objective:To explore the association between adverse outcomes of preterm infants and obstetric factors such as infection,maternal disease and treatment measures in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes(PPROM),so as to provide more accurate and effective prediction and intervention methods for im-proving maternal and infant prognosis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 534 PPROM patients who gave births in the obstetrics department of The Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical Uni-versity from January 1,2018,to August 31,2023.Based on the presence of severe preterm birth complications in premature infants(including bronchopulmonary dysplasia,necrotizing enterocolitis,retinopathy of prematurity,neonatal infectious pneumonia,neonatal respiratory distress syndrome,neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopa-thy,and neonatal sepsis)or death,the patients were divided into two groups:the adverse outcome group(n=121)and the non-adverse outcome group(n=413).The study compared differences between the two groups in general conditions,pregnancy complications and comorbidities,treatment and management,amniotic fluid and pla-cental infections.Logistics regression analysis was used to identify obstetric factors associated with adverse out-comes in preterm infants.Results:Univariate analysis revealed that patients in the adverse outcome group had smaller gestational weeks at delivery,longer intervals between membrane rupture and delivery,and a lower rate of vaginal delivery compared to those in the non-adverse outcome group.They also had a higher proportion of con-current cervical insufficiency,antepartum hemorrhage,hypertensive disorders of pregnancy,and anemia of preg-nancy.The use of prenatal magnesium sulfate and glucocorticoids for fetal lung maturity promotion before delivery was higher,and the effective coverage rates of prophylactic antibiotics was lower.The positive rates of amniotic fluid bacterial culture,the proportion of clinical chorioamnionitis,and histological chorioamnionitis were higher.All of the above differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).Multivariate analysis revealed that positive amniotic fluid bacterial culture(OR 4.602,95%CI 2.303-9.196,P<0.05),anemia of pregnancy(OR 4.192,95%CI 2.064-8.510,P<0.05),and cervical insufficiency(OR 9.435,95%CI 1.138-78.261,P<0.05)were independ-ent risk factors for adverse outcomes in preterm infants among PPROM patients,while gestational weeks at deliv-ery(OR0.466,95%CI 0.370-0.586,P<0.05),effective coverage of prophylactic antibiotics before delivery(OR 0.286,95%CI 0.121-0.673,P<0.05),and treatment for lung maturity promotion(OR 0.225,95%CI 0.107-0.474,P<0.05)were protective factors for adverse outcomes in premature infants in PPROM patients.Conclu-sions:The adverse outcomes of preterm infants in PPROM patients are closely related to obstetric factors such as infection,maternal diseases,and treatment measures.Among these,positive amniotic fluid bacterial culture,a-nemia during pregnancy,and cervical insufficiency are independent risk factors for adverse outcomes in premature infants in PPROM patients.On the other hand,gestational age at deli very,effective coverage of prenatal antibiot-ics,and pulmonary maturity promotion therapy are protective factors.
4.Shunt Effect of ATP10a Methylation Assay in Patients with Cervical Cytological Abnormalities
Lichang CHEN ; Yiman TANG ; Sisi CHEN ; Haihong JIN
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):672-677
Objective:To investigate the role of adenosine triphosphatase phospholipid transporter 10a(ATP10a)methylation assay in the triage of atypical squamous cell of undetermined significance(ASC-US)and low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(LSIL)in cervical cytology.Methods:188 patients with cervical exfolia-ted cells of ASC-US and LSIL were selected,and High-risk human papilloma virus(HR-HPV)typing and cervical biopsy results of the patients were collected at the same time.The cervical biopsy pathology results were used as the gold standard,and they were divided into inflammation,LSIL,high grade squamous intraepithelial lesions(HSIL)and cervical squamous cell carcinoma(SCC).Classify inflammation and LSIL as LSIL-group,HSIL and SCC as HSIL+group to compare the efficacy of ATP10a methylation and HR-HPV testing for diagnosis of HSIL+in this population(including HSIL and SCC).Results:The methylation detection value of ATP10a in the inflam-mation,LSIL,HSIL,and SCC patients were 19.035(16.478,20.823),13.446(5.890,20.674),10.336(4.733,17.336),4.223(1.713,7.754),respectively.The methylation detection value of ATP10a in the LSIL-group was 17.812(10.787,20.686),while that in the HSIL+group was 7.251(3.170,14.194).There was a statistically sig-nificant difference between the groups(Z=-5.824,P<0.001).The proportion of HR-HPV positivity in the LSIL-group was 70.9%,which was lower than that of the HSIL+group(88.2%),and the difference was statistically significant(Z=-2.887,P=0.004).The specificity,negative predictive value(NPV),and area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve(AUC)of ATP10A methylation diagnosis of HSIL+(66.0%,79.1%,and 0.747)were higher than those of HR-HPV detection(29.1%,50.7%,0.587).Sensitivity and positive predictive value(PPV)(78.8%and 65.7%)were lower than those of HR-HPV testing(88.2%and 75.0%).when using ATP10a methylation instead of HR-HPV detection for triage of cytological abnormalities(ASC-US,LSIL),the col-poscopy referral rate could be reduced to 54.3%.In the ASC-US population,the AUC(0.683)for the diagnosis of HSIL+by ATP10a methylation test was higher than that of HR-HPV test(0.599),and the difference was statisti-cally significant(P=0.028).In the LSIL population,the AUC(0.828)for the diagnosis of HSIL+by ATP10a methylation test was still higher than that of HR-HPV test(0.563),and the difference was statistically significant(P=0.005).Conclusions:ATP10a methylation levels increased with the severity of cervical lesions,and the di-agnostic efficacy of ATP10a methylation detection for the severity of cervical lesions may not be lower than HR-HPV typing.
5.The Relationship between Serum Histone Deacetylase-3 and the Severity of En-dometriosis
XinYue ZHANG ; Xiaoxia ZHANG ; Jianjun LU
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):678-682
Objective:To investigate the relationship between serum histone deacetylase-3(HDAC3)and the severity of endometriosis(EMT).Methods:The clinical data of 109 EMT patients admitted to the Affiliated Hospi-tal of Inner Mongolia Medical University from June 1,2021 to November 30,2023 were extracted and analyzed.Pa-tients were divided into stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ group(56 cases)and stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ group(53 cases)according to the revised EMT staging criteria of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine(ASRM).Univariate analysis and binary Logistic regression were used to analyze the correlation factors between serum HDAC3 and the severity of EMT patients,and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve was plotted and the area under the curve(AUC)was calculated to evaluate the diagnostic value of stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ EMT.Results:The levels of serum HDAC3,human epididymal protein 4(HE4),serum carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125),vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF),platelet to lymphocyte count ratio(PLR),and fibrinogen(Fib)in stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ patients were significantly higher than those in stage Ⅰ/Ⅱ patients,with statistical significant differences(P<0.05).Binary Logistic regres-sion analysis showed that serum HDAC3,CA125,and VEGF were related factors affecting stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ EMT pa-tients(OR>1,P<0.05).The ROC curve showed that the AUC of serum HDAC3,CA125,and VEGF for phaseⅢ/Ⅳ EMT evaluation were 0.898,0.701,and 0.795,respectively,and the AUC for combined detection evaluation was 0.956.Conclusions:The serum HDAC3 level is related to the severity of EMT patients,and gradually increa-ses with the increase of EMT staging.HDAC3 combined with CA125 and VEGF has a high preoperative evaluation value for stage Ⅲ/Ⅳ EMT patients.
6.The Relationship between Molecular Typing and Prognosis of Ovarian Endom-etrioid Adenocarcinoma
Rongyu LIU ; Chang LIU ; Xinlin HE ; Zhengyu LI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):660-665
Objective:To investigate the molecular typing characteristics of patients with ovarian endometrioid adenocarcinoma(OEA)and its relationship with prognosis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical medical records and follow-up outcomes of 176 patients with OEA admitted to the gynecology depart-ment of West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University from June 1,2011 to December 31,2019.Based on the results of genetic testing and pathological immunohistochemical data,the molecular subtypes of the patients were determined and divided into three groups:mismatch repair deficiency(dMMR)group(22 cases),no specific molecular profile(NSMP)group(71 cases),and p53 mutation(p53abn)group(83 cases).The differences in clinicopathological characteristics among the three subgroups were compared.Kaplan-Meier method was used to draw survival curves.The overall survival(OS)and progression free survival(PFS)curves of pa-tients were compared in different molecular subtypes and different age groups using Log-rank test.Results:①There were no statistically significant differences among the three groups in age,body mass index(BMI),meno-pause,and the presence of internal medical comorbidities(P>0.05).②There were no statistically significant differences among the three groups in tumor differentiation degree,International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics(FIGO)staging,preoperative carbohydrate antigen 125(CA125)level,preoperative neoadjuvant chemo-therapy,para-aortic lymph node metastasis,pelvic lymph node metastasis,concurrent endometrial cancer,and malignant transformation of ovarian endometriotic cysts(P>0.05).③There were statistically significant differ-ences in 5-year OS and PFS among the three groups(P<0.05).The 5-year OS and PFS of the dMMR group were superior to those of the p53abn group(P<0.05).Conclusions:There were no significant differences in the baseline characteristics and the clinicopathological features of tumors among patients with different molecular sub-types of OEA.Patients with dMMR-type OEA exhibited more prominent advantages in PFS and OS compared with those with p53abn type.Formulating individualized treatment strategies based on the molecular typing charac-teristics of OEA may improve the clinical prognosis of patients.
7.The Predictive Value of TYG Index and TYG-BMI Index for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Combined with Metabolic Syndrome
Wenxin LIU ; Shan LI ; Xiaoli LI
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):693-698
Objective:To explore the predictive value of triglyceride-glucose(TYG)index and triglyceride-glu-cose-body mass index(TYG-BMI)for polycystic ovarian syndrome(PCOS)combined with metabolic syndrome(MetS).Methods:Clinical data of 109 PCOS patients who visited Xingtai People's Hospital from January 1,2022 to December 31,2023 were collected as the training group.They were divided into the MetS combined group(32 cases)and the non-Mets combined group(77 cases)according to whether they were combined with MetS.U-sing univariate and multivariate Logistic regression analysis to investigate the influencing factors of PCOS com-bined with MetS,as well as the predictive value of TYG index and TYG-BMI index for PCOS combined with MetS.In addition,according to a ratio of 7∶3 between the training group and the validation group,the clinical data of 47 patients with PCOS who visited the hospital from January 1,2024 to September 30,2024 were collected as the vali-dation group to conduct external validation of the prediction model.Results:①The serum testosterone(T),lute-inizing hormone(LH),low-density lipoprotein cholesterol(LDL-C),steady-state model insulin resistance index(HOMA-IR),TYG index,and TYG-BMI index in the MetS group were higher than those in the non MetS group(P<0.05).② Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that abnormal values of LH,HOMA-IR,TYG in-dex,and TYG-BMI index were influencing factors for PCOS patients with MetS(OR>1,P<0.05).③The area under the curve(AUC)predicted by TYG index and TYG-BMI index for PCOS combined with MetS was 0.812 and 0.763,respectively.④Constructing predictive models for TYG index,TYG-BMI index,LH,and HOMA-IR,the clinical decision curve showed a maximum net benefit rate of 0.294.The column chart model showed that the con-sistency index(C-index)for predicting the presence of MetS in PCOS patients was 0.875.⑤The external valida-tion results of the prediction model show that the AUC of the model predicting PCOS patients with MetS was 0.948.Conclusions:TYG index and TYG-BMI index can be used for predicting MetS in PCOS patients.The risk prediction model constructed with LH and HOMA-IR can visualize the risk and has ideal predictive value.
8.Clinical Application of Indocyanine Green and Methylene Blue Three-dimen-sional Dual Fluorescence Imaging in Surgical Management of Uterine Malig-nancies
Yousheng WEI ; Ruyu SHAO ; Desheng YAO
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):683-687
Objective:To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of 3D simultaneous dual fluorescence imaging using indocyanine green(ICG)and methylene blue(MB)in surgeries for malignant uterine tumors.Methods:37 patients who underwent surgery for cervical or endometrial cancer at Guangxi Medical University Cancer Hospital from April 16,2024 to July 19,2024 were included.All patients received simultaneous fluorescence imaging using ICG and MB during surgery.ICG was injected into the cervix for sentinel lymph node(SLN)imaging,and MB was intravenously administered for ureteral imaging.3D fluorescence laparoscopy was used for simultaneous dual fluo-rescence imaging,and the accuracy of localization,signal quality,and clinical effectiveness were assessed using the Likert scale.Adverse events were monitored,and postoperative follow-up was conducted.Results:The SLN visualization rate was 100.0%,and the ureteral visualization rate was 97.3%.The average start time for SLN ima-ging was 4.08±0.64 min after ICG injection,while the average start time for ureteral imaging was 44.86±5.42 min after intravenous MB administration.The main locations of SLN included:internal iliac(13.5%),external iliac(32.4%),and obturator(67.6%).The localization accuracy and signal quality Likert scores of ICG were 4.59±0.45 points and 4.57±0.50 points,respectively;MB were 4.37±0.88 points and 4.28±0.91 points,respectively.There was no ureteral injury during the operation,no urinary fistula after the operation,and no serious adverse e-vents related to the contrast agents were reported.Conclusions:The 3D simultaneous dual fluorescence imaging technique is highly feasible and safe in surgeries for cervical and endometrial cancers.It can effectively locate SLNs and visualize the ureters,simplify the surgical process and reduce difficulty.This technique provides a new auxiliary method for surgeries involving malignant uterine tumors,with promising clinical application prospects.
9.Analysis of Pathogenic Gene Carriers and Prenatal Diagnosis Results in 13472 Cases of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Zeyan ZHONG ; Guoxing ZHONG ; Dina CHEN ; Zhiyong WU ; Zhiyang GUAN ; Shaohui HUANG ; Kunxiang YANG ; Jianhong CHEN
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(8):688-692
Objective:To explore the carrier rate and the genetic distribution characteristics of spinal muscular atrophy(SMA)pathogenic genes in Huizhou,and analyze the prenatal diagnosis results of fetuses from couples who are both carriers,in order to provide scientific reference for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.Meth-ods:13472 peripheral blood samples were collected for the survival motor neuron gene 1(SMN1)testing at Huizhou First Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital from August 2021 to October 2024.And prenatal diagnosis was conducted on high-risk pregnant couple who were both carriers of SMA pathogenic genes.Fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction(PCR)was used to detect the copy numbers of SMN1 exon 7 and 8(E7,E8),screen for SMA pathogenic gene carriers,and calculate the carrier rate.For samples identified as homozy-gous deletions and prenatal diagnosis samples,further validation of copy number variations in E7 and E8 of the SMN1 gene was performed using multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification(MLPA)technology.Results:Among the 13472 screened individuals,268 carriers of the SMA pathogenic gene were detected,with a carrier rate of approximately 1/50(1.99%,268/13472).Among them,there were 251 cases of E7 and E8 heterozygous dele-tion,3 cases of E7 heterozygous deletion and E8 homozygous deletion,and 14 cases of pure E7 heterozygous de-letion;2 cases of E7 and E8 homozygous deletion were detected.One case had obvious motor developmental dis-orders in the child,and the other case had a normal phenotype in the pregnant woman.Among 20 couples who were both SMA carriers,17 pregnant women underwent prenatal diagnosis.The results showed that 4 cases were normal E7 and E8 types,7 cases were E7 and E8 heterozygous deletion types,all of whom continued to conceive.6 cases were E7 and E8 homozygous deletion type,namely SMA patients,and the pregnancy was terminated by pregnant women.Conclusions:This study reports the carrier rate of SMA pathogenic genes in the population of Huizhou for the first time,and the combined use of MLPA for prenatal diagnosis of high-risk couples can effective-ly prevent the birth of SMA children,which is of great significance for the prevention and control of SMA birth de-fects.
10.Construction and Clinical Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Vaginal In-traepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or Worse Lesions
Ziyu FAN ; Jiechun SHI ; Chenjie GU ; Xinyu MA ; Yan XING
Journal of Practical Obstetrics and Gynecology 2025;41(1):42-47
Objective:To construct a risk prediction model for Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia Grade 2 or Worse(VaIN 2+)lesions,and to establish a nomogram for individual diagnosis of VaIN 2+and risk stratification,so as to provide guidance for the treatment of vaginal lesions.Methods:A total of 248 women diagnosed with VaIN through colposcopic biopsy at the Center for Gynecologic and Cervical Diseases,First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University,from January 2021 to January 2024 were included in this study.Based on the gold standard established by histological and pathological findings,these patients were categorized into a lower VaIN 2 group and a VaIN 2+group.Univariate comparative analysis was performed on the two groups.Multivariate Logis-tic regression analysis was used to determine the risk factors of VaIN 2+and to construct a diagnostic model.The nomogram model was established by using R Studio software.The discrimination,calibration and clinical practical value of the model were evaluated by the area under the receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve and cali-bration curve.Results:Univariate analysis identified that HPV type,cervical lesion grade,acetowhite change,vagi-nal lesion duration,vaginal lesion location,and cervical lesion duration as influencing factors for diagnosing VaIN 2+(P<0.1).Multivariate binary Logistic regression analysis indicated that HPV16/18 positivity,cervical lesion grade≥CIN 2,thick acetowhite change,vaginal lesion duration≥5 years,and vaginal lesion location at the upper 1/3 of the vagina were independent risk factors for diagnosing VaIN 2+(OR>1,P<0.05),while cervical lesion duration<3 years was a protective factor(OR<1,P<0.05),with acetowhite change having the greatest impact(OR4.54).A regression model was established based on the multivariate binary Logistic regression analysis,with an AUC of 0.813.A nomogram model was constructed and internally validated,yielding a consistency index(C-index)of 0.81.Patients were stratified into risk groups using the X-tile software,with higher total scores indi-cating a greater risk of developing VaIN 2+.Conclusions:The nomogram model constructed in this study can in-dividually predict the risk of VaIN 2+lesions in patients,with high accuracy and clinical practicability.
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