1.Three-dimensional ultrasonography assessment of fetal auricle for predicting congenital aural atresia
Youlu LIU ; Ting LEI ; Yuting JIANG ; Ju ZHENG ; Qiao ZHENG ; Miao HE ; Lihe ZHANG ; Hongning XIE
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(2):155-160
Objective:To explore the value of prenatal three-dimensional ultrasonography(3DUS)in displaying auricular morphotyping and dimensions for predicting congenital aural atresia(CAA).Methods:A retrospective collection of 227 fetuses who underwent ultrasound scans and retained auricular 3DUS volumes from January 2018 to December 2023 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University was conducted. Fetuses were divided into two groups:a CAA group(52 fetuses,62 auricles)and a non-CAA group(175 fetuses,202 auricles),based on the presence or absence of external auditory canal identified through postnatal examination. According to 3DUS auricular contour and presence or absence of the concha,the auricles were divided into 4 types:type Ⅰ,C-shaped auricle with a concha;type Ⅱ,Irregular auricle with a concha;type Ⅲ,C-shaped auricle without a concha;type Ⅳ,Irregular auricle without a concha. And auricular length(AL)and width(AW)were measured to calculate the product of the auricular length and width(ALW). Normal reference ranges for ALW from the non-CAA group were developed. Differences of the auricular morphotyping and Z-score of ALW(ALWZ)were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of auricular morphotyping,ALWZ and the regression model. A Logistic regression model for CAA based on auricular morphotyping and ALWZ were established.Results:The auricular morphotyping and ALWZ between the two groups were different statistically(both P<0.05). The AUC of the auricular morphotyping and ALWZ predicting CAA were 0.960(95% CI = 0.923 - 0.997)and 0.975(95% CI = 0.959 - 0.991)individually. Formula for CAA prediction model combining the two indicators(5.379 × morphotyping - 2.386 × ALWZ - Conclusions:The auricular morphotyping and dimensions can effectively predict CAA.
2.Three-dimensional ultrasonography assessment of fetal auricle for predicting congenital aural atresia
Youlu LIU ; Ting LEI ; Yuting JIANG ; Ju ZHENG ; Qiao ZHENG ; Miao HE ; Lihe ZHANG ; Hongning XIE
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography 2025;34(2):155-160
Objective:To explore the value of prenatal three-dimensional ultrasonography(3DUS)in displaying auricular morphotyping and dimensions for predicting congenital aural atresia(CAA).Methods:A retrospective collection of 227 fetuses who underwent ultrasound scans and retained auricular 3DUS volumes from January 2018 to December 2023 at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University was conducted. Fetuses were divided into two groups:a CAA group(52 fetuses,62 auricles)and a non-CAA group(175 fetuses,202 auricles),based on the presence or absence of external auditory canal identified through postnatal examination. According to 3DUS auricular contour and presence or absence of the concha,the auricles were divided into 4 types:type Ⅰ,C-shaped auricle with a concha;type Ⅱ,Irregular auricle with a concha;type Ⅲ,C-shaped auricle without a concha;type Ⅳ,Irregular auricle without a concha. And auricular length(AL)and width(AW)were measured to calculate the product of the auricular length and width(ALW). Normal reference ranges for ALW from the non-CAA group were developed. Differences of the auricular morphotyping and Z-score of ALW(ALWZ)were compared between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curves were used to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of auricular morphotyping,ALWZ and the regression model. A Logistic regression model for CAA based on auricular morphotyping and ALWZ were established.Results:The auricular morphotyping and ALWZ between the two groups were different statistically(both P<0.05). The AUC of the auricular morphotyping and ALWZ predicting CAA were 0.960(95% CI = 0.923 - 0.997)and 0.975(95% CI = 0.959 - 0.991)individually. Formula for CAA prediction model combining the two indicators(5.379 × morphotyping - 2.386 × ALWZ - Conclusions:The auricular morphotyping and dimensions can effectively predict CAA.
3.Analysis of the epidemiological traits of occupational pneumoconiosis in Qinhuangdao between 1961 and 2020
Meifu WU ; Shoubin LI ; Youlu MA ; Zhiqian SUN ; Hongmei LIU ; Gang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(6):453-456
Objective:To study the prevalence of occupational pneumoconiosis in Qinhuangdao from 1961 to 2020 and offer a foundation for developing occupational pneumoconiosis prevention and control methods.Methods:In December 2020, the data of occupational pneumoconiosis cases diagnosed by medical institutions with occupational disease diagnosis qualifications in Qinhuangdao City from 1961 to 2020 were collected Anova or kruskal-Walls tests and chi-square tests were used for inter-group comparisons of continuous and categorical variables, and LSD tests or Tamhane T2 tests were used for multiple comparisons. Results:Between 1961 and 2020, 384 cases of pneumoconiosis were documented in Qinhuangdao, of which 382 (99.5%) patients were men and 2 (0.5%) were women. The average dust service duration is 15 (9, 25) years, with a minimum duration of 0.5 years and a maximum duration of 49 years; Cases were primarily distributed in Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County (187 cases, 48.7%) and the Haigang district (160 cases, 41.7%) ; Type of pneumoconiosis was silicosis (340 cases, 88.5%), mainly 273 cases (71.1%) of stage I, 88 cases (22.9%) of stage II, and 23 cases (6.0% of stage III) ; Cases of Phase II and III and with short lengths of service are mainly concentrated in medium-sized, small, private limited liability companies and collective enterprises. Rrock work (166 cases, 43.2%), and loading kiln workers (42 cases, 10.9%) were the main types.Conclusion:Because the distribution of pneumoconiosis cases in Qinhuangdao city is concentrated and the length of service is decreasing, it is important to enhance the oversight of important area, businesses, industries, and job categories in line with the growth of the region's mineral resources.
4.Analysis of the epidemiological traits of occupational pneumoconiosis in Qinhuangdao between 1961 and 2020
Meifu WU ; Shoubin LI ; Youlu MA ; Zhiqian SUN ; Hongmei LIU ; Gang CHEN
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2024;42(6):453-456
Objective:To study the prevalence of occupational pneumoconiosis in Qinhuangdao from 1961 to 2020 and offer a foundation for developing occupational pneumoconiosis prevention and control methods.Methods:In December 2020, the data of occupational pneumoconiosis cases diagnosed by medical institutions with occupational disease diagnosis qualifications in Qinhuangdao City from 1961 to 2020 were collected Anova or kruskal-Walls tests and chi-square tests were used for inter-group comparisons of continuous and categorical variables, and LSD tests or Tamhane T2 tests were used for multiple comparisons. Results:Between 1961 and 2020, 384 cases of pneumoconiosis were documented in Qinhuangdao, of which 382 (99.5%) patients were men and 2 (0.5%) were women. The average dust service duration is 15 (9, 25) years, with a minimum duration of 0.5 years and a maximum duration of 49 years; Cases were primarily distributed in Qinglong Manchu Autonomous County (187 cases, 48.7%) and the Haigang district (160 cases, 41.7%) ; Type of pneumoconiosis was silicosis (340 cases, 88.5%), mainly 273 cases (71.1%) of stage I, 88 cases (22.9%) of stage II, and 23 cases (6.0% of stage III) ; Cases of Phase II and III and with short lengths of service are mainly concentrated in medium-sized, small, private limited liability companies and collective enterprises. Rrock work (166 cases, 43.2%), and loading kiln workers (42 cases, 10.9%) were the main types.Conclusion:Because the distribution of pneumoconiosis cases in Qinhuangdao city is concentrated and the length of service is decreasing, it is important to enhance the oversight of important area, businesses, industries, and job categories in line with the growth of the region's mineral resources.
5.Spontaneous renal hemorrhage: a clinical analysis of 50 patients
Youlu ZHAO ; Xiaoyu JIA ; Xiaoqiang TONG ; Rui WANG ; Lijun LIU ; Fude ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Nephrology 2021;37(6):474-480
Objective:To provide clinical experience for the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous renal hemorrhage through retrospective analysis of clinical features, imaging manifestations, underlying causes, treatment , and prognosis of spontaneous renal hemorrhage. Methods:By searching hospital information system, medical records scanning system, department of the interventional vascular surgery registry system, and picture archiving and communication systems, the patients with spontaneous renal hemorrhage admitted to Peking University First Hospital between January 1, 2000 to April 10, 2020 were enrolled. The clinical manifestations, investigations, imaging features, treatment, and prognosis of patients were retrospectively reviewed. The diagnostic efficiency and the accuracy of etiological diagnosis of renal hemorrhage by imaging examinations such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and angiography were compared and evaluated.Results:A total of 50 patients with 51 events of spontaneous renal hemorrhage were enrolled in the study. Laboratory tests showed hemoglobin was (103.3±29.4) g/L. The most common clinical features were flank or abdominal pain (48 cases, 96.0%), fever (17 cases, 34.0%), nausea (10 cases, 20.0%), vomiting (9 cases, 18.0%), and gross hematuria (4 cases, 8.0%). Nine patients (18.0%) experienced hypovolemic shock (systolic pressure<90 mmHg). With an initial assessment of the imaging method, the diagnostic accuracy of bleeding was 98.0%(49/50), yet the accuracy of underlying causes was 56.0%(28/50). The diagnostic accuracy of bleeding was 100.0%(25/25) by non-contrast abdominopelvic CT. The most common cause of spontaneous renal hemorrhage syndrome was renal tumors (27 cases, 54.0%), among which angiomyolipoma occurred most frequently (20 cases, 40.0%). Other causes included renal cyst (10 cases, 20.0%), autoimmune diseases (4 cases, 8.0%), bleeding diathesis (3 cases, 6.0%), and idiopathic renal hemorrhage (6 cases, 12.0%). Twelve patients (24.0%) received conservative management, 29 patients (58.0%) underwent interventional embolization therapy, and 11 patients (22.0%) received nephrectomy. The success rate on first embolization therapy was 86.2%(25/29), and approximately 13.8%(4/29) required second embolization therapy or nephrectomy.Conclusions:Spontaneous renal hemorrhage has no specific clinical features and is easy to be underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. Non-contrast CT scan has a high diagnostic value for renal bleeding. Comprehensive judgement consisting of clinical features, laboratory tests, imaging manifestations and pathological examinations should be relied on for finding the underlying causes. Prompt diagnosis and management can guarantee a better prognosis.
6.Correlation between coronary artery disease risk factors and characteristics of coronary artery lesions in Qinghai
Youlu SHEN ; Weijun LIU ; Qing ZHANG
Chongqing Medicine 2015;(35):4943-4945,4949
Objective To explore the correlation between cardiovascular risk factors and characteristics of coronary artery le‐sions ,the degree of stenosis in patients with coronary artery disease(CAD) .Methods Totally 156 patients who under went coro‐nary angiography(CAG) in our hospital were divided into CAD group(n=98) and non‐CAD group(n=58) which the patients with coronary stenosis <50% according to the result of CAG .Their clinical data were retrospectively analyzed ,including gender ,age , body mass index(BMI) ,family history ,smoking status ,left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF) ,blood lipid ,blood pressure and blood sugar levels ,the correlation between cardiovascular risk factors and coronary artery lesions was analyzed .Results There was significant difference of gender ,systolic blood pressure (SBP) ,total cholesterol (TCH) ,three acyl glycerin (TG) ,low density lipo‐protein cholesterol (LDL‐C) ,fasting blood glucose (FBG) ,smoking between the two groups(P<0 .05) ,but no significant differ‐ence was found at the level of ages ,BMI ,high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL‐C) ,diastolic blood pressure (DBP) ,family his‐tory ,serum creatinine (Cr) ,LVEF between the two groups(P>0 .05) .The number of coronary artery lesion branch were increased with these risk factors incresed ,such as smoking ,SBP ,LDL‐C ,FBG ,no significant difference with age ,male ,TCH ,TG .The degree of stenosis were increased with SBP ,FBG ,no significant difference with age ,male ,smoking ,TCH ,TG and LDL‐C .Conclusion The smoking ,males ,FBP and SBP are the prominent risk factors of CAD in Qinghai area ,prosmote the occurrence and development of CAD together .

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