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Objective: To measure and analyze the shoulder circumferences of adults' permanent teeth crown preparations based on data collected through the intraoral scanning, so as to provide dental anatomy data for clinical diagnosis and analysis. Methods: Intraoral scanning data of 840 complete crown preparations were collected, and were entrusted to the World Dental Laboratory Co., Ltd. in Fuzhou between March 2021 and June 2022. Except the data of the third molar, the rest data were categorized in terms of 14 tooth positions in the upper and lower jaw (each category involved 30 samples from male group and 30 samples from female group). Image measurement software was used to measure the shoulder circumferences of permanent teeth crown preparations. And analysis was conducted to reveal the difference of shoulder circumference diameters between male and female groups. And then they were grouped according to the mean value at each tooth position, on the premise that the difference between the maximum and minimum values and the mean value of the entire group was≤±1.00 mm. Analysis were further conducted to determine the differences of shoulder circumference diameters between each dental position and the differences between male and female in the same groups. Results: Bivariate analysis of variance showed that gender had no effect on the shoulder circumference of full crown preparations (F=0.55, P=1.457), while tooth position had a significant impact on the shoulder circumference of full crown preparations (F=273.15, P<0.001). The samples were classified into 5 groups according to the mean values of shoulder circumference diameters relating to each tooth position. Statistical analysis showed that Group 1, covering maxillary lateral incisor, mandibular central incisor and mandibular lateral incisor, had shoulder circumference with diameters of (16.62±2.21) mm; Group 2, consisting of maxillary central incisor, maxillary cusp, mandibular cusp, mandibular first premolar and mandibular second premolar, had diameters of (20.78±2.48) mm; Group 3, consisting of maxillary first premolar and maxillary second premolar, had diamerters of (22.09±2.72) mm; Group 4, covering maxillary first molar, maxillary second molar and mandibular first molar, had diamerters of (30.21±2.67) mm; while group 5, with mandibular second molar alone its member, had diamerters of (31.34±3.18) mm. The difference among the 5 groups was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusions: Significant differences of shoulder circumference diameters could be found between different tooth positions, while at the same tooth position, the differences between male and female are not significant. The 14 tooth positions could be grouped into 5 groups according to their shoulder circumference diameters. Future research could take the grouping as reference.
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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the effect of abnormal miRNA expression on the proliferation of pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cells and its related mechanism.@*METHODS@#15 children with ALL and 15 healthy subjects were collected from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University from July 2018 to March 2021. MiRNA sequencing was performed on their bone marrow cells, and validated using qRT-PCR. MiR-1294 and miR-1294-inhibitory molecule (miR-1294-inhibitor) were transfected into Nalm-6 cells, and the proliferation of Nalm-6 cells was detected by CCK-8 and colony formation assays. Western blot and ELISA were used to detect apoptosis of Nalm-6 cells. Biological prediction of miR-1294 was performed to find the target gene, which was verified by luciferase reporter assay. Si-SOX15 was transfected into Nalm-6 cells, Western blot was used to detect the expression of Wnt signaling pathway-related proteins and to verify the effect of si-SOX15 on the proliferation and apoptosis of Nalm-6 cells.@*RESULTS@#Compared with healthy subjects, 22 miRNAs were significantly upregulated in bone marrow cells of ALL patients, of which miR-1294 was the most significantly upregulated. In addition, the expression level of SOX15 gene was significantly reduced in bone marrow cells of ALL patients. Compared with the NC group, the miR-1294 group showed increased protein expression levels of Wnt3a and β-catenin, faster cell proliferation, and more colony-forming units, while caspase-3 protein expression level and cell apoptosis were reduced. Compared with the NC group, the miR-1294-inhibitor group showed reduced protein expression levels of Wnt3a and β-catenin, slower cell proliferation, and fewer colony-forming units, while caspase-3 protein expression level was increased and apoptosis rate was elevated. miR-1294 had a complementary base-pair with the 3'UTR region of SOX15 , and miR-1294 directly targeted SOX15 . The expression of miR-1294 was negatively correlated with SOX15 in ALL cells. Compared with the si-NC group, the si-SOX15 group showed increased protein expression levels of Wnt3a and β-catenin, accelerated cell proliferation, and decreased caspase-3 protein expression level and cell apoptosis rate.@*CONCLUSION@#MiR-1294 can target and inhibit SOX15 expression, thus activating the Wnt/β-Catenin signaling pathway to promote the proliferation of ALL cells, inhibit cell apoptosis, and ultimately affect the disease progression.
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Humans , Child , beta Catenin/genetics , Wnt Signaling Pathway , Caspase 3/metabolism , Cell Line, Tumor , MicroRNAs/genetics , Cell Proliferation , Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma , Apoptosis , SOX Transcription Factors/metabolismABSTRACT
ObjectiveTo investigate epidemiological characteristics and influencing factors of non-suicidal self-injury （NSSI） behaviors among middle school students in Jiangmen. MethodsA total of 1 220 middle school students in Jiangmen were selected for the study through stratified random sampling from November to December 2020. The self-compiled general demographic questionnaire， Coping Style Scale for Middle School Students， Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire （BVQ）， Social Support Scale for Adolescents， and Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale （CES-D） were used for the assessment. Then binary Logistic regression analysis was performed to screen the factors influencing NSSI behaviors in students. ResultsA total of 204 middle school students （16.72%） were found to be engaged in NSSI behaviors， of whom 67 were male and 137 were female. There were statistically significant differences between the NSSI group and the non-NSSI group in terms of gender， school period， lodging， peer relationship and academic performance （χ2=22.162， 7.247， 6.541， 45.787， 25.097， P<0.05 or 0.01）. Compared with the non-NSSI group， the NSSI group scored higher on CES-D （t=-14.240） and BVQ （t=-5.952）， lower on Social Support Scale for Adolescents （t=9.238）. Within the Coping Style Scale for Middle School Students， NSSI group had lower problem-focused coping score （t=7.148） and higher emotion-focused coping score （t=-7.038） than those of non-NSSI group. The detection rates of school bullying， verbal and relational bullying were higher in NSSI group compared with non-NSSI group （χ2=34.215， 29.785，16.465）. The differences were statistically significant （P<0.01）. Binary Logistic regression showed that depression （OR=1.090， P<0.01） and school bullying （OR=1.492， P<0.05） entered into the regression model. ConclusionThe situation of NSSI behaviors of middle school students in Jiangmen is serious， and depression and school bullying are risk factors affecting NSSI behaviors in students.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of early diagnosis by contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) combined with mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy in the treatment of biliary ischemia after liver transplantation. Methods Clinical data of 9 recipients presenting with biliary ischemia detected by CEUS within 4 weeks after liver transplantation and diagnosed with non-anastomotic biliary stricture (NAS) within postoperative 1 year were retrospectively analyzed. In the conventional treatment group, 4 recipients were treated with conventional treatment including liver protection, cholagogic therapy and interventional therapy. In MSC treatment group, 5 recipients received intravenous infusion of MSC at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 16 weeks after biliary ischemia detected by CEUS on the basis of conventional therapy. The interventional treatment and clinical prognosis within 1 year after liver transplantation were analyzed between two groups. Results Two recipients in the MSC treatment group required interventional therapy, which was initially given at 7-9 months after liver transplantation for 1-2 times. All recipients in the conventional treatment group required interventional therapy, which was initially delivered at postoperative 1-3 months for 2-6 times, earlier than that in the MSC treatment group. Within 1 year following liver transplantation, diffuse bile duct injury occurred in 2 recipients in MSC treatment group, and no graft dysfunction was observed. In the conventional treatment group, all recipients developed diffuse bile duct injury, and 2 recipients presented with graft dysfunction. Conclusions Early diagnosis of biliary ischemia after liver transplantation by CEUS combined with MSC therapy may delay and reduce the requirement of interventional therapy for NAS, and also improve clinical prognosis of the recipients.
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Objective::To deeply understand important scientific problems and key technical problems in the cultivation of Chuanxiong, the Chuanxiong cultivation situation of 247 households in 23 towns of 5 counties in Sichuan province were investigated, providing basic data for the standardized cultivation of Chuanxiong. Method::On the basis of reported literatures, a questionnaire survey was conducted on the farmers of cultivating Chuanxiong in main producing areas, field measurements were also preformed, and the cultivation status of Chuanxiong was comprehensively analyzed. Result::The proportion of plain-breeding mainly existed in Pengzhou and Shifang, where per farmer had a small scale of planting areas, was 65%, while the proportion of mountain-breeding mainly existed in Meishan, Qionglai and Dujiangyan, where per proprietor had a large scale of planting areas, was 92%. The planting density and yield of Chuanxiong varied greatly among individuals. The growth period of Chuanxiong in Meishan and Qionglai is about 30 days shorter than that in Pengzhou, Shifang and Dujiangyan. About half of farmers applied base fertilizer and top dressing in spring. The proportion of NPK compound fertilizer input was high (>90%). Chuangxiong has a few diseases and insect pests, the incidence of which in new production areas was obviously lower than that in old production areas. The application of herbicide was not standardized. 52% farmers used Chu cao ling No.1 which was made by agricultural material store owners. The labor cost accounted for the highest proportion (37%) in Chuanxiong cultivation. Conclusion::Now in Sichuan clonal propagated patterns of Chuanxiong were both mountain-breeding and plain-breeding. It is suggested to make clear the differences between mountain-breeding nodes and plain-breeding nodes, and breed high qualities of Chuanxiong nodes. The mechanization research and production of Chuanxiong should be promoted, realizing timely planting and harvesting. Farmers should be guided to increase the application of organic fertilizer, and meanwhile standardize the application of agrochemicals.
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Objective To analyze the data of road traffic accidents, deaths and injuries in 31 provinces and municipalities in China from 2010 to 2017, and to predict that the number of deaths and injuries caused by road accidents set in the sustainable development goals (SDGs) will be halved by 2020 compared with the target set in 2015. Methods Describing and analyzing the current situation of road traffic accidents in 31 provinces and municipalities in China, and using the trend extrapolation method to predict whether the SDGs target can be achieved by 2020. Results The numbers of traffic accidents, deaths and injuries in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shandong Provinces showed a downward trend from 2010 to 2017, but still ranked the front in China. In 2017, Beijing had the highest death rate followed by Guizhou as the second, and Guizhou had the highest injury rate followed by Tianjin as the second. The projected results showed that the numbers of deaths and injuries caused by road traffic accidents in China would be increased by 17% and 1.3% respectively in 2020 indicating that SDGs target could not be met. Among the 31 provinces/municipalities, it was predicted that the numbers of deaths and injuries in Hunan would be reduced to 50.7% and 65.3% in 2015, respectively by 2020, and the target could be achieved; the number of injuries in Shanghai was decreased by 83.3%, but the deaths was only decreased by 34.5%, and there was still a gap with the target; the rest 29 provinces/municipalities could not meet SDGs target. It was expected that the deaths in 11 provinces and municipalities would increase by 2020, with Beijing, Jilin, Jiangxi, Hubei and Guizhou Provinces showing the most significant growth. The number of injured people in 8 provinces and municipalities shows an increasing trend, with Jilin, Jiangxi, Hubei and Guizhou provinces showing significant growth. Conclusions Except for Hunan Province, it was difficult for the whole country and the rest provinces and municipalities to reach the SDGs target. According to the forecast results and the actual situation, a targeted scientific prevention and control strategy can be formulated. The measures taken by Hunan and Shanghai in traffic accident prevention and control were effective and worth learning.
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The prevention and control of novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has already entered a key period . The patients treated in the burn and wound care ward are susceptible to viral infection because of disease, age and other factors, so it is very important to manage the burn and wound care ward during the prevention and control of NCP epidemic. In this paper, combining with the key clinical problems of prevention and control in hospital during the epidemic period of NCP infection, medical evidence, and clinical and management experience, the author formulates prevention and control management strategy of the author's unit in order to provide reference for prevention and control of burn and wound care ward.
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@# 【Objective】To study the correlation between hepatocellular jaundice and liver stiffness measurement and reflect the changes in patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure（ACLF）.【Methods】Between January 2015 and March 2016，a total of 150 patients with ACLF-HBV infection were enrolled to collect clinical data，2D-SWE and biochemical variables. According to data distribution，correlation of total bilirubin with LSM by 2D-SWE was assessed by Pearson correlation analysis.【Results】One hundred and twenty-one patients were analyzed and divided into two groups：descended TB group and elevated TB group. For descended TB group，LSM decreased 5.1（2.2～6.6）kPa. For elevated TB group， LSM increased 6.2（1.2～12.8）kPa. A significant parallel correlation between TB and LSM value either the descended TB group or the elevated TB group. For descended TB group，accompanied with the decrease of LSM，patients reached clinical improvement standard and their average hospitalization time was 30 ± 15 days. Six patients underwent liver trans⁃ plantation in the elevated TB group，and showed TB level higher than twenty ULN（the upper limit of normal），ac⁃ companied with increased LSM value. Histological characteristics of these patients showed submassive hepatic necrosis. 【Conclusion】The degree of hepatic necrosis aggravation in patients with ACLF，which results in the continuous increase of TB and LSM，reflects the aggravation of patients′ condition；on the contrary，the decline in value of LSM reflects the improvement of patients′ condition.
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Objective: To prepare a new hesperidin nanoemulsion (HDN-NE) with glycyrrhizic acid as emulsifier, by which could develop a “new green nano-pharmaceutics” of hesperidin. Methods HDN-NE was prepared by high-speed shearing and high-pressure homogenization. The prescription of HDN-NE was optimized with particle size, PDI, and appearance as indexes. The physicochemical property and stability of HDN-NE prepared by the optimal prescription were studied. Results: The optimal prescription of HDN-NE was as follow: The content of hesperidin, glycyrrhizic acid, and oil phase were 0.1%, 0.3%, and 5%, respectively. The shear rate was 13 000 r/min, the cutting time was 2 min, the homogeneous pressure and times were 100 MPa and 6, severally. The result showed that the prepared HDN-NE had the mean size of (262.7 ± 3.1) nm, PDI of 0.234 ± 0.009, Zeta potential of (-35.42 ± 0.72) mV, and solubility of (460.3 ± 2.1) μg/mL. The physicochemical property study showed that the conductivity was (116.4 ± 1.7) μs/cm, the pH was 6.820 ± 0.008, and the turbidity was 451 cm-1 (n = 3). It was identified as O/W emulsion by dyeing method. The droplets were spherical and uniform by transmission electron microscopy. The stability study showed that HDN-NE had good stability. Conclusion: HDN-NE with glycyrrhizic acid as an emulsifier can significantly improve the solubility and stability of hesperidin, which is a new potential nano-drug with safety.
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To evaluate the impact of intrahepatic cholestasis on liver stiffness measurement ( LSM ) of two‐dimensional shear wave elastography ( 2D‐SWE ) in patients with chronic hepatitis B . Methods Between June 2011 and December 2016 , total of 1 188 patients with chronic hepatitis B infection were enrolled to collect clinical ,2D‐SWE ,biochemical variables and histological ( M ET AVIR scoring system ) datas . LSM was compared between normal total bilirubin group ( TB ＜ 23 .9 μmol/L ) versus abnormal TB group( ≥23 .9 μmol/L ) . Correlation of TB with LSM s was assessed . Results Nine hundred and seventy‐three patients with effective LSM in the study were analyzed . Within the same fibrosis stage ( F1‐F4) ,LSM showed significantly higher value in abnormal TB group than those of normal TB group ( r＝0 .328 ,0 .247 ,0 .495 ,0 .435 ,all P ＜ 0 .001 ) . Increased LSM for abnormal TB group was generally found within different subset of patients [ fibrosis stage ≤ F2 ,AL T ≥ 2 × upper limit of normal ( ULN ) ;fibrosis stage≤ F2 ,M ET AVIR activity grade ≤ A1 or ≥ A2 ] ,with r ＝ 0 .266 ,0 .210 ,0 .243 ( all P ＜0 .001) ,respectively .Increased LSM for abnormal TB group was also found within different subset of patients [ fibrosis stage≥F3 ,AL T＜2× ULN ,≥2×ULN ; fibrosis stage≥F3 ,M ET AVIR activity grade≥A2 ,with r ＝ 0 .671 ,0 .200 ,0 .468 ( all P ＜ 0 .05 ) ] . Conclusions Hepatogenous jaundice induced to intrahepatic cholestasis shows slight positive correlation with LSM s in patients with chronic hepatitis B .
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Objective To approach new and simple method in treatment of ear cerumen. Methods Retrospective analysis of 110 cases of cerumen embolization from March 2015 to March 2017. Results The outer ear canal cerumen was removed in one time without perforation of the eardrum. 12 cases of external auditory canal injury. Conclusion Cerumen under the hard ear endoscope is a safe, simple and effective method.
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Objective To understand the clinical features and prognosis of children with severe viral encephalitis (SVE), evaluate the related factors affecting prognosis. Methods Clinical data of 102 children with SVE in pediatric neurological ward and pediatric intensive care unit in Hunan Children's Hospital between January 2014 and January 2016 were analyzed retrospectively. According to prognosis, children were divided into good prognosis group(n =24, children's Glasgow outcome scale[CGOS]: 4 — 5) and poor prognosis group(n = 78, CGOS: 1 - 3), clinical data of two groups of children were compared, risk factors affecting the prognosis of SVE children were analyzed. Results In good prognosis group, 15 cases were cured and 9 had mild sequelae; in poor prognosis group, 14 cases died, 25 had severe sequelae, and 39 had moderate sequelae. The duration of fever and length of hospital stay in good prognosis group were both shorter than poor prognosis group, difference was statistically significant (both P く0.05). Multivariate unconditioned logistic regression analysis showed that adverse factors for prognosis of SVE were as follows: convulsive status, respiratory failure, longer fever period(＞5 days), severely abnormal electroen-cephalogram(EEG), head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions involving more than two sites or lesions involving the infratentorial, and stress hyperglycemia, odds ratio(OR) were 13.468, 4.580, 2.378, 10.196, 3.012, and 6.316 respectively. Conclusion SVE is a serious threat to quality of children's life, convulsive status, respiratory failure, longer fever period, severely abnormal EEG, head MRI lesions involving more than two sites or lesions involving the infratentorial, and stress hyperglycemia are risk factors for prognosis of SVE in children.
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OBJECTIVE: To establish a method for simultaneous determination of 13 constituents including isovalerylshikonin, acetylshikonin, β, β-dimethylacrylshikonin, isobutyrylshikonin, β-acetoxy-isovaleryshikonin, β-hydroxyisovalerylshikonin, propio-nylshikonin, 1-methoxyacetylshikonin, shikonin, shikonofuran A, shikonofuran B, shikonofuran D, and shikonofuran E in Arnebia plants by HPLC-MS. METHODS: The determination was performed on a Waters Sun Fire C18 column (2.1 mm×150 mm, 3.5 μm) with mobile phase A consisting of water containing 0.1% formic acid and 10 mmol·L-1 ammonium formate and mobile phase B of acetonitrile under negative ionization MRM mode. The qualities of 22 batches of Arnebia plants samples obtained from medicinal materi-alsmarkets were investigated and evaluated after methodology validations. RESULTS: There were good linear relationships between the peak areas and predetermined content ranges of these compounds. The average recoveries varied from 87.3% to 107.6%. The contents of shikonins and shikonofurans of the 22 batches of Arnebia plants samples showed significant difference. CONCLUSION: The established method is feasible and simple for the quality control of Medicinal Arnebia plants and their related plants and preparations.
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Objective To study preliminarily on the value of real-time three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound (RT-3D-CEUS ) for the diagnosis of hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation.Methods From April to July in 201 4,a total of 1 8 liver transplant recipients were examined 29 times,by color doppler ultrasound,contrast-enhanced ultrasound (2D-CEUS)and RT-3D-CEUS.The successful rate of RT-3D-CEUS was calculated.And the image quality and the diagnosis of hepatic artery complications were evaluated.Results In the 29 times of RT-3D-CEUS examination,the successful rate was 93% (27 /29).The image quality of RT-3D-CEUS got 3 points for 1 4 times,2 points for 1 3 times and 1 point for 2 times.In 6 cases who were diagnosed hepatic artery stenosis by RT-3D-CEUS,4 cases were first diagnosed by RT-3D-CEUS and confirmed by CTA,and 2 cases were diagnosed by CTA or DSA before RT-3D-CEUS.Conclusions The RT-3D-CEUS examination can get intuitive and clear images,which has clinical application value in evaluating hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation.
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Objective To investigate the ultrasonograms of biliary sludge and its relationship with the prognosis of patients after liver transplantation.Methods Ultrasonograms of 36 patients with biliary sludge after liver transplantation were retrospectively analyzed.These patients were divided into two groups according to the different treatment outcomes:poor prognosis group and favorable prognosis group.The characteristics of initial ultrasonograms of biliary sludge when they were found at first time compared between two groups .Results Biliary sludge combined with ischemic-type biliary lesions accounted for 95% ( 19/20 ) in poor prognosis group while 13%(2/16)in favorable prognosis group.There was significant difference between two groups (P<0.05).In favorable prognosis group , biliary sludge was found locating in hepatic hilar region in all 16 cases (16/16) and the sludge had clear boundaries dissociated with bile duct walls were observed in 14 cases (14/16).There was no incrassation of bile duct walls in hepatic hilar region , nor dilation of intrahepatic bile ducts observed in 14 cases ( 14/16 ).In poor prognosis group , biliary sludge was observed widespread not only in hepatic hilar region but also in intrahepatic biliary ducts in 10 cases ( 10/20 ) , and the boundaries between sludge and bile duct walls were vague in 15 cases (15/20).Obvious incrassation of bile duct walls in hepatic hilar region was observed in 16 cases (16/20), and dilation of intrahepatic bile ducts was observed in 19 cases (19/20).There were significant differences in the above 4 ultrasound features between two groups (all in P<0.05).Conclusions There are differences in the ultrasonograms of biliary sludge between different prognosis groups.Biliary sludge combined with ischemic-type biliary lesions suggests a poor prognosis , which may need more active interventional treatments.
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Objective To investigate the value of three-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound (3D-CEUS) in diagnosing the hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation.Methods A total of 26 liver transplant donors or recipients suspected with hepatic artery complications were examined by color Doppler ultrasound, two-dimensional contrast-enhanced ultrasound ( 2D-CEUS ) and 3D-CEUS.The successful reconstruction rates of 3D-CEUS and the three-dimensional image quality of reconstructed hepatic arteries were evaluated.Results In the 26 patients, 21 hepatic arteries could be visualized with a successful reconstruction rate 81%.The three-dimensional images of hepatic arteries by 3D-CEUS were continuous.The coronal ( Z-axle) , fine or circuitous branches or tributaries could be visualized well.The segmental hepatic arteries origin could be determined and the spatial relationship of vessels could be visualized definitely.Conclusions The 3D-CEUS images are intuitive , three-dimensional and clear , and have clinical application value in diagnosing of hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation.
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Objective To investigate the application value of transperineal ultrasound in female urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras.Methods 403 female patients were examined by transperineal ultrasound in condition of resting and maximum Valsalva,female urethras and pathological changes of circum-urethras were observed and ultrasonic manifestation were concluded.Results By transperineal ultrasound the images of normal urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras were clearly discernible.403 female patients were examined,380 normal.18 urethral calcification,there was hyperecho stripe in urethras.2 urethral cyst,there was round anechoic area in circum-urethras and no fistula between round anechoic area with urethras.2 urethral diverticulum,there was round anechoic area in circumurethras and a fistula between round anechoic area with urethras.1 urethrovaginal fistula,there was irregular hypoechoic area between urethras with vagina,the irregular hypoechoic area both communicate with urethras and vagina.Conclusions Transperinealr ultrasound can be used for examination urethras and pathological change of circum-urethras in female patients and may provide more reliable information for clinical diagnosis.
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Objective To evaluate the value of transvaginal ultrasound in diagnosing intrauterine adhesions.Methods Transvaginal ultrasound was performed in 136 patients with suspicious intrauterine adhesions and compared with hysteroscopy correspondingly .The ultrasonographic features of intrauterine adhesions on transvaginal ultrasound were summarized .Results One hundred and twenty one cases (89.0%, 121/136 ) of intrauterine adhesions were verified by hysteroscopy .The hysteroscopic findings included:(1) Forty seven cases(38.9%,47/121) were minimal intrauterine adhesions , 46 cases(38.0%, 46/121) were moderate intrauterine adhesions , and 28 cases (23.1%,28/121) were severe intrauterine adhesions.(2) Sixty one cases(50.4%,61/121) were central intrauterine adhesions , 24 cases(19.8%, 24/121) were marginal intrauterine adhesions , and 36 cases (29.8%, 36/121) were mixed type of intrauterine adhesions.The transvaginal ultrasound findings included:(1)Nineteen cases(40.4%,19/47) were minimal intrauterine adhesions ,33 cases(71.7%,33/46)were moderate intrauterine adhesions ,and 23 cases(82.1%,23/28) were severe intrauterine adhesions .(2) Thirty nine cases (63.9%,39/61) were central intrauterine adhesions ,9 cases(37.5%,9/24) were marginal intrauterine adhesions ,and 27 cases (75.0%, 27/36 ) were mixed type of intrauterine adhesions .By transvaginal ultrasound, seventy-five (62.0%,75/121) cases of intrauterine adhesions were correctly diagnosed , whereas 46 cases (38.0%, 46/121) were missed.And 3 cases ( 3.8%, 3/78 ) were misdiagnosed as intrauterine adhesions on transvaginal ultrasound,including one endometrial polyp ,one thin endometrium and one septate uterus .The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of transvaginal ultrasound in diagnosing intrauterine adhesions were 62.0%(75/121), 80.0%(12/15) and 64.0%(87/136) respectively.There were significant statistical differences in diagnosing different degrees of intrauterine adhesions ( χ2 =15.956,P=0.000) and different parts of intrauterine adhesions( χ2 =8.792,P=0.012) by transvaginal ultrasound.Conclusions Transvaginal ultrasound is an effective, easy to perform and noninvasive technique in screening and diagnosing intrauterine adhesions.Transvaginal ultrasound is an effective way in diagnosing intrauterine adhesions showing a noninvasive and simpler way than hysteroscopy .Transvaginal ultrasound is of great value in screening and diagnosing intrauterine adhesions .
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Objective To evaluate the value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in diagnosing ischemic-type biliary lesion (ITBL) and analyze the relation between the enhancement patterns of bile duct wall of ITBL and its outcome.Methods 36 patients confirmed with ITBL (24 cases),anastomotic biliary stricture (3 cases),cholangitis (4 cases),biliarysludge (1 cases),and acute rejection (4 cases),who underwent CEUS examination,were enrolled in this study.The images were retrospectively analyzed in consensus by 2 readers.After reviewing the images,the readers were asked to make a diagnosis of ITBL.The diagnostic standard was hypo-or non-enhancement of hilar bile duct wall in arterial phase on CEUS.Results The diagnostic sensitivity,specificity,accuracy,positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 66.7％,83.3％,72.2％,88.9％,and 55.6％ for reader 1;62.5％,83.3％,69.4％,88.2％,and 52.6 ％ for reader 2,respectively.The interobserver agreement was good (κ =0.83).In 24 ITBL patients,the ratio of mortality or retransplantation with non enhancing hilar bile duct wall in arterial phase was much higher than that with enhancing hilar bile duct wall (non-enhancement 54.5％,hypo-enhancement 20％,hyper-or iso-enhancement 12.5％).Conclusions CEUS had diagnostic value of ITBL.Non-enhancing hilar bile duct wall in arterial phase on CEUS predicated the poor outcome.
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ObjectiveTo explore the feasibility of hilar bile duct using ultrasonography (US) in identification of different types of biliary strictures after orthotopic liver transplantation.MethodsThe US images of hilar bile duct of 62 patients with non-anastomotic biliary stricture (NAS) and 30 patients with anastomotic biliary stricture (AS) were reviewed.Four US feathers including the presence of hilar biliary dilatation,the display of hilar biliary lumen,the thickening of bile duct wall and the echo of bile duct wail were assessed.Results The presence of hilar biliary dilatation,the display of hilar biliary lumen,the thickening of bile duct wall showed a significant difference between NAS and AS groups (P＜0.001).The feature with the greatest performance in the diagnosis of NAS was unclear displayed hilar biliary lumen.The sensitivity,specificity and accuracy were 93.7％,86.7％ and 92.3％,respectively.Conclusions The observation of hilar bile duct has great vaule in identification of different types of biliary strictures after orthotopic liver transplantation.The display of hilar biliary lumen is more likely to differentiate between NAS and AS