Optimizing the embryo transfer technique

The technique of embryo transfer is very crucial and great attention and time should be given to this step. In order to optimize the embryo transfer technique, several precautions should be taken. The first and most important is to avoid the initiation of uterine contractility. This can be achieved by the use of soft catheters, gentle manipulation and by avoiding touching the fundus. Secondly, proper evaluation of the uterine cavity and utero-cervical angulation is very important, and can be achieved by performing dummy embryo transfer and by ultrasound evaluation of the utero-cervical angulation and uterine cavity length. Another important step is the removal of cervical mucus so that it does not stick to the catheter and inadvertently remove the embryo during catheter withdrawal. Finally, one has to be absolutely sure that the embryo transfer catheter has passed the internal cervical os and that the embryos are delivered gently inside the uterine cavity.     

间位结肠综合征的超声诊断及临床意义

目的 探讨间位结肠综合征的超声图像特征及诊断价值；方法 对1万余例需作上腹部检查的患常规进行肝与横膈间结构层次的超声波探测，并对其中21例在肝-横膈间发现有嵌顿结构图像的患进行X线腹部平片或CT检查；结果 21例患均于肝与横膈间测及片状等回声区或增强回声区，主要位于肝左内叶至右前叶前上方，并对肝表面产生弧形压迹，其中15例能清晰显示肠管结构及气体回声，经X线腹部平片或CT检查确诊；另6例显示均匀的等回声区，经大量饮水（600-800ml)后1-1.5h复查或隔日复查，腹部平片检查确诊；结论 间位结肠综合征具有典型的超声波声像图特征，超声检查能准确地作出诊断及鉴别诊断。     

Transvaginal sonography and rectal endoscopic sonography for the assessment of pelvic endometriosis: a preliminary comparison

BACKGROUND: Endometriosis and possible rectal involvement are difficult to assess by physical examination. Previous studies have shown the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging and rectal endoscopic sonography (RES) in this setting, but not that of transvaginal sonography (TVS). The aims of this study were to compare the accuracy of TVS and RES for the diagnosis of pelvic endometriosis, and to compare the results with histological findings. PATIENTS AND METHODS: In a prospective study, 30 consecutive patients referred with clinical signs of endometriosis underwent TVS and RES; the images were interpreted blindly with regard to physical findings. RESULTS: Endometriosis was confirmed histologically in 28 (93%) of the 30 patients. Endometriomas were also present in 67% of cases. For the diagnosis of uterosacral endometriosis, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of TVS and RES were 75 and 75%, 83 and 67, 95 and 90%, and 45 and 40% respectively. For the diagnosis of rectosigmoid endometriosis, the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of TVS and RES were 95 and 82%, 100 and 88%, 100 and 95%, and 89 and 64% respectively. CONCLUSION: Despite the large proportion of our patients who had intestinal endometriosis, representing a possible source of bias, our results suggest that TVS is as efficient as RES for detecting posterior pelvic endometriosis and should therefore be used as the first-line examination.     

三维超声测胎儿股容积估计胎重的价值

目的通过对57例妊娠分别使用二维、三维超声测量相关参数估计胎重，并作统计学比较，从而评价三维超声对于估测胎儿体重、诊断胎儿发育迟缓及巨大胎的优势和价值。方法对2005年10月至2006年3月间在我院分娩的57例妊娠，研究组用三维超声测胎儿股容积估计胎重，对照组用二维超声同步测量相关参数估计胎重。结果对两组估重结果与胎儿实际出生体重作相关统计学分析，研究组相关系数为0．983，对照组为0．906（P〈0．05），前者与实际体重关系更密切。结论三维超声测量胎儿股容积估测胎儿体重，较传统二维超声具有更大优势，对于发现胎儿发育迟缓（FGR）及巨大胎意义重大，有利于指导临床冶疗、选择分娩方式。     

碘佛醇对兔VX2肾癌超声血流显像影响的研究

目的评价碘佛醇在兔VX2肾癌超声血流显像中的作用。方法24只实验兔建立肾VX2肿瘤模型，随机分3批，每批8只，分别于种植后第7、14、21天，静脉注射碘佛醇，观察注射前后肿瘤彩色血流信号的变化情况。结果注射碘佛醇后肿瘤内彩色血流信号较注射前增多、增强。其中第7天，肿瘤的CDFl分级变化无显著统计学意义，第14天和第21天差异有显著统计学意义。注射碘佛醇后连续观察20min，血流信号增强仍保持在高峰状态。结论碘佛醇对兔VX2肾癌的彩色多普勒血流显像起增强作用。     

Case report: a novel surgical approach to obstructed hemiuterus: sonographically guided hysteroscopic correction

Unilateral obstruction of a duplicate uterus is very rare. The current recommendation for its correction involves transmural incision of the uterine muscle. A method is presented here that was successfully applied in one patient suffering from this anomaly, using sonographically guided hysteroscopy. This method obviated the need for an extensive operation.     

肝脓肿治疗模式的临床研究

目的探讨肝脓肿的治疗方式和减少并发症的途径。方法对117例肝脓肿的各种治疗方法进行回顾性总结。结果非手术治疗12例,经腹切开引流46列,B超引导下经皮穿刺抽脓或置管引流59例,全部治愈。介入超声治疗组术后平均住院日比手术引流组少6.2d(P<0.01),并发症明显减少(P<0.01)。结论经皮穿刺抽脓或置管引流术简便、安全、住院时间短、费用少,并发症和病死率低,可用于治疗大多数肝脓肿。     

贲门失弛缓症的经腹超声诊断

目的：探讨经腹超声诊断贲门失弛缓症的临床应用价值。方法：选择8名贲门失弛缓症患者。疫立10名正常人和8名贲门癌患者作对照,对3组受试者进行经腹超声饮水试验,比较三者的超声表现;并对贲门失弛缓症患者经药物治疗、球囊扩张或肉毒杆菌毒素注射前后的超声表现进行比较。结果：（1）正常人饮水试验前食管腔及贲门口闭合,饮水时贲门迅速开放,水流快速通过。（2）贲门失弛缓症患者饮水试验前食管下段已经扩张;饮水时连续观察10min,贲门始终不弛张、水流不能通过者5例,贲门间断性张开、水流间继通过者3例;饮水试验后30min再检查时见全部患者的食管中仍滞留有水。（3）贲门癌患者饮水前表现为贲门环增大、贲门壁增厚,食管未扩张;饮水时水流通过贲门较缓慢。结论：经超声检查因只需饮水量水而易为患者接受;而且它通过显示贲门环的大小、贲门壁厚度以及饮水时水流通过贲门的状态,而达到迅捷、可靠地诊断贲门失弛缓症,故也是合适的治疗评价手段。     

多电极射频肿瘤治疗的体外实验研究

目的　了解射频消融灶大小与功率及时间的关系、超声与大体病理测值的关系、消融灶与周围组织的关系。方法　新鲜牛肝 3只和牛肾 2只 ,消融灶分两组 :距肝表面 1cm和 4cm ;同时将肾脏置于肝表面 ,用不同的功率和时间实验。结果　 10min时 ,2 0W ,40W ,6 0W ,80W的消融灶病理测值分别为 4.1cm ,3.8cm ,3.0cm ,3.3cm ,超声测值分别为 4.5cm ,4.0cm ,4.5cm ,4.0cm。 2 0min时 ,消融灶病理测值分别为 3.0cm ,4.1cm ,2 .8cm ,3.5cm ,超声测值分别为 4.3cm ,4.2cm ,3.4cm ,3.8cm。 30min时 ,消融灶病理测值分别为 3.5cm ,2 .9cm ,3.5cm ,3.4cm ,超声测值分别为 4.5cm ,4.0cm ,3.6cm ,4.1cm。超声和大体解剖测值相比 ,P <0 .0 1。消融灶和周围组织间有0 .3～ 0 .5cm的浅红色移行区。结论　射频消融灶的大小不随功率和时间的增加而增加 ,超声比大体病理测值大 ,两者差别有极显著性意义。消融病灶和周围组织间有移行区。浅表面的消融病灶对临近组织有损伤作用     

The use of artificial intelligence and robotics in regional anaesthesia

The current fourth industrial revolution is a distinct technological era characterised by the blurring of physics, computing and biology. The driver of change is data, powered by artificial intelligence. The UK National Health Service Topol Report embraced this digital revolution and emphasised the importance of artificial intelligence to the health service. Application of artificial intelligence within regional anaesthesia, however, remains limited. An example of the use of a convoluted neural network applied to visual detection of nerves on ultrasound images is described. New technologies that may impact on regional anaesthesia include robotics and artificial sensing. Robotics in anaesthesia falls into three categories. The first, used commonly, is pharmaceutical, typified by target-controlled anaesthesia using electroencephalography within a feedback loop. Other types include mechanical robots that provide precision and dexterity better than humans, and cognitive robots that act as decision support systems. It is likely that the latter technology will expand considerably over the next decades and provide an autopilot for anaesthesia. Technical robotics will focus on the development of accurate sensors for training that incorporate visual and motion metrics. These will be incorporated into augmented reality and visual reality environments that will provide training at home or the office on life-like simulators. Real-time feedback will be offered that stimulates and rewards performance. In discussing the scope, applications, limitations and barriers to adoption of these technologies, we aimed to stimulate discussion towards a framework for the optimal application of current and emerging technologies in regional anaesthesia.