Ailu Cai

ORCID: 0000-0002-4169-9626
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Research Areas
  • Congenital Heart Disease Studies
  • Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
  • Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
  • Vascular anomalies and interventions
  • Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
  • Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Urological Disorders and Treatments
  • Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
  • MRI in cancer diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
  • Renal and Vascular Pathologies
  • Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations
  • Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
  • Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies
  • Coronary Artery Anomalies
  • Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
  • Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis
  • Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments
  • Birth, Development, and Health
  • Genital Health and Disease
  • Abdominal Trauma and Injuries

China Medical University
2014-2025

Jiangsu University
2025

Roche (China)
2023

Weihai Municipal Hospital
2012

10.1007/s11668-025-02102-0 article EN Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention 2025-02-02

This study aimed to develop a new ultrasonographic dating formula estimate gestational age (GA) based on fetal crown–rump length (CRL) in Chinese population, evaluate model accuracy and compare its performance with established formulas. A prospective, multicenter was conducted across mainland China. Participants included healthy, low-risk women spontaneously conceived singleton pregnancies regular menstrual cycle the preceding year. Ultrasonography performed between 11 14 weeks of gestation,...

10.1186/s12884-025-07295-8 article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2025-02-26

Fetal unilateral lung agenesis, complicated with cardiac shifting, is a rare anomaly, the diagnosis of which remains challenge for many sonographers in routine screening programs. The present study describes systematic approach fetal agenesis and malpositions prenatal screening. A total 18 cases malposition were reviewed. method was proposed to identify left side right according head position posture by acquiring long axis transverse view fetus. diagnosed evaluation ipsilateral pulmonary...

10.1186/1471-2393-13-79 article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013-03-26

Aims: To evaluate the role of four‐dimensional (4D) ultrasound with B‐flow imaging and spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) in evaluation normal fetal heart congenital disease during pregnancy. Methods: Volume data sets were acquired automated transverse longitudinal sweeps anterior chest wall. We studied 31 fetuses 28 (6 double‐outlet right ventricle, 5 complete transposition great arteries, 8 tetralogy Fallot, 3 aortic arch, 2 persistent left superior vena cava, truncus arteriosus...

10.1111/j.1540-8175.2011.01639.x article EN Echocardiography 2012-03-08

Objectives The purposes of this study were to explore the value 3-dimensional sonography for diagnosis vertebral formation failure in developing fetus and formulate antenatal sonographic diagnostic criteria suspected based on a comparison characteristics disorder with normal findings other imaging data. Methods This included data from 30 healthy fetuses 13 have failure. Three-dimensional reconstruction sagittal sections physiologic curves cervicothoracic lumbosacral regions was performed,...

10.7863/jum.2013.32.4.595 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2013-04-01

Background Fetal interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare cardiac anomaly and its prenatal diagnosis challenging. The purpose of our report to evaluate the use two‐dimensional echocardiography (2 DE ) 4D with B‐flow imaging spatiotemporal image correlation (4D BF ‐ STIC in detecting IAA type A ( ‐A). Materials & Methods Twenty‐three cases confirmed ‐A identified by fetal were involved study. data reviewed analyze ratio right ventricle left RV / LV diameter, main pulmonary artery ascending...

10.1111/echo.12996 article EN Echocardiography 2015-06-22

We report the prenatal diagnosis of 6 cases Prune-belly syndrome in 2(nd) trimester. The sonographic was based on findings oligohydramnios, renal anomalies, and a lower abdominal cystic mass representing abnormal dilatation bladder conventional 2-dimensional examination. discuss role Doppler imaging 3-dimensional sonography as complementary methods to sonography. Four our were confirmed with associated defects.

10.1002/jcu.20653 article EN Journal of Clinical Ultrasound 2009-12-11

ABSTRACT Objective The purpose of our report is to evaluate the use color Doppler echocardiography (CDE) with four chamber view (4CV), scanning around left atrium, and four‐dimensional B‐flow imaging spatiotemporal image correlation (4D BF‐STIC) in detecting fetal pulmonary veins at 17 40 weeks’ gestation. Methods This was a prospective study. Color 4CV, 4D BF‐STIC were used detect 460 normal fetuses weeks Routine prenatal screening confirm that good health no cardiac or extra anomalies. All...

10.1002/pd.3983 article EN Prenatal Diagnosis 2012-10-09

ABSTRACT Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness for quantitative evaluation cerebellar vermis using three‐dimensional (3D) ultrasound and establish a nomogram Chinese fetal measurements during gestation. Methods Sonographic examinations were performed in normal fetuses cases suspected diagnosis vermian rotation. 3D median planes obtained with both OMNIVIEW tomographic imaging. Results Measurements highly correlated between two‐dimensional planes. diameter...

10.1002/pd.4027 article EN Prenatal Diagnosis 2012-12-13

Abstract Background The purpose of our study was to compare the incidence chromosomal abnormalities fetuses with isolated fetal ventriculomegaly (VM) that sole risk factor being born mothers advanced age. Method This prospective included two groups. Group 1 VM and were further categorized according maternal age, gender, laterality (unilateral or bilateral), evolution (resolved persistent progressive), gestational age at time diagnosis (<28w ≥28w). 2 without any structural abnormality, but...

10.1002/mgg3.477 article EN cc-by Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine 2018-09-19

Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the prenatal diagnostic accuracy 2-dimensional ultrasonography (2DUS) alone versus 2DUS in combination with 3-dimensional (3DUS) for penoscrotal transposition. Methods Fetuses suspected having transposition on basis ultrasonographic findings or a family history were examined by and then 3DUS. Results Of total 22 fetuses, 14 had at birth. 3DUS correctly identified more cases than (90.9% 63.6%; P < .05). Conclusions improved detection rate...

10.7863/jum.2011.30.10.1397 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2011-10-01

Abstract Background Fetal congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (ccTGA) is a rare cardiac anomaly and diagnosis remains challenge for many sonographers in routine screening programs. We describe new method by four‐dimensional (4D) echocardiography spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC). Methods reviewed retrospectively 11 cases fetal ccTGA complicated with ventricular septal defect. The four‐chamber view (4CV) outflow tract views were obtained conventional...

10.1002/pd.2734 article EN Prenatal Diagnosis 2011-03-16

The purpose of this study was to assess the value sonographic examination congenital variations extracranial vertebral artery associated with posterior circulation ischemia in children.Sonography performed on arteries 82 patients aged 2.5 14 years a history headache, vertigo, and syncope. An additional 86 unaffected children 2 were included as control group. Indices such diameter, passage, morphologic characteristics measured, well arterial volume. median values these parameters used for...

10.7863/jum.2009.28.11.1481 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2009-11-01

Constriction of the fetal ductus arteriosus in utero can be caused by pharmacological agents or occur spontaneously. The spontaneous constriction and closure have been reported sporadically previous literature, either completely obliterated constricted causing narrowing. This cardiac defect was characterized no blood flow through without lumen echocardiography revealed features premature arteriosus. We report a case occlusion at 38 weeks gestation that had favorable postnatal outcome after...

10.1111/j.1540-8175.2010.01333.x article EN Echocardiography 2011-03-23

Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the value fetal plantar shape in prenatal diagnosis talipes equinovarus. Methods A case-control conducted between September 2009 and February 2011. We measured width length 249 feet (156 fetuses) included then calculated ratio. All fetuses were followed obtain pregnancy outcomes confirm whether deformity existed; bimalleolar angle each foot with equinovarus measured. Independent samples t tests performed compare width, length, ratio normal...

10.7863/jum.2012.31.7.997 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2012-07-01

Prenatal cardiac screening is of great importance as it contributes to appropriate neonatal management and helps parents make a decision regarding their pregnancy. The aim our study was evaluate the efficiency newly proposed protocol in detection fetal congenital heart disease (CHD). This prospective study. A total 52 cases confirmed CHD fetuses 248 randomly selected normal were included Two sonographers with similar experience performed screenings under two different protocols...

10.1186/s12884-016-0933-9 article EN cc-by BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2016-06-30

Objectives To evaluate the value of prenatal ultrasonographic diagnosis diastematomyelia, and to provide a basis for differential fetal diastematomyelia. Methods Four fetuses with suspected diastematomyelia based on ultrasonography are presented. Detailed was performed examine spinal cord abnormalities. The region interest–based spine sagittal plane defined 3D volumetric scans were performed, as needed. Images stored compared MRI or images after abortion. Results In four cases diagnosed by...

10.7863/ultra.16.04054 article EN Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine 2017-03-17

Abstract Purpose This study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of indirect sonographic signs in detecting partial agenesis corpus callosum (pACC) at midgestation, focusing on cavum septum pellucidum (CSP) ratio. Methods A retrospective case‐controlled singleton pregnancies conducted, examining fetuses diagnosed with isolated pACC and normal controls. At midgestational age, fetal head volumes were imaged 3D US stored for evaluation findings axial planes. Results Fifteen 15 abnormal...

10.1002/jcu.22722 article EN Journal of Clinical Ultrasound 2019-03-05
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