The Effects of Different Feeding Practices on the Nutritional Status of Infants below 12 Months Old in the Kumba 1 Sub-Division

Appropriate feeding practices are important during infancy for good health, growth and development of infants and children. WHO revised its earlier recommendation of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) of infants from 4 to 6 months of age to EBF until about 6 months of age, with the addition of complementary foods thereafter. This recommendation confirms that breast milk alone is sufficient to meet infants’ nutritional requirements for the first 6 months of life. The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of various feeding practices on the Nutritional status of infants 0 - 12-month-old in the Kumba 1 Sub-Division. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2019 to August 2020. A total of 341 nursing mothers and their infants 0 - 12 months of age were recruited. Socio-demographic factors and the different feeding habits of the children were assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Nutritional status was assessed using anthropometric measurements. The overall proportion of infants who exclusively breastfed for 6 months was 69.2% and those who were mix-fed were 30.8% in the study area. The overall prevalence of malnutrition in the population was 61.0%. Among the malnourished children, 53.1% were underweight, 19.6% were wasted and 10.0% were stunted. Though not significant, the prevalence of wasting (21.0%) and underweight (58.3%) was higher among Mix-Fed (MF) children when compared to their EBF counterparts. Feeding practices affected the nutritional status of the infants. Underweight and wasting were observed among infants on Complementary Feeding (CF), although some exclusively breast-fed infants were stunted. Hence, nursing mothers should try as much as possible to practice EBF as recommended by WHO and can practice CF when the child is above six months.

Changes of the peripapillary vascular parameters inpremature infants without retinopathy of prematurityusing U-net segmentation

AIM:To quantitatively assess the changes in mean vascular tortuosity(mVT)and mean vascular width(mVW)around the optic disc and their correlation with gestational age(GA)and birth weight(BW)in premature infants without retinopathy of prematurity(ROP).METHODS:A single-center retrospective study included a total of 133(133 eyes)premature infants[mean corrected gestational age(CGA)43.6wk]without ROP as the premature group and 130(130 eyes)CGA-matched fullterm infants as the control group.The peripapillary mVT and mVW were quantitatively measured using computerassisted techniques.RESULTS:Premature infants had significantly higher mVT(P=0.0032)and lower mVW(P=0.0086)by 2.68(10^(4) cm^(-3))and 1.85μm,respectively.Subgroup analysis with GA showed significant differences(P=0.0244)in mVT between the early preterm and middle to late preterm groups,but the differences between mVW were not significant(P=0.6652).The results of the multiple linear regression model showed a significant negative correlation between GA and BW with mVT after adjusting sex and CGA(P=0.0211 and P=0.0006,respectively).For each day increase in GA at birth,mVT decreased by 0.1281(10^(4) cm^(-3))and for each 1 g increase in BW,mVT decreased by 0.006(10^(4) cm^(-3)).However,GA(P=0.9402)and BW(P=0.7275)were not significantly correlated with mVW.CONCLUSION:Preterm birth significantly affects the peripapillary vascular parameters that indicate higher mVT and narrower mVW in premature infants without ROP.Alterations in these parameters may provide new insights into the pathogenesis of ocular vascular disease.

Button Cell Ingestion in Infants: A Report of Five Cases

Button cell ingestion is a common household accident among infants, often leading to serious complications that require immediate diagnosis and urgent removal. We report five cases of button cell ingestion involving infants aged between 9 and 32 months, including four boys and one girl. The ingestion was accidentally discovered in two infants, while in the other three, it was suspected during play. In three cases, mothers attempted to induce vomiting by giving fluids, but the batteries remained in the digestive tract for 38 hours to 5 days. After confirming the diagnosis, the batteries were removed within 4 to 36 hours. The locations of the cells were the esophagus in two cases, the cardia in one, the stomach in one, and the bowel in one. One case involved a large cell in the esophagus, while the others involved smaller cells. Complications occurred in four cases, including esotracheal fistula, esophageal ulceration, and perforation of the jejunum and caecum. In one case, the digestive mucosa appeared normal upon endoscopy. One patient died.

Influence of perinatal factors on full-term low-birth-weight infants and construction of a predictive model

BACKGROUND Being too light at birth can increase the risk of various diseases during infancy.AIM To explore the effect of perinatal factors on term low-birth-weight(LBW)infants and build a predictive model.This model aims to guide the clinical management of pregnant women’s healthcare during pregnancy and support the healthy growth of newborns.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 1794 single full-term pregnant women who gave birth.Newborns were grouped based on birth weight:Those with birth weight<2.5 kg were classified as the low-weight group,and those with birth weight between 2.5 kg and 4 kg were included in the normal group.Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors influencing the occurrence of full-term LBW.A risk prediction model was established based on the analysis results.The effectiveness of the model was analyzed using the Hosmer–Leme show test and receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve to verify the accuracy of the predictions.RESULTS Among the 1794 pregnant women,there were 62 cases of neonatal weight<2.5 kg,resulting in an LBW incidence rate of 3.46%.The factors influencing full-term LBW included low maternal education level[odds ratio(OR)=1.416],fewer prenatal examinations(OR=2.907),insufficient weight gain during pregnancy(OR=3.695),irregular calcium supplementation during pregnancy(OR=1.756),and pregnancy hypertension syndrome(OR=2.192).The prediction model equation was obtained as follows:Logit(P)=0.348×maternal education level+1.067×number of prenatal examinations+1.307×insufficient weight gain during pregnancy+0.563×irregular calcium supplementation during pregnancy+0.785×pregnancy hypertension syndrome−29.164.The area under the ROC curve for this model was 0.853,with a sensitivity of 0.852 and a specificity of 0.821.The Hosmer–Leme show test yieldedχ^(2)=2.185,P=0.449,indicating a good fit.The overall accuracy of the clinical validation model was 81.67%.CONCLUSION The occurrence of full-term LBW is related to maternal education,the number of prenatal examinations,weight gain during pregnancy,calcium supplementation during pregnancy,and pregnancy-induced hypertension.The constructed predictive model can effectively predict the risk of full-term LBW.

Management of Acute Idiopthic Intestinal Invaginal in Infants at Conakry University Hospital

Introduction: Acute intestinal intussusception (AII) has been known for a long time but its diagnosis sometimes remains difficult and its etiologies, particularly the idiopathic forms, poorly elucidated. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and therapeutic aspects of acute intestinal intussusception in order to contribute to the improvement of the management of this condition in the pediatric surgery department of the Donka National Hospital. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective descriptive study of patients taken in charge of acute idiopathic intestinal intussusception over a period of 7 years (January 2017 to December 31, 2023). Results: We collected 72 patients operated on for IIA, i.e. a hospital frequency of 1.1% and an incidence of 10.3 cases per year. The mean age was 16.58 months with extremes of 3 months and 28 months. The sex ratio was 12.5 in favor of the boy. The triad of ombredanne dominated the clinical picture and paroxysmal abdominal pain with period of calm represented the main reason for consultation (72 cases) i.e. 100%, followed by vomiting (62 cases) and rectal bleeding (50 cases). Ultrasound was performed in 56 patients visualizing the intussusception sausage in 54 patients or 75%. The most common anatomoclinical variety of intussusception was the ileo-caeco-colic form with 35 cases (or 38%) followed by the ileocolic form 24 cases (33%). The surgical procedure performed was a manual reduction in 54 patients or 75% and an anastomosis resection in 18 patients;the appendectomy of principle was done in 62.25%. The postoperative course was simple in 64 patients or 88.88%. The mortality rate was 6.94 %. Conclusion: AII is a common abdominal surgical emergency in infants. Recognition of the Ombredanne triad especially abdominal pain with a period of calm in children and infants in particular is an important element for vital prognosis. Early diagnosis and close interdisciplinary cooperation between pediatric, radiology and pediatric surgery teams could improve the management of IIA and allow this condition to remain benign in children.

Immunoprophylaxis failure and vaccine response in infants born to mothers with chronic hepatitis B infection in Djibouti

BACKGROUND In endemic areas,vertical transmission of hepatitis B virus(HBV)remains a major source of the global reservoir of infected people.Eliminating mother-to-child transmission(MTCT)of HBV is at the heart of World Health Organization’s goal of reducing the incidence of HBV in children to less than 0.1%by 2030.Universal screening for hepatitis B during pregnancy and neonatal vaccination are the main preventive measures.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of HBV vaccination combined with one dose of immunoglobulin in children born to hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg)-positive mothers in Djibouti city.METHODS We conducted a study in a prospective cohort of HBsAg-positive pregnant women and their infants.The study ran from January 2021 to May 2022,and infants were followed up to 7 mo of age.HBV serological markers and viral load in pregnant women were measured using aVidas microparticle enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(Biomérieux,Paris,France)and the automated Amplix platform(Biosynex,Strasbourg,France).All infants received hepatitis B immunoglobulin and were vaccinated against HBV at birth.These infants were closely monitored to assess their seroprotective response and for failure of immunoprophylaxis.Simple logistic regression was also used to identify risk factors associated with immunoprophylaxis failure and poor vaccine response.All statistical analyses were performed with version 4.0.1 of the R software.RESULTS Of the 50 pregnant women recruited,the median age was 31 years,ranging from 18 years to 41 years.The MTCT rate in this cohort was 4%(2/50)in HBsAg-positive women and 67%(2/3)in hepatitis B e antigen-positive women with a viral load>200000 IU/mL.Of the 48 infants who did not fail immunoprophylaxis,8(16%)became poor responders(anti-HB<100 mIU/mL)after HBV vaccination and hepatitis B immunoglobulin,while 40(84%)infants achieved a good level of seroprotection(anti-HB>100 mIU/mL).Factors associated with this failure of immunoprophylaxis were maternal HBV DNA levels(>200000 IU/mL)and hepatitis B e antigen-positive status(odds ratio=158,95%confidence interval:5.05-4958,P<0.01).Birth weight<2500 g was associated with a poor immune response to vaccination(odds ratio=34,95%confidence interval:3.01-383.86,P<0.01).CONCLUSION Despite a failure rate of immunoprophylaxis higher than the World Health Organization target,this study showed that the combination of immunoglobulin and HBV vaccine was effective in preventing MTCT of HBV.Therefore,further studies are needed to better understand the challenges associated with immunoprophylaxis failure in infants in Djibouti city.

Gut microbiota in preterm infants receiving breast milk or mixed feeding

BACKGROUND Preterm birth is the leading cause of mortality in newborns,with very-low-birthweight infants usually experiencing several complications.Breast milk is considered the gold standard of nutrition,especially for preterm infants with delayed gut colonization,because it contains beneficial microorganisms,such as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria.AIM To analyze the gut microbiota of breastfed preterm infants with a birth weight of 1500 g or less.METHODS An observational study was performed on preterm infants with up to 36.6 wk of gestation and a birth weight of 1500 g or less,born at the University Hospital Dr.JoséEleuterio González at Monterrey,Mexico.A total of 40 preterm neonates were classified into breast milk feeding(BM)and mixed feeding(MF)groups(21 in the BM group and 19 in the MF group),from October 2017 to June 2019.Fecal samples were collected before they were introduced to any feeding type.After full enteral feeding was achieved,the composition of the gut microbiota was analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.Numerical variables were compared using Student’s t-test or using the Mann–Whitney U test for nonparametric variables.Dominance,evenness,equitability,Margalef’s index,Fisher’s alpha,Chao-1 index,and Shannon’s diversity index were also calculated.RESULTS No significant differences were observed at the genus level between the groups.Class comparison indicated higher counts of Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria in the initial compared to the final sample of the BM group(P<0.011).In addition,higher counts of Gammaproteobacteria were detected in the final than in the initial sample(P=0.040).According to the Margalef index,Fisher’s alpha,and Chao-1 index,a decrease in species richness from the initial to the final sample,regardless of the feeding type,was observed(P<0.050).The four predominant phyla were Bacteroidetes,Actinobacteria,Firmicutes,and Proteobacteria,with Proteobacteria being the most abundant.However,no significant differences were observed between the initial and final samples at the phylum level.CONCLUSION Breastfeeding is associated with a decrease in Alphaproteobacteria and Betaproteobacteria and an increase of Gammaproteobacteria,contributing to the literature of the gut microbiota structure of very low-birth-weight,preterm.

Study on the Effect of Early Oral Motor Intervention in Preterm Infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Objective:To study the effective value of introducing the concept of early oral exercise in the process of nursing intervention for preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit(NICU).Methods:96 cases of preterm infants diagnosed from January 2022 to August 2022 were selected and randomly divided into two groups:the general practice group(general nursing intervention),and the early practice group(early oral exercise intervention),and the effect of intervention on preterm infants in the two groups was observed.Results:After nursing care,the mean value of the non-nutritive sucking ability assessment(76.54±5.82),the mean value of the intellectual development degree assessment(104.57±8.45),the mean value of the psychomotor development degree assessment(102.33±6.74),and the mean value of behavioral neural reflexes ability assessment(38.71±2.40)in the early practice group were better than that as compared to the general practice group(P<0.05);the mean value of oral feeding start time of preterm infants in the early practice group(35.42±7.63)weeks,the mean value of all oral feeding time(34.12±5.28)weeks,and the mean time of hospital intervention(15.33±4.25)days were lesser than compared to those of the general practice group at 37.4±5.82 weeks,37.46±3.55 weeks,and 20.46±2.91 days,respectively(P<0.05);the rate of adverse reactions in preterm infants in the early practice group significantly lower than that of the general practice group(P<0.05).Conclusion:The introduction of the concept of early oral exercise intervention among NICU nurses improved the feeding effect,sucking ability of preterm infants,and intellectual development.Hence,early oral motor care should be popularized.

孕期因素与婴儿牛奶蛋白过敏的关系

目的:初步探讨孕期因素与婴儿牛奶蛋白过敏的关系。方法:数据来自一项“中国儿童对牛奶蛋白过敏的遗传易感性研究”的子队列,包括2020年3月1日至12月31日在北京大学人民医院出生的婴儿,根据随访至1岁时有无牛奶蛋白过敏(cow’s milk protein allergy,CMPA),分为病例组(CMPA组)和对照组。回顾性收集婴儿及其母亲孕前和孕期的临床资料,分析孕期多因素与婴儿牛奶蛋白过敏的相关性。结果:共纳入278例婴儿,CMPA患儿52例,对照组226例;男性婴儿143例,女性婴儿135例,其中男性婴儿在CMPA组比例(69.2%)高于对照组(47.3%),差异有统计学意义(P=0.004);CMPA患儿和对照组在出生体质量、出生胎龄、低出生体重儿、早产、脐带绕颈、新生儿窒息分布上差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。母亲孕期合并免疫性疾病、贫血者以及孕期存在抗生素暴露者在CMPA组比例均高于对照组,两组之间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);其他妊娠期合并症,如子痫/子痫前期、慢性高血压/妊娠期高血压、糖尿病/妊娠期糖尿病、甲状腺疾病等在两组分布差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。CMPA组与对照组孕期多项血常规指标总体分布差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。多因素Logistic回归分析发现男性婴儿、母亲妊娠合并免疫性疾病、妊娠合并贫血以及孕期抗生素暴露是CMPA发生的独立危险因素。结论:男性婴儿、母亲妊娠合并免疫性疾病、妊娠合并贫血以及孕期抗生素暴露是CMPA发生的独立危险因素。

基于驱动压的肺保护性通气策略在婴儿单肺通气中的应用效果

目的探讨基于驱动压(Pd)个体化调节呼气末正压(PEEP)的保护性通气策略在婴儿单肺通气(OLV)中的临床效果。方法60例择期胸腔镜手术婴儿随机分成对照组(C组)和驱动压力组(DP组),每组30例。于OLV期间,比较两组婴儿人工气胸前(T0)、人工气胸后10 min(T_(1))、人工气胸后30 min(T_(2))、人工气胸后60 min(T_(3))和人工气胸结束(T4)时的MAP、HR、潮气量(Vt)、PEEP、Pd、气道峰压(Ppeak),肺静态顺应性(Cs),以及人工气胸前后的动脉血气分析结果。结果两组患儿在各时间点上的MAP、HR和Vt均差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。与T0相比,两组患儿在T_(1)、T_(2)和T_(3)时的Pd和Ppeak均升高,Cs降低(P<0.05),在T_(2)时的Pa O_(2)和OI降低,Pa CO_(2)升高(P<0.05)。与C组相比,DP组在T_(1)、T_(2)和T_(3)时的Pd和Ppeak更低,PEEP和Cs更高(P<0.05),在T_(2)时Pa O_(2)和OI更高(P<0.05),Pa CO_(2)和FiO_(2)无明显差异(P>0.05)。OLV期间,DP组需要通气补救2例(6.9%)低于C组9例(32.4%)(P<0.05)。两组患儿术后并发症差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论基于驱动压的肺保护性通气策略可个体优化婴儿OLV中PEEP设置,改善通气侧肺部顺应性和氧合。

泛发性婴儿纤维性错构瘤一例

婴儿纤维性错构瘤是一种罕见的婴幼儿浅表软组织良性肿瘤。本文报道1例出生仅7天的婴儿纤维性错构瘤女性患儿。患儿自出生起发现腹部、自右侧腹股沟至右膝关节处泛发淡红色、质韧斑块,无疼痛及瘙痒,表面可见毛发增多。经病理学和免疫组化检查诊断为婴儿纤维性错构瘤。

婴儿体脂指数的影响因素分析

目的探究不同性别婴儿体脂指数(FMI)的影响因素。方法于2021年10月至2022年12月,在山东省开展婴儿体成分的横断面研究,对研究对象进行电子问卷调查和体成分测量获取研究数据,最终纳入9291份有效数据,应用多因素线性回归分析不同性别婴儿FMI的影响因素。结果不同性别婴儿月龄与FMI具有显著正相关。与适于胎龄儿相比,大于胎龄儿的FMI增加(β值分别为0.086、0.078,P<0.001),小于胎龄儿的FMI降低(β值分别为-0.088、-0.072,P<0.001)。与6月龄以后添加辅食相比,4~6月龄添加辅食男女婴儿FMI均增加,差异均具有统计学意义(β值分别为0.099、0.053,P<0.001)。与父母亲体重正常相比、父母亲肥胖与婴儿FMI的增加显著相关(β值分别为0.058、0.070和0.054、0.058,P<0.001),母亲体重过低与婴儿FMI降低显著相关(β值分别为-0.039、-0.046,P=0.005、0.002)。妊娠期糖尿病与婴儿FMI降低显著相关(β值分别为-0.039、-0.046,P=0.005、0.002),妊娠期高血压与男婴FMI升高显著相关(β=0.028,P=0.038)。纯配方奶喂养对女婴FMI存在显著正向影响(β=0.029,P=0.046)。孕期增重不足对女婴FMI存在显著负向影响(β=-0.033,P=0.032)。结论影响婴儿身体成分的因素有胎龄别体重、喂养方式、辅食添加时间、母亲孕期增重及孕期疾病等,应在生命早期采取干预措施进行控制,预防子代代谢性疾病的发生。

22例婴儿急性淋巴细胞白血病的临床特征及预后分析

目的 分析婴儿急性淋巴细胞白血病(IALL)的临床及生物学特点,探讨其疗效及预后相关因素。方法 回顾性分析2010年1月—2020年6月于我院初诊并进行治疗的IALL患儿22例,分析其MICM分型、转归及预后影响因素。结果 IALL占我院急性淋巴细胞白血病(ALL)总收治数的3.33%。22例IALL发病时中位年龄9(3~11)月,所有患儿均为B-ALL,10例CD10表达为阴性,12例合并MLL重排(MLLr)。诱导治疗第19天,19例(86.4%)骨髓获完全缓解。12例(54.6%)治疗期间合并严重感染,5例(22.7%)因严重感染而死亡。5例(22.7%)骨髓复发,预计3年累积复发率为29.6%±11.3%,合并MLLr患儿更易出现复发(P=0.04)。22例患儿预计3年无事件生存(EFS)率为49.0%±10.8%,预计3年总生存期(OS)率为49.7%±10.9%。初诊年龄<6月及6~12月者预计3年EFS率分别为33.3%±19.2%、54.5%±12.8%(P=0.28),CD10阴性与阳性患儿的预计3年EFS率分别为40.0%±15.5%、56.3%±14.8%(P=0.29),MLLr阳性与阴性患儿的预计3年EFS率分别为33.3%±13.6%、68.6%±15.1%(P=0.12)。结论 IALL因其特殊的临床及生物学特征,治疗相关死亡率高,复发率高,总体预后差,初诊年龄<6月龄、免疫表型CD10阴性及合并MLLr的患儿预后更差。

伴ALK基因融合的婴儿型半球胶质瘤2例临床病理观察

目的 探讨中枢神经系统伴ALK基因融合的婴儿型半球胶质瘤(infant-type hemispheric glioma, IHG)临床病理学、分子学特征、治疗与预后。方法 收集2例IHG的临床资料,采用免疫组化检测GFAP、Olig2、Syn、NeuN、H3K27M、H3K27me3、H3G34V、H3G34R、ALK和BRAF等表达,应用FISH和NGS法检测ALK融合基因,并复习相关文献。结果 例1,男性,15个月,头颅MRI示左侧额颞叶巨大占位。例2(外院会诊病例),男性,18个月,发现额颞叶占位。镜检:例1肿瘤细胞呈弥漫片状分布,部分区域排列呈小结节状,被纤维血管分隔,细胞密度高,细胞核呈圆形、卵圆形,核分裂象易见,伴出血、坏死。例2,肿瘤细胞弥漫分布,部分围绕血管形成假菊形团,部分呈束状排列,细胞轻-中度异型,核圆形、卵圆形,淡染,有小核仁,核分裂象罕见,未见微血管增生和坏死。免疫表型:例1肿瘤细胞GFAP、NeuN局灶阳性,H3K27me3、ALK(细胞质、细胞膜)和ATRX均弥漫阳性,p53部分阳性(30%),Olig2、Syn、H3K27M、H3G34V、H3G34R和BRAF均阴性,Ki67增殖指数20%。例2肿瘤细胞GFAP、ATRX、H3K27me3、ALK(细胞质、细胞膜)和Olig2均弥漫阳性,Syn局灶弱阳性,NeuN、p53均阴性,Ki67增殖指数5%。FISH、NGS检测显示2例均有ALK基因融合,例1为EML4∷ALK融合,例2为LRRFIP1∷ALK融合。随访7个月,例1残余病灶缩小,一般情况良好;例2失访。结论 IHG组织学多表现为高级别胶质瘤或伴间变特征,ALK变异型的异质性较高,也可表现为低级别胶质瘤形态,需与其他高级别胶质瘤、婴儿促纤维增生型节细胞胶质瘤/星形细胞瘤、室管膜瘤等鉴别。

婴儿配方奶粉中3种新型溴代阻燃剂参考物质候选物的研制

目的研制婴儿配方奶粉中五溴甲苯、六溴苯和1,2-双(2,4,6-三溴苯氧基)乙烷3种新型溴代阻燃剂的参考物质候选物。方法以市售婴儿配方奶粉为研究基质,经加水溶解、标准添加、均质、干燥、粉碎、筛分和分装等工序制备后,用同位素稀释-大气压气相色谱-串联质谱法进行目标物的均匀性检验和稳定性考察。分别采用F检验和一元线性模拟方程评价参考物质候选物的均匀性和稳定性数据。结果均匀性检验的分析结果显示3种新型溴代阻燃剂的F均小于临界值F(1.964)。稳定性考察的分析结果显示,在40℃放置10 d或–20℃避光放置6个月的条件下,候选物的特性量值未观测到明显变化。结论本研究研制的婴儿配方奶粉中3种新型溴代阻燃剂参考物质候选物的均匀性、稳定性良好,符合参考物质的预期要求,能够为进一步形成参考物质提供物质基础。

婴儿型炎症性肠病的临床特征分析

目的分析婴儿型炎症性肠病(IO-IBD)的临床表现和实验室检查的变化特征。方法选取首都儿科研究所附属儿童医院消化内科2018年1月至2022年12月收治的27例IO-IBD患儿作为IBD组,另选取同期首都儿科研究所附属儿童医院收治的61例食物蛋白诱导的直肠结肠炎(FPIP)患儿作为对照组。比较分析两组患儿的临床表现及实验室检查指标。采用多因素logistic回归分析探讨影响IO-IBD发生的独立危险因素。结果两组患儿的性别、年龄以及临床表现(便血、腹泻的发生率)和腹泻次数比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。在肠道超声检测方面,IBD组发生肠壁增厚和肛周病变的患儿比例均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。IBD组患儿发病到确诊时间长于对照组,体重指数低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。IBD组的白细胞计数、血小板计数、C反应蛋白、红细胞沉降率、白介素-6、白介素-10水平高于对照组,而白蛋白低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。采用R语言(4.3.2版本)进行多因素logistic回归分析,结果显示,校正前和校正后,白细胞计数升高,血小板计数升高、C反应蛋白升高、红细胞沉降率升高、白蛋白降低、白介素-6升高均是IO-IBD发生的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。结论临床表现为长期腹泻、便血的婴儿,应注意IO-IBD的可能,尤其是合并有营养不良、肠壁增厚、肛周病变等情况时,IO-IBD的可能性更大,建议尽早完善结肠镜检查及基因检测以明确诊断。白细胞计数、C反应蛋白、血清白介素-6和白蛋白水平可作为鉴别诊断IO-IBD与FPIP的指标。

粪便基质金属蛋白酶9及其相关蛋白在婴儿食物过敏中的诊断价值

目的探索基质金属蛋白酶9(MMP9)及其相关蛋白在婴儿食物过敏(FA)中的诊断价值。方法本研究为巢式病例对照研究,连续纳入2023年4月至2023年10月疑诊FA的婴儿,收集粪便,经口服食物激发试验将入组婴儿分为FA组和非FA组。通过酶联免疫吸附测定法测定粪便MMP9、基质金属蛋白酶组织抑制剂1(TIMP 1)和脂质运载蛋白2(LCN 2)的浓度,通过对比粪便总蛋白浓度计算其相对含量,通过受试者工作曲线的曲线下面积(AUC)、灵敏度、特异度等指标评价目标蛋白诊断婴儿FA的准确度。二元logistic回归筛选FA预测因子。结果共纳入FA组69例及非FA组72例。粪便MMP9及TIMP 1浓度诊断FA的AUC值分别为0.82和0.78,MMP9及TIMP 1相对含量的AUC值分别增加至0.85及0.83。LCN 2诊断价值不佳。多因素logistic回归提示粪便MMP 9是FA的最佳预测指标。结论粪便MMP 9和TIMP 1是诊断婴儿FA的有用工具,可以很好的区分FA及类似疾病。

颅脑专用线圈在0~6月龄婴儿颅脑MRI中的图像质量对比分析

目的:探讨16通道婴幼儿颅脑专用线圈对0~6月龄婴儿颅脑MRI图像质量的影响。方法:选取32名0~6月龄患儿使用16通道婴幼儿颅脑专用线圈行颅脑MRI检查(专用线圈组),另选取同时期使用常规头颈联合线圈行颅脑MRI检查的32名0~6月龄患儿作为常规线圈组,扫描序列均包含横断位T1加权像(T1WI)、T2加权像(T2WI)、T2液体衰减反转恢复序列(FLAIR)以及横断位弥散加权像(DWI),分别对扫描图像进行主观和客观评价。结果:主观评分中:T1WI、T2WI、FLAIR序列评分均达到4分以上,DWI序列均达到3分以上;在T1WI、T2WI和FLAIR序列中两名评分者评分一致性程度较强(Kappa值分别为0.717、0.652、0.784),在DWI序列中,一致性程度一般(Kappa值为0.321),均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。客观评价中,专用线圈组各序列的SNR和CNR在颅脑左右叶上均表现出高度的一致性,且颅脑左右叶SNR和CNR差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);相较于常规线圈组,专用线圈组在各个序列SNR、CNR均有所增加,其中在T1WI序列SNR、CNR和DWI序列SNR,两组差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:使用颅脑专用线圈扫描0~6月龄婴儿颅脑图像可以满足临床需求;专用线圈组图像质量在主、客观评价中均优于常规线圈组。

改良碱水解法测定特殊医学用途婴儿配方奶粉中脂肪含量

文章选定最佳水浴加热时间、混合醚使用量和抽提次数,对GB 5009.6—2016《食品安全国家标准食品中脂肪的测定》中碱水解法进行改良。通过质控样品测定、加标回收试验、精密度试验和实际样品检测,探讨改良碱水解法测定特殊医学用途婴儿配方奶粉中脂肪适用性。结果表明,质控样脂肪含量理论值为22.0 g/100g,测定值为21.9 g/100g,测定结果在允许误差范围内,试验结果可靠;特殊医学用途婴儿配方奶粉和质控样加标回收率为95.9%~98.6%,相对标准偏差为1.10%~1.16%,改良碱水解法准确度高,精密度好;23批次市售特殊医学用途婴儿配方奶粉的脂肪含量均符合国家标准,改良碱水解法适合检测特殊医学用途婴儿配方奶粉中脂肪。

婴儿原始黏液样间叶性肿瘤1例

患儿男,39个月,发现右侧颌面部包块10天入院。MRI示右侧颈部上起咽旁间隙下至下颌下腺上缘见一类圆形肿块信号影,大小5.3 cm×4.5 cm×5.2 cm, 边缘尚清,增强后肿块呈不均匀性强化。实验室检查示HIV和HBSAg阴性,血常规和肝肾功能无明显异常。病理检查 眼观:送检不整形组织多块,合计大小5.5 cm×4 cm×3.5 cm, 切面灰白色,黏液样。