WHZJU's Experts Attendes the The 33rd International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG)

The 33rd International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) World Congress took place in Seoul, South Korea from October 16th to 19th, 2023. Three experts from Women's Hospital School of Medicine, Zhejiang University , Zhu Jiang, Qin Jiale, and Zhou Yimin, attended the conference and delivered speeches at relevant sessions.

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a leading international association of ultrasound professionals in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Since its first publication of the journal of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (UOG) and its inaugural World Congress in 1991, ISUOG has grown to have over 15,700 members in 140 countries worldwide. The mission of ISUOG is to improve women's health through the provision, advancement, and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards, and research information on obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound.

The ISUOG World Congress is a premier event in the field of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, focusing on extensive exchanges and discussions of the latest research advancements in ultrasound technology. This year's inaugural conference covered a wide range of topics, including the application and prospects of artificial intelligence in obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound, imaging advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic diseases such as uterine and ovarian tumors, pelvic pain, and endometriosis. It also addressed hot topics in prenatal care, such as fetal echocardiography and congenital heart diseases, fetal neurosonography and CNS abnormalities, maternal-fetal Doppler, diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction, intrauterine fetal therapy, and multiple pregnancies.

On the afternoon of October 17th, Chief Physician Zhu Jiang conducted a research presentation on the localization of pelvic myofascial pain trigger points guided by vaginal ultrasound probe-induced tenderness. The title of his presentation was "A study on the localization of pelvic myofascial pain trigger points guided by vaginal ultrasound probe-induced tenderness." She engaged in discussions with the session chair and experts present, receiving support and recognition from senior experts and professors attending the conference.

On the afternoon of October 19th, Chief Physician Qin Jiale presented her research on early ultrasound signs of hydatidiform mole. Her presentation was titled "What can ultrasound do when a hydatidiform mole lacks vesicular sign." She showcased her latest research findings in the field of "ultrasound image feature analysis of early hydatidiform mole," sparking lively exchanges and discussions among scholars from home and abroad.

Also on the afternoon of October 19th, Associate Chief Physician Zhou Yimin presented her research on the  gastric-type endocervical adenocarcinoma. Her presentation was titled "Sonographic characteristics of gastric-type endocervical adenocarcinoma." She shared the ultrasound features of this rare type of cervical cancer and engaged in sharing and exchanges with colleagues present.

In addition, two papers by Chief Physician Zhu Jiang and Chief Physician Qin Jiale were accepted by the conference as electronic poster presentations.

During the conference, experts in the field of obstetric and gynecologic ultrasound from various domestic and international locations have successively shared their latest research findings. The atmosphere of learning and exchange has been extremely strong, with lively and active research discussions.