Ultrasound Identifies Broken Drainage Tube Postthyroidectomy.

abstract：:There has been a global increase in the rate of cesarean delivery during the last 30 years. As a result, many women of reproductive age now have uterine scars. Well-recognized obstetric and gynecologic consequences include cesarean scar pregnancy, scar dehiscence or rupture, and scar endometriosis. More recently, abno...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Rezvani M,Shaaban AM,Kennedy AM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Commercial central line vascular access trainers are available but have significant limitations including cost, size, and limited durability when used for the complete procedure. A unique central venous access trainer was constructed using silicone loaf pan, ballistic gel, copper pipe and aluminum rods as vessels cond...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Harrington D,Damon A,Clifton W,Simon L

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissue elasticity is becoming a more commonly used parameter in evaluation of parenchyma in inflammatory diseases. Considering the changes in the thyroid and salivary glands with adolescence, determination of mean elasticity ranges with a function of age is necessary to apply ultrasound elastography more widely in the...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Arioz Habibi H,Memis Durmaz ES,Qarayeva V,Kandemirli SG,Kalyoncu Ucar A,Aslan M,Apaydin G,Kurugoglu S,Adaletli I

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary cast syndrome (BCS) consists of mass-like hardened collections of inspissated bile and sloughed biliary mucosa filling the intrahepatic and/or extrahepatic bile ducts, which show an alternating pattern of dilatation and stricture. It is a rare but serious complication of liver transplantation frequently necess...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Hu B,Horrow MM

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound has become a widely used diagnostic imaging modality in medicine because of its safety and portability. Because of rapid advances in technology, in recent years, sonographic imaging quality has significantly increased. Despite these advances, the potential to encounter artifacts while imaging remains.This a...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Prabhu SJ,Kanal K,Bhargava P,Vaidya S,Dighe MK

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of the vascularization index (VI) obtained using superb microvascular imaging (SMI) technique in the diagnosis of Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT). The thyroid glands of 80 patients with HT and 107 healthy, asymptomatic participants were examined using SMI. The thyroid parenc...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Durmaz MS,Akyürek N,Kara T,Ateş F,Özbakir B,Gökgöz Durmaz F,Soğukpinar Karaağaç S,Öztürk M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to evaluate the levator hiatus area (LHA) at rest and during the performance of maximal pelvic floor muscle (PFM) contractions, during the abdominal hypopressive technique (AHT), and during the combination of PFM contractions (PFMCs) and the AHT. The study included 17 healthy nulliparous women who had...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Resende AP,Torelli L,Zanetti MR,Petricelli CD,Jármy-Di Bella ZI,Nakamura MU,Araujo Júnior E,Moron AF,Girão MJ,Sartori MG

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ureteral colic is not generally included in the differential diagnoses of acute scrotal pain, although ureteral pathology is a recognized cause of pain referred to the scrotum. We report 3 patients presenting with acute scrotal pain who had normal scrotal color Doppler ultrasound scans; subsequent ultrasound of the ip...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Wachsberg RH

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although mammography is the mainstay of early breast cancer detection, it has known limitations, particularly in women with dense breasts. As a result, additional imaging modalities, including ultrasound and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, are also being used to supplement mammography in the early detect...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Hooley RJ,Andrejeva L,Scoutt LM

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotid and vertebral artery spectral Doppler ultrasound waveforms can be affected by many types of local lesions, proximal cardiovascular disease, and devices, as well as distal cerebrovascular disease. Recognizing abnormal spectral Doppler ultrasound waveforms and their significance is important for proper managemen...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Ginat DT,Bhatt S,Sidhu R,Dogra V

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Achilles tendon is a frequent site of foot and ankle discomfort. Its superficial location lends it to excellent evaluation by ultrasonography. Continuing advances in US have enabled evaluation of Achilles pathology with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency in a cost-effective manner. For these reasons, radiologis...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Daftary A,Adler RS

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to assess the differential diagnostic value of classification of obstructive versus nonobstructive azoospermia by scrotal ultrasound. Forty patients with azoospermia were selected for our study (ages, 23-35; average, 29 ± 5.34 years). Patients were divided into the obstructive (17) or nonobstructive ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Liu J,Wang Z,Li M,Zhou M,Zhan W

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:In 2009, the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) convened a consensus conference to discuss the management of adnexal cysts in asymptomatic women and reach consensus on when follow-up imaging was required. The purpose of this quality assurance project was to assess the impact of using the resulting guid...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Ghosh E,Levine D

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) is currently preferred to screen for renal artery stenosis (RAS); however, a wide range of sensitivities and specificities have been reported. We wanted to identify potential factors contributing to this wide range and to improve CDUS screening for RAS. We noted RAS was over...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Lo R,Donaldson C

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abdominal ultrasound of a 28-year-old man with chronic abdominal pain and vomiting demonstrates a dilated aperistaltic distal esophagus, which was confirmed on follow-up esophagram as achalasia. The 2 main types of achalasia are primary and secondary. Primary achalasia occurs with the loss of postganglionic neurons re...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： McCambridge J,Wang P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our purpose was to evaluate the clinical indications for carotid duplex ultrasonography and determine for each indication how often carotid artery disease was identified.We retrospectively reviewed the consecutive reports for 3191 carotid ultrasound examinations. We tracked 14 indications to determine how often examin...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Naidich JB,Weiss A,Grimaldi GM,Kohn N,Naidich JJ,Pellerito JS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary angiosarcoma of the breast is a rare entity. In this case report, we present a case of primary angiosarcoma of the breast in a young woman who presents with her entire right breast enlarged without skin coloration change or signs of mastitis. She recently stopped breastfeeding. This case report will review the...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Tomich J,Grove Nigro K,Barr RG

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Portal venous system evaluation is required in many clinical circumstances, as substantial morbidity and mortality can be associated with a spectrum of portal vein abnormalities. Portal venous system pathologies can be congenital or acquired, and the knowledge of their imaging appearances will allow for a confident di...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Kulkarni NM,Griffin MO Jr,OʼConnor SD,Sudakoff G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine pelvic ultrasound characteristics in women after radiofrequency endometrial ablation (EA) and evaluate the association of those characteristics with symptoms and the need for subsequent therapeutic intervention. METHODS:This retrospective cohort study evaluated patients who underwent transvagin...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Alhilli MM,Wall DJ,Brown DL,Weaver AL,Hopkins MR,Famuyide AO

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well recognized that preterm birth is the leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. There is a significant association between cervix length and preterm birth risk. Most authorities consider a cervical length <3 cm as the lower limit of normal. A cervical length >3 cm has a high negative predictive val...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Glanc P,Andreotti RF,Lee SI,Dejesus Allison SO,Bennett GL,Brown DL,Dubinsky T,Javitt MC,Mitchell DG,Podrasky AE,Shipp TD,Siegel CL,Wong-You-Cheong JJ,Zelop CM

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The author provides some suggestions for those considering travel to developing countries to provide training in ultrasound at small medical facilities. Issues discussed will include planning before the trip, personal safety and health while there, as well as equipment and travel issues. ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Brown DL

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal transplantation is the best treatment option for chronic renal failure, with marked improvement in social activity, work, and family life. In addition to these obvious improvements, it is an extremely cost-effective procedure when successful. Ultrasonography plays a major role in the imaging of these patients, a...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Baxter GM

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evaluation of the diaphragm in critically ill patients is simple and noninvasive and has shown good repeatability. The aim of the study was to generate a predictive index for successful weaning (ULDIMex) from invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) based on an ultrasonographic diaphragmatic assessment before perform...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Garrido-Aguirre E,Ñamendys-Silva SA,Del Moral OR,Cortés-Soto CA,Romero-González JP

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To forego misdiagnosis and biopsy-related complications, we explore a novel technique that embraces tissue elasticity to circumvent the current limitations in the accurate, non-invasive detection of prostate cancer. A MEDLINE® database search of literature pertinent to prostate elastography published in the last five ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Gandhi J,Zaidi S,Shah J,Joshi G,Khan SA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the overwhelming prevalence of cholelithiasis, many health care professionals are not familiar with the basic pathophysiology of gallstone formation. This article provides an overview of the biochemical pathways related to bile, with a focus on the physical chemistry of bile. We describe the important factors ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Itani M,Dubinsky TJ

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary tract infection (UTI) in infants and children demands rapid differentiation between upper UTI (pyelonephritis) and lower UTI (cystitis) for prompt treatment to be initiated so that renal damage is minimized. This pictorial review presents a wide gamut of structural and functional abnormalities of the urinary t...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Rosenberg HK,Ilaslan H,Finkelstein MS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to describe the diagnostic value of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and ultrasound (US) for identifying metastatic axillary disease in primary breast cancer. This is a retrospective review of 240 patients with treatment-naive unilateral primary breast cancer of...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Le VT,Wong FC,Bassett RL Jr,Whitman GJ

更新日期：2020-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult-onset hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (HPS) is a rare anomaly that can be idiopathic or related to underlying gastric pathology. We describe a case of a 25-year-old man with history of human immunodeficiency virus and osteoglophonic dysplasia who presented with pain and swelling at a gastrostomy site. Computed tom...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Holder J,Zinn D,Samin A

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasound plays an important role in the diagnostic workup of scrotal diseases. It can differentiate a testicular mass from an extratesticular mass and determine whether the mass is cystic, solid, or complex. Using this information a likely diagnosis can be ascertained. In the acute scrotum, acute epididymitis/epidid...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Akin EA,Khati NJ,Hill MC

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this article was to discuss the process of setting up a nuchal translucency (NT) screening clinic in clinical practice, how to interpret the information in combination with other clinical tests, what to do if abnormal results are obtained, and to illustrate some of the fetal anomalies that are associate...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Onyeacholem I,Kleiner B,Hull AD,Chibuk J,Romine L,Anton T,Pretorius DH

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00