A Unique Approach to Building a Learner-Guided Ultrasound Simulator for Central Venous Access Training.

abstract：:The use of microbubble contrast greatly enhances the ability of ultrasound to delineate structures and therefore aid in diagnosis. Ultrasound microbubble contrast agents are composed of low-solubility gas encapsulated in a biomaterial shell. These agents use the physics of ultrasound imaging to effectively identify an...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Denham SL,Alexander LF,Robbin ML

更新日期：2016-06-01 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：:To determine if a significant contralateral stenosis affects interpretation tables of the ipsilateral internal carotid artery's degree of stenosis in duplex Doppler ultrasound, the records of 307 patients with carotid duplex ultrasound studies with an angiogram performed within 3 months without intervening interventio...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Grajo JR,Barr RG

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to study the bioeffects of diagnostic dynamic 3-dimensional ultrasound (4D) on ultrastructure of cerebral cells of fetal mice in late pregnancy. Thirty pregnant mice carrying 18th embryonic day fetuses were randomly allocated into 6 groups, namely, control group, sham-exposed group, 5 minute-...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Li J,Zhang L

更新日期：2016-09-01 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：: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：:Ultrasound is the screening method of choice for evaluation of pelvic anatomy and abnormalities of the female pelvis. It allows for detailed assessment of the uterus, endometrium, and ovaries. However, there are times when the sonographic diagnosis is nonspecific. This review article details the use of magnetic resona...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Levine D

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorectal malformations are a rare condition difficult to diagnose in the prenatal period. It can be suspected if distal bowel appears dilated in the first-trimester ultrasound or if intraluminal echogenic foci are detected during the second-trimester scan. We report a case with these ultrasound signs (dilated sigmoid...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Correia P,Moreira M,Rodrigues M,Inocêncio G

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drains are routinely used after thyroidectomy and lateral neck dissection. In rare cases, the drainage tube is broken and retained in the neck. It is difficult to identify the sonographic features of the remnant tube due to variable reasons. However, through comparative and phantom observations, we noticed the double-...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Xing J,Wang J,You S,Li J

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：: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：:This article reviews salient features of pediatric gynecologic ultrasound. It reviews technologic factors, technique, and normal anatomy used to evaluate the pediatric gynecologic tract for abnormality. It reviews and illustrates clinical imaging information necessary to know in the ultrasonic analysis of several clin...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Ratani RS,Cohen HL,Fiore E

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although hemorrhagic corpus luteum cysts are frequently seen during sonography of the female pelvis, their diagnosis is often challenging as a result of variations in size, thickness of the cyst wall, and internal echo pattern depending on the formation and lysis of the clot. There are cases in which hemoperitoneum is...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Swire MN,Castro-Aragon I,Levine D

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To test the reliability of CEUS on the diagnosis of acute (AR) or chronic rejection (CR) after renal transplantation, patients who received renal transplantation in our center from January 2011 and December 2015 were retrospectively included in the current study. All the included patients underwent contrast-enhanced u...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Cai R,Tao L,Liang W,Lin M,Guo X,Huang XE

更新日期：2020-03-01 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：:Liver fibrosis is evaluated to assess the prognosis and guide the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). To compare the efficiency of 2 transient elastography techniques for grading liver fibrosis in CHB: visual transient elastography (ViTE) with real-time image guidance and FibroScan (FS) with no image guidance. All...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Ren X,Zhang L,Xia S,Chen Z,Zhou W,Ji R,Zhou J,Lin Y,Zhan W

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim was to determine the discrepancy rate between the preliminary interpretation by sonographers and the final radiology interpretation for biliary sonographic findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval was obtained. Four hundred consecutive right upper quadrant sonographer perform...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Dawkins A,George N,Ganesh H,Ayoob A,Lee J,Nair R,Kiper C,Duncan K,Stevens S

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by aplasia or hypoplasia of the uterus and vagina due to arrest in the development of the müllerian ducts. Women with this syndrome have the normal 46 XX karyotype, normal female secondary sex characteristics, and primary amenorrhea. Only ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Amaratunga T,Kirkpatrick I,Yan Y,Karlicki F

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumonia is one of the most frequent widespread and severe infectious diseases in pediatric patients worldwide. Pneumonia is characterized by high incidence and possibility of complications in the course of the disease in pediatric patients. For this reason, there is a need to have a rapid and safe diagnost...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Najgrodzka P,Buda N,Zamojska A,Marciniewicz E,Lewandowicz-Uszyńska A

更新日期：2019-06-01 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 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

abstract：:This article reviews the ultrasound (US) scanner setting, the examination methodology, and the anatomy of the skin. Dermatologic US requires frequencies of 15 MHz or greater and appropriate probe handling. The use of color Doppler imaging is mandatory, proven that it is set to detect slow flows. Trapezoid field of vie...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Catalano O,Wortsman X

更新日期：2020-12-01 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：: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：:HDlive (high-definition live or real-time US), a new ultrasound software, combines a movable virtual adjustable light source in a software that calculates the proportion of light reflecting through surface structures, depending on light direction. The light source can be manually positioned to illuminate the desired a...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Bonilla-Musoles F,Raga F,Osborne NG,Bonilla F Jr,Caballero O,Climent MT,Wallraf SH,Castillo JC

更新日期：2013-09-01 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：:This article describes the sonographic appearance of a variety of soft tissue masses. We review the current indications for performing musculoskeletal sonography as a screening and diagnostic tool in the clinical management of soft tissue masses. ...

journal_title：Ultrasound quarterly

authors： Hwang S,Adler RS

更新日期：2005-12-01 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：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