Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Training Results in Physician-Level Success for Emergency Department Technicians
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With brief but comprehensive training, ED technicians can successfully obtain US-guided peripheral IV catheter access in patients with difficult IV access. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Duran-Gehring, P., Bryant, L., Reynolds, J. A., Aldridge, P., Kalynych, C. J., Guirgis, F. W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of Right Ventricular Systolic Function in Patients With Chronic Pulmonary Heart Disease by 2-Dimensional Speckle-Tracking Echocardiography
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The ability of speckle-tracking echocardiography to directly monitor RV myocardial function may allow early sensitive detection of subclinical myocardial dysfunction in patients with CPHD, with better risk stratification and timely institution of therapy. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Liu, Y., Wang, D., Du, Q., Che, G., Tian, J., Su, Y. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Management of Clinically and Mammographically Occult Benign Papillary Lesions Diagnosed at Ultrasound-Guided 14-Gauge Breast Core Needle Biopsy
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Uniform surgical excision is not a reasonable management strategy for clinically and mammographically occult benign papillary lesions diagnosed at US-guided 14-gauge breast CNB. Clinically and mammographically occult benign papillary lesions may be subsequently managed by vacuum-assisted removal or imaging follow-up if atypia is not found. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Moon, S. M., Jung, H. K., Ko, K. H., Kim, Y., Lee, K. S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Review of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and a Proposed Scanning Protocol
Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common peripheral compressive neuropathy. Ultrasonography (US) is an emerging technology that can be used in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome. Although the cross-sectional area is the most studied and validated measurement for carpal tunnel syndrome, there is no standardized neuromuscular US scanning protocol. We review the most studied neuromuscular US characteristics and protocols in the evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome and propose a standardized protocol for evaluating carpal tunnel syndrome with neuromuscular US based on current literature. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Chen, Y.-T., Williams, L., Zak, M. J., Fredericson, M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Proposal for an Assessment Training Program in Dermatologic Ultrasound by the DERMUS Group
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wortsman, X., Alfageme, F., Roustan, G., Arias-Santiago, S., Martorell, A., Catalano, O., di Santolo, M. S., Zarchi, K., Bouer, M., Gonzalez, C., Bard, R., Mandava, A., Crisan, M., Crisan, D., Gaitini, D. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
For Women, Hernias Can Be a Pain
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - October 27, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Crade, M., Gomez, S. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Second-Trimester Sonographic Diagnosis of Polymicrogyria
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kappou, D., Chlapoutaki, C., Papastefanou, I., Theodorou, G., Kassanos, D., Souka, A. P. Tags: Clinical Letters Source Type: research
Contrast-Enhanced Sonography and Fusion Technology for Assessment of an Embolized Renal Angiomyolipoma
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Stanczak, M., Lyshchik, A., Shaw, C. M., Forsberg, F., Eisenbrey, J. R. Tags: Clinical Letters Source Type: research
Prenatal Diagnosis of Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous: Report of 2 Cases and Review of the Literature
We present 2 cases of persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous diagnosed by prenatal sonography in the early third trimester. Bilateral hyperechoic lenses and retinal nonattachment were detected in the sonographic examination of the first case, whereas irregular echogenic bands between the lenses and posterior walls of the eyes were prominent in the second case. In both of the cases, ocular findings were accompanied by intracranial findings, including severe hydrocephalus, an abnormal gyral pattern, and cerebellar hypoplasia, suggesting the diagnosis of Walker-Warburg syndrome. We also present a review of the literature re...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Esmer, A. C., Sivrikoz, T. S., Gulec, E. Y., Sezer, S., Kalelioglu, I., Has, R., Yuksel, A. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Epipericardial Fat Necrosis: Sonographic Findings and Their Correlation With Computed Tomography
We report 4 cases admitted to our institutional emergency department with chest pain. Among other tests, chest wall sonography was requested in these patients and showed special findings that should be evaluated with chest computed tomography. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Diaz, J., Alegria, J., Perez, D., Medina, C. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Sonographic Findings in Necrotizing Fasciitis: Two Ends of the Spectrum
Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious disease, and early diagnosis is essential to reducing its substantial morbidity and mortality. The 2 cases presented show that the key clinical and radiographic features of necrotizing fasciitis exist along a continuum of severity at initial presentation; thus, this diagnosis should not be prematurely ruled out in cases that do not show the dramatic features familiar to most clinicians. Although computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are considered the most effective imaging modalities, the cases described here illustrate how sonography should be recommended as an ini...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Shyy, W., Knight, R. S., Goldstein, R., Isaacs, E. D., Teismann, N. A. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
5D CNS+ Software for Automatically Imaging Axial, Sagittal, and Coronal Planes of Normal and Abnormal Second-Trimester Fetal Brains
The purpose of this study was to test new 5D CNS+ software (Samsung Medison Co, Ltd, Seoul, Korea), which is designed to image axial, sagittal, and coronal planes of the fetal brain from volumes obtained by 3-dimensional sonography. The study consisted of 2 different steps. First in a prospective study, 3-dimensional fetal brain volumes were acquired in 183 normal consecutive singleton pregnancies undergoing routine sonographic examinations at 18 to 24 weeks’ gestation. The 5D CNS+ software was applied, and the percentage of adequate visualization of brain diagnostic planes was evaluated by 2 independent observers. I...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Rizzo, G., Capponi, A., Persico, N., Ghi, T., Nazzaro, G., Boito, S., Pietrolucci, M. E., Arduini, D. Tags: Technical Innovation Source Type: research
Classification of Carotid Plaque Echogenicity by Combining Texture Features and Morphologic Characteristics
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It is feasible to classify carotid plaque echogenicity by combining texture features extracted from sonograms by MaZda and morphologic characteristics. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Huang, X., Zhang, Y., Qian, M., Meng, L., Xiao, Y., Niu, L., Zheng, R., Zheng, H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness and Validity of Sonographic Upper Airway Evaluation to Predict Difficult Laryngoscopy
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Sonographic predictors may help identify patients with difficult laryngoscopy. Individual measures have unsatisfactory diagnostic profiles. The models based on combined tests have improved diagnostic value. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Andruszkiewicz, P., Wojtczak, J., Sobczyk, D., Stach, O., Kowalik, I. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Neonatal Outcomes in Fetuses With a Persistent Intrahepatic Right Umbilical Vein
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A persistent intrahepatic right umbilical vein should prompt an extended anatomic survey and a fetal cardiac evaluation. If the survey and cardiac anatomy are reassuring, no further follow-up is needed. If additional findings are identified, genetic counseling and invasive testing should be considered. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Canavan, T. P., Hill, L. M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
