Prospective Study Comparing Two Second-Look Ultrasound Techniques: Handheld Ultrasound and an Automated Breast Volume Scanner
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For a second-look US examination subsequent to preoperative breast MRI in patients with breast cancer, the ABVS is a more efficient modality than handheld US for preoperative evaluations. However, both techniques have limitations in detecting nonmass lesions. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim, Y., Kang, B. J., Kim, S. H., Lee, E. J. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Sonography for Differentiation of Breast Lesions: A Meta-analysis
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The comprehensive results suggest that contrast-enhanced sonography could be a potentially effective method for differential diagnosis of benign and malignant breast lesions. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ma, X., Liu, R., Zhu, C., Zhang, J., Ling, W. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Prenatal Diagnosis of an Aortopulmonary Window With an Interrupted Aortic Arch
A prenatal aortopulmonary window with an interrupted aortic arch was detected in a 22-week-old fetus. The 3-vessel and trachea view showed a communication between the ascending aorta and the pulmonary artery. Early postnatal surgery was successful. A PubMed-based search identified all cases of prenatal aortopulmonary windows between 2002 and 2015. Nine articles were identified. The average gestational age at diagnosis was 28 weeks (range, 22–33 weeks). The most frequent aortopulmonary window was type I (40%). All cases were associated with congenital heart defects, mainly an interrupted aortic arch (50%). No chromoso...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Garcia, C., Alvarez, T., Bravo, C., Perez-Caballero, R., Viadero, M. T., Gamez, F., Perez, R., De Leon-Luis, J. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
On the Physical Basis of Pulmonary Sonographic Interstitial Syndrome
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Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - September 25, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Soldati, G., Demi, M., Inchingolo, R., Smargiassi, A., Demi, L. Tags: Commentary Source Type: research
Edwin L. Carstensen, PhD: DECEMBER 8, 1919 - JUNE 24, 2016
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Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kremkau, F. W. Tags: In Memoriam Source Type: research
Intramural Pregnancy Implanted Into a Myometrial Defect Caused by Curettage: Diagnosis With Transvaginal Sonography and Preconception and Postconception Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Chida, H., Kikuchi, A., Murai, M., Sasaki, Y., Kanasugi, T., Isurugi, C., Oyama, R., Sugiyama, T. Tags: Clinical Letter Source Type: research
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome: Need for Careful Clinical Classification
We present a series of 5 cases of suspected KTS, while emphasizing the difficulties in distinguishing KTS from Parkes-Weber syndrome without diagnostic imaging and underscoring the importance of accurately classifying patients with the appropriate syndrome. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Volz, K. R., Kanner, C. D., Evans, J., Evans, K. D. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Stenosis in Middle Cerebral Artery Duplication: Assessment With Transcranial Color-Coded Duplex Sonography
We report 2 patients with duplication of the middle cerebral artery in whom stenosis of one of its branches led to ischemic stroke and describe the sonographic findings in comparison to other neuroimaging modalities. These cases highlight the utility of adding a coronal insonation plane on top of the traditional axial plane to avoid identification pitfalls in patients with anatomic variants. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gomez-Choco, M., Nedelmann, M., Valdueza, J. M. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Three-Dimensional Color/Power Doppler Sonography and HD live Silhouette Mode for Diagnosis of Molar Pregnancy
We present our experience of using new 3-dimensional color/power Doppler sonography (HDliveFlow; GE Healthcare Japan, Tokyo, Japan) with the HD live silhouette mode for diagnosing complete molar pregnancy in the first trimester and differentiating it from missed abortion with hydropic degeneration. In the case of a complete mole, color Doppler sonography showed numerous vesicles without blood vessels, whereas HDliveFlow with the HD live silhouette mode clearly depicted these vesicles forming a mass with the clear demarcation of its edges and showed no blood flow inside the mass. In contrast to the hydropic abortion, which ...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: AboEllail, M. A. M., Ishimura, M., Sajapala, S., Yamamoto, K., Tanaka, T., Nitta, E., Kanenishi, K., Hata, T. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Contrast-Enhanced Sonographic Characteristics of Hepatic Inflammatory Pseudotumors
A hepatic inflammatory pseudotumor, which can be misdiagnosed as a malignant tumor, is a relatively uncommon tumor with nonspecific imaging manifestations. As a new diagnostic technique, contrast-enhanced sonography has become increasingly important in the diagnosis of liver focal lesions. Here we present 3 cases of histologically confirmed hepatic inflammatory pseudotumors diagnosed with contrast-enhanced sonography. "Fast-in and centrifugal-out" may be a characteristic contrast-enhanced sonographic enhancement pattern in the diagnosis of hepatic inflammatory pseudotumors, which needs confirmation in further studies. (Sou...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhang, X., Tang, S., Huang, L., Yu, H. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Methodology for Using 3-Dimensional Sonography to Measure Fetal Adrenal Gland Volumes in Pregnant Women With and Without Early Life Stress
This article describes the methodology used in a study that is evaluating the effects of maternal early life stress on fetal adrenal growth to allow other researchers to compare methodologies across studies. Fetal volumetric data were obtained in 36 women at 20 to 22 and 28 to 30 weeks’ gestation. Two independent examiners measured multiple images of a single fetal adrenal gland from each sonogram. Intra- and inter-rater consistency was examined. In addition, fetal adrenal volumes between male and female fetuses were reported. The intra- and inter-rater reliability was satisfactory when the mean of 3 measurements fro...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kim, D., Epperson, C. N., Ewing, G., Appleby, D., Sammel, M. D., Wang, E. Tags: Technical Innovation Source Type: research
Sonography and Transthoracic Echocardiography for Diagnosis of Systemic Cardiovascular Metastatic Tumor Thrombi
Sonography and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) are seldom used for assessment of metastatic tumor thrombi in the cardiovascular system in routine clinical practice. We performed this retrospective study to evaluate the combination of sonography with TTE for diagnosis of metastatic tumor thrombi in heart and systemic vessels. Vascular, abdominal, pelvic, and small-part sonography was applied in 18 patients, and TTE was conducted simultaneously in 14 patients. Tumor thrombi invaded into the inferior vena cava system in 12 patients, superior vena cava system in 5 patients, and aorta in 1 patient; they extended to the rig...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wang, J., Cheng, Y., Lee, Y. Z., Wang, Y., Zheng, Y., Dong, R., Lai, Y., Tang, X., Yang, Y., Wang, S., He, N., Jia, Y., Cheng, W., Liu, D., Wang, X., Zhang, C. Tags: Pictorial Essay Source Type: research
Is Brachial Artery Blood Flow Measured by Sonography During Early Postoperative Periods Predictive of Arteriovenous Fistula Failure in Hemodialysis Patients?
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Brachial artery blood flow measured by sonography during early postoperative periods may be predictive of forearm fistula failure. Blood flow of less than 310 mL/min at 1 day and 413 mL/min at 14 days after fistula creation may indicate a risk of failure to mature. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Zhu, Y.-l., Ding, H., Fan, P.-l., Gu, Q.-l., Teng, J., Wang, W.-p. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Multiterritory Atherosclerosis and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness as Cardiovascular Risk Predictors After Percutaneous Angioplasty of Symptomatic Subclavian Artery Stenosis
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In patients with symptomatic subclavian artery stenosis, baseline carotid intima-media thickness and ICA stenosis of 50% or greater are associated with multiterritory atherosclerosis, whereas intima-media thickness progression is associated with the risk of cardiovascular events. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wrotniak, L., Kablak-Ziembicka, A., Karch, I., Pieniazek, P., Rosławiecka, A., Mleczko, S., Tekieli, L., Zmudka, K., Przewlocki, T. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Acquisition and Long-term Retention of Bedside Ultrasound Skills in First-Year Medical Students
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These results demonstrate that first-year medical students show acquisition and long-term retention of basic ultrasound skills on completion of newly implemented bedside ultrasound instruction. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - August 28, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Steinmetz, P., Oleskevich, S., Lewis, J. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
