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Sonographic Characteristics of ≥7 mm Gallbladder Polyps J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-16 Jessie L. Chai, Esther Baranov, Andro Reginald Licaros, Mary C. Frates
To describe the sonographic characteristics of gallbladder polyps measuring ≥7 mm focusing on echogenicity, correlate with surgical pathology when available, and assess stability in size over time.
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Sonographic Differentiation From Pseudoureterocele of Ectopic Ureter and Ureterocele in Pediatric Patients J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-12 Takahiro Hosokawa, Kensuke Ohashi, Shinsuke Yoshizawa, Megumi Hirayama, Yumiko Sato, Yutaka Tanami, Eiji Oguma
ObjectivesEctopic ureter and ureterocele need an adequate treatment plan and different surgical interventions. However, some cases appear as intravesical cystic lesions on ultrasound, with ectopic ureter sometimes reported as pseudoureterocele. This study aimed to describe the sonographic imaging findings of intravesical cystic lesions to differentiate between pseudoureterocele and ureterocele.MethodsNineteen
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Evaluation of Sonographic Muscle Measurement Using Established Muscle Markers J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Wolfgang Maximilian Kremer, Alexander Schwarz, Markus Schepers, Christian Labenz, Felix Hahn, Visvakanth Sivanathan, Christoph Düber, Peter Robert Galle, Martin Franz Sprinzl
ObjectivesLoss of muscle quantity and function is associated with frailty and reduced quality of life. Sonography is a simple option to quantify muscle mass, which could be included into routine diagnostic workup. This study was designed to prospectively evaluate sonographic measurement and to compare it with established measurements of muscle quantity and function.MethodsBetween March 2020 and May
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Performance of Prenatal Ultrasound Screening for the Relative Positioning of Mesenteric Vessels J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Jean Michel Faure, Anne Larroque‐Devigne, Dominique Forgues, Eve Mousty, Alain Couture, Nicolas Kalfa, Olivier Prodhomme, Florent Fuchs
ObjectivesAbnormal relative positioning of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and vein (SMV) can lead to intestinal malrotation that predisposes to midgut volvulus. The aim of this study was to assess the prenatal ultrasound ability to visualize the relative position of SMA and SMV in normal pregnancies.MethodsProspective cohort study performed in Montpellier University Hospital Centre, including
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Monitoring Apoptosis and Myeloid Differentiation of Acridine Orange‐Mediated Sonodynamic Therapy‐Induced Human Promyelocytic Leukemia HL60 Cells J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-11 Metin Caliskan, Rahsan Ilikci‐Sagkan, Gulsen Bayrak, Sercin Ozlem‐Caliskan
ObjectivesIn the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), conventional therapies can lead to severe side effects and drug resistance. There is a need for alternative treatments that do not cause treatment resistance and have minimal or no side effects. Sonodynamic therapy (SDT), due to its noninvasive, multiple repeatability, localized treatment feature and do not cause treatment resistance, emerges
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Ultrasound Radiomics Features to Identify Patients With Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Zhe Hu, Yuanlin Qin, Fengli Liu, Yuhong Wang, Shangkuan Liu
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Impact of Sonographer Experience, Insonation Angle, and Bladder Filling on Uterine Artery Doppler Measurements in the First Trimester of Pregnancy J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-10 Sabrina Einig, Cécile Monod, Hanna Baumann, Annkathrin Butenschön, Jasmin Engesser‐Mussbah, Hubertina Reina, Andreas Schoetzau, Beatrice Mosimann, Gwendolin Manegold‐Brauer
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of different measurement conditions and ultrasound training level on uterine artery pulsatility index (UtA‐PI) measurements as required for combined first trimester preeclampsia (PE) screening.MethodsThis was a prospective study of consecutive patients with singleton pregnancies presenting for an ultrasound examination between 11 and 14 weeks' gestation. UtA‐PI
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Variability in Liver Size Measurements Using Different View Angles in Ultrasound Imaging J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Jing Gao, Andrew Flick, Austin Allen, Masha Krasnoff, Dennis Kinder, Trinh Nguyen
PurposeThe aim of this study was to compare liver size measurements in different conventional B‐mode ultrasound image (US) field views using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurement as a reference.MethodsAfter receiving Institutional Review Board approval and informed consent, three operators measured the largest sagittal and transverse dimensions of adult livers on three US image field views (90°
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Fetal Cystic Lymphatic Malformations J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 Diane Nzelu, Ismini Panayotidis, Gill D. Smith, Pranav Pandya
ObjectiveEvaluate pregnancy and neonatal outcomes with fetal cystic lymphatic malformations (LMs), excluding those arising from the posterior neck, to facilitate patient counseling.MethodA systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidance. Case series and case reports published between 2000 and 2022 were included.ResultsSixty‐five studies (96 fetuses) met the inclusion criteria. The
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Experimental Evaluation of an Ultrasound‐Guided High‐Intensity‐Focused Ultrasound Probe for Sonication of Artery J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Qianwen Huang, Yun Zhou, Lei Pan, Yini Chen, Nianou Wang, Ke Li, Jingfeng Bai, Xiang Ji
ObjectivesThis study aimed to develop an ultrasound‐guided high‐intensity‐focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) probe for arterial sonication and to evaluate vascular contraction.MethodsThe USgHIFU probe comprised two confocal spherical transducers for sonication and a US color Doppler flow imaging probe for guidance. A vessel‐mimicking phantom was sonicated in two directions. In the vascular radial direction
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Ultrasound Features of Nodular Hidradenoma J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Ming‐Chu Feng, Jian‐Feng Liang, Jing Wang, Jian‐Cheng Dai, Wan‐Mei Xu
ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to systematically investigate the ultrasonographic features of nodular hidradenoma (NH).MethodsA retrospective analysis was used to systematically summarize the ultrasonographic data of 27 patients diagnosed with NH by surgical pathology, including 13 eccrine nodular hidradenomas (ENH) and 14 apocrine nodular hidradenomas (ANH).ResultsAll instances of NH presented
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From Morphology to Therapeutic Strategies: Exploring New Applications of Ultrasound for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Diagnosis and Management J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 Yanfeng Jiang, Xiatian Liu, Zhenzhen Jiang
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication of diabetes that can result in severe lower limb pain and amputation. Early detection and treatment of DPN are vital, but this condition is often missed due to a lack of symptoms and the insensitivity of testing methods. This article reviews various ultrasound imaging modalities in the direct and indirect evaluation of peripheral neuropathy
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Role of Ultrasound and Ultrasound‐Based Prediction Model in Differentiating Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma From Follicular Thyroid Adenoma J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-05 Zhe Hu, Zhikang Tian, Yueqin Chen, Yuge Chen
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Predictive Value of Angle of Progression in Term Nulliparous Women J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 Jing Xu, Aohua Zhang, Zhijuan Zheng, Xinling Zhang
ObjectivesThis study aims to explore the correlation between the angle of progression (AOP) and spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) for term nulliparous women before the onset of labor. Additionally, it evaluates the diagnostic efficacy of AOP in predicting SVD in term nulliparous women.MethodsIn this retrospective observational study, data from nulliparous women without contraindications for vaginal
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Ultrasound Spectral Combined With Clinical Pathological Parameters in Prediction of Axillary Lymph Node Metastatic in Breast Cancer J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 Pengfei Sun, Jiaqi Han, Min Li, Zhixiang Wang, Ruifang Guo, Yanning Zhang, Linxue Qian, Jianguo Ma, Xiangdong Hu
ObjectivesTo explore the clinical value of the nomogram based on ultrasound spectral combined with clinical pathological parameter in predicting axillary lymph node metastasis in breast cancer.MethodsWe prospectively gathered clinicopathologic and ultrasonic data from 240 patients confirmed breast cancer. The risk factors of axillary lymph node metastasis were analyzed by univariate and multivariate
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Measuring Atrial Size, Shape, and Contractility of the Fetal Heart Using FetalHQ J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-09-02 Greggory R. DeVore
Measurements of fetal atrial size, shape, and contractility have been previously reported using the TomTec fetal heart speckle tracking analysis software, which currently is no longer available in the marketplace. At the present time, the only software available for speckle‐tracking analysis of the fetal heart is fetalHQ, which analyzes the fetal heart ventricles using the same algorithms as the TomTec
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Point-of-Care-Ultrasound Quality Assurance Data from Fellow-Performed Exams in a Pediatric Emergency Department J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Christina R. Arand, Jennifer Noble, Brian D. Haber, Mark J. Favot, Robert R. Ehrman
Point-of-care-ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly used by pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellows, but scant data exists on the accuracy of exam interpretations. Our goal was to determine whether agreement on exam interpretation between quality assurance (QA) faculty (reference standard) and PEM fellows varied by fellowship year or exam type.
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Limited Role of MSAFP Screening for Prenatal Omphalocele Detection J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Christian M. Parobek, Matthew A. Shanahan, Brian A. Burnett, Simon E. Dadoun, April D. Adams
ObjectivesAlthough serum screening for aneuploidies has become less prevalent, maternal‐serum alpha‐fetoprotein (MSAFP) screening for body‐wall defects remains widespread. We explored whether MSAFP screening is associated with earlier omphalocele detection than ultrasound alone.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study of prenatally detected omphalocele cases at our center from 2007 to 2023. We explored
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Effects of Intrarenal Reflux on Renal Growth in Children With Grades III–V Primary Vesicoureteral Reflux J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-27 Yang Xiuzhen, Xu Zheming, Li Li, Wang Jingjing, Tao Chang, Tao Ran, Ye Jingjing
The phenomenon of intrarenal reflux (IRR) has been considered a crucial link between vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) and segmental scarring. We conducted a study on renal length in 104 children diagnosed with Grades III–V VUR, with or without IRR, using contrast‐enhanced voiding urosonography (ceVUS). The patients were divided into two treatment groups: the conservative antibiotic prophylaxis (CAP) group
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Palmar Fibromatosis, Updated Review With Relationship to the A1 Pulley, Trigger Finger, and Presence of the Sonographic Comb Sign J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Cody A. Pepperday, Naveen Murthy, Sanjeev Kakar, Gavin A. McKenzie
ObjectivesUpdated retrospective review of the sonographic appearance of palmar fibromatosis (PF) with evaluation of the utility of the Comb Sign previously described in plantar fibromas. Additional evaluation was conducted on the location relative to the flexor tendon, anatomic proximity of palmar fibromas to the A1 pulley and evaluate any potential association with trigger finger.MethodsMedical record
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Novel Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Microvascular Blood Flow for Non‐Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Children J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Seitaro Kosaka, Miki Toma, Nobuyoshi Asai, Toshihiro Yanai
ObjectivesTo determine whether superb microvascular imaging (SMI) provides a more precise delineation between reversible and irreversible stages of uncomplicated acute appendicitis managed non‐operatively.MethodsThis prospective clinical study examined pediatric patients with acute appendicitis initially treated non‐operatively and evaluated using power Doppler (PD) and SMI. We determined case severity
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The Ultrasound Perspective for Sternoclavicular Joint in Spondyloarthritis J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Yabin Fang, Wenting Li, Kaiyi Yang, Yiran Gong, Lei Yan, Shuqiang Chen
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a prevalent genetic disorder that significantly impairs mobility, particularly in the spine, sacroiliac, and peripheral joints. Recent evidence highlights early involvement of the sternoclavicular joint in SpA, which may serve as an initial indicator. Diagnosis often relies on CT and MRI, neglecting ultrasound's potential in identifying SpA‐related sternoclavicular arthritis
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Preoperative Ultrasound Radomics to Predict Posthepatectomy Liver Failure in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-23 Liyun Xue, Juncheng Zhu, Yan Fang, Xiaoyan Xie, Guangwen Cheng, Yan Zhang, Jinhua Yu, Jia Guo, Hong Ding
PurposePosthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a major cause of postoperative mortality in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. The study aimed to develop a method based on the two‐dimensional shear wave elastography and clinical data to evaluate the risk of PHLF in HCC patients with chronic hepatitis B.MethodsThis multicenter study proposed a deep learning model (PHLF‐Net) incorporating dual‐modal
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TG Vascutrack: A User-Friendly and Open-Source Software for Automated Extraction of Arterial Diameter and Velocity Profile Data From Vascular Ultrasound Videos J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-20 Paolo Tecchio, Alessandro Gentilin
Existing automated software for vascular ultrasound data extraction lacks free, open-source options suitable for professionals without coding experience. These programs typically include signal-cleaning algorithms, resulting in processed output without access to raw data. To address these needs, we developed TG Vascutrack, an open-source and user-friendly software tailored for non-coder professionals
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AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Neurosonography in Neonates and Infants, 2024 Revision J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-21
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AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Ultrasound of the Female Pelvis, 2024 Revision J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of clinical practice parameters, and accreditation of practices performing ultrasound examinations. The AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Ultrasound of the
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Assessment of Fetal Ventricular Size and Shape in Women With Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy Using Speckle Tracking J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-19 Rui Li, Wan Wang, Xia Qiu, Ting He, Xiaoqin Tang
ObjectiveTo examine the effect of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) on fetal heart morphology.MethodsThis case–control study was conducted with 40 women with ICP and 54 pregnant controls. Fetal heart quantification based on speckle tracking technology was used to assess the morphology of the fetal right and left ventricles. Routine ventricular size parameters, global and 24‐segment spherical
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Value of Two‐Dimensional Shear‐Wave Elastography in Differentiating Pancreatic Steatosis From Pancreatic Fibrosis J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-17 Zhenzhen Chen, Huiyang Wang, Tian'an Jiang
ObjectivesPancreatic steatosis (PS) and pancreatic fibrosis (PF) both show increased pancreatic echogenicity on conventional B‐mode ultrasound. In this study, we assessed the applicability of two‐dimensional shear‐wave elastography (2D‐SWE) for their discrimination.MethodsWe gathered data from 120 adults with valid 2D‐SWE measurements, comprising 40 healthy individuals, 55 individuals diagnosed with
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Computer‐Aided Classification of Breast Lesions Based on US RF Time Series Using a Novel Machine Learning Approach J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 Mahsa Arab, Ali Fallah, Saeid Rashidi, Maryam Mehdizadeh Dastjerdi, Nasrin Ahmadinejad
ObjectivesOne of the most promising adjuncts for screening breast cancer is ultrasound (US) radio‐frequency (RF) time series. It has the superiority of not requiring any supplementary equipment over other methods. This research aimed to propound a machine learning (ML) approach for automatically classifying benign, probably benign, suspicious, and malignant breast lesions based on the features extracted
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AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Vascular Ultrasound for Postoperative Assessment of Hemodialysis Access, 2024 Revision J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-13
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) is a multidisciplinary association dedicated to advancing the safe and effective use of ultrasound in medicine through professional and public education, research, development of clinical practice parameters, and accreditation of practices performing ultrasound examinations. The AIUM Practice Parameter for the Performance of Vascular Ultrasound
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Histo‐Anatomy and Sonographic Examination for the Retrocalcaneal Bursal Complex: EURO‐MUSCULUS/USPRM Approach J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Vincenzo Ricci, Giulio Cocco, Kamal Mezian, Ke‐Vin Chang, Giorgio Tamborrini, Ondřej Naňka, Levent Özçakar
Insertional Achilles tendinopathy is an umbrella medical term referring to pain and swelling on the posterior aspect of the calcaneus. High‐resolution ultrasound imaging is commonly used in daily practice to assess the pathological changes of the Achilles tendon, cortical bone of the calcaneus, and soft tissues located inside the retrocalcaneal space to optimize the management of relevant patients
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Prenatal Diagnosis of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Using High‐Definition Flow Render Mode and Spatiotemporal Image Correlation J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Tian‐gang Li, Wen‐rui Wu, Bin Ma, Zhi‐heng Yan, Ke‐xiong Niu
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the use of two‐dimensional (2D) ultrasound combined with high‐definition flow (HD‐flow) render mode and spatiotemporal image correlation (STIC) in diagnosing and classifying fetal persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC).MethodsOverall, 114 cases of fetal PLSVC were diagnosed using 2D ultrasound combined with STIC, and 114 normal fetuses of the same gestational
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Ultrasound‐Guided Polypectomy J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-13 Papri Sarkar, Adriana Vest, Marisa Baker, Lauri Silver Hochberg
ObjectiveTo present a novel technique for office resection of pedunculated endometrial polyps under ultrasound guidance.MethodsA prospective trial was conducted at an academic center where women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) who were diagnosed an endometrial polyp following saline infusion sonogram (SIS), were offered polyp removal under ultrasound guidance using a universal grasping forceps
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Third‐Trimester Ultrasound Diagnosis of Large for Gestational Age and Risk of Cesarean Delivery J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Morgan E. Cooley, Rose A. Maxwell, Rebecca Miller, Samantha L. Wiegand, David S. Mckenna
ObjectiveDetermine if knowledge of a third‐trimester ultrasound diagnosis of large for gestational age (LGA) independently increases the risk of cesarean delivery (CD).Study DesignHistorical cohort comparing CD rate among patients diagnosed with an LGA fetus on a clinically indicated ultrasound from January 2017 to July 2021 with those without an LGA diagnosis at 34 weeks or later. LGA was defined
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Developmental Changes of the Coronary Sinus Between the First and Second Trimesters J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Reem S. Abu‐Rustum, Kevin Pierre, Mackenzie Dyrda, Erica Smith, Nicolas Abchee, Caterina M. Bilardo
ObjectiveTo assess the coronary sinus (CS) presence, size, and CS to atrial ratio (CS/A) in the first trimester (FT) compared with the second trimester (ST).MethodsIn this IRB‐approved retrospective study, fetuses with adequate FT cardiac sweeps and normal ST hearts were included. Maternal and fetal characteristics were obtained. CS and atrial diameters were measured by a single sonologist. The CS/A
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Between‐Visit Reproducibility of Shear Wave Viscoelastography in Volunteers and Patients With Metabolic Dysfunction‐Associated Steatotic Liver Disease J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 Ladan Yazdani, Sathiyamoorthy Selladurai, Iman Rafati, Manish Bhatt, Emmanuel Montagnon, Boris Chayer, Damien Olivié, Jeanne‐Marie Giard, Giada Sebastiani, Bich N. Nguyen, Guy Cloutier, An Tang
ObjectiveTo assess the reproducibility of six ultrasound (US)‐determined shear wave (SW) viscoelastography parameters for assessment of mechanical properties of the liver in volunteers and patients with biopsy‐proven metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) or metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH).MethodsThis prospective, cross‐sectional, institutional review
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A Pilot Study of Ultrasound Assessment of Umbilical Cord and Placental Vascular Flow for Cord Accident Stillbirth Prevention J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Nathan R. Blue, Amanda A. Allshouse, Kimberly A. Moyle, Keisha Dimick, Robert M. Silver
ObjectiveOur objective was to determine the feasibility and interobserver reliability of umbilical cord and placental arteriolar flow assessment in low‐risk pregnancies near term.MethodsThis was a prospective pilot study in low‐risk pregnancies at 36 weeks with anterior placentas. We excluded any with an indication for antenatal testing or delivery before 39 weeks. Each participant underwent two ultrasounds
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Ultrasonic Estimation of Fetal Weight: Are Averaged Triplicate Measurements More Accurate Than Single Measurements? J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-06 Vadim Sheiman, Aviv Frenkel, Noa Glick, Josef Tovbin, Ortal Neeman, Eran Barzilay
ObjectiveTo assess whether, and to what extent, performing triplicate measurements can improve accuracy of estimation of fetal weight (EFW) compared to single measurements.MethodsThis was a prospective study conducted at a single medical center. A total of 100 term parturients with an anticipated delivery within 72 hours were recruited for EFW measurements. All examinations were done with adherence
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Ureteric Jet Angle Measurement Using Color Doppler Ultrasonography in Children with Vesico‐Ureteric Reflux J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Cameron Gemmell, Christopher Edwards, Tristan Reddan
This systematic review evaluated accuracy of ureteric jet angles on color Doppler sonography in diagnosing vesico‐ureteric reflux (VUR) in children, using voiding cystourethrogram as the reference standard. Six databases were searched, yielding 13 eligible studies of an initial 429, 7 with comparable data. Risk of bias and applicability were assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy
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Ultrasound Classification and Preoperative Ultrasound Diagnosis Analysis of Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-05 Xiaoli Lv, Qing Yang, Yunqi Chen, Min Ren, Laman He
ObjectivesA classification system of ovarian ectopic pregnancies (OEP) could aid in their management. This study aimed to investigate the ultrasound classification and preoperative ultrasound diagnosis of OEP.MethodsThis retrospective case series study analyzed the clinical and ultrasound imaging data of 68 pregnant women diagnosed and confirmed with OEP at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital affiliated
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound: A Real-Time, Noninvasive, Radiation-Free Method for Intraoperative Male Urethral Fistula Assessment J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-08-03 Qijie Lu, Wei Liu, Lei Chen
To evaluate the feasibility of intraoperative transurethral contrast-enhanced ultrasound for the assessment of male urethral fistulas.
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Umbilical Vein Flows and Cardiac Size, Shape, and Ventricular Contractility in Fetuses With Estimated Weight Less‐Than 10th Centile J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Manesha Putra, Emma Elizabeth Helen Peek, Greggory R. Devore, John C. Hobbins
ObjectivesIn a cohort of patients with estimated fetal weights (EFWs) <10th centile, we aimed 1) to compare the prevalence of abnormalities of fetal 4‐chamber view (4CV) cardiac size, shape, and ventricular contractility in fetal growth restricted (FGR) and small‐for‐gestational‐age (SGA) fetuses and 2) to compare umbilical vein flow (UVF) measurements to standard Doppler surveillance in predicting
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Role of Shear Wave Elastography for Assessment of Renal-Allograft Fibrosis and its Correlation With Histopathology J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Surojit Ruidas, Hira Lal, Raghunandan Prasad, Srishti Sharma, Surabhi Agarwal, Ranvijai Singh, Narayan Prasad, Manas Ranjan Patel, Ravi Shankar Kushwaha, Manoj Jain
To investigate whether shear wave elastography (SWE) can accurately identify interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy (IFTA) in chronic renal allograft injury (CRAI) and whether it can differentiate between different grades of IFTA.
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Quantitative Analysis of Right Atrial Functions by 2D‐Speckle Tracking Echocardiography During Healthy Pregnancy J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-30 Yeliz Guler, Ali Karagoz, Duygu Inan, Mehmet R. Sonsoz, Mehmet N. Bilen, Ahmet Guler, Cevat Kirma
BackgroundThe role of speckle tracking in the assessment of right atrial (RA) deformation parameters has not been investigated yet. The purpose of this article is to establish the effects of normal pregnancy on RA mechanical changes obtained by 2‐dimensional speckle‐tracking echocardiography.MethodologyA total of 49 healthy pregnant women were included in the study. All participants were followed for
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Correction to “Umbilical Venous Volume Flow in Late-Onset Fetal Growth Restriction” J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-26
Hamidi OP, Driver C, Steller JG, et al. Umbilical Venous Volume Flow in Late-Onset Fetal Growth Restriction. J Ultrasound Med 2023; 42:173–183. The descriptor “late onset” used to categorize the FGR patients in this study was incorrect since the study population contained a mix of fetuses with early and late-onset fetal growth restriction. This error can be corrected by deleting the words “late onset”
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Comparison of Explainable Artificial Intelligence Model and Radiologist Review Performances to Detect Breast Cancer in 752 Patients J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Pelin Seher Oztekin, Oguzhan Katar, Tulay Omma, Serap Erel, Oguzhan Tokur, Derya Avci, Murat Aydogan, Ozal Yildirim, Engin Avci, U. Rajendra Acharya
ObjectivesBreast cancer is a type of cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the breast tissue. In a few cases, erroneous diagnosis of breast cancer by specialists and unnecessary biopsies can lead to various negative consequences. In some cases, radiologic examinations or clinical findings may raise the suspicion of breast cancer, but subsequent detailed evaluations may not confirm cancer
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Use of 3D Anorectal Ultrasonography in the Preoperative Assessment of Complex Anal Fistulas and Patterns of Healing, Failure, and Recurrence After Ligation of the Intersphincteric Fistula Tract (LIFT) J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-25 Sthela M. Murad‐Regadas, Francisco Sergio P. Regadas, Francisco Sergio P. Regadas Filho, Felipe R. Nogueira, Erico de C. Holanda, Ricardo E. Dias Mont'Alverne, Carlos Magno Queiroz da Cunha, David G. Ferreira
ObjectivesTo use three‐dimensional anorectal ultrasonography (3D‐US) to evaluate the outcome of ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) in patients with crypto‐glandular transsphincteric fistula and describing the patterns of healing, failure, and recurrence rate.MethodsAfter classifying the fistula and determining the length of the sphincter muscle to be transected, the patients were
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Pupillary Light Reflex Detected by Ophthalmic Ultrasonography in Critically Ill Children With Difficult to Assess Pupils J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-24 Vaishnavi Divya Nagarajan, Megan F. Hunt, Misun Hwang, Courtney L. Kraus, Becky J. Riggs
Direct visualization of the eye can be difficult or impossible when there is significant facial burns, trauma, or edema. We present 4 nonresponsive, critically ill children whose pupils could not be directly visualized. Ophthalmic ultrasound revealed pupillary reactivity at presentation and throughout their recovery. Determining pupillary reactivity in these nonresponsive patients impacted their initial
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Contribution of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Diagnosis of Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-22 Yang Cen, Danqing He, Peiyao Wang, Yangyang Qin, Meng Huang
This is a study to investigate the value of musculoskeletal ultrasound for the early diagnosis of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (SNRA); and to study the relationship between anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (anti-CCP) and the occurrence of bone erosion in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) detected by ultrasound.
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Effect of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound on Different Types of Adenomyosis Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Classification J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Ruiqian Liu, Hongqiang Hao, Yan Yin, Liang Chen, Yang Liu
We aimed to analyze the effect of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on different types of adenomyosis (AM) based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) classification.
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Interpretation of Artificial Intelligence Models in Healthcare J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Ali Abbasian Ardakani, Omid Airom, Hamid Khorshidi, Nathalie J. Bureau, Massimo Salvi, Filippo Molinari, U. Rajendra Acharya
Artificial intelligence (AI) models can play a more effective role in managing patients with the explosion of digital health records available in the healthcare industry. Machine-learning (ML) and deep-learning (DL) techniques are two methods used to develop predictive models that serve to improve the clinical processes in the healthcare industry. These models are also implemented in medical imaging
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Factors Influencing the Visualization of Fallopian Tubes in Hysterosalpingo-Contrast Sonography (HyCoSy)—The Value of Multimodal HyCoSy in Visualizing the Fallopian Tubes J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Yan Li, Xiaoyi Chen, Qin Wang, Jingping Wang
Four-dimensional hysterosalpingo-contrast sonography (4D-HyCoSy) can non-invasively evaluate the patency of the fallopian tubes and is increasingly used in clinical practice. However, some factors may lead to false-positive diagnoses. This study aims to analyze the factors affecting clear imaging of the fallopian tubes in 4D-HyCoSy and explore methods to improve the quality of fallopian tube imaging
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Association of Amniotic Fluid Volume and Fetal Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Parameters in Fetal Growth Restriction J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-19 Lauren Sayres, Roopjit K. Sahi, Heather Straub, Emma Peek, John C. Hobbins
To investigate the prevalence of oligohydramnios, brain sparing, and cardiac dysfunction among a cohort of fetal growth restriction (FGR).
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Prospective Evaluation of Normal Supraspinatus Muscle Using Shear Wave Elastography J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-17 Jeung Yeol Jeong, Eun Kyung Khil, Woorim Seo
This study aimed to evaluate normal supraspinatus (SS) muscle elasticity using shear wave elastography (SWE) in an asymptomatic group, analyze its correlation with demographic factors and ultrasound (US) grayscale grade, and compare the elasticity between normal SS muscles and symptomatic SS muscles with tendon tears.
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Ultrasonography of Facial and Submandibular Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Concomitance With Acne Vulgaris J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-16 Ximena Wortsman, Gabriela Ortiz-Orellana, Yessenia Valderrama, Camila Ferreira-Wortsman, Francisco Reyes, Maria Isabel Herane
To describe the ultrasound characteristics of facial and submandibular hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and detect acne vulgaris (AV) concomitance in these cases.
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Peripartum Prediction of Fetal Weight in Gravidas With Obesity J. Ultrasound Med. (IF 2.1) Pub Date : 2024-07-12 Katherine H. Bligard, Jeannie C. Kelly, Antonina I. Frolova, Anthony O. Odibo, Nandini Raghuraman
Estimated fetal weight (EFW) is an important metric at delivery as neonates with abnormal birthweight and their mothers are at higher risk of birth complications. Data regarding optimal EFW assessment in gravidas with obesity is inconsistent, and with the increasing incidence of obesity, clarification of this question is crucial. We aimed to compare accuracy of ultrasound (US)-derived EFW and clinical