Concordant Body Stalk Anomalies in Dichorionic Twins
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Iba, T., Harada, T., Iba, Y., Nishikori, K., Iwabe, T., Harada, T., Mio, Y. Tags: Clinical Letter Source Type: research
Tricuspid Papillary Muscle Rupture Due to Blunt Chest Trauma
(Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Lamela Domenech, A. E., Lopez-Menendez, F., Lopez-Candales, A. Tags: Clinical Letter Source Type: research
Role of Sonography for Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
This report describes 5 cases of foreign bodies in the digestive tract and the usefulness of sonography for real-time evaluation of foreign bodies with high spatial resolution. Physicians can use sonography along with radiography and computed tomography in cases involving foreign bodies. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Hosokawa, T., Yamada, Y., Sato, Y., Tanami, Y., Nanbu, R., Hagiwara, S.-i., Oguma, E. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Spleen Behind the Heart Complicates Lung-to-Head Ratio Measurement in Left-Sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
In fetuses with left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intrathoracic herniation of the spleen is a common occurrence. The herniated spleen can reside posterior to the left atrium of the heart in the right hemithorax and is increasingly differentiated from the lung with the use of newer sonographic equipment. Estimation of the neonatal prognosis relies on accurate measurement of fetal lung size, particularly with commonly used measurements such as the lung-to-head ratio. Here we describe how herniation of the spleen behind the heart can complicate measurement of the lung-to-head ratio on sonography and lead to overesti...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Basta, A. M., Lusk, L. A., Keller, R. L., Filly, R. A. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Gel Sonovaginography: A New Way of Evaluating a Variety of Local Vaginal and Cervical Disorders
Gel sonovaginography is a new way of assessing local cervical and vaginal disorders, in which regular transvaginal sonography is known to have limitations. In gel sonovaginography, 20 mL of ultrasound gel is instilled into the vagina, followed by examination with a transvaginal transducer. In a study involving 28 women with known or suspected disorders such as cervical and vaginal cancer, cervical polyps, vaginal septa, and deep infiltrating endometriosis, a substantial improvement in visualization and assessment of local lesions and structures was noted with gel sonovaginography. This simple technique appears to be valuab...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Sibal, M. Tags: Case Series Source Type: research
Unexpected Findings During Evaluation of Acute Pelvic Pain With Transvaginal Sonography
Transvaginal sonography is the first-line imaging modality used to evaluate acute female pelvic pain in the emergency setting because of its accessibility, lack of ionizing radiation, and excellent ability to identify reproductive tract disorders. Although the intent of transvaginal sonography is to evaluate the reproductive organs, imaging of adjacent pelvic structures is an important part of every transvaginal sonographic examination. Gastrointestinal, urologic, and vascular disorders incidentally scanned on transvaginal sonography may explain the pain for which the examination is being performed. In such cases, transvag...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Ohngemach, D. J., Esterson, Y. B., Rahman, N., Noor, A., Pellerito, J. S. Tags: Pictorial Essay Source Type: research
Early Innovative Immersion: A Course for Pre-Medical Professions Students Using Point-of-Care Ultrasound
In preparing for medical school admissions, premedical students seek opportunities to expand their medical knowledge. Knowing what students seek and what point-of-care ultrasound offers, we created a novel educational experience using point-of-care ultrasound. The innovation has 3 goals: (1) to use point-of-care ultrasound to highlight educational concepts such as the flipped classroom, simulation, hands-on interaction, and medical exposure; (2) to work collaboratively with peers; and (3) to expose premedical students to mentoring for the medical school application process. We believe that this course could be used to enco...
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Smalley, C. M., Browne, V., Kaplan, B., Russ, B., Wilson, J., Lewiss, R. E. Tags: Technical Innovation Source Type: research
Risk of Adverse Outcomes in Euploid Pregnancies With Isolated Short Fetal Femur and Humerus on Second-Trimester Sonography
Conclusions—
The risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes is significant in euploid and nonanomalous pregnancies with isolated short long bones. Close follow-up is needed during pregnancy. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Kaijomaa, M., Ulander, V.-M., Ryynanen, M., Stefanovic, V. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Frequency and Importance of Incomplete Screening Fetal Anatomic Sonography in Pregnancy
Conclusions—
In this large single-center study, incomplete visualization was common in screening fetal anatomic ultrasound examinations. Recommendations for repeat imaging were nearly universal, but abnormal fetal anatomy was infrequently discovered on repeat screening. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Silvestri, M. T., Pettker, C. M., Raney, J. H., Xu, X., Ross, J. S. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Maternal Physiologic Renal Pelvis Dilatation in Pregnancy: Sonographic Reference Data
Conclusions—
We present sonographic reference data for asymptomatic pregnancy-related renal pelvis dilatation in singleton pregnancies from a large cohort of women. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Wadasinghe, S. U., Metcalf, L., Metcalf, P., Perry, D. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Can the Myocardial Performance Index Be Used as a New Predictive Factor for a Poor Prognosis in Fetuses With Idiopathic Polyhydramnios?
Conclusions—
An increased myocardial performance index is an early indicator of adverse perinatal outcomes in pregnancies complicated by idiopathic polyhydramnios. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Gezer, C., Ekin, A., Ozeren, M., Taner, C. E., Mat, E., Solmaz, U. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Renal Interlobar Vein Impedance Index as a First-Trimester Marker Does Not Predict Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Conclusions—
The maternal renal interlobar vein impedance index should not be considered a first-trimester marker of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Bezerra Maia e Holanda Moura, S., Praciano, P. C., Gurgel Alves, J. A., Martins, W. P., Junior, E. A., Kane, S. C., da Silva Costa, F. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Role of Cervical Length Measurement for Preterm Delivery Prediction in Women With Threatened Preterm Labor and Cervical Dilatation
Conclusions—
Cervical length was significantly associated with the risk of preterm delivery in women presenting with threatened preterm labor and cervical dilatation of less than 3 cm. However, the predictive accuracy of cervical length as a single measure was relatively limited. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Hiersch, L., Melamed, N., Aviram, A., Bardin, R., Yogev, Y., Ashwal, E. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Elastographic Findings of Achilles Tendons in Asymptomatic Professional Male Volleyball Players
Conclusions—
On sonography and elastography, we observed thickening and softening in Achilles tendons of athletes in comparison with healthy volunteers who had similar ages and body mass indices. These changes could be associated with early tendon degeneration. Further longitudinal studies may support this consideration. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Balaban, M., Idilman, I. S., Ipek, A., Ikiz, S. S., Bektaser, B., Gumus, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
Use of Angle-Independent M-Mode Sonography for Assessment of Diaphragm Displacement
Conclusions—
Angle-independent M-mode sonography leads to better visualization and assessment of the left hemidiaphragm. It records lower displacement than conventional M-mode sonography in the bilateral diaphragms, likely because of fewer orientation and translation errors. Future study is indicated to assess the clinical utility of angle-independent M-mode sonography in a population with diaphragm dysfunction. (Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine)
Source: Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine - November 20, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Orde, S. R., Boon, A. J., Firth, D. G., Villarraga, H. R., Sekiguchi, H. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
