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Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology: Official Proceedings of the 13th Congress of the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
Hosted by the Austrian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ÖGUM), in conjunction with Euroson 2011, 23rd Congress of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology in conj...
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Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology
The Official Journal of the WORLD FEDERATION FOR ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
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Aims and Scope
Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology is the official journal of the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. The journal publishes original contributions on significant advances in clini...
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Christy K. Holland, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Ultrasonographic Detection of Early Post-Surgical Recurrence in Crohn's Disease
At present, gold standard for pre-clinical assessment of post-surgical recurrence (PSR) in Crohn's disease (CD) is colonoscopy. Endoscopy examination is invasive, so there is a need for noninvasive an...
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C. Randazzo,
C. Rigazio,
E. Ercole,
M. Daperno,
R. Sostegni,
F. Bertolino,
C. Bima,
A. Craxì,
R. Rocca
et al.
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S1
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Correlation of Histology and Dynamic Tissue Perfusion Measurement (DTPM) of the Colonic Wall in Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
Inflammation in UC waxes and wanes unpredictably which hinders an adapted treatment. Today, bowel wall biopsies yield the most instructive information but are invasive, require meticulous bowel cleans...
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T.M. Scholbach,
J. Hormann,
J. Scholbach
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S1
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Preliminary Results of Ultrasonic Investigation of the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract After Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery has been recognized as the most effective therapy for long-term weight loss and control of obesity-related comorbidities. In Switzerland, about 1000 bariatric procedures are performe...
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N. Potoczna,
J. Tuma
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S1-S2
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Features of Intestinal Polyps
To explore the application value of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) in patients with intestinal polyps.
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L.Y. Miao
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S2
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How to Improve the Accuracy of Diagnosis of Appendicitis: Role of the Sonographic Appearances of Normal Colon (Haustral Patterns) and Color Doppler in Detecting Appendicitis
To evaluate the role of sonographic appearances of normal colon (haustral patterns) in determination of ascending colon and position of cecum in dectecting acute appendicitis and describe color Dopple...
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T.V. Le,
H.T. Phan,
T.A. Vo
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S2
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Acute Appendix: A Wide Spectrum of Findings on Ultrasound
To illustrate a wide spectrum of findings in acute appendicitis.
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N.G. Chaubal,
M. Shah,
R. Chaubal,
A. Patil,
K. Parekh,
J. Chaubal
et al.
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S2
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Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for the Quantitative Assessment of Perfusion of the Supraspinatus Tendon in Different Positions of Abduction
Degenerative and traumatic lesions of the supraspinatus tendon are common. Perfusion of the tendon plays an important role in this context. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound allows us to perform direct and...
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G. Achatz,
F. Berreth,
S. Bago,
H. Palm,
F. Von Lübken,
B. Friemert
et al.
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S2
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Ultrasound Measurements and its Correlation with Shoulder Rotator Strength in National Baseball Players
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome (SIS) is a common shoulder problem in athletes involving overhead sports. The aim of this study was to explore changes in subacromial space (SAS) with real-time ultrasono...
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S. Fu,
S. Tsui,
H. Leong,
M. Ying,
V.Y. Leung
et al.
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The Color Doppler Ultrasonic Visualization Investigation of Trilateral Foramen and Quadrilateral Foramen in Normal Adults
To investigate the US characteristics of colour Doppler ultrasonography examination of the trilateral foramen and quadrilateral foramen in normal adults.
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Z.E.M. Chen
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S3
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The Value of Sonography in Finger Osteoarthritis: Evaluation of Sonographic Criteria in Therapeutic Follow-Up
To assess the value of sonography in finger Osteoarthritis (OA) depicting the morphological alterations over the course of five times intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA).
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E. Simmer,
R. Faschingbauer,
G. Feuchtner,
J. Gruber,
W. Jaschke,
A. Klauser
et al.
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S3
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Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and Interphalangeal (IP) Joints of the Hand: The Role of Ultrasound and SW Elastography in Detection and Monitoring of Rheumatoid Arthitis (RA)
To display the spectrum of pathologic alterations of MCP and IP joints in RA including gray-scale images, flow assessment and SWE characteristics and establish the role of US in detection and monitori...
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E. Mastorakou,
K. Mpouhra,
I. Theotokas,
J. Ruci,
P.S. Zoumpoulis
et al.
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Sonographic Findings in Trigger Fingers and Outcome of Sonographically Guided Injection
The purpose of this study was to find out if conservative therapy has a benefit on specific sonographic findings of trigger finger (tf) after a follow-up of 6-12 months.
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E. Simmer,
R. Faschingbauer,
F. Guerra,
W. Jaschke,
A. Klauser
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Duplication of the Stomach Mimicking Pancreatic Pseudocyst
The patient is a 5-year 2-month-old female with chronic abdominal pain. On Hospital admission, she was able to locate the pain to the upper abdomen.
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M. Stenzel,
S. Wolke,
H. Mentzel
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Sigmoid Diverticulitis with Liver Abscesses and Sigmovesical Fistula Using B-Mode US and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound
A 47-year-old patient presented with nights sweats and weight loss, and no abdominal pain.
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D. Steubl,
H. Franck,
J. Slotta-Huspenina,
U. Heemann,
K. Stock
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True Hermaphroditism as an Unusual Cause of Pain in the Lower Abdomen
A 69-year old man presented with pain in the lower abdomen and inguinal region and with inguinal hernia repair 13 years ago.
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D. Laknai,
W. Schroder,
A. Schuler
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Ultrasound Examination of Single Metastasis of a Small Cell Lung Cancer to the Suprarenal Gland and to the Spleen
Metastases of lung cancer to the spleen are a great rarity and they are described sporadically. Our case presents simultaneous occurance of the lung cancer and its metastasis to the adrenal gland and ...
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M. Chorąży,
M. Majcher,
R. Kwiatkowski
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Hypertension with Hypokalemia in a Young Liquorice Addict
Abdominal ultrasound with color Doppler is routinely performed in the diagnostics of hypertension. Arterial hypertension with hypokalemia is typical for Conn syndrome. But uncommon diagnoses should be...
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C. Schulze zur Wiesch,
K.E. Hahn,
M. Regier,
N. Sauer,
F. Beil,
P. Lebok,
A.E. Guthoff
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A Fate Like This: Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A healthy 26 year-old woman on a trip around the world suddenly experienced nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss and distension of the abdomen, while staying in Australia.
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A.E. Guthoff,
A.H. Marx,
A. Laqmani
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Elevated Liver Enzymes
What should be the focus of an ultrasound examination in patients with elevated liver enzymes apart from the liver?
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A.E. Guthoff,
K.E. Hahn,
J. Holzhueter,
S. Groth,
J. Mueller,
A. Pace
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Tumor Thrombosis of the Inferior Vena Cava Caused by Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Left Thigh, Diagnosis by CEUS: A Case Presentation
Tumor thrombosis is frequently observed in a variety of malignoma, notably renal cell carcinoma or hepatocellular carcinoma, but can also be found in other tumor entities. CEUS has been described as a...
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C. Kappes-Schädler,
E. Mertiny,
M. Wüstner
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Dissection of the Aortic Arch Presenting with Recurrent Seizures due to a Variable Obstruction of the Innominate Artery: A Case Presentation
Usually, aortic dissections present with chest pain and are primarily admitted at the chest pain unit or cardiological ward. Primarily, neurological manifestations without thoracic symptoms are found ...
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C. Kappes-Schädler,
M. Wüstner,
E. Mertiny
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Unusual Features of Malignant Thyroid Tumours
A 67-year-old patient complained of recent dysphagia and hoarseness. He had a history of clear cell renal cell carcinoma 7 years previously (nephrectomy). The patient underwent ultrasound examination ...
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P. Marcy,
J. Sanglier,
A. Iannessi
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Spectral Doppler Measurement of Perineural Flow Within the Median Nerve Compared to Nerve Conduction Studies
To document and analyze perineural vascular flow within the median nerve utilizing power Doppler (PD) and spectral Doppler (SD) to determine a relationship with a nerve conduction study (NCS), for car...
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K.D. Evans,
S.C. Roll,
K.R. Volz,
C.M. Sommerich
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Utilisation of Ultrasound in the Detection and Assessment of Iatrogenic Peripheral Nerve Injury
Iatrogenic peripheral nerve injury (PNI) occurs in 1 to 3% of all surgeries and accounts to 17% percent of all peripheral nerve injuries. Frequently, delayed diagnosis leads to severe disability or ch...
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T. Moritz,
H. Prosch,
G. Bodner
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Ultrasound Contrast-Enhanced Interrogation of the Median Nerve to Document Peripheral Vascular Flow in an Animal Model
To identify dosing and instrumentation while conducting contrast sonography to visualize perineural vascular flow, within the median nerve, in a group of Macaca fascicularis recovering from carpal tun...
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K.D. Evans,
S.C. Roll,
K.R. Volz,
J.A. Buford,
C.M. Sommerich
et al.
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Relationship of Median Nerve Ultrasonographic Measures to Anthropometric and Demographic Factors for Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Numerous anthropometric measures, demographic characteristics, and occupational exposures have been suggested as contributory factors in development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This study investi...
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S.C. Roll,
K.D. Evans,
M.L. Freimer,
J. Case-Smith,
C.M. Sommerich
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Ultrasound-Facilitated Carpal Tunnel Release: Intra-Operative Use of Dynamic Ultrasound to Confirm Adequacy of Decompression
Minimally invasive carpal tunnel release is getting more and more popular. However, since the whole picture of flexor retinaculum and median nerve within the carpal tunnel is not well seen in the mini...
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C. Chen,
H.H.C. Lan,
C. Shen,
S. Lee
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Ultrasound-Guided Perineural Steroid Injection for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Initial Experience
To present and evaluate the initial clinical experiences of ultrasound-guided perineural steroid injection for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
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S. Hong,
S.H. Hong,
G. Song,
E. Kang
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S7
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High Resolution Ultrasonography in Posterior Interosseous Nerve Syndrome
To specify ultrasonographic findings in patients with posterior interosseous nerve syndrome (PIN-Syndrome) in comparison to healthy volunteers.
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T. Djurdjevic,
W. Loescher,
A. Loizides,
H. Gruber,
S. Peer
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S7-S8
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Advantages and Difficulties of Ultrasound Elastography in Thyroid Malignancies
To analyze the factors affecting the quality and reproducibility of ultrasound elastography/elasticity imaging.
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A.N. Sencha,
Y.N. Patrunov,
M.S. Mogutov,
H.D. Sergeeva
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S8
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Shearwave Elastography of Thyroid Nodules: Correlations with Cytological Data: Study About 157 Patients
Ultrasound elastography is able to provide stiffness informations and is used since 2005 in thyroid nodule examination. ShearWave elastography (SWE) is becoming available and provides true quantitativ...
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H. Monpeyssen,
J.M. Correas,
J. Tramalloni,
S. Poiree,
N. Voillemot,
J.P. Jais,
O. Hélénon
et al.
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S8-S9
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Sonoelastography in Thyroid as a New Method to Differentiate Benign and Malignant Nodules
To evaluate the diagnostic possibilities of sonoelastography in different nodules of thyroid gland.
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N.N. Burdelova,
A. Zubarev,
A.A. Kartavykh
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S9
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A Novel and Reliable Method to Reduce Unnecessary Thyroid Biopsies (FNAC)
Thyroid nodules are common and many are encountered incidentally. Image characterization of thyroid nodules as either benign or malignant still remains a challenge and many undergo unnecessary fine ne...
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S. Vinayak
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S9
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Efficiency of Second Generation Ultrasound Elastography in Characterization of Thyroid Lesions
Ultrasound elastography (UE) is a method of measuring tissue strain and elastic modulus using ultrasound imaging while force is applied to tissue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the added value...
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N. Azar,
H. Yarmohammadi,
J. Young,
D. Nakamoto
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S8
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Intrathoracic Herniation of the Liver ("Liver-Up") is Associated with Predominant Left Heart Hypoplasia in Left but not Right Fetal Diaphragmatic Hernia
Predominant left heart hypoplasia is commonly observed in human fetuses with left diaphragmatic hernia and intrathoracic liver herniation (“liver-up”). In contrast, marked left/right heart dysproporti...
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R. Stressig,
R. Fimmers,
R. Axt-Fliedner,
K. Eising,
U. Gembruch,
T. Kohl
et al.
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S9-S10
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Hypoplastic Left Heart and Changes of Fetal Precardiac Venous Flow Patterns During Pregnancy
We sought to assess the changes in precardiac venous flow- patterns in fetuses with hypoplastic left heart (HLH) and restrictive interatrial communication.
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J. Degenhardt,
N. Fass,
C. Enzensberger,
A. Kawecki,
M. Vogel,
J. Wienhard,
R. Axt-Fliedner
et al.
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S10
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Idiopathic Dilatation of the Right Atrium: Antenatal Appearance and postnatal Management of a Rare Finding
Due to its rarity idiopathic dilatation of the right atrium (IDRA) can be easily confused with other abnormalities such as Ebstein's anomaly or abnormalities of the pulmonary venous connections. It ca...
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R. Lachmann,
A. Heilmann,
G. Kamin,
K. Nitzsche,
H.J. Haeusler,
S.R. Hofmann
et al.
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S10
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Fourth-Ventricle, Cisterna Magna and Posterior Brain in Fetuses with Open Spina Bifida Between 11 + 0 and 13 + 6 Weeks
Our previous studies have shown that frontomaxillary facial angle and posterior brain show measurable abnormalities in the majority of fetuses with open spina bifida at 11 + 0 and 13 + 6 weeks. The ob...
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R. Lachmann,
M. Petros,
M. Scheier
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S10
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Incidence and Outcome of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Styria
This study aimed to describe the birth prevalence and the short-term outcome of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in the geographically defined population of Styria.
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A. Santner,
M. Häusler,
B. Csapo,
U. Lang,
M. Höllwarth,
P. Klaritsch
et al.
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S10-S11
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The Fetal Thymus Diameter and the Thymic–Thoracic Ratio in Normal Fetuses and Fetuses with Cardiac Defects
To establish reference ranges for the fetal thymus size expressed by the anteroposterior thymus diameter (ThyD) and the ratio of this diameter to the intrathoracic mediastinal diameter as thymic-thora...
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K. Karl,
K. Heling,
R. Chaoui
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S11
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Assessment of Posterior Fossa in Fetuses with Dandy Walker Malformation at 11-13 Weeks
There is some evidence that the mid-sagittal-view for the measurement of nuchal translucency may be helpful in assessment of the fetal posterior fossa. The aim of the study is to demonstrate the poten...
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R. Lachmann,
E. Sinkovskaya,
A. Abuhamad
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S11
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Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse-Imaging for Non-Invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis: A Pooled Meta-Analysis
ARFI is a novel ultrasound-based elastography method which is integrated in a conventional ultrasound machine enabling the exact localisation of measurement site. At present, studies with small patien...
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M. Friedrich-Rust,
J. Nierhoff,
M. Lupsor,
I. Sporea,
C. Fierbinteanu-Braticevici,
D. Strobel,
H. Takahashi,
M. Yoneda,
T. Suda,
S. Zeuzem,
E. Herrmann
et al.
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S11-S12
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The Value of Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography Fibrosis Evaluation in Patients with Chronic HCV Hepatitis: A Multicentric International Study
To find if ARFI is a reliable method for predicting the severity of fibrosis in patients with chronic HCV hepatitis.
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I. Sporea,
S. Bota,
R. Sirli,
R. Badea,
M. Lupsor,
C. Fierbinteanu-Braticevici,
A. Petrisor,
H. Takahashi,
N. Ono,
F. Piscaglia,
M. D'Onofrio,
A. Popescu,
M. Danila
et al.
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S12
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Is the Correlation of Liver Stiffness Assessed by Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography with Fibrosis Influenced by the Aminotransferases Level in Chronic HCV Hepatitis? A Multicentric International Study
To establish if the correlation between the values of liver stiffness (LS) measured by ARFI in patients having chronic HCV hepatitis with the severity of histological fibrosis is influenced by the ami...
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S. Bota,
I. Sporea,
R. Sirli,
C. Fierbinteanu-Braticevici,
A. Petrisor,
H. Takahashi,
N. Ono,
F. Piscaglia,
M. D'Onofrio,
A. Popescu,
M. Danila
et al.
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S12
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Comparison of Two Elastographic Methods (Transient Elastography and Acoustic Radiation Force Impulse Elastography) for Fibrosis Assessment in Patients with Chronic HCV Hepatitis
To compare 2 elastographic methods: acoustic radiation force impulse elastography (ARFI) and transient elastography (TE) for the prediction of fibrosis severity, in patients with chronic HCV hepatitis...
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I. Sporea,
S. Bota,
R. Sirli,
R. Badea,
M. Lupsor,
F. Piscaglia,
M. D'Onofrio,
A. Popescu,
M. Danila
et al.
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S12-S13
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Acoustic Radiation Force Elastography and Transient Elastography in Autoimmune Hepatitis: Left Liver Lobe Measurement Shows Better Accuracy for Early Detection of Fibrosis
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) can cause liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. We evaluated the performance of ARFI and transient elastography (TE) for staging in AIH patients.
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T. Karlas,
F. Gurk,
J. Wiegand,
H. Tenckhoff,
M. Tröltzsch,
J. Mössner,
T. Berg,
V. Keim
et al.
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S13
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Acoustic Radiation Force Elastography and Transient Elastography in Cystic Fibrosis: Liver Stiffness Is not increased in CF-Related Liver Disease in Adults
Patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) can develop cholestatic liver disease (CFLD). We evaluated ARFI, transient elastography (TE), and APRI-score in adult CF-patients for detection of CFLD.
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T. Karlas,
M. Neuschulz,
A. Oltmanns,
A. Güttler,
H. Wirtz,
M. Tröltzsch,
J. Mössner,
T. Berg,
J. Wiegand,
V. Keim
et al.
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S13
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Liver Stiffness Measurements by Means of Transient Elastography in Patients with Chronic HBV Hepatitis: A Meta-Analysis
Transient elastography (TE) is a recognized method for fibrosis assessment in chronic HCV hepatitis, but there is still a debate regarding HBV hepatitis. The purpose of this study was to establish the...
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I. Sporea,
R. Sirli,
A. Neghina,
A. Jurchis,
S. Bota,
A. Popescu,
M. Danila
et al.
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S13
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Usefullness of ARFI for the Detection of Liver Damage in Routine Ultrasound
To investigate the clinical usefulness of ultrasonography-based acoustic radiation force impulse elastography (ARFI) for liver damage in the daily routine ultrasound screening of patients of a large t...
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F. Bert,
S. Rossol
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S13-S14
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Comparison of Dynamic Transperineal Ultrasound with Evacuation Proctography for the Evaluation of Patients with Defecation Disorders
To assess the value of dynamic perineal ultrasound as a non invasive imaging modality compared with evacuation proctography (EP) as gold standard in patients with defecation disorders.
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M. Webb
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S14
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Clinical Usefulness of Endoanal Ultrasound in Patients with Complex Anal Fistula
The purpose of the current review is to give an up-to-date overview of the sonographic images and the overall concordance between sonographic and surgical findings based on the subtypes of fistula tra...
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H.J. Jeon,
U.C. Park,
H.S. Park,
Y.J. Kim,
S.I. Jung,
S.W. Park
et al.
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S14
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The Transperineal Ultrasonography as a Valid Alternative Diagnostic Tool in Detecting Perineal Abscesses and Fistula in the Acute Setting
The perineal/perirectal region is often involved in acute inflammatory changes: fistulas and abscesses are highly painful with the need of rather fast forward therapeutic intervention by the surgeon. ...
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M. Plaikner,
A. Loizides,
S. Peer,
F. Aigner,
D. Pecival,
H. Gruber
et al.
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S14-S15
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Applications and Limitations of Marine Mammal Sonography: A Radiographer's Perspective
This study provided information on the applications and limitations of ultrasound in marine mammal medicine.
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B.C.W. Kot,
L. Dalton,
N. Fernando,
M. Haulena,
I.F. Jen,
R. Kinoshita,
P. Martelli,
J. Ramer,
W. Van Bonn
et al.
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S15
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