Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Female pelvic congestion syndrome is associated with chronic pelvic pain and affects approximately 30% of women. There are no formal diagnostic criteria to assist with the diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome despite affecting such a large ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Diastolic dysfunction precedes ventricular contractility changes in the ischaemic cascade. Both diastolic and systolic left ventricle dysfunctions are known to alter left atrial myocardial deformation by impairing its phasic function, which ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Anterior talofibular ligament injury is the most common type in chronic ankle instability patients. While initial injuries are often treated conservatively, some patients still require surgery. Shear wave elastography provides quantitative, ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare pathological cause of gastric outlet obstruction. Traditionally, computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans have been diagnostic investigations of choice. However, due to vague ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Bedside ultrasound of inferior vena cava is used by clinician sonographers in intensive care units. Its data can impact clinical decision-making. Subcostal view is a standard view for this issue. A significant proportion of the intensive care ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>This reflection details how the purchase of a small portable ultrasound system enabled a pilot domiciliary paracentesis service. The service offers symptom relief through ascitic drainage to palliative, end-of-life, patients who wish to avoid a hospital ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Purpose:This study aimed to determine the suitability and optimal concentration of an ultrasonic contrast agent (SonoVue) for intralesional application during contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS).Methods:An in vitro model simulating an existing lesion ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Aims:Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a prevalent cause of anterior knee pain, often challenging to diagnose due to its multifactorial aetiology. This study investigates the diagnostic utility of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in patellofemoral pain ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. Background & Objectives:The ultrasound features of ovarian mature teratomas are well defined. However, literature regarding the ultrasound features of immature teratomas is lacking and features can often be confused with those of mature teratomas. The ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Midgut volvulus, a complication of intestinal malrotation, is a surgical emergency. Due to its embryologic aetiology, it is predominantly seen in neonates; with about 90% of cases involving children under the age of 1. The majority of these ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:In the United Kingdom, uterine artery Doppler ultrasound, specifically measurement of the pulsatility index, is recommended in the second trimester of pregnancies at risk of developing conditions like pre-eclampsia and fetal growth ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Acute viral hepatitis A remains a significant public health concern.Objective:This study investigated the relationship between gallbladder wall pathology, liver stiffness measurements, controlled attenuation parameter, and biochemical markers ...