Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Distal biceps brachii tendon disorders predominantly result from repetitive use and eccentric loading. High-resolution ultrasound has emerged as a preferred diagnostic tool due to its dynamic imaging capabilities, accessibility, and cost-...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:A departmental audit identified a case of adenomyosis which had not been reported, highlighting the need to assess whether the current service provision is adequate in identifying patients with (possible) adenomyosis and how improvements in ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objectives:To implement a transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) simulation to improve comfort with obstetric and gynaecologic ultrasound and increase knowledge in diagnosis and management of early pregnancy-related complications.Methods:Third-year medical ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Purpose:The aim of this preclinical study was to test if the organic coating of two breast tissue clip markers (HydroMARK and UltraClip) can be sampled selectively by an ultrasound-guided core cut biopsy.Methods:Ten clip markers of each type were inserted ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Renal transplantation stands as the gold standard treatment for end-stage renal disease, offering improved quality of life and increased survival compared to dialysis. However, despite its advantages, renal allograft failure can occur, ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Multiple factors impact kidney perfusion peri-operatively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of patient position and size on renal transplant perfusion.Methods:Consecutive adult recipients of 123 single renal grafts were studied. ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Increasing demand for ultrasound services is reducing learners’ access to medical ultrasound clinical experience. High-fidelity simulation equipment, such as the BodyWorks Eve®, enhances the learners’ experience and scanning ability. This has ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:A large percentage of women fear benign breast lesion surgery, and it is a burden to the healthcare system. Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) is as effective as surgery but does not require general anaesthesia, leaves no scars, ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Ultrasound is a non-invasive tool that helps assess volume status.Objectives:To assess the dehydration and passive leg raising impact on ultrasound-derived cardiac and inferior vena cava parameters to improve early detection of hypovolemia in ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:A pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour (NET) originates from the neuroendocrine cells responsible for producing and releasing hormones. They are uncommon findings, mainly seen arising from the head of the pancreas and their appearances may vary ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Ectopic pregnancy is a gynaecological emergency. While its identification and management are monumental, it also impacts the patient’s future fertility. Ectopic pregnancy is one of the leading causes for maternal deaths in the first trimester. The rate of ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Groin discomfort is one of the most common presenting complaints in health care and often requires ultrasound to detect hernias. However, such singular emphasis leads to over diagnosing hernia and other significant aetiologies in and around ...