Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Pelvic ultrasound examination is the diagnostic modality of choice for the determination of early pregnancy loss.Objective:To evaluate the diagnostic performance of mean gestational sac diameter and crown-rump length for identifying early ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Ultrasound-guided microwave ablation is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for symptomatic benign thyroid nodules, but most outcome data originates from East Asian centres, and evidence from European and Middle Eastern populations is ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Objective:This exploratory cross-sectional study examined how muscle thickness and echo intensity of quadriceps and calf musculature are associated with maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) in trained runners.Methods:Male and female runners (n= 25; 22 ± ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Arterial tortuosity syndrome is a rare connective tissue disorder characterised by a distinct combination of cardiovascular manifestations, which include the tortuosity and elongation of large- and medium-sized arteries. In addition, the ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Renal recovery after acute kidney injury is a clinical outcome that influences prognosis in critically ill patients. The renal resistive index was measured by Doppler ultrasound and has been proposed as a potential predictor of renal recovery; ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Fetal measurement audit is important in order to improve and maintain accuracy. The aim of this study was to model the potential outcomes of audits of different numbers of images and measurements, and explore the implications with respect to ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:This study evaluates the impact of a Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) workshop delivered at the 6th Radiology Resident Forum conference, assessing how its student-led and clinician-supervised approach affects the knowledge, confidence and ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy (CSEP) is a potentially serious complication of caesarean section (C-section) which consists of the implantation of the gestational sac (GS) in the hysterotomy scar. All women with a history of C-section are ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Ovarian torsion is a surgical emergency in which twisting of the ovarian vascular pedicle leads to ischaemia. Although an uncommon diagnosis in prepubescent girls, prompt recognition of this condition is essential in order to prevent ovarian necrosis, ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Purpose:This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary composition, physical activity, and body mass index on gallbladder recovery time following food consumption and to identify alternative scan preparation strategies for patients unable to fast ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Three-dimensional prenatal ultrasound scans of a baby’s facial features have become increasingly popular among parents in both private and clinical settings. Ultrasound practitioners often draw on their experience to identify factors that influence image ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Case Presentations:Four patients underwent close follow-up after prenatal diagnosis of congenital portosystemic shunt, identified via ultrasound during the early third trimester. Among these cases, three were associated with fetal growth restriction, and ...