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 ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Post-traumatic calf injuries most commonly involve the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. In contrast, injuries to the tibialis posterior muscle, particularly at the myotendinous junction, are rare.Case Report:We present the case of a ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Background:Neonatal osteomyelitis is rare, and rib involvement is even more uncommon. Early diagnosis is challenging due to nonspecific clinical signs and the limitations of conventional imaging methods.Objective:To describe a case of neonatal rib ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Aim:Pelvic floor defaecatory dysfunction is traditionally investigated with defaecatory proctography, which examines rectocele, enterocele, intussusception and functional aspects including dyssynergy and completeness of evacuation. Integrated total pelvic ...

Ultrasound, Ahead of Print. <br/>Introduction:Entrapment of the radial nerve proper can cause sensory and motor symptoms which can be challenging to clinically interpret and identify.Method:A review of literature relating to radial nerve proper entrapment and the sonographic technique to ...

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-...