Breast Ultrasound Examination Combining B-Mode, Color Doppler and Elastography -Jabts Bc-04 Study Part 5-

The authors present their experience in ultrasound patterns of primary and recurrent endometrioma and correspondence with histopathological results, using 2D and color Doppler ultrasound examination. Cases of primary and recurrent endometriomas, as well as other false positive diagnosis are presented. The presence of the peripheral, healthy ovarian tissue, is the principal difference between the primary endometrioma and their recurrence. The arousal of papillary projections or solid-type echostructure decreases the likelihood of an endometrioma without histological atypia. Postmenopause modifies the ultrasound features of endometrioma by decreasing homogeneity and echogenicity

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Remodeling of ipsilateral ulnar artery after radial artery harvesting for coronary artery bypass graft

Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology ◽

10.1139/cjpp-2020-0432 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 99 (2) ◽

pp. 231-236

Author(s):

Melchior L. Lima ◽

Héber S.M. Silva ◽

Lourival N. Lougon ◽

Fanilda S. Barros ◽

Walter J. Gomes

Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery ◽

Coronary Artery Bypass ◽

Radial Artery ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Artery Bypass ◽

Ulnar Artery ◽

Intima Media Thickness ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Media Thickness

There are controversies in the literature on the blood supply to the forearm after surgical removal of the radial artery in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The objective was to investigate the arterial remodeling of the ulnar artery after the removal of the radial artery in myocardial revascularization by means of ultrasound examination with color Doppler in the pre- and post-operative periods. This paper describes an observational prospective study of the remodeling of the left brachial and ulnar arteries (donor arm) in 103 right-handed non-consecutive adult patients undergoing CABG with removal of the ipsilateral radial artery using the color Doppler ultrasound examination. In the ulnar artery, a significant increase (P < 0.05) was seen in the following measurements: lumen diameter by 13%, lumen area by 26%, peak systolic flow by 40%, and average flow by 46%. Intima-media thickness measured in the ulnar artery did not show a statistically significant difference (P = 0.22), except in diabetic patients (P = 0.007). We conclude that the ulnar artery undergoes positive physiological remodeling, adapting to the new requirements of chronic increase in flow after the ipsilateral removal of the radial artery to serve as a graft in CABG. There was no evidence of increased intima-media thickness, except in diabetic patients.

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Prenatal Sonographic Image of Sirenomelia with Anencephaly and Craniorachischisis Totalis

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.1155/2018/7058253 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2018 ◽

pp. 1-5

Author(s):

Takako Sugiura ◽

Yuka Sato ◽

Naoyuki Nakanami ◽

Kiyomi Tsukimori

Keyword(s):

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Three Dimensional ◽

Final Diagnosis ◽

Color Doppler Ultrasound ◽

Lower Limbs ◽

Ultrasound Images ◽

Two Dimensional ◽

Prenatal Counselling ◽

Medical Termination

Sirenomelia is a rare congenital malformation characterized by varying degrees of fusion of the lower extremities. It is commonly associated with severe urogenital and gastrointestinal malformations; however, the association of sirenomelia with anencephaly and rachischisis totalis is extremely rare. To our knowledge, the prenatal sonographic images of this association have not been previously published. Here, we present prenatal sonographic images of this association, detected during the 17th week of gestation through combined two-dimensional, four-dimensional, and color Doppler ultrasound. Two-dimensional ultrasound images showed anencephaly, spina bifida, and possible fusion of the lower limbs. Three-dimensional HDlive rendering images confirmed the final diagnosis of sirenomelia with anencephaly and rachischisis totalis. The patient opted to undergo medical termination of pregnancy and delivered a fetus with fused lower limbs, anencephaly, and rachischisis totalis confirming the in utero imaging findings. Awareness of these rare associations will help avoid misdiagnoses and facilitate prenatal counselling. This case highlights the importance of a thorough ultrasound examination.

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Color Doppler Ultrasound Examination Of The Main Portal Vein And Inferior Vena Cava In Normal Malaysian Adult Population: A Fasting And Post Prandial Evaluation

The Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research ◽

10.5580/178d ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Keyword(s):

Inferior Vena Cava ◽

Portal Vein ◽

Doppler Ultrasound ◽

Inferior Vena ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Adult Population ◽

Vena Cava ◽

Color Doppler Ultrasound ◽

Main Portal Vein

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Ultrasonic diagnostics of vascular complications after laser procedures

Innovative medicine of Kuban ◽

10.35401/2500-0268-2021-24-4-58-62 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 58-62

Author(s):

I. N. Bondarenko

Keyword(s):

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Vascular Complications ◽

Area Of Interest ◽

High Intensity Laser ◽

Laser Treatments ◽

Ultrasound Assessment ◽

Vascular Structures ◽

Severity Of The Disease ◽

Severe Degree

A clinical case of treatment of rosacea with a high-intensity laser at different stages, performed under control of high-resolution ultrasound (HRU), is presented. According to clinical guidelines, patients in the erythematous stage of rosacea (stage I) undergo selective coagulation of superficial vessels with a neodymium laser. Diagnosis and determination of the severity of the disease are carried out based on the presence of primary and secondary elements of the rash. There are no criteria for ultrasound assessment of the skin and its vascularization in patients with rosacea. During ultrasound examination after 4 laser procedures in B-mode, the dermis is heterogeneous due to hypoechoic papillary and hyperechoic reticular layers, without signs of infiltrative changes, in the color Doppler mapping mode there is a pronounced vascularization of the papillary dermis in the area of interest, represented by multiple vessels in contrast to single vascular structures seen on ultrasound after two laser treatments. According to the results of ultrasound examination, a more severe degree of the disease was diagnosed, which served as the basis for prescribing therapy with systemic retinoids. Clinical observation demonstrates the capabilities of ultrasound in planning laser procedures in order to reduce the risk of complications, their early diagnosis and monitoring of treatment if they occur.

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MODERN CAPABILITIES OF ULTRASOUND VISUALIZATION OF ABDOMINAL WALL HERNIAS

Medical academic journal ◽

10.17816/maj18194-100 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

pp. 94-100

Author(s):

Y P Zorin ◽

M G Boitsova ◽

NA A Karlova ◽

A V Shabrov

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Abdominal Wall ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Standard Procedure ◽

Correct Diagnosis ◽

Dynamic Control ◽

Abdominal Wall Hernia ◽

Adequate Treatment ◽

Scanning Procedure

Abdominal wall hernias are the common pathology in modern clinical practice. Clinical data sometimes make the correct diagnosis not possible what requires the timely specific and targeted ultrasound examination. Aims of research. Revealing the capabilities of ultrasound examination at the assumption of abdominal wall hernias. Materials and methods. Within four years the ultrasound examination of 88 patients was carried out who suffered from different abdominal wall hernia, with the use of standard procedure of ultrasound examination and specific tests for evaluation of the condition of hernia’s content. The ultrasound scanning procedure was performed using B-mode and Color Doppler mapping mode. The majority of patients hereafter underwent the planned or emergency surgical treatment and subsequent ultrasound dynamic control. Results. The ultrasound examination gave the opportunity to reveal hernias in all the patients examined. Standards of morphometry, conditions of successful diagnosis and criterions of differential diagnosis signs of abdominal wall hernias have been detected. Criterions of differentiation of non-complicated and complicated hernias were concretized Conclusions. Ultrasound examination is a highly informative method for search, diagnosis and differential diagnosis of abdominal wall hernias. The targeted search of specific ultrasound signs allows making a correct diagnosis what has a great value for the timing of beginning of the adequate treatment.

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The Infective Endocarditis with Recurrent Epistaxis in a Young Patient: A Case Report

The Heart Surgery Forum ◽

10.1532/hsf.3617 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. E317-E319

Author(s):

Chunguang Liu ◽

Sandeep Bhushan ◽

Long Mao ◽

Chen Jian ◽

Shi Haipeng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Hypertensive Crisis ◽

Symptomatic Treatment ◽

Color Doppler Ultrasound ◽

Primary Treatment ◽

Bleeding Point ◽

Recurrent Epistaxis ◽

Progressive Anemia

Epistaxis is a common emergency, and its main causes are hypertensive crisis and trauma. Nasal packing is the primary treatment. After active symptomatic treatment, the symptoms of epistaxis effectively can be controlled. In this case report, the patient was treated with epistaxis many times in the outpatient department. After nasal examination, there was a clear bleeding point, and it was treated with gauze packing or silver nitrate cauterization. The symptoms of epistaxis gradually got worse and was accompanied with fever and progressive anemia. After blood culture and color Doppler ultrasound examination, it was confirmed that it was endocarditis caused by defective hypoxic bacterial infection. After active antibacterial and surgical treatment, the symptoms of epistaxis, fever and anemia were relieved.

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The value of ultrasound in diagnosis of male infertility

Medicinski pregled ◽

10.2298/mpns0412551s ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 57 (11-12) ◽

pp. 551-555

Author(s):

Sanja Stojanovic ◽

Mira Govorcin ◽

Dusan Hadnadjev ◽

Goran Marusic ◽

Slavica Senicar ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Male Infertility ◽

Vas Deferens ◽

Ultrasound Examination ◽

Color Doppler ◽

Transrectal Ultrasound ◽

Testicular Atrophy ◽

Obstructive Azoospermia ◽

Pathological Conditions ◽

Common Causes ◽

Male Patients

Introduction The number of male patients with clinical presentation of infertility, especially secondary infertility after infections, is increasing every day. Contemporary urological standards in defining male infertility include ultrasound examination. Ultrasound examination of the scrotum using color doppler is of great importance. Diagnosis of male infertility Testicular atrophy, microlithiasis and varicocele are the most common causes of male infertility. Microlithiasis and classical testicular microlithiasis are not directly associated with infertility. Gray scale sonography is used in evaluation of the dilatation of the testicular veins, but color Doppler made a real contribution in revealing subclinical varicocele. Transrectal ultrasound is used in a number of pathological conditions of prostate, seminal vesicles and ducts. In cases of obstructive azoospermia it is important to find out the cause, such as focal prostatitis, cysts, ejaculatory ducts obstruction or absence of vas deferens. Conclusion UIltrasound is a noninvasive method easy to perform, which provides information without postexamination consequences such as strictures or obstructions, which are possible after invasive deferentography. Ultrasound guided biopsy, provides a new minimally invasive diagnostic tool in current urology.

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