Increased ultrasound utilization in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children
1. In a retrospective review of over 96 000 children with acute appendicitis, there was a significant decrease in the ...
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Sonographic triangular cord sign and gallbladder abnormalities diagnostic for biliary atresia
1. This meta-analysis found that for newborns presenting with jaundice, the triangular cord sign and abnormal gallbladder characteristics on ultrasound ...
Appendicitis ruled out by clinical scoring in cases of equivocal ultrasound findings
1. In patients with suspected appendicitis and equivocal ultrasound results, a low clinical score such as the Alvarado or Pediatric ...
Ultrasound enhances gastrointestinal absorption of drugs at low frequencies
1, Ultrasound can enhance the gastrointestinal delivery of drugs in porcine and rodent models through the cavitation of rectal tissue ...
Image-guided percutaneous drainage of pericardial effusions is safe and effective
1. Percutaneous drainage under ultrasonographic (US) or fluoroscopic guidance is a safe and effective treatment for patients with symptomatic pericardial ...
Ultrasound-guided cryoablation shows promise in treating ductal carcinomas
1. Ultrasound-guided cryoablation of invasive ductal carcinomas up to 15 mm in size was technically feasible, well-tolerated by patients, and ...
Breast ultrasound screening model reveals increased costs for small benefits
1. Microsimulation models demonstrated limited health benefits of supplemental ultrasonography for women with dense breasts and substantial increases in cost. ...
Shear-wave elastography may improve prostate cancer detection
1. Among men referred for prostate biopsy due to an elevated prostate-specific antigen level or an abnormal digital rectal exam, ...
Patient Basics: Ultrasound
Originally published by Harvard Health What Is It? Ultrasound scanning, also called sonography, is a technique used to see tissues and ...
Breast ultrasound may improve cancer detection in dense breasts
1. Among asymptomatic women with dense breasts, the combination of automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) with routine screening mammography increased detection ...
