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Sonographic localisation of lymph nodes suspicious of metastatic breast cancer to surgical axillary levels

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, Volume 72, Issue 1, Page 119-138, March 2025.
Sonographic imaging is used to identify the presence, number and location of malignant lymph nodes. Axillary lymph nodes suspicious of harbouring breast cancer metastasis can be localised to three surgical axillary levels. This paper will unpack the axillary anatomy, muscular sonographic landmarks, surgical axillary lymph node levels and the ...
Michelle Fenech, Tracey Burke, Grace Arnett, Alisha Tanner, Natasha Werder   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pentalogy of Cantrell : the first Maltese case with successful outcome [PDF]

, 1997
Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare disorder which was first described by Cantrell and his colleagues in 1958. It is comprised of congenital heart disease and midline defects.
Grech, Victor E., Parascandalo, Raymond, Rees, Philip G.   +2 more
core  

Diaphragm Ultrasound Distinguishes Exacerbation From Stable Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease [PDF]

, 2021
Tai Joon An, Yeun Jie Yoo, Jeong Uk Lim, Wan Seok Seo, Chan Kwon Park, Chin Kook Rhee, Hyoung Kyu Yoon   +6 more
openalex   +1 more source

Clinical Outcomes in Patients With T4b Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A 10‐Year Single Institution Experience

The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) with adjacent structure invasion (T4b), affecting areas such as the aorta, vertebral body, or trachea, is associated with a poor prognosis, and the optimal treatment strategy remains unclear. While chemotherapy is considered standard, radiation therapy is often avoided due to the risk of severe ...
Yi‐Hsun Chen, Wen‐Hung Hsu, I‐Chen Wu, Pen‐Tzu Fang, Song‐Wei Wang, Chao‐Chin Hsu, Yao‐Kuang Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reliability of ultrasonic diaphragm thickness measurement in mechanically ventilated infants and children: A pilot study

Southern African Journal of Critical Care, 2018
Background. Diaphragmatic atrophy in mechanically ventilated infants and children may be due to ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction, which could lead to extubation failure.
M Terhart, S Hanekom, A Lupton-Smith, B Morrow   +3 more
doaj  

Predictive Value of Diaphragm and Lung Ultrasonography for Weaning Failure in Critically Ill Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure Due to COVID-19 Pneumonia

Diagnostics
Background: This study analyzed weaning characteristics and assessed the association of clinical and ultrasonographic indices—maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI), peak flow expiratory (PFE), diaphragm-thickening ...
Camila Fonseca, Claudio Novoa, Matias Aguayo, Ricardo Arriagada, Cristóbal Alvarado, César Pedreros, David Kraunik, Camila M. Martins, Patricia R. M. Rocco, Denise Battaglini   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Spectrum of Abnormal Tongue Movements: Review of Phenomenology, Etiology, and Differential Diagnosis

Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan, Seyed‐Mohammad Fereshtehnejad, Christos Ganos, Emily Swinkin, Anthony E. Lang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Diaphragm Involvement Assessed by Ultrasound With Disease Severity in Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Background Respiratory involvement is a comorbidity that should not be overlooked in clinical practice in facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy type 1 (FSHD1), with a reported association for severe disease outcomes such as wheelchair dependency ...
Xiang Xu, Fuze Zheng, Xin Lin, Liangliang Qiu, Long Chen, Jing Xu, Li Kang, Jie Chen, Liulei Wu, Ying Zheng, Minghui Zeng, Xiaodan Lin, Qifang He, Li Chen, Feng Lin, Ning Wang, Minting Lin, Guorong Lyu, Zhiqiang Wang   +18 more
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Integrated Lung, Diaphragm and Lower Limb Muscular Ultrasound: Clinical Correlations in Geriatric Patients with Acute Respiratory Illness

Diagnostics
Background/Objectives: Point-of-care lung ultrasonography (LUS) represents an accurate diagnostic tool in older patients with respiratory failure. The integration of LUS with ultrasonographic assessment of diaphragm thickness and excursion, right vastus ...
Nicoletta Cerundolo, Carmine Siniscalchi, Chukwuma Okoye, Simone Scarlata, Alberto Parise, Martina Rendo, Angela Guerra, Tiziana Meschi, Antonio Nouvenne, Andrea Ticinesi   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chinese guideline for the prevention and control of complications associated to umbilical venous catheterization in neonates (2025)

Pediatric Investigation, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This guideline aims to standardize the prevention and management of complications related to umbilical venous catheterization (UVC). It addresses nine clinical questions, categorized into three sections: (1) questions concerning UVC‐related infection, (2) catheter position, and (3) UVC maintenance.
The Subspecialty Group of Neonatology, Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association, Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infection Society, Chinese Maternal and Child Health Association, National Center for Children's Health, China, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source