Mandatory multidisciplinary approach for the evaluation of the lymph node status in rectal cancer [PDF]
Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently reported malignancy and also the third leading cancer-related cause of death worldwide. Lymph node evaluation, both preoperatively and postoperatively, represents an important aspect of the diagnosis and ...
Ciorbagiu, Mihai C. +5 more
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CD4+T cells and natural killer cells: Biomarkers for hepatic fibrosis in human immunodeficiency virus/hepatitis C viruscoinfected patients [PDF]
To characterize peripheral blood natural killer (NK) cells phenotypes by flow cytometry as potential biomarker of liver fibrosis in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfected patients.
Cahn, Pedro +8 more
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MULTIPARAMETER ULTRASOUND FOR LIVER AND PANCREAS IN MODERN CONDITIONS
The Aim. To determine the value of multiparametric ultrasonic methods of research in the frame-work of comprehensive elastography.Materials and methods.
T G Morozova, A V Borsukov, V G Pleshkov
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AASLD practice guidance on drug, herbal, and dietary supplement–induced liver injury
Hepatology, EarlyView.
Robert J. Fontana +6 more
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Elastogram: Physics, Clinical Applications, and Risks
. The tissue stiffness is always an interesting issue to clinicians. Traditionally, it is assessed by the manual palpation, and this now can be measured by the ultrasound-based elastography. The basic physics is based on Young's modulus through the Hooke'
Jing Lu +7 more
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EFSUMB Recommendations and Guidelines for Gastrointestinal Ultrasound - Part 1: Examination Techniques and Normal Findings (Long version). [PDF]
▼ In October 2014 the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology formed a Gastrointestinal Ultrasound (GIUS) task force group to promote the use of GIUS in a clinical setting.
Calabrese, E. +16 more
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Assessment of individual muscle hardness and stiffness using ultrasound elastography
Assessing muscle mechanical properties such as hardness and stiffness has important clinical implications. The use of ultrasound elastography to assess individual muscle hardness or stiffness has been increasing in recent years.
Takayuki Inami, Yasuo Kawakami
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Background: Studies have shown inconsistent results regarding the diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography for axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) in breast cancer.
Xiao-wen Huang +7 more
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Elastography in the assessment of the Achilles tendon: a systematic review of measurement properties
Background Managing and rehabilitating Achilles tendinopathy can be difficult, and the results are often unsatisfactory. Currently, clinicians use ultrasonography to diagnose the condition and predict symptom development.
Tiziana Mifsud +4 more
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