Novel X-ray imaging technology enables significant patient dose reduction in interventional cardiology while maintaining diagnostic image quality [PDF]
, 2015 Objectives: The purpose of this study was to quantify the reduction in patient radiation dose during coronary angiography (CA) by a new X-ray technology, and to assess its impact on diagnostic image quality.
Bacher, Klaus +9 more
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Interventional endoscopic ultrasonography for pancreatic cancer
World Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2011 Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) represents the combination of endoscopy and intraluminal ultrasonography. This allows use of a high-frequency transducer (5-20 MHz) that, due to the short distance to the target lesion, provides ultrasonographic images of higher resolution than those obtained from other imaging modalities, including multiple-detector ...
Kazuo, Hara +9 more
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Interventional ultrasonography of the chest: Techniques and indications [PDF]
Journal of Ultrasound, 2011 Thoracic ultrasonography can be used for diagnostic purposes as well as a guide for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.When the lesion or fluid collection has been located and the patient properly positioned, the angle of the needle is identified with respect to the transducer.
J, Almolla, G, Balconi
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Ultrasonography in the diagnosis and management of cats with ureteral obstruction [PDF]
, 2017 This was a retrospective cross-sectional study of cats with azotaemia (serum creatinine >180 μmol/l) that had ultrasonography of the urinary tract, ultrasound images available for review and received treatment for azotaemia. Cats with pre-renal azotaemia
Cortellini, S, Halfacree, Z J, Lamb, C R
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An Atypical Presentation of Cystic Echinococcosis [PDF]
, 2020 Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is an infection caused by the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. CE generally manifests in the liver, but it may present in any organ. These patients often first present to the emergency department.
Abou Asala, Elian D. +3 more
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Endoscopic ultrasonography‐guided biliary and pancreatic duct interventions [PDF]
Digestive Endoscopy, 2017 Drainage of obstructed bile duct and pancreatic duct under endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) guidance has evolved into viable techniques suitable for patients with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and/or altered surgical anatomy.
Vinay, Dhir +6 more
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The usability of bedside ultrasound in nursing practice for critically ill patients [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de EnfermagemObjective: To describe the usability of bedside ultrasound (POCUS) as perceived by nurses working in emergency, urgent care, and intensive care units. Methods: We conducted an exploratory study using a mixed-methods approach with nurses in the critical ...
Eduarda Cristina Galon +2 more
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Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Transgluteal and Finger-Guided Transvaginal Pudendal Nerve Block Techniques: Which One is More Effective? [PDF]
International Neurourology Journal, 2019 Purpose Pudendal neuralgia (PN) is a painful and disabling condition, which reduces the quality of life as well. Pudendal nerve infiltrations are essential for the diagnosis and the management of PN.
Ahmet Kale +5 more
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Ultrasonic locating devices for central venous cannulation: meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2003 OBJECTIVES: To assess the evidence for the clinical effectiveness of ultrasound guided central venous cannulation. DATA SOURCES: 15 electronic bibliographic databases, covering biomedical, science, social science, health economics, and grey ...
Beverley, C. +6 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background B‐cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (B‐LBL) represents a rare variety of non‐Hodgkin lymphoma, with limited research on its biology, progression, and management. Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on the clinical characteristics of 256 patients aged ≤18 years who received treatment under the China Net Childhood Lymphoma (CNCL)‐
Zhijuan Liu +20 more
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