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appreciate subtle changes(4–8). In the subacute and chronic stages, ultrasound can be of value to follow up injured muscle during the healing process and identify complications that may require special treatment(4–8).
In addition to morphological features, ultrasound imaging combined with strain and shear wave elastography can also provide information on the mechanical properties of intact and diseased muscle tissue, thus allowing assessment of muscle biomechanics in the clinical setting(9–16). Strain
Eleni E. Drakonaki,
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Christos Sinopidis,
Panagiotis Givissis
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 77, 137–144
case-report
was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a suspected bowel obstruction and an aspiration pneumonia.
Do the benefits of Duodopa eclipse the complications?
Duodopa ® has been increasingly accepted as an effective treatment for troublesome motor fluctuations and dyskinesia for patients with advanced Parkinson’s Disease (Lang et al., 2016; Nyholm et al., 2008; Olanow et al., 2014).Oral administration of levodopa leads to variable plasma levels from erratic gastric emptying (Nyholm et al
Rachael Elizabeth Mackinnon
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience , ISSUE 2, 1–4
original-paper
infections (LRTI) like bronchial pneumonia, are the leading cause of death in measles cases, particularly among children under 5 years of age (Li et al. 2015). Other serious complications, particularly among immunocompromised and malnourished children, include blindness, acute diarrhea, otitis media, encephalitis, and myocarditis (WHO 2016). One of the fatal complications related to measles is sub-acute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is a progressive, disabling, and deadly brain disorder of the
MUHAMMAD ILYAS,
SUMERA AFZAL,
JAMSHAID AHMAD,
SAAD ALGHAMDI,
MUHAMMAD KHURRAM
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 2, 177–184
Case report
Polyagglutination is a rare and underdiagnosed condition, characterized by agglutination of red blood cells (RBCs) with almost all ABO-compatible adult sera. Polyagglutination can occur when a cryptantigen is exposed on RBCs via microbial enzyme activity. Because nearly all adults naturally produce antibodies against cryptantigens, transfusion of plasma can cause unexpected hemolysis and hematologic complications, such as thrombocytopenia and disseminated intravascular coagulation, in patients
Ryan P. Jajosky,
Lloyd O. Cook,
Elizabeth Manaloor,
James F. Shikle,
Roni J. Bollag
Immunohematology , ISSUE 2, 51–55
Original Paper
Both acute and chronic infl ammation of the pancreas often lead to complications that nowadays can be resolved using endoscopic and surgical procedures. In many cases,intraoperative ultrasound examination (IOUS) enables correct assessment of the extent of the lesion, and allows for safe surgery, while also shortening its length. Aim of theresearch: At the authors’ clinic, intraoperative ultrasound is performed in daily practice. In this paper, we try to share our experiences in the application
Grzegorz Ćwik,
Michał Solecki,
Grzegorz Grzegorz
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 60, 56–71
Review
Piotr Szkodziak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 152–157
Review Article
Bacterial meningitis is a major diagnostic and therapeutic problem among children and neonates, with severe, rapidly progressing course and potentially life-threatening complications. Early antibacterial treatment is essential for the patient’s favorable prognosis. Cerebral imaging plays an important role in the diagnostic process alongside physical examination and laboratory tests. Magnetic resonance imaging is the gold standard for diagnosing bacterial meningitis. Because of limited
Błażej Littwin,
Andrzej Pomiećko,
Monika Stępień-Roman,
Zeno Spârchez,
Wojciech Kosiak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 72, 63–70
Article
complications has been demonstrated [28]. With the use of the established cell lines and animal models, the negative influence of IS on the proximal cells of the renal tubules causing their progressive damage has been proved. Interstitial fibrosis and glomerulosclerosis have also been observed [37]. A study conducted by Leong et al. confirmed that in patients with CKD in stages I–IV the risk of the progression of kidney disease associated with high levels of IS is increased [28].
Trimethylamine N-oxide
Magdalena Nalewajska,
Jarosław Przybyciński,
Małgorzata Marchelek-Myśliwiec,
Violetta Dziedziejko,
Kazimierz Ciechanowski
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology , ISSUE 3, 237–245
Review
Placental chorioangioma is the most common subtype of non-trophoblastic placental tumors. Other subtypes are very rare and usually associated with an uneventful course of pregnancy. Most chorioangiomas are small and of no clinical significance. Giant chorioangiomas may be associated with serious fetal and maternal complications. So far, no established ultrasound guidelines are available for the management of placental non-trophoblastic tumors. This may be attributed to the rarity of the disease
Nabil Abdalla,
Robert Piórkowski,
Paweł Stanirowski,
Monika Pazura,
Krzysztof Cendrowski,
Włodzimierz Sawicki
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 69, 116–122
Research Article
IntroductionConjoined twins are identical twins with fused bodies, joined in utero. They are rare complications of monochorionic twinning. The purpose of this study is to describe the various types of conjoined twins, the role of imaging and recent advances aiding in their management.Material and methodsThis was a twin institutional study involving 3 cases of conjoined twins diagnosed over a period of 6 years from 2010 to 2015. All the 3 cases were identified antenatally by ultrasound. Only one
Rishi Philip Mathew,
Swati Francis,
Ram Shenoy Basti,
Hadihally B. Suresh,
Annie Rajarathnam,
Prema D. Cunha,
Sujaya V. Rao
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 71, 259–266
Case report
. Ms Z’s symptoms started at the age of sixteen. She experienced severe headaches when she coughed or laughed and was seen by a neurologist at the time but no clear diagnosis was made. Her symptoms continued and after multiple medical appointments, a diagnosis of Chiari Malformation was made. She had her first surgery in 2013 after which Ms Z reported her complications began to occur. She moved to New Zealand and started to get more unwell and presented to a rural emergency department (ED). She has
Larissa Engel,
Maira Manch
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience , ISSUE 1, 33–37
Case report
surveys identified knowledge gaps informing educational packages which were provided with a mobile Telehealth link. Outcome measures: Primary: Number of patients managed under the new model of care. Secondary: Length of stay, travel distance eliminated and complications. Results: 30 patients fitted with TLSO’s and managed under this model of care to date. Length of stay has reduced from 9.14 days pre intervention to 3.8 days post intervention. Approximate savings of $6840 per patient have been
Ryan Gallagher,
Jane Morison,
Michelle Giles,
Judith Henderson,
Sarah Zehnder
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience , ISSUE 1, 7–9
Case report
Twin molar pregnancy with a hydatidiform mole and a coexisting live fetus is a rare form of gestational trophoblastic disease associated with an increased risk of obstetric complications and poor perinatal outcome. Prenatal diagnosis is essential for couple counseling and follow-up in Tertiary Reference Centers. Magnetic resonance imaging is important for the diagnostic differentiation of placental mesenchymal dysplasia and exclusion of myometrial invasion. Here we present a case of twin molar
Antonio Braga,
Bruna Obeica,
Heron Werner,
Sue Yazaki Sun,
Joffre Amim Júnior,
Jorge Rezende Filho,
Edward Araujo Júnior
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 71, 299–305
Short Communication
Infections of vascular grafts are the most severe complications in vascular surgery. We present the case of a 73-year-old male with infection of a dacron prosthesis with a strain of Enterococcus faecalis. The patient was treated with replacement of a full prosthesis with a combined graft constructed from Biosynthetic Vascular graft Omniflow and autologous veins. This graft is recommended for implantation in patients with a higher risk of infection. Our case is one of the first reported usage of
Witold Woźniak,
Robert Bajno,
Michał Świder,
Piotr Ciostek
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 4, 471–474
case-report
embolism is a rare complication of ERCP, with only few cases reported so far, usually with good outcomes. It can be associated with the more frequently encountered post-ERCP complications pancreatitis(1) or cholangitis(2). However, it can also be noted with perforation, when surgical exploration is usually necessary(3). Its sometimes-transient nature(4,5) strengthens the rationale for early transabdominal ultrasound, since its presence could be able to herald major post-procedural complications.
Theodor Alexandru Voiosu,
Andrada Viorela Gheorghe,
Gabriel Lepădat,
Radu Bogdan Mateescu,
Mihai Rimbaș
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 80, e67–e69
Case Study
recovery of neurological functioning, complications such as seizures, risk of rebleeding, and de novo occurrence of other aneurysms are all significant concerns due to the risk of sudden incapacitation. This paper will examine the aeromedical factors particular to this case that influenced a favorable aeromedical decision-making outcome.
AM Gordon Cable
Journal of the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine , 19–21
case-report
Introduction:
Oral hygiene is an important aspect of nursing care amongst stroke patients. The benefits of effective oral hygiene include improving cleanliness, removing debris and plaque, preventing complications which would result in increased hospital length of stay (Özden et al, 2013). Patients are able to eat and chew comfortably ensuring adequate nutritional intake with adequate oral hygiene (Chan & Hui-Ling, 2012). However, oral health is poor in this setting due to reduced cognition
Caroline Woon
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience , ISSUE 1, 11–13
case-report
ultrasound with a sector echocardiography transducer: a triangular area of infarction in the spleen (also seen in computed tomography of the abdomen shown in Fig. 2A)
Owing to the size of the vegetation and the presence of embolic complications (including CNS involvement), the patient was deemed eligible for an urgent surgery for aortic valve replacement. The surgery proceeded without complications. At the same time, the results of preoperative blood cultures arrived. They revealed infection with
Maria Binkiewicz-Orluk,
Marcin Konopka,
Katarzyna Sierakowska-Sitkiewicz,
Wojciech Król,
Leszek Królicki,
Marek Kuch,
Wojciech Braksator
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 80, 61–66
Research Article
Port creation is one of the most common complications associated in endoscopic procedures.The focus of our study was to establish a reproducible method of determining the torque profile generated during body cavity entry using a Threaded Visual Cannula (TVC). A TVC was evaluated on 32 samples of foam media. A torque profile was generated by measuring the torque required to cannulate the foam media. Penetration of the media was captured by a digital imaging system. The
A. Bakirtzian,
A. Ternamian,
G. Manson,
L. Tremblay,
B. Benhabib
International Journal on Smart Sensing and Intelligent Systems , ISSUE 2, 537–552
Article
Agnieszka Trzcińska
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology , ISSUE 1, 101–110
Review
. Nevertheless, they are conducted for early diagnosis, treatment monitoring and identifying complications. This article presents a spectrum of inflammatory changes and discusses the diagnostic value of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Michał Znajdek,
Piotr Gietka,
Violeta Vasilevska-Nikodinovska,
Lukas Patrovic,
Vladka Salapura
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 70, 176–181
case-report
Wojciech Mądry,
Maciej A. Karolczak,
Weronika Rygier,
Radosław Kunikowski,
Michał Buczyński,
Danuta Roik
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 76, 75–79
Research Article
The Orthomyxoviruses is a family of viruses with its most common representatives being the influenza viruses (A, B, C and D types), which constitute a significant clinical problem. Influenza is a disease affecting animals and people. It is transmitted by airborne droplets and manifestes itself with such symptoms as coughing, sneezing, muscle pain or fever. Influenza often leads to complications, including pneumonia and myocarditis. In the past, influenza viruses were responsible for pandemics
Michał Wiciński,
Kamil Leis,
Bartosz Malinowski,
Mateusz Maciej Węclewicz,
Elżbieta Grześk,
Grzegorz Grześk
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology , ISSUE 2, 138–144
Review
Juvenile spondyloarthropathies are manifested mainly by symptoms of peripheral arthritis and enthesitis. By contrast with adults, children rarely present with sacroiliitis and spondylitis. Imaging and laboratory tests allow early diagnosis and treatment. Conventional radiographs visualize late inflammatory lesions and post-inflammatory complications. Early diagnosis is possible with the use of ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. The first part of the article presents
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Piotr Gietka,
Michał Znajdek,
Genowefa Matuszewska,
Magdalena Bogucevska,
Ljubinka Damjanovska-Krstikj,
Slavcho Ivanoski
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 70, 167–175
short-communication
glands need a certain degree of surgical experience and are associated with various complications. Labial and parotid glandular tissue have comparable diagnostic potential(3), and adverse events following core needle biopsies of parotid gland masses in non-rheumatological settings are very rare(4). The development of ultrasonography to diagnose and evaluate salivary glands – especially parotid and submandibular glands – is emerging(5). As ultrasonography of the minor labial glands and biopsy of the
Raphael Micheroli,
Ulrich Wagner,
Magdalena Mueller-Gerbl,
Mireille Toranelli,
Christian Marx,
George A.W. Bruyn,
Sandrine Jousse-Joulin,
Giorgio Tamborrini
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 77, 125–127
Review
of aneurysm size and detection of potential complications in cases that are ineligible for treatment. The type of treatment depends on the size of an aneurysm, the course of the disease, risk of rupture and risk associated with surgery or endovascular procedure. Endovascular treatment is preferred in most cases. Aneurysms are excluded from the circulation using embolization coils, ethylene vinyl alcohol, stents, multilayer stents, stent grafts and histoacryl glue (or a combination of these
Ewa Piasek,
Michał Sojka,
Maryla Kuczyńska,
Łukasz Światłowski,
Anna Drelich-Zbroja,
Olga Furmaga,
Tomasz Jargiełło
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 148–151
Review
inflammation may explain a part of the hypoperfusion. There is also evidence of a lack of normal compensatory increase in blood flow when the subjects are challenged with a task. Some studies propose treatments that can address the hypoperfusion found among individuals diagnosed with an ASD, bringing symptom relief to some extent. This review will explore the evidence that indicates cerebral hypoperfusion in ASD, as well as the possible etiological aspects, complications, and treatments.
Geir Bjørklund,
Janet K. Kern,
Mauricio A. Urbina,
Khaled Saad,
Amira A. El-Houfey,
David A. Geier,
Salvatore Chirumbolo,
Mark R. Geier,
Jyutika A. Mehta,
Jan Aaseth
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis , ISSUE 1, 21–29
research-article
chances of pregnancy loss up-to 15% when compared with general population(1,2). Due to the high prevalence of spontaneous miscarriage in this group of patients, a method that could predict pregnancy outcome in early gestation would be of great clinical advantage.
The introduction of high-frequency transvaginal color Doppler ultrasonography with spectral analysis has allowed evaluation of uteroplacental circulation in early pregnancy, abnormalities of which have been linked to pregnancy complications
Rohit Bhoil,
Sushruti Kaushal,
Reena Sharma,
Jaswinder Kaur,
Tanupriya Sharma,
Rohini Thakur,
Rakesh Sharma
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 79, 255–260
research-article
the Mannheim consensus(3–6) published in 2007 and later revised, atherosclerotic plaque is defined as a focal structure that builds up into the arterial lumen to at least 0.5 mm or 50% of the surrounding intima-media thickness. The ability to evaluate plaque formation dynamics and its complications (including rupture and displacement) is a very important and not yet well-explored problem. Most patients with atherosclerotic plaque present no signs of vascular disorders, which means that most
Andrzej Fedak,
Katarzyna Ciuk,
Andrzej Urbanik
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 81, e135–e145
Editorial
remission. Finally, we also discuss MRI of the spine in rheumatoid arthritis, which may help assess the presence of active inflammation and complications.
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Lennart Jans,
James Teh
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 68, 5–16
Review Article
Ultrasonography, with its detailed imaging of the fetus, is very widely used in obstetrics. The primary aim of ultrasound scanning in pregnancy is to limit the risk of obstetric complications by early detection of abnormalities, such as intrauterine growth restriction and macrosomia. Currently, morphometric formulae are used for estimating fetal weight. They utilize basic biometric parameters. However, Hadlock formula, used for fetal weight estimation, has an error rate of 20%. For this reason
Aleksandra Warska,
Anna Maliszewska,
Anna Wnuk,
Beata Szyszka,
Włodzimierz Sawicki,
Krzysztof Cendrowski
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 72, 50–55
Research paper
White matter injury is an important cause of functional disability of the brain. We comprehensively analyzed a modified endothelin-1 (ET-1) injection-induced white matter injury model in the rat which is very valuable for investigating the underlying mechanisms of subcortical ischemic stroke. ET-1 was stereotactically injected into the internal capsule of the rat. To avoid complications with leakage of ET-1 into the lateral ventricle, the safest trajectory angle to the target was established
Hideaki Ono,
Hideaki Imai,
Satoru Miyawaki,
Hirofumi Nakatomi,
Nobuhito Saito
Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis , ISSUE 3, 212–224
research-article
Vincent Carroll,
Kirsten Deutschmann,
Jessica Andrews
Australasian Journal of Neuroscience , ISSUE 1, 32–43
original-paper
et al. 2006). The frequency of such treatments in Poland is much lower. However, there is a lack of accurate data on the above problem on a national scale. The previous studies, which are yet not numerous, have shown that a percentage of the patients undergoing mastectomy and breast reconstruction may reach 22.4% (Tarkowski et al. 2017). However, the complications that accompany the introduction of the implant (expander, final prosthesis) remain a major challenge for oncological surgeons. The
MARIA SZYMANKIEWICZ,
TOMASZ NOWIKIEWICZ,
MARTA BIEDKA
Polish Journal of Microbiology , ISSUE 3, 343–351
Article
Arleta Krzysztoszek,
Magdalena Wieczorek
Postępy Mikrobiologii - Advancements of Microbiology , ISSUE 3, 301–315
Original Paper
veins (2.2%). There were no complications in any of the patients. Conclusions: Ultrasound is the preferred method in the diagnosis of varicoceles and selection for their treatment. Testicular vein embolization is a minimally invasive procedure characterized by high efficacy and safety.
Łukasz Światłowski,
Krzysztof Pyra,
Maryla Kuczyńska,
Ewa Kuklik,
Jan Sobstyl,
Michał Sojka,
Anna Drelich-Zbroja,
Maciej Pech,
Maciej Powerski,
Tomasz Jargiełło
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 90–95
Original Paper
performed after hip replacement surgeries is useful in the assessment of hematoma. The randomized study did not reveal statistically significant differences between the group with and without drainage, thus suggesting that this practice can be abandoned, except for selected cases. Due to a short hospital stay, it is recommended to conduct an ultrasound scan in addition to routine radiography and laboratory tests in order to reduce the risk of complications.
Jerzy Białecki,
Paweł Bartosz,
Wojciech Marczyński,
Jan Zając
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 70, 149–153
Original Paper
paracentesis at the median Ascites Index above 290 mm (range: 216–386 mm). In the patients with ovarian carcinoma, the median value of the Ascites Index at which paracentesis was required was 310 mm (range: 273–389 mm). To avoid complications associated with excessive protein loss, 2000 mL of fluid was evacuated at a single occasion. Following the procedure, the median value of the Ascites Index was 129 mm (range: 121–145 mm) in the patients with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and 146 cm (119–220 mm) in
Piotr Szkodziak,
Piotr Czuczwar,
Krzysztof Pyra,
Filip Szkodziak,
Tomasz Paszkowski,
Hugo Rio Tinto,
Sławomir Woźniak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 73, 140–147
Review
echocardiography
Serious complications after TEE are very rare and include spasm, esophageal perforation, massive bleeding from esophageal tumor, and arrhythmia, including cardiac arrest. Deaths associated with TEE were reported in patients with acute aortic dissection, in whom aortic rupture was due to a sudden increase in blood pressure.
Patient preparation and laboratory equipment
Patient preparation involves providing information about the procedure; obtaining patient consent; collecting medical history
Andrzej Szyszka,
Edyta Płońska-Gościniak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 76, 62–65
case report
Introduction
Catatonia is a psychomotor disorder associated with various mental and neurological disorders. It is characterized by a variety of motor symptoms including stupor, posturing, catalepsy, waxy flexibility, mutism, negativism, mannerisms, stereotypic behaviour, and extreme agitation (1).
Catatonia is a psychiatric emergency and it increases the risk of certain medical complications and mortality due to dehydration, immobility, and sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity, which are
Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology , 135–138
Review
lesions in whole-body MRI, particularly when the clinical picture is unclear. Also, MRI of the spine and spinal cord is used in order to diagnose synovial joint inflammation, bone marrow edema and spondylodiscitis as well as to assess their activity, location, and complications (spinal canal stenosis, subluxation, e.g. in the atlantoaxial region). This article discusses typical pathological changes seen on ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. The role of these two methods for disease monitoring
Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska,
Elżbieta Grochowska,
Piotr Gietka,
Mateusz Płaza,
Grzegorz Pracoń,
Fadhil Saied,
Marta Walentowska-Janowicz
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 66, 237–251
Research Article
Material and methodsThe study included 50 neonates from two hospitals in the Lower Silesia region of Poland; 25 of them were healthy patients (full-term newborns with no perinatal complications) and 25 were sick patients (newborns with heart defects such as ostium secundum atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, permanent foramen ovale and patent ductus arteriosus as well as newborns with neonatal jaundice or pneumonia that occurred during the first days of life). The ultrasound scans
Joanna Kieliszczyk,
Wojciech Baranowski,
Wojciech Kosiak
Journal of Ultrasonography , ISSUE 65, 125–134