Harlequin Ichthyosis: Case Series by Huriye Ezveci, Sukran Dogru, Fatih Akkus, Kazim Gezginc

“…There were no prenatal ultrasound findings in the remaining two patients. Cordocentesis was applied to a single case using prenatal ultrasound diagnosis, and a normal genetic result was obtained. …”
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Computer-aided cholelithiasis diagnosis using explainable convolutional neural network by Dheeraj Kumar, Mayuri A. Mehta, Ketan Kotecha, Ambarish Kulkarni

“…First, a custom CNN architecture is proposed to classify and predict cholelithiasis from ultrasound image. Second, a modified deep convolutional generative adversarial network is proposed to produce synthetic ultrasound images for better model generalization. …”
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Detailed Determination of Delamination Parameters in a Multilayer Structure Using Asymmetric Lamb Wave Mode by Olgirdas Tumšys, Lina Draudvilienė, Egidijus Žukauskas

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Structural alterations of the thymus in high-risk fetuses and their relationship with obstetric conditions and fetal congenital defects by Lisset Ley Vega, Yanna Chao Martínez, Aimé Rosario Benítez Molina, Jesús Arturo Satorre Ygualada, Fidel Ernesto Pérez Marrero, Mery Karla Satorre Ley

“…Introduction: the thymus is a fundamental organ in the development of immunity, its interest has increased in recent years with the development of high-resolution ultrasound. Objective: to determine the relationship between structural alterations of the thymus in high-risk fetuses with obstetric conditions and fetal congenital defects. …”
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Changes in the Linear Relationship between Muscle Contraction Intensity and Muscle Hardness after Rectus Femoris Muscle Strain by Takayuki Inami, Takuya Shimizu, Tomoaki Osuga, Takaya Narita, Norikazu Hirose, Mitsuyoshi Murayama

“…Meanwhile, the use of ultrasound elastography for the measurement of individual muscle mechanical properties (i.e., muscle hardness) has recently expanded. …”
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Gross recurrent laryngeal nerve invasion by extranodal extension in thyroid carcinoma by Xin Li, Xiang-yun Yao, Shi-rong Liu, Fang Mei, Bo Yu, Bing-yan Wang, Shi-bing Song, Shi Tan

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Life-Threatening Rupture of a False Aneurysm after Femoral Arterial Catheterization: Unexpected Delay after a Common Procedure by Julie Renner, Pierre Pasquier, Elisabeth Falzone, Faye Rozwadowski, Stéphane Mérat

“…We report the case of a 79-year-old patient who presented with a femoral iatrogenic pseudoaneurysm of delayed and unusual onset with immediately life-threatening massive bleeding. Ultrasound is the method of choice for the diagnosis of pseudo aneurysm. …”
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Association of Slender Patent Ductus Arteriosus Combined With PFO Related to the Transient Ischemic Attack: A Rare Case Report by Zhi Wen, Mingwu Tian, Zhiqiang Huang, Changxue Wu, Xin Wei

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An Unusual “Collision Tumour” of the Prostate Gland and Rectum by C. F. Healy, D. Ferguson, M. F. Mohammed, J. Waterhouse, A. C. Harris

“…We describe a case of a patient with known low grade prostate adenocarcinoma developing a rectal GIST, which was diagnosed with combined imaging modalities of MR and ultrasound and confirmed by transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy.…”
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Optimal Design and Operation of an Ultrasonic Driving System for Algae Removal Considering Underwater Environment Load by Changdae Joo, Taekue Kim

“…This study proposes analytical and experimental methods for modeling and analyzing practical ultrasound-driven systems for algae removal.…”
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Axillary Brachial Plexus Block by Ashish R. Satapathy, David M. Coventry

“…Historically, single-injection techniques have not provided reliable blockade in the musculocutaneous and radial nerve territories, but success rates have greatly improved with multiple-injection techniques whether using nerve stimulation or ultrasound guidance. Complete, reliable, rapid, and safe blockade of the arm is now achievable, and the paper summarizes the current position with particular reference to ultrasound guidance.…”
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Health system costs of a breast cancer early diagnosis programme in a rural district of Rwanda: a retrospective, cross-sectional economic analysis by Lydia E Pace, Lawrence N Shulman, Jean Claude Mugunga, Parsa Erfani, Kayleigh Pavitra Bhangdia, Rashidah Nambaziira, Lysa Carolle Niteka, Jean Marie Vianney Dusengimana, John Ruhumuriza, Marie Louise Uwineza, Vestine Rugema, Cyprien Shyirambere, Melany Rabideau

“…At BCCOE, CBE-only visits cost US$13.47/visit, CBE/ultrasound US$14.79/visit and CBE/ultrasound/biopsy/pathology US$147.81/visit. …”
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Comparative efficacy of Doppler-guided hemorrhoidal artery ligation with mucopexy and hemorrhoidectomy by A. Yu. Titov, Maryana V. Abritsova, L. P. Orlova, O. Yu. Fomenko, Yu. L. Trubacheva, D. A. Mtvralashvili

“…All patients underwent instrumental tests (colonoscopy, ultrasonography by transrectal ultrasound probe, anorectal manometry) in pre- and postoperative period. …”
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A Case Report of Obstructive Shock from an Esophageal Bolus Leading to Left Atrial Compression by Sharmin Kalam, Sergio Marquez, Emmelyn J. Samones, Tammy Phan, Vi Am Dinh

“…Transesophageal echocardiography provides clearer visualization of these structures than transthoracic ultrasound. This case underlines the impact of esophageal pathology on cardiac output and highlights ultrasound’s dynamic diagnostic utility alongside computed tomography. …”
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Potential Use of Remote Telesonography as a Transformational Technology in Underresourced and/or Remote Settings by Linping Pian, Lawrence M. Gillman, Paul B. McBeth, Zhengwen Xiao, Chad G. Ball, Michael Blaivas, Douglas R. Hamilton, Andrew W. Kirkpatrick

“…The human exploration of space has forced the utilization of information technology (IT) to allow remote experts to guide distant untrained care providers in point-of-care ultrasound to diagnose and manage both acute and chronic illness or injuries. …”
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The Effect of a New Ligation and Venipuncture Method on Vena Basilica Vessel by Yuanhong Mao, Xiaomei Huang, Hong Yang, Shu Zhou, Aihong Yuan, Gang Lin, Guiling Geng

“…Methods. 32 volunteers examined by ultrasound at the Medical Imaging Center of The First People’s Hospital of Nantong, Jiangsu province, from February 2020 to April 2020 were randomly selected. …”
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Uncommon Surgical Emergencies in the Adult Gynecologic Patient: Two Cases of Missed Diagnosis of Outflow Tract Obstruction from Congenital Uterine Anomalies by Bailey McGuinness, Natalia Llarena, Tommaso Falcone, Elliott G. Richards

“…While two-dimensional (2D) ultrasound is often the initial diagnostic tool, three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound and MRI can accurately delineate CUAs for definitive diagnosis. …”
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Percutaneous Embolization of Congenital Portosystemic Venous Fistula in an Infant with Down Syndrome by Pattaraporn Tanya Chun, Terrence Chun, Matthew Files, Nghia Vo, Ryan M. McAdams

“…A subsequent hepatic ultrasound demonstrated resolution of the pathologic fistulous communication and shunting effects.…”
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Fibroelastoma as a Culprit of Syncope by Giuliano De Portu, L. Connor Nickels, Eike Flach, Latha Ganti Stead

“…We present a case of a valvular mass diagnosed by emergency department bedside ultrasonography in a young patient with syncope. Bedside ultrasound has become a valuable tool in the evaluation of patients with syncope in the emergency department. …”
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Cholecystoduodenal Fistula and Urosepsis in A Febrile Emergency Department Patient: A Case Report by Amna Nawaz, Denise Elizondo, Bushra Hussein, Rebecca Theophanous

“…Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a rapid bedside tool, particularly in undifferentiated emergency department patients. …”
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