Ultrasound is used in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Several parameters including flow velocity, flow volume, resistance index, pulsatility index, vasomotor reac...Ultrasound is used in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Several parameters including flow velocity, flow volume, resistance index, pulsatility index, vasomotor reactivity and their influencing factors are reviewed. The applications of ultrasound in the preoperative evaluation, intraoperative monitor and postoperative follow-up of AVM, are summarized. Although some limits exist, ultrasound can provide more reliable information about AVM, if lesions are classified according to their characteristics, compared in different conditions between preoperation and postoperation, feeding and non-feeding side, patients and healthy adults, and if ultrasound method is combined with other examinations and different developed ultrasound techniques. With the appearance and development of new ultrasound technique, its application will be wider in management of AVM..展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the choice of endoscopic therapy strategies for mesenchymal tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: From July 2004 to September 2010, 1050...AIM: To evaluate the value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the choice of endoscopic therapy strategies for mesenchymal tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: From July 2004 to September 2010, 1050 patients with upper gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors (GIMTs) were diagnosed using EUS. Among them, 201 patients underwent different endoscopic therapies based on the deriving layers, growth patterns and lesion sizes. RESULTS: Using EUS, we found 543 leiomyomas and 507 stromal tumors. One hundred and thirty-three leiomyomas and 24 stromal tumors were treated by snare electrosection, 6 leiomyomas and 20 stromal tumorswere treated by endoloop, 10 stromal tumors were treated by endoscopic mucosal resection and 8 stromal tumors were treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection. Complete resection of the lesion was achieved in all cases. Of the mesenchymal tumors, 90.38% diagnosed by EUS were also identified by pathohistology. All wounds were closed up nicely and no recurrence was found in the follow-up after 2 mo. CONCLUSION: EUS is an effective means of diagnosis for upper GIMTs and is an important tool in choosing the endoscopic therapy for GIMTs, by which the lesions can be treated safely and effectively.展开更多
AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) in the diagnosis of non-opaque, common bile duct stones. METHODS: A total of 183 patients (102 males, mean age 73 years; 81 females, mean age 70 year...AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) in the diagnosis of non-opaque, common bile duct stones. METHODS: A total of 183 patients (102 males, mean age 73 years; 81 females, mean age 70 years) with suspected common bile duct stones diagnosed through abdominal computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and abdominal Type-B ultrasound were included in the study. The diagnosis was confirmed through endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) followed by IDUS. RESULTS: A total of 183 patients with suspected common bile duct (CBD) stones were included in the study as follows: 36 patients with high-density CBD stones, 68 patients with sand-like stones, 44 patients with low-density stones, 21 patients with ampullary cancer, and 14 patients with pancreatic cancer. Conventional imaging revealed 124 cases of choledochectasia, and only 36 cases of suspected CBD stones; ERCP revealed 145 cases of CBD stones with three missed diagnoses. IDUS revealed 148 cases of CBD stones, 21 cases of ampullary tumors, and 14 cases of pancreatic cancer. CONCLUSION: IDUS was more effective in the diagnosis of bile duct stones than ERCP, upper abdominal CT or upper abdominal MRI.展开更多
As an innovative technology, ultrasound has been applied to agriculture, medical, military, aerospace, machinery and other fields widely, as well as the medical industry, such as ultrasound diagnosis, ultrasound thera...As an innovative technology, ultrasound has been applied to agriculture, medical, military, aerospace, machinery and other fields widely, as well as the medical industry, such as ultrasound diagnosis, ultrasound therapy. Ultrasonic technology has many advantages, and it certainly will promote the progress in medical area as a new method.展开更多
Objective.The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of intraoperative ultrasound(IOUS)on the management of patients with neoplasms of the liver. Methods.Forty nine patients ope...Objective.The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of intraoperative ultrasound(IOUS)on the management of patients with neoplasms of the liver. Methods.Forty nine patients operated on for liver or other pathologic processes were examined intraoperatively with 5.0 MHz special ultrasound transducers during surgical exploration of the abdomen.Subjects were evaluated because of known or suspected disease of the liver.Preoperative imaging studies included percutaneous ultrasound(n=49),magnetic resonance imaging(n=11),and computed tomography(n=34).Intraoperative evaluation on all patients included inspection,bimanual palpation,and ultrasonography.Comparison between preoperative imagings and IOUS were analysed. Results.Sensitivity for detection of hepatic neoplasms showed in intraoperative ultrasound,percutaneous ultrasound,magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography as 100%(23/23),74%(17/23),74%(14/19) and 75%(6/8).Specificity showed 100%(26/26),100%(26/26),93%(14/15) and 67(2/3).In seven patients(14%),the neoplasms were not found by inspection,bimanual palpation,and identified only by IOUS. Conclusions.Intraoperative ultrasound is the most sensitive and specific method for detection and surgery of liver neoplasms,especially the occult neoplasms and small size lesion(<2cm).展开更多
文摘Ultrasound is used in the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Several parameters including flow velocity, flow volume, resistance index, pulsatility index, vasomotor reactivity and their influencing factors are reviewed. The applications of ultrasound in the preoperative evaluation, intraoperative monitor and postoperative follow-up of AVM, are summarized. Although some limits exist, ultrasound can provide more reliable information about AVM, if lesions are classified according to their characteristics, compared in different conditions between preoperation and postoperation, feeding and non-feeding side, patients and healthy adults, and if ultrasound method is combined with other examinations and different developed ultrasound techniques. With the appearance and development of new ultrasound technique, its application will be wider in management of AVM..
文摘AIM: To evaluate the value of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) in the choice of endoscopic therapy strategies for mesenchymal tumors of the upper gastrointestinal tract. METHODS: From July 2004 to September 2010, 1050 patients with upper gastrointestinal mesenchymal tumors (GIMTs) were diagnosed using EUS. Among them, 201 patients underwent different endoscopic therapies based on the deriving layers, growth patterns and lesion sizes. RESULTS: Using EUS, we found 543 leiomyomas and 507 stromal tumors. One hundred and thirty-three leiomyomas and 24 stromal tumors were treated by snare electrosection, 6 leiomyomas and 20 stromal tumorswere treated by endoloop, 10 stromal tumors were treated by endoscopic mucosal resection and 8 stromal tumors were treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection. Complete resection of the lesion was achieved in all cases. Of the mesenchymal tumors, 90.38% diagnosed by EUS were also identified by pathohistology. All wounds were closed up nicely and no recurrence was found in the follow-up after 2 mo. CONCLUSION: EUS is an effective means of diagnosis for upper GIMTs and is an important tool in choosing the endoscopic therapy for GIMTs, by which the lesions can be treated safely and effectively.
基金Supported by Shanghai Natural Science Foundation, No 08411962900
文摘AIM: To evaluate the efficacy of intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) in the diagnosis of non-opaque, common bile duct stones. METHODS: A total of 183 patients (102 males, mean age 73 years; 81 females, mean age 70 years) with suspected common bile duct stones diagnosed through abdominal computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and abdominal Type-B ultrasound were included in the study. The diagnosis was confirmed through endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) followed by IDUS. RESULTS: A total of 183 patients with suspected common bile duct (CBD) stones were included in the study as follows: 36 patients with high-density CBD stones, 68 patients with sand-like stones, 44 patients with low-density stones, 21 patients with ampullary cancer, and 14 patients with pancreatic cancer. Conventional imaging revealed 124 cases of choledochectasia, and only 36 cases of suspected CBD stones; ERCP revealed 145 cases of CBD stones with three missed diagnoses. IDUS revealed 148 cases of CBD stones, 21 cases of ampullary tumors, and 14 cases of pancreatic cancer. CONCLUSION: IDUS was more effective in the diagnosis of bile duct stones than ERCP, upper abdominal CT or upper abdominal MRI.
文摘As an innovative technology, ultrasound has been applied to agriculture, medical, military, aerospace, machinery and other fields widely, as well as the medical industry, such as ultrasound diagnosis, ultrasound therapy. Ultrasonic technology has many advantages, and it certainly will promote the progress in medical area as a new method.
文摘Objective.The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of intraoperative ultrasound(IOUS)on the management of patients with neoplasms of the liver. Methods.Forty nine patients operated on for liver or other pathologic processes were examined intraoperatively with 5.0 MHz special ultrasound transducers during surgical exploration of the abdomen.Subjects were evaluated because of known or suspected disease of the liver.Preoperative imaging studies included percutaneous ultrasound(n=49),magnetic resonance imaging(n=11),and computed tomography(n=34).Intraoperative evaluation on all patients included inspection,bimanual palpation,and ultrasonography.Comparison between preoperative imagings and IOUS were analysed. Results.Sensitivity for detection of hepatic neoplasms showed in intraoperative ultrasound,percutaneous ultrasound,magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography as 100%(23/23),74%(17/23),74%(14/19) and 75%(6/8).Specificity showed 100%(26/26),100%(26/26),93%(14/15) and 67(2/3).In seven patients(14%),the neoplasms were not found by inspection,bimanual palpation,and identified only by IOUS. Conclusions.Intraoperative ultrasound is the most sensitive and specific method for detection and surgery of liver neoplasms,especially the occult neoplasms and small size lesion(<2cm).