scholarly journals Establishment and validation of a didactic musculoskeletal ultrasound course for dermatologists using an innovative handheld ultrasound system – the MUDE study (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Dermatology)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jakub Grobelski ◽  
Florian Recker ◽  
Dagmar Wilsmann‐ Theis ◽  
Wolfgang Hartung ◽  
Pantelis Karakostas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System

scholarly journals EchoScopy in scanning abdominal diseases; a prospective single center study

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana Paula Barreiros ◽  
Yi Dong ◽  
Andre Ignee ◽  
Daniel Wastl ◽  
Christoph F. Dietrich
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Focal Lesion ◽  
European Federation ◽  
Pathological Findings ◽  
Focal Lesions ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System ◽  
Dual Probe

Background and aims: The introduction of a new type of small handheld ultrasound device brings greater portability and affordability in a different setting. The basic ultrasound approach with these handheld devices has been defined by European Federation of Societies of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB) as “EchoScopy”. The current study aimed to assess the image quality, indications and limitations of a portable pocket “EchoScopy” performed first compared with a high-end ultrasound system (second) in abdominal diseases.Material and methods: Three hundred consecutive patients (158 males and 142 females, age 55±19 [18-96]) years) were included. The ultrasound examinations were performed firstly by an EchoScope (Vscan™ Dual Probe) and secondly with a high-end ultrasound system (HEUS, GE Logiq E9). Compared with the always excellent image quality using HEUS, the image quality of the EchoScope was graded as good, sufficient or non-sufficient.Results: Out of all 300 patients, 221 had focal lesions, 31 patients were found with diffuse pathological findings, 20 with ascites, 25 after liver puncture and 45 without any pathological findings. The image quality of the pocket device was considered as being good or sufficient to delineate the pathology in 265/300 (88%). The detection rate of the EchoScope for abdominal focal lesion was 172/221 (78%). The higher frequency of the Dual Probe was helpful in 35/300 (12%).Conclusions: EchoScopy has proven to display sufficient image quality to answer specific questions, e.g., detection of ascites, splenomegaly, bile duct enlargement, hydronephrosis and other pathological findings which can be judged by “yes/no”.

Enabling the Mission Through Trans-Atlantic Remote Mentored Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Case Report of a Portable Hand-Carried Tele-ultrasound System for Medical Relief Missions

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 530-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew W. Kirkpatrick ◽  
Michael Blaivas ◽  
Ashot E. Sargsyan ◽  
Paul B. McBeth ◽  
Chirag Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System ◽  
Medical Relief

scholarly journals Performance of portable handheld ultrasound system in fetal therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 91 (8) ◽  
pp. 480-481
Author(s):  
Anna Szczepkowska ◽  
Michal Lipa ◽  
Przemyslaw Kosinski ◽  
Miroslaw Wielgos
Keyword(s):  
Fetal Therapy ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System

Validation of a three dimensional musculoskeletal ultrasound system for use in hands and wrists

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. S353
Author(s):  
C. du Toit ◽  
E. Lalone ◽  
A. Fenster ◽  
D. Tessier ◽  
T. Appleton
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System

scholarly journals AB0847 ESTABLISHMENT AND VALIDATION OF A DIDACTIC MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND COURSE FOR DERMATOLOGISTS USING AN INNOVATIVE HANDHELD ULTRASOUND SYSTEM – THE MUDE STUDY (MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND IN DERMATOLOGY)

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1447-1448
Author(s):  
J. Grobelski ◽  
F. Recker ◽  
D. Wilsmann-Theis ◽  
W. Hartung ◽  
P. Karakostas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
German Society ◽  
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Joint Effusion ◽  
Teaching Concept ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Good Grade

Background:In the early detection of arthritis, such as psoriatic arthritis (PsA), ultrasound (US) of painful joints plays an important role in diagnosis. Pathological findings can be missed during clinical examination, especially if conducted by physicians who are not trained. Furthermore, several publications undermine the importance of early PsA detection in psoriasis patients and the key role of the dermatologists in this process.Objectives:The objective of this study was to examine a pilot musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) course designed specifically for dermatologists.Methods:To assess the degree of US expertise of the participants, a questionnaire was conducted before the course. The course concept, based on The German Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Ultraschall in der Medizin, DEGUM) covering only the most important US sections of all joints and focused on the detection of joint effusion and hyperperfusion. The course consisted of three modules and was carried out over 6 months. Figure 1 shows the modular course concept. A portable US device in combination with a tablet was provided to enable practice between the courses. The final teaching evaluation was carried out as an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) consisting of three stations, each representing the three course modules. According to the following grade scoring system, the performance rating was checked: < 60 % failed, ≥ 60 - < 70 % sufficient, ≥ 70% - < 80 % satisfying, ≥ 80% - < 90 % good, ≥ 90 % very good.Results:Twelve dermatologists participated. The mean age of our cohort was 39 years (SD ± 9.99 years) with nine females (75 %). Eight were specialists in dermatology in mean for 11.4 years (SD ± 11 years). Four were assistant physicians practicing dermatology in mean for 3.06 years (SD ± 0.97 years).The survey revealed no prior knowledge of MSUS. The overall mean score of all participants in the OSCE was 21.86 (SD ± 2.12) (87.44%) out of a total of 25 points resulting in a good grade. There was no statistically significant difference between the assistant physicians and the specialists in dermatology regarding the OSCE results. Table 1 shows the OSCE results.Table 1.Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) mean results for all three stationsOSCEstationsMean absoluteMean absoluteStandard DeviationMean percentageStandard DeviationConfidence IntervalGrade118.9218.92+/- 3.0775.67%+/-12.27%67.87-83.46%Sufficient223.8323.83+/-0.9995.33%+/-3.94%92.83-97.84%Very good322.8322.83+/-0.3791.33%+/-1.49%90.39-92.28%Very goodOSCE station 1-321.8621.86+/-2.1287.44%+/-8.49%66.36-108.53%GoodConclusion:The innovative US teaching concept was able to demonstrate, that it is appropriate for the training of dermatologists in MSUS, independently of their age, experience in dermatology and US.Disclosure of Interests:Jakub Grobelski: None declared, Florian Recker: None declared, Dagmar Wilsmann-Theis: None declared, Wolfgang Hartung: None declared, Pantelis Karakostas: None declared, Peter Brossart: None declared, Valentin Schäfer Speakers bureau: AbbVie, Novartis, BMS, Chugai, Celgene, Medac, Sanofi, Lilly, Hexal, Pfizer, Janssen, Roche, Schire, Onkowissen, Royal College London, Consultant of: Novartis, Chugai, AbbVie, Celgene, Sanofi, Lilly, Hexal, Pfizer, Amgen, BMS, Roche, Gilead, Medac, Grant/research support from: Novartis, Hexal, Lilly, Roche, Celgene, Universität Bonn

229. Breast Imaging Quality: Conventional Handheld Ultrasound versus Automated 3D Breast Ultrasound System

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 ◽  
pp. 203-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Levrero ◽  
E.M.L. Vaccara ◽  
G. Rambaldi Guidasci ◽  
M. Calabrese ◽  
M. Dordolo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Imaging ◽  
Breast Ultrasound ◽  
Imaging Quality ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System

scholarly journals Imaging Performance of a Handheld Ultrasound System With Real-Time Computer-Aided Detection of Lumbar Spine Anatomy

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 447-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Tiouririne ◽  
Adam J. Dixon ◽  
F. William Mauldin ◽  
David Scalzo ◽  
Arun Krishnaraj
Keyword(s):  
Lumbar Spine ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Computer Aided Detection ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System ◽  
Imaging Performance

scholarly journals Automated breast ultrasound system (ABUS): can it replace mammography as a screening tool?

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasser I. Abd Elkhalek ◽  
Ahmed M. Bassiouny ◽  
Rasha Wessam Abdel Rahman Abdel Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Breast Tissue ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Ultrasound Examination ◽  
Breast Ultrasound ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Breast Lesions ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Handheld Ultrasound ◽  
Ultrasound System ◽  
Automated Breast Ultrasound

Abstract Background Mammography is the most accepted, accurate, and effective modality in screening of breast cancer, yet its sensitivity is affected by the density of the breast tissue. Alternative methods for screening are the sonography and MRI but both had their limitations. A new option named ABUS (automated breast ultrasound system) is now proposed to overcome the breast US limitation as it is time-consuming and operator-dependent and to overcome the costly time-consuming MRI. The objectives of the study are to evaluate the accuracy of ABUS in the detection of different breast lesions as a substitution for mammography. This prospective study included 25 women outreached for digital mammography or handheld ultrasound examination at the period between January 2017 and February 2018. Women have no specific age group. Results Significant improvement in the detection of breast lesions by ABUS use with mammogram especially in dense breasts (ACR class C and D) Conclusion ABUS is a promising competitor to mammogram in screening of breast lesions

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