Implementation of cervical ultrasound and related techniques in endocrinology and nutrition services in Spain. ECOSEEN 2025 study

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q4 ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM

Endocrinologia Diabetes Y Nutricion Pub Date : 2026-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-26 DOI:10.1016/j.endien.2025.501659

Jordi L. Reverter , Gonzalo Díaz Soto , Tomás Martin , Manuel Gargallo , Marcel Sambo , Iñaki Argüelles , Imaging and Associated Techniques Group of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition

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Abstract

Introduction

Before 2014, few Endocrinology and Nutrition Departments nationwide routinely used cervical ultrasound. Following the training activities promoted by the Thyroid Pathology Imaging Group, it is important to evaluate the current level of implementation of ultrasound and ultrasound-guided techniques in clinical practice.

Material and methods

A structured, self-administered survey was designed and sent electronically to hospitals throughout the country.

Results

Responses were received from a total of 101 hospitals. Ninety-three percent of the departments surveyed reported routine use of ultrasound in clinical practice, with specialized consultations in 71% of cases. Sixty percent performed fine-needle aspiration cytology, and 55% performed staging and follow-up of differentiated thyroid cancer. Among minimally invasive techniques (MIT), 42% of centers perform enolization of thyroid cysts and 12% offer thermal ablation techniques, with radiofrequency being the most commonly used modality. Eighty-six% of professionals have received training through the Applied Imaging Techniques for Thyroid Pathology Group of the SEEN (National Institute of Endocrinology and Nutrition). Currently, 56 centers offer specific ultrasound training for medical residents in the specialty.

Conclusion

Over the last decade, ultrasound has been widely implemented in the Endocrinology and Nutrition Departments affiliated with the SEEN, including the incorporation of ultrasound-guided techniques into routine practice. However, the use of MIT such as thermal ablation is still limited, so it is considered necessary to strengthen both specific training and institutional support to promote its maximum implementation.

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在西班牙的内分泌和营养服务中实施宫颈超声和相关技术。ECOSEEN 2025研究。

2014年以前，全国很少有内分泌营养科常规使用宫颈超声检查。随着甲状腺病理影像学组的培训活动，评估超声和超声引导技术在临床实践中的实施水平是很重要的。材料和方法：设计了一份结构化的、自我管理的调查，并以电子方式发送给全国各地的医院。结果：共收到101家医院的回复。93%的受访科室报告在临床实践中常规使用超声，71%的病例进行了专门咨询。60%的患者接受细针穿刺细胞学检查，55%的患者接受分化型甲状腺癌的分期和随访。在微创技术（MIT）中，42%的中心提供甲状腺囊肿烯醇化治疗，12%的中心提供热消融技术，其中射频是最常用的方式。86%的专业人员接受了美国国家内分泌与营养研究所甲状腺病理应用成像技术组的培训。目前，有56个中心为该专业的住院医师提供专门的超声培训。结论：在过去的十年中，超声在附属内分泌科和营养科得到了广泛的应用，包括将超声引导技术纳入常规实践。然而，热消融等麻省理工技术的应用仍然有限，因此有必要加强具体培训和制度支持，以促进其最大限度地实施。

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期刊介绍： Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición is the official journal of the Spanish Society of Endocrinology and Nutrition (Sociedad Española de Endocrinología y Nutrición, SEEN) and the Spanish Society of Diabetes (Sociedad Española de Diabetes, SED), and was founded in 1954. The aim of the journal is to improve knowledge and be a useful tool in practice for clinical and laboratory specialists, trainee physicians, researchers, and nurses interested in endocrinology, diabetes, nutrition and related disciplines. It is an international journal published in Spanish (print and online) and English (online), covering different fields of endocrinology and metabolism, including diabetes, obesity, and nutrition disorders, as well as the most relevant research produced mainly in Spanish language territories. The quality of the contents is ensured by a prestigious national and international board, and by a selected panel of specialists involved in a rigorous peer review. The result is that only manuscripts containing high quality research and with utmost interest for clinicians and professionals related in the field are published. The Journal publishes Original clinical and research articles, Reviews, Special articles, Clinical Guidelines, Position Statements from both societies and Letters to the editor. Endocrinología, Diabetes y Nutrición can be found at Science Citation Index Expanded, Medline/PubMed and SCOPUS.