{"title":"Correction: The use of ultrasonography as an effective screening tool for chronic posterior cruciate ligament injuries.","authors":"Mitsuhiro Kimura, Junsuke Nakase, Rikuto Yoshimizu, Tomoyuki Kanayama, Yusuke Yanatori, Hiroyuki Tsuchiya","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01415-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-024-01415-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098910/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139984409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on \"Predicting the risk stratification of gastrointestinal stromal tumors using machine learning-based ultrasound radiomics\".","authors":"Yuya Ando, Takashi Yoshioka, Kazuyuki Narimatsu","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01424-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-024-01424-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140013606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for pancreatic cystic lesions: a comprehensive review.","authors":"Takuji Iwashita, Shinya Uemura, Masahito Shimizu","doi":"10.1007/s10396-023-01389-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-023-01389-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Advancements in diagnostic radiology have amplified the incorporation of these techniques into routine clinical practice. Concurrently, the frequency of incidentally identifying pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) has surged. PCLs encompass diverse categories contingent upon their origin. Among them, branch duct-intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMN) and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCN) are categorized as mucinous cystic lesions that have malignant potential. Even solid neoplasms occasionally show cystic degeneration. Therefore, precise differential PCL diagnosis is crucial to optimize clinical management strategies and detect malignant transformations. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) affords comprehensive visualization of the pancreas with high-resolution ultrasound, complemented by fine-needle aspiration (FNA) under real-time EUS guidance, which is a minimally invasive procedure for obtaining pathological samples. This synergy has established EUS and EUS-FNA as vital procedures in the management of PCLs, enabling differentiation of PCLs. Cyst fluid analysis has played a pivotal role in deciding the optimal management strategy. The efficacy of cytological analysis is limited by scant cytologic material. The \"string sign\" test evaluates fluid viscosity, and its simplicity warrants initial consideration. Amylase and tumor markers, such as CEA, have been studied, but they yield varied sensitivity and specificity. Glucose and genetic mutations (KRAS, GNAS) exhibit promise, while comprehensive genomic profiling underscores genetic insights. Through-the-needle biopsy and needle-based confocal laser endomicroscopy also show high diagnostic yield. EUS-FNA, however, entails risks like infection and needle tract seeding, emphasizing the need for proper utilization. Pancreatic cyst fluid analysis augments diagnostic accuracy and informs clinical decisions, making it a valuable adjunct to imaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138488952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of fetal hydrops caused by generalized arterial calcification of infancy.","authors":"Eiri Shima, Kazufumi Haino, Shunya Sugai, Kazuaki Suda, Koji Nishijima, Kosuke Yoshihara","doi":"10.1007/s10396-023-01404-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-023-01404-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139576929","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cutting edge of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration for solid pancreatic lesions.","authors":"Takuya Ishikawa, Kentaro Yamao, Yasuyuki Mizutani, Tadashi Iida, Hiroki Kawashima","doi":"10.1007/s10396-023-01375-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-023-01375-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article provides an extensive review of the advancements and future perspectives related to endoscopic ultrasound-guided tissue acquisition (EUS-TA) for the diagnosis of solid pancreatic lesions (SPLs). EUS-TA, including fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) and fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB), has revolutionized the collection of specimens from intra-abdominal organs, including the pancreas. Improvements in the design of needles, collection methods, and specimen processing techniques have improved the diagnostic performance. This review highlights the latest findings regarding needle evolution, actuation number, sampling methods, specimen evaluation techniques, application of artificial intelligence (AI) for diagnostic purposes, and use of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP). It acknowledges the rising use of Franseen and fork-tip needles for EUS-FNB and emphasizes that the optimal number of actuations requires further study. Methods such as the door-knocking and fanning techniques have shown promise for increasing diagnostic performance. Macroscopic on-site evaluation (MOSE) is presented as a practical rapid specimen evaluation method, and the integration of AI is identified as a potentially impactful development. The study also underscores the importance of optimal sampling for CGP, which can enhance the precision of cancer treatment. Ongoing research and technological innovations will further improve the accuracy and efficacy of EUS-TA.</p>","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098899/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71428590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to: Deep attenuation transducer to measure liver stiffness in obese patients with liver disease.","authors":"Masashi Hirooka, Yohei Koizumi, Yoshiko Nakamura, Ryo Yano, Kana Hirooka, Makoto Morita, Yusuke Imai, Yoshio Tokumoto, Masanori Abe, Yoichi Hiasa","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01423-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-024-01423-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098909/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140029422","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to: Acoustic radiation force impulse-induced lung hemorrhage: investigating the relationship with peak rarefactional pressure amplitude and mechanical index in rabbits.","authors":"Noriya Takayama, Hideki Sasanuma, Kazuma Rifu, Naotaka Nitta, Iwaki Akiyama, Nobuyuki Taniguchi","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01421-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10396-024-01421-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140013607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Current status and future outlook of ultrasound treatment for prostate cancer.","authors":"Sunao Shoji, Jun Naruse, Kazuya Oda, Satoshi Kuroda, Tatsuya Umemoto, Nobuyuki Nakajima, Masanori Hasegawa, Anju Mukasa, Norihiro Koizumi, Akira Miyajima","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01447-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10396-024-01447-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140319750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"First tarsometatarsal joint mobility in hallux valgus during gait: A synchronized ultrasound and three-dimensional motion capture analysis","authors":"Tsubasa Tashiro, Yasunari Ikuta, Noriaki Maeda, Satoshi Arima, Masanori Morikawa, Kazuki Kaneda, Honoka Ishihara, Shogo Tsutsumi, Miki Kawai, Andreas Brand, Tomoyuki Nakasa, Nobuo Adachi, Makoto Komiya, Yukio Urabe","doi":"10.1007/s10396-024-01414-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10396-024-01414-2","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>To quantify the vertical translation between the first metatarsal and medial cuneiform during the stance phase of gait in young individuals with and without hallux valgus.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Design</h3><p>This cross-sectional observational study included 34 young adults (male, <i>n</i> = 4; female, <i>n</i> = 30) who were divided into three groups according to the hallux valgus angle: control (< 20°, <i>n</i> = 13), mild hallux valgus (≥ 20° to < 30°, <i>n</i> = 12), and moderate hallux valgus (≥ 30°, <i>n</i> = 9). The mobility of the first tarsometatarsal joint was evaluated during the stance phase using B-mode ultrasound synchronized with a motion analysis system.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The medial cuneiform shifted more plantar during the early phase in mild hallux valgus and during the middle and terminal phases in moderate hallux valgus than in control. The severity of the hallux valgus was correlated with a trend toward plantar shift of the medial cuneiform. The first metatarsal was located more dorsal than the medial cuneiform; however, there was no significant variation. No significant differences in the peak ankle plantarflexion angle and moment were noted between the groups.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>The hypermobility of the first tarsometatarsal joint, especially plantar displacement of the medial cuneiform in the sagittal plane, was found in young individuals with hallux valgus during the stance phase of gait, and the mobility increased with the severity of hallux valgus. Our findings suggest the significance of preventing hallux valgus deformity early in life.</p>","PeriodicalId":50130,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Medical Ultrasonics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140315161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}