Radiology

Case StudiesPatient presented with pancreas carcinoma with liver metastases. eTRAX is useful for visualization in non-neoplastic liver tissue.

Case StudiesUsing Volume Navigation on the LOGIQ E9, image fusion of 2D ultrasound and CT made it possible to visualize a difficult target. Using eTRAX Needle Tip Tracking was beneficial to obtain proper access to the obscurred target and continuously visualize the n

Case StudiesPatient underwent percutaneous nephrostomy. Electromagnetic needle tip tracking allowed continuous visualization of the needle pathway for safe and easy insertion into the kidney.

Case StudiesCase: 55 yo male with perforated appendicitis. Post-operative abscess developed (A) anterior to the rectum (R)

Case StudiesThe purpose of our work is to describe accuracy, safety and potential uses of a new needle tracking system in musculo-skeletal US-guided percutaneous procedures on a biologic model. The ability to guide the needle when performing US-guided needle percutan

Case StudiesIn this clinical case, the lesion is approached using a microconvex probe, with a trajectory that is almost parallel to the ultrasound beam. In such a case, the needle is hardly visible with ultrasound alone.

Case StudiesSaphenectomy using CloseFAST and the Ultra-Pro II Needle Guide

Case StudiesA 49 year old male presented to the ultrasound department with a small, difficult-to-access psoas muscle abscess adjacent to the right common iliac artery and vein (Fig 1). Using CT/US fusion imaging, the abscess was confidently localized in preparation f

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an outbreak of Burkholderia cepacian complex (BCC) in Neonatal Unit and Intensive Care Unit patients in Argentina, between April and July 2013. Charts were reviewed, and microbiological...

Publication BriefsThe authors describe an artifact noted on ultrasound-guided FNA specimens and the artifact was proven to be associated with certain types of ultrasound gel media.

Publication BriefsIn this clinical investigation, the authors conduct a study to evaluate the accuracy and safety of electromagnetic needle tracking for use during ultrasound-guided percutaneous liver biopsy. Using a 16-gauge eTRAX^™...

Publication BriefsAn in vivo swine study was performed to assess the overall targeting accuracy of an ultrasound system with navigation technology, electromagnetic tracking and needle sensor technology embedded within the needle...

Publication BriefsAbscess drainage under ultrasound guidance has advantages over using other imaging modalities. Real-time visualization of the area of interest and drain placement can be accomplished within a department or portably...

Publication BriefsIn this article, the authors conducted a pre-clinical trial using a liver phantom with a corresponding CT dataset to evaluate the performance and time efficiency for performing liver interventions under...

Publication BriefsA clinical study approved by the Chiba Medical Center Ethical Committee was performed to test a three-step method designed to overcome pitfalls associated with ultrasound-guided long-axis central vein catheterization (LAX-IP)....

Publication BriefsIn this phantom study, the authors evaluate accuracy and time required to perform a free-hand electromagnetic needle tracked biopsy using a traditional in-plane and out-of-plane approach compared to standard needle...

Publication BriefsThe authors compared percutaneous liver biopsy procedures performed using free-hand ultrasound-guidance to those performed using electromagnetic needle tracking (EMT). Thirty percutaneous liver biopsies were performed using conventional free-hand US guida

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

Publication BriefsOne of the largest single-center studies comparing the yield and complication rate of 2,138 kidney biopsies was performed by Nephrologists in a tertiary care teaching institute in India. The patient...

Publication BriefsIn this feasibility study, the authors evaluate the practicality of fusion imaging between real-time ultrasound (US) and positron emission tomography (PET) data sets for precise localization and treatment of recurrent...

Publication BriefsAn ultrasound comparison experiment between the freehand and probe-guide technique was performed using a custom gelatin and olive phantom to compare the time and quality of the biopsy sample. The...

Publication BriefsThe authors evaluated the feasibility of ultrasound-guided virtual needle tracking used to perform percutaneous radiofrequency ablations (RFA) in eight patients with heptatocellular carcinoma.

Educational ExhibitsCurrently, facet joint injections are usually performed using CT guidance or fluoroscopy. The use of a GPS enhanced fusion system allows to combine the precision and panoramic view of these...

Clinical ProfilesDr. Knut Brabrand, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet

VideosClinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE^™ in Ablation Procedures

VideosClinical Case Studies Showing Use of RAD-GUIDE^™ in Biopsy Procedures

White PapersUnderstanding the Risks and Safe Utilization of Ultrasound Gel Ultrasound is used across many disciplines of medicine as a safe, effective technology for diagnostic and interventional procedures. Ultrasound-guided interventions, such...

Publication BriefsMicrobes can remain on endoscopes following reprocessing with high-level disinfectants (HLDs). Factors that can contribute to ineffective endoscope reprocessing include: non-compliance to reprocessing guidelines or facility processes; inadequate device cleaning; using contaminated water for rinsing; remains of insoluble products on devices; insufficient endoscope drying techniques; or HLD chemistry or monitoring issues.