Browsing by Author "Ewertsen, Caroline"

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    The EFSUMB Guidelines and Recommendations for the Clinical Practice of Elastography in Non-Hepatic Applications : Update 2018
    (2019) Sǎftoiu, Adrian; Gilja, Odd Helge; Sidhu, Paul S.; Dietrich, Christoph F.; Cantisani, Vito; Amy, Dominique; Bachmann-Nielsen, Michael; Bob, Flaviu; Bojunga, Jörg; Brock, Marko; Calliada, Fabrizio; Clevert, Dirk André; Correas, Jean Michel; D'Onofrio, Mirko; Ewertsen, Caroline; Farrokh, André; Fodor, Daniela; Fusaroli, Pietro; Havre, Roald Flesland; Hocke, Michael; Ignee, André; Jenssen, Christian; Klauser, Andrea Sabine; Kollmann, Christian; Radzina, Maija; Ramnarine, Kumar V.; Sconfienza, Luca Maria; Solomon, Carolina; Sporea, Ioan; Stefǎnescu, Horia; Tanter, Mickael; Vilmann, Peter; Department of Radiology
    This manuscript describes the use of ultrasound elastography, with the exception of liver applications, and represents an update of the 2013 EFSUMB (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology) Guidelines and Recommendations on the clinical use of elastography.
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    Ultrasound Curricula of Student Education in Europe: Summary of the Experience
    (2020-06) Prosch, Helmut; Radzina, Maija; Dietrich, Christoph F.; Nielsen, Michael Bachmann; Baumann, Sven; Ewertsen, Caroline; Jenssen, Christian; Kabaalioglu, Adnan; Kosiak, Wojciech; Kratzer, Wolfgang; Lim, Adrian; Popescu, Alina; Mitkov, Vladimir; Schiavone, Cosima; Wohlin, Martin; Wuestner, Matthias; Cantisani, Vito; Department of Radiology
    Background Despite the increasing role of ultrasound, structured ultrasound teaching is only slowly being integrated into the curricula of medical schools and universities all over Europe. Aim To survey the current situation at European universities regarding the integration of ultrasound in student medical education and to report on models of student ultrasound training from selected European universities. Methods A questionnaire survey focusing on the implementation of curricular ultrasound education was sent out to the 28 presidents of the national ultrasound societies of the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (EFSUMB), who were asked to distribute the questionnaires to the medical universities of their countries. Results Overall, 53 questionnaires were returned from 46 universities in 17 European countries. In most of the universities (40/46 universities, 87%), the theoretical background of ultrasound is taught. However, in only a minority of universities is ultrasound integrated in anatomy courses (8/46 universities, 17%) or basic science courses (16/46 universities, 35%). Practical skills in ultrasound are taught in 56% of the universities (26/46 universities) and tested in a practical exam in seven of the responding universities (15%). The number of hours in which ultrasound was taught ranged from one to 58 (mean, seven). The respondents reported that lack of time and limited faculty funding were major hurdles. Conclusion According to our survey, only a minority of European universities has integrated ultrasound into the preclinical curriculum thus far. Future EFSUMB initiatives will continue to promote the introduction of ultrasound as an integrative part of the core curriculum of student medical education, and the preparation of proper teaching material.
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    Update on the role of ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodule treatment
    (2017-05-01) Radzina, Maija; Cantisani, Vito; Rauda, Madara; Nielsen, Michael Bachmann; Ewertsen, Caroline; D'Ambrosio, Ferdinando; Prieditis, Peteris; Sorrenti, Salvatore
    Thyroid nodules can be frequently detected in general population, most of them are benign, however malignant cases are rising in the past decades. Ultrasound (US) is the most common imaging modality to assess thyroid nodular lesions, plan patient work-up and guide minimally invasive treatment. The present review paper has been researched to evaluate the current status of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment in order to evaluate indications, techniques, complications, limitations and outcome assessment in benign solid, partially cystic nodules and recurrent malignant nodules. RFA comparison with other ablation techniques has been provided as well. US guided Radiofrequency ablation has been proved to be effective and safe in cases of benign thyroid nodules and a promising treatment method alternative to surgery for patients with recurrent papillary thyroid cancer. It's major role lies in significant reduction of thyroid nodule mean volume and improvement of the patient symptoms. However, future multicenter studies are warranted to better clarify the multi-parametric patient selection criteria and evaluate RFA technique efficacy, advantages and limitations in the variety of thyroid nodular disease.
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    The Use of Handheld Ultrasound Devices-An EFSUMB Position Paper
    (2019) Nielsen, Michael Bachmann; Cantisani, Vito; Sidhu, Paul S.; Badea, Radu; Batko, Tomasz; Carlsen, Jonathan; Claudon, Michel; Ewertsen, Caroline; Garre, Carmen; Genov, Jordan; Gilja, Odd Helge; Havre, Roald; Kosiak, Mateusz; Kosiak, Wojciek; Pilcher, James; Prosch, Helmut; Radzina, Maija; Rafailidis, Vasileios; Rykkje, Alexander; Serra, Andreas; Sotriadis, Alexandros; Ostergaard, Mia; Dietrich, Christoph F.
    The miniaturization of ultrasound equipment in the form of tablet-or smartphone-sized ultrasound equipment is a result of the rapid evolution of technology and handheld ultrasound devices (HHUSD). This position paper of the European Federation of Societies in Ultrasound and Medicine (EFSUMB) assesses the current status of HHUSD in abdominal ultrasound, pediatric ultrasound, targeted echocardiography and heart ultrasound, and we will report position comments on the most common clinical applications. Also included is a SWOT (Strength-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats) analysis, the use for handheld devices for medical students, educational & training aspects, documentation, storage and safety considerations.