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Terry J. DuBose:

Polybiography of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Diagnostic History: Ultrasound Prediction of Lung Maturity 
Anatomy In Vivo© - A collaborative effort to improve sonographic education
DuBose Gets Recognition For His Work in Sonography
Confusion about whether to use "ultrasound" or "sonogram," "sonographer" or "ultrasound tech", has done the profession a disservice. Sonography, What is it? Words are Golden
OBGYN.net Ultrasound Presents: "The History of Ultrasound: A collection of recollections, articles, interviews and images"

Publishing Raw Data and Real Time Statistical Analysis on e-journals - One of our own Ultrasound@OBGYN.net participants has published an article in the British Medical Journal proposing the use of electronic publication to include the original data with research articles. The article, by David J R Hutchon, MD,Scotland, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist. Memorial Hospital, Darlington, County Durham DL3 6HX, proposes several advantages to having the original data available to the readers

Doppler Ultrasound History - Ultrasound-History@OBGYN.net is very fortunate to have papers and communications of Donald W. Baker donated to this polybiography site. Don Baker was a central figure in the invention and production of the first commercial medical Doppler instruments for the noninvasive study of blood flow and motion in the living body. This work constitutes a distinguished career of over 50 years.

Making Waves Silently (3,527kb .pdf)

Clarifying the Role of Three-dimensional Transvaginal Sonography in Reproductive Medicine:  An Evidenced-based Appraisal - N. Raine-Fenning & A. C. Fleischer

Monochorionic Triamniotic Triplet Pregnancy with a Co-triplet Fetus Discordant for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the Lung - A. Gul, H. Aslan, A. Cebeci, Y. Ceylan & A. I. Tekirdag

What Does 2-Dimensional Imaging Add to 3- and 4-Dimensional Obstetric Ultrasonography? - L. F. Gonçalves, J. Kae Nien, J. Espinoza, J. P. Kusanovic, W. Lee, B. Swope, E. Soto, M. C. Treadwell, & R. Romero (abstract only)

Non-rigid Registration of a 3D Ultrasound and a MR Image Data Set of the Female Pelvic Floor Using a Biomechanical Model - J. F. Verhey, J. Wisser , S. K. Warfield, J. Rexilius & R. Kikinis

An Ethnic Predilection for Fetal Echogenic Intracardiac Focus Identified During Targeted Midtrimester Ultrasound Examination: A Retrospective Review - A. Rebarber, K. A. Levey, E. Funai, S. Monda and M. Paida

Obstetric Ultrasound, A Comprehensive Guide - J. Woo

A Short History of the Development of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology - J. Woo, MD

Index
Part 1 A Short History of the Development of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Part 2 Pushing ahead, new technology and new techniques
Part 3 Technology Push and Consumer Pull

J. A. Worrall MD RDMS

A Brief Overview of Prenatal Ultrasound
Nuchal Translucency: What Is It and Where Does It Fit In Prenatal Sonography?

Transvaginal Ultrasound-guided Aspiration and Instillation of Hyperosmolar Glucose for Treatment of Unruptured Tubal Heterotopic Pregnancy - Ocal P, Erkan S, Cepni I, Idil MH.

Ultrasonography of Fetal Esophagus: Healthy Appearance and Prenatal Diagnosis of a Case of Esophagus Atresia with Esotracheal Fistula - Develay-Morice JE, Rathat G, Duyme M, Hoffet M, Fredouille C, Couture A, Allal H, Deschamps F, Frandji-Barbier N, Mares P.

S. R. Ismail, MDS

The Relationship Between Transvaginal Sonogram and Hysteroscopy Findings in the Assessment of Endometrial Lesions in Postmenopausal Bleeding: A Case Study -
Can the anterior-posterior thigh diameter be used as an indicator for fetal age using two-dimensional sonography? Original Scientific Research

BMC

Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Assessment of Endometrial Receptivity: a Review - Juan Luis Alcázar
Prenatal Diagnosis of Pygopagus Tetrapus Parasitic Twin: Case Report - Ahmet Gul, Halil Aslan and Yavuz Ceylan
Clarifying the Role of Three-dimensional Transvaginal Sonography in Reproductive Medicine:  An Evidenced-based Appraisal - N. Raine-Fenning & A. C. Fleischer
Monochorionic Triamniotic Triplet Pregnancy with a Co-triplet Fetus Discordant for Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of the Lung - A. Gul, H. Aslan, A. Cebeci, Y. Ceylan & A. I. Tekirdag
An Ethnic Predilection for Fetal Echogenic Intracardiac Focus Identified During Targeted Midtrimester Ultrasound Examination: A Retrospective Review - A. Rebarber, K. A. Levey, E. Funai, S. Monda and M. Paida

The Value of 3D Ultrasound Measurement of Placental Volume in Prediction of IUGR, in Cases of Pre-eclampsia - S. Mansour, S. El Sayes, A. Nassar, I. Kandil & M Nabil El Tabbakh.

Transvaginal Sonohysterography (Tv-Sh), Versus Hysterosalpingography (Hsg) And Laparoscopy For The Assessment Of Tubal Patency - M Nabil El Tabbakh, MD & Peter Slamka, MD

Transvaginal Ultrasonography, Sonohysterography, Hysterosalpingography And Operative Hysteroscopy In Predicting Endometrial Hyperplasia - M Nabil El Tabbakh, MD and Peter Slamka, MD

Ovulation Induction in In-Vitro Fertilization - Mohamed Nabil El Tabbakh, MD

Assessment of venous flow in normal and high-risk fetuses: is the future now?  - Greggory DeVore, MD

Prenatal Diagnosis of Pygopagus Tetrapus Parasitic Twin: Case Report - Ahmet Gul, Halil Aslan and Yavuz Ceylan

The Prenatal Ultrasonographic Detection of Myelomeningocele in Patients Referred to Children's Hospital Medical Center: A Cross Sectional Study - S. Kazmi, F. Nejat, P. Tajik & H. Roo

Differentiation of Myomas by Means of Biomagnetic and Doppler Findings - P. Anastasiadis, A. N. Anastasiadis, A. Kotini, N. Koutlaki and P. Anninos

Antenatal ultrasound diagnosis of dicephalus dipus dibrachius - and its correlation with autopsy - K Balakumar

Hysterosonography Protocol - S. Durbin, RDMS
This procedure is useful in any case where better endometrial detail will be helpful. For example, to distinguish dysfunctional uterine bleeding from patients with myomas or polyps, thus dismissing or allowing appropriate surgical intervention. Sonohysterography is also useful in women on Tamoxifen therapy, especially if they have a history of vaginal bleeding.   

Differential Diagnosis of the Placental Adhesive Disorders by Contrasted Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - Placenta Accreta and Percreta - P. J José, M. Bruno Claudio, P. Mario, H. Susana & Gil Analía

Diagnosis of Uterine Fibroids - P. D. Indman, MD

Color Doppler Sonohysterography of Endometrial Polyps and Submucosal Fibroids - A. C. Fleischer, MD & H. W. Shappell, MD, pdf file (174kb)

How to use Bayes theorem to estimate sequential conditional risks. Odds ratio or Risk: that is the question! - DJR Hutchon, MD, & A. Khattab, MD

Portable Ultrasound - A Peek at the Future - Master Sgt. C. Vance

Portable Ultrasound - An Interview with MSgt. Vance - T. J. DuBose, M.S., RDMS, Master Sgt. Cheryl Vance, RDMS
Air Force Tests Wearable Ultrasound Technology - Master Sgt. C. Vance, RDMS

Fetal Heart Screening Examination - Dr. V. Nikolaev
Ultrasound diagnosis of congenital cardiac defects is often a very difficult problem, even for highly skilled specialists. Thorough study will promote improved quality of perinatal medical care, and save more children with these pathologies. 

Case Studies of Abnormal Fetal Heart

Sonography of the Breast - C. L. Rapp BS, RDMS

Endoscopy and Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Schwayder & Coddington

Pattern Analysis of Uncertain Changes in the Fetal ECG Features During Labour -N. Outram

Individualized Fetal Growth; An Ultrasonic and Biochemical Study by Käthe de Jong - Presented: 2000, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
(Also available in Dutch)

Vasa Previa - "Vasa previa is a rarely reported condition in which the fetal blood vessels, unsupported by either the umbilical cord or placental tissue, traverse the fetal membranes of the lower segment of the uterus below the presenting part ."

Fact sheet 
Quotes from the experts 
Glossary of terms 
About the International Vasa Previa Foundation

Ultrasound Bioeffects: Effects on Embryonic Development and Cardiac Function

Guide to Clinical Preventive Services - Screening for Down Syndrome

Good News for Would-be Mothers: Early, Non-Invasive Method to Assess Down Syndrome Risk a Success 

Pre-Eclampsia - D. Ashley Hill, MD

Auditory Evoked Response Test to Evaluate Fetal Health: a new method to evaluate intrauterine fetal asphyxia by Nilo Pereira Luz, M.D., Head Professor Obstetrics Faculdade de Medicina, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do RGS

Conservative Treatment in Placenta Accreta and Percreta -  José M Palacios Jaraquemada MD Ph.D

Neural Network and Experts Systems in the Analysis of Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate - K. Maeda,  M. Utsu, A. Makio, M. Serizawa,Y. Noguchi, T. Hamada, K. Mariko, F. Matsumoto

What Constitutes Fetal Distress? by Jeffrey P. Phelan, MD, JD, Editor-in-chief of OBG Management
Re-published with permission of OBG Management

Pattern Analysis of Uncertain Changes in the Fetal ECG Features During Labour - N. Outram

Additional Information

What Does 2-Dimensional Imaging Add to 3- and 4-Dimensional Obstetric Ultrasonography? - L. F. Gonçalves, J. Kae Nien, J. Espinoza, J. P. Kusanovic, W. Lee, B. Swope, E. Soto, M. C. Treadwell, & R. Romero (abstract only)

Guideline Summary Update: Ultrasonographic examinations: indications and preparation of the patient.

Doppler Prediction of Adverse Perinatal Outcome in PIH and IUGR - BN Lakhkar, KV Rajagopal, pt gourisankar

First-trimester or Second-trimester Screening, or Both, for Down's Syndrome - Malone FD, Canick JA, Ball RH, Nyberg DA, Comstock CH, Bukowski R, Berkowitz RL, Gross SJ, Dugoff L, Craigo SD, Timor-Tritsch IE, Carr SR, Wolfe HM, Dukes K, Bianchi DW, Rudnicka AR, Hackshaw AK, Lambert-Messerlian G, Wald NJ, D'Alton ME; First- and Second-Trimester Evaluation of Risk (FASTER) Research Consortium.

 

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