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“Journal of Ultrasonography” gets an IF!!

We are proud and pleased to announce that “Journal of Ultrasonography” has joined the elite group of periodicals with an Impact Factor (IF).

Our IF for 2024 is 1.5 (5-year IF – 1.5).

I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Members of the Scientific Committee, Section Editors, Authors, and Reviewers. This success is your success. The IF is a testament to your effort and hard work over many years. Without your invaluable contribution, we would not be in the place we are today.

We hope that in the coming years we will be able to consolidate our position – and even strengthen it ‒ by publishing even better papers with a greater citation potential. 

This will only be possible with your continued support, so we will greatly appreciate your unwavering commitment, good-quality publications, careful reviews, and plenty of citations (mainly articles from 2024 and more recent studies). All these elements are essential if we want to enjoy an even better IF score next year.

Happy and grateful in equal measure, we pledge to continue our hard work!.

Prof. Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska
Editor-in-Chief

Ultrasound assessment of abdominal wall muscle thickness in liver transplant recipients and healthy donors: a comparative study for the assessment of sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is a significant predictor of postoperative morbidity and mortality in liver transplant recipients. Traditional assessment tools such as computed tomography (CT) and bioelectrical impedance analysis have limitations in clinical use. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of ultrasonography (USG) in assessing abdominal muscle thickness as a marker of sarcopenia.

Shweta Aghi, Udit Dhingra, Gaurav Sindwani, Anil Yadav, Jaya Benjamin, Kanika Bansal, Viniyendra Pamecha, Deepak K. Tempe
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 20
Ultrasound imaging in floppy eyelid syndrome: anatomical and clinical considerations

Skin ultrasonography and elastography provide information on superficial tissue anatomy and elasticity. Floppy eyelid syndrome is characterized by eyelid hyperlaxity and is associated with several ophthalmic and systemic conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea. This study evaluates the diagnostic role of ultrasonography and elastography in floppy eyelid syndrome.

Vasilios Batis, Efstathios Detorakis, Sophia Schiza, Emmanuel Prokopakis, Konstantinos Krasagakis, Elena Drakonaki
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 19
POCUS-CRAFT: a novel integrated ultrasound trauma protocol

The authors aimed to develop an ultrasound protocol dedicated to patients with multiorgan trauma based on the following: Advanced Trauma Life Support management (ABCDE protocol), available ultrasound protocols for trauma patients, known point-of-care cardiac protocols, and the authors’ experience. The indications for the test and the technical requirements necessary for its proper execution are also specified, and the technique of performing the CRAFT test is described.

Jakub Czerwiec, Dorota Sobczyk
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 18
Diagnostic cut-off values and grading of carpal tunnel syndrome by shear wave elastography at different tunnel locations correlated with gold standard nerve conduction study – a case-control study

The gold standard nerve conduction study for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome is often painful and has variable diagnostic accuracy. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic performance of shear wave elastography in correlation with nerve conduction study.

Prashat Bhalke, Priya Pattath Sankaran, Arvind N. Prabhu, Rajagopal Kadavigere, Prakashini Koteshwara
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 17
Ultrasound in intensive care unit patients: applications, observations, and comparison of two established ultrasound methods

To evaluate the benefit of abdominal ultrasonography performed routinely and thus independently of symptomatology in patients in the intensive care unit, and to assess the value of a portable ultrasound device. Diagnostic yield and documented results with clinical consequences were considered and compared with findings obtained using a high-end ultrasound device.

André Ignee, Matthias Dusik, Daniel Wastl, Kathleen Moeller, Beatrice Hoffmann, Christoph Frank Dietrich
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 16
Ultrasonography in the diagnosis of pediatric distal forearm fracture: a systematic review

Distal forearm fractures are one of the commonest injuries in children due to falling on an outstretched hand. Plain X-ray is the gold standard test for diagnosing fractures of long bones but it exposes patients to radiation with its associated health hazards.

Ayman S. Ahmed, Ahmed E. Abdelhady
J Ultrason 2024; 24: 19
Overview for developing Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging: pros and cons

This review paper offers a concise guide on how to execute Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging. Fundamental to the Delphi methodology are several core principles. First, an initial key element is the selection of experts, known as panelists. Second is the principle of anonymity among participants, ensuring that no single individual or group applies excessive influence over others. Third, the methodology involves iterative rounds where statements are presented repeatedly, allowing for controlled feedback. Lastly, after each round, participants are given insight into the collective panel’s previous responses. This knowledge enables them to potentially reconsider and adjust their positions in subsequent rounds, driving towards the group consensus. These principles emphasize the critical role of statistical group responses and the structured interaction inherent in the Delphi approach. Looking at the broader process, the development of Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging unfolds through several stages. It begins with identifying the research field or the consensus statements in question. This is followed by undertaking comprehensive literature research. Subsequently, pertinent questions and their corresponding statements are crafted. The process then moves on to administering anonymous, iterative questionnaire rounds. Feedback, both on an individual and collective level, is provided between the rounds. The process culminates in the summarization and reporting of the finalized Delphi-based interdisciplinary consensus statements on imaging.

Tobias Johannes Dietrich, Vasco V. Mascarenhas, Luis Cerezal, P. Diana Afonso, Iwona Sudoł-Szopińska
J Ultrason 2024; 24: 15
The ileocecal valve in transabdominal ultrasound Part 1: Sonographic anatomy and technique

The ileocecal valve is a part of the gastrointestinal tract that separates two intestinal segments differing in both anatomy and function. Dysfunction or surgical removal of the valve usually results in the development of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome. The available literature lacks a broader discussion and ultrasound presentation of the ileocecal valve. The aim of this study is to present our experience in transabdominal ultrasound of the ileocecal valve in comparison with colonoscopic and computed tomography colonography data. In this part of the manuscript, we discuss the anatomical structures in the right iliac fossa that make up the ileocecal segment of the intestine. The ileocecal valve, which comes in two morphological forms: labial and papillary, is its central part. As shown in computed tomography colonography, the first type is more common, accounting for 76%, the second type accounts for 21%, whereas ileocecal valve lipomatosis is found in 3% of cases. Post-mortem studies have shown a significantly higher incidence of valve lipomatosis, which was found in up to 4 out of 5 cases. Our observations correspond with these findings. Ileocecal valve lipomatosis presents on ultrasound as a hyperechoic, well-circumscribed lesion, with no evident vascularity on color Doppler. This image should be differentiated especially from a lipoma, a relatively common large intestinal pathology. The paper presents two methods of preparation for an ultrasound scan (i.e. only on an empty stomach or after cleansing the intestine) and determines the optimal imaging methods for the ileocecal valve using transabdominal ultrasound. At the end of the ileocecal examination, it should be remembered to assess the lymph nodes in the right iliac fossa.

Andrzej Smereczyński, Katarzyna Kołaczyk, Grzegorz Goncerz
Ultrason 2024; 24: 14