Journal of Ultrasonography

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High-frequency ultrasound in the 21st century

Ultrasonography is eagerly employed for skin examination as compared to other diagnostic methods as it is easier to use, cheaper, and most of all reliable and safe for the patient. Ultrasonography of the skin is currently used in dermatology and in related fields, such as aesthetic medicine and cosmetology. It has also found its place in phlebology and even in gynecology. The aim of this study was to comprehensively present issues related to skin ultrasonography, to discuss its current applications and to evaluate its usefulness.

Robert Krzysztof Mlosek, Bartosz Migda, Michał Migda

J Ultrason 2020; 20: e233–e241

Validity of measurements of testicular volume obtained by a built-in software of ultrasound systems: with formula recommended by updated guidelines as reference

To investigate the validity of measurement of testicular volume acquired by a built-in software in different ultrasound systems with reference to the updated guidelines

Dongyan Cai, Size Wu, Ya Li, Qingfang Chen

J Ultrason 2020; 20: e181–e184

Shear wave elastography reveals a high prevalence of liver fibrosis in overweight or obese Hispanic youth

Obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes are risk factors for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Inflammation and hepatocellular damage associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease lead to progressive non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, fibrosis and cirrhosis.

Sanjeet Sandhu, Carisse Orsi, Gary L. Francis, Zhu Wang, Roman Fernandez, Naim Alkhouri

J Ultrason 2020; 20: e162–e168