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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

Evaluation of left ventricular function using various echocardiographic techniques in hypoxic neonates during therapeutic hypothermia and after rewarming

The aim of this study was to evaluate left ventricular function in hypoxic neonates undergoing therapeutic hypothermia using echocardiography. This multicenter, prospective, casecontrol, observational study involved 113 neonates, including 55 in the hypothermic group and 58 nonhypothermic controls. Echocardiographic measurements were taken by two neonatologist (NB and RB) during therapeutic hypothermia and after rewarming using various techniques.

Natalia Brunets, Veronika Brunets, Agata Wójcik-Sęp, Renata Bokiniec
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 33
Agreement between sonographic and pathoanatomic classifications of pediatric urachal remnants

Ultrasound is the favorite method for follow-up of urachal remnants when conservative management is chosen instead of surgical resection. However, the success of conservative management depends on the type of urachal anomaly, and the agreement between sonographic and pathoanatomic diagnoses has not yet been assessed.

Laura S. Oerters, Sophie H. K. Maasewerd, Mark Born, Maximilian Hohenadel, Andreas C. Heydweiller, Christina Oetzmann von Sochaczewski
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 32
Comparison of two- and three-dimensional ultrasound for volume estimation of the meal-stimulated gallbladder

To compare two- and three-dimensional (2D and 3D) ultrasound of the gallbladder in an adult cohort. In this observational, cross-sectional study, gallbladder volumes were measured using 2D and 3D ultrasound. Examinations were performed in the fasting state and at predefined time intervals after ingestion of a standardized nutritional drink. At each time point, measurements were performed twice using 2D and twice using 3D ultrasound. Volumes were calculated using the ellipsoid method for 2D ultrasound. For 3D, manual tracing was performed.

Tæraneh Jouleh, Spiros Kotopoulis, Georg Dimcevski, Erling Tjora, Odd Helge Gilja, Sondre Vatne Meling, Eirik Wigtil Søfteland, Ingrid Kvåle Nordaas
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 31
Diagnosis of foot foreign bodies with ultrasound: a case series from the pediatric emergency department

Foot foreign body injuries are prevalent among pediatric populations, posing diagnostic and management challenges. X-ray examination is the first choice used by emergency physicians for localization and removal of foreign objects but it has limited value when the foreign body is not radiopaque, leading to missed diagnoses of non-radiopaque foreign bodies, we recommend simultaneous use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to rule out foreign body in every case especially when history and clinical exam highly suggestive of foreign body. This case series highlights the diagnostic utility of X-ray and POCUS in the emergency department and its sensitivity in detecting radiopaque and as well radiolucent foreign objects.

Altaf Ahmad Bhat, Rawan Mohammed AlRashed, Johara Alkhamash
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 30
Ultrasound assessment of patellar enthesopathy in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with and without concomitant axial spondyloarthropathy

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are connective tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and tissue fragility. When spondyloarthritis (SpA), an inflammatory arthritis, co-occurs with EDS, overlapping symptoms of joint pain may arise, making diagnosis and management challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate enthesopathic differences in the patellar tendon between patients with EDS and those with co-occurring SpA.

Tina Wang, Ana María Serrano-Ardila, Carmelo Pirri
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 29
Transesophageal echocardiography in the imaging of spinal cord structures – a systematic review of the literature

Transesophageal echocardiography enables visualization of structures within the spinal canal, particularly in the upper thoracic and lower cervical regions, but its diagnostic performance and clinical roles remain unclear. To systematically review studies evaluating the ability of transesophageal echocardiography to depict spinal canal anatomy and its potential diagnostic, monitoring, and interventional applications.

Martyna Mendrala, Sylweriusz Kosiński, Tomasz Darocha, Paweł Podsiadło, Tomasz Czober, Konrad Mendrala
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 28
Mucinous adenocarcinoma of the prostate: a rare tumor − case report and literature review

Prostate cancer is the most prevalent non-cutaneous malignancy in men. Mucinous adenocarcinoma is a rare histological variant, accounting for less than 0.5% of cases. Its distinctive imaging and histopathological features present unique diagnostic challenges.

Manuela Montatore, Laura Eusebi, Federica Masino, Marina Balbino, Giuseppe Guglielmi
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 27
3D ultrasound of fetal congenital heart disease: findings from virtual and physical models

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital malformation. Most CHD cases are classified as major, which means they require immediate care in the postpartum period by pediatric cardiology and pediatric cardiac surgery teams, not least because they are a leading cause of perinatal mortality. Threedimensional (3D) ultrasound of the fetal heart allows accurate assessment of cardiac anatomy.

Caroline Oliveira Nieblas, Edward Araujo Júnior, Nathalie Jeanne Magioli Bravo-Valenzuela, Marcela Castro Giffoni, Maria Fátima Pereira Leite, Heron Werner
J Ultrason 2025; 25: 26