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Could changes in the ultrasound image of the muscles of the lateral abdominal wall be seen as a sign of muscle activity? A narrative review
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2017) Linek, Paweł
Aim. Currently, ultrasonography (USG) is used to study changes occurring in the lateral abdominal wall muscles (LAM). Here, the question that naturally arises is whether a change in the thickness of the ultrasound image can be identified with a change in muscle activity. Therefore, the purpose of the present work is to: 1) undertake an analysis of available publications exploring the relationship between electromyography (EMG) and USG; 2) define the USG measurement of each LAM; 3) identify gaps in the literature. Material and methods. The databases MEDLINE, POL-index and Google Scholar were used to search the literature. We used a combination of terms (in Polish and English) containing the abbreviated and full names of the following expressions: ultrasound, electromyography and external oblique muscle, internal oblique muscle, or transverse abdominal muscle. Results. Nine publications fulfilled the conditions for inclusion in the analysis. These used different methodologies and test conditions, making it difficult to interpret the results of individual works. The majority demonstrated poor or no correlation between EMG and USG measurements. Conclusion. Changes in the thickness of the LAM using USG should not be equated with a change in muscle activity. To avoid misinterpretation, one should avoid the term “muscle activity” in evaluating changes in the thickness of the LAM. It is recommended that the terms “thickness change” or “morphological change” be used in the assessment of this phenomenon, which is closely related to real changes in USG imaging, expressing a more complex phenomenon than a mere change in bioelectrical potential.
Laparoscopic partial cystectomy for bladder endometriosis – case report
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Rzeszowskiego, 2019) Godlewski, Dominik; Pszczółkowski, Patryk; Góra, Tomasz; Futyma, Łukasz; Fedus, Tadeusz; Aebisher, David
Introduction. Endometriosis is defined as a presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. Urinary track endometriosis is a rare occurrence (1-2%) usually associated with bladder involvement (85%). Aim. The diagnostic evaluation is not complicated but can be delay because of the lack of specific symptoms. Description of the case. We present a case of 20-years old female with bladder endometriosis localized on the posterior wall. The patient was effective treated with laparoscopic partial cystectomy Conclusion. The patient was effective treated with laparoscopic partial cystectomy.
The importance of ultrasonography examination in renal abscesses in pediatric patients
(Publishing Office of the University of Rzeszow, 2024-09) Kowalczyk, Katarzyna; Ożóg, Katarzyna; Klęba, Joanna; Kucharska-Miąsik, Iwona; Guzik, Anna; Guz, Wiesław
Introduction and aim. Renal abscess is a rare finding in the pediatric population, estimated at 0.2% of all intra-abdominal abscesses. The most common manifestations are fever, flank pain and simultaneously increased inflammatory markers in laboratory tests. Symptoms of this condition are non-specific and can be dismissed with other pathologies like renal tumor. Although the management is based on widespread antibiotic therapy, some cases need surgical intervention because of poor general condition and major diameter of abscess (>5 cm). We undertook this study to analyze the ultrasonography findings correlated with the clinical manifestations of renal abscesses in children that can potentially improve detecting renal abscesses in children earlier. Material and methods. We retrospectively studied 9 patients with renal abscesses treated in our hospital. Results. All patients were diagnosed with renal abscesses based on ultrasonography (US) examination and each of them had elevated inflammatory parameters at the time of admission. For treatment, all patients were treated with intravenous antibiotics and two of them were treated with surgical drainage. All study group recovered completely or received a reduction of abscesses diameters. The renal abscesses were monitored by ultrasonography. Conclusion. In our study, we assessed the usefulness of the US examination for diagnosis and treatment monitoring in pediatric patients. Ultrasonography is a gold standard due to its wide availability, noninvasiveness and low price. It also allows for immediate diagnosis, which is crucial to institute proper treatment. Treatment of abscesses depends on the clinical condition of the patient, other comorbidities, imaging presentation and the size of the abscess.