Ultrasound evaluation of the radial artery in young adults - A pilot study.

Unlabelled: The radial artery is a vessel frequently used in various medical procedures which carry a risk of complications. One such method used to minimize the number of complications is a profound knowledge of the artery's diameter, which allows for appropriate selection of an instrument to use for puncture. The purpose of this study is to determine the diameter of the radial artery and its depth from the skin surface in young adults.

Fetal sigmoid colon mesentery made visible by routine ultrasound in the first and second trimester of pregnancy.

Background: Ultrasound is a routine procedure performed during pregnancy to monitor the status of the human fetus, including the development of the digestive tract. The aim of this publication was to determine the shape of the fetal sigmoid colon mesentery during the first and second trimester of pregnancy by means of ultrasound.

Methods: The study was performed in 45 pregnant women (age: 36.