National ultrasound curriculum for medical students.

Ultrasound (US) is an extremely useful diagnostic imaging modality because of its real-time capability, noninvasiveness, portability, and relatively low cost. It carries none of the potential risks of ionizing radiation exposure or intravenous contrast administration. For these reasons, numerous medical specialties now rely on US not only for diagnosis and guidance for procedures, but also as an extension of the physical examination.

Nongynecologic findings on pelvic ultrasound: focus on gastrointestinal diseases.

Ultrasound (US) is considered the first-line imaging modality of choice in women presenting with pelvic complaints. Although imaging is focused on detecting abnormalities of the uterus and adnexa, occasionally nongynecologic findings are detected, which may or may not explain the patient's symptoms. Many of these findings are related to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Evaluation of US training for the past 6 years at ECUREI, the World Federation for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (WFUMB) Centre of Excellence, Kampala, Uganda.

Rationale And Objectives: The objectives of this article are: To explore the impact of the Radiological Society of North America-sponsored "Teach the Teachers" training course and other capacity building interventions (CBIs) on Uganda's ultrasound (US) training capacity; compare performance of students undertaking a modular diploma ultrasound course to the non-modular; and compare performance among various health cadres undertaking US training.

Materials And Methods: The impact of the "Teach the Teachers" training course and other capacity building interventions were evaluated through analysis of the planning, implementation, sustainability, and output of the training center. Comparison of students' performance in the modular and non-modular diploma courses was by a retrospective cohort methodology using odds ratios.

Effectiveness of "teaching the teachers" initiative for ultrasound training in Africa.

Rationale And Objectives: To determine the effectiveness of a comprehensive educational program that trained a group of physicians in diagnostic ultrasound (US), so that they would return to their respective countries to train others with the intent of helping to standardize knowledge and improve the quality of US in Africa. Additionally, to compare the effectiveness of this program to that of a similar, but larger, program.

Materials And Methods: Twelve physicians from sub-Saharan Africa were selected for an intensive 3-month training program sponsored by Radiological Society of North America Research and Education Foundation Grant in all aspects of diagnostic US.

Adenomyosis: sonohysterography with MRI correlation.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to describe the sonohysterographic features of adenomyosis with MRI correlation.

Conclusion: In this study, when the sonohysterographic findings suggested adenomyosis, MRI findings confirmed the diagnosis in 96% of cases. Myometrial cracks are, to our knowledge, a previously undescribed sonohysterographic sign of adenomyosis.

Spectrum of imaging findings on MRI and CT after uterine artery embolization.

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is an effective treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is typically employed to evaluate the uterus following UAE for fibroid infarction, size, location change, persistent enhancement, changes in adenomyosis, and uterine necrosis. Variable pattern of calcification on computed tomography (CT) can differentiate embolic particles and fibroid involution.