D. Van Schoubroeck

Color Doppler imaging is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and management of uterine vascular malformations

The aim of this study was to assess the spontaneous outcome of uterine vascular malformations detected with ultrasonography and color Doppler, and to investigate the predictive value of color Doppler imaging as to which patients require invasive treatment.

The pedicle artery sign based on sonography with color Doppler imaging can replace second-stage tests in women with abnormal vaginal bleeding

Unenhanced transvaginal sonography is not accurate in the detection of endometrial polyps. Currently, second‐stage tests such as saline contrast sonohysterography and office hysteroscopy are used to diagnose endometrial lesions, but both have limitations and side effects. We proposed visualization of the pedicle artery on color Doppler imaging as a sign of polyps.

Systematic approach to sonographic evaluation of the pelvis in women with suspected endometriosis, including terms, definitions and measurements : A consensus opinion from the International Deep Endometriosis Analysis (IDEA) group

The IDEA (International Deep Endometriosis Analysis group) statement is a consensus opinion on terms, definitions and measurements that may be used to describe the sonographic features of the different phenotypes of endometriosis. Currently, it is difficult to compare results between published studies because authors use different terms when describing the same structures and anatomical locations. We hope that the terms and definitions suggested herein will be adopted in centers around the world. This would result in consistent use of nomenclature when describing the ultrasound location and extent of endometriosis. We believe that the standardization of terminology will allow meaningful comparisons between future studies in women with an ultrasound diagnosis of endometriosis and should facilitate multicenter research. Copyright

Terms, definitions and measurements to describe sonographic features of myometrium and uterine masses: a consensus opinion from the Morphological Uterus Sonographic Assessment (MUSA) group

The MUSA (Morphological Uterus Sonographic Assessment) statement is a consensus statement on terms, definitions and measurements that may be used to describe and report the sonographic features of the myometrium using gray‐scale sonography, color/power Doppler and three‐dimensional ultrasound imaging. The terms and definitions described may form the basis for prospective studies to predict the risk of different myometrial pathologies, based on their ultrasound appearance, and thus should be relevant for the clinician in daily practice and for clinical research. The sonographic features and use of terminology for describing the two most common myometrial lesions (fibroids and adenomyosis) and uterine smooth muscle tumors are presented. Copyright

Validation of the fetal myocardial performance index in the second and third trimesters of gestation

To test the validity of the myocardial performance index (MPI) and its components against the more conventional methods of fetal cardiac function assessment: the ejection fraction (EF) for systolic function and the E/A index (ratio of transmitral flow during early (E) ventricular filling to flow during atrial (A) contraction) for diastolic function, both in a normal population and in a population at risk for cardiac failure because of volume overload (recipient fetuses in cases of twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)).

Relationship between lung-to-head ratio and lung volume in normal fetuses and fetuses with diaphragmatic hernia

To examine the relationship between the fetal lung area and lung area to head circumference ratio (LHR) and lung volume by three‐dimensional (3D) ultrasonography in normal fetuses and in fetuses with unilateral congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).

Clinical implications of intra- and interobserver reproducibility of transvaginal sonographic measurement of gestational sac and crown-rump length at 6-9 weeks' gestation

To assess intra‐ and interobserver agreement of routinely performed measurements—crown–rump length (CRL) and mean gestational sac diameter (MSD)—for assessing the likelihood of miscarriage in the first trimester of pregnancy using transvaginal sonography.

Left ventricular cardiac function in fetuses with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and the effect of fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion

The pre‐existing compression of the left ventricle in congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) could be aggravated by the amplified lung growth after fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO). Our aim was to document left ventricular (LV) size and function in fetuses with isolated left‐sided CDH and to document the effect of FETO on the fetal heart.

Prospective evaluation of blood flow in the myometrium and uterine arteries in the puerperium

Heavy bleeding in the late postpartum has, in some cases, been attributed to subinvolution of the placental bed and enhanced myometrial vascularity (EMV) as seen on color Doppler imaging. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence and spontaneous evolution of areas of enhanced vascularization over the whole thickness of the myometrium in asymptomatic women after uncomplicated term pregnancy.

Maternal hyperoxygenation test in fetuses undergoing FETO for severe isolated congenital diaphragmatic hernia

To predict neonatal survival and pulmonary hypertension by measurement of fetal pulmonary artery reactivity to maternal hyperoxygenation in fetuses with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia treated by fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO).