Highlights of the development in ultrasound during the last 70 years: A historical review.

This review looks at highlights of the development in ultrasound, ranging from interventional ultrasound and Doppler to the newest techniques like contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography, and gives reference to some of the valuable articles in Acta Radiologica. Ultrasound equipment is now available in any size and for any purpose, ranging from handheld devices to high-end devices, and the scientific societies include ultrasound professionals of all disciplines publishing guidelines and recommendations. Interventional ultrasound is expanding the field of use of ultrasound-guided interventions into nearly all specialties of medicine, from ultrasound guidance in minimally invasive robotic procedures to simple ultrasound-guided punctures performed by general practitioners. Each medical specialty is urged to define minimum requirements for equipment, education, training, and maintenance of skills, also for medical students. The clinical application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound and elastography is a topic often seen in current research settings.

Focused ultrasound in neurosurgery: a historical perspective.

Focused ultrasound (FUS) has been under investigation for neurosurgical applications since the 1940s. Early experiments demonstrated ultrasound as an effective tool for the creation of intracranial lesions; however, they were limited by the need for craniotomy to avoid trajectory damage and wave distortion by the skull, and they also lacked effective techniques for monitoring. Since then, the development and hemispheric distribution of phased arrays has resolved the issue of the skull and allowed for a completely transcranial procedure. Similarly, advances in MR technology have allowed for the real-time guidance of FUS procedures using MR thermometry. MR-guided FUS (MRgFUS) has primarily been investigated for its thermal lesioning capabilities and was recently approved for use in essential tremor. In this capacity, the use of MRgFUS is being investigated for other ablative indications in functional neurosurgery and neurooncology. Other applications of MRgFUS that are under active investigation include opening of the blood-brain barrier to facilitate delivery of therapeutic agents, neuromodulation, and thrombolysis. These recent advances suggest a promising future for MRgFUS as a viable and noninvasive neurosurgical tool, with strong potential for yet-unrealized applications.

Introduction of transperineal image-guided prostate brachytherapy.

The modern prostate brachytherapy procedure is characterized by ultrasound guidance, template assistance, and a return to a "closed" transperineal approach. This review traces the introduction and evolution of these elements and charts the development of the procedure from the ashes of previous, failed efforts.

Intravascular ultrasound.

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has an interesting history that parallels that of many of the advancements that have led to the endovascular era. The use of IVUS in conjunction with standard cross-sectional imaging and three-dimensional reconstructions offers a powerful tool in both the diagnosis and treatment of complex vascular pathology. The use of IVUS has increased over the years and is currently in the process of being incorporated into several modalities that will offer more in the way of real-time information in both the aortic arena and the treatment of increasingly complex peripheral vascular disease. Currently, we use IVUS as a powerful adjunct in combination with other modalities to increase our understanding of vessel architecture and assist in the management of complex vascular pathology.

Pancreatic islet cell transplantation: an update for interventional radiologists.

Pancreatic islet cell transplantation is a promising cellular-based therapy for type 1 diabetes mellitus. This procedure involves portal venous injection of islet cells and affords 1-year insulin independence in as many as 80% of recipients. Although transplant surgeons represent historical drivers of islet therapy, requirement for image guidance and transcatheter techniques has fostered collaboration with interventional radiologists, who are positioned to play a significant role in clinical performance of islet transplantation and in basic science research in this field. This review article aims to familiarize interventional radiologists with islet cell transplantation patient selection, procedure technique, clinical outcomes, and future clinical and research avenues.

Beyond the radiograph: radiological advances in surgery.

Advancements in imaging techniques and the development of new radiological modalities have opened exciting venues for furthering surgical specialties. From the initial and innovative discovery of the radiograph by Röentgen, radiology has found an important and central role in the expansion of surgical possibilities. In this historical review, the innovation and discoveries behind the development of the radiograph, fluoroscopy, angiography and ultrasound are examined. Additionally, the use of these imaging modalities in surgery is discussed. Learning from the discoveries of history's giants, we hope to advance our own knowledge and create new possibilities, a future that will hold great promise for the radiologists and surgeons of tomorrow.

The history of interventional ultrasound.

Ultrasound has been used to guide interventional procedures for more than 30 years. Initial applications included biopsy techniques and simple aspiration of fluid collections. However, with improved sonographic imaging and the use of different ultrasonic probes as well as development of less invasive therapies, there has been an increase in the use of ultrasound to guide interventional procedures. Interventional ultrasound has become routine in most medical specialties. Because of the remarkable success of interventional procedures guided by sonography, combined with an outstanding safety record, there is no doubt that there will be a future increase in the number and types of interventional procedures performed under sonographic guidance.

Análise evolutiva e perspectiva histórica da ultra-sonografia intra-operatória (USIO) nas afecções pancreáticas / Evolution and historical perspective of intraoperative ultrasonography in pancreatic diseases

A ultra-sonografia intra-operatória influencia a conduta cirúrgica em um número significante de pacientes operados por afecções malignas ou benignas. Ela constitui-se no método mais sensível para a detecção de pequenas lesões, especialmente no fígado e pâncreas. Nas cirurgias pancreáticas, a ultra-sonografia intra-operatória é importante na localização de tumores neuroendócrinos e na avaliação da ressecabilidade de adenocarcinomas. Ela também pode ser usada durante as cirurgias para pancreatite crônica. Os autores fazem uma revisão sobre a evolução da ultra-sonografia intra-operatória nas cirurgias pancreáticas desde o seu início até os dias atuais

Intraoperative ultrasonography influences surgical strategy in a significant number of patients operated due to benign or malignant conditions, and is the most sensitive technique for the detection of small lesions, particularly in the liver and in the pancreas. In pancreatic surgery, intraoperative ultrasonography is helpful in the localization of islet cell tumors and in the assessment of the resectability of adenocarcinomas. The technique may also play a role in chronic pancreatitis surgery. The authors present an up-to-date review of the evolution of intraoperative ultrasonography in pancreatic surgery.

História da ultra-sonografia intra-operatória / History of intraoperative ultrasonography

A ultra-sonografia intra-operatória foi realizada especialmente a partir de 1960, com alguns relatos de experiências iniciais nos anos 50. Inicialmente foram avaliados tumores cerebrais, posteriormente estudando-se também cálculos de vias biliares e cálculos renais. Entretanto, a ultra-sonografia intra-operatória em modo A ou modo B estático não adquiriu grande aceitação no meio médico. Não obstante, os primeiros estudos forneceram as bases para o desenvolvimento da moderna ultra-sonografia intra-operatória, com a utilização dos equipamentos ultra-sonográficos em modo B em tempo real. Os autores discorrem sobre a utilização da ultra-sonografia intra-operatória desde o seu início até os dias atuais

Intraoperative ultrasonography was initially used after 1960. There are also few reports on initial experiences published during the 50'. This technique was firstly used to study cerebral tumors and later on it was also used to evaluate biliary and renal calculi. At that time, intraoperative ultrasonography with A-mode or nonreal-time B-mode imaging did not achieve great recognition by surgeons and clinicians. However, the efforts of the initial reports were used in the development of modern intraoperative ultrasonography using real-time B-mode imaging. The authors comment on the evolution of intraoperative ultrasonography since its birth up to date.

Interventional ultrasound in Europe.

"Interventional ultrasound," defined as any diagnostic and therapeutic procedure performed under ultrasound guidance was first introduced in Europe, where its early development took place in Vienna, in Copenhagen, in Italy and in Switzerland. However, many of the applications of interventional ultrasound have been based on important pioneer work using other less-suitable needle guiding methods from the pre-ultrasound era. The European contributions to "interventional ultrasound" have especially been in the development of new puncture equipment, in the dissemination of various biopsy techniques, and draining procedures and, more recently, in the development of many different tissue-ablation techniques. The above contributions, which are outlined in this historical review, have, together with significant contributions from the rest of the world-not least from the United States and Japan-created a most efficient diagnostic as well as therapeutic tool for the benefit of our patients.

Use of transrectal ultrasound and biopsy in the detection of prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in U.S. men. In today's current urologic practice, there is considerable controversy regarding the appropriate treatment of prostate cancer. Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) is the preferred modality for prostate imaging with established roles in the assessment of prostate size and guidance of accurate biopsies. This review will emphasize the history of TRUS and biopsy, patient preparation, technique of biopsy, interpretation of biopsies, and indications for repeat biopsies. The information gained by TRUS and biopsy is useful in counseling patients about potential treatment options.