Can ultrasonographic evaluation of subcutaneous fat predict pressure ulceration?
High-resolution ultrasound may be able to detect pressure ulcers before clinical signs emerge. This retrospective study found that one such early indicator is inflammatory oedema in the subcutaneous fat, which resolves as healing occurs.
Department of Radiology, Katsuraji, Hospital, Kishiwada City, Osaka, Japan. yabuchanrt@yahoo.co.jp
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D000328:Adult; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004487:Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation; D007564:Japan; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009336:Necrosis; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D050151:Subcutaneous Fat / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014945:Wound Healing