Nevien Ezzat El Liethy
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Nevien Ezzat El Liethy has a total of 5 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Hoda Magdy Abbas
Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
1 shared publication - Islam El-Hefnawi Abdel Fattah El-Shewi
Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt
1 shared publication - Mona Mohammed Fatouh
Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
1 shared publication - Mye Ali Basheer
Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine-Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
1 shared publication - Rahma Nour Eldin Saad Mohamed
Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 22 December 2022
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Ultrasound
- Vol. 26 (2) , 409-421
Value of ultrasound assessment for traumatic nerve injury of the upper limb
Aim of work: The type of traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a key factor for determining optimal treatment. Proper assessment of peripheral nerve injury facilitates appropriate treatment, significantly affects prognosis, and reduces disabilities. This study evaluated ultrasonography (US) to assess upper limb traumatic nerve injuries and compared the US with electrodiagnostic studies as the gold standard. Materials and Methods: Participants were 69 adults (57 [83%] men, 12 [17%] women; mean age 36.3 ± 13.5 years) with a total of 96 peripheral nerve injuries (duration of 1 month–3 years). High-frequency US examinations and electro-physiologic studies confirmed upper limb peripheral nerve injury. Results: Nerve discontinuation was diagnosed in 15 (15.6%) nerves; the cross-sectional area was increased in 33 (34.4%) nerves. Of 96 injuries, 54 (56.3%) were median, 24 (25%) were ulnar, and 18 (18.8%) were radial nerves. No statistically significant difference was found between US and electro-physiologic studies for nerve injury diagnosis (p = 0.054). Conclusion: No significant differences were found between US and electro-physiologic studies for diagnosis of nerve injuries; however, US was valuable to assess surrounding tissue and supplied muscles. The capabilities to detect nerve injury and associated distal muscular, vascular, and other regional structures position the US as a complementary diagnostic tool.
- 22 December 2022
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Ultrasound
- Vol. 26 (2) , 409-421
Open AccessValue of ultrasound assessment for traumatic nerve injury of the upper limb
Aim of work: The type of traumatic peripheral nerve injury is a key factor for determining optimal treatment. Proper assessment of peripheral nerve injury facilitates appropriate treatment, significantly affects prognosis, and reduces disabilities. This study evaluated ultrasonography (US) to assess upper limb traumatic nerve injuries and compared the US with electrodiagnostic studies as the gold standard. Materials and Methods: Participants were 69 adults (57 [83%] men, 12 [17%] women; mean age 36.3 ± 13.5 years) with a total of 96 peripheral nerve injuries (duration of 1 month–3 years). High-frequency US examinations and electro-physiologic studies confirmed upper limb peripheral nerve injury. Results: Nerve discontinuation was diagnosed in 15 (15.6%) nerves; the cross-sectional area was increased in 33 (34.4%) nerves. Of 96 injuries, 54 (56.3%) were median, 24 (25%) were ulnar, and 18 (18.8%) were radial nerves. No statistically significant difference was found between US and electro-physiologic studies for nerve injury diagnosis (p = 0.054). Conclusion: No significant differences were found between US and electro-physiologic studies for diagnosis of nerve injuries; however, US was valuable to assess surrounding tissue and supplied muscles. The capabilities to detect nerve injury and associated distal muscular, vascular, and other regional structures position the US as a complementary diagnostic tool.