Saphenous vein peripherally inserted central catheters: Technique, indications and safety issues.

abstract：:Following nuclear medicine scans a patient can be a source of radiation exposure to the hospital staff, including sonographers. Sonographers are not routinely monitored for occupational radiation exposure as they do not commonly interact with radioactive patients or other sources of ionizing radiation. This review aim...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Earl VJ,Badawy MK

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There is some evidence to suggest that patients with underlying pulmonary fibrosis (PF) have increased risk of adverse respiratory and survival outcomes, when treated with conventional, long-course radiotherapy (RT) for non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We performed a retrospective analysis to determine ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Bajraszewski C,Manser R,Chu J,Cox RA,Tran P,Duffy M,Irving L,Herschtal A,Siva S,Ball D

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Ultrasonography is associated with a high error rate in the evaluation of soft tissue masses. The purposes of this study were to examine the nature of the diagnostic errors and to identify areas in which reporting could be improved. METHODS:Patients who had soft tissue tumours and received ultrasonography...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Kwok HC,Pinto CH,Doyle AJ

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) is an important contributor to false negative mammography. This study aims to assess the value of digital mammography and to identify imaging features that could assist the radiologist to suggest the diagnosis of ILC prior to biopsy. METHODS:Three hundred sixty-one cases of p...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Porter AJ,Evans EB,Foxcroft LM,Simpson PT,Lakhani SR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study investigates the rate of histological underestimation of invasive breast carcinoma following diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) on a radiologically guided core needle biopsy, and factors that may influence this upgrade rate. METHODS:A retrospective review of the results of breast core...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Caswell-Smith P,Wall M

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the maximum theoretical radiation dose that could safely be delivered to 20 patients diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer. Two three-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (RT) class-solution techniques (A and B) and an individualized three-dimensional conformal RT technique (C) were comp...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Everitt S,Schneider-Kolsky M,Yuen K,Budd R,Mac Manus M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:As a Quality Improvement initiative our department has held regular discrepancy meetings since 2003. We performed a retrospective analysis of the cases presented and identified the most common pattern of error. METHODS:A total of 558 cases were referred for discussion over 92 months, and errors were class...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Donald JJ,Barnard SA

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blunt renal vascular traumatic injury is uncommon, and most injuries can be managed conservatively in a patient who is clinically stable. Pseudoaneurysm or active bleeding at presentation is rare and in an unstable patient, endovascular techniques offer a low morbidity option for rapid treatment. We present an unusual...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Clements W,Moriarty HK

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CT perfusion is increasingly utilised in hyperacute stroke to facilitate diagnosis and patient selection for reperfusion therapies. This review article demonstrates eight examples of how CT perfusion can be used to diagnose stroke mimics and small volume infarcts, which can be easily missed on non-contrast CT, and to ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Chiu AH,Phillips TJ,Phatouros CC,Singh TP,Hankey GJ,Blacker DJ,McAuliffe W

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Single- and multiple-fraction external beam radiotherapy (SFX-EBRT and MFX-EBRT) are palliative treatment options for localized metastatic bone pain. MFX is the preferred choice in many developed countries. Evidence shows little difference in how effectively SFX and MFX reduce pain. However, SFX is associa...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Collinson L,Kvizhinadze G,Nair N,McLeod M,Blakely T

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare arterial variant. Patients may present with a spectrum of atherosclerotic disease, but aneurysm formation with thromboembolic complications is more common. Although no intervention is required for asymptomatic individuals, stenting for stenosis, thrombolysis for occlusion ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： H'ng MW,Punamiya S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular anomalies encompass a broad spectrum of tumours and malformations as classified by the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies. Despite being one of the most common congenital abnormalities, they are often misunderstood in clinical practice: use of the term 'haemangioma' to denote any vascul...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Warren TA,Gandhi M,Panizza B

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Post-prostatectomy radiotherapy (PPRT) with intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) has the potential to decrease toxicity by reducing dose to surrounding structures. We assessed its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). METHODS:PPRT patients were enrolled in a prospective HRQoL database....

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： van Gysen KL,Kneebone AB,Guo L,Vaux KJ,Lazzaro EM,Eade TN

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The oncology CT report is a vital piece of communication between the radiologist and the treating clinician and often determines patient management. The use of a standardised report that follows the tumour, node and metastasis (TNM) structure makes it easier for the radiologist to include all of the necessary informat...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Gormly KL

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign tumour, which is commonly treated by radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The goal of this study is to assess the value of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for predicting clinical success after RFA of osteoid osteoma. METHODS:Twenty consecutive patients (14 ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mahnken AH,Bruners P,Delbrück H,Günther RW,Plumhans C

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To establish the optimal planning risk volume (PRV) of the lenses for patients who are receiving radiotherapy to the nasal cavity and paranasal sinus (NCPSC). METHODS:Geometrical uncertainties of the lenses were evaluated for a prospective group of patients (G1). Differences between planned and delivered ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Piotrowski T,Ryczkowski A,Adamczyk M,Jodda A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to evaluate the current use of imaging technologies for planning and delivery of radiotherapy (RT) in Australia. METHODS:An online survey was emailed to all Australian RT centres in August 2015. The survey inquired about imaging practices during planning and treatment delivery processes. ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Batumalai V,Holloway LC,Kumar S,Dundas K,Jameson MG,Vinod SK,Delaney GP

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aimed to determine outcomes of percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs). METHODS:Prospective assessment of short-term (

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Thillainadesan J,Schlaphoff G,Gibson KA,Hassett GM,McNeil HP

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate factors influencing career choices in radiology trainees. We distributed a 27-question written survey to all radiology registrars in Queensland. The questions investigated whether radiology was their first specialty choice, career satisfaction, ideal working conditions and atti...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ip SW,Ko HS,Applegate KE

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:(18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scans in the first 49 patients referred with either possible brain tumour or brain tumour recurrence were reviewed. FDG-PET imaging was reported with reference to anatomical imaging. Based on the report the FDG study was classified as either positive or n...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： McCarthy M,Yuan JB,Campbell A,Lenzo NP,Butler-Henderson K

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper outlines the key results of the Faculty of Radiation Oncology 2010 workforce survey and compares these results with earlier data. METHODS:The workforce survey was conducted in mid-2010 using a custom-designed 17-question survey. The overall response rate was 76%. RESULTS:The majority of radiat...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Leung J,Vukolova N,Faculty of Radiation Oncology, RANZCR.

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To assess laryngeal motion in early glottic cancer in order to determine safe margins for partial larynx volumetric modulated arc therapy (PL-VMAT), and to quantify dosimetric advantages of PL-VMAT. METHODS:This prospective study included T1-2N0 glottic cancers treated with whole larynx VMAT (WL-VMAT). Pr...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Bahig H,Nguyen-Tan PF,Filion É,Roberge D,Thanomsack P,de Guise J,Blais D,Doucet R,Létourneau-Guillon L,Lambert L

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In New South Wales (NSW) from 1996 to 2006, only 34-37% of newly diagnosed cancer patients were treated with radiotherapy instead of the 50% proposed by NSW Health in Radiotherapy Plans released in 1991, 1995 and 2003. As a consequence, over 50 000 cancer patients were not treated and has resulted in the estimated pre...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Morgan G,Barton M,Crossing S,Bull C,Penman A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper reports the key findings of the first survey of recent Radiation Oncology graduates in Australia, New Zealand (ANZ) and Singapore. It explores their experiences in entering the workforce, challenges and perspectives. METHODS:The survey was conducted in April and May 2016 focusing on graduates f...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Leung J,Kariyasawam S,Forstner D,Chee R,James M

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of fiducial markers (FM) in image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) to increase treatment precision is emerging for upper gastrointestinal malignancies. To our knowledge there is no data beyond technical reports for the use of FMs in IGRT for gastric cancers in the current literature. We report a case of an 89-year o...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sia J,Glance S,Chandran S,Vaughan R,Hamilton C

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:We aimed to investigate the impact of radiation treatment in early-stage triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). METHODS:Patients with early stage (T1-3, N0-2, M0) TNBC were identified using the New Zealand breast cancer register. The outcomes of local recurrence (LRFR), local recurrence free survival (LRFS...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Dixit A,Frampton C,Davey V,Robinson B,James M

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The study aims to establish the normal range of all sonologic measurements of carpal tunnel (CT) structures in an asymptomatic population. METHODS:Sonological evaluation of 150 wrists in 75 asymptomatic adults was performed. The cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve at four levels, the flattening ra...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mani B,Sarawagi R,Cherian RA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of surgical procedures derive therapeutic benefit from the division of retinacular, ligamentous or tendinous structures. Examples include carpal tunnel release for median nerve impingement, annular pulley release for trigger finger and tendon division for spastic muscular contractures. Here, using an animal ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Hopkins J,Sampson M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of metabolic tumour volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) for small cell lung cancer (SCLC). MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched. The pooled hazard ratio (HR) was used to measure the influence of MTV and TLG on ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Nie K,Zhang YX,Nie W,Zhu L,Chen YN,Xiao YX,Liu SY,Yu H

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:After the advent of ECG gated cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) there has been significant improvement in image quality of the ascending aorta. As a result the sinuses of valsalva are readily assessable. Sinuses of valsalva aneurysm can cause significant dysfunction of the aortic root and annulus and can be congenital or ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Troupis JM,Nasis A,Pasricha S,Patel M,Ellims AH,Seneviratne S

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00