Differential diagnosis of T2 hyperintense spinal cord lesions: part B.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cardiac dosimetry delivered before and after routine 3D CT whole-breast radiotherapy planning, including cardiac contouring and the relevance of a 15-mm maximum myocardial depth (MMD) planning tolerance threshold. METHODS:The PULp FICTion study permitted cardi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Graham P

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Interventional Radiology procedures can provoke anxiety and may be painful. Current practice, Radiologist Controlled Sedation (RCS), involves titrating aliquots of midazolam and fentanyl to patient response but underdosing and overdosing may occur. This study tests a new method of titrating sedation/analge...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Clements W,Sneddon D,Kavnoudias H,Joseph T,Goh GS,Koukounaras J,Snow T

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is rapidly becoming one of the major challenges for health care systems. Surgery has proved to be one of the most effective methods of helping patients to achieve sustainable weight loss. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a relatively new bariatric surgical technique. A staple line is placed in a line paralle...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Barnard SA,Rahman H,Foliaki A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a serious worldwide health problem. Moderate-to-severe OSA has been found in up to 50% of men and 25% of women in the middle-aged population. It results in a fourfold increase in all causes of mortality. The prevalence of OSA is underestimated, partly due to absence of symptoms but al...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Whyte A,Gibson D

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Establishing and maintaining venous access forms an increasing proportion of the workload in interventional radiology. Several patient groups require medium-term to long-term venous catheters for a variety of purposes, including chemotherapy, long-term antimicrobials, parenteral nutrition, short-term access for haemod...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lyon SM,Given M,Marshall NL

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Clinical data supporting the use of hypofractionated whole breast radiotherapy (HF-WBRT) in early-stage breast cancer patients have accumulated over the last decade. Despite the availability of the published evidence, the adoption rate of HF-WBRT has been slower-than-expected. We sought to assess the tempo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Jung KYK,Shadbolt B,Rezo A

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast calcifications are among the most common abnormal radiographic findings detected at screening mammography. This essay illustrates the clinico-pathological features of nine screen-detected breast carcinomas, which had benign-appearing macrocalcifications, as a radiographically dominant presenting feature. We aim...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ebrahim L,Dissanayake D,Metcalf C,Wylie E

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 38-year-old, female patient with neurosarcoidosis involving the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, who was treated with stereotactic radiotherapy (24 Gy in 12 fractions) with an excellent result. The purpose of this case report was to illustrate and discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic challen...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sundaresan P,Jayamohan J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the outbreak of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in China, many researchers have reported the chest CT manifestations of COVID-19 pneumonia. High-resolution CT (HRCT) of the lung can provide important clues to understand the progressive behaviour of COVID-19 pneumonia. This pictorial essay discusses the early...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Tsujikawa T,Umeda Y,Itoh H,Sakai T,Iwasaki H,Okazawa H,Ishizuka T,Kimura H

更新日期：2021-01-24 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study sought to assess preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based findings according to a structured MRI report template for primary staging of rectal cancer, and to evaluate the prognostic relevance of the pre-CRT MRI-based findings in patients with rectal ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lee HJ,Chung WS,An JH,Kim JH

更新日期：2020-12-14 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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Varicocele embolisation is an excellent treatment option for symptomatic scrotal varicosities. The purpose of this study was to assess the current practice of the endovascular treatment of left-sided varicoceles at our institution, to compare the findings to international standards and to identify which ac...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Riede P,McCarthy E,Cary R,Boardman P,Tapping CR

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiotherapy plays a significant role in the palliation of symptoms in patients with cancer. It can improve symptoms from bone metastases, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava obstruction and cerebral metastases. Long waiting lists and inconvenient access prolong suffering and may even discourage patients from ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Holt TR,Yau VK

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of PET on the management of primary tumours of the thymus. Patients with a primary tumour of the thymus who underwent PET were identified from a prospective database. Forty-three PET scans were carried out on 26 patients with primary thymic tumours. Sensiti...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lee JW,Mac Manus M,Hogg A,Hicks R,Ball D

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the results of a pilot study designed to investigate methods that may be applied to develop a patient position correction protocol for the post-prostatectomy patient receiving radiotherapy. Imaging was carried out with cone beam CT (CBCT) to investigate its suitability for detecting changes in rectal and bl...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Haworth A,Paneghel A,Herschtal A,Duchesne G,Williams S,Tai KH,Kron T,Roxby P,Soteriou S,Laferlita M,Foroudi F

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The goal of this study was to use liver explant correlation to assess the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion-weighted (DW)-MRI for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-seven patients were retrospectively identified who had undergone liver transplantation and had preoperative, respirato...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Hardie AD,Kizziah MK,Boulter DJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The traditional view is that spontaneous extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection (CAD) extends cranially from an intimal tear located just beyond the carotid bulb. This paper demonstrates that CAD originates in and primarily involves a more distal segment of the artery. METHODS:A retrospecti...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Downer J,Nadarajah M,Briggs E,Wrigley P,McAuliffe W

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Computed tomography colonography (CTC) for the detection of colorectal disease is gaining popularity as an alternative to colonoscopy. This has been associated with an increase in incidental extra-colonic findings such as abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, due to the patient selection process of obtainin...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Khashram M,Tiong LC,Jones GT,Roake JA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This survey aimed to assess the use of image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) within New Zealand (NZ) and evaluate the quality of IGRT delivery. METHOD:All nine centres in NZ were invited to participate in an online survey in November 2015. Questions were asked on type of IGRT technologies available, IGRT use b...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Padayachee J,Loh J,Tiong A,Lao L

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of benign bone tumours can be treated with curettage and packing with either bone cement or graft. It is essential that the radiologist be familiar with both the normal and abnormal post-operative imaging appearance of these treated tumours. Through the use of numerous imaging examples, we aim to provide a pi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Dobson MA,McDonald DJ,Wessell DE,Friedman MV

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retroperitoneal space is made up of multiple communicating compartments. Here we detail an unusual case of ectopic gas almost exclusively isolated to the properitoneal space, a space in communication with the retroperitoneum. This case is a reminder that when extraperitoneal gas is identified, the retroperitoneal ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Quadrelli S,Lloyd T,Medoro L,Coucher J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This study aims to determine the diagnostic accuracy of Primovist-enhanced MRI in the detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in cirrhosis, using liver explant histopathology correlation. METHODS:Thirty patients underwent a Primovist-enhanced MRI prior to liver transplantation for cirrhosis at the Pri...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Baird AJ,Amos GJ,Saad NF,Benson MD

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Having previously modelled the optimal proportion of uterine cervix and corpus cancers that should be treated with brachytherapy (BT), we aimed to complete the assessment of the role of BT for gynaecological cancers by estimating the optimal proportion of vaginal cancer cases that should be treated with BT...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Thompson SR,Delaney GP,Gabriel GS,Jacob S,Barton MB

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with colorectal cancer undergo frequent diagnostic imaging to stage the extent of metastatic disease and assess response to treatment. Imaging is typically via diagnostic contrast-enhanced CT or combined FDG-PET/CT. However, recent research has demonstrated promising benefits of combined FDG-PET/MRI in oncolo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Yeoh E,Miles K

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is limited long-term prospective data on the use of endovascular techniques and the use of thrombolysis in malfunctioning autologous haemodialysis fistulas. PURPOSE:Prospective assessment of clinical outcomes following angioplasty with or without low-dose thrombolysis was undertaken in patients who pr...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Tapping CR,Mallinson PI,Scott PM,Robinson GJ,Lakshminarayan R,Ettles DF

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The goal of this initial clinical study was to test a new positron emission/tomography imager and biopsy system (PEM/PET) in a small group of selected subjects to assess its clinical imaging capabilities. Specifically, the main task of this study is to determine whether the new system can successfully be u...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Raylman RR,Abraham J,Hazard H,Koren C,Filburn S,Schreiman JS,Kurian S,Majewski S,Marano GD

更新日期：2011-02-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease. Computed-tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA) is an accurate and safe test for diagnosing PE. The aim of this retrospective analysis was to evaluate the effects on image quality (IQ) of electrocardiogram (ECG) ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ardley ND,Lau KK,Buchan K,Paul E,Troupis JM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00