Radiotherapy management of patients diagnosed with glioma in Victoria (1998-2000): a retrospective cohort study.

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:Aging skeletal muscle is associated with not only a reduction in muscle size and strength but also in muscle quality which reflects an increase in fatty infiltration of muscle. In men with prostate cancer, androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) accelerates this loss of muscle size and strength, but it is unkno...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Chang D,Joseph DJ,Ebert MA,Galvão DA,Taaffe DR,Denham JW,Newton RU,Spry NA

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over the last decade interventional neuroradiology (NR) has become the mainstay of managing cerebral aneurysms. The aim of our study was to review our growing experiences with interventional NR and quantify morbidity and mortality associated with these procedures. METHODS:The electronic medical records of...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： McLaughlin A,Rice H,de Viliers L,Withers T,Pearson D,Arnell M,Walters K,Czuchwicki S,Bulmer A,Winearls J

更新日期：2018-02-01 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:To report long-term prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and toxicity outcomes for patients with localised prostate cancer treated with Iodine-125 permanent implantation at a single Australian centre. METHODS:Between September 1994 and November 2007, 207 patients at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital with localised...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Wilson C,Waterhouse D,Lane SE,Haworth A,Stanley J,Shannon T,Joseph D

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 'scimitar sign' on plain chest radiograph is most commonly attributed to the presence of a scimitar vein, which is a variant of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (PAPVD). An anomalous unilateral single pulmonary vein (AUSPV) is a very rare anomaly, albeit benign, which can also present with the scimitar ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Odenthal C,Sarikwal A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is an uncommon cause of unilateral Raynaud's phenomenon, splinter haemorrhages and hypothenar weakness. The typical patient is a male blue-collar worker who uses their hypothenar eminence to hammer objects as part of their work. The distal ulnar artery beyond Guyon's canal is superfici...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Zhang F,Weerakkody Y,Tosenovsky P

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:Proscription of antiperspirant or deodorant use during adjuvant breast radiotherapy is common. The investigators were seeking an information base to facilitate design of an appropriate controlled trial of the use of deodorants during radiotherapy. The first component consisted of a survey of women after adjuvant breas...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Graham PH,Graham JL

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Use of indication-specific CT protocols and adjustment of scan parameters to decrease radiation exposure may result in significant dose reduction. We implemented these strategies and compare pre- and post-implementation radiation dose in emergency department (ED) patients. METHOD:This was a descriptive, r...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sulagaesuan C,Saksobhavivat N,Asavaphatiboon S,Kaewlai R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in interventional radiology have seen the adaptation of urological endoscopic laser techniques to treat biliary tract calculi. Percutaneous transhepatic biliary laser lithotripsy provides an effective alternative procedure for the management of intrahepatic or conventionally refractory choledocholithiasis whi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Lamanna A,Maingard J,Bates D,Ranatunga D,Goodwin M

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Evidence that Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) can reduce cardiac dose during left-sided breast radiation therapy (RT) has led to widespread uptake of this technology. There is a paucity of published information documenting the impact of this technique on the patient's treatment experience. The aim of t...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Beaton NR,Watson S,Browne P,Sharma H,Mai GT,Harvey J,Bernard A,Brown E,Hargrave C,Lehman M

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole-body MRI is an effective method for evaluating the entire skeletal system in patients with metastatic disease. This study aimed to compare whole-body MRI and radionuclide bone scintigraph in the detection of skeletal metastases in patients with prostate cancer. Patients with prostate cancer at high risk of skele...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Venkitaraman R,Cook GJ,Dearnaley DP,Parker CC,Khoo V,Eeles R,Huddart RA,Horwich A,Sohaib SA

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 75-year-old man presented with a spontaneous right pneumothorax and pneumopericardium following right atrial pacemaker lead perforation, which is a rare complication, with only two case reports being documented in the literature to the authors' knowledge. It is important that radiologists be aware of cardiac lead pe...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Baird A,Gandhi M

更新日期：2015-02-01 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 aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (18 F-FDG PET/MRI) to detect PET-positive cervical facet arthropathy and identify patients who benefit from facet block therapy. METHODS:Ten patients with cervical facet syn...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Sawicki LM,Schaarschmidt BM,Heusch P,Buchbender C,Rosenbaum-Krumme S,Umutlu L,Eicker SO,Bockisch A,Antoch G,Floeth FW

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Spinal tuberculosis (TB) accounts for 50% or more of skeletal tuberculosis. MRI is a helpful tool for spinal TB. MR findings in spinal TB however, may have several different patterns. METHODS:The MRI features of spinal TB and classification as usual and unusual findings are reported. The MR images in 52 p...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Thammaroj J,Kitkhuandee A,Sawanyawisuth K,Chowchuan P,Promon K

更新日期：2014-01-01 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: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：INTRODUCTION:To describe cases omental haemorrhage and to review the literature on this topic. METHODS:We describe three cases of spontaneous omental haemorrhage and discuss various management strategies, in an attempt to provide direction for similar cases in the future. RESULTS:A number of case reports of spontaneo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Moriarty HK,Martin K,Koukounaras J,Goh GS,Clements W

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adenomyomatosis is a relatively common abnormality of the gall bladder, with a reported incidence of between 2.8 and 5%. Although mainly confined to the adult study group, a number of cases have been reported in the paediatric study group. It is characterized pathologically by excessive proliferation of the surface ep...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Stunell H,Buckley O,Geoghegan T,O'Brien J,Ward E,Torreggiani W

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study is to compare the results of positron emission tomography (PET)/CT with bremsstrahlung imaging following Y-90 radiation synovectomy. METHODS:All patients referred to our institution for Y-90 radiation synovectomy between July 2011 and February 2012 underwent both PET/CT and bremsstra...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Barber TW,Yap KS,Cherk MH,Powell A,Kalff V

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：: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：: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：:Deep Inspiration Breath-Hold (DIBH) techniques for breast cancer radiation therapy (RT) have reduced cardiac dose compared to Free Breathing (FB). Recently, a voluntary deep inspiration breath-hold (vDIBH) technique was established using in-room lasers and skin tattoos to monitor breath-hold. An in-house quality asses...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Estoesta RP,Attwood L,Naehrig D,Claridge-Mackonis E,Odgers D,Martin D,Pham M,Toohey J,Carroll S

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 41-year-old mentally retarded male with recurrent pilomatrix carcinoma of the occipital region which invaded the occipital bone, left cerebellum and left temporal lobe. At his initial presentation the patient had a craniotomy and subtotal excision of the lesion with positive margins. He receive...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Aherne NJ,Fitzpatrick DA,Gibbons D,Collins CD,Armstrong JG

更新日期：2009-02-01 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:The prognosis of diffuse fibrotic lung disease (DFLD) is known to be variable, but there is a paucity of literature on prognostic markers independent of precise clinical diagnosis. This study aimed to assess the mortality prediction of three high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scores in a heterogene...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Siemienowicz ML,Kruger SJ,Goh NS,Dobson JE,Spelman TD,Fabiny RP

更新日期：2015-10-01 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