Factors influencing career choices in radiology trainees in Queensland, Australia.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to assess the association between intrasinus gas and dural venous sinus thrombosis (DVST) in patients with blunt head trauma. METHODS:One hundred and two consecutive patients with blunt head trauma imaged with non-enhanced CT and CT head venography at our institution between 1 Ju...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： So TY,Dixon A,Kavnoudias H,Paul E,Maclaurin W

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Duplex kidneys are common, mostly asymptomatic and of no clinical significance. However, they can be associated with significant pathology, often with long-term morbidity. There is minimal literature on the review of the duplex kidney, its associated anomalies and complications. The purpose of this paper i...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Doery AJ,Ang E,Ditchfield MR

更新日期：2015-04-01 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：:The aims of this study were to investigate whether intrafraction prostate motion can affect the accuracy of online prostate positioning using implanted fiducial markers and to determine the effect of prostate rotations on the accuracy of the software-predicted set-up correction shifts. Eleven patients were treated wit...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Greer PB,Dahl K,Ebert MA,White M,Wratten C,Ostwald P,Pichler P,Denham JW

更新日期：2008-10-01 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

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：:Hyperintense spinal cord signal on T2-weighted images is seen in a wide-ranging variety of spinal cord processes. Causes including simple MR artefacts, trauma, primary and secondary tumours, radiation myelitis and diastematomyelia were discussed in Part A. The topics discussed in Part B of this two part series include...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Bou-Haidar P,Peduto AJ,Karunaratne N

更新日期：2009-04-01 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: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：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: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：INTRODUCTION:TROG 09.03 prospectively studied the utility of Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose (18-FDG) PET in the management of Merkel cell carcinoma of skin. METHODS:Following consent and registration, a pre-treatment FDG-PET/CT was performed. Sites of avid disease were confirmed by cytology where practicable. Followin...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Poulsen M,Macfarlane D,Veness M,Estall V,Hruby G,Kumar M,Pullar A,Tripcony L,Rischin D

更新日期：2018-06-01 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: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：:Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare form of T-cell lymphoma, recently linked to the use of certain types of breast implants. Although rare, BIA-ALCL is being increasingly recognised and radiologists can play an important role in its early diagnosis. BIA-ALCL is thought to be r...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Gunawardana RT,Dessauvagie BF,Taylor DB

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：: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:The purpose of this study was to investigate the prognostic utility and reproducibility of a qualitative 5-point 18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET primary visual score (PVS) in patients with oesophageal and gastro-oesophageal junction (GOJ) cancer. METHODS:This was a retrospective review of patients with hi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Cong E,Oar AJ,Lee MT,Chicco A,Lin M,Yap J,Lin P,Ho Shon I

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Audit of contrast-enhanced breast MRI performed over a 3-year period in a single institution to describe and summarise the changes seen after surgery and radiation therapy for primary breast cancer, breast augmentation and oncoplastic surgery. Seventy women were identified and reviewed (100 breast MRIs in total). The ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Muir T,Ebrahim L,Wylie E,Taylor D

更新日期：2019-04-01 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：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：INTRODUCTION:This study, investigated the para-aortic adipose tissue cross-sectional area, a novel predictor of cardiovascular diseases and degenerative changes in the paravertebral muscles, in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). METHOD:One hundred cases diagnosed as COPD and 50 healthy individ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Resorlu M,Karatag O,Toprak CA,Ozturk MO

更新日期：2018-02-18 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:Marker clips are commonly deployed at the site of a percutaneous breast biopsy. Studies have shown that displacement of the clip from the site of deployment is not uncommon. The objective of this study was to determine how much 'migration' could be seen with fixed structures within the breast tissue across...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Madeley CR,Kessell MA,Madeley CJ,Taylor DB,Wylie EJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Currently, routine radiotherapy (RT) planning for locally advanced lung cancer (LC) does not take into consideration the functional state of the lung. The goal of this study was to determine if it is technically feasible to integrate the sites of pulmonary emphysema (PE) into the RT planning process. METH...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Jumeau R,Peguret N,de Bari B,Moeckli R,Soares-Rodrigues JL,Durham AD,Hojnowski S,Bourhis J,Ozsahin M,Beigelman-Aubry C

更新日期：2017-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of an Australasian registry ('the Registry') for children undergoing radiation treatment (RT). METHODS:Children under the age of 16 years who received a course of radiation between January 1997 and December 2010 and were enrolled on the Registry form the s...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Ahern V

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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:Since its onset in the spring of 2009, the H1N1 pandemic has kept health-care professionals busy worldwide. Even though it often causes respiratory tract illness, reports describing the radiological manifestations in infected children are few. The purpose of this study was twofold: to review the chest radi...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Soudack M,Ben-Shlush A,Raviv-Zilka L,Jacobson J,Mendelson E

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00