Management pathway for patients with cervical cancer in the Auckland region 2003-2007.

abstract：:The study reports on the evolution of the Australian radiologist relative value unit (RVU) model of measuring radiologist reporting workloads in teaching hospital departments, and aims to outline a way forward for the development of a broad national safety, quality and performance framework that enables value mapping,...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Pitman A,Jones DN,Stuart D,Lloydhope K,Mallitt K,O'Rourke P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most common conditions affecting the shoulder; however, early clinical diagnosis can be challenging. Treatment is most effective when commenced prior to the onset of capsular thickening and contracture; consequently, the role of imaging is increasing. The aim of this review is to demo...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Harris G,Bou-Haidar P,Harris C

更新日期：2013-12-01 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: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: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：: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: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:We compared integral dose with uninvolved brain (IDbrain ) during partial brain radiotherapy (PBRT) for high-grade glioma patients using helical tomotherapy (HT) and seven field traditional inverse-planned intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) with and without selective sparing (SPA) of contralateral hip...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Marsh JC,Ziel GE,Diaz AZ,Wendt JA,Gobole R,Turian JV

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：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:The aim of this study was to assess the distribution of bone erosions in the feet of patients with gout using CT and thereby to test the hypothesis that gout is an asymmetric arthropathy. METHODS:CT scans of both feet were obtained from 25 patients with chronic gout. CT scans were scored for bone erosion ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Doyle AJ,Dalbeth N,McQueen F,Boyer L,Dong J,Rome K,Frecklington M

更新日期：2016-02-01 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: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：INTRODUCTION:Due to size and close proximity to skin, the sternum is a complicated target for stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy (SABR). This is a retrospective case series of single-fraction SABR to sternal metastasis in patients with oligometastatic breast cancer. METHODS:Between June 2014 and June 2018, ten br...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Li MP,Kelly D,Tan J,Siva S,Kron T,David S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a gap between optimal and actual radiotherapy utilization (RTU) rates in New South Wales (NSW). It is uncertain if this is because these investments have been insufficient to meet demand, or demand has been over-estimated. In this study we assess trends in infrastructure, staffing and productivity i...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Barton MB,Delaney GP

更新日期：2011-08-01 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：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：:We measured radiation doses to the eye and thyroid during diagnostic cerebral angiography to assess the effectiveness of bismuth and lead shields at dose reduction. Phantom head angiographic studies were performed with bismuth (study 1) and lead shields (study 2). In study 1 (12 phantoms), thermoluminescent dosimeters...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Shortt CP,Malone L,Thornton J,Brennan P,Lee MJ

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present a patient who presented to the emergency department with a bisphosphonate-induced femoral fracture (BIFF). Clinical presentation, pathogenesis and management of BIFF are discussed. We also highlight the importance of imaging the contralateral femur, as these patients may need prophylactic surgical fixation ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mathur N,Lau KK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Common peroneal nerve (CPN) injury occurs in 10-40% of patients following knee dislocation. Is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) using routine knee protocols able to adequately evaluate CPN injury and predict long-term outcome? METHODS:Trauma patients presenting for knee MRI at a single public hospital, be...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Tran TMA,Lim BG,Sheehy R,Robertson PL

更新日期：2019-02-01 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: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：:Uterine malignancies account for the majority of gynaecologic cancers. Different treatment options are available depending on histology, disease grade and stage. Hysterectomy is the most frequent surgical procedure. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy (CRT) represents the preferred therapeutic choice for locally advanc...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Miccò M,Telesca AM,Gui B,Grimaldi PP,Cambi F,Marini MG,Valentini AL,Bonomo L

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:This article describes the technique of saphenous vein peripherally inserted central catheter placement, which is used as an alternative site for venous access in our institution, and examines saphenous vein peripherally inserted central catheter safety issues and indications. Three end-stage renal failure patients, t...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Du L,Redmond K,Johnstone S,De Leacy M,Harper J

更新日期：2008-02-01 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：: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：:CT imaging for lung cancer screening requires low dose technique. Low dose CT chest imaging is associated with an increased risk of artefacts, such as increased noise. We present a case where an artefact from the low dose technique lead to a lung cancer being erroneously reported as a benign hamartoma. ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Coughlan F,Saffar B,McWilliams A,Melsom S

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory-gated radiotherapy (RGRT) is used in several centres around the world. However, there is continuing controversy regarding the benefit of this technique. The aims of this study are to quantify the dosimetric benefits and the potential predictive factors. METHODS:Thirty-four consecutive patients w...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Hau E,Rains M,Browne L,Muirhead R,Yeghiaian-Alvandi R

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:To investigate anatomical response-related changes in the head and neck region during a course of radical radiotherapy and their impact on the planned dosimetry. METHODS:The study consisted of 10 patients with primary mucosal carcinoma. Patients' nutritional requirements were managed as per departmental p...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Height R,Khoo V,Lawford C,Cox J,Joon DL,Rolfo A,Wada M

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00