Utility of an Australasian registry for children undergoing radiation treatment.

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: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：:(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：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：: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: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：:To describe the chest CT features reported in children with confirmed COVID-19 infection, published in English literature. A systematic review was completed on PubMed, Embase and Scopus databases on the 1st of June 2020 using the PICO strategy. The NIH Quality Assessment Tool was used to assess the quality of the sele...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Simoni P,Bazzocchi A,Boitsios G,De Leucio A,Preziosi M,Aparisi Gómez MP

更新日期：2020-10-01 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：:The aim of this study was to evaluate our experience with the retrievable Cook Celect inferior vena cava (IVC) filter (William Cook, Europe) with regard to insertion, efficiency, ease of retrieval, and any associated complications. A retrospective review was performed of 115 patients (41 female, 74 male, mean age 47.9...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Doody O,Given MF,Kavnoudias H,Street M,Thomson KR,Lyon SM

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) and other medical colleges have provided research grants from their budgets for many years. This survey-based project aimed to determine whether the RANZCR Faculty of Radiation Oncology (FRO) is realizing value for money from its seed fu...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Roos DE,Kartika JK,Hu MQ

更新日期：2017-06-01 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:We present the results of a pilot study to test the feasibility of a brachytherapy dosimetry audit. METHODS:The feasibility study was conducted at seven sites from four Australian states in both public and private centres. A purpose-built cylindrical water phantom was imaged using the local imaging protoc...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Haworth A,Wilfert L,Butler D,Ebert MA,Todd S,Bucci J,Duchesne GM,Joseph D,Kron T

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:The use of Positron emission tomography/computerised tomography (PET/CT) is well established in the staging and assessment of treatment response of lymphoma. Recent studies have suggested that whole body diffusion-weighted imaging -magnetic resonance imaging (WB-DW-MRI) may be an alternative to PET/CT in both staging ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Fitzpatrick JJ,Ryan MA,Bruzzi JF

更新日期：2018-03-25 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：:Inflammatory conditions of the breast are an important group of diseases that can mimic breast carcinoma on clinical and radiological grounds. This pictorial essay presents the radiological and pathological features of some of these entities. ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Gunawardena RP,Gunawardena D,Metcalf C,Taylor D,Wylie L

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：: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：: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：: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：INTRODUCTION:Long-term data from three randomized trials have demonstrated that adjuvant radiation therapy (ART) reduces the rate of biochemical failure in high-risk men following radical prostatectomy (RP). One of these trials has shown a survival advantage. We investigated the rate of ART in Victoria and the predicto...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Daniels CP,Millar JL,Spelman T,Sengupta S,Evans SM

更新日期：2016-04-01 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: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：: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：:Acute gastric volvulus is a rare surgical emergency which can lead to severe complications such as gastric ischaemia and perforation. Gastric volvulus is classified by the axis upon which the stomach rotates into organo-axial and mesentero-axial subtypes, with the former more common in adults. We present an uncommon c...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mistry V,Gamble EL,Chang J

更新日期：2020-12-01 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: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: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：: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: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