Sparing healthy lung by focusing the radiation beam flow onto the emphysematous regions in the treatment of lung cancer.

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：INTRODUCTION:A 2005 survey of practices indicated limited use of three-dimensional (3D) imaging modalities and planning methods in cervix cancer brachytherapy in Australia and New Zealand. However, advancing technologies and published recommendations are influencing change. This survey aims to identify both changes in ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： van Dyk S,Byram D,Bernshaw D

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:(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: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: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：INTRODUCTION:Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a valuable image-guidance tool in radiation therapy (RT). This study was initiated to assess the accuracy of CBCT for quantifying non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumour volumes compared to the anatomical 'gold standard', CT. Tumour regression or progression on CBC...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Michienzi A,Kron T,Callahan J,Plumridge N,Ball D,Everitt S

更新日期：2017-04-01 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: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: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：: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：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：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: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：: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：INTRODUCTION:We investigated the endorectal balloon (ERB) as a method to improve post-prostatectomy clinical target volume (CTV) stability. METHODS:Seventy cone-beam CT (CBCT) obtained during radiotherapy treatment from seven patients treated with an ERB and 68 CBCT from seven patients treated without an ERB were cont...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： de Leon JF,Jameson MG,Windsor A,Cloak K,Keats S,Vial P,Holloway L,Metcalfe P,Sidhom M

更新日期：2015-08-01 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：: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：:Following nuclear medicine scans a patient can be a source of radiation exposure to the hospital staff, including sonographers. Sonographers are not routinely monitored for occupational radiation exposure as they do not commonly interact with radioactive patients or other sources of ionizing radiation. This review aim...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Earl VJ,Badawy MK

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:This study aimed to describe the radiotherapy (RT) management and subsequent outcome in a cohort of patients with newly diagnosed glioma. Treatment details were obtained via a questionnaire completed by neurosurgeons, radiation and medical oncologists who treated patients diagnosed with glioma in Victoria during 1998-...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Dally M,Rosenthal M,Drummond K,Murphy M,Cher L,Ashley D,Thursfield V,Giles G

更新日期：2009-06-01 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:Osteoid osteoma is a painful benign tumour, which is commonly treated by radiofrequency ablation (RFA). The goal of this study is to assess the value of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for predicting clinical success after RFA of osteoid osteoma. METHODS:Twenty consecutive patients (14 ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Mahnken AH,Bruners P,Delbrück H,Günther RW,Plumhans C

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：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：: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: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:Paragangliomas are commonly treated with surgery, while radiotherapy is reserved for those that are inoperable or have relapsed. However, this retrospective study aims to determine whether radiotherapy is a viable initial treatment for paragangliomas. METHODS:Of 73 tumours researched, 44 were diagnosed an...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Smee RI,Jayasekara J,Williams JR,Hanna C

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this pictorial essay, we showcase the imaging and pathological findings of a variety of giant breast lesions. Some lesions such as lipomas and hamartomas contain fibrous, glandular and lipomatous tissues and can have characteristic mammographic appearances. Other lesions (e.g. simple cysts, fibroepithelial lesions ...

journal_title：Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors： Chitty C,Dessauvagie B,Taylor D

更新日期：2019-08-01 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