Ballistic Injury Imaging: The Basics
This article seeks to increase radiologists ’ knowledge of the pathophysiology of GSW and will review the mechanism of ballistic injury and relate these to commonly encountered imaging findings.Important PointsBallistic injuries are a combination of the direct injury caused by the bullet along its path through the tissues and the shockwave created around that path as the bullet expends its energy. CT is the gold standard in ballistic injury assessment. MRI is not contraindicated in patients with retained ballistic fragments, but should be used with caution. The number of entry/exit wound and the number of retained ballis...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - October 4, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Advanced Imaging of the Left Atrium with Cardiac Magnetic Resonance: A Review of Current and Emerging Methods and Clinical Applications
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe thin wall of the left atrium (LA) is difficult to visualize. The high spatial and temporal resolution of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) allows for the most accurate assessment of left atrial structure, function, and tissue characterization. This review will describe emerging methods used to image the LA with CMR, and will discuss associated clinical applications.Recent FindingsLA function can now be described in a dynamic fashion with feature-tracking algorithms. Novel methods have been created to augment visualization of late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in the LA, and left atrial fibrosis c...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 6, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
MR Imaging of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): Implementing a Program and Optimizing CMR
We present several cases of CM R in device patients, including imaging of leadless pacemakers subcutaneous ICDs. Imaging pitfalls/artifacts in CMR interpretation are also presented.SummaryAn organized institutional workflow with an established protocol involving proper patient screening, device programming, scan monitoring, and pre- and post-ICD interrogation minimizes risk in patients with conditional and non-conditional CIEDs. Although rare, significant changes in lead performance, power-on/reset, inappropriate pacing or ICD discharges and battery voltage depletion should be documented. High-quality scans with accurat...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging and its role in tendinopathy: current evidence and the need for guidelines
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Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Quality and Safety in Emergency Radiology
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo review and outline problems and challenges in regard to patient safety along with solutions to overcome them.Recent FindingsErrors and discrepancies in radiology practice are disappointingly common. The estimated rate of errors is more than 5% in many targeted studies. This requires a detailed review of different types of errors in radiology and potential strategies to prevent them.SummaryAn effective health care delivery system relies heavily on high degrees of skill in professionalism and communication. Strategies to prevent errors and improve communication with physicians in the Emergency Dep...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
MR Imaging of Patients with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs): Implementing a Program and Optimizing CMR
We present several cases of CM R in device patients, including imaging of leadless pacemakers subcutaneous ICDs. Imaging pitfalls/artifacts in CMR interpretation are also presented.SummaryAn organized institutional workflow with an established protocol involving proper patient screening, device programming, scan monitoring, and pre- and post-ICD interrogation minimizes risk in patients with conditional and non-conditional CIEDs. Although rare, significant changes in lead performance, power-on/reset, inappropriate pacing or ICD discharges and battery voltage depletion should be documented. High-quality scans with accurat...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging and its role in tendinopathy: current evidence and the need for guidelines
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Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Quality and Safety in Emergency Radiology
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo review and outline problems and challenges in regard to patient safety along with solutions to overcome them.Recent FindingsErrors and discrepancies in radiology practice are disappointingly common. The estimated rate of errors is more than 5% in many targeted studies. This requires a detailed review of different types of errors in radiology and potential strategies to prevent them.SummaryAn effective health care delivery system relies heavily on high degrees of skill in professionalism and communication. Strategies to prevent errors and improve communication with physicians in the Emergency Dep...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - September 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Whole Body MRI: Non-oncological Musculoskeletal Applications
AbstractPurpose of the ReviewWhole-body MRI is an emerging imaging technique on continuous evolution, used in many oncologic indications and introduced more recently in rheumatologic and systemic disorders. In this article, we review the recent musculoskeletal applications of this technique outside the field of cancer.Recent FindingsWhole-body MRI, with its high sensitivity to bone marrow and soft-tissue alterations, and ability of extensive body coverage, is progressively regarded as an effective and powerful imaging tool for the detection, staging, and monitoring under treatment of many rheumatic diseases and systemic pa...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - August 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Management of Lumbar Spondylolysis in Athletes: Role of Imaging
AbstractPurpose of reviewSpondylolysis is a broad term, with advances in imaging enabling more accurate diagnosis of the activity and severity of a lesion. This review discusses the role of different imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of lumbar spondylolysis in athletes.Recent FindingsMagnetic resonance imaging(MRI) has diagnostic and practical advantages over other imaging modalities and is particularly useful for detecting early stages of bone stress, including pre-symptomatic screening for active lumbar bone stress injuries. Whilst computed tomography remains the best imaging technique to visualise corti...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - August 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The Use of Ultrasound-Guided Injections for Tendinopathies
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of the study was to review the efficacy and safety of common ultrasound-guided injections for tendinopathy conditions. Corticosteroid injections have historically been the most common injection used for tendinopathy; however, there are an increasing number of injections including platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronan, polidocanol, botulinum toxin, and high volume saline injections.Recent FindingsThere is growing evidence that while corticosteroid injections for tendinopathies usually have short-term efficacy, they may result in medium-term harm, particularly for tennis elbow (lateral epicond...
Source: Current Radiology Reports - August 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
