Performance of contrast ‐enhanced mammography for detecting multifocal and multicentric breast cancer and evaluating tumour size, and implications for surgical management: Early experience in a tertiary centre
ConclusionCEM is superior to standard 2D digital mammography for detection of multifocal and multicentric breast cancer and is a reliable and more accurate method for estimating tumour size. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Margaret Thanh Ha Nguyen, Nisha Varma, David Lan Cheong Wah, Renny Chew, Tanita Botha, Susan Kouloyan ‐Ilic, Joseph Paiva Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Proton beam therapy in paediatric cancer: Anticipating the opening of the Australian Bragg Centre for Proton Therapy and Research
This article provides an overview of the current landscape, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of a treatment that could redefine the quality of survivorship and contribute to global research and best clinical practice. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Jeremy Khong, Hui Tee, Peter Gorayski, Hien Le, Michael Penniment, Sophie Jessop, Jordan Hansford, Melanie Penfold, Julia Green, Kelly Skelton, Frank Saran Tags: Radiation Oncology —Review Article Source Type: research

Reimbursement of interventional oncology in Australia: How it works and how it does not
SummaryThe practice of interventional oncology (IO) embodies all the qualities that one would expect to find in a modern, value-based healthcare system. A dynamic, cutting-edge specialty like IO uses highly-targeted, minimally-invasive, image-guided techniques to deliver cost-effective, personalised medicine for cancer patients. Unfortunately, the  technical and clinical sophistication of IO is not matched by the reimbursement models and funding arrangements in Australia to fully support this critical component of patient care. Differences between state and federal funding lead to inequity of access to ‘standard of care...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 18, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Nicholas Brown Tags: Interventional Radiology —Review Article Source Type: research

Thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma
SummaryPercutaneous treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by means of thermal ablation (TA) has been introduced in clinical guidelines as a potentially curative treatment for the early stages of the disease since the early 2000s. Due to its safety profile and cost-effectiveness, TA can be offered as a first-line treatment for patients with HCC smaller than 3  cm. Thermal ablative techniques are in fact widely available at many centres worldwide and include radiofrequency (RF) and microwave (MW) ablation, with the latter increasingly applied in clinical practice in the last decade. Pre-clinical studies highlighted, ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Laura Crocetti, Paola Scalise, Elena Bozzi, Gianvito Candita, Roberto Cioni Tags: Interventional Radiology —Review Article Source Type: research

Current applications of algorithmic artificial intelligence in interventional radiology: A review of the literature
This article reviews the literature to contextualise how AI is currently being implemented in interventional radiology. This review considers the literature from a preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative perspective. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 14, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Andrew J O'Brien, John I Vrazas, Warren Clements Tags: Interventional Radiology —Review Article Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of treating acute haemoptysis using glue embolization: A retrospective observational study and comparison to the literature
ConclusionDespite previous concerns about its safety based on previous reports and in line with recent studies, we conclude that NBCA is a safe and effective embolic agent to perform BAE in cases of acute haemoptysis if performed according to a clear standard operating procedure as described with a possible superiority over embolic agents. Further blinded prospective comparative studies are necessary. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 11, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mohammed Shamseldin, J örg Kluge, Jens‐Uwe Bauer, Ralf Puls Tags: Interventional Radiology —Original Article Source Type: research

Imaging in interventional oncology, the better you see, the better you treat
SummaryImaging and image processing is the fundamental pillar of interventional oncology in which diagnostic, procedure planning, treatment and follow-up are sustained. Knowing all the possibilities that the different image modalities can offer is capital to select the most appropriate and accurate guidance for interventional procedures. Despite there is a wide variability in physicians preferences and availability of the different image modalities to guide interventional procedures, it is important to recognize the advantages and limitations for each of them. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of the most frequ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - December 8, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Fernando M G ómez, Denise J Van der Reijd, Ilia A Panfilov, Tarik Baetens, Kevin Wiese, Naomi Haverkamp‐Begemann, Siu W Lam, Jurgen H Runge, Samuel L Rice, Elisabeth G Klompenhouwer, Monique Maas, Thomas Helmberger, Regina GH Beets‐Tan Tags: Medical Imaging —Review Article Source Type: research

Management and outcomes of glioblastoma: 20 ‐year experience in a single Australian institution
ConclusionThis is one of the largest Australian series on the management and outcomes of GBM spanning a 20-year period. We observed improvement in OS over time, which is likely associated with evolving treatment options over the study period. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Bianca Lenffer, Jeremy Ruben, Sashendra Senthi, Jeremy Millar, Wee Loon Ong Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research

Comparison of diagnostic accuracy of ultra low ‐dose computed tomography and X‐ray of the kidneys, ureters and bladder for urolithiasis in the follow‐up setting
ConclusionSub-millisievert ULD-CTKUB had lower doses and higher sensitivity than X-ray in patients requiring follow up of known urolithiasis. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 24, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Mayooran Kandasamy, Michael Chan, Hao Xiang, Lewis Chan, Lloyd Ridley Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Indications for computed tomography angiography in limb trauma
ConclusionThis small study suggests that CTAs are indicated if there are hard signs of vascular compromise or an API<0.9, provided the patient is haemodynamically stable. The presence of soft signs can help identify which patients should receive an API measurement. CTAs may not be routinely indicated in knee dislocations. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Wasim Awal, Julia De Groot Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Integrated subspecialty training is the best path forward
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Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 21, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Matthew Lukies Tags: Medical Imaging —Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Perceptions of work –life balance and gender issues in private radiology in Australia
ConclusionThis preliminary survey highlights areas related to work –life balance and gender issues relevant for female practitioners in private practice radiology in Australia that can be targeted for further investigation and improvement, namely pay equity and transparency, and part-time leadership opportunities. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 17, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Alexa N Seal, Catherine L Hayter, Neha Singh Tags: Medical Imaging —Original Article Source Type: research

Interventional oncology in breast cancer
AbstractBreast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer and one of the most important causes of death in women. Surgery is the standard therapy for breast cancer and in the last decades evolved towards a more conservative approach, with lumpectomy, followed by radiation therapy, the most common option. Unfortunately, up to 40% of women affected by BC will develop metastases and will receive systemic therapy, which improves survival and quality of life. Interventional oncology (IO), thanks to the improvement in technology and clinical experience, is gaining an important role in the field of breast cancer, both in treating the ...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Franco Orsi Tags: Interventional Radiology —Review Article Source Type: research

Neuroimaging manifestations of paediatric histiocytoses
SummaryHistiocytoses are rare multi-system disorders marked by abnormal histiocyte cell proliferation, affecting children with diverse clinical presentations. Classified into five groups in 2016, including Langerhans-related (L), cutaneous (C), malignant (M), Rosai –Dorfman disease (R) and haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (H), newer entities such as ALK-positive histiocytosis have also emerged, heralding the era of molecular (sub)classification. Common entities include Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH), Erdheim–Chester disease (ECD), Rosai–Dorfman d isease (RDD) and haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Thi...
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Hsern Ern Ivan Tan, Rahul Lakshmanan, Richard Warne, Thomas Walwyn, Derek Roebuck Tags: Medical Imaging —Review Article Source Type: research

Radiotherapy in nonagenarian patients: A 20 ‐year retrospective analysis in a single ternary centre
ConclusionThis study demonstrates that radiotherapy can be effectively and safely used in this age group, supporting its use as a treatment option for both palliative and curative goals. These results contribute to the existing body of evidence on radiotherapy in elderly patients and can guide clinical decision-making in the management of nonagenarian patients with cancer. (Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology)
Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology - November 15, 2023 Category: Radiology Authors: Atsuto Katano, Hideomi Yamashita Tags: Radiation Oncology —Original Article Source Type: research