The role of epicardial fat radiomic profiles for atrial fibrillation identification and recurrence risk with coronary CT angiography
CONCLUSIONS: FRP demonstrated potential in identifying AF, distinguishing AF types, and predicting AF recurrence risk after ablation. FRP from peri-PV fat depot exhibited a strong correlation with AF. Therefore, evaluating epicardial fat using FRP was a promising approach to enhance AF clinical management.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The role of epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) in AF had been confirmed, we focussed on the relationship between EAT around pulmonary arteries and LAA in AF which was still unknown. Meanwhile, we used the FRP to excavate more information of EAT in AF.PMID:38308034 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad046 (Source: The...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Jingping Wu Yuwei Li Dan Wu Uwe-Joseph Schoepf Pengfei Zhao Markus Goller Junhuan Li Jinwen Tian Mingzhi Shen Kunlin Cao Li Yang Fan Zhang Source Type: research
Can conventional magnetic resonance imaging at presentation predict chemoresistance in osteosarcoma?
CONCLUSIONS: Findings on baseline MRI could help predicting chemoresistant osteosarcoma with tumour size being the strongest predictor.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Osteosarcomas with large size, large cross-sectional diameter, large area of necrosis, presence of intra-articular extension, and extensive peritumoural soft tissue oedema were most likely to have a poor response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy.PMID:38308035 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad047 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Thanat Kanthawang Wanat Wudhikulprapan Phichayut Phinyo Jongkolnee Settakorn Dumnoensun Pruksakorn Thomas M Link Nuttaya Pattamapaspong Source Type: research
Is 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET recommended for small lung nodules? CT findings of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose non-avid lung cancer
CONCLUSIONS: Among 8-15 mm solid lung cancer, the presence of air bronchograms and concave shape and the absence of background emphysema were associated with low 18F-FDG accumulation.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: 18F-FDG PET can be misleading in differentiating certain type of small solid lung cancer.PMID:38308036 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad048 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Haruto Sugawara Nao Kikkawa Kimiteru Ito Hirokazu Watanabe Sawako Kaku Hiroyuki Akai Osamu Abe Shun-Ichi Watanabe Yasushi Yatabe Masahiko Kusumoto Source Type: research
An evaluation of CT radiation doses within the Yorkshire Lung Screening Trial
CONCLUSIONS: Low radiation doses can be achieved across a typical lung screening cohort using scan protocols that have been shown to deliver high levels of image quality. The observed dose levels may be considered as typical values for lung screening scans on similar types of scanners for an equivalent participant cohort.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Presentation of typical radiation dose levels for CT lung screening examinations in a large UK trial. Effective radiation doses can be of the order of 1 mSv for standard sized participants. Lifetime attributable cancer risks resulting from a single low-dose CT scan did not exceed 0.0...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Gareth R Iball Charlotte E Beeching Rhian Gabe Hui Zhen Tam Michael Darby Philip A J Crosbie Matthew E J Callister Source Type: research
Metabolic syndrome: imaging features and clinical outcomes
Br J Radiol. 2024 Feb 2;97(1154):292-305. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqad044.ABSTRACTMetabolic syndrome, which affects around a quarter of adults worldwide, is a group of metabolic abnormalities characterized mainly by insulin resistance and central adiposity. It is strongly correlated with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Early identification of the changes induced by metabolic syndrome in target organs and timely intervention (eg, weight reduction) can decrease morbidity and mortality. Imaging can monitor the main components of metabolic syndrome and identify early the development and progression of its sequelae in various ...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Mohamed Badawy Khaled M Elsayes Meghan G Lubner Mostafa A Shehata Kathryn Fowler Arwa Kaoud Perry J Pickhardt Source Type: research
Letter to the editor on "Automated classification of fat-infiltrated axillary lymph nodes on screening mammograms"
Br J Radiol. 2024 Feb 2;97(1154):479-480. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqad061.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38308039 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad061 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Takuma Usuzaki Kengo Takahashi Ryusei Inamori Source Type: research
Quantitative differences in volumetric calculations for radiation dosimetry in segmental Y90 treatment planning using hybrid angiography-CT compared with anatomic segmentation
CONCLUSIONS: Angio-CT may confer advantages over the Couinaud anatomic model and enable more accurate, personalized dosimetry for TARE.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Angio-CT may confer advantages over traditional cross-sectional and cone-beam CT imaging for selective internal radiation therapy planning.PMID:38308040 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad056 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 2, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Daniel H Kwak Alex Lionberg Mikin Patel Karan Nijhawan Spencer Martens Qian Yu David Cao Salma Youssef Osman Ahmed Source Type: research
The value of multimodal ultrasonography in the evaluation of late presenting testicular torsion in a rat experimental model
CONCLUSION: Our results showed that short-axis and volume measurements, SMI, 2D-SWE, and SE are effective in the evaluation and diagnosis of testicular torsion (TT).ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Evaluation of affected testis and intact testis with multiparametric US in late presenting TT cases is more reliable than being dependent on a single sonographic modality.PMID:38302083 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad059 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Duygu Herek Vefa Çakmak Erdem Çomut Özkan Herek Source Type: research
Utility of marking and fusion image-guided technique with cone-beam CT in kidney ruptured haemorrhage without extravascular leakage in angiography: a pilot study
CONCLUSIONS: The marking and fusion image-guided technique is useful in cases of kidney ruptured haemorrhage without extravascular leakage of contrast agent. The technique is safe, feasible, and effective, and we believe it is superior to purely DSA-guidance.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: The use of the marking and fusion image-guided technique is recommended to overcome the challenge of undetectable target vessels during interventional procedures. This technique is considered as non-inferior to purely DSA-guided interventional procedures where the target vessels are clearly identifiable.PMID:38302092 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad060 (So...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - February 1, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Zi-Xuan Wang Lin Li Yi-Fan Zhao Source Type: research
Dual-energy CT applications in musculoskeletal disorders
Br J Radiol. 2024 Jan 30:tqae023. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqae023. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is an exciting application in CT technology conferring many advantages over conventional single energy CT at no additional with comparable radiation dose to the patient. Various emerging and increasingly established clinical DECT applications in musculoskeletal (MSK) imaging such as bone marrow edema detection, metal artifact reduction, monosodium urate (MSU) analysis, as well as collagen analysis for ligamentous, meniscal and disc injuries are made possible through its advanced DECT post process...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 31, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Sook Chuei W Cheong Yet Yen Yan Adnan Sheikh Hugue A Ouellette Peter L Munk Nicolas Murray Paul I Mallinson Source Type: research
Evaluation of renal function in chronic kidney disease using histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion models
CONCLUSIONS: Histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion metrics was practicable for the noninvasive assessment of early renal impairment in CKD.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Advanced diffusion models provided microstructural information. Histogram analysis further reflected histological characteristics and heterogeneity. Histogram analysis based on multiple diffusion models could provide an accurate and non-invasive method to evaluate the early renal damage of CKD.PMID:38291900 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae024 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 31, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Guimian Zhong Luyan Chen Zhiping Lin Zhiming Xiang Source Type: research
Radiation doses received in the United Kingdom breast screening programmes 2019-2023
CONCLUSION: Recent changes to the mix of x-ray models in use in UK breast screening have resulted in higher FFDM breast doses. DBT doses in the NHSBSP are on average higher than FFDM by approximately 44% to 49%.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This is the first national study to report DBT and FFDM MGDs in UK breast screening.PMID:38291906 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad039 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 31, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: John Loveland Alistair Mackenzie Source Type: research
Imaging of infra-thoracic tuberculosis
Br J Radiol. 2023 Dec 20:tqad051. doi: 10.1093/bjr/tqad051. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTTuberculosis (TB) is a potentially curable disease that is a leading cause of death globally. While it typically affects the lungs, this disease may involve many extra-pulmonary sites, particularly in patients with risk factors. Extra-pulmonary TB often mimics a variety of different diseases, posing a diagnostic dilemma. Imaging aids in early diagnosis of TB, especially in patients with non-specific or atypical symptoms found at extra-pulmonary infra-thoracic locations. Imaging also helps guide appropriate laboratory investigation, mo...
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Thanat Kanthawang Nuttaya Pattamapaspong Wilfred C G Peh Nadia Hammami Mouna Chelli Bouaziz Mohamed Fethi Ladeb Source Type: research
A nomogram for predicting prognosis in patients with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation based on deep learning-derived spleen volume-to-platelet ratio
CONCLUSIONS: We constructed a nomogram for predicting prognosis in patients with TIPS creation based on risk factors. The nomogram can help clinicians in identifying patients with poor prognosis, eventually facilitating earlier treatment and selecting suitable patients before TIPS.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: This study developed the first nomogram based on SVPR to predict the prognosis of patients treated with TIPS. The nomogram could help clinician in non-invasive decision-making.PMID:38288507 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqad064 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Weimin Cai Xinran Lin Yu Guo Xiuqing Lin Chao Chen Source Type: research
A pilot study of [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT in renal cell carcinoma
CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT has potential value in RCC diagnosis. Further studies are warranted to validate these results.ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Clinical utility of [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 in RCC remains unclear, and there aren't many similar studies in the literature. We evaluated the role of [68Ga]Ga-FAPI-04 in diagnosing RCC.PMID:38290775 | DOI:10.1093/bjr/tqae025 (Source: The British Journal of Radiology)
Source: The British Journal of Radiology - January 30, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Chunmei Guo Ya Liu Haozhou Yang Yuxiao Xia Xue Li Liming Chen Yue Feng Yan Zhang Yue Chen Zhanwen Huang Source Type: research
