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Open Access 23.04.2024 | Original Article

Emergency department imaging utilization post-transcatheter aortic valve replacement: single institution 7-year experience

In the turn of the century, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) has gradually overtaken surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) as the leading intervention for patients with aortic stenosis. 1 While the rates of procedural success is …

verfasst von:: Eva Chau, Andy Mew, Kaustav Bera, Sirui Jiang, Nikhil Ramaiya, Robert Gilkeson

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23.04.2024 | Case Report

BPOP in early childhood following resection of osteochondroma: report of a case

The diagnosis of an osteochondroma in the short bones of the extremities is atypical and the presentation in infancy is unusual. A 3-month-old female presented for evaluation of radial deviation of the right index finger present since birth.

verfasst von:: Gregory Dieudonne, Johnny Monu, David Hicks

22.04.2024 | Original Article

Pediatric foot fractures on radiographs: distribution and predictors of surgery

Foot fractures account for approximately 5–13% of all pediatric fractures and 7% of all physeal injuries [ 1 , 2 ]. With earlier and growing participation in youth sports, the incidence of pediatric foot and ankle injuries has been steadily …

verfasst von:: Lewis Fanney, Vandan Patel, Shahwar M. Tariq, Shijie Hong, Richard Davidson, Jie C. Nguyen

Open Access 18.04.2024 | Original Article

Transient interruption of contrast on CT pulmonary angiography: effect of mid-inspiratory vs. end-inspiratory respiration command

Pulmonary embolism is the third most common cause of death from cardiovascular disease, following heart attack and stroke [ 1 ], and 300,000 people in the United States reportedly die of acute pulmonary embolism [ 2 ]. Multidetector CT pulmonary …

verfasst von:: Koichiro Yasaka, Masumi Mizuki Takahashi, Mariko Kurokawa, Takatoshi Kubo, Yusuke Watanabe, Hiroyuki Saigusa, Osamu Abe

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15.04.2024 | Original Article

Beyond pulmonary embolism: Alternative diagnosis and incidental findings on CT pulmonary angiography in sickle cell disease

Sickle cell disease (SCD) represents a significant global health burden, affecting more than 7 million individuals worldwide. It shows notable prevalence in populations of African, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian descent [ 1 ]. This …

verfasst von:: Ali Hassan, Reem Maki, Mahdi Aljawad, Ali Alzayer, Ali Habeeb, Aqeel Alzaher, Adnan Alawami, Fatimah Alaithan, Jalila Adnan

06.04.2024 | Review Article

Design of overnight radiology shifts – primum non nocere

Overnight radiology (ONR) is necessary for providing timely patient care but poses unique professional and personal challenges to the radiologists. Maintaining a sustainable, long-term overnight radiology program hinges on the retention of …

verfasst von:: Abdul M. Zafar, Diya Mathur, Brian D. Barnacle, Ruth W. Magera

28.03.2024 | Original Article

MRI characteristics of radiographically occult femoral neck fractures in trauma patients with ipsilateral femoral shaft fractures

There is a well-established relationship between high energy femoral shaft fractures and ipsilateral femoral neck fractures [ 1 – 3 ]. While the femoral shaft fractures are usually easily identified with diagnostic radiographs of the femur …

verfasst von:: Stephen Neville, Nathan Rogers, Stephen Warner, Nicholas M. Beckmann

Open Access 28.03.2024 | Review Article

Diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric nasal bone fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ultrasonography, a radiation-free and cost-effective modality, stands out as a promising tool for evaluating nasal bone fractures. Despite limited literature on its pediatric application, there is an increasing recognition of its potential to …

verfasst von:: Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Payam Jannatdoust, Parya Valizadeh, Delaram J. Ghadimi, Nikoo Saeedi, Mobina Fathi, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Paniz Adli, Pauravi S. Vasavada, Ali Gholamrezanezhad

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Open Access 26.03.2024 | Review Article

Artificial intelligence in the detection of non-biological materials

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force within medical imaging, making significant strides within emergency radiology. Presently, there is a strong reliance on radiologists to accurately diagnose and characterize foreign …

verfasst von:: Liesl Eibschutz, Max Yang Lu, Mashya T. Abbassi, Ali Gholamrezanezhad

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26.03.2024 | Review Article

Pre-hospital emergency medicine: a spectrum of imaging findings

The goal of emergency medical services (EMS) is to provide urgent medical care and stabilization prior to patient transport to a healthcare facility for definitive treatment. The number and variety of interventions performed in the field by EMS …

verfasst von:: Ryan T. Whitesell, Aaron M. Burnett, Sean K. Johnston, Douglas H. Sheafor

Open Access 25.03.2024 | Original Article

From pixels to prognosis: Imaging biomarkers for discrimination and outcome prediction of pulmonary embolism

Original Research Article

Pulmonary embolism (PE) represents a life-threatening condition caused by the sudden blockage of pulmonary arteries due to blood clots [ 1 ]. Given its diverse clinical presentations, accurate diagnosis and prognosis of PE remain sometimes …

verfasst von:: Jennifer Gotta, Leon D. Gruenewald, Simon S. Martin, Christian Booz, Scherwin Mahmoudi, Katrin Eichler, Tatjana Gruber-Rouh, Teodora Biciusca, Philipp Reschke, Lisa-Joy Juergens, Melis Onay, Eva Herrmann, Jan-Erik Scholtz, Christof M. Sommer, Thomas J. Vogl, Vitali Koch

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23.03.2024 | Review Article

Novel illuminoss photodynamic bone stabilization system: normal and post-operative complication imaging findings in the emergency setting

The mainstay orthopedic surgical technique for fracture fixation involves metal plates, screws, and rods. While these methods are effective, they exhibit high rates of complications within specific populations, particularly among patients with …

verfasst von:: Bryan Nixon, Sara Stewart, Brooke Crawford, Thomas Temple, Felipe Munera, Jean Jose

23.03.2024 | Original Article

CT pulmonary angiography in the emergency department: utilization and positivity rates during various phases of the COVID-19 pandemic

Thromboembolic incidents, such as pulmonary embolism (PE), were identified as some of the earliest and most severe complications associated with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) [ 1 ]. Given that CTPA study is the preferred method for diagnosing …

verfasst von:: Vamshi K. Mugu, Brendan M. Carr, Michael C. Olson, Ashish Khandelwal

07.11.2019 | Review Article

Imaging review of ocular and optic nerve trauma

Traumatic ocular injuries account for a substantial number of emergency department visits annually and represent a significant source of patient disability. A thorough understanding of ocular/optic nerve anatomy and traumatic pathology is …

verfasst von:: Sudheer Balakrishnan, Sara Harsini, Sravanthi Reddy, Salar Tofighi, Ali Gholamrezanezhad

29.08.2019 | Original Article

Early whole-body CT for treatment guidance in patients with return of spontaneous circulation after cardiac arrest

Cardiac arrest (CA) is a major public health problem and is estimated to cause 15–20% of all deaths with an annual incidence of 98.1 per 100,000 person-years in North America. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most frequent underlying cause of …

verfasst von:: S. Viniol, R. P. Thomas, A. M. König, S. Betz, A. H. Mahnken

28.08.2019 | Original Article

Awareness of relative CT utilization among peers is not associated with changes in imaging requests among emergency department providers in a large county hospital

Overutilization of imaging services is defined as the acquisition of images which are unlikely to improve patient outcome. It is estimated that 20–50% of advanced imaging procedures fail to provide information that improves patient welfare and …

verfasst von:: Kevin Kadakia, Cory M. Pfeifer, Joseph Cao, Ellen J. O’Connell, Jeannie Kwon, Travis Browning

19.11.2008 | Original Article

Comparison of multidetector computed tomography-virtual bronchoscopy and conventional bronchoscopy in children with suspected foreign body aspiration

verfasst von:: Huseyin Ozkurt, Eylem Bahadir, Ayhan Ucgul, Cavlan Altuna, Muzaffer Basak, Nuri Mehmet Cevizci, Ali Ihsan Dokucu

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