Current problems in diagnostic radiology
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · May 2021
ReviewInfection Control in Interventional Radiology During the COVID-19 Era.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the capacity of interventional radiology departments worldwide to effectively treat COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients while preventing disease transmission among patients and healthcare workers. In this review, we describe the various data driven infection control measures implemented by the interventional radiology department of a large tertiary care center in the United States including the use and novel re-use of personal protective equipment, COVID-19 testing strategies, modifications in procedural workflows and the leveraging of telehealth visits. Herein, we provide effective triage, procedural, and management algorithms that may guide other interventional radiology departments during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and in future infectious disease outbreaks.
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Jul 2020
Review Case ReportsChest Imaging in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Infection - A Case Series.
COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease-19) is a zoonotic illness first reported in the city of Wuhan, China in December 2019, and is now officially a global pandemic as declared by the World Health Organization. The infection is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). ⋯ Imaging, including computed tomography is not recommended to screen/diagnose COVID-19 infections, but plays an important role in management of these patients, and to rule out alternative diagnoses or coexistent diseases. In our multicenter case series, we outline the clinical presentations and illustrate the most common imaging manifestations in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Jul 2019
ReviewArtificial Intelligence and Radiology: A Social Media Perspective.
To use Twitter to characterize public perspectives regarding artificial intelligence (AI) and radiology. ⋯ These observations provide an overview of the social media discussions regarding AI in radiology. While noting challenges, the discussions were overwhelmingly positive toward the transformative impact of AI on radiology and leaned against AI replacing radiologists. Greater radiologist engagement in this online social media dialog is encouraged.
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Mar 2019
ReviewInterventional Radiology-Operated Endoscopy as an Adjunct to Image-Guided Interventions.
Interventional radiology-operated endoscopy is an underused technique, which may have a significant impact on the ability to treat patients with a variety of conditions. The purpose of this article is to discuss the setup, equipment, and potential clinical uses of interventional radiology-operated endoscopy. ⋯ Although other specialists traditionally have performed endoscopic interventions and local politics often dictate referral patterns, a collaborative relationship among these specialists and interventional radiology will allow for improved patient care. A concerted effort is needed by interventional radiologists to learn the techniques and equipment required to successfully incorporate endoscopy into practice.
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Curr Probl Diagn Radiol · Nov 2018
ReviewAssociation of Tibial Plateau Fracture Morphology With Ligament Disruption in the Context of Multiligament Knee Injury.
We identified common morphologies of tibial plateau fractures that arise with multiligament knee injuries (MLKIs), and investigated the relationship of the fracture with ligament tears. We also evaluated the correlation of 3 tibial plateau fracture classification systems (Schatzker, AO, and Duparc). ⋯ As the grade of designation increases within the Schatzker and Duparc tibial plateau fracture classifications, as does the likelihood of MCL and PLC tear. The majority of tibial plateau fractures that occur in the context of MLKI are either isolated to the medial or lateral tibial plateau. Medial tibial plateau fractures are associated with PLC tears. Lateral tibial plateau fractures are associated with MCL tears, and although not statistically significant in our small sample size, 8 out of 9 knees also demonstrated a tear of the ACL.