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{"title":"Short-term clinical outcomes of transarterial embolization for symptomatic hand osteoarthritis refractory to conservative treatment.","authors":"Sieh-Yang Lee, Wei-Xiong Lim, Kuan-Ting Wu, Cheng-Ta Wu, Chung-Cheng Huang, Ching-Di Chang","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.232350","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.232350","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The present study aims to assess the short-term clinical outcomes and safety of transarterial embolization (TAE) for symptomatic hand osteoarthritis (OA) refractory to conservative treatment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present retrospective cohort pilot study included nine patients who underwent TAE for symptomatic OA-associated hand pain in a single tertiary center between November 2022 and January 2023. The baseline and post-procedural OA-associated hand pain and function were assessed using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the Australian Canadian Hand Osteoarthritis Index (AUSCAN). The use of conservative treatment and pain medications was also recorded. Post-procedural adverse events were evaluated according to the Society of Interventional Radiology classification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with the baseline, the overall VAS scores were significantly decreased at 1-week, 1-month, 3-months, and 6-months after TAE (76 ± 15 mm versus 34 ± 18 mm, <i>P</i> < 0.001; 32 ± 11 mm, <i>P</i> < 0.001; 21 ± 15 mm, <i>P</i> < 0.001; 18 ± 19 mm, <i>P</i> = 0.002). Similarly, improvement in the mean total AUSCAN scores (22.0 ± 10.0 versus 13.2 ± 6.6, <i>P</i> = 0.007; 14.11 ± 7.3, <i>P</i> = 0.004; 9.8 ± 6.8, <i>P</i> = 0.004; 9.3 ± 7.4, <i>P</i> = 0.011) were documented. The use of other conservative treatment methods also gradually decreased. There were no severe adverse events reported during the follow-up period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TAE is a feasible and safe treatment method for symptomatic hand OA refractory to conservative treatment. This minimally invasive procedure effectively relieves debilitating OA-associated joint pain and restores hand function with a durable treatment effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71479286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Techniques for portal vein targeting during a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.","authors":"Dan Laney, Hector Ferral, Alexandra Fairchild, Bahri Üstünsöz","doi":"10.4274/dir.2022.221539","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2022.221539","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is one of the most challenging procedures in interventional radiology. Hepatic and portal venous anatomy can be highly variable, and access to the portal vein, which can be quite difficult even for experienced surgeons, is the most critical step in a TIPS. Although there are multiple techniques to achieve a portal venous puncture, each access technique carries a unique set of risks and benefits. Thus, knowledge of these assistive techniques will add to the resources available to the surgeon when planning and subsequently performing a TIPS and, ultimately, increase the likelihood of a safe and successful procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773176/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9197169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Pre-emptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in pediatric cystic fibrosis-related liver disease and portal hypertension: prospective long-term results.","authors":"Laurens Hermie, Stephanie Van Biervliet, Anne Hoorens, Lien Van Cauwenberghe, Eddy Robberecht, Luc Defreyne","doi":"10.4274/dir.2022.221818","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2022.221818","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Portal hypertension (PHT) and its sequelae are the most clinically important manifestations in cystic fibrosis-related liver disease (CFLD). This paper aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a pre-emptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to prevent PHT-related complications in pediatric patients with CFLD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a prospective single-arm study on pediatric patients with CFLD, signs of PHT, and preserved liver function who underwent a pre-emptive TIPS in a single tertiary CF center between 2007 and 2012. The long-term safety and clinical efficacy were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A pre-emptive TIPS was performed on seven patients with a mean age of 9.2 years (± standard deviation: 2.2). The procedure was technically successful in all patients, with an estimated median primary patency of 10.7 years [interquartile range (IQR) 0.5-10.7)]. No variceal bleeding was observed during the median follow-up of 9 years (IQR 8.1-12.9). In two patients with advanced PHT and rapidly progressive liver disease, severe thrombocytopenia could not be stopped. Subsequent liver transplantation revealed biliary cirrhosis in both patients. In the remaining patients with early PHT and milder porto-sinusoidal vascular disease, symptomatic hypersplenism did not occur, and liver function remained stable until the end of the follow-up. Inclusion for pre-emptive TIPS was discontinued in 2013 following an episode of severe hepatic encephalopathy.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TIPS is a feasible treatment with encouraging long-term primary patency to avoid variceal bleeding in selected patients with CF and PHT. However, as the progression of liver fibrosis, thrombocytopenia, and splenomegaly is inevitable, the clinical benefits due to pre-emptive placement appear to be minor.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773179/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9205190","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Centrilobular ground-glass nodule pattern in acute myeloid leukemia patients receiving cytosine arabinoside chemotherapy: an important form of drug-induced lung disease.","authors":"Ömer Önder, Selin Ardalı Düzgün, Gamze Durhan, Orhan Macit Arıyürek","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.232217","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.232217","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773177/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9768998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Manual and semi-automated computed tomography volumetry significantly overestimates the right liver lobe graft weight: a single-center study with adult living liver donors.","authors":"Hakkı Çelik, Hüseyin Odaman, Canan Altay, Tarkan Ünek, Mücahit Özbilgin, Tufan Egeli, Cihan Ağalar, İbrahim Kemal Astarcıoğlu, Funda Barlık","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.221903","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.221903","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Preoperative evaluation of donor liver volume is indispensable in living donor liver transplantation to ensure sufficient residual liver and graft-to-recipient weight ratio. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of two computed tomography (CT) volumetry programs, an interactive manual and a semi-automated one, in the preoperative estimation of the right lobe graft weight.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>One hundred and nine right liver lobe living donors between January 2008 and January 2020 were enrolled in this retrospective study. Two radiologists measured the liver graft volumes independently using manual and semi-automated CT volumetry, and the interaction time was recorded. Actual graft weight (AGW) measured intraoperatively served as the reference standard. The paired samples t-test was used to compare the estimated graft weight (EGW) and the AGW. Inter-user and inter-method agreements were assessed with Bland-Altman plots.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Both manual and semi-automated CT volumetry significantly overestimated the graft weight (EGW manual: 893 ± 155 mL vs. AGW manual: 787 ± 128 g, <i>P</i> < 0.001, EGW semi-automated: 879 ± 143 mL vs. AGW semi-automated, <i>P</i> < 0.001). The junior radiologist measured higher volumes than the senior radiologist with either method (<i>P</i> < 0.001). The Bland-Altman analysis revealed mean difference and standard deviation for inter-method agreement of 7 ± 48 cc for the senior radiologist, and 34 ± 54 cc for the junior radiologist. The mean difference and standard deviation for inter-method agreement was 63 ± 59 cc in manual volumetry and 22 ± 38 cc in semi-automated volumetry. The mean interaction time was 27.3 ± 14.2 min for manual volumetry and 6.8 ± 1.4 min for semi-automated volumetry (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both manual and semi-automated CT volumetry significantly overestimated the right liver graft weight, while semi-automated volumetry significantly reduced the interaction time.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773183/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9784673","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Magnetic resonance imaging-guided radiofrequency ablation of breast cancer: a current state of the art review.","authors":"Chuan Zhang, Jing Shi, Bing Li, Xiaoxuan Yu, Xu Feng, Hanfeng Yang","doi":"10.4274/dir.2022.221429","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2022.221429","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>With a gradual increase in breast cancer incidence and mortality rates and an urgent need to improve patient prognosis and cosmetology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy has attracted wide attention as a new treatment method for breast cancer. MRI-RFA results in a higher complete ablation rate and extremely low recurrence and complication rates. Thus, it may be used as an independent treatment for breast cancer or adjuvant to breast-conserving surgery to reduce the extent of breast resection. Furthermore, with MRI guidance, accurate control of RFA can be achieved, and breast cancer treatment can enter a new stage of minimally invasive, safe, and comprehensive therapy. With progress in MR thermometry technology, the applications of MRI are expected to broaden.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773175/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9256803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prediction of osteoporosis using MRI and CT scans with unimodal and multimodal deep-learning models.","authors":"Yasemin Küçükçiloğlu, Boran Şekeroğlu, Terin Adalı, Niyazi Şentürk","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.232116","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.232116","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Osteoporosis is the systematic degeneration of the human skeleton, with consequences ranging from a reduced quality of life to mortality. Therefore, the prediction of osteoporosis reduces risks and supports patients in taking precautions. Deep-learning and specific models achieve highly accurate results using different imaging modalities. The primary purpose of this research was to develop unimodal and multimodal deep-learning-based diagnostic models to predict bone mineral loss of the lumbar vertebrae using magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) imaging.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who received both lumbar dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and MRI (n = 120) or CT (n = 100) examinations were included in this study. Unimodal and multimodal convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with dual blocks were proposed to predict osteoporosis using lumbar vertebrae MR and CT examinations in separate and combined datasets. Bone mineral density values obtained by DEXA were used as reference data. The proposed models were compared with a CNN model and six benchmark pre-trained deep-learning models.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proposed unimodal model obtained 96.54%, 98.84%, and 96.76% balanced accuracy for MRI, CT, and combined datasets, respectively, while the multimodal model achieved 98.90% balanced accuracy in 5-fold cross-validation experiments. Furthermore, the models obtained 95.68%-97.91% accuracy with a hold-out validation dataset. In addition, comparative experiments demonstrated that the proposed models yielded superior results by providing more effective feature extraction in dual blocks to predict osteoporosis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrated that osteoporosis was accurately predicted by the proposed models using both MR and CT images, and a multimodal approach improved the prediction of osteoporosis. With further research involving prospective studies with a larger number of patients, there may be an opportunity to implement these technologies into clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773174/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9977435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unusual collaterals through interhemispheric connections in Moyamoya disease","authors":"Ömer Bağcılar, Bora Korkmazer, Osman Kızılkılıç, Civan Işlak","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.232140","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.232140","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773173/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9248372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Earthquakes from a radiological perspective: what is demanded from the radiologists, and what can we do? A pictorial review.","authors":"Sonay Aydin, Omer Kazci, Bunyamin Ece, Mecit Kantarci","doi":"10.4274/dir.2023.232157","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2023.232157","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Earthquakes are among the most destructive and unpredictable natural disasters. Various diseases and ailments, such as bone fractures, organ and soft-tissue injuries, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, and infectious diseases, can develop in the aftermath of severe earthquakes. Digital radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are significant imaging modalities utilized for the quick and reliable assessment of earthquake-related ailments to facilitate the planning of suitable therapy. This article examines the usual radiological imaging characteristics observed in individuals from quake-damaged regions and summarizes the strengths and functionality of imaging modalities. In such circumstances, where quick decision-making processes are life-saving and essential, we hope this review will be a practical reference for readers.</p>","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773182/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9743684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Letter from the Editor-in-Chief: A New Year for <i>Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology</i>.","authors":"Mehmet Ruhi Onur","doi":"10.4274/dir.2024.242663","DOIUrl":"10.4274/dir.2024.242663","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11341,"journal":{"name":"Diagnostic and interventional radiology","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10773181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139377343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}