Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-05-02DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02234-0
Fergus O' Herlihy, Philip J Dempsey, Dora Gorman, Eavan G Muldoon, Brian Gibney
{"title":"Comparison of international guidelines for CT prior to lumbar puncture in patients with suspected meningitis.","authors":"Fergus O' Herlihy, Philip J Dempsey, Dora Gorman, Eavan G Muldoon, Brian Gibney","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02234-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02234-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To compare the performance of multiple international guidelines in selecting patients for head CT prior to lumbar puncture (LP) in suspected meningitis, focusing on identification of potential contraindications to immediate LP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Retrospective study of 196 patients with suspected meningitis presenting to an emergency department between March 2013 and March 2023 and undergoing head CT prior to LP. UK Joint Specialist Society Guidelines (UK), European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) and Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines were evaluated by cross-referencing imaging criteria with clinical characteristics present at time of presentation. Sensitivity of each guideline for recommending neuroimaging in cases with brain shift on CT was evaluated, along with the number of normal studies and incidental or spurious findings.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>2/196 (1%) patients had abnormal CTs with evidence of brain shift, while 14/196 (7%) had other abnormalities on CT without brain shift. UK, ESCMID and IDSA guidelines recommended imaging in 10%, 14% and 33% of cases respectively. All three guidelines recommended imaging pre-LP in 2/2 (100%) cases with brain shift. IDSA guidelines recommended more CT studies with normal findings (59 vs 16 and 24 for UK and ESCMID guidelines respectively) and CT abnormalities without brain shift (4 vs 1 and 2 respectively) than the other guidelines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>UK, ESCMID and IDSA guidelines are all effective at identifying the small cohort of patients who benefit from a head CT prior to LP. Following the more selective UK/ESCMID guidelines limits the number of normal studies and incidental or spurious CT findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"373-379"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140854072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-28DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02225-1
Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Payam Jannatdoust, Parya Valizadeh, Delaram J Ghadimi, Nikoo Saeedi, Mobina Fathi, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Paniz Adli, Pauravi S Vasavada, Ali Gholamrezanezhad
{"title":"Diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric nasal bone fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Payam Jannatdoust, Parya Valizadeh, Delaram J Ghadimi, Nikoo Saeedi, Mobina Fathi, Shirin Yaghoobpoor, Paniz Adli, Pauravi S Vasavada, Ali Gholamrezanezhad","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02225-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02225-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 enhance diagnostic precision. To evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound in detecting pediatric nasal bone fractures. Employing established guidelines, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted through a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases until December 5, 2023. Inclusion criteria encompassed studies reporting diagnostic accuracy measures of ultrasound in pediatric patients with nasal bone fractures. Data extraction and analysis were undertaken for the selected studies. Involving four studies with 277 patients, ultrasound demonstrated a pooled sensitivity of 66.1% (95% CI: 35.1-87.5%) and specificity of 86.8% (95% CI: 80.1-91.4%) in diagnosing pediatric nasal fractures. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.88 (95% CI: 0.72-0.93). After excluding an outlier study, sensitivity and specificity increased to 78.0% (95% CI: 65.6-86.9%) and 87.8 (95% CI: 78.1-93.6%), respectively, with an AUC of 0.79 (95% CI: 0.75-0.94). Pooled positive and negative likelihood ratios were 5.11 (95% CI: 2.12-9.15) and 0.40 (95% CI: 0.14-0.77) before exclusion and 6.75 (95% CI: 3.47-12.30) and 0.26 (95% CI: 0.15-0.40) after exclusion of an outlier study, respectively. This study highlighted ultrasonography's utility in diagnosing pediatric nasal bone fractures with high accuracy and specificity. However, caution is advised in relying solely on ultrasound due to suboptimal overall diagnostic performance, evident in likelihood ratios.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"417-428"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130032/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140305223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-23DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02218-0
Vamshi K Mugu, Brendan M Carr, Michael C Olson, Ashish Khandelwal
{"title":"CT pulmonary angiography in the emergency department: utilization and positivity rates during various phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.","authors":"Vamshi K Mugu, Brendan M Carr, Michael C Olson, Ashish Khandelwal","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02218-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02218-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To evaluate the trends in utilization and results of computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA study) for detection of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) in the Emergency Department (ED) during different phases of COVID-19 public health emergency.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We conducted a retrospective review of CTPA studies ordered through our ED in the months of March through May during five consecutive years from 2019 to 2023, designated as pre-pandemic, early, ongoing, recovery, and post-pandemic periods respectively. Collected characteristics included patient age, patient sex, and result of the study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The utilization of CTPA studies for ED patients increased during the early, ongoing, and recovery periods. CTPA study utilization in the post-pandemic period was not significantly different from the pre-pandemic period (p = 0.08). No significant difference in CTPA study utilization was noted in the other periods when stratified by age group or sex, compared to the pre-pandemic period. The positivity rate of acute PE in ED patients was not significantly different in other periods compared to the pre-pandemic period.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>At our institution, the utilization and positivity rates of CTPA studies for the ED patients were not significantly different in the post-pandemic period compared to the pre-pandemic period. While studies spanning a larger timeframe and involving multiple institutions are needed to test the applicability of this observation to a wider patient population beyond our defined post-pandemic period, we conclude that our study provides some confidence to the ordering provider and the radiologist in embracing the end of COVID-19 public health emergency by the WHO and the United States HHS with respect to CTPA studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"293-301"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140193605","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-28DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02221-5
Stephen Neville, Nathan Rogers, Stephen Warner, Nicholas M Beckmann
{"title":"MRI characteristics of radiographically occult femoral neck fractures in trauma patients with ipsilateral femoral shaft fractures.","authors":"Stephen Neville, Nathan Rogers, Stephen Warner, Nicholas M Beckmann","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02221-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02221-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Ipsilateral femoral neck fractures can be seen alongside femoral shaft fractures in high-velocity trauma patients. These neck fractures are often occult on radiographs and CT, and can have a significant impact on patient outcomes if not treated promptly. Limited protocol pelvic MRI has been used to increase sensitivity for these occult fractures. Detailed characterization of these fractures on MRI is lacking.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>427 consecutive trauma patients presenting to our emergency department who had known femoral diaphyseal fractures but no ipsilateral femoral neck fracture on radiographs or CT were included in this study. These patients were scanned using a limited protocol MRI with coronal T1 and coronal STIR sequences. Presence of an ipsilateral femoral neck fracture and imaging characteristics of the fracture were obtained.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>31 radiographically occult ipsilateral femoral neck fractures were found, representing 7% of all cases. All neck fractures were incomplete. All fractures originated along the lateral cortex of the femoral neck and extended medially towards the junction of the medial femoral neck and the lesser trochanter. 58% (18/31) were vertical in orientation. 61% (19/31) did not demonstrate any appreciate edema on STIR images.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Implementation of limited protocol MRI protocol increases sensitivity for detection of femoral neck fractures in the setting of ipsilateral femoral shaft fractures not seen on radiograph or CT imaging. We describe the characteristic MR imaging features of these fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"313-320"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140305224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-23DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02215-3
Bryan Nixon, Sara Stewart, Brooke Crawford, Thomas Temple, Felipe Munera, Jean Jose
{"title":"Novel illuminoss photodynamic bone stabilization system: normal and post-operative complication imaging findings in the emergency setting.","authors":"Bryan Nixon, Sara Stewart, Brooke Crawford, Thomas Temple, Felipe Munera, Jean Jose","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02215-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02215-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 pathologic and insufficiency fractures. IlluminOss represents a novel photodynamic bone stabilization system, approved for use in multiple countries, that serves as an alternative to traditional fracture fixation approaches for patients experiencing pathologic, traumatic, and fragility fractures. Despite the initial success of the system in fostering fracture healing, no study has comprehensively examined the radiological attributes of the IlluminOss Stabilization system thus far. The emergency radiologist is often the first point of imaging identification and interpretation for patients presenting with suspected postoperative complications, requiring evolving knowledge of both expected and atypical appearances for novel surgical implants. This manuscript's objective is to delve into the design and clinical application of IlluminOss, scrutinize relevant normal imaging findings across various modalities, and delineate potential complications associated with the IlluminOss Stabilization system for traumatic, pathologic, and fragility fractures that are increasingly encountered in the emergency department setting.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"381-390"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140193606","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-26DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02222-4
Liesl Eibschutz, Max Yang Lu, Mashya T Abbassi, Ali Gholamrezanezhad
{"title":"Artificial intelligence in the detection of non-biological materials.","authors":"Liesl Eibschutz, Max Yang Lu, Mashya T Abbassi, Ali Gholamrezanezhad","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02222-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02222-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>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 bodies in a timely fashion, a task that can be readily augmented with AI tools. This article will first explore the most common clinical scenarios involving foreign bodies, such as retained surgical instruments, open and penetrating injuries, catheter and tube malposition, and foreign body ingestion and aspiration. By initially exploring the existing imaging techniques employed for diagnosing these conditions, the potential role of AI in detecting non-biological materials can be better elucidated. Yet, the heterogeneous nature of foreign bodies and limited data availability complicates the development of computer-aided detection models. Despite these challenges, integrating AI can potentially decrease radiologist workload, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"391-403"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130001/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140293205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-06-01Epub Date: 2024-03-25DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02216-2
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
{"title":"From pixels to prognosis: Imaging biomarkers for discrimination and outcome prediction of pulmonary embolism : Original Research Article.","authors":"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","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02216-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02216-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Recent advancements in medical imaging have transformed diagnostic assessments, offering exciting possibilities for extracting biomarker-based information. This study aims to investigate the capabilities of a machine learning classifier that incorporates dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) radiomics. The primary focus is on discerning and predicting outcomes related to pulmonary embolism (PE).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study included 131 participants who underwent pulmonary artery DECT angiography between January 2015 and March 2022. Among them, 104 patients received the final diagnosis of PE and 27 patients served as a control group. A total of 107 radiomic features were extracted for every case based on DECT imaging. The dataset was divided into training and test sets for model development and validation. Stepwise feature reduction identified the most relevant features, which were used to train a gradient-boosted tree model. Receiver operating characteristics analysis and Cox regression tests assessed the association of texture features with overall survival.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The trained machine learning classifier achieved a classification accuracy of 0.94 for identifying patients with acute PE with an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.91. Radiomics features could be valuable for predicting outcomes in patients with PE, demonstrating strong prognostic capabilities in survival prediction (c-index, 0.991 [0.979-1.00], p = 0.0001) with a median follow-up of 130 days (IQR, 38-720). Notably, the inclusion of clinical or DECT parameters did not enhance predictive performance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In conclusion, our study underscores the promising potential of leveraging radiomics on DECT imaging for the identification of patients with acute PE and predicting their outcomes. This approach has the potential to improve clinical decision-making and patient management, offering efficiencies in time and resources by utilizing existing DECT imaging without the need for an additional scoring system.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"303-311"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11130040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140206520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2024-01-18DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02204-6
Mohammad Yasrab, Ryan C Rizk, Linda C Chu, Elliot K Fishman
{"title":"Cinematic rendering of non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies: a new look at an old problem.","authors":"Mohammad Yasrab, Ryan C Rizk, Linda C Chu, Elliot K Fishman","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02204-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02204-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies are acute conditions associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the emergency setting, timely detection of aortic injury through radiological imaging is crucial for prompt treatment planning and favorable patient outcomes. 3D cinematic rendering (CR), a novel rendering algorithm for computed tomography (CT) image processing, allows for life-like visualization of spatial details and contours of highly complex anatomic structures such as the thoracic aorta and its vessels, generating a photorealistic view that not just adds to diagnostic confidence, but is especially useful for non-radiologists, including surgeons and emergency medicine physicians. In this pictorial review, we demonstrate the utility of CR in the setting of non-traumatic thoracic aorta emergencies through 10 cases that were processed at a standalone 3D CR station at the time of presentation, including its role in diagnosis and management.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"269-276"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139485443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2024-02-05DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02208-2
Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Payam Jannatdoust, Parya Valizadeh, Delaram J Ghadimi, Pauravi S Vasavada, Jennifer H Johnston, Ali Gholamrezanezhad
{"title":"A meta-analysis on the diagnostic utility of ultrasound in pediatric distal forearm fractures.","authors":"Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Payam Jannatdoust, Parya Valizadeh, Delaram J Ghadimi, Pauravi S Vasavada, Jennifer H Johnston, Ali Gholamrezanezhad","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02208-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02208-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pediatric distal forearm fractures, comprising 30% of musculoskeletal injuries in children, are conventionally diagnosed using radiography. Ultrasound has emerged as a safer diagnostic tool, eliminating ionizing radiation, enabling bedside examinations with real-time imaging, and proving effective in non-hospital settings. The objective of this study is to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of ultrasound for detecting distal forearm fractures in the pediatric population. A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted through a comprehensive literature search in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase databases until October 1, 2023, following established guidelines. Eligible studies, reporting diagnostic accuracy measures of ultrasound in pediatric patients with distal forearm fractures, were included. Relevant data elements were extracted, and data analysis was performed. The analysis included 14 studies with 1377 patients, revealing pooled sensitivity and specificity of 94.5 (95% CI 92.7-95.9) and 93.5 (95% CI 89.6-96.0), respectively. Considering pre-test probabilities of 25%, 50%, and 75% for pediatric distal forearm fractures, positive post-test probabilities were 83%, 44%, and 98%, while negative post-test probabilities were 2%, 6%, and 15%, respectively. The bivariate model indicated significantly higher diagnostic accuracy in the subgroup with trained ultrasound performers vs. untrained performers (p = 0.03). Furthermore, diagnostic accuracy was significantly higher in the subgroup examining radius fractures vs. ulna fractures (p < 0.001), while no significant differences were observed between 4-view and 6-view ultrasound subgroups or between radiologist ultrasound interpreters and non-radiologist interpreters. This study highlighted ultrasound's reliability in detecting pediatric distal forearm fractures, emphasizing the crucial role of expertise in precisely confirming fractures through ultrasound examinations.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"213-228"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10994871/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139680923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emergency RadiologyPub Date : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2024-01-30DOI: 10.1007/s10140-024-02201-9
Mohamad Sufian Mohamed Burhan, Hamzaini Abd Hamid, Faizah Mohd Zaki, Chai Jia Ning, Isa Azzaki Zainal, Izzat Arslan Che Ros, Che Zubaidah Bt Che Daud, Mohd Yusran Bin Othman, Erica Yee Hing
{"title":"The performance of ultrasound and upper gastrointestinal study in diagnosing malrotation in children, with or without volvulus.","authors":"Mohamad Sufian Mohamed Burhan, Hamzaini Abd Hamid, Faizah Mohd Zaki, Chai Jia Ning, Isa Azzaki Zainal, Izzat Arslan Che Ros, Che Zubaidah Bt Che Daud, Mohd Yusran Bin Othman, Erica Yee Hing","doi":"10.1007/s10140-024-02201-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10140-024-02201-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Rapid diagnosis is crucial for pediatric patients with midgut volvulus and malrotation to prevent serious complications. While the upper gastrointestinal study (UGIS) is the traditional method, the use of ultrasound (US) is gaining prominence.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To assess the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of US compared to UGIS for malrotation and midgut volvulus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was performed on 68 pediatric patients who underwent US and/or UGIS before surgery for suspected midgut volvulus or malrotation in Kuala Lumpur (PPUKM and HTA), referencing surgical outcomes as the gold standard.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>US demonstrated a higher specificity (100%) than UGIS (83%) for diagnosing malrotation, with a slightly lower sensitivity (97% vs. 100%). For midgut volvulus, US surpassed UGIS in sensitivity (92.9% vs. 66.7%) while maintaining comparable specificity. The SMA/SMV criteria showed better sensitivity (91.1%) than the D3 assessment (78.9%) on US, though both had high specificity.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>US is equivalent to UGIS for identifying malrotation and is more sensitive for detecting midgut volvulus, supporting its use as a primary diagnostic tool. The study advocates for combined US and UGIS when either yields inconclusive results, optimizing diagnostic precision for these conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":11623,"journal":{"name":"Emergency Radiology","volume":" ","pages":"151-165"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139575376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}