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{"title":"Sonographic Measurement and Sex Variability of Portal Vein in a Sample of Sudanese Adults","authors":"Mohammedelghazali Mustafa, Khalid Awad, A. Koko","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241203.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241203.11","url":null,"abstract":"<i>Background: </i>Measurements of the normal portal venous dimension in a species population is so crucial. portal vein can be measured by several methods for assessing different parameters, Computed topography (CT) and sonographic imaging are common examples. The diagnosis of portal hypertension depends on the transverse portal vein diameter (normal diameter from 6-15 mm). The aim of this study is to assess the portal vein diameter and correlate the diameter with age, sex, weight, height and BMI in Sudanese populations. <i>Methodology: </i>This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that included a sample of Sudanese adults who were requested to have routine abdominal sonographic scanning due to reasons not related to liver or portal vein problems. The study was carried out at the Radiology Department of Qatar Alnada Hospital, Umbadda, Khartoum, Sudan 2022. <i>Results:</i> In this study, 376 participants were included of which more than half were females (56.1%, n=211), while 165 (43.9%) were males. The mean age of the participants was 38.12 + 15.57 years. The mean portal vein diameter was 10.79 + 1.27 millimeters. From this study the portal vein diameter varied with age (p value = 0.000), weight (p value = 0.002), height (p value = 0.000) and sex (p value = 0.000). It is not related to BMI (p value = 0.3). <i>Conclusion: </i>This study revealed that the portal vein diameter has positive correlation with age, sex, height, and weight of the person and has no correlation with the BMI.\u0000","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"43 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141687526","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}

{"title":"Radiology Department Disaster Preparedness: Practice, Strategies and Emergency Response","authors":"G. Kumar, Panda Mamta, Kour Varshdeep, Jha Kumar, Singh Dalbir","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.14","url":null,"abstract":"In order to respond effectively to any radiological emergencies, the implementation of disaster management practices is an essential and invaluable aspect. It can be difficult to know in advance exactly what you will be facing when you go to help people in a disaster situation brought about by hurricanes, earthquakes and other events, but the more compact medical technology you can bring in with you, the more you can accurately diagnose and assist those in need. Our disaster plans need to be programmatic, flexible, and should be continuously reviewed and updated. Within a few minutes of a disaster operationalize hospital support for the initial treatment of several injured patients and for ongoing care up to many hours is required. The Radiology Department is at the forefront of patient care in emergency situations, such as mass casualty incidents and natural disasters, providing critical diagnostic services to prioritize and triage patient needs. Radiological imaging is critical for improving patient outcomes and lowering morbidity and mortality, from detecting potentially fatal injuries to guiding surgical procedures. Radiologic technologists, radiologists, nurses, and other paramedic staff must actively participate in patient care. This paper provides an overview of the comprehensive strategy needed to maximize the radiology department’s preparedness and response for disasters.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"13 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140710362","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}

{"title":"Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) and Health Impacts of MRI Among the Patients Attending MRI in Dhaka City","authors":"Sohel Sumon, Mohammad Rahman, Marzuk Ahamed, Mohammad Sikder, M. Abedin, Abdur Akanda","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.13","url":null,"abstract":"<i>Introduction:</i> Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important diagnostic method in modern clinical medicine. Patients’ knowledge about MRI is of utmost importance for optimizing the workflow, safety, and patient comfort and saving valuable time for the MRI department.<i> Objective:</i> The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) and health impacts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) among the patients attending in Dhaka city. <i>Methodology:</i> This was a cross-sectional prospective study carried out at the department of Radiology and Imaging in Islami Bank Central Hospital & Popular Diagnostic Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh during January, 2022 to June, 2022. A purposive random sampling technique was used and a total of 200 cases referred for MRI, from OPD, aged above 15 years were enrolled in this study. The collected data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, version 23.0. The ethical clearance of this study was obtained from the Ethics Committee of School of Public Health & Life Science, University of South Asia, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. <i>Results:</i> A total of (n=200) cases referred for MRI, from OPD, aged above 15 years were enrolled in this study. The majority 85(42.5%) patients belonged to the age group (46-60) and followed by 72(36%),(36-45) years, 22(11%), (26-35) years, 13(6.5%), (15-25) years and 8(4%), >60 years. The maximum132 (66%) patients were male and the minimum 68(34%) were female. The maximum, 61(30.5%) were graduate and followed by 50(25%) HSC, 30(15%) SSC, 21(10.5%) Primary and 6(3%) had no formal education. Among the study patients, 110(55%) had previous knowledge about MRI. 35(17.5%) patients had previous knowledge about the health effect of MRI.74 (37%) patients had seen close contact of relative/family member to face MRI examination. 196(89%) patients opined conversation is very important before MRI examination. 177(88.5%) patients felt nervous to conduct MRI test and 92(46%) patients practiced MRI before. The maximum 110(55%) felt discomfort. 86(43%) patients opined MRI took long time. 100(50%) of the patients observed metal effect during MRI, 78(39%) patients had MRI phobia and the maximum 18(9%) patients had allergic reaction. <i>Conclusion:</i> This study investigated (55%) study patients had previous knowledge about MRI. (17.5%) patients had previous knowledge about the health effect of MRI.(37%) patients felt to have close contact of relative/family member is needed during MRI test,(89%) patients had positive attitude to conversation before MRI examination, 177(88.5%) patients felt nervous to conduct MRI test and (46%) patients practiced MRI. The major impact of MRI on health was discomfort and MRI phobia.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"119 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140708955","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}

{"title":"Abdominal CT Scan Role out of Fatty Liver Disease: A Study in a Selected Hospital","authors":"M. Abedin, Mohammad Rahman, Sohel Sumon, Abdur Akanda, Marzuk Ahamed, Mohammad Sikder","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.12","url":null,"abstract":"<i>Introduction:</i> Fatty liver is a hepatic manifestation that can occur as a result of many medical problems and the use of certain drugs. The global prevalence of fatty liver is on the rise due to the escalating obesity epidemic. CT scans have proven to be useful in noninvasively identifying the presence and determining the degree of liver fat. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of CT scan in the diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of CT scan in identifying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in individuals. Methodology: The research was carried out in the Radiology and Imaging department of IbnSina Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, spanning from January 2023 to June 2023. The study was conducted using a cross-sectional prospective design. This study encompassed a cohort of 300 individuals, all of whom were above the age of 18 and sought medical attention at the hospital for an abdominal CT scan. These individuals were suspected to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The hepatic fat level in the patients was assessed using a typical CT scan methodology. The acquired data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, especially version 23.0. The study gained ethical clearance from the Ethics Committee of the School of Public Health & Life Science at the University of South Asia in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Findings: The study included a cumulative total of 300 individuals who were suspected to have the condition. According to age distribution, the maximum 203 (67.66%) of the patients were above 52 years and minimum 3(1%) were between (18-22) years, and followed by 44 (14.66%) (43-52) years, 36(12%), (33-42) years and 14(4.66%) (22-32) years. The majority of the patients were male 160(53.33%) and 140(46.66%) were female. Distribution by clinical presentation, the patients were suffering from Abdominal pain, Nausea-50(16.66%) Abdominal pain, Vomiting- 39(13%), Follow Up-60(20%), U. Abdominal pain-91(30.33%) U. Abdominal pain, Jaundice-53(17.66%) and U. Abdominal pain, Nausea-7(2.33%). According to the evaluation of CT scan, 189(63%) patients had fatty liver and 111(37%) patients had normal liver. <i>Conclusion:</i> This study investigated 63 % of the study patients were suffering from fatty liver diseases. Therefore, early detection may help them to medicate in a standard approach and to remove health effect in their day to day life.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"5 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140712394","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}

{"title":"Computed Tomography Aspects of Hemorrhagic Strokes in the Northen Region of Burkina Faso","authors":"Some Marouruana, Ouedraogo Ali, Tankoano Ida, Kindo Bassirou, Zanga Moussa, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Lougue Léonie, Cissé Rabiou","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.13","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke is a major public health problem worldwide, the third leading cause of death, and the leading cause of acquired physical disability in adults. Compared with cerebral infarctions, hemorrhagic strokes tend to occur earlier in life and have a poorer prognosis. We aim to study the computed tomography aspects of hemorrhagic strokes in the CHUR-OHG imaging department. This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection, from 29 September 2022 to 31 August 2023. It concerning patients with hemorrhagic stroke confirmed by brain scan. The mean age of 58 included patients was 59 ± 15 years and the sex ratio was 1.23. Acquisition without injection of contrast medium was performed in 98.28% of cases. Intracerebral hemorrhage was the most frequent lesion (98.28%). It was isolated or associated with ventricular flooding (36.21%) or meningeal hemorrhage (12.07%). It was divided into capsular hematomas in 84.21% of cases with mainly lenticular and thalamic extensions in 49.12% and 36.84% of cases respectively. A mass effect was found in 43.10% of cases on the ventricles and 44.83% on the midline, which was deviated by an average of 6.75 ± 3.1 mm. Cerebral involvement and edema were present in 34.48% and 6.90% of cases respectively. Hemorrhagic strokes is a serious and fatal disease. Primary prevention focusing on risk factors, early diagnosis using Computed tomography or, at best, magnetic resonance imaging, and appropriate management are essential to improve the prognosis.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"348 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140751380","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}

{"title":"Clinical and Ultrasound Aspects of Neonatal Hypoxia Ischaemia at the Regional University Hospital of Ouahigouya","authors":"Some Marouruana, Ouedraogo Ali, Tankoano Ida, Savadogo Adama, Kindo Bassirou, Ouermi Saga, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, B. Abel, Diallo Ousséini","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.14","url":null,"abstract":"Neonatal hypoxia ischaemia (HI) is the third leading cause of neonatal death worldwide. Medical imaging plays an important role in its diagnosis and monitoring. We aim to analyze the clinical and ultrasound aspects of neonatal HI at the Ouahigouya Regional University Hospital (CHUR/OHG). This was an analytical cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection covering the period from 1 January 2017 to 30 April 2019. During the study period, neonatal HI for 20.12% of pediatric admissions, of which 33.7% underwent Transfontanellar ultrasound (7.31% of all ultrasounds). The sex ratio was 1.6. The majority (85.81%) of children were born at term. According to the Sarnat classification, mild distress predominated (66.89%), followed by moderate distress (27.03%) and severe distress (6.08%). Transfontanellar ultrasound was abnormal in 71 patients (47.97%). Typical brain lesions found were hemorrhage (27.70%), anoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (18.24%), and periventricular leukomalacia (2.70%). The outcome was normal in 81.08% of patients, with a mortality rate of 6.08%. In view of the seriousness of neonatal brain damage, it is necessary to improve diagnostic methods (MRI) and treatment (hypothermia) to limit the sequelae.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"102 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140754559","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}

{"title":"Challenges in Conducting Cerebral Scanning for Stroke in a Hospital in Sub-saharan Africa","authors":"Some Marouruana, Tankoano Ida, Ouedraogo Ali, Gbangou Bernard, Konate Honore, Ouedraogo Nina-Astrid, Nikiema Zakari","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241202.11","url":null,"abstract":"Stroke, due to its magnitude and mortality, is a real public health problem. To diagnose them, the Souro Sanou Teaching Hospital is equipped with a computed tomography (CT) scanner, to which access remains limited. So, it seemed important to study epidemiological aspects and conditions for carrying out CT scans in patients with stroke. This is a projective descriptive study. Data were collected over 6 months (1 December 2013 to 30 June 2014). Patients admitted to the Souro Sanou Teaching Hospital with clinical suspicion of stroke were included. We collected 153 cases of stroke. The mean age of the patients was 62 ± 15 years, and the sex ratio was 1.43. The mean consultation time was 2.05 ± 1.36 days with a range of 0 to 45 days. Approximately 68.63% of patients underwent brain scanning. The most common reasons for not having a brain scan were death before the scheduled date of the brain scan (41.67%) and lack of financial resources (39.58%). The mean delay for brain scans was 08 ± 06 days. Mortality rate was 31.37%. In the management of stroke, the performance of brain scans is of great interest. However, several factors, including the high cost of a CT scan, may sometimes limit its accessibility.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"26 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140753433","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}

{"title":"Imaging Diagnosis of Situs Inversus, Persistence of the Left Superior Vena Cava, Renal Agenesis and Anomaly of the Retroperitoneal Vessels in Niamey: A Case Report","authors":"Bako Daouda Inoussa, Mahamat Hissene Tijani, Tinao Mahamane Sani Habiba, S. Rabiou, S. Matallah, Akpovi Alexandre","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20241201.11","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"113 40","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139614361","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}

{"title":"Status Report on Radiation Protection in Radiology Departments in the Kindia Region, Guinea","authors":"O. Bah, Siré Nabe, Sékou Traore, Bamikole Ola Guenolé, Kaba Mohamed Douty, Aboubacar Touré","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20231103.12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20231103.12","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"92 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139011568","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}

{"title":"Mammographic Breast Density and Other Factors Associated with Breast Cancer in the City of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)","authors":"Ouedraogo Nina Astrid, Bambara Augustin Tozoula, Ouedraogo Pakisba Ali, Sawadoa Edithgo Wendtebd, Some Judicael Melchisedeck, Diallo Ousséini, Cissé Rabiou","doi":"10.11648/j.ijmi.20231103.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijmi.20231103.11","url":null,"abstract":": Objectives: to study the categorization of breast density in mammography and factors associated with breast cancer in women of the city of Ouagadougou. Materials and Methods. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The sample consisted of mammography reports. The variables analyzed were socio-demographic, anamnestic and radiological data. Breast density was categorized according to the 5th edition of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Breast Imaging Report And Data System (BIRADS), as well as the results of the mammo ultrasound scans, and then with classification into dense breasts and sparsely dense breasts. We compared two groups (< 40 years and 40 years) based on age, parity, estrogen and mammography results based on breast density. The analyses were carried out using the chi-square test. The significance threshold was p < 0.05. Results. One thousand two hundred and thirty-six mammography reports were analyzed out of a total of 1423 mammograms completed during the study period. The average age of patients was 46.7 years with extremes of 20 and 82 years. Breast density was significantly associated with age, parity greater than four, menopause, normal results and benign breast abnormalities. There was no significant association noted between breast density, malignant lesions, and oral contraception. Conclusion. The breasts of women in the city of Ouagadougou were generally sparse. Breast density in mammography was inversely associated with age, parity greater than four, absence of visible abnormalities or presence of benign abnormalities in mammography and breast ultrasound.","PeriodicalId":117142,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Imaging","volume":"49 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129193851","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}