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{"title":"Computed Tomography Image Quality Analysis Using Reverse Engineering for Prosthesis Design","authors":"H. Muller, PhD Radiographic Sciences, A. Fossey, DSc Genetics","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.809","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.809","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Various diseases and accidents cause facial deformities in people. These deformities are mostly caused by cancer and traumatic events such as motor vehicle accidents, assaults and burn injuries. Patients with severe facial disfigurements suffer physiological trauma and social rejection. To improve their facial appearance, these patients often require facial reconstructive surgery and the placement of custom-made prostheses. A facial prosthesis requires accurate patient anatomy obtained through computed tomography (CT) imaging for the 3D printing of prosthesis. Suboptimal CT images could result in incorrectly sized, ill-fitting prostheses, which may cause additional trauma, repeat imaging, and additional radiation exposure and cost. CT scans must be of high quality so that optimal stereolithography files (STLs) can be produced from the scans to ensure the design of correctly sized prostheses, thereby reducing trauma and cost. The aim of this study was to evaluate the image quality of CT scans. The Centre for Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing (CRPM) supplied 35 STL files previously used for prosthesis manufacturing derived from original CT scans. Because access to the original CT scans (DICOM files) was impossible, an innovative approach to image quality analysis was devised by reverse engineering existing STL files to produce representative CT scans. Materials and methods","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"182 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139302772","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":"A Pictorial Presentation of Three Kidney Anomalies in Computed Tomography","authors":"JH Bortz","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.797","url":null,"abstract":"This pictorial presentation is a range of computed tomography (CT) images of fusion and developmental abnormalities of the kidney. A brief discussion of each abnormality is presented.","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139292005","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":"Are Human Peer Reviewers Still the Bedrock of Scientific Publications?","authors":"Leonie Munro","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.813","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139301738","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":"Orbital Foreign Body Detected During Routine Screening for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Examinations: A Case Report to Underscore Safety Protocols and Also the Need for Role Extension of Radiographers in Zambia","authors":"O. Bwanga, MSc Rad PhD, Dip Rad E Chanda, MSc Rad, Dip BSc Rad","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.757","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.757","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a valuable imaging modality for the diagnosis and planning of treatment of diseases and injuries. Although MRI does not use ionising radiation, the examination has safety concerns due to the strong magnetic field that can attract metallic materials from individuals entering the MRI imaging room. It is important to screen patients for possible metallic materials that can be found outside and inside the body before an examination. This is done through the administration of the MRI safety questionnaire to patients. For patients suspected of a metallic intra-orbital foreign body (IOFB), orbital projections are required as part of the screening process. Subjecting a patient with an IOFB to MRI examination is risky; the magnetic field can cause the metal fragment to move which causes injury to soft tissue (even causes blindness). We report an IOFB detected during a routine MRI safety screening of a metalwork teacher referred for a brain scan. This case also highlights the importance of undertaking two occipital-mental (Waters) projections with an upward and then downward gaze. We underscore the need for role extension for radiographers that includes interpretation and reporting on radiographic images to fill the gap created due to the critical shortage of radiologists in the country.","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"212 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139302066","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":"Six Cases To Contribute To Continuous Professional Development Lifelong Learning","authors":"JH Bortz","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.803","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.803","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139295583","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":"Healthcare Support Personnel’s Understanding of Radiation Safety Measures in Radiology Departments: An Exploratory Descriptive Study","authors":"S. Mngomezulu, S. Motshabi","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.811","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139304396","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 Experienced by Radiography Students During Clinical Placements in a Low Resource Setting: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study","authors":"B. Chinene, C. Sanyamandwe, T. Hlahla","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.753","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.753","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139297546","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":"The Advancements in Radiotherapy Imaging","authors":"M. Pillay","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.807","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"141 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139298539","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":"Comparison Between the Written Obstetric Ultrasound Reports of Qualified Sonographers and Imaging Radiographers at a Tertiary Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia","authors":"N. Gwaba, M. Ngulube, O. Hachinene","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.751","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.751","url":null,"abstract":"Background. A diagnostic ultrasound report serves as a channel of communication between the imaging team and the doctor to provide feedback on the requested ultrasound examination(s). In order to give high-quality healthcare, this feedback is crucial. Therefore, any gaps in the physicians’ and imaging personnel’s communication on the diagnostic ultrasonography report could undermine the clinicians’ diagnosis. Sonographers and imaging radiographers both carry out diagnostic ultrasound scans in Zambia and write reports on the results. The main objective of this research study was to determine the quality of obstetric ultrasound reports written by sonographers compared to those written by imaging radiographers at a tertiary hospital. Methods. This retrospective quantitative research study involved ultrasound reports of 108 patients who underwent an obstetric ultrasound examination at a tertiary hospital in Lusaka, Zambia. All the collected data, from the purposefully selected files, was analysed using SPPS version 24. Four experienced sonographers and imaging radiographers analysed the data in order to achieve objectivity. They helped achieve rigor in this research. Results. The findings were that sonographers produce superior obstetric ultrasound reports compared to imaging radiographers. However, the interpretation of obstetric ultrasound reports by both followed a similar pattern across all trimesters (r=0.88). The results also showed that the majority of them neglected to comment on important components of an obstetric ultrasound scan in all trimesters. For example, both scored a total of 1 (1.9%) on commenting on the condition of the maternal kidneys. On the other hand, the majority of the assessed reports demonstrated that an effort was made to respond to the clinical question on the request forms: imaging radiog-raphers scored 74 (68.5%) and sonographers 86 (79.6%). Conclusion. Sonographers write better ultrasound reports than imaging radiographers. Following assessment of the reports by the researchers the average scores were sonographers (50.9%) and , imaging radiographers (40.7%). It is recommended that in view of the results of the sonographers that there is a need for more sonog-raphers be trained.","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"234 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139301163","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":"A Journey Through Rural Community Radiography Practice in South-South Nigeria: Radiographers’ Perceptions, Willingness and Barriers","authors":"MP Ogolodom, A. Mbaba, BU Maduka, C. Iloka, Of Erondu, UN Eja-Egwu, N. Alazigha, EB Egop, V. Nwodo, RO Akhigbe","doi":"10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.731","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2023.61.2.731","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. The lack and retention of healthcare professionals in rural areas has become a serious concern to the health sector globally. Retaining health staff in rural areas has proven difficult as young professionals prefer urban postings. This study aimed to assess radiographers’ perceptions, willingness and barriers to work in rural areas of Rivers State. Method. This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among radiographers in Rivers State. The participants’ socio-demographic variables and their responses to perceptions, willingness and barriers to work in rural areas were obtained and analysed. Results. Only 30% (n=12) of the participants were willing to work in the rural areas of Rivers State. The majority of the participants (95%; n=38) indicated they were willing to work in rural areas due to the incentive they received in the form of extra remuneration. Most participants indicated that unfavourable working conditions (88%; n=35), poor housing (85%; n=34) and militant activities (88%; n=35) in rural areas, as well as their marital status (55%; n=22) as reasons for being unwilling to work in these areas in Rivers State. There were statistically significant relationships between the participants’ willingness to work in the rural areas of Rivers State and their biological sex ( χ 2 = 48.000, p=0.000), years of working experience ( χ 2 = 47.500, p=0.000), marital status ( χ 2 = 84.966, p=0.000) and age ( χ 2 = 76.758, p=0.021). Conclusion. The results of this study suggest that the majority of the radiographers were not willing to work in the rural areas of Rivers State. The main reasons identified are unfavourable working conditions, poor housing, militant activities and marital status. It was found that financial inducement could influence participants’ willingness to work in rural areas.","PeriodicalId":182340,"journal":{"name":"South African Radiographer","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139303525","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}