Jonathan Kottlors, Philipp Fervers, Matthias F Froelich, Jan-Peter Grunz, Christian Booz, Andra-Iza Iuga, David Maintz, Carola Heneweer, Thorsten Persigehl, Nils Große Hokamp
{"title":"The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic caused a decline in sonographic examinations - is this a continuing trend?","authors":"Jonathan Kottlors, Philipp Fervers, Matthias F Froelich, Jan-Peter Grunz, Christian Booz, Andra-Iza Iuga, David Maintz, Carola Heneweer, Thorsten Persigehl, Nils Große Hokamp","doi":"10.1055/a-2263-1632","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2263-1632","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Due to the increasing number of COVID-19 infections since spring 2020 the patient care workflow underwent changes in Germany. To minimize face-to-face exposure and reduce infection risk, non-time-critical elective medical procedures were postponed. Since ultrasound examinations include non-time-critical elective examinations and often can be substituted by other imaging modalities not requiring direct patient contact, the number of examinations has declined significantly. The aim of this study is to quantify the baseline number of ultrasound examinations in the years before, during, and in the early post-pandemic period of the COVID-19 pandemic (since January 2015 to September 2023), and to measure the number of examinations at different German university hospitals.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The number of examinations was assessed based on a web-based database at all participating clinics at the indicated time points.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>N = 288 562 sonographic examinations from four sites were included in the present investigation. From January 2020 to June 2020, a significantly lower number of examinations of n = 591.21 vs. 698.43 (p = 0.01) per month and included center was performed. Also, excluding the initial pandemic period until June 2020, significantly fewer ultrasound examinations were performed compared to pre-pandemic years 648.1 vs. 698.4 (p < 0.05), per month and included center, while here differences between the individual centers were observed. In the late phase of the pandemic (n = 681.96) and in the post-pandemic phase (as defined by the WHO criteria from May 2023; n = 739.95), the number of sonographic examinations returned to pre-pandemic levels.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The decline in the number of sonographic examinations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was initially largely intentional and can be illustrated quantitatively. After an initial abrupt decline in sonographic examinations, the pre-pandemic levels could not be reached for a long time, which could be due to restructuring of patient care and follow-up treatment. In the post-pandemic phase, the pre-pandemic level has been achieved again. The reasons for a prolonged reduction in ultrasound examinations are discussed in this article.</p><p><strong>Key points: </strong>· During the pandemic, significantly fewer ultrasound examinations were performed in the included centers.. · The number of examinations could not be reach the pre-pandemic level for a long time, which could be due to restructuring of patient care and follow-up treatment.. · Identifying causes for sonographic exam reduction is crucial in pandemic preparedness to uphold healthcare quality and continuity for all patients.. · The prolonged decline in sonographic examinations during the pandemic does not represent a lasting trend, as evidenced by the return to pre-pandemic levels..</p><p><strong>Citation format: </strong>· Kottlors J, Fer","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1246-1252"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140120459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"DGNR-Jahrestagung 2024 – Ehrenmitgliedschaften verliehen.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2458-4349","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2458-4349","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"196 12","pages":"1285"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142693354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kommentar zu: HERZ GEFÄßE – Geschlechts- und gefäßspezifische Entwicklung der Arteriosklerose.","authors":"Patrick Krumm","doi":"10.1055/a-2414-4459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2414-4459","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"196 12","pages":"1208-1210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142693361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[A IgG4-associated hepatic pseudotumor - an important differential diagnosis of the cholangiocellular carcinoma].","authors":"Hans Jonas Meyer, Adam Herber","doi":"10.1055/a-2313-0765","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2313-0765","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1270-1273"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140916936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Wie bildgebende Verfahren Sehstörungen diagnostizieren und behandeln.","authors":"","doi":"10.1055/a-2421-4414","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2421-4414","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":"196 12","pages":"1283-1284"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142693377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefan Heckl, Marius Horger, Till-Karsten Hauser, Christer Ruff, Nick Farhang, Georg Gohla, Florian Hennersdorf
{"title":"[Intracranial and spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas].","authors":"Stefan Heckl, Marius Horger, Till-Karsten Hauser, Christer Ruff, Nick Farhang, Georg Gohla, Florian Hennersdorf","doi":"10.1055/a-2289-4444","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2289-4444","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":"1202-1207"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140864853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Antunes Costa, Laura Pepina Kunkel, Daniela Kildal
{"title":"[Rheumatoid pulmonary nodules].","authors":"Andrea Antunes Costa, Laura Pepina Kunkel, Daniela Kildal","doi":"10.1055/a-2441-5073","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2441-5073","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142740559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bone Tumors of the Jaw - the \"Blind Spot\" for Radiologists Experienced with Tumors? - Part II.","authors":"Thomas Grieser, Edgar Hirsch, Ninette Tödtmann","doi":"10.1055/a-2416-1282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2416-1282","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary bone tumours of the jaw are rare tumoral entities and do substantially differ from other bone tumours of the human body with respect of their frequently encountered unusual radiological appearances. The reason for that may be confined to the co-existence of two closely neighbored but different anatomical structures (i.e., tooth-forming apparatus and jaw bones with adjacent gingiva) and some tumour pathologies which are nearly excusively encountered in the jaw bones only (e.g., ameloblastoma, ossifying fibroma, ghost cell carcinoma).This paper would like to highlight some basic principles of the diagnostic approach and possibilities of radiological differentiation of such tumour-suspicious changes within the gnathic system are elucidated and discussed.The paper presented here is substantially based on the most recent classification of odontogenic and maxillofacial tumours (5<sup>th</sup> edition, 2022) which serves as a scaffold for the selection of typical tumour entities. Due to the educational character of this paper, only important jaw tumours worth mentioning and their characteristics are subject to be extracted from the literature and further discussed.The main focus was put onto both the description of radiological tumoral appearance and the rational selection of a radiological diagnostic work-up. In order to better visualize this difficult field of tumour entities, much attention has been paid on a comprehensive pictorial essay.For radiologists, it is their foremast task to detect, describe, and to classify bone tumours of the jaw when they are found intentionally or accidentally, resp. A close co-operation with their clinical partners is of upmost importance to gain information about patient´s history and clinical presentation. It is readily reasonable that radiologists are mostly able to provide only a suggestion of the presented tumour entity but this expert opinion would be very helpful to further narrow down the list of potential differential diagnoses (e.g., differentiation of a cyst vs. solid tumour osteolysis, identification of jaw osteomyelitis vs. tumoral infiltration, recognizing of secondary tumour involvement of the jaw). · primary bone tumours of the jaw are very rare, moreover difficult to differentiate radiologically, and do need therefore histological proof;. · profound knowledge about tumour characteristics (location within the jaw, relationship to the tooth, bony destructive pattern) may allow a rough orientation and classification;. · matrix-forming tumours and dysplasias of the jaw facilitates their radiological differentiation and classification;. · in contrary, osteolyses should be thoroughly scrutinized for the more frequent gnathic cysts in differentiation of rather rare solid primary tumours;. · an interdisciplinary round-table discussion amongst well-experienced maxillofacial surgeons and specialized radiologists may be appropriate to avoid severe misinterpretations.. · Grieser T, Hirsch E, Tödtmann","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142716403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bone Tumors of the Jaw - the \"Blind Spot\" for Radiologists Experienced with Tumors? - Part I.","authors":"Thomas Grieser, Edgar Hirsch, Ninette Tödtmann","doi":"10.1055/a-2415-8880","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2415-8880","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary bone tumours of the jaw are rare tumoral entities and do substantially differ from other bone tumours of the human body with respect of their frequently encountered unusual radiological appearances. The reason for that may be confined to the co-existence of two closely neighbored but different anatomical structures (i.e., tooth-forming apparatus and jaw bones with adjacent gingiva) and some tumour pathologies which are nearly excusively encountered in the jaw bones only (e.g., ameloblastoma, ossifying fibroma, ghost cell carcinoma).This paper would like to highlight some basic principles of the diagnostic approach and possibilities of radiological differentiation of such tumour-suspicious changes within the gnathic system are elucidated and discussed.The paper presented here is substantially based on the most recent classification of odontogenic and maxillofacial tumours (5<sup>th</sup> edition, 2022) which serves as a scaffold for the selection of typical tumour entities. Due to the educational character of this paper, only important jaw tumours worth mentioning and their characteristics are subject to be extracted from the literature and further discussed.The main focus was put onto both the description of radiological tumoral appearance and the rational selection of a radiological diagnostic work-up. In order to better visualize this difficult field of tumour entities, much attention has been paid on a comprehensive pictorial essay.For radiologists, it is their foremast task to detect, describe, and to classify bone tumours of the jaw when they are found intentionally or accidentally, resp. A close co-operation with their clinical partners is of upmost importance to gain information about patient's history and clinical presentation. It is readily reasonable that radiologists are mostly able to provide only a suggestion of the presented tumour entity but this expert opinion would be very helpful to further narrow down the list of potential differential diagnoses (e.g., differentiation of a cyst vs. solid tumour osteolysis, identification of jaw osteomyelitis vs. tumoral infiltration, recognizing of secondary tumour involvement of the jaw). · primary bone tumours of the jaw are very rare, moreover difficult to differentiate radiologically, and do need therefore histological proof;. · profound knowledge about tumour characteristics (location within the jaw, relationship to the tooth, bony destructive pattern) may allow a rough orientation and classification;. · matrix-forming tumours and dysplasias of the jaw facilitates their radiological differentiation and classification;. · in contrary, osteolyses should be thoroughly scrutinized for the more frequent gnathic cysts in differentiation of rather rare solid primary tumours;. · an interdisciplinary round-table discussion amongst well-experienced maxillofacial surgeons and specialized radiologists may be appropriate to avoid severe misinterpretations.. · Grieser T, Hirsch E, Tödtmann","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142717039","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Taha Hagar, Christopher L Schlett, Tim Oechsner, Akos Varga-Szemes, Tilman Emrich, Xiao Yan Chen, Dmitrij Kravchenko, Giuseppe Tremamunno, Milán Vecsey-Nagy, Moises Felipe Molina-Fuentes, Tobias Krauss, Jana Taron, Christopher Schuppert, Fabian Bamberg, Martin Soschynski
{"title":"Photon-Counting Detector CT: Advances and Clinical Applications in Cardiovascular Imaging.","authors":"Muhammad Taha Hagar, Christopher L Schlett, Tim Oechsner, Akos Varga-Szemes, Tilman Emrich, Xiao Yan Chen, Dmitrij Kravchenko, Giuseppe Tremamunno, Milán Vecsey-Nagy, Moises Felipe Molina-Fuentes, Tobias Krauss, Jana Taron, Christopher Schuppert, Fabian Bamberg, Martin Soschynski","doi":"10.1055/a-2452-0288","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2452-0288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the approval of the first dual-source photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) in the fall of 2021, significant insights have been gained in its application for cardiovascular imaging. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and the growing body of research literature, illustrating innovative applications and perspectives through case examples.We conducted a structured literature review, identifying relevant studies via Google Scholar and PubMed, using the keywords \"photon-counting detector\", \"cardiovascular CT\", \"cardiac CT\", and \"ultra-high-resolution CT\". We analyzed studies published since January 2015. Additionally, we integrated our own clinical experiences and case examples.In addition to the well-known benefit of increased temporal resolution offered by dual-source scanners, dual-source PCD-CT provides three key advantages: 1) Optimized geometric dose efficiency with an improved contrast-to-noise ratio, 2) intrinsic spectral sensitivity, and 3) the ability for ultrahigh-resolution CT. This technology enables improved image quality or radiation dose reduction in established cardiovascular protocols. Its use in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics for obese patients, those with a high plaque burden, or after stent implantation appears technically feasible, potentially expanding the scope of CT. The spectral sensitivity also allows tailored image acquisition, reducing metallic artifacts and contrast agent doses in patients with renal impairment. Early studies and clinical experience support these potential applications of PCD-CT in cardiovascular diagnostics, suggesting workflow optimization and improved patient management.However, challenges remain, including high costs, large data volumes, somewhat longer reconstruction times, and technical difficulties in combining spectral sensitivity with ultra-high resolution. Prospective randomized studies with clinical endpoints are lacking to confirm the clear advantage over conventional scanners. Future research should focus on endpoint-based studies and robust cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the potential of this technology and facilitate its evidence-based integration in clinical practice. · Photon-counting detector CT represents a technological advancement in computed tomography.. · Spectral sensitivity enhances iodine signal and minimizes artifacts.. · Ultra-high-resolution CT allows precise imaging, even in stents and advanced sclerosis.. · This technology must be validated through endpoint-based, randomized studies.. · Hagar MT, Schlett CL, Oechsner T et al. Photon-Counting Detector CT: Advances and Clinical Applications in Cardiovascular Imaging. Fortschr Röntgenstr 2024; DOI 10.1055/a-2452-0288.</p>","PeriodicalId":21490,"journal":{"name":"Rofo-fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiet Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Bildgebenden Verfahren","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142681832","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}