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{"title":"Sternal Foramina Detected by Postmortem Computed Tomography in the Japanese Population: Prevalence and Developmental Patterns.","authors":"Akihito Usui, Sonoka Sato, Eiji Suzuki, Sohtaro Mimasaka, Tomohiro Kaneta","doi":"10.1155/rrp/4298982","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/4298982","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sternal foramina are congenital anomalies arising from incomplete fusion of sternal ossification centers. They are often clinically silent but can pose risks during sternal procedures because of their proximity to critical mediastinal structures. Large-scale postmortem computed tomography (CT) studies of their prevalence in Japanese populations are limited, and their developmental origins remain elusive. We aimed to investigate the development, prevalence, and anatomical characteristics of sternal foramina in a large Japanese cohort using postmortem CT.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed postmortem CT scans from 1503 adults (1021 males, 482 females; age range: 20-96 years) and 92 pediatric cases (age range: 0-8 years). In adults, we assessed prevalence, sex distribution, location, diameter, and adjacent structures. In pediatrics, ossification patterns of the third and fourth sternebral segments were evaluated to explore developmental contributions to foramen formation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Sternal foramina were present in 3.7% of adults. They were more frequent in males (4.3%) than in females (2.5%), although the difference was insignificant. Most foramina were located at the level of the fifth costal notch and overlaid the pericardium or lung in 72% of evaluable cases. The median diameter was 4.5 mm. In pediatric cases, 11 (12%) exhibited lower-sternebral ossification-center patterns that could form sternal foramina, supporting a developmental origin. An estimated 31% of these patterns may persist into adulthood with unfused segments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sternal foramina occurred in 3.7% of adults and were often situated over vital structures, posing procedural risks. Among pediatrics, ossification patterns that may impede fusion-defined as horizontal two-center or ≥ 3 center configurations-were present in 12%, and approximately 31% of these patterns appear to persist into adulthood as sternal foramina. These findings support a developmental basis for sternal foramina and emphasize the importance of recognizing them during imaging and procedural planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4298982"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12504004/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145253780","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}

{"title":"Sonographic Estimation of Normal Palatine Tonsil Size in Under 18 Year Olds Who Visited a Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.","authors":"Raja Tamiru Muleta, Natnael Alemu Bezabih, Michael Teklehaimanot Abera, Henok Dessalegn Damtew, Fathia Omer Salah, Yocabel Gorfu G/Medihn, Erko Chala Beyene","doi":"10.1155/rrp/9996789","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/9996789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Currently, there is no standard normal tonsillar measurement using ultrasound (US) which can be used for comparison with an abnormal palatine tonsil in clinical practice. <b>Objectives:</b> In this study, we aim to estimate normal palatine tonsil size using US in children who have no tonsillar-related disease in TASH, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. <b>Methods:</b> A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at TASH. The study was conducted on patients under age of 18 years who visit the hospital for complaints unrelated to tonsillar diseases from May 26-September 30, 2023. A structured research tool was used to collect all the necessary data from participants selected by convenience sampling. Data were entered and analyzed using SPSS Version 27 software. <b>Results:</b> A total of 265 patients were enrolled in the study in the age range of 0-18 years. The mean palatine tonsillar volume ± SD for the right palatine tonsil was 0.97cm³ ± 0.55 and it was 0.97cm³ ± 0.56 for the left tonsil. We did not identify any significant correlation between PT values and sex as well as the side of palatine tonsil measured. We detected a significant positive correlation between PT values and height, weight, and body mass index (BMI), height having the strongest correlation and BMI the least. Relative contribution of anthropometric parameters to tonsil size varies with age: height is more influential in younger children and weight in early childhood, whereas evidence for BMI influence in older individuals is inconclusive. <b>Conclusion:</b> Normal tonsillar sizes on transcervical US can be used to aid diagnosis of tonsillar pathologies. Palatine tonsil size correlates with age, height, weight, and BMI; however, no correlation is present for sex and side. Age-specific anthropometric profiles and ethnic population differences also contribute to variability in palatine tonsil size measurements and should be carefully considered when interpreting normal tonsil dimensions.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9996789"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12453911/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145132473","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}

{"title":"Patterns of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia and Their Correlation With Spirometry Findings: A Study at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.","authors":"Natnael Alemu Bezabih, Michael Teklehaimanot Abera, Henok Dessalegn Damtew, Raja Tamiru Muleta, Bezawit Alemu Bezabih, Abubeker Fedlu Abdela, Selam Muluneh Adane, Azemera Gissila Aboye, Yimaj Abdulwahab, Amir Alwan","doi":"10.1155/rrp/8888453","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/8888453","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are widespread interstitial lung diseases with no known cause. The diseases are characterized by a steady decline in lung function. <b>Objective:</b> To assess the patterns of IIPs and investigate the correlation between the extents of lung involvement on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) with spirometric findings in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital (TASH) chest clinic, covering the period from February 2020 to February 2023. <b>Methods:</b> An institution-based retrospective, descriptive, and cross-sectional study design was used. This study included all cases diagnosed with IIPs that underwent HRCT and spirometry within a 3-month window. Finally, we used the Pearson correlation test with a 2-tailed significance of less than 0.05 as a cutoff. Then the information is presented using simple frequencies, summary measures, tables, and figures. <b>Result:</b> There were 54 patients diagnosed with IIP. The overall median age of the patients was 53.9 ± 15.4. Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) was the most common interstitial lung disease diagnosed. Ground-glass opacity (GGO) was the most dominant HRCT feature identified. Pearson correlation tests (<i>p</i> < 0.05) were used to examine the correlation between lung involvement and spirometry parameters, as well as pulse oximetry-measured oxygen saturation. All spirometry parameters, forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume at 1 min (FEV1), peak expiratory flow (PEF), forced expiratory flow (FEF) 25%-75%, and oxygen saturation, demonstrated a significant negative correlation with lung involvement. The strongest correlations were observed with FVC (<i>r</i> = -0.827) and FEV1 (<i>r</i> = -0.789), both with <i>p</i> < 0.001. Oxygen saturation showed a moderate correlation (<i>r</i> = -0.49, <i>p</i> < 0.001), while PEF and FEF 25%-75% exhibited weak correlations (<i>r</i> = -0.39, <i>p</i>=0.003, and <i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i>=0.005, respectively). <b>Conclusion and Recommendations:</b> There was a significant negative correlation between FVC and FEV1 and the extent of lung involvement identified by HRCT in IIPs suggesting a pivotal role of pulmonary function tests (PFTs), specifically FVC, in monitoring IIP progression, supported by HRCT for diagnostic clarity. To enhance IIP patient care, routine PFTs, particularly FVC, are recommended for monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8888453"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12411035/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145016681","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}

{"title":"Evaluating Various Ultrasound Criteria for Determining Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Severity.","authors":"Elaheh Mianehsaz, Hamidreza Talari, Marziyeh Naghavi Ravandi, Mohammad Hossein Tabatabaei, Mohammad Javad Azadchehr, Saeedeh Eshraqi, Mohammad Mahdi Heidari","doi":"10.1155/rrp/4936187","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/4936187","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study aimed at assessing the value of a variety of ultrasound criteria for grading carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) severity. <b>Methods:</b> Ultrasound evaluations were conducted on confirmed CTS patients by an experienced radiologist, blinded to NCS results. Cross-sectional area (CSA) at pronator quadratus muscle, carpal tunnel inlet and outlet, echogenicity, transverse motion during flexion, flattening ratio, and thickening of the flexor retinaculum were measured. <b>Results:</b> Decreased echogenicity of the median nerve was notably observed as a distinguishing feature between mild and moderate cases. Decreased nerve movement was significantly more prevalent in severe CTS cases. No significant differences were found in the median nerve flattening ratio or flexor retinaculum thickness. Bowing at the inlet showed significant differences. CSA at the inlet and outlet indicated severe CTS with significant differences. <b>Conclusion:</b> The findings highlight the importance of using multiple sonographic criteria for accurate diagnosis and treatment, although no significant differences were noted in the median nerve flattening ratio and flexor retinaculum thickness.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"4936187"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2025-08-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12380511/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978236","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}

{"title":"The Incidence of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy Following Computed Tomography and Associated Risk Factors.","authors":"Reza Mosaddegh, Fatemeh Mohammadi, Aydin Mohammad Valipour, Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Mobin Naghshbandi, Mobina Yarahmadi, Nazanin Alaei Faradonbeh","doi":"10.1155/rrp/7484380","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/7484380","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Introduction:</b> Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a common adverse effect of imaging using intravenous contrast media. In this study, we aimed to retrospectively investigate the incidence of CIN following contrast media administration and determine the significant risk factor. <b>Methods:</b> This study is a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Firoozgar Hospital in Tehran during 2019 to 2020. A total of 160 patients who underwent computed tomography (CT-scan) with IV contrast in the mentioned time period were enrolled in the study. The main dependent variable was serum creatinine level after exposure to contrast which was measured in the following 48-96 h after imaging. Independent variables such as patients' demographics (age and sex), patients' comorbidities (diabetes, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, liver failure, and anemia), periprocedural details (hydration procedure, hemoglobin level, hematocrit, serum creatinine level, and glomerular filtration rate prior to exposure to contrast), and patients' drug history were collected by reviewing their medical reports. <b>Results:</b> A total of 14 patients (8.8%) developed CIN, forming the CIN-positive group. The remaining patients, who did not develop CIN, were categorized as the CIN-negative group. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in terms of age or gender. <b>Conclusion:</b> 8.8% of patients developed CIN following contrast administration. Among risk factors, the only effectual risk factor was the initial serum creatinine level.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"7484380"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12274103/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144676453","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}

{"title":"Evaluating Radiation Exposures and Establishments of National Diagnostic Reference Levels for Patients Undergoing Chest Computed Tomography Examinations in Ethiopia.","authors":"Solomon Getachew Mekonnen, Seife Teferi Dellie, Daniel Zewdneh Solomon, Teklehaimanot Mezgebe Nguse","doi":"10.1155/rrp/8206399","DOIUrl":"10.1155/rrp/8206399","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Computed tomography is invaluable for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The common challenge is using an optimized CT technique to produce qualified images while giving patients the least amount of radiation possible. The objective of the study was to determine the national DRL values for adult patients undergoing chest computed tomography examination in Ethiopia. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in twenty three (23) different CT scan facilities on 801 patients who underwent chest computed tomography examinations in Ethiopia, in which participants were recruited by systematic random sampling. Data processing in this study was carried out with a quantitative analysis technique, namely descriptive statistics. The study variables were CTDI volume and dose length product (DLP) for the radiation doses for chest CT examinations. The age range for all adult patients was above 15 years old. Their body weights were in the range of 40-80 kg. The third quartile of the distributions of the median values of these variables was used to establish chest national diagnostic reference levels. The national DRL was compared with DRLs of other countries. Microsoft Excel form and SPSS software version 26 were used to collect and analyze survey data. A total of 801 patients were examined with an average age of 48.96 years. The patients were examined with their radiological department protocol using multislice CT (MSCT) from different manufacturers. For adult chest computed tomography examinations, the calculated dose length product and computed tomography dose index third quartile values that were used as national diagnostic reference levels were 512.9 mGy cm and 10.165 mGy, respectively.Even though the computed tomography dose index volume of the current study is less than that of all African and non-African countries selected for comparison, the proposed national DLP of the current study values were intermediate and substantially higher than those reported in similar studies from African and non-African countries, respectively. It is plausible to believe that the number of sequences, scan parameters, and automatic exposure control all contribute to better optimization and increased scanner dose efficiency for non-African countries, which is the cause of this discrepancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"8206399"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11968150/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143781310","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}

{"title":"Independent Evaluation of a Commercial AI Software for Incidental Findings of Pulmonary Embolism (IPE) on a Large Hospital Retrospective Dataset.","authors":"S Ambrogio, I Verdon, B Laureano, K V Ramnarine, F Fedele, D Vilic, I Honey, E Barton, C Goncalves, Sze Mun Mak, H Shuaib, A Jacques","doi":"10.1155/rrp/9091895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/rrp/9091895","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Early treatment of pulmonary embolism is associated with better outcomes, yet incidental PE (IPE) is frequently missed. This retrospective study aims to provide an independent assessment an artificial intelligence (AI) software, developed for flagging IPEs on CT scans. <b>Methods:</b> The study included consecutive CT examinations of 5042 unique patients (8 scanners and 3 protocols) acquired at a large NHS Trust between 01 January 2022 and 30 September 2022. Two radiologists blindly and independently reviewed the AI \"positive\" and a random selection of \"negative\" cases to establish the reference standard (<i>n</i> = 200). Discrepancies were adjudicated by a third radiologist. The clinical reports of the 200 cases were reviewed for comparison. Performance metrics for the software were calculated for the full (<i>n</i> = 5042) and reviewed (<i>n</i> = 200) cohorts separately. <b>Results:</b> Based on the reference standard, the IPE prevalence was 1.6% (81/5041). Across the reviewed cohort, the algorithm detected PE with a sensitivity of 96.4%, a specificity of 89.7%, a PPV of 87.1%, an NPV of 97.2%, and an accuracy of 92.5%. Across the full cohort, the algorithm exhibited a sensitivity of 96.4%, a specificity of 99.8%, a PPV of 87.1%, an NPV of 99.9%, and an accuracy of 99.7%. A review of the original clinical reports indicated that 11 cases of IPE were initially unreported. A total of 34 examinations were rejected by the software. While the scanner performed consistently across patient sexes and ethnicities, discrepancies were found among CT scanners. <b>Conclusions:</b> The AI software detected IPE with a high diagnostic accuracy on a large NHS dataset, showing that AI-supported reporting could improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce times to diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9091895"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11991795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143998935","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}

{"title":"Investigation of the Positional Relationship Between the Tympanic Segment of the Chorda Tympani and the Incus in Patients With Otosclerosis or Middle Ear Anomalies Using Ultra-High Resolution Computed Tomography.","authors":"Aya Katsura, Shinsuke Kaneshiro, Harukazu Hiraumi, Makiko Obara, Akio Tamura, Kiyoto Shiga, Kunihiro Yoshioka","doi":"10.1155/rrp/9486057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/rrp/9486057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> This study evaluated the sensitivity and accuracy of ultra-high-resolution computed tomography (U-HRCT) in predicting the relationship between the chorda tympani and the long crus of the incus in patients with otosclerosis or middle ear anomalies. <b>Methods:</b> Thirteen patients with otosclerosis or middle ear anomalies were enrolled in this study (three males and ten females; mean age, 41.6 years; range, 7-67 years). The patients underwent U-HRCT (Aquilion Precision; Canon Medical Systems, Japan). Multiplanar reconstruction images were obtained, and the distance between the chorda tympani and the long crus of the incus was measured in a plane parallel to the superstructure of the stapes. In addition, the distance between the two structures was measured during surgery. Subsequently, distances of every 0.5 mm obtained using the two modalities were grouped and compared. <b>Results:</b> The U-HRCT-based evaluation revealed that the mean distance from the chorda tympani to the long crus of the incus was 0.7 mm, whereas the mean actual distance during the surgery was 0.9 mm. In nine of the 13 patients, the U-HRCT-based and actual distances belonged to the same group. In four patients, the U-HRCT measurements were smaller than the actual distances. The chorda tympani was attached to the long crus of the incus in three cases, and U-HRCT precisely predicted this finding in all three cases. <b>Conclusion:</b> U-HRCT is useful for detecting the relationship between the chorda tympani and the long crus of the incus in patients with otosclerosis or middle ear anomalies.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2025 ","pages":"9486057"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11867719/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143544252","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}

{"title":"Ultrasound Assessment of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: Comparison between Diabetes and Nondiabetes Subjects, and Correlation with Serum Vitamin D.","authors":"Sameeah Abdulrahman Rashid","doi":"10.1155/2024/7178920","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/7178920","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Methods: </strong>This multicenter cross-sectional study was performed on two groups of adults (nondiabetes and type 2 diabetes) of various ages, sexes, and body mass index (BMI). CIMT for each side was measured at three segments using high-resolution ultrasound, and the mean of both sides was determined. Comparison was made between each group, and the association of CIMT with each of age, sex, BMI, serum vitamin D status, smoking, and physical activity status was studied. The chi-square test was used to compare categorical data, and binary logistic regression was utilized to ascertain the relationship between CIMT and the study variables.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant difference was observed between the CIMT of the diabetes and nondiabetes group, average CIMT was 0.82 ± 0.23 mm vs. 1.12 ± 0.24 mm for the nondiabetes and diabetes group, respectively, with <i>P</i> value <0.005. No significant correlation was observed between serum vitamin D level and CIMT neither in the study group as a whole nor in either subgroup; however, a significant association was observed between CIMT with each of age, sex, BMI, smoking, and physical activity status.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ultrasound is a sensitive tool for CIMT evaluation. Diabetes has a 5.4-fold higher risk of having high CIMT. Serum vitamin D level showed no significant influence on CIMT. Smoking, BMI, and physical activity are among the modifiable risk factors with significant influence on CIMT.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2024 ","pages":"7178920"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10959580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140208224","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}

{"title":"Orthopantomography Detection of Atheroma Plaques and Its Relationship with Periodontal Disease and Missing Teeth.","authors":"Rodrigo Quevedo García, Sara Arnaiz Díez, Esteban Pérez Pevida, María Lourdes Del Río Solá","doi":"10.1155/2024/8873720","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/8873720","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The aim of this study is to determine the atheromatous plaques' prevalence in orthopantomography and their relationship with periodontal disease and missing teeth. <i>Material and Methods</i>. Orthopantomographs of 1,254 patients over 18 years of age from Clínica Arlanza in Lerma, Burgos, were examined between 2017 and 2021. A Planmeca ProOne® orthopantomograph (68 kV, 7 mA, and 10 sg) was used. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS Statistics® version 25. The results of the categorical variables were described as frequencies (%). Contingency tables were made with the qualitative variables, and the chi-square test was applied to study the relationship among them. The measure of statistical power used was the relative risk (RR), which was described with its respective 95% confidence interval (CI). Student's <i>t</i>-test was applied to study the relationship between the qualitative variable \"presence or absence of atheroma plaque\" and the quantitative variable \"number of teeth.\"</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A 6.2% prevalence of atheroma plaques was obtained from 1,079 selected X-rays. The risk in patients with periodontal disease increased as periodontal disease worsened. The risk in patients with periodontal disease increased as periodontal disease worsened as follows: healthy patients vs. periodontal patients with less than 30% bone loss in radiography: RR 0.434, 95% CI 0.181-1.041, <i>p</i> = 0.053 healthy patients vs. patients with between 30%-60% bone loss: RR 0.177, 95% CI 0.075-0.418, <i>p</i> < 0.05 healthy patients vs. patients with more than 60% bone loss: RR 0.121, 95% CI 0.041-0.355, <i>p</i> < 0.05. Patients with calcifications on their orthopantomograms had a lower mean teeth number (20.9 teeth) compared to patients without calcifications (24 teeth), which was statistically significant, <i>t</i> (1077) = -3.125, <i>p</i> < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Orthopantomography can be considered a screening method to detect patients at increased cardiovascular risk who are referred for individualized study. It is important to continue research to know the real significance of these findings. Dentists should be aware of the importance of our work in our patients' systemic health.</p>","PeriodicalId":51864,"journal":{"name":"Radiology Research and Practice","volume":"2024 ","pages":"8873720"},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2024-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10927347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140102778","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}