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Multisystemic Imaging Features of Coccidioidomycosis. 球孢子菌病的多系统影像学特征。
IF 6.2 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250064
Logan P Haug, Harrison Lang, Muhammad Naeem, Akira Kawashima, Clinton Jokerst, Ichiro Ikuta, Jeremiah R Long, Mark Sugi, Motoyo Yano, Nelly Tan, Maria Zulfiqar
{"title":"Multisystemic Imaging Features of Coccidioidomycosis.","authors":"Logan P Haug, Harrison Lang, Muhammad Naeem, Akira Kawashima, Clinton Jokerst, Ichiro Ikuta, Jeremiah R Long, Mark Sugi, Motoyo Yano, Nelly Tan, Maria Zulfiqar","doi":"10.1148/rg.250064","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coccidioidomycosis, a disease induced by the dimorphic fungi <i>Coccidioides immitis</i> and <i>Coccidioides posadasii</i>, is endemic to the southwestern United States and occurs with a myriad of clinical and imaging manifestations, which range from limited pulmonary disease to disseminated multiorgan infections. Humans are infected when arthroconidia in the soil are disturbed and dispersed into the air. Once inhaled, arthroconidia form spherules, which trigger a host cell-mediated immune response. If this response is adequate, it results in granuloma formation, halting the infection. However, an insufficient response leads to morphologic conversion into endospores that are capable of hematogenous and lymphatic dissemination to other organ systems. Given the airborne route of transmission, there is a propensity for pulmonary infections, which represent the most common disease manifestation of coccidioidomycosis. CT features of pulmonary involvement include nodules, lobar or segmental consolidation, and multifocal consolidation in the acute phase, which can occur with mediastinal adenopathy and/or pleural effusions. Extrapulmonary dissemination is rare, occurring in 1%-5% of patients. Musculoskeletal involvement is common in cases of dissemination, with discitis-osteomyelitis being a frequent manifestation, often demonstrating relative disk sparing analogous to that seen with tuberculosis or other causes of atypical infectious spondylitis. When osteomyelitis of the appendicular skeleton is juxta-articular, it can progress to septic arthritis, with fungal tenosynovitis and soft-tissue abscesses being less common musculoskeletal features. Neurologic involvement is frequent, with complications including meningitis, cerebritis, and abscess formation, which can induce vasculopathic and neuropathic sequelae, leading causes of morbidity and mortality in cases of dissemination. Other systems are less commonly involved, but conditions include pyelonephritis, peritonitis, lymphadenitis, and endocarditis. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2026 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 2","pages":"e250064"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146088145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Quality Improvement Report: Pulse Surveys for Departmental Engagement-Finding the Pebble in Your Shoe. 质量改进报告:部门参与的脉动调查-在你的鞋子里找到鹅卵石。
IF 6.2 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-02-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250080
Rachel Z Bass, Elainea N Smith, Amanda Dunn, Cheri L Canon, Steven A Rothenberg
{"title":"Quality Improvement Report: Pulse Surveys for Departmental Engagement-Finding the Pebble in Your Shoe.","authors":"Rachel Z Bass, Elainea N Smith, Amanda Dunn, Cheri L Canon, Steven A Rothenberg","doi":"10.1148/rg.250080","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Surveys are a key tool to identify problems, assess employee satisfaction, and guide quality improvement. Micropolling is a technique that uses short-form surveys that are sent more frequently than are traditional long-form surveys. This approach aims to collect longitudinal data with good engagement to better understand an individual practice environment. The authors developed a micropoll initiative within a single radiology institution with questions that targeted employee wellness and departmental priorities. Micropolls were sent at scheduled intervals via email to all radiology trainees and faculty. All data and anonymous comments were compiled and provided to the department chair to monitor the workplace environment and guide departmental initiatives. Thirteen pulse surveys were sent bimonthly over a 6-month period to 127 faculty and 62 trainees. Engagement was initially low, with an average of 11 faculty responses to the multiple-choice questions in surveys one to three. In later surveys, engagement increased to an average response rate of 35 for surveys six to 10. Engagement with trainees remained low and somewhat sporadic throughout the survey period, with seven trainees responding weekly on average. Engagement was higher with selection-based questions and decreased with free-text responses. After a short transition period, the periodic pulse survey became a successful way to gather data throughout the department, particularly among faculty. An appeal of this micropolling methodology is the repetition of questions at different time points to see trends in the department and measure responses to specific interventions or initiatives. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2026.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 2","pages":"e250080"},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145985970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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CT of Acute Shoulder Girdle Fractures in Adults: Biomechanics, Classification, and Management. 成人急性肩带骨折的CT表现:生物力学、分类和处理。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250025
David Dreizin, Kathryn Champ, Matthew P Dattwyler, Aria D Garzan, Tyler Edmond
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Dual-Contrast Agent Liver MRI for Liver Lesion Characterization. 双造影剂肝脏MRI对肝脏病变特征的影响。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250113
Anup S Shetty, Daniel R Ludwig, Tyler J Fraum, Michael H Lanier, Mark J Hoegger, Mohamed Z Rajput, Richard Tsai
{"title":"Dual-Contrast Agent Liver MRI for Liver Lesion Characterization.","authors":"Anup S Shetty, Daniel R Ludwig, Tyler J Fraum, Michael H Lanier, Mark J Hoegger, Mohamed Z Rajput, Richard Tsai","doi":"10.1148/rg.250113","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250113","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Focal liver lesion (FLL) evaluation is a common indication for liver MRI. The choice of contrast agent is critical, as extracellular agents (ECAs) and hepatobiliary agents (HBAs [eg, gadoxetate]) have different strengths and weaknesses. ECAs are useful in depicting progressive centripetal enhancement (eg, hemangiomas), whereas HBAs are useful for identifying hepatocyte-containing lesions (eg, focal nodular hyperplasia) and offer high sensitivity for detecting hepatocyte-deficient lesions (eg, hepatic metastases). MRI with HBAs can result in uncertainty in distinguishing hemangiomas from metastases, as some hemangiomas are hypoenhancing at venous and transitional phases and both lesion types are hypointense at the hepatobiliary phase (HBP). There may also be uncertainty in distinguishing between hepatic adenomas and focal nodular hyperplasia if an ECA is used, necessitating a follow-up evaluation with an HBA. Additionally, HBAs can induce transient arterial phase motion, potentially obscuring arterial phase hyperenhancement. Hybrid agent imaging with gadobenate provides ECA-like behavior during dynamic imaging, but the HBP requires a 1-hour delay, often with a less robust HBP. A sequential dual-contrast agent protocol, imaging dynamically with an ECA followed by an HBA for HBP imaging, offers the advantages of both types of agents and is ideally suited for the initial characterization of FLLs. The authors describe the benefits and pitfalls of single-contrast agent FLL imaging, the rationale for dual-contrast agent FLL imaging, and the specifics of a dual-contrast agent protocol. Advantages of a dual-contrast agent technique are illustrated through case examples. The reader will be empowered to adopt a dual-contrast agent liver MRI protocol for greater diagnostic confidence and accuracy in initial FLL characterization. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article. See the invited commentary by Welle and Venkatesh in this issue.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250113"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145783729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Post-Stroke Thrombectomy Evaluation: Expected Findings and Unexpected Complications. 卒中后血栓切除术评估:预期结果和意外并发症。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250045
Saumya S Gurbani, Ranliang Hu, Michael Nance, Alexander D Bode, Jonathan A Grossberg, Diogo C Haussen, Brian M Howard, Aqueel H Pabaney, Nino Kvantaliani, Dan Cohen-Addad
{"title":"Post-Stroke Thrombectomy Evaluation: Expected Findings and Unexpected Complications.","authors":"Saumya S Gurbani, Ranliang Hu, Michael Nance, Alexander D Bode, Jonathan A Grossberg, Diogo C Haussen, Brian M Howard, Aqueel H Pabaney, Nino Kvantaliani, Dan Cohen-Addad","doi":"10.1148/rg.250045","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality requiring timely intervention. Mechanical thrombectomy is an increasingly prevalent technique for removal of the clot burden in patients with acute ischemic stroke with a targetable vessel, enabling treatment within 24 hours of symptom onset. In the post-mechanical thrombectomy period, patients must be monitored closely for complications and in preparation for secondary prevention therapy. Patients typically undergo serial follow-up imaging examinations with multiple modalities, including newer techniques such as dual-energy CT. The radiologist should be aware of the expected findings in the post-mechanical thrombectomy period, such as contrast material staining, and be able to distinguish these from complications. Post-mechanical thrombectomy complications can arise anywhere along the instrumentation path, involving both intracranial and extracranial findings. A conceptual understanding of the clinical implications of various complications is presented to help radiologists appropriately contextualize their findings at follow-up imaging. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250045"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145744972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Arterial Access for Pediatric Angiography and Endovascular Interventions: Techniques, Site Selection, and Complications. 儿童血管造影和血管内介入的动脉通路:技术、部位选择和并发症。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250034
Kin Fen Kevin Fung, Dimitri A Parra, Alessandro Gasparetto, Anne E Gill, Frederic J Bertino, Moritz Wildgruber, Michael Temple, Stéphanie Franchi-Abella, Prakash Muthusami, Joao Guilherme Amaral
{"title":"Arterial Access for Pediatric Angiography and Endovascular Interventions: Techniques, Site Selection, and Complications.","authors":"Kin Fen Kevin Fung, Dimitri A Parra, Alessandro Gasparetto, Anne E Gill, Frederic J Bertino, Moritz Wildgruber, Michael Temple, Stéphanie Franchi-Abella, Prakash Muthusami, Joao Guilherme Amaral","doi":"10.1148/rg.250034","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obtaining arterial access is one of the most technically challenging aspects of pediatric angiography and endovascular interventions. Due to anatomic and physiologic differences, pediatric arteries are small and prone to vasospasm and dissection. Together with the lack of dedicated pediatric-specific equipment, the risks for arterial occlusion and thrombotic complications are significantly higher in children: up to 16% in those who weigh less than 15 kg. Detailed preprocedural planning, including selection of an appropriate arterial access site, periprocedural optimization, use of US guidance for arterial puncture, and meticulous postaccess care can help improve the success rate and reduce adverse outcomes. Although the transfemoral approach remains the conventional access route for the majority of pediatric angiographic examinations and transarterial interventions, alternative access routes including umbilical, radial, brachial, or axillary arteries can be useful in certain clinical scenarios. In neonates, the umbilical vessels are the preferred access site, and their use may prevent access-related complications in the extremities. In steno-occlusive aortoiliac conditions or in complex interventions involving downward-sloping visceral arteries, upper extremity access (eg, radial, brachial, and axillary, depending on artery size) can aid in the delivery of interventional devices. Compared with traditional transfemoral access, transradial access also has the advantage of allowing early ambulation. Use of intraprocedural unfractionated heparin and vasodilators can help reduce vasospasm and thrombosis in small arteries. The mainstay of treatment of arterial thrombosis is systemic anticoagulation therapy, while catheter-directed thrombolysis or thrombectomy is reserved for patients with critical limb ischemia resistant to anticoagulation medication. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250034"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145783674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Large Vessel Vasculitis: Multimodality Imaging Findings and Technical Principles. 大血管炎:多模态影像学表现和技术原则。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.240166
Mitesh Naik, Sophie J M Canham, Luke Dixon, Deepa Gopalan, Christopher J Harvey, Sangoh Lee, Syed Babar, James A P Tomlinson, Stephen McAdoo, Taryn Youngstein, Tara D Barwick
{"title":"Large Vessel Vasculitis: Multimodality Imaging Findings and Technical Principles.","authors":"Mitesh Naik, Sophie J M Canham, Luke Dixon, Deepa Gopalan, Christopher J Harvey, Sangoh Lee, Syed Babar, James A P Tomlinson, Stephen McAdoo, Taryn Youngstein, Tara D Barwick","doi":"10.1148/rg.240166","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.240166","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Vasculitides are disorders characterized by inflammation of blood vessels and are typically classified by their size. Large vessel vasculitis (LVV) is divided into two main categories of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and Takayasu arteritis (TA). Although there are key distinguishing factors in their presentation, in reality, both conditions can behave nonspecifically with generalized symptoms making diagnosis challenging. Noninvasive imaging has a role in identifying, classifying, and staging LVV; often with a multimodality approach including US, CT and MRI with angiography, and fluorine 18 (<sup>18</sup>F)-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/CT. The choice of imaging examination may vary according to patient presentation and local protocols, but international guidance recommends US as a first-line alternative to temporal artery biopsy in diagnosing GCA and mandates extracranial imaging when initial images are negative. In TA, cross-sectional body imaging is advised, ideally with MRI with angiography, owing to the lower radiation doses and effectiveness of structural assessment. Functional imaging with <sup>18</sup>F-FDG PET/CT and advancements in vessel wall and diffusion-weighted MRI show promise in monitoring activity and assessing treatment response but require validation. The authors describe the epidemiology, presentation, pathogenesis, and management of the primary large vessel vasculitides; outline generic and specific multimodality imaging findings alongside technical aspects; and consider the role of imaging in monitoring disease activity and treatment response. Variable vessel and secondary vasculitides, which can involve large vessels, are briefly reviewed. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e240166"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145679556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Interventional Management of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Imaging Primer. 肺动静脉畸形的介入治疗:影像学入门。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250041
Marin Halut, Maja Nikolic, Marie-France Giroux, Ricardo Holderbaum do Amaral, Alexis Valin-Doyon, Ke Chen, Alix Juillet de Saint Lager, Louis Bouchard, Gilles Soulez, Eric Therasse
{"title":"Interventional Management of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations: Imaging Primer.","authors":"Marin Halut, Maja Nikolic, Marie-France Giroux, Ricardo Holderbaum do Amaral, Alexis Valin-Doyon, Ke Chen, Alix Juillet de Saint Lager, Louis Bouchard, Gilles Soulez, Eric Therasse","doi":"10.1148/rg.250041","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are abnormal connections between the pulmonary arteries and veins, bypassing the capillary network and exposing patients to serious complications such as stroke, brain abscess, and hemothorax. The estimated prevalence of PAVMs is approximately one in 2630 individuals, with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia accounting for over 80% of cases. PAVMs are classified as simple, complex, or diffuse based on their angioarchitecture. Diagnostic evaluation involves transthoracic contrast-enhanced echocardiography for screening, chest CT for confirmation, and pulmonary angiography primarily for guiding embolization. Endovascular embolization is the preferred treatment and is typically performed with vascular plugs, although coils may be required for small or tortuous vessels. Postprocedural follow-up with CT is essential to detect persistent or new PAVMs. During pregnancy, PAVMs may enlarge and rupture, significantly increasing complication risks and necessitating close monitoring and treatment. Persistent PAVMs can develop after treatment due to four distinct mechanisms of reopening, each requiring a tailored management approach. The authors provide a comprehensive overview of PAVM angioarchitecture, step-by-step embolization techniques, and a comparative analysis of embolization devices, highlighting their advantages and limitations. Additionally, the authors also discuss follow-up protocols and strategies for managing persistent PAVMs, emphasizing the importance of early detection and timely intervention in preventing severe and potentially life-threatening complications. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250041"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145822141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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From Diagnosis to Treatment: Challenges in Scaphoid Imaging. 从诊断到治疗:舟状骨影像学的挑战。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250050
Dyan V Flores, Tetyana Gorbachova, Manisha R Mistry, Braden Gammon, Kawan S Rakhra
{"title":"From Diagnosis to Treatment: Challenges in Scaphoid Imaging.","authors":"Dyan V Flores, Tetyana Gorbachova, Manisha R Mistry, Braden Gammon, Kawan S Rakhra","doi":"10.1148/rg.250050","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The scaphoid is the largest and most significant bone in the proximal carpal row and is essential for wrist biomechanics and stability. Its intricate anatomy and unique blood supply render it vulnerable to overlooked fractures and postfracture complications, often making for an exceptionally challenging radiologic appraisal. Radiographic diagnosis of a scaphoid fracture is particularly difficult because of the bone's complex geometric structure. Its numerous sulci, apices, ridges, and facets can resemble fractures, which may lead to unnecessary immobilization. A significant portion of the scaphoid is also encased in cartilage that restricts its capacity to develop callus, an imaging clue enduringly relied on in follow-up trauma radiography to confirm a fracture. There is no established agreement on the number of radiographic views. A minimum of three views is recommended, with most institutions adding a fourth. Both CT and MRI provide specific benefits for assessing cortical fractures and trabecular injuries, respectively, and can clarify cases for which clinical suspicion remains high. The scaphoid's distinctive distal-to-proximal blood flow increases the risk of osteonecrosis and abnormal healing following a fracture. Diagnosing osteonecrosis remains the radiologist's greatest challenge when evaluating the scaphoid. There are myriad studies proposing one imaging technique over another, without definite consensus on which is best. Currently, low signal intensity at T1-weighted MRI for osteonecrosis is the only generally accepted criterion. Among all complications, scaphoid osteonecrosis with nonunion is arguably the most difficult to treat. Both nonvascularized and vascularized bone grafts have been proposed, yielding mixed outcomes, and further high-quality randomized trials are necessary to establish which approach is superior. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250050"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145679565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Improving Prostate MRI: Lessons Learned from the American College of Radiology's Prostate MR Image Quality Improvement Collaborative. 改善前列腺磁共振成像:从美国放射学会前列腺磁共振成像图像质量改善协作项目中吸取的经验教训。
IF 5.5 1区 医学
Radiographics Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1148/rg.250094
Andrei S Purysko, Kandice Garcia-Tomkins, Kay Zacharias-Andrews, Leonardo K Bittencourt, Francesco Giganti, Baris Turkbey, Daniel Costa, Rajan T Gupta, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chatfield, David B Larson
{"title":"Improving Prostate MRI: Lessons Learned from the American College of Radiology's Prostate MR Image Quality Improvement Collaborative.","authors":"Andrei S Purysko, Kandice Garcia-Tomkins, Kay Zacharias-Andrews, Leonardo K Bittencourt, Francesco Giganti, Baris Turkbey, Daniel Costa, Rajan T Gupta, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chatfield, David B Larson","doi":"10.1148/rg.250094","DOIUrl":"10.1148/rg.250094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>MRI is an essential tool in diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. However, image quality and interpretation variability continue to hinder its broader adoption in clinical practice. To address the challenge of inconsistent image quality, the American College of Radiology (ACR) launched the Prostate MR Image Quality Improvement Collaborative, an initiative within the ACR Learning Network. To date, three cohorts comprising 14 organizations have participated in the program, which was built on the ACR ImPower continuous improvement framework. The organizations identified four main key drivers for prostate MR image quality: protocol optimization, patient preparation, personnel training, and performance monitoring and feedback. Examples of interventions designed to address these areas included incorporating protocol adjustments to comply with the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System version 2.1, changing the phase-encoding direction of diffusion-weighted and T2-weighted images, including artifact-resistant and artificial intelligence-enhanced sequences in the MRI protocol, developing and implementing patient preparation instructions regarding use of saline enema and dietary restrictions, training technologists on the importance of image quality and how to troubleshoot imaging artifacts, and performing systematic audits of the MRI examinations using the Prostate Imaging Quality System. The Collaborative also fostered a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, which led to operational efficiencies and improved job satisfaction among frontline staff. The authors outline the Collaborative's framework and lessons learned, offering a practical road map for institutions aiming to achieve and sustain high-quality prostate MRI. <sup>©</sup>RSNA, 2025 Supplemental material is available for this article.</p>","PeriodicalId":54512,"journal":{"name":"Radiographics","volume":"46 1","pages":"e250094"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145679534","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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