Berin Tuğtağ Demir, Simge Eşme, Ümmühan Yağmurkaya, Ali Köksal, Murat Demirel, Burak Bilecenoğlu
{"title":"Defining the danger zone for peroneal nerve safety in all-inside lateral meniscus repair: an MRI-based study.","authors":"Berin Tuğtağ Demir, Simge Eşme, Ümmühan Yağmurkaya, Ali Köksal, Murat Demirel, Burak Bilecenoğlu","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01614-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-026-01614-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The peroneal (fibular) nerve (PN) traverses the posterolateral aspect of the knee joint, placing it at risk during lateral meniscus (LM) repair, given its proximity to the popliteus tendon (PoT).</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the risk of PN injury and define a safe anchor penetration angle during all-inside LM repair.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 327 individuals aged 18-60 years. The patellar tendon (PaT) and PoT widths were measured. The PN location relative to the PoT was determined. Distances from the PN to predefined medial and lateral reference lines across the PoT were calculated. The angular relationship between these lines and the transverse axis of the PaT was also analyzed for both anteromedial (AM) and anterolateral (AL) arthroscopic portals.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The PN-to-PoT distance was found to be comparable for both portals. However, the PN was significantly farther from the lateral reference line in the AM portal and from the medial reference line in the AL portal. The safe upper limit for anchor insertion was approximately 65° from the AM portal and 88° from the AL portal.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Appropriate portal selection and anchor angle during all-inside LM repair can significantly reduce the risk of PN injury. The AL portal offers a broader safe insertion range and may therefore improve nerve protection.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147847331","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":"[Pitfalls in radiological diagnostics : Inadequate diagnostic evaluation and communication with referring physicians].","authors":"Tanja Mannschatz","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01616-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-026-01616-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radiological diagnostics are a central component of many treatment pathways and are usually carried out within a horizontal division of responsibilities between radiologists and referring physicians. The exact content of the referral request is always decisive, as it determines the scope of the radiologist's obligations. Ambiguous or diagnostically inappropriate referrals require clarification to avoid patient harm and liability risks. Radiologists may generally rely on referring physicians to perform their professional duties carefully, but this trust ends when obvious deficits in qualification or performance become apparent. When preparing reports, findings must be complete, clear, and comprehensible-especially because referring physicians often lack radiological expertise. This includes providing explicit recommendations for any necessary additional diagnostics to prevent misinterpretations or omissions. Incidental findings outside the primary diagnostic question must also be taken seriously, documented, and further evaluated if necessary, not least as overlooking them may have legal consequences. Communication of findings is another key aspect: results must be transmitted securely and to the correct referring physician to avoid data-protection violations and delays in treatment. Only in rare cases involving acute danger is there a direct duty to inform the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147824210","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":"[Neuroradiology, pediatric radiology, or interventional radiology: Which path is right for me?]","authors":"Andrea Jarre, Johanna Pape, Charlotte Wintergerst","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01593-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01593-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"394-396"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13095924/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147470506","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}
Timo Leichenich, Oliver Sedlaczek, Jonas Fehlinger, Sam Sedaghat, Burkhard Lehner, Andreas Geisbüsch, Christoph Rehnitz
{"title":"[Soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities-imaging, biopsy planning, and pitfalls in radiology].","authors":"Timo Leichenich, Oliver Sedlaczek, Jonas Fehlinger, Sam Sedaghat, Burkhard Lehner, Andreas Geisbüsch, Christoph Rehnitz","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01605-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01605-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Radiology is integral to the multimodal diagnostic and treatment pathway of extremity soft tissue sarcomas in DGK-certified sarcoma centers (DGK: Deutsche Krebsgesellschaft, German Cancer Society), working in close interdisciplinary collaboration with sarcoma surgery, pathology, radiation oncology, and medical oncology.</p><p><strong>Guideline-based imaging and triage: </strong>Treatment decisions rely on guideline- and recommendation-based imaging and histological confirmation by biopsy. When clinical warning signs (red flags) are present, radiological imaging is essential for triage and early referral to a sarcoma center. For local staging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the modality of choice. It provides crucial information for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment within the sarcoma board and serves as the basis for adequate biopsy planning.</p><p><strong>Morphological and technical pitfalls: </strong>Diagnostic pitfalls arise from overlapping MRI appearances, particularly within the lipomatous spectrum and in lesions with myxoid and cystic patterns. A further focus is on avoidable procedural biopsy errors, inadequate targeting, and an inadequate biopsy tract that is not amenable to en bloc resection or that contaminates additional compartments/joints or neurovascular structures.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The article outlines a risk-adapted diagnostic approach and provides practice-oriented principles for biopsy planning. It highlights typical problem MRI constellations to avoid misdiagnosis and underestimation of malignancy (grading), ultimately establishing optimal prerequisites for therapy.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"363-379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147517339","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":"[Pediatric sarcomas].","authors":"Ilias Tsiflikas","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01572-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01572-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Clinical/methodological issue: </strong>Pediatric sarcomas representing a rare, heterogenous group of highly malignant tumors. Due to their aggressiveness and complex anatomy during growth, precise imaging is essential for prognosis.</p><p><strong>Standard radiologic methods: </strong>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), using specific pediatric protocols (small field of view [FOV], thin slices), is the gold standard for local staging. Ultrasound is pivotal for primary diagnosis and biopsy planning, while low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) is used to assess pulmonary metastases.</p><p><strong>Methodological innovations: </strong>Diffusion-weighted MRI and positron-emission tomography (PET)/MRI represents a low-radiation and highly efficient alternative to PET/CT for whole-body staging, especially for long-term aftercare.</p><p><strong>Performance: </strong>Imaging enables precise delineation of neurovascular structures and growth plates, forming the basis for limb-sparing surgical procedures. However, differentiating between vital residual tumor, recurrence, and posttherapeutic changes (scars, edema) remains challenging.</p><p><strong>Achievements: </strong>The consistent application of standardized study protocols and the interdisciplinary integration of radiology, oncology, and surgery are crucial for the success of modern therapeutic concepts.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"354-362"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13095957/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146151296","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}
Christopher Kloth, Thomas Breining, Annika Beck, Axel John, Meinrad Beer, Daniel Vogele
{"title":"[Rare cause of bacterial peritonitis].","authors":"Christopher Kloth, Thomas Breining, Annika Beck, Axel John, Meinrad Beer, Daniel Vogele","doi":"10.1007/s00117-025-01551-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-025-01551-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"390-393"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13095960/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145936752","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":"[Primary malignant bone tumours-part 1].","authors":"Thomas Grieser","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01606-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01606-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Primary malignant bone tumours are rare (about 0.2% of all malignancies) whereby-according to age-both osteosarcoma and Ewing's sarcoma are the most frequent bone sarcomas in children and adolescents. Both sarcomas are highly-malignant tumours with poor prognosis (Ewing's sarcoma) in particular when metastasized (osteosarcoma). There is a broad diagnostic armamentarium available, allowing precise detection of such tumours. However, alertness and familiarity of (early) radiological signs (such as periosteal reactions) are prerequisites to arouse suspicion. Radiological methods (plain radiography, magnetic resonance imaging [MRI], computed tomography [CT], ultrasonography) will be discussed regarding their pathomorphological clues. Likewise, both use and significance of more advanced imaging modalities (dual-energy CT, photon-counting CT; the Dixon technique and MRI with ultrashort time-to-echo [TE] sequences) are reviewed.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"380-389"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147596761","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}
Michael Bock, Ute Ludwig, Johannes Fischer, Wilfried Reichardt
{"title":"[MRI safety : Principles, risks and protective measures].","authors":"Michael Bock, Ute Ludwig, Johannes Fischer, Wilfried Reichardt","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01601-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01601-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite its advantages, the application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) involves specific safety risks, primarily caused by the strong static magnetic field and the alternating electromagnetic fields, in particular the high-frequency (HF) and gradient fields, posing hazards to both patients and medical personnel. Particularly problematic are ferromagnetic objects that can enter the magnetic field uncontrolled, potentially causing severe injuries. Additionally, metal implants can interact undesirably with the MRI system, leading to tissue heating or malfunctioning. The gradient fields required for spatial encoding can cause unwanted nerve stimulations. The HF fields can cause electrically conductive materials to overheat, potentially resulting in burns; however, appropriate safety measures, such as labeling, specialized safety training and the automatic monitoring of critical safety parameters can extensively minimize these risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"397-412"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147629467","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":"[Sarcomas : Clinical introduction].","authors":"Lars H Lindner","doi":"10.1007/s00117-026-01581-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00117-026-01581-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sarcomas are malignant tumors of connective and supporting tissues characterized by substantial biological and clinical heterogeneity. Their optimal treatment requires specialized expertise, particularly in radiological diagnostics. The correct interpretation of imaging procedures represents the first crucial step in treatment planning. Radiologists play a key role by recognizing suspicious findings and initiating early referral to specialized sarcoma centers. Depending on the histological subtype, sarcomas require tailored imaging strategies. A notable example is whole-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the detection of osseous metastases in myxoid liposarcoma. The assessment of treatment response in the neoadjuvant setting also poses a particular challenge as it is not uncommon for treatment-related imaging changes to mimic tumor progression (pseudoprogression) and must be reliably distinguished from true progression. During follow-up an appropriate balance between oncologic safety, such as early detection of local recurrence or metastases, and minimizing cumulative radiation exposure must be achieved.</p>","PeriodicalId":74635,"journal":{"name":"Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"345-353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147273415","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}