Minimally invasive delivery of ethanol for the treatment of urinary bladder fistulas.

Urinary bladder fistula formation is a complication of significant morbidity and mortality following pelvic surgery or radiotherapy. Surgical treatment is the definitive management, but it may be contraindicated in patients with significant comorbidities. The alternative approach is to divert urine away from the fistula with stents and catheters, and allow time for healing.

Radiological Lexicon: Use of Disease Severity Modifiers.

The task of a radiologist can be described as the translation of imaging appearances into the written word. However, the optimally functioning radiologist does not simply list descriptive features in an arbitrary fashion. Instead, they integrate their clinical acumen with the patient's medical history and the available imaging, to generate a tailored, clinically relevant report.

Postgraduate radiology education: what has Covid-19 changed?

Radiology training in the UK follows a standardised pathway with formative and summative assessments throughout. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected multiple existing educational methods commonly used during radiology training including small group teaching, multidisciplinary team meetings, online e-learning modules, radiology courses, exam provision and more. As such, significant adaptations have been implemented in order to maintain the standard of radiology training which come with their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Interventional radiology training: where will technology take us?

Interventional radiology is a relatively young specialty, and it is undergoing a period of considerable growth. The benefits of a minimally invasive approach are clear, with smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery times being the principal benefits compared to surgical alternatives. Trainees need to acquire the technical skills and the clinical acumen to accurately deliver targeted treatment and safely follow up patients after the procedure.