Perfusion-weighted MRI patterns in neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Neuropsychiatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (NPSLE) is a complex manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) characterized by a wide range of neurological and psychiatric symptoms. This study aims to elucidate the patterns of Perfusion-Weighted MRI (PWI) in NPSLE patients compared to SLE patients without neuropsychiatric manifestations (non-NPSLE) and healthy controls (HCs).

Material And Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus for studies utilizing PWI in NPSLE patients published through April 14, 2024.

Cardiac Myxoid Spindle Cell Tumor in a Neonate.

: Different subtypes of cardiac tumors containing spindle cells have been described as cardiac sarcoma. However, benign types have not been reported so far. We described a neonate with progressive respiratory distress who had a PDA and was finally diagnosed with a right atrial spindle cell tumor.

Methodological insights into ChatGPT's screening performance in systematic reviews.

Background: The screening process for systematic reviews and meta-analyses in medical research is a labor-intensive and time-consuming task. While machine learning and deep learning have been applied to facilitate this process, these methods often require training data and user annotation. This study aims to assess the efficacy of ChatGPT, a large language model based on the Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPT) architecture, in automating the screening process for systematic reviews in radiology without the need for training data.

Efficacy and Safety of Preoperative Embolization in Glomus Jugulare Tumors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Complications.

Purpose: This study aims to provide a comprehensive review of the clinical benefits, complications, and safety profile associated with preoperative embolization in Glomus jugulare tumors (GJTs).

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive search in PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted for English articles published up to March 2023, focusing on GJTs and preoperative embolization. Included studies involved patients over 18 with GJTs.

Long-Term Clinical and Imaging Findings in Patients with Lower Extremity Varicose Veins Treated with Endovenous Laser Treatment: A Follow-Up Study of up to 12 Years.

Introduction: This study investigates the long-term effectiveness and safety of endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition commonly caused by dysfunctional valves in the venous circulation system.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, patients underwent EVLT and were followed up for successive short intervals and one last time after a median duration of 9-year postprocedural. Pre- and postprocedure duplex ultrasound was used to assess changes in the great saphenous vein (GSV) diameter, reflux, and saphenofemoral junction incompetence.

The Role of Multimodal Imaging in Differentiating Vasogenic from Infiltrative Edema: A Systematic Review.

 High-grade gliomas (HGGs) are the most prevalent primary malignancy of the central nervous system. The tumor results in vasogenic and infiltrative edema . Exact anatomical differentiation of these edemas is so important for surgical planning.

Pregnancy Rate and Outcomes following Uterine Artery Embolization for Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: To systematically review published studies on the pregnancy rate and outcomes after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for uterine arteriovenous malformations (UAVMs).

Materials And Methods: International medical databases were searched for all English-language studies published between 2000 and 2022 on patients with UAVMs who had undergone embolization and had a subsequent pregnancy. Data on the pregnancy rate, pregnancy complications, and physiologic status of newborns were extracted from the articles.

The effect of calcium gluconate administration during cardiopulmonary bypass on hemodynamic variables in infants undergoing open-heart surgery.

Background: The incidence of complications after heart surgery is a critical factor in disability, deaths, lengthening hospital stays, and increasing treatment costs. The metabolic balance of certain hormones and electrolytes is necessary for proper cardiac function. In children, various biochemical conditions may cause calcium depletion during heart surgery.

The Effect of Contrast Enhanced Abdominopelvic Magnetic Resonance Imaging on Expression and Methylation Level of and Genes.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of contrast enhanced abdominopelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), using a 3 Tesla scanner, on expression and methylation level of and genes in human peripheral blood lymphocytes.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study, blood samples were obtained from 20 volunteer patients with mean age of 43 ± 8 years (range 32-68 years) before contrast enhanced MRI, 2 hours and 24 hours after contrast enhanced abdominopelvic 3 Tesla MRI. After separation of mononuclear cells from peripheral blood, using Ficoll-Hypaque, we analyzed gene expression changes of and genes 2 hours and 24 hours after MRI using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR).

Evaluation of multimodal MR imaging for differentiating infiltrative versus reactive edema in brain gliomas.

Objective: To determine the border of glial tumors by diffusion weighted imaging (DWI), apparent diffusion co-efficient (ADC), magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and perfusion brain MRI.

Patients And Methods: Ten patients with brain gliomas were enrolled [mean age: 35.3 ± 13.

Pregnancy and its Outcomes in Patients After Uterine Fibroid Embolization: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) has been introduced for uterine fibroid treatment for two decades. Most of the patients are in reproductive age and many want future pregnancy. In this study, we will assess fertility, pregnancy and its outcomes in patients who have undergone UAE.

The genotoxic effects of contrast enhanced abdominopelvic 3-tesla magnetic resonance imaging on human circulating leucocytes.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of contrast enhanced abdominopelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on DNA damage.

Methods: For this study, blood samples of 20 volunteers (15 women and 5 men) with mean age of 43 ± 8 years were assessed. The mean age of women was 41.

Mid-term outcomes of mechanical pulmonary valve replacement: a single-institutional experience of 396 patients.

Objectives: Previous small-sized studies have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of mechanical pulmonary valve replacement (mPVR) in patients with congenital heart disease; however, the predictors of major complications and reoperation remained unclear.

Methods: In a retrospective study, we reported the mid-term outcomes of a large-scaled series of patients, 396 patients, with congenital heart diseases who underwent mPVR in a single institution.

Results: The patients' mean age at mPVR was 24.

The Outcomes of Superior Cavopulmonary Connection Operation: a Single Center Experience.

Introduction: The superior cavopulmonary connection operation is one of the stages of the palliative surgical management for patients with functionally single ventricle. After surviving this stage, the patients are potential candidates for the final palliative procedure: the Fontan operation.

Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the outcomes of superior cavopulmonary connection operations in our center and to identify factors affecting the survival and the progression to Fontan stage.

Mid-term outcomes of surgical repair for anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: In infants, children and adults.

Background: Anomalous origin of left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital malformation. We sought to evaluate in-hospital and mid-term outcomes of patients with a diagnosis of ALCAPA who underwent surgical repair.

Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate the mid-term outcomes of surgical repair of ALCAPA at our center and to analyze the surgical techniques used.

Erratum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Adenosis in the Breast.

[This corrects the article on p. 187 in vol. 18, PMID: 26155296.

Religious experiences of Iranian transgenders: A qualitative study.

Background: Gender identity disorder and its treatment with sex reassignment surgery is a profound experience, which can affect the mental, interpersonal, social and religious aspects of one's life.

Methods: This was a qualitative content analysis study focusing on the various dimensions of the experiences of seven patients suffering from gender identity disorder in a female-to-male subgroup. This study presents a report concerning the religious aspects of their experience.

Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms: A Six-Month Follow-Up Study.

Background: Rupture of the intracranial aneurysms is associated with a high risk of bleeding and a high incidence of mortality if left untreated.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to report our experience in managing intracranial aneurysms using coil embolization and to report the 6-month follow-up outcome of the patients.

Patients And Methods: From January 2010 to December 2012, a series of 90 nonrandomized consecutive patients (mean age: 44.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Adenosis in the Breast.

Purpose: Adenosis lesions of the breast, including sclerosing adenosis and adenosis tumors, are a group of benign proliferative disorders that may mimic the features of malignancy on imaging. In this study, we aim to describe the features of breast adenosis lesions with suspicious or borderline findings on dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI).

Methods: In our database, we identified 49 pathologically proven breast adenosis lesions for which the final assessment of the breast MRI report was classified as either category 4 (n=45) or category 5 (n=4), according to the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) published by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Renal Sympathetic Denervation by CT-scan-Guided Periarterial Ethanol Injection in Sheep.

Background: Renal nerves are a recent target in the treatment of hypertension. Renal sympathetic denervation (RSD) is currently performed using catheter-based radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and because this method has limitations, percutaneous magnetic resonance (MR)-guided periarterial ethanol injection is a suggested alternative. However, few studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of percutaneous ethanol injection for RSD.

Association of Different MRI BIRADS Descriptors With Malignancy in Non Mass-Like Breast Lesions.

Background: Several studies on the diagnostic efficacy of MRI has not real consensus for the accuracy of MRI characteristics in non mass like breast lesions, and the number of malignant lesions in different studies is insufficient.

Objectives: In this study we aimed to analyze the diagnostic role of MRI BIRADS features for diagnosis of malignancy in non mass like breast lesions.

Patients And Methods: All patients with positive findings (BIRADS 3, 4, 5), which had either biopsy proved pathology or follow-up MRI data at least for 12 months were included in the study.

Diagnostic efficacy of vessel specific coronary calcium score in detection of coronary artery stenosis.

Background: Coronary artery calcification which is determined quantitatively by coronary calcium scoring has been known as a sign of coronary stenosis and thus future cardiac events; hence it has been noticed on spotlight of researchers in recent years. Developing different method for early and optimal detection of coronary artery disease (CAD) is really essential as CAD are the first cause of death in population.

Objectives: To evaluate predictive value of vessel specific coronary artery calcium (CAC) score in predicting obstructive coronary artery disease.

Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization therapy for patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Background: Although transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) has been widely used as a palliative treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), its actual efficacy and prognostic usefulness have not been clarified in past studies.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy, complications, and prognostic factors of the TACE in unresectable HCC patients.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-two patients with unresectable HCC were treated with TACE.

Management of liver hemangioma using trans-catheter arterial embolization.

Background: Hemangioma, a congenital vascular malformation, is the most common benign liver lesion that is usually remain stable subsequently requiring not treatment; however, complications such as abdominal pain or fullness, coagulation disturbances, and inflammatory syndrome may occur, demanding a specific treatment of hemangioma.

Objectives: To assess the safety, feasibility and efficacy of trans-catheter arterial embolization (TAE) for the treatment of Liver hemangioma.

Patients And Methods: TAE was performed on 20 patients with liver hemangioma.

Uterine artery embolization for treatment of symptomatic fibroids: a review of the evidence.

Fibroids are the most common benign tumors of the uterus during female reproductive age. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) using embolic particles (PVA, Gelfoam) to occlude the uterine arteries, have been reported as a relatively safe, effective, and durable nonsurgical alternative to hysterectomy in diminishing fibroid-related symptoms. To block the arterial blood supply to the fibroid completely, UAE is typically performed in both uterine arteries by an experienced interventional radiologist.