Long-term outcome of cervical artery dissection.

Objective: The aim of the study is to evaluate the natural history of extracranial cervical artery dissection (CAD) including comorbidities, symptoms at presentation, recurrence of symptoms, and long-term outcome following different treatment approaches.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients treated for acute CAD was performed over a 5-year period from January 2017 to April 2022.

Results: Thirty-nine patients were included in the study, 25 (64.

CT imaging for occult malignancy in patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a tertiary centre: is it worthwhile?

Background: Investigating patients with unprovoked venous thromboembolism (uVTE) for occult malignancy can prove a diagnostic dilemma and imaging is often used extensively in this patient group.

Aims: The primary objective of this study was to determine the incidence of malignancy on CT and other imaging over a 10-year period. A secondary objective was to evaluate the role of laboratory and other non-imaging tests performed.

Modified Brixia chest X-ray severity scoring system and correlation with intubation, non-invasive ventilation and death in a hospitalised COVID-19 cohort.

Introduction: There are few existing severity scoring systems in the literature, and no formally widely accepted chest X-ray template for reporting COVID-19 infection. We aimed to modify the chest X-ray COVID-19 severity scoring system from the Brixia scoring system with placement of more emphasis on consolidation and to assess if the scoring tool could help predict intubation.

Methods: A severity chest X-ray scoring system was modified from the Brixia scoring system.

Appendiceal tumours - A correlation of CT features and histopathological diagnosis.

Appendiceal tumours are uncommon neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. An understanding of the imaging appearances facilitates an accurate radiological description, which guides surgical and oncological management. In this study, a retrospective review of the CT imaging and histopathology of all cases of appendiceal tumours discussed at the oncology multidisciplinary meetings in a single centre, over an 8-year period (2012-2019) is performed.

Is CT thorax, abdomen and pelvis a useful test in patients with weight loss?

Introduction: Unintentional weight loss is an important clinical problem. The role of CT is not firmly established in the workup of these patients. The aim of this study is to determine the diagnostic yield of CT Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis (CT TAP) in patients with unexplained weight loss and to determine whether clinical or laboratory variables are associated with positive CT findings.

Antegrade and Retrograde Endoscopic Approaches for Managing Obstructing Ureteral Calculi in Renal Transplant Patients: An Illustrative Case Series.

To demonstrate the various antegrade and retrograde endourologic approaches that may be required for effectively treating kidney transplant recipients presenting with ureteral obstruction caused by urolithiasis. We prospectively evaluated endoscopic management techniques of renal transplant recipients referred to a national kidney transplant center with obstructing transplant ureteral calculi for a 12-month period (April 2019-April 2020). Four kidney transplant recipients presented with ureteral obstruction caused by urolithiasis and the mean age was 66.

Does longitudinal or transverse orientation of the ultrasound probe improve cannulation success in minimally invasive venous surgery: A multicentre randomised controlled trial.

Objective: This study evaluates the effect of transverse and longitudinal ultrasound transducer orientation on saphenous vein cannulation during endovenous ablation.

Methods: A single-blinded, multicentre, randomised controlled trial was performed in patients undergoing ultrasound-guided venous cannulation for saphenous ablation. The primary outcomes were overall cannulation success and time to successful cannulation.

Assessment of renal vascular anatomy on multi-detector computed tomography in living renal donors.

Background: Prospective renal donors are a select population of healthy individuals who have been thoroughly screened for significant comorbidities before they undergo multi-detector computed tomography angiography and urography (MDCT).

Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe the anatomy of potential living renal donor subjects using MDCT over a 2-year period. The primary objective is to identify the renal arterial anatomy variations, with a secondary objective of identifying venous and collecting system/ureteric variations.

Natural growth pattern of sporadic renal angiomyolipoma.

Background: Surveillance of sporadic renal angiomyolipomas is a growing issue for physicians and radiologists. Current treatment recommendations favor active surveillance. However, the evidence underlying these is based on small case series, which also typically include angiomyolipomas associated with tuberous sclerosis.

Early repatriation post-thrombectomy: a model of care which maximises the capacity of a stroke network to treat patients with large vessel ischaemic stroke.

Background And Purpose: Healthcare systems are challenged to provide access to thrombectomy in acute stroke patients. Either the "drip and ship" or "mothership" models result in increased numbers of patients in the endovascular stroke centre (ESC). We describe our approach for a "drip, ship, retrieve and leave" model repatriating patients immediately or within 24 hours of thrombectomy.

Pain relief after varicocele embolization: The patient's perspective.

Introduction: Long-term efficacy of treatment with varicocele embolization is poorly documented from the patient's perspective. This study assessed patients' perceived changes in pain scores pre- and post-testicular vein embolization. In addition, the effect of testicular vein embolization on quality of life (QoL) parameters was assessed.

Imaging features of Benign Perianal lesions.

Magnetic resonance imaging provides detailed visualisation, identification and extent assessment of many anal disorders. While many studies are performed in the evaluation of malignant processes such as anorectal carcinoma, the primary focus of this pictorial review is benign lesions, which involve the anal canal and perianal spaces. This pictorial review will illustrate the MRI appearances of a variety of benign conditions, which predominantly affect the anal canal, including abscess, fistulae, lipomas, developmental cysts and inflammatory conditions.

Prevalence of Incidental Findings on Multidetector Computed Tomography in Potential Nephrectomy Donors: A Prospective Observational Study.

Objectives: Prospective renal donors are a select population of healthy individuals who have been thoroughly screened for significant comorbidities before they undergo multidetector computed tomography. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of incidental findings on preoperative multidetector computed tomography in a healthy cohort of potential living donors for kidney transplant.

Materials And Methods: A prospective study was performed of prospective living kidney transplant donors at a national kidney transplant center.

Chylous-Related Complications Following Surgical Management of Clavicular Fractures: A Report of Two Cases.

Case: We treated 2 patients with chylous-related complications following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of the clavicle. These complications were of unknown etiology; 1 was treated with percutaneous injection of a sclerosing agent, while the other was treated with ligation of the thoracic duct.

Conclusion: A chyle leak is more commonly seen with upper gastrointestinal, thoracic, and head and neck surgery.

Combining Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access With Ultrasound-Guided Analgesia for Single Skin and Vessel Puncture.

Purpose: To describe a single skin puncture technique combining subcutaneous injection of anesthetic to the depth of the vessel wall with venipuncture in the same movement.

Technique: Using ultrasound guidance, controlled anesthetic instillation along the needle tract and outer vessel wall with a 21-G vascular access needle can be combined with vessel puncture. This technique reduces the number of skin punctures and ensures accurate anesthetic instillation.

Uterine Artery Embolization: An Analysis of Online Patient Information Quality and Readability with Historical Comparison.

Rationale And Objectives: Investigators aimed to assess online information describing uterine artery embolization (UAE) to examine the quality and readability of websites patients are accessing.

Materials And Methods: A list of applicable, commonly used searchable terms was generated, including "Uterine Artery Embolization," "Fibroid Embolization," "Uterine Fibroid Embolization," and "Uterine Artery Embolisation." Each possible term was assessed across the five most-used English language search engines to determine the most commonly used term.

The European Board of Interventional Radiology Examination: A Cross-Sectional Web-Based Survey.

Introduction: The Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe established the European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) as an international examination in Interventional Radiology (IR), in 2010. The main objective of this study was to examine candidates' variables which could influence examination success. The secondary objective was to evaluate candidate feedback.