Short-term changes in chest CT images among individuals at low altitude after entering high-altitude environments.

Objective: To investigate the short-term changes in chest CT images of low-altitude populations after entering a high-altitude environment.

Methods: Chest CT images of 3,587 people from low-altitude areas were obtained within one month of entering a high-altitude environment. Abnormal CT features and clinical symptoms were analyzed.

Bi-Parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis of Biochemical Recurrence of Prostate Cancer after Radical Surgery and Its Predictive Value: A Retrospective Study.

Objective: This study aimed to analyse the characteristics of biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy via bi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging.

Methods: A total of 200 patients with radical prostatectomy admitted to our hospital from January 2016 to January 2021 were retrospectively enrolled as observation objects. According to whether there was biochemical recurrence after surgery, the patients were divided into the abnormal group (n = 62) and normal group (n = 138).

Predictive Value of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiomics Combined with Serum PSA for the Extracapsular Extension of Prostate Cancer Prediction.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) radiomics combined with serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in predicting the extracapsular extension (ECE) of prostate cancer.

Methods: In total, 213 patients with prostate cancer admitted to our hospital from May 2021 to April 2023 were retrospectively enrolled as observation subjects. Based on the presence or absence of extracapsular extension, the patients were divided into occurrence (n = 70) and non-occurrence (n = 143) groups.

Predicting acute pancreatitis severity with enhanced computed tomography scans using convolutional neural networks.

This study aimed to evaluate acute pancreatitis (AP) severity using convolutional neural network (CNN) models with enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans. Three-dimensional DenseNet CNN models were developed and trained using the enhanced CT scans labeled with two severity assessment methods: the computed tomography severity index (CTSI) and Atlanta classification. Each labeling method was used independently for model training and validation.

Computed tomography-guided interstitial implantation of I (125) radioactive seeds in the treatment of hilar airway stenosis caused by non-small cell lung cancer.

Background: Airway stenosis secondary to non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is one of the severe complications that can lead to life-threatening outcomes.

Objective: To investigate the clinical utility of computed tomography (CT)-guided interstitial implantation of radioactive I-125 seeds in the treatment of hilar airway stenosis caused by NSCLC.

Methods: The cases of hilar airway stenosis caused by NSCLC in our hospital from 2017 to 2022 were collected and divided into observation and control groups.

High-flow priapism due to bilateral cavernous artery fistulas treated by unilateral embolization: A case report.

Background: High flow priapism (HFP) is a rare type of priapism. Perineal trauma is the most common cause of HFP. Trauma-induced penile artery injury may lead to an arterial-cavernosal fistula, whereas persistent irregular arterial blood flow entering the corpora cavernosum can cause a persistent penile erection.

Atrophy in subcortical gray matter in adult patients with moyamoya disease.

Background: Acute cerebrovascular accidents, long-term hypoperfusion, and/or remote neuronal degeneration may lead to structural alterations in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD). This study sought to comprehensively investigate the distribution characteristics of subcortical gray matter volume and their correlations with angiographic changes in the intracranial artery in patients with MMD.

Method: One hundred forty-two patients with MMD and 142 age- and sex-matched healthy controls underwent 3-dimensional high-resolution structural magnetic resonance imaging.

Chemotherapy, transarterial chemoembolization, and nephrectomy combined treated one giant renal cell carcinoma (T3aN1M1) associated with Xp11.2/TFE3: A case report.

Background: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) with Xp11.2 translocation/TFE3 gene fusion is a rare and distinct subtype of RCC that is classified under tumors with translocation of the microphthalmia-associated transcriptional factor.

Case Summary: We report an adult case of Xp11.

Application of Magnetic Resonance DTI Technique in Evaluating the Effect of Postoperative Exercise Rehabilitation.

Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) is a new kind of magnetic resonance imaging technology. Its imaging principle is to distinguish different pathological tissues according to the movement of water molecules, which is higher than regular magnetic resonance diffusion-weighted imaging. Magnetic resonance diffusion tensor imaging has exact utility price in medical analysis and sickness evaluation.

Computed tomography and clinical parameters predict intracerebral hemorrhage expansion.

This study aimed to evaluate the association of imaging signs, and to establish a predictive model through selecting highly relevant imaging signs in combination with clinical parameters for hematoma expansion.Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) patients who received 2 consecutive noncontrast computed tomography scans were examined and recruited through January 2014 to December 2020. Demographic information and clinical characteristics were collected.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging based on Chinese tasks to protect language function in epileptics.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) based on Chinese tasks to protect the language function in epileptics.

Materials And Methods: A total of 34 native Chinese patients with epilepsy were enrolled and examined with BOLD-fMRI scan based on six Chinese tasks. The epileptics were randomly divided into the control group (n = 15) and the experimental group (n = 19).

Preoperative evaluation of dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI-guided lesion identification using morphometric and textural analysis for patients with epilepsy.

Diagnosing epilepsy at the early stages is pivotal in the prevention and subsequent treatment of major epileptic events. MRI has been previously demonstrated to be beneficial in optimizing diagnostic efficacy and the subsequent treatment of epilepsy. In the present study, morphometric and textural analysis was performed pre-operatively on dynamic contrast-enhanced (Dce)-magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided lesions in patients with epilepsy.

320-slice CT angiography of an interrupted aortic arch patient relying on collaterals: An addition to classification criteria.

A 13-year-old female patient presented with chest pain had no history of heart disease or trauma. She was finally diagnosed with the interrupted aortic arch by 320-slice CT angiography, without intracardial malformations or patent ductus arteriosus. Her descending aortic blood was supplied by plentiful collateral circulation on the chest.

Application of Dual-Source CT Coronary Angiography in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Symptomatic Coronary Heart Disease.

Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological and morphological characteristics of coronary plaque in diabetic patients with symptomatic coronary heart disease (CHD) by dual-source computed tomography (DSCT).

Materials And Methods: From June 2013 to December 2014, 267 consecutive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were examined by DSCT. Plaque type, distribution, as well as extent and obstructive characteristics were determined for each segment.

Injuries sustained by earthquake relief workers: a retrospective analysis of 207 relief workers during Nepal earthquake.

Background: This study aimed to analyse the injuries sustained by rescue workers in earthquake relief efforts in high altitude areas for improving the ways of how to effectively prevent the injuries.

Methods: The clinical data of 207 relief workers from four military hospitals in Tibet, who were injured in the Tibetan disaster areas of China during '4.25' Nepal earthquake rescue period, was retrospectively analyzed.

The clinical application of 320-detector row CT in transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical value of 320-detector row CT in transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

Materials And Methods: Sixty-four patients with HCC underwent CT perfusion scanning with a 320-detector row CT before and after TACE. With the help of built-in dual-source CT perfusion software, color perfusion images of hepatic arterial perfusion (HAP), portal vein perfusion (PVP) and hepatic arterial perfusion index (HAPI) of all HCC lesions were obtained, and the above perfusion parameters were measured on the color images.

The accuracy of spot sign in predicting hematoma expansion after intracerebral hemorrhage: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: The role of spot sign on computed tomography angiography (CTA) for predicting hematoma expansion (HE) after primary intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) has been the focus of many studies. Our study sought to evaluate the predictive accuracy of spot signs for HE in a meta-analytic approach.

Materials And Methods: The database of Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched for eligible studies.

The value of diffusion tensor imaging in differentiating high-grade gliomas from brain metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Differentiation of high-grade gliomas and solitary brain metastases is an important clinical issue because the treatment strategies differ greatly. Our study aimed to investigate the potential value of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in differentiating high-grade gliomas from brain metastases using a meta-analytic approach.

Materials And Methods: We searched Pubmed, Embase and the Cochrane Library for relevant articles published in English.

Comparison of lower extremity atherosclerosis in diabetic and non-diabetic patients using multidetector computed tomography.

Background: Lower extremity atherosclerosis (LEA) is among the most serious diabetic complications and leads to non-traumatic amputations. The recently developed dual-source CT (DSCT) and 320- multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) may help to detect plaques more precisely. The aim of our study was to evaluate the differences in LEA between diabetic and non-diabetic patients using MDCT angiography.