Publications by authors named "I Thomassin-Naggara"
Importance: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of negligence claims in radiology. The objective of this document is to describe the specific main causes of errors in breast imaging and provide European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) recommendations to try to minimize these.
Observations: Technical failures represent 17% of all mammographic diagnostic negligence claims.
Importance: Misdiagnosis in breast imaging can have significant implications for patients, healthcare providers, and the healthcare system as a whole.
Observations: Some of the potential implications of misdiagnosis in breast imaging include delayed diagnosis or false reassurance, which can result in a delay in treatment and potentially a worse prognosis. Misdiagnosis can also lead to unnecessary procedures, which can cause physical discomfort, anxiety, and emotional distress for patients, as well as increased healthcare costs.
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- The study evaluates the effectiveness of an MRI protocol with various patient preparations in diagnosing deep pelvic endometriosis (DPE) using data from a multicentric national database.
- Two radiologists assessed the MRI results, considering factors like bowel preparation, opacification methods, MRI device strength, and contrast dye.
- Findings show that bowel preparation significantly improves the detection of certain endometriosis lesions compared to other methods, suggesting it is the best preparation approach for accurate diagnosis.
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- This review examines various surgical and nonsurgical treatments for abdominal wall endometriosis to clarify optimal care options due to existing clinical uncertainty.* -
- A total of 51 articles were analyzed, involving 2674 patients, showing that surgical methods had the best local tumor control and pain relief, with a median local tumor control rate of 100%.* -
- Minor adverse events occurred in 17.5% of surgical cases and up to 76.4% with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), while severe adverse events were noted in 25 surgical patients.*