Radiology reporting of micturating cystourethrograms (MCUGs): What the paediatric urologists want to know.

Background: Micturating cystourethrograms (MCUGs) are commonly requested to exclude vesicoureteric reflux (VUR) and bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). Useful additional information including timing and bladder volume at the start of reflux, urethral anomalies and post-void drainage can be obtained from the cystograms, but are not routinely reported by radiologists.

Objective: The study aim was to retrospectively review MCUG reports against a proposed reporting proforma, and then re-analyse the effect of the proforma on report quality.

Radiology department preparedness for COVID-19 - experience of a central-London hospital.

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed significant strain on healthcare systems across the world, requiring rapid adaptation and a change in approach to the delivery of healthcare services. Although not always immediately at the frontline, radiology has a key role in the effort against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Radiology preparedness, including the development of a set of policies and procedures designed to acquire and maintain enough capacity to support the ongoing care needs of patients both with and without COVID-19, is essential in this modern-day healthcare crisis of unprecedented magnitude.

Renal scarring is the most significant predictor of breakthrough febrile urinary tract infection in patients with simplex and duplex primary vesico-ureteral reflux.

Introduction: The association of high-grade vesico-ureteral reflux (VUR) with renal dysplasia and/or scarring is well-established, and the combination of these factors has been shown to decrease the likelihood of VUR resolution. Other VUR parameters have similarly been shown to be associated with VUR non-resolution, including VUR grade and timing at cystography, associated urinary tract anatomical abnormalities, and bladder dysfunction.

Objective: To establish independent risk factors that can predict symptomatic persistence of VUR.

Pitfalls in paediatric oncology imaging.

Imaging a new mass lesion in a child requires careful consideration of a variety of issues. The age of the child is an important factor in determining the appropriate test to start with and the age also helps provide an appropriate differential diagnosis, which can then be used to guide further imaging. The long-term outcome for most children with cancer is very good, with over 70% achieving 5-year survival and presumed cure.

Ultrasound findings of the locked metacarpophalangeal joint.

The radiographs and sonographic findings of two cases of locked metacarpophalangeal joint secondary to tethering of the volar plate are described. The presence of osteophytes and the dynamic ultrasound assessment of the volar plate have provided confirmation of the clinical diagnosis prior to surgery.