Two-dimensional Speckle tracking echocardiography in Fetal Growth Restriction: a systematic review.

Background Fetal growth restriction (FGR), defined as an estimated fetal weight (EFW)<10th percentile, is associated with an increased risk for adverse fetal and neonatal outcome. Early antenatal diagnosis is important and remains challenging. Deformation changes in the fetal myocardium are early signs of myocardial dysfunction.

Impact of brachytherapy technique (2D versus 3D) on outcome following radiotherapy of cervical cancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of 2D conventional brachytherapy (CBT) compared to 3D MRI-guided brachytherapy (IGBT) with and without the use of interstitial needles on local control, overall survival, and toxicity in patients treated for cervical cancer with radiation or chemoradiation.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed of biopsy-proven FIGO IB-IVA cervical cancer patients, treated with primary radiation or chemoradiation, followed by brachytherapy (BT) between January 1997 and July 2016. Endpoints were local control, overall survival, and toxicity.

Individualized CT Angiography Protocols for the Evaluation of the Aorta: A Feasibility Study.

Purpose: Ionizing radiation and iodinated contrast media are potential drawbacks to repetitive follow-up CT angiography in current practice. The aim of the present study was to optimize radiation dose and contrast agent volume by using individualized CT angiography protocols.

Materials And Methods: Eighty consecutive patients referred for CT angiography of the whole aorta were prospectively evaluated.