Publications by authors named "Luca Geraci"
Background/objectives: To analyze the diagnostic performance of three short magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols for the follow-up of pancratic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).
Methods: Follow-up MRI examinations of 287 patients with IPMN performed in two centers were retrospectively retrieved. Four MRI protocols were identified as follows: T1-weighted (T1w), T2-weighted (T2w), and MRCP sequences (protocol 1); T1w, T2w, MRCP, and diffusion-weighted (DWI) sequences (protocol 2); T1w, T2w, MRCP, and post-contrast T1w-sequences (protocol 3); and a comprehensive protocol including all previous sequences (protocol 4).
MR is a powerful diagnostic tool in the diagnosis and management of most hepatic and pancreatic diseases. Thanks to its multiple sequences, the use of dedicated contrast media and special techniques, it allows a multiparametric approach able to provide both morphological and functional information for many pathological conditions. The knowledge of correct technique is fundamental in order to obtain a correct diagnosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: A non-invasive method to improve the prognostic stratification would be clinically beneficial in patients with resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The aim of this study was to correlate conventional magnetic resonance (MR) features and the metrics derived from the histogram analysis of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) maps, with the risk and the time to metastases (TTM) after surgery in patients with PDAC. Methods: pre-operative MR examinations of 120 patients were retrospectively analyzed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To develop a predictive model for liver metastases in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) based on textural features of the primary tumor extracted by computed tomography (CT) images.
Materials And Methods: Patients with a pathologically proved PDAC who underwent CT between December 2020 and January 2022 were retrospectively identified. Treatment-naïve patients were included.
Purpose: To investigate the role of CT-texture analysis of liver ablation area to predict local recurrence after HCC ablation.
Methods: Patients treated with liver ablation were retrospectively enrolled. CT-texture analysis was performed on the core and borders of ablation area 1-2 months after procedure.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigated how respiratory therapists in a COVID-19 unit used video calls to connect hospitalized patients with their families, aiming to understand their experiences during this challenging time.
- Semistructured interviews with seven therapists highlighted five main themes: Contact, Impact, Challenges, Centering, and Future, revealing both the benefits and difficulties of using video communication.
- Results suggest that video calls can effectively maintain emotional support for patients and caregivers, indicating a promising role for this technology in future healthcare settings.