Publications by authors named "Pascal R van Diepen"
Objective: Uniformity of reporting is a requisite to be able to compare results of clinical studies on the treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLT). The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and quality of reporting of size, morphology, and location of OLTs.
Design: A literature search was performed from 1996 to 2023 to identify clinical studies on surgical treatment of OLTs.
Purpose: Imaging is essential in detecting lymph node metastases for radiotherapy treatment planning in locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC). There are not many data on the performance of [F]FDG-PET(CT) in showing lymph node metastases in LACC. We pooled sensitivity and specificity of [F]FDG-PET(CT) for detecting pelvic and/or para-aortic lymph node metastases in patients with LACC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the exact location distribution in patients with osteochondral lesions of the talus (OLTs) using a 9-grid scheme. The secondary aim is to match lesion location to lesion size, arthroscopic or open operation, and trauma occurrence.
Methods: A systematic review was performed in the databases PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane.
Article Synopsis
- Participants undergoing abdominal CT with oral contrast were given a choice between 1000ml of water or 50ml of positive oral contrast diluted in water, with 233 opting for water.
- Two radiologists evaluated the scans for image quality and diagnostic confidence, finding mostly comparable results between the two groups, though some structures were better assessed with positive contrast by one observer.
- Overall, water only may be a suitable alternative to positive oral contrast for abdominal CT in most outpatient cases, with a tendency toward lower radiation exposure.