AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Nov 2017
Isolated Main Pancreatic Duct Dilatation: CT Differentiation Between Benign and Malignant Causes.
The purpose of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the differential CT features of isolated benign and malignant main pancreatic duct (MPD) dilatation and to investigate whether the diagnostic performance of radiologists can be improved with knowledge of these differential CT features. ⋯ Distal, long (≥ 6.1 mm), and abrupt transition, the absence of duct penetrating sign, and the presence of attenuation difference and PD or CBD enhancement were highly suggestive CT findings for differentiation of malignant from benign MPD dilatation. The diagnostic performance of radiologists with regard to differentiation was significantly improved with knowledge of these highly suggestive CT criteria.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Nov 2017
Sex Differences in Radiologist Salary in U.S. Public Medical Schools.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate salary differences between male and female academic radiologists at U.S. medical schools. ⋯ Among academic radiologists employed at 24 U.S. public medical schools, male and female radiologists had similar annual salaries both before and after adjusting for several variables known to influence salary among academic physicians.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Nov 2017
Radiographic Findings of Distressed Venous Stents and Inferior Vena Cava Filters: Clinical Implications.
The objective of our study was to describe an association between the radiographic appearance of distressed intravascular implants and venous stenosis or occlusion and to determine the success of reparative endovascular procedures. ⋯ Distressed intravascular implants are associated with high-grade venous stenosis or occlusion. Reparative interventions are usually technically successful.
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The purpose of this article is to discuss common elbow injuries found in pediatric athletes who participate in sports that entail overhead movements with focus on mechanism, clinical features, imaging appearance, and treatment options. ⋯ Elbow injuries are commonly seen in pediatric overhead athletes and have been on the rise owing to the increased participation in and demand of youth sports. Imaging plays a critical role in identifying the type and severity of injury, which helps to determine appropriate treatment options.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Oct 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyDo Superior or Inferior Interlaminar Approach or Bevel Orientation Predispose to Nonepidural Needle Penetration?
There is a paucity of evidence-based literature regarding the advantages and disadvantages of the interlaminar approach and needle bevel orientation for performing a lumbar interlaminar epidural steroid injection (ESI). The purpose of this study was to determine if superior versus inferior lamina approach, needle bevel tip orientation, or both may predispose to inadvertent nonepidural penetration during lumbar interlaminar ESI. ⋯ Inadvertent nonepidural needle penetration during fluoroscopically guided lumbar interlaminar ESI appears to be affected by approach, with superior lamina approach and caudal bevel tip orientation being the least favorable technique.