Athanasios Giannakis
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View article: Electromagnetic Navigation System with a Marker Option for Computed Tomography-Guided Microwave Ablation of Undetectable or Inconspicuous Hepatic Tumors in Non-Enhanced Scans: A Feasibility Study
Electromagnetic Navigation System with a Marker Option for Computed Tomography-Guided Microwave Ablation of Undetectable or Inconspicuous Hepatic Tumors in Non-Enhanced Scans: A Feasibility Study Open
Objectives: Primary objective was to report the feasibility, safety and efficacy of percutaneous ablation of hepatic malignant tumors that are undetectable or inconspicuous in non-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans using an electromag…
View article: Percutaneous electromagnetic navigation system for computed tomography (CT)-guided liver ablation: how far can we insert the antenna in the first scan?
Percutaneous electromagnetic navigation system for computed tomography (CT)-guided liver ablation: how far can we insert the antenna in the first scan? Open
The use of an electromagnetic navigation system for CT-guided MWA of malignant liver lesions can permit insertion of >70% of the required microwave antenna length to target lesion in the first pass, with satisfactory technical and clinical…
View article: Performance of AI Approaches for COVID-19 Diagnosis Using Chest CT Scans: The Impact of Architecture and Dataset
Performance of AI Approaches for COVID-19 Diagnosis Using Chest CT Scans: The Impact of Architecture and Dataset Open
AI is emerging as a promising tool for diagnosing COVID-19 based on chest CT scans. The aim of this study was the comparison of AI models for COVID-19 diagnosis. Therefore, we: (1) trained three distinct AI models for classifying COVID-19 …
View article: Comparison of Non-Contrast CT vs. Contrast-Enhanced CT with Both Intravenous and Rectal Contrast Application for Diagnosis of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: A Multireader, Retrospective Single-Center Study
Comparison of Non-Contrast CT vs. Contrast-Enhanced CT with Both Intravenous and Rectal Contrast Application for Diagnosis of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: A Multireader, Retrospective Single-Center Study Open
Objectives: To evaluate the non-inferiority of non-contrast CT compared to contrast-enhanced CT with both intravenous and rectal contrast application for the diagnosis of acute colonic diverticulitis. Methods: Five readers retrospectively …
View article: Detection of other pathologies when utilising computer-assisted digital solutions for TB screening
Detection of other pathologies when utilising computer-assisted digital solutions for TB screening Open
BACKGROUNDComputer-aided detection (CAD) tools for TB detection have the potential to enable screening programmes and reduce the diagnostic gap in settings where access to radiologists is limited. However, there are concerns that other com…
View article: Improvement of Breast Cancer Detection Using Dual-Layer Spectral CT
Improvement of Breast Cancer Detection Using Dual-Layer Spectral CT Open
This study aimed to investigate the diagnostic performance of breast mass detection on monoenergetic image data at 40 keV (MonoE40) and on iodine maps (IM) compared with conventional image data (CI). In this prospective single-center case-…
View article: Nuck Canal Endometriosis Following IVF Attempts in a Young Patient—Report of a Case
Nuck Canal Endometriosis Following IVF Attempts in a Young Patient—Report of a Case Open
Introduction: Endometriosis is a common benign condition affecting 10–15% of women of reproductive age. An unusual site of endometriosis is the canal of Nuck, which is a physiologically obliterated space in women spanning the area from the…
View article: Biodegradable Microspheres for Transarterial Chemoembolization in Malignant Liver Disease
Biodegradable Microspheres for Transarterial Chemoembolization in Malignant Liver Disease Open
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has revolutionized the treatment landscape for malignant liver disease, offering localized therapy with reduced systemic toxicity. This manuscript delves into the use of degradable microspheres (DMS) …
View article: Factors Impacting Microwave Ablation Zone Sizes: A Retrospective Analysis
Factors Impacting Microwave Ablation Zone Sizes: A Retrospective Analysis Open
Purpose: Evaluation of the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic conditions on ablation zone volumes (AZV) after microwave ablation (MWA). Methods: Retrospective analysis of 38 MWAs of therapy-naïve liver tumours performed with the NeuWave …