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View article: Severe atypical iliac wing fracture associated with long-term bisphosphonate use
Severe atypical iliac wing fracture associated with long-term bisphosphonate use Open
Background Bisphosphonate use is associated with atypical non-traumatic fractures, which are most commonly seen in the femur. Case presentation We report a 63-year-old postmenopausal woman who presented acutely with progressively worsening…
View article: Acute and chronic venous occlusion
Acute and chronic venous occlusion Open
This review article provides an overview of acute and chronic venous occlusion, a condition that can cause significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated promptly. The article begins with an introduction to the anatomy of…
View article: Sharing images on social media without patient consent
Sharing images on social media without patient consent Open
The purpose of this article is to initiate a discussion around the growing trend of sharing images of patients' scans without their consent on social media. While there are certainly merits in sharing images on social media, if undertaken …
View article: ODP638 Towards the development of treatment planning for microwave thermal ablation of adrenal adenomas
ODP638 Towards the development of treatment planning for microwave thermal ablation of adrenal adenomas Open
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the principal cause of secondary hypertension and accounts for 5-12% of all hypertension. PA is characterized by unregulated aldosterone secretion from unilateral or bilateral nodules on the adrenal glands. Hi…
View article: Image-based computer modeling assessment of microwave ablation for treatment of adrenal tumors
Image-based computer modeling assessment of microwave ablation for treatment of adrenal tumors Open
To assess the feasibility of delivering microwave ablation for targeted treatment of aldosterone producing adenomas using image-based computational models. We curated an anonymized dataset of diagnostic 11C-metomidate PET/CT images of 14 p…
View article: Shoulder MRI Arthrography, an educational review of technique and common pathological findings
Shoulder MRI Arthrography, an educational review of technique and common pathological findings Open
Poster: ECR 2020 / C-10109 / Shoulder MRI Arthrography, an educational review of technique and common pathological findings by: P. kelly , C. ODonnell, G. Rahmani, S. Davey; galway/IE
View article: Preoperative CT Angiogram for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction - What the plastic surgeon wants to know
Preoperative CT Angiogram for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction - What the plastic surgeon wants to know Open
Poster: ECR 2020 / C-05544 / Preoperative CT Angiogram for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flaps in Breast Reconstruction - What the plastic surgeon wants to know by: G. Rahmani , R. McLoughlin; Galway/IE
View article: Pneumocephalus and Meningitis as Complications of Mastoiditis
Pneumocephalus and Meningitis as Complications of Mastoiditis Open
Pneumocephalus in the absence of trauma, tumour, or surgery is a rare entity. We report a case of a 73-year-old lady who presented with sepsis leading to confusion and unresponsiveness. A CT of brain revealed mastoiditis, sinusitis, and as…
View article: Gena Norris and gadolinium deposition disease—the impact of celebrity health disclosure on public awareness
Gena Norris and gadolinium deposition disease—the impact of celebrity health disclosure on public awareness Open
This year marks the 30th anniversary since the approval of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for diagnostic use in MRI. To date, well over 300 million doses of GBCAs have been administered to patients and have repeatedly been shown …
View article: First Safety and Performance Evaluation of T45K, a Self-Assembling Peptide Barrier Hemostatic Device, After Skin Lesion Excision
First Safety and Performance Evaluation of T45K, a Self-Assembling Peptide Barrier Hemostatic Device, After Skin Lesion Excision Open
BACKGROUND The self-assembling peptide barrier T45K (SAPB-T45K) is an oligopeptide that rapidly forms a biocompatible hemostatic barrier when applied to wounds. OBJECTIVE Evaluate safety and performance of SAPB-T45K in cutaneous surgery. M…
View article: Abstract: A Comparison of Epitendinous Repair Techniques for Flexor Tenorraphy
Abstract: A Comparison of Epitendinous Repair Techniques for Flexor Tenorraphy Open
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the epitendinous component of flexor tendon repairs was originally thought to just “tidy-up” the repair site but it is now recognized that it has a structural role and contributes approximately 20% to the stren…
View article: The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for soft tissue lipomas: a systematic review
The diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography for soft tissue lipomas: a systematic review Open
Background Ultrasound has been used in the diagnosis of soft-tissue lesions for well over a decade. Lipomas are the most common, benign, soft-tissue tumor and comprise adipose tissue. The sensitivity and specificity of diagnosing lipomas o…
View article: The sharing of radiological images by professional mixed martial arts fighters on social media
The sharing of radiological images by professional mixed martial arts fighters on social media Open
Background Mixed martial arts is a sport that has recently enjoyed a significant increase in popularity. This rise in popularity has catapulted many of these “cage fighters” into stardom and many regularly use social media to reach out to …
View article: Pyogenic Liver Abscess Following an Uncomplicated Colonoscopy
Pyogenic Liver Abscess Following an Uncomplicated Colonoscopy Open
Pyogenic liver abscess is an important differential when investigating pyrexia of unknown origin.Liver abscesses can rarely occur following colonoscopy.
View article: Traumatic Haemorrhagic Cervical Lymphadenopathy with Underlying Infectious Mononucleosis
Traumatic Haemorrhagic Cervical Lymphadenopathy with Underlying Infectious Mononucleosis Open
A 16-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with a painful 3 × 3 cm left-sided neck swelling six hours following blunt trauma to the neck from a heavy swinging door. A CT angiogram was performed which revealed a large haemorrh…