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View article: Determining Essential priorities for Future Investigation - a National consensus Exercise in Interventional Oncology (DEFINE-IO) – A priori protocol
Determining Essential priorities for Future Investigation - a National consensus Exercise in Interventional Oncology (DEFINE-IO) – A priori protocol Open
Introduction Interventional Oncology (IO), is a rapidly developing subspecialty within interventional radiology (IR), offering minimally invasive, precise and targeted cancer therapies. Despite its transformative potential, IO faces challe…
View article: RADT-59. ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL TREATMENT TRENDS AFTER RESECTION IN LOW GRADE GLIOMA
RADT-59. ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL TREATMENT TRENDS AFTER RESECTION IN LOW GRADE GLIOMA Open
BACKGROUND Despite studies demonstrating the benefits of adjuvant chemoradiation in high-risk low-grade glioma patients, the recommendation of adjuvant therapy for high-risk patients remains heterogeneous. Currently, with the introduction …
View article: Neurocognitive function and quality of life after multi-fraction radiosurgery for large resected and intact brain metastases: results of a prospective clinical trial
Neurocognitive function and quality of life after multi-fraction radiosurgery for large resected and intact brain metastases: results of a prospective clinical trial Open
View article: IO1-UK: A cross-sectional study to re-evaluate the provision of Interventional Oncology services across the United Kingdom
IO1-UK: A cross-sectional study to re-evaluate the provision of Interventional Oncology services across the United Kingdom Open
View article: Assessing body composition using auto-segmentations of muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue in prostate cancer patients receiving magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy
Assessing body composition using auto-segmentations of muscle and subcutaneous adipose tissue in prostate cancer patients receiving magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy Open
View article: Combining MRI radiomics, hypoxia gene signature score and clinical variables for prediction of biochemical recurrence-free survival after radiotherapy in prostate cancer
Combining MRI radiomics, hypoxia gene signature score and clinical variables for prediction of biochemical recurrence-free survival after radiotherapy in prostate cancer Open
View article: Music-Assisted Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Patients with Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
Music-Assisted Progressive Muscle Relaxation in Patients with Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer Undergoing Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy Open
Objective: This study aimed to explore the effect of music-assisted progressive muscle relaxation on patients with locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC) undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT). Methods: A retrospective study was co…
View article: Percutaneous Image-Guided Ablation of Renal Cancer: Traditional and Emerging Indications, Energy Sources, Techniques, and Future Developments
Percutaneous Image-Guided Ablation of Renal Cancer: Traditional and Emerging Indications, Energy Sources, Techniques, and Future Developments Open
Percutaneous image-guided ablation (IGA) has emerged as an established alternative to surgical management for small renal masses. This comprehensive review examines traditional and emerging indications, energy sources, techniques, and futu…
View article: SPEED (SPlEnic Embolisation Decisions) study—Decision to treat acute traumatic splenic artery injury in the context of trauma protocol
SPEED (SPlEnic Embolisation Decisions) study—Decision to treat acute traumatic splenic artery injury in the context of trauma protocol Open
Background The spleen is commonly injured in trauma and this may be managed with a conservative approach, embolisation or splenectomy. There is uncertainty how splenic embolisation fits into the treatment paradigm and the delivery of IR se…
View article: Assessing Body Composition Using Auto-Segmentations of Muscle and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Mr-Guided Radiotherapy
Assessing Body Composition Using Auto-Segmentations of Muscle and Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Mr-Guided Radiotherapy Open
View article: Pre-operative stereotactic radiosurgery and peri-operative dexamethasone for resectable brain metastases: a two-arm pilot study evaluating clinical outcomes and immunological correlates
Pre-operative stereotactic radiosurgery and peri-operative dexamethasone for resectable brain metastases: a two-arm pilot study evaluating clinical outcomes and immunological correlates Open
View article: Acute aortic syndrome
Acute aortic syndrome Open
View article: A national survey of interventional radiology trainees on peripheral and aortic endovascular training
A national survey of interventional radiology trainees on peripheral and aortic endovascular training Open
Objectives The development of technical skills in peripheral and aortic endovascular intervention is an essential part of interventional radiology (IR) training. Access to endovascular training remains contentious, with IR and vascular sur…
View article: Evaluating current acute aortic syndrome pathways: Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP)
Evaluating current acute aortic syndrome pathways: Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP) Open
Background Diagnosis of acute aortic syndrome is challenging and associated with high perihospital mortality rates. The study aim was to evaluate current pathways and understand the chronology of acute aortic syndrome patient care. Method …
View article: The Impact of Social Determinants on Receipt of Adjuvant Radiation Nationally Following Atypical Meningioma Surgery
The Impact of Social Determinants on Receipt of Adjuvant Radiation Nationally Following Atypical Meningioma Surgery Open
Purpose: We aimed to identify socioeconomic gaps in the administration of adjuvant radiotherapy for patients with atypical meningioma and secondarily to determine differences in survival between patients receiving radiation and those not r…
View article: Understanding the current acute aortic syndrome (AAS) pathways—The Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP) protocol
Understanding the current acute aortic syndrome (AAS) pathways—The Collaborative Acute Aortic Syndrome Project (CAASP) protocol Open
Background Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is an emergency associated with high peri-hospital mortality rates. Variable clinical presentation makes timely diagnosis challenging and such delays in diagnosis directly impact patient outcomes. Aim…
View article: Interventional radiology training in the UK: a view from within—a national survey
Interventional radiology training in the UK: a view from within—a national survey Open
Objective: Interventional radiology (IR) training in the UK has evolved since recognition as a subspecialty in 2010 and introduction of a new curriculum in 2021. The changing landscape, increasing workload and COVID-19 have affected traini…
View article: Better safe than so ray: national survey of radiation protection amongst interventional radiology trainees in the United Kingdom
Better safe than so ray: national survey of radiation protection amongst interventional radiology trainees in the United Kingdom Open
Objective To establish the provision and use of radiation personal protective equipment (PPE) and dosimetry amongst UK interventional radiology (IR) trainees and highlight areas of improvement in order to enhance the radiation safety. Meth…
View article: Prediction of prostate tumour hypoxia using pre-treatment MRI-derived radiomics: preliminary findings
Prediction of prostate tumour hypoxia using pre-treatment MRI-derived radiomics: preliminary findings Open
View article: Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs Conventional Radiotherapy for Localized Vertebral Metastases of the Spine
Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs Conventional Radiotherapy for Localized Vertebral Metastases of the Spine Open
Importance Spine metastasis can be treated with high-dose radiation therapy with advanced delivery technology for long-term tumor and pain control. Objective To assess whether patient-reported pain relief was improved with stereotactic rad…
View article: Abstract No. 173 Transhepatic or Transperitoneal Approach for Cholecystostomy? Results of the United Kingdom Multicentre Retrospective Audit of Cholecystostomy and Further Interventions (MACAFI) Study
Abstract No. 173 Transhepatic or Transperitoneal Approach for Cholecystostomy? Results of the United Kingdom Multicentre Retrospective Audit of Cholecystostomy and Further Interventions (MACAFI) Study Open
View article: Research should remain a priority in 21st century radiology recruitment to training
Research should remain a priority in 21st century radiology recruitment to training Open
Research drives innovation, however, recently Clinical Radiology has been overwhelmed by increased clinical demand, workforce shortages and lack of funding/protected research time. The newly released 2023 radiology speciality application p…
View article: Global IR Juniors Summit: Two-Year Experience of Connecting IR Trainees Across the Globe
Global IR Juniors Summit: Two-Year Experience of Connecting IR Trainees Across the Globe Open
Introduction: Global IR Juniors is a collaboration among trainees from IR societies worldwide; PAIRS: Pan-Arab Interventional Radiology, CIRSE: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe, SIR: Society of Interventional R…
View article: Transhepatic or transperitoneal technique for cholecystostomy: results of the multicentre retrospective audit of cholecystostomy and further interventions (MACAFI)
Transhepatic or transperitoneal technique for cholecystostomy: results of the multicentre retrospective audit of cholecystostomy and further interventions (MACAFI) Open
Objective: This analysis of the MACAFI (multicentre audit of cholecystostomy and further interventions) data aims to assess the procedural technique and technical specifications related to percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) insertion in pat…
View article: Precision transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: patient selection, standardized techniques, and quantitative evaluation
Precision transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: patient selection, standardized techniques, and quantitative evaluation Open
View article: Forthcoming Articles
Forthcoming Articles Open
View article: Reirradiation Options for Previously Irradiated Prostate cancer (RO-PIP): Feasibility study investigating toxicity outcomes following reirradiation with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) versus high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT)
Reirradiation Options for Previously Irradiated Prostate cancer (RO-PIP): Feasibility study investigating toxicity outcomes following reirradiation with stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) versus high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDR-BT) Open
Introduction Radiotherapy is the most common curative treatment for non-metastatic prostate cancer; however, up to 13% of patients will develop local recurrence within 10 years. Patients can undergo further and potentially curative treatme…
View article: Splenic embolisation practices within the UK: a national survey
Splenic embolisation practices within the UK: a national survey Open
View article: Umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells—from bench to bedside
Umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells—from bench to bedside Open
In recent years, mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) have generated a lot of attention due to their paracrine and immuno-modulatory properties. mesenchymal stromal cells derived from the umbilical cord (UC) are becoming increasingly recognize…
View article: Attracting the next generation of radiologists: a statement by the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
Attracting the next generation of radiologists: a statement by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) Open