Sofia Vidali
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Lesion Conspicuity in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: A Retrospective Analysis of Tumor Characteristics
Lesion Conspicuity in Contrast-Enhanced Mammography: A Retrospective Analysis of Tumor Characteristics Open
Background/Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of tumor characteristics on lesion conspicuity in contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and identify factors associated with different levels of conspicuity. Methods: In …
View article: Performance of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for Monitoring Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response among Different Breast Cancer Subtypes
Performance of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) for Monitoring Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy Response among Different Breast Cancer Subtypes Open
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAT) plays a crucial role in breast cancer (BC) treatment, both in advanced BC and in early-stage BC, with different rates of pathological complete response (pCR) among the different BC molecular subtypes. Imaging…
View article: Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: A Step Forward
Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention: A Step Forward Open
Breast cancer (BC) is a leading topic in medical research as it is the most common cancer occurring in women worldwide; its incidence is progressively increasing in all age groups [...]
View article: The “Y”-configuration of double Neuroform Atlas assisted coil embolization for treatment of cerebral bifurcation wide-neck aneurysms: very long-term follow-up of a multicentric experience
The “Y”-configuration of double Neuroform Atlas assisted coil embolization for treatment of cerebral bifurcation wide-neck aneurysms: very long-term follow-up of a multicentric experience Open
Aim: Endovascular treatment of cerebral bifurcation wide-neck aneurysms remains a therapeutic challenge in terms of safety profile and timely treatment efficacy. The aim of this study is to investigate the very long-term efficacy and safet…
View article: Flow-diverter treatment for renal artery aneurysms: One-year follow-up of a multicentric preliminary experience
Flow-diverter treatment for renal artery aneurysms: One-year follow-up of a multicentric preliminary experience Open
PURPOSE Renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) are rare in the general population, although the true incidence and natural history remain elusive. Conventional endovascular therapies such as coil embolization or covered stent graft may cause sidebr…
View article: Promote Community Engagement in Participatory Research for Improving Breast Cancer Prevention: The P.I.N.K. Study Framework
Promote Community Engagement in Participatory Research for Improving Breast Cancer Prevention: The P.I.N.K. Study Framework Open
Breast cancer (BC) has overtaken lung cancer as the most common cancer in the world and the projected incidence rates show a further increase. Early detection through population screening remains the cornerstone of BC control, but a progre…
View article: Magnetic resonance imaging of inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver: a 2021 systematic literature update and series presentation
Magnetic resonance imaging of inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver: a 2021 systematic literature update and series presentation Open
Purpose Inflammatory pseudotumors of the liver (IPTL) are not exceptional benign lesions with various etiologies, histology, and imaging appearances. The incomplete knowledge of this pathology and the wide polymorphism sometimes resembling…
View article: Imaging of the chemotherapy-induced hepatic damage: Yellow liver, blue liver, and pseudocirrhosis
Imaging of the chemotherapy-induced hepatic damage: Yellow liver, blue liver, and pseudocirrhosis Open
The liver is the major drug-metabolizing and drug-detoxifying organ. Many drugs can cause liver damage through various mechanisms; however, the liver response to injury includes a relatively narrow spectrum of alterations that, regardless …
View article: Endovascular thromboaspiration with neurointerventional devices for early hepatic artery thrombosis after split liver transplant
Endovascular thromboaspiration with neurointerventional devices for early hepatic artery thrombosis after split liver transplant Open
We report the case of a 38-year-old woman who underwent orthotopic ‘split’ liver transplant, complicated by hepatic artery thrombosis on the first postoperative day. The patient was successfully treated with an endovascular approach by mec…
View article: Endovascular bail-out mechanical thrombectomy of a post-CEA acute internal carotid occlusion with consensual intracranial occlusion: A challenging case
Endovascular bail-out mechanical thrombectomy of a post-CEA acute internal carotid occlusion with consensual intracranial occlusion: A challenging case Open
Acute carotid occlusion is a rare but important complication that can occur after a carotid endoacrterectomy (CEA) procedure. Standard intervention after a re-occlusion is usually surgical. We reported a case of a 78-year old patient with …
View article: Splenoportal-mesenteric axis thrombosis and splenic artery occlusion as initial presentations of COVID-19 disease.
Splenoportal-mesenteric axis thrombosis and splenic artery occlusion as initial presentations of COVID-19 disease. Open
A case of acute venous thrombosis and arterial occlusion as primary manifestations of COVID-19.
View article: Direct ultrasound-guided puncture of vertebral artery V2 segment during mechanical thrombectomy
Direct ultrasound-guided puncture of vertebral artery V2 segment during mechanical thrombectomy Open
An 83-year-old man experienced left upper limb uncontrolled movements preceded by intense gasping during night rest, which progressed to unconsciousness and respiratory arrest requiring intubation. He was diagnosed with acute stroke due to…
View article: D-dimer as an indicator of prognosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review
D-dimer as an indicator of prognosis in SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review Open
Background Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) stimulates pro-thrombotic changes. This, combined with its tropism for endothelium and lung structures, may explain its association with thrombotic events, reduction o…
View article: Effect of Mediterranean Diet Enriched in High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Gut Microbiota in Obese and Normal Weight Adult Subjects
Effect of Mediterranean Diet Enriched in High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Gut Microbiota in Obese and Normal Weight Adult Subjects Open
Introduction: The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is useful in the prevention of overweight, obesity and metabolic disease. High Quality-Extra Virgin Olive Oil (HQ-EVOO), an essential component of this diet, exerts protective effects against chron…