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Long-Term Clinical Outcomes Following Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation of Renal Cell Carcinoma at a Single VA Medical Center
Microwave ablation (MWA) is a relatively newer treatment modality for treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and only a few small studies have examined the short- and long-term outcomes for MWA applied to renal tumors. The purpose of this retrospective review is to assess the initial experience including technical short- and long-term success rates of using radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and MWA for RCC at a single Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 23, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Salim E. Abboud, Tanay Patel, Stephanie Soriano, Joseph Giesler, Nannette Alvarado, Preet Kang Source Type: research

The Joint Commission Ever-Readiness: Understanding Tracer Methodology
The Joint Commission (TJC) evaluates the consistent provision of appropriate and safe access to health care, treatment, and services. Currently, TJC uses the tracer methodology to assess standards compliance and follows a number of patients through an organization ’s entire health care delivery process. The tracer methodology uses 3 different types of tracers as follows: individual or patient tracers, program-specific, and system tracers, to identify performance issues in one or more steps of the care process or at interfaces between them. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 23, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Bettina Siewert Source Type: research

High-Resolution Computed Tomography Imaging in Conductive Hearing Loss: What to Look for?
Conductive hearing loss (CHL) is caused by the disruption of the sound conductive chain that, in turn, may be due to diseases of the external and middle ear. High-resolution computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice to evaluate CHL because of its excellent spatial resolution. Along with clinical and otoscopic findings, CT also helps in the diagnosis and preoperative planning. This pictorial review aims to illustrate the CT features of common conditions causing CHL that may arise from the external and middle ear, as well as highlights some of the key imaging features that are helpful in management. (Source:...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 21, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Manickam Subramanian, Ashish Chawla, Kabilan Chokkappan, Tze Lim, Jagadish Narayana Shenoy, Wilfred Chin Guan Peh Source Type: research

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Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 20, 2017 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

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Using Twitter to Amplify Your Presence During Radiology Meetings
If we ’re Twitter buddies already, what’’s stopping us from introducing ourselves in real life? (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 20, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Puneet Bhargava Source Type: research

Breaking Bad News: A Survey of Radiology Residents ’ Experiences Communicating Results to Patients
The practice of radiology often includes routine communication of diagnostic test results directly to patients in breast imaging and interventional radiology. There is increasing interest in expanding direct communication throughout radiology. Though these conversations can substantially affect patient well-being, there is limited evidence indicating that radiology residents are specifically taught methods to effectively convey imaging results to patients. Our purpose is to evaluate resident experience communicating imaging results to patients. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 14, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Anand Narayan, Sergio Dromi, Adam Meeks, Erin Gomez, Bonmyong Lee Source Type: research

Radiologic Guide to Surgical Treatment of Kienbock ’s Disease
Kienbock ’s disease, or avascular necrosis of the lunate, is a progressive disease ultimately resulting in end-stage arthrosis of the wrist. Various surgical treatments are available for different Lichtman stages of disease. We review the surgical options and indications, expected radiologic post-operative appearance, as well as detail potential surgical complications, as they relate to Kienbock’s disease. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 14, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Erika M. Nealey, Jonelle M. Petscavage-Thomas, Felix S. Chew, Christopher H. Allan, Alice S. Ha Source Type: research

Launchpad for Onboarding New Faculty Into Academic Life
We developed a faculty professional development seminar series in order to facilitate the integration of our numerous new faculty into academics. The changing nature of the healthcare system, increasing clinical and administrative responsibility, and lack of access to senior mentors can hinder junior faculty productivity and possibly increase attrition. Given that no ready-made resources existed to address these issues we established a Professional Development Committee, developed a curriculum that covers relevant topics including promotion, mentorship, conflict management and feedback, and effective presentation of scient...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 13, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Toshimasa Clark, Janet Corral, Eric Nyberg, Tami Bang, Premal Trivedi, Peter Sachs, Tatum Mcarthur, Jonathan Flug, Carol Rumack Source Type: research

Abdominal Imaging Surveillance in Adult Patients After Fontan Procedure: Risk of Chronic Liver Disease and Hepatocellular Carcinoma
To assess the prevalence of chronic liver disease (CLD) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in adult patients who had surveillance imaging after Fontan procedure. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 8, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Sadhna B. Nandwana, Babatunde Olaiya, Kelly Cox, Anurag Sahu, Pardeep Mittal Source Type: research

Granulomatous-Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease in a Patient With Common Variable Immunodeficiency
Common variable immunodeficiency is the most common primary immunodeficiency and consists of impaired immunoglobulin production causing recurrent sinopulmonary infections. The most common cause of mortality for this disorder, however, is from the development of malignancy and autoimmune disorders. One common entity that develops is a systemic granulomatous and lymphoproliferative disorder that can cause an interstitial lung disease more formally referred to as granulomatous-lymphocytic interstitial lung disease (GL-ILD). (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - June 2, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Jehan L. Shah, Sagar B. Amin, Nupur Verma, Tan-Lucien Mohammed Source Type: research

Limited Utility of Pulmonary Nodule Risk Calculators for Managing Large Nodules
The optimal management of large pulmonary nodules, at higher risk for lung cancer, has not been determined, and it remains unclear as to which patients should undergo follow-up imaging vs invasive tissue diagnosis via biopsy or surgical resection. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 29, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Mark M. Hammer, Arun C. Nachiappan, Eduardo J. Mortani Barbosa Source Type: research

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation of Urothelial Cell Carcinoma: Histopathological Correlation, Staging, and Treatment Planning
Urothelial cell carcinoma (UCC) arises from the urothelial lining of the upper and lower urinary tract. This malignancy is the most common tumor of the urinary bladder, accounting for up to 5% cancer diagnoses in the United States.1 UCC is the second most common malignancy in the kidney, making up 5%-10% of all renal malignancies.2 By 2017, the estimated incidence of UCC in the urinary bladder is 79,030 cases with 16,870 new deaths.1 UCC occurs more commonly in men than in women. The risk factors for UCC are listed in Table 1. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 29, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Peter A. Harri, Lauren Alexander, Juan C. Camacho, Courtney C. Moreno, Pardeep Mittal Source Type: research

Limited Usage of Pulmonary Nodule Risk Calculators for Managing Large Nodules
The optimal management of large pulmonary nodules, at higher risk for lung cancer, has not been determined, and it remains unclear as to which patients should undergo follow-up imaging vs invasive tissue diagnosis via biopsy or surgical resection. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - May 29, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Mark M. Hammer, Arun C. Nachiappan, Eduardo J. Mortani Barbosa Source Type: research