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The Tipping Point: Key Oncologic Imaging Findings Resulting in Critical Changes in the Management of Malignant Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
The purpose of this article is to review tumor staging systems for gastrointestinal tumors including pancreatic adenocarcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, small bowel adenocarcinoma, rectal carcinoma, and anal carcinoma and identify the key imaging findings ( “tipping points”), which change patient management based on changes in tumor staging. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Jonathan Wu, Lipika Goyal, Ryan Nipp, Jennifer Wo, Motaz Qadan, Raul N. Uppot Source Type: research

Endovascular Transjugular Occlusion of Congenital Intrahepatic Portosystemic Venous Shunt Using Simultaneous Fluoroscopy and Transabdominal Ultrasound Guidance: Report of 2 Cases
Congenital intrahepatic portosystemic venous shunts (CIPVS) are rare anomalies that can be detected before birth or in early infancy or later in life. Symptomatic shunts are treated as they carry high risk of complications like hepatic encephalopathy. Various treatment options include surgery, endovascular embolization, and percutaneous closure devices. We treated 2 infants with CIPVS successfully by endovascular embolization of the shunt using vascular plug through transjugular route. Transabdominal ultrasound guidance in addition to fluoroscopy was used at the time of vascular plug placement. (Source: Current Problems in...
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ujjwal Gorsi, Naveen Kalra, Pankaj Gupta, Karthik Rayasam, Babu Ram Thapa, Hemant Bhagat, Niranjan Khandelwal Source Type: research

Interventional Radiology-Operated Endoscopy as an Adjunct to Image-Guided Interventions
Interventional radiology-operated endoscopy is an underused technique, which may have a significant impact on the ability to treat patients with a variety of conditions. The purpose of this article is to discuss the setup, equipment, and potential clinical uses of interventional radiology-operated endoscopy. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 16, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Rajiv N. Srinivasa, Jeffrey Forris Beecham Chick, Kyle Cooper, Ravi N. Srinivasa Source Type: research

Factors Influencing Choice of Radiology and Relationship to Resident Job Satisfaction
Identify when current radiology residents initially became interested in radiology, which factors influenced their decision to pursue a career in radiology, and which factors correlate with job satisfaction. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Shanna A. Matalon, Jeffrey P. Guenette, Stacy E. Smith, Jennifer W. Uyeda, Alicia S. Chua, Glenn C. Gaviola, Sara M. Durfee Source Type: research

Variability in the Use of Simulation for Procedural Training in Radiology Residency: Opportunities for Improvement
Increased attention to quality and safety has led to a re-evaluation of the classic apprenticeship model for procedural training. Many have proposed simulation as a supplementary teaching tool. The purpose of this study was to assess radiology resident exposure to procedural training and procedural simulation. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 12, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Shanna A. Matalon, Sona A. Chikarmane, Eren D. Yeh, Stacy E. Smith, William W. Mayo-Smith, Catherine S. Giess Source Type: research

Comprehensive Imaging and Surgical Review of Urinary Diversions: What the Radiologist Needs to Know
Urinary diversions are surgical procedures that reconstruct the lower urinary tract following cystectomy. The 2 common surgical approaches are based on the continence status of the urinary tract. Incontinent diversions have continuous urine drainage through a cutaneous stoma, whereas continent diversions offer the patient the ability to self-void either via stoma catheterization or with the patient's own urethra. Given the large number of diversion procedures available, postsurgical anatomy may be complex. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Arvind K. Shergill, David C. Wang, Seng Thipphavong, Alexandre R. Zlotta, Nasir Jaffer Source Type: research

The 9 Habits of Highly Effective Radiologists
This article describes the eight habits in specific relation to the radiologist, and proposes a ninth hab it to help one bring a positive and centered approach during the journey to effectiveness and beyond. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - April 11, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Timothy Alves, Monica Kalume-Brigido, Corrie Yablon, Puneet Bhargava, David Fessell Source Type: research