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In Pursuit of Fellowship: Results From a 2016 Survey of US Trainees
The purpose of this study was to gauge radiology trainee perceptions regarding the fellowship selection process and survey their perceived level of preparedness and desire for a fellowship-oriented lecture. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 4, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Junjian Huang, Suhag Patel, Richard Scruggs, Dayna Levin Source Type: research

Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography for Evaluation of Children With Kawasaki Disease
We sought to assess the feasibility of computed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) on a 128-slice, dual source scanner in children with acute and convalescent phase Kawasaki disease (KD). (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Manphool Singhal, Surjit Singh, Pankaj Gupta, Avinash Sharma, Niranjan Khandelwal, Jane C. Burns Source Type: research

Preoperative Computed Tomography-Guided Pulmonary Lesion Marking in Preparation for Fluoroscopic Wedge Resection —Rates of Success, Complications, and Pathology Outcomes
In this study, we describe our experience of lesion marking with fiducial markers (FM) and microcoils (MC) facilitating same-day surgical wedge resection, including success rates, pathology outcomes, and complications. We also explored patient/nodular characteristics associated with developing complications. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Babatunde Olaiya, Charles A. Gilliland, Seth D. Force, Felix G. Fernandez, Manu S. Sancheti, William C. Small Source Type: research

Use of Shoulder Imaging in the Outpatient Setting: A Pilot Study
Characterize the clinical utility of diagnostic shoulder imaging modalities commonly used in the outpatient workup of shoulder pain. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - December 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Elisabeth R. Garwood, Gregory S. Mittl, Michael J. Alaia, James Babb, Soterios Gyftopoulos Source Type: research

Trainee Knowledge of Imaging Appropriateness and Safety: Results of a Series of Surveys From a Large Academic Medical Center
In order to provide high quality care to their patients and utilize imaging most judiciously, physician trainees should possess a working knowledge of appropriate use, radiation dose, and safety. Prior work has suggested knowledge gaps in similar areas. We aimed to evaluate the knowledge of imaging appropriateness, radiation dose, and MRI and contrast safety of physician trainees across a variety of specialties. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 27, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Thaddeus D. Hollingsworth, Richard Duszak, Arvind Vijayasarathi, Rondi B. Gelbard, Mark E. Mullins Source Type: research

Multimodality Imaging Spectrum of the Extranodal Lymphomas in the Head and Neck —A Pictorial Review
Lymphoma is the second most common malignant neoplasm of the head and neck region, involving the nodal and/or extranodal sites or both in a variable fashion. Lymphoma may mimic a variety of tumors in this region depending on the subsite involved. The usual presentation of lymphomatous disease is presence of multiple enlarged, often conglomerate, lymph nodes without significant necrosis. Extranodal lymphomas demonstrate more complex radiologic features, but careful evaluation can identify distinct imaging patterns to suggest extranodal lymphomatous disease from other more common lesions. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 22, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Pankaj Watal, Girish Bathla, Siddharth Thaker, T. Shawn Sato, Toshio Moritani, Wendy R.K. Smoker Source Type: research

Development and Assessment of a Multidisciplinary Radiology Contrast Reaction Training Course: Our Experience and Future Directions
In October 2014, I was a new radiology resident fresh out of internship. I was happy in my new environment and was excited to learn diagnostic radiology. Then, I was called to manage a contrast reaction. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 22, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Alisa Sumkin, Michael J. Magnetta, Ryan Anderson, Deborah Farkas, Margarita Zuley, Philip Orons, Marion Hughes Source Type: research

Portable CT Pulmonary Angiogram in an Infant on Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Computed tomography (CT) has been shown to change management in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Although techniques have been described to transport these critically ill patients to the CT suite in the radiology department, transport out of the intensive care setting is not without risk, and using portable CT is a practical alternative. However, obtaining a CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) in a patient on veno-arterial (VA) ECMO presents unique challenges due to bypass of the cardiopulmonary system, which may lead to suboptimal opacification of the pulmonary arteries. (Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology)
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - November 21, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Simon S. Ho, Meral M. Patel, Renee M. Mansour, Atul Vats, Nikhil K. Chanani, Bradley S. Rostad Source Type: research