Mammography diagnosis performance under evaluation
This original article aims to evaluate, based on the BIRADS 5th edition recommendations, the quality assurance of mammography results at an institution in southern Brazil.
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MRI for the evaluation of adenomyosis
This pictorial review illustrates the MRI findings of adenomyosis, a disease of the inner myometrium, and its associated conditions whilst focusing on their imaging pitfalls.
The importance of enterocutaneous fistulas imaging
The authors of this paper aim to increase the familiarity of the radiologist with the imaging of enterocutaneous fistulas (ECF) in order to make appropriate choices regarding treatment and increase the likelihood of therapeutic success.
Infection prevention and control in ultrasound – best practice recommendations
The Ultrasound Working Group of the European Society of Radiology aims to highlight with these recommendations the importance of infection prevention and control in ultrasound.
Clinical, pathological and radiological features of central airway pathology
This review describes the main features of central airway pathology and compares the imaging findings, especially the ones of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and virtual bronchoscopy, with those in pathology and direct bronchoscopy, in order to propose a schematic and practical approach to establish diagnoses.
Identifying pulmonary fibrosis in the retrosternal clear space
The main focus of this case-based review is the analysis of the retrosternal clear space (RCS) and the diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis on a chest radiograph.
Multidetector CR and non-perforated peptic ulcer disease: a pictorial essay
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is still a major global disease. Therefore, the aim of this pictorial essay is to aid the radiologist with the CT diagnosis of non-perforated PUD, with special emphasis on the differential diagnosis.
The role of MRI in the evaluation of cervical cancer
The authors of this review analysed articles published between 1990 and 2016 to assess the value of advanced MRI techniques in cervical cancer.
Analysing percutaneous lung biopsy
The authors of this article deliver a complete depiction of percutaneous lung biopsy: comprehensively described indications, contraindications, technical aspects, diagnostic accuracy and complications.
A guide on non-bariatric gastric resection
This paper strives to provide an outline of current surgical techniques for non-bariatric gastric resection, the possible complications after gastrectomy and the expected postoperative imaging appearances.