Diagnostics, Volume 14, Issue 15

Laparoscopic access, a critical yet challenging step in surgical procedures, often leads to complications. Existing systems, such as improved Veress needles and optical trocars, offer limited safety benefits but come with elevated costs. In this stud...

Background: The aim of this narrative review was to provide insights into the influence of the morphological characteristics of the anatomical structures of the upper jaw based on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis on the immediate implant...

Background: Body composition assessment using computed tomography (CT) scans may be hampered by software costs. To facilitate its implementation in resource-limited settings, two open-source segmentation programs (Horos and CoreSlicer) were transvers...

Purpose: This study assesses the efficacy and safety of self-expandable (SE) versus balloon-expandable (BE) stent grafts for managing visceral artery aneurysms (VAAs), focusing on procedural success and complication rates. Materials and Methods: We c...

Despite the increased use of diagnostic imaging in Africa, the completion of the Radiology Request Form (RRF) remains suboptimal, often relying on paper-based communication. To examine the practices surrounding RRF completion in the African continent...

Background. This study aimed to qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate T1-TSE, T2-TSE and 3D FLAIR sequences obtained with and without Compressed-SENSE technique by assessing the contrast (C), the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and the signal-to-no...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one the most common primary malignancies with high mortality and morbidity. The melanoma-associated antigen (MAGE) gene family includes several genes that are highly expressed in numerous human cancers, making many o...

Breast cancer is a prevalent malignancy characterized by the uncontrolled growth of glandular epithelial cells, which can metastasize through the blood and lymphatic systems. Microcalcifications, small calcium deposits within breast tissue, are criti...

Background: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder characterised by excessive parathormone secretion that results in hypercalcemia, primarily caused by parathyroid adenoma. Accurate localisation of hyperfunctioning tissue is essen...

We investigated whether radiomics of computed tomography (CT) image data enables the differentiation of bone metastases not visible on CT from unaffected bone, using pathologically confirmed bone metastasis as the reference standard, in patients with...

This study presents a method to enhance the contrast and luminosity of fundus images with boundary reflection. In this work, 100 retina images taken from online databases are utilized to test the performance of the proposed method. First, the red, gr...

The severity of periodontitis can be analyzed by calculating the loss of alveolar crest (ALC) level and the level of bone loss between the tooth’s bone and the cemento-enamel junction (CEJ). However, dentists need to manually mark symptoms on p...

This 10-year retrospective cohort study at a single-center clinic in Germany aimed to analyze the outcomes of endometrial cancer patients and explore the impact of lymphovascular invasion (LV) on patient outcomes and disease-free survival (DFS). Iden...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has necessitated the identification of biomarkers that can predict disease severity, particularly in vulnerable populations such as individuals with diabetes. This study aims to evaluate the predictive...

Background: Knowledge of the anatomy of pulmonary arteries is essential in many invasive procedures concerning pulmonary circulation. In the diagnosis and treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH), two-dimensional (2D) pulmon...

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) can provide precise information about complex anatomical structures as it is characterised by rapid volumetric image acquisition with high resolution. The aim of this study was to provide measurements for 20 ancie...

Background: Malignant neoplasms originating from or involving the mediastinum represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge when they are in contact with nearby cardiovascular structures. We aimed to test the diagnostic accuracy of cine-magnetic r...

This study aimed to introduce specific image feature analysis, focusing on pancreatic margins, and to provide a quantitative measure of edge irregularity, evidencing correlations with the presence/absence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. We selected 50...

Developmental delays (DD) and congenital anomalies (CA) are prevalent yet often remain undiagnosed despite comprehensive genetic testing. This study aims to investigate the diagnostic yield of trio whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in children presenting...

Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is a non-lipogenic sarcoma, generally arising from well-differentiated liposarcoma (WDLPS), although it can develop de novo. DDLPS tumors rarely trans-differentiate into non-adipose mesenchymal tissues; however, t...

Nasal irrigation is crucial following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), especially for managing chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This study assessed the effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) irrigation during the post-ESS period of patients with CRS wit...

In this work, several machine learning (ML) algorithms, both classical ML and modern deep learning, were investigated for their ability to improve the performance of a pipeline for the segmentation and classification of prostate lesions using MRI dat...

Objective: To investigate the relationships of sleep patterns and respiratory disturbance index (RDI) with key physiological parameters (height, body mass index (BMI), bone age (BA), and IGF-1 levels) in children aged 6 to 16 years with self-perceive...

This study uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the potential of the hepatospecific contrast agent gadolinium ethoxybenzyl-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA) in distinguishing G1- from G2/G3-differentiated hepatocellular...

Purpose: Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is widely acknowledged as one of the interventions for preventing hypoxic ischemic brain injury in comatose patients following cardiac arrest (CA). Despite its recognized efficacy, recent debates have questioned...

Rhinosinusitis in granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is categorised as a secondary, diffuse and inflammatory chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). It is one of the conditions that impacts the nasal microbiota. This study aimed to compare the nasal microb...

Skin cancer is the predominant form of cancer worldwide, including 75% of all cancer cases. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the spectrum-aided visual enhancer (SAVE) in detecting skin cancer. This paper presents the development of a...

CT angiography has become, in recent years, a main evaluating modality for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Recent advancements in the field have allowed us to identity not only the presence of obstructive disease but also the characteris...

Audiovestibular dysfunction in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus has been underestimated for decades. Systemic lupus erythematosus can affect both the auditory and vestibular systems simultaneously. Several potential pathophysiological mecha...

Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) for point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) have ushered in new possibilities for medical diagnostics in low-resource settings. This review explores the current landscape of AI applications in POCUS across these...

Artificial intelligence has transformed medical diagnostic capabilities, particularly through medical image analysis. AI algorithms perform well in detecting abnormalities with a strong performance, enabling computer-aided diagnosis by analyzing the...

This study aims to explore the relationship between radiological imaging and genomic characteristics in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), focusing on the expression of adipose differentiation-related protein (ADFP) detected through computed to...

The 2018 WHO edition on the classification of cutaneous melanocytic tumors recognizes eight evolutionary pathways of melanoma and describes tumors of uncertain malignant potential for each. When histology and immunohistochemistry do not support a con...

Background. The diagnosis and treatment of head and neck tumors present significant challenges due to their infiltrative nature and diagnostic hindrances such as the blood–brain barrier. The intricate anatomy of the head and neck region also co...

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has emerged as a promising tool for diagnosing fungal infections. It enables the identification of a wide range of fungal species and provides more accurate and rapid results than traditional diagnostic methods. NGS-b...

Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by episodes of acute asthma exacerbations (AAEs), in addition to chronic airway inflammation, which has a huge impact on both the affected patients and their parents. The main objec...

Background: This study investigated and compared the efficacy, safety, radiation exposure, and financial compensation of two modalities for percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PRG): multislice computed tomography biopsy mode (MS-CT BM)-guided and fl...

Tools used for the identification, evaluation, and monitoring of concussion have not been sufficiently studied in youth or real-world settings. Normative and reliability data on sideline concussion assessment measures in the youth athlete population...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease characterised by the breakdown of cartilage, causing pain, stiffness, and limited movement. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management but remains challenging due to non-specific early symp...

Objectives: Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are among the most frequent congenital defects, and they significantly burden the healthcare system due to their high mortality rate and high cost of care for survivors. We aimed to highlight the incidence...

The use of 3D-printed models in simulation-based training and planning for vascular surgery is gaining interest. This study aims to provide an overview of the current applications of 3D-printing technologies in vascular surgery. We performed a system...

Background: A better understanding of the peritumoral stroma changes due to tumour invasion using non-invasive diagnostic methods may improve the differentiation between benign and malignant breast lesions. This study aimed to assess the correlation...

Hepatic steatosis, characterized by excess fat in the liver, is the main reason for discarding livers intended for transplantation due to its association with increased postoperative complications. The current gold standard for evaluating hepatic ste...

This study aims to assess the diagnostic accuracy of non-contrast-enhanced 4D MR angiography (NCE-4D-MRA) compared to contrast-enhanced 4D MR angiography (CE-4D-MRA) for the detection and angioarchitectural characterisation of brain arteriovenous mal...

Segmenting the left ventricle from the transgastric short-axis views (TSVs) on transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is the cornerstone for cardiovascular assessment during perioperative management. Even for seasoned professionals, the procedure rem...

We present a rare case of focal F-18-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (FDG) uptake in the liver observed during a modified dual-time-point F-18 FDG positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT), so-called early delayed scanning, in a 53-year-old...

Pediatric MASLD (previously referred to as NAFLD) incidence has continued to rise along with the obesity pandemic. Pediatric MASLD increases the risk of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in adulthood. Early detection and intervention can prevent and reduc...

Background: High breast density found using mammographs (MGs) reduces positivity rates and is considered a risk factor for breast cancer. Research on the relationship between Volpara density grade (VDG) and compressed breast thickness (CBT) in the Ja...

Background: Monitoring the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) using CT primarily focuses on assessing the extent of fibrotic lesions, without considering the distortion of lung architecture. Objectives: To evaluate three-dimensional a...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most important causes of chronic pediatric morbidity and mortality and places an important burden on the medical system. Current diagnosis and progression monitoring techniques have numerous sensitivity and...