Diagnostic Value of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Renal Masses Remaining Indeterminate After Contrast-Enhanced CT and Contrast-Enhanced MRI.

Objectives: Some renal masses remain indeterminate after both contrast-enhanced CT (CE-CT) and contrast-enhanced MRI (CE-MRI), with uncertainty concerning their cystic or solid composition, raising an issue in patient management. The aim of this article was to assess the diagnostic performance of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) in the characterization of indeterminate renal masses in this specific context.

Materials And Methods: Starting from CEUS examinations investigating renal masses, we retrospectively identified patients with renal masses that remained indeterminate after both unenhanced and enhanced CT and MRI.

Prevalence of Kidney Complications in a Large Cohort of Patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Background: Renal manifestations in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) due to collagen VII deficiency have only been described in case series and could thus be underestimated.

Objectives: We aimed to describe the prevalence and types of kidney disease in a large cohort of patients with RDEB.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in two Parisian reference centers for RDEB and included patients with at least two concurrent blood and urine analyses.

Multiparametric ultrasound evaluation of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease in minipigs.

Objective: This study aimed to quantitatively assess hepatic steatosis using multiparametric 2-D ultrasound techniques in a choline-deficient high-fat diet minipig model, comparing the results with histological analysis at two time points.

Methods: Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) such as attenuation coefficient, backscatter ratio and speed of sound estimation, shear wave elastography and ultrasound localization microscopy, was performed on 17 minipigs. Histological analysis served as the ground truth.

3D transcranial ultrasound localization microscopy in awake mice: protocol and open-source pipeline.

We present an open-source code for 3D super-resolution ultrasound imaging. Open-3DULM was applied to transcranial imaging in habituated awake mice. Comparative analysis reveals that isoflurane anesthesia induces significant vasodilation and increased cerebral blood flow (CBF) in veins, while only a subset of arteries exhibits these effects compared to the awake state.

Renal Transplant Survival Prediction From Unsupervised Deep Learning-Based Radiomics on Early Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI.

Rationale And Objectives: End-stage renal disease is characterized by an irreversible decline in kidney function. Despite a risk of chronic dysfunction of the transplanted kidney, renal transplantation is considered the most effective solution among available treatment options. Clinical attributes of graft survival prediction, such as allocation variables or results of pathological examinations, have been widely studied.

Transcranial ultrasound localization microscopy in moyamoya patients using a clinical ultrasound system.

Deep brain structures are supplied by perforating arteries, which are too thin to be observed with non-invasive and widely available clinical imaging methods. In moyamoya disease, main arteries in the base of the brain progressively narrow, and perforating arteries grow densely and tortuously to compensate the lack of blood supply in deep brain structures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of transcranial ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM) in visualizing perforating arteries, utilizing a standard low-frame-rate ultrasound clinical scanner and contrast sequences commonly employed in hospital settings.

Online search and activities of parents of children with ADHD: a qualitative study.

Background: Parents' perceptions of their child's mental health play a crucial role in their decision to seek mental health services. Additionally, mental health literacy, which includes knowledge about mental health disorders, is essential for identifying, managing, and preventing mental health problems. Online health information searches are a vital resource for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)- one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders- as they provide emotional support and information on risk factors, treatments, and prognosis.

Evaluation of navigation and robotic systems for percutaneous image-guided interventions: A novel metric for advanced imaging and artificial intelligence integration.

Purpose: Navigation and robotic systems aim to improve the accuracy and efficiency of percutaneous image-guided interventions, but the evaluation of their autonomy and integration of advanced imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) is lacking. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of automation and integration of advanced imaging and artificial intelligence in navigation and robotic systems for percutaneous image-guided interventions, using established and novel metrics to categorize and compare their capabilities.

Materials And Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, a systematic review was conducted to identify studies on clinically validated navigation and robotic systems published between 2000 and May 2024.

Image-Guided Percutaneous Robotic Interventions for Lung.

Interventional radiology (IR) has aided advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lung pathologies through procedures such as percutaneous biopsy, tumor ablation and drainage of intra-thoracic collections. The success and safety of these interventions largely depend on timely and accurate needle/device placement. Additionally, there is an inherent need to minimize radiation exposure during image-guided procedures.

The role of artificial intelligence and image processing in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of liver cancer: a narrative-review.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and image processing are revolutionising the diagnosis and management of liver cancer. Recent advancements showcase AI's ability to analyse medical imaging data, like computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging, accurately detecting and classifying liver cancer lesions for early intervention. Predictive models aid prognosis estimation and recurrence pattern identification, facilitating personalised treatment planning.

First clinical utility of sensing Ultrasound Localization Microscopy (sULM): identifying renal pseudotumors.

Renal pseudotumors, which mimic tumors on imaging, pose diagnostic challenges that can lead to unnecessary interventions. Sensing ultrasound localization microscopy (sULM) is an advanced imaging technique that uses ultrasound imaging and microbubbles as sensors to visualize kidney functional units. This study aims to investigate whether sULM could differentiate between renal pseudotumors and tumors based on the presence of glomeruli.

Impact of gender on self-assessment accuracy among fourth-year French medical students on faculty's online Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.

Background: Historically, women have been shown to underestimate their abilities, while men often assess themselves more accurately or overestimate. This study aims to determine self-assessment accuracy during online Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) according to gender.

Methods: A prospective study was conducted among fourth-year medical students at Paris Cité University during faculty training OSCEs, utilizing Zoom® software for remote participation.

Percutaneous cryoablation of abdominal wall endometriosis: a systematic literature review of safety and efficacy.

Purpose: To investigate over 10 years the safety and efficacy of percutaneous cryoablation for the treatment of abdominal wall endometriosis (AWE).

Methods: A systematic review was conducted of literature published between March 2014 and March 2024. Inclusion criteria focused on treatment efficacy studies, while exclusion criteria targeted case reports and studies lacking pertinent outcome data.

Percutaneous cryoablation in soft tissue tumor management: an educational review.

Background: Percutaneous cryoablation (PCA), having shown effectiveness in treating liver, lung, prostate, breast, and kidney tumors, is now gaining attention for the treatment of soft tissue tumors. PCA functions by freezing tissue, which induces ice crystal formation and cell death without damaging collagen structures. Technical considerations include the selection and handling of cryoprobes and cryogenic agents, procedural duration, and choice of image guidance for precision.

Contribution and advances of robotics in percutaneous oncological interventional radiology.

The advent of robotic systems in interventional radiology marks a significant evolution in minimally invasive medical procedures, offering enhanced precision, safety, and efficiency. This review comprehensively analyzes the current state and applications of robotic system usage in interventional radiology, which can be particularly helpful for complex procedures and in challenging anatomical regions. Robotic systems can improve the accuracy of interventions like microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, and irreversible electroporation.

Feasibility and Safety of Lateral and Posterolateral Percutaneous Vertebroplasty of Osteolytic C1-C2 Lesions under Computed Tomography Guidance and Local Anesthesia.

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of lateral or posterolateral percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) of osteolytic C1-C2 lesions performed under computed tomography (CT) guidance and local anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study of 16 consecutive patients (11 females and 5 males; aged from 24 to 86 years; median age, 65.5 years) who underwent 17 lateral or posterolateral PVP was performed.

Embolization of Middle Meningeal Arteries for Symptomatic Subacute Subdural Hematoma in Patients with Cancer.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the technical and clinical success of middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization performed for symptomatic subacute subdural hematoma (SDH) in patients with cancer.

Methods: This study retrospectively included 23 consecutive patients (12 men, 11 women; median age 61 years, interquartile range: 55.5-75.