Age-dependent differences of the depth of olfactory fossa in children

Abstract Objective: With this radio-anatomical study, we aimed to describe the distribution of the depth of the olfactory fossa based on the Keros classification in the pediatric population in our region and to reduce complication rates by providing normative data. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted with computed tomography imaging of the paranasal sinuses of 390 pediatric patients referred over a six-year period in Sakarya and Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Patients were divided into 3 groups as 1-6, 6-12, and 12-18 years old. The depth of the olfactory fossa was measured and classified according to the Keros classification. The incidence of Keros asymmetries was also investigated. Results: The distribution of the depth of a total of 780 olfactory fossa according to the Keros classification was 24.7% Keros I, 65.9% Keros II, and 9.4% Keros III. When the groups were evaluated with each other and within each group, it was seen that the prevalence of Keros I type was significantly higher in the first group (p < 0.05), and the prevalence of Keros type II was significantly higher in the second and third groups (p < 0.05). Apart from this, the number of Keros type III increased in the third group compared to the first two groups and showed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05). Among all patients, asymmetry of the olfactory fossa was detected in 29 patients (7.4%). Although the number of olfactory fossa asymmetry was low in group I, it was not significantly different between the groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In our study, high Keros I rate and low Keros III rate in children aged -6 were remarkable. Especially for children under the age of six, questions arise about the validity of the Keros classification. More detailed studies in larger populations, in different ethnicities, and with various age groups are needed. Level of evidence: Level 3.

Multi Slice Spiral CT Pulmonary Angiography in Dynamic Pitch Mode using Volume Helical Shuttle Technology for the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism

Introduction : Multi slice Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography (CTPA) in dynamic pitch (Volume Helical Shuttle-VHS) mode is an evolving method to visualize pulmonary arteries including the peripheral pulmonary vasculature. The purpose of this study is to evaluate CT Pulmonary Angiography in dynamic pitch mode (Volume Helical Shuttle) for pulmonary embolism in comparison with standard pitch mode. Methods : We have done a multicentric analytical comparison study with study group involving patients undergone CTPA in dynamic pitch mode-Volume Helical Shuttle (VHS) and comparison group involving patients undergone CTPA in standard pitch mode. Results : Optimal contrast enhancement phase of the pulmonary artery in the study group in Phase I to III were 22.6%, 43.4% and 34%. The best phases were the last two phases in our study. Study Group main pulmonary artery mean signal intensity is 423.83±75.94 HU and comparison groups mean signal intensity is 361.74±98.28HU (P value = 0.039). The percentages of analyzable segmental arteries were 91.6% in study group and 87.3% in comparison group (P value-0.008). The percentages of analyzable sub segmental arteries were 89.5% in study group and 84% in comparison group (P value-0.004). The study group shows less percentage of motion artefacts and higher image quality than the comparison group, however it was not statistically significant (P value >0.05). Conclusions : Multislice CTPA in dynamic pitch mode using Volume Helical Shuttle (VHS) technology increase the ability to obtain the Optimal contrast enhancement in pulmonary arteries, improves the overall image quality, obviate the need for breath holding.

Multi-slice CT imaging features as risk factors in determining spontaneous rupture of primary liver cancer / 中华肝胆外科杂志

Objective:To analyze the imaging features of spontaneous rupture of primary liver cancer (PLC) and to study the high-risk factors associated with tumor rupture.Methods:From September 2016 to August 2020, 81 patients who developed spontaneous rupture of PLC at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University were included into this study. A control group of 81 patients with tumors located on the periphery of the liver but without rupture treated in the same period were selected by matching the two groups with age, sex and BCLC staging. The clinical data and CT imaging characteristics including tumor location, extent, size, and morphology of the two groups of patients were compared retrospectively between groups.Multivariate logistics regression was used to analyze.Results:A total of 81 patients were included in the case group, including 72 males and 9 females, aged (53.69±10.34) years. The control group included 81 patients, 64 males and 17 females, aged (54.78±9.04) years. The main risk factors for spontaneous rupture of PLC included in this study were cirrhosis, tumor close to diaphragm, biolobar distribution, portal vein obstruction, tumor diameter >10 cm, invasion of liver capsule (arc-to-chord ratio>1) and tumor protrusion ≥25% ( P<0.05). Logistic regression analysis showed that cirrhosis ( OR=2.796, 95% CI: 1.721-10.834), portal vein obstruction ( OR=3.586, 95% CI: 1.272-10.107) and tumor protrusion (≥25%) ( OR=2.831, 95% CI: 1.668-22.210) were independent predictive factors of spontaneous rupture of PLC. Conclusion:Tumor protrusion≥25%, cirrhosis and portal vein obstruction were closely related to spontaneous rupture of PLC. They were independent risk factors in predicting rupture of primary liver cancer.

Pericarditis Constrictiva, variedad fibroelástica. Nuevas técnicas diagnósticas por imágenes / Constrictive Fibrous Pericarditis. Novel Diagnostic Imaging Techniques

Abstract Constrictive Pericarditis is a disease characterized by fibrous thickening of the pericardium that generates a failure in cardiac function. The case of a 54-year-old man, marathon runner with progressive symptoms of congestive heart failure and significantly reduction of Functional Class II-III (NYHA) lasting seven months is presented. Clinical findings are described and the diagnostic value of several imaging techniques - echocardiography, multi-slice computerized tomography and cardiac magnetic resonance - is emphasized. Constrictive fibrous pericarditis was confirmed at pericardiectomy.

Utilization of sinogram affirmed iterative reconstruction on 128 multi slice computed tomography scan to reduce radiation dose and improve image quality on thorax multi slice computed tomography scan: chest phantom study

Background: Thorax MSCT examination is a diagnostic imaging that is capable of displaying both normal and pathological lung and respiratory organs. MSCT examination also has a better level of sensitivity and specificity compared to other modalities, but the radiation exposure given is very high, so the radiation dose given to patients is high. The reduction in radiation dose is very important because of the direct exposure to sensitive tissue. One method of reducing radiation dose is by reducing the tube voltage. However, the decrease in tube voltage causes a decrease in image quality as indicated by increased noise and decreased CNR. To maintain the quality of the image at low tube voltage setting, an IR reconstruction of SAFIRE was used. The purpose of this research is to know the impact of using SAFIRE on dose radiation and image quality of thorax MSCT.Methods: This study was an experimental study with a quasi-experimental study design. The object used was the N-1 Lungman chest phantom in which an artificial tumor was attached. Radiation dose assessment used CTDI value, while image quality assessment used noise and CNR. Data processing was conducted using linear regression test.Results: There was an effect of tube voltage setting and SAFIRE setting on radiation dose and image quality.Conclusions: Tube voltage ssetting and SAFIRE setting had an effect on radiation dose and image quality. Tube voltage setting and SAFIRE strength level setting that were able to provide optimal radiation dose and image quality were tube voltage of 80 kVp and SAFIRE strength levels 3 and 4 (S3 and S4).

Fístula arteriovenosa dural espinal: a propósito de un caso / Spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a case report

Las fístulas arteriovenosas durales medulares son malformaciones vasculares adquiridas que constituyen una causa muy infrecuente de mielopatía progresiva (5-10 casos por millón de habitantes por año). La resonancia magnética es el estudio por imágenes de elección para su diagnóstico. A continuación presentamos el caso de una paciente femenina de 89 años, que consultó a la guardia de nuestra institución por un cuadro de paraparesia moderada asociada a parestesias e incontinencia urinaria posterior a esfuerzo físico. Se le diagnosticó una fístula arteriovenosa dural medular como causante de su cuadro. (AU)

Spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (SDAVF) are acquired spinal vascular malformations and a rare cause of progressive myelopathy (5-10 new cases per year and per 1 million inhabitants). Magnetic resonance imaging is the diagnosis modality of choice. We present a case of a 89-year-old female patient who consulted the emergency department of our institution because of paraparesis and lower extremities paresthesias associated with urinary incontinence post physical effort. With the final diagnosis of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula, as a cause of the clinical symptoms. (AU)

The preoperative application of MSCT and MSCTP in performing TIPS combined with gastric coronary vein embolization / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of preoperative multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and multi-slice computed tomography portography (MSCTP) in performing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPSS) combined with gastric coronary vein embolization (GCVE). Methods A total of 126 patients with cirrhosis complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding or massive ascites due to portal hypertension were enrolled in this study. The patients were arranged to receive TIPSS together with GCVE. Before the treatment, MSCT and MSCTP were performed in all patients. By using post-processing techniques, including maximum intensity projection (MIP), multiplanar reformation (MPR), volume rendering (VR) and surface shade display (SSD), the anatomy of liver was comprehensively evaluated. Results Both MSCT and MSCTP could clearly display morphologic changes of liver , the spatial relationship of the portal and hepatic veins , the degree and extent of portal collateral circulation , and the severity of ascites, which provided important anatomical information for preoperative evaluation of TIPSS and GCVE. Conclusion MSCT and MSCTP are non-invasive and reliable examinations for the diagnosis of cirrhosis with portal hypertension, it can further clarify the diagnosis and guide the performance of TIPSS and GCVE.

The preoperative application of MSCT and MSCTP in performing TIPS combined with gastric coronary vein embolization / 介入放射学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical application of preoperative multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) and multi-slice computed tomography portography (MSCTP) in performing transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPSS) combined with gastric coronary vein embolization (GCVE). Methods A total of 126 patients with cirrhosis complicated by upper gastrointestinal bleeding or massive ascites due to portal hypertension were enrolled in this study. The patients were arranged to receive TIPSS together with GCVE. Before the treatment, MSCT and MSCTP were performed in all patients. By using post-processing techniques, including maximum intensity projection (MIP), multiplanar reformation (MPR), volume rendering (VR) and surface shade display (SSD), the anatomy of liver was comprehensively evaluated. Results Both MSCT and MSCTP could clearly display morphologic changes of liver , the spatial relationship of the portal and hepatic veins , the degree and extent of portal collateral circulation , and the severity of ascites, which provided important anatomical information for preoperative evaluation of TIPSS and GCVE. Conclusion MSCT and MSCTP are non-invasive and reliable examinations for the diagnosis of cirrhosis with portal hypertension, it can further clarify the diagnosis and guide the performance of TIPSS and GCVE.

Prognostic value of coronary artery calcium score in patients with stable an-gina pectoris after percutaneous coronary intervention / 老年心脏病学杂志（英文版）

Objectives To evaluate the prognostic value of the coronary artery calcium (CAC) score in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods A total of 334 consecutive patients with SAP who underwent first PCI following multi-slice computer tomography (MSCT) were enrolled from our institution between January 2007 and June 2012. The CAC score was calculated according to the standard Agatston calcium scoring algorithm. Complex PCI was defined as use of high pressure bal-loon, kissing balloon and/or rotablator. Procedure-related complications included dissection, occlusion, perforation, no/slow flow and emer-gency coronary artery bypass grafting. Main adverse cardiac events (MACE) were defined as a combined end point of death, non-fatal myo-cardial infarction, target lesion revascularization and rehospitalization for cardiac ischemic events. Results Patients with a CAC score>300 (n=145) had significantly higher PCI complexity (13.1%vs. 5.8%, P=0.017) and rate of procedure-related complications (17.2%vs. 7.4%, P=0.005) than patients with a CAC score≤300 (n=189). After a median follow-up of 22.5 months (4-72 months), patients with a CAC score≤300 differ greatly than those patients with CAC score>300 in cumulative non-events survival rates (88.9 vs. 79.0%, Log rank 4.577, P=0.032). After adjusted for other factors, the risk of MACE was significantly higher [hazard ratio (HR):4.3, 95%confidence inter-val (95%CI):2.4-8.2, P=0.038] in patients with a CAC score>300 compared to patients with a lower CAC score. Conclusions The CAC score is an independent predictor for MACE in SAP patients who underwent PCI and indicates complexity of PCI and proce-dure-related complications.

Utility of 64-MSCT in assessing acute non-reperfused myocardial infarct size / 老年心脏病学杂志（英文版）

Objective To evaluate the utility of multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) in assessing acute non-reperfused myocardial infarct size. Methods Seven domestic pigs (mean weight 17.3 ± 1.9 kg) underwent ligation of the distal left anterior descending artery to establish a model of acute myocardial infarction (MI). MSCT and triphenyltetrazolium chloride (TTC) staining were performed two hours later. The following data were acquired and analyzed:MI volume (%), CT values of the infarcted region, left ventricular cavity and normal cardiac tissue at various scanning time-points (1, 5, 10, 15, 20 min after contrast injection). Results Using MSCT, the overall MI volume showed a time-dependent decrease, with a reduction of 28.87%after 20 min. The greatest reduction occurred at the 5 min time-point. In TTC staining, MI volume was 9.87%± 2.44%. When MI size, as determined by MSCT, was compared with that by TTC staining in Bland-Altman plots, there was a better agreement at 5, 10, and 15 min time-points at 1 and 20 min. Conclusions The study indicates that double-phase scanning examination using MSCT is a useful tool to assess MI size, and the optimal late-phase scanning time-point set within 5-15 min of contrast injection.

Application of multislice computed tomography for diagnosis and treatment of impacted teeth / 第二军医大学学报

Objective To investigate the values of the multi-planar reformation(MPR), volume rendering (VR) and maximum intensity projection (MIP) following multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) examination in the diagnosis and therapy of impacted tooth. Methods Ten patients confirmed with impacted tooth by X-ray film were scanned with MSCT and the data were sent to the workstation for reconstruction of the MPR, VR, and MIP. Results MPR was able to demonstrate the relative bone intensity around the implanted tooth and exactly determine the distance of impacted tooth with the buccolingual bone wall or adjacent teeth. VR directly displayed the three-dimensional position of the impacted tooth and its relationship with the adjacent teeth. MIP displayed the anatomic structure of the impacted tooth and the bone density around it. Conclusion Combination of MPR, VR, and MIP can directly and accurately demonstrate the location of the impacted tooth and its anatomic relation with the adjacent teeth, providing reliable information for surgical and orthodontic treatment.

The influence of cardiac rhythm on image quality of 64-slice spiral CT in coronary angiography and the value of ECG editing in arrhythmias / 重庆医科大学学报

Objective:To analyze the influence of cardiac rhythm on image quality in coronary angiography with 64-slice spiral CT and to investigate the value of ECG editing in improving the image quality of arrhythmias.Methods:A retrospective study was undertaken in 112 cases which had 64-spiral CT scan in coronary angiography.The 112 cases were divided into 4 groups according to the heart rate fluctuation.Group A 0～4 bpm,Group B 5～9 bpm,Group C 10～14 bpm,and Group D≥15 bpm.The image qualities of brands or segments of coronary arteries(total 1 118)were compared between different groups;26 patients with previously known arrhythmia or arrhythmia merely occurring during the examination,their coronary angiographies were obtained respectively using original synchronously record ECG or using the ECG after being edited with the ECG editing software.The image quality was compared before and after the editing.Results:There was no significant difference between group A、B and C except RCA2,but the difference between group D and A、B、C was obvious(P

The Impact of the Preoperative Severity of Target-Vessel Stenosis on the Short-Term Patency of Radial Artery Grafts

The fate of a grafted radial artery remains unknown. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the preoperative severity of stenosis of the target vessel influence short-term patency of radial artery (RA) grafts used as coronary artery bypass conduits. In 54 patients who had coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with RA grafts, RA patency was determined with multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) 1 year after CABG. These patients were divided into three groups on the basis of the percentage of the target vessel stenosis: mild ( or = 80%, n=18). MSCT was also performed 1 week later to exclude early occlusion of RA grafts. In 3 patients, the MSCT failed to adequately discriminate the status of the RA graft due to poor image resolution. The overall incidence of RA occlusion was 23.5% (12 of 51) at 1 year in the entire population. The mild stenosis, moderate stenosis and severe stenosis group showed an occlusion rate of 50% (8 of 16), 23.5% (4 of 17) and 0% (0 of 18), respectively. The severe stenosis group had significantly lower rate of RA graft occlusion compared to the mild stenosis group (p< 0.001) and moderate stenosis group (p< 0.05). No difference in occlusion between grafts used for the different coronary artery branches could be demonstrated. Preoperative severity of the target coronary artery significantly affected the short-term RA grafts patency. Correct indication is the key factor for short-term RA patency.