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Acad Radiol ; 30(12): 2973-2987, 2023 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37438161

ABSTRACT

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Spinal osteoporotic compression fractures (OCFs) can be an early biomarker for osteoporosis but are often subtle, incidental, and underreported. To ensure early diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, we aimed to build a deep learning vertebral body classifier for OCFs as a critical component of our future automated opportunistic screening tool. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively assembled a local dataset, including 1790 subjects and 15,050 vertebral bodies (thoracic and lumbar). Each vertebral body was annotated using an adaption of the modified-2 algorithm-based qualitative criteria. The Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study dataset provided thoracic and lumbar spine radiographs of 5994 men from six clinical centers. Using both datasets, five deep learning algorithms were trained to classify each individual vertebral body of the spine radiographs. Classification performance was compared for these models using multiple metrics, including the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC), sensitivity, specificity, and positive predictive value (PPV). RESULTS: Our best model, built with ensemble averaging, achieved an AUC-ROC of 0.948 and 0.936 on the local dataset's test set and the MrOS dataset's test set, respectively. After setting the cutoff threshold to prioritize PPV, this model achieved a sensitivity of 54.5% and 47.8%, a specificity of 99.7% and 99.6%, and a PPV of 89.8% and 94.8%. CONCLUSION: Our model achieved an AUC-ROC>0.90 on both datasets. This testing shows some generalizability to real-world clinical datasets and a suitable performance for a future opportunistic osteoporosis screening tool.


Subject(s)
Deep Learning , Fractures, Compression , Osteoporosis , Spinal Fractures , Male , Humans , Fractures, Compression/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Bone Density , Spinal Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Osteoporosis/complications , Osteoporosis/diagnostic imaging , Lumbar Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Algorithms
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J Orthop Res ; 41(1): 141-149, 2023 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35299283

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Characterizing changes in sacral bone density could help us to inform instrumentation choices for procedures involving the sacrum. The aim of this study is to provide detailed maps of changes in sacral bone density across a series of patients using opportunistic quantitative computed tomography (QCT). We hypothesized that there would be significant differences in local cortical and trabecular bone density associated with age and sex. Fifty-four three-dimensional sacral models were segmented from routine clinical computed tomography scans, and detailed bone density estimates were derived for each bone using a calibrated opportunistic QCT approach. The effects of age and sex on cortical and trabecular bone density were determined across the sample. Overall cortical bone loss averaged 2.1 and 0.9 mg/cc per year, and trabecular bone loss was 1.6 and 0.7 mg/cc for female and males, respectively. Several regions had loss rates several times greater. Areas that were significantly affected by age included the vertebral bodies, bilateral ala, apex, and areas adjacent to both the anterior and posterior sacral foramina. Areas that were significantly affected by sex were the anterior sacral promontory, aspects of the ala. Bone density distribution across the sacrum changes nonuniformly due to factors including sex and age. Despite these overall trends, there remains significant variability between individuals. Clinical significance: This study provides detailed bone density information for both cortical and trabecular bone that could assist orthopaedic surgeons in planning surgical approaches to sacral fracture fixation.


Subject(s)
Fracture Fixation , Female , Humans , Male
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J Am Coll Radiol ; 19(11): 1244-1252, 2022 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35973650

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PURPOSE: Advanced imaging examinations of emergently transferred patients (ETPs) are overread to various degrees by receiving institutions. The practical clinical impact of these second opinions has not been studied in the past. The purpose of this study is to determine if emergency radiology overreads change emergency medicine decision making on ETPs in the emergency department (ED). METHODS: All CT and MRI examinations on patients transferred to a level I trauma center during calendar year 2018 were routinely overread by emergency radiologists and discrepancies with the outside report electronically flagged. All discrepant reports compared with the outside interpretations were reviewed by one of four emergency medicine physicians. Comparing the original and final reports, reviewers identified changes in patient management that could be attributed to the additional information contained in the final report. Changes in patient care were categorized as affecting ED management, disposition, follow-up, or consulting services. RESULTS: Over a 12-month period, 5,834 patients were accepted in transfer. Among 5,631 CT or MRI examinations with outside reports available, 669 examinations (12%) had at least one discrepancy in the corresponding outside report. In 219 examinations (33%), ED management was changed by discrepancies noted on the final report; patient disposition was affected in 84 (13%), outpatient follow-up in 54 (8%), and selection of consulting services in 411 (61%), and ED stay was extended in 544 (81%). Discrepant findings affected decision making in 613 of 669 of examinations (92%). CONCLUSION: Emergency radiology overreading of transferred patients' advanced imaging examinations provided actionable additional information to emergency medicine physicians in the care of 613 of 669 (92%) examinations with discrepant findings. This added value is worth the effort to design workflows to routinely overread CT and MRI examinations of ETPs.


Subject(s)
Emergency Medicine , Radiology , Humans , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Radiologists , Trauma Centers , Emergency Service, Hospital
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg ; 30(12): 2839-2844, 2021 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34118420

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BACKGROUND: Decreases in bone density of the scapula due to age and disease can make orthopedic procedures such as arthroplasty and fracture fixation challenging. There is limited information in the literature regarding the effect of age and sex on the patterns of these density changes across the bone. Characterizing these changes could assist the surgeon in planning optimal instrumentation placement. METHODS: Ninety-seven 3-dimensional models of the scapula were segmented from routine clinical computed tomography scans, and an opportunistic quantitative computed tomography approach was used to obtain detailed calibrated bone density measurements for each bone model. The effects of age and sex on cortical and trabecular bone density were assessed for the entire scapula. Specific regions (eg, scapular spine) where these factors had a significant effect were identified. Three-dimensional models were generated to allow clear visualization of the changes in density patterns. RESULTS: Cortical bone loss averaged 1.0 mg/cm3 and 0.3 mg/cm3 per year for female and male subjects, respectively, and trabecular bone loss averaged 1.6 mg/cm3 and 1.2 mg/cm3, respectively. However, several regions had loss rates several times greater. Areas that were significantly affected by age included the acromion, scapular spine, base of the coracoid, inferior glenoid neck, and glenoid vault. Areas that were significantly affected by sex were the scapular spine and body. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide evidence that the bone density distribution across the scapula changes non-uniformly because of factors including sex and age. Despite overall trends of bone loss, there remains significant variability between individuals, and subject-specific tools for planning surgical procedures in which scapular fixation is required may be beneficial.


Subject(s)
Bone Density , Shoulder Joint , Acromion , Female , Humans , Male , Scapula/diagnostic imaging , Shoulder
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Radiology ; 299(1): 122-130, 2021 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33529133

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Background Treatment of blunt splenic trauma (BST) continues to evolve with improved imaging for detection of splenic vascular injuries. Purpose To report on treatments for BST from 11 trauma centers, the frequency and clinical impact of splenic vascular injuries, and factors influencing treatment. Materials and Methods Patients were retrospectively identified as having BST between January 2011 and December 2018, and clinical, imaging, and outcome data were recorded. Patient data were summarized descriptively, both overall and stratified by initial treatment received (nonoperative management [NOM], angiography, or surgery). Regression analyses were used to examine the primary outcomes of interest, which were initial treatment received and length of stay (LOS). Results This study evaluated 1373 patients (mean age, 42 years ± 18; 845 men). Initial treatments included NOM in 849 patients, interventional radiology (IR) in 240 patients, and surgery in 284 patients. Rates from CT reporting were 22% (304 of 1373) for active splenic hemorrhage (ASH) and 20% (276 of 1373) for contained vascular injury (CVI). IR management of high-grade injuries increased 15.6%, from 28.6% (eight of 28) to 44.2% (57 of 129) (2011-2012 vs 2017-2018). Patients who were treated invasively had a higher injury severity score (odds ratio [OR], 1.04; 95% CI: 1.02, 1.05; P < .001), lower temperature (OR, 0.97; 95% CI: 0.97, 1.00; P = .03), and a lower hematocrit (OR, 0.96; 95% CI: 0.93, 0.99; P = .003) and were more likely to show ASH (OR, 8.05; 95% CI: 5.35, 12.26; P < .001) or CVI (OR, 2.70; 95% CI: 1.64, 4.44; P < .001) on CT images, have spleen-only injures (OR, 2.35; 95% CI: 1.45, 3.8; P < .001), and have been administered blood product for fewer than 24 hours (OR, 2.35; 95% CI: 1.58, 3.51; P < .001) compared with those chosen for NOM, after adjusting for key demographic and clinical variables. After adjustment, factors associated with a shorter LOS were female sex (OR, 0.84; 95% CI: 0.73, 0.96; P = .009), spleen-only injury (OR, 0.72; 95% CI: 0.6, 0.86; P < .001), higher admission hematocrit (OR, 0.98; 95% CI: 0.6, 0.86; P < .001), and presence of ASH at CT (OR, 0.74; 95% CI: 0.62, 0.88; P < .001). Conclusion Contained vascular injury and active splenic hemorrhage (ASH) were frequently reported, and rates of interventional radiologic management increased during the study period. ASH was associated with a shorter length of stay, and patients with ASH had eight times the odds of undergoing invasive treatment compared with undergoing nonoperative management. © RSNA, 2021 See also the editorial by Patlas in this issue.


Subject(s)
Emergency Service, Hospital , Spleen/blood supply , Spleen/injuries , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/diagnostic imaging , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/therapy , Adult , Female , Humans , Injury Severity Score , Length of Stay/statistics & numerical data , Male , Retrospective Studies , Societies, Medical , United States
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J Orthop Res ; 39(3): 485-492, 2021 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32617998

ABSTRACT

Unstable pelvic ring fractures are severe and complex injuries, and surgical fixation is challenging and can be complicated by early failure due in part to difficulties with securely fixing screws in low-density bone. There is limited information in the literature about how the density distribution across the pelvic bones changes with age and sex. In this study, we used 60 sets of calibrated bone density measurements obtained opportunistically from clinical computed tomography scans of the pelvis. Three-dimensional models of the innominate bone were produced and the effects of age and sex on cortical bone density modeled. Overall trends and regions where these factors had a significant effect were identified, and the results visualized. Across the entire innominate bone, the mean loss of density was found to be 1.6 mg/cc per year, with several specific areas (pubic body, iliac fossa, posterior ilium, and anterior inferior iliac spine for example) showing significant rates of loss up to three times greater than the rest of the bone. Areas significantly affected by sex included the posterior pubic root, anterior aspect of the pubic body, and iliac crest. Despite overall trends of attenuation, there remains significant variability between individuals. This supports the need to further explore subject-specific planning tools for pelvic fracture repair. Statement of clinical significance: Bone density changes across the innominate bone due to age and sex tend to vary between individuals, although consistent effects were seen at specific regions. This information may help in surgical planning of unstable fracture repairs.


Subject(s)
Aging/physiology , Bone Density , Cortical Bone/physiology , Pelvic Bones/physiology , Sex Characteristics , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Cortical Bone/diagnostic imaging , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pelvic Bones/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Young Adult
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Radiology ; 296(2): E26-E31, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32687455

ABSTRACT

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially manifested in the United States in the greater Seattle area and has rapidly progressed across the nation in the past 2 months, with the United States having the highest number of cases in the world. Radiology departments play a critical role in policy and guideline development both for the department and for the institutions, specifically in planning diagnostic screening, triage, and management of patients. In addition, radiology workflows, volumes, and access must be optimized in preparation for the expected surges in the number of patients with COVID-19. In this article, the authors discuss the processes that have been implemented at the University of Washington in managing the COVID-19 pandemic as well in preparing for patient surges, which may provide important guidance for other radiology departments who are in the early stages of preparation and management.


Subject(s)
Betacoronavirus , Coronavirus Infections/diagnostic imaging , Infection Control/organization & administration , Pneumonia, Viral/diagnostic imaging , Radiology Department, Hospital/organization & administration , Air Pollutants, Occupational/analysis , COVID-19 , COVID-19 Testing , Clinical Laboratory Techniques/methods , Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Coronavirus Infections/transmission , Health Policy , Humans , Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional/prevention & control , Mass Screening/methods , Pandemics/prevention & control , Personal Protective Equipment , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control , Pneumonia, Viral/transmission , Practice Guidelines as Topic , SARS-CoV-2 , Washington
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Radiology ; 296(2): E26-E31, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32267209

ABSTRACT

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic initially manifested in the United States in the greater Seattle area and has rapidly progressed across the nation in the past 2 months, with the United States having the highest number of cases in the world. Radiology departments play a critical role in policy and guideline development both for the department and for the institutions, specifically in planning diagnostic screening, triage, and management of patients. In addition, radiology workflows, volumes, and access must be optimized in preparation for the expected surges in the number of patients with COVID-19. In this article, the authors discuss the processes that have been implemented at the University of Washington in managing the COVID-19 pandemic as well in preparing for patient surges, which may provide important guidance for other radiology departments who are in the early stages of preparation and management.


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COVID-19 , Health Policy , COVID-19/diagnosis , COVID-19/therapy , Disaster Planning , Hospitalization , Hospitals, University , Humans , Pandemics , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Radiology Department, Hospital/legislation & jurisprudence , Radiology Department, Hospital/organization & administration , Radiology Department, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , SARS-CoV-2 , Washington
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Emerg Radiol ; 27(2): 221-222, 2020 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29022115

ABSTRACT

This is the 45th installment of a series that will highlight one case per publication issue from the bank of cases available online as part of the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) educational resources. Our goal is to generate more interest in and use of our online materials. To view more cases online, please visit the ASER Core Curriculum and Recommendations for Study online at: http://www.erad.org/page/CCIP_TOC.


Subject(s)
Colonic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Torsion Abnormality/diagnostic imaging , Abdominal Pain/diagnostic imaging , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Colonic Diseases/complications , Contrast Media , Diagnosis, Differential , Emergency Service, Hospital , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Torsion Abnormality/complications
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AJR Am J Roentgenol ; 212(2): 382-385, 2019 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30512995

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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to determine both the frequency of repeat CT performed within 1 month after a patient visits the emergency department (ED) and undergoes CT evaluation for abdominal pain and the frequency of worsened or new CT-based diagnoses. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Secondary analysis was performed on data collected during a prospective multicenter study. The parent study included patients who underwent CT in the ED for abdominal pain between 2012 and 2014, and these patients constituted the study group of the present analysis. The proportion of patients who underwent (in any setting) repeat abdominal CT within 1 month of the index CT examination was calculated. For each of these patients, results of the index and repeat CT scans were compared by an independent panel and categorized as follows: no change (group 1); same process, improved (group 2); same process, worse (group 3); or different process (group 4). The proportion of patients in groups 1 and 2 versus groups 3 and 4 was calculated, and patient and ED physician characteristics were compared. RESULTS: The parent study included 544 patients (246 of whom were men [45%]; mean patient age, 49.4 years). Of those 544 patients, 53 (10%; 95% CI, 7.5-13%) underwent repeat abdominal CT. Patients' CT comparisons were categorized as follows: group 1 for 43% of patients (23/53), group 2 for 26% (14/53), group 3 for 15% (8/53), and group 4 for 15% (8/53). New or worse findings were present in 30% of patients (16/53) (95% CI, 19-44%). When patients with findings in groups 1 and 2 were compared to patients with findings in groups 3 and 4, no significant difference was noted in patient age (p = 0.25) or sex (p = 0.76), the number of days between scans (p = 0.98), and the diagnostic confidence of the ED physician after the index CT scan was obtained (p = 0.33). CONCLUSION: Short-term, repeat abdominal CT was performed for 10% of patients who underwent CT in the ED for abdominal pain, and it yielded new or worse findings for 30% of those patients.


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Abdominal Pain/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/statistics & numerical data , Disease Progression , Emergencies , Emergency Service, Hospital , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Multicenter Studies as Topic , Prospective Studies , Time Factors , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods
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Emerg Radiol ; 26(5): 587-589, 2019 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28616788

ABSTRACT

This is the 39th installment of a series that will highlight one case per publication issue from the bank of cases available online as part of the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) educational resources. Our goal is to generate more interest in and use of our online materials. To view more cases online, please visit the ASER Core Curriculum and Recommendations for Study online at http://www.erad.org/page/CCIP_TOC .


Subject(s)
Aortic Aneurysm/complications , Aortic Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Aortic Dissection/complications , Aortic Dissection/diagnostic imaging , Cardiac Tamponade/diagnostic imaging , Cardiac Tamponade/etiology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Middle Aged
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Emerg Radiol ; 26(1): 87-97, 2019 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30159815

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Placental and periplacental bleeding are common etiologies for antepartum bleeding. Placental abruption complicates approximately 1% of pregnancies and is associated with increased maternal, fetal, and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This article reviews the normal placental appearance on ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and then discusses the different morphological appearance of placental and periplacental hematomas along with their mimics. Hematomas are classified based on the location as retroplacental, marginal subchorionic, preplacental (subamniotic), or intraplacental. Placenta-related bleeding is a common finding during first trimester ultrasound and its detection can help triage the pregnant females into low- and high-risk groups. This article reviews placenta related bleeding in the setting of trauma. Trauma can complicate pregnancy with potential severe maternal and fetal outcomes. CT is usually performed as part of the trauma workup and it can be challenging for placental evaluation. MRI can characterize the age of the hematomas and can differentiate hematomas from tumors.


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Abruptio Placentae/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Uterine Hemorrhage/diagnostic imaging , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Pregnancy
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Emerg Radiol ; 25(5): 561-563, 2018 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28434052

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This is the 32nd installment of a series that will highlight one case per publication issue from the bank of cases available online as part of the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) educational resources. Our goal is to generate more interest in and use of our online materials. To view more cases online, please visit the ASER Core Curriculum and Recommendations for Study online at: http://www.erad.org/page/CCIP_TOC.


Subject(s)
Orbital Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Diagnosis, Differential , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Orbital Fractures/surgery
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Emerg Radiol ; 25(6): 729-731, 2018 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28439745

ABSTRACT

This is the 33rd installment of a series that will highlight one case per publication issue from the bank of cases available online as part of the American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER) educational resources. Our goal is to generate more interest in and use of our online materials. To view more cases online, please visit the ASER Core Curriculum and Recommendations for Study online at: http://www.erad.org/page/CCIP_TOC .


Subject(s)
Abruptio Placentae/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography/methods , Adult , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Pregnancy
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Eur Radiol ; 28(10): 4122-4127, 2018 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29124382

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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: We have recently implemented a dedicated sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) - whole-body computed tomography (WBCT) protocol to evaluate SCA patients with return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) following cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The aim of this study is to evaluate the number and pattern of CPR-related injuries in ROSC patients with SCA-WBCT. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Single-centre retrospective review of 39 patients (13 female; 20 male, mean age 51.8 years) with non-traumatic, out-of-hospital SCA and ROSC and evaluation with dedicated SCA-WBCT over a 10-month period. RESULTS: In-hospital mortality was 54%. CPR-related injuries were detected in 85% (33/39). Chest injuries were most common on WBCT: 85% (33) subjects had rib fractures (mean of 8.5 fractures/subject); 31% (12) sternal fractures; 13% (5) mediastinal haematoma; 10% (4) pneumothorax; 8% (3) pneumomediastinum and 3% (1) haemothorax. Three subjects (8%) had abdominal injuries on WBCT, including one hepatic haematoma with active haemorrhage. CONCLUSION: CPR-related injuries on WBCT after ROSC are common, with serial rib fractures detected most commonly. An unexpectedly high rate of abdominal injuries was detected on SCA-WBCT. Radiologists need to be attuned to the spectrum of CPR-related injuries in WBCT, including abdominal injuries and subtle rib fractures. KEY POINTS: • CPR frequently causes injuries. • Radiologists should be aware of the spectrum of CPR related injuries. • Rib fractures are frequent and radiologic findings often subtle. • Clinically unexpected abdominal injuries may be present.


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Abdominal Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/adverse effects , Death, Sudden, Cardiac , Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest/therapy , Thoracic Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Adult , Aged , Female , Hospital Mortality , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Rib Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Young Adult
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J Trauma Acute Care Surg ; 84(1): 50-57, 2018 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28640778

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVIs) are rare with nonspecific predictors, making optimal screening critical. Radiation concerns magnify these issues in children. The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) criteria, the Utah score (US), and the Denver criteria (DC) have been advocated for pediatric BCVI screening, although direct comparison is lacking. We hypothesized that current screening guidelines inaccurately identify pediatric BCVI. METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study of pediatric trauma patients treated from 2005 to 2015 with radiographically confirmed BCVI. Our primary outcome was a false-negative screen, defined as a patient with a BCVI who would not have triggered screening. RESULTS: We identified 7,440 pediatric trauma admissions, and 96 patients (1.3%) had 128 BCVIs. Median age was 16 years (13, 17 years). A cervical-spine fracture was present in 41%. There were 83 internal carotid injuries, of which 73% were Grade I or II, as well as 45 vertebral injuries, of which 76% were Grade I or II, p = 0.8. More than one vessel was injured in 28% of patients. A cerebrovascular accident (CVA) occurred in 17 patients (18%); eight patients were identified on admission, and nine patients were identified thereafter. The CVA incidence was similar in those with and without aspirin use. The EAST screening missed injuries in 17% of patients, US missed 36%, and DC missed 2%. Significantly fewer injuries would be missed using DC than either EAST or US, p < 0.01. CONCLUSIONS: Blunt cerebrovascular injury does occur in pediatric patients, and a significant proportion of patients develop a CVA. The DC appear to have the lowest false-negative rate, supporting liberal screening of children for BCVI. Optimal pharmacotherapy for pediatric BCVI remains unclear despite a relative high incidence of CVA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Diagnostic study, level III.


Subject(s)
Cerebrovascular Trauma/diagnosis , Wounds, Nonpenetrating/diagnosis , Adolescent , Age Factors , Child , Child, Preschool , False Negative Reactions , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Reproducibility of Results , Retrospective Studies , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Emerg Radiol ; 25(2): 169-173, 2018 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29282579

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Growing numbers of patient with advanced imaging being transferred to trauma centers has resulted in increased numbers of outside CT scans received at trauma centers. This study examines the degree of agreement between community radiologists' interpretations of the CT scans of transferred patients and trauma center radiologists' reinterpretation. METHODS: All CT scans of emergency transfer patients received over a 1 month period were reviewed by an emergency radiologist. Patients were classified as trauma or non-trauma and exams as neuro or non-neuro. Interpretive discrepancies between the emergency radiologist and community radiologist were classified as minor, moderate, or major. Major discrepancies were confirmed by review of a second emergency radiologist. Discrepancy rates were calculated on a per-patient and per exam basis. RESULTS: Six hundred twenty-seven CT scans of 326 patients were reviewed. Major discrepancies were encountered in 52 (16.0%, 95% CI 12.2-20.5) patients and 53 exams (8.5%, 95% CI 6.5-10.5). These were discovered in 46 trauma patients (21.6%, 95% CI 16.4-27.9) compared to six non-trauma patients (5.3%, 95% CI 2.2-11.7) (P < 0.001). A significant difference in the major discrepancy rate was also found between non-neuro and neuro exams (12.4 vs 3.3%, respectively, P < 0.001), primarily due to discrepancies in trauma patients, rather than non-trauma patients. CONCLUSIONS: Potentially management-changing interpretive changes affected 16% of transferred patients and 8.5% of CT exams over a 1 month period. Trauma center reinterpretations of community hospital CT scans of transferred patients provide valuable additional information to the clinical services caring for critically ill patients.


Subject(s)
Patient Transfer , Professional Competence , Radiologists/standards , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Trauma Centers , Wounds and Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Diagnostic Errors , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Observer Variation
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Acad Radiol ; 24(5): 538-549, 2017 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28372958

ABSTRACT

RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Diagnostic imaging has many effects and there is no common definition of value in diagnostic radiology. As benefit-risk trade-offs are rarely made explicit, it is not clear which framework is used in clinical guideline development. We describe initial steps toward the creation of a benefit-risk framework for diagnostic radiology. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a literature search and an online survey of physicians to identify and collect benefit-risk criteria (BRC) relevant to diagnostic imaging tests. We operationalized a process for selection of BRC with the use of four clinical use case scenarios that vary by diagnostic alternatives and clinical indication. Respondent BRC selections were compared across clinical scenarios and between radiologists and nonradiologists. RESULTS: Thirty-six BRC were identified and organized into three domains: (1) those that account for differences attributable only to the test or device (n = 17); (2) those that account for clinical management and provider experiences (n = 12); and (3) those that capture patient experience (n = 7). Forty-eight survey participants selected 22 criteria from the initial list in the survey (9-11 per case). Engaging ordering physicians increased the number of criteria selected in each of the four clinical scenarios presented. We developed a process for standardizing selection of BRC in guideline development. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that a process relying on elements of comparative effectiveness and the use of standardized BRC may ensure consistent examination of differences among alternatives by way of making explicit implicit trade-offs that otherwise enter the decision-making space and detract from consistency and transparency. These findings also highlight the need for multidisciplinary teams that include input from ordering physicians.


Subject(s)
Decision Support Systems, Clinical/organization & administration , Diagnostic Imaging/methods , Efficiency, Organizational , Patient Selection , Radiography/methods , Risk Assessment/methods , Humans
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