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Open AccessDeep Learning for Automated Detection and Localization of Traumatic Abdominal Solid Organ Injuries on CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) is the most commonly used diagnostic modality for blunt abdominal trauma (BAT), significantly influencing management approaches. Deep learning models (DLMs) have shown great promise in...
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Using MRI appendicitis scale and DWI for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women
To assess the performance of MRI scale for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women and to determine the added diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI).
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Open AccessUpdate of Diagnosis and Targeted Therapy for ALK+ Inflammation Myofibroblastic Tumor
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT), characterized by intermediate malignancy and a propensity for recurrence, has presented a formidable clinical challenge in diagnosis and treatment. Its pathological ch...
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Open AccessComparison of outcomes of proximal versus distal and combined splenic artery embolization in the management of blunt splenic injury: a report of 202 cases from a single trauma center
To compare the outcomes of blunt splenic injuries (BSI) managed with proximal (P) versus distal (D) versus combined (C) splenic artery embolization (SAE).
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Open AccessSplenic artery embolization changes the management of blunt splenic injury: an observational analysis of 680 patients graded by the revised 2018 AAST-OIS
This study aimed to evaluate the management of blunt splenic injury (BSI) and highlight the role of splenic artery embolization (SAE).
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Alternative application of percutaneous cholecystostomy in patients with biliary obstruction
Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is an important modality for acute cholecystitis and has been applied for other clinical scenarios as well. In the present study, we aimed to investigate an alternative use of...
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Open AccessA scalable physician-level deep learning algorithm detects universal trauma on pelvic radiographs
Pelvic radiograph (PXR) is essential for detecting proximal femur and pelvis injuries in trauma patients, which is also the key component for trauma survey. None of the currently available algorithms can accur...
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Open AccessDifferences of liver CT perfusion of blunt trauma treated with therapeutic embolization and observation management
Massive hepatic necrosis after therapeutic embolization has been reported. We employed a 320-detector CT scanner to compare liver perfusion differences between blunt liver trauma patients treated with emboliza...
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Open AccessHigh incidence of surgical site infection may be related to suboptimal case selection for non-selective arterial embolization during resuscitation of patients with pelvic fractures: a retrospective study
In most institutions, arterial embolization (AE) remains a standard procedure to achieve hemostasis during the resuscitation of patients with pelvic fractures. However, the actual benefits of AE are controvers...
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Open AccessDetection and characterization of traumatic bile leaks using Gd-EOB-DTPA enhanced magnetic resonance cholangiography
Expanding bile leaks after blunt liver trauma require more aggressive treatment than contained bile leaks. In this retrospective study approved by institution review board, we analyzed if non-invasive contrast...
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Predictors of active arterial hemorrhage on angiography in pelvic fracture patients
To determine predictors of active angiographic hemorrhage in pelvic fracture patients.
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Peritoneal fluid of low CT Hounsfield units as a screening criterion for traumatic bowel perforation
To investigate whether peritoneal fluid of low CT Hounsfield units is an important screening criterion for traumatic bowel perforation.
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Blunt aortic injury: risk factors and impact of surgical approaches
This study reviews our 17-year experience of managing blunt traumatic aortic injury (BTAI).
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Discrimination of gangrenous from uncomplicated acute cholecystitis: Accuracy of CT findings
In acute cholecystitis, the presence of gangrene is associated with higher morbidity and mortality and necessitates open surgical intervention rather than laparoscopic cholecystectomy. As Murphy’s sign may be ...
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Post-tonsillectomy pulmonary complication in a patient with tonsillar myeloid sarcoma
Myeloid sarcoma in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) manifesting as a non-healing tonsillar ulcer is an extremely rare occurrence. We report the case of a 57-year-old male smoker with a non-healing...
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Portomesenteric venous gas in acute bowel ischemia: Report of a case
Portomesenteric venous gas and pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) are rare but important radiographic findings. They are usually discussed separately in the literature and little is known about the clinical importa...
