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The impact of CT colonography

This article reviews the diagnostic efficacy of CT colonography for the surveillance of patients with colorectal cancer.  Financially, CT colonography may also be beneficial, compared to colonoscopy and standard CT. Key Points • CT colonography compares favourably to...

MRI for peripheral trigeminal neuropathy

Seventeen patients were examined to find out how useful magnetic resonance neurography (MRN) is in the management of peripheral trigeminal neuropathies. The results were compared with clinical and surgical findings in operated patients and the effect on clinical...

Prostatic arterial embolisation: what is it good for?

This study examines the effect of prostatic arterial embolisation (PAE) on various prostate gland anatomical zones. The authors concluded that PAE can significantly decrease prostate volumes, and poor clinical outcomes are associated with smaller volume reductions....

Osteoid osteoma: a propensity score matching study

These authors have compared radiofrequency ablation and magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery for minimally invasive treatment of osteoid osteoma. They looked at outcomes in pain relief and motor functional recovery in osteoid osteoma patients. Key...