RadioGraphics Podcast | RSNA

In this podcast, Ross Frederick discusses a paper that helps us decipher the postoperative spine - an increasingly relevant topic given the ubiquity of spine surgery. Dr. Gibbs discusses artifact reduction techniques for these studies, as well as the exciting potential of zero echo time MRI. Postoperative Spinal CT: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Ghodasara et al. RadioGraphics 2019; 39:1840–1861. Zero Echo Time Musculoskeletal MRI: Technique, Optimization, Applications, and Pitfalls. Aydıngöz et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:1398–1414.

Join Ross Frederick and Wende Gibbs for discussion of two topics important for radiologists in all settings: diagnosis of cerebral venous thrombosis and imaging safety for pregnant patients. Imaging Cancer in Pregnancy. Jha et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000. Radiologic Clues to Cerebral Venous Thrombosis. Canedo-Antelo et al. RadioGraphics 2019; 39:1611–1628.

In this podcast, Dr. Wende Gibbs gives us an update on Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring, a valuable tool for early detection and prevention of adverse cardiovascular events, and as a decision-making tool for treatment of patients at risk of cardiovascular disease, including young individuals. Dr. Ross Frederick summarizes a fascinating multisystem paper which highlights the vital role of radiologists in evaluation of Neurofibromatosis Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: Current Status and Future Directions. Gupta et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:947–967. Neurofibromatosis from Head to Toe: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Wang et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:1123–1144.

A new academic year and many are starting to take call. Can you identify the highest risk injuries? This week, Dr. Gibbs summarizes a classic paper on blunt cerebrovascular injury - subtle and not always suspected clinically - so an important radiology diagnosis! Imaging and Management of Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury. Rutman et al. RadioGraphics 2018; 38:542–563.

This week on the podcast, new residents and fellows can prepare for upcoming procedures with Dr. Frederick's segment on epidural steroid injections: anatomy, safety, and technique. And Dr. Gibbs summarizes the latest recommendations for imaging pediatric and young adult patients with Non Hodgkin Lymphoma. Fluoroscopically Guided Epidural Injections of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine. RadioGraphics 2017; 37:537–561. Shim et al. Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Imaging Spectrum in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults. Marie et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:1214–1238.

When is a non-diagnostic biopsy a good thing? And when should you go back? This week Wende Gibbs discusses a classic paper describing tips and decision making for musculoskeletal biopsies. And Ross Frederick discusses a useful new article on sphenoid wing lesions. Anatomy and Diseases of the Greater Wings of the Sphenoid Bone. Cochinski et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000. Pearls and Pitfalls for Soft-Tissue and Bone Biopsies: A Cross-Institutional Review. Meek et al. RadioGraphics 2020; 40:266–290.

Vital, practical topics in this RadioGraphics podcast: join Ross Frederick and Wende Gibbs for discussion of the challenging problem of identifying the source of hyperparathyroidism and an algorithmic approach to splenic lesions. Contemporary Multimodality Imaging of Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Naik et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:841–860. Algorithmic Approach to the Splenic Lesion Based on Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation. Kim et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:683–701.

Join Drs. Frederick and Gibbs for in depth summaries of our focused topic: Imaging of the hippocampus, and our multisystem review, important for all: Imaging of the Lymphatic System. Imaging Aspects of the Hippocampus. Alves et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000. Understanding Lymphatic Anatomy and Abnormalities at Imaging. Lee et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:487–505.

In this week's podcast, Drs. Frederick and Gibbs discuss cancer inducing viruses and complications from radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Adverse Radiation Therapy Effects in the Treatment of Head and Neck Tumors. Rocha et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000. Human Oncoviruses and Thoracic Tumors: Understanding the Imaging Findings. Franquet et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000.

Join us this week as Dr. Gibbs discusses a paper detailing the latest on intracranial aneurysm detection, characterization and the fascinating changes in practice with the expanding armamentarium of new devices used for treatment. Imaging Intracranial Aneurysms in the Endovascular Era: Surveillance and Posttreatment Follow-up. Chung et al. RadioGraphics 2022; 42:0000–0000.