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2. Impact of the Timing of Percutaneous Catheter Drainage following Endoscopic Drainage on Outcomes in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
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Harsimran Bhatia, Sanya Vermani, Pankaj Gupta, Shameema Farook, Abhishek Kumar, Joseph Johnson, Jimil Shah, Anupam Singh, Vaneet Jearth, Jayanta Samanta, Harshal Mandavdhare, Vishal Sharma, Saroj K. Sinha, Usha Dutta, and Rakesh Kocchar
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acute pancreatitis ,collections ,drainage ,endoscopy ,catheter ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Background The role of dual-modality drainage of walled-off necrosis (WON) in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) is established. However, there are no data on the association of clinical outcomes with the timing of percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD). We investigated the impact of the timing of PCD following endoscopic drainage of WON on clinical outcomes in AP.
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- 2024
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3. Association between the Distribution of Adipose Tissue and Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparison of Methods of Fat Estimation
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Saurabh Dawra, Pankaj Gupta, Neha Yadav, Anupam K Singh, Jayanta Samanta, Saroj K Sinha, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, and Rakesh Kochhar
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acute pancreatitis ,ct ,dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Purpose To assess the correlation between abdominal fat measured at computed tomography (CT) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and association with clinical outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods This prospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP who underwent abdominal CT and DXA. Fat estimation was done on whole-body DXA and abdominal CT. Correlations among body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), DXA, and CT fat measurements were determined. The association between fat measurements and clinical outcomes was assessed. Results Fifty-nine patients (mean age 38.2 years, 48 males) were included. There was a strong correlation (r = 0.691–0.799) between DXA and CT fat estimation. In addition, there was a significant association of the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) on DXA and CT with the severity of AP (p = 0.039 and 0.021, respectively) and the need for drainage of collections (p = 0.026 and 0.008, respectively). There was a weak correlation of the BMI and WC with the length of hospitalization (LOH) (r = 0.121, 0.190, respectively) and length of intensive care unit stay (LOICU) (r = 0.211, 0.197), while there was a moderate to strong correlation of the truncal fat and visceral fat on DXA and total adipose tissue and VAT on CT with LOH (r = 0.562, 0.532, 0.602 and 0.614, respectively) and LOICU (r = 0.591, 0.577, 0.636, and 0.676, respectively). Conclusion In conclusion, fat indices measured on DXA and CT are associated with the severity of AP. In addition, the fat measurements at DXA are strongly correlated with those obtained at CT.
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- 2023
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4. Indian College of Radiology and Imaging Guidelines on Interventions in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Pankaj Gupta, Naveen Kalra, Sreedhara B. Chaluvashetty, Shivanand Gamangatti, Amar Mukund, Razik Abdul, VS Shyam, Sanjay Saran Baijal, and Chander Mohan
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hepatocellular carcinoma ,interventional radiologists ,locoregional treatment ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies and a significant cause of cancer-related death. Treatment of HCC depends on the stage of the tumor. As many patients with HCC are not deemed fit for surgical resection or liver transplantation, locoregional therapies play an essential role in the management. Image-guided locoregional treatments include percutaneous ablative therapies and endovascular therapies. The choice of an individual or a combination of therapies is guided by the tumor and patient characteristics. As the outcomes of image-guided locoregional treatments depend on the ability to achieve necrosis of the entire tumor along with a safety margin around it, it is mandatory to follow standard guidelines. In this manuscript, we discuss in detail the various aspects of image-guided locoregional therapies to guide interventional radiologists involved in the care of patients with HCC.
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- 2022
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5. Indian College of Radiology and Imaging Consensus Guidelines on Interventions in Pancreatitis
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Pankaj Gupta, Kumble S. Madhusudhan, Aswin Padmanabhan, and Pushpinder Singh Khera
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acute pancreatitis ,fluid collections ,percutaneous drainage ,pseudoaneurysm ,walled-off necrosis ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the common gastrointestinal conditions presenting as medical emergency. Clinically, the severity of AP ranges from mild to severe. Mild AP has a favorable outcome. Patients with moderately severe and severe AP, on the other hand, require hospitalization and considerable utilization of health care resources. These patients require a multidisciplinary management. Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) and arterial bleeding are the most important local complications of pancreatitis. PFCs may require drainage when infected or symptomatic. PFCs are drained endoscopically or percutaneously, based on the timing and the location of collection. Both the techniques are complementary, and many patients may undergo dual modality treatment. Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) remains the most extensively utilized method for drainage in patients with AP and necrotic PFCs. Besides being effective as a standalone treatment in a significant proportion of these patients, PCD also provides an access for percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy and minimally invasive necrosectomy. Endovascular embolization is the mainstay of management of arterial complications in patients with AP and chronic pancreatitis. The purpose of the present guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the percutaneous management of complications of pancreatitis.
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- 2022
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6. Computed Tomography Findings in Intraabdominal Hypertension in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
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Pankaj Gupta, Rohan Kamat, Jayanta Samanta, Harshal Mandavdhare, Vishal Sharma, Saroj Kant Sinha, Usha Dutta, and Rakesh Kochhar
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acute pancreatitis ,abdominal compartment syndrome ,computed tomography ,intraabdominal hypertension ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Purpose Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) in acute pancreatitis (AP) may reduce tissue perfusion and impair organ function and has been shown to portend poor prognosis. We investigated the computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with AP with IAH. Methods This retrospective study comprised of consecutive patients with AP from June 2016 to June 2018 in whom intraabdominal pressure (IAP) was measured. The patients who underwent a contrast-enhanced CT within 7 days of IAP measurement were included. Using a cutoff of 12 mm Hg for IAP, the patients were divided into IAH and non-IAH groups. Measures of severity and clinical outcome were evaluated. CT parameters were compared between the groups. Results The IAH group comprised of 41 patients, while there were 20 patients in the non-IAH group. The IAH group was characterized by severe disease, increased incidence of organ failure, increased requirement for drainage and surgery, prolonged hospital and intensive care unit stay. The mortality was not significantly different between the two groups. On univariate analysis, the CT features that were found to be significantly different between the two groups were the presence of collection (p = 0.036), the maximum dimension of collection (p = 0.004), volume of collection (p = 0.019), biliary dilatation (p = 0.011), and the presence of moderate-to-severe pleural effusion (p = 0.009). On multivariate analysis, all these parameters except biliary dilatation were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion CT findings in patients with AP may suggest IAH. This can be used as an additional marker for severity of AP.
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- 2021
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7. Imaging in chronic pancreatitis: State of the art review
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Rohan Kamat, Pankaj Gupta, and Surinder Rana
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chronic pancreatitis ,diagnosis ,imaging ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an important gastrointestinal cause of morbidity worldwide. It can severely impair the quality of life besides life-threatening acute and long-term complications. Pain and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (leading to malnutrition) impact the quality of life. Acute complications include pseudocysts, pancreatic ascites, and vascular complications. Long-term complications are diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer. Early diagnosis of CP is crucial to alter the natural course of the disease. However, majority of the cases are diagnosed in the advanced stage. The role of various imaging techniques in the diagnosis of CP is discussed in this review.
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- 2019
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8. Corrosive injuries of the upper gastrointestinal tract: A pictorial review of the imaging features
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Rohan Kamat, Pankaj Gupta, Yalaka Rami Reddy, Suman Kochhar, Birinder Nagi, and Rakesh Kochhar
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barium ,corrosive ,stricture ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Corrosive ingestion is a common form of poisoning. Corrosive agents cause severe damage to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The most severe forms of injury can lead to mortality; however, the major concern with this type of injury is life-long morbidity. Upper GI endoscopy is the test of choice for assessing severity in the acute phase of the disease. The long-term management is based on the site, length, number, location, and tightness of the stricture. This information is best provided by the barium contrast studies. In this pictorial review, a spectrum of findings in patients with corrosive injuries of the esophagus and stomach is illustrated. The role of various imaging modalities including barium studies, endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging is discussed.
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- 2019
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9. Abdominal lymphatic malformation: Spectrum of imaging findings
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Anupam Lal, Pankaj Gupta, Manphool Singhal, Saroj K Sinha, Sadhana Lal, Surinder Rana, and Niranjan Khandelwal
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abdomen ,lymphatic malformation ,mesentery ,retroperitoneum ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Lymphatic malformations are congenital vascular malformations with lymphatic differentiation. Although the most common locations for lymphatic malformation are the neck and axilla, they can occur at several locations in the body including the abdomen. The abdominal location is rather rare and accounts for approximately 5% of all lymphatic malformation. Abdominal lymphatic malformation can arise from mesentery, omentum, gastrointestinal tract, and retroperitoneum. Clinical presentation includes an abdominal lump, vague abdominal discomfort, and secondary complications including intestinal obstruction, volvulus, ischemia, and bleeding. There is a broad spectrum of radiological manifestation. In the present review, we discuss the imaging appearance of abdominal lymphatic malformation. The diagnosis of lymphatic malformation in our series was based on the histopathological examination (in cases who underwent surgery) and fine needle aspiration cytology.
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- 2016
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10. Primary versus secondary achalasia: New signs on barium esophagogram
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Pankaj Gupta, Uma Debi, Saroj Kant Sinha, and Kaushal Kishor Prasad
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achalasia ,barium swallow ,pseudoachalasia ,secondary achalasia ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Aim: To investigate new signs on barium swallow that can differentiate primary from secondary achalasia. Materials and Methods: Records of 30 patients with primary achalasia and 17 patients with secondary achalasia were reviewed. Clinical, endoscopic, and manometric data was recorded. Barium esophagograms were evaluated for peristalsis and morphology of distal esophageal segment (length, symmetry, nodularity, shouldering, filling defects, and "tram-track sign"). Results: Mean age at presentation was 39 years in primary achalasia and 49 years in secondary achalasia. The mean duration of symptoms was 3.5 years in primary achalasia and 3 months in secondary achalasia. False-negative endoscopic results were noted in the first instance in five patients. In the secondary achalasia group, five patients had distal esophageal segment morphology indistinguishable from that of primary achalasia. None of the patients with primary achalasia and 35% patients with secondary achalasia had a length of the distal segment approaching combined height of two vertebral bodies. None of the patients with secondary achalasia and 34% patients with primary achalasia had maximum caliber of esophagus approaching combined height of two vertebral bodies. Tertiary contractions were noted in 90% patients with primary achalasia and 24% patients with secondary achalasia. Tram-track sign was found in 55% patients with primary achalasia. Filling defects in the distal esophageal segment were noted in 94% patients with secondary achalasia. Conclusion: Length of distal esophageal segment, tertiary contractions, tram-track sign, and filling defects in distal esophageal segment are useful esophagographic features distinguishing primary from secondary achalasia.
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- 2015
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11. Balloon dilatation of a benign biliary stricture through a T-tube tract
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Pankaj Gupta, Naveen Kalra, Ajay Kumar, Rakesh Kochhar, Vikas Gupta, and Niranjan Khandelwal
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balloon dilatation ,cholangioplasty ,t-tube ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Percutaneous cholangioplasty is a commonly performed procedure for both benign and malignant diseases. The most common route for accessing the biliary tree is transhepatic, following ultrasound or fluoroscopic-guided percutaneous puncture. There are situations when alternative routes can be utilized to access the common bile duct (CBD). We accessed the CBD via T-tube placed surgically in a 57-year-old man who had obstructive jaundice of obscure etiology which was likely inflammatory.
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- 2015
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12. Automatic scan triggering software 'confused': Computed tomography angiography in foot arteriovenous malformation!
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Pankaj Gupta, Anindita Sinha, and Niranjan Khandelwal
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arterio‑venous malformation ,bolus tracking ,computed tomography angiography ,contrast injection ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Multidetector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA) has become a well-established modality for limb angiography for a variety of indications. The technique of MDCTA depends on the scanner features including the number of detector rows, rotation speeds and single or dual source energy. Integral to a diagnostic quality CTA is the acquisition timing. Various techniques are available for determining the appropriate timing of scan acquisition which includes fixed delay, test bolus and the bolus tracking technique. The transit times of contrast from the aorta to the peripheral arteries shows a wide variability and is dependent upon the inter individual hemodynamic states. The bolus tracking technique is the most preferred one which allows reliable scan timing with acceptable contrast volume and radiation dose. Pitfalls with all these techniques are well described and we report one such technical pitfall in a case of left foot arteriovenous malformation (AVM) where the bolus tracking technique employed for scan triggering failed to initiate acquisition.
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- 2014
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13. Variations in superior thyroid artery: A selective angiographic study
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Pankaj Gupta, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Sanjay Thulkar, Atin Kumar, Bidhu Kalyan Mohanti, Alok Thakar, and Atul Sharma
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anatomic variations ,digital subtraction angiography ,superior thyroid artery ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Aim: To investigate variations in superior thyroid artery (STA) based on digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Materials and Methods: Twenty five angiography studies of 15 pts performed between June 2010 and December 2012 were retrospectively evaluated. These patients underwent DSA of the head and neck region as a part of their superselective neoadjuvant intra-arterial chemotherapy protocol for treatment of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. Depending upon the location of the tumor, unilateral or bilateral arteriograms of common carotid artery (CCA), external carotid artery (ECA), and STA were performed. Arteriograms were evaluated for the site of origin and branching pattern of STA. STA anatomy was ascribed to one of the three branching patterns. Results: A total of 25 angiograms were evaluated, including 14 right and 11 left. On the right side, STA was noted to arise from ECA in 10 (71.5%), bifurcation of CCA in 3 (21.5%), and CCA in 1 (7%) patient. Left STA was seen to arise from ECA in 8 (72.5%), bifurcation of CCA in 2 (18.5%), and internal carotid artery (ICA) in 1 (9%) patient. Type III branching pattern (non-bifurcation, non-trifurcation) was found to be the most frequent (52%). Infrahyoid branch was found to be the most consistent in terms of its origin from STA. Conclusions: Origin of STA is predictable, arising from ECA in more than 70% cases. Branching pattern of STA, following origin from ECA, is, however, highly variable. Knowledge concerning the origin and branching pattern of STA is essential in enhancing precision and decreasing morbidity related to the surgical and interventional radiological head and neck procedures.
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- 2014
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14. HRCT evaluation of microtia: A retrospective study
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Aruna R Patil, Ashu Bhalla, Pankaj Gupta, Deepali Goyal, Sreenivas Vishnubhatla, Anurag Ramavat, and Suresh Sharma
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external auditory canal ,high-resolution computed tomography ,microtia ,middle ear anomalies ,temporal bone ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Purpose: To determine external, middle, and inner ear abnormalities on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of temporal bone in patients with microtia and to predict anatomic external and middle ear anomalies as well as the degree of functional hearing impairment based on clinical grades of microtia. Materials and Methods: It was a retrospective study conducted on Indian population. Fifty-two patients with microtia were evaluated for external, middle, and inner ear anomalies on HRCT of temporal bone. Clinical grading of microtia was done based on criteria proposed by Weerda et al. in 37 patients and degree of hearing loss was assessed using pure tone audiometry or brainstem-evoked response in 32 patients. Independent statistical correlations of clinical grades of micotia with both external and middle ear anomalies detected on HRCT and the degree of hearing loss were finally obtained. Results: The external, middle, and inner ear anomalies were present in 93.1%, 74.5%, and 2.7% patients, respectively. Combined cartilaginous and bony external auditory canal atresia (EAC) was the most common anatomic abnormality in our group of microtia patients. Hypoplastic mesotympanum represented the commonest middle ear anomaly. The incidence of combined ossicular dysplasia and facial canal anomalies was lower as compared to other population groups; however, we recorded a greater incidence of cholesteatoma. Both these factors can have a substantial impact on outcome of patients planned for surgery. We found no significant association between grades of microtia and external or middle ear anomalies. Similarly, no significant association was found between lower grades of microtia (grade I and II) and degree of hearing loss. However, association between grade III microtia and degree of hearing loss was significant. A significant association between congenital cholesteatoma and degree of pneumatization of atretic plate and mastoid process not previously studied was also recorded in our study.
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- 2012
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15. Contrast injected, scan triggered, but where has contrast gone?
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Pankaj Gupta, Gupreet Singh Gulati, and Munish Guleria
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arterial variation ,coronary ct angiography ,intra-arterial injection ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Intra-arterial injections during CT scan examinations are a rare occurrence in day-to-day radiology practice but are of potential significance when they do occur. They render an imaging study non-diagnostic, and for imaging techniques like CT scan, expose patient to undue radiation dose. Equally disturbing for both patient and clinicians, including radiologists, is the need for repeat imaging. For certain emergency indications, such an event may yield erroneous results and severely hamper patient′s management. We report one such event that occurred in our cardiac CT scan section with the aim to raise awareness about such events among our colleagues.
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- 2012
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16. Update on the Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis, Staging, and Prognostication of Gallbladder Cancer
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Pratyaksha Rana, Daneshwari Kalage, Raghuraman Soundararajan, and Pankaj Gupta
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artificial intelligence ,computed tomography ,deep learning ,gallbladder cancer ,magnetic resonance imaging ,ultrasound ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a highly aggressive malignancy with dismal prognosis. GBC is characterized by marked geographic predilection. GBC has distinct morphological types that pose unique challenges in diagnosis and differentiation from benign lesions. There are no specific clinical or serological markers of GBC. Imaging plays a key role not only in diagnosis and staging but also in prognostication. Ultrasound (US) is the initial test of choice that allows risk stratification in wall thickening and polypoidal type of gallbladder lesions. US findings guide further investigations and management. Computed tomography (CT) is the test of choice for staging GBC as it allows comprehensive evaluation of the gallbladder lesion, liver involvement, lymph nodes, peritoneum, and other distant sites for potential metastases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography allow better delineation of the biliary system involvement. Contrast-enhanced US and advanced MRI techniques including diffusion-weighted imaging and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI are used as problem-solving tools in cases where distinction from benign lesion is challenging at US and CT. Positron emission tomography is also used in selected cases for accurate staging of the disease. In this review, we provide an up-to-date insight into the role of imaging in diagnosis, staging, and prognostication of GBC.
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17. Multiphasic Computed Tomography Enhancement Characteristics and Utility of Delayed Phase in Infiltrative Hepatocellular Carcinoma
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Tarvinder Singh, Nandita Mehta, Pankaj Gupta, Ajay Gulati, Mudita Gulati, Naveen Kalra, Madhumita Premkumar, Sunil Taneja, Vaneet Jearth, Vishal Sharma, and Ajay Duseja
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CT ,hepatocellular carcinoma ,LI-RADS ,portal vein thrombosis ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Objective The aims of this study are to compare the multiphasic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) characteristics of infiltrative hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with nodular HCC and to assess the conspicuity of infiltrative HCC on different phases of CECT.
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18. Imaging in Esophageal Cancer: A Comprehensive Review
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Pallavi Talasila, Swaroop G. Hedge, Kannan Periasamy, Satish Subbiah Nagaraj, Harmandeep Singh, Harjeet Singh, and Pankaj Gupta
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esophageal cancer ,CT ,endoscopic ultrasound ,imaging ,MRI ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,R895-920 - Abstract
Esophageal cancer is one of the common cancers. Risk factors are well recognized and lead most commonly to two distinct histological subtypes (squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma). The diagnosis is based on endoscopic evaluation. The most challenging aspect of management is accurate staging as it guides appropriate management. Endoscopic ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography-CT, and magnetic resonance imaging are the imaging tests employed for the staging. Each imaging test has its own merits and demerits. Imaging is also critical to evaluate posttreatment complication and for response assessment. In this review article, we discuss in detail the risk factors, anatomical aspects, and role of imaging test in staging and evaluation of complications and response after treatment.
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19. Association between the Distribution of Adipose Tissue and Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparison of Methods of Fat Estimation
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Saurabh Dawra, Pankaj Gupta, Neha Yadav, Anupam K Singh, Jayanta Samanta, Saroj K Sinha, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, and Rakesh Kochhar
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging - Abstract
Purpose To assess the correlation between abdominal fat measured at computed tomography (CT) and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and association with clinical outcomes in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). Methods This prospective study comprised consecutive patients with AP who underwent abdominal CT and DXA. Fat estimation was done on whole-body DXA and abdominal CT. Correlations among body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), DXA, and CT fat measurements were determined. The association between fat measurements and clinical outcomes was assessed. Results Fifty-nine patients (mean age 38.2 years, 48 males) were included. There was a strong correlation (r = 0.691–0.799) between DXA and CT fat estimation. In addition, there was a significant association of the visceral adipose tissue (VAT) on DXA and CT with the severity of AP (p = 0.039 and 0.021, respectively) and the need for drainage of collections (p = 0.026 and 0.008, respectively). There was a weak correlation of the BMI and WC with the length of hospitalization (LOH) (r = 0.121, 0.190, respectively) and length of intensive care unit stay (LOICU) (r = 0.211, 0.197), while there was a moderate to strong correlation of the truncal fat and visceral fat on DXA and total adipose tissue and VAT on CT with LOH (r = 0.562, 0.532, 0.602 and 0.614, respectively) and LOICU (r = 0.591, 0.577, 0.636, and 0.676, respectively). Conclusion In conclusion, fat indices measured on DXA and CT are associated with the severity of AP. In addition, the fat measurements at DXA are strongly correlated with those obtained at CT.
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- 2022
20. Computed Tomography Findings in Intraabdominal Hypertension in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis
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Vishal Sharma, Usha Dutta, Rohan Kamat, Jayanta Samanta, Pankaj Gupta, Rakesh Kochhar, Saroj K. Sinha, and Harshal S Mandavdhare
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medicine.medical_specialty ,acute pancreatitis ,Abdominal compartment syndrome ,Pleural effusion ,R895-920 ,Gastroenterology ,law.invention ,intraabdominal hypertension ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,law ,Internal medicine ,Medicine ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Univariate analysis ,business.industry ,Incidence (epidemiology) ,computed tomography ,Retrospective cohort study ,medicine.disease ,Intensive care unit ,abdominal compartment syndrome ,030220 oncology & carcinogenesis ,Acute pancreatitis ,Original Article ,030211 gastroenterology & hepatology ,business ,Perfusion - Abstract
Purpose Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) in acute pancreatitis (AP) may reduce tissue perfusion and impair organ function and has been shown to portend poor prognosis. We investigated the computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with AP with IAH. Methods This retrospective study comprised of consecutive patients with AP from June 2016 to June 2018 in whom intraabdominal pressure (IAP) was measured. The patients who underwent a contrast-enhanced CT within 7 days of IAP measurement were included. Using a cutoff of 12 mm Hg for IAP, the patients were divided into IAH and non-IAH groups. Measures of severity and clinical outcome were evaluated. CT parameters were compared between the groups. Results The IAH group comprised of 41 patients, while there were 20 patients in the non-IAH group. The IAH group was characterized by severe disease, increased incidence of organ failure, increased requirement for drainage and surgery, prolonged hospital and intensive care unit stay. The mortality was not significantly different between the two groups. On univariate analysis, the CT features that were found to be significantly different between the two groups were the presence of collection (p = 0.036), the maximum dimension of collection (p = 0.004), volume of collection (p = 0.019), biliary dilatation (p = 0.011), and the presence of moderate-to-severe pleural effusion (p = 0.009). On multivariate analysis, all these parameters except biliary dilatation were found to be statistically significant. Conclusion CT findings in patients with AP may suggest IAH. This can be used as an additional marker for severity of AP.
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- 2021
21. Variations in superior thyroid artery: A selective angiographic study
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Atul Sharma, Alok Thakar, Ashu Seith Bhalla, Sanjay Thulkar, Pankaj Gupta, Bidhu Kalyan Mohanti, and Atin Kumar
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medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,External carotid artery ,R895-920 ,Digital subtraction angiography ,Head and Neck Radiology ,digital subtraction angiography ,digestive system ,Superior thyroid artery ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,superior thyroid artery ,medicine.artery ,Angiography ,medicine ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Radiology ,Common carotid artery ,Internal carotid artery ,business ,Head and neck ,anatomic variations ,Site of origin - Abstract
Aim: To investigate variations in superior thyroid artery (STA) based on digital subtraction angiography (DSA). Materials and Methods: Twenty five angiography studies of 15 pts performed between June 2010 and December 2012 were retrospectively evaluated. These patients underwent DSA of the head and neck region as a part of their superselective neoadjuvant intra-arterial chemotherapy protocol for treatment of laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers. Depending upon the location of the tumor, unilateral or bilateral arteriograms of common carotid artery (CCA), external carotid artery (ECA), and STA were performed. Arteriograms were evaluated for the site of origin and branching pattern of STA. STA anatomy was ascribed to one of the three branching patterns. Results: A total of 25 angiograms were evaluated, including 14 right and 11 left. On the right side, STA was noted to arise from ECA in 10 (71.5%), bifurcation of CCA in 3 (21.5%), and CCA in 1 (7%) patient. Left STA was seen to arise from ECA in 8 (72.5%), bifurcation of CCA in 2 (18.5%), and internal carotid artery (ICA) in 1 (9%) patient. Type III branching pattern (non-bifurcation, non-trifurcation) was found to be the most frequent (52%). Infrahyoid branch was found to be the most consistent in terms of its origin from STA. Conclusions: Origin of STA is predictable, arising from ECA in more than 70% cases. Branching pattern of STA, following origin from ECA, is, however, highly variable. Knowledge concerning the origin and branching pattern of STA is essential in enhancing precision and decreasing morbidity related to the surgical and interventional radiological head and neck procedures.
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- 2014
22. Contrast injected, scan triggered, but where has contrast gone?
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Munish Guleria, Pankaj Gupta, and Gupreet Singh Gulati
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medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.diagnostic_test ,business.industry ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Radiation dose ,coronary ct angiography ,R895-920 ,arterial variation ,Coronary ct angiography ,Imaging study ,Computed tomography ,Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ,Technical Note ,Medicine ,Contrast (vision) ,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging ,Radiology ,business ,Nuclear medicine ,media_common ,intra-arterial injection - Abstract
Intra-arterial injections during CT scan examinations are a rare occurrence in day-to-day radiology practice but are of potential significance when they do occur. They render an imaging study non-diagnostic, and for imaging techniques like CT scan, expose patient to undue radiation dose. Equally disturbing for both patient and clinicians, including radiologists, is the need for repeat imaging. For certain emergency indications, such an event may yield erroneous results and severely hamper patient′s management. We report one such event that occurred in our cardiac CT scan section with the aim to raise awareness about such events among our colleagues.
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- 2012
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