Journal of Medical Imaging and Case Reports

Klaus Fuglsang Kofoed, Michael Huy Cuong Pham, James Vincent Chapman, Jesper James Linde, Ole de Backer, Lars Valeur Køber, Fumimasa Shige, Gakuto Aoyama, and Takuya Sakaguchi
Background: Transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair (M-TEER) in the setting of severe mitral regurgitation (MR) has experienced increased usage in recent years. To select appropriate candidates and plan for these procedures, the cardiologist must predict likely procedural outcomes dependent on factors such as clip type, size, and position. We have proposed a method to utilize computed tomography (CT) images to generate a patient specific procedural simulation model that allows these variables to be tested to support clinical decision making in patients undergoing M-TEER procedures.

Rebecca Hopkins, Alexandra Hodder and Andrew Dalton
Percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) is an interventional radiology procedure used to treat gallbladder-related complications in patients who are poor surgical candidates for cholecystectomy. It can be performed via a transperitoneal (TP) or transhepatic (TH) approach, though the literature remains inconclusive on which route is superior.

Shaun Wang, Ralph Wells, Steven Wang, Yi He and Xiaohong Si
Foot drop is a common symptom that often requires further neurologic evaluation via electromyography (EMG). This case details a 57-year-old male who presented with left lower extremity pain, paresthesia, and foot drop.

Alexandra Hodder and Lisa Smyth
Purpose: Preparation for in-training and licensing examinations is a key component of radiology residency, with potential long-term career impacts. While case volume is often emphasized in training, its relationship with examination outcomes remains unclear.

Keith Stolzfus, Priya Sunkara, Keren George, Andrew Fisher and Raman Desikan
Skeletal fluorosis is a metabolic bone disease caused by chronic exposure to fluoride ions, which could be due ingestion or inhalation.

Cassandra Collins, Alexandra Hodder and Andrew Dalton
Purpose: Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred method for patients receiving hemodialysis treatment. However, AVFs are prone to developing stenosis, creating difficulties with proper functioning for hemodialysis. Percutaneous balloon angioplasty (PBA) is the mainstay of treatment for stenosis, yet there remains debate regarding the use of drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) containing paclitaxel compared to non-medicated balloons (NMBs).