2016
US of the Inguinal Canal: Comprehensive Review of Pathologic Processes with CT and MR Imaging Correlation.
Revzin MV, Ersahin D, Israel GM, Kirsch JD, Mathur M, Bokhari J, Scoutt LM. US of the Inguinal Canal: Comprehensive Review of Pathologic Processes with CT and MR Imaging Correlation. RadioGraphics 2016, 36: 2028-2048. PMID: 27715712, DOI: 10.1148/rg.2016150181.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAbdominal NeoplasmsDiagnosis, DifferentialEarly DiagnosisHernia, InguinalHumansImage EnhancementImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedInguinal CanalMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMultimodal ImagingReproducibility of ResultsSensitivity and SpecificityTesticular DiseasesTomography, X-Ray ComputedConceptsExamination of patientsInguinal canalInfectious inflammatory conditionRisk of morbidityIntra-abdominal pressureDirect inguinal herniaOptimal patient carePostoperative complicationsIndirect herniaUndescended testisInflammatory conditionsInguinal herniaProcessus vaginalisHernia recurrenceTesticular retractionCongenital anomaliesHernia repairSpermatic cordOnline supplemental materialInitial examinationPatient carePathologic conditionsUltrasonographyGeneral radiologistsPatientsImaging patients with renal impairment
Mathur M, Weinreb JC. Imaging patients with renal impairment. Abdominal Radiology 2016, 41: 1108-1121. PMID: 27015867, DOI: 10.1007/s00261-016-0709-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContrast mediumContrast-induced nephropathyAdverse events increasesIntravenous contrast mediumNephrogenic systemic fibrosisIntravascular contrast mediaKidney injuryRenal impairmentRenal failureRenal functionSystemic fibrosisPreventative strategiesPatientsDiagnostic purposesImaging techniquesPotential riskRiskNephropathyFibrosisUnique challengesInjuryEpidemiologyImpairment
2015
Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Intraoperatively Confirmed Pelvic Adhesions
Macer ML, Mathur M, Spektor M, Gysler S, Staib L, Kodaman P, McCarthy S. Utility of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Intraoperatively Confirmed Pelvic Adhesions. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2015, 39: 896-900. PMID: 26466105, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000000302.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMagnetic resonance imagingPelvic adhesionsPositive predictive valuePredictive valueResonance imagingSpecificity of MRIGynecologic abdominal surgeryInstitutional review board-approved retrospective analysisNegative predictive valueAnterior culPosterior culAbdominal surgeryOperative reportsInclusion criteriaRetrospective analysisStudy populationBlinded specialistsMRI sensitivityPatientsImaging