2019
Development and validation of image quality scoring criteria (IQSC) for pediatric CT: a preliminary study
Padole A, Sagar P, Westra S, Lim R, Nimkin K, Kalra M, Gee M, Rehani M. Development and validation of image quality scoring criteria (IQSC) for pediatric CT: a preliminary study. Insights Into Imaging 2019, 10: 95. PMID: 31549234, PMCID: PMC6757090, DOI: 10.1186/s13244-019-0769-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCT examsVentriculoperitoneal (VP) shuntBoard-certified pediatric radiologistsMedian image quality scorePediatric CT examinationsPediatric CT examsAdequate image qualityImage quality scoresRoutine abdomenRoutine chestPediatric CTScoring criteriaCT examinationsPediatric radiologistsInterobserver agreementInterobserver variabilityAssessment of image qualityImage qualityKidney stonesVentriculoperitonealScoring scaleRadiologistsScoresExamQuality scores
2018
Artificial intelligence-assisted interpretation of bone age radiographs improves accuracy and decreases variability
Tajmir S, Lee H, Shailam R, Gale H, Nguyen J, Westra S, Lim R, Yune S, Gee M, Do S. Artificial intelligence-assisted interpretation of bone age radiographs improves accuracy and decreases variability. Skeletal Radiology 2018, 48: 275-283. PMID: 30069585, DOI: 10.1007/s00256-018-3033-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBone age assessmentAutomated artificial intelligenceAI assistanceBone age radiographsConvolutional neural networkDeep learning algorithmsRoot mean square errorMean square errorPediatric radiologistsUtilization of AILearning algorithmsNeural networkArtificial intelligenceIntraclass correlation coefficientImproved performancePooled cohortRadiologist interpretationImaging studiesInter-rater variationAccuracyMetabolic disordersIncreased accuracyRadiologistsAge accuracyMeasures of accuracy
2015
Review of Ingested and Aspirated Foreign Bodies in Children and Their Clinical Significance for Radiologists
Pugmire B, Lim R, Avery L. Review of Ingested and Aspirated Foreign Bodies in Children and Their Clinical Significance for Radiologists. RadioGraphics 2015, 35: 1528-1538. PMID: 26295734, DOI: 10.1148/rg.2015140287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsBronchoscopyCausticsChildChild, PreschoolEatingEmergenciesEndoscopy, Digestive SystemEsophagusForeign BodiesGastrointestinal TractGlassHumansInfantIntestinal ObstructionIntestinal PerforationMagnetsMetalsNumismaticsRadiographyRespiratory AspirationRespiratory SystemUnited StatesConceptsAspirated foreign bodyForeign bodyClinical managementClinical significanceIngested foreign bodiesRisk of esophageal injuryImaging appearanceAggressive clinical managementForeign body aspirationExamination of childrenEsophageal injuryBowel perforationFistula formationPrompt recognitionImaging examinationsPediatric populationClinical symptomsComputed tomographyAppropriate treatmentHigh riskPrompt identificationBowel wallRadiologistsGastrointestinal tractClinical implications