2022
Nonaccidental Injury in the Elderly: What Radiologists Need to Know
Badawy M, Solomon N, Elsayes KM, Soliman M, Diaz-Marchan P, Succi MD, Pourvaziri A, Lev MH, Mellnick VM, Gomez-Cintron A, Revzin MV. Nonaccidental Injury in the Elderly: What Radiologists Need to Know. RadioGraphics 2022, 42: 1358-1376. PMID: 35802501, DOI: 10.1148/rg.220017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk factorsCorrelative imaging findingsMechanism of injuryElder abuse detectionElderly patientsLong-term psychological consequencesOrgan injuryImaging findingsRadiologist awarenessHigh prevalenceMedical attentionCare providersElder abuseOnline supplemental materialClinical concernDiagnostic imagingChild abuseInjuryVulnerable populationsSerious physical injuryLack of trainingReporting ratePhysical injuryClinical workflowMost findings
2021
Imaging of abdominal and pelvic infections in the cancer patient
Itani M, Menias CO, Mellnick VM, El Zakhem A, Elsayes K, Katabathina V, Revzin MV. Imaging of abdominal and pelvic infections in the cancer patient. Abdominal Radiology 2021, 46: 2920-2941. PMID: 33386914, PMCID: PMC7778421, DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02896-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCancer patientsDegree of immunosuppressionTreatment-related factorsPrognosis of infectionMain risk factorsManifestations of infectionClinical background informationSymptoms of infectionIntegrity of barriersAnatomic obstructionPelvic infectionTumor burdenPatient populationRisk factorsClassical signsPatientsInfectionHost factorsPotential mimicsAbdomenPelvisDifferentiating featuresUnderlying typeImmunosuppressionComplications