2023
Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients
Al-Dasuqi K, Taylor E, Ehrlich L, Cooperman D, Socci A, Tuason D, Hoerner M, Staib L, Silva C. Performance and reliability assessment of a lower dose, task-based scoliosis radiography protocol in pediatric patients. Pediatric Radiology 2023, 54: 146-153. PMID: 38010426, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-023-05812-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleRadiographyReproducibility of ResultsRetrospective StudiesScoliosisConceptsDose area productPatient heightAdequate image qualityEffective doseExposure indexMedian effective doseLower radiation exposureComparison of proportionsChi-squared testIntraclass correlation coefficientBland-Altman plotsConsecutive patientsPediatric patientsIncident air kermaDose reductionLow doseSkeletal maturityRadiographsPatientsAir kermaRadiation exposureScoliosis radiographyStatistical significanceDoseSpinal curvature
2019
Reevaluation of FAST Sensitivity in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients
Riera A, Hayward H, Silva C, Chen L. Reevaluation of FAST Sensitivity in Pediatric Blunt Abdominal Trauma Patients. Pediatric Emergency Care 2019, 37: e1012-e1019. PMID: 31356479, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001877.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBlunt abdominal trauma patientsAbdominal trauma patientsFree fluidTrauma patientsUpper quadrantPredictive valueLevel I pediatric trauma centerPediatric trauma centerRetrospective chart reviewRight upper quadrantFAST examinationNegative predictive valuePositive predictive valueNegative likelihood ratioChart reviewBAT patientsMedian ageTrauma centerUpper abdomenIntraperitoneal fluidMAIN OUTCOMEPhysiologic amountsTrauma (FAST) examinationPatientsFocused assessment
2017
Abusive fracture incidence over three decades at a level 1 pediatric trauma center
Sharkey MS, Buesser KE, Gaither JR, Tate V, Cooperman DR, Moles RL, Silva CT, Ehrlich LJ, Leventhal JM. Abusive fracture incidence over three decades at a level 1 pediatric trauma center. Child Abuse & Neglect 2017, 76: 364-371. PMID: 29195174, DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2017.11.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPediatric trauma centerLevel 1 pediatric trauma centerAbusive fracturesTrauma centerED visitsSingle pediatric trauma centerSame trauma centerSingle-institution reviewFracture incidenceInstitution reviewEmergency departmentIncidenceAgeChildrenConsensus ratingsRecent dataTime periodVisitsFracturesCurrent studyRecent time periodPeriodGeographic regionsCenterStudyAssessment of a modified technique for air delivery during fluoroscopic-monitored pneumatic intussusception reduction
Jindal G, Graeber BL, Staib LH, Silva CT. Assessment of a modified technique for air delivery during fluoroscopic-monitored pneumatic intussusception reduction. Pediatric Radiology 2017, 47: 1594-1598. PMID: 28681232, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-017-3920-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild, PreschoolEquipment DesignFemaleFluoroscopyHumansInfantInsufflationIntussusceptionMaleRadiation DosageRetrospective StudiesConceptsAir deliveryCongenital Cystic Lung Lesions
Hardee S, Tuzovic L, Silva CT, Cowles RA, Copel J, Morotti RA. Congenital Cystic Lung Lesions. Pediatric And Developmental Pathology 2017, 20: 403-410. PMID: 28812458, DOI: 10.1177/1093526617698604.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital cystic lung lesionsCongenital pulmonary airway malformationCystic lung lesionsBronchopulmonary sequestrationLung lesionsPrenatal ultrasoundSingle tertiary care centerPulmonary airway malformationTertiary care centerFinal pathologic diagnosisCorrelate imagingCPAM lesionsAirway malformationExcellent prognosisPostnatal imagingRetrospective reviewPathological findingsPathology databaseRare pathologySurgical interventionBronchial atresiaPrenatal coursePathologic diagnosisPathology examinationCare center
2014
Blood glucose as a marker of venous thromboembolism in critically ill children
Tala JA, Silva CT, Pemira S, Vidal E, Faustino EV. Blood glucose as a marker of venous thromboembolism in critically ill children. Journal Of Thrombosis And Haemostasis 2014, 12: 891-896. PMID: 24708410, PMCID: PMC4055532, DOI: 10.1111/jth.12583.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAge FactorsBiomarkersBlood GlucoseChildChild, PreschoolChi-Square DistributionCritical IllnessFemaleHumansHyperglycemiaInfantIntensive Care Units, PediatricLogistic ModelsMaleOdds RatioPredictive Value of TestsPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTime FactorsVenous ThromboembolismConceptsMaximum blood glucoseVenous thromboembolismBlood glucoseIll childrenOdds ratioPediatric intensive care unitRetrospective cohort studyCentral venous cathetersNon-diabetic childrenSeverity of illnessIntensive care unitLogistic regression modelsCohort studyVenous cathetersAntithrombotic useDiabetes mellitusPrimary outcomeCare unitHyperglycemic subjectsPrior diagnosisThromboembolismHyperglycemiaMechanical ventilatorPotential predictorsSubject characteristics
2010
CT characteristics of lung nodules present at diagnosis of extrapulmonary malignancy in children.
Silva CT, Amaral JG, Moineddin R, Doda W, Babyn PS. CT characteristics of lung nodules present at diagnosis of extrapulmonary malignancy in children. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2010, 194: 772-8. PMID: 20173158, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.2490.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtrapulmonary malignanciesCT characteristicsLung nodulesBilateral lung nodulesOncology servicesChest CTPathology resultsCommon findingRetrospective analysisMalignant lesionsBenign lesionsMalignancyBiopsyPeripheral distributionCT attenuationSolid attenuationCTChildrenNodulesLesionsDiagnosisNodule featuresSubgroupsCT imagesVariety of patternsDo additional views improve the diagnostic performance of cervical spine radiography in pediatric trauma?
Silva CT, Doria AS, Traubici J, Moineddin R, Davila J, Shroff M. Do additional views improve the diagnostic performance of cervical spine radiography in pediatric trauma? American Journal Of Roentgenology 2010, 194: 500-8. PMID: 20093616, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.09.2837.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCervical spine abnormalitiesSubluxation/dislocationLateral view radiographsPediatric patientsPediatric traumaSpine abnormalitiesDiagnostic performanceView radiographsC1-C2 rotatory subluxationRadiographic viewsCervical spine radiographyCervical spine radiographsSpinous process fracturePediatric emergency departmentSensitivity of radiographyPerformance of radiographyLateral viewFracture dislocationOdontoid fracturesProcess fracturesEmergency departmentAcute traumaRadiographic abnormalitiesRotatory subluxationSpine radiography
2007
Correlation of sonographic findings and outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis
Silva CT, Daneman A, Navarro OM, Moore AM, Moineddin R, Gerstle JT, Mittal A, Brindle M, Epelman M. Correlation of sonographic findings and outcome in necrotizing enterocolitis. Pediatric Radiology 2007, 37: 274-282. PMID: 17225155, DOI: 10.1007/s00247-006-0393-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPortal venous gasBowel wall echogenicityBowel wall thinningBowel wall thickeningFocal fluid collectionsSonographic findingsVenous gasBowel perfusionIntramural gasFree fluidWall echogenicityFluid collectionWall thickeningAbdominal ultrasonography findingsBowel wall thicknessAUS findingsUltrasonography findingsResultsA totalSurgical interventionAdverse outcomesPeritoneal fluidGroup B.Doppler sonographyGroup A.Group B