Original Articles

Single-stage Embolisation Followed by Excision for Vascular Malformations at the Head or Neck

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JB Chiang, HS Fung, WL Poon, PCM Chan, MWY Leung, C Liu, EYM Li, TCY Chan, ACO Cheng, KL Yuen, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:115-20

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816422

Objective: To review the safety, efficacy, and outcome of single-stage embolisation with n-butyl cyanoacrylate (n-BCA) followed by surgical resection for head and neck vascular malformations.

The Impact of Thyroid Sonoelastography in Preventing Irrational Needle Biopsies in Evaluation of Benign Thyroid Nodules

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S Wahab, I Ahmad

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:107-13

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816829

Objective: Ultrasound elastography involves combining the diagnostic advantages of high-frequency ultrasound examination and the accuracy of

Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Cross-sectional Study of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Patients after Treatment with Intensity-modulated Radiotherapy

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DCW Chan, CY Lui, KT Yuen, CH Kwok, KW Chan, ACK Cheng

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:99-106

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816827

Objective: To review the incidence of secondary adrenal insufficiency (SAI) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients treated with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT),

Update on Ultrasound Diagnosis for Thyroid Cancer

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FN Baig, SYW Liu, SP Yip, HKW Law, MTC Ying

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:82-93

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1816960

Thyroid nodules are prevalent in the general population. Distinguishing benign and malignant thyroid nodules is a clinical challenge.

Incidence and Clinical Impact of Focal Pituitary Uptake in 18F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron-emission Tomography–Computed Tomography: 5-Year Retrospective Review

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KK Wu, BT Kung, TK Au Yong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:48-53

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616832

Objectives: To identify the incidence and clinical significance of incidental pituitary uptake in whole-body positron-emission tomography–computed tomography using 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (18F-FDG PET-CT) in Hong Kong.

High-pitch Dual-source Computed Tomography Coupled with Sinogram-affirmed Iterative Reconstruction: Image Quality and Radiation Dose in Children

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JCY Lee, KS Tse, HY Lau, WS Fok, KK Chan, WH Chat, WK Yung, TM Mui

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:40-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616427

Objectives: High-pitch imaging in computed tomography (CT) reduces scan time and radiation dose at the expense of increased noise. Recent advances in iterative reconstruction techniques allow for noise reduction without a significant increase in processing time, by using Sinogram-Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction (SAFIRE). We evaluated the combined effects of high-pitch imaging with SAFIRE in CT of the thorax and abdomen on image quality, diagnostic confidence, and radiation dose in children.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Predict Neurological Outcome in Children with Acute Encephalitis

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GCY Chan, TW Yeung, YC Wong

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:34-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616415

Objective: To identify magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) variables that are predictive of neurological outcome in children with acute encephalitis.

Percutaneous Sclerotherapy for Low-flow Vascular Malformations in Paediatric Patients: 6-Year Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team

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ACW Lee, HS Fung, WL Poon, PCM Chan, MWY Leung, CSW Liu, D Luk, WY Cheung, KL Yuen, D Tang, PC Kwok, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:16-24

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616441

Objectives: The Vascular Anomalies Multidisciplinary Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong, delivers one-stop integrated care by a comprehensive team of specialists and nurses to paediatric patients with vascular anomalies. This study aimed to review the efficacy, safety, and outcomes of percutaneous sclerotherapy performed at our centre for low-flow vascular malformations in paediatric patients.

Mucinous Carcinoma of the Breast: Imaging Features and Pathological Correlation

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ACW Lee, JWC Wai, OY Cheung, LF Chiu, YW Tsang, HHC Tsang, WS Fok, HN Wong, JCM Sitt, SS Cheng, JB Chiang, KW Tang

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:25-33

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1616821

Objective: To review the imaging features of mucinous carcinoma of the breast, a rare subtype of ductal carcinoma of the breast.

Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischaemic Stroke due to Large-vessel Occlusion: Single-centre Experience

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DCW Tang, CY Chu, R Li, SWH Cheng, RYT Ng, JCH Tse, AYT Lai, THT Sung, KYK Tang, WKW Leung, JLS Khoo

Hong Kong J Radiol 2018;21:7-15

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716881

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of endovascular treatment (EVT) for acute ischaemic stroke in terms of angiographic results and clinical outcomes.

Endovascular Embolisation for Rectus Sheath Haematoma

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JHM Cheng, FKY Cho, WKW Leung, WK Kan

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:324-9

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716846

Objective: To review outcomes of patients who underwent endovascular embolisation for rectus sheath haematoma (RSH).

S-1 Versus S-1 Plus Cisplatin as First-line Treatment for Metastatic Gastric Cancer

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KS Lau, KO Lam, WL Chan, VHF Lee, DLW Kwong, TW Leung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:318-22

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716810

Objective: To compare S-1 with S-1 plus cisplatin (SP) as first-line treatment for metastatic gastric cancer.

Short-course Preoperative Radiotherapy with Delayed Surgery for Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

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CL Chiang, FAS Lee, YW Wong, CM Poon, CKK Choi, FCS Wong, WK Sze, SY Tung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:312-7

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716844

Objectives: To review the outcome of patients with locally advanced rectal cancer who underwent short-course preoperative radiotherapy (SCPRT) with delayed total mesorectal excision.

Inter-rater Reliability of Examiners in the Hong Kong College of Radiologists’ Palliative Medicine Oral Examination

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R Chow, L Zhang, IS Soong, OWK Mang, LCY Lui, KH Wong, SWK Siu, SH Lo, KK Yuen, YSH Yau, KY Wong, C Leung, SY Wong, R Ngan, E Chow, R Yeung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:232-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716804

Objective: To analyse the inter-rater reliability of scores in the Palliative Medicine Oral Examination among examiners, among observers, and between examiners and observers.

Hong Kong College of Radiologists’ Palliative Medicine Training Programme

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LCY Lui, KH Wong, R Ngan, SWK Siu, E Chow, SH Lo, KK Yuen, YSH Yau, KY Wong, R Yeung

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:227-31

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1716802

Purpose: To evaluate the Hong Kong College of Radiologists’ palliative medicine training programme from perspectives of three groups of clinical oncologists.

Ultrasound-guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma

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AKC Cheng, M Cheung, EYL Chu

Hong Kong J Radiol 2017;20:220-6

DOI: 10.12809/hkjr1715377

Objectives: To review the outcome and procedure-related complications of patients who underwent ultrasound-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).