乳房劈裂瓣修复胸、背、腋部创面

目的　探索胸、背、腋部恶性肿瘤及胸壁放射性溃疡切除后创面的修复方法。方法　为胸、背、腋部恶性病变累及腋窝、胸壁的放射性溃疡以及乳癌根治术后复发者 8例进行了乳房劈裂瓣手术治疗。于乳房上方设计T形或下方设计倒T形切口 ,形成乳房劈裂瓣 ,经旋转推进转移修复肿瘤或溃疡切除后创面。结果　 8例中除 1例乳房瓣远端皮缘坏死外 ,余均血运良好 ,切口一期愈合。供瓣乳房下垂同时得到纠正 ,受侧胸部较为丰满 ,但付出损伤健全乳房形态的代价 ,乳头向内或外侧移位。结论　乳房劈裂瓣是修复胸、背、腋部恶性肿瘤或术后复发及胸壁放射性溃疡切除后创面的良好方法。适用于老年及身体虚弱者 ,年轻患者因有损于乳房形象须慎用。     

Locoregional recurrence in patients with HER2 positive breast cancer

Literature shows that HER2/neu positive breast cancer cells are more sensitive to radiation-induced apoptosis by targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor family tyrosine kinase. We selected 466 patients with pT1-2 HER2/neu positive tumors who received adjuvant trastuzumab for primary invasive breast cancer. Patients were divided into three groups [Quadrantectomy followed by conventional radiotherapy vs Quadrantectomy followed by Intra-operative radiotherapy with electrons vs Mastectomy without radiotherapy]. After a median follow-up of 52 months, the 5-year cumulative incidence of locoregional recurrence (LRR) was 1.9%, 11.5% and 5.0% respectively (p < 0.01). At the multivariate analysis, extensive perivascular invasion, Luminal B HER2/Progesterone Receptor (PgR) negative status and Quadrantectomy followed by Intra-operative radiotherapy with electrons have significantly increased the risk of LRR. Our results suggest that HER2/neu positive breast cancer might have better outcomes when treated simultaneously with external radiotherapy and trastuzumab. Moreover, we underline the importance of PgR and further new stratification of risk among luminal subtypes.     

Value of repeat CT scans in low back pain and radiculopathy

We assessed the clinical value of repeat spine CT scan in 108 patients aged 18–60 years who underwent repeat lumbar spine CT scan for low back pain or radiculopathy from January 2008 to December 2010. Patients with a neoplasm or symptoms suggesting underlying disease were excluded from the study. Clinical data was retrospectively reviewed. Index examinations and repeat CT scan performed at a mean of 24.3 ± 11.3 months later were compared by a senior musculoskeletal radiologist. Disc abnormalities (herniation, sequestration, bulge), spinal stenosis, disc space narrowing, and bony changes (osteophytes, fractures, other changes) were documented. Indications for CT scan were low back pain (60 patients, 55%), radiculopathy (46 patients, 43%), or nonspecific back pain (two patients, 2%). A total of 292 spine pathologies were identified in 98 patients (90.7%); in 10 patients (9.3%) no spine pathology was seen on index or repeat CT scan. At repeat CT scan, 269/292 pathologies were unchanged (92.1%); 10/292 improved (3.4%), 8/292 worsened (2.8%, disc herniation or spinal stenosis), and five new pathologies were identified. No substantial therapeutic change was required in patients with worsened or new pathology. Added diagnostic value from repeat CT scan performed within 2–3 years was rare in patients suffering chronic or recurrent low back pain or radiculopathy, suggesting that repeat CT scan should be considered only in patients with progressive neurologic deficits, new neurologic complaints, or signs implying serious underlying conditions.     

重庆市医用放射工作人员非癌发病探讨

目的 研究职业X射线暴露对放射工作人员非癌疾病的影响。方法 选取1980年普查四川省重庆市辖区内医用X射线工作者为调查对象。2020年,选取之前的91家医疗机构,分布在重庆市41个区县,其中三级医疗机构53家,运用前瞻性队列研究的方法,第5次随访1980年重庆市医用X射线放射工作人员(放射组)和同医院同时期非放射科工作人员(对照组)的个人信息、职业射线接触情况、疾病史等信息。分析该队列各系统疾病发病率、各系统疾病相对危险度(RR)及其95%置信区间。结果 该队列共计937人,共统计非癌疾病359例。放射组与对照组相比,其心血管系统、眼科和其他未分类疾病的相对危险度(RR)分别为1.50、2.03和2.64(χ²=5.97、3.97、4.25,P <0.05)。调整混杂因素的结果显示,女性放射组中心血管系统、眼科和消化系统等疾病发病率的RR普遍高于对照组(RR=2.33、2.59、7.55;χ²=7.28、4.17、8.64,P<0.05);在25~29岁参加工作人员中,放射组成员心血管系统、眼科等疾病发病率的RR普遍高于对照组(RR=2.26、5.07;χ²=8.22、4.91,P<0.05);累积剂量分组中,放射组与对照组比较,心血管系统、眼科和消化系统等疾病发病率的RR普遍较高(RR=1.86、2.91、3.59;χ²=9.83、8.21、5.58,P<0.05)。结论 受到长期职业照射的X射线工作者非癌发病危险增高,其中心血管系统、消化系统、眼科疾病等发病危险可能与这种职业照射有关。     

基于剂量预测的个性化放射治疗计划质量的定量评价方法

目的:提出一种基于剂量预测的放射治疗计划质量定量评价方法,并验证该方法的临床可行性和临床价值。方法:基于45例5年以上从业经验的物理师制定的直肠癌病例,训练3D U-Net网络。利用3D U-Net网络预测得到三维剂量分布后,基于剂量预测的剂量-体积直方图(DVH)指标,建立调强放射治疗(IMRT)直肠癌计划质量评估标...     

Large differences in education and training of radiographers in Europe and Central Asia: Results from an IAEA coordinated study

IntroductionEducation and training of radiographers is known to be diverse between countries and regions. Under an IAEA project, this work collected data on radiographer education for the Europe and Central Asia region with a particular focus on radiation protection gaps and potential actions.MethodsFollowing piloting, an electronic questionnaire was distributed to all national counterparts for the IAEA Technial Coopearation (TC) Europe region (n = 33 countries) and nominated national representatives. Contacts were additionally invited to a virtual workshop to discuss and rank common problems in education and training of radiographers and to propose potential solutions.ResultsResponses were received from 31 countries, including 14 from the European Union. Just over half of countries reported radiographer education being in higher education with 71% having program durations more than 3 years (range: 1 month-4 years). Programs included a spectrum of both clinical training and radiation protection hours with ten-fold variations noted across the region. Inclusion of core radiation protection topics within curricula varied similarly, as did radiographers’ clinical involvement in both justification and optimisation between countries. Workshop participants identified five common training problems, namely education availability, lack of standardisation, radiation protection course quality, teamwork problems and lack of equipment.ConclusionRadiographer education in the IAEA Europe region is heterogeneous with substantial differences in duration and quality of training programs between countries, which likely impact on quality of patient care delivered. Common problems have been identified and potential solutions proposed to focus quality improvement initiatives.Implications for practiceRadiographer education and training is diverse throughout the IAEA TC Europe region, with likely impacts on radiation protection practices applied. Clinical involvement of radiographers in justification and optimisation differs, potentially limiting adherence to radiation protection principles.     

European consensus on patient contact shielding

Patient contact shielding has been in use for many years in radiology departments in order to reduce the effects and risks of ionising radiation on certain organs. New technologies in projection imaging and CT scanning such as digital receptors and automatic exposure control (AEC) systems have reduced doses and improved image consistency. These changes and a greater understanding of both the benefits and the risks from the use of shielding have led to a review of shielding use in radiology. A number of professional bodies have already issued guidance in this regard. This paper represents the current consensus view of the main bodies involved in radiation safety and imaging in Europe: European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics, European Federation of Radiographer Societies, European Society of Radiology, European Society of Paediatric Radiology, EuroSafe Imaging, European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS), and European Academy of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (EADMFR). It is based on the expert recommendations of the Gonad and Patient Shielding (GAPS) Group formed with the purpose of developing consensus in this area. The recommendations are intended to be clear and easy to use. They are intended as guidance, and they are developed using a multidisciplinary team approach. It is recognised that regulations, custom and practice vary widely on the use of patient shielding in Europe and it is hoped that these recommendations will inform a change management program that will benefit patients and staff.     

个体化营养干预对鼻咽癌放疗患者口腔粘膜损伤的影响

目的 探讨个体化营养干预对改善鼻咽癌放疗患者营养状况、减轻放射性口腔黏膜炎的效果。方法 选取2018年5月～2019年3月在我院头颈放疗科行放射治疗的100例鼻咽癌患者为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将其随机分为对照组和观察组,每组50例,在整个放疗期间,对照组实施常规护理,观察组实施个体化营养干预,比较两组患者的口腔黏膜炎发生情况、营养各项指标。结果 在放疗期间,观察组口腔黏膜炎发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;观察组患者的前白蛋白、白蛋白等营养指标水平均优于对照组,差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论 通过对鼻咽癌放疗患者实施个体化营养干预,有效改善了患者的营养状况,降低了口腔黏膜炎发生率,效果显著,值得临床推广。