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Patient safety in undergraduate radiography curricula : a European perspective (2016)
Journal Article
England, A., Azevedo, K., Bezzina, P., Henner, A., & McNulty, J. (2016). Patient safety in undergraduate radiography curricula : a European perspective. Radiography, 22(Sup.1), S12-S19. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.10.004

Purpose: To establish an understanding of patient safety within radiography education across Europe by surveying higher education institutions registered as affiliate members of the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS). Method:... Read More about Patient safety in undergraduate radiography curricula : a European perspective.

An investigation into the accuracy of orbital X-rays, when using CR, in detecting ferromagnetic intraocular foreign bodies (2016)
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Momoniat, H., & England, A. (2017). An investigation into the accuracy of orbital X-rays, when using CR, in detecting ferromagnetic intraocular foreign bodies. Radiography, 23(1), 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.09.006

Purpose The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of orbital X-rays, when using computed radiography (CR), in detecting ferromagnetic intra-ocular foreign bodies (IOFBs) prior to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods A total... Read More about An investigation into the accuracy of orbital X-rays, when using CR, in detecting ferromagnetic intraocular foreign bodies.

The role of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT bone scans in the diagnosis of metastatic bone disease from breast and prostate cancer (2016)
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Kulshrestha, R., England, A., Nightingale, J., Vinjamuri, R., & Hogg, P. (2016). The role of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT bone scans in the diagnosis of metastatic bone disease from breast and prostate cancer. Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 44(4), 217-222. https://doi.org/10.2967/jnmt.116.176859

This article shall describe the role of 18F-Sodium Fluoride (18F-NaF) PET/CT bone scanning in the staging of breast and prostate cancer. 18F-NaF PET was initially utilised as a bone scanning agent in the 1960s and early 1970s, however its usage was r... Read More about The role of 18F-sodium fluoride PET/CT bone scans in the diagnosis of metastatic bone disease from breast and prostate cancer.

Patient selection for endovascular sac sealing of abdominal aortic aneurysm (2016)
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Fisher, R., Torella, F., England, A., & McWilliams, R. (2016). Patient selection for endovascular sac sealing of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Seminars in Vascular Surgery, 29(3), 93-101. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2016.11.001

Endovascular sealing is a developing technique for treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm that draws on novel concepts utilizing polymer filling of endobags within the aorto-iliac lumen. The morphologic indications and patient selection, while simila... Read More about Patient selection for endovascular sac sealing of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Radiologist variability in assessing the position of the cavoatrial junction on chest radiographs (2016)
Journal Article
Chan, T., England, A., Meredith, S., & McWilliams, R. (2016). Radiologist variability in assessing the position of the cavoatrial junction on chest radiographs. British Journal of Radiology, 89(1065), https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20150965

Objectives: To assess the variability in identifying the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ) on chest x-rays amongst radiologists. Methods: Twenty-three radiologists (13 consultants and 10 trainees) assessed 25 postero-anterior erect chest x-rays (including... Read More about Radiologist variability in assessing the position of the cavoatrial junction on chest radiographs.

Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation (2016)
Journal Article
Mraity, H., England, A., & Hogg, P. (2017). Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation. Radiography, 23(1), 14-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.06.003

Purpose: For antero posterior (AP) pelvis radiographic examination, determine the impact of anode heel orientation on female / male gonad dose. Methods: High sensitivity thermo-luminescent dosimeters (TLDs) were used with an ATOM dosimetry phantom;... Read More about Gonad dose in AP pelvis radiography : impact of anode heel orientation.

Migration of the Nellix Endoprosthesis (2016)
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England, A., Torella, F., Fisher, R., & McWilliams, R. (2016). Migration of the Nellix Endoprosthesis. Journal of Vascular Surgery, 64(2), 306-312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvs.2016.02.053

Background This study reports the incidence and sequelae of migration of the Nellix (Endologix Inc, Irvine, Calif) endoprosthesis after endovascular aneurysm sealing. Methods A review was performed of the follow-up imaging of all endovascula... Read More about Migration of the Nellix Endoprosthesis.

Development and validation of a visual grading scale for assessing image quality of AP pelvis radiographic images (2016)
Journal Article
Mraity, H., England, A., Cassidy, S., Eachus, P., & Hogg, P. (2016). Development and validation of a visual grading scale for assessing image quality of AP pelvis radiographic images. British Journal of Radiology, 89(1061), 20150430. https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr.20150430

OBJECTIVE: Apply psychometric theory to develop and validate a visual grading scale for assessing visual perception of AP pelvis digital image quality. METHODS: Psychometric theory was used to guide scale development. Seven phantom and 7 cadaver i... Read More about Development and validation of a visual grading scale for assessing image quality of AP pelvis radiographic images.

Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces (2016)
Journal Article
Swaelens, C., Poole, R., Torella, F., McWilliams, R., England, A., & Fisher, R. (2016). Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 23(2), 297-301. https://doi.org/10.1177/1526602816631106

Purpose: To examine the changes in distraction force following relining of a conventional abdominal aortic stent-graft with a type IIIb endoleak using the Nellix endovascular sealing device compared to a unilateral stent-graft. Methods: Relining is... Read More about Type IIIb endoleak and relining : a mathematical model of distraction forces.

An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment (2016)
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Charnley, C., England, A., Martin, A., Taylor, S., Benson, N., & Jones, L. (2016). An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment. Radiography, 22(2), e137-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2016.01.004

Aim: To investigate the optimum technique for the horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip projection considering image quality and radiation dose. Methods: Using digital radiography equipment an anthropomorphic phantom was positioned for a HBL projectio... Read More about An option for optimising the radiographic technique for horizontal beam lateral (HBL) hip radiography when using digital X-ray equipment.

Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair (2016)
Journal Article
Antonio, G., Senior, Y., Lazzolino, L., England, A., McWilliams, R., Fisher, R., & Torella, F. (2016). Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair. Journal of Endovascular Therapy, 23(2), 285-289. https://doi.org/10.1177/1526602816628283

Purpose: To compare indirect measures of radiation exposure and operating time between endovascular aneurysm sealing (EVAS) and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Methods: The study compared 32 c... Read More about Endovascular aneurysm sealing is associated with reduced radiation exposure and procedure time compared with standard endovascular aneurysm repair.