Gastric cancer requires optimal imaging for staging and surveillance. This document provides evidence-based recommendations for four scenarios: suspected gastric adenocarcinoma, staging of confirmed disease, posttreatment evaluation, and surveillance. For suspected gastric cancer, CT abdomen/pelvis with contrast and FDG-PET/CT are usually appropriate for initial staging. For confirmed disease staging, these modalities are usually appropriate for evaluating locoregional and distant metastases. Fo…
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ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Imaging After Liver Transplant
Liver transplantation is currently the treatment of choice for patients with acute or advanced chronic liver failure. Complications that can lead to liver allograft failure or patient mortality include vascular abnormalities, biliary complications, infection, rejection, and recurrent or posttransplant malignancy. Imaging plays a vital role in detecting these complications. This document summarizes the relevant literature for the selection of imaging after liver transplant for the following clini…
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Recommendations From the Blue Ribbon Panel on Fluoroscopy Safety
There are many challenges associated with the safe use of fluoroscopy. These challenges include but are not limited to highly variable regulatory requirements, scope of practice concerns, inconsistent education and training, and lack of staff empowerment. Challenges are further compounded by the increasing use of fluoroscopy across a wide range of medical specialties. To facilitate consensus on how to address the issues, the ACR convened the multidisciplinary Blue Ribbon Panel on Fluoroscopy Saf…
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Introduction to the Focus Issue on the Economics of Education
We are grateful for the opportunity to present this unique JACR Focus Issue on the Economics of Education. As the demands for radiologists across all practice types increase, the growing pressure to provide high-quality, high-volume care often competes with the necessity of training competent future radiologists. With limited time, funding, and institutional support, it is crucial to explore the extent of this topic while studying ways to effectively and practically develop solutions to mitigate…