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Our hospital is a local tertiary referral centre for paediatric spinal deformities. Patients were traditionally imaged with digital radiography and secondary digital stitching of images. Repeated imaging is routinely required for monitoring of disease progression. EOS biplanar X-ray imaging unit is a novel system utilizing slot-scanning technology to acquire high-quality full-length images of patients in an upright weight-bearing position. The EOS system is now commonly used in Western countries. However, studies describing utilization in Asian population has not been published, according to our understanding. This study aims to describe our local experience, in particular lower radiation dose requirements when compared with default settings. Read More
Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016
Authors: Cheung Kenneth, Lau Damian, Lam Wendy
Keywords: EOS, Scoliosis, Dose Reduction, Comparison
Five years ago the leaders of the world’s regional pediatric imaging societies launched the World Federation of Pediatric Imaging (WFPI), a pediatric imaging body with global overview. According to its mission statement "WFPI provides an international platform for pediatric radiology organizations united to address the challenges in global pediatric imaging training and the delivery of services". To guide WFPI's outreach endeavors as well as of other organizations interested in improving pediatric radiology services worldwide a project to better define the needs and gaps of pediatric radiologists and training centers worldwide was undertaken. The project aims to: -Establish the number of Pediatric Radiologists (as regionally defined) per country/region around the world -Outline the training pediatric radiologists receive and availability of training centers -Highlight major disparities and gaps in availability of pediatric radiologists and pediatric imaging training -Based on this information create a roadmap for WFPI’s global efforts. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Soto Gloria, Nievelstein Rutger, Boechat Ines, Pool Kara-lee, Dehaye Amanda, Ducou Le Pointe Hubert, Halliday Kath, Lam Wendy, Lopez Pino Miguel, Mentzel Hans-joachim, Mwango Gladys