Browsing by Author "Janković, Milica M. (36611860300)"

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is frequently used as the first-line treatment of large and complex stones. The key point for successful complex stone removal with minimal risk of complications is to establish the most appropriate access route. Understanding the three-dimensional (3D) relationship of kidney stones and renal collecting systems is crucial for planning and creating an optimal access route. By using a 3D volume segmentation tool a more accurate approach to the renal collecting system and stone treatment could be planned. The objective of this study was assessing the impact of 3D software in getting the desired access. Copyright © 2022 Durutović, Filipović, Milićević, Somani, Emiliani, Skolarikos and Janković.

We designed the GammaKey system for the acquisition, storage and analysis of images from semi-analogue gamma scintillation cameras (GSCs). The GammaKey system, operating on a standard PC, replicates the functionality of earlier dedicated computer systems, allows the exchange of data in the DICOM format and has an open architecture enabling the development of new diagnostic techniques. The main purpose of the GammaKey is to enable the continued use of old GSCs which have functional scintillation crystals, but also to permit data exchange with new digital GSCs. The GammaKey has been technically validated by standards established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The GammaKey has been used for seven years in two leading centres for nuclear medicine in Serbia (the Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, and the Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad) in approximately 30,000 patients. Clinical application proves that the GammaKey is a robust and reliable system with high-quality image output. Data processing can be upgraded with non-standard features added on request as shown in two examples: (1) the testing of splenectomy efficacy in the case of thrombocytopenia with normal production; and (2) the detection and localisation of parathyroid adenomas. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

We designed the GammaKey system for the acquisition, storage and analysis of images from semi-analogue gamma scintillation cameras (GSCs). The GammaKey system, operating on a standard PC, replicates the functionality of earlier dedicated computer systems, allows the exchange of data in the DICOM format and has an open architecture enabling the development of new diagnostic techniques. The main purpose of the GammaKey is to enable the continued use of old GSCs which have functional scintillation crystals, but also to permit data exchange with new digital GSCs. The GammaKey has been technically validated by standards established by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. The GammaKey has been used for seven years in two leading centres for nuclear medicine in Serbia (the Clinical Center of Serbia, Belgrade, and the Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad) in approximately 30,000 patients. Clinical application proves that the GammaKey is a robust and reliable system with high-quality image output. Data processing can be upgraded with non-standard features added on request as shown in two examples: (1) the testing of splenectomy efficacy in the case of thrombocytopenia with normal production; and (2) the detection and localisation of parathyroid adenomas. © 2014 Elsevier Ltd.

Objective The aim of this study was to estimate interobserver reproducibility of Tc-99m mercaptoacetyltriglycine renography in children and adults by assessing the parameters of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) software for the analysis of dynamic renal studies. Methods The renograms of 65 children and 65 adults covered a wide age range, different quality of drainage, overall function and differential renal function (DRF). Three observers were processing parameters of the IAEA software. Normalized residual activity at 20 min (NORA20), NORA on the postmicturition acquisition (NORApm), PM to maximum renal count ratio (PM/max), output efficiency at 20 min (OE20), OE 20 min after diuretic stimulation (OEF + 20), whole kidney mean transit time (MTT) and DRF by integral and Rutland-Patlak were calculated by observers. Results The overall agreement between three observers was almost perfect [the average intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) above 0.99] in children and adults, with no significant difference between the parameters of renal drainage, transit and DRF. ICCs for all parameters were higher than 0.980 in children under 12 months, even slightly greater for PM/max and OEF+20. In children with poor/incomplete drainage and DRF below 40%, ICCs were above 0.98. In the subgroup of adults with impaired overall tubular extraction rate, level of reproducibility was almost perfect. Slightly lower but still insignificant values of ICC were presented in adults with poor/incomplete drainage. Conclusion Our results indicate an excellent interobserver reproducibility for all quantitative parameters of IAEA software in both pediatric and adult patients. © 2020 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. All rights reserved.