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Michael Riccabona - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Plea for a standardized imaging approach to disorders of sex development in neonates: consensus proposal from European Society of Paediatric Radiology task force
Pediatric Radiology, 2019Co-Authors: Fred E. Avni, Heloise Lerisson, Maria-luisa Lobo, Maryse Cartigny, Marcello Napolitano, Hans-j. Mentzel, Michael Riccabona, Magdalena Wozniak, Damjana Kljucevsek, Thomas A. AugdalAbstract:This consensus article elaborated by the European Society for Paediatric Radiology task force on gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging is intended to standardize the imaging approach in newborns with disorders of sex development. These newborns represent a difficult and stressful situation necessitating a multidisciplinary team approach. Imaging plays an important role in the work-up but needs to be optimized and customized to the patient. Ultrasound plays the central role in assessing the genital anatomy. The examination must be conducted in a detailed and systematic way. It must include transabdominal and transperineal approaches with adapted high-resolution transducers. The pelvic cavity, the genital folds, the inguinal areas and the adrenals must be evaluated as well as the rest of the abdominal cavity. A reporting template is proposed. The indications of magnetic resonance imaging and cysto- and genitography are discussed as well as they may provide additional information. Imaging findings must be reported cautiously using neutral wording as much as possible.
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european society of Paediatric Radiology abdominal imaging task force recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology part x how to perform Paediatric gastrointestinal ultrasonography use gadolinium as a contrast agent in children follow up Paediatric tes
Pediatric Radiology, 2018Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Thomas A. Augdal, Johan G Blickman, Kassa Darge, Luisa M Lobo, Costanza Bruno, Beatrice M Damasio, H J Mentzel, Marcello NapolitanoAbstract:At the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) annual meeting 2017 in Davos, Switzerland, the ESPR Abdominal (gastrointestinal and genitourinary) Imaging Task Force set out to complete the suggestions for Paediatric abdominal imaging and its procedural recommendations. Some final topics were addressed including how to perform Paediatric gastrointestinal ultrasonography. Based on the recent approval of ultrasound (US) contrast agents for Paediatric use, important aspects of Paediatric contrast-enhanced US were revisited. Additionally, the recent developments concerning the use and possible brain deposition of gadolinium as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent were presented. The recommendations for Paediatric use were reissued after considering all available evidence. Recent insights on the incidence of neoplastic lesions in children with testicular microlithiasis were discussed and led to a slightly altered recommendation.
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european society of Paediatric Radiology abdominal imaging task force recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology part ix imaging in anorectal and cloacal malformation imaging in childhood ovarian torsion and efforts in standardising Paediatric urorad
Pediatric Radiology, 2017Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Maria-luisa Lobo, Thomas A. Augdal, Lilsofie Ordingmuller, Johan G Blickman, Constanza Bruno, Beatrice Damasio, Kassa Darge, Akaterina NtouliaAbstract:At the occasion of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) annual meeting 2015 in Graz, Austria, the newly termed ESPR abdominal (gastrointestinal and genitourinary) imaging task force set out to complete the suggestions for Paediatric urogenital imaging and procedural recommendations. Some of the last missing topics were addressed and proposals on imaging of children with anorectal and cloacal malformations and suspected ovarian torsion were issued after intense discussions and a consensus finding process that considered all evidence. Additionally, the terminology was adapted to fit new developments introducing the term pelvicalyceal dilatation/distension (PCD) instead of the sometimes misunderstood hydronephrosis. The present state of Paediatric urogenital Radiology was discussed in a dedicated minisymposium, including an attempt to adapt terminology to create a standardised glossary.
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ESPR UroRadiology Taskforce—imaging recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology, part VIII: retrograde urethrography, imaging disorder of sexual development and imaging childhood testicular torsion
Pediatric Radiology, 2015Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Maria-luisa Lobo, Thomas A. Augdal, Kassa Darge, Beatrice M Damasio, Lil-sophie Ording-muller, Johan Blickman, Aikaterini Ntoulia, Frederika PapadopoulouAbstract:Three new consensus-based recommendations of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology UroRadiology Taskforce and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology Paediatric Working Group on Paediatric uroRadiology are presented. One deals with indications and technique for retrograde urethrography, one with imaging in the work-up for disorders of sexual development and one with imaging workflow in suspected testicular torsion. The latter is subdivided to suggest a distinct algorithm to deal with testicular torsion in neonates. These proposals aim to outline effective imaging algorithms to optimise diagnostic accuracy and to harmonize diagnostic imaging among institutions and practitioners.
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ESPR UroRadiology Taskforce--imaging recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology, part VIII: retrograde urethrography, imaging disorder of sexual development and imaging childhood testicular torsion.
Pediatric radiology, 2015Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Maria-luisa Lobo, Thomas A. Augdal, Johan G Blickman, Beatrice Damasio, Kassa Darge, Lil-sophie Ording-muller, Aikaterini Ntoulia, Frederika PapadopoulouAbstract:Three new consensus-based recommendations of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology UroRadiology Taskforce and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology Paediatric Working Group on Paediatric uroRadiology are presented. One deals with indications and technique for retrograde urethrography, one with imaging in the work-up for disorders of sexual development and one with imaging workflow in suspected testicular torsion. The latter is subdivided to suggest a distinct algorithm to deal with testicular torsion in neonates. These proposals aim to outline effective imaging algorithms to optimise diagnostic accuracy and to harmonize diagnostic imaging among institutions and practitioners.
R H Ganatra - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Sedation/anaesthesia in Paediatric Radiology
The British journal of radiology, 2012Co-Authors: Y Arlachov, R H GanatraAbstract:Objectives In this article we will give a comprehensive literature review on sedation/general anaesthesia (S/GA) and discuss the international variations in practice and options available for S/GA for imaging children. Methods The key articles were obtained primarily from PubMed, MEDLINE, ERIC, NHS Evidence and The Cochrane Library. Results Recently, Paediatric Radiology has seen a surge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, some of which require children to be still and compliant for up to 1 h. It is difficult and sometimes even impossible to obtain quick and high-quality images without employing sedating techniques in certain children. As with any medical procedure, S/GA in radiological practice is not without risks and can have potentially disastrous consequences if mismanaged. In order to reduce any complications and practice safety in radiological units, it is imperative to carry out pre-sedation assessments of children, obtain parental/guardian consent, monitor them closely before, during and af...
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sedation anaesthesia in Paediatric Radiology
British Journal of Radiology, 2012Co-Authors: Y Arlachov, R H GanatraAbstract:Objectives In this article we will give a comprehensive literature review on sedation/general anaesthesia (S/GA) and discuss the international variations in practice and options available for S/GA for imaging children. Methods The key articles were obtained primarily from PubMed, MEDLINE, ERIC, NHS Evidence and The Cochrane Library. Results Recently, Paediatric Radiology has seen a surge of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, some of which require children to be still and compliant for up to 1 h. It is difficult and sometimes even impossible to obtain quick and high-quality images without employing sedating techniques in certain children. As with any medical procedure, S/GA in radiological practice is not without risks and can have potentially disastrous consequences if mismanaged. In order to reduce any complications and practice safety in radiological units, it is imperative to carry out pre-sedation assessments of children, obtain parental/guardian consent, monitor them closely before, during and af...
Susan C. Shelmerdine - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Current state of perinatal postmortem magnetic resonance imaging: European Society of Paediatric Radiology questionnaire-based survey and recommendations
Pediatric Radiology, 2020Co-Authors: Elspeth Whitby, Rick R Van Rijn, Susan C. Shelmerdine, David Perry, Amaka C. Offiah, Michael Aertsen, Willemijn M. Klein, Stacy K. Goergen, Christian Abel, Ajay TaranathAbstract:Background Postmortem magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in perinatal and childhood deaths is increasingly used as a noninvasive adjunct or alternative to autopsy. Imaging protocols vary between centres and consensus guidelines do not exist. Objective Our aim was to develop practical, standardised recommendations for perinatal postmortem MRI. Materials and methods Recommendations were based on the results of two surveys regarding local postmortem MRI practices sent electronically to all 14 members of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) Postmortem Imaging Task Force and 17 members of the International Society of Forensic Radiology and Imaging Task Force (25 different centres). Results Overall, 11/14 (78.6%) respondents from different institutions perform postmortem MRI. All of these centres perform postmortem MRI for perinatal and neonatal deaths, but only 6/11 (54.5%) perform imaging in older children. Conclusion We propose a clinical standard for postmortem MRI sequences plus optional sequences for neuroimaging and cardiac anatomy depending on available scanning time and referral indications.
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Artificial intelligence in Paediatric Radiology: Future opportunities.
The British journal of radiology, 2020Co-Authors: Natasha Davendralingam, Owen J. Arthurs, Neil J. Sebire, Susan C. ShelmerdineAbstract:Artificial intelligence (AI) has received widespread and growing interest in healthcare, as a method to save time, cost and improve efficiencies. The high-performance statistics and diagnostic accuracies reported by using AI algorithms (with respect to predefined reference standards), particularly from image pattern recognition studies, have resulted in extensive applications proposed for clinical Radiology, especially for enhanced image interpretation. Whilst certain sub-speciality areas in Radiology, such as those relating to cancer screening, have received wide-spread attention in the media and scientific community, children's imaging has been hitherto neglected.In this article, we discuss a variety of possible 'use cases' in Paediatric Radiology from a patient pathway perspective where AI has either been implemented or shown early-stage feasibility, while also taking inspiration from the adult literature to propose potential areas for future development. We aim to demonstrate how a 'future, enhanced Paediatric Radiology service' could operate and to stimulate further discussion with avenues for research.
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Smartphone applications in Paediatric Radiology: availability and authority
Pediatric Radiology, 2015Co-Authors: Susan C. Shelmerdine, Jeremy O. LynchAbstract:Background With the widespread ownership of smartphones, many health care professionals question the degree to which medically related smartphone applications are reliable. Objectives To assess the variety of smartphone applications relating to Paediatric Radiology and the presence of health care professional involvement in their development. As a secondary objective, we explore whether there are gaps within the Paediatric Radiology app market. Materials and methods The most popular smartphone marketplaces (Apple iTunes App Store, Blackberry Mobile Market, Google Play Android Market, Nokia Ovi, Samsung and Microsoft Windows Marketplace) were searched for terms relating to Paediatric Radiology. Cost, review ratings, number of downloads, health care involvement and target audience were recorded. Results Nine Paediatric Radiology applications were found in the Apple iTunes App Store and nine in the Google Play Android Market. The target audiences for all applications were health care professionals. None were available for patients or their caregivers. All applications were reported to have medical expertise in their development. Conclusion All Paediatric Radiology applications were developed with the aid of a health care professional. Due to the small number available online, there is a potential gap in the marketplace for further applications in this field, possibly aimed at patients and their families.
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Smartphone applications in Paediatric Radiology: availability and authority.
Pediatric radiology, 2015Co-Authors: Susan C. Shelmerdine, Jeremy LynchAbstract:Background With the widespread ownership of smartphones, many health care professionals question the degree to which medically related smartphone applications are reliable.
Owen J. Arthurs - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Non-radiologist-performed point-of-care ultrasonography in Paediatrics - European Society of Paediatric Radiology position paper.
Pediatric radiology, 2020Co-Authors: Rick R. Van Rijn, Owen J. Arthurs, Samuel Stafrace, Karen RosendahlAbstract:Non-radiologist point-of-care ultrasonography (US) is increasingly implemented in Paediatric care because it is believed to facilitate a timely diagnosis, such as in ascites or dilated renal pelvicalyceal systems, and can be used to guide interventional procedures. To date, all policy statements have been published by non-radiologic societies. The European Society of Paediatric Radiology hereby issues a position statement on Paediatric non-radiologist point-of-care US from the point of view of those leading on children's imaging, i.e. Paediatric radiologists. In this position statement, we will address the boundaries, education, credentialing, quality control, reporting and storage of images in Paediatric practice.
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Artificial intelligence in Paediatric Radiology: Future opportunities.
The British journal of radiology, 2020Co-Authors: Natasha Davendralingam, Owen J. Arthurs, Neil J. Sebire, Susan C. ShelmerdineAbstract:Artificial intelligence (AI) has received widespread and growing interest in healthcare, as a method to save time, cost and improve efficiencies. The high-performance statistics and diagnostic accuracies reported by using AI algorithms (with respect to predefined reference standards), particularly from image pattern recognition studies, have resulted in extensive applications proposed for clinical Radiology, especially for enhanced image interpretation. Whilst certain sub-speciality areas in Radiology, such as those relating to cancer screening, have received wide-spread attention in the media and scientific community, children's imaging has been hitherto neglected.In this article, we discuss a variety of possible 'use cases' in Paediatric Radiology from a patient pathway perspective where AI has either been implemented or shown early-stage feasibility, while also taking inspiration from the adult literature to propose potential areas for future development. We aim to demonstrate how a 'future, enhanced Paediatric Radiology service' could operate and to stimulate further discussion with avenues for research.
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European Society of Paediatric Radiology 2019 strategic research agenda: improving imaging for tomorrow’s children
Pediatric Radiology, 2019Co-Authors: Owen J. Arthurs, Rick R Van Rijn, Claudio Granata, Luciana Porto, F. Wolfgang Hirsch, Karen RosendahlAbstract:The European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) research committee was established to initiate, drive forward and foster excellence in Paediatric imaging, Paediatric image-guided intervention and radiation protection research, by facilitating more evidence-based standards, protocols and multi-institutional collaborations. The ESPR Strategic Research Agenda outlines our current research approach, highlighting several areas of Paediatric imaging where the society can help guide current and future research, and emphasizing those areas where early research (“seed”) funding may need to be allocated by this and other societies as precursors to larger grant applications. The key aims are to evaluate normal variation in order to be able to confidently diagnose disease states, develop robust image-based classification systems to aid diagnosis and treatment monitoring, and help develop evidence-based clinical guidelines using current literature and experience to identify knowledge gaps. For this reason, the development of evidence-based imaging pipelines, broken down step-by-step to include diagnosis, classification and clinical effectiveness, should be the end goal for each disease entity for each affected child. Here, we outline the 2019 ESPR Strategic Research Agenda along three points in the clinical imaging pipeline: clinical referral, disease diagnosis and evolution, and clinical therapeutic evaluation and effectiveness. Through multicentre trials, using existing high-level experience and expertise, and nurturing the next generation of researchers, we will be able to achieve these aims.
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European Society of Paediatric Radiology 2019 strategic research agenda: improving imaging for tomorrow's children.
Pediatric radiology, 2019Co-Authors: Owen J. Arthurs, Claudio Granata, Luciana Porto, F. Wolfgang Hirsch, Rick R. Van Rijn, Karen RosendahlAbstract:The European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) research committee was established to initiate, drive forward and foster excellence in Paediatric imaging, Paediatric image-guided intervention and radiation protection research, by facilitating more evidence-based standards, protocols and multi-institutional collaborations. The ESPR Strategic Research Agenda outlines our current research approach, highlighting several areas of Paediatric imaging where the society can help guide current and future research, and emphasizing those areas where early research (“seed”) funding may need to be allocated by this and other societies as precursors to larger grant applications. The key aims are to evaluate normal variation in order to be able to confidently diagnose disease states, develop robust image-based classification systems to aid diagnosis and treatment monitoring, and help develop evidence-based clinical guidelines using current literature and experience to identify knowledge gaps. For this reason, the development of evidence-based imaging pipelines, broken down step-by-step to include diagnosis, classification and clinical effectiveness, should be the end goal for each disease entity for each affected child. Here, we outline the 2019 ESPR Strategic Research Agenda along three points in the clinical imaging pipeline: clinical referral, disease diagnosis and evolution, and clinical therapeutic evaluation and effectiveness. Through multicentre trials, using existing high-level experience and expertise, and nurturing the next generation of researchers, we will be able to achieve these aims.
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espr postmortem imaging task force where we begin
Pediatric Radiology, 2016Co-Authors: Owen J. Arthurs, Rick R Van Rijn, Karl Johnson, Elka Miller, Andrew Watt, Ajay Taranath, Elspeth H. Whitby, Mark Stenzel, David PerryAbstract:A new task force on postmortem imaging was established at the annual meeting of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) in Graz, Austria, in 2015. The postmortem task force is separate from the child abuse task force as it covers all aspects of fetal, neonatal and non-forensic postmortem imaging. The main focus of the task force is the guidance and standardization of non-radiographic postmortem imaging, particularly postmortem CT and postmortem MRI. This manuscript outlines the starting point of the task force, with a mission statement, outline of current experience, and short- and long-term goals.
Thomas A. Augdal - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Plea for a standardized imaging approach to disorders of sex development in neonates: consensus proposal from European Society of Paediatric Radiology task force
Pediatric Radiology, 2019Co-Authors: Fred E. Avni, Heloise Lerisson, Maria-luisa Lobo, Maryse Cartigny, Marcello Napolitano, Hans-j. Mentzel, Michael Riccabona, Magdalena Wozniak, Damjana Kljucevsek, Thomas A. AugdalAbstract:This consensus article elaborated by the European Society for Paediatric Radiology task force on gastrointestinal and genitourinary imaging is intended to standardize the imaging approach in newborns with disorders of sex development. These newborns represent a difficult and stressful situation necessitating a multidisciplinary team approach. Imaging plays an important role in the work-up but needs to be optimized and customized to the patient. Ultrasound plays the central role in assessing the genital anatomy. The examination must be conducted in a detailed and systematic way. It must include transabdominal and transperineal approaches with adapted high-resolution transducers. The pelvic cavity, the genital folds, the inguinal areas and the adrenals must be evaluated as well as the rest of the abdominal cavity. A reporting template is proposed. The indications of magnetic resonance imaging and cysto- and genitography are discussed as well as they may provide additional information. Imaging findings must be reported cautiously using neutral wording as much as possible.
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european society of Paediatric Radiology abdominal imaging task force recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology part x how to perform Paediatric gastrointestinal ultrasonography use gadolinium as a contrast agent in children follow up Paediatric tes
Pediatric Radiology, 2018Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Thomas A. Augdal, Johan G Blickman, Kassa Darge, Luisa M Lobo, Costanza Bruno, Beatrice M Damasio, H J Mentzel, Marcello NapolitanoAbstract:At the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) annual meeting 2017 in Davos, Switzerland, the ESPR Abdominal (gastrointestinal and genitourinary) Imaging Task Force set out to complete the suggestions for Paediatric abdominal imaging and its procedural recommendations. Some final topics were addressed including how to perform Paediatric gastrointestinal ultrasonography. Based on the recent approval of ultrasound (US) contrast agents for Paediatric use, important aspects of Paediatric contrast-enhanced US were revisited. Additionally, the recent developments concerning the use and possible brain deposition of gadolinium as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent were presented. The recommendations for Paediatric use were reissued after considering all available evidence. Recent insights on the incidence of neoplastic lesions in children with testicular microlithiasis were discussed and led to a slightly altered recommendation.
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Standardization of pediatric uroradiological terms: a multidisciplinary European glossary.
Pediatric radiology, 2017Co-Authors: Pierre Hugues Vivier, Fred E. Avni, Thomas A. Augdal, Johan G Blickman, Justine Bacchetta, Rolf Beetz, Anna Bjerre, Pierre Cochat, Rosana Coppo, Beatrice DamasioAbstract:To promote the standardization of nephro-uroradiological terms used in children, the European Society of Paediatric Radiology uroRadiology taskforce wrote a detailed glossary. This work has been subsequently submitted to European experts in pediatric urology and nephrology for discussion and acceptance to improve the quality of radiological reports and communication between different clinicians involved in pediatric urology and nephrology.
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european society of Paediatric Radiology abdominal imaging task force recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology part ix imaging in anorectal and cloacal malformation imaging in childhood ovarian torsion and efforts in standardising Paediatric urorad
Pediatric Radiology, 2017Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Maria-luisa Lobo, Thomas A. Augdal, Lilsofie Ordingmuller, Johan G Blickman, Constanza Bruno, Beatrice Damasio, Kassa Darge, Akaterina NtouliaAbstract:At the occasion of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology (ESPR) annual meeting 2015 in Graz, Austria, the newly termed ESPR abdominal (gastrointestinal and genitourinary) imaging task force set out to complete the suggestions for Paediatric urogenital imaging and procedural recommendations. Some of the last missing topics were addressed and proposals on imaging of children with anorectal and cloacal malformations and suspected ovarian torsion were issued after intense discussions and a consensus finding process that considered all evidence. Additionally, the terminology was adapted to fit new developments introducing the term pelvicalyceal dilatation/distension (PCD) instead of the sometimes misunderstood hydronephrosis. The present state of Paediatric urogenital Radiology was discussed in a dedicated minisymposium, including an attempt to adapt terminology to create a standardised glossary.
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ESPR UroRadiology Taskforce—imaging recommendations in Paediatric uroRadiology, part VIII: retrograde urethrography, imaging disorder of sexual development and imaging childhood testicular torsion
Pediatric Radiology, 2015Co-Authors: Michael Riccabona, Fred E. Avni, Maria-luisa Lobo, Thomas A. Augdal, Kassa Darge, Beatrice M Damasio, Lil-sophie Ording-muller, Johan Blickman, Aikaterini Ntoulia, Frederika PapadopoulouAbstract:Three new consensus-based recommendations of the European Society of Paediatric Radiology UroRadiology Taskforce and the European Society of Urogenital Radiology Paediatric Working Group on Paediatric uroRadiology are presented. One deals with indications and technique for retrograde urethrography, one with imaging in the work-up for disorders of sexual development and one with imaging workflow in suspected testicular torsion. The latter is subdivided to suggest a distinct algorithm to deal with testicular torsion in neonates. These proposals aim to outline effective imaging algorithms to optimise diagnostic accuracy and to harmonize diagnostic imaging among institutions and practitioners.
