Dr. Tarek Smayra

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Beirut: Radiology stands on the edge of the abyss
A special focus on Beirut was a highlight on the opening day of the Journées Francophones de Radiologie. The economic crash, COVID-19 pandemic, and August's huge port explosion have led to a mass exodus of radiologists and caused a crisis in the city's healthcare system. But some help is arriving, according to Dr. Tarek Smayra.
October 4, 2020
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PET/MRI detects ‘unknown’ generators of musculoskeletal pain
Potential pain generators were identified by increased F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake on PET and/or structural abnormalities on MRI.
Postoperative 3D volume rendering of the fenestrated endograft reconstruction: 3D volume-rendered reconstruction obtained in Horos using the standard soft-tissue preset. The image displays the postoperative appearance of the fenestrated endograft and visceral stents, extending from the descending thoracic aorta to the iliac bifurcation, acquired during the follow-up CT angiogram one month after the procedure. The reconstruction shows patent visceral branches with well-perfused stents, absence of endoleak, and successful restoration of the previously disconnected left limb with adequate iliac perfusion.
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Womens Imaging
Cryoablation treats early-stage breast cancer in older women
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Stent procedure proves safe in pediatric liver transplant cases
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Postoperative 3D volume rendering of the fenestrated endograft reconstruction: 3D volume-rendered reconstruction obtained in Horos using the standard soft-tissue preset. The image displays the postoperative appearance of the fenestrated endograft and visceral stents, extending from the descending thoracic aorta to the iliac bifurcation, acquired during the follow-up CT angiogram one month after the procedure. The reconstruction shows patent visceral branches with well-perfused stents, absence of endoleak, and successful restoration of the previously disconnected left limb with adequate iliac perfusion.
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