Approach articles are a special article type focused on a specific imaging investigation or condition in which a test or specific imaging protocol is applied.
Approach articles will only be accepted if created by professionals with substantial subject expertise (largely limited to senior subspecialty radiologists), and their acceptance is at the discretion of the editor-in-chief. Experience with editing Radiopaedia articles and familiarity with our style guide is mandatory.
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The structure of those articles is generally less strict than other articles, e.g. standard articles. Nevertheless, a certain minimal structure is useful and presented here.
It must be emphasized that this article reflects 'an approach' rather than 'the approach' - this is reflected in the article title with "(an approach)" to be added after the subject matter.
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The introduction, with the article's title repeated and emboldened, has no heading and should briefly outline the examination test's aim and why it is important.
On this page:
Clinical information
All clinical information relevant to the following approach should be included here: this applies to clinical data required to perform the study as well as to data needed to interpret the results.
Protocol
Should outline imaging specifics or an imaging protocol for which the following approach is applicable.
Normal appearance
Optional heading that can list normal appearances of depicted structures or organs.
Approach
The main section for the approach article might contain various less-defined subheadings adapted to the specific topic and the bulk of the article content.
Related pathology
Optional heading for listing 'important' and/or 'common pathologies' related to the topic.
Radiology report
Optional heading focused on "what the clinician wants to know".
Practical points
Optional heading.
Summary
Summary of the most important steps.