Imaging technology article structure

Articles about imaging technology require a different structure than articles about a disease. Articles with this structure are generally assigned to the imaging technology section and may also be assigned to a specific system if appropriate.

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The introduction should define the specific imaging technology topic and summarize the main elements in a few lines.

Terminology

Should outline specific, alternative and recommended terminology.

Clinical application

This section should contain a list of clinical problems and/or diseases where this imaging technology can be used.

Indications

Optional subheading (H2): usually applies if the technology requires a justifying indication (e.g. ionizing radiation, invasive or semi-invasive procedure).

Contraindications

Optional subheading (H2): only if contraindications apply.

Technique

Should outline the imaging method and technical issues and may variably include one or more of the following topics and optionally also as subheadings (H2):

• Physical principles (H2)

• Device structure (H2)

• Device function (H2)

• Image acquisition (H2)

• Image reconstruction (H2)

• Post-processing (H2)

• Technical advances (H2)

• Protocols (H2): list protocols or specific examples with internal links

Interpretation

• should include a description of how the results of the technology are interpreted

• comments on sensitivity, specificity, limitations, applicability and usage should also be included

• comparison with results of alternative methods can also be mentioned in this section

Normal values

Optional subheading (H2): only if applicable in imaging techniques with additional quantitative data derivatives e.g. cardiac function, flow measurements, myocardial mapping etc.

Limitations

Outline of the limitations of the technology.

Pitfalls and artifacts

• description of typical pitfalls and limitations of the method or technology

• list of artifacts with internal links

History and etymology

Outline of the development and history of the imaging technology. See also: History and etymology (article structure).

Practical points

Should cover information useful for imaging technologists, radiologists or physicists, especially concerning implementation, application and maintenance.