Conceptual Radiology

Types of Balloons in Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) By Dr. Akhil Monga What Every Interventionalist Should Actually Understand

Dr. Akhil Monga

When we talk about PAD interventions, balloons are often treated as basic tools—pick the size, inflate, and move on. But in reality, balloon selection and understanding its behaviour can decide whether a procedure goes smoothly or turns complicated.  This article explains how PAD balloons evolved, how they are constructed, and why their properties matter in daily practice, using practical reasoning rather than […]

Imaging in Postoperative Spine: What Every Radiologist Must Know By Dr. Arushi Yadav 

Dr. Arushi Yadav

Postoperative spine imaging is one of the most demanding areas in radiology. Every scan tells a surgical story: what was removed, what was reconstructed, what needs to heal, and what might have gone wrong. For a radiologist, interpreting a postoperative spine is not just about identifying screws and rods; it is about understanding biomechanics, surgical intent, healing timelines, […]

Congenital Urinary Tract Anomalies (CAKUT) – Things We Often Miss While Reporting

Dr. Aisha Khan

Congenital urinary tract anomalies are usually grouped under one term — CAKUT, which stands for congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract. Most people think this topic is only about the kidneys, but in reality, it includes the entire urinary system, from the kidneys to the ureters, bladder, urethra, and even urachal structures. This […]