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  1. Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Fluoroscopy Guide

    Article • Radiographics, December 2025, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  2. Computed tomography features of emphysematous vaginitis: anatomic distribution and pattern recognition

    Article • Emergency Radiology, November 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  3. 2025 Diagnosis Please Certificates of Recognition Awarded to Four Individuals and to International and North American Radiology Resident Groups

    Article • Radiology, November 2025, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  4. Aortoiliofemoral Lower Extremity CT Angiography

    Article • Radiographics, October 2025, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  5. Bedside Small-Bowel Challenge vs. Fluoroscopic Series for SBO: A Cost Effectiveness Analysis

    Article • Tomography, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  6. Prostate Imaging for Recurrence Reporting: User Guide

    Article • Radiographics, August 2025, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  7. Identifying key CT features and clinical variables for predicting operative management of left ventricular assist device (LVAD) driveline infections

    Article • Emergency Radiology, July 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  8. Patients' Attitudes to Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Perianal Fistulizing Crohn’s Disease: A Global Survey

    Article • Crohn s & Colitis 360, March 2025, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. David Ballard

  9. CT Angiography of the Upper Extremities: Review of Acute Arterial Entities

    Article • Radiographics, January 2025, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  10. Diagnosis Please Certificates of Recognition Awarded to Five Individuals and to International and North American Radiology Resident Groups

    Article • Radiology, December 2024, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  11. Imaging of Ischemic Cholangiopathy Following Donation after Circulatory Death Liver Transplant

    Article • Radiographics, November 2024, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  12. Consensus definition of a radiologically healed fistula on magnetic resonance imaging in perianal Crohn’s disease: an international Delphi study

    Article • BMJ Open, November 2024, BMJ

    Dr. David Ballard

  13. Customization of Computed Tomography Radio-Opacity in 3D-Printed Contrast-Injectable Tumor Phantoms

    Article • Micromachines, July 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  14. Multimodal Large Language Models to Solve Image-based Diagnostic Challenges: The Next Big Wave is Already Here

    Article • Radiology, July 2024, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  15. Lemann Index for Assessing Bowel Damage in Crohn’s Disease: A Real-world Study

    Article • Journal of Crohn s and Colitis, June 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. David Ballard

  16. Volumetric computed tomography measurements as predictors for outcomes in a cohort of Fournier’s gangrene patients

    Article • Emergency Radiology, June 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  17. Quantification of Visceral Fat at the L5 Vertebral Body Level in Patients with Crohn’s Disease Using T2-Weighted MRI

    Article • Bioengineering, May 2024, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  18. Inconsistently Accurate: Repeatability of GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 in Answering Radiology Board–style Multiple Choice Questions

    Article • Radiology, May 2024, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  19. Three-Dimensional Modeling to Guide Interventional Endoscopy in Fibrostenotic Crohn's Disease

    Article • The American Journal of Gastroenterology, November 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. David Ballard

  20. Reverse Engineering and 3D Printing of Medical Devices for Drug Delivery and Drug-Embedded Anatomic Implants

    Article • Polymers, November 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  21. A New (Digital) Era in Medical Journalism: Leveraging Social Media and Other Online Tools to Increase Reach and Engagement

    Article • Radiographics, November 2023, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  22. Diagnosis Please Certificates of Recognition Awarded to Four Individuals and to International and North American Radiology Resident Groups

    Article • Radiology, November 2023, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  23. Preoperative computed tomography in Fournier’s gangrene does not delay time to surgery

    Article • Emergency Radiology, October 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  24. Computed Tomography Attenuation of Three-Dimensional (3D) Printing Materials—Depository to Aid in Constructing 3D-Printed Phantoms

    Article • Micromachines, October 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  25. Visualizing the malperfusion effect of coronary occlusion as a sequela of limited type A aortic dissection

    Article • Emergency Radiology, October 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  26. Analysis of Superficial Subcutaneous Fat Camper’s and Scarpa’s Fascia in a United States Cohort

    Article • Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease, August 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  27. Renal Mass Imaging with MRI Clear Cell Likelihood Score: A User’s Guide

    Article • Radiographics, July 2023, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  28. Pilot Study on the Influence of Incentive Spirometry on Percutaneous Image-Guided Intra-Abdominal Drainage Catheter Pressure: A Potential Method to Enhance Drainage

    Article • Applied Sciences, June 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  29. Fundamentals of Small Bowel Imaging: What Radiology Residents Should Know

    Article • Radiographics, February 2023, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  30. Urinary Bladder Masses, Rare Subtypes, and Masslike Lesions: Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

    Article • Radiographics, January 2023, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  31. A Projection-Domain Low-Count Quantitative SPECT Method for ɑ-Particle-Emitting Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

    Article • IEEE Transactions on Radiation and Plasma Medical Sciences, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Dr. David Ballard

  32. Body MRI: Imaging Protocols, Techniques, and Lessons Learned

    Article • Radiographics, September 2022, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  33. Multiple Systemic Arterial Aneurysms in Kawasaki Disease

    Article • Radiographics, May 2022, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  34. RadioGraphics Content Curation: A Comprehensive Curriculum for Radiology Trainees

    Article • Radiographics, February 2022, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  35. Invited Commentary: Starting a Radiology-led 3D Printing Laboratory as a Clinical Service—Funding and Untold Expenses

    Article • Radiographics, February 2022, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  36. Quality Control of Magnetic Resonance Elastography Using Percent Measurable Liver Volume Estimation

    Article • Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, October 2021, Wiley

    Dr. David Ballard

  37. 21st-Century Fluoroscopy: What Will We Be Doing? A Trainee’s Perspective

    Article • Radiographics, October 2021, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  38. Perivenous Hepatic Iron Deposition in Alcoholic Cirrhosis

    Article • Radiographics, October 2021, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  39. Protection levels of N95-level respirator substitutes proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic: safety concerns and quantitative evaluation procedures

    Article • BMJ Open, September 2021, BMJ

    Dr. David Ballard

  40. CT of Penetrating Abdominopelvic Trauma

    Article • Radiographics, May 2021, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  41. Imaging Spectrum of Granulomatous Diseases of the Abdomen and Pelvis

    Article • Radiographics, May 2021, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  42. A New Normal in Radiology Resident Education: Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Article • Radiographics, May 2021, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  43. Size-Dependent Filtration Efficiency of Alternative Facemask Filter Materials

    Article • Materials, April 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  44. Safety and image quality of MR-conditional external fixators for 1.5 Tesla extremity MR

    Article • Emergency Radiology, January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  45. A Radiology Trainee’s Guide to Unique Opportunities Offered by the Radiological Society of North America

    Article • Radiographics, November 2020, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  46. 3D printed mask extenders as a supplement to isolation masks to relieve posterior auricular discomfort: an innovative 3D printing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • 3D Printing in Medicine, September 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  47. 3D printed mask extenders as a supplement to isolation masks to relieve posterior auricular discomfort: an innovative 3D printing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • September 2020, Research Square

    Dr. David Ballard

  48. Safety concerns for facial topography customized 3D-printed N95 filtering face-piece respirator produced for the COVID-19 pandemic: initial step is respiratory fit testing

    Article • International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  49. 3D printed mask extenders as a supplement to isolation masks to relieve posterior auricular discomfort: an innovative 3D printing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • August 2020, Research Square

    Dr. David Ballard

  50. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 3D Printing Special Interest Group (SIG) clinical situations for which 3D printing is considered an appropriate representation or extension of data contained in a medical imaging examination: abdominal, hepa...

    Article • 3D Printing in Medicine, June 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  51. Noninfectious Granulomatous Diseases of the Chest

    Article • Radiographics, June 2020, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  52. 3D printed mask extenders: supplement to isolation masks to relieve posterior auricular discomfort

    Article • May 2020, Research Square

    Dr. David Ballard

  53. Imaging of Abdominal Wall Masses, Masslike Lesions, and Diffuse Processes

    Article • Radiographics, May 2020, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  54. What the European and American health care systems can learn from China COVID-19 epidemic; action planning using purpose designed medical telecommunication, courier services, home-based quarantine, and COVID-19 walk-in centers

    Article • Immunopathologia Persa, March 2020, MaadRayan Publishing Company

    Dr. David Ballard

  55. Percutaneous abscess drainage using two catheters

    Article • Academic Radiology, February 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  56. Imaging review article of Fournier gangrene

    Article • Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal, January 2020, SAGE Publications

    Dr. David Ballard

  57. Multimodality Imaging Review of Anorectal and Perirectal Diseases with Clinical, Histologic, Endoscopic, and Operative Correlation, Part II: Infectious, Inflammatory, Congenital, and Vascular Conditions

    Article • Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, November 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  58. Presence of Deep Fascial Fluid in Imaging Necrotizing Fasciitis: Importance of This Feature in Diagnosing Necrotizing Fasciitis without Imaging Manifestations of Soft Tissue Gas

    Article • Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology, November 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  59. Medical 3D Printing Cost-Savings in Orthopedic and Maxillofacial Surgery: Cost Analysis of Operating Room Time Saved with 3D Printed Anatomic Models and Surgical Guides

    Article • Academic Radiology, September 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  60. Multimodality Imaging Review of Anorectal and Perirectal Diseases With Histological, Endoscopic, and Operative Correlation, Part I: Anatomy and Neoplasms

    Article • Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology, September 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  61. Correction to: Ultrasound localization of lacerated flexor tendon ends in the hand: a cadaveric study

    Article • Skeletal Radiology, June 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  62. Ultrasound localization of lacerated flexor tendon ends in the hand: a cadaveric study

    Article • Skeletal Radiology, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  63. Organoids — Preclinical Models of Human Disease

    Article • The New England Journal of Medicine and Surgery and the Collateral Branches of Science, May 2019, New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM/MMS)

    Dr. David Ballard

  64. Antibiotics in 3D-printed implants, instruments and materials: benefits, challenges and future directions

    Article • Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine, May 2019, Future Medicine

    Dr. David Ballard

  65. Invited Commentary on “Pattern Recognition: A Mechanism-based Approach to Injury Detection after Motor Vehicle Collisions”

    Article • Radiographics, May 2019, Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

    Dr. David Ballard

  66. 3D Printing Custom Bioactive and Absorbable Surgical Screws, Pins, and Bone Plates for Localized Drug Delivery

    Article • Journal of Functional Biomaterials, April 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  67. Addressing Burnout in Radiologists

    Article • Academic Radiology, April 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  68. Transrectal and transvaginal catheter drainages and aspirations for management of pelvic fluid collections: technique, technical success rates, and outcomes in 150 patients

    Article • Abdominal Radiology, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  69. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) versus non-HCC: accuracy and reliability of Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System v2018

    Article • Abdominal Radiology, February 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  70. 3D Printing for Bio-Synthetic Biliary Stents

    Article • Bioengineering, February 2019, MDPI AG

    Dr. David Ballard

  71. 3D Printed Antibiotic and Chemotherapeutic Eluting Catheters for Potential Use in Interventional Radiology

    Article • Academic Radiology, February 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  72. Scientific CT study of gastric volvulus

    Article • American Journal of Roentgenology, January 2019, American Roentgen Ray Society

    Dr. David Ballard

  73. 3D printing of surgical hernia meshes impregnated with contrast agents: in vitro proof of concept with imaging characteristics on computed tomography

    Article • 3D Printing in Medicine, December 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  74. Percutaneous drainage and management of fluid collections associated with necrotic or cystic tumors in the abdomen and pelvis

    Article • Abdominal Radiology, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  75. High-throughput scaffold-free microtissues through 3D printing

    Article • 3D Printing in Medicine, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  76. Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 3D printing Special Interest Group (SIG): guidelines for medical 3D printing and appropriateness for clinical scenarios

    Article • 3D Printing in Medicine, November 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  77. Preoperative CT Findings and Interobserver Reliability of Fournier Gangrene

    Article • American Journal of Roentgenology, November 2018, American Roentgen Ray Society

    Dr. David Ballard

  78. Magnetic resonance imaging of the placenta and gravid uterus: a pictorial essay

    Article • Abdominal Radiology, September 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  79. Fibroepithelial polyp causing urethral obstruction: Diagnosis by cystourethrogram

    Article • Clinical Imaging, September 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  80. Necrotizing infection of the heart

    Article • Clinical Imaging, September 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  81. Three-Dimensional Printing of Cell Exclusion Spacers (CES) for Use in Motility Assays

    Article • Pharmaceutical Research, June 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  82. Percutaneous Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulae and Abscess–Fistula Complexes

    Article • Digestive Disease Interventions, June 2018, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr. David Ballard

  83. Three-Dimensional Printing Antimicrobial and Radiopaque Constructs

    Article • 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, March 2018, Mary Ann Liebert Inc

    Dr. David Ballard

  84. In vitro evaluation of percutaneous drainage catheters: Flow related to connections and liquid characteristics

    Article • Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, February 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  85. Clinical Applications of 3D Printing

    Article • Academic Radiology, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  86. Logistics of Three-dimensional Printing

    Article • Academic Radiology, January 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  87. Dakin Solution for Irrigation of Pancreatic Fluid Collections

    Article • Pancreas, January 2018, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. David Ballard

  88. Occult lawn mower projectile injury presenting with hemoptysis

    Article • Radiology Case Reports, December 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  89. Pancreas-containing inguinal hernia in an adult with intestinal malrotation

    Article • Surgery, November 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  90. Cumulative Radiation Exposure in Pancreatic Drainage

    Article • Pancreas, October 2017, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. David Ballard

  91. Medication eluting devices for the field of OBGYN (MEDOBGYN): 3D printed biodegradable hormone eluting constructs, a proof of concept study

    Article • PLOS One, August 2017, PLOS

    Dr. David Ballard

  92. CT imaging spectrum of infiltrative renal diseases

    Article • Abdominal Radiology, June 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  93. Role of nonpowder guns in pediatric firearm injuries

    Article • The American Journal of Surgery, June 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  94. Three-dimensional printing of bioactive hernia meshes: In vitro proof of principle

    Article • Surgery, June 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  95. Intracavitary ethanol ablation for the management of uterine hemorrhage refractory to uterine artery embolization

    Article • Clinical Imaging, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  96. Biliary drainage catheters fluid dynamics: In vitro flow rates and patterns

    Article • Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  97. Percutaneous Removal of Retained Bullet

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  98. Synchronous Primary Lung Cancer With Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Right Upper Lobe

    Article • The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  99. Observations on failed retrieval of optional inferior vena cava filters

    Article • Clinical Imaging, September 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  100. Massive sigmoid volvulus

    Article • Surgery, August 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  101. Micro-CT evaluation of rheumatoid arthritis mouse model disease progression: Manual tracings versus semi-automated routines

    Article • Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, June 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  102. Tendon entrapments and dislocations in ankle and hindfoot fractures: evaluation with multidetector computed tomography

    Article • Emergency Radiology, May 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  103. Lady Windermere Syndrome

    Article • The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  104. Distance of the internal central venous catheter tip from the right atrium is positively correlated with central venous thrombosis

    Article • Emergency Radiology, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. David Ballard

  105. Percutaneous Versus Open Surgical Drainage: Surgeon’s Perspective

    Article • Journal of the American College of Radiology, April 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  106. Ethanol ablation in postbiopsy liver hemorrhage following two failed embolizations

    Article • Clinical Imaging, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  107. The Value of Imaging Part II: Value beyond Image Interpretation

    Article • Academic Radiology, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  108. Value of Imaging Part I:

    Article • Academic Radiology, January 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  109. Patient handoffs in surgery: Successes, failures and room for improvement

    Article • World Journal of Surgical Procedures, January 2016, Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited (formerly WJG Press)

    Dr. David Ballard

  110. Sequential inferior vena cava filter insertion and peripherally inserted central catheter placement through upper extremity veins

    Article • Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, November 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  111. Atraumatic splenic rupture and ileal volvulus following cocaine abuse

    Article • Clinical Imaging, November 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  112. Abscess-Fistula Complexes: A Systematic Approach for Percutaneous Catheter Management

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, September 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  113. Number and location of drainage catheter side holes: in vitro evaluation

    Article • Clinical Radiology, September 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  114. Torsed hepaticoileostomy—an unusual complication of Bile Duct injury repair

    Article • Clinical Imaging, July 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  115. Comparison of Different Techniques of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy of Liver in a Swine Model

    Article • Hepatitis Monthly, June 2015, Kowsar Medical Institute

    Dr. David Ballard

  116. Acquired Post-Traumatic Aortic Coarctation Presenting as New-Onset Congestive Heart Failure: Treatment with Endovascular Repair

    Article • Annals of Vascular Surgery, May 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  117. Entrepreneurship in the Academic Radiology Environment

    Article • Academic Radiology, January 2015, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  118. Three-stage management of traumatic enteral fistula abscesses: “drain, cannulate, and downsize”

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, March 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  119. Abdominal wall hernia and aortic injury secondary to blunt trauma: Case report and review of the literature

    Article • International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  120. In Vitro Evaluation of the Insertion Force for Different Dilator Tip Configurations

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, December 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  121. Anatomic guide and sonography for surgical repair of leg muscle lacerations

    Article • Journal of Surgical Research, September 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard

  122. Redesigning the dilator tip, what’s the point?

    Article • Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, April 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. David Ballard