Postsurgical Spine: Techniques, Expected Imaging Findings and Complications
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): A. Orlando Ortiz, Alexandre de Moura, Blake A. JohnsonAbstractPostsurgical spine imaging actually commences with the pre- and peri-operative imaging examinations that are performed before and during the patient's surgical procedure, respectively. It is in this context that postsurgical spine imaging examinations are best evaluated with a better appreciation of the changes, sometimes dramatic, that can occur following spine surgery. Careful follow up is the rule in spine surgery, and these patients will have multiple imagi...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - November 1, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging of Non-traumatic Temporal Bone Emergencies
Publication date: Available online 30 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Nitesh Shekhrajka, Gul Moonis (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 31, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of Imaging in the Assessment of Age Estimation
Publication date: Available online 28 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Giuseppe Lo Re, Stefania Zerbo, Maria Chiara Terranova, Salvatore Pardo, Federico Midiri, Argo Antonella, Giuseppe Caruso, Salerno SergioAbstractAge assessment by skeletal age estimation of unknown individuals is of paramount importance in forensic science, both for assessing imputability (if the author of a crime is old enough to be tried and judged), both in case of unaccompanied minors, or whether refugees and asylum seekers are adults or juveniles, which implies different legal issues and procedures. The aim of this a...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Non Traumatic Vascular Emergencies of the Neck
Publication date: Available online 28 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): John A. Coburn, Edwarda Golden, Justin Brucker, Tabassum A. KennedyABSTRACTNon traumatic vascular emergencies of the head and neck are uncommon, but can occur in patients with central venous catheters, head and neck infections and in patients with head and neck cancer. Recognizing the imaging findings of vascular complications in these patient populations is critically important to ensure expeditious treatment to avoid significant morbidity and mortality. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
‘Pharyngeal Emergencies’
Publication date: Available online 28 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Moaz M. Choudhary, Rashmi S. Thakkar, Ann K. JayAbstractPharyngeal emergencies, which can be sub-divided into traumatic versus non-traumatic, are a common cause of Emergency Department (ED) visits. Patients often present to ED with a wide variety of pharyngeal symptoms, for which Computed Tomography (CT) imaging has become the first line imaging modality. Familiarity with these conditions enables a radiologist to make a prompt diagnosis, assess the extent of disease, and evaluate for potential complications.In this chapte...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Radiology of Mummies
We present a review on the latest studies on mummies that have shown that the radiological approach has been essential to conduct research. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Post-mortem Imaging: An Update
Publication date: Available online 28 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Francesco Pio Cafarelli, Gianpaolo Grilli, Giulio Zizzo, Bertozzi Giuseppe, Nicola Giuliani, Pasuk Mahakkanukrauh, Antonio Pinto, Giuseppe GuglielmiAbstractPost-mortem imaging is a fascinating field of forensic radiology that has seen extraordinary growth in the last ten years. Indeed, if autopsy represents the sole reliable method of determining the definitive cause of death, imaging may provide an efficient guide to supplement conventional autopsy. This is particularly true because of several techniques that are current...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Emergency Imaging of the Non-traumatic Pediatric Head and Neck
Publication date: Available online 28 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Jennifer VaughnAbstractPediatric patients present emergently with a wide variety of infectious, inflammatory, congenital, traumatic and neoplastic conditions. Imaging plays a crucial role in distinguishing among the potential diagnoses, as often, history and physical exam is limited in these young sick patients. Understanding the imaging appearance of the range of conditions which are commonly encountered and their potential complications, facilitates appropriate and expedient management. The radiologist must recognize th...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Nontraumatic Emergencies of Inflammatory Paranasal Sinus Disease
Publication date: Available online 29 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Patrick G Craig, Xin Zhan, Nour Aly, Bruno PoliceniAbstractInflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses is extremely common and the course is often innocuous. However, when extrasinus spread of disease occurs life-threatening complications can arise. Intraorbital and intracranial involvement can progress rapidly either by hematogenous spread or in the case of fungal sinusitis via angioinvasion. An understanding of anatomy and appropriate imaging protocols is critical when these complications arise. A knowledge of imaging...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 29, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Essentials of Spine Trauma Imaging: Radiographs, CT and MRI
We present a comprehensive review of the indications for spinal imaging in the trauma setting, describe each imaging modality including plain radiographs, multi-detector computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), basic anatomy and common fracture patterns, and discuss the traditional spinal injury classification systems and the new Subaxial Cervical Spine Injury Classification (SLIC) and Thoracolumbar Injury Classification and Severity score (TLICS). (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Virtopsy and living individuals evaluation using Computed Tomography in forensic diagnostic imaging
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Giuseppe Lo Re, Sergio Salerno, Maria Chiara Terranova, Antonella Argo, Antonio Lo Casto, Stefania Zerbo, Roberto LagallaAbstractThe applications of forensic radiology involve both studies on living people - to demonstrate bone age, search for foreign bodies, such as voluntary injection of drug ovules or surgical sponges accidentally forgotten, to assess gunshot wounds, to evaluate injuries by road accidents and cases of violence or abuse (both in adults and in children).Computed tomography is the most frequent imaging to...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
A practical guide to virtual autopsy: why, when and how
Publication date: Available online 27 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Laura Filograna, Luca Pugliese, Massimo Muto, Doriana Tatulli, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Michael John Thali, Roberto FlorisAbstractPost-mortem imaging is considered a routine investigative modality in many forensic institutions worldwide. Because of its ability to provide a quick and complete documentation of skeletal system and major parenchymal alterations, post-mortem CT (PMCT) is the imaging technique most frequently applied in post-mortem forensic investigations.Also post-mortem MR (PMMR) has been implemented in post-morte...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 27, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
MR Imaging of the Spine: Urgent and Emergent Indications
Publication date: Available online 19 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Efrat Saraf Lavi, Amit Pal, Drew Bleicher, Kyungmin Kang, Charif SidaniAbstractSpinal emergencies and urgent conditions must be recognized early so that the diagnosis can be quickly confirmed and treatment can be instituted to possibly prevent permanent loss of function. The ACR provides guidelines for recognition of patients presenting with myelopathy or acute low back pain who require further evaluation for suspicion of more serious problems and contribute to appropriate imaging utilization. Spinal emergencies include s...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 20, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
The Unstable Spine: A Surgeon's Perspective
Publication date: Available online 13 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Scott A. Vincent, Paul A. AndersonAbstract
Instability of the spine is a complex clinical entity that exists on a wide spectrum encompassing many aspects of spinal pathology including traumatic, neoplastic, infectious, and degenerative processes. The importance of determining stability is paramount in the decision-making process regarding the need for operative or non-operative care. Defining clinical instability can be a challenging and requires careful attention to the pathology involved, findings of necessary imaging, ...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 14, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of Radiology in the Assessment of Skeletons from Archaeological Sites
Publication date: Available online 13 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Marta Licata, Adelaide Tosi, Rosagemma Ciliberti, Paola Badino, Antonio PintoAbstractRadiology is an indispensable investigative tool for physical anthropologists and paleopathologists. Since its birth in 1895, x-ray has been useful in studying archeobiolgical finds. As a non-destructive technique of investigations, radiology allows for analysis of archaeological finds without damaging them.Radiological investigations in anthropology are very important to assist: i) reconstruction of biological profile (age at death, sex,...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
