ABSTRACT
In patients affected by pressure sores, bones can be reached easily by the infection. This suggested a new way for a more precise diagnostic evaluation, looking at the most recent technological knowledge, which can offer a better evaluation of single lesions for a better planning of surgical operations. The possibility of performing multiple imaging under a CT guide, as well as a simple technique for contrast permanence within the sore, led the authors to demonstrate the validity of modern CT scanning as a main diagnostic method.
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Pressure Ulcer/diagnostic imaging , Bone Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Bone Diseases/etiology , Contrast Media/administration & dosage , Humans , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted , Osteomyelitis/diagnostic imaging , Osteomyelitis/etiology , Pressure Ulcer/complications , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methodsSubject(s)
Mandible/abnormalities , Mandible/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Adult , Female , HumansABSTRACT
The authors report on a new image processing technique, for the imaging of both mandible and maxilla, which is very useful for oral specialists, especially in pre- and postoperative protocols for dental implants. After performing very thin axial scans (1-2 mm) with overlapping and without gantry tilt, of the mandible and/or maxilla, the data are reconstructed with a Elscint DentaCT software. With this program, multiple panoramic alveolar views can be obtained in a very short time (about 5 minutes), with a focal plane which can be easily modified by the operator; these planes are parallel to the curved axis of maxilla or mandible. Furthermore, the operator can get multiple images absolutely cross-sectional to the curved axis of alveolar regions (radial sections) and can image the number of cross-sectional planes and the distance between them. In all studied patients (41 over the last 6 months, 66 images overall), DentaCT yielded an excellent representation not only of all anatomical structures but also of every single implant; this allowed a complete preoperative planning based on morphovolumetric, densitometric and spatial data, together with the correct evaluation of implant positioning and of osteointegration success.
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Dental Implantation , Radiography, Panoramic/methods , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Female , Humans , Male , Radiography, Panoramic/instrumentation , Software , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/instrumentationSubject(s)
Lung Neoplasms/pathology , Biopsy, Needle , Bronchoscopy , Fiber Optic Technology , HumansSubject(s)
Cervical Atlas/diagnostic imaging , Cervical Atlas/abnormalities , Humans , Male , RadiographyABSTRACT
Starting from a few cases of abnormalities of the vena cava and of the renal veins, the authors did analyze the congenital abnormalities affecting the above mentioned districts.
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Renal Veins/abnormalities , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Vena Cava, Inferior/abnormalities , Azygos Vein/abnormalities , Azygos Vein/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Renal Veins/diagnostic imaging , Vena Cava, Inferior/diagnostic imagingSubject(s)
Cervical Atlas/abnormalities , Aged , Cervical Atlas/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Male , RadiographyABSTRACT
Computed tomography can be of value in guiding percutaneous aspiration and drainage of thoracic and abdominal fluid collections of various origins and localizations. Puncture-aspiration is of diagnostic importance when computed tomography findings are non-pathognomonic. Techniques employed for percutaneous drainage of infected fluid are described. Puncture-aspirations and percutaneous drainage of infected fluid are described. Puncture-aspirations and percutaneous drainage under computed tomography guidance are free from major complications, and represent a more valid therapeutic method than surgery, being simpler to perform and supplying identical results.
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Drainage/methods , Radiography, Abdominal , Suction/methods , Thoracic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Adult , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Suppuration/diagnostic imaging , Thoracic Diseases/therapySubject(s)
Spinal Canal/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Fractures, Bone/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Intervertebral Disc Displacement/diagnostic imaging , Neck , Postoperative Period , Spinal Cord Compression/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Injuries/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Syringomyelia/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methodsSubject(s)
Lipoma/pathology , Spinal Neoplasms/pathology , Female , Humans , Infant , Skull/pathologyABSTRACT
This is a report of myelography findings obtained in 50 patients with B 15000 (Iopamidol), a new non ionic water-soluble contrast medium. The procedure was easily carried out with a tilting table wired to a TV image amplifier. The dose of contrast medium injected intrathecally was 10 divided by 15 cm3 of a preconstituted solution containing iodine 200 or 300 mg/cm3. There were no accidents or major complications. The myelograms obtained with the test material afforded accurate diagnosis of intramedullary and extramedullary lesions, and signally of intervertebral disk protrusion and hernia.