By Tara Marie Catanzano
Radiologic investigations might be complicated to clinicians and radiologists alike. Questions perpetually come up as to which sort of imaging examine top solutions the medical query posed. as soon as a modality is decided, judgements has to be made concerning the technical demeanour within which the research is played and if intravenous distinction is needed. sufferer elements, hazards, merits, and different variables should also be thought of. This pocket advisor is written for someone who must comprehend adequate approximately radiology to understand which learn to reserve in a sufferer workup. The booklet addresses imaging reviews through modality, physique quarter, and sort of research in bulleted define layout for simple reference. basic concerns for every modality - together with merits and drawbacks - are awarded, via sufferer training and requisites for every kind of exam. Dr. Catanzano explains how particular experiences are played and what info should be bought, research symptoms, contraindications, and boundaries. The e-book additionally contains an appendix of tables.
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A Foley catheter is placed into the distal aspect of the urethra. The balloon is NOT inflated. Contrast is instilled by injection into the urethra via the Foley catheter. This often requires the catheter to be held in place by the patient or physician performing the study. However, there are devices available that circumvent the need to hold the catheter in place. g. e. pelvic x-rays). However, this limits evaluation of the urethra. ᮀ If the patient cannot be appropriately positioned for the examination, it may be difficult to evaluate the entire urethra.
An abscess in the bone marrow or cortex) is not typically visualized on CT. Contrast-enhanced MR is the imaging study of choice for this indication. ᮀ Infected joint prosthesis cannot be definitively determined on CT; nuclear medicine imaging or contrast-enhanced MR are the studies of choice. ᮀ Streak artifact from metal prosthesis can mask collections, particularly if small. ᮀ Obese patients may be difficult to image, particularly if the area of interest is small, if the patient is too large and touches the sides of the CT scanner gantry (causing artifact), or if the collection is small.