Accuracy of radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in diagnosing foreign bodies in the foot

2012 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Pattamapaspong ◽  
T. Srisuwan ◽  
C. Sivasomboon ◽  
M. Nasuto ◽  
P. Suwannahoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Detection of Wooden Foreign Bodies in Muscle Tissue: Experimental Comparison of Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Ultrasonography

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (8) ◽  
pp. 437-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark S. Mizel ◽  
Neil D. Steinmetz ◽  
Elly Trepman
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Muscle Tissue ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Experimental Comparison ◽  
Imaging Method ◽  
Resonance Imaging ◽  
Ct And Mri

An experimental study was performed to compare computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and real-time, high resolution ultrasonography (US) for the detection of wooden foreign bodies in muscle tissue. Wooden splinters were prepared, measured for size, soaked in saline, and placed in porcine muscle distant from and adjacent to bone. The specimens were then examined using roentgenography, CT and MRI in planes parallel and perpendicular to the splinters, and US. The largest wooden foreign bodies (minimum smallest width = 10 mm) were easily detected by CT, MRI, and US. Almost all splinters of various sizes, small and large, soaked in saline for 5 months were easily detected by MRI. Smaller splinters (minimum smallest width = 1–4 mm) soaked for only 3 days and placed distant from bone were most easily detected by US; those soaked for 5 months were most easily detected by either US or MRI. The smaller splinters soaked for only 3 days and placed near bone were not reliably detected by any of the imaging methods; CT and MRI were both more sensitive than US in this situation. MRI scanning was more sensitive perpendicular than parallel to the long axis of the splinters. Therefore, either US or MRI may be the best initial imaging modality for evaluation of a suspected wooden foreign body, depending on availability of imaging method, chronicity of symptoms, and proximity to bone.

Virtopsy: Postmortem Imaging of Laryngeal Foreign Bodies

2009 ◽  
Vol 133 (5) ◽  
pp. 806-810 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Oesterhelweg ◽  
Stephan A. Bolliger ◽  
Michael J. Thali ◽  
Steffen Ross
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Multislice Computed Tomography ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Abstract Context.—Death from corpora aliena in the larynx is a well-known entity in forensic pathology. The correct diagnosis of this cause of death is difficult without an autopsy, and misdiagnoses by external examination alone are common. Objective.—To determine the postmortem usefulness of modern imaging techniques in the diagnosis of foreign bodies in the larynx, multislice computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and postmortem full-body computed tomography–angiography were performed. Design.—Three decedents with a suspected foreign body in the larynx underwent the 3 different imaging techniques before medicolegal autopsy. Results.—Multislice computed tomography has a high diagnostic value in the noninvasive localization of a foreign body and abnormalities in the larynx. The differentiation between neoplasm or soft foreign bodies (eg, food) is possible, but difficult, by unenhanced multislice computed tomography. By magnetic resonance imaging, the discrimination of the soft tissue structures and soft foreign bodies is much easier. In addition to the postmortem multislice computed tomography, the combination with postmortem angiography will increase the diagnostic value. Conclusions.—Postmortem, cross-sectional imaging methods are highly valuable procedures for the noninvasive detection of corpora aliena in the larynx.

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING AND COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR THE DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NONMETALLIC INTRAOCULAR FOREIGN BODIES

Retina ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elad Moisseiev ◽  
David Last ◽  
David Goez ◽  
Adiel Barak ◽  
Yael Mardor
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Visibility of Different Intraorbital Foreign Bodies Using Plain Radiography, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography: An in Vitro Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Javadrashid ◽  
Masoud Golamian ◽  
Maryam Shahrzad ◽  
Parisa Hajalioghli ◽  
Zahra Shahmorady ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Magnetic Resonance ◽  
Cone Beam Computed Tomography ◽  
Foreign Bodies ◽  
Imaging Technique ◽  
Plain Radiography ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Resonance Imaging

Purpose The study sought to compare the usefulness of 4 imaging modalities in visualizing various intraorbital foreign bodies (IOFBs) in different sizes. Methods Six different materials including metal, wood, plastic, stone, glass. and graphite were cut in cylindrical shapes in 4 sizes (dimensions: 0.5, 1, 2, and 3 mm) and placed intraorbitally in the extraocular space of fresh sheep's head. Four skilled radiologists rated the visibility of the objects individually using plain radiography, spiral computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in accordance with a previously described grading system. Results Excluding wood, all embedded foreign bodies were best visualized in CT and CBCT images with almost equal accuracies. Wood could only be detected using MRI, and then only when fragments were more than 2 mm in size. There were 3 false-positive MRI reports, suggesting air bubbles as wood IOFBs. Conclusions Because of lower cost and using less radiation in comparison with conventional CT, CBCT can be used as the initial imaging technique in cases with suspected IOFBs. Optimal imaging technique for wood IOFBs is yet to be defined.

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