The role of computed tomography scans in diaphyseal femur fractures following gunshot injuries: A survey of orthopaedic traumatologists

A case of pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, proved by both lung high-resolution computed tomography and lung biopsy, is described. Following smoking cessation, lung nodules and cysts gradually disappeared on serial computed tomography scans, with complete clearance of the lesions after 12 months. The role of tobacco smoking is discussed, in detail, against the background of the literature.

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The role of computed tomography scans in evaluating sinus disease in pediatric patients

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.1016/s0165-5876(99)00204-9 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 50 (1) ◽

pp. 63-68 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Cheryl S. Cotter ◽

Scott Stringer ◽

Kevin R. Rust ◽

Anthony Mancuso

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Sinus Disease ◽

Computed Tomography Scans

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Mechanical characterization of bone quality in distal femur fractures using pre-operative computed tomography scans

Clinical Biomechanics ◽

10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.04.014 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 67 ◽

pp. 20-26 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jordan V. Inacio ◽

Ajith Malige ◽

Jake T. Schroeder ◽

Chinenye O. Nwachuku ◽

Hannah L. Dailey

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Bone Quality ◽

Distal Femur ◽

Mechanical Characterization ◽

Femur Fractures ◽

Computed Tomography Scans

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Role of post-mortem multi-slice computed tomography in the evaluation of single gunshot injuries

Medico-Legal Journal ◽

10.1177/0025817219848264 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 87 (4) ◽

pp. 204-210

Author(s):

Isabella Aquila ◽

Francesco Sicilia ◽

Petrantomo Ricci ◽

Matteo Antonio Sacco ◽

Maria Manno ◽

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Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Head Injuries ◽

Post Mortem ◽

Manner Of Death ◽

New Approach ◽

External Examination ◽

Gunshot Injuries ◽

First Case

Post-mortem multi-slice computed tomography (MSCT) is a new approach in forensic pathology for gunshot injuries. This study determines the role of MSCT in the characterisation of single gunshot injuries. We report three cases. In the first case, an 80-year-old man was found dead in his bedroom with a gun. External examination showed devastating head injuries. In the second case, an 81-year-old man was found dead in his apartment, without a gun. External examination showed gunshot injuries. In the third case, a 56-year-old man was found dead on a road. MSCT and autopsy were performed in all these cases. MSCT not only allowed the determination of entrance and exit wounds but also showed some artefacts. In conclusion, radiology is fundamental for the reconstruction of gunshot injuries, and the manner of death can only be ascertained by autopsy.

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Role of dynamic computed tomography scans in patients with congenital craniovertebral junction malformations

World Journal of Orthopedics ◽

10.5312/wjo.v8.i3.271 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 271 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Otávio Turolo da Silva ◽

Enrico Ghizoni ◽

Helder Tedeschi ◽

Andrei Fernandes Joaquim

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Craniovertebral Junction ◽

Dynamic Computed Tomography ◽

Computed Tomography Scans

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Role of Computed Tomography Scan in Evaluating Children with Seizures

International Journal of Recent Surgical and Medical Sciences ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10053-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 02 (01) ◽

pp. 015-018

Author(s):

Vasudha Sipayya ◽

Shivali Kashikar

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Developing Countries ◽

Ct Scan ◽

Intravenous Contrast ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Computed Tomography Scans ◽

The Cost ◽

Developed World ◽

Posttraumatic Seizures

Abstract Introduction: Seizures are a common cause of morbidity and mortality in childhood. It is important to establish the cause of seizures to appropriately manage such patients. The etiology of seizures is different in developing countries as compared to the developed world. Computed tomography (CT) scan is easily available, is less sensitive to patient motion, and does not generally require sedation. Also the cost is less as compared to MRI, and this makes it an important screening tool in developing countries like India. Aims: To determine the diagnostic ability of CT to determine the cause of seizures in children. Settings and design: A prospective analytical study. Materials and methods: Computed tomography scans of 84 children presenting with seizures during the period of September 2014 to August 2015 were analyzed. The study was done using 16-slice CT scan. Intravenous contrast was administered as needed. Uncooperative patients were sedated for the scan. Results: Out of 84 scans, 40 scans (47.65%) were found to be abnormal. Maximum number of patients were found to have congenital anomalies (10), followed by hydrocephalus which was found in nine children. Five children had posttraumatic seizures. Four presented with tumors. Four children showed features of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. Three each had granuloma and calcification. Two children with seizures had infectious causes, which were clinically diagnosed to be meningitis. Conclusion: Our study indicates that CT is an extremely useful tool for screening the patients of seizures. It is also useful in identifying the treatable causes and monitoring the progression. It is recommended that all children with seizures should be evaluated with CT scan.

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Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients with Normal Computed Tomography Scans

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459989411000606 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 110 (6) ◽

pp. 505-509 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Paul R. Cook ◽

Gary J. Nishioka ◽

William E. Davis ◽

Joel P. McKinsey

Keyword(s):

Computed Tomography ◽

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽

Facial Pain ◽

Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽

Sinus Surgery ◽

Select Group ◽

Computed Tomography Scans ◽

The Impact ◽

Tomography Scan

Eighteen patients were operated on by functional endoscopic sinus surgery who had no ostiomeatal unit obstruction on computed tomography scan and had unremarkable paranasal sinuses. These patients also had no apparent ostiomeatal unit obstruction on diagnostic nasal endoscopy. Data were collected on these patients regarding the impact of very limited functional endoscopic sinus surgery on their principal complaint of recurrent sinusitis with facial pain/headache thought to be of sinogenic origin. Sixteen patients (88.9%) had a reduction in the number of sinus infections requiring antibiotic therapy. This reduction was significant at p < 0.0001. Twelve of 14 patients whose facial pain/headache was believed to be of sinogenic origin had a significant reduction in severity (95% confidence interval, 49.2% to 95.3%). We discuss the role of reversible nasal mucosal disease in the pathophysiology of recurrent rhinosinusifts in this patient population. This was a very small, select group of patients who had specific complaints and had had medical treatment failures. This therapy Is not recommended for every patient, but only a select few with classic complaints of sinus headaches or recurrent sinusitis and negative computed tomography scans.

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