Imaging of Violence Against the Elderly and the Women
Publication date: Available online 13 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Anna Russo, Alfonso Reginelli, Maria Pignatiello, Fabrizio Cioce, Giovanni Mazzei, Olimpia Fabozzi, Vincenzo Parlato, Salvatore Cappabianca, Sabrina GiovineAbstractEmergency department assessment is a critical opportunity to identify elder abuse and violence against women, which represent a growing problem, requiring the attention of health care systems. Elder abuse is most frequently perpetrated by family members because of the higher levels of stress, burnout and financial problems affecting the caregivers that can even...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of Post-mortem CT in the Forensic Evaluation of Hemopericardium
Publication date: Available online 13 October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Laura Filograna, Luca Pugliese, Adolfo D'Onofrio, Rosaria Meucci, Michael John Thali, Roberto FlorisAbstractHemopericardium (HP) is defined as the accumulation of blood in the pericardial sack. In a clinical setting, prompt identification of the presence of HP is of huge importance, because HP can result in pericardial tamponade (PT). While echocardiography remains the most appropriate method for the evaluation of pericardial effusions in the clinical setting, post-mortem imaging computed tomography (PMCT) is a valuable i...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging-Based Approach to Extradural Infections of the Spine
Publication date: Available online 26 September 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Jason F. Talbott, Vinil N. Shah, Alina Uzelac, Jared Narvid, Rebecca A. Dumont, Cynthia T. Chin, David M. Wilson (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pediatric Spine Emergencies
Publication date: Available online 27 September 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Katie Suzanne Traylor, Stephen F. Kralik, Rupa RadhakrishnanABSTRACTAcute onset of neurological signs and symptoms referable to the spine including difficulty walking, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and paresthesias in the extremities may be manifestation of a pediatric spine emergency. Trauma is the most common etiology for a pediatric spinal emergency. Because the history of trauma is often well known, the role of imaging involves detection of spinal injuries. Other pathologies such as infection, inflammation, vascula...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - October 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Letter From the Guest Editor: Emergencies in Neuroradiology I: The Brain
Publication date: October 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI, Volume 39, Issue 5Author(s): Humberto Morales (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - September 22, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pitfalls in the imaging interpretation of intracranial hemorrhage
Publication date: Available online 3 August 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Humberto MoralesAbstractIntracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is one of the most common pathologic findings in the emergent head computed tomography (CT) imaging. ICH presents as hyper-attenuation in parenchymal, subarachnoid, subdural or epidural location. However, the initial interpretation of areas of hyper-attenuation can be challenging as other pathologic or non-pathologic processes (e.g. calcifications, vascular malformations, highly cellular tumors, iodinated contrast or beam-hardening artifacts) can have similar appearance....
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - August 3, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Imaging of Traumatic Injury to Neurovasculature
This article will review diagnostic imaging findings and pitfalls as well as related pathophysiology, screening risk factors, management, and follow-up recommendations. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 30, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pediatric Emergencies: Imaging of Pediatric Head Trauma
Publication date: Available online 31 January 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): William T. O’Brien, Marguerite M. Caré, James L. LeachPediatric head trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children and may be seen in the setting of accidental or abusive injuries. Although many of the patterns of head injury are similar to adults, the imaging manifestations of head injury in children are more complex due to the developing brain and calvarium. Additionally, there are unique considerations for mechanisms of injury in children, to include abusive head trauma and birth-related injuri...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Essentials of Head Trauma Imaging
Publication date: Available online 8 February 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Courtney Frey, J. Michael HazenfieldHead trauma is a common indication for neuroimaging in the emergency room. CT is the modality of first choice, as it is quick, safe, and effective in evaluating for life-threatening intracranial hemorrhage and mass effect. CT is also best for evaluating for skull fractures, which may alter management and lead to further imaging studies. MRI is reserved for selected patients, particularly when the clinical exam does not match the CT imaging findings, such as in diffuse axonal injury. Eme...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Intracranial Hemorrhage Imaging
Publication date: Available online 27 February 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Amin F. Saad, Ruchir Chaudhari, Nancy J. Fischbein, Max WintermarkIntracranial hemorrhage is a medical event frequently encountered in the clinical practice of radiology that has significant potential for patient morbidity and mortality. The expedient and accurate identification of intracranial hemorrhage as well as elucidation of the underlying cause can assist in optimizing the care of these patients. In this review, we attempt to familiarize the reader with the imaging appearance of multiple types of intracranial hemo...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Role of Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Publication date: Available online 28 February 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Andrew A. Pavlina, Rupa Radhakrishnan, Achala S. VagalRapid multimodal imaging is essential in the workup and management of acute ischemic stroke. Early parenchymal findings on noncontrast computed tomography or standard magnetic resonance imaging are used to triage patients for intravenous thrombolysis and to provide insight on prognosis. In the wake of recent endovascular stroke trials, advanced techniques including perfusion imaging and noninvasive vascular imaging are becoming important tools to guide potential endov...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Brain Death: Diagnosis and Imaging Techniques
Publication date: Available online 2 March 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Tanvir Rizvi, Prem Batchala, Sugoto MukherjeeBrain death (BD) is an irreversible cessation of functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem. The diagnosis of BD is made on clinical grounds and neurologic examination. In the United States, clinical criteria set by the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) emphasize 3 specific clinical findings to confirm BD, which include coma, absence of brainstem reflexes and apnea. Ancillary tests are needed when neurologic examination or apnea test cannot be performed. AAN recommen...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Hypoxic, Toxic, and Acquired Metabolic Encephalopathies at the Emergency Room: The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Publication date: Available online 12 March 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Marcos Vieira Godinho, Cíntia Elias Pires, Luiz Celso Hygino da CruzOur purpose is to describe typical computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings in encephalopathies in the emergency. The focus of this article are the most frequent toxic and acquired metabolic diseases and their preferential sites of involvement, such as hepatic encephalopathy, hypoglicemia, nonketotic hyperglycemia, osmotic demyelination, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, uremia, illegal drug abuse, carbon monoxide poisoning, ...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Pancreaticobiliary Trauma: A Multimodality Imaging Update
We present cases of pancreaticobiliary traumatic injuries from our Level 1 trauma center to illustrate an imaging update on the spectrum of injuries and correlation with current grading systems. (Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI)
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Multidetector CT Imaging of Bowel and Mesenteric Injury: Review of Key Signs
Publication date: Available online 23 March 2018Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRIAuthor(s): Andrew E. Bennett, Robin B. Levenson, Jon D. DorfmanIn contemporary practice, multidetector computed tomography plays a critical role in the diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected acute mesenteric and bowel trauma. Although less common than solid organ injuries, it may be seen in up to 5% of blunt trauma patients. Evaluation with CT remains challenging even with improvements in technology. The major imaging signs of mesenteric and bowel trauma and what is known about their applicability in clinical practice are re...
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - July 10, 2018 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
