Clinical radiology
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To assess the role of follow-up imaging in paediatric blunt abdominal trauma. ⋯ In our series, follow-up imaging did not contribute to further management in children with an uncomplicated clinical course following blunt abdominal trauma.
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To audit the relationship between Cancer Centre oncologists visiting peripheral hospitals and peripheral hospital radiologists by assessing (i) oncologists' knowledge of local radiological services; (ii) oncologists' perceptions of peripheral radiological services; (iii) peripheral radiologist's perceptions of oncologists; (iv) barriers to communication. ⋯ Communication between oncologists and the local radiology department should include: (1) information about local radiology services for visiting oncologists (including trainees) and on the oncology team for radiologists; (2) standardized report content; (3) improved clinical information for radiologists; (4) regular clinico-radiological meetings.
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We evaluated the signal intensity change on breath-hold turbo spin-echo (TSE) T2-weighted sequences using different echo times (TE) and T2-relaxation time measurements on a single slice eight-echo sequence in the differentiation of hepatic malignancy from cavernous haemangioma. ⋯ Percentage signal intensity change on breath-hold TSE T2-weighted sequences at TE 80/160 ms appears to be a quick and potentially useful means of differentiating hepatic malignancy from haemangioma.
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To describe the radiological features and natural history of sub-aponeurotic fluid collections presenting after the neonatal period. ⋯ Sub-aponeurotic scalp collections presenting after the neonatal period are usually associated with ventouse-assisted delivery ultrasound is useful for diagnosis. The condition is benign and resolution occurs with conservative treatment.
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To assess the ability of a semi-quantitative latex agglutination D-dimer test Accuclot with bedside measurements of arterial oxygen saturation, respiratory and cardiac rates to exclude pulmonary embolism (PE) on computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTPA). ⋯ A negative Accuclot D-dimer assay proved highly predictive for a negative CT pulmonary angiogram in suspected acute pulmonary embolus. If this D-dimer assay were included in the diagnostic algorithm of these patients a negative D-dimer would have unnecessary CTPA rendered in 36% of patients.