72 results found
Case
Colocolonic intussusception
Published
23 Apr 2024
92% complete
Ultrasound
CT
Case
Congenital hiatus hernia
Published
17 Apr 2024
79% complete
X-ray
Case
Gastric remnant obstruction due to adenocarcinoma after remote roux-en-y gastric bypass
Published
17 May 2018
95% complete
CT
Article
Medical devices in the thorax
Medical devices in the thorax are regularly observed by radiologists when reviewing radiographs and CT scans.
Extrathoracic devices
tubing, clamps, syringes, scissors, lying on or under the patient
rubber sheets, foam mattresses, clothing, hair braids, nipple piercings, etc., may also be visi...
Article
Intestinal malrotation
Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anatomical anomaly that results from an abnormal rotation of the gut as it returns to the abdominal cavity during embryogenesis.
In incomplete rotation, the midgut does not rotate more than 180°, thus cephalad (prearterial or proximal) portion of the midgu...
Article
Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis
Medical devices in the abdomen and pelvis are important to be recognized, just like medical devices of the chest. We often ignore these devices, considering them to be incidental and non-pathological, however it is essential to be aware of potential complications.
Gastrointestinal devices
tube...
Article
Small bowel obstruction
Small bowel obstruction (SBO) accounts for 80% of all mechanical intestinal obstruction, and the remaining 20% results from a large bowel obstruction. It has a mortality rate of ~5%.
Terminology
Bowel obstruction may be complete or incomplete 8:
complete or high grade obstruction means that n...
Article
Nasogastric tube positioning
Assessment of nasogastric (NG) tube positioning is a key competency of all doctors as unidentified malpositioning may have dire consequences, including death.
Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
A correctly placed nasogastric tube should 10:
descend in the midline, following the path of ...
Article
Medical abbreviations and acronyms (L)
This article contains a list of commonly used medical abbreviations and acronyms that start with the letter L and may be encountered in medicine and radiology (please keep the main list and any sublists in alphabetic order).
A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R ...
Article
Complications following gastric banding
There are many complications that can occur following gastric banding. It is helpful to divide these into early and late post-surgical complications.
Clinical presentation
Although the exact mode of presentation can vary depending on the underlying complication common modes of presentation tha...
Article
Esophagus
The esophagus (plural: esophagi or esophaguses) is a muscular tube that conveys food and fluids from the pharynx to the stomach. It forms part of the upper gastrointestinal tract.
Gross anatomy
The esophagus is 23-37 cm long with a diameter of 1-2 cm and is divided into three parts:
cervical:...
Article
Achalasia
Achalasia (primary achalasia) is a failure of organized esophageal peristalsis that causes impaired relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter, resulting in food stasis and often marked dilatation of the esophagus.
Obstruction of the distal esophagus from other non-functional etiologies, not...
Article
Diaphragmatic rupture
Diaphragmatic rupture often results from blunt abdominal trauma. The mechanism of injury is typically a motor-vehicle collision.
Epidemiology
Given that the most common mechanism is motor vehicle collisions, it is perhaps unsurprising that young men are most frequently affected. The estimated ...
Case
Mesentero-axial gastric volvulus
Published
21 Aug 2012
92% complete
X-ray
CT
Diagram
Article
Review areas on chest radiograph
Review areas on a chest radiograph are common areas for missed findings, and special attention should be paid to them:
lung apices: masses (e.g. Pancoast tumor), pneumothorax
behind the heart: consolidation, masses, hiatus hernia 2
below the diaphragm: free gas, lines and tubes (e.g. nasogast...
Article
Gastropericardial fistula
Gastropericardial fistulas are rare abnormal communications between the stomach and the pericardial sac. This is a life-threatening condition that can lead to impaired cardiac function, sepsis and eventually death.
Clinical presentation
Patients with gastropericardial fistula may present with ...
Case
Mesentero-axial volvulus
Published
14 Aug 2020
95% complete
CT
Case
Gastric balloon causing gastric outlet obstruction and perforation
Published
20 Nov 2023
95% complete
CT
Article
Buried bumper syndrome
Buried bumper syndrome is a rare but important complication in patients with a percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) tube, occurring by migration of the internal bumper along its track. The tube may get lodged anywhere between the gastric wall and the skin and lead to life-threatening complications tha...
Article
Gastric band
A gastric band is a popular form of bariatric surgery and is a surgically placed device, used to assist in weight loss and is adjustable.
Procedure
Performed laparoscopically, a silicone band device is placed around the stomach to reduce its volume. The band is adjustable via a port placed in ...
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