Items tagged “fluoroscopy”
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Small bowel fold thickening (differential)
The differential diagnosis of small bowel fold thickening is broad. Diffuse fold thickening may be "regular and smooth" or "irregular and nodular".
Regular, smooth generalized thickening
edema
congestive cardiac failure (CCF)
hypoalbuminemia
lymphatic obstruction
angioneurotic edema
infec...
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Zenker diverticulum
Zenker diverticulum, also known as a pharyngeal pouch, is a posterior outpouching of the hypopharynx, just proximal to the upper esophageal sphincter through a weakness in the muscle layer called the Killian dehiscence.
Epidemiology
More than 50% of the affected patients present in 60-80 years...
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Feline esophagus
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22 May 2008
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Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
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31 Jul 2008
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Sigmoid volvulus
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09 Feb 2009
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Duodenal diverticulum
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16 Mar 2009
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Ileal atresia
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02 Apr 2009
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Zenker diverticulum
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18 Nov 2010
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Zenker diverticulum
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10 May 2011
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Kirklin complex
The Kirklin complex is a combination of the Carman meniscus sign associated with a radiolucent semicircular zone surrounding the elevated ridge of the ulcer. This complex is seen in cases of gastric adenocarcinoma on barium studies.
History and etymology
Byrl Raymond Kirklin, (1888-1957 2) an ...
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Voiding cystourethrography
Voiding cystourethrography (VCUG), also known as a micturating cystourethrography (MCU), is a fluoroscopic study of the lower urinary tract in which contrast is introduced into the bladder via a catheter. The purpose of the examination is to assess the bladder, urethra, postoperative anatomy an...
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Intravenous urography
Intravenous urography (IVU) is a radiographic study of the renal parenchyma, pelvicalyceal system, ureters and urinary bladder using intravenous contrast medium. This exam has been largely replaced by CT urography.
Terminology
The term "urography" refers to evaluation of the entire urinary tr...
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Urethrography
Urethrography refers to the radiographic study of the urethra using iodinated contrast media and is generally carried out in males.
Terminology
When the urethra is studied with instillation of contrast into the distal/anterior urethra it has been referred to as:
retrograde urethrography (RUG)...
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Grade III cystocele and grade IV total uterine prolapse
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11 May 2014
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Zenker diverticulum
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03 Jun 2014
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Upper esophageal cancer
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14 Jul 2014
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Zenker diverticulum
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18 Jul 2014
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A ring (esophagus)
A rings are a type of distal esophageal ring. They are above the B ring and occur a few centimeters proximal to the gastro-esophageal junction. They represent a physiological contraction of esophageal smooth muscle covered by mucosa. A rings are uncommonly symptomatic.
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Upper esophageal diverticulum
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28 Oct 2018
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Entrance phosphor
The entrance phosphor (or input phosphor) is a component of the image intensifier in fluoroscopic systems that converts the energy from x-rays into light photons. It is composed of a fluorescent material such as cesium iodide activated with sodium (CsI:Na) and coats the entrance surface of the i...