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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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Frontal abdomen radiograph demonstrates foreign body consistent with capsule endoscopy device (pill cam) in descending colon. Approximately 2% of all capsule endoscopies result in CR [ 2 ] The clinical indication for capsule endoscopy is correlated with different rates of CR. 2015.3820/2015 9. Xray of the Week Figure 1.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

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A) AP radiograph of Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation demonstrates the circled “fleck sign” or Lisfranc ligament avulsion fracture fragment. (B) C) The lateral radiograph notes with a circle, the dorsal sub dislocation of the metatarsal base. Radiographs should be repeated after two weeks to ensure surgery is unnecessary.

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Plastic Bowing Fracture Ulna

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Figure 2 A: AP view radiograph of right forearm. B: Lateral radiograph view of right forearm. An angulated fracture of the distal midshaft radius is also visualized, but there is also bowing of the ulna that is more appreciated on the lateral radiograph view. 8 Year Old Male With Trauma Due To A Fall. Xray of the Week Figure 1.

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Lens Dislocation

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Radiographics. A study of 166 hospitalized cases. Published 2015 May 27. Austin discovered his passion for radiology during his clinical rotations and finds using imaging to diagnose patients very rewarding. Am J Optom Physiol Opt. 1985;62(5):352-356. doi: 10.1097/00006324-198505000-00009 Kubal WS. 2008;28(6):1729-1739.

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Informing patients about diagnostic imaging: can we do better?

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Radiologists and radiographers undertaking the imaging have most likely never seen the patient before. The situation and the uncertainty about the coming results scared me but interaction with radiographers helped me through’: a qualitative study on patients’ experiences of magnetic resonance imaging examinations. RadioGraphics.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

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KUB indicates kidneys, ureter, and bladder (plain abdominal radiograph); CT, computed tomography; and PCD, percutaneous catheter drainage. In severe cases or patients who do not respond to PCD, treatment with nephrectomy can lead to clinical and radiological improvement (Fig. RadioGraphics. 2000;160(6):797-805. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-410X.2010.09660.x

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Lens Subluxation

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Radiographics. Sai is also a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society and is involved with giving back to the community at a local free clinic as a medical assistant. Rice is a radiologist with ,Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates and is currently the Vice Chief of Staff at ,Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Los Angeles, California.