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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. A prospective study of the utility of abdominal radiographs after capsule endoscopy for the diagnosis of capsule retention. 2015.3820/2015 9. Xray of the Week Figure 1. World J Gastroenterol.

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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. Pyelonephritis: Radiologic-Pathologic Review. RadioGraphics. She is excited to pursue a career in Diagnostic Radiology with interests in Interventional Radiology or Nuclear Medicine.

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A brief history of radiology

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Photoprint from radiograph by W.K. Within weeks of his announcement hospitals world-wide had taken the initiative to open up X-ray rooms, which gave rise to the first radiology departments. (3) 11) Charles Dotter, a vascular radiologist and commonly known as ‘The Father of Interventional Radiology’, invented angioplasty. (12)

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Ruptured Globe

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Radiographics. At UMKC, Eric has made significant contributions to the Radiology Interest Group, serving in various executive roles and currently as the interventional radiology chair. Dr. Rice's passion for state of the art radiology and teaching includes acting as a guest lecturer at UCLA. Clin Ophthalmol.

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The radiologist in 22 years time

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Add to this an ageing population, an increased prevalence of comorbidities (4) and that modern medicine is practiced in a more defensive way than in the past and it is easy to see why there will be no slowdown in the burden placed upon radiological services. 2011, Radiographics, pp. Hough, Andrew. 2011, The Telegraph. Monsky, Derek S.