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WBCT Indication Series: Charcot Arthropathy

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Non-WB radiographs could not determine instability or severity of midfoot collapse; surgical intervention postponed. One year later, deformity had significantly progressed, but the remaining bone stock was unclear from plain radiographs.​ WB radiographs of the left foot demonstrated Charcot arthropathy. 2016, October).

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Susanna I. Lee, MD, PhD, Named Editor of New RSNA Open Access Journal

Imaging Technology

Dr. Lee’s clinical and scientific interests include abdominal and pelvic imaging, women’s imaging , radiation safety, advanced MRI and CT , molecular imaging and gynecological cancers. Lee has served as a principal investigator in several National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded clinical trials.

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Qure.ai Announces Receipt of FDA Clearance for Chest X-ray Solution for Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion, Elevating ICU and ER Care Pathways

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The company reported that qXR has shown exemplary clinical accuracy in triaging pneumothorax (PTX), a condition where air collects in the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse. On the other hand, Pleura Effusion (PE) is where fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity.

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Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

Global Radiology CME

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

Global Radiology CME

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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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

Global Radiology CME

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. Xray of the Week Figure 1. Gastrointest Endosc.

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Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Global Radiology CME

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