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A brief history of radiology

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Photoprint from radiograph by W.K. 3) In the early twentieth century, it was a common goal for investigators to try to find a way to separate the superimposed shadows that were recorded when a complex structure was shown on a radiograph. (3) 3) This is what is known as tomography. Computer diagnosis of primary bone tumor.

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The ED Guide to Neuroimaging: Part 1

Northwestern EM

If hydrocephalus is suspected, determining if it is obstructive or communicating can help to understand the underlying cause. David Rusinak, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology, Northwestern Medicine How to cite this post [Peer-Reviewed, Web Publication] Whipple T, Gappmeier V (2018, April 23 ). Computed Tomography.

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Emergency Guide to Stroke Neuroimaging

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The paired arteries are connected by the anterior communicating artery (ACommA) early in their course which is the final connection completing the circle of Willis (Figure 7). As noted prior, these PCAs connect with the ipsilateral posterior communicating arteries from the anterior circulation (Figure 7). 9,10,12] Figure 5.