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Ruptured Globe

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1 Imaging: Computed tomography (CT) is the recommended imaging modality for evaluating orbital trauma. Following surgery, patients should begin antibiotic coverage of pathogens associated with endophthalmitis per recommendations provided by their institution’s infectious disease specialist. 1-2) or “flat tire” shape.

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Capsule Retention Following Capsule Endoscopy

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Capsule Retention and Risk Factors: Capsule endoscopy is used for evaluating small-bowel disorders, such as bleeds and Crohn disease.[ Computed tomography (CT) could be used to determine the capsule’s location if it is difficult to do so via x-ray.

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Acute Infective Vasitis

Global Radiology CME

Discussion: Vasitis refers to a rare inflammatory disease of the vas deferens (1). Vasitis: clinical and ultrasound confusion with inguinal hernia clarified by computed tomography. Rice, MD is the president of Global Radiology CME and is a radiologist with Cape Radiology Group. BMC Urology. 2019;19(1):27.

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Type 3 Cuboid Fracture

Global Radiology CME

More sophisticated imaging, such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, should be obtained if plain film is unrevealing but there is high suspicion of fracture. Malunion, degenerative joint disease, persistent subluxation, and prolonged pain are complications of mismanaged cuboid fractures [2].