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J F Biquet

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PubMed2000

[State of the art of pancreatic cancer imaging].

Ultrasonography and CT-scanner remain the first choice nowadays concerning detection and preoperative work-up of pancreatic cancer. MRI offers interesting options for the detection of liver metastases, and high quality of ductal and vascular examination. Actually, while we await a larger diffusion of MR systems and radiological expertise this technique is preferentially indicated as a third-step procedure when ultrasonography and CT-scanner are normal despite a real suspicion. Otherwise, MRI permits with a single non-invasive examination a complete work-up useful to prepare palliative therapy in case of unresectable tumor.

Humans↗
PubMed2000

[Carotid endarterectomy without arteriography: only dedicated to urgent procedures?].

Duplex examination is presently established as a safe non-invasive and accurate method of evaluating patients with extracranial cerebrovascular disease which usually provides complete information about the extent of carotid artery narrowing Arteriography, in this indication, is an invasive procedure with a total complication rate of 3-4% with 1% of permanent stroke. If it is currently accepted that in emergency conditions (ictus ingravescens, pre-occlusive plaque) or if iodinated contrast media are contraindicated, thrombendarteriectomy can be performed without arteriography it could be extended to most cases. The authors stress the criteria to increase the number of those patients, summarize the pre-requisites to achieve this goal, and comment on the future alternative position of MRA.

Angiography↗
PubMed1996

Computed tomography of thoracic aortic trauma.

During a 63-month period, 28 consecutive patients suspicious for injury of the thoracic aorta were examined by computed tomography (CT). Twelve aortic ruptures were evidenced; pseudoaneurysm and mediastinal haematoma in close contact with the aorta were present in 12 patients, marginal lucency in 9, marginal irregularity in 8 and intimal flap in 6. CT was falsely negative in 1 patient with injury of the left subclavian artery. Angiography and surgery confirmed the diagnosis in 7 patients, and surgery alone in 5 patients. CT had a sensitivity of 92% and a specificity of 100%. The need for angiography was obviated in 67% of patients. A radiologist with experience in trauma management, CT and angiography should perform both examinations.

Accidents, Traffic↗
PubMed1995

[Radioscopy and radiography of the thorax. Birth and maturation of an ever-current technique].

There are three milestones in the history of thoracic radiology. Thoracic radiology started in 1897 when Williams developed thoracic fluoroscopy and introduced the basic concepts of roentgenologic interpretation. At the same time, the first chest films were performed allowing decisive improvement in the diagnosis of many chest diseases. Continuous technical improvement is responsible for the fact that, even today, the conventional chest film remains a highly accurate and frequently used imaging modality. A third milestone was the development of digital radiography and its use in the chest. Computerised tomography changed thoracic imaging dramatically; in a first step mainly as a tool to visualise soft tissue abnormalities and, later on, also as a modality to study lung disease. The recent development of the digital chest radiograph has again added new perspectives to the approach and diagnosis of chest disease.

Europe↗
PubMed1994

[Pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma with hepatic secondary location].

Hepatic metastases secondary to a primary pulmonary epithelioid hemangioendothelioma are demonstrated in a patient after a follow-up of 11 years. Three years after diagnosis of metastases, the patient is in good general condition. MRI of hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is not specific and histologic confirmation is mandatory.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

[Phrenic nerve paralysis complicating cervicofacial surgery].

Radical neck dissection remains the keystone to lymph nodes control in modern Head and Neck Surgery. Like any major operation, it has inherent complications ranging from minor surgical complications such as wound infection to potentially life-threatening complications such as fistula or carotid rupture. We have observed two cases of surgical damage of the phrenic nerve following radical neck dissection. Transient or definitive phrenic nerve palsy after radical neck dissection has been previously reported. The physiopathology according to the age and the clinical implications of that rare complication are discussed.

Adult↗