Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis is an application of computed tomography (CT) and is a sensitive method for diagnosis of abdominal diseases...
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CT scan (redirect from Computed tomography of the heart)
A computed tomography scan (CT scan; formerly called computed axial tomography scan or CAT scan) is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed...
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Computed tomography angiography (also called CT angiography or CTA) is a computed tomography technique used for angiography—the visualization of arteries...
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The pelvis (pl.: pelves or pelvises) is the lower part of an anatomical trunk, between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region)...
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Contrast CT (category X-ray computed tomography)
contrast agents may sometimes lead to its extravasation. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis#Contrast administration 0.3–0.4 gI/kg in a 70kg individual...
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Computed tomography enterography (CT enterography, CTE) is a medical imaging technique which uses computed tomography scanner and contrast media to examine...
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on computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis as 30 ml solution with 3% concentration to visualise the bowel lumen and any communications with the bowel...
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would require 2.5-4 times the diagnostic yield of computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis in order to be cost neutral and cautioned against ‘widespread...
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Appendix cancer (redirect from Mucinous neoplasm of the appendix)
cytoreductive surgery which includes the removal of visible tumor and affected essential organs within the abdomen and pelvis. The peritoneal cavity is infused...
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Nuclear medicine (redirect from History of nuclear medicine)
imaging modality. Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) scans are the two most common imaging modalities...
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Blunt trauma (category Causes of death)
further evaluation with computed tomography arteriography. This uses a special scanner and a substance that makes it easier to examine the vessels in finer detail...
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Descending aorta (category Wikipedia articles incorporating text from the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918))
of the trunk in which it is situated. Within the abdomen, the descending aorta branches into the two common iliac arteries which serve the pelvis and...
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Appendicitis (category Wikipedia articles in need of updating from October 2021)
used imaging tests for diagnosing appendicitis are ultrasound and computed tomography (CT scan). CT scan is more accurate than ultrasound in detecting...
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Wandering spleen (category Diseases of spleen)
or computed tomography can be used to confirm its occurrence. Characteristics of the disorder include the loss, weakening, or malformation of the ligaments...
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Spondylolysis (section Computed tomography)
Scan), and Computed Tomography (CT Scan).[citation needed] X-rays (electromagnetic radiation) are projected through the body to produce an image of its internal...
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computerized tomography of the abdomen and pelvis replaced it because of its increased specificity regarding etiologies of obstruction. Because of increased...
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Large intestine (redirect from Structure of the colon)
5% of these screened patients are referred to colonoscopy. Virtual colonoscopy, which uses 2D and 3D imagery reconstructed from computed tomography (CT)...
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patients, for example) and is inexpensive compared to other often-used techniques such as computed tomography (CT scan) of the abdomen. Disadvantages are...
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Pheochromocytoma (redirect from Tumour of the adrenal medulla)
PGLs of the head and neck are typically parasympathetic and their sympathetic counterparts are predominantly located in the abdomen and pelvis, particularly...
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Femoral nerve dysfunction (section Signs and symptoms)
recommended in case of suspected haemorrhage. First, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging is carried out to confirm the presence of a haemorrhage...
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Splenic injury (category Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis)
perform a CT scan. Computed tomography with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study as it can provide high quality images of the full peritoneal cavity...
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Abdominal trauma (category Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis)
may include blood loss and infection. Diagnosis may involve ultrasonography, computed tomography, and peritoneal lavage, and treatment may involve surgery...
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Abdominal pain (redirect from Abdominal and pelvic pain)
and basic investigations as above, then more advanced investigations may reveal a diagnosis. Such tests include: Computed tomography of the abdomen/pelvis...
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Fetus in fetu (section Hypotheses of development)
et al. (2005). "Fetus-in-fetu in the pelvis" (PDF). Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore. 34: 646–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-10-11...
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (category Articles tagged with the inline citation overkill template from November 2020)
fluid-filled hypodense structures present in the retroperitoneal regions of the abdomen and pelvis in about 30% of LAM patients. They generally do not require...
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Osteitis pubis (category Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis)
irregularity and widening of the pubic symphysis are hallmark findings. Similar change is also demonstrated with Computed Tomography (CT), but the multi-planar...
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of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging finding of thrombosed varices of the round ligament of the uterus: a case report". Journal of Computer...
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Mahmut (26 January 2023). "Evaluation of congenital rib anomalies with multi-detector computed tomography in the Turkish population". Folia Morphologica...
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Nutcracker syndrome (redirect from Mesoaortic compression of the left renal vein)
SMA and the AA for the LRV. Nutcracker syndrome is diagnosed through imaging such as doppler ultrasound (DUS), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance...
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Pancreatic injury (category Injuries of abdomen, lower back, lumbar spine and pelvis)
because of the pancreas' location inside the abdomen. The use of ultrasound can reveal fluid around the site of injury. Computed tomography (CT) can...
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