La Radiologia medica
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La Radiologia medica · Oct 1997
[Pancreatic fractures: the role of CT and the indications for endoscopic retrograde pancreatography].
To assess the role and the diagnostic yield of CT and of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in the study of emergency pancreatic injuries from blunt abdominal trauma. ⋯ Both CT and ERCP are necessary tools to diagnose pancreatic fractures: the former because it provides indispensable panoramic findings and the latter because it is the only method showing ductal involvement. Therefore, both techniques should be used for accurate surgical planning, which is a crucial step for the prognosis of these injuries. Cost-effectiveness and safe execution are well balanced.
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La Radiologia medica · Oct 1997
[Magnetic resonance angiography of the vessels of the neck: the optimization of a dynamic technic during the rapid infusion of a paramagnetic contrast medium].
A new noninvasive technique, dynamic Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) during rapid infusion of paramagnetic contrast medium, has been recently developed for the study of neck vessels. This study was carried out to optimize technical parameters. ⋯ Gadolinium enhanced dynamic MRA ensures panoramic and high resolution angiographic-like depiction of the neck vessels, providing rapid and excellent definition of vascular morphology. Thus dynamic MRA appears to be a substantial alternative to conventional MRA and conventional angiography.