Clinical radiology
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To review whole-body computed tomography (CT) angiography as an unmatched way of fully assessing battle-injured patients, and the prevalence of vascular, predominantly arterial, injuries identified. ⋯ A significant proportion of occult vascular injuries occur in penetrating fragmentation and blast injuries in military trauma. A low threshold for single-pass whole-body CT angiography is therefore justified.
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with larger hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumours. ⋯ Percutaneous MWA is effective and safe for treating larger HCC tumours. The local tumour control and long-term survival are acceptable.