AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Aug 1998
Comparative StudyMR imaging in children with nonperforated acute appendicitis: value of unenhanced MR imaging in sonographically selected cases.
The aim of this study was to describe the MR appearance of acute appendicitis and to determine the value of MR imaging for diagnosis of acute appendicitis. ⋯ In this study group, MR imaging was a valuable technique for depiction of acute appendicitis.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Aug 1998
Initial employment experience of 1996 graduates of diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology training programs.
The American College of Radiology sought to detail the initial employment experience of 1996 diagnostic radiology and radiation oncology graduates, the actual effect of factors expected to generate poor employment outcomes, and trends since 1995. ⋯ The employment situation is basically stable, but salaries seem to be lagging behind inflation. Female graduates' poorer employment outcomes are worrisome, especially because studies of women in other professions generally find, unlike our study, that women start their careers even with men.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jul 1998
Traumatic elbow effusions in pediatric patients: are occult fractures the rule?
Elbow joint effusion with no fracture seen on radiographs of pediatric patients after acute trauma has become synonymous with occult fracture. This study evaluates the incidence of occult fractures in such cases as determined by findings on follow-up radiographs. ⋯ Joint effusion without visualized fracture on initial radiographs after trauma does not correlate with the presence of occult fracture in most cases (83%). Therefore, joint effusion as revealed by radiography should not be considered synonymous with occult fracture.
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Jun 1998
Helical CT with only colonic contrast material for diagnosing diverticulitis: prospective evaluation of 150 patients.
We prospectively evaluated a helical CT technique in which contrast material is administered only through the colon for the imaging of suspected diverticulitis. ⋯ Helical CT obtained after contrast material administered only through the colon is accurate (99%) for confirming or excluding clinically suspected diverticulitis and for suggesting alternative conditions (78%) when they are present. This CT technique avoids the risks, discomforts, and costs of oral and i.v. contrast material administration and allows immediate scanning.