Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · May 2002
Review Case ReportsMesenteric lymphatic malformation associated with small-bowel volvulus - two cases and a review of the literature.
Cystic mesenteric lymphatic malformations are uncommon abdominal masses, which can cause abdominal signs and symptoms for a wide variety of reasons. Symptoms owing to volvulus are uncommon and have not been illustrated previously in the radiology literature. We present two cases to illustrate volvulus as a complication of mesenteric lymphatic malformations and how imaging can aid in the diagnosis of this complication. While uncommon, volvulus should be considered in any child with sonographic findings of an abdominal lymphatic malformation and acute abdominal pain.
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Pediatric radiology · May 2002
Comparative StudyThe development of a pediatric radiology sedation program.
An increase in the number of patients undergoing sedation for imaging procedures has led to many changes in practice over the past 10 years. ⋯ There is improvement in all aspects of patient outcomes with sedation, as a result of several changes in sedation practice.
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Pediatric radiology · May 2002
Comparative StudyIncreased inspiratory pressure for reduction of atelectasis in children anesthetized for CT scan.
Atelectasis is more frequent and more severe in children anesthetized for CT scan than it is in children sedated for CT scan. ⋯ An inspiratory pressure of 30 cm H2O is recommended for children anesthetized for CT scan of the chest.