European radiology
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To demonstrate the potential benefits of biochemical axial T2 mapping of intervertebral discs (IVDs) regarding the detection and grading of early stages of degenerative disc disease using 1.5-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a clinical setting. ⋯ Axial T2 mapping is effective to detect early stages of degenerative disc disease. There is a potential benefit of axial T2 mapping as a diagnostic tool, allowing the quantitative assessment of intervertebral disc degeneration.
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To review our institutional experience with cervical arterial injuries remote from the penetrating tract seen in the setting of craniofacial gunshot injuries. ⋯ The incidence of "indirect" cervical arterial injuries with craniofacial gunshot wounds is comparable to or slightly higher than those seen in pure blunt trauma. Screening patients with craniofacial gunshot injuries with CT angiography may yield unexpected cervical vascular injuries remote from the penetrating tract. The significance and optimal therapy of these injuries are unknown. Additional experience will be needed to determine the significance of "indirect" cervical arterial injuries in the setting of craniofacial gunshot wounds.