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Computed tomography imaging of complications of acute cholecystitis
(Wolters Kluwer ‑ Medknow, 2018-04)
Acute cholecystitis (AC) is a frequent complication of biliary cholelithiasis. Although ultrasound is the first diagnostic imaging procedure, frequently the initial imaging modality is computed tomography (CT). Therefore, ...
Vocal Fold Adjustment Caused by Phonation Into a Tube: A Double-Case Study Using Computed Tomography
(Elsevier, 2015)
Objectives. Phonation into a tube is a widely used method for vocal training and therapy. Previous studies and practical experience show that the phonation becomes easier and louder after such an exercise. The purpose of ...
Computed tomography study of snuff trays from San Pedro de Atacama (Northern Chile)
(Academic Press, 2013)
Wooden snuff trays from San Pedro de Atacama (SPA) in northern Chile are objects of particular museological value. Computed tomography (CT), a non-destructive analytical technique useful in the analysis of archaeological ...
The role of imaging in the management of patients with nonmelanoma skin cancer: Diagnostic modalities and applications
(Mosby Inc., 2017)
© 2015 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. While uncomplicated cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer can be treated with surgery, destruction, or topical therapy alone, advanced or neglected cases require more complex management ...
Fusion of SPECT with computed tomography or magnetic resonance for the interpretation of abnormal tracer uptake Utilidad clínica de la fusión SPECT/CT con marcadores externos en patología oncológica
(Sociedad Medica de Santiago, 2007)
Background: Interpretation of abnormal foci with high tracer uptake may require morphological correlation. Fusion of functional images obtained by single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and anatomical images ...
Ultrasonographic and by computed tomography measurements of adipose tissue and metabolic changes associated with obesity in children Mediciones ultrasonograficas y de tomografia computada de adiposidad y alteraciones metabolicas asociadas a obesidad en ni
(2006)
Introduction. Childhood obesity is increasing over the world with serious health consequences. Intraabdominal fat is associated to some metabolic alterations in obesity. It does not exist a standard imaging method to measure ...
Benign focal liver lesions detected by computed tomography. Review of 1,184 examinations
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2015)
Background: Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) of the abdomen, with use of contrast medium, is able to detect and differentiate most focal liver lesions. Aim: To determine the prevalence and features of benign focal ...
Estimation of changes in cyclic lung strain by electrical impedance tomography: Proof-of-concept study
(Wiley, 2020)
Rationale Cyclic strain may be a determinant of ventilator-induced lung injury. The standard for strain assessment is the computed tomography (CT), which does not allow continuous monitoring and exposes to radiation. ...
Prognostic value of PET/CT in pancreatic cancer Utilidad pronóstica del PET/CT en cáncer de páncreas
(Sociedad Medica de Santiago, 2018)
© 2018, Sociedad Medica de Santiago. All rights reserved. Background: Pancreatic cancer is the tenth most prevalent cancer in world, and represents the fourth cause of cancer death. It has a five year-survival of 5%. Aim: ...
Utilidad pronóstica del PET/CT en cáncer de páncreas
(Sociedad Médica de Santiago, 2018-04)
Background: Pancreatic cancer is the tenth most prevalent cancer in world, and represents the fourth cause of cancer death. It has a five year-survival of 5%. Aim: To assess the prognostic value of PET/CT in pancreatic ...