Imaging of Spinal Trauma
Fig. 22.1 (a) The Canadian C-spine rule (Adapted with permission from Stiell et al. [27]). (b, c) Normal lines on lateral view of the cervical spine. (b) On the lateral…
Imaging of Lines and Tubes
Fig. 25.1 Positioning of endotracheal tube when carina is obscured on a radiograph. Schematic representation of the left aortic arch outline which when extended horizontally at its inferior limit gives…
Imaging of Neck Emergencies
Fig. 15.1 Fish bone in the hypopharynx. (a, b) Lateral view of the neck and sagittal CT reformation demonstrating fish bone (curved arrow) in the prevertebral soft tissue, at the…
Imaging of Pediatric Emergencies
, Paul F. von Herrmann1, Harigovinda R. Challa2 and Johanne E. Dillon2 (1) Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, HX-307B, Lexington, KY 40536-0293, USA (2) Division of Pediatric Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA…
Imaging of Upper Extremity
Fig. 20.1 Clavicle fracture. AP view of the clavicle shows a comminuted fracture at the distal third of the clavicle (arrowhead) Complications Clavicle fracture can be associated with injury to…
Stroke and Its Imaging Evaluation
Fig. 18.1 Acute infarct. Diffusion-weighted images showing acute lacunar infarct (arrow) in posterior limb of right internal capsule Less common etiologies, representing less than 5 % of acute stroke, include…
Imaging of Acute Colonic Disorders
Fig. 6.1 Acute diverticulitis (a–c) Contrast-enhanced CT scan study of the abdomen demonstrates inflamed diverticulum (arrowheads) arising from the ascending colon. There are pericolonic inflammatory changes seen around the inflamed…
Imaging of Acute Head Emergencies
Fig. 16.1 (a, b) Cerebral edema. Noncontrast axial CT image of the brain shows diffuse hypodensity in the brain parenchyma, with loss of the gray-white interface compatible with brain edema….
Emergencies of the Biliary Tract
Fig. 2.1 Imaging appearance of gallstones on plain radiograph and ultrasound. (a) Plain radiograph demonstrates laminated radiopaque gallstones in the right upper quadrant. Up to a fifth of the gallstones…
Imaging of Facial Fractures
Fig. 17.1 Normal CT anatomy and facial buttresses. (a) 3D surface-rendered image demonstrating the four vertical and four transverse buttresses (1 medial maxillary, 2 lateral maxillary, 3 upper transverse maxillary,…
