Algorithm 24.1 Benefits of Pancreas Transplantation Both pancreas allograft and patient survival have improved considerably over the past 20 years [1]. The 1-year patient survival rate is now approximately 95 %,…

Fig. 30.1 Superior axial illustration of the pelvic diaphragm demonstrates the relationship of the levator ani, composed of the puborectalis, pubococcygeus, and iliococcygeus, and the coccygeus muscles to the female…

Fig. 22.1 (a) Virtual 3D model created using the MeVis Liver Analyzer software that enables volume measurements. (b) The software displays the hepatobiliary anatomy after virtual hepatectomy Key Teaching Point…

Fig. 15.1 Normal anatomy of the pelvic floor and anal sphincters. The levator ani (lev ani) muscles blend with the puborectalis (pr) which in turn merges with the circular external…

Fig. 20.1 Graphical illustration of the prostate in relation to the other male pelvic organs. The prostate encases the proximal urethra (prostatic urethra) and is intimately bound to the bladder…

Fig. 14.1 Sagittal T2-weighted sequence shows annular, mid rectal tumor (arrows), which is seen at 8 cm from the anal verge. Sagittal sequences are very useful for assessing the site…

Fig. 31.1 Schematic of relationship of attenuation of iodine (y-axis) to photon energy (x-axis). Note peak in attenuation that occurs at 33.2 keV, the k-edge of iodine. The k-edge of…

Algorithm 13.1 Algorithmic approach for evaluation of the appendix Normal Appendix A useful landmark for identifying the appendix at CT is the fatty ileocecal valve (Fig. 13.1). When trying to identify…

Causes of cirrhosis Hepatitis C (55 %) Hepatitis B (16 %) Alcohol (13 %) Cryptogenic nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (16 %) Other causes: hereditary hemochromatosis, constrictive pericarditis,…

Algorithm 11.1 Risk of Adenoma to Carcinoma” [3–7] Hence, the success of any diagnostic test as a colorectal cancer screening tool lies in its ability to accurately diagnose polyps measuring 1…