Genitourinary interventions
Figure 6.1 The kidney is contained in a tough, fibrous capsule. The relationships of the renal fossa and surrounding structures are illustrated. (a) psoas fascia, (b) renal hilum, (c) renal…
PEDIATRIC IMAGING
Thoracic interventions
(a) Chiba echo-tip needle (Cook Medical). (b) Yueh centesis sheathed needle (Cook Medical). (c) TFE sheathed needle with trocar stylet (Cook Medical). Figure 3.2 (a) 5 French drainage catheter. (b)…
Hepatobiliary interventions
(a) A dilated duct was identified with US just superficial to a portal vein. In this image, the 22-gauge needle (arrowhead) is advanced into the dilated duct. (b) Initial cholangiographic…
Musculoskeletal and soft tissue interventions
Postprocedure and follow-up care Following the procedure, longitudinal care of the patient should be provided as described elsewhere in this text (e.g., see Chapter 4: “Catheter fixation and drainage” and…
Introduction
(a) Resting some part of each hand against the body surface reduces fatigue and unwanted motion during ultrasound-guided needle access. Obtaining a wide angle (Θ) between the ultrasound transducer and…
Difficult Cases
8-year-old female who fell on outstretched hands 1. What type of fracture is seen? 2. Which bone is most commonly affected in this entity? 3. What is the mechanism contributing…
Difficult Cases
12-year-old female with discharge from right buttock 1. What are the findings? 2. What are the complications of this entity? 3. What is the most likely microorganism that may complicate…
