... caval vein and a part of the
gall-bladder (b)
46 2 Typical Sonographic Findings in Inflammatory Diseases
Pyogenic abscesses caused by infectious organism via the bile ducts,
the portal vein, the ... normal find-
ing
56 2 Typical Sonographic Findings in Inflammatory Diseases
Fig. 2.55. In ammatory tumor. Con-
glomerate of in amed mesentery, in-
volved sections of the bowel,...
... early in
the exam
– check equipment settings again if findings are questionable
– repeat the examination within a short time in clinically difficult situa-
tions
1 .4
Interv en tional Ultrasound
In ... disadvantage of
dissolving rubber or plastic parts of the transducer.
22 2 Typical Sonographic Findings in Inflammatory Diseases
– emigration of leukocytes, neutrophils, or mono...
... anterior mediastinum is scanned on both sides of the sternum.
34 2 Typical Sonographic Findings in Inflammatory Diseases
Table 2.2. Major infectious (tropical) diseases affecting the spleen
Tub ... pleura.
2.3 Organ-related Ultrasonic Findings 29
2.3.1 .4
Pathologic Findings
Lymph nodes are nearly always involved in inflammatory diseases, either
directly by the in fectious org...
... pathol-
ogy, but may indicate the presence of a non-neoplastic gastrointestinal
involvement.
In infectious diarrhea, ultrasound shows five sonographic patterns in
80% of cases:
1. Dilated intestinal ... sonographic signs of the intestinal walls of the small intestine and
colon: a typical finding in OI.
Fig. 3.19. Oblique scan passing through the left inferior quadrant of the...
... majority of patients overcoming either the classic or the hemor-
rhagic form of the disease remain in a considerably weak state for a period
of several weeks.
3.2.3 .4
Laboratory Findings
Findings include ... which is common in the tropical
and subtropical areas throughout the world, having its maximumincidence
at the end of the rainy season. A significant increase in the inci...
... peripheral intrahep-
atic ducts from accompanying portal veins.
122 3 Ultrasound Diagnosis of Special Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Fig. 3.57. Brazilian25-year-old male. Ul-
trasound of scrotal ... 132 3 Ultrasound Diagnosis of Special Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
Fig. 3.61. Macrosc opic examination of
the liver, show ing intense fibrous peri-
portal thickening
cir...
... in
neonates and infants can be clinically silent.
Once clinical suspicion is aroused and the physical examination and
laboratory tests are in keeping with an infectious process, plain film ra-
diographs ... a
needle inside the cyst.
b scolicide injection of
hyperosmolar saline so-
lution. c after injection.
d after reaspiration
152 3 Ultrasound Diagnosis of Special Infectious and...
... Radiologie
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74 Chapter 12 Upper Extremity
Central Veins
Fig.
12.12.
Diaphanous curls are freely floating in the
lumen of the internal jugular vein. Since a part of this
image
...
Other Information Available from Abdominal
Aorta Study
For maximal use of the full potential of noninva-
sive ultrasound, it may be of interest to investigate
the aortic c...
... catheter.
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predicting the ease of central venous line insertions.
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9. Lichtenstein D, Saifi ...
- Using fluid therapy.
- Lowering the feet using the balance pedal of
the bed.
- Manually compressing the common femoral
vein at the groin (after checking its patency...