Comparative study between radiation exposure in common urological proceduresRadiation dosageRadiation safetyFluoroscopyBackgroundFluoroscopy has become essential to urological surgery since advancement of endourology. Fluoroscopy use has increased, placing urologists as well as staff members at risk for ...
A typical day for our intensivists consists of rounding on the patients in the ICU as well as handing the consults and procedures that originate from the wards or the emergency department. There are usually two doctors who divide up this work. For the evenings and nights, these two alternate...
Finally, endovascular procedures that require crossing over the aortic bifurcation remain possible; it cannot be done in a steep bifurcation of a bifurcated endograft. The approach with a balloon expandable covered stent as a proximal extension of the IBD can be performed in all isolated CIAA that...
Test that involves mixing the sample of blood with substances that can trigger allergies (allergens) or with microorganisms to test for the presence of specific antibodies Fluoroscopy Digestive tract, heart, or lungs A continuous x-ray study that enables a doctor to see the inside of an organ ...
Dynamic fluoroscopy was used in all instances. The cystic duct was identified, and a Weck Horizon titanium ligation clip (Teleflex Medical Ltd, Hampshire, England) was placed at the Hartmann pouch. A cystic ductotomy was performed using laparoscopic scissors. The cystic duct was massaged in a ...
Over the past decade, an increasing number of percutaneous coronary procedures have been performed via the radial artery rather than the femoral artery. This has been primarily due to benefits in patient safety and comfort. The use of radial access (RA) has not been incorporated into peripheral ...
Nitinol stents in general are not as radioopaque as other types of stents, and the radioopaque markers facilitate placement of the stent when using a c-arm fluoroscopy unit. Combined CFA endarterectomy and patch angioplasty with EIA stenting provides a fairly simple yet effective and durable ...
Researchers have created multiple tools to measure recovery capital, a composite of social, physical, human, and cultural resources, enabling individuals to address alcohol and other drug use difficulties. Even so, the established procedures are impeded by the weakness in their theoretical foundations ...
Dose reference levels for common orthopaedic hand and wrist procedures using intraoperative mini-C-arm fluoroscopyKiran MadhvaniiMedPub
Based on an updated review of the literature, the latest ESUR recommendations support a wider use of iodinated CM in patients with kidney disease. Priority should be given to effective and relevant imaging procedures, using CM when indicated, and identifying patients who are at risk and require ...