International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019

  • Role of Multi-Slice Computed Tomography Perfusion in Evaluation of the Pulmonary Nodules

    Naglaa Samy Fahmy, Mohamed Ahmed Yousef, Mohamed Abd El-Hamid Alm El-Din, Abd El Monem Nooman Darweesh

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: 15 December 2018
    Accepted: 09 January 2019
    Published: 13 February 2019
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    Abstract: The current study aim is the role of multi-slice CT perfusion in assessment of pulmonary nodules. Eighty patients with pulmonary nodules underwent non contrast CT scan of the chest and dynamic CT perfusion of the chest. Dynamic CT chest perfusion of 80 patients with pulmonary nodules revealed 24 patients had benign nodules of low biological activit... Show More
  • Color Doppler Evaluation of Ureteral Jets in Patients with Ureteral Stones

    Sameh Ahmad Khodair, Mohamad Marzouk Abdallah

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 11-17
    Received: 20 December 2018
    Accepted: 21 January 2019
    Published: 13 February 2019
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    Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the characteristics of ureteral jets in patients with ureteral stones by color Doppler ultrasonography. Method: 49 patients (patient group) with unilateral ureteral stones proved by non contrast spiral CT and another 40 healthy volunteers (control group) who have no any previous urinary complaint were examined for their urete... Show More
  • Multiparametric Correlation Between Anatomical Variants of the Paranasal Sinuses and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Case-control Study

    Prada William, Medina Fernando

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 18-24
    Received: 30 January 2019
    Accepted: 07 March 2019
    Published: 29 March 2019
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    Abstract: Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (RSC) is a disabling disease that can affect up to 70% of people. It is very important to know which are the anatomical variants that the patient presents for surgical planning and often for the treatment of the variants that can present as a risk factor. The evidence shows heterogeneity in the prevalence of the... Show More
  • Gallstone Ileus: An Uncommon Cause of Acute Abdomen

    Rachida Saouab, Fatima Zahra Rhouni, Mohammed Mahi, Hassan Boumdien, Touriya Amil, Jamal El Fenni

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2019
    Pages: 25-28
    Received: 05 March 2019
    Accepted: 26 April 2019
    Published: 17 May 2019
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    Abstract: Gallstone ileus is a rare cause of acute abdomen, representing less than 1% of intestinal obstruction. It is due to mechanical small bowel obstruction (SBO) by a migrated gallstone. we report this observation to illustrate the imaging findings especially in CT scan. A 62-year-old woman was admitted to emergency for acute bowel obstruction. The CT s... Show More