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- Aurell, Y, et al.
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Ultrasound anatomy in the neonatal clubfoot
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In: European Radiology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0938-7994 .- 1432-1084. ; 12:10, s. 2509-2517
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Our objective was to assess clubfoot anatomy by US in newborn babies before and in the early phase of treatment. Reproducible US projections and measurements were carried out on 30 untreated clubfeet in 22 children, consecutively included in the study. The position of the navicular in relation to the head of the talus was visualised in all feet. The mean distance between the medial malleolus and the navicular was significantly shorter in the clubfeet than in normal feet. There was a tendency to medial displacement of the cuboid. Soft tissue thickness at the medial side of the foot was increased in all deformed feet. The measurements showed an acceptable intra- and inter-observer reliability for the different variables assessed (r=0.71-0.96, Pearson's correlation coefficient). With US it is possible to obtain well-defined planes of investigation that give important information about the clubfoot deformity concerning the talo-crural, the talonavicular and the calcaneo-cuboid joints. The method is simple enough to be used in everyday clinical practice and we recommend it as a guide during the non-operative treatment and for preoperative planning.
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- Aurell, Y, et al.
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Ultrasound anatomy in the normal neonatal and infant foot: an anatomic introduction to ultrasound assessment of foot deformities
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In: European Radiology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0938-7994 .- 1432-1084. ; 12:9, s. 2306-2312
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of this study was to establish guidelines for US assessment of the talo-crural, the talo-navicular and the calcaneo-cuboid joints during the first year of life, which could serve as a reference while studying foot deformities. The feet of 54 healthy children were examined at birth and at the age of 4, 7 and 12 months by using three easily defined and reproducible US projections. With a medial projection the relation of the navicular in relation to the medial malleolus and the head of the talus was studied. A lateral projection revealed the calcaneo-cuboid relationship and a dorsal projection the talo-navicular alignment in the sagittal plane. Normal values for measurements of these cartilaginous relationships were established for the different age groups. Intra- and interobserver reliability was assessed and found to be acceptable (r=0.53-0.90, Pearson correlation coefficient). With US it is possible to obtain reproducible planes of investigation that give reliable information about the talo-crural, the talo-navicular and the calcaneo-cuboid relationships during the first year of life.
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- Cwikiel, Wojciech, et al.
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Non-traumatic vascular emergencies: imaging and intervention in acute arterial conditions
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In: European Radiology. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0938-7994 .- 1432-1084. ; 12:11, s. 2619-2626
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Methods of imaging and intervention in acute non-traumatic vascular arterial conditions has changed substantially during recent years. Computed tomography, MRI angiography and, more recently, intravascular ultrasonography (IVUS) have replaced to a large extent conventional diagnostic angiography. An increasing number of patients are treated by endovascular interventions and numerous new treatment methods have been evaluated. Technical development of new equipment and instruments, increasing skill of interventional radiologists and better understanding of events following interventions improve continuously results of the treatment. Radiologic diagnosis and intervention have important roles in the treatment of acute non-traumatic vascular arterial conditions.
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