Simin Bahrami1, Daniel Chow, Barbara Kadell. 1. Department of Radiology, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, University of California, Center for Health Sciences, Los Angeles, 90095-1721, USA. simin_bahrami@yahoo.com
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Surgical, interventional, and diagnostic devices are continually being developed and often have unexpected radiographic appearances. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the radiologist with several devices that may be placed in the thorax and abdomen. CONCLUSION: The radiologist's familiarity with the radiographic appearance of devices placed in the chest and abdomen is essential for accurate image interpretation and identification of postprocedure complications.
OBJECTIVE: Surgical, interventional, and diagnostic devices are continually being developed and often have unexpected radiographic appearances. The purpose of this article is to familiarize the radiologist with several devices that may be placed in the thorax and abdomen. CONCLUSION: The radiologist's familiarity with the radiographic appearance of devices placed in the chest and abdomen is essential for accurate image interpretation and identification of postprocedure complications.
Authors: Ji Su Kim; Hyun Cheol Kim; Sang Won Kim; Dal Mo Yang; Jung Kyu Ryu; Sun Jung Rhee; Se Hwan Kwon Journal: Jpn J Radiol Date: 2015-02-11 Impact factor: 2.374