On Call Radiology

Description

On-Call Radiology presents case discussions on the most common and important clinical emergencies and their corresponding imaging findings encountered on-call. Cases are divided into thoracic, gastrointestinal and genitourinary, neurological and non-traumatic spinal, paediatric, trauma, interventional and vascular imaging. Iatrogenic complications are also discussed.

Each case is presented as a realistic clinical scenario and includes a clinical history and request for imaging. Multi-modality imaging examples and a case discussion on the diagnosis and basic management, with emphasis on important radiological findings, are also presented.

This book combines a case-based discussion format with practical advice on imaging decision making in the acute setting. It also offers guidance on radiology report writing and techniques, with a focus on relevant positive and negative findings to pass on to referring clinicians. On-call Radiology offers invaluable knowledge and practical tips for any on-call radiologist.

Features

• Includes relevant imaging interpretation skills as well as an in-depth discussion on the clinical pathologies and the role of imaging in the general diagnostic pathway
• Provides a useful on-call guide, combining a case-based discussion format with practical advice on how to decide on what needs to be imaged in an acute setting
• Offers guidance on radiology report writing and techniques, with a focus on relevant positive and negative findings to pass on to referring clinicians
• Consolidates all aspects of imaging one would potentially encounter whilst on-call

Table of Contents

Introduction
Adverse Reactions to Contrast Media
Systemic Reactions
Renal Impairment
Anaphylactic Reaction
Contrast Extravasation

Thoracic Imaging
Acute Aortic Syndrome
Thoracic Aortic Injury
Pulmonary Embolism
Acute Pulmonary Oedema
Superior Vena Cava Obstruction

Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Imaging
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture
Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Bowel Perforation
Bowel Ischaemia and Enterocolitis
Large Bowel Obstruction
Gallstone Ileus
Small Bowel Obstruction
Gastric Volvulus
Oesophageal Perforation
Acute Appendicitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Acute Diverticulitis
Acute Cholecystitis
Emphysematous Pyelonephritis
Hydronephrosis
Renal Transplant Dysfunction
Liver Transplant Assessment
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ovarian Torsion
Testicular Torsion

Neurology and Non-Traumatic Spinal Imaging
Stroke
Carotid Artery Dissection
Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
Subdural Haematoma
Extradural Haematoma
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
Hydrocephalus
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction
Intracranial Abscess and Subdural Empyema
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
Spinal Cord Compression and Cauda Equine Syndrome
Spondylodiscitis

Paediatrics
Intussusception
Bowel Malrotation
Meconium Ileus
Duodenal Atresia
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
Orbital and Periorbital Cellulitis
Acute Otitis Media
Parapharyngeal and Retropharyngeal Abscess

Trauma Imaging
Introduction to Imaging in Major Trauma
Major Trauma: Thorax
Major Trauma: Abdomen and Pelvis
Major Trauma: Spine

Interventional and Vascular Imaging and Iatrogenic Complications
Acute Arterial Ischaemia
Iatrogenic Complications
Nasogastric Tube Misplacement
Endotracheal Tube Misplacement
Endovascular Stent Endoleak
Complications of Common Femoral Artery Puncture

Appendices:
NICE Head Injury Guidelines
Standards of Practice and Guidance for Trauma Radiology in Severely Injured Patients
Trauma Computed Tomography Primary Assessment

Author(s)

Gareth Lewis, MBChB, FRCR, Radiology Registrar, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK

Hiten Patel, MBChB, FRCR, Radiology Registrar, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK

Sachin Modi, BSc(Hons), MBBS, FRCR, Radiology Registrar, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK

Shahid Hussain, MA, MB, BChir, MRCP, FRCR, Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist, Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK