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Mucopolysaccharidoses: Poorly defined zones of decreased attenuation in white matter; cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, with or without foci of low attenuation in corpus callosum and basal ganglia (prominent perivascular spaces), cerebral cortical/subcortical infarcts, with or without macrocephaly, with or without communicating hydrocephalus, with or without meningeal thickening. Functional defects (usually autosomal recessive) involving lysosomal catabolic enzymes. Neuronal ceroid-lipofuscinosis is a relatively common progressive type of encephalopathy in children 125 000 births with lipofuscin deposits in cytosomes causing cerebral and cerebellar atrophy. Mucopolysaccharidoses: autosomal recessive or X-linked disorders related to abnormal metabolism of mucopolysaccharides (Hurler, Hunter, Sanfilippo, and Morquio syndromes) result in axonal loss and demyelination related to the accumulation of abnormal mucopolysaccharide (glycosaminoglycans) metabolites within cells of various organs. Axial images in a 10-month-old boy show diffuse abnormal decreased attenuation in the cerebral white matter and abnormal increased brain size. Zones of low attenuation in both caudate nuclei and putamina, with or without decreased attenuation in white matter and cerebral cortex; typically no contrast enhancement. Comments Autosomal recessive disorders involving defective enzymes regulating amino acid metabolism and mitochondrial function. Autosomal recessive disorder also referred to as subacute necrotizing encephalopathy; occurs in three forms: infantile, juvenile, and adult onset. Mitochondrial disorder associated with external ophthalmoplegia, retinitis pigmentosa, and onset of clinical muscular and neurologic signs 20 y. Leigh disease Kearns-Sayre syndrome Zones of low attenuation in both caudate nuclei and putamina, with or without decreased attenuation in white matter, with or without calcifications in basal ganglia, thalami, and dentate nuclei; typically no contrast enhancement. Zones with decreased attenuation involving the periventricular white matter, basal ganglia, and dentate nuclei, with calcifications in basal ganglia and dentate nuclei, progressive cerebral and cerebellar atrophy, microcephaly. Toxic/metabolic Marchiafava-Bignami disease Variable mixed low, intermediate, and/or high attenuation involving the corpus callosum, with or without other sites in cerebral white matter, with or without enhancement depending on stage of demyelination (acute, subacute vs chronic). Poorly defined zone of decreased attenuation involving the central portion of the pons (central pontine myelinolysis), Extrapontine myelinolysis occurs as zones with decreased attenuation in the cerebral white matter, external capsules, basal ganglia, thalami, midbrain, and middle cerebellar peduncles with or without occasional contrast enhancement. Foci and/or confluent zones of decreased attenuation in subcortical white matter, with or without cerebral cortex, with or without contrast enhancement. Acquired disorder associated with alcoholism and malnourishment, with demyelination, necrosis, or hemorrhage involving the corpus callosum, as well as other commissures and cerebral white matter. Symptoms include seizures, altered consciousness, ataxia, dysarthria, and hypertonia. Demyelinating disorder resulting from rapid correction of hyponatremia in chronically ill, malnourished, or alcoholic patients. Associated with diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, and chronic disease of the lungs, liver, and/ or kidneys. Central pontine and extrapontine myelinolysis (osmotic myelinolysis) Hypertensive encephalopathy (reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy). Neurologic symptoms include confusion, headaches, seizures, visual loss, dysarthria, and coma. Cortical abnormalities may be related to cortical laminar necrosis and hypoperfusion injury. Axial images show zones of decreased attenuation in the white matter of the posterior portions of both parietal lobes. Chronic phase: Hemoglobin as extracellular methemoglobin is progressively degraded to hemosiderin. Zone or zones with decreased attenuation secondary to gliosis and encephalomalacia involving cerebral or cerebellar white matter, basal ganglia, thalami, and/or cerebral or cerebellar cortex; typically no contrast enhancement. Sites of prior hemorrhage can have variable appearance depending on the relative ratios of gliosis, encephalomalacia, and blood breakdown products (methemoglobin, hemosiderin, etc. Axial image shows an acute hematoma with high attenuation in the right cerebral hemisphere with mass effect and subfalcine herniation leftward. Axial images show multiple small foci of hemorrhage with high attenuation in the cerebral white a. Vascular occlusion of large arteries may be secondary to atheromatous arterial disease, cardiogenic emboli, neoplastic encasement, hypercoagulable states, dissection, or congenital anomalies. Cerebral infarcts usually result from arterial occlusion involving specific vascular territories, although occasionally they occur from metabolic disorders (mitochondrial encephalopathies, etc. Ischemic disease related to occlusion of large vessels Ischemic disease related to occlusion of small vessels. 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There is a classic story a few years ago of a candidate who was shown various colour pictures of the anatomy of the front of the ankle and asked to name various structures. These colour pictures were being quickly flashed in the direction of the candidate from a laptop computer by an eminent professor of orthopaedic surgery. Point one is to know your anatomy well and point two is to stick to your guns if you definitely know you are correct. Structures at risk Anteriorly the saphenous nerve, which, if cut, may form a painful neuroma and cause numbness over the medial side of the dorsum of the foot. Tall Doctors Are Never Happy Approach to the medial malleolus Both anterior and posterior approaches to the medial malleolus can be used. Tibialis Posterior Flexor Digitorum Longus Artery Nerve Flexor Hallucis longus Incision the anterior approach consists of a longitudinal curved incision on the medial aspect of the ankle with its midpoint just anterior to the tip of the medial malleolus. The incision begins 5 cm proximal to the medial malleolus and then curves forwards to end anteriorly and distal to the malleolus. The posterior approach involves a 10-cm incision on the medial aspect of the ankle, beginning 5 cm above the ankle on the posterior border of the tibia, curving the incision downwards following the posterior border of the medial malleolus. The incision is curved forwards below the medial malleolus to end 5 cm distal to it. Position the patient is positioned supine on the operating table, with a sandbag under the buttock. Landmarks the subcutaneous surface of the fibula and lateral malleolus are palpated. The short saphenous vein runs along the posterior border of the lateral malleolus. Internervous plane No true internervous plane exists but the approach is safe because the incision cuts down on to subcutaneous bone. Incision A longitudinal incision is made along the posterior margin of the fibula all the way to its distal end. Identify and preserve the saphenous nerve and long saphenous vein, which lie anterior to the medial malleolus. Internervous plane There is no internervous plane as the dissection is being performed down to a subcutaneous bone. Deep surgical dissection the periosteum of the medial malleolus is incised longitudinally. With an anterior approach a small incision is made in the Superficial surgical dissection Elevate the skin flaps. Take care not to damage the short saphenous vein, which lies posterior to the lateral malleolus. Internervous plane the internervous plane lies between the peroneus brevis muscle (superficial peroneal nerve), and the flexor hallucis longus (tibial nerve). Deep surgical dissection Dissection is performed down to the subcutaneous surface of the bone. Superficial surgical dissection the short saphenous vein and sural nerve lie superficial to the deep fascia and should be identified and preserved if possible. Identify the peroneal tendons (brevis is muscular down to the ankle joint) and retract them anteriorly. To expose the tibia, continue the subperiosteal dissection from the posterior border of the fibula across the interosseous membrane and elevate the periosteum of the distal tibia. The dissection can be extended proximally (as for the posterolateral approach to the tibia). This approach provides excellent exposure to reduce and stabilize the posterior malleolus with a buttress plate; the posterior border of the fibula can also be plated. Incision A 10-cm longitudinal incision is made midway between the medial malleolus and the Achilles tendon. Superficial surgical dissection Deepen the incision in line with the skin incision to enter the fat surrounding the Achilles tendon. Deep surgical dissection Retract the Achilles tendon and retrotendinous fat laterally, exposing the fascia of the deep flexor compartment. The joint capsule on the posterior aspect of the ankle joint is incised longitudinally. Structures at risk Sural nerve Short saphenous vein Posterior tibial neurovascular bundle (if straying too far medial on the tibia). Lateral approach to the foot this approach gives good access to the os calcis, peroneii and the lateral ligaments of the ankle. Position the patient is positioned supine with a sandbag under the buttock of the affected side.

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Note how the gastroesophageal junction (with its mucosal junction ring) (small arrows) is located above the wrap. Initial view shows evidence of an intact fundoplication wrap with narrowing (black arrows) of distal esophagus by surrounding wrap (white arrows). Another view from a repeat study 2 years later shows a recurrent hiatal hernia (white arrows), lack of narrowing of the distal esophagus, and no evidence of an intact wrap in the gastric fundus. The sensitivity of routine postoperative esophagography is substantially higher when high-density barium is administered to patients in whom water-soluble contrast agents fail to show a leak. There is narrowing (black arrow) of the distal esophagus by a surrounding fundoplication wrap (white arrows). This patient also has a dilated esophagus above the wrap, and there was no primary peristalsis with occasional weak non-peristaltic contractions at fluoroscopy. In such cases, better filling of the pouch with additional contrast agent usually enables differentiation of this normal anatomic structure from a true leak. Other patients may develop transient nausea and vomiting as an early postoperative complication because of acute edema and spasm at the site of a pyloromyotomy or pyloroplasty. In such cases, barium studies may reveal a longer, more irregular segment of narrowing involving the anastomosis and adjacent distal esophagus. Other patients may develop postprandial nausea and vomiting due to gastric outlet obstruction from kinking or extrinsic compression of the distal end of the intrathoracic stomach by the diaphragm. Patients with delayed gastric emptying are at risk for developing gastric bezoars. There is an end-to-side esophagogastric anastomosis (white arrow) with incomplete filling of a left-sided gastric pouch (black arrows) that could be mistaken for a confined anastomotic leak. Better filling of the pouch (large arrows) with additional water-soluble contrast material enables differentiation of this normal anatomic structure from a true leak. The stricture is characterized by a short segment of smooth, symmetric narrowing (arrow) at the anastomosis. Note how barium spurts through the stricture (black arrow) at the esophagogastric anastomosis as a thin jet (white arrows). There is marked narrowing (arrow) of the intrathoracic stomach where it traverses the diaphragm due to compression, kinking, and/or twisting of the stomach at this level. Also note dilatation of the intrathoracic stomach and retained fluid above the diaphragm. Colonic interposition Various segments of the colon may be used to bypass long segments of esophageal involvement by caustic strictures, advanced achalasia, or inoperable esophageal cancers. This patient has marked narrowing (arrow) at the pyloromyotomy site due to postsurgical scarring in this region. Also note dilatation of the stomach and retained debris despite the absence of any narrowing where it traverses the diaphragm. These anastomotic strictures are usually thought to develop as the sequelae of previous leaks. In contrast, other patients may develop long, smooth, relatively tapered non-anastomotic strictures of the interposed colon secondary to chronic 68 Chapter 3: Esophagus. Note how the intrathoracic stomach flops inferiorly and to the right, delaying gastric emptying because of the effect of gravity. A study with water-soluble contrast material shows small, sealed-off leaks (arrows) from both sides of the proximal esophagocolic anastomosis. A short segment of smooth, symmetric narrowing (arrow) is seen at the proximal esophagocolic anastomosis due to postsurgical scarring in this region. This patient has a long segment of smooth narrowing (white arrows) with tapered margins (large black arrows) in the interposed colon distal to the esophagocolic anastomosis (small black arrow). These non-anastomotic strictures are thought to develop as a result of chronic ischemia. Pneumatic dilatation and Heller myotomy Achalasia can be treated by pneumatic dilatation or by injection of the C.

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One must preserve the large motor branches of the lateral and long heads of triceps. Superficial surgical dissection Incise the deep fascia of the arm in line with the skin incision. The lateral cutaneous nerve forearm emerges between biceps and brachialis muscles and should be retracted clear of this incision. Identify the interval between brachialis and brachioradialis and develop the intermuscular plane. Find the radial nerve at the elbow by exploring this oblique intermuscular plane gently with blunt dissection. Trace the radial nerve proximally until it pierces the lateral intermuscular system. Deep dissection the medial head of the triceps muscle lies beneath the long and lateral heads (V-shaped interval). The radial nerve and profunda brachii artery course obliquely laterally and distally along the superior border of the deep medial head of triceps just below the spiral groove. Incise the medial head of the triceps in the midline down to the periosteum of the humerus and then strip muscle off bone by subperiosteal dissection. Proximal extension is not possible since the deltoid muscle and the axillary nerve cross the operative field. Distal extension is possible over the olecranon on to the subcutaneous surface of the ulna. Deep surgical dissection Staying on the medial side of the radial nerve, incise the lateral border of the brachialis muscle longitudinally, cutting down to bone, lifting it off the anterior aspect of the bone by subperiosteal dissection to expose the anterior aspect of the distal humerus. The incision can be extended proximally by developing the plane between brachialis medially and the lateral head of triceps posteriolaterally. Distally, the incision can be extended in to the anterior approach of the elbow, developing the plane between the brachioradialis muscle and pronator teres. The ulnar nerve is constrained at the point at which pierces the medial intermuscular septum as it enters the posterior compartment in the distal arm. The profunda brachii artery, which travels with the radial nerve, may also be at risk. Identify the bicipital aponeurosis and cut it close to its origin at the biceps tendon. By retracting the biceps laterally, the brachial artery, vein and median nerve will be found lying on the brachialis. Elbow Anterior approach Anterolateral approach Posterior approach Medial approach. Deep surgical dissection the approach is only really useful for exploring the neurovascular structures. It can be extended as far as the axilla and distally along the radial border of the forearm. Anterior approach the main use of this approach is to provide access to the neurovascular structures that are found in the cubital fossa. Structures at risk Neurovascular structures in the fossa Lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm (vulnerable to injury in the distal quarter of the arm during incision of deep fascia) Radial artery. Indications Repair lacerations to the median nerve, brachial artery and radial nerve Repair injuries to the biceps tendon Decompression of the median nerve. Anatomy of the cubital fossa Lying superficial to the bicipital aponeurosis are the median cubital vein, median cephalic vein and medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm. The contents of the fossa from medial to lateral side are: the median nerve, brachial artery, brachial vein, tendon of biceps and, farther laterally, the radial nerve. Position the patient is positioned supine on the operating table, with a tourniquet. The arm is in the anatomical position, with the shoulder abducted and externally rotated. Curve the incision across the front of the elbow, then complete it by incising the skin along the medial border of the brachioradialis muscle. Internervous plane Proximally between brachioradialis (radial nerve) and brachialis (musculocutaneous nerve). Distally between pronator teres (median nerve) and brachioradialis (radial nerve). Incision A curved incision is made beginning posterior to the lateral epicondyle and passing distally to the subcutaneous border of the ulna.

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Also note a large radiolucent ectopic gallstone (black arrow) impacted in the jejunum symptoms cervical cancer discount exelon 1.5 mg mastercard, causing small bowel obstruction. There is an extrinsic, vertically oriented, band-like indentation (arrows) on the distal duodenum by a prominent superior mesenteric root. In patients with superior mesenteric root syndrome, barium studies typically reveal an extrinsic, vertically oriented, band-like defect in the transverse portion of the duodenum overlying the spine, with dilatation of the duodenum proximally and slow emptying of barium through the site of compression. Rarely, a cholecystoduodenal fistula may also be caused by a penetrating duodenal ulcer that perforates in to the gallbladder. Widening of duodenal sweep Widening of the duodenal sweep is most commonly caused by an enlarged pancreatic head associated with pancreatitis, pancreatic pseudocysts, and pancreatic carcinoma (see earlier section, Other malignant tumors, and see. When this complication is suspected, a water-soluble contrast study may be performed to confirm the presence of a perforation. Nodular duodenitis: pathologic and clinical characteristics in patients References 1. The normal mucosal surface pattern of the duodenal bulb: radiologic-histologic correlation. The multiplicity of available techniques indicates that there are limitations in each individual technique. The radiologist directly follows the head of the contrast column and hence understands the motor function and tortuous course of the small intestine. As the head of the contrast column is followed, the radiologist looks for contour abnormalities and for radiolucent filling defects in the contrast column such as polyps. The radiologist is constantly present during enteroclysis (small bowel enema), visualizing and palpating each loop of small intestine. Even during the best small bowel follow-through, the patient is intermittently examined every 15 to 30 minutes. A study performed with intermittent palpation cannot guarantee that the radiologist is there at just the right moment to visualize proper barium filling, mucosal coating, or luminal distention of individual bowel loops. A larger target-shaped metastasis is seen en face as an ovoid filling defect (arrowhead) with a central barium-filled ulcer (thin arrow). During a small bowel follow-through, barium emptying from the stomach is limited by the pylorus, the gatekeeper of the small intestine. The pylorus prevents barium from entering the small bowel at a rate high enough to fully distend the small intestine. The radiologist, therefore, has little control over the degree of small bowel filling and distention. In comparison, during enteroclysis, a catheter is placed distal to the pylorus, enabling the radiologist to fill the small bowel with enough contrast material to obtain adequate luminal distention. Thus, enteroclysis is superior to small bowel follow-through in the degree of luminal distention that is achieved. Better luminal distention enables better visualization of the luminal contour, splaying apart the valvulae conniventes and depicting the mucosal surface en face. Overdistention of the lumen brings out subtle narrowings or obstructing lesions such as adhesions that may be difficult to demonstrate during small bowel follow-through. Evaluation of fold size depends on the degree of luminal distention and the phase of barium coating. The radiologist best evaluates folds when the lumen is optimally distended and the folds lie perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the small bowel. During enteroclysis, each loop can be fully distended, so that the folds of each loop can be adequately evaluated. In comparison, not all loops are fully distended during a small bowel follow-through, so this technique is less satisfactory for evaluating fold size and focal luminal contour. During a small bowel follow-through, folds in underdistended loops may have a "feathery appearance" due to fold overlap or are not seen at all. Small bowel folds are not necessarily best seen when the barium column initially fills a loop of small bowel. Some flow of contrast material is needed to wash the succus entericus off the folds. On the other hand, long after the barium column passes, the folds may also appear falsely thickened, as secretions lift barium from the mucosal surface. Secretions from the stomach, duodenum, pancreas, and biliary tree enter the small bowel lumen. Spot radiograph from enteroclysis demonstrates a welldistended mid jejunal loop with normal-sized valvulae conniventes (arrows). Spot radiograph obtained at the end of the study (note barium in transverse colon [T]) demonstrates that the same loop is of diminished caliber and the folds appear thicker (arrows). Enteroclysis accelerates the transit of contrast agents, thereby minimizing flocculation and dilution of the barium column by luminal fluid and optimizing barium coating of the mucosal surface. Despite the better luminal distention and visualization of folds achieved during enteroclysis, currently we are doing far fewer small bowel enemas than small bowel follow-throughs. Enteroclysis is a much more invasive study than a small bowel follow-through examination. Enteroclysis also requires that the radiologist be skilled in duodenal or jejunal intubation. Therefore, although this chapter starts with enteroclysis, the mainstay of small bowel examination at our hospital is the small bowel follow-through.

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Georg, 52 years: Anterior dislocation is usually fatal as the spinal cord is compressed against the intact odontoid. If closed reduction of the fracture is not possible due to flexion, external rotation and abduction of the proximal fragment, then open reduction of the fracture is performed before nail insertion.

Sven, 44 years: The lateral facet, named the anterior calcaneal articular surface, articulates with the corresponding facet on the upper surface of the anterior part of the calcaneus the inferior surface of the body has two articular surfaces which are separated by a smooth ridge. The issue of how to K-wire a supracondylar fracture has generated disproportionate attention.

Derek, 33 years: The posterior approach to the shoulder, the anterior approach to the cervical spine, the brachial plexus, the posterior approach to the knee and approaches to the subtalar joint have all been asked on several occasions in recent years. In other patients, the duodenal bulb may contain shallow pits that fill with barium, simulating the appearance of duodenal erosions.

Amul, 43 years: The moments of the body weight and any weight being lifted are resisted by the spinal muscles, acting with a very short moment arm. Intra-axial primary tumors Astrocytoma Low-grade astrocytoma: Focal or diffuse mass lesion usually located in the cerebellar white matter or brainstem with low to intermediate attenuation, with or without mild contrast enhancement.

Dolok, 62 years: The membranous urethra is approximately 1 cm long and is located immediately distal to the verumontanum. Dose re- Usual dose with frequent monitoring Torsemide, Thiazide, Bendroduction is probably not necessary; titrate flumethiazide, Benzthiazide, Chlorothiazide, Hydrochloro- dosage based on clinical response thiazide, Hydroflumethiazide, Methyclothiazide, Polythiazide, Quinethazone Indapamide Metolazone Dose reduction may be necessary Usual dose with frequent monitoring May precipitate hepatic coma; diuretic Usual dose with frequent monitoring effect is preserved in patients with renal insufficiency.

Kadok, 59 years: Foot compartment syndrome the number of compartments in the foot is controversial. Perimortem Cesarean Section this desperate procedure should be performed in cases of maternal death or imminent death if the fetus is potentially viable (>24 weeks).

Kalan, 46 years: Use of prasugrel is generally not recommended in patients 75 years due to a higher risk of bleeding and uncertain effectiveness in this population, except in high-risk situations where its effect appears to be greater and its use may be considered. The rare intraosseus meningioma is usually sclerotic, occasionally lytic, and can mimic fibrous dysplasia or Paget disease.

Zarkos, 35 years: Use of a compression device stretches the sigmoid colon and thins the barium pool, aiding in detection of small lesions. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, it may be useful to monitor renal function.

Kippler, 27 years: Such dilution may enhance tracheobronchial distribution and absorption of atropine. The plain radiographic appearance of this injury is subtle and may be confused with a burst fracture of C-1.

Kliff, 36 years: Linear fractures result from a direct blow to the head, most often after motor vehicle crashes, although the incidence of serious head injury from this source has decreased as a result of the use of motorcycle helmets, seatbelts, and airbags. Incise the medial head of the triceps in the midline down to the periosteum of the humerus and then strip muscle off bone by subperiosteal dissection.

Hauke, 54 years: Plain films are usually adequate to reveal a mandibular fracture, particularly if it is displaced. Flexor tendon repair should be performed by an experienced hand surgeon, often in an operating room setting, although extensor tendon injury over the hand and fingers can be repaired in the emergency department.

Peer, 53 years: Also note a short segment of marked narrowing (short arrows) in the third portion of the duodenum due to circumferential encasement by tumor. If the first dose does not result in elimination of the supraventricular tachycardia within 1-2 min, give 12 mg as a rapid intravenous bolus.