Browsing Research Articles (Radiodiagnosis) by Title
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The accuracy of after-hour registrar Computed Tomography (CT) reporting in a tertiary South African teaching hospital
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-05-16)Background: The Division of Radiodiagnosis at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, a 1384-bed tertiary training institution in Cape Town, South Africa provides a comprehensive 24-hour clinical radiology service, and has a duty ... -
Accuracy of patients' self-reporting of pregnancy and awareness of risks to the fetus from x-ray radiation
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2008)[No abstract available] -
The accuracy of radiology speech recognition reports in a multilingual South African teaching hospital
(BioMed Central, 2015-03)Background: Speech recognition (SR) technology, the process whereby spoken words are converted to digital text, has been used in radiology reporting since 1981. It was initially anticipated that SR would dominate ... -
The anatomical extent of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder, the pyloric mucosal zone and the pyloric antrum
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1982-8)The anatomy of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder is discussed. The pyloric ring is not a separate anatomical structure, but is an inherent part of the cylinder. Contraction of the cylinder narrows the diameter of the pyloric ... -
An anatomico physiological principle governing the direction of the gastro intestinal mucosal folds during life
(HMPG, 1974-03)The mucosa, being the innermost layer of the gastro intestinal tract, is intimately concerned with digestion and absorption, and, presumably, also with the transport of intestinal contents. In anatomical, physiological and ... -
The anatomy and movements of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder
(1982)Disagreement about various aspects of the structure and function of the pylorus persists. Morbid anatomical, living anatomical, manometric and radiographic studies were done in an attempt to clarify some problems. It is ... -
Benadering van interpretasie van rontgenfoto's van die longe
(HMPG, 1979-11)Different approaches to the analysis of radiographs of the lungs are briefly discussed. A systematic routine is proposed, outlined and briefly motivated. It is emphasized that radiological findings must be correlated ... -
Bodysurfing injuries of the spinal cord
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1995)In a group of 104 patients paralysed as a result of injury while swimming or diving, 3 patients were identified in whom the injury was sustained during bodysurfing. The mechanism of the injury and the clinical and radiological ... -
Burkitt lymphoma research in East Africa: highlights from the 9th African organization for research and training in cancer conference held in Durban, South Africa in 2013
(BioMed Central, 2014-09)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A one-day workshop on Burkitt lymphoma (BL) was held at the 9th African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) conference in 2013 in Durban, South Africa. The workshop featured 15 plenary ... -
A case control study of breast cancer risk and exposure to injectable progestogen contraceptives : methods and patterns of use among controls
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1997-03)Objective. To describe the patterns of use of injectable progestogen contraceptives (IPCs) among coloured and black women in the Western Cape. These data are part of an ongoing study in the Western Cape, the main aim of ... -
Congenital CMV infection
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-12)Meconium pseudocyst is a rare complication of fetal bowel perforation in utero, following extravasation and localised containment of meconium within the intra-peritoneal cavity. -
Defining the diagnostic divide : an analysis of registered radiological equipment resources in a low-income African country
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Diagnostic radiology is recog nised as a key component of modern healthcare. However there is marked inequality in global access to imaging. Rural populations of low - and middle - income ... -
Diagnostic reference levels for paediatric computed tomography
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-11-30)Objectives: To establish local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs) for emergency paediatric head computed tomography (CT) scans performed at a South African (SA) tertiary-level hospital and to compare these with published ... -
Functional MRI in pre-surgical planning : case of study and cautionary notes
(Cannon Medical Media Publication, 2012-09)Background. Since its inception almost 20 years ago, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has greatly advanced our knowledge of human brain function. Although the clinical applications of fMRI are still limited, ... -
Gastric ulcer diagnosed on a plain abdominal radiograph
(1983)On occasion gastric ulcers may be recognized on plain abdominal radiographs. A case in which a gastric ulcer was diagnosed on the plain abdominal radiograph, illustrating the importance of careful scrutiny of the plain ... -
Giant peritoneal loose bodies
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-03)Giant peritoneal loose bodies are rare lesions, originating from auto-amputated appendices epiploicae. They may cause urinary or gastrointestinal obstruction and, should the radiologist not be familiar with the entity, ... -
The Global Consortium for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Diagnostics (GCDD) : design of a multi-site, head-to-head study of three rapid tests to detect extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
(BioMed Central, 2014-11)Background: Drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) remains a threat to global public health, owing to the complexity and delay of diagnosis and treatment. The Global Consortium for Drug-resistant Tuberculosis Diagnostics ... -
Hybrid imaging using low-dose, localizing computed tomography enhances lesion localization in renal hyperparathyroidism
(Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2014-03)Background Preoperative localization of parathyroid lesions is potentially beneficial in renal patients with hyperparathyroidism. The aim of this study was to determine the localizing value of hybrid single-photon emission ... -
Is anomalous origin of the left vertebral artery indeed a rare finding?
(AOSIS Publishing, 2012-11-28)We present a pictorial review of anomalous origin of the left vertebral artery observed in 5 patients imaged in our after-hours trauma radiology unit within a period of 7 days. We raise the question of whether the incidence ... -
Kleur-termografie
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1974-04)Thermography is discussed, and attention is drawn to its ancillary value in making a diagnosis. Some examples of thermograms are demonstrated.
