Current Concepts in Pediatric Radiology

ISBN-13: 9783540082798 / Angielski / Miękka / 1977 / 150 str.

O. Eklaf; R. Astley

Opis

The first radiological examination of an infant was reported as early as 1896. This was the prelude to a tremendous amount of pioneer work which was accomplished in the following decades. Interaction of increasing experience, technical improvement and new therapeutic achievement led to the present status of pediatric radiology. In almost any investigation and evaluation of childhood disease, pediatric radiology has a cardinal role. The establishment of the European Society of Pediatric Radiology in 1963, and the start of the journal Pediatric Radiology 10 years later, have created international platforms for the circulation of rapidly accumulating knowledge. Both ventures have helped to underpin high educational standards in the specialty. In many countries national post-graduate courses have contributed quite admirably to favourable trends. More than ever, today medicine is an international science: medical training on an international level has therefore come to stay. This results in a more rapid dissemination of "Current Concepts in Pediatric Radiology" among all those devoted to this fascinating branch of radiology. This book, mainly based on the lectures given at the First International Post-Graduate Course sponsoned by the Swedish Society of Pediatric Radiology in May 1976, presents the contribu- tions of the distinguished guest speakers on selected topics.

Spis treści

Radiology of Respiratory Distress in the Newborn. A “Gamut of Pattern” Approach.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Preliminary Scan of the “Babygram”.- 2.1 The Main Types of Pattern to be Distinguished.- 3. Conclusion.- References.- Chronic Lung Disorders in Childhood.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Chronic Aspiration Pneumonia.- 3. Congenital Malformations.- 4. Allergic Diseases.- 5. Systemic Diseases.- 6. Chronic Infections.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- Therapeutic Embolization of Arteriovenous Pulmonary Fistulas by Catheter Technique.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Case Histories.- 3. Discussion.- 4. Summary.- References.- Pediatric Gastrointestinal Fiberendoscopy.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Instruments.- 3. Preparation and Premedication.- 4. Training.- 5. Indications and Findings.- 6. Therapeutic Aspects of Endoscopy.- 7. Conclusion.- References.- The Esophagus in Infancy.- References.- Less Common Disease Patterns in the Gastro-Intestinal Tract with a Special Note on Meconium Ileus.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Oesophageal Atresia.- 3. Isolated (H-type) Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula.- 4. Achalasia.- 5. Chronic Granulomatous Disease.- 6. Hiatal Hernia.- 7. Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis.- 8. Peptic Ulceration.- 9. Acute Pancreatitis.- 10. Meconium Ileus.- References.- Small Intestine—the Terminal Ileum Loop.- References.- Current Views on the Diagnosis of Colonic Aganglionosis.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Pathogenesis.- 3. Pathophysiology.- 4. Diagnosis of Hirschsprung’s Disease.- 4. 1. Clinical Diagnosis.- 4.2. Radiological Diagnosis.- 4.3. Manometric Diagnosis.- 4.4. Histological Diagnosis.- 5. Conclusion.- 5.1 Acknowledgements.- References.- Renal Cysts and Cystlike Conditions in Infancy and Childhood.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Multicystic Kidney.- 3. Familial Cystic Renal Conditions.- 4. Miscellaneous Renal Cystic Conditions.- References.- Aspects of Acute Kidney Injury in Young Infants.- 1. Introduction.- 2. The Kidney and the Shock State.- 2.1 Pathological Types of Kidney Injury.- 2.2 Clinical Causes of the Shock State.- 3. Clinical Features and Radiological Findings in Tubular Necrosis and Medullary Necrosis.- 3.1 Acute Illness.- 3.2 Late Studies.- 3.3 Experimental Confirmation of the Urographie Findings.- 4. Clinical Features and Radiological Findings in Renal Venous Thrombosis.- 4.1 Clinical Features.- 4.2. Radiological Findings.- 5. Involvement of other Organs in the Shock State.- 6. Conclusion.- References.- The Radiology of the Vesico-Ureteric Junction.- References.- The Prostate in Pediatric Radiology.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Radiologic Examination.- 3. The Prostatic Tissue.- 3.1 Malformation.- 3.2 Hematoma.- 3.3 Infection.- 3.4 Tumours.- 4. The Prostatic Channels.- 4.1 Anomalous Channels.- 4.1.1. Bowel Fistula.- 4.1.2 Transprostatic Ureter.- 4.2 Normally Existing Channels.- 4.2.1 The Utricle.- 4.2.2 The Ejaculatory Ducts.- 4.2.3 The Glandular Ducts.- References.- Approaches to the Evaluation of the Hand in the Congenital Malformation Syndromes.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Alterations in Configuration of the Hand Bones.- 3. Evaluation of the Size of the Hand Bones.- 3.1 The Metacarpal Sign.- 3.2 Bone Length Measurements.- 3.3 Bone Quality.- 3.4 Slenderness Ratios.- 4. Determination of Skeletal Maturation.- 5. Summary.- References.- Lesions of the Spine.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Vertebral Anomalies — a Useful Clue.- 3. Scoliosis as a Presenting Sign.- 4. Back Pain in Children.- 4.1 Infection.- 4.2 Eosinophilic Granuloma.- 4.3 Tumors.- 4.4 Aneurysmal Bone Cyst.- 4.5 Osteoblastoma.- 4.6 Osteoid Osteoma.- 4.7 Trauma.- 5. Summary.- References.- Hydrocephalus in Children. A Radiological Study.- 1. Definition and Classification.- 2. Distribution of Patients.- 3. Plain Skull Examination.- 4. Special Procedures and Results.- 5. Differential Dignosis.- 6. Conclusion.- References.