Tag Archives: radiology

What is the Best Way to Remove Nails from a Stomach?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by

The common refrigerator magnet can aide in endoscopic retrieval of ingested metal objects, researchers show in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Wilson T. Kwong and John T. Chang describe the case of a 41-year-old woman with a … Continue reading →

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Abdominal CT Radiation Risk

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other gastrointestinal disorders can be exposed to high levels of radiation—mostly from abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans—reports the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Access to high-quality facilities and technologic advances have … Continue reading →

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Can Imaging Identify the Most Dangerous Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

Endoscopic ultrasound can be used to identify cystic neoplasms of the pancreas that are most likely to become malignant, according to the February issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Mucus-producing cystic neoplasms of the pancreas, including intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm … Continue reading →

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