1) CT in potential live renal transplant donors-What the laparoscopic transplant surgeon wants to know
West of England Medical Journal Volume 110, Number 4, Article 1 December 2011
C Mortensen, J Gay, R Geach, H Massey, A Mortimer, N Kadi, N Collin, M Thornton, E Loveday, L Jones
Department of Radiology, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
Abstract: MDCT (Multi-Detector Computed Tomography) is an excellent modality for the pre-operative assessment of live renal donors (1) and is now routinely used to document anatomical characteristics. It is used to convey specific information to the laparoscopic surgeon as this allows accurate intra-operative planning(2). With the advent of reconstruction software, we are also able to provide 3D representations of anatomical variants preoperatively for surgeons to view.
2) Tightening the band around the obesity epidemic : A pictorial review of complications for the radiologist
West of England Medical Journal Volume 110, Number 4, Article 2 December 2011
Matthew J Laugharne, Sharon Bates, Justin D Morgan, Sally A Norton, Michael Darby
Southmead Hospital Bristol, BS10 5NB
Abstract: Obesity is rapidly increasing in the developed world with a corresponding rise in bariatric surgery. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) in specialist centres has excellent results and is a common surgical option in Europe. Increasing numbers of post-operative patients will present with both early and late complications to specialist centres and general hospitals. Radiologists will be asked to investigate these patients and need to be familiar with post-operative appearances. This review describes normal appearances on radiological examinations and common complications that may occur. The incidence of complications is outlined and appropriate simple therapeutic manoeuvres for general radiologists in emergency situations are described.
Keywords
Bariatric surgery; Gastric banding; Surgical complications
3) Book Review: Chest X-Ray – A Survival Guide by Gerald de Lacey MA FRCR , Simon Morley FRCR and Laurence Berman MB BS FRCP FRCR; Published: MAR-2008 ISBN 13: 978-0-7020-3046-8
West of England Medical Journal Volume 110, Number 4, Article 3 December 2011
Whether you want speedy guidance, golden rules, or a systematic detailed explanation and approach to interpreting the CXR, we highly recommend the chest x-ray survival guide
Reviewed by Dr Sudath Weerapperuma
and Dr Chloe Mortensen
4)
Endometrioma developed in abdominal wall scar post Caesarean section: Imaging features with special emphasis on MR imaging
Sateesh Jayappa DMRD, DNB,
S K. Surana MD, FFRRCSI,
Khaledah Dashti FRCSP (Canada),
Mahesh Baj MD, FRCR, FFRCSI
West of England Medical Journal Volume 110, Number 4, Article 4 December 2011
Abstract:
Caesarean section scar endometrioma is a rare extrapelvic endometriosis that poses a diagnostic difficulty, often confused with other surgical conditions, such as incisional haematoma, granuloma, abscess and tumours. Even though ultrasound and CT scans are diagnostic of scar endometriosis, MR imaging yields more information regarding the characteristics and extent of the lesion as it is important for the surgical excision to prevent recurrence. We present a case of scar endometrioma with special emphasis on MR imaging.
5)
Villains and Heroes: The Story of Smallpox:
Meeting Report: 14 December 2011
West of England Medical Journal Volume 110, Number 4, Article 5 December 2011
Reviewed by Paul R Goddard
Abstract:
At the joint meeting of the Bristol Medico Chirurgical Society and the Bristol Medico-Historical Society, Professor Gareth Williams presented an excellent historical review of smallpox.
He described how Edward Jenner, the main hero of the piece, defeated the main villain, smallpox, by acting on information given to him by a milkmaid.