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BMJ case reports, Jan 2, 2013
Pulmonary calcification is uncommon in children. It is rarely described following cardiac surgery... more Pulmonary calcification is uncommon in children. It is rarely described following cardiac surgery. Here, the authors describe the case of an infant who developed extensive pulmonary calcification following the repair of truncus arteriosus.
Pediatric Radiology, 2005
The ability of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) to allow reconstruction of 3D volume-... more The ability of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) to allow reconstruction of 3D volume-reformatted (VR) images has increased its application in the demonstration of the anatomy of hollow viscera. It is possible to produce VR images of the trachea and oesophagus quickly and non-invasively, allowing more accurate demonstration of anatomy and 3D relationships between the two structures, and providing valuable guidance for any surgical approach. A description of a neonate with oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheooesophageal fistula (TOF) follows, after which is described a novel way of using insufflated air as a negative contrast medium in the production of high-quality, reproducible 3D VR images to guide further surgical management.
Pediatric Cardiology, 2008
This is the second reported case of coarctation in a right aortic arch with an aberrant left brac... more This is the second reported case of coarctation in a right aortic arch with an aberrant left brachiocephalic artery. In this patient, the right subclavian artery is aneurysmal, making this case unique. There is a pressure gradient of 34 mm Hg between ascending and descending aorta. Both the conventional and computed tomography angiographic images are presented. This is the first reported case to include imaging of this anatomy prior to surgery. It is also the first report of primary surgical management following a correct initial diagnosis.
Neurosurgery, 2001
Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure has been associated with absorption failure secondary t... more Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure has been associated with absorption failure secondary to previous peritonitis. This assumption has caused surgeons to seek alternate sites for distal catheter placement. We propose that the absorptive potential of the peritoneal cavity should be assessed before that site is discounted for catheter placement. The case of a 14-month-old male patient is presented, demonstrating multiple ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement procedures and a diagnostic dilemma with respect to distal shunt placement. Peritoneography was performed to demonstrate peritoneal fluid absorption, allowing subsequent placement of a new distal shunt catheter with good clinical results. Using aseptic technique, a 24-gauge spinal needle was inserted in the midline of the abdomen and water-soluble contrast material was instilled. Delayed radiographs delineated peritoneal adhesions and demonstrated renal excretion of the contrast material, confirming peritoneal absorption. The peritoneal cavity remains the site of choice for distal shunt catheter placement. If failure of peritoneal cerebrospinal fluid absorption is suspected as a cause of shunt failure, then peritoneography with water-soluble contrast material may be safely used to demonstrate the adequacy of fluid absorption before a secondary site is chosen.
Fetal & Pediatric Pathology, 2008
We report a case of common arterial trunk with thanatophoric dysplasia. The skeletal dysplasia wa... more We report a case of common arterial trunk with thanatophoric dysplasia. The skeletal dysplasia was diagnosed during fetal life. Following early induction of labour, there was a post-mortem diagnosis of type 2 common arterial trunk. This report includes the radiological and post-mortem findings. To our knowledge, thanatophoric dysplasia has never previously been reported in combination with any major cardiac defect.
BMJ case reports, Jan 2, 2013
Pulmonary calcification is uncommon in children. It is rarely described following cardiac surgery... more Pulmonary calcification is uncommon in children. It is rarely described following cardiac surgery. Here, the authors describe the case of an infant who developed extensive pulmonary calcification following the repair of truncus arteriosus.
Pediatric Radiology, 2005
The ability of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) to allow reconstruction of 3D volume-... more The ability of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) to allow reconstruction of 3D volume-reformatted (VR) images has increased its application in the demonstration of the anatomy of hollow viscera. It is possible to produce VR images of the trachea and oesophagus quickly and non-invasively, allowing more accurate demonstration of anatomy and 3D relationships between the two structures, and providing valuable guidance for any surgical approach. A description of a neonate with oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheooesophageal fistula (TOF) follows, after which is described a novel way of using insufflated air as a negative contrast medium in the production of high-quality, reproducible 3D VR images to guide further surgical management.
Pediatric Cardiology, 2008
This is the second reported case of coarctation in a right aortic arch with an aberrant left brac... more This is the second reported case of coarctation in a right aortic arch with an aberrant left brachiocephalic artery. In this patient, the right subclavian artery is aneurysmal, making this case unique. There is a pressure gradient of 34 mm Hg between ascending and descending aorta. Both the conventional and computed tomography angiographic images are presented. This is the first reported case to include imaging of this anatomy prior to surgery. It is also the first report of primary surgical management following a correct initial diagnosis.
Neurosurgery, 2001
Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure has been associated with absorption failure secondary t... more Distal ventriculoperitoneal shunt failure has been associated with absorption failure secondary to previous peritonitis. This assumption has caused surgeons to seek alternate sites for distal catheter placement. We propose that the absorptive potential of the peritoneal cavity should be assessed before that site is discounted for catheter placement. The case of a 14-month-old male patient is presented, demonstrating multiple ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement procedures and a diagnostic dilemma with respect to distal shunt placement. Peritoneography was performed to demonstrate peritoneal fluid absorption, allowing subsequent placement of a new distal shunt catheter with good clinical results. Using aseptic technique, a 24-gauge spinal needle was inserted in the midline of the abdomen and water-soluble contrast material was instilled. Delayed radiographs delineated peritoneal adhesions and demonstrated renal excretion of the contrast material, confirming peritoneal absorption. The peritoneal cavity remains the site of choice for distal shunt catheter placement. If failure of peritoneal cerebrospinal fluid absorption is suspected as a cause of shunt failure, then peritoneography with water-soluble contrast material may be safely used to demonstrate the adequacy of fluid absorption before a secondary site is chosen.
Fetal & Pediatric Pathology, 2008
We report a case of common arterial trunk with thanatophoric dysplasia. The skeletal dysplasia wa... more We report a case of common arterial trunk with thanatophoric dysplasia. The skeletal dysplasia was diagnosed during fetal life. Following early induction of labour, there was a post-mortem diagnosis of type 2 common arterial trunk. This report includes the radiological and post-mortem findings. To our knowledge, thanatophoric dysplasia has never previously been reported in combination with any major cardiac defect.