Tomographic reconstruction

By Jonas Wilson, Ing. Med. CT KUB A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) is referred to as a CT KUB. The scan is done to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structures, which encompasses an area from the superior poles of the kidneys, descending down to the pubic symphysis. These images are acquired in cross-sections or slices, hence the terminology tomographic. They are then processed through a computer to produce three-dimensional pictures, which are in a series and a great means of identifying pathologies in the area covered. Indications Acutely undiagnosed abdominopelvic pain without a clear etiology, and accompanied by potential symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and/or issues with passing urine, is the primary indication for a CT…

Computed Tomography A CT scan is produced using plenty of x-ray images from lots of different angles using computerized axial tomography (cat). It produces cross-sectional images or slices of bones, tissues and the angio portion which is produced through a CTA (cat scan angio) allows professionals to view the blood vessels. It is a great medical tool, with interesting history and of course like everything else in the worldwide medicine, it has its pros and cons. A Computed Tomography scan is a…

Although all routine cosmetic surgical procedures have very low complication rates, it is always important that you understand the standard potential risks and complications of any procedure. I joke with my patients and tell them that I have to scare them before I operate on them. The reality is, however, that even if the risk is one in a 100,000, if it happens to you it is 100 percent for you. BLEEDING: Bleeding is a potential risk of any operation. The chance of needing a blood transfusion…

In 2010, 219,000 procedures were done on teens, 1(Collins). This number is quickly increasing and that is not a good thing. According to the Los Angeles Times, “Some patients may overlook the risks of aesthetic surgery because it is performed by doctors. . . The fact that a surgeon is putting in implants send a subtle message that they are safe. What healer would do something to harm us?” 1(Edmonds). The risks of cosmetic plastic surgery are being overlooked because of the safety net of having a…

Plastic surgery has become a world wide trend, it is becoming widely acceptable between both men and women in different ages. People go for plastic surgery for personal reasons, such as, achieving a much younger look, changing something they do not like about their looks and some people undergo a procedure to change their appearance to look like certain celebrities or to enhance their features. It is statistically shown that 13 percent of facial plastic surgeons surveyed saw an increase in…

Many people are unhappy with how they look, but for who successfully change what they dislike about themselves over 35% use cosmetic surgery of this 55% is breast related(1 Breast augmentation may interfere). Of those women that received the surgery over 50% of them are return patients looking to reach an image of beauty that they can only achieve with extreme measures and a full bank account. With this in mind when a woman gets permission from a doctor to go through the operation they soon…

If the face is considered every organ is important and its beauty escalates self-esteem in everyone. If we object the NOSE area some will have featured look, some will have misaligned nose due to injuries after some accidents. These cases are corrected by a procedure called Rhinoplasty which is done for both cosmetic and plastic surgery purposes. Generally, the reconstructive procedure is done to restore the original nose appearance as well as ensuring the proper function of the nose with no…

In this modern era, cosmetic surgery is often been discussed by the masses especially all about the celebrities especially in movie and publication industry who change and look well and better or sexy before and after thus they believe or suspect whether they have been undergo the surgery. This affect the likelihood of many peoples to undergo this surgery through the media like movies, newspapers, magazines an others. It brings massive influences to many people by creating a sensation to impel…

significant key factors to the evidence provided at the crime scene. I would be inclined to confirm that the perpetrator did leave a shoe print which would allow investigators to track all shoe purchases as a means of locating the suspect. It would also show that he was careless and in a rush. This to me would show that it was not planned and not a thought out crime. He was careless in his actions which means there could be other potential evidence that he/she has left at the crime scene which…

In my perspective, the period of reconstruction is defined by its successes and failures . During reconstruction, they had shown progress politically, economically and culturally, but had shown a disappointment. While African-Americans were trying to gain the privilege of freedom and civil rights, there was a defeat. Such as: Violence. While in the period of reconstruction, laws were ruling in favor of the black people and that caused the white people to become angry. Violent redemption…