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Basic Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Concepts
David L. Smith, MDAssistant Professor of Radiology
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Basic Imaging Concepts
Contrast Resolutionvs
Spacial Resolution
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Spacial Resolution ...
...refers to the ability of the imaging modality to differentiate two closely-approximated objects.
Low spacial resolution techniques will be unable to differentiate between two objects that are
relatively close together.
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Spacial Resolution
(The ability to see really small things)
X-ray > CT > US > MRIModality Spacial resolution
X-ray < 1 mm
CT 1-2 mm
US 2-3 mm
MRI 3-4 mm
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Contrast ResolutionThe ability to distinguish differences in image
intensity of adjacent structures of the basis of their grayscale “color.”
CT MRI
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Contrast Resolution
MRI > CT> US > X-ray
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Abdominal Imaging Modalities
Radiography (aka KUB, plainfilm, x-ray) Fluoroscopy (Fluoro) Computed tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Ultrasound (Sonography)
Different methods of looking at the same anatomy and the same pathology
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Abdominal Imaging Modalities
Radiography (aka KUB, plainfilm, x-ray) Fluoroscopy (Fluoro) Computed tomography (CT) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) Ultrasound (Sonography)
REMEMBER: MRI CT x-ray!!!!!
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With or without contrast???
Contrast is a substance administered into a patient's blood stream, GI tract, or other space which increases
that space's conspicuity on imaging.
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With or without contrast???
Contrast material improves contrast resolution and, therefore, sensitivity and specificity for
disease.
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With or without contrast???
Contrast administration provides information on physiology and vascularity of the organ or lesion
in question.
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Radiography (plain old x-ray)
Things you can see:
Bones and other calcified or metallic objects
Gas in or outside of bowel Faint outline of some solid
viscera
Great spacial resolution
Baaaaad contrast resolution
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Radiography (plain old x-ray)
Good at:
Screening for pneumoperitoneum
Screening for bowel obstruction or ileus
Evaluating tube / radio-opaque foreign body location
Crappy at:
Everything else (eg. appendicitis, cholelithiasis, gastroenteritis, cancer, etc.)
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Radiograph variations
Positional Decubitus→
Supine Upright
After contrast administration Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) For tube placement verification
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Radiography
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Radiography
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Radiography
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Fluoroscopy
Like x-rays, but LIVE ON TV !!!!!
Contrast is administered to demonstrate the lumen (inside) of the space we're interested in.
Provides anatomic and functional information.
To wit:
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Routine fluoroscopic studies
Esophagram Upper GI Barium enema
mass, ulcer, reflux
mass, polyp
dysphagia, stricture
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Fluoroscopy
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Fluoroscopy
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Computed Tomography (CT)
Very good spacial resolution
Pretty good contrast resolution without contrast
Very good contrast resolution with contrast
Pros: Excellent anatomic detail
Sensitive and specific for almost any abdominal disease which causes anatomic changes (inflammation, masses, obstruction, stones, etc.)
Quick to acquire
Cons: Uses ionizing radiation
Poor specificity for GYN pathology
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Freaking amazing contrast resolution
Pretty good spacial resolution
Problem-solving technology
Pros Excellent tissue
characterization
Very sensitive and specific for soft tissue lesions, especially in solid organs
Excellent characterization of GYN pathology
Cons Expensive
Long acquisition time
Quality depends on patient cooperation
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
CT without T1WI in-phase T1WI out-of-phase
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI)
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Magnetic Resonance Imagine (MRI)
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Basic Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging Concepts
Remember the basics:Resolution
Modalities (x-ray, Fluoro, CT, MRI, US)With or without contrast?
If you don’t know what to do,
ask a radiologist !!!