FINALS Flashcards
rad. study of the biliary system (Liver, gallbladder and biliary ducts)
CHOLEGRAPHY
Procedures included in cholegraphy
- Cholecystography
- Cholangiography
- Cholecystangiography/ Cholecystocholangiography
Routes in cholegraphy
- Mouth
- Injection to vein
- Direct injection to ducts
Indications of cholegraphy
- FX of the liver
- Patency & condition of the biliary ducts
- Concentrating and emptying power of the gallbladder
- R/O calculi or stones formed in the biliary tract
Different types of body habitus
- Hypersthenic
- Sthenic
- Hyposthenic
- Asthenic
rad. examination of the gallbladder through the oral admin of contrast media
ORAL CHOLECYSTOGRAM
Contraindications of cholecystogram
- Vomiting or diarrhea
- Pyloric obstruction
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Severe jaundice
- Liver dysfunction
- Hepatocellular disease
- Hypersensitivity to iodinated contrast media
When should laxatives be given to a patient having OCG
24 hrs before injestion/injection of CM
What kind of meal should be given to a patient having OCG
fat free meal
On a OCG procedure, CM is given in a _____ dose approx. _______ hrs after _______ meal on the _______ before exam
single, 2-3, evening, night
The usual single dose form given to patients who will have an OCG
3 g in form of 4-12 tablets
Clinical indications of OCG
Biliary calculi
CHolecystitis
Neoplasms
Biliary stenosis
stones in biliary ducts
Choledocholithiasis
– abnormal calcifications in gallbladder
Cholelithiasis
Procedures in OCG
A. Recumbent PA Proj. (Scout
B. Upright PA Proj
C. PA Oblique (LAO)
D. R. Lat.
E. AP Proj (R. Lat Decub)
Answer the following:
Recumbent Pa Projection (scout)
IP
BP
MSP
RP
CR
RESP
SS
A. Recumbent PA Proj. (Scout)
IR: 10x12 LW
BP: Prone Position
MSP: R. side of abdomen centered on midline of grid/table
RP: Last rib
CR: Perpendicular to RP
RESP: Suspended expiration
SS: Somewhat opacified gallbladder
Answer the following:
Upright PA Proj
IP
BP
MSP
RP
CR
RESP
SS
IR: 8x10 LW
BP: Upright Position, anterior side of body resting against IR
MSP: R. side of the abdomen centered on midline of grid/table
RP: 2-4 inches below last rib
CR: Horizontally directed to RP
RESP: Suspended expiration
SS: Axial representation of the opacified gallbladder
Answer the following:
PA OBLIQUE (LAO)
IP
BP
MSP
RP
CR
RESP
SS
IR: 8x10 LW
BP: Recumbent position
MSP: With px in the prone posi, elevate R side to the desired degree of obliquity (15° - 40°).
RP: At the level of the last rib
CR: Perpendicular to RP
RESP: Suspended expiration
SS: Shows opacified gallbladder free from self-superimposition
Answer the following:
R LAT
IP
BP
MSP
RP
CR
RESP
SS
IR: 8x10 LW
BP: Recumbent position
MSP: Px lies on the R side
RP: level of the last rib
CR: Perpendicular to RP
RESP: Suspended expiration
SS: Differentiate gallstones from renal stones and separate superimposition of gallbladder and the vertebrae in exceptionally thin px
Answer the following:
AP PROJECTION (R. LAT DECUBITUS)
IP
BP
MSP
RP
CR
RESP
SS
IR: 8x10 or 10x12 LW
BP: Lat. recum. position
MSP: Place px on the R side w/ body elevated 2 to 3 Inches
RP: Level of the last rib
CR: Horizontally directed to RP
RESP: Suspended expiration
SS: Demo stones that are heavier than bile and that are too small to be visible
Procedure where its indications include:
- Investigate biliary ducts of cholecystectomized pxs
- Investigate biliary ducts & gallbladder of non-cholecystectomized pxs when these structures are not visualized by OCG
- Severe vomiting & diarrhea
Intravenous cholangiography
Contraindications of intravenous cholangiography
- Px who have liver disease
- Non-intact biliary ducts
- Obstructive jaundice
Employed for pre-op rad exam of biliary tract
PERCUATENOUS TRANSHEPATIC CHOLANGIOGRAPHY (PTC)
what kind of needle is used in PTC
CHIBA “SKINNY” NEEDLE
- performed during surgery to
Demo anatomy of the biliary ductal system, drainage into the duodenum, and any residual stones in the biliary ducts. - may be performed before or following surgical removal of the gallbladder.
OPERATIVE CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
Biliary tract examination that is performed by way of the T shaped tube left in the common bile duct
POST-OPERATIVE CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
Another name for post-operative cholangiography
DELAYED/T-TUBE CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
Indications for post-op cholangiography
- Demo caliber & patency of ducts
- Status of sphincter of HPA
- Presence of residual/previously undetected stones
diagnose biliary and pancreatic pathologic conditions
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP)
What is sprayed on the patients throat during ERCP
local anesthesia
How long should the patient be not allowed to drink/eat on ercp
1 hr before exam
cm used depends on gastroentero/radiologists
ENDOSCOPIC RETROGRADE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (ERCP)
rad demo of nasopharynx ff. the instillation of contrast media
NASOPHARYNGOGRAPHY
Indications of nasopharyngography
- Carcinoma
- Lymphosarcoma & angiofibroma
malignant neoplastic disorders of lymphoid tissue
Lymphosarcoma
small, reddish brown or even flesh-colored,
smooth, shiny papules present over the sides of the nose and medial portions of the cheeks.
Angiofibroma
WAYS TO STUDY NASOPHARYNX
+/- CM
How is +CM introduced during nasopharyngography
continuous breathing technique & modified valsalva maneuver
How is -CM introduced during nasopharyngography
introduced through nostril
What is the premed for nasopharyngography and when is it given?
ATROPINE – given 30 minutes before exam
What is the rationale behind the use of atropine during nasopharyngography?
suppress nasopharyngeal and buccal secretions
Cm used in nasopharyngography
Dianosil Aqueous (8-10ml)
Topical anesthetic used in nasopharyngography
Lignocaine 4%
Positioning for nasopharyngography
SMV PROJECTION
Answer the following:
SMV Projection (nasopharyngography)
BP
PP
OML
RP
CR
BP: Supine
PP: Shoulder elevated to extend neck
OML: 40-45° to the horizontal plane
RP: Midway between mandibular angles
CR: 15-20° cephalad
Post procedural care for nasopharyngography
Upon completion, let px sit up and blow the nose (For evacuation of CM)
rad exam of pharynx using either barium mixture/air
PHARYNGYOGRAPHY
Clinical indications of pharyngography
- demo tumor
- demo abscess
- demo presence of foreign body
WAYS TO STUDY PHARYNX
- Continuous quiet breathing & valsalva method
- Use of paste barium mixture (4:1)
Answer the following
AP PROJECTION (PHARYNX)
BP
PP
MSP
RP
CR
BP: Recumbent supine/erect
PP: Chin up (prevent mandibular shadow from obscuring the contrast filled pharynx)
MSP: Centered on the film
RP: Laryngeal prominence (Adam’s Apple)
CR: Horizontally directed or perpendicular
Answer the following
LAT PROJECTION (PHARYNX)
BP
IPL
MSP
RP
CR
FFD
BP: Lat posi Erect/Recumbent
PP: Extend chin to clear space bet. mandible & cervical spine
IPL: ┴ IR
MSP: // to IR
RP: Laryngeal prominence (Adam’s Apple)
CR: Horizontally directed or perpendicular
FFD: 72” (Erect position)
- synchronizing the exposure with the height of the swallowing act in deglutition studies
Gunson’s method
consists of tying a dark-colored shoestring (metal tips removed) snugly around the patient’s throat above the thyroid cartilage.
Gunson’s method
rad exam of larynx
Laryngography
Clinical indications of laryngography
- demo paresis
- demo edema/fibrosis
(weakening of a muscle or group of muscles)
paresis
Most useful view to visualize the larynx is soft tissue
LATERAL VIEW
Procedure for laryngography
px prep
premed
cm
- PX PREP: NPO 5 hours
- PremED: Atropine 30 minutes before exam
- CM: Dianosil 10-15ml
During AP Projection, what can you see on a laryngography procedure
Larynx is filled w/ air and trachea is overlying the cervical spine of the median plane of the body
During Lateral Projection, what can you see on a laryngography procedure
voice box is filled and free of bony superimposition
exam of lower respiratory tract; gives excellent demo of bronchial tree
BRONCHOGRAPHY
These indications are for what procedure?
- Bronchiectasis
- Other obstructions of lower bronchial tree
- Recurrent hemoptysis
Bronchography