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Sonographic appearance of cerebral vascular air embolism in neonates: report of two casesAlan Daneman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont
Can Assoc Radiol J 54:114-7. 2003
Imaging of the brain in full-term neonates: does sonography still play a role?Alan Daneman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 36:636-46. 2006..Such studies may help us select which patients really require MR imaging...
McCune-Albright syndromeAlan Daneman
Departments of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab 20:1265. 2007
Intussusception. Part 1: a review of diagnostic approachesAlan Daneman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 33:79-85. 2003..This article highlights the current concepts and some controversial issues related to the imaging diagnosis of intussusception...
Intussusception. Part 2: An update on the evolution of managementAlan Daneman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 34:97-108; quiz 187. 2004....
Correlation of sonographic findings and outcome in necrotizing enterocolitisCicero T Silva
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, M5G1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 37:274-82. 2007..There is little in the literature regarding the use of gray-scale and Doppler sonography of the bowel in necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and how findings depicted by this modality might assist in predicting outcome and influence management...
Necrotizing enterocolitis: review of state-of-the-art imaging findings with pathologic correlationMonica Epelman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Radiographics 27:285-305. 2007..The information provided by sonography allows a more complete understanding of the state of the bowel in patients with NEC and may thus make management decisions easier and potentially change outcome...
Is there a role for routine abdominal imaging in predicting postoperative intraabdominal abscess formation after appendectomy for pediatric ruptured appendix?Sigmund H Ein
The Division of General Surgery, Rm 1526, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada M5G 1X8
Pediatr Surg Int 24:307-9. 2008..All required further treatment, and recovered well. The use of routine abdominal imaging on postoperative day 5, (compared with clinical evaluation), did not improve the ability to predict the development of an intraabdominal abscess...
Incidental thyroid abnormalities identified on neck US for non-thyroid disordersShivaram Avula
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 40:1774-80. 2010..Incidental thyroid abnormalities detected on US examinations in children have not been well documented...
A randomized, controlled trial of heparin versus placebo infusion to prolong the usability of peripherally placed percutaneous central venous catheters (PCVCs) in neonates: the HIP (Heparin Infusion for PCVC) studyPrakesh S Shah
Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, 775A, 600 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X5
Pediatrics 119:e284-91. 2007..Heparin use to prevent such complications and prolong the usability of peripherally inserted central venous catheters is inconclusive...
Neonatal encephalopathy: a prospective comparison of head US and MRIMonica Epelman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 40:1640-50. 2010..Most reports comparing these modalities are retrospective and have a long interval between the exams...
Differential diagnosis of intracranial cystic lesions at head US: correlation with CT and MR imagingMonica Epelman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Radiographics 26:173-96. 2006..Understanding the spectrum of appearances of the various intracranial cystic lesions at head US improves the diagnostic yield, enables one to understand their pathogenesis, and facilitates patient care...
Contrast enema depiction of small-bowel volvulus in complicated neonatal bowel obstructionOscar M Navarro
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8
Pediatr Radiol 34:1020-3. 2004..This appearance of the small bowel on contrast enema in this clinical setting has not been previously described. The recognition of this spiral appearance of the distal small bowel suggests the need for surgery...
High-frequency sonographic patterns of the spleen in childrenAndrea S Doria
Departments of Diagnostic Imaging and Paediatric Laboratory Medicine, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada
Radiology 240:821-7. 2006..71, P = .03). CONCLUSION: High-frequency transducer sonography of the spleen in children can demonstrate normal echo patterns that should not be misinterpreted as indicative of disease...
Renal pyramids: focused sonography of normal and pathologic processesAlan Daneman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Radiographics 30:1287-307. 2010..More work is required to expand the use of this focused technique together with clinical, biochemical, and histologic correlation in an attempt to offer more complete explanations for the changes in echogenicity of the pyramids...
M-mode sonography of diaphragmatic motion: description of technique and experience in 278 pediatric patientsMonica Epelman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 1X8
Pediatr Radiol 35:661-7. 2005..The use of M-mode sonography for evaluation of diaphragmatic motion has only been previously reported in small series of children, and its use is not widespread among pediatric radiologists...
Colour Doppler ultrasound assessment of the normal neonatal hipClara L Ortiz-Neira
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Alberta Children s Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Can Assoc Radiol J 60:79-87. 2009..To determine the morphology and hemodynamic characteristics of the arterial vessels of the proximal femur according to specific anatomic regions in asymptomatic neonates in 2 pediatric-based health care institutions...
Adrenal masses in childrenCsilla Balassy
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
Radiol Clin North Am 49:711-27, vi. 2011..Regardless of what imaging modality is used, meticulous attention to technique is required...
Neonatal, severe primary hyperparathyroidism: a 7-year clinical and radiological follow-up of one patientAndrea S Doria
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 32:684-9. 2002..This paper demonstrates the importance of prompt diagnosis and management in neonatal hyperparathyroidism and the role of various imaging modalities in its diagnosis and follow-up...
Abnormal corpus callosum in neonates after hypoxic-ischemic injuryMonica Epelman
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 42:321-30. 2012..Literature regarding callosal injury after hypoxic-ischemic injury (HII) is scant...
Omental infarction in childrenAyelet Rimon
Division of Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Paediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Pediatr 155:427-431.e1. 2009..To analyze the clinical presentation, radiologic features, management, and outcome in children diagnosed with omental infarction...
Intravascular linear thrombus after catheter removal: sonographic appearance mimicking retained catheter fragmentOsnat Konen
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 34:125-9. 2004..A common complication of central catheters is vascular thrombosis. We have observed that the remaining thrombus can sonographically simulate the appearance of the catheter itself, suggesting that the catheter may have broken...
Tracheoesophageal fistula without esophageal atresia: are pull-back tube esophagograms needed for diagnosis?Eoghan E Laffan
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 36:1141-7. 2006..Furthermore, a PBTE is also indicated where contrast material is seen in the airway on CS and there is uncertainty whether this is due to aspiration or a fistula...
Internal hernias in children: spectrum of clinical and imaging findingsVivian Tang
Department of Medical Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 41:1559-68. 2011..Internal hernias are uncommon in children and their clinical and imaging findings have not been widely addressed...
Dermatological complications of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in children and adolescentsLouise S Conwell
Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Pediatr 152:622-8. 2008..To assess their association with duration of CSII, age, adiposity, HbA1(c), insulin dose, insulin brand, infusion set or site...
Primary germ cell tumor of the diaphragmJeffrey Traubici
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Pediatr Surg 39:1578-80. 2004..To the authors' knowledge there has been only 1 previous report of a germ cell tumor arising from the diaphragm. This case illustrates the imaging findings in this rare tumor and how it could be confused with a primary liver neoplasm...
Diagnostic imaging of the thyroid and adrenal glands in childhoodDenis Daneman
Department of Pediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am 34:745-68, xi. 2005....
Intussusception. Part 3: Diagnosis and management of those with an identifiable or predisposing cause and those that reduce spontaneouslyOscar Navarro
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 34:305-12; quiz 369. 2004....
Renal pyramid echogenicity in ureteropelvic junction obstruction: correlation between altered echogenicity and differential renal functionGovind Chavhan
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Canada, M5G 1X8
Pediatr Radiol 38:1068-73. 2008..Improvement in resolution and use of high-frequency transducers in US has enabled visualization of previously unreported changes in medullary pyramid echogenicity in children with obstructive hydronephrosis...
Risk factors, complications, and outcomes of gallstones in children: a single-center reviewConor O Bogue
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 50:303-8. 2010..Our objective was to review the risk factors, complications, and outcomes of gallstones at our institution, particularly in those patients who are asymptomatic at the time of initial diagnosis...
Portal vein thrombosis in the neonate: risk factors, course, and outcomeIris Morag
Division of Neonatology and Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Paediatrics, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Pediatr 148:735-9. 2006..To determine the risk factors, clinical features, and outcome of infants diagnosed with portal vein thrombosis (PVT)...
Intussusception: the use of delayed, repeated reduction attempts and the management of intussusceptions due to pathologic lead points in pediatric patientsOscar M Navarro
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
AJR Am J Roentgenol 182:1169-76. 2004....
Original report. Testicular torsion in neonates and infants: sonographic features in 30 patientsJeffrey Traubici
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
AJR Am J Roentgenol 180:1143-5. 2003..CONCLUSION: The sonographic appearance of testicular torsion in neonates and infants can be divided into three types. We believe that the findings represent different stages in the evolution of testicular torsion...
Necrotizing enterocolitis: assessment of bowel viability with color doppler USRicardo Faingold
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Neonatology, Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Radiology 235:587-94. 2005..To determine whether absence of bowel wall perfusion at color Doppler ultrasonography (US) is indicative of bowel necrosis in neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)...
Unilateral hyperechoic renal pyramids in a child with renal artery stenosisOscar M Navarro
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
J Ultrasound Med 25:127-30; quiz 131-2. 2006
Safety of power injector use in children as measured by incidence of extravasationJoao Guilherme Amaral
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada
AJR Am J Roentgenol 187:580-3. 2006....
Growth and metabolic control during puberty in girls with X-linked hypophosphataemic ricketsEtienne Sochett
Division of Endocrinology, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont, Canada
Horm Res 61:252-6. 2004..CONCLUSIONS: In treated girls with XLH, the pubertal growth is nearly normal despite suboptimal metabolic control. The major height loss occurs prior to puberty and is not recovered during the pubertal growth spurt...
Mesenteric lymphatic malformation associated with small-bowel volvulus - two cases and a review of the literatureJeffrey Traubici
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 32:362-5. 2002..While uncommon, volvulus should be considered in any child with sonographic findings of an abdominal lymphatic malformation and acute abdominal pain...
High-resolution renal sonography in children with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney diseaseJeffrey Traubici
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, The University of Toronto, 555 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A1, Canada
AJR Am J Roentgenol 184:1630-3. 2005..CONCLUSION: There is a spectrum of findings in the kidney in patients with ARPKD that is very well depicted using the high-resolution technique described in this article...
Intraurethral knot in a very-low-birth-weight infant: radiological recognition, surgical management and preventionAbhay Lodha
Division of Neonatology, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto M5G 1X8, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 35:713-6. 2005..All staff involved in the insertion, maintenance or removal of these catheters should be suitably trained to minimize the risk of knots and related complications...
Nonoperative management of pediatric ruptured appendix with inflammatory mass or abscess: presence of an appendicolith predicts recurrent appendicitisSigmund H Ein
Division of General Surgery, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada
J Pediatr Surg 40:1612-5. 2005..The aim of this study was to determine if the presence of an appendicolith is associated with an increased risk for recurrent appendicitis after nonoperative treatment of pediatric ruptured appendix with inflammatory mass or abscess...
The abdominal radiographic series in children with suspected bowel obstruction--should the second view be abandoned?Ursula M Hughes
Department of Diagnostic Imaging, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pediatr Radiol 32:556-60. 2002..To determine whether the addition of a second (horizontal beam) view to the supine abdominal radiograph improves diagnostic accuracy in the diagnosis of paediatric bowel obstruction...
Sonographic pitfalls in the diagnosis of enteric duplication cystsG Cheng
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen's University, Kingston General Hospital, 76 Stuart St, Kingston, ON K7L 2V7, Canada
AJR Am J Roentgenol 184:521-5. 2005..CONCLUSION: The potential sonographic visualization of the split hypoechoic muscularis propria layer or identification of all five layers will increase the specificity in making the sonographic diagnosis of duplication cyst...
Neoplasms of the inferior vena cava--pictorial essayTurki R Alfuhaid
Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network and Mount Sinai Hospitals, University of Toronto, ON
Can Assoc Radiol J 56:140-7. 2005
