International Journal of Medical Imaging

Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013

  • Characterization of Inferior Alveolar Canal in Sudanese Populations Using Orthopantomography

    Caroline Edward Ayad, Zenab Homeda Ali Elhag, Elsafi Ahmed Abdalla, Mohammed Elfadil Mohammed, Samih Kajoak

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: Nov. 05, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: The importance of Inferior alveolar Canal lies in that it may be positioned at different locations in the mandible, where the mandibular nerve bundle passes through and may be damaged during dental implantation. The researchers characterized the Inferior alveolar Canal in order to avoid injury during the maxillofacial surgery or during dental impla... Show More
  • Cranial Ultrasonographic Application in Preterm Baby as a Predictive for White Matter Insult

    Hazem Eid, Ashraf Anas Zytoon, Hakam Yaseen

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: Nov. 10, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Cranial Ultrasound is the most available and easily repeatable technique for imaging the neonatal brain. The quality and diagnostic accuracy depend on various factors; the suitability of the Ultrasound machine for neonatal cranial work, the use of optimal settings and probes, appropriate scanning protocols, the use of a variety of acoustic windows ... Show More
  • Bone Mineral Density Study with DXA in Asthmatic Children

    Sameh Ahmad Khodair, Omar Ahmed Hassanen, Usama Elsaie Ghieda, Sameh Abdallah Abdelnaby

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013
    Pages: 51-55
    Received: Dec. 14, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Objective: the aim of this work is to assess the effect of asthma and its therapy on bone mineral density in children. Patients and methods: thirty asthmatic children and adolescent, their ages ranged from 7-15 years and 15 apparently healthy age and sex matched children were enrolled in the study. All asthmatic patients were on inhaled corticoster... Show More
  • Standardized Uptake Value Variations of Normal Glandular Breast Tissue at Dual Time Point FDG-PET/CT Imaging

    Ashraf Anas Zytoon

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013
    Pages: 56-65
    Received: Dec. 23, 2013
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    Published: Jan. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: Purpose: To study the relationship between (FDG) uptake expressed quantitatively as standardized uptake values (SUVs) in normal breast tissues and breast density, age, menopausal status determined during dual-time point FDG-PET/CT imaging. Materials and Methods: maximum and average SUVs were determined in two hundred eighty four patients (all femal... Show More
  • Defining Normal Vertebral End Plates Cobb Angle from T12 to L4 Using Computerized Tomography in Sudanese Populations

    Caroline Edward Ayad, Elsafi Ahmed Abdalla, Amel Mohamed Osman, Mohamed Elfadil Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2013
    Pages: 66-70
    Received: Nov. 05, 2013
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    Published: Jan. 30, 2014
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    Abstract: The aim of this study is to establish normal values as reference for vertebral end plate from T12 to L4 in normal Sudanese subjects using computerized tomography (CT).130 lateral scout CT scans done using GE Healthcare machine with KV120, MA10-50 for lumber vertebra were obtained from subjects (65 males and 65 females) their ages ranged from (15-74... Show More