Pulmonary artery twisting during lung transplantation.

To the radiologist, complications of lung transplant are believed to occur along a time continuum, which is key given the nonspecific clinical and imaging findings. Pulmonary artery twisting in the immediate and early postoperative period is a known complication of transplantation, but receives relatively little attention. Early recognition is paramount due to the high morbidity and mortality of such a complication.

Clinical Evaluation of Protective Garments with Respect to Garment Characteristics and Manufacturer Label Information.

Purpose: To test operator exposures inside radiation protection garments in a simulated clinical setup, examining trends related to multiple characteristics.

Materials And Methods: Sixteen garment models containing lead or nonlead materials and a suspended device (Zero-Gravity) were tested for operator exposure from X rays scattered from an acrylic patient phantom. Weight and surface area were determined.

Inferior vena cava filter removal after prolonged dwell time of 2310 days.

Inferior vena cava filters are commonly placed for a variety of indications, often when anticoagulation is contraindicated. Although technical success is high and complication rates low, there are complications that are important to be aware of. We present the case of a 29-year-old woman with a prolonged filter dwell time resulting in complications.