Retrospective observational study on the incidence of incisional hernias after reversal of a temporary diverting ileostomy following rectal carcinoma resection with follow-up CT scans.

Background: Wounds resulting from the closure of temporary stomas have a high risk of developing an incisional hernia (IH) with incidences around 30% in studies designed to investigate this outcome. A temporary diverting ileostomy (TDI) is often used in patients after low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer.

Methods: The OSTRICH study is a retrospective cohort study of rectal cancer patients who had a LAR with a reversed TDI and at least one CT scan during follow-up.

Retrospective observational study on the incidence of incisional hernias after colorectal carcinoma resection with follow-up CT scan.

Background: Incisional hernia (IH) is the most frequent complication after colorectal carcinoma (CRC) resection. The incidence depends on the method of follow-up, where ultrasound yields a significant number of additional hernias compared to clinical examination alone. Not many studies have evaluated the value of computed tomography (CT) to diagnose IH.

Screening applications for MRI in the detection of upper abdominal disease: comparative study of non-contrast-enhanced single-shot MRI and contrast-enhanced helical CT.

Purpose: To compare the value of 'push-button' single-shot non-contrast-enhanced MRI and contrast-enhanced helical CT for detection of upper abdominal disease.

Methods: In 120 patients, images obtained with non contrast-enhanced single-shot MRI (T2: double echo HASTE, and T1: turbo FLASH) and contrast-enhanced helical CT were compared. Lesions or abnormalities were divided in 8 anatomical categories (1: liver; 2: pancreatobiliary; 3: kidney/adrenal gland; 4: retroperitoneum; 5: vascular; 6: spleen; 7: gastrointestinal tract and peritoneum; 8: base of thorax) and classified as follows: 2: seen at MRI only; 1: better seen at MRI; 0: no difference; -1: better seen at CT; -2: seen at CT only.

Solitary true cyst of the pancreas.

We report a case of a woman diagnosed with a solitary true cyst of the pancreas. CT and especially MRI guided us in the diagnosis of this benign lesion. The cyst has been surgically removed because of secondary bile-duct obstruction causing painless jaundice.