Quantification of Fluid Volume and Distribution in the Paediatric Colon via Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Previous studies have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to quantify the fluid in the stomach and small intestine of children, and the stomach, small intestine and colon of adults. This is the first study to quantify fluid volumes and distribution using MRI in the paediatric colon. MRI datasets from 28 fasted (aged 0-15 years) and 18 fluid-fed (aged 10-16 years) paediatric participants were acquired during routine clinical care.

Surgery for Acute Subdural Hematoma: Replace or Remove the Bone Flap?

Objective: In surgery for acute subdural hematoma (ASDH), the bone flap can be fixed onto the skull, left riding to provide partial skull decompression, or removed. This study assessed whether removing the bone flap improved outcome.

Methods: We conducted an observational study on consecutive patients who were operated for ASDH in our hospital from July 2011 to June 2014.