Coil embolization of an enlarging fusiform myxomatous cerebral aneurysm.

Myxomatous cerebral aneurysms are rare sequelae of cardiac atrial myxoma. These aneurysms are generally fusiform, multiple, and distal. Pathogenesis and evolution of these aneurysms is still debated.

Atraumatic splenic rupture precipitated by splenic vein thrombosis.

We present the case of a 59-year-old man with atraumatic splenic rupture because of splenic vein thrombosis who was successfully treated with splenic artery embolization.

Potential impact of the American College of Radiology appropriateness criteria on CT for trauma.

Objective: The purpose of our study was to identify the current imaging utilization patterns at a level 1 trauma center, the radiation dose and financial costs of this imaging, and what impact, if any, the American College of Radiology (ACR) appropriateness criteria might have on these factors.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred trauma patients were retrospectively chosen for inclusion in the study. Patients were selected on the basis of receiving any form of ionizing radiation within the first 3 hr of arrival at an academic level 1 trauma center.