Publications by authors named "L M De Rycke"
Birth outcomes of twins after multifetal pregnancy reduction compared with primary twins.
Am J Obstet Gynecol MFM
January 2024
Background: The introduction of assisted reproductive technology and the trend of increasing maternal age at conception have contributed to a significant rise in the incidence of multiple pregnancies. Multiple pregnancies bear several inherent risks for both mother and child. These risks increase with plurality and type of chorionicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of the radiographical stress technique using the Vezzoni-modified Badertscher distension device (VMBDD).
Materials And Methods: Stress radiographs of 10 dogs obtained with the VMBDD were performed consecutively by two different operators and then measured twice by a third veterinarian. The technical repeatability was first assessed individually for the two operators who took the stress radiographs, followed by the technical reproducibility.
Article Synopsis
- A 6-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback had a long-term issue with lameness in its right front leg, leading to surgery for a suspected fragmented coronoid process.
- The surgery revealed an unusual condition called chondroblastic osteosarcoma (OS) after histopathology was performed on the fragments.
- Ten months later, the dog showed signs of recurrence and later developed lung metastases, prompting the owner to request euthanasia without a post-mortem examination.
Background: The anatomical complexity of the horse's head limits the abilities of radiography. Computed tomography (CT) in combination with contrast enhanced CT is used more often for diagnosing various head pathology in horses. The objective of this study was to compare intravenous and intra-arterial contrast-enhancement techniques and describe normal and abnormal contrast enhancement in the horse's head.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how adding epinephrine to computed tomographic arthrography (CTA) affects image clarity of specific structures in the canine shoulder, including ligaments, the biceps tendon, and cartilage.
- Eight normal dogs underwent scans with two different contrast agents: Iohexol alone for one shoulder and a combination of Iohexol plus epinephrine for the other.
- Results showed that the mixture of epinephrine and Iohexol significantly improved image sharpness for certain shoulder structures, particularly in later scans, without hindering recovery after the procedure.