Dysphagia lusoria: a late onset presentation.

Dysphagia lusoria is a term used to describe dysphagia secondary to vascular compression of the oesophagus. The various embryologic anomalies of the arterial brachial arch system often remain unrecognised and asymptomatic, but in 30%-40% of cases can result in tracheo-oesophageal symptoms, which in the majority of cases manifest as dysphagia. Diagnosis of dysphagia lusoria is via barium swallow and chest Computed tomography scan.

Magnetic resonance imaging 20 years after anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

Study Design: A 20-year magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional outcome follow-up study was performed on patients who had undergone anterior lumbar interbody fusion.

Objectives: The objectives of the present study are to determine whether or not degeneration is related to adjacent level fusion and the clinical significance of this degeneration.

Summary Of Background Data: There are concerns that lumbar fusion leads to increase stress at the adjacent levels.

Magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of biodegradable transfemoral fixation used in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Purpose: The study was designed to evaluate bioabsorbable transfemoral fixation in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using hamstring tendon as graft. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to assess the continuity of the bioabsorbable implant at different stages of the patients' rehabilitation.

Type Of Study: Retrospective case series.