Publications by authors named "S N Jayappa"
Background: Reports of radiographic exam evaluation for G-tube malposition in children are limited.
Objective: Evaluate effectiveness of a new 2-view abdominal radiograph exam protocol instituted to provide 24/7 coverage at 2 affiliated hospitals and replace the prior fluoroscopic G-tube contrast check exam.
Materials And Methods: G-tube radiographic exams performed between December 2019 and May 2022 at 2 affiliated hospitals were identified and retrospective chart review was performed to delineate exam test yield, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity.
Introduction: The thymus normally forms in the neck from the third pharyngeal pouch and descends to its normal position in the mediastinum. Arrest of descent or sequestration of thymic tissue can occur at any point along its path leading to an ectopic thymus which can present as a neck mass, usually in the paediatric age group.
Purpose And Case Report: Ultrasound is generally performed in the presence of a neck mass in children.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the occurrence of intracranial birth-related subdural hemorrhage in healthy newborns and its differentiation from other types of hemorrhage, acknowledging its importance in medical and legal contexts.
- Researchers conducted a review of 200 infants, using MRI to assess the incidence and characteristics of subdural hemorrhages, particularly focusing on the association with delivery methods and how these hemorrhages change over time.
- Results indicated that 33% of the infants had detectable intracranial hemorrhages, primarily subdural, with a significant portion located in the posterior fossa, and no severe associated injuries were noted.
Caudal regression syndrome is a form of segmental spinal dysgenesis involving the caudal spinal column, ranging from segmental coccygeal agenesis to extensive thoracolumbar agenesis with varying degrees of spinal cord dysgenesis. A majority of caudal regression cases are sporadic but maternal pre-gestational diabetes mellitus is an important risk factor. Imaging is an integral part of management of caudal regression syndrome.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe perioptic space comprises the subarachnoid space [SAS] of the optic nerve communicating with the SAS of the central nervous system. Pressure variations in the SAS of the central nervous system can be transmitted to the optic papilla through the perioptic space. Variations in the diameter of the perioptic space serve as an important indicator for select intracranial pathologies in the pediatric population.
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