Open book pelvic fractures are a type of traumatic break that can occur in the pelvic ring. They are rare but may be life threatening due to bleeding and other injuries that may be present in the area ...

THERE is a high incidence of trophoblastic disease in Nigeria. Seventy-two patients with hydatidiform mole and 92 with malignant trophoblastic disease have been seen in the Department of Obstetrics ...

Draping patients with pelvic lead shielding during transradial coronary angiography reduces radiation exposure to the operator but actually increases the dose to the patient, according to a study ...

An angiogram is a type of diagnostic test to identify blocked or narrowed blood vessels. The cost of the procedure varies based on multiple factors. Angiograms, also called or arteriograms, can help ...

Standard radiation protection gear used by operators in the cath lab leaves the lower body exposed, but with a little creativity it is possible to add protective shielding underneath the angiography ...