Browsing by Author "Örgüc Ş."

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    Incidental extrabiliary system lesions detected by an open magnetic resonance imaging system during magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography examinations
    (Turkiye Klinikleri, 2006) Örgüc Ş.; Pekindil G.; Yilmaz Ovali G.; Serter S.; Ünlü M.
    Objective: The purpose of this article is to determine the spectrum and the incidence of incidental extrabiliary lesions detected during magnetic resonance cholangiopancreaticography (MRCP) performed with an open magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. Material and Methods: Incidental lesions were retrospectively evaluated in 242 patients who were referred to our department for MRCP examination with suspected pathologies of gallbladder and bile ducts. Results: A total of 124 incidental lesions in 89 patients were detected. The incidence of incidental extrabiliary system lesions was 36.8% (89/242). Seventeen hepatic cysts, 5 hepatic hemangiomas, 3 hepatic metastasis, 4 chirrotic livers, 1 subcapsular hematoma of the liver, 3 hepatomegalies, 3 splenomegalies, 8 vertebral hemangiomas, 3 vertebral metastases, 1 discitis, 1 pseudomeningocele, 27 renal cysts, 2 renal atrophies, 2 hydronephrosis, 1 horseshoe kidney, 13 intraabdominal free fluid, 2 pleural effusions, 9 acute and 1 chronic pancreatitis, 2 pancreatic pseudocysts, 1 carcinoma of pancreatic corpus, 2 surrenal adenomas, 6 intraabdominal lymphaderomegalies (LAMs) 2 gastric carcinomas, 4 hydatic cysts (3 hepatic, 1 at the lung base) were determined. Conclusion: Many incidental pathologies of the adjacent organs are detected during MRCP examinations of the gallbladder and bile ducts. Lesion detection and characterization is improved when MIP images are evaluated together with TSE axial slices and source images. Since clinically significant extrabiliary lesion detection may improve the management of several cases, the radiologist must also focus on the incidental findings during the interpretation of MRCP examinations. Copyright © 2006 by Türkiye Klinikleri.
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    CT and MRI examinations left behind in the radiology department
    (2007) Göktan C.; Pekindil G.; Örgüc Ş.; Tunçyürek Ö.; Bayindir P.; Öner M.
    Purpose: To retrospectively document the reported computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations that were left behind in our radiology department, to calculate their cost, and to determine possible sources of waste in order to draw attention to this subject. Materials and methods: The reported and billed CT and MRI examinations for 2003 that were not taken from the radiology department were documented, and the percentage they represented of all CT and MRI performed that year were determined. The total cost of the examinations, including contrast media, was calculated. Results: In all, 200 CTs out of 4390 and 95 MRIs out of 7003 were left behind in the radiology department during 2003. Total cost of the examinations, including the contrast media, was 31,320 YTL. Conclusion: The percentages of CT and MRI examinations left behind in the radiology department were evaluated in this preliminary report. Since we did not find any similar study in the literature, we could not comment on the limits of acceptability of the results; however, we think other radiology departments should determine the percentages CTs and MRIs that are left behind and take the necessary precautions to minimize waste and reduce expenses. © Turkish Society of Radiology 2007.