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OBJECTIVE: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a disorder of exocrine gland function of which the gene mutation has been existing for thousands of years. With recent medical advances, neonates presently affected have a life expectancy of 40 years. The common gastrointestinal presentations of CF patients, including pancreatic, hepatobiliary, and bowel manifestations, are thus important to recognize. CONCLUSION: Gastrointestinal manifestations of CF are varied yet common and thus increasingly important to recognize. The sonographic, CT, and MRI abdominal findings in older children and adults with CF are presented.
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Cystic Fibrosis/diagnostic imaging , Radiography, Abdominal , Adolescent , Adult , Biliary Tract Diseases/complications , Biliary Tract Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Child , Cystic Fibrosis/complications , Female , Humans , Intestinal Diseases/complications , Intestinal Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Liver Diseases/complications , Liver Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Male , Pancreatic Diseases/complications , Pancreatic Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is to illustrate the effectiveness and utility of percutaneous sacroplasty in the treatment of sacral insufficiency fractures. We also outline the technical considerations in performing the procedure. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous sacroplasty is an effective treatment for sacral insufficiency fractures. Most patients experience significant relief within the first 48 hr.
