BACKGROUND We evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of the urine lipoarabinomannan (LAM) antigen detection assay (Clearview TB-ELISA) to screen for tuberculosis in a South African correctional facility. METHODS Between September 2009 and October 2010, male offenders were screened for tuberculosis (symptoms, chest radiograph, two spot sputum specimens for microscopy and culture), and urine tested ...

The value of erect and supine abdominal radiographs and erect chest radiographs was analysed prospectively in 102 consecutive patients admitted to hospital with acute abdominal symptoms. The radiographs were reported on initially by junior surgeons of the admitting team, special note being made of the value of the erect abdominal radiograph over the combination of the supine abdominal radiograp...

FIG. 1.-Case 1. Radiograph of abdomen showing immense faecal distension of caecum, ascending colon, and hepatic flexure. The collapsed bowel distal to the colostomy has been outlined by barium for comparison. FIG. 2.-Case 2. Radiograph showing faecal distension of hepatic flexure. FIG. 3.-Case 3. Radiograph of abdomen showing multiple fluid levels throughout small bowel together with marked fae...

[Purpose] The present study aimed to demonstrate the following by using measurements for the definite angles provided by the digital protractor: inter-rater reliability and validity in radiograph measurements and smartphone application measurements. [Subjects and Methods] The subject angles were 26 angles between 15° and 180° that were selected randomly using a computer. Three examiners measure...

PURPOSE The objective of this study was to assess gonial angle under the angle classification by comparing panoramic radiograph and lateral cephalometric radiograph. MATERIALS AND METHODS 49 patients (25 males, 24 females) with an age range of 12-29 years participated in the present study. Subjects were retrospectively selected among those categorised as skeletal and dental Class I, II, and I...

OBJECTIVE To assess the value of a chest radiograph in the performance of diagnostic cardiac catheterisation in adults. PATIENTS AND METHODS 340 consecutive diagnostic cardiac catheter procedures in adults at one institution. It is normal practice for primary operators to report the results of catheterisation using a graphical user interface database system. Data entry screens were modified t...