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W K Andrew

Publications and source records attributed to W K Andrew.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1985

Simple ureteroceles--ultrasonographic recognition and diagnosis of complications.

Ultrasound scans were performed on 6 adult males with simple ureteroceles, 2 of which were detected on primary scanning of patients in renal failure and 4 after excretory urography. Two complications were also detected--obstruction with hydro-ureter formation and tumour formation in a ureterocele. A scheme is proposed for differentiating ureteroceles from other causes of bladder filling defects using ultrasound examination.

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PubMed1982

The hazardous cuffed endotracheal tube--aspiration and extubation.

A basic defect in the usage of the cuffed endotracheal tube is demonstrated. during anaesthesia a column of fluid can be supported around the tube above the inflated cuff. This fluid may represent secretions, blood or gastric contents which can be aspirated during extubation. A method of investigation was devised and possible measures to prevent postoperative chest complications are suggested.

Adult↗
PubMed1982

Intensive care unit bed extension for fluoroscopy.

Effective use of the 'C-arm' X-ray fluoroscopy machine in the intensive care unit (ICU) is often prevented by the design of the ICU bed. An inexpensive, easily constructed device is described which facilitates use of the 'C-arm' machine, yet permits the patient's monitoring and life-support apparatus to remain attached and functioning.

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PubMed1981

Renal amoebic abscess detected on grey-scale ultrasonography. A case report.

Ultrasound scanning performed on a patient to exclude a liver abscess was negative, but demonstrated a fluid-filled lesion situated at the lower pole of the right kidney. This was confirmed on excretory urography and angiography, and aspiration produced typical amoebic pus. THe evidence for this diagnosis and the probably route of infection are discussed. The literature on renal amoebiasis is reviewed.

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PubMed1981

Intrahepatic foreign bodies--the ultrasound appearances.

Steel, rock and lead fragments in 3 cases were shown on static and real-time ultrasound scans to be intrahepatic in position. The materials could be differentiated from one another by their ultrasonic characteristics. The findings guided the surgical removal in 1 patient.

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