Mass radiography.

Abstract

B 365 procedure somewhat, but recently liver biopsy under peritoneoscopic control has been found a much more valuable procedure in clinical practice. The liver can easily be visualized using a fibreoptic peritoneoscope, and the area for liver biopsy carefully selected. Needle biopsy under direct vision using the peritoneoscope can then be performed (Fig.

The Value of Routine Preoperative Chest Roentgenograms in Infants and Children

“…These included (1) a history of malig¬ nant neoplasm or major congenital anomalies, (2) The remaining five patients of this group, although originally described as having abnormal roentgenograms, were considered to have questionable or clinically inconsequential findings.…”

“…It was the purpose of this study to determine if a routine preoperative chest roentgenogram (1) canceled the operation, (2) showed any clinically important findings, (3) was needed as a baseline for comparison with a postoperative chest roentgenogram, and (4) altered the preoperative diag¬ nosis.…”