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Ascending Thoracic Aortic Dissection: A Case Report of Rapid Detection Via Emergency Echocardiography with Suprasternal Notch Views

Brandon Backlund, MD*, Anastasia Kendrick-Adey, MD*, Rachel Harper, MD* and Martin Makela, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8WW6WIssue 5:2[mrp_rating_result]
Video of parasternal long-axis bedside transthoracic echocardiogram: The initial images showed grossly normal left ventricular function, and no pericardial effusion or evidence of cardiac tamponade. However, the proximal aorta beyond the aortic valve was poorly-visualized in this window.
Cardiology/VascularUltrasoundVisual EM
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Case Report: Acute Supraglottitis

Jamie Robin Chu, MD* and Jonathan G Rogg, MD, MBA^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8006V Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
On arrival, radiographs of the neck soft tissues were obtained, which showed a markedly enlarged epiglottic shadow (red arrow) concerning for epiglottitis. A computed tomography scan of the neck soft tissues with contrast was then obtained which revealed edematous mucosal thickening of the oropharynx (blue arrow) and supraglottic larynx (green arrow) including the epiglottis (purple arrow) concerning for acute infectious pharyngitis and supraglottic laryngitis with severe narrowing of the supraglottic laryngeal lumen, as well as associated extensive inflammation and edema of the superficial and deep left neck spaces. The patient’s white blood cell count was elevated to 25.7x109/L with 87% neutrophils. Her rapid strep test was positive. Otolaryngology was consulted and performed a bedside flexible laryngoscopy which showed significant edema of the epiglottis (orange arrow), vocal cords (white arrow), and arytenoids (black arrow), left greater than right. Based on the findings and concern for impending respiratory failure, the patient received an awake fiberoptic intubation by anesthesia at the bedside.
Infectious DiseaseENTVisual EM
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Digital Nerve Block for the Reduction of a Proximal Phalanx Fracture of the Foot – a Case Report

Emerald Raney, MD*, John Costumbrado, MD, MPH*, Barbara Blasko, MD* and Dev Dhillon, BS^

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8KS8T Issue 5:1[mrp_rating_result]
Plain film of the right foot showed evidence of an oblique fracture of the body of the proximal 4th phalanx (image 2). No other acute traumatic injuries noted in the rest of the bones and joints of the right foot. After performing a digital block of the toe and reduction, repeat imaging showed evidence of successful reduction with anatomic alignment and redemonstration of the fracture line (image 3).
Visual EMOrthopedics
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Open Subtalar Dislocation

Devan Pandya, MD* and Joseph Fargusson, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J87P8PIssue 4:4[mrp_rating_result]
X-ray of the left ankle revealed a complete dislocation of the subtalar joint with medial dislocation of the calcaneus (outlined in orange) relative to the talus (outlined in red) with subcutaneous air noted in the lateral soft tissues (blue arrows in Figure 1). The talonavicular joint has also been disrupted (navicular outlined in blue). There was no evidence of fracture. Post-reduction computed tomography of the left lower extremity confirmed no evidence of associated fracture.
OrthopedicsVisual EM
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Medial Subtalar Dislocation: A Case Report

Claire Thomas, MD*  and Annasha Vyas, BS*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8QP9D Issue 4:4[mrp_rating_result]
On examination, the patient had a significant deformity to his left foot and ankle. His left foot was pointed medially. His distal left tibia and fibula were visible and palpable upon inspection, with the overlying skin completely intact. There was no neurovascular compromise of the foot. X-ray demonstrated a subtalar dislocation of the left ankle (green arrow) and significant widening of the tibiotalar joint space (yellow arrow). There was associated soft tissue swelling but no acute displaced fractures were identified.
OrthopedicsVisual EM
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Traumatic Diaphragmatic Rupture – A Case Report

Vincent Hussey, MS*  and Claire Thomas, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8G64H Issue 4:4 [mrp_rating_result]
Chest X-ray showed an elevated left hemi-diaphragm with superior displacement of a portion of intra-abdominal contents presumed to be the stomach (green arrowheads) with associated rightward mediastinal shift (yellow arrows). The diagnosis was confirmed by CT. Computed tomography imaging of the chest showed a large, left diaphragmatic defect measuring approximately 5.5 cm with herniation of the upper half of the stomach through the defect. The fundus of the stomach (blue arrow) herniated superiorly through the ruptured diaphragm (red arrow).
TraumaAbdominal/GastroenterologyVisual EM
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Classic Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: A Case Report

James Webley, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8BD16 Issue 4:4 [mrp_rating_result]
The pelvis X-ray demonstrates a widened right capital femoral epiphysis (more than 2 mm) that is typical of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE).1 The yellow highlight outlines this area of widening. The classic Klein’s line (orange lines) is often inaccurate and even difficult to draw with certainty.1 Nevertheless, in this X-ray, one has a sense that the right capital femoral epiphysis does not align with the femoral neck in the same way as it does on the left side, suggesting slippage.
OrthopedicsVisual EM
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Asymptomatic CT Iodinated Contrast Extravasation of the Upper Extremity

Eric Liao, MD* and John Costumbrado, MD, MPH*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8VK87 Issue 4:3[mrp_rating_result]
The two radiographs demonstrate extravasation of radiopaque iodinated contrast in the lower left upper extremity with most seen in the left antecubital fossa and left proximal forearm. Extravasation is seen in the subcutaneous and subfascial tissue.
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