Change: This stent has been deployed withwithin the bile duct.Source: http://www.cookmedical.com/esc/dataSheet.do?id=1240This is a biliary stent which is also used to drain obstructed biliary ducts.This is one end of a ureteric stent that is commonly refered to as a double J stent.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 417)

Change:  endovascular aneurysm repair).adapted from http://www.aorticstents.com/Also notedpelvic phlebolithscostal cartilidge calcificationbasal lung diseaseskin folds overlying lateral aspect of liveradapted from http://www.aorticstents.com/This is an endovascular stent with 'trouser legs'. The two legs are deployed into the lumens of the common iliac arteries.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 309)

Change: deep vein thrombosis. The IVC filter is designed to catch large thrombus preventing it from progressing to the pulmonary arterieshttp://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/ba/Mar07_090.jpgAortic Endovascular StentThis patient has an aortic endovascular stent (arrowed). These stents are commonly employed to treat abdmininal aortic aneurysm (EVAR - endovascular aneurysm repair).   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 265)

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Change: Gall stones noted (not arrowed)http://ucstory.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/my-pics-2-239.jpgThis is commonly referred to as a colostomy bag. It can present an artifact from the colostomy bag itself and/or from the contents of the bag.http://www.rothhomehealth.com/resource/products/Images/11152-1.jpgThe ring appearance seen on abdominal plain film associated   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 165)

Change: It is not unusual to see artifacts and surgical devices on abdminal plain film. An unidentified appearance of an artifact or implanted device can be confusing and may, in some patients, result in further unneccesary imaging. This page provides examples of artifacts and devices commonly demonstrated on abdominal plain film.   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 74)